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COVER STORIES

8 Distinguished A l u m n i Discuss Past as a Tool of Today 10 A Century of U . S .

N a v y Destroyers L C D R G e o r g e S. C a p e n '89

14 A Century of Building Destroyers CAPT Tom Bowler '67

16 1 0 0 Years of Destroyer Excellence

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COLUMNS

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

5 A Message From The C N O and CMC 6 Superintendent's Call VADM Richard j . Naughton '68

51 Class N e w s 142 Chapter N e w s 156 Last Call

LTJG R o n Flanders FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

28 J o i n t E t h i c s C o n f e r e n c e 32 B a n d C e l e b r a t e s 1 5 0 Years 34 G r a d u a t e C o n t i n u e s t o Motivate and Encourage U S N A Public Affairs

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Tri'team Tops Region Iron-Mid in riawaii U S N A Public Affairs

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C l a s s of ' 5 4 M e m b e r Recalls Pearl Harbor C A P T Donald A. Morton '54

44 Old Habits Die Hard ENS Justin C o l e ' 0 1

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37 Staff and Programs 40 Camipaign Update 42 Meet the Trustees 45 Bravo Zulu 46 Mail Boat 46 All H a n d s 47 N a v y Athletics

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Former Chair, Naval Academy Board of Visitors ADM William J. Crowe Jr. '47, USN (Ret.) Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Ambassador William H.G. FitzGerald '31 Former Ambassador to Ireland VADM Charles H. Griffiths '46, USN (Ret.) Former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Submarine warfare Eric P. Grubman '80 Private Investor Gen Robert T. Herres '54, USAF (Ret.) Chairman of the Board U S A A J Former Vice-Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff ADM Jay L.Johnson '68, USN (Ret.) Senior vice President, Dominion Energy, Inc.; Former Chief of Naval Operations James W. Kinnear 'SO Retired President & CEO, Texaco CAPT James A. Lovell Jr. '52, USN (Ret.) President, Lovell Communications; Astronaut RADM Thomas C. Lynch '64, USN (Ret.) Senior Vice President, Director of Federal Programs, The Staubach Company; Former Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy J. Willard Marriott Jr. Chairman & CEO, Marriott International, Inc. Dr. John J. McMuUen '40 Director, Norton Lilly International, Inc. Reverend Father J. Donald Monan Chancellor, Boston College The Honorable Robert Mosbacher Chairman, Mosbacher Energy Company; Former Secretary of Commerce Gen Richard I. Neal Jr., USMC (Ret.) Former Assistant Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps John E. Nolan '50, General Counsel Partner, Steptoe & Johnson Christian H. Poindexter '60 Chairman of the Board, Constellation Energy Group Thomas G. Pownall '47 Former Chairman & CEO, Martin Marietta David M. Robinson '87 Professional Basketball Player Kevin W. Sharer '70 Chairman & CEO, Amgen Corp.

The Honorable John E. Sheehan '52 Chairman, GlobalLIFT Technologies, Inc. ADM Leighton W. Smith '62, USN (Ret.) Chairman, USNA AA Board of Trustees J. Ronald Terwilliger '63 CEO & National Managing Partner, Trammell Crow Residential ADM James D. Watkins '49, USN (Ret.) Chairman. U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy; Former Chief of Naval Operations; Former Secretary of Energy Mr. John K. Welch '72 Executive Vice President, General Dynamics MajGen Leo V. Williams III '70, USMCR Brand Manager, Ford Motor Company

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PRESIDENT'S CALL

31 Knots...No Smoke!

By George P. Watt Jr. '73

t was sometime in the early summer of 1975. I remember because I had just been promoted to an "02 over Two" and was feeUng a little bit more senior (if not slightly more self-important) as a member of the wardroom of ROARK (DE-1053). I also was anticipating receipt of orders to Pensacola and thereby an eventual change in designator as I earned my wings and became a naval flight officer. Another WestPac deployment loomed, and it seemed unUkely I would leave ROARK before she left for the South China Sea. As it turned out, the Skipper had one more important assignment for me.

The CO called me to his cabin and asked if I knew who Admiral Burke was. My respectful, but immediate response was: "Sure, Skipper...every Academy grad knows about Admiral Burke...World War II...Little Beavers...J7 Knot Burke... the CNO." I even knew that the Admiral was a member of the Class of '23, only because they had preceded us by 50 years. I then asked: "Why, Sir?" He told me Admiral Burke had requested a tour of a Knox Class "fast frigate" (we were about to be reclassified from "DE" to "FF'...that would show the Soviets we were serious!), and that I was to conduct the tour. He cautioned me to attempt to answer all of the Admiral's questions with either "Yes, Sir" or "No, Sir." He admonished me that no matter what, to not volunteer any information unless asked. "Watt, the Admiral is not going to like this class of ship.. .1 can't do anything about that. But I don't need you making it worse." I wasn't sure what the Skipper was worried about since ROARK was fit for sea, had just come out of an extensive regular overhaul, and we'd just become one of the first ships with a 1200 pound steam plant to pass an ORE and light-off exam under the auspices of the Operational Propulsion Power Examiners.

I was damage control assistant at the time, so I knew the ship better than any other officer on board. Also, I was "an Annapolis man," so what could go wrong?

On the appointed day. Admiral Arleigh "31 Knot" Burke reported aboard our quarterdeck. After proudly (and sharply)

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"Mister, point out the armor belt. I couldn't make it out as I crossed the brow." Saying "Yes, Sir" would have been problematic, as ROARK didn't have an armor belt. "No, Sir" would have seemed to be insolent if not insubordinate. I did the best I could with "Armor belt. Sir?" I remember the Admiral providing a salty aphorism about this time and asking again about the armor belt. "Are you telling me there is no armor belt.

Mister?" I answered in the affirmative.

Next he asked what the ship was made of, specifically the superstructure. I proudly answered, "Aluminum, Sir!" The Admiral was a bit aghast that we had no armor belt and we were predominantly constructed of a highly flammable material. With some resignation he asked me to see the ship's "fire power." We had one gun mount, a single 5"54 to be precise.

Once there (on the bow), the Admiral asked the next obvious question: "Am I to understand this is the extent of the ship's defense. Mister?" I pointed out the ASROC launcher immediately aft of the gun mount, but I could see he wasn't impressed. The realization of a "greyhound of the sea" with a single gun mount was once again disappointing for the Admiral.

At this point, I was thinking ahead to my debrief with the CO. I'd given up on "Yes, Sir" and "No, Sir" and was hoping to minimize any further damage to my and ROARK'S reputation. It was then the Admiral asked for a tour of the "engineering spaces," beginning with the "main plant." I was a quaUfied 1200 PSI Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) and proud of it. At that moment, however, I wished I'd been CIC officer so I could say I didn't know where the "main plant" was. It didn't take long for the Admiral to realize we had only one plant: one engine, one shaft, one screw (I did show him both boilers as a consolation).

As we arrived back topside, with httle more to do or say, the Admiral turned to me and said: "Tell me. Mister. Who is responsible for this ship?" Four years of Naval Academy training passed through my mind in nanoseconds.

Was he seeking accountability? Was he going to put my Skipper on report for our lack of back-up systems? Or, was he merely curious as an old destroyer man? Without batting an eye, I responded: "That would be Secretary McNamara, Sir!" With that the Admiral smiled (finally) and thanked me for the tour.

Not long afterwards, I received my orders to flight school. I'd like to think they were my reward for the more than two years I'd given to ROARK and her crew. It is quite possible the Skipper didn't need me doing any more VIP tours.

Of note. Admiral Arleigh Burke rests peacefully at the Naval Academy cemetery. His tombstone is marked simply with "Arleigh A. Burke, Sailor." His bride lies next to him as "Roberta G. Burke, Sailor's Wife." The Burkes would welcome any and all shipmates to visit and pay their respects, particularly as we celebrate the centennial of the Destroyer Navy. 4> Shipmate, December 2002

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS WASHINGTON, DC

Vice Admiral Richard J. Naughton, USN Superintendent U.S. Naval Academy 121 Blake Road Annapolis, MD 21402-5000 Dear Admiral Naughton: We wish to commend you and extend our support for your recent actions in reaffirming the status of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland as a principal memorial to the heroic service of the Navy and Marine Corps in the defense of our Country.

The stadium was initially constructed by private funding, largely from gifts donated by our Navy and Marine Corps people, both retired and active duty. It has become renown as the location where thousands of men and women have taken the oath of office and enthusiastically began their service as officers in the United States Navy and Marine Corps. It has also been regularly used by the Brigade of Midshipmen, hosting more than one hundred thousand spectators each year as they watch future Navy and Marine Corps officers compete against some of the finest young athletes in our country.

It is especially appropriate that this monument to the service and sacrifice of thousands of patriotic men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps be an active and essential facility of the United States Naval Academy. In every sense the stadium will represent the ultimate in a service memorial - a dignified and imposing edifice that is alive with the activity of our young people who represent the destiny of our country.

We wish you well in your plans to create a Navy and Marine Corps Memorial second to Sincerely,

(^U^ VERJ^I CLARK miral, U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations

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Greyhounds of the Fleet

By Vice Admiral Richard J. Naughton '68

GREYHOUNDS OF THE FLEET TURN 100 ast month, our Navy celebrated the 100th anniversary of the destroyer; a great class of warships with a proud story of success in combat. On 24 November 1902, BAINBRIDGE ( D D - 1 ) , the lead ship in the new class of U.S. Navy torpedo boat destroyers, was commissioned.

In the ensuing century, destroyers, and the brave "Destroyermen" who manned them, have written naval history in every conflict from the World Wars through Korea and Vietnam to the Gulf War. Today, our ARLEIGH BURKE and SPRUANCE destroyers are on the front Unes of the nation's defense in Operation Enduring Freedom and the War on Terrorism.

This month, Shipmate magazine and I salute these brave sailors and the ships they served in, particularly the graduates of the United States Naval Academy who were proud to take the name Destroyermen.

The original BAiNBRiDOE-class destroyers were 250 feet long, displaced 420 tons, and had a crew of four officers and 69 enlisted men. Destroyers were first designed to counter a new threat posed by enemy torpedo boats at the turn of the century. Since then, they have transformed from single mission platforms to multi-mission warships capable of an ever-expanding range of combat operations.

It comes as no surprise that USNA graduates have led the way in the history of naval destroyers. In fact, both classes of the current U.S. Navy destroyers are named in honor of USNA Alumni.

Our most modem warships, the cutting-edge Aegis destroyers, are named for Admiral Arleigh A. Burke '23, USN. Today's ARLEIGH BuRKE-class destroyers are more than 500 feet long, displace more than 8,000 tons, and carry a crew of 23 officers and 300 enlisted men. These warships are among the most capable combatants of any navy in the world. The U.S. Navy will have 37 of these ships in active commission by the end of this year.

The SPRUANCE-class destroyers, originally commissioned in 1975, are named in honor of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance 1907, USNA. Currendy, there are 20 SPRUANCE-class destroyers in active commission.

We could fill the rest of this edition of Shipmate with the stories of valor and bravery exhibited by USNA Alumni serving their country in destroyers. These tales would speak of brave men in fast, combat-capable warships. Thanks to these warriors, the silhouette of a United States Navy destroyer on the horizon has inspired awe in our allies and enemies alike for more than 100 years. USNA graduates have served with pride aboard some of the most powerful warships ever built.

I ask that you join me in saluting the Destroyermen of our Navy's past, present, and future. May you have fair winds and following seas.

HOLIDAY SNAPSHOT OF THE YARD As you look around the Academy these days, there is a great deal of ongoing renovation. There are several construction projects and several others in the design and planning phase, and I want to update you on our progress.

At Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, we have completed the Phase I upgrades. The most visible of these improvements are cosmetic (fresh paint and pressure washing) and comfort-related. Our fans can now enjoy new bright blue seatsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all with seatbacks. Select seats in the upper level decks on both sides are in bright gold, spelhng out "GO NAVY." The words are clearly visible to those driving by or flying to BWI Airport. We've also installed ramps and special seating for persons with disabilities, and added a state-of-the-art video scoreboard.

The stadium itself represents a single, discrete memorial to the role and the history of the Naval Academy. The memorials within pay tribute to the traditions of professionahsm, courage, and selfless devotion to duty that has been the hallmark of USNA graduates for more than 150 years.

As such, the memorial aspect of the stadium has been significantly improved. We have installed larger and bolder lettering commemorating the 41 campaigns where Navy and Marine Corps men and women have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. During our first home game, we added Operation Enduring Freedom to the list of battles that grace the stadium's interior facade.

Within the renovated Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and its environs, there will be opportunities for recognition of individual graduates and of groups within the Navy and Marine Corps. Such memorials may commemorate a particular event or a long-term service of sustained military excellence.

Any individual or group may apply to sponsor a memorial.

The design and inscription of individual memorials must be suitable for the setting, and fully compatible with the overall concept of the stadium's memorial nature.

To assist me in maintaining the appropriateness and consistency of the memorial features of the stadium, an oversight board has been created. I have asked Admiral J.L. Holloway III '43, USN (Ret.), Admiral Carlisle Trost '53, USN (Ret.), Admiral Bruce Demars '57, USN (Ret.), Mr. John Welch '72, and Major General Terry Murray '68, USMC (Ret.), to review existing and proposed memorials and to provide advice where necessary. These distinguished Alunmi will ensure proper conformance of planned memorials in terms of purpose, context, and scale. I thank them in advance for helping us to make certain that the stadium appropriately recognizes service and sacrifice while reinforcing our institutional values.

Shipmate, December 2002

SUPERINTENDENT'S C A L L There are many more improvements planned for the stadium and I invite you to read about them in this issue in the Naval Academy Foundation's Campaign update article.

The contract to renovate and expand the Robert Crown Sailing Center was awarded to the Whiting-Turner Company in October. Thanks to more than $5.5 million in generous private donations and commitments from our Alumni, design work is underway and work should begin shortly after the first of the year. This project marks the first-time use of special legislative authority allowing a "qualified guarantee" of gift funds to provide for construction. Visitors to the Yard will see visible changes to the Sailing Center very soon.

The renovations of Luce Hall are proceeding on schedule and we expect to re-open the facility in time for the next academic year. The $12.4 million total renovation is underway, and the design build contractor team of Forrester-EYP has completed the demolition phase and is in the beginning stages of the construction effort. Once complete. Luce Hall will contain the most technologically advanced classrooms in the nation and a state-of-the-art Network Centric Warfare Center.

As we complete the Luce renovations, we will be advertising construction contracts for the much-needed upgrades and renovations to Chauvenet and Michelson Halls. We are proceeding towards a 100% design completion, and expect to award a contract next spring for work to commence in the summer of 2003.

In other news, we are pleased to announce that one of our electrical engineering professors has recently been nominated as a member of the National Science Board.

Professor Delores M. Etter was nominated by the White House in October to serve on the board, which governs the National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent federal agency established by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to promote the progress of science, advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare, and secure the national defense. Before joining our faculty, she was deputy undersecretary of defense for science and technology from June 1998 to July 2001. We are honored to have a professional of her caliber on our world-class faculty. Congratulations to Professor Etter for this well deserved honor.

Last, but not least, I want to tell you what a wonderful weekend we recently had honoring our 2002 Distinguished Graduate Awardees. Admiral Minter, Admiral Trost, Colonel Ripley, and their friends and family, all participated in the three-day gala event. President Carter, who found out on Friday of DGA weekend that he had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, joined us at the dinner by way of a specially recorded video presentation. Jackie and I were honored to be in the presence of these great Americans, and we are already looking forward to next year.

Until next month...Bear Arm);! cb

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he U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association awarded Strengths within myself that would come back to help me again Distinguished Graduates for hfetime achievements to and again, later on in hfe."

Carter was the 39th president of the United States and was Vice Admiral Charles S. Minter Jr. '37, USN (Ret.), The Honorable James E. Carter '47, Admiral CarUsle A.H. recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He is the only Naval Trost '53, USN (Ret.), and Colonel John W Ripley '62, USMC Academy graduate to serve as Commander-in-Chief of our (Ret.). The awards were presented by USNA Superintendent Armed Forces and the second to win a Nobel Prize.

Unlike the other Distinguished Graduate Award recipients of Vice Admiral Richard Naughton '68 and Admiral Leighton the evening. Admiral Trost did not have Smith '62, chairman of the Alumni his sight set on a naval career as a youth.

Association Board of Trustees, on 11 Following the advice of his father and a October at a Parade in Dahlgren Hall. factory coworker of his, he took the The awardees were honored the followNaval Academy entrance exam to coming day at a formal dinner at Alumni Hall. pete for an appointment, and got it.

Admiral Minter spent many years at "When I got here and stood in the Naval Academy, starting in 1933, Memorial Hall and got sworn in with when he was sworn in as a midshipmen about 100 classmates, surrounded by all at the height of the Depression. His class this memorabilia of naval tradition and was the second smallest since World War history, I couldn't help but think someI and was well aware of the fortunate cir- L to r: Leighton Smith "62, DGA John Ripley '62 and cumstances to be at the Naval Academy Dean Bill Miller '62, Photo courtesy of Bill Garrett '59 thing special is going to happen here.

And it did. It was quite an opportunity because it set at that time. Later in his career. Admiral Minter me off on a career of challenge and satisfaction, returned to the Yard to serve as Commandant of something I wish I could do all over again," he said.

Midshipmen (1961-63) and then as Superintendent of Admiral Trost graduated first in his Naval Academy the Academy (1964-65). class, and later served as the Navy's 23rd Chief of "I have seen so many things over the years to make Naval Operations. this wonderful institution as great as it is today and as He reminded all those at the dinner that leaders great as it promises to be in the future," he said as he also need encouragement and constant education. reflected on years past, and praised recent and current "Things keep evolving for the better, but we, ourleadership of the Academy. selves, never get anywhere on our ovwi," and he President Carter, who had his heart set on a naval thanked several of his teachers and mentors. career as a child, used skills he learned at the Naval The final speaker of the evening spoke of chalAcademy in the various posts he has held throughout his life. He said that during his years in AnnapoHs, lenges and how the Naval Academy prepared him to overcome "I learned to withstand hardships and challenges, stringent aca- them. Colonel Ripley, who is facing medical challenges now, demic requirements, and constant pressure. I had to call upon was released from the hospital, just days before the event. f j tie fourth annual Distinguished Graduate Award week- predominant, he placed renewed emphasis on the place of / end kicked off with an unexpected recognition of one of human rights in intemational poUtics."

President Carter accepted this award saying, "I ^ ^ our own being selected by the Nobel am deeply grateful for this honor. I want to thank Committee for a prize. On Friday, 11 the Nobel Committee and the many people at The October, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a Carter Center who have worked side by side with United States Naval Academy graduate from the me and my wife, Rosalynn, to promote peace, Class of 1947. President Jimmy Carter is the sechealth, and human rights. ond Alumnus to win a Nobel Prize, following Albert Michelson, USNA Class of 1873, who "People everywhere share the same dream of a won the award in physics for his design and concaring intemational community that prevents war struction of the instruments with which he would and oppression. During the past two decades, as accurately determine the velocity of Ught.

Rosalynn and I traveled around the world for the work of our Center, my concept of human rights The committee's announcement states, "The has grown to include not only the right to live in Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to peace, but also to adequate health care, shelter, award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2002 to Jimmy food, and to economic opportunity."

Carter, for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to intemational conflicts, to President Jimmy Carter observing The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association advance democracy and human rights, and to com harvest in Zambia, 1986 extends its congratulations to President Carter. promote economic and social development.. .at a Bravo Zulu! time when the cold war between East and West was still Photo courtesy of the Carter Center Shipmate, December 2002

"I seem to have been constantiy challenged many times and in many ways throughout my hfe...when challenged, I come right back here (to the Yard), right here! And then I ask myself, 'How would my classmates, shipmates, my Marines, my superiors—all those who added to my development—react to this challenge?' I must meet the high standards we live by, and became comfortable with, during our four years here. No matter how great the challenge, I must demonsti-ate those very precious values, common in every naval officer: selflessness, a focus on the mission as if nothing else matters, constant concem for the marines and sailors I am fortunate to lead, and courage, naming just a few. We would leam that these were not arbitirary standards plucked out of some textbook—no!"

Colonel Ripley was awarded the Navy Cross and one of his Purple Hearts for his service in Dong Ha, Vietnam. He also takes pride in his presidencies at two schools. Southern Vu-ginia College in Buena Vista, and Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA. These Distinguished Graduates are leaders of great character who have led exemplary hves of service to the nation, the naval service, and the Naval Academy. The Alumni Association instituted its Distinguished Graduate Award program in 1999.

Nominations for the award are reviewed, and selections are made by a blue ribbon panel of Alumni of the Academy.

Nominations for the 2003 Distinguished Graduate Award are being accepted until 13 December. Please visit www.usna.com for the nomination criteria and form.

Note: The full transcripts of the awardees acceptance speeches are on www.unsa.com.

ADM Smith, USNA board chairman, and Superintendent VADM Naughton, present Col Ripley with his DGA Award

ADM Trost receives his DGA Award from USNA AA Board Chairman ADM Smith and Superintendent VADM Naughton

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They've been involved in every major action, complet- American experiences is necessary. These begin with the tored or contributed to missions in every aspect of warfare, pedo and advent of the torpedo boat. Like so many of the and endured the test of time as the longest continuously serv- names that grace the sides of these ships today, the story of a few men and their actions during the Civil War is an illustraing class of warship still in service today.

Destroyer number one, BAINBRIDGE ( D D - 1 ) * commissioned tive example of the rich heritage represented by all destroyers.

Torpedoes evolved through the Civil War and into the late in November 1902, followed BARRY ( D D - 2 ) commissioned in 1800s from a shore detonated underwater mine into a contact May earher that year. One hundred years later, the history of destroyers remains a story about our heroes, our naval her- mine, and later in that war into an explosive spar protruding itage, the technologies, tactics, and events that tie our Navy's from the bow of a ship. The efficacy of this weapon led to the past to its present. The destroyer story, more than any other, development of self-propelled, gyro steered progenitors of weaves the people and the hardware into a seamless patch- today's modem torpedo and necessarily a platform to launch them from. Admiral David Dixon Porter (DDs 59, 356, 80, work of warfighting power at sea.

In 1902, Admiral of the Navy George Dewey 1858 (hon- and DDG-78), the first naval commander attacked by a torpeored by later naming DD-349 and DDG-45 for him) took his do on the Yazoo River, became fond of the new weapon and flagship to Venezuela to ensure a peaceful resolution of the influenced the Navy in its maturation much the same way as British-German dispute. A generation of Navy officers had Admiral William Sims 1880 (DD-409) influenced gunnery been immersed in strategic thought at the Naval War College improvements. Both of these weapon systems became fundathat opened in 1884. The lessons of recent wars and conflicts, mental components of early torpedo boats, then torpedo boat combined with a large volume of writings and ongoing strate- destroyers and remain central to destroyers today. gic maritime debate, shaped the seascape with a foreseeable Late in the Civil War, engineers at the New York Naval Yard grand fumre for our Navy. Theodore Roosevelt, the assistant built a new delivery vessel for the torpedo: a 30-foot steam secretary of the Navy just a half-decade earlier, and more powered, shallow draft boat with a spar torpedo attached to its recently elected as vice president, now found himself in the bow. The torpedo could be lowered below an enemy's keel and oval office due to the assassination of President McKinley. detached while the boat escaped to a safe range. A lanyard was The Navy that Roosevelt envisioned—a Navy that he and his pulled to detonate the device. Navy Lieutenant, Wilham B. strategic collaborator, Alfred Thayer Mahan 1859 (DDs 102, Gushing 1861 (TB 1 and DDs 55, 376, 797, and 985), deliv364 and DDGs 42 and 72 named for him), worked so hard to ered one of these new boats from New York to Admiral Porter. create—was now within reach. In fact, perhaps more so than On 27 October 1864, Gushing maneuvered the vessel deep in any other period of U.S. history, a confluence of world into enemy territory. He towed a cutter loaded with armed sea events, recent initiatives, war experiences, men for added protecand key naval strategists made tion. They spotted these years in naval history (Continued on page 12) the most important in shaping the modem Navy to this very day.

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Almost at the instant the spar went under the keel, a broadside opened upon Gushing and his crew. The night was filled with explosions as the two vessels met in their violent encounter.

Only Gushing and one seaman escaped, but the mission was a success: ALBEMARLE lay stricken at her berth. A new weapon

gunboats and monitors were replaced by the newer vessels that could do much more.

Strategically, the Navy evolved significantly during the decade prior to The Great War (World War I). However, tactics during this period differed little from those of the previous century and did not yet embrace the new capabilities resident in destioyers. Successful targeting required visual formations, usually a column, a line abreast or a line of bearing formation. Per the Battle Plan Number 1, capping the

DESTROYERS PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GREATEST NAVY THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. GREAT NAVAL STRATEGISTS, REFORMERS AND REVOLUTIONARIES ADVOCATED AND DEVELOPED DESTROYERS. FROM MAHAN TO ROOSEVELT TO SIMS, THE SHAPE OF OUR NAVY TODAY LARGELY REFLECTS THE NAVAL VISION THEY CREATED A CENTURY AGO AND DESTROYERS REMAIN AT THE HEART OF THAT VISION. ushered in a new vessel: the torpedo boat, the progenitor of all modem destroyers.

Porter became Admiral of the Navy and in 1881, he appointed the Naval Advisory Board to oversee the refurbishment of the Navy and to make shipbuilding recommendations to Congress. Not until 1886 did Congress approve constmction of the first such torpedo boat, and in 1890 the first boat equipped with mobile torpedoes launched from a tube was commissioned as GUSHING (TB-1). At 150 feet long, displacing 116 tons, her wooden hull could make over 22 knots (still short of Porter's 26 knot goal) while she carried three torpedo tubes loaded with the modem torpedo.

Twice during the post-war period. Navy Secretaries made pleas for more of these boats. In 1889, Secretary Benjamin Tracy (DD-214) stated ".. .the most marked defect of the present fleet is in torpedo boats." Nearly a decade later. Assistant Secretary Theodore Roosevelt made a similar proclamation.

"What we are most deficient in is torpedo boats. We especially need torpedo-boat destroyers." Admiral Porter had found the hen that laid the golden egg and Theodore Roosevelt wanted her to produce.

With the threat of torpedo attack developing in many nations' navies around the world, the U.S. saw the need to develop a ship capable of countering the torpedo boat. A larger, faster, and more heavily armed ship with guns and torpedoes would be required to accomplish the mission. In fact, the very notion of developing such a ship marked the transition from a coastal defense Navy into an integrated battle fleet capable of operations overseas.

The United States was not alone in developing an intercontinental fleet. Several navies had already built destroyers and a few had even seen action before the U.S. built their own. In 1894, Japanese torpedo boat destroyers decimated an entire squadron of Chinese torpedo boats at the Battle of Yalu.

During the Spanish-American War, the Spanish sailed three new destroyers across the Atlantic providing Roosevelt all the evidence he needed to press for a rapid building program of our own during a special war plans board in March of 1898.

Congress responded by authorizing the first 16 torpedo boat destroyers and 12 more torpedo boats.

By the end of the decade, under Roosevelt's leadership, the U.S. had commissioned 26 front line torpedo boat destroyers, shortened to "destroyer" as the common name, and "Tin Cans" for the slang. As the destroyer force grew, many 12

T remained the most effective way for the Fleet Commanderin-Chief to steer a column as it cut off the course of an opposing column and brought maximum guns to bear on a favorable target angle, a narrow gun line toward the long row of enemy ships. But the new weapons on a new type of ships was making its way into the tactical lexicon and forcing a change in tactical thought.

According to Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske 1874 (DD-842), the head of the Fleet Tactics Board in 1912, "We know littie more than we did 20 years ago in regard to the best way to repel destroyers at night, and everybody seems to feel that about the only thing to do is to extinguish all lights, spread a screen out at least five miles away, and realize that if a destroyer gets within torpedo range we cannot prevent her from firing her torpedo at us." Eventually it took a war to bring about significant changes in tactics including the use of convoys, smoke screens, and development of anti-submarine warfare, but at the heart of the cause and effect of all these changes were the destioyers.

Fiske also decried the need for new technologies to defeat an enemy flotilla of destroyers at night. He envisioned a "...'megaphote,' that will enable us to see in the night-time.

Such an invention, by the way, does not seem theoretically impossible." But it was not until 1937 on board LEARY ( D D 158) that radar was first tested and later in World War II that radar became common equipment on destroyers where ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) proved the tactics necessary to employ the new device decisively.

In addition to radar, several other major developments occurred during the interwar years including perfecting the use of hydrophones (sonar), employment of depth charges, and significant torpedo improvements. The 273 "Four-Piper" destioyers also known for their distinctly flush deck (a.k.a. "flushdeckers") that tested and put into service most of these systems gave way to newer destroyers built during and after World War II. The largest class ever built, FLETCHERS, and later GEARINGS (known for the Fleet Rehabilitation And Modemization program as FRAM destroyers), still float proudly as museums around the country and a handful of the latter still serve in foreign navies. The last major weapon system add-on to these bulldog protectors of the capital ships was the surface-to-air missile. In 1954, GYATT (DD-712) was reclassified as DDG-1, the first guided missile destroyer. The

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tiifurcate missions of air, surface, and subsurface warfare remain to this day as the core of destroyer capabilities.

Because people have played such a defining role in the development of naval warfare, it comes as no surprise then, that destioyers have been named to honor our naval heroes.

Nearly 1,000 of them built in the past century bear the names of 742 individuals; eleven of our heroes have had four destioyers named in their honor, another 36 of them have had three, and 159 names have appeared on the hulls of two destioyers.

It would be impossible here to list all of the major events in which destioyers participated. Some of them are well known, and many are not. Destioyers fought the fires and conducted rescue and assistance after the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Destioyers sailed with the Great White Fleet in 1908.

Destioyers were the first to bum oil in their engines, the first to launch aircraft, the first to receive wireless broadcasts at sea, and the first to recover returning American astronauts.

The largest assembly of destioyers in history proved to be the decisive weapon in support of the landing on Utah Beach in Normandy during World War n. In 1950, the "sitting duck" destroyers drew fire to expose the enemy escarpments at Inchon leading to a successful Marine invasion. A destroyer was the first to respond and query the encroaching Soviets during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Two of them were

attacked in the precipitous Tonkin Gulf incident that brought the U.S. fully into the Vietnam War. The modem destroyer classes, SPRUANCE and ARLEIGH BURKE, continue to serve in the traditions of their forebears and both saw the end of the Cold War in part due to their sustained service around the globe. Although slightly slower than the average 34-knot top speed of all previous destroyers, they possess all the necessary maneuverability of defending the fleet and a much larger punch that includes the ability to strike inland with craise missiles.

As the "Greyhounds of the Fleet," these ships represent heroes past and present. The special insignia pin wom by the sailors that qualify in surface ships is modeled on a destroyer as it cuts through the waves. Living on, working within, and sailing in destroyers is a very personal experience. The ships are small enough to develop a cohesive crew family.

Destioyers have always tied the heritage of our Navy together with the latest technologies and molded the steel into the hearts of those that serve in them as one of the greatest fighting units in the history of American warfare.

Lieutenant Commander Capen has served in three destroyers and on a Destroyer Squadron staff. He is currently the Executive Officer in LABOON (DDG-58) on deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. 4>

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In 1909, Bath fron Works launched its first This action was successfully completed in U.S. Navy Destroyer—the 293-foot FLUSSER the spirit of the late Admiral Arleigh Burke (DD-20), lead ship in the class and the first who said of a DDG-51 class destroyer— turbine-driven destroyer in the United States "These ships are built to fight. You had better Navy. Between 1906, when the first turbineknow how." powered destioyers were approved, and 1915, Admiral Burke was present when the first which marked the end of the Navy's peaceship in the DDG-51 class was christened in his time naval shipbuilding program, the Navy name at Bath Iron Works on 16 September ordered a total of 58 destroyers representing 1989. The most recent Bath-built destioyer to eight distinct classes. Bath fron join the fleet was MCCAMPBELL Arleigh Burke '23 Works built 14, dehvering the Photo courtesy of Class of 1923 Lucky Bag (DDG-85), commissioned on 17 first ship of six classes.

August 2002 in San Francisco. It Bath fron Works has led ten was the U.S. Navy's 35th destroyer classes since World ARLEIGH BuRKE-class destioyer War II when the shipyard delivto join the fleet, and the 20th ered 83 destroyers—one every built at Bath Iron Works.

17 days—supplying one quarter DDG-51 class destroyers are of the Navy's destioyer fleet. The the most powerful surface comshipyard has now delivered 229 batants ever put to sea. They are ships to the U.S. Navy—212 of multi-mission ships that can conthe 229 were destioyers. duct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis Bath fron Works continues its management to sea control and proud Navy shipbuilding ttadition power projection, in support of today with a backlog of 14 DDGthe nation's military strategy.

51 class destioyers. The shipyard These combatant ships are hosted its last inchned launch on equipped with the Navy's 23 June 2001 when MASON Aegis combat systems, which (DDG-87), was christened. combines satellite-based comOn 11 October 2002, Bath fron munication, radar and weapons Works' 22nd DDG-51 class technologies in a single platform destroyer, CHAFEE ( D D G - 9 0 ) , for unhmited flexibility. was tiansferred from the shipThe first "Right IL\" DDG-51 yard's land-level tiansfer facihty class destroyer was commisto its state-of-the-art dry dock. sioned on 19 August 2000. The The ship is the first to be built on Bath-built OSCAR AUSTIN (DDGthe shipyard's world class ship79) joined the fleet with aircraft building facility that became handling and support facilities fully operational in September of incorporating dual helicopter 2001. The recent tiansfer marked hangars, port and starboard. These the occasion of a new era of Navy facihties enable embarkation of shipbuilding at Bath fron Works.

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By Lieutenant Junior Grade Ron Flanders, Surface Force Pacific, Public Affairs ou don't see too many destioyers in recmiting com- BAINBRIDGE and DECATUR were tiny by today's standards, dismercials or billboards. They are not as sexy as the placing on average just 420 tons, with a length of 250 feet and bigger, more powerful capital ships in naval history. a draft shorter than the NBA's Michael Jordan (6'6"). These Afrcraft carriers, battleships, even cruisers have speedy ships could make up to, and sometimes over 30 knots, received more acclaim and public admiration than the and were primarily stationed in overseas flotillas in a "show destioyer. But 100 years after the birth of the first destroyer, the flag" role. However, because they were so light, sustained the men and women who've manned everything from torpedo operations in high seas were difficult. Congress continued to boat destioyers, to "tin cans," to today's Aegis guided-missile authorize the constmction of bigger and better destroyers in the destroyers have earned their place in the glorious history of years leading up to World War I. the United States Navy.

On destroyers, Annapolis graduates have fought bravely in DESTROYERS IN WORLD WAR I every war since World War I. Originally created to combat By 1917, the destioyer was fast becoming a major compospeedy "torpedo boats," the first destioyers were barely larg- nent of the fleet. Approving President Woodrow Wilson's er than FT boats. Today, as we fight global terrorism in desire to build a Navy equal to any in the world. Congress Operation Enduring Freedom, destroyers are powerful war- authorized the building of 50 new destroyers in 1916. By this ships with crews of 300-plus that can fight the entire warfare time, a new enemy weapon was threatening to wreak havoc on spectmm (surface, undersea, anti-air), and have enough alhed fleets—the German U-boat. When the U.S. entered sophisticated weaponry to act as a stand-alone weapon away World War I in 1917, the Navy dispatched Destroyer from the battle group. The Destroyer Centennial of 2002 is Squadron 8 to the coasts of Ireland to assist the Royal Navy in something we should all celebrate, because some of our battiing the deadly undersea menace. Figuring that after negoNavy's greatest heroes made their mark on these "Greyhounds tiating torrential North Atlantic storms and high seas, the of the Sea." American ships would need some time to train and regroup.

Vice Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly asked the American commodore when his six destroyers would be ready to go back to THE FIRST DESTROYER—THE TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER While the U.S. Navy's dominance over the Spanish Fleet in sea. Commodore Joseph K. Taussig 1899 immediately the Phihppines and Cuba marked America's emergence as a responded, "We are ready now, sir." Midshipmen still leam world power, America and Congress had no idea before the that famous phrase at the Academy today. Taussig would eam Spanish-American War that our Navy would win so easily. In the Distinguished Service Medal as Destioyer Squadron 8 fact, Spanish Adrrdral Pascual Cervera's speedy torpedo boats served well and accomplished every mission. in the Canary Islands were perceived by Assistant Secretary of World War I destioyers used oil as fuel instead of coal; the Navy Theodore Roosevelt as a "real menace to us." The it allowed them to refuel at sea. fear was that these ships, which had proved successful in the They also sported recentlylate 19th century at mshing in, taking out ironclad warships, developed depth charges and then leaving, could take out American ships trying to stop hydrophones to help them seek Spanish cmisers from bombarding the American coast. and destroy the U-boats. But Congress quickly authorized the construction of a new class there was only one confirmed of ship—the torpedo boat destroy(Continued on page 18) er. After wiping out Cervera and the Spanish fleet in Santiago Harbor in July of 1898, the Navy moved ahead with construction of 16 of the new vessels.

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U-boat kill; FANNING ( D D - 3 7 ) and NICHOLSON ( D D - 5 2 ) nailed U-58 with depth-charges on 17 November 1917. Though American destroyers didn't record any other U-boat kills, they were successful in deterring U-boat attacks enough to help the allies win the war. America's convoy escorts cut down allied shipping losses by two thirds, and not one American soldier was lost to the Germans en route to the battlefield in France.

DESTROYERS IN WORLD WAR II

With America in the throes of the Great Depression, and the American Navy far below the post-World War I treaty authorized levels for warships. President Franklin D. Roosevelt figured one way to get Americans back to work was to employ them building ships. Between 1935 and 1939, America built 49 new destroyers. The technology on these new DD's was impressive; new weapons systems and a costly propulsion system earned them the moniker "Goldplaters."

The first Goldplaters were the PoRTER-class destroyers.

These eight destroyers were the first small surface combatants to pack a real punch for surface action. They had a main battery of eight, five-inch, 38 caliber guns, and could fire those rounds at surface targets or enemy aircraft. The new technologies of radar and sonar helped them detect and target the enemy, and the new engines enabled them to approach 40 knots. Subsequent classes of destroyers added even more new features, and destroyers were even tailored to individual missions. There were destroyer leaders (DL's), which had more firepower, and destroyer escorts (DE's) which were quicker, with greater anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability.

The reason for the construction of so many destroyers, of course, was that destroyers were much cheaper to build than battle cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers. While their speed and maneuverability were an asset, the destroyers were very expendable. Because the supply convoys were so critical, and Axis submarines were effective, America sustained losses in the hundreds of men and thousands of tons of grey steel.

For this reason, commanders would prefer to lose a destroyer before an aircraft carrier, battleship, heavy cruiser, light cruiser, oiler, cargo ship, or troop transport. The destroyer captain was charged with protecting, even at the risk of his own ship and crew, these valuable ships before his own.

Because of the lack of heavy armor plating that the bigger ships had, destroyer sailors called their ships "Tin Cans."

Constantly in harms way, Tin Can sailors fought some of the bloodiest, spectacular battles in the war, battling German U-boats and Japanese kamikaze bombers.

In the Atlantic, destroyers were a vital part of the success of Operation Overlord on D-Day; Tin Cans shelled German gun emplacements at Utah Beach, and were commended by G.I.'s for their accuracy with the 5-inch guns. At Omaha Beach, Destroyer Squadron 18 (BALDWIN (DD 624), CARMICK ( D D 493), DOYLE (DD-494), EMMONS (DD-457), FRANKFORD ( D D 497), McCooK (DD-496), and THOMPSON (DD-627)) stared

down the German guns, coming in so close to the beach to protect American soldiers that their hulls actually rested on the bottom as their guns took out the enemy emplacements!

Against the Japanese, the gallant leadership of one fearless Tin Can sailor helped turn the tide in the Pacific. Today, think of destroyers and one name should pop into your mind: Arleigh Burke '23. A visionary, a warrior, an American hero, Arleigh A. Burke was admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy despite not having completed his high school education.

He finished sixth in his graduating class in 1923. When the war in the Pacific heated up during the critical island

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campaigns of 1943, Captain Burke was the Commander of Destroyer Squadron 23, the "Little Beavers." His leadership, intelligence, and sheer guts spurred the U.S. Navy to key victories in the South Pacific, and his valor saved countless American lives.

In the Pacific in 1943, the Japanese Navy ruled the night, conducting attacks under the cover of darkness with great efficiency. The U.S. Navy simply didn't fight as well in the dark, and Captain Burke worked to fix this glaring problem.

Captain Burke trained the Little Beavers to operate at night, traveling and engaging the enemy, and returning to refuel during the day. Because his ships always steamed at high speeds, he earned the moniker "31-Knot Burke." Fleet Admiral "Bull" Halsey 1904 routinely addressed Captain Burke as 31-Knot Burke in messages and correspondence. On the night of 1 November 1943 Captain Burke and his ships sped in the direction of a Japanese task force off the island of Bougainville. On the radio with American troop transports (whose lights were out), Burke ordered, "Stand aside! Stand aside! I'm coming through at 31 knots." Burke's Little Beavers engaged the enemy and wiped them out, sinking a cruiser and four destroyers, while severely damaging four other ships. Later that month, Burke and his squadron met up with more Japanese ships off Cape St. George, New Ireland.

Burke's men sank three more Japanese ships and critically damaged a fourth. DesRon 23 did not take one single hit in the battle. Today, the Naval War College classifies it as "an almost perfect surface action." The Little Beavers record under Captain Burke was impressive to say the least. Sustaining minimum casualties, the Little Beavers sank one cruiser, nine destroyers, one submarine, and nine smaller ships, as well as downing approximately 30 aircraft from November 1943 to February 1944.

After leaving DesRon 23, Captain Burke went on to staff duty as the Chief of Staff for Commander, First Carrier Task Force. When the flagship was hit by kamikaze bombers.

Commodore Burke showed his mettle once again, racing into a burning compartment to save sailors trapped in by flames and smoke. Commodore Burke received the Silver Star for his bravery. Later in his career. Admiral Burke served three tours as CNO—retiring, even though President Kennedy offered him a fourth. When the Navy rolled out its newest class of destroyer—with technology that made it the deadliest small surface combatant ever to sail the seas—it was only fitting the first Aegis guided missile destroyer bore the name ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51). In 1991, Admiral Burke made history as the first living namesake to attend the commissioning of his own ship. Addressing the crew, 31-Knot Burke challenged the Navy's newest destroyer sailors just as he had his Little Beavers nearly 50 years before. "This ship is built to fight," Burke said. "You'd better know how."

America's victory in the Pacific was a great one, but it was not without a high cost. Numerous destroyers were sunk by the Japanese, many more sustained high casualties from kamikaze attacks. Still, Tin Cans were an integral part of the U.S. Navy's push in the South Pacific, and so it was only fitting that while the document was signed on the decks of a batdeship, 39 U.S. destroyers were present in Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945 for the Japanese surrender.

DESTROYERS IN KOREA, VIETNAM, AND THE COLD WAR

Destroyers that served so admirably in the war proved their mettle and dependability, so much so, in fact, that die navies of many of our allies purchased them after their decommissioning.

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and are still in use today—more than five decades after their keels were laid! Yet America no longer needed such a large number of destroyers, or so we thought. After the world set down their guns, America scrapped and mothballed much of its destroyer fleet—only to recall many of them after 25 June 1950 when North Korean soldiers stormed across the 38th parallel.

In Korea, destroyers provided fire support to U.N. ground troops, and also performed plane guard and search and rescue missions. After the war, America undeniably locked in a strategic stalemate with the Soviet Union, postured its military to deal with the Soviet threat. Since the Soviets were building a fleet of naval bombers, many destroyers were mounted with large air search radars and designated as radar picket destroyers (DDR's). Subsequent upgrades in destroyer capability brought anti-submarine rockets (ASROC), a flight deck on the aft section of the ship for helicopters, modem hull-mounted sonar, and a towed variable depth sonar. This technology served the Navy well as destroyers JOSEPH P. KENNEDY JR. ( D D - 8 5 0 ) , GEARING ( D D - 7 1 0 ) , and JOHN R. PIERCE ( D D - 7 5 3 ) quarantined Cuba in 1962. Their

abihty to locate and track Soviet submarines in the area was an important aspect of America's resolve. This textbook example of seapower resulted in the Soviet removal of all missiles from Cuba, and took the two superpowers down from the brink of war. Destroyers also performed admirably in Vietnam, destroyers provided valuable fire support to soldiers and Marines from the coast of Indochina.

Just like every other Naval platform, destroyers constantly changed to mirror the Soviet threat. With the Soviet submarine force expanding and the threat of enemy ballistic missile submarines, the Navy rolled out the SPRUANCE-class destroyer in 1975. Admiral Raymond A. Spruance 1906, whose leadership was key to the decisive American victory in the Battle of Midway, commanded three destroyers early in his career, die first being BAINBRIDGE (DD-1). The ships of the SPRUANCE Class bore little resemblance to the old BAINBRIDGE. Displacing 7,600 tons, SPRUANCE was powered by gas turbines, a propulsion system which allows for easy maintenance and quick responsiveness. Quieter and faster, these ships were designed to track and kill enemy submarines. In the 1980's these sub-killers became more versatile with the addition of Tomahawk cruise missile capability. While JOHN YOUNG ( D D 973) was recently decommissioned, and more SPRUANCES are slated to leave die fleet soon, more than two dozen SPRUANCES remain in service, and many performed well in Operation Enduring Freedom.

OPERATION DESERT STORM AND THE ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS

The addition of the cruise missile was the final piece of the puzzle for the destroyer. Previously a component of the airdefense shield for the battle group, a sub hunter and a ground support asset with the five-inch gun, the destroyer could now project power ashore and act as a stand alone weapon. This is exactly what happened in Operation Desert Storm, when Fifth Fleet destroyers rocked enemy targets inside Iraq with their Tomahawks. The world watched on television as missiles left the Vertical Launching System (VLS) of destroyers, and descended into enemy targets on CNN. The "cadillac" of destroyers entered the fleet in 1991 when ARLEIGH BURKE was commissioned. Armed with the Aegis air defense system, increased stealth features, and a variety of hi-tech weaponry (including the Tomahawk), the BURKE Class

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ships are the envy of world navies. And not only are the BURKE Class ships worthy of the name of the ultimate destroyer hero (Admiral Burke), but so are the highly-trained crews that man them.

On 12 October 2000, COLE ( D D G - 6 6 ) was hit by terrorists while refueling in Yemen. The bomb blew a 40'x40' hole into the side of the ship, killing 17 sailors and injuring 39 more. But instead of allowing the $250 million dollar warship to succumb to her wounds, the crew instantly reacted and saved the ship. Now back in service in the Atlantic Reet, COLE is a symbol not just of the need for vigilance against terrorism but also of the superior training and mettle of today's destroyer sailors.

The Tin Can fraternity changed significantly in 1993 when President Bill Clinton authorized the inclusion of women into surface combatant crews. Since then, women have served with distinction on destroyers. Another huge milestone was reached this year when two female Academy graduates, CDR Holly Graf '85 and CDR Cindy Thebaud '85, assumed command of two ARLEIGH BuRKE-class destroyers: WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG-81) and DECATUR (DDG-73).

"There truly is nothing like life at sea on a Navy destroyer," said Graf "The challenge...the dynamics...the team work.

You have to live it to know it. One who does not can only guess at its true nature."

DESTROYERS—TODAY AND TOMORROW

Like other branches of the armed forces, the Navy is transforming to meet the challenges of the 21st century. While SPRUANCE-class destroyers are being decommissioned, new ARLEIGH BuRKE-class destroyers with the Fhght HA upgrade are entering the fleet. The Navy currently has 36 Aegis destroyers with several more under construction. And as the world changes and new threats evolve, so does the destroyer.

Planning is already underway for the next-generation destroyer, the DD(X).

"DD(X) will

be the centerpiece of a new family of ships for the Surface Navy," said VADM Tim LaFleur '70, Commander of Naval Surface Forces and leader of the Surface Warfare Community. It will be fitted with such innovative equipment as electric drive propulsion and integrated power systems. It will possess such capabilities as automated damage control and precision long-range gunfire. And it will feature optimal manning, and unmanned vehicles that will operate above and below the sea.

"It will have the latest technology to meet today's threats, and will proudly carry forward the tradition and heritage of Navy Destroyermen into the 21st century," said LaFleur.

This year as we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the destroyer, we reahze that the world is a much more dangerous place than it was in 1902. After terrorists brought down the World Trade Center and hit the Pentagon, the destroyer had a major part in America's response. Destroyers took up station off the coast of every major U.S. city as part of Operation Noble Eagle. And the first weapons to hit terrorists inside Afghanistan were Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from the decks of JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53), commanded by CDR Dave Steindl '84. The fact diat it was JOHN PAUL JONES that deUvered the first attack is apropos. For its motto is derived from the famous quote made by Commodore Jones during the Revolutionary War: "I intend to go in harm's way." For the past 100 years, U.S. Navy destroyers and their crews have served in harm's way—and done so with distinction, •i^

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enator John S. McCain '58 gave the keynote address at the First Annual John S. McCain Service Academies Ethics Conference, which was held at the Naval Academy on 19-20 September 2002. The conference is sponsored by a generous gift to the Leaders to Serve the Nation Campaign from Senator McCain and his wife, Cindy.

The conference grew out of one sponsored last year by the Ethics Center on "Ethics Education and Character Development in the 21st century," which brought together for the first time approximately 30 key civilian professors and miUtary officers responsible for ethics education and character development programs at all five major service academies—the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy, and the Naval Academy. The McCain's were so impressed by the results of that conference that they made a major gift to support such a conference on an annual basis.

This year's theme was "Taking Ethics Education and Character Development to the Next Level." VADM Richard Naughton welcomed the participants and introduced Senator McCain. The Senator's opening remarks set the tone for the entire two days. Citing the numerous business scandals of the past year and the possibility of war with Iraq, Senator McCain emphasized the importance of developing cadets and midshipmen into officers and leaders of character, for service to the nation, both in uniform and in mufti. "What distinguishes the academies from other institutions," he told the assembled group, "is their recognition that an excellent education in the liberal arts and military sciences is insufficient to prepare students for the life of an officer in the armed forces of the greatest nation on earth. If all that is achieved over the course of four years is to educate the minds of our new officers, then the academies have failed in their most important responsibility—to impart an unyielding sense of integrity and devotion to duty."

VADM Naughton '68, Senator McCain '58, and Dr. Al Pierce kicked off the First Annual John S. McCain Service Academies Ethics Conference

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Senator McCain singled out VADM William R Lawrence, who, as a midshipman, originated the Naval Academy honor concept, underscoring the importance that the midshipmen own it. Honor is not something that can be imposed on the midshipmen, but rather it must grow from within on an individual basis and from the brigade as a whole.

Following Senator McCain's powerful address, the conferees turned to the business at hand, which revolved around three major topics: organizing themes of officership and professionalism; moral development; and assessment. Each topic was highlighted by two or more presentations, then the floor was opened to general discussion, which allowed participants to share their institutional philosophies and personal perspectives on these important issues.

The first plenary session included presentations by Dr. Don Snider of West Point and Colonel John Allen, Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. Colonel Allen drew upon his Commandant's Intent, stressing accountability and what he described as "the sacred commitment in the concept of duty." The meaning of the officer's commission, the role of character in combat, the midshipman or cadet as public figure—all of the Commandant's themes generated considerable discussion, especially the link between one's internal spirit of the heart and the larger sense of duty. Dr. Snider reinforced this connection: "Officership, rightly understood and lived, is a condition of the heart as well as the head." Snider's comprehensive view of professionalism includes expert knowledge and human development, all of which is practiced humanly.

The next two plenary sessions, which focused on moral development, were led by Dr. Deni Elliott, director of the Practical Ethics Center at the University of Montana, and a nationally recognized expert in the field. Dr. Elliott emphasized that human moral development is analogous to human physical, cognitive, and hnguistic development, and thus, she concluded, our moral sense can grow and mature much like these other, more tangible dimensions.

The final plenary of the first day was on assessment, which included a presentation by Dr. Bill Rhodes of the Air Force Academy. Dr. Rhodes discussed the broader issues being studied by USAFA's Character Development Commission, including how the direct assessment of character is only in the research stage—a comprehensive assessment effort should also focus on individual programs' contributions to the moral development of cadets and midshipmen. The ongoing US AFA and USMA approaches to this important, but difficult, work paralleled the Naval Academy's own efforts. None of the academies claimed to have a handle on assessment in these critical fields, but all were working diligently in this area.

To cap off a long, hard day of intense discussions, VADM Naughton hosted the participants to a delightful reception and working dinner in Buchanan House, which gave everyone an opportunity to continue the conversation in a more relaxed and informal setting.

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On the second day of the conference, participants divided into two groups: one focusing on ethics education in the classroom, the other on the non-academic character development programs. Then, for the final plenary session, all the participants had an opportunity to compare notes and to identify areas for future work.

As they did the previous year, participants agreed that such annual meetings are invaluable because they enable these key program managers and course directors to exchange ideas and to strengthen their own efforts enriched by the discussions.

Thanks to the generosity of Senator and Mrs. McCain, this conference will be an annual event, one which the participants look forward to with anticipation. ^±'

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It is a great pleasure for me to be present today at the Second Annual All-Service Academy Ethics Conference. The agenda for this conference is extensive, addressing some of the largest challenges facing the mihtary ethics program at the Service Academies over the next century.

Promoting the timeless values that form the central mission of the Service Academies' mission—honor, integrity, loyalty, courage—is, of course, your purpose today. You could have no higher one. The stated mission of the Naval Academy is: 'To develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty in order to provide graduates who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government.'

And it is to reinforce and help impart those ideals that this conference was conceived, and I am proud to be associated with it.

One of my heroes, Theodore Roosevelt, once said, 'To educate a person in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.'

The service academies attract a broad cross section of the top one percent of high school students, who could, I suspect, have gained entry into other prestigious schools, and succeeded there. The academies are well managed, elite institutions that offer a comparable or even better education than do the most competitive, highly regarded private and public universities in this country. But what distinguishes the academies from other institutions is their recognition that an excellent education in the liberal arts and military sciences is insufficient to prepare students for the life of an officer in the armed forces of the greatest nation on earth. If

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all that is achieved over the course of four years is to educate the minds of our new officers, then the academies have failed their most important responsibility—to impart an unyielding sense of integrity and devotion to duty.

It has been commonplace for a very long time that military professionals are held to a higher standard of integrity than are insisted upon in other professions. The public generally holds that view. And officers, themselves, take pride in claiming the distinction. You take pride in embracing the higher expectations your country has of your character and conduct, even if there are occasional and perhaps inevitable failures to meet those expectations from time to time.

Honor...duty...loyalty...character. These words, which form the basis of the Academies' mission, provide you with an unconditional mandate: the development of character.

This singular goal is the polestar by which every midshipman and cadet is guided, as it is, must guide every person of authority in the academies, whether officer, faculty member, or athletic coach. Every other laudable goal, be it academic excellence, athletic prowess, or community involvement, is secondary to this overarching purpose.

Service Academies have a unique responsibility to provide an environment that cultivates, indeed demands, the internalization of honor, loyalty, integrity, and moral courage, the qualities essential to developing leadership. Instilling the highest sense of honor in midshipmen and cadets is at the heart of character development.

Character development is far more than not lying, cheating, or stealing. The Honor Concept or Honor Code is more than simply a set of rules or procedures; it is a "way of life."

Every future Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine officer must integrate honor into the fabric of his or her being.

From Induction Day, midshipmen and cadets must realize that the content of their character, and the degree of attention given to it by the Academies, are central to their development as future officers. When these young men and women adopt and internalize the honor concept, it must not be solely for fear of punishment, but because they aspire without reservation to the right course of action.

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Military units cannot function well, especially in combat environments, if the members of the unit are not scrupulously honest with each other. Officers will not be able to do their jobs if they are not, to a certain degree, selfless. If they are not, it will be hard to endure even the ordinary hardships of miUtary hfe, much less be willing to risk their lives for thencountry's cause.

A man I love and admire, Vice Admiral Wilham P. Lawrence, who, as a midshipman, developed the present Honor Concept at the Naval Academy, once said the Academies 'must graduate special personsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;officers who will place the interests of the country and the welfare and safety of their subordinates above their own.'

I agree with Admiral Lawrence. I believe that young men and women join the Armed Forces to serve a cause greater than self-interest. The Academies must make the most of their patriotism. They must foster virtues of courage, obedience, loyalty, and conscientiousness. To have a military that functions as well as it can. Service Academies must be fully committed to endorsing these virtues and behaviors in military professionals.

Any examination of character development and honor at the Service Academies cannot be conducted in a vacuum; as a microcosm of the larger military culture, the Academies have come to reflect, and indeed sometimes intensify, the prevaihng wisdom in the military regarding theories of leadership development.

This state of affairs represents an inversion of the more traditional relationship between the Academies and the military. The Academies must remain the repository of the military's core values, history, and traditions, the benchmark of its leadership, if character development and honor are to be the linchpins of the Academy's mission, its raison d'etre.

We, as a society, make the heavy investment in these timehonored institutions mainly because we recognize and embrace their capabilities in character building. Unless these institutions prove themselves crucibles of leadership that can add these singular quahties to our armed forces, the rationale for their continued existence will be called into question.

It is clear that confidence in the Honor Concept or Code cannot be forced down from above. The Brigade, Corps, and Wing must believe in, must operate, and within necessary legal constraints, must own the Honor Code. The Honor Code must be their property and their means of developing character within their own ranks and by their own efforts, if it is to succeed.

The academies are demonstrative in the regard for honor, the essence of all good character, in their curriculum, in the example set by officers and faculty, and the reverence paid to the memory of earlier graduates who hved lives of service to America that were exemplary in their moral courage. That gives midshipmen and cadets an enormous advantage over young men and women less fortunate in their education. But don't think for a moment that because you can speak of honor, and of men and women who have lived honorably, that you will always merit the distinction yourselves.

'Character,' said the 19th century evangeUst, Dwight Moody, 'is what you are in the dark.'

I have always found that the most difficult choices between honor and dishonor occur when no one is watching. For a politician that presents something of a dilemma. We like to

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have our virtue affirmed in the public spotlight. But no matter how clever you are in crafting a public image of integrity, if it is a false image, the truth will emerge and usually sooner than expected.

The lessons I learned as a young man and officer have sometimes helped me withstand the temptations of public hfe to cut a few comers here and there for the sake of ambition, and sometimes not. I wouldn't want anyone here to be fooled into thinking that I am the example of rectitude I pretend to be to my children. But events I have witnessed and the example of others taught me that it is far preferable, in one short time, to stick by truths that give more meaning to life than fame and fortune.

Bad people can occasionally do good things. Good people can occasionally do bad things. But those things are anomalies in a hfe that is defined by opposing acts. People of bad character will never reach the end of life satisfied with the experience. People of good character will never waste their life, whether they die in obscurity or renown. They will know a happiness far more sublime than pleasure.

God grants us all the privilege of having our character tested. The tests come frequently, as often in peace as in war, as often in private, as in pubhc. You must be ready for them all.

For me, many of those tests came in Vietnam. I knew no one there who ever chose death over homecoming. But I knew some men who preferred death to dishonor. The memory of them, of what they bore for us, helps me see the virtue in my own humility. It helps me understand that good character is self-respect, and courage and humiUty are its attributes.

Many years have passed since I learned that lesson. But the comforts and privileges of my present life don't obscure the memory of what I witnessed then. And in recent years, when I have faced difficult decisions and chosen well, the choice was made easier by the memory of those who once made harder choices, and paid a much higher price for it. And when I chose poorly, their example made me ashamed, and left me no explanation for my failure, other than my own weakness.

The mission of the Service Academies, the example of others of good character, your contemporaries and those who came here before you, the lessons that this conference is intended to reaffirm, will make it hard for you to excuse dishonor in your own hves. If you do, it will only be because, despite these advantages, you never really felt in your own hearts an irrepressible call to honor, a sense of honor that demands as the price of self-respect the sacrifice of self-interest. What a poor life it is that has no greater object than itself.

Those who claim their liberty but not their duty to the civilization that ensures it, live a half-life. Success, wealth, celebrity gained and kept for private interest is a small thing.

It makes us comfortable, eases the material hardships our children will bear, purchases a fleeting regard for our lives, yet not the self-respect that in the end will matter to you most. But have the character to sacrifice for a cause greater than selfinterest, and you will invest your life with the eminence of that cause, your self-respect assured.

I hope every newly commissioned officer from our Service Academies will have grasped this important truth of selfknowledge. And I appreciate very much this conference's good work on behalf of that very worthy mission.

Thank you. ^^4> Shipmate, December 2002

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he Naval Academy Band, the third oldest military band in the nation, opened its 150th anniversary season last month.

The band was officially founded on 22 November 1852.

However, instrumental music on the Yard can be traced back to the Academy's establishment in 1845. William Hoeke and Tommy Diggins were two of the first Marine Corps musicians to serve during the Academy's early years, but their replacements, John Jarvis (drummer) and William Bealer (fifer), are remembered for their many years of service at the Academy.

Thefiferand drummer signaled reveille, tattoo, morning roU call, assembly, meals, morning and evening studies, and sick call.

On 10 November 1852, Secretary of the Navy John Pendleton Kennedy wrote a letter to Commodore Charles Morris, chief of the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography (under which the Academy was classi fied at the time), requesting a plan for the establishment of a band. Morris issued an order on 22 November 1852, authorizing for the Academy "a band of music to consist of one master of the band at $18 per month, six musicians at $12 per month, and five at $10 per month."

The person chosen to organize the new unit was John Philip Pfeiffer, a former Navy musician and bandmaster. All the musicians selected were enlisted on board the receiving ship OHIO and by 10 May 1853, transferred from OHIO to the barque UNION to sail to Annapolis.

At the beginning of the Civil War, the upper class midshipmen were sent to sea, and the rest of the Naval Academy was transferred to Newport, RI. Soon after the band arrived in Newport, E flat cometist Charles Hammer replaced Pfeiffer as bandleader Hammer served as leader for only three months and was replaced by G.J. Meyer In 1863, Wilham F. Marshall replaced Meyer and served until his enlistment expired in 1865. Under his leadership, the band membership increased to include 15 members, all brass players.

On 1 July 1865, band members were transferred to the civil Ust of Academy personnel. Band members were to be paid from the funds of the Academy instead of the regular pay of the Navy.

The new "rate of pay" allowed $528 per year for the bandmaster, $346 per year for first class musicians and $300 per year for second class musicians. Band members who desired to leave were required to find their own replacements.

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With the Academy back in Annapolis at the end of the Civil War, the new Superintendent, Vice Admiral David Dixon Porter, set about rebuilding the Academy including the band.

On 14 October 1865, Secretary of the Navy Gideon Wells authorized the Academy to increase the size of the band to include "22 musicians, two snare drummers, one bass drummer, one cymbal player, and one triangle player" Since its inception, uniforms for the band had been the standard dark blue union frock coat with 14 buttons, hght blue pants with a union kepi hat. Porter designed a new uniform for the band that added red facings, plumed hat, white epaulets, and a white leather sword belt with sword.

Commodore John Worden became Superintendent on 1 December 1869, and the first Farewell Ball, midshipmen color competition. Color Parade, and Color Girl ceremony were initiated during his tenure.

During this period, woodwind instrumentalists, again, performed with the band. The piccolo, flute, oboe, E flat clarinet, B flat clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon aU appeared, and by October 1883, the band included 15 woodwinds.

On 4 March 1881, the band accompanied the Brigade of Midshipmen to march in President James Garfield's inaugural parade.

Four years later, the band returned to Washington to participate in the dedication ceremony of the Washington Monument on 21 February 1885. On 4 March 1885, the band marched in Grover Cleveland's inaugural parade. '"^' Charles Adam Zimmermann became the sixth bandmaster on 1 March 1887. At age 26, he is still the youngest person to become a leader of the Naval Academy Band. Zimmermann's father had been a band member since 20 June 1859, and Charles Zimmermann was bom while the band was stationed with the Academy in Newport, RI. Not only did he direct the band, but he also led the choir, the theatrical club "The Masqueraders," and served as organist for the chapel services.

During his career, he dedicated a march for many of the graduating classes at the academy. His work with the midshipmen was so appreciated that the Class of 1889 presented him with a gold and ebony baton. Following their lead, the Classes of 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1899, 1901, 1902, 1905, 1908, 1909, and 1911 each presented him with a gold medal.

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In 1906, Midshipman 1/C Alfred Hart Miles approached Zimmermann with a request for a new march. Miles, a member of the choir and the Class of 1907, told Zimmermann that he and his classmates "were eager to have a piece of music that would be inspiring, one with a swing to it so that it could be used as a football marching song, and one that would Uve forever" Supposedly, with the two men seated at the chapel organ, Zimmermann composed the tune and Miles set the title and wrote two stanzas in November 1906. This march was played by the band and sung by the brigade at the 1906 Army-Navy football game later that month, and for the first time in several seasons. Navy won.

This march was "Anchors Aweigh," which was subsequently dedicated to the Class of 1907, and is widely accepted as the official song of the U.S. Navy. On 12 April 1910, by an act of Congress, the band was reorganized and the members, once again became enlisted members of the Navy.

Since the early days of the Naval Academy Band, the size and shape of the organization has changed. More members have been added, and the band received their own spaces in the basement under second and fourth wings' terraces, which were recently renovated.

Members of the Naval Academy Band are selected by audition and assigned at the paygrade E-6, or petty officer first class. The band wears the "chief-style" uniforms, setting them apart from Navy fleet bands.

In 1993, the USNA Band was awarded the Col. George S. Howard Citation of Music Excellence from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, the highest civihan award for a military band. At the time of the presentation, the Naval Academy Band was only the second Navy band to receive the award.

Today's Naval Academy Band is a far cry from the 13 men who reported to Armapolis over a century ago. In addition to providing musical support for the Brigade of Midshipmen, it has taken on an additional program of support for Navy recruiting, and representing the Navy in patriotic performances throughout the East.

Currently, the band consists of 66 enlisted musicians, most of whom are graduates of distinguished music schools and conservatories, one leader and one assistant leader, both of whom are commissioned officers.

The members of the Naval Academy Band perform a wide range of musical styles, ranging from concert band to smaller chamber music ensembles.

The wind and brass quintets, trombone, tuba, and clarinet quartets, and percussion ensemble are some of the groups that represent the band throughout the community and perform concerts in local schools.

Among the many public performances throughout the year, the band holds a high school "Side by Side Concert," where outstanding area high school musicians perform alongside band members.

Future events include a concert featuring a celebrity conductor on 14 February; a finale concert on 9 May; an Alumni concert on 22 July on Annapolis' City Dock; and a rock band reunion concert on 24 July. The rock band, now called Electric Brigade, was established in 1972. The reunion will include members of the first "Tidal Wave" and each inception of the Electric Brigade since then.

For more information about the band or upcoming events, visit their web site at www.usna.edu/USNABand or call 410-293-0263. <b Shipmate, December 2002

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ith four years as a midshipman and 30 years as a faculty member. Professor Rodney Tomlinson knows the Academy inside and out.

A 1959 graduate, he spent nearly 10 years on active duty, attended graduate school and worked in industry, but the Academy is home.

When he was released from active duty in 1969, Tomlinson went to the University of Southern California where he earned his master's degree, and then came to the Academy as a doctoral candidate in 1972. He completed his doctorate in international relations and Mid-East politics in 1977.

Most of his teaching and research have involved intemational relations and scientific research methods. He is interested in intemational conflict and intemational political behavior in war.

In addition to teaching, Tomlinson loves sailing. He has coached sailing at the Academy for 25 years and served as a faculty representative for the offshore sailing team and as the academic dean's representative to the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron Board of Control.

As part of his efforts with the squadron, he has made five trips to Bermuda, and numerous sail training cmises along A Christmas gift CD that will the East Coast i iVlake your season and in the Annapolis area.

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from early 20's to some over 40, who were making the transition from enlisted to officer "They were more mature and worldly than our midshipmen," Tomlinson said. He enjoyed talking to an anthropologist who had just spent a couple of years at his digs in Austtalia, and a banker who had spent time in Saudi Arabia.

Now, they were studying to become naval officers.

"This experience makes them more sensitive to other cultures," Tomlinson said. "Here, we have youth. There, they have maturity. Each of us makes certain tradeoffs."

While there, he taught strategic studies and U.S. and British national security policy, and helped to develop the school's first web site.

In all his endeavors, Tomlinson's philosophy is that not everyone has to be a quarterback. He is content to be a team player and block downfield.

"I think everyone should put the mission of the school first," Tomlinson said. "The school should be first in your thoughts and everyone should be willing to make adjustments and go that extra mile to make the place mn."

Tomlinson believes firmly in President John F. Kennedy's famous words: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."

To support this, he teaches the midshipmen in his class to be thinkers and to use creativity, imagination, and originality in approaching problems.

"I want to provide them with the analytic framework and background to make their own judgments," he said. "It's important to encourage them to think outside the box in finding solutions to problems."

Whatever they can think of, their opponents can think of, so to successfully confront the threats, these soon-to-be officers will need to think and plan. What can they do to avert disaster and to ensure victory? What new strategies can they employ?

A lifelong learner, Tomlinson questions and hypothesizes, researches, and moves forward. He thinks and he teaches midshipmen to think, -i^ Shipmate, December 2002

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"World-class competitors." overall with a time of 9:44:57 over the 140-rmle Ironman That's what Coach Jerry Frentsos calls his Triathlon team Hawaii course. members.

While this semester's captain has been concentrating on As a world-class competitor himself, Frentsos knows the Hawaii, next semester's Captain, MIDN 1/C Timothy competition and the challenges.

O'Dormell, is concentrating on Athens and the 2004 Olympics.

A three-time, All-American swimmer, he placed third in the Last spring, O'Donnell placed sixth at the intercollegiate Olympic trials in 400-meter individual medley in 1988. He nationals, and last summer he took part in the College became an alternate, missing the team by a mere .18 of a sec- Resident Olympic Training Program in Colorado Springs, CO. ond. "Looking at the times, I was the third fastest American "He has been training with Olympians and is definitely a swimmer and the sixth fastest in the world," Frentsos said. possibUity for the 2004 and 2008 Olympic games," Scullin said.

Now a sports nutritionist and coach for the academy's In September, O'Dormell represented the Navy team in the triathlon team, he still stays competitive.

Under 23 World Championship Qualifier Olympic Distance He has set 12 world records for master's swimming and has Race in New Hampshire and placed seventh overall. competed in about 40 Triathlons and an Ironman. It comes as On 9 November, he will compete in an Olympic distance no surprise that Frentsos has won a few of the regional Triathlon sponsored by the Intemational Triathlon Union in Triathlons in the 30-to-34 age group.

Cancun, Mexico.

While staying competitive himself, he's also focusing on Frentsos emphasized that these midshipmen are now commaking the midshipmen competitive. peting on a world level. "They're on their way," he said.

When he was hired in October 2001, he began helping Marine "They're going to be competing against professionals, people LtCol Bin Stooksbuiy, the coach at the time. "They needed who do this for a hving. someone with my swimming background," Frentsos said.

"What they're doing is extremely impressive. It takes an Since then, the 19-member team has begun achieving suc- extraordinary amount of time, dedication, and effort to comcess. The team won the 2001 Mid-Atlantic Intercollegiate pete on this level. To compete and still fulfill their academic Triathlon Championships. Then, it placed first at the 2001 and military obhgations makes it even more of a feat.

National Intercollegiate Championship in Memphis, TN. "To compete at this level is all encompassing. It's 24 hours "Last year we were competing against about 30 schools and a day. It controls how much you sleep, when you eat, what 500 participants," said MIDN 1/C Bryan Sculhn, the fall you eat, your personal wellness—everything that you do must semester team captain. move you toward your goal.

"Since everyone who scored last year is returning, the team "You can't just put in two hours on the practice field and has a pretty good shot at wirming this year too," Frentsos said. leave it at that. Everything that you do has to allow you to compete."

Navy continued its domination at this , .

A platoon commander and economics year's Mid-Atlantic Championships, winmajor, ScuUin relies on time management ning the event, by taking six of the top and his company to help him reach the ten places. level of competitiveness he has attained.

Rest isn't in the schedule before nationals.

"You have to get right down to business, ScuUin competed in the Ironman World and you've got to have the support of your Championship in Hawaii on 19 October company."

This marks Scullin's second Ironman in Aside from that, SculUn said, "It's fun."

Hawaii. He competed in Ironman Florida in "It's not just physical," he said. "It's a 2000 and in California in 2001. He qualimental challenge too. You go through so MIDN 1/C Bryan Scullin at the 2002 fied for this year's Iromnan Hawaii in June many highs and lows as you battle through Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Championships in Utah. the day."

"I quaUfied in Utah, but can't Other teammates to watch out really count it as a Triathlon," for at the nationals in the spring SculUn said. "Because of weathare MIDN 1/C Bill Uffmann, ^ er conditions and safety conChris Hobert, Brad Schoultz, | cerns, they shortened the course." and Matt Schneider and MIDN ^ Nevertheless, Scullin's per3/C Brandon Secrest. | formance earned him a spot in MIDN 1/C Leslie Esher, fall ^ Hawaii. He placed 17th out of women's team captain, leads g 1,500 participants; fifth in amaanother group of talented com 2 teur ranking; and was the first 18 petitors, including MIDN 2/C S, to 24-year-old male across the line.

Melanie Cooper and Jess | He took advantage of the Mohamed. They placed fourth S opportunity. Scullin placed sixth and eighth respectively at the | in his a s e group and 122nd M I D N l/C Timothy O'Donnell sets a course record at the 2002 Mid-Atlantic Championships. ^ £ Lancaster Triathlon 36

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Our web site (usna.com) has become increasingly popular with our Alumni and friends. The "Alumni Only" section allows Alumni to update their profile online and in real time. Recently we won the first annual Technovation award from Blackbaud Corporation.

The award was for the web-based applications we have launched that send information directly into our database ,including Alumni profile, online membership, online class reunions and class, and chapter listing.

In September, the web site had over 32,000 unique visitors. We also have over 17,000 registered users of usna.com.

In conjunction with the Communications team, the webmaster is responsible for posting relevant and timely content regarding the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation on the site.

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In addition to a healthy database, we continue to develop onUne capabiUties, both at a national level (membership for example) and on a constituent level (class reunions). We plan on deploying event, membership, and onUne giving modules in the very near future—stay tuned!

We have been fortunate enough to launch a new service each quarter since the IM organization was formed in April 2001. These services include "Alumni Only," online transactions for reunions, events, and national membership, and "The goal of IM is to enable and accel- class and chapter lists. Without a doubt, Information Management has three erate the strategic and growth initiatives the most popular service is classmail, a functional components. They are data- of the enterprise. Through the prudent lifetime email forwarding service. Over base, system and network admirustta- use of technology, we assist in meeting 5,000 Ufe members take advantage of tion, and the web site. Our database the corporate mission of providing sup- this free service. Life members can sign contains records on all Alumni, parents, port to the Naval Academy through our up by registering in "Alumni Only" and friends, corporations, and donors. One Alumni. As our Leaders to Serve the registering for classmail by updating of the initiatives over the last year has Nation campaign continues, the integri- their profile.

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Class of '54 Member

Pearl Harbor

By Captain Donald A. Morton '54, CEC, USN (Ret.)

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n 7 December 1941, as an 11 year old junior Mustang (my father was an ex-enlisted manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ten years a white hat, ten years a chief, and ten years an officer), I was living with my family near the tip of Pearl City, a peninsula extending from the northwest into Pearl Harbor My DONALD MORTON stepfather, an aviation ordnance man (AOMl/c), had the duty with his patrol squadron (VP-21) that morning on Ford Island. He left our house at about 7:30 a.m. to walk the short distance to the fleet landing for the five-minute boat ride to Ford Island. My 12-year-old brother and I went with him so we could stay and fish. Fishing was always good in the clear, tropical Pearl Harbor water At about 8 a.m., I started to walk the 150 yards home to get more bait. Suddenly, there was an explosion that knocked me to the ground. Then another Then another I could not stand up. Finally, I got home. By that time, the air was filled with the sound of airplanes, bombs, and ships exploding, and machine gun fire, with heavy smoke rising over Ford Island.

While I was standing in front of my house, a Japanese plane flew down the road, the rising sun on the fuselage shown brilliantly in the morning sun. The plane was no more than 100 feet away, perhaps 20 feet off the ground, strafing, I could clearly see the three men in the plane looking at me and smiling. They were that close. The single torpedo under the plane was also clearly visible. (The reciprocator planes at that time flew slowly. The plane I saw, I later learned was a Kate torpedo bomber, one of three making its run on cruiser row. Its torpedo probably hit UTAH, an old battleship that had been converted to a target ship. UTAH received three hits and sank.)

I ran into the house and asked my mother what was happening. She said she didn't know and asked where my brother was. I said he was at the fleet landing. She asked me to run and get him. I said I was scared. We jumped into the car and headed for the landing. I recall our next door neighbor, a Navy lieutenant, standing on the lawn in his pajamas crying. As we drove to the landing, my mother panicked and began honking the horn, which stuck, adding to the incredible din. There were no other cars on the road. We stopped at the landing. My brother was not in sight. A Marine approached the car, opened the hood and pulled the horn wires loose. The horn stopped.

Then my brother emerged from the algarroba trees and got into the car. He said a Marine had grabbed him by the seat of the pants and tossed him into the trees before being strafed.

We drove north out of Pearl City with continuous explosions behind us, and many planes zooming overhead. In about ten 38

minutes we reached Waipahu, a Why farming community, parked the car, and ran into a canefield.My mother sat with her head down, afraid to look up. She asked my brother and me to look up to see if any of the planes were ours. It was impossible to teU in the melee overhead. After a few minutes, my brother and I emerged and sat on the hood of the car, both afraid and fascinated, and watched the chaos at Pearl Harbor below.

We spent the night in Waipahu at a commander's house, sleeping on the floor with several other Pearl City and Pearl Harbor evacuees. The next day we drove to a nearby school where we spent the night sleeping on the gym floor with many others. The third day we were able to drive to Waikiki to stay with my uncle, an officer with the Honolulu Police Department, where we spent the next several days. When we drove by Pearl Harbor, there was still much smoke and a terrible odor of oil and much debris floating in the water We were not able to retum to Pearl City and did not hear from my stepfather, although we heard from one of his shipmates, that he was okay, was working continuously, and would call us when he could.

We spent each night in my uncle's house on the floor listening to police calls. There were repeated reports of Japanese soldiers coming ashore through the surf and parattoopers landing on roofs. Occasionally at night we would hear rifle or machine gun fire, no doubt by trigger happy or scared soldiers. By that time, barbed wire had been set up on Waikiki beach, only two blocks away.

We did not leam until 12 December that my stepfather had been killed, strafed on the seaplane ramp while running toward a plane, perhaps within the first minute of the attack.

We leamed much later, that he was the only one killed on Ford Island (since it was Sunday morning, there were very few men on Ford Island, only those who had the duty). My stepfather was buried in a mass grave on the Punchbowl near Diamond Head on 18 December After the war he was disinterred and buried with military honors in his hometown in Hahira, GA. We were permitted to retum to our Pearl City home on 20 December to pack one suitcase only. Although there was no damage to the house, there were many metal fragments in the yard and on the roof. We simply abandoned all of our other possessions, for which we were never reimbursed, except for our car that was shipped to San Diego about six months later My father, the Mustang, was a Lt(jg) with a PBY-5 patrol squadron at the Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station on the other side of Oahu. He was not wounded.

We departed Honolulu on Christmas Day with the first convoy to retum dependents to the States. We sailed on the LurUne, one of the Matson liners, which had been painted gray. When it operated as a cruise ship it carried about 1,000 passengers. When it sailed on 25 December, it had about 4,000 aboard. The staterooms were doubled and tripled up. On boarding, each passenger was issued a life preserver and told never to be without it. The swimming pool was used to stow luggage. The ballroom had a huge pile of blankets. Those Shipmate, December 2002

without staterooms simply grabbed a blanket and found a spot on the deck, using then Ufe preserver as a pillow. Meals were served almost continuously, in shifts, in the dinning room. My mother, who got seasick, barely left her bunk during the seven-day voyage.

There were often rumors of Japanese submarines in the area, sometimes accompanied by depth charging by ships in the convoy screen. The blacked-out ship zig-zagged, and there were many lifeboat drills. One day, about mid-voyage, there was a talent show in the ballroom. My brother and I lip-synced and danced to Chattanooga ChooChoo, the most popular song at the time. It was played almost continuously on the shop's PA system. Prizes were candy. I don't remember if we won any

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A couple of months after Pearl Harbor my mother received, in the mail, my stepfather's wallet, watch, and ring. The leather watchband was still caked with blood.

I entered the Naval Academy on 12 August 1949 and graduated on 4 June 1954 with the Class of '54. After a tour on a destroyer, I transferred to the Civil Engineer Corps. After a 30-year career, including a three-year tour at the Naval Academy, as a Planning and Engineering Officer, and two tours with a Naval Construction Battalion (NMCB-Five), (SeaBees) in Vietnam, I retired as a captain in June 1954. vt

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Progress Report (through 9/30/02) But those renovations are only the beginning of a compreActual hensive, multi-phased rejuvenation of the stadium. The major Academic Excellence goal: $37.5 million ($ millions) elements of the $5.2 million Phase I upgrades include an Goal overall facelift and creating an enhanced game-day experiAdmissions Excellence goal: $2.5 million ence for aU Navy football fans. As part of the $175 million United States Naval Academy Campaign: Leaders to Serve Athletic Excellence goal: $51.0 miUion the Nation, Phase I of the $40 milhon renovation accomplished the following: all new seating, including improved Character Excellence goal: $26.0 million seating and access for disabled persons; a state-of-the-art scoreboard; an upgraded public announcement system; a freshly painted facade; and preliminary work on exterior Leade^hi^Excellenc^oal^20j^mllion landscaping and storm water management.

The primary components of the Phase I upgrades accomUnresrtcte^ciOTent^oal^3^^nil]ion plished some impressive cosmetic and creature comfort improvements for spectators. All 30,000 seats have been replaced with bright blue seats—aU with seatbacks. Select seats Other on both the east and west upper deck are in bright gold, spelling out "GO NAVY," in letters nearly 60 feet tall. The seats are Total Campaign goal: $175 million clearly visible to those driving down Rowe Boulevard, in addition to those flying overhead to BWI Airport.

Naval Academy Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk played the role of construction manager, contractor, and foreman to ensure that the Phase I upgrades were completed in time for lettering commemorating the campaigns. At a special cerethe opening of the 2002 football season. "The whole facility mony during Navy's first home game. Operation Enduring has a new look, a clean and fresh appearance that is making Freedom was added to the list of battles that grace the stadithe game-day experience more enjoyable," said Gladchuk. um's interior facade. "The Navy-Marine Corps Memorial "And these cosmetic improvements are only a taste of what is Stadium is sacrosanct, and it will continue to be treated as a stUl to come." memorial and a place to honor those who served," said In addition to new seating and fresh paint, the exterior was George Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO of the Alumni completely cleaned by pressure-washing. Nearly 60% of the Association and Foundation. stadium was resurfaced. Ramps and special seating for perThe Phase I improvements represent just the beginning of a sons with disabilities were installed. "It has long been a goal four-year, $40 milhon renovation project. Thanks to early for us to make our stadium more accessible for the physically donor support, more than $15 million in registered commitchallenged," said Gladchuk. ments has been raised towards the $40 million goal. Much Another improvement was the addition of a 45-foot high, remains to be done!

90-foot wide video scoreboard. The board has two screens, Phase II, as envisioned, will entail a single-level concourse one for displaying video, which shows crowd shots, replays, that unifies the stadium and provides improved signage and and game action; and another for messages and graphics, concession areas; a handsome memorial plaza; new South end which displays basic scoreboard information such as time, zone seating; and moves the Billy the Kid kids' zone (south down, distance, and score. During the 2002 season, fans end zone) closer to the playing tleld. New concession areas were able to view a videotaped message from Campaign and restrooms are also plaimed. While the Phase I improveco-Chair Roger Staubach '65, who spoke about the impor- ments accomphshed a much-needed "facelift," the next phase tance of supporting the stadium. will truly transform the stadium into a facility befitting a The most important aspect of the stadium, however, has Division I football program. Farther downstream. Phase been retained—and even improved. Since its inception in ni will involve a new press box, premium club seats and 1959, the stadium has served as a memorial to honor those ^j suites. But none of this can be accomplished without who have made the ultimate sacrifice '^*a significant infusion of additional for our country. The names of all 41 gift support! battles featured at the stadium now UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY "The latest research is clear: athstand out prominently following the FOUNDATION letic facilities are one of the most installation of new, larger and bolder THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY CAMPAIGN important factors in the competition

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The stadium renovation is the largest single objective of the to recruit and retain student-athletes," said Gladchuk. "The United States Naval Academy Campaign: Leaders to Serve Naval Academy must strengthen its recruiting position among the Nation, having gained the full endorsement of the peer institutions through attractive, state-of-the-art facilities Academy's Board of Visitors, Alumni Association Board of that will foster winning programs, notably Navy football."

Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, Athletic and When completed, the renovated stadium will improve the Scholarship Program Trustees, and NAAA Board of Control.

Academy's ability to recruit future student-athletes, improve A Stadium Action Team, comprised of leaders from the the overall fan experience and enhance the home-field advanAcademy, the Alumni Association and Foundation, and key tage for Navy football teams. The stadium will be unmistakably Campaign volunteers, has been meeting regularly to implerecognizable as Navy's football stadium when viewed on telement a fundraising strategy that will help ensure the timely vision. Externally, the finished product will be a beautiful landcompletion of the renovation project. mark that is also capable of serving the community's needs Private funding for the stadium renovation is coming from when not hosting Navy football or other athletic competition. many of the Naval Academy's closest friends, including a The goal of the stadium project is to renovate and rebuild number of classes who have selected the stadium as the focus the venerable Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in a of their class gift project. Nine classes are currently in the way that will preserve its best features and add new visual active fundraising stage. The Class of 1953 seeks $1.5 million qualities as well. From the new, colorful Taylor Avenue to sponsor the North End Zone Memorial Plaza; the Class of arched facade to the enhanced press, and premium suite lev1962 aims to raise $1 milels, the updated stadium lion for the south end zone will be a proud home to a scoreboard; 1951, 1961, new generation of midship1966, 1967, 1971, and men athletes, the Brigade 1981 will each attempt to and Navy fans. The closeraise $250,000 to name a in spectator views provided Memorial Battle Arch; and by the new end zone per1996 will raise $100,000 manent seating and the for a Class Arch. movement of the "Billy the "As a class, we underKid" zone closer to the stand how important it is field will result in a home for the Naval Academy to field intensity that rivals have top-notch facilities. the great college football The football stadium has a arenas of America.

New seats throughout the stadium are just one of the many improvements special meaning to most of Premium loge seating in completed during the Phase I renovations us. We spent a lot of time luxury suites and at the club there cheering on our team, level will provide new doing push-ups as Plebes, viewing experiences for and tossing our hats into the Navy fans. Suites on the air at commissioning. We Command Level (top floor) want to help carry on those of the revamped press box traditions by giving back to will be located on either the Academy and making side of the new Superthe renovation possible intendent's Suite, adjacent with our collective gift," to a new lounge. Two new said Clay Spikes, Chairman rows of club seats on the of the Class of 1966 Living Blue (home) side of the staLegacy Fund Committee. dium will feature lounge "We hope our gift will access and great sight lines inspire other classesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and from the rear of the lower individualsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to make their stands. A single-level conown important gifts to the course will, for the first stadium project." time, make it possible to The memorial aspect of the stadium will be preserved during the renovation walk uninterrupted around process In connection with the the perimeter of the stadistadium fundraising effort, um. Concourses will offer improved, colorful signage and a number of permanent naming opportunities are available. concession areas, and the combination of the new South For information on how you can participate, please contact stands and the closer Billy the Kid kids' zone will completely the Foundation at 410-293-1930 or visit the Foundation's web enclose the stadium and provide bowl-like intimacy. site at www.usna.com. For more information on the stadium plan, contact the Naval Academy Athletic Association at 410The end result of these enhancements will be a practical and 293-2700 or www.navysports.com. 4> artistic unity that will complement the many other new Naval Academy facilities and renovations of historic buildings Photos courtesy of Alison Harbaugh, NAAiA accomplished in recent years.

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Trustees Mr. Joseph W. Koch Jr. '57 -oe Koch '57 commenced his second term as the Los Angeles Chapter Trustee in May 2002, having previously served as the LA Chapter Trustee from May 2000 to May 2001. He has been a member of the Los Angeles Chapter board since 1995 serving as a director and officer, as well as chairing the Orange County Alumni luncheons. Joe was one of the two Alumni responsible for increasing the membership of the Los Angeles Chapter, making it the fourth largest Chapter at the end of 2001, with over 400 active Chapter members. During his first term on the Board of Trustees, Joe served on the Strategy and Planning Committee.

During his present term as a trustee, Joe is interested in encouraging all chapters to conduct successful membership drives to increase their membership. Increasing the number of Alumni who are active members of the various chapters will, in the long run, increase Alumni participation in the affairs of the Alumni Association, and thereby increase the support for the institution which gave all of us a great start toward successful careers. This also includes encouraging Chapter members who are not also national members to become active members of the Alumni Association and support its mission.

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events. Joe sees his role on the Board of Trustees as passing the techniques of implementing these ideas along to the other chapters to assist them in becoming more successful in all their endeavors, especially for those which do not have a local naval presence. The successful chapters are the ones who have become large enough to be represented on the Board of Trustees and should help the chapters who have not been as successful in the past.

Upon graduation, Joe reported to MURRAY ( D D E - 5 7 6 ) where he served for two years, the last year of which was as chief engineer. He then attended Officers Submarine School before reporting to TUSK (SS-426) for three years. After attending the Naval Postgraduate School, he served on ANNAPOLIS ( A G M R - 1 ) off the coast of Vietnam as chief engineer. His final tour prior to leaving the Navy was as a ship superintendent at San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

Joe then worked in the civilian marine industry in San Francisco for 10 years, primarily in ship construction and operations at Marcona Corporation. He was then hired by Southern California Gas Company to be the Marine Operations Manager for the Liquid Natural Gas Project, operating a fleet of 11 large LNG carriers. When that project did not get beyond the concept stage, Joe stayed with Southem California Gas Company managing major projects, the last of which was designing and building a corporate communications network covering the southem half of California. Joe took an early retirement at the end of 1993 and has done consulting and volunteer work since then. He has been an active leader in the Boy Scouts of America for more than 30 years and has encouraged a number of his Scouts to attend the service academies. Joe has also served as an Alunmi mentor, assisting the Blue & Gold Program in the Orange County area.

He and his wife, Mary Jane, enjoy traveling in their retirement years, and have been participants on five Alumni Association tours, which they have enjoyed immensely.

encourage Alumni to support chapter activities. Of the approximately 48,000 USNA AA national members, only about 11,000 are members of local chapters. He wants to spread the I aptain William O. Rentz word about the enjoyment and camaraderie available to '55, USN (Ret.), is a native Alumni chapter members, and the value of their support to the I Georgian, currently serv- chapters and to the Alumni Association. ing as the Atlanta Chapter Bill is a life member and has served on the Trustees Other Trustee. Prior to serving as the Chapter Selection committee. This year the selectees were chapter trustee, Bill served on the Tampa Bay, St. Louis, and Knoxville-Oak Ridge for Board of chapter Board of Directors. Bill Trustee membership. started his Alumni experience Prior to Bill's appointment to the U.S Naval Academy, his with the great Atlanta Chapter. He served as president of the father, CDR Thomas H. Rentz, USNR (Ret.), a WWI Naval chapter from 1991 to 1993. Afterward, his career assignments Aviator, had returned to active duty for WWII. He recruited relocated him to Oak Ridge, TN, and then Hanford, WA. He Bill into the enlisted Naval Air Reserve, and in the summer of reflected on the enjoyable experience, which prompted him to 1950 when the Korean War started. Bill was on active duty for ask local Alumni, "Are you all getting together for the Army- training. Naturally all reserves were frozen on active duty. He Navy game?" The answer, or lack thereof, encouraged him, escaped active duty by passing the exams for NROTC at with help from the Alumni Association chapter support staff, to Georgia Tech and was subsequently appointed to AnnapoUs organize chapters in both locations. He served both chapters, by the Honorable Carl Vinson. Graduating as a member of the (Knoxville-Oak Ridge in 1994 and Hanford-Tri Cities in 1996) Class of 1955, Captain Rentz was a career surface warfare as their first chapter president, and they are still going strong. officer with a nuclear subspecialty.

His goal as trustee is to communicate about the great work During his Navy career. Bill served in destroyers, cruisers, the Alumni Association does for the Naval Academy and to and minesweepers, and was on the commissioning crew of the Captain William O. Rentz '55, USN (Retired)

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first nuclear aircraft carrier. ENTERPRISE ( C V N - 6 5 ) . He was XO of BAINBRIDGE ( C G N - 2 5 ) in the Tonkin Gulf when the Vietnam war ended and the POWs were flown out of Hanoi overhead to Manila. He conmianded the guided missile destroyer GOLDSBOROUGH ( D D G - 2 0 ) and the nuclear powered guided missile cruiser CALIFORNIA ( C G N - 3 6 ) . His last sea assignment was as Carrier Group Four Chief of Staff, embarked in NIMITZ ( C V N - 6 8 ) , KENNEDY (CV-67), CARL VINSON ( C V N - 7 0 ) , and CORAL SEA (CV-43).

He also served ashore in the Office of SECDEF, in OPNAV (OP OOK), and in the Naval Sea Systems Command, where he retired from the Navy as deputy AEGIS Shipbuilding program manager. While on shore duty, he attended George Washington University at night in their Masters in Management program and later was selected for and completed the MIT Sloan School of Management Senior Executive Program.

His awards include three Legions of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals, and four Battle Efficiency E Ribbons. For his tour in CALIFORNIA, he

was given the Navy League Stephen Decatur Award for Operations. During that tour, the ship won two Chezek Awards for NGFS, the Sixth Fleet ASW Hook-em Award, 21 departmental Battle Efficiency Awards, including all five Combat Systems Awards for three consecutive years.

CALIFORNIA also represented the U.S. Navy at Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee Naval Review in 1977.

Bill retired from active duty 35 years after escaping from the Naval Air Reserve. After retirement he returned to Atlanta where he worked at the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations before going into private consulting. He was a consultant in the nuclear power industry and at several Department of Energy sites (principally Oak Ridge, and Hanford). When he retired from his civiUan career in 1997 he was vice-president of Experimental Engineering Corporation (XEC), a management and engineering consulting firm, subcontracted to Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, a DOE prime contractor for environmental restoration and radiological waste remediation.

Spurgeon believes that the Board of Trustees are custodians of the mission of the Naval Academy Alumni Association: To serve and support the United States, the Naval Service, the j aptain Dennis Spurgeon '65, Naval Academy, and its Alumni.. .He hopes to be an effective USNR (Ret.), is a Trustee on the custodian of this mission and to be a catalyst to keep Alumni I Alumni Association Board rep- bound together in support of our academy and each other. resenting the Greater Washington, DC, Spurgeon is currently executive vice president and chief Chapter. He also represents all chap- operating officer of USEC Inc. USEC Inc. (NYSE: USU), a ters on the Executive Committee. global energy company, is the world's leading suppUer of Spurgeon became a leader of the Greater Washington Chapter enriched uranium fuel for commercial nuclear power plants. at the request of his class's DC-area president. Jack "Skip" In that role he is responsible for all of USEC's operations, Moore. When '65's turn came up to assume the chapter lead- including production activities, together with marketing and ership, Moore asked Spurgeon to stand for election. He agreed sales, advanced technology and human resources. to serve because of a firm belief that all who have benefited so Before joining USEC, Spurgeon served as a principal owner greatly by the good fortune to attend USNA have an obligation and chief executive officer of Swift Group LLC, an intemato give something back in any way they can. tional shipbuilder of commercial and military vessels. His earOnce involved, Spurgeon found a group of Alumni who are lier career included executive leadership positions at UNC very interested in the Naval Academy, and dedicated to ensur- Resources (formerly United Nuclear Corporation) where, as ing the continued success of our fine institution. What he set chief operating officer, some of his management responsibiliout to do was to continue, and improve upon where possible, ties included the manufacturing of automated machine tools, the Chapter's efforts to be a catalyst to bring Alumni together, operation of a uranium recovery facility, the manufacturing of to keep them informed of current activities and developments reactor cores for the U.S. Navy, and operation of the dual at USNA and in the fleet, and to provide a strucmre for chan- purpose "N" reactor. nehng the good will of our Alumni members into projects of He previously held posts in the Ford administration, includvalue to USNA and other Alumni. ing an assignment as assistant director for fuel cycle in the After serving a year as vice president and a year as president U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration and of the Greater Washington Chapter, Spurgeon was elected to as a member of the White House task force that developed represent the Chapter on the Alumni Association Board of President Ford's nuclear policy. He also worked for the Trustees. After serving one year as a trustee, he was elected by General Atomic Company, where he assisted in the developfeUow Chapter Trustees to serve as the Chapter Trustee ment of nuclear reactor plants for electric power generation.

Representative on the Executive Committee.

During his Navy career, Spurgeon served aboard two subSpurgeon's objective as a Trustee has been to give the Alunmi marines, was a ship superintendent in a naval shipyard, and Association staff the benefit of whatever sound advice he can was assigned on loan to the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission provide, gained over 30 years experience as a senior business as technical assistant to Commissioner Tommy Thompson, executive. The Alumni Association is now a good-sized busi- and later Chairman Glenn Seaborg. Following eight years of ness, and must be managed like one. This means hiring a quah- active duty, he transferred to the Reserve where he had two ty professional staff and giving them the tools and freedom to commands and achieved the rank of captain, USNR. manage. Volunteer Alunmi Trustees provide pohcy direction, Spurgeon holds an M.S. in nuclear engineering and oversight where required, and advice when requested. the degree of Nuclear Engineer from MIT, and a B.S. with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy, â&#x20AC;˘i' Captain Dennis Spurgeon '65, USNR (Retired)

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By Ensign Justin Cole '01, USS TORTUGA ( L S D - 4 6 )

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uring their time at the Naval Academy, midshipmen leam lessons about hfe and develop habits that last a lifetime. Physical activity is a must, and wasting time is not an option. So when TORTUGA (LSD-46) pulled in to Koper, Slovenia, for the last weekend in September, some former midshipmen took advantage of the small amount of time they had off.

"Bar and club-hopping just didn't seem like real good use of our time," said ENS Jim Hanlon '01, of AnnapoUs, MD. "There was so much to see, and so Uttle time to see it all—we tried to squeeze in as much as we could." Hanlon, a 2001 graduate, led a group of four Academy Alumni—ENS Justin Cole '01, of Virginia Beach, VA, ENS Kyle Stentiford '01, of Lanesboro, MA, and LTJG Andrew Cook '00, of CoUege Park, MD, on a day trip through Slovenia and up in to the Alps. While most of their shipmates stayed in town, the former Middies spent the day hiking, jogging, and cave exploring through Northern Slovenia and neighboring Italy.

"The Alps were awesome," said Stentiford. "Those little European roads sure made it interesting on the way up, but once we started hiking, all you could think about was how big the mountains were. It really made me realize how much of the world I have not seen yet." Besides hiking up into the Alps, the AnnapoUs Alums did some cave exploring as

Four Academy grads take a quick break to smile on the bridgewing of TORTUGA ( L S D - 4 6 ) .

7b;? row, 1 to r, LTJG Andrew Cook "00, ENS Jim Hanlon "01; bottom row, ENS Justin Cole '01, ENS Kyle Stentiford '01. Photo courtesy of TORTUGA Public Affairs

well. Hiking through woods and mountains, they came across cliffs, canyons, and caves reveaUng some of the most breathtaking views.

"The caves were my favorite part," said Cook. "There were so many natural sites to see. Slovenia was perfect for the outdoor person. Definitely a diamond in the rough." Old habits die hard and these grads continue to reap the benefits of their training.

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Send to Communications Division at comms@usna.com '47: BGen Edward B. Meyer, USMC (Ret.), received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the San Diego County Bar Association. '63: CDR John M. Truesdell, USNR (Ret.), has been elected as a national director of the Navy League of the United States. '64: Patrick M. Prout has established the executive search firm of Grisham & Prout with Arnold T. Grisham with offices in Cleveland, OH, and Oakland, CA. '66: CAPT Fred R Moosally Jr., USN (Ret.), is the new president of Lockheed Marfin's Naval Electronics & Surveillance Systems business segment. '68: CAPT Robert Allen Crotteau, USN (Ret.), was awarded his Doctor of Education from The University of Houston on 12 August 2002. Dr Crotteau is a calculus teacher in Friendswood, TX. ADM Dennis C. Blair, USN (Ret.), has been appointed to the board of directors for EDO Corporation. ADM Jay L. Johnson, USN (Ret.), has been named president and chief executive officer of Dominion Delivery. Robert L. Long has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Transocean, Inc. '69: Lt Gen Michael A. Hough, USMC, was recently promoted to Lieutenant General, USMC. '70: ADM Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr., USN, is the new commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command. CAPT Mark A. Rogers, USN (Ret), is one of the top Battle Ground Academy Distinguished Alumni. '71: Eugene N. Dubay is the new senior vice president and chief operating officer of SEMCO Energy, Inc. '74: Wayne B. D'Ambrosio has been appointed president of ADC Intemational LLC. '75: CAPT Richard C. Rush, USN, is the new commander, Mine Warfare Training Center. '77: Jeffrey W. Wendel was recently appointed acting president of Latitude360, RWD's eLeaming and eBusiness Integration Division. '78: CAPT John C. Orzalli, USN, is the new commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. CAPT David J. Mercer, USN, has completed a successful tour as Commander Carrier Air Wing Eight and will become executive assistant to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe in Bmssels, Belgium. '80: LCDR Randolph F. Pizzi, USNR, is the new managing director for the Asia office of ARINC, Inc. '83: LCDR Dwight Jenkins, USNR, has been named American Securitization Forum's first executive director. '84: CDR Michael A. Strano, USN, is the new commanding officer of ROBERT G .

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M A I L BOAT^ Watching the Army-Navy Game in The Good Old Days

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hen the Saturday of the Army and Navy football classic finally rolls around, the fans and Alumni either are lucky enough to be in the stadium, or comfortably seated in front of a color television almost anywhere on the planet. Not so in the mid-'30s in the Asiatic Fleet, as was 1 for the games of 1937 and 1938. Let me tell you about it.

Try to imagine a world where there were no dkect communications beyond the boundaries of CONUS, except for radio signals using Morse Code, generated by devices called "speedkeys," driven by radiomen, all through a network of radio towers which could talk to each other. For example, a telephone line could carry a Morse Coded signal from the football stadium to the tower at NAA Annapolis, which then re-sent it to a similar tower in San Francisco, which in turn would transmit it (by hand, mind you) to Pearl Harbor, then on to Guam, who sent it to Radio Cavite at the Naval Air Station on Manila Bay. At long last the message reached the ear phone of two young officers, one Army and the other Navy.

These two people were about as busy as a one-armed paper hanger with the hives. Back at the stadium an announcer would speak into a phone. "Army's ball, first and ten on Navy's 30 yard Une." At Radio NAA in Annapolis a radioman would transmit that statement to Radio San Francisco, who would, in turn, relay it to Radio Pearl, and so on, until it reached the ear phones of the two guys in Manila, who were, I should tell you, on a platform in the main ballroom of the Army and Navy Club on the shores of Manila Bay. The Army and Navy Club was a privately owned and operated social establishment with membership limited to U.S. military officers and their wives, plus a few special guest

members, such as diplomats and employees of the High Commissioner's office. Dues were modest and ladies were prohibited from entering the men's bar. It was the social center for U.S. military officers and a stop there for a toddy on the way home at the end of the workday was SOP. There were two tennis courts, a swimming pool, and the best swing band west of Benny Goodman.

Because of the time zone differences, the Army and Navy football game started at 1 a.m. Manila time, so the routine was to go to bed real early the evening before the game, then arise about midnight, shower and dress in uniform whites, the gkls in long skirts, and assemble in the ballroom of the Club where chairs were set up, and order a drink to get in the proper spirit of "Beat Army."

In order to follow the game as it progressed, a roughly tenfoot long, six-foot high plywood backboard with a football gridiron painted on it, was erected. It was coated with some sort of stickum, so that a flat, oblate, spheroid, mock football could be moved back and forth on the gridiron by the operators as the game progressed. It was a great idea, and from kickoff to the final whistle, we were spellbound by the game, which ended about daybreak with the Army fans throwing the Navy wives into the pool, long skirts and all, because in 1937 Navy lost 0 to 7, and in 1938 we again lost, 7 to 14 as I recall.

But we sure had a great time.

Worth Scanland '34, USN (Ret.)

Ed. note: Worth Scanland passed away in August 2002. Mrs. Scanland found this original, signed, but not yet mailed letter among her husband's papers. We are grateful to CAPT and Mrs. Scanland for this submission to Shipmate.

A L L HANDS

CDR Mark Hunter '82, CO of VFA-82, received the Bronze Star from CAPT Richard O'Hanlon '76, CO of THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71)

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1939." Some people think "DR" means "Delta Romeo." Wrong. "DR" is an abbreviation for doctor, and means "Doc Abbot." So the whole "N number," N639DR, means "Doc Abbot graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1939."

Thought you'd like to know.

The airplane is a great joy to fly. My Cirrus SR20 grandson, Matthew Abbot, who got his TT'd. note: George P. Watt Jr. '73, pres- wings a few weeks ago at Kingsville, xZ/ident and CEO of the Alumni went to Duluth with me. He took the Association and Foundation, received two-day flight and ground school trainthe following letter from Doc Abbot '39. ing at the factory, and was my babysitI finally took delivery on my lovely ter for the flight home. I must have a Cirrus SR20 on 16 September, at the babysitter until I'm finally able to perCirrus Design factory, Duluth. If I had suade the FAA to grant me a "Special been shot between the eyes by a young Issuance" third class physical qualification. jealous husband, it would have taken Matt and I didn't get away from two good undertakers three days to get Duluth until 4 p.m. Wednesday, 18 the smile off my face!

September, and RON'd at the Best A word about the "N number," Western in Davenport. Thursday we N639DR. Some people think the "N" made it from Davenport to Mobile with means "November." Wrong. "N" means a fuel stop at Huntsville. We took turns "Naval Academy." Some people think in the left seat. Every approach was a "639" is simply a three-digit number "coupled" ILS approach, with that woncoming after six hundred thirty eight. derful autopilot flying the airplane. 4> Wrong. "639" means "Graduated June Shipmate, December 2002

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Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk looks on as Liz Schultz presents the Ernie Schultz Award to the men's tennis coach

Ernie Schultz: A Role Model for the Ages

By John Moreland n Saturday, 14 September, the Ernie Schultz Award was presented to the Tennis Team by Ernie's widow, Liz Schultz. In attendance were "Skeeter" Carson and Jim Organ from tiie Class of 1952. The Ernie Schultz Award is a clubhouse award that will recognize the tennis player with the most heart and hustle. The first recipient will be named after the spring 2003 season.

The "Ernie" Award will be presented annually to a member of the varsity tennis squad. The varsity tennis coach, in consultation with the officer representative for tennis, will select the recipient. The award shall be made to that member of the tennis squad who, through sustained work and commitment, has made a significant contribution to the team. It does not have to go to the best player. Rather, it is intended to give recognition to the individual who, by his positive attitude, and hard work, has made a difference to his team.

Colonel Ernest G. "Ernie" Schultz '52, USAF (Ret.), was a member of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association. Ernie played on the Plebe tennis team, and earned a spot on the varsity team as a Youngster. By his First Class Year, Ernie had become the team captain and number one singles player, and had collected three N-stars.

Ernie was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force and served 27 years of exemplary service.

Following his retirement. Col Schultz began his civilian career in the defense industry, but tennis continued to be a passion for Ernie. After his second retirement in the mid1990s, he began chasing his passion in life...tennis.

While in his 60s, he played competitively and achieved national recognition. Ernie became the only other United States Naval Academy player to win a National Championship since Joe Hunt '42 captured the U.S. National Championship in 1943. Ernie has earned one Championship Gold Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the highest honor bestowed by the USTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for winning the 1999 70s age group National Grass Courts Doubles title. He has also collected one Silver Ball for his runner-up performance in the 1995 National Grass Court Doubles. In addition, Ernie collected four more Bronze Balls in various National tournaments. He made tennis his passion and in the end, he succumbed to a fatal heart attack while on the court. He passed away while representing the United States at an intemational tournament in Japan in 2000.

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aval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk and Maryland Director of Athletics Debbie Yow announced that Navy and Maryland will kick off the 2005 football season with a one-time event on 3 September at Ravens Stadium in Baltimore. The time of the game will be determined at a later date and Navy will serve as the home team.

The meeting will be the first between the two institutions since 6 November 1965, when Navy defeated Maryland, 197, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Mids lead the all-time series, 15-5. "This game, which will be an event for the state of Maryland, will be a wonderful way to kick off the 2005 football season," said Gladchuk. "It will be a festival type atmosphere for both schools with many city wide activities surrounding the game. We anticipate extraordinary interest and fully expect it to be a sellout. The Baltimore Ravens organization deserves a great deal of credit for making this matchup a reality."

"This game has been anticipated for years by many of the Terrapin faithful," said Yow. "It has been a pleasure to represent their interests and to finally reach an agreement with Navy Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk. And, we will play the game in a state-of-the-art venue."

"This will be a big-time event for the community and the state," said Ravens Owner and Chief Executive Officer Art Modell. "We're very happy we could be part of this, and we look forward to bringing other Maryland groups together to participate in this collegiate experience. We're planning a full weekend of activities that can be enjoyed by the students, faculty and staffs from both schools, along with businesses and football fans in general."

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he Navy offshore sailing team will conclude its 2002 fall season at the IMS Championship. The regatta is hosted by the Storm Trysail Club and will be sailed on the Chesapeake Bay. The Mids entering the competition will be the members of BLUE ANGEL and will be led by team Captain and Skipper Max Desrochers. Crew members include Eileen Crawford, Joe McGettigan, Christopher Whitehouse, Daniel Wiltfang, Christopher Southard, Brian Walinski, Andrew Watts, and Andrew Hurst.

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he men's cross country team ran away from Army in the annual dual meet with a 15-46 victory to capture their sixth-consecutive N-Star.

Riding the legs of its top two runners this season, the Navy men's cross country team secured its sixth-consecutive N-Star over rival Army in the annual dual meet.

MIDN 2/C Eric Eckstrand finished as the top Navy runner for the second consecutive meet by winning the meet today with a time of 24:36.11. Team Captain and MIDN 1/C Aaron Lanzel ran with Eckstrand throughout the race to finish second with a time of 24:39.83.

"Aaron and I ran the race together," said Eckstrand. "We really pushed each other to do well. The team right now is running really well. We had our top-five guys finish near the 25-minute mark, which sends a message to our competition.

To sweep Army is just incredible. It feels really good."

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"Eckstrand is a force to be reckoned with in the future," said Navy head coach Al Cantello. "Christensen may have shown the potential to be our fifth runner as he always has lateseason potential."

Army's top runner was sophomore David Welch in sixth place with a time of 25:17.82.

On the women's side, the Mids (0-2) dropped a close matchup to Army, 26-29. MIDN 2/C Stephanie Patterson led the team with a second-place finish with a time of 23:00.01.

MIDN 4/C Sherri Flohr was the next Navy runner to cross the finish line as she came in fourth with a time of 23:21.07.

Other scorers for the Mids included team Captain MIDN 1/C Lisa Procaccini in fifth place with a time of 23:22.26, MIDN 1/C Jennifer Day in eighth place with a time of 23:34.19, and MIDN 1/C Maureen Carr in 10th place with a time of 23:45.33.

"We knew it was going to be extremely close," said Navy head coach Karen Boyle. "It was a tight race. We put in a lot of race preparation and unfortunately, we ended up just short."

Navy Golf Claims Fifth-Straight N-Star Versus Army

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hanks in part to strong doubles play, the Navy golf team needed only two singles wins to claim the Star Meet title played at the West Point Golf Course. The Mids, however, didn't settle for the mere two points, picking up four of the final-seven points to eam their fifth-consecutive N-Star against Army, 8-3.

The Mids swept the doubles points to hold a 4-0 advantage going into singles play Sunday. Navy's Billy Hurley was beat out by Scott Manley, 2&1, in the morning's top competition.

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NAVY A T H L E T I C S tied their opponents, Pete Phipps and D.J. Reeves, respectively, and the point for a victory was split in half.

Army's Kevin Lee squeezed out a 2&1 victory over Navy MIDN 3/C Rocky Novellino (Bayville, NJ) before the Mids won the final-three singles positions. Rookie Kyle Christman (Katy, TX) won 2&1 over Matt Stanchina, Rob Stochel (Crown Point, IN) defeated Army's Shane Mercer, 3&2, and Joey Kistler (Savannah, GA) rounded things out with a 4&3 triumph over Jason Owenby.

"Our doubles play set the tone and allowed us to have a strong advantage going into the final day of play," said head coach Pat Owen, who has directed Navy to wins in six of the last-seven dual meets with the Black Knights. "The chemistry among our doubles teams was very good. We were well prepared going into the match and we anticipated a close meet.

Army is a talented, but a pretty young team."

New Generation Beats Squash Standouts of Old

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he 2002-03 Navy squash team, made up of both varsity and junior varsity members, narrowly defeated the Navy Alunmi squad, 15-10. The Bowen Cup, which brings together former and current squash players, is held annually during Homecoming Weekend. This year, members from six decades were represented, including graduates from the 1950 era (Peyton Wise '53, Robin Pirie '55, and Buddy Parker '55).

Below is a breakdown of match results.

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he Navy women's swimming and diving team was picked to repeat as Patriot League champions in voting done by the league's eight coaches and sports information directors.

The Midshipmen, who won their league-best eighth title last season, talhed 91 points and received eight of the 16 firstplace votes. Bucknell, who wiU host the 2003 league championship in their new aquatics center, received six first-place votes and 87 points to place second in the preseason poll, with American receiving the remaining two first-place votes and totaling 72 points to place third.

Navy, Bucknell, and American placed 1-2-3 at the 2002 league meet, held in Lejeune Hall.

'This is one of the more difficult seasons to pick a favorite in the league," said Navy head coach Dick Purdy. "There are any number of schools who are capable of winning the title.

We wUl work hard to prove the predictions correct."

"We appreciate the respect the league is showing us with the voting, but Febraary is a long ways away and we have a lot of work to do to defend our title," said assistant coach Steve Jungbluth.

Navy retums four swimmers who were named to the allleague team last season at the championship. MIDN 3/C Tori Throckmorton is the lone, remming Mid to win an individual event league title last spring, winning the 100 butterfly while also helping Navy set a league record in winning the 200 freestyle relay. MIDN 2/C Allison Moon placed second in the 50 freestyle and third in the 100 freestyle, while also winning three relay championships.

MIDN 2/C Laurie Felker retums for the Mids after reaching the finals in a trio of individual events last spring. Rounding out the all-league returnees for the Midshipmen is MIDN 3/C Megan Welsh, who holds the school record in the 100 and 200 freestyle and who placed second in the 200 freestyle and won a pair of relay titles at the 2002 league meet.

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In all. Navy retums 16 letter winners from last season's squad. The Mids have posted a 2-1 record this season and will retum to action Saturday at Lejeune Hall when the team plays host to UMBC at 3 p.m.

December 2002 Sports Schedule

Women's Basketball at Valparaiso 2 p.m.

Men's Basketball at Belmont 8 p.m. EST Men's Basketball Johns Hopkins 7:30 p.m.

Men's Swimming & Diving at Army 7 p.m.

Women's Basketball at UMBC 7 p.m.

Women's Swimming & Diving at Army 3 p.m.

12/6 Squash at Trinity 5 p.m.

12/7 Football Army 12 noon 12/7 Men's Basketball at Coastal Carolina 7 p.m.

12/7-12/8 Men's Water Polo NCAA Championship All Day 12/7 Squash at Williams TBA Squash Bowdoin TBA 12/8 Women's Basketball Jacksonville 4 p.m.

12/8 Wrestling Penn State Open 9 a.m.

12/8 Men's Basketball Gettysburg 7:30 p.m.

12/14 Women's Basketball Delaware State 4 p.m.

12/15 Women's Basketball Cal Poly 7 p.m.

12/19 Men's Basketball at Ohio 7 p.m.

12/20 Women's Basketball College of Charleston 12/21 7:30 p.m.

Women's Basketball Fresno State or Pennsylvania 12/22 1:30 p.m.

Men's Basketball Rice 7:30 p.m.

12/23 Men's Basketball Eastern Michigan 3:30 p.m.

12/28 9 a.m.

12/28-12/29 Wrestling Midlands 12/28-12/29 Wresthng Orange Bowl Sunshine Open 9 a.m.

Men's Basketball at Mount St. Mary's 7:30 p.m. 4> 12/30

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Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury of the USNA Alumni Association sends us sad news that Kyran E. Curley died on 1 January 2001.

Mrs. Woodbury had no other details.

He retired on 1 January 1947, and had been with Tidewater Associated Oil Company when we last heard from him. We would appreciate any information anyone has.

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Pres/Acting Sec'y: CAPT Will 1. Bull, USN (Ret) 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, VA 22101 h: 703-538-5981 I received a note from our long time secretary, Bob Gamble, stating that he had decided to make his move to California permanent and could no longer act as secretary. So, for the time being, your president.

Will I. Bull, will try and keep the Class column in Shipmate going. Bob had a real talent for finding current and past information relating to the Class and we will all miss his

columns. Researching the records, I found that Bob's first column appeared in the March 1997 issue of Shipmate. We all wish Bob our best in his new home, 421 Potter Street #105, Fallbrook, CA 92028.

I was interested to receive a short letter from RADM Richard A. Larkin '25 who recalled, after reading the September '32 column in Shipmate, that the Class of 1925, on one of their sunmier cruises, touched at the same ports as our Class did on our First Class Cruise; Copenhagen, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Greenock, Scotland, and Hampton Roads, VA. Their cruise was in the battleships FLORIDA, NORTH DAKOTA, DELAWARE, and ARKANSAS. Interestingly, we were acquainted with FLORIDA and ARKANSAS from our Youngster Cruise.

The note caused me to recall some of the notable incidents that occurred on our First Class Cruise. We all remember our meeting with Sir Hubert Wilkens' NAUTILIS, a converted Navy "O" class of submarine. He planned to try and sail under the ice and she had a runner across the topside that was supposed to let her slide under. Actually he did make one or two passages under the ice.

A few days out of Norfolk, our cruise received an "SOS" from NAUTILIS, which eventually resulted in WYOMING taking her in tow (I was in WYOMING). I particularly remember the ship's very energetic first heutenant, LCDR Wilder D. Baker '14, (who eventually retired as a vice admiral), working to get the tow attached. She was towed into Queenstown, Ireland, where "miraculously" her engines started up and she proceeded into port under her own power. While it was an interesting experience for those of us in WYOMING, it cost us a couple of days leave in Copenhagen, a great liberty port, as ARKANSAS had steamed off and left us.

Looking back on subsequent events of that cruise, although I don't think we realized it at the time, we saw changes that were the early events playing a part in the beginnings of World War II. From Copenhagen, many of us were able to make an excursion to Berlin. At that time, Hitler was a name that began to appear in the news and I recall asking a German about him. He passed Hider off as just another "crackpot." How wrong can one be!

When we were in passage to Cadiz, I am sure the top brass on the cruise really had a problem, during that period King Alphonso of Spain abdicated, ending a monarchy that had existed for over 500 years. A left-wing republic was established causing no end of 51

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official problems. The flag was changed and also the national anthem. Somehow the ships were able to make the proper flags and the bands get the music of the new anthem. I recall it sounded like one of our popular tunes, and it was sung with great enthusiasm at the local night spots.

Conditions were in a state of disorganization, and during a trip for the Midshipmen that was arranged to Seville, a general strike had been called and everything was at a standstill. When we got ready to leave Seville, an impromptu working party was formed so that we could get the mail for the ships fi'om the local post office. Not many years later, Gemahssimo Franco, using the Canary Islands as a base, formed an army and attacked the peoples repubUc, resulting in a prolonged civil war. Franco was supported by Germany, which used the war as a trial for some of the weapons it used in World War n . Eventually, Franco estabhshed a dictatorship. We were really present at events, which in a minor way were the very beginnings of the unrest that resulted in World War EI. I also recall that Greenock was particularly dull. It was 1931 and the Great Depression, which was worldwide, had really affected Scotland. The shipbuilding industry along the Clyde was "dead," and the results clearly showed in the faces of the Scots that we saw. It was very depressing to behold. Perhaps some of our Classmates may also have a vivid recollection of that eventful cruise.

I recently had a long telephone conversation with Bob Porter. Ronnie and Bob have a very nice apartment in Sarasota and they both seem to be enjoying life with no more than the usual problems that we all "enjoy" at our age. I did note however, that when I prepared the 2002 Class Register for our reunion, that I gave the wrong address for Bob. His correct address is: The Fountains, Apt. 169, 7979 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231-6819.

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the reunion, please let me know and I will send you a corrected copy. There is no charge for the Class Register.

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From Andrea Campbell, USNA Alumni Association Class Support: On Friday, 27

September, the traditional Homecoming was held in Alumni Hall. As seen in the photo below, four attendees representing the Class of '34, were present. From left to right they are Grayson Merrill, Margie Christensen, Ann Smith, and John Green.

Over 600 pre-paid persons who attended the dress parade and later attacked the bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres for attitude adjustment. Entertainment was provided by the Midshipmen, a lively group of Irish Dancers, a quartet of young ladies in flowing dresses and the very acrobatic cheerleading squad.

The Supe, VADM Richard J. Naughton '68, welcomed all, recognizing '34 as the senior Class present and '99 as the junior. His final battle cry was "Beat Duke!"

During the past 68 years, our Class has moved up on the seniority of Classes in Shipmate's "Class News." Correspondingly the amount of news has decreased down to zero in the October 2002 issue. We are still a relevant Class despite the loss of stalwarts like Fid Murray and Roy Smith. The remedy may he in what follows.

First, our memories can replace news since few Classmates are making news these days! You, your wife, or progeny might probe your personal files or the Golden Lucky Bag for clues to sea stories or citations that could be included for Shipmate. I plan to submit at least one sea story from Roy Smith's book.

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Maryanne Sears sent in the photo and report about their five-generation family reunion and her grandfather, John McGillis: On 4 August 2002, a family reunion was held in Corralitos, CA, for the McGillis clan. John McGillis graduated 1 Annapolis in 1934 and retired in 1964. At ages 92 and 87, John and Perram McGillis are now residing at Santa Cruz i Health Center, 1115 Capitola Rd., Santa Cruz, CA. Their current mailing address: c/o Gloria Steams, 270 Hames Rd. #65, Corralitos, CA 95076.

Since we are scattered around the country, I was thrilled we had so many attend.

The smaller greatgrand kids are not picturedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;out at the pool. We came from Washington State, New Mexico, South Dakota, Virginia, and California.

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Pres. and Sec'y/Treas: CAPT Jesse B. Gay Jr., USN (Ret.) VP and Corr. Sec'y: RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret) 3704 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 h: 410-235-3803; f: 410-243-1960 e: edkeats@aol.com Happy Birthdays The Class sends 90th birthday congratulations to Burris Wood who attains that age on 5 December, to Jim Brown and Cecil Blount for their shared birthday of 17 December, to Walker Settle and Clagg Claggett who share birthdays the next day on 18 December, and to Bub Ward whose big day is 30 December to close out those bom in the year 1912.

Sad News The Class has just, and very belatedly, leamed that Roy Barnes died on 20 May 1996. In 1993 Roy, suffering from various ills and with Bee also not well, moved from Southem to Northem California to be near their daughter, Brenda Thompson. She, apparently, over the years threw away the annual Class letter and other Class communications without notifying any of us of Roy's death. A warm letter addressed to Roy inquiring about his well-being from J.C. Wilson, who now shepherds the Class in Southem California, finally caused Brenda to respond to J . C , and thus the fact of Roy's death finally became available.

Brenda advised also that Bee died in April 2000.

Patricia "Patsy" Hutchinson, widow of our George Hutchinson who died in 1998, died on 1 September in Linthicum, MD. She was bom in Chicago and graduated from Principia College in Elsah, IL. She and George were married in 1982 after she and her husband, an Academy graduate.

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were divorced, and George was a widower.

She had two daughters, one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Wyman Packard was held on 21 September in Arlington. Ida Mary and Bill Boyd, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Fran and Doyen Klein, Louisa Parker, Marion Thomson, and Tip Tipton represented the Class. Ed Keats, invited by Wyman's widow, Ruth, provided remarks on Wyman's writings on naval intelligence and his service to the Class as corresponding secretary.

Early Romances The paragraph regarding the 65-year marriage of Jean and Wally Nelson, and their photo that appeared in this column in September, inspired Wally to provide an account of his introduction to Jean.

According to him, Al Bowker was responsible. Al wanted to invite a young lady, Mary, he had met while lifeguarding at a New Jersey beach during one summer's leave, to our graduation events. Her parents insisted on having a chaperone accompany her. (How much the world has changed since then!) They compromised, however, in agreeing that a contemporary of hers, Jean MacDonald, was a responsible person and would be an acceptable choice. Al asked Wally to be the blind date escort for Jean. The rest, as is said in present day lingo, is history. So, it has been for the Nelsons, but the mutual interest between Al and Mary fizzled.

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Pres: CAPT William N. Price, USN (Ret) Sec'y/Treas: CAPT O.M. Butler, USN (Ret) 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Road Arlington, VA 22043 Acting Sec'y; CAPT John H. Carmichael, USN (Ret.) 744 Oglethorpe Ave. St. Simons Island, GA 31522-4908 p; 912-638-2830; f: 912-638-0436 e: jhc36@bellsouth.net From The President This month, I am, again calling your attention to a book I have just read because it is about a person that you all have known about and with whom many of you have had actual contact. The title of the book is Rickover. The author is Francis Duncan, who worked with ADM Hyman G. Rickover '22 for nearly 20 years, from the time he reported to Rickover's office in 1969 to write a history of the nuclear propulsion program, until the admiral's death in 1986. The book is a publication of The Naval Institute in Annapohs, and may be procured through them (800-233-8764). Admiral James D.

Watkins, who was CNO 1982-86, says this of the book: Victorious in his struggle for excellence, Rickover's personal baton of highly disciplined professionalism was passed without a hitch to those he had selected, educated, and trained to run nuclear power plants safely and efficiently. We still feel his presence; his legacy endures.

This book does him long-awaited justice.

I had a number of personal contacts with ADM Rickover during my career as an EDO, none of which were very pleasant.

My last tour of duty was as assistant chief for administration of the Bureau of Ships, with him as assistant chief for Nuclear Power. I felt he was unnecessarily mde and seemed contemptuous of me. I never met his first wife, Ruth, whom he married in 1931, and who was a big influence in his life. She died in 1972 of a heart attack. In 1974, he married CDR Eleanore Ann Bednowicz, who had cared for him as a Navy nurse heutenant some years earlier when he was in Bethesda Naval Hospital for several weeks. After his retirement I did get to meet her, with the admiral, at a benefit for a non-profit charity at the British Embassy. I found her to be charming and the admiral to be friendly and courteous.

She is still living. The book contains a short foreword by her.

I enjoyed the book and leamed a lot about Rickover that helps me to understand him better and appreciate his contributions more. I still believe he could have accomphshed what he did without being quite as impolite as he often was. I plan to send our editor a few of my Rickover reminiscences that illustrate my point. On his behalf, I urge that those of you who have some similar memories write them up and send them to Jack Carmichael.

Class News Remembrance: Where were you on 7 December 1941?

Where was Bill Price on 7 December 1941?

I finished the naval construction course at MIT in September 1941, and reported immediately to the Boston Navy Yard (BNY) for duty. Moose Brown, who had been there a year, was docking officer. As I arrived, Moose was reassigned to head a new construction program the yard had just acquired. I relieved him as docking officer. Because war clouds were in the offing, work tempo had built up to put many jobs on a seven-day-a-week basis.

The production officer, CAPT (later Commodore) George Payne had decreed that the dry docks operated "when the ship is ready and the tide is right," any hour of any day. So I was in the process that Sunday morning of putting a cruiser into Dry Dock #2 in the BNY, when a man came running out of the adjacent paint shop and shouted, "The Japs have bombed Pearl Harbor!" I replied irritably 53

was "My Little Chickadee," with W.C. Fields and Mae West. Mr. Amold's famous deep laughter could be heard throughout the harbor. The next day, the duty commander dressed me down with something hke, "Carmichael, don't you ever do that again."

In Memorial Bennett "Ben,"/"01ey" Oelheim died in Pacific Grove, CA, on 22 June 2002. He was buried on 26 June in Valya's family (Pikiel) plot in the Tumer Cemetery. They were married for 62 years. Ben and Valya met in China while he served in the U.S. Asiatic Fleet, and were married in Manila in 1940. As the winds of war approached, dependents were ordered back to the States.

Ben followed when ordered to destroyers on the East Coast. They were rejoined in Charleston, SC. After a rather hectic and varied naval career, Ben retired in 1961. In retirement, he became an educator and taught in various colleges both foreign and domestic.

After twenty exciting, and sometimes stressful years in education, he retired to Pacific Grove, an area suitable for relaxed and peaceful retirement. The Oelheims let their subscription to Shipmate lapse (an NASHVILLE, scheduled for overhaul, excellent source for keeping in touch with returned to the States with the Secretary of Classmates), with the result, have not followed the activity of the Class except for the Navy, Charles Edison, embarked.

While still in Pearl Harbor, I viTote my visits with friends. Ben Robertshaw's sugmother hving in Washington, DC, to come gested that as our Classmates are travehng out to Long Beach for a visit. I had no idea less these days, we should communicate by that she would accept. A telegram arrived phone, mail, or email. In this spirit, those of asking, "What do I wear?" She informed you that knew Ben might contact Valya at me that a friend, Mrs. Arthur Smith, would RO. Box 51011, Pacific Grove, CA 93950accompany her. After NASHVILLE returned 6251; 877-363-3677.

Robert "Bob" Maynard Higginson for overhaul I rented a two-bedroom apartment ($16 per week) and a car. On the day died on 24 September 2002. The family had the ladies arrived, when I met them at the private services. Bob spent only two years station and welcomed them to sunny in the Navy. He was honorably discharged California, it was raining. in 1938. He entered the Civil Service, and The Smiths were patrons of the served in the Navy Department, during Washington's National Theater Players and which time he eamed a degree in mechanifriends of Edward Amold, one of the actors. cal engineering. As the war appeared over Mrs. Smith contacted Amold, who invited the horizon, he tried to enlist in the Navy us to dinner. His house was impressive, as that did not accept him. Next, he tried the were the drinks served in standpipe size Army and was declared physically unfit. glasses. Amold was an epicure of renown. His next employment was as a civilian in He served a standing rib of beef that was the Air Force. He then entered the Merchant beautiful to behold and watching him carve Marine, where he served with distinction was of equal dehght. After dinner, I invited throughout the war. Bob made several trips him to dinner aboard NASHVILLE, and he across the dangerous North Atlantic. accepted. On the given day, I met him and He reached the rank of lieutenant comthe ladies at the boat landing and escorted mander and chief engineer. them aboard. I had not warned anyone that After the war, he had a long career in the Amold was coming to dinner. He created Air Force as top engineer in weapons some surprise at first, but being a congenial development. In 1976, after 42 years of govperson, he melded easily with our mess- emment service, he retired. Bob's honormates. I should have alerted the galley, able service during the war and illustrious however, for the meal was a disaster; meatwork in the Air Force brought credit to the loaf and canned spinach that Amold conClass of 1936. The Class offers his fanrily sumed without a grimace. Afterwards, we our condolences. retired to the fantail for movies. Showing

that it was probably a false report. By the time I had set the cruiser down on the blocks and the dock was being dewatered, it was confumed that the Japs had indeed bombed Pearl Harbor.

Carmichael was in a task unit patrolling Roosevelt's neutrality zone between Norfolk and the Azores. On the westward leg, we stopped off at Bermuda. Several of us were in Nashville's wardroom playing poker when we got the word that the Japs had bombed Pearl Harbor.

Note: As the request for your whereabouts on 8 December 1941 will not come out until the November Shipmate, please send in your tale and it will appear in January-February.

The Man Who Came To Dinner In the spring of 1940, the annual fleet problem was held in the Hawaiian Islands (I was in NASHVILLE). While thus deployed.

President Roosevelt ordered the fleet to base at Pearl Harborâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;permanently.

CinCUS, ADM Joe Richardson, was alarmed. The Fleet would be dangerously exposed and could not be supported by the base. After several attempts to get the decision reversed, which so annoyed the President, that he replaced ADM Richardson with ADM Husband Kinmiel.

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Barbara Reed Sleight, widow of Bob Sleight, died on 18 March 2000 at her home in Honolulu, HI. She was bom in Fort Morgan, CO. A hfe-long career in education, she was director of St. Clement's School in Makiki for 17 years. Her daughter, Dorsey Gibson, sons. Reed G. Minuth and Eric G. Minuth, and five grandchildren survive her. Services were held at the St. Clement Parish on 23 March. The Class sends sincere sympathy to her family.

Remembrance Planning for the Kyushu Landing.

At Okinawa as a last ditch effort, Japan released the full fury of the kamikazes on the Fifth Fleet that "came to stay." After nearly two months of day and night air raids with severe losses in men and ships, and although there was a light at the end of the tunnel, the staff was beginning to show fatigue. ADM Chester Nimitz 1905 sent ADM Bull Halsey 1904 to reheve ADM Raymond A. Spruance 1907. Spraance was disappointed. Losses at Okinawa were astronomical: 26 Navy ships sunk; 368 damaged, some beyond salvage; 7,617 Marines and soldiers killed and 30,000 wounded; and 5,000 Navy killed.

The Third Fleet-Fifth Fleet rotation plan reheved the riders, instead of the horses of the Big Blue Fleet. The rational was to give the relieved admiral and staff time to prepare complex plans for the next operation.

Each admiral planned and carried out his own operation. After being relieved on 27 May 1945, NEW MEXICO, the admiral's

flagship, dehvered ADM Spmance and his staff to Guam. The admiral was quartered on CinCPac Hill in an appropriate house. The staff was quartered in a large, two-story Quonset hut. Our rooms were small but adequate. It was so humid that a hght had to be left on in the closet to prevent our shoes from mildewing. There was no gathering room or bar, so the staff logistic officer. Burton B. Biggs '21, asked housmg for a room and was refused (fighting staffs had trouble with CincPac landlubber sailors on Guam). Biggs simply selected a vacant room on the first floor and got the CBs to build a bar and supply a refrigerator. The fridge happened to be wired for DC and, when plugged in, blew. No problem, the CBs substituted an AC one that worked. Portable water on Guam was so highly chlorinated that when placed in a hbation tumed the hquid a dark brown. One just didn't look at the contents while consiraiing.

After retuming from a short leave, the staff tumed to developing operation orders for Kyushu. As the junior staff officer, my responsibihties were myriad, gimnery officer, navigator, assistant operations officer, mine sweeping officer, and assistant logistics officer. It was a well-integrated efficient staff, but Uttle problems did creep in. There Shipmate, December 2002

"36: ADM Halsey releives ADM Spruance

was no single standard issue navigational chart, that covered the forward staging areas and objective area. The Hydrographic Office provided one to the Fifth Fleet specifications. As fleet navigator, I laid out routes to the objective area. One command complained that on its chart the route passed over a suspected shoal. The admiral sent for me. I said that on our chart, there was no such notice. He directed me to change the route. As I was leaving, he told me not to be disturbed for he once ordered a fleet replenishment in the middle of an atoll.

As mentioned, the Fifth Fleet provided routes to the objective area. Commander Amphibious Force was responsible for routing within the objective area. The two systems had to be coordinated. This meant that the fleet navigator on Guam and the force navigator in Manila had to confer. My orders, asfleetgunnery officer, specified that I had duty involving flying (probably an anachronism left over from the days when aircraft spotted for gunfire) the fhght from Guam to Manila was in a R5D (four engines). Because of airport limitations at Manila, our plane from Guam had to land at Leyte. There, we tiansferred to a R3D cargo plane that took us to our destination. There were about a half dozen passengers amongst the cargo that included several five-gallon paint cans. As the plane started to taxi to the ranway, it suddenly swerved towards a parked aircraft. The pilot stopped the plane before it hit anything. Repair crews appeared promptiy and fixed the problem, a locked brake. As we were taxiing to the runway, there was a loud explosion that bounced the plane about. I thought we were under fire.

The pilot radioed for help reporting a tire had blown out. Again the repair crews rashed to our rescue. They brought a spare tire, but no jack. It was now lunchtime. Passengers were bused back to the mess hall. By the time we got back to the plane, it was ready to go. This time it managed to get airbome. As we cruised along, the rear cargo door, which would not latch, banged away as weflew.In spite of these littie inconveniences, we arrived safely, but with reduced confidence.

On arrival on ADM Turner's flagship, his navigator and I made sure that approach routes met appropriate Operation Area Routes. We then took our work to the admiral for approval. The even-tempered admiral took a quick glance at our work and said, "That's a lot of crap; get it out of here." His navigator started for the door. I stopped and told him to wait a moment. I took the chart to the admiral and asked him what he would like to change. He made one insignificant little change and approved our work. Next, I obtained from the amphibious gunnery officer the loading requirements for the ammo ships. This information was taken to ComServRonlO's staff with the good news of what the amphibs wanted.

COMO Carter took one look and said, "That much ammo would sink the ships."

It is important at this point to remind all hands that those planning for the Kyushu operation were very much concemed about the kamikazes' reaction to U.S. forces that

invaded Japan. Everything that could fly, including kites, would be dangerous missiles. Want an example? ADM Turner, whose forces would be on the front line, and thus receive the full bmnt of the air attack, demanded 100% of the nation's monthly production of 5-inch-AA common ammunition. Where would the rest of the Navy, as well as other services, get its 5-inch-AA ammunition? There was another equally worrisome concem. When U.S. forces landed on the Japanese homeland, would the emperor have the power to enlist all the people as samurai warriors in the hereditary Bushido Code? Hiroshima made it unnecessary to address these concems.

The Rescue of Allied POW at Wakayama, Japan After the war, ADM Spmance did not attend the surrender ceremonies in Tokyo Bay. He and his Fifth Fleet were located at Okinawa. (I am not sure, but I suspect that ADM Nimitz took the precaution of having ADM Spmance and the Fifth Fleet sttategically located, should something go wrong at Tokyo Bay.) ADM Nimitz assigned the highest priority to the rescue of POWs. The initial task was assigned to the Fifth Fleet, and was of greatest concern to ADM Spruance.

Sanctuary AH 17 was assigned to RADM R.S. Riggs 1918 commander Task Unit 56.5.2 (mine sweepers, support ship, and Marines). On 11 September 1945, minesweepers proceeded ahead of the rescue forces clearing Japanese mines in the approaches to Wakayama harbor. By 13

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September, a beachhead was in full operation where the POWs were interviewed, bathed, decontaminated, fed, and given new clothes. With a capacity of 786 patients. Sanctuary took on 1,139, and overflows were placed on cots sttewn about the decks. The POWs were English, Austrahans, and Japanese, who had been in prison for three and a half years. They were transported to Okinawa. The ship was delayed two days while avoiding a typhoon.

ADM Spmance in NEW JERSEY arrived at Wakayama on 15 September. He went ashore to inspect the operation and was impressed. He also visited the ex-prisoners of war and was shocked at their condition.

Their treatment was inhuman and conttary to intemational law and all suffered from malnutrition. He discovered later that the Japanese citizens also suffered from shortage of food.

Several of the staff went ashore armed with 45s. We were a bit nervous for we had no idea how the Japanese would react to armed U.S. naval officers walking about their sfreets. They hned up on both sides of the streets. How did they react? Well, as we passed along, they placed the palms of their hands together and bowed to us. What impressed me was the power this godemperor had over his subjects. Apparently, he could tum off their emotions, as well as onâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;much as one controls a fire hose.

Perhaps because of the emperor's strong influence over the people and thek loyalty for him was why the United States did not declare him a war criminal. He was needed to stabihze the reconstmction of Japan.

Administration The acting Corresponding Secretary's addresses have changed to: jhc36@ beIlsouth.net; p: 912-638-2830.

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Annual Membership: 19% Life Membership: 58%

Pres: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: John W. Simpson 36 East Beach Lagoon Dr., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-5714 h: 843-671-2523; e: jws@hargray.com From C.S. Minter: Here is a brief account of the '37 Class lunch held at Paul's restaurant in AnnapoUs on 12 September. Present to enjoy the occasion were 13 hardy souls, including Pinky Baer, Margaret and Dave Bell, Swampy Lajaunie, Elsie and Bill Mack and Bill's daughter, Megan Opsahl, Mary and Charlie Minter and their daughter, Ann Kim. Eloise Davies Rankin had to cancel when her prospective escort made the binnacle hst at the last moment. Despite the festive atmosphere. Jack Slaughter skillfully disposed a few business items 56

without missing a bite as nearly as I could judge. Consistent with Jack's imaginative approach to Class affairs, he is already canvassing toui companies with respect to cruises for the 2009 time frame. We are, indeed fortunate, to have someone as dedicated and persevering as Jack to serve as our President.

Tex Lander says Anne Lander has "Essential Tremor," the same disease Michael J. Fox has, and Tex has "Restiess Legs." This is a very difficult thing to live with in particular, as it causes sleep problems. I was able to find a lot of information on the syndrome on the Intemet and sent it to Tex. Tex now has been given a Disability Parking Emblem.

Marian Rich died on 7 June 2001 due to complications from dementia and pneumonia. Ade Rich and his daughters, Mimi and Elizabeth, went to a family reunion in the North Carohna Mountains and 33 family members were there.

After RoUo Ross and Anne, widow of Bill Lowndes, married they divided their time between Seattie and Port Hueneme, CA. However, as health problems became a concem, they moved to Air Fore Village West in Riverside, CA. The Air Force and Army group quite outnumber the Navy group, but at Army-Navy Game time there is a lot of cheering for Navy.

In June 2001, Peggy and Frank Taylor moved into Cilia Gardens, a retirement community. Their daughter then took over their house in San Marino.

Frank Worth writes that he has several diseases and thinks it will be interesting to see which one gets the "Gold."

Mark Jordan writes that he was surprised that Jake Ewoldt's obituary made no mention of Jake's experience early in World War H. 1 May 1942, after taking part in the attack on the Japanese at Tulagi, Jake was downed in his TBD after mnning out of fuel, but survived with his crew. After three days in their mbber boat, they reached Guadalcanal, where they aided the British government agent and coast watcher Martin Clemens. Clemens provided them with a boat in which they sailed to the New Hebrides. Some of the details of this are in Clemens' book Alone on Guadalcanal.

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Pres: RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret) e; mrindskopf@earthlink.net Chairman, Wash. Area: CAPT Hugh M. Robinson, USN (Ret.) h: 703-532-3772; e: hughrobinsonl@webtv.net Sec'y: CAPT D.K. Ela, USN (Ret.) 3260 N. 12th St., #329, Grand Junction, CO 81506 h: 970-256-7174, f: 970-256-9120 e: dkela@gj.net The photograph below shows ADM Maurice H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret), presenting a pair of Class of 1938 bookends to LT Christopher H. Erskine, USN. LT Erskine is a leadership instmctor with the USNA Division of Professional Development, Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law. He is the officer representative for the USNA Leadership Library, a Class of 1938 funded leadership resource for USNA Midshipmen. The bookends are the exquisite work of Albert W "Bud," "Andy" Anderson, a USNA Midshipman from 1934-1938. They were given to CAPT Robert A. Schelling, USN (Ret), and his wife, Mary Anne, as a wedding present.

Standing to the left of ADM Rindskopf are two Fourth Class Midshipmen, MIDN Jonathan Zasadny '06 and MIDN Joseph Morris '06, futiire staff of tiie USNA leadership library. Flanking the admiral and LT Erskine are the Chairman of the Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law, CAPT Corky Vazquez, USN, the Leadership Section Head, Commander Carl Deputy, USN, and several fellow leadership instmctors.

Paul Beshany, Gigi, and Hugh Robinson

'38: ADM Rindskopf at presentation of Class of 1938 bookends Shipmate, December 2002

Weymouth and Ela, Wonolancet, NH

'38: L to r: Sylvia and Mike Rindskopf, Deke Ela, and Ro Brown

Name this PFC from 1933 38: Reuninon committee: L to r; Jones, Sylvia and Mike Rmskopf, Fran Pearson, Robinson, McNitt, and Beshany

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Acting President: RADM Daniel K. Weitzenfeld, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT William J. Ruhe, USN (Ret) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean, VA 22102 e; CaptBillRuhe@aol.com Thirty-Nine On Line: docabbot@aol.com

Navy PR people are hard-put to say something nice about an Academy football team that had, last year, an 0-10 season. "It was their worst record in the program's 122 years."

Adding insult to injury: "The conditioning coach, Mike Brass, posted chps from national football magazines throughout the team's locker room that predict that Navy will be among the bottom ten teams in the country."

Searching for something more positive to write about this team, we get: "At 304 pounds, Todd, a center on the team, is the first player since 1996 to weigh more than 300 pounds."

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Poor Navy and poor first-year football coach Paul Johnson.

But a bright ray of hope was shown when Navy won its first game of the season with a whopping 38-6 victory against SMU. WiU wonders never cease? But they did. In an edition of The Washington Post the headline read "Midshipmen drop the ball in 65-19 loss to Anderson and Bill NC State which pounced on many Navy tumovers to gain an easy win." The Wohpack scored three touchdowns in the first four minutes of the game. It was Navy's tenth straight loss at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium and Navy's worst hcking since the stadium was buih in 1959.

The '39 luncheon with wives on 4 September was a remarkable affair, bodi for the number of attendees which allowed Flip Anderson to set a price of $15 per person for the meal, and the large number of attendees wearing '39 anchor-design neckties. But Danny Weitzenfeld even more than that, the great spirit shown by A randown on the '39ers who sat around the attendees was so noteworthy as to merit a long table (while Bing Gillette threw in special mention. snide, sly remarks, along with such devilish chuckles that one had to assume that Bing 57

thought he was being very clever) shown: Danny Weitzenfeld and his wife, Ginny; Butch Coulter and his wife, Marie, who were over from their Sevema Park home near Annapohs; Paul Adams with his wife, Eleanor; Bill Ruhe and his wife, Carol; Altey Peterson's widow, Mitzi, who said she was off to India to see many shrines and points of interest. The Taj Mahal?; Jim Glennon and his wife, Betty; Pete Steen and his wife, Eleanor; Norm Short who's hving at Vinson Hall; Fhp Anderson without the normal luncheon arranger, his wife, Carolyn.

Flip noted that Caroljoi's honey talking mother will be 102 years old in two-weeks time; Stan Claypoole wearing a '39 design anchor necktie (very loyal guy). N'est pas?; Gordy Gayle, who reported that he'd been at Vad Utgoffs funeral, and noted that there were lots of tall blonde Russian-looking grandchildren at the funeral; DeWitt Patterson, who said his car had broken down, but ascertained that Utgoff was buried in Lot 53 at the Arlington National Cemetery; Bob Wood, '39s entrepreneur who gives a heavy pitch, plugging his $17 fuel cell in a '39ers bedroom to provide the home with all the electricity it could possibly need; Murray Frazee who with his wife, Betty, were down from Hanover, PA, which Murray says is only 15 miles east of his old home in Gettysburg.

It's run by the Church of Christ, an ecunemical church. Their new abode has two walk-in closets and a two-car garage! Bud Gore with his wife, Enuly. Bud had a patch over his left eye which was quite alarming because it's knovra that Bud'srighteye doesn't function. I asked Enuly how she was doing, her reply to how she was holding up was a good standard one for every '39 wife, "Okay, it's one foot in front of the other." Additional '39 people on hand were Ahce Hooper, Mae Coleman, Ronnie Loustaunau, and Mary Lou Pfeiffer.

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Bob and Eileen Wood

Murray Frazee

'Wmter Wonderiand,' etc. as much for our own fun as for wounded guys confined to their bunks.

So what the heU, why not bring a httle Christmas spirit and happiness to these patriotic guys?

Christmas was no cup of tea. There were no presents under an ersatz tree to be unwrapped. And the phony plastic baubles on the tree were not hung there by any loved ones we wanted to share our hearts with.

At any rate, the SEA DEVIL Four hitched up their pants and sang their way through the wards of Korean War wounded menâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; hoping to brighten their days just a little. A noble effort.

The results were electrifying!

The broad smiles on the faces of the gray ladies, who escorted the quartet through many wards, was proof of this submarineroptimism. Unfortunately, there were no famihes of the war wounded with whom to share the exuberant feehngs generated by the singing.

But the joy of song was more than could be hoped for.

So the lesson to be leamed is that we should promote singing, anjnvhere and anytime.

I mentioned to Mitzi Peterson that in addition to seeing the Taj Mahal, I wanted to see the thousands who bathe in the Ganges (polluting the water beyond comprehension) etc.

Sally Gulick, our West Coast faithful in a barely audible, grief-stricken voice, called on 26 August to say that her much loved Bob Gulick had passed away. Very sad!

Bob is another stalwart of the Class who was lost to cancer.

Art Fischer, who voluntarily took over Fred Clarke's West Coast reporting duties, on Fred's death, noting that he has a bill for flowers that he had provided for Fred's Memorial Service, asked how he gets recompensed for them. My instmctions continue to be: "Send the bill to Danny Weitzenfeld. He'U take care of it. But don't exceed the $65 hmit."

Val Holzapfel notes on 2 September that Bud Gore George WiU said on his "TV Week" TV show: "Be advised that the liberals at Harvard have retreatedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no longer will they be able to prohibit mihtary recmiting at Harvard University." They surrendered their 'principals' when the government threatened to take away the $328 million which Harvard gets each year, 16% of their budget.

Tme to my promise to tell a good story at the conclusion of each '39 Shipmate column, I submit this one about the SEA DEVIL Four.

With the Korean War filling the hospitals of Yokosuka, Yokohama, and Tokyo with war wounded, our never ending search for an Tom Weschler The following photo and explanation excuse to use the wardroom quartet, which I, as skipper of the sub, always had functioning came from Doc Abbot about his new Cirtus SR20: for my main type of recreation.

A word about the "N number," N639DR. We were good, and practiced Christmas Some people think the "N" means stuff lUce 'White Christmas,' 'Jingle BeUs,'

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"November." Wrong. "N" means "Naval Academy." Some people think "639" is simply a three-digit number coming after 638. Wrong. "639" means "Graduated June 1939." Some people think "DR" means "Delta Romeo." Wrong. "DR" is an abbreviation for doctor, and means "Doc Abbot." So the whole "N number," N639DR, means "Doc Abbot graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1939."

Doc Abbot and his new Cirrus SR20

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Pres: CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret) 1119 Aquia Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Sec'y: CAPT Jacob V. Heimark, USN (Ret.) 410 Old Gulph Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Farewell Another fine Classmate is gone! On 2 September, Kent Robert Bulfinch passed away quietly in a Yreka, CA, hospital. In August, he suffered an inoperable collapsed disk in his back that caused him intense pain. Soon after, he contracted a severe systemic infection that was the immediate cause of his death.

Kent and Becky, his wtfe of 43 years, were very active participants in the Castine Capers until Becky died. Then, after Kent married Timaree, they continued coming until they moved to Northem California. According to their son, Scott Bulfinch '70, this annual gathering was a highhght for his parents.

After Scott entered the Naval Academy in 1966, Kent became very active in Alumni affairs.

To Kent's widow, Timaree; son, Scott; daughters, Mary White and Nancy Mazzoni; six grandchildren and one greatgrandchild, we of the '40 family extend our sincerely felt condolences over their deeply fek loss.

On 5 October we lost Elizabeth Bartlett Rader, wife of our Rex Rader, foUowing a major stroke on 28 September Her funeral was on 7 October with burial at the nearby Mt. Zion Cemetery. Attending from the Rader family were their four children. Rex Jr. from Tennessee, Susan from North Carolina, Nancy from Alabama, and Tom from near where Rex hves, plus their famihes which include one grandson, seven granddaughters, and three great-grandchildren.

Married in 1942, Betty and Rex had more than 60 treasured years together. For this.

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they were deeply grateful. As a tme Navy wife, she was busy raising their four children, often alone when Rex was away on Navy duties. She enjoyed it when they could have quality time together with family members.

Betty was an active, outgoing person who also enjoyed the company of friends. In Suffolk, she was very involved in the local women's club. This fine lady will be missed by all who knew her.

To Rex and his family, we of the '40 family extend our deeply felt condolences.

There are tears in my eyes as I report the death of Mary Alpert on 7 October. She, with good help from Mike Alpert, brought great happiness into my Ufe and I hope, my Betty's too, by arranging that we meet on Mike's ship for dinner. No further details are now available until the next issue.

What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers have in common? All were invented by women.

During this Christmas season this poem, written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan, seems quite appropriate: 'Twas the night before Christmas, He lived all alone.

In a one bedroom house made of Plaster and stone.

I had come down the chinmey With presents to give, And to see just who In this home did live.

I looked all about, A strange sight did I see.

No tinsel, no presents.

Not even a tree.

No stocking by the mantle.

Just boots filled with sand, On the wall hung pictures Of far distant lands.

With medals and badges, Awards of all kinds, A sober thought Came through my mind.

The soldier was sleeping.

Silent, alone, Curled up on the floor In this one bedroom home.

The face was so gentle.

The room in such disorder, Not how I pictured A United States soldier.

Was this the hero Of whom I'd just read?

Curled up on a poncho, The floor for a bed?

I realized the families That I saw this night

Owed their lives to the soldiers Who were willing to fight.

Soon, 'round the world.

The children would play.

And grownups would celebrate A bright Christmas day.

They all enjoyed freedom Each month of the year, Because of the soldiers, Like the one lying here.

I couldn't help wonder How many lay alone.

On a cold Christmas eve In a land far from home.

The very thought Brought a tear to my eye, I dropped to my knees And started to cry.

The soldier awakened And I heard a rough voice, "Santa, don't cry.

This hfe is my choice.

I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more.

My life is my God, My country, my Corps."

The soldier rolled over And drifted to sleep, I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.

I kept watch for hours.

So silent and still And we both shivered From the cold night's chill.

I didn't want to leave On that cold, dark night.

This guardian of honor So willing to fight.

Then the soldier rolled over.

With a voice soft and pure.

Whispered, "Carry on, Santa, It's Christmas day, all is secure."

One look at my watch.

And I knew he was right, "Merry Christmas, my friend, And to all a good night."

Would you do this Marine the kind favor of sending this on to as many people as you can? Christmas will be with us soon and some credit is due to our U.S. servicemen for us being able to celebrate these festivities. Help make people stop and think of our heroes, living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us.

In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes, the mattress tightened.

Hence the phrase, "Goodnight, sleep tight."

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Comparing Tragedies Like Pearl Harbor and September 11th, By Janis Mason, '40 Widow During each life there are some events that are etched so deeply into our psyche that no matter how long ago it happened, it is as though it were only yesterday.

Fortunately, most of the memories were happy personal ones.

There are, however, major traumatic events of such import that they change not only our individual hves, but also change the entire nation forever. There are none among us who will ever forget the indescribable horror we felt on September 11th as the World Trade Towers cmmbled. It was the same type of disbehef, shock and even fear that we felt when Pearl Harbor was bombed.

It has been well over a year since September 11th, and having experienced both tragedies, I have often thought of the similarities, as well as the differences between the two as they affected our lives.

On September 11th television immediately brought to us, over and over, as things were happening, scenes too difficult to watch, but at the same time, we were unable to tum away. The shock was painful and immediate. Details of the bombing of Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 were a long time reaching us, and then only through the radio and exfra editions of the newspapers.

Later we saw black and white newsreels in movie theaters and saw more clearly the devastation. It was a bit like delayed reaction, even though the initial thought of war was so horrible as to be numbing.

On 7 December, my first fear was for my husband, his two brothers, my own brother, and our many friends. On September 11th my first thoughts were how my four grandsons, particularly the one who is a Navy pilot, would have their lives affected.

On Pearl Harbor day, I was a recently married wffe of an ensign. His Class at the Naval Academy had the sad distinction of having suffered the greatest number of war deaths, both in percentages and actual numbers of any Class, of any service academy, in any war the United States has ever fought.

My husband's first tour of duty was to a shipyard on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh, building LSTs. Every Sunday night the Navy personnel stationed there gathered at the only movie theater in Sewickley. A Betty Grable movie had barely started when the screen went black and the manager walked onto the stage. I can still remember how his voice shook as he said, "Ladies and gentlemen. Pearl Harbor has been bombed. Casualties are great. We are at war with Japan. All military personnel report immediately to your bases."

There was no sound for several seconds, and then a man began to pray. Departure 60

was like leaving a funeral, and in a way we were窶馬ot only for those whose lives had been lost, but also for the end of innocence for our countty and the belief that it couldn't be happening to us. In that respect, the two events were similar in that we couldn't beheve what our eyes and ears told us on September 11th either.

We didn't know what to expect next.

Would they bomb our coasts? Would they try to invade? We've had similar concems since September 11th as we've been alerted to possible terrorist attacks. The major difference then was we knew who our enemy was. Today we don't. That's one of the biggest evils of terrorism.

Following both events, we were left with deep psychological and emotional wounds.

However, except for those in New York and Washington, DC, who actually experienced the terror or lost loved ones, today, our military personnel and their families are the ones who have experienced the most changes in their hves. The rest of us have pretty much retumed to life as it was before. We fret about metal detectors and body searches, and feel put upon and deprived of some of our freedoms. We sometimes forget that measures, such as those are to protect our hves and our freedom. However, during World War II, the changes imposed were to ensure that our military had the means to keep fighting and that what was left was equitably shared.

A massive buildup of both military personnel and materiel began. Manufacturing plants converted to war needs, with civilian goods virtually eliminated. Today, we can buy whatever we need. World War II rationing required some real care to ensure our stamps covered our needs. We could not drive our cars much since gasoline was rationed. Also, retteaded tires with multiple patches discouraged much driving.

Fabric for dresses was regulated so everyone wore slim dresses that just covered the knees. When the war ended women flocked to buy long full skirts. Men gmmbled and called them ugly since they covered most of the legs. Stockings were scarce, so we patriotically wore those with runs. Hose of that time had seams up the back so we recmited friends or husbands to draw seams with an eyebrow pencil. I was lucky. My husband was an engineer, so the seams he drew were relatively straight.

Recycling of metals, glass, and paper was strictly enforced. In some areas, iron fences and even unused sfreetcar tracks were tom up. In great numbers, women filled job vacancies left by men entering military service. They ferried planes, became "Rosie the Riveters" and joined the WACs and WAVEs in non-combat roles. Others rolled bandages, knitted long scarves, sold

war bonds, staffed USOs, and even grew Victory gardens.

Music reflected the times with tunes such as "Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer," "I'll Walk Alone," ""When the Lights Go On Again," and "I Remember Paris." There was much music that helped us keep our spirits up. We have done the same thing now with patriotic songs.

Mail from the military was censored and very slow in coming, but how welcomed it was. Today is so different with computers and the Intemet. It still amazes me that I can communicate with my grandson in the Persian Gulf area almost instantly.

Before my husband left for the Pacific, I was honored by being asked to sponsor a ship, LST-293. On a bitterly cold 9 December 1943, I broke a bottle of frozen champagne slush as the ship slid into the Ohio River. It participated in the landings in Africa and Anzio, Italy, and survived the war. The launching almost made up for the fact that my husband couldn't be with me when our first child was bom.

Even during the bad times during WWII, one could feel an optimism and determinafion that we would survive and win. I feh that same spirit last September. We are united against the evil of that day. Sometimes our sfrength, commitment, and patriotism may seem dormant, but when wakened, we become united. That power wUI help us face whatever may come and our country will stay a vibrant, sttong and caring one.

I pray that, for all our sakes.

Feeling old? 1972 going to a new hip joint 2002 getting a new hip joint.

Most all the pictures in this issue are from the picnic at Lambs, with both Carpenter and myself getting many good shots.

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Don't forget to come to this year's fun Christmas party on Friday, 13 December, at the Army-Navy Golf Club in Arlington. I would especially urge the many of you who hve in Southem Virginia to come. To share the driving and have good company, start now to get a carload for the trip.

When I got to the point where I could not safely drive the 300 mile round trip in a day, by inviting local widows, driving problems disappear and my frip is more enjoyable. Another solution is to invite a child or grandchild to be your guest. This in exchange for doing some or all of the driving. You owe it to yourselves to get out a bit before you really can't. Call Phil Eckert with number coming.

When a clock is hungry, it goes back four seconds.

Moved: Charles Arthur now at P.O. Box 159, Portsmouth, VA 23705; 757-399-3987.

Shipmate, December 2002

He now has a good 12th story view of the Portsmouth Navy Yard.

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Chnin & Sec'y: CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Ave., Apt # 1409 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4439 h: 301-215-7532; e: Vdelano@aol.com web page: http://www.usna.coni/classes/1941/ default.html By now, you should have received from Gray Strum a letter and reservation form for a mini-reunion at Ponte Vedra, FL, 6-8 Febmary 2003. Gray has reserved a block of 40 rooms at Ponte Vedra Inn that will be held until 6 January. About 15 of the rooms will be in the newly renovated inn adjacent to the Hospitahty Room, and the rest will be oceanfront rooms in Georgia House across the street. As in the past, there will be a cocktail-buffet at Fleet Landing on the sixth, banquet at Ponte Vedra Inn on the seventh, and bmnch on the eighth. If, by chance, you have not received the reservation form, but are interested in attending, please contact Gray at 904-388-2242. Gray does a really super job, with help from Mary Love and others, of getting these mini-reunions organized and they are always fun. This will be a good one, so make your reservation early and come!

The Navy Cross citation for this month is the one for Sheldon Kinney as follows: For extraordinary heroism as commanding officer of BRONSTEIN in action against enemy submarines in Atlantic waters on the night of 29 February to 1 March 1944. Detecting the swift and unopposed approach of U-441 toward the vulnerable forces of his search group, commander (then lieutenant) Kinney speedily maneuvered for a daring shortrange attack and, skillfully directing his gunfire, scored hits on the conning tower, causing the enemy submarine to halt its approach and to submerge. After avoiding two torpedoes launched against his vessel, CDR Kinney proceeded to conduct an underwater weapons attack, which inflicted extensive damage upon the U-boat and forced its retum to a repair base.

Subsequenrty, he encountered U-709 by sonar and succeeded in sinking this submarine with the assistance of two other vessels. In the final action of the night, he detected U-603 which was in a position favorable to the firing of torpedoes at a friendly aircraft carrier. Immediately launching a formidable attack with depth bombs, he forced the U-boat to defensive action, regained contact after the initial onslaught, and pressed home strikes to sink the submarine, despite temporary disablement of his vessel by the explosion of an acoustic torpedo in the wake. By his outstanding professional skill, courage, and determined efforts throughout a four and one-half hour period, CDR Kinney was directly instrumental in saving three 62

friendly vessels from probable torpedoing, in destroying two enemy submarines, and in seriously damaging a third. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

Since these brief citations rarely tell the whole story, Sheldon was good enough to pass along a httle more.

BRONSTEIN was my second DE command, EDSALL being the first. We had commissioned in December '43, spent January in shakedown, and were on our first operational assignment. The action took place on the midwatch. It was a typically nasty North Atlantic night in the approaches to the English Channel.

U-boat Command had launched Operation Prussia, a concentrated effort to interdict the convoys, bringing the men and materials to launch the invasion of Europe. And a concentration it certainly tumed out to be. We were with the CVE BLOCK ISLAND hunter-killer group.

While it certainly cannot match the delay in award that Charlie Rush experienced (wonderful citation), mine was not made until ten years after the action. The delay was made necessary by the fact that the majority of the information on U-boats, including their identity, was gleaned from their radio transmissions to their command as the action developed.

And then the ill-fated subs never were heard from again. U-441, which survived, was tracked by her messages as she limped back to France. She was so damaged that she required months of repair and never sank another ship. But to recognize this action with awards would have endangered the fact that the Allies had broken the code of the German Enigma machine. So absolute silence prevailed.

When this tightly held information was acknowledged, I received the award (in the mail!) and the ship was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. Seventeen days after this action we sank and took prisoner the crew of U-801. We also recovered a key code wheel from her.

Many thanks, Sheldon, for sharing this fascinating account with us. Believe me, your Classmates are damned proud of you.

It is always pleasant to be able to report the progress of the offsprings of our Classmates. Scott Dwire's oldest daughter, Janet, was the duty driver for a friend having eye surgery at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. She saw a Shipmate and thought it would be nice to bring us up-todate as follows: I've had the good fortune to work with several USNA Alumni during my "career" as a technical writer/editor/trainer supporting the Navy and U.S. Marine Corps here in Crystal City and earlier in San Diego.

I served a short three years in the undersea surveillance world (now it can be told!) between 1972 and 1975 stationed in the delightful Victorian village of

Femdale, Humboldt County, CA, and on Adak, out in the Aleutians. After Adak, I was slated for orders to the staff at Ford Island, but decided I did not care for the management aspects of naval serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the responsibility for other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so, left that to others better suited. I joined the undersea surveillance research and development community in San Diego, where I could just be a worker bee. That's been a long time ago now, but it was six years or so with training and testing trips to Bermuda and Wales, as well as back to North California and Adak.

I've been here in Virginia since I came to Virginia Tech to pick up a B.S. in horticultural therapy in the mid-1980s...all those good farmer genes, you know. I worked with adults with mental retardation in a commercial horticulture program in Fredericksburg, until I wore myself out one hot and humid summer ,and decided maybe I could go back to a desk job again.

I've been a support contractor ever since.

With that resume, I did want to say hello and keep in touch with those of you who were my dad's Classmates and friends.

Wasn't that a nice note? I hope other offspring will feel free to let our column in Shipmate be useful in keeping the Class upto-date on the interesting things that so many of them have done or are doing. From the address that she included, I gather that Janet is now with Galaxy Scientific Corporation in Arlington, VA. Thank you, Janet, for taking the time to write.

With regret, I have to report that we have lost two more Classmates, Jack Bangert and Al Franta. Al Franta died on 1 January 2001, but I have no further details. Jack Bangert died of a heart attack on 28 September 2002. He was buried in Arlington in October. His widow. Norma, and the family have our sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.

December is a great month for birthdays.

But then, my old friend, Pierre Charbonnet, and I have always been biased! The stones for December are turquoise and zircon, which are supposed to signify prosperity. But the Dow does not seem to know that. Anyhow, here are the Decembrites: Charbonnet, Delano, Greenlee, Kugler, Lilly, Lynch, J.D. Malone, Reade, Roderick, Seedlock, Silverman, and Slaymaker. The Roman poet, Horace, had us in mind when he wrote, "Come, since our forefathers so willed it, employ the hberty of December," and the poet, John Milton, defined us, "sober, steadfast (sic), and demure."

Just three easy changes for your rosters: Norma Camera, 150 Belleview Blvd. #102, Belleah, FL 33756, 727-443-1805; Vic Rowney, new edress vicrowney@ aol.com, and Gray Strum, new edress grayjax@bellsouth.net. Sometime in 2003, I hope to have a new roster in your hands.

Shipmate, December 2002

When we Beat Army in football this year, we can all enjoy a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Pres: CAPT James D. Small, USN (Ret) Secy: CDR R.S. Day, USN (Ret.) 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 As I did not attend the Homecoming festivities. Max Duncan has provided a wrap-up as enjoyed by him and Trilby: Homecoming weekend started for Trilby and me on Friday with lunch with the Brigade in the Mess Hall (King Hall).

Our daughter and son-in-law, Tibby and Jon Llewellyn, accompanied us. Jon was a Company Officer 25 years ago. Lunch was far less informal than in our times.

There were many more announcements and recognition of groups; but the Midshipmen seemed pleased that we were there and were interested in learning about the Academy in our time.

Following the parade Friday afternoon, the All Classes Reception was held in Alumni Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. It was somewhat similar to the Dahlgien Hall affairs of years gone by with Alumni gathered in groups by year, with year banners hung around the walls of the hall floor. I noted that the earliest Class displayed was 1934. Our Class was next! In lieu of dinner in the Mess Hall after the Dahlgen Hall affairs, an excellent and generous finger food buffet was available: tenderloin, turkey, grilled tuna, crab dip, fruit, etc. A delightful program included the Midshipman cheerleaders, a barbershop quartet, a female Midshipman quartet, bagpipes, and more. Rita and JT Hill, Trilby, and myself represented the Class, and were even able to find a table to rest these next-to-senior bodies.

Tailgating preceded the game in our usual area. Some could not stay for our Homecoming dinner. Our tailgaters included Peggy and Jim Small, Joan and Dick Curtis, Peg and Jake Click, Edie and Frank O'Brien, JoAnn and Jerry Miller, Pat and Art Rawson, Peggy and Bunky Hemdon, Martha and Pappy Sims, Betty Gutting, Paul Smith, Trilby and Max Duncan with their daughter and son-andlaw, Tibby and Jon Llewellyn, Rita and JT Hill, Bob McWethy, and our ever faithful Class children, Judylee (Childers) and Bruce Mead, and Joanie (Higgins) and Roy Graham. A SEAL parachute team drop and Navy jet fly-bys preceded the game. The game was another disappointing loss for Navy, the three Duke grads in my house did not celebrate too much.

The Homecoming dinner was held at the Officer's and Faculty Club with an early dinner so the ones with a long drive could get home eariy. Joining us for dinner were Trilby and Max Duncan with Shipmate, December 2002

Tibby and Jon Llwellyn, Rita and JT Hill, Martha and Pappy Sims, Betty Gutting, Joan and Richard Curtis, Peggy and Buzz Betzel, Peggy and Bunky Herndon, Liz and Bob McWethy, Anne and Earl Greer, Patricia and Art Rawson, Muff and Norm Nash, MIDN Charlie Nash '03, Shine Payne, Jan Evans and Bill Houser and his guests, Trudy and Burton Weisheit, and Bill Brewster and his fiancee, Helon Woodward.

Directory Updates Bob Knox, writing from their Orange City, FL, home, has been tracking Classmates for some time and reports that John Hough's telephone should be hsted as 302-539-22J4.

His old number had been assigned to a new family and they are upset receiving all his calls. Also, Carohne, Tom T\u7ier's widow, had passed on a few years ago.

Jeanne and Walt Price had moved into a lovely Florida retirement community just three days before their new Class directory arrived. They are now living at 4770 Aston Gardens Way, #206, Naples, FL 34109.

Al Gallin emailed a notice that the area code for Brevard County, FL, and the communities of Cocoa, Indiatlantic, Melbourne, Rockledge, Satelhte Beach, and Titusville has been changed to 321 vice 407.

Apparently there was some confUct with the countdown for shuttle shots at KSC. George Gardes presented the biggest challenge. On page 7, he should be hsted as Gardes not Desgardes and his email address is ggardes@cs.com. On page 10, he should be among the listees and not on page 7.

Finally, on page 42, the entry for his name is correct except for the spelling of his name.

Charlie Bishop's phone number is 619223-0492. Garrison Brown's widow, Gerry, moved to the Sacramento area late last year where she died shortly thereafter. As previously reported, Don Henning has moved to Secure Seniors, 2614 E. Washington, Escondido, CA 92027. And sadly, John Davis had died on 13 August.

Bill Benedict was updating his info on one of his Academy roommates. Bob Carlock, when he leamed from Bob's wife, Mary, that he had died on 23 September 2002. Bob had moved to 1342 Misty Greens Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573, where his widow now resides.

It should be noted that in each case of a reported change in the directory hsting, every Classmate made it a point to comment on Bunky Hemdon's dedication and great work in ahnost single handedly compiling this new directory. Each of us benefits immensely from having this database at hand. And, you are encouraged to let us know as your address or circumstances dictate.

"Operation "Thin Mint" was a huge success. Buck Catlin reported to me with obvious fatherly pride. As you might suspect, this

had something to do with the Girl Scouts and an annual cookie drive. What made it special, and of note to the Class, was the role played by his daughter, CAPT Jo Dee Cathn Jacobs, USN (Ret.). Using her experience in the Navy and her work with various associations in the San Diego area, she pulled off the shipment by the Girl Scouts San DiegoImperial of 104,000 packages of cookies to our armed forces and NATO units in the Middle East. Each package contained a personal note or letter written by a San Diego Girl Scout. An email from one of the Navy commands in Diego Garcia sums up the reaction in that vital outpost: Your heartfelt gratitude has hit the island of Diego Garcia like a storm and the faces of my troops tell me, in no uncertain terms, that it was just what the doctor ordered.

Thank you for recognizing their dedication with this perfect reminder of home.

As Bill Benedict reported. Bob Carlock left us on 23 September. His widow and family brought his ashes to Arlington Cemetery for inurnment on 2 October.

Dr Darcy Coyle died on 8 September 2002. He had resigned in December 1945 and embarked on a fascinating engineering and business career, coupled with a brilliant academic life in this country and in Europe.

The Alumni Association has advised that two Class non-grads have died: Marty Bowling passed away on 3 March 2001, and Vernon Dickson on 19 September 2002.

On Tuesday, 12 November, our Washington area Classmates were hosted by the West Point '42 Classmates at the Ft. Myer Officer's Club. This is the second such luncheon, and is now to be an annual event with the hosts altemating. Our Class usually now meets at the Army-Navy Country Club. The December luncheon features our annual Christmas gathering in Annapolis on the second Wednesday at the Sheraton Barcelo Hotel.

At the October luncheon meeting, we had an informal discussion about planning another Mississippi River cruise in celebration of our 62-1/2 anniversary. As the prospects seem to appeal, we'll continue to pursue the matter and advise. Your comments and suggestions are invited.

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Pres: CAPT E. A. Robie, USN (Ret) 2111 River Crescent Drive, AnnapoHs, MD 21401 h: 410-224-0850; e: edrobie@aol.com Sec'y: CAPT Leslie R. Heselton Jr., USN (Ret.) 212 Meadow Gate Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-757-4570 Homecoming By now everyone knows what a horrible game was played against Duke for Homecoming. Hopefully, since then there have been some more fmitful games. Be that as it may, the Homecoming banquet was a great success. The tumout was somewhat smaller than usual probably because of old age creeping up upon us. Thirty-eight Classmates, wives, and widows enjoyed the selection of filet mignon or baked salmon, which were dehcious.

Remembrance A Cathohc committal was held on Friday, 4 October 2002 at the USNA Columbarium for Mrs. Blanche Lasky Waldman, who died on 14 January 2002. Mrs. Waldman was the wife of Classmate Albert Charles Waldman of Coronado, CA.

Another '43 Poem Proud to be '43 by Joe Gould Three years together by the Bay where Severn joins the tide.

Then by the Service called away, we scattered far and wide.

But still when two or three shall meet, At reunions or in bars, We'll tell sea tales that can't be beat And show our batde scars.

For we're the Class of '43, the best that's come along!

We gave our all in three long wars and still we're going strong.

And when we hear someone speak of Service on the Sea, We'll lift our heads and loudly say, "We're proud to be '43!"

Bill Hardcastle Those who were at the Reunion may remember that Bill Hardcastle took a bad fall coming out of Mahan Hall after the talk by the Superintendent. Unfortunately, it hasn't healed properly and is still causing trouble. Bill has been seeing a speciahst to try to get things squared away. Good luck, BUI! Remembrance Our Classmate Erwin S. Jackson died on 1 October 2002 and was buried with full military honors at Arhngton National Cemetery

on 13 November 2002. His widow, Betty, hves at 2300 Page Harbor Landmg #102, Vhginia Beach, VA 23451. A full obituary is in the "Last Call" section of this Shipmate.

A note from George McHenry relates that even around Memphis they have an active group following Navy football, although rather unhappily the past few years. They even get together with some West Pointers for the Army-Navy game.

Willie Maxon An interesting article was sent to me by Ed Kerr, which relates to the loss of our Classmate Willie Maxon in 1943. h was pubhshed m Military magazine, September 2002. The tide of the article is "Rescue by Submarine" by Frank Kay. SKATE was on a mission to rescue aviators who might be shot down during an attack on Wake Island.

While watching the attack. SKATE was attacked by enemy aircraft and, as the last to leave the bridge, Maxon was hit. He was carried below to the ward room table where "Doc" gave him shots of morphine for the pain and, although the wound was only in the upper leg, WiUie succumbed from his wound and was buried at sea...

President's Comments As the hohday season approaches, I sincerely wish you and yours the most Meny Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year.

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Pres: Fred Schnurr Washington Rep: CAPT Charlie Rozier, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT Bill Bennett, USN (Ret) 46910 Grissom St., Potomac Falls, VA 20165-3576 h: 703-404-4882; e: boppab@earthlink.net After living with our puppy for ten years (she's a West Highland Terrier named Kelly) I have leamed several things that she has taught me. Let me share some of them with you like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they have invaded your territory.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

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On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout.. .mn right back and make friends.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

Stop when you have had enough.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not If what you want Ues buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

Here's the kind of snail and email letters to which I really enjoy responding.

I'm looking for any information about my father, stories or info from anyone that knew him. My dad passed away in July of 1990 and is buried at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Thank you. David Williamson.

Of course, the subject Une to this email said, "RE: LT Victor F. Williamson (Class of '44)." This took on special meaning for me, since Vic and I were sent to BALTIMORE (CA-68) after we all departed our "Air Indoctrination Program" in Florida, along with Hank McGough and Charlie Wakefield. I answered David immediately and we have been exchanging emails since.

But, he and his brother, Mike, are both cravmg info about their dad. I hope his USNA roommates and others can help them out. Vic also did a tour in RocttESTER. David told me that Betty, his mother, is hving in Pensacola.

Her address is: 5918 North Davis Highway, Carpenter's Creek Community, Room 224, Pensacola, FL 32503; 850-484-8317.

Recendy, I had a roll of film developed and found thereon these two photos. Our esteemed president, Fred Schnurr and our visitors to this June luncheon at the Annapolis Yacht Club, Priscilla and Bob Hawkins.

It's time to remind you all about the 60th reunion. I've had many calls about this, so I'm assuming there wiU be great attendance.

Set aside the dates and make your reservations now. The dates are 25-28 September 2003. There is a block of 60 rooms reserved for the Class of '44 at die Loews Hotel, which wiU be the headquarters for the Class. They have an 800 telephone number, which is 800526-2593 for diose of you who are interested.

CAPT Ted Dankworth and his wife. Zee

In a letter to the editor of Shipmate (which was forwarded to me). Zee, Ted Dankworth's wife, sent a photograph of the happy anniversary couple, taken a few days before their third wedding anniversary. They visited the Naval Academy in

June and it was her first visit. She was "so impressed with the beauty of the whole campus, and most especially the Chapel.

I am looking forward to retuming soon when the Class of '44 will celebrate its60th...We feel very fortunate to live close enough to Ted's brother, CAPT Ed Dankworth '42 and his wife, Kitty.. .God's blessings to all the Naval Academy personnelâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;past and present." Welcome aboard.

Zee. You are now part of the finest Class ever to graduate!

A very enlightening email arrived from "Beaver" Horton in which he tells of a meeting last month in Albuquerque when he and Bonnie had lunch with Maury Hartle and his friend, Liz Anderson, who lives in the local area. During their long and leisurely lunch, Maury asked Beaver how he got the nickname Beaver" He relates: Beaver evolved during the fall of our Plebe Year in the mess hall when Rusty Crenshaw '41 told me to report on the morning news that was in the paper. Not having read the paper, and not having a clue of even the headlines, I launched into a fictions speech made by Lord Beaverbrook before the House of Lords.

I made this speech with a very pronounced British accent. Each moming thereafter for

'44: L to r: Don Miller, Chuck Schmidt, Art Battson, Walt Chadwick, and Bill Burlin

"44: L to r: Chuck and Jackie Schmidt, Art and Roz Battson, Don and Marquita Miller, Bill and Peg Burlin, and Walt and Trudy Chadwick Fred Schnurr

Bob and Priscilla Hawkins Shipmate, December 2002

'44: Mary Louise Haley, Roz Battson, and Pete Hailey

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many weeks, I was required to report on the activities of Lord Beaverbrook. I was even addressed as Lord Beaverbrook.

After a while, it became Beaverbrook and over time simply Beaver.

A side note, he managed to mpture a disc in his lower back while rearranging the wood pUe. He has had a couple of epidural steroid shots, has done a lot of walking and exercise therapy and is rounding into shape again. During the down time, he had cataract surgery on both eyes and thinks it is a marvelous experience to be able to read street signs and to see well enough to drive at night with confidence. I'm with you, pal, on both fronts. I've been through both and there is nothing better. Well? Maybe not!

He passes on:

submarine

CROAKER,

the light craiser

LITTLE ROCK, and the destroyer THE SULLIVANS. Peg and I toured the U.S.

side of the falls, getting some good photos of the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls. We also went to the 28th (top) floor of the Buffalo City Hall for a spectacular "aerial" view out over the whole city, toured the Lake Erie waterfront and marina seeing many large sailboats and motor cruisers out cruising, and visited the up-to-date science museum.

Thanks, Art, and tiianks. Bill, and thanks, Don. I know that I can always depend on you to send me material for this column.

Art Battson sent an email in which he said:

I address this to all the WW H Vets who read Bill Mauldin's Willie and Joe cartoons featured in Stars and Stripes.

I am saddened to read in Shipmate of I recently wrote him and expressed our appreciation, and thought he should be the loss of so many of my Classmates and proud of the smiles and laughter he dear and valued friends. Often, my generated with his cartoons.

Shipmate issues are lost in forwarding, An article in the San Diego Union by and thus I miss out on Class news. I may Freemon made me write to him. He is have to change my snail mail address to a lonely in a one room retirement place in RO. Box. California. He was wounded on Sicily Good news about John DriscoU from during WW n and was loved by his comNancy. For months, he has been scheduled rades. If you know any grunts that would to have a back operation as he was having a like to write him he would love to hear very difficult time getting around because from you: Mr. Bill Mauldin, c/o Gordon of the pain. Each time he checked into the Dillon, 625 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, hospital, and there were several, the medics CA 92700. (I am not sure of the zip code would find that his sodium level was too so check your post office.) low to operate. Finally, the operation took Anne and Vince DeWitt have just moved. place on 19 September, and he was released Their new address is: 2636 Quiet Water to go home on the 20th. Nancy says on the Cove, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-897day he came home: 1022. No email.

John's surgery went great and he feels Melissa Whidden passed away on 20 so much better already. The doctor September 2002 in a Virginia Beach hospiremoved a disc and a bone spur from his tal from complications resulting from conback...He walked up the stairs easily gestive heart failure. A memorial service when we got home. He's now resting in was held in the Galilee Episcopal Church, his recliner and asking what's for dinner, Virginia Beach, VA, on 23 September and a so I know he feels better. graveside service was held on 3 October.

Great, John, missed you both at She is buried next to Windy at Arhngton Homecoming! It's so nice to get good news!

National Cemetery.

Memorial donations This year the Sub Vets of Worid War II may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue held their annual reunion in Buffalo, NY, and my two most reliable reporters and one Squad, RO. Box 945, Vhginia Beach, VA. of their cohorts sent me their pictures (on Wliat a terrible shock to all of us! And my the previous page) of the '44ers at their heart goes out to their daughters, losing breakfast get-together and one at the ban- both parents in such a short time span! Our quet. The reunion attendees were: Don thoughts and prayers are with you, ladies.

Miller, Chuck Schmidt, Art Battson, May your parents rest in peace!

Walt Chadwick, Bill Burlin, and Pete Mary Elizabeth "Izzie" Richardson, lovHailey. Pete is not in the photo. Bill ing wife of Larry Richardson, passed Burlin says: away on 28 September 2002 at her home in Virginia Beach, VA. She is survived by four At Buffalo there was much to see. The Millers and Battsons got together for a daughters, seven grandchildren, and eight drive across the Friendship Bridge into great-grandchildren. There was a Protestant Canada, saying the scenic lakeside views Committal and memorial service on 1 and magnificent overlook of Niagra Falls October at the USNA Columbarium. from that side were beautiful, with much Memorial gifts may be made to the less commercialization than on the U.S. American Heart Association. Our thoughts side. Several of us visited the Naval and and prayers are with you and for her, Larry.

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An email from Buddy Yates read as follows: As you well know, Spence Matthews died last week and will be buried at Ariington Cemetery, I think in November.

I have looked through hundreds of pictures to find one of Spence Matthews and me in the same frame but have been unsuccessful, because it always seems that I am hidden behind the camera.

Spence was the most ardent Class of '44 wannabe of all those many unsuccessful contenders for that honor.

Spence was singularly responsible for the salvation of my career when, as Aide and horseholder for ComCarDiv 4, he convinced RADM Frank Akers to rescind his excommunication of me as the skipper of VF-41 for refusing to obey an order. Of course, he first extracted from me a promise to obey the order, which he claimed was the toughest part.

We once looked through the '44 Lucky Bag together and Spence knew many of our Classmates better than I did.

Spence served on the Naval Academy Board of Visitors and made substantial contributions of time and effort to the Naval Academy, including helping deserving aspirants get appointments. He was particularly successful in this when he was the administrative assistant to Congressman Chappell of Florida.

He routinely bought football season tickets, and attended more Navy football games than anybody except you, Hemy Barboiu*, and a few of the Annapohs die-hards.

Spence loved the Class of '44 and once told me that of all the Classes he had observed as a disengaged but interested onlooker, the Class of '44 was the winner.

His legacy of devotion and support for the Naval Academy and our Class is an appropriate monument for a poor boy from Missouri who made it the hard way from seaman to admiral, and not even a member of the club.

For all of my Classmates a reminderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; mail me your obituary!

Although some of you will think this is early, those of you in the south and far west will begin planting your gardens shortly after you read this issue. So, here are some instmctions for planting a Special Garden!

First plant five rows of peas: Preparedness, Promptness, Perseverance, Politeness, and Prayer.

Next to them, plant three rows of squash: Squash Gossip, Squash Criticism, and Squash Indifference.

Then five rows of lettuce: Let Us Be Faithful, Let Us Be Unselfish, Let Us Be Loyal, Let Us Be Truthful, and Let Us Love One Another.

And no garden is complete without turnips: Tum Up For Church, Tum Up With a Smile, and Tum Up With Determination.

May you each start the New Year in good health and with a smile, saying "We did it again!" â&#x20AC;&#x201D;wlb Shipmate, December 2002

submariner gave out on 2 October during the 56th year of his marriage. Amett's ashes Annual Membership: 13% will be inumed in the USNA Columbarium Life Membership: 59% later this fall.

The Way We Are Pres: CAPT Fred J. Kelly, USN (Ret) 532 Fort Williams Pkwy., Alexandria, VA Dave Ward sends greetings from Fleet 22304-1851 Landing in Atlantic Beach, FL. '45ers Con. Secy: Maj Albert W. Blackburn, USMCR (Ret) Marian and Joe Bonds (10), Gladys 1300 Woodside Dr., McLean, VA 22102-1529 (widow of "Bobo" Cogswell (8)) and Rob h: 703-734-3843; e: nimbus3@aol.com Clarke, Kate and Bob Schauffler (13), In Memoriam Fran (widow of Vic Vissering (19)), along Reverend Robert Nelson Davis (8). witii Betty and Dave Ward (15) are all Before he went into the ministry, "Bing" doing well. The Bonds are off on an extendwas a Marine, joining the "dirty thirty" just ed cmise. Dave recently relinquished the in time to help the 1st Mar Div wrap up the job of treasurer, Jax Chapter USNA AA Okinawa campaign. Awarded a Silver Star, after more than tiiree years. Dave and Betty Bing also received a Purple Heart for a nasty attended LCS(L) 1-130's 16th reunion in foot wound that hastened his departure from Virginia Beach. A tour of die Little Creek the Corps. For ten years, he worked in office Amphibious Base, which included a model equipment sales and then, in 1961, he amphibious landing, was most interesting. entered the Vu-ginia Theological Seminary, Should any of our Classmates be interestdevoting the balance of his hfe to the min- ed in continuing care retirement living, give istry. Bing died of heart disease on 21 us a call and make a visit. Of all available September, age 79. He is survived by his facilities, we feel we made the right choice. first wife, Audrey, and thek children, Robert The following Classmates attended the Nelson Jr., Wilham Braxton, and Molly reunion of Submarine Veterans of World Byrne. Bing is also survived by his second War II held in Buffalo, NY, on 29 August wife, Ehzabeth, an Episcopal minister.

2002: Walter Rose (15), Naples, FL; CAPT Elmon "Bud" Geneste, USN Richard Dzikowski (5), Catonsville, MD; (Ret.) (10).

Pat Hannifin (6), Solana Beach, CA; and hi 1941, Bud left Friday Harbor, WA, to George Hecker (4) Pittsboro, NC. travel eastward to Annapohs and his enroll- The Twenty-First Company ment m the United States Naval Academy.

A brief note from Curt Bessette's (11) After 30 years of distinguished service in die widow, Ella: Supply Corps, Bud retumed home to Friday Since I am part of the Class of '45, I Harbor for his retirement years. On 9 Sepfeel I know you all, although we have tember, at age 81, Bud died of cancer. Helen, never met. After receiving the booklet his wife of 57 years, had died a year earher. containing the current list of '45 survivors, I ask you to pass on information to CDR Allen McDonald Dame, USN Shipmate readers who remember me. My (Ret) (13). address remains the same, but my phone Allen Dame, naval aviator and computer number has changed. The number in the systems analyst with Lockheed until retirbooklet has been used by a Chinese ing at Los Altos, CA, died on 25 September restaurant for several years. My number 2002 after a long illness. He is survived by is non-published but I share it with his wife, Elizabeth (a.k.a. Honey), a Duke friends, 401-885-6185. classmate of your correspondent's wife, Sixty Year After Book and three daughters. A son predeceased Dick Van Orden, editor for Book Number him. Allen was 80 years of age. Friends and Two of the Sixty Year After Volume, reminds family celebrated Allen's long and happy us diat inputs for the second volume coverhfe at a service in his home church, and ing the 10 to 20 years following graduation then again on 22 October at a memorial should be submitted to him by 31 December. service at his inumment in the Arlington In addition, he urges us to provide stories Cemetery columbarium. It was the day fol- from the hves of deceased Classmates. Some lowmg the marriage of Allen and Elizabeth of these may be provided by their widows, or 57 years earlier. it could be a joint venture. It's important that CAPT Amett Bernard Taylor, USN diey not be forgotten. A special chapter will (Ret.) (7). be provided. Tide such pieces "Remembering After a full and productive career m WT. Door." Same deadhne. New Year's Eve. nuclear submarines, Amett used his nuclear smarts in industry. Later he worked for Shaklee in an enterprise to which other members of his family could contribute.

Several years ago, in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's, Amett moved with his devoted wife, Mibby, close to Cahfomia relatives. The heart of this gallant Host Don Poe (17) with Mike Marschall (18)

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Marie Marschall, Chuck Gardner (15), and Marjorie Barnes (1)

Kay Wilson (16), Poppy Gardner, and Al Olsen (11)

Bobby Davidson, Chuck Gardner, and Hub Davidson (4)

Bill McCulloch (8) just after finishing the Race for the Cure. To help raise funds for fighting cancer, our very much alive Marine general joined more than 43,000 to race 5 kilometers near the Washington Monument this summer. He finished in the top 20% overall and the top 10% for those over 70. The officials didn't keep track of those over 80. Our 81-year-old Marine may well have been number one in that category.

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dollars for the Naval Academy and Alumni Association as our Fiftieth Reunion gift, I heard that our Plebes challenged themselves to raise two milhon dollars. I saw in their October Class column that, at the tune that column was written, they were only $100,000 shy of their goal. I suspect that they've reached it by now. So, '48ers, on behalf of your Fhst Classmen, I'm very pleased and happy to say: "Well done!" We knew you could do it.

I deeply regret to report the deaths of die '45: Phyllis Whittle and Pat Hannifin (6) take on Marge and Bert Findly (4) at River Bend, the week before the following Classmates.

Haymarket event Frank H. Taylor (16), died on 18 November 2000, in Bennington, VT He was survived by his widow, Eva Hebbard Taylor of West Dover, a brother, Robert C. Taylor of Chicago, IL, two nieces and fliree nephews. Mail sent to the last known address was retumed by the post office as unforwardable. Anyone desiring to contact Eva Taylor, Frank's widow, should send mail to her via The Covey & Allen Funeral Home, 44 Main Street, WUmington, VT 05363 with a request that it be forwarded.

Burr C. Wilcox (10) died on 14 August 2002 near his home in Franktown, VA. He '45: Dottie and Al Olsen (11) after disembarking from a trip on the Seine during a visit to Paris with their clan and his wife, Doris, grew apples commercially, and became loved and respected members of their church. Burr is survived

by Doris; two daughters, Pamela Wdcox Tmmble of Rockville, MD, Carol Wilcox Wells of Asheville, NC; one son. Burr C. Wilcox ni of Nederland, CO; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burr and I served together in J3 in U.S. Taiwan Defense Command and, there, I leamed to expect to see Burr's grinning face every day. It helped. We were the minority among some very fine people but, they were in the '45: Carolyn and Bill Hoover (13) share many chuckles with Martha and Bill Doubt (13). Here they are on the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force. Dellie Vashon Island ferry near Vancouver with the Doubt's fierce Chihuahua "Cha Cha" in Carolyn's jacket and Al Bowen (10) and Virginia and Hallie Gloria Bender, widow of Albie Beutler (8), Rice (15) represented the Class at Burr's who has just moved to San Diego and Lee services which were conducted at Hungars Annual Membership: 11% Martin (17) who was on his periodic visit to Episcopal Church in Bridgetown, VA, with Life Membership: 56% his daughter. Regulars at the luncheon were interment following in the churchyard.

Nancy and Vince Bacon (11), Don Blair Patty and Jack Roulstone (11), from Pres: VADM C. H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) (17), Chic Bowlmg (8), Bert Decker (18), Virginia Beach started for Bridgetown but e: griffc@belladantic.net Vice Pres.: CAPT J. W. Foust, USN (Ret) Jan and Ted Dibble (18), Ed Ellis (7), Fran had to retum home when Jack got sick. e: jameswfoust@aol.com and Bob Gautier (7), BUI Henningsen (16), Doris, Burr's wife of 57 years, currendy Treasurer: CAPT Wils F. Engel, USN (Ret.) Jessie and Luke Maples (20), Flossie and resides at 6231 Bayford Road, Franktown, 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003 Luke Mayes (9), Arlene and Corliss VA 23354. h: 703-256-5832; e: wengel@bellatlantic.net The sympadiies of the Class are extended Nugent (2), Bea and George Pavis (19), Lil Sec'y: Clete Kennelly to the survivors of these Classmates. and Al Thomas (4), Bob Wertheim (7) and 7911 Sleaford Place, Bethesda, MD 20814-4625 This is a follow-on to the report of the his guest, Joan Witt, and Shirley and Bob h: 301-654-7315; e: budkennelly@aol.com Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret.) Williamson (2). After lunch, Ed Elhs gave death of Jim Hugus (15). His memorial 5229 Barstow St., San Diego, CA 92117-2202 us some late news, but, unfortunately, not services in the Camp Pendleton Chapel on h: 858-278-8665; f: 858-576-0979 about any Navy wins on the football field. 14 August, were attended by Nancy and The Greater San Diego Area Group held As always. Bob Gautier (7) provided a num- Vince Bacon (11), Chic Bowhng (8), Fran their third quarter luncheon at the South- ber of bottles of wine from his cellars for the and Bob Gautier (7) Arlene and Corhss west Yacht Club on San Diego Bay on after lunch raffle. Gloria Beutier, our newest Nugent (2), Peggy Peck, widow of Bill Peck (16), Luana and Robie Robeson (1), Lil and Wednesday, 25 September. Our host. Bob arrival, was among the fortunate winners.

Gorton (5), did a superb job arranging a Before going further, I must report on the Al Thomas (4), Shirley and Bob Wilhamson buffet while rounding-up 26 Classmates success of our Plebes in '48. About the time (2), and Lillann and Stan Zipser (4). and their spouses. Surprise attendees were that we completed raising one million

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These services were followed by a memorial service with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery on 5 September 2002. Chris, Jim's widow, led the procession to the grave site. '46ers in the procession were Ash Ashley (13), Clete Kennelly (10), Virginia and Hallie Rice (15) and Perry Taylor (19).

Several days ago, I had an interesting telephone call from Bill Budding '43, who noticed our lack of information on Waldo Strang (2) as reported in the October Shipmate. He and Waldo had worked together at Electric Boat Company and belonged to the same country club. Waldo is survived by two sons: one of whom is Adriann Laweth, 65 Little Gull Lane, Mystic, CT 06355; 860-536-9240. In our conversation, he also mentioned that he had known Martin Warmath (20) who died in October 1999. Martin was in the room across the hall from Bill's wife. AU subsequently died from Alzheimer's.

Sam Bassett (4) celebrated his 80tii buthday in August at his home in Annapohs. His wtfe, Ella, many friends, neighbors, and '46ers were there. According to Clete, there were as many people there as Sam's years.

'46ers present were Delly and Al Bowen (10), Sally and Wils Engel (4), Jamie Jameson (4), Ann and Clete Kennelly (10), and June and Bill Simpson (4).

Homecoming—forget the game. It's just an excuse for a tailgate, or in our case a BBQ in a tent which wasn't too well received. Out of towners were Rosemary and Ted Haselton (10) from Cookeville, TN, Carol and Granville Dutton (1) from Dallas, TX, and Lew Cutter (12) from Fort Worth, TX. Marilyn and Bruce Althoff (1), ably assisted by Toula and Lee Zeni (3), did us proud. We had a great salad, rice, beans and beef, chicken and pork shish-kebobs, hot apple cider, and cream puffs for dessert.

Locals, in addition to our hosts, included Mary and Larry Baldvnn (15), Delly and Al Bowen (10), Bob Elhs (7), Jeanette and Frede Froelich (9), Phyllis and Ed Goloway (3), Barbie and Chuck Griffiths (6), Elsie Sommer and Chuck Hansmann (9), Jerry and Lucky Jordan (16), Ann and Clete Kennelly (10), Audrey and George Klug (1), Virginia and Hallie Rice (15), and Ann and Dick Wilson (2).

Chuck Griffiths. Lee Zeni, and Hallie Rice Shipmate, December 2002

I think the summer went by faster than ever—seems they go faster each year— age? But it was good to see so many familiar faces again at our monthly Greater Washington, DC Area luncheon. Bob Tisdale (17), who winters in Florida, Jim Cummins (11) and his wife, Eva, who winter in Rome, Italy, and Phyllis Whittle, widow of Al Whittle (9), made the scene.

The following also enjoyed the nice lunch from host. Perry Taylor (19): Ash Ashley (13), Larry Baldwin (15), Lou and Bob Baylis (3), John Collins (15), Ev and Bob Disc (9), Denis Downey (18), John Dugger (13), Al Glennon (4), Barbie and Chuck Grilfiths (6), Elsie Sommer and Chuck Hansmann (9), George Kelly (14), Clete Kennelly (10), Dave Leighton (18), Joe Meyer (9), Stu Savage (14), Wes Schmidt (3), Bill Searle (11), Al White (6), Rod Wingo (19), and Gordon Yeo (4).

Jim Cummins and Bill Searle

I received a few more photos from Clete but could not use them.

Future Events The Greater San Diego Area Group will be retuming to the Watsons for their annual Army-Navy game party/luncheon. In spite of a number of back operations, including several recent ones, Barbara Ann Watson is determined to be our hostess again this year. So, we'll plan to be at the Watsons' in Poway, starting about 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, 7 December. The pre-game festivities on TV usually start at 9 a.m. Details and pot-luck assignments will be included in the "snail mail flyer" to our usual possible attendees.

The next event will be the "Class' 80th Birthday Party" on President's Day Weekend (21-23 Febmary 2003) at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel Resort in the

Gordon Yeo and Rod Wingo

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heart of Sihcon Valley, near the city by the Golden Gate. It's hard to believe that the average age of our Classmates will be 80 in Febmary. Mindful of that august age, we're planning a simple and relaxing program.

First, we'll have our "No-Host Welcome Reception" on Friday evening to give you the opportunity to find out who's there, renew "old" acquaintances, and start the sea stories. Afterward, we suggest dinner at one of the fine restaurants in the hotel or those nearby. On Saturday, you'll be able to start leisurely with a breakfast on your own.

We'll spend the aftemoon at the Tech Museum in San Jose. It's tmly a show piece, one of a kind. Our birthday party dinner will start at 7 p.m., following a short nohost reception. To prevent those who'd like to show off on the dance floor creating jealousy among the old folks (after all some in attendance might be 80 or more), we're not going to have a dance band. It's up to you how late you celebrate. Church service Sunday moming at 10:30 a.m. and it will be a time of praise, remembrance, and thanksgiving, an appropriate end to a memorable and one of a kind birthday party. Hotel prices are $79/room, single or double.

Airhne accommodations are excellent with a choice between San Jose (four miles from the hotel) or San Francisco (26 miles fi'om the hotel). Interested in joining us?

Please—tell Alan Vandermade (4) at 1454 Prince Edward Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 ASAP and include a $25/person retumable deposit; 408-735-9004; vmadeCg) pacbell.net. A separate flyer will be sent to aU Classmates.

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Pres: VADM John G. "Jake" Fmneran, USN (ReL) Sec'y: Chester H. "Chet" Shaddeau Jr. 1972 Scott's Crossing Way, Apt. #002 Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-224-5890; f: 410-224-7613 e: stadir@erols.com A Tailgate To Remember!

Lord knows the football game was anything but memorable, except for the level of misery inflicted on the Navy onlookers, but the Homecoming Tailgater of 2002 will certainly go down in the books as highly rememberable in many ways!

It started a few weeks before the big day, when it developed that an administrative glitch had caused '47 to lose their grasp on the traditional site "under the watertower" that we have used for almost 30 years—and that all the sites were aheady assigned!

Some scrambling by the powers-that-be to right their mistake resulted in a very generous offer from the Class of '69 to utilize a 70

piece of their assigned site, which was gratefully accepted. But wait! On the night before the game, cars were still parked on the site, so that the tent couldn't go up until Saturday, and though the Port-a-pot had been delivered, it was in the wrong location, and locked with a padlock! On Saturday, a police-called tow truck removed the last misparked car, and the unlocking of the head by the contractor barely avoided the use of a hacksaw brought in for the purpose. The tent was finally erected and the Classmates arrived, but die caterer was stuck in traffic, so arrangements were a little iffy, and again '69 offered their services and kindly set up the tables and chairs for us.

To end the story on an upbeat, the aftergame dinner was great, and we were thoroughly immersed in forgetting the football score, when again '69 entered the picture, and from their location next door, brought in copious quantities of really great Martinis!

The hst of attendees was notable for the presence of our new Class President, Jim Doyle, with Jeanette, and all the way from the Left Coast, our new Vice-President, Nick Nicholson and Pat. Odier out-of-towners included Barbara and Bill "Rocky" Granat, Carolyn and Frank Deaton, Jean and Bus Cobean, Mary and Rufe Sadler, and a quick visit from Jack Stephens.

In short, it eventually all worked out beautifully, and we will probably be back at the old stand next year, but nowhere will we ever find any better neighbors than the Class of 1969, to whom go out our deepest thanks!

Nick Nicholson and Bob Marmet at the tailgater

In deep conversation outside the '47 Homecoming tent (note caterer still rigging the mess table!), are 1 to r Jake Finneran and Rufe Sadler

Another "Slim" Story Dear Chet: After reading the last two memories of VADM "Slim" Ingersoll, I thought I would add my best memory, an incident that you may remember. (/ do!

See below. CHS)

I had had my foot broken in a Battalion football game, and on the next weekend the Brigade was to go to Baltimore on the Bay Belle early Saturday moming for a football game that afternoon. I was unable to go as my foot was in a cast, and I was on a walker.

That moming I was in the Rotunda talking with the "Jimmylegs" on duty when the admiral walked in. He came over and asked what had happened to me. Before I could answer, the "Jimmylegs" told him my problem, and said that I stu-e hated to miss the ballgame that aftemoon.

The admiral told me to be out in front of Bancroft Hall in one hour. In exactly one hour he drove his car up the ramp and told me to get in the back seat. His wife was in front with him, and his daughter (Mary Jo—since 1950 married to Classmate Verne Jennings) and her girl friend were in the back. We drove to the game, and the backseat was singing songs and telling jokes all the way, while the front seat seemed to enjoy it.

We arrived at the Stadium main gate and I stood there with my new found lady friends until the Brigade started to march on. When my (15th) Company came by me and saw me there, the Company Commander, Bob Siddons, who was my roommate at the time, saw me standing there with my arms around the two young ladies, so he gave the Company an "eyes left". I was unable to retum the salute as I could not let the young ladies go for fear of falling. Actually I was enjoying it to die fullest!

It was a great day, but the admiral had advised me that he was not going back after the game and I would have to get to the train station and retum on the htde twocar train, which was just fine with me.

I will always remember VADM "Slim" for the good deed that he did on that day for this sad and lonely left-behind Midshipman.

Best regards, Al Rusher (Further note: I distinctly remember the incident, since I was marching in the 15th Company's ranks, and participated in the "eyes left" but I had forgotten it until Al wrote! CHS) Final Honors Rites of inumment, with appropriate military honors, were held on 8 October at the Naval Academy Columbarium for our recendy deceased Classmates, LTC Nye G. "Dusty" Rodes, USMC (Ret.), and James Hyde "Jim" Forbes.

Going Home—Sort Of Bill Metzger published an article in Shipmate about a year ago describing his childhood and schooldays in the Panama Canal Zone, where he was bom, and from whence he was appointed to the Academy in the early days of World War II. Now he writes us: Well, we finally did it; our family Panama Canal cmise had been planned for our triple-anniversary year of 2001 (my Shipmate, December 2002

'47: Soaking up the sun at Homecoming, / to r: are Sally Alberts, Barbara and Bill Granat, and Bob Marmet 75th birthday, '47's 55di, and our 40di wedding anniversary). We actually did it in April of this year on board MS ZAANDAM, out of Fort Lauderdale, via the Bahamas, Aruba, Colombia, and the San Bias Islands before the transit at Panama, then Costa Rica, and the ports of Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas in Mexico before debarking in San Francisco...We got off to a rocky start; my older sister Maijean had to cancel just a week before the trip because of cardiac arrhythmia , then the whole operation almost was torpedoed when we discovered the night before departure that the Metzger passports had expired! With no hope of fixing the the problem in the time available, we presented our papers and expired passports at Ft. Lauderdale and were waved through without comment!

ZAANDAM, launched in Venice in 2001, displaces 78,000 tons, with a passenger capacity of 1,500 plus crew, and has nine levels above the waterline. The innovation that most fascinated me was the use of lateral thrusters, fore and aft...in Cartagena, Colombia, she actually spun 180 degrees after leaving the pier. ...Transiting the Canal was the craise highhght for most of the passengers, but especially meaningful for me and my other sister Marilyn, both of whom were bom and raised in the Zone. We were initially disappointed by our late arrival in Limon Bay about 6:30 p.m., and an early departure about 6:30 a.m., so that we were unable to see clearly many landmarks of our childhood. The transit itself.. .was certainly fulfilling for me, as I saw and heard many details which others were probably not aware of. One significant difference I noticed even before entering the breakwater at Limon Bay was that many ships were anchored outside the harbor. This was a distinct departure from the 1930's and especially the 1940's practice, when all ships anchored inside the harbor's antisubmarine net during World War n.

Our early underway time was part of another innovation, in that a group of large-displacement ships started from each end of the canal each moming, and used both sides of the double locks at each end of the canal to get them all up to the Gatun Lake level(85 feet plus) as quickly as Shipmate, December 2002

possible. This allows the northbound group to pass through the narrow Culebra (Gaillard) Cut single file, while the southbound group steams across Gatun Lake.

Then the process is reversed to lower them back to sea level and complete their transit during daylight. Smaller ships are handled after the larger ones, and often start or complete their transits at night, or anchor overnight in Gatun Lake... Another nice addition was the Canal Commission employee who provided a mnning commentary via the ship's PA system throughout the transit. He was a knowledgeable communicator, and provided a great deal of information about their methods of operation and ftiture plans. There is a current project to widen the Culebra Cut to permit two-way traffic for all vessels which meet current PANAMAX limits (108' beam x 950' length x 35' draft) for Canal transit, and a future project to build a third set of locks which would permit transit by even larger vessels. ...development of the port cities of Panama City and Colon are a study in contrasts... Colon, which now includes Cristobal, where I grew up, has changed very little, but has a reputation as unsafe for North Americans and Europeans. The ex-naval base of Coco Solo is now a container-ship port, while.. .the south terminal city of Panama City has experienced explosive growth, sports a giant ten-mile arc of high-rise apartments and hotels, has a large intemational airport, and is an international trading center, including, unfortunately, drags and money laundering...

After the Canal transit, most of the rest was anti-climax. The stops in Mexico and Costa Rica were interesting, but not exciting... and any ideas of photographing the Golden Gate bridge upon entering San Francisco were thwarted by a 6 a.m. passage under it to dock at 7 a.m.! Bill Semper Fi The item in the Bravo Zulu section of this issue about Classmate Ed Meyer is entirely too brief to give you any idea of what lies behind the Distinguished Citizen Award he recently received from the San Diego County Bar Association.

Since retirement from the Marine Corps as a brigadier general, he has pursued a career in

law, overlaid with a continuing active participation in public affairs, serving on the Coronado Planning Commission, on the San Diego County Grand Jury, directing the San Diego Crime Commission, improving jad facilities, serving on die County Parole Board, and investigating complaints of alleged pohce misconduct on the Law Enforcement Review Board. He has served on die Pohce Shooting Review Board, the Police Officer Review Board, and on a Police Special Advisory Committee, was a member of the County Criminal Justice Council, and most recently is a member of die TRIAD group, working to examine cases of alleged senior abuse. And smce 1991, he has been a member of the San Diego Eagle Scout Review Board. AU this after 36 years in the Corps.

To quote the citation for the award: "...a tmly superb individual who has worked tirelessly for over six decades on ...causes that have had a significant and favorable unpact on our community, on our mihtary, and on our citizens."

Which is probably one of the most important things Semper Fidelis means.

On The Road Again Shirley and Dick Beane, just back from their trip to Europe on the QE2, with air retum, file a report: ...The QE2 was billed as the "trip of a lifetime", and it lived up to its bidingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; plus! She is traly the last of the great ocean liners, and very different from the "craise" ships with which we are familiar. We had to make the choice between a penthouse suite with 24 hour servants or a cozy but very comfortable "steerage" cabin on five deck. We chose the latter in order to have something left over for the bar bdl! The entire ship, even down there, was five-star, white glove service, especially the 4 o'clock "high tea" in the Queen's Room!

The theme of the crossing was musical theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;BroadwayAVest End style, with nighdy shows featuring two troupes, both of them super! The younger, American group was definitely headed for the big time. The slighdy older British group had credits from more than 20 London shows and they were terrific!

Sailing out of New York at night was a great experience, and the days were filled with daytime lectures by theater celebrities, authors, and also by the pilot of the Concorde. We had great weather all the way, but unfortunately the captain wouldn't let me play with his ship!...

Quick Takes The recent reminder to all of you that we are still interested in hearing about or seeing photos of '47 vanity plates drew at least one response; see Bill Hill's photo nearby.

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'47 guidon, and it is now an exact rephca of die Brigade's Company guidons...It was fun havuig Bob T\image in town, and his joining us at the Capital Area luncheon at Fort Myer...And that, brief as it may be, is it.

We'll be back to see you here in time for New Year's. And we should see some of you at the Army game. Meanwhile, have a great Christmas. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;CHS

Bill Hill and his Maryland vanity plates

Just because we akeady have it on fileâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;your new I) elected member of the Class's Board of Directors, Bill Russell

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Sec'y: CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dn, Alexandria, VA 22302 p: 703-549-8739; e: Sk48moore@aol.com Shipmate seems to be getting your copy to you some days before the first of the month now. However, there still remains that almost two months delay between my pen and pubhcation. It ain't a daily paper.

The weekend of 28 September saw the passing of Homecoming, and according to Hoss Graham's report on this event, it was the usual fine party, fitting right into the format we have had for a number of years now.

Location was the Boathouse, which remains a fine spot for us, accommodating our numbers in style, this time about 80 hands, including ladies. The band was fine, with all our required times, good chow, and everyone pretty much ran out of steam by 9:30 p.m., indicating a general slowing of pace. The usual homecomers from the local area were present with out-of-towners including, Marie and Bill Chipman, Willie Lee, Sally and Ed Chapline, and John Chapman came down 72

from Doylestown, PA. Duke did us no favors, but then.. .again, a salute to those Annapohs Classmates and wives who tum to and get it all together. Paul Able stepped m to reheve Dudley Holstein late m the game, when Dudley had to submit to a serious back operation, from which he is recovering.

It seems diat numbers of us are experiencing interesting physical problems, involving procedures of various length and complexity, mostly widi favorable results. I hesitate to tum the column into a binnacle hst, and some would rather not be publicized.

Around the DC area. Bill Harkins recently broke his hip, and is understandingly slowed down. Rosie Ahem had an unannounced aortal valve replacement, and while they were in there, they installed a pacemaker. She is domg fine, and is set for the golf course as soon as strength retiims. Jim says that Roger Carlquist had the same valve problem and is back on the tennis courts. Ed Ortleib has been under die weather for some months, in and out of die hospital. Mari reports that he is greatly improved and a couple of months of continued dierapy, and he will be back on the hnks. Natahe O'Keefe had a pacemaker installed recendy and is doing fine. She was insulted when they wouldn't let her drive, and will surely retiam to the wheel soon.

Meanwhile, everyone stay pure and healthy.

Tom Dawson reports from Coronado that he and Joelle were lucky enough to spend the Labor Day weekend with Janet and Tom Murphree: The Murphs have designed and built a big, beautifiil, gorgeous house looking out over Bogue Sound, NC. Both of them look great and apparently feel good, as evidenced by the enclosed picture of them below, with Joelle and me. We continued down to Disney World, where Joelle's grandson is one of the "characters," and then to Sun City Center to visit my roomie and his wife, Reggie and Bill Clifford.

They look good.

For the "Travelogue Department," Stan Garner offers the following: After reading of Dave Marder's Baltic craise, I'm inspired to speak of my experience there. In May, Lydia and I ended a splendid river craise, which started at Moscow, with several days in St. Petersburg. It is not a naval base, and I think that the "destroyer" that Dave saw there was the storied old craiser AURORA, which, after surviving Tsushima Straits (1904), fought in every war that Russia was in. It was a thrill to board her. As to the city, it's one of great places in the world to visit. At the end of World War H, the Germans left the palaces of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great in rains, which the Russians have repaired, diUgenrty and beautifully. The largest church in the world is there, and one of the great ballets, the Kirov. There are luxurious hotels and fine restaurants, along with an efficient subway and trolley system. Of course, any city can look drab in places, but the Russians are overcoming a long period of estrangement from the rest of the world, and are just now getting used to credit cards and the use of the Intemet for advertising. It's a problem of epic proportions, but they've solved such problems before. The point is that it's dangerous for the U.S. to think of it as a third world country. Parts of it are, and may always be, just as parts of the U.S. are, and may always be. But the Russians are hard working and talented, and are moving fast. Put all that under Putin, who is intelligent, experienced, and able, and the best thing we can do is stay close to them so we know what they're doing.

Happy Holidays and a joyous New Year from your Alumni Association

'48: L to r: Tom and Joelle Dawson and Tom and Janet Murphee Shipmate, December 2002

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Pres: John F. Barrow Sec'y: RADM Ralph Ghormley, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 p: 703-351-0964; f: 703-351-5864 e: rmghormley@aol.com

Tom and Alice O'Connor

Welch, Graham, and Sutter

Dave Carruth provides some photos from the September luncheon reported in last month's column.

The Class of 1948 Endowment Committee has a few words for you that are of import as the remaining months wind down to the 55th Reunion: Our 55th will be the occasion for us to present, formally, our Class of 1948 Endowment Fund to the Naval Academy Foundation. Warren Graham reports that the Fund has received just over $1.9 million in donations by cash, pledges, and commitments, and with an additional $90,000, the Class will have attained our goal, $2 million! We are in the home stretch and need to put the ball over the goal line! The remaining sum is less than 5% of the goal. Now, if every Classmate contributes an additional $200, we will meet the goal and have some coffee money and pocket change to spare.

Warren's committee is asking for your help and cooperation in completing this noteworthy effort for academic excellence. Less than six months to go. Join up and prove that '48 is great!

This is a column of record dimension. It surely didn't take long to read. Now you can go to the front of the magazine and take in the heavy stuff for a change (after "Last CaU"). I need oil for the engines. Let me hear from you!

Washington The Greater Washington group observed homecoming at Heritage Harbor with drinks, dinner, conversation, and music, thanks to Eileen and Cal Roberts, who made the arrangements. The following people attended Tiger Bailey, Anne and John Bajus, Ho and John Barrow, Carol Bay singer, Maureen and Bill Bennett, Rosemarie and Jack Benoit, Helen and Bob Brady, Clahe Brown, Charlotte and Luke Capone, Lee and Rick Claytor, EUa and Chet Davis, Nancy and Al Frost, Ralph Ghormley, Bill Goewey, Betty Jepson, Rita and Keatinge Keays, Ellen and Steve Krause, Madelon and Mick McDonald, Helen and John Metcalf, Mimi and Paul Riegert, Edeen and Cal Roberts, Joan and Gene Shine, Helen and Slim Somerville, DeEtte and Pete Swanson, Cecile and Don Trueblood, and Peggy and Barkley Wood. Luke and Flo made beautiful music, but the group sing failed when the rest of us could not remember the words.

The Washington group met for lunch on 8 October, the first comfortably cool day since May. The following discussed football, terrorism, Islam, memoirs, and other cultural issues: Tiger Bailey, Reynolds Beckwith, Jack Benoit, Ralph Ghormley, Fred Grabowsky, Bill Guthrie, Charlie Haskell, CMC Jones, Graham Leonard, Taylor Rigsbee, Sumner Shapiro, and Slim Somerville. Among other things, Fred demonstrated the art of tying a fisherman's knot, and how to exercise with a mbber band, to the amazement of all.

Correspondence Bill Guthrie writes: One of the Christmas season's more pleasurable events is the annual Dinner Dance, which brings together the Classes of '39 thra '52 for a pleasant evening at the Fort Myer Club. The food is top quality, a live band plays music, which is eminendy danceable for us geezers, and the cost is

'48: Jim Ahem and Harry Lee with Louise Conable, Peg Lee. Rose Ahem, and Elizabeth Reed Shipmate, December 2002

reasonable. This year's dinner dance is scheduled for 11 December, between 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. For further information about the event and to get tickets, call Bill Guthrie (703-938-5110) or Al Olsen '45 (703-536-9484).

Don Fisher (FISHDONCHRIS速 WebTV.net) writes: The second reunion of the Plebe Year 21st Company will be held in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 20-23 Febraary 2003. Chris and Don Fisher are arranging the affair, which will be similar to last year's. An easy schedule with lots of time to relax and catch up. The Hampton Inn, will again, be headquarters for the out-of-towners at the same $65 per night plus tax rate. By now you have heard from Don and may have replied with a yes or no. If not this is the last reminder to do so. We must have a final count by mid-December, and reservations must be made by 1 January. Hoping you can join us. Contact Don for more details at 132 Cranes Lake Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082; 904-285-4242.

Wes Lindsey writes: We had an unusual and sentimental experience this summer when we attended the retirement(!) ceremony of a Classmate's son. CAPT Alan Thomson '72, son of Elinor and Al Thomson, retired from active duty after 30 years. When I had the Plebe detail, I was pleased to welcome Alan when he reported to USNA for duty as a Midshipman in the summer of '68, and was proud when, during the ceremony aboard BARRY (DD-933), RADM Jay Cohen presented Alan with his second Legion of Merit. After the ceremony, we joined the proud parents for a few fun filled days of golf and seafood munching at their home in Montross, VA. On the way to DC, we were able to spend the night with Peggy and Nort Harding in Arlington at their beautiful condo with a gorgeous panoramic view of the Capitol.

They are both busy and involved and forever young looking. Nort had some great picUires of Patsy and P.G. O'Keefe and their two younguns when we were all together in San Diego in the early '50s.

"Whenever two or three shall meet...

Robert Hennekens writes as follows: I have had published a biography: Family, Always My Family, ISBN 0-5952095A-0. The publisher was iUNIVERSE. It's available fi'om Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com and other net sites. I have also created a net site http://hennekensrcl .tripod.com/index.htm on which I have incorporated over 200 of the choicest photographs in my possession. Included are pictures from the Academy, from BOYD (DDE-504), on which I served during the Korean War, and others from my time in the Navy, i.e. March 1943 thra June 1954.

Among others included, are photos from my Peace Corps days in India and Equation I bring these items to your attention not to promote them, but rather others might be motivated to do likewise.

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Mass correction to the Directory: add a "zero" before any Northeast U.S. four digit zip codes. Computer operator problem.

Excerpt of die month (dated 1813): 'The '49: L to r: Fred Grabowsky, Roger Peard. Tony Waller, Gap Haynes, Dick Sheppe, Bill Wentworth, Bob Needham, very dregs of the earth, unfit for anything Tom Hensler, Tom Parsons, Wayne Hall, Bob McElroy, and Paul Riegert under heaven. God only knows how he got an appointment." " W in his textbook. In the rash to get to evening meal formation, I forgot to retrieve Nothing Could Be Finer the "infamous Form W." Thus, an Than To Be A Forty-Niner "Improper Performance of Duty."

As an outgrowdi of this, I became an illustrious member of the "Seventh Battalion." This consisted of young men in Annual Membership: 8% their early 20s driving new Chevrolets, Life Membership: 61% wearing a white shirt, black tie, and sunglasses with no hat.

I even made it home to Charlie. Virginia, and Mike Pres: RADM Roy Snyder, USN (ReL) New Jersey one weekend.

3921 Colonel Ellis Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 Charlie Culwell writes: I can honesdy say that I did not conh: 703-823-2464; f: 703-823-4467 "Mike Lake left his cool Seattle climate sciously dwell on not having any demerits, e: roydl314@aol.com behind, temporarily, for a two-week visit but the final ten awakened me to the possiChief Fund Raiser: J. Richard Powell Jr. with friends in Houston and Austin, TX, in bility that I might have gone demerit free.

8123 Dunsinane Court, McLean, VA 22102 late July. During the Austin week, the My father was a police officer and in my 703-893-4583 or 1-866-859-4362 Culwells enjoyed a '49er mini-reunion with upbringing I was thoroughly acquainted Exec. Sec'y: Larry Hawkins Mike in theu- home on 28 July. The old tales 3916 Linda Lane, Annandale, VA 22003 with rules and regulations. re-told went all the way back to Ninth Finally, Lem Lang has been "manipulat- h: 703-573-4256; f: 703-573-1661 (call first) Company, Plebe Year! ing photography," combining the realism of e: llhawkinsl@juno.com Tom Parsons wrote: photography with the visual art of impres- Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret) Four years ago, the Sixth Marine Base sionism. He has been honored for placing in 499 Skyhill Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Class gathered in Woodstock, VT, for our art shows. He sent several examples, one of h: 619-421-6756; e: wayneljensen@cox.net periodic reunion. Jan and Wayne Hall which is below.

Eugene Chipman writes from were one of a trio of couples who did the Plymouth, IN: organizing. It was a great success and we As I recall, you were doing midwife elected to repeat this past summer. Using the scenic, cool Vermont countryside as a duties some 50 years ago during a bUzzard backdrop, the Halls treated us to bus tours, near Hutchinson, KS, and we were hunting lake craises, lobster dinners, track stop rabbits at night by automobile headlights. breakfasts, and cocktail parties. Expressed That is basically tine. Chip and Ida have weight wise, it was a 20 pounder just retumed from a trip to Alaska. After a About half of all who remain alive and week of roaming around that state, they kicking from the Naval Academy's input boarded a cruise ship at Seward and dien took to the Corps in 1949 attended. Roger die inside passage to Vancouver with stops Peard and Tony Waller came from way along the way at some of the old gold mining out West, and how great to see Tom towns. They panned for gold radier than hunt"StudUe" Hensler who has been unable ing rabbits. Chip is stiU practicing law and Ida to attend for some time. has estabhshed a career as a joumahst. She As Fred Grabowsky and I were demolwrites feature articles for two newspapers and ishing a lobster, Fred remarked that the Losses does a magazine article. There are four chillobsters were easier to "get at" this year, Nathaniel M. Williams Jr., ThomasviUe, dren and 11 grandchildren in the Chipman having been cut differently in 1998.

GA, DoUy and Bernard Schniebolk, and family. Jim Hardin '59 is Ida's brodier and Remarkable! Who but Fred remembers Inge Lamb. how lobsters were sliced four years ago. he was -visiting die Chapman's from North Address Corrections/Changes Kudos to Wayne and Jan. Carolina. The Chipmans are planning on Robert A. Brown (rabrown@ieee.org); making die 55th in Hawaii and rehving more Fritz Fredericks wrote to get a copy of the "How to Write an Obit" article (on page Betty Jane and Jim Carmack (Jim@ of their fond memories.

165 of the October 2002 Shipmate) and thecarmackgroup.com) 626-403-2916, f: 626-403-2819; Red Cobb (oslobeauca passed on the following story.

I noted in a closer inspection of the 50th aol.com); Bill Collins (collelec速 year profile of our Class that I was one of pacbell.net); Aileen Glass 270-33Y Grand three '49ers that was number one in conCenti-al Pky., Hori Park, NY 11005,718-225duct for three of their four academic years.

0166; Beaumont Glass Zip Code: 04843Actually I did not receive my first ten 1649; Chuck Howe (choweusn49(a> demerits (and the only demerits) until I was san.rr.com); John Jensen (jjensen49@comwithin six weeks of graduation. I was cast.net); Chris Lamb (clamb@olg.com); MBCO and one of our Classmates wanClinton Macdonald 30 Morris Rd., dered out into town after class with a Form The Chipmans

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Diane checks in from McLean, VA, widi the news tiiat she and Ross Mulford stay m touch widi Eloise and Stanley Bellis and diat theyti'aveledto Tampa, FL, to help Stan celebrate his 75th birdiday. The Mulfords and die Belhses ti^vel the world togedier, and this year ventured to France, Switzerland, and Italy. To compare a time lapse, in the photos we see Ross and Stan together in Estoril, Portugal, m 1947 and again this last year.

Ross and Stan—1947

Ross and Stan—2001

Mort Richardson sends notice from Irvine, CA, that his new book on dredging has been pubhshed. The Dynamics of Dredging follows his book of ten years ago. Modem Placer Mining. The new book presents die full spectrum of dredging activities and the equipment required. It is a central issue with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and ports widiin the U.S. More information on die subject may be found at www.worlddredging. com. or to Mort at P.O. Box 17479, Irvuie, CA 92623-7479.

Again from McLean, VA, we hear from Milt Schultz, diat his son, Mdt HI, has received a pancreas transplant at the University of Maryland Hospital. Milt HI has had Type 1 diabetes for 29 years and he is now recuperating slowly. Our thoughts and best wishes for recovery are with the Schultz famUy. Mdt had more news that the USNA Class of 1952 had honored his brother, Ernie Schultz '52, when diey estabhshed an award in Ernie's memory at the Navy Tennis facihty for "that Midshipman of die tennis squad

who, through sustained work and commitment, made a significant contribution to the team." The award will be in perpetuity and given each year to a designated tennis athlete.

Ernie had continued playing competitive tennis until his death on the tennis court m Japan during an intemational "over 70" tournament in November of 2000.

Many knew of the amenities avaUable, while visiting and staying at the Marines' Memorial Club, at 609 Sutter Stteet amid all the activities that San Francisco has to offer.

J.B. Farrell couldn't resist a nostalgic motor dip up die coast from Carlsbad, CA, to try die place once more. He assures that it is as lovely as ever. Try die coastal route and enjoy the magnificent scenery. Call for reservations at die Club at: 415-673-6672.

The Homecoming Dinner/Dance 2002 was held on 28 September followmg the NavyDuke football game. It was at die Officer's and Faculty Club at USNA widi die following attendees: Bela and Tom Bigley (Tom and Bela were married on 21 September '02), Murial and Roger Buck, Molly and Jerry Coleman, Phil Conley, Carol and Charlie Cooper (Charhe stayed busy autographing copies of his book), Jackie and Bill Diehl, Marianne and Bob Fahey, Roz and Deke Forbes, Pokie and Don Fraasa, Margaret and John Greenwood, Lynette and Dick Harkness, Shelley and John Henderson, Terry and Law Kivlen, Gail and John McNally (married m October 2002), Jim Oberholtzer and Izabella Zandberb, Joarm and Joe Pausner, EUen and Tom Rogers, Ann and Tom Ross, Bets and Phil Ryan, Margy and Bob Shultz, Joyce and Bill Simons, Bud Sproull and Nancy Faunderoy, and Jo and George Van. As mentioned above, Charhe Cooper's book. Cheers and Tears, has been pubhshed and has received very good reviews. Semper Fi! Members of the Class of 1950 in Hawau were sorry they couldn't make Homecoming 2002 but they wanted to keep April 2005 fresh m everybody's mind for our 55di reunion. They suggest we might want to leam some things about Hawau and start out with the Hawaiian state fish—it is Rhinecanthus rectangulus or common name: Humuhumu-nukunnku-a-pua' a. Fortunately the scientific name also translates into rectangular tiiggerfish.

In Annapohs for the October Class meeting they had: John Cavanaugh, Jerry Coleman, Ed McLean, Tom Ross, and George Van. Football was sort of a sore subject, but then it wasn't supposed to change overnight.

Security made tilings a bit more difficult to get around, but they were coping. Over in

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Washington, DC, they managed a larger group: Bill Rockey (reminded aU of the very professional Balalaika Concert upcoming in die Distiict and die fact diat he will be playing his Balalaika in background support), John Cavanaugh, Charlie Hirsch, Bill Smoot, Jim Lynn (Jim was presented with a money clip widi Class Crest in recognition of his ten years service as Class Treasurer), Bill Kiehl, Bob Oliver (planning to supply boxes of amarylhs for sale again this year in support of the war on Huntington Disease), Norb Walecka, Tom Ross, J.J. McNally, Charlie Cooper, Mih Schultz, Rod Eyster, Bob Shultz, Bill Sunons, Bob Mandeville, and Larry Hawkins. Meanwhile out in San Diego on 4 October at die San Diego Naval Station Mariners Club we brought together: Don Elhott, Stan Neander, Wayne Jensen, Bob Muck, Gene Wisenbaker, Frank Cassilly, Dick Smitii, Mark Frudden, Frank Taylor, Charlie Clark, J.B. Farrell, Dean French, and Bill Grimm. The usual firsty Friday luncheon for November was held the second Friday so that we could welcome Roy Snyder, Mih Schultz, and Frank Carter to the West Coast and share ideas for the future for die Class.

Losses Our Classmate Herbert D. Elvidge passed away on 13 November 2000, in San Ramon, CA, of cardiones piratory fadure. We had lost touch with Herbert and leamed of his death only at this time. He was a bond manager for 49 years with Great American Insurance Company. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jearme, and by three daughters, Teri Tomatore, Barbra Candeub, and Jamie, and by sons, Tom and Dave, and eight grandchildren. Private services were held.

Tom Ross informs of the death of Charles Richard Greathouse of Middletown, OH, on 28 September 2002. Charles had had a long battle with cancer. No additional details were available.

A Protestant committal rite was conducted at the USNA Columbarium on 15 October for Judy Coolidge Frudden, wife of Mark P. Frudden. A memorial service was conducted previously for Judy in San Diego, and reported in last month's Shipmate.

Beat Army] —^Wayne

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Pres: CAPT Robert H. Small, USN (Ret) 874 Coachway, Annapolis, MD 21401 p: 410-841-5167; e: rbsusna51@earthlink.net Vice Pres. and Class Fund Raiser: RADM Guy H.B. Shaffer, USN (Ret) 344 Martin's Cove Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 p: 410-757-9086; e: ghbs51usna@aol.com Corr. Sec'y: CAPT H.T. "Beau" Dietrich, USN (Ret.) 9508 Woody Lane, Great Falls, VA 22066 p: 703-759-5006; e: Beau9pnt5@aol.com

President's Comer During the September meeting, the Class Board of Directors decided to participate in the renovation of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium as part of our 55th Reunion gift to the Academy. Negotiations are underway for the funding of one of die Taylor Avenue Memorial Battie Arches for a donation of $250K. The plans for die $40M phased renovation were briefed to us by Athletic Director Chet Gladchuck. He convinced us of the definite need for the restoration and upgrading of the facilities, and diat he has a well thought plan to accomplish it. As all of you know who have been to the stadium this fall have seen.

Phase I has aheady been accomphshed with the installation of new blue seats, handicapped ramps, a new scoreboard, and other items. The permanent south end-zone seating and the Memorial Arches will be part of Phase n. Donations and pledges to the Class of 1951 Reunion, account number 7651, will build up the fund as we pay the bill.

In die past, the Class has sent floral wreaths to funerals of deceased Classmates.

Usually this type of remembrance was very effective and appreciated; however, many times funeral details were not known in advance and no tribute could be sent. This situation occurred most frequently at funerals outside the DC/Northern Vhginia/ Annapolis area. Also, the quality of some of the wreaths has been very poor, particularly when we have dealt with distant florists. As a result of these and other problems, the board has decided, instead of sending floral wreaths, to make a memorial donation from the Class to an organization suggested by the family of the deceased.

At the spring meeting of the Council of Class Presidents, it was decided to place 18-inch high cast bronze Class crests of all Naval Academy Classes around the mezzanine of Alumni Hall. Crest designs exist for Classes back to 1906 and ring crests exist for about ten years earlier The prorated costs among active living Classes are $6,500. Your Class of 1951 has joined in this worthwhile project.

Bob Baxter has generously provided a fine trophy to the Academy in honor of 76

Jack Wales. It will be awarded to the winning company in an annual golf tournament held in Jack's memory. This event and frophy are in keeping with the commandant's plans for increasing the Academy's intiramural athletic program and is greatly appreciated. Well done. Bob. Next month the San Diego 'Tween Reunion Committee wdl be maihng out the registtation packages for the 5-8 June 2003 gala event. If you intend to join us and have not said so as yet, please contact John Tilson (jgtUson@aol.com) or Paul TUzo (Paultuzo® compuserve.com). It looks like we will have a good tumout. Let's make it a great one. See you in San Diego! —Bob Small I start this column off with a httle known story about Marv Duke receivmg die honor mentioned in his obituary, the Order of the Sacred Treasure, in 1978 from Japan. He eamed this award for his efforts to promote friendly relations and mutual understanding between the United States and Japan when he was the defense attache in Tokyo. Marv was reluctant to accept the honor for several reasons, butfinallydecided that the betterment of Japanese-American relations would benefit therefrom after consultation between the Ambassador and the Na'vy Department. The picture shows the Ambassador, Mike Mansfield, former senatorfromMontana, and the emperor in the front row and Marv complete with "Chicken Guts" in die second row.

Mert Batchelder had die honor to inttoduce Wes Hammond at the National Archives to an audience interested in Wes's latest book. The Treaty Navy. The book focuses on die development of die U.S. Na-vy between World War I and n and the role the ships built in this period played in the defeat of Japan. The lecture was given on die 60th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

Wes Hammond and Mert Batchelder

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Larry Treadwell has an extensive but wonderful book in hardcover that tells all you want to know about "Bulldog Drummond." Larry obviously did a tremendous amount of research, even listing Tom Conway (not of Carol Burnett fame), but remembered to most of us as playing "The Falcon" in grade "B" movies when we were kids back in the '30s. I recall it cost one thin dime to see a double feature, coming atttactions, a newsreel, and, if we were lucky—a cartoon. Ah! The good old days when Coke was a beverage and only cost a nickel.

We are still hearing good things about the 50-year edition of our Lucky Bag. Dick Inman did a great job in sohciting page advertisements at $500 a clip. There were commercial advertisers, and then Paul Tomb decided the submariners would purchase a page. Bob Adler chimed in with a list of all of our Classmates who had served in minesweepers at one time in their careers. However, there should be one correction in the next edition: add Charley Bobbitt whose bunk I took in DOMINANT (MS0^31), and Angus Macauley who relieved me as exec. Then Bob Kalisch and Joe Hillock purchased a page for those Classmates who served in the U.S. Air Force. Not to be outdone. Beau Dietrich enlisted support from the black shoes of the Class, then came the EDOs led by Danny Marangiello, and the CEC contingent headed by Ward deGroot. That left only the flyboys on the Book Committee looking across the table at each other with only one thought in mind. We had to buy a page "in honor of our 168 Classmates who won Wings of Gold as naval aviators and in remembrance of the 27 who died as a result in this service. Jack Hamilton threw in an unsolicited check and Al Raithel and your humble scribe contributed the remainder.

Speaking of Al, he got stranded in Europe, along with another Classmate, specifically Lucy and John Redfield, during die fallout from September 11th. Al scooted down to Portsmouth to take in the town's historic naval atmosphere while John became intimately acquamted with die ATM machines in Germany. Prior to his

Duke and fiiends (Ambassador Mike Mansfield, Emperor Hirohito, and Defense Attache Marvin Duke) Shipmate, December 2002

London trip, Al drove to Naperville, IL, to visit widi his daughter, Charlotte, who bears a striking resemblance to her mother. Toddy.

Al Raithel and his daughter, Charolotte

Ace Friedman, as you probably know, died on 20 June 2002, just nine days short of our 74th birthdays. Yes, he and I were bom on the same day 15 irules apart in New York City and Yonkers, respectively. That latter city was also home to Herb Zoehrer and Art Ismay was next door in nearby Tuckahoe.

It's a small world for '51ers sometimes.

Guy Shaffer sent us some 35nim slides for CAMID taken during Second Class Summer in 1949. After some 53 years, the color had faded a bit and our shapes have changed somewhat making recognition difficult. Several, such as J.S. Hovater, John Stader, John Orem, and Bill Rollins, are stiU recogruzable, but who are the mystery Mids. Can you help?

51: CAMID 1949 (War is hell) Shipmate, December 2002

John Orem at CAMID

Cathy and Al Corwen showed up for the North Carolina State game and enjoyed our '51 tailgate with appropriate gusto. He had no comment about the football game itself Al has one of the shortest bios in our 2001 Lucky Bag. In two sentences, he graduated, won his Wings, left the Navy, settled in New York, married, had three children, became a

golf addict, and is forced to spend four winter months in Florida. I guess it said all that matters.

Ron Davies was on a cruise to Hawaii and while in Honolulu wanted to put some flowers on Marv Duke's grave at the state veterans cemetery. The three of us, Marv, Ron, and yours truly, had driven out to San Francisco the summer of 1951 in Ron's beautiful red Buick convertible with a straight eight that looked a mile long, but drank several gallons of oil between Baltimore and San Francisco. We had been in the same Company from Plebe Year onward and maintained a very close relationship. Well, Judy Duke didn't want to put a damper on the flower laying, but had to inform Ron that the state of Hawaii does not use sod and the mud and roads would not be suitable for Ron's wheelchair.

Maybe next year.

A note from Harry Heneberger advises that he and Gordon moved from Newport to Sarasota, FL, last April. En route they stopped in Washington and visited with Nancy and Al Frost '49 and had the pleasure of having dinner with them, the Shaughnessys, and the Ginders before continuing a leisurely car trip south. They are somewhat settled now and enjoying their new surroundings as well as happy to be close to their daughter and her family who hves nearby. According to Harry, Sarasota appears to be unique not only in the availability of varied outdoor activities and beautiful beaches, but particularly in the sheer volume of entertainment offered during the 77

As your friendly column writing staff of Beau, Guy, Jack, Al, and Walt, we would like to wish you a very happy hohday season and the best for 2003. May we have peace and happiness in the world and a winning football record in 2003. Beat Army! —Walt

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'51: Tom and Alyce Parsons with Bill and Tetta Daniels

six months of the "season." For diem this includes ballets, plays, music, and Broadway (Las Vegas) entertainers. In Harry's words— "quite an unusual place." Theh new address is 7731 Ahster MacKenzie Drive, Sarasota, FL; 941-377-3112.

Ashby Reardon apologizes for sending in another picture of himself (previous page), but with the supporting cast who can blame him. The photo was taken on the occasion of Ashby's 74th birthday bash.

A note from Pat Rattazzi Gwynne included a photo (below) of Lee and Bill Thompson. Pat had visited the Thompsons at their new home in Tallahasse earlier this year. The visit was an experience in superb Southem hospitality and an introduction to grits. Bill is still golfing and hits a long golf ball—^putts well, too. Lee is as charming and fun as ever.

Bill and Lee Thompson

The foUowing is from Tom Parsons '49.

"It is a pleasure to contribute to the Shipmate column of diat great Class of 1951. Such greamess having been partially achieved by the great example set by the great Class of 1949. Great sentence, huh?" Included in his note was a picture of Bill Daniels (not in Shipmate) after finishing the half-marathon on the boardwalk in Virginia Beach last Labor Day. Also some non-participants show their pride in BUl's accomphshment. Shortly after, everyone adjourned to the Beach Pub where our Classmate again led the charge with a double order of eggs and pancakes.

Suzanne and Jack Hamilton played in an American Golf Tournament in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina in late September, and on dieir way home visited Bobbie (Wassell) Goldsten in Lexington, VA, for two days. While there, they had a very professional tour of the town, VMI, 78

and Washington and Lee University, courtesy of Bobbie's husband, Joe. The picture is in front of their 1880s home.

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• Bobbie, Jack, and Suzanne in Lexington

Coming Attractions Pre-Army Game Lunch. We have been invited again to join our West Point brethren for a lunch at the Army-Navy Country Club on Thursday, 21 November, at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $15. Our participation at this event is increasing, but we can do better. Hope to see you there.

Christmas Dinner. Dick Inman has made arrangements for a Christmas Dinner Party at the Officer's and Faculty Club in Annapolis on 18 December. Attitude adjustment starts at 6 with dinner following at 7. A flyer will be forthcoming.

Spring Fling '03. The Spring Fling has been set for Friday, 4 April, at the ArmyNavy Country Club. A flyer wiU be sent out about four weeks ahead of time.

The Annual Meeting of the Class wiU be held at the West Coast mini-Reunion in San Diego on 6 June 2003. This is a change from the normal first Tuesday in May meeting.

It is my sad duty to report the death of another (Classmate. Charles Joe Meadow died of a massive heart attack on 11 September. As one of the Agent Orange pilots during Vietnam, Joe was attending an Air Force Health Study in San Diego for an annual checkup when it occurred.

Following funeral services in Weslaco, TX, Joe was buried with full nulitary honors at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX. We wUl miss you, Charlie Joe. In a column, several mondis ago, we reported that Don Walston had died, but no further details were available. Don died after an extended illness on 26 June 2000 in Birmingham, AL.

Annual Membership: 19% Life Membership: 44%

Pres: CAPT Jacob C. Brown, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret) 2514 Culpeper Road, Alexandria, VA 22308-2133 e: lebbertI@juno.com Webmaster: Howard McColliun e: hmccollum@prodigy.net Class web site: www.usna.com/classes/class52/ Default.htm After 50 years: "StiU...tough shoes to fill." Our great Class held a great event. '52 greeted '52. About 600 gathered at the banquet held at Alumni House on 14 September. A grand way to cap a wonderful week! I asked several Classmates to assist me by reporting on this huge event.

Wayne Hughes provides a narrative: Your reporter arrived for the 50th Reunion on Wednesday and found the Hospitality Suite. Kay and Ralph Enos, behind the bar, got Joan and me into the swing in jig time.

They were an example of volimtary service that never flagged. The Hospitality Suite, located above the Registration Room, which evinced a marginally more dignified atmosphere, maintained its role as the center of the social whirlwind metaphorically "all day and all night."

Thank you. Buz Thomas, for overseeing and supervising the Hospitality Suite.

Wayne continues: In no time at all I tied in with a foursome of friends for the Thursday, George Vahsen Memorial Golf Tournament: Leigh Ebbert, Dick Denfeld, Tom "Sam" Dyer, and Pete Stark. The 20 golf carts standing in two lines abreast took my breath away.

Forty '52 golfers, ready to roll, including the superintendent and director of athletics, were a sight never to be forgotten. Being a walk-on, I trudged the 18 holes on foot, playing the finest game of virtual golf (no clubs or ball) in my life. I was deUghted to see Pete Stark win die Vahsen Trophy with low net score. Smooth professionalism marked our foursome except on the eighth fairway. Suddenly they faced a profiision of Titleists, Pinnacles, and Red Dots in unexpected locations, creating enough transitory confusion that Leigh, Dick, Tom, and Pete will probably still be laughing over the memory of it at the 55th Reunion.

Penny Vahsen was at the North Severn Clubhouse to wish us well. At the Saturday banquet Penny spoke a few moving words on behalf of all '52 Class widows, in appreciation for the way we have welcomed their presence at all Class events over many years.

Shipmate. December 2002

'52: The banquet scene—Alumni Hall, 14 September 2002

'52: The first tee

On Saturday, the Schultz tennis tournament, played in Ernie's honor got spectators and players off early to the yard.

Howard McCoUum came in first place.

Participating: Vince Argiro, Nancy and Gene Avallone, BiUie and John Owen, Paula and Jerry Gottesman, Lucy and Larry lonnotti, and Lori and Jack MacPherson, Phil Case, J.Val Smith, Bob Reed, Chet McRorie, Doug Payne, Charlie Wiseman, Bob Tumage, Jim McFeeters, and Clarence Johnson. It was a fun event organized by Chris and Skeeter Carson and Jim Organ, it was enjoyed by all. Other Classmates at the event were Joan Argiro, EUie and Bud Fakoury, Rae Richerson, Mel Meltzer, and Wayne Hughes. Following the tournament at Mitscher Hall Auditorium, Chet Gladchuk, director of athletics, talked to assembled Classmates about Navy football, and Skeeter Carson and Jim Organ presented, from the Class, an Ernie Schultz Memorial Award Plaque to the Naval Academy. Ernie's widow, Liz, and their three children, Beth, Karen and Ernie Jr. and his brother, RADM Milt Schultz '50 and his wife, Mary, were in attendance.

After graduation, Ernie kept improving.

Not long before he died (on a tennis court, playing in Japan), he won the National Singles Championship in the over-70 age category.

Liz Schultz was there to add a special touch of class...the perfect companion to a fine combat Air Force officer and one of Navy's (and '52's) all-time great athletes.

This reporter believes the reunion was characterized by incomparable good taste, volunteer help, and some elegant events. Not that there weren't some Shipmate, December 2002

late-night stories that will never be recorded by this pen but are nevertheless part of the timeless lore that will survive as long as "two or three shall meet." The Class of 2003 did its part at the Friday Prade, when one black shoe appeared like magic in front of the reviewing stand.

What more fitting tribute, in good taste, could a succeeding Naval Academy Class have bestowed on us at a parade?

The Saturday banquet was the climax.

My Companymate, Mel Meltzer, outdid all his other arrangements for the reunion.

Joan counted 60 tables, each seating ten (you do the math.) There were many highlights that night, but surely as moving as anything was to hear Classmates and wives singing the National Anthem, Navy Blue & Gold, and Biscuit Wev's "Our Newest 1952 Song" to the tune of (you guessed it) "Pennies From Heaven."

Until that moment I did not know either that Biscuit could write lyrics or sing on key. His song is good enough for a real title. Neither the "Wev Weave," nor the "Biscuit Boogie" does justice to the memories flowing from his words.

Thank you, Joan and Wayne.

My week at the reunion started on Monday when I joined others to stuff the tote bag with "goodies." Under the watchful eye of Biscuit Wev and Mel Meltzer about a dozen of us created 300 or so bags that were later disbursed at the registration desk while the wives sorted the name tags.

Gene Avallone and Vince Argiro shared their knowledge of the local West Street Bistros for lunch, and some of us visited the Visitors Center where Gene volunteers.

On Wednesday, 11 September, a memorial service was held at the Naval Academy Chapel for those who had lost their hves in the tragedy of September 11th. John Yamnicky was among those remembered.

That evening people gathered for dinner at Loew's. Thursday was a very nice weather day for the Vahsen Memorial Golf Tournament. Participating were Gus Eggert, John Inman, Ernie Paluso, Pete Barry, Frank Hannegan, Jim Link, J. Alexander, Jack Blackwood, Lou MacmUlan, Jim Truman, Dick Denfeld, Pete Stark, Leigh Ebbert, Tom Dyer, Charles McDonald, Jim Sagerholm, Niel Prince, Jim McGowan, Corky Lennox, Bill Knutson, Curt Karvala, Bill Hippie, Boogie Sttange, Ken Weir, BiU Palmer, Dick Pohli, Grady Roby, Larry Layman, Jim Hagan, Bob Courtney, Jim Quinn, Don Jensen, Ordell Smith, Jack Richard, and Scott Gray. The Superintendent, VADM Richard Naughton '68, and the Athletic Director, Chet Gladchuck, joined us for the aftemoon. Other results Bill Knutson and Boogie Strange were number one and two low gross, John Inman had the longest drive, and Grady Roby was closest to the pin. Two pictures are included: the Stark foursome, Pete (the tournament winner), Tom Dyer, Dick Denfeld, and Leigh Ebbert on the first tee, and Penny Vahsen with Pete Barry at the club house.

At the club house

Following the golf tournament, Jake Brown, Jim Troutman, and others attended a dedication of the new—or perhaps— renovated flag pole at the Alumni House, held in conjunction with an Alumni House open house for the Class. The Class's offer, to redo the pole with appropriate lighting so that the flag can be flown 24 hours a day, was accepted by the Alumni Association and approved by the Annapolis Historical Society. I checked in at the registration desk to find Biscuit Wev and his volunteers busily helping Classmates not only with their registration package, but showing them the silent action items, handouts. Class statistics, and other items for sale (including a brisk sale of ladies compacts and other memorabilia from the 45th). As on Wednesday, Classmates gathered at the Hospitality Room, and dined at Loew's.

The Silent Auction demonstrated what a creative Class we have. Joan Hughes donated a beautiful Class of 1952 commemorative queen sized quilt; Lonnie Stein, a Persian wool needlepoint pillow; Fran 79

Josephson, five pen and ink drawings of pronunent homes in the Charleston and Norfolk area; Betty Fischer, Bill Zobel, and Frank Hannegan, paintings; Mark T\izo, a model of a Pilot boat; Doug Payne, stoneware; and Dave Da'vison, a clever adaptation of our Class motto, "Tough Shoes to FiU." Successful bidders at the auction were Alan Clark, Renee Lyons, Dick Denfeld, Paula Gottesman, Wes Dow, June Brown, Betty Spencer, Doris Califf, Denny O'Connor, Petey Wev, Jack Blackwood, and Lois Kiechel. We thank them for their participation. They added over $1,600 to Class funds earmarked for our Alumni House projects.

Friday, another beautiful low-humidity day, Jean and I arrived at Mahan Hall to hear the superintendent's comments about the state of the Academy. A nice tumout and a good exchange of information. Andrea Campbell, Alumni staff, was providing information and directions—nice to have her around. Groups stroUed from Mahan to Preble HaU to view the museum and the '52 exhibit and ended up under and around the tent for a dehghtful outdoor lunch. This was a nice time to sit and talk, wander and meet, as weU as to figure out where we were to go next. Jean and I talked with Kay Enos as she waited for Ralph to finish looking at the museum's ship exhibit on our way to the Midshipman's store, and on die way stopped and paid homage to Tecumseh, who was aU decorated for the Class of 2003.

Midshipman's store, my, what a change!

Tecumseh

That afternoon's '52 memorial service for deceased Classmates was conducted by Charles Furlow and John Fuller. My reporters tell me that it was a moving ceremony. To be in the reviewing stands for the aftemoon P-rade, as Wayne mentioned, was a special treat. Throughout the day, people were preparing for the company parties.

The Company Parties. A variety of company groupings gathered Friday evening.

As Frank Hanegan reports: Betty and I did not arrive at the reunion until Friday so I found myself in sort of sensory overload mnning into all the people I had completely forgotten about. It was very hard to complete a conversation before someone else would appear that you had to greet as a long lost friend.

Friday night a gathering of the 21st, 22nd, 80

'52: Fourth Company gathering

and Seventh Company troops at Harry Brown's was a very good time, but again the number of old friends made it difficult to spendtimewith them individually. Betty and I spent most of our time talking to my old roomie. Jack Blackwood, and his wife, Mary Lou. We also had nice visits with Emily and John Haaren, Sally and John Alexander, Carol and John Inman, Dog Davison, and Eddie Paluso. Other old pals were Marty and Chet McRorie, Jeannie and Art Hedberg, Jim Sagerholm, Glen Driver and his wife, Angela, Dutch and Jean Fitts, Dee and Gus Eggert, Sheila and Larry Novak, and Alice and Jim Smith. Vince Argiro set the whole thing up, and he and Joan were our de-facto host and hostess, and from my perspective they did a heck of a job.

Thank you, Frank.

The Third and Fourth Companies gathered at the Naval Station's Retelle facility where we shared stories, pictures, shared a nice buffet, and generally caught up with each other. Dick Lyons (3) and Si Simons (4) provoked vital statistics, for example the most number of grandchildren—the Denfeld's with 19—and saw to it that pictures were taken for the Golden Lucky Bag. Fourth Company attendees shown were Fred Grimes, Tom Dyer, Leigh Ebbert, Wendy Stockdale, Ron Mathis, Pete Stark, Al Enderle, Don Simons, and Dick Denfeld. (Ron Mathis graciously bent down in order that we can see the Fourth Company guide-on.)

Tom Thawley, Susan Kephart, and Jean and Leigh Ebbert helped to plan and host the event.

On Saturday, the Schultz Tennis Tournament played in Ernie's honor got spectators and players off early to the Yard.

Howard McCoUum came in first place.

Participating were: Vince Argiro, Nancy and Gene Avallone, Billie and John Owen, Paula and Jerry Gottesman, Lucy and Larry lonnotti, Lori and Jack MacPherson, Phil Case, J.Val Smith, Bob Reed, Chet McRorie, Doug Payne, Charlie Wiseman, Bob Tumage, Jim McFeeters, and Clarence Johnson. It was a fun event organized by Chris and Skeeter Carson and Jim Organ and enjoyed by aU. Other Classmates at the

event were Joan Argiro, Elbe and Bud Fakoury, Rae Richerson, Mel Meltzer, and Wayne Hughes. Following the tournament at Mitscher HaU Auditorium, Chet Gladchuk, director of athletics talked to assembled Classmates about Na'vy footbaU, and Skeeter Carson and Jim Organ presented, from the Class, an Ernie Schultz Memorial Award Plaque to the Naval Academy. Ernie's widow, Liz, and their three chUdren, Beth, Karen, and Emie,Jr. and his brother, RADM Milt Schultz '50 and his wife, Mary, were in attendance.

After Mitscher Hall, Classmates and accompanying famihes were treated to an enjoyable lunch in King HaU, a new experience for some visiting famihes. Afterwards at Rip MiUer Field, there was a special Sprint (150-pound) football game being played in honor of Jimmy Gooding, who played center on the team. Half-time entertainment included introducing members of die Class who played 150-lb ball.

In contrast to those who attended activities in die Yard, some of us spent a leisurely morning at the hotel, hngering over branch in a special time vwth people we hadn't seen in quite awhile. Jean and I then did a couple of errands and found ourselves at City Dock soon after lunch. Sitting there in a nice sunny pleasant aftemoon enjoying a coff'ee and talking about whether we would go to die football game, we were pleasantiy surprised to be joined by Jean and Ted Mead. As we were talking, several other Classmates passed by and briefly joined in. When we finished taUdng it was too late to go to die football game. We chose to retum to die hotel, and prepare for the banquet. Stoppuig by the Hospitality Suite en route to the room, I watched Jerry Zacharias proudly sharing finished drafts of biographies prepared for the Golden Lucky Bag to Classmates at one table. Visited briefly with Bill Sayer, whose wife had died the previous Tuesday—his children urged him to come, and he did. We were very glad to see him.

Arriving at the Alumni HaU, we proceeded to the mezzanine floor for a social hour. This time was another very special time, because it allowed me to see different people, albeit Shipmate, December 2002

very briefly, and to continue conversations that had been interrupted in previous meetings. The banquet program was very simple.

In addition to formally thanking Mel Meltzer, Ustening to a new song by Biscuit Wev, Jake Brown asked past Class presidents to jom him at the podium for a special acknowledgment of tiiek contributions to the Class over the years. (I wiU be sharing some of dieir reflections m subsequent columns.) Penny Vahsen presented the golf trophy to Pete Stark, then commented on her experiences as a widow, and thanked the Class for the support shown to her and other widows. She sent me another insight that she had received from Jim Welsh who spent only Plebe Year widi our Class, then went to Boston CoUege.

Jim writes: To make a long story short, it was a privilege for me to come back and be able to mingle with a great group of people who served diuing some of the most difficult times this nation has seen; who have no regrets about that service, and who, as a Class, have really given back to the Academy in so many ways.

Thank you, Jim, for the insights, and Penny, for sharing it.

Sunday found some off to church, some enjoying the brunch, and others doing what they needed to do to complete the week. Al Enderle was taking the covers off his mobUe home as he and Gloriah prepared for the next leg of their joinney which will take them back to California. Jean and I had a dehghtful breakfast with Ellen and Ed Shiver who were also preparing to spend a day in DC before heading back to San Francisco. What a diverse, yet common set of careers we had. Air Force, Marines, and Navy initially, then some branched out into business corporate, astronautics, theology, teaching...'52 reaUy did greet '52 at this celebration for 50 years of service. I am grateful to have been able to attend.

A postscript from a former Class Secretary, Bill Roberts: Our 50th reunion left me with great appreciation for the Classmates who contributed untold days, weeks of time and their creativity, efficiency, and thoughtfulness. I don't think they overlooked any detail. Everyone was grateful to be there and participate in the events. We reUved and shared old memories and relived specific adventures at the Academy and later.

It was especially great to see Tom Stafford and Jim Lovell. When I was CO of DANIEL WEBSTER (SSBN-626), Tom arranged a tour for our wardroom at Cape Canaveral. Jim entertained the SecNav (Honorable John Warner) and accompanying admirals the evening before my change of command.

Bill Roberts (W. Edwin Roberts Jr.) and Bill Roberts (W. Eugene) met at the Tent Luncheon (on Friday the 13th) for the first time after we graduated. The Shipmate, December 2002

roving photographer (at the luncheon) took a pictiu-e showing the identical name tags.

Bill recalls: An older cousin of mine, who lived on State Circle, noticed Pete Stark and WER Jr. walking by and spotted the "William E. Roberts" on his whites. She invited them in and for the following four years, Pete Stark took drags there including his future wife. Later, my mother visited and we went to visit my cousin. Confusion!

Our accounts at the Mid-Store seemed always to be incorrect and after investigation, we were each told to sign our full names. The 50th Blue Book corrected the name and picture error of the original Blue Book.

A. Douglas Haig showed up, much to our deUght. He was the oldest man to graduate from USNA, at 29. Five years in the Fleet including NAPS and five years at USNA. He was my roommate the last two years and best man at our wedding on 7 July 1952. We had not seen or communicated with each other for a number of years.

Thank you. Bill.

Vince Argiro writes: The "Golden Memories" video was well received by those in attendance.

With an introduction by Jim Lovell, the video provides a glimpse as to who we are as a Class. It emphasizes the contributions we made to our country becoming the world's leading power during the past fifty years. It's a great way for your grandchildren to leam about us. Copies of the video are still available for $22 (includes postage). Send your check addressed to USNA Class of 1952, to Vince Argiro, 801-N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

And so it was. Still...tough shoes to fill.

Next time, more on the reunion including previous Class president's reflections.

On 5 October, the annual seafood extravaganza hosted by Betty and Jim Fischer at their Annapolis home found a number of us enjoying the chowder, fish, clams, com, and all the trimmings. Warm sunny weather contributed to the easy and relaxing afternoon. Attending were Esther and Vince Manara, Penny Vahsen, Nan and Jim Quinn, Mary-lin Jackson, Adele and Buz Thomas, Jean and Jack Sheehan, Jean and Leigh Ebbert, Jim Troutman, Dolly and Ed Leonard, Betty and Bob Caulk, Jerry Rapkin, Harriet and Pay Sierer, Francoise and Al Bress, Jane and Jack Young, Frank Haggard and Sunny Rosse, Petey and Biscuit Wev, Lillian and Jim Wilson, and Charles McDonald. Special guests included Chris Aultmann (nephew of Betty and Jim Fischer), LT Nick Kristol, 17th Company officer, and his wife, Marcie, and two members of the Class of '03. Thank you, Betty and Jim, very much.

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Annual Membership: 30% Life Membership: 34%

Pres: RADM Peter C. Conrad, USN (Ret.) 19754 Tower Hill Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 h: 301-475-5258; e: pjconrad@erols.com Sec'y: Lt Col David B. Jones, USAF (Ret) 6708 Pageland Lane, Gainesville, VA 20155-1513 h: 703-754-4492; e: djlocker@earthlink.net Webmaster: Paul Dudley e: pauld53@san.rr.com; web site: www.usna53.org The tailgates remain the best part of Saturday game day afternoons. The old saying, "It is all downhill after that" has really been true at Navy's recent games. We used to think college quarterbacks would plead with their school's athletic directors to schedule Navy so they could show off their passing abihty. Now it probably is the running backs that are doing the pleading. We have no run defense and not much of a pass defense and the sad thing is that we have another huge problemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we cannot hold on to the ball. The result is that we are now 1-4 and have given up 210 points in our last four games. It has not been an encouraging start! Sadly, our one win equals our win total of the previous two years. While it is obvious that our guys are trying it is also pretty obvious that they are considerably out-matched in the talent department. At this point Army is winless, we have one win and guess what. Air Force is undefeated and on it's way to another Commander-inChief's Trophy and probably a good bowl game and final ranking. It would seem that we should either start doing the things Air Force does or start playing a much easier schedule. Always losing is not a good way to build character in players or in the spectators. "Show me a good loser and I will show you a loser" is stUl a very true statement.

Just got emails from Dixie and Gus Viers and Ed Alves reporting that our Classmate LtCol Richard C. Pfeifle, USMC (Ret.), died yesterday, Tuesday, 8 October 2002.

Dick had been very ill for quite a while. He developed pneumonia recently and that took him. Jean and their sons were with him when he died. Final arrangements have not been made as yet, but Jean and the boys will be going to Arlington to make plans.

She wants a full military funeral from the Chapel there if their local church is too backed up. Our web site will have the details and those in the Washington area will be notified via our call tree. We send Jean and her sons our most sincere condolences. Dick win be missed by aU of us.

I had a nice visit with Martha and Hart Sebring the other day to welcome Martha back from the rehab center after her hip replacement surgery. It was great to see her free of pain after her long year of suffering.

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was in "Hurricane Alley" so they hoped to help end Rorida's drought by bringing hurricane rains south with them. He was joking, I think, but if you noticed. Hurricanes Isadore and Lili both seemed to share a little of their moisture with central Florida. If Don has interested any of you. The Villages are north of the Orlando area.

Fritz Ritz says his wife has encouraged him to write to Shipmate for as long as he can remember and now guesses that after 49 years he can do so without appearing to have caved in too easily. In August 2001 they moved back to their "podunk," Sonoma, CA. Sonoma just happens to be Charlie Cooke's hometown as well, and Martha and Hart Sebring the event diat led to this letter was a book Tom Southerland called the other reading in their local book store by an evening and said he and Margot had sent author who has written a tale of the sinking pictures of the Class picture frame and a of the S-5 in 1920. This submarine was sketch of the Class throw to Paul Dudley commanded by Charlie's father, who really and Chris Zirps. These two items have was a hero during the incident, getting his been designed for the Class' 50th Reunion entire crew out safely. The book is entitled. and information should be available shortly Under Pressure The Final Voyage of the on how to get your orders in. Paul should Submarine S-Five, by A.J. Hill (ISBN 0put the pictures on the web page and Chris 7432-3677-7). Fritz says it is a wonderful wiU probably have descriptions and ordering read and knows it would be of interest to all information m die reunion letter you should the submariners in our Class, and he is conhave received in November. We have seen fident that many others would find it interthe picture frame and it is a beauty and the esting on its own merits, not just because of sketches of the throw convinced us to order it the linkage to a Classmate. Thanks for the also. Tom said there would be other 50th review Fritz. I for one wUl try and read it, stuff, such as golf shirts, etc. that can be and thanks for writingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;don't take so long ordered also. Chris, I am sure you wiU have next time. other reunion goodies that you won't even Don Cooke has moved. He has decided have to order. I'm psyched aheady! the time has come for him to give up the I reported recently that Nancy and Don pleasures of yardwork and snow blowers Mang have moved to a big development and to take up apartment life. His new called The Villages in Florida. Don sent me address is 2925 N. Legends Parkway, Apt. more data on The Villages the other day. He 104, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815-8506. He says they stopped by The Villages on the thinks his phone number will be 208-667way to a cruise a year ago and were 1974. Thanks, Don, hope you enjoy not impressed. So impressed that after the having to mess with snow. cruise, they put their North Carolina home I queried two Albuquerque friends, Jerry on the market. Within five weeks, they had Weinstein and Don Hente for a report on a contract and were back in Florida for a the Navy-Air Force game. Don said that for serious look. They chose their house plan in the first time in many even years the Hentes May, bought the lot, and then moved in on didn't make the trek to the Colorado 21 August. He calls the place "Disney Springs for die game. The reason...their World for Seniors." It is beautifully main- eighth (and hopefully their last) grandchild tained, and if you get bored, it is your fault was christened at noon on 6 October. They as there are endless activities to enjoy. As couldn't miss that, and they also were a big "Villagers," they automatically belong to part of the picnic that followed the christennine championship golf courses, which ing. However, their oldest son, USAFA '75, they can play for nominal fees. They can said the game was so bad (I hope he meant play any of 11 other "executive" courses for from a USNA standpoint) he and his wife free. They have a new gold golf cart with left very early in the fourth quarter, and by blue trim and a USNA emblem on the the time they got to their car Air Force windshield. There are 26,000 people living scored again. He also told Don when Navy in The Villages now and it is growing by spumed a field goal try that would have tied more than 2,000 homes a year. Sounds the score at 10-10; they appeared to lose great, Don, but I'm wondering if you will then- spirit, and slowly but surely folded. have enough golf courses if the growth rate Betty and Don will get to see how good Air stays at 2,000 homes per year? Don had Force really is when they travel to the said earlier that their North Carolina home Springs for a week and will see Air Force getting there and she looks so much better than she did before the operation. The picture shows a Martha who is starting to feel much better. My question remains, when wiU you start playing golf again?

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play Notre Dame. It is a night game and Betty says if it is going to be real cold, she will watch it on TV until she falls asleep.

Jerry starts out, "Oh the pain of it! The first five minutes of the game were great. Ahce and I were sitting with aU the Navy fans and our group from ABQ cheered like crazy when Navy scored at the start of the game."

But then AF scored ten unanswered points, and with AF leading 10-7, Coach Johnson did not try for the tying field goal on fourth down, even though they were weU within field goal range. To Jerry, also that was die real turning point as "Navy just seemed to lose all dieir steam and wUI to win." It was worse for Jerry as after every AF score, even when their third team was in, his son and two grandsons would come over and try to "console" Ahce and Jerry. Perhaps selective disinheritance is in order. Jerry did note that the new Commandant, Col John Allen '76, USMC, was down diere with the team die whole time cheering them on. He thought that was a better example than that set by a former Supe who sat alone way up in the stands and said, "I don't play footbaU," when Jerry asked why he wasn't down with the team? Ever the optimist, Jerry thinks the team looked better dian they did last year, and hopes this wUl be a good training year for Coach Johnson and he can at least beat Army this year, and ready pull it out next year. Thanks guys, I hate to say this but I'm sometimes happy when other Classmates get to suffer through a bad Navy loss.

J.J. Connoly sent in a picture taken at a monthly luncheon of the '53ers of the Tidewater and Virginia Peninsula areas.

This luncheon was held at the Langley AFB Officer's Club. Seated are Bob Desmarais, Vaughn Wilson, and Dave Howell; in the second row are Curt Miller, Pete Carr, Don Cannell, Al Dunaway, Ed Moriarty, Bill Anderson, D.D. Smith, and Jim Willinbrink. Thanks, J.J., it's a nice picture and it is good to see old Tenth Companymate D.D. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;there haven't been many pictures of him in Shipmate.

Give him mv best.

The Tidewater, VA Peninsula, '53 lunch group

The note in our September column about Marty Connolly's death got responses from Joan and Bill Butcher and Pat Qukk, the widow of Bill Quirk. Pat says Marty went to Keesler AFB in Mississippi and took the same kind of electronics courses that Bill took. Later the Quirks went to Ladd A r e in Fairbanks, AK, where Bill Shipmate, December 2002

was the Uth Afr Div communications officer. Marty visited diem at Ladd and Pat thinks he was at Anchorage (probably at Elmendorf AFB). She doesn't remember if he was on his way to one of the remote sites or on his way back to Anchorage but the plane he was on went down. An intensive search followed but was unsuccessful at the time. She hopes this may jog someone's memory. It did. Bill Butcher says he was stationed on St. Lawrence Island with the 712di AC&W Squadron in the 1955-56 period. This was a remote manned site. "We were advised that we were going to have an inspection and training visit from Anchorage, and I knew Marty was in the group. Sadly, their C-47 went into a mountain (so we were told) and there were no survivors." He believes this was in the winter. Thanks guys and gals. It is good to know how Marty died. Both the Butchers and Pat are hoping to make the 50th and it wUl be nice to see them.

Leo Cannon reports that his "inflamed and dying gall bladder was removed in May, after three visits to the ER beginning in April of 2001. So far so good." He currendy is working on scanning his mom's treasures onto his hard disk and eventually to CDs for his kids, nieces, and nephews.

Lord wUhng, he will associate most of the people in their family tree with a photo, as weU as giving everyone a fine album. In the process of this work, he found a picture from his early Navy hfe and emailed it to me. Hopefully I will get it successfully emailed to Shipmate so all can see it. The picture (below) was taken at a Panama

Canal Zone Department of the Reserve Officer Association party, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the ROA. Leo was president of Canal Zone Chapter. The honored guests shown in the picture with Leo are (left to right) CDR Charles Latimer their national councilman, VADM, then RADM Charles R. Griffiths USN, Superintendent of the 15th Naval District, USNavSo and General Underwood, Commander in Chief of US Southern Command. VADM Griffiths is president of the Class of 1946, and was shown cutting his birthday cake in the October Shipmate.

Thanks, Leo, you looked pretty chipper in those days. Hope you continue to do well after your surgery.

I hope to send another electronic picture to Shipmate. This one came from Lori and Paul Salgado. It shows Paul with his four youngest and was apparently taken after the Navy-AF game. Paul's daughter, Ramona, is having a hard time accepting the fact that Navy lost while Paul tells her we will get 'em next year. The two middle children must be Lori's pets as they have Air Force Falcon shirts on, while Bram and Ramona have Navy looking shirts on. Thanks, Lori and Paul, those are cute kids.

Pictures not aheady discussed include a nice shot of Marion and Paul Bradfield with theh grandson, ENS Jake Wilson '02, taken at 2002's graduation. The dapper looking gentleman in black tie and black hat is our own Tom Southerland at his daughter, Margey's wedding. Norma and Bob Raffaele are shown at a recent football game. From Bob's expression Navy's game

has obviously gone sour. A tailgate picture shows Arnie Orr, Dixie Viers, Gus Viers, and Midge Orr. The final shot (next page) shows Pat and Bob Dettmer at a reception.

Don't forget Class luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 11 a.m. Please check our web site at www.usna53.org at least weekly. Go Navy, Beat Army and Merry Christmas to all. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dave

The Paul Bradfields with their grandson, ENS Jake Wilson '02

Father of the bride. Tom Southerland

We'll get 'em next year honey

'53: Leo Cannon at the ROA 50th anniversary celebration in Panama Shipmate, December 2002

The Orrs and the Viers at a tailgate

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Memorial Hall Project with a pledge continues at a record-breaking pace. 80% of Classmates contacted have decided to participate as donors.

At this point, the Legacy Gift effort has received pledges or funds from all sources of $718,000 with over 200 of the Class still to be contacted.

If you have questions concerning your pledge, pledge payments, or other matters with the Foundation, you can always contact one of the Class officers or Bill by email and get a quick resolution to your enquiry. Bob Hofford (bob.hofford@usna.com), the Foundation's director of class giving, is also available directiy to discuss any problems you encounter. You can reach him by email or at 410-293-1961.

Christmas Luncheon

Pat and Bob Dettmer

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Annual Membership: 23% Life Membership: 36%

Pres: Col Fitz W. Woodrow, USMC (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT Oliver Shearer Jr., USN (Ret.) 9615 Podium Dr., Vienna, VA 22182-3338 Webmaster: Will Croom e: willyaye@hotmail.com Class web site: http//www.usna54.net Class News As of 1 October, the election of Class officers is still in progress. Ballots should be retumed to Jim Bell by 15 November. We are most appreciative of George Zeberlein and George Henson agreeing to be candidates for Class president and Class secretary respectively. The post office returned ballots marked undeliverable for the following due to incorrect addresses: Glen Sanford, Ralph Sesler, Charles Chapman, Lester Ostrom, Doral Sandlin, and Joe Franks. Election results will be announced in an "All '54" email, the Class web site, and Shipmate.

Legacy Gift Update Bill Montgomery reported that as of 11 September, gift funding reached phonathon pledges of $518,000—outpacing the old record of $445,000 set by the Class of '68. The percent of Classmates contacted opting to support the

Mark 11 December 2002 on your calendar for the Class Christmas luncheon, starting about 11:30 a.m. at the Naval Academy Officer's and Faculty Club. More details regarding menu and cost will be provided by email and flyers. Current security procedures require that automobiles entering the yard must have a DoD sticker, and the driver have a DoD ED card. Bill Peery will be organizing this event in which wives, widows, sweethearts, and family members are invited.

We had a good tumout on 28 September for the Homecoming tailgate, game, and dinner at the O&F Club afterwards. Many thanks again to George Zeberlein who gets to the stadium early and marks off our '54 tailgate parking area on the gold side. The tailgate and dinner were the high points on this beautiful day as Navy lost to Duke 17-43. Diane and Bill Peery did the usual superb job in orchestrating the roast beef dinner at the Club. We had 70 join together for cocktails, a dinner, and visiting. Some out-of-area attendees were Ann and George Bole, Liz and Jim Austin, Sue Albee, Glen Burke, Jeanne and Shelby Clark, Jayne and Bob Haines, Mary Jane and George Henson, Dorothy and Maurice Huffer, Marion Schlenzig, Sandy and Ed Tipshus, Janice and Haven Webb, and Jane and Dick Yantis.

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George and Mary Jane Henson Bob Briner wrote that his old roomie. Earl Whipple, and his wife, Betty, came from Cottonwood, AZ, to visit their son, Eric, at the time of the '54 monthly Tidewater luncheon on 15 August. Their son is a CPO in the Coast Guard at Yorktown, VA, and came with Earl to the luncheon. Eric Whipple took photos; the fu'st with left to right: Earl Whipple, Bunny Walsh, and Esther and Bob Briner.

The luncheon group photo contains, front row, left to right: Jim Lamore, Oz Herzer, Ray Alvarado, Bob Briner. Back row, left to right: Carl Master, Joe Anderson, Earl Whipple, George Dozier, Herb Crane, Reed Berkhimer, Phil Cronk, Joe Zable, and Carl Drenkard.

Ed Dawson sent the following: Greetings to all my Classmates and to the wives of '54. It's been almost five years (4.5 years) since I've transferred my duties as Class Secretary to OUie Shearer, and feel now that I should have written more often to contribute to Ollie's job of "Class Scribe." During this time much has happened so many wonderful things and, unfortunately, so many sad things with the loss of several Classmates and wives. Surely, God will watch over these believers and friends as they are called to His side for more important duties. Many of you will recall the terrible airplane crash in October 1999 involving the golfer Payne Stewart and his agent Van Arden, who was my daughter Debbie's husband for 22 years. The good news is that Debbie married a wonderful man in Orlando on 20 July, and the new family moved to Colorado Springs, CO. After Ellie and 1 retumed from the wedding, she was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital for about ten days with a leg infection and blood clot. This problem was caused by an earlier accident while Ellie, vacationing in Germany with her daughter and granddaughter, suffered scrapes and bruises as she took some luge rides down a mountain and fell off the sled on her fourth ride. However, she is okay now. I'm sure that many of our Classmates have been experiencing the same problems we have, "you're the nurse, now I'm the nurse."

Out of the blue, an old athletic knee injury flared up on me so I spent a week at Bethesda recovering from the gout, infection, and arthritis. I'm recovered now but still can't play golf

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Shipmate, December 2002

(Ret.); John's brother; Nicole Barnes, daughter; Jason Michaels, son; Don Michaels, brother; and George Zeberlein.

Don Morton was at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed and had a grandstand seat as he and his brother were fishing on the edge of Pearl City. His stepfadier was killed on Ford Island in about the first minute of die attack. Several months ago, a Classmate, who is also a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, wrote Don but the letter has been misplaced and Don can't remember his name. Don asks that if there are other Classmates there, would they please call, write, or email him. Some more of Don's remembrances of our Midshipman days were: (1) After a hop, running back to Bancroft from drag house to beat curfew and then taking a cold shower: (2) When Reg Book was changed to use word "conversation" instead of "oral intercourse" regarding Mates of the Deck duties. Don wonders if anyone has a copy of the old Reg Book.

Kirby Watson sent a photo of Poolie, Nina, and Denny West as the Floridians visited them in San Diego this past summer.

'54: The Four Ps Regarding the election of Class officers, bless all the volunteers who are assuming a large responsibility and thanks to Fitz for his "centuries" as class president. George Zeberlein will be a great replacement as he has the integrity, compassion, and vigor to carry on and lead our Class. Our hats are off also to George Henson for volunteering to serve four years as Class Secretary, as well as to Howie Canter, Bill Neel, Pete Vogelberger, and Jon Hurt agreeing to have their names placed on the ballot. Bless us all!

Dwight Agnew reported that he and Maxine had a good time fishing for salmon in Michigan and sent a picture to document one of the two days they caught the limit. Since they didn't show for Homecoming, "Olde Scribe" assumes that Dwight was still cleaning all those fish.

Shipmate, December 2002

Next month: lots more Homecoming photos.

"Yo Scribe," â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ollie

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Pres: LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret.) 11814 Triple Crown Road, Reston, VA 20191 h: 703-758-1077; e: KIEF55@aol.com Class web site: http//www.usna.com/classes/1955 Agnews catch limit

Dawson and Ferraro

Wests and Watson Charlie Powell came in with a great photo of the Fourth Company "Four P's" taken at Homecoming 1977, our 25th reunion. "Over the years at USNA, we had so many Fourth Company roster calls, "...Padberg, Pepperdine, Poe, Powell..." We four developed a littie soft shoe routine to the cadence of "Padberg, Pepperdine, Poe, Powell." After two beers, we were all ready to take the routine to Broadway!

Thank God we married sensible women. The "Three P's" dedicate this picture to the memory of Bud Poe. Tony Correnti was very close to us all and we shall miss him sorely. Tony was always trying to get us to name it "C and 4P's" but we held our ground." Thanks, Charlie, brings back a lot of good memories.

On 17 September, several Classmates attended the inumment of John. R. Michaels (15) who died on 1 August in North Carolina. John had been in poor health for several years. Mike Nassr is writing an obituary for Shipmate. Your scribe took a photo of the group at the Academy Columbarium. They are, left to right. Dick HoUenbach; CDR Dick Michael, USCG

Homecoming 2002 was well attended by the Class of 1955. Some of us kicked off the festivities on Friday, attending the All Alumni Party in Alumni Hall. Seen at that gala were Denny Sullivan, Tom Kiefaber, John Kiefaber '97, Anne and Ted Parker, Margot and Gary Snyder, Peggy and Otto Zipf, Tom Stallman, Betsey and Bob Fountain, and Sabra and Bill Kennington. On Saturday before and after the game (to that point. Navy's worst of the season).

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Steve Slough's father graduated from USNA with the Class of 1956. He was a submariner and, prior to his death, a good friend of Denny Sullivan. Lucy Mustin's team came in the winner, supported by her hole-in-one on the par three eighth hole of 132 yardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a mere flick of the wrist for mighty Lucy. All celebrated nicely following the match as shown in the accompanying photos. The last event of the season was a match and banquet held at Hidden Creek Country Club on 22 October where prizes will be awarded and achievements noted.

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Celebrating Lucy's hole-in-one

t'- /Pi r iMk-'-.iW^'-j^' '55: L to r: Nancy Kellerman, Hank Mustin, Don Kellerman, and Joan Morgan a large contingent of '55ers could be found at our tailgate site, whooping it up in spite of the game's outcome. A good part of the crowd gathered at Alumni House later for the '55 party (with five designated members of the Class of 2005).

Attending were Denny Sullivan, Tom Stallman, Betsey and Bob Fountain, Joan and Dick Moi^an, Peggy and Otto Zipf, Lucy and Hank Early moming set-up artists: Tom Cann, Denny Sullivan, and Bill Kennington Mustin, Sally and Hartley Holte, Ray HSne and The sixth golf tournament of the year for the Virginia Wyman, Margot and Gary Snyder, Spud Flowers and Jan Massey, Anne and Ted Parker, Washington area Class of '55 was held at the Jimmy Mitchell, Betty and Tom Cann, Ann and Army-Navy Country Club in Fairfax on 17 Wes Saimders, Dottie and George W. Martin, September. Denny Sullivan was the host. Twelve Herb Gamache, Roz and Mai MacKinnon, golfers showed up, including Ray Hine, Tom Leslie and Jack Bald'win, Tom Kiefaber, Judy and Schultz, Lucy and Hank Mustin, Dick Bill Manthorpe, Sheila and Cal Weaver, Delores Peterson, Hartley Holte, Denny Sullivan, Ted and Monroe Hatch, Debbie and John Adams, Parker with his son-in-law, Steve Slough, John Adams, and Joe Chmelik with his son, Tony. and Bumpsie and Ace Da'vis.

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Faking it Fred McLaren, our Class Explorer Par Excellence, reports on his latest endeavor: I have just returned from my second dive, using the Russian deep-diving MIR submersibles, to the German battleship BISMARCK at a depth of almost 16,000 feet beneath the

'55: Pat Sutherland, Ann and Jerry Nay, and Lee and Lotte Tumer Shipmate, December 2002

Potpourri John Roberts recently attended an inspirational two-day Men's Prayer Retreat led by Dr. Alex B. Aronis in the Hampton Roads, VA, area.

On the Sunday after the retreat, Marleen and Carl Braun, Joanne and John Roberts, and Bill Rentz, plus Hampton Roads members of his family, were present for Alex's sermon. Early Sunday evening Alex and his wife, Carol, attended the annual festivities involved with closing down Betty and Tony Hastoglis' summer home at Sandbridge. After Tony and Alex exchanged greetings in Greek, the sea stories flowed. These activities followed the spectacular Outer Banks/Tidewater Luncheon reported in the last column. Six photos are included herein taken at that soiree.

'55: Karen Taylor, Shirley Camp, Pat Taylor, and John Camp

'55: Donna and Don Loosley, Bill Rentz. and Joe Walter

'55: Dell Senn. Roy Paul, Charlie Senn. and Genie Walter Host and official greeter, Paul Sutherland

'55: 19th Company get-together sea, some 380 nm SW of Cobb, Ireland. We made three dives between 31 July and 4 August 2002 and thoroughly filmed BISMARCK, using high definition cameras, from stem to stem, port and starboard, and to below the waterline.

The fact that we sighted no projectile or torpedo holes below or even near BISMARCK'S waterline further confirms last year's conclusion that BISMARCK sank as a result of crew scuttling. Also making a dive during the operation was Don Walsh '54. Above please find a picture of (from right to left) of me with Shipmate, December 2002

Professor Anatoly Sagalevitch of the P.P. Shirshov, Russian Academy of Sciences, and Mike McDowell, president of Deep Ocean Expeditions, on 2 August 2002 just before our over 12 hour dive down to BISMARCK to thoroughly film him.

Bumpsie and Ace Davis with Marleen and Cail Uiauii Congratulations to John Camp who was recently appointed as a national director of the Navy League. The Keifaber's recently hosted a 19th Company party at their home in Reston, VA. Attending were Phyllis and John Ganey, Tom Davis, Fran and Jim Perrryman, Ann and Ted Parker, and John Gallagher. The Ganeys and Tom Davis were out-of-town guests.

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Annual Membership: 16% Life Membership: 47%

Class Executive Committee Co-Chairmen: CAPT Douglass F. Hayman, USN (Ret) (11) COL George Mushalko, USAF (Ret) (15) Sec'y: Dave Swanson (4) 16 E. Del Ray Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 p: 703-548-7240; f: 703-548-0272 e: hdswanson@aol.com A Report from Jim Van Metre on the President's Circle Weekend Nancy and I attended the President's Circle weekend at USNA on 12-14 September. It was a wonderful event and well attended overall. The weather was nearly perfect. Steve Amold, Jane and LeRoy Collins, Vicki and Barton Myers, Alice and Jim Cannon, Terry and Line Mossop, and Nancy and I represented the Class of '56.

The weekend started with a reception at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Annapolis on Thursday evening. On Friday, we attended two interesting Classroom events (YP craises were optional) in Chauvenet and Rickover Halls— both new since we attended USNA. Afterwards a dehcious Itmcheon was offered under a tent rigged adjacent to the new Glen Warner Soccer Center. The Supe, Commandant, Academic Dean, Dean of Admissions, and Athletic Director conducted a Q and A session in Mahan Hall in the aftemoon. Then at 4 p.m. we enjoyed a full dress P-rade on Worden Field. As this was the 50th reunion of the Class of '52, a thoughtful Mid left his (her) shoe on the field in honor of the '52ers ("Leave a Shoe for '52"). After the P-rade we attended a reception for us at Buchanan House (Supe's quarters). Saturday moming we attended a briefing by the AD (Chet Gladchuck—one very impressive man) at the renovated Memorial Stadium.

President's Circle weekend is a lure to join the Circle at the minimum unrestricted gift of $2,500 per year. I encourage Classmates to join, and if joined, to attend. Here are my top ten reasons: 1) The Academy needs your gift to keep the engine of excellence moving along, 2) The weekend makes a wonderful contrast to our Plebe Year, 3) The food is superb, 4) It's fun talking to the Mids and their parents (it was also Parents' Weekend), 5) P-rades are always exciting—shoes and caps left behind reminded me of our era (and there are now "catcher Mids" who dash up from behind the ranks to catch fainting Mids before they engage in unintended bayonet drill), 6) Getting to visit with Classmates from elsewhere in the nation is neat, 7) USNA's leadership is impressive and they make themselves very available at all the large gatherings, 8) You get to see the new facilities from the inside, 9) Good shopping at the Midshipmen's Store, 10) It's nice to encounter college kids who both dress well and are polite. You can tell I am enthusiastic about the Academy. But I have been since Youngster Year.

More from Van Metre: During our Class of '56 Campaign for the Naval Academy, you contributed money so that the Nimitz Library could hire an archivist who could put the Albert Michelson papers in condition so that physics students and other 88

physicists could easily access the papers.

Michelson was the Naval Academy's only Nobel Prize winner, and the physicist whose experiments on the speed of light directly lead to Albert Einstein's theories of relativity with world changing implications. Michelson's original work on the speed of light is deposited at the Academy's library, but rarely used.

I have received the word from Dr. Richard Werking, librarian, that he has hired a Ms. Emily Hubbard as the part-time archivist for the Michelson Collection. Emily has been trained as a librarian and as an archivist. She has worked in both of these capacities for the Maryland Historical Society Library since 1999.

The Michelson documents comprise an extensive collection covering Michelson's life, work, and role as both student and teacher at the U.S. Naval Academy. These materials are an important resource for the history of physics, as well as for Michelson's legacy to the Naval Academy.

If any Class of '56ers are interested in this work, please drop by the Nimitz Library and introduce yourself to Dr. Werking (on the third floor), who will, I am sure, welcome you. Our Class support of the Library is deeply appreciated by him.

News from Don Kennedy (12) The Hilton Head Island Chapter of the Navy League held its second Annual Doc Blanchard Memorial Golf Tournament on 25 September.

Over 80 hearty souls braved wind and rain to compete on the newly renovated Parris Island golf course. In addition to braving the elements the players had to contend with mortar, hand grenade, machine gun, and rifle practice on the nearby ranges. Ever try to make a three-foot putt with random explosions going off in the background? Sammy Blanchard and Jim Blanchard (Doc's oldest son) were on hand to make the award presentations. The Class was represented

by Don Kennedy (12), Jim Snuth (21), Millard Allen (6) and Bud Alexander (1), along with Nancy Kennedy and Frances Allen playing and Charlotte Smith cheerleading.

Hal Hussey, Steve Amold, and George Textor

Tom and Onie Northam and Roy Collins

At sunset, on the bus to the Navy ball: Frank and Carolyn McMullen

Jim Murtland, Liz Sloan, and Jean Lindquist News from Doug Hajmian (as corrected bj Rod Flannery): Three Classmates played in the Homecoming Weekend golf tournaments in Annapolis, Jerry Green, Law Groner, and Rod Flannery. Law won the low net with a score of 68. Rod won the Ed Sechrest Trophy but modestly said at the presentation ceremony at the "56 tailgate that he received an advantage at the tee position because of his more advanced age. He added that he would like to L to r: Jim Smith, Don Kennedy, Jim Blanchard, Sammy get a lot more people in the tournament next Blanchard, Millard Allen, and Bud Alexander year so that it will be more competitive, especially since those over 70 get to play from the gold tees. After the game, at the early-bird hour of 5 p.m., was a Class dinner at Carroll's Creek Caf6 in Eastport. The weather was perfect. Two Classmates, who were not regular tailgaters, were in town for Homecoming and joined the group: Ellen and Al Reed from Windsor. CT, and Nancy and Perry Stone from Williamsburg, VA. The rest were from the Washington/Baltimore/Annapolis area: Beth and Sam Armstrong, Kathy and Tom Bruyere, Sandy and Pete Fitzwilliam, Rod Flannery. Peggy and Dan Garges, Barbara and Ken Godstrey, Betty and Jerry Green, Judi and Doug Hayman, Nancy Henry and Bob Barrett, Shirley and Dick Levendoski, Jan At the USAF Chapel,/ro«f row. 1 to r: Jim Murtland, P.J. and Ted Lewin, Jean and Don Lindquist, Wilson, George Mushalko, Mick Greene, and Tom Nona and Fred Lippert, Barbara and George Northam; bacl< row, 1 to r: Don Lindquist, Roy Collins, Mushalko, Ed Parker, Elie and Pete Dick Levendoski, Mel Klein, Duane Barnhart. Bud Randrup, and Joan and Dick Walsh. After a Alexander, Larry Marr, and Frank McMullen

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'56: Barbara Mushalko, Rita Green. Mel Klein, and Onie and Tom Northam

College in St. Louis), George Textor (retired from Jet Propulsion Laboratory with many captivating tales on the space missions he worked on), P.J. Wilson and Roma (homecoming for PJ who graduated from high school in nearby Pueblo and their son graduated from the Air Force Academy—also on their way to Albuquerque for the balloon festival), Duane Barnhart (all the way from Hawaii on Space-A), and Barbara and George Mushalko (representing the Class headquarters from back east), Jim Murtland in from San Diego, where he's a part-time professor at the University of Phoenix, with Liz Sloan. Liz has two Ph.D.'s and weighs the same as in high school (must be a connection there somewhere), Poppy MiUer (Florida), and Charles Coker (Oklahoma anesthesiologist) attended the game only.

Jim Murtland, as impressed as all of us, agreed to get the ball rolling for the 2003 minireunion in San Diego, realizing full well he's got a tough act to follow.

51 '56: Backs to camera, Mick and Rita Greene; facing camera, Don and Jean Lindquist and Barbara Mushalko day of tailgating and football game most were headed home before dark. This was the first time we had done a Class dirmer in Annapolis after the Homecoming game. For many years we have met for dirmer at Andrews AFB. As we plan for 2003, please let any of your Class Executive Committee know your preference for gathering as a Class on homecoming weekend.

Mini-Reunion In Colorado Springs as Reported by George Mushalko: The mini-reunion in Colorado Springs over 5 October weekend came as close to perfection as one could expect. The daily events came off without a hitch and were most enjoyable and interesting and timed just right.

The Cheyenne Mountain tour was, to say the least, most impressive and a grand kick-off for the weekend. The cog railway trip to the summit of Pike's Peak (14,100 feet) was beautiful with some feeling the effects of the high altitude at the summit and the low oxygen air. The Air Force Academy tour on Friday mom was conducted by the deputy for public affairs—enuf said. The Navy Birthday Ball at the sleek Sheraton Colorado Springs had all the pomp and ceremony of a Navy formal affair with over 700 in attendance, including the CNO who gave a wonderful and upbeat talk without script.

We alone filled up over three big tables. The tailgate on Saturday was bolstered by the presence and performance of the D&B Corps and the cheerleaders.

Our seats at the game were excellent, but not the game as Navy appeared to pack it in after the first quarter (not sure by reason of high altitude or of spirit). To cap off the weekend we invited the cheerleaders to our farewell dinner at the Flying W Ranch and enjoyed gaining their perspective on Academy life today.

Almost to a man (and woman) everyone pledged to retum in October '04 the next Shipmate, December 2002

AF-Navy game in those environs as all had skyhigh feelings about this Class and classy event.

We cannot thank Onie and Tom Northam enough for putting so much effort into orchestrating this event to the extent that we were made to feel as their personal house guests.

The Mini-Reunion smoked out a few Classmates who "kinda" disappeared from our radar screen. Claudette and Bill Slaughter came up from Houston, TX, as the timing coincided with the birth of a grandchild in Denver. Liz and Larry Marr came in from California where he is still ranning his mortgage business. His visit to the Olympic Training Center brought back memories of his tryout for the 1960 Olympic wrestling team at the AFA. Charlie Curtis who, with Patti, retumed to the fold with flying colors in helping Tom and Onie so much in this pioneering effort for us. Others in attendance were Bud Alexander (who has thoughts of retuming to Annapolis from Florida), Steve Amold and his guest (Steve still active in his land development business), Kathy and Tom Bruyere (in town for the TROA convention where Kathy is on the board), Roy Collins (still running his business in Tampa), Rita and Mick Green (new transplants to Colorado Springs—Mick was also part of the Vietnam Veterans group which recendy retumed to visit the area), Harold Hussey (retired schoolteacher from Califomia), Mel Klein (retired patent attomey from Califomia), Shirley and Dick Levendoski (Dick's a retired Delta pilot who now flies for free), Jean and Don Lindquist (with relatives in the area), Carolyn and Frank McMullen (on their way to Texas for a ship's reunion), Pat and Matt Ryan (from Seattie where Matt is still ranning his insurance business), Jacque and Cliff Schoep (from St. Louis where Cliff is a retired General Dynainics exec and masquerading as a college professor at Washington

Annual Membership: 16% Life Membership: 49%

Pres: CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) Corr Sec'y: CAPT F.N. Howe Jr., USN (Ret.) 1 Walter Circle, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 e: fnbusna57@cox.net Sec'y: CAPT R.H. Scales, USN (Ret) 129 Westbury, Williamsburg, VA 23189 e: vkct@mindspring.com Webmaster: Fred Dammann web site: www.usna57.com The single thing we can't escape, for all our collective high-stepping over the last several months in particular, is the inexorable cranch occasioned by the passing days, as they lay down, one after the other. They bring us the joys of all those unchanged-after-all-these-years faces we saw at the reunion and they inevitably bring us losses. Sorry now to have to report a few in the latter category.

The Class has just been informed that Andrew D. Andreotta Jr. died on 11 May 2000.

A lifelong resident of Raritan, NJ, Andy had been a director of commercials and children's programming for television. He was buried at St. Bemard's Cemetery in Raritan.

On 25 September, Richard Orrin Black died in Virginia Beach, VA, as the result of a heart attack. Dick was buried in Arlington on 13 November. Dick's widow, Elizabeth's address is 4628 Curtiss Drive; Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

On 1 October, Suzanne Monnett Hanvey, Bob Hanvey's wife, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, a brief ten days after attending our reunion. Suzanne was an icon in her community of Fredrick, MD, a fact brought home continually to Classmates and wives attending her funeral service there.

This is as good a time as any to remind those who are regular annual Association members that the sands will run out on 31 December on the one-time good deal currendy being offered (on account of our extraordinary age) for Life Membership (LM). Basically: $257 will do it for you, forever.

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While the LM incentives connected with employment assistance may not be chief among your concems these days, in addition to all the other good deals, there is one important general area not much mentioned that you should consider. The widows of LM qualify for every one of the same benefits (except employment assistance) that the member did—regardless of marital status—for their lifetimes.

The folks at the Alunmi Association are all standing around at high port, ready to assist you in making the leap to LM. Jump online at usna.com, or pick up the hom and call Laura Strayer (laura.strayer@usna.com) at 410-2634448 ext. 203. She will help you fold your existing annual membership into a LM without nussing this opportunity or wasting a nickel. Again, this ship sails on 31 December.

With all hands and the ship's cook snapping pictures throughout the four days of the reunion, it's a little surprising that so few have shown up here at the mail buoy. Maybe some are holding out awaiting blackmail payments but, if so, be advised that the 50th anniversary book committee's photographer has submitted a cool thousand images of you at play—and he didn't miss much.

If you've got some picttu^es that are, shall we say, perishable, please feel free to send copies along for this column. If you ended up in

possession of classic material that you think may qualify to mark the 45th reunion data point in the 50th anniversary book, Gerry Sedor would very much appreciate your sending that stuff to him.

In a couple months, actually, you'll be getting an invitation from your Company coordinator to subscribe to the 50th anniversary book, to be published in the summer of 2007—right around the comer. That subscription call will, among other things, provide details on photo collection/submission, complete with all of the technical dope necessary to grease the skids of production so we can take full advantage of new publishing technology.

Stay tuned. The complete word will be out in January.

We do have a few photos of the reunion to share with you. The first of those is from Tom Sims, representing the Fightin' Ninth.

Then there's a little number we like to call The (Third) Herd at 45, featuring left to right, seated: Peerenboom, Stiller, Massimino, Shewmaker, Cudahy, Quinn, Stoodley, Simsarian, Lenhart.

Standing: Morris, Prosser, Foss, Foresman, Behrends, Hoppe, Duffy, Tapper, Burke, and the scribe.

And frequendy the last, but never the least, is a full muster reunion shot of the Fightin' 24th, complete with their cheerleaders.

'57: Lto r. seated: Parkinson, Thoeny, and Dundervill; standing: Sims, Bishop, Stebbins, Hogan, Swenor, and Coyle

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The 21st Company guys took time out from routine reunion activities, according to a report received from Bob Swartz, to recognize one of their own who has made good in the big city.

Honored by those who know him best was none other than R. Keith Hastie, gendeman of foreign affairs, connoisseur of fine wines and brews; and famous Class ticket scalper. A plaque bearing a facsimile of the image you see below was presented to the honoree and his jersey was retired.

The man, the legend One of the nicest things to come this way is an editorial by Gerry Anderson, written for his newspaper in Hawaii, on the subject of his trip back to the Farm for the 45th. The message is equal parts about his Classmates and outreach to his readership about an obscure institution half a dozen time zones away. The effort to excerpt from it failed and it is, thus, presented here in its entirety just as it appeared in 77ie Dispatch (The newspaper of Molokai): 45th Reunion by Gerry Anderson Reunions come in many forms—family, high school, college, etc. All have some things in common—the heritage of the institution, the individual histories of those attending, and the outlook for future generations of the institution. Various school class reunions have, in common, the fact that the ages of the participants are similar and all have had various "lives" since graduation.

Recently, over the weekend of 18-22 September, we were able to attend our 45th reunion of the Class of 1957 of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Not having attended any such reunions of the Class since the fifth, when we were all early in various military careers, we were somewhat apprehensive and not sure what to expect, now that the members of the Class are all between 67 and about 72 in age, and are either retired, winding down a career, or, in some cases, embarked on a third career late in life.

For those not familiar with four years at the Naval Academy (and the same holds true for the Military Academy at West Point and the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs), a group of young, highly qualified (academically, physically, and emotionally) men and women are suddenly immersed in a very strict military environment to pursue four years of high level college and military training with the goal to tum these individuals into leaders of the military and the country in years to come. The program is not easy, and there are always some who decide that this highly regimented life is not for them, and drop out, especially during the rigors of Plebe (freshman) 'V'ear, where the work is difficult and there are few privileges.

Starting out with over 1,000 men in 1953 (there were no women admitted at that time), a total of 848 graduated in the Class of 1957, Shipmate, December 2002

with 568 commissioned in the Navy, 206 in the Air Force, 62 in the Marine Corps, and two to foreign Navies (Peru and Philippines).

Although the common four years together gave the Class a common heritage, the individual careers, both military and later civilian, tended to put the common heritage in the background, for a while.

At each of the academies, the individuals are divided into companies of about 30 people from each of the current Classes—these are the individuals you spend all four years with, going to Class together, working together, enduring adversity together. As one could imagine, Companymates become quite close.

In our Company, the 22nd, of the 3'7 graduates in 1957, 29 are still alive and 11 managed to attend the 45th reunion. (Of the eight deceased men, two were Air Force pilots killed in Viet Nam—a fact that still makes us very unforgiving to the politicians and other Americans who sided with the enemy in that war.) With the exception of one of these individuals attending the reunion, we have not seen or had any contact with them over the ensuing 45 years.

But the one characteristic that these Classmates had is that they have each been very successful, in very different ways, including full military careers followed by second careers (and in some cases third careers), and mostly civilian careers following completion of the minimum service requirement. The Class of 1957, as with each Naval Academy Class, has many individuals who have distinguished themselves (and the Class) by their careers. We had 25 become Admirals in the Navy, or Generals in the Air Force or Marine Corps. One became an astronaut and walked on the moon. Many others have had distinguished academic and industrial careers.

But now that some are retired and others are in the twilight of their last careers, much more attention is being paid to our common Naval Academy heritage, including providing whatever help we can to Classmates who are ill, and helping to locate those, including widows, who have become lost in the 45 years since graduation. The importance of these Classmates as true friends is now very apparent. We might also add that to a man, each and every Classmate tumed out to be a delightful individual and the same goes for the wives who attended. Perhaps age brings wisdom, as they say, but we believe that at this reunion time it also brought forth kindness, consideration for others, a sense of fun and, last, but not least, a comfortable feeling of being one's self with no pretense or pomposity. For all the above—we say thank you so very much.

One of the most satisfying aspects of such a reunion is seeing the heritage of our Class, and all Classes past and future, reflected in the current Brigade of Midshipman, some 4,000

'57: L to r: Rooks and Sargciiis Shipmate, December 2002

strong. The world in 2002 is a very different place from 1957, and the Classes of 2003 through 2006 are being trained for a very different type of warfare, one where technical knowledge of our weapon systems is critical.

Of equal importance, the development of ethics in each midshipman has always been a major focus of the four years of training, but this aspect has been given greater and greater, and more formal, attention in recent years. The current Brigade includes about 16% women, and about 257o minorities, figures that generally reflect the Navy as a whole. The women are particularly outstanding, with about 25% of the varsity athletes being women. During our visit we got to talk informally with some of the current Midshipmen, and we were extremely impressed. Seeing the formal dress parade of the Brigade of Midshipmen on Friday afternoon, done the same way for the past 100 or so years (and always one of the least popular activities among the Brigade), made us feel that our heritage is being preserved in a new and modem context. We felt that we saw the future in these young men and women, and what we saw makes us proud and very optimistic for the future of the country, which they will be leading in 15 to 30 years. Seeing these highly qualified and outstanding individuals, we had to wonder how many of our Class of 1957 would have even qualified for admittance with the current very high standards. We will never know.

A couple of concluding observations on the 45th reunion: A football game is always a part of a Naval Academy reunion. As is typical for Navy (true student athletics with no professional prospects), we lost a tight game against Northwestem 49-40, but were trying to score as the game ended, even though there was no possibility of winning—a Navy tradition of which we all are very proud.

The individuals accepted into the three major military academies are among the best in the country—academically, physically, and in extracurricular activities. The barriers are high, but it is a goal that a highly motivated high school student can achieve. With this in mind, we'd encourage all achievers to explore the possibility of an Academy education. (Ask Rory Faraon—MHIS Class of 2001 and USAF Academy cadet.)

Bring on the 50th reunion!

As I said at the top, there's nothing to be added to or subtracted from that. Thanks, Gerry.

By coincidence here's a little photo loaned to us by the Alumni Association who, it tums out, was serendipitously keeping track of who was doing what during reunion weekend and captured Peggy and Barry Fink and the aforementioned Edie and Gerry Anderson from Molokai visiting the facilities.

'57: Not your same old steam lab To finish off this report, here are a few more photos skimmed off the top of the reunion collection. Over the next several months we'll look at some of the rest, integrated with whatever can be coaxed from the membership.

Some people just naturally have all the fun, like this pair of youngsters who wandered in from their West Virginia ranch.

Audrey and Charlie Hall And some among us manage to continue to look the part of the Big Butter and Egg men, in this case from Alexandria and Golden.

Lasdy, there comes the reminder that among us are those who can be handsomely dressed up, but still not taken out.

L to r: Sedor, Kelly, and Truxall If we go on any further, we'll be guilty of having too much fun—and that's not allowed. This report should be in your hands by the time you're finishing up with the fingertip push-up regimen in preparation for the big game on the seventh. Stand tall. That will be indeed a propitious day to Beat Army] Carpe diem. —FNH

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Annual Membership: 19% Life Membership: 41%

Pres: LtCol Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) e: usna58@comcast.net Sec'y: Col Warren S. Walters, USMC (Ret) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield, VA 22151-2430 h: 703-321-9586; e: wwalters@erols.com web page: http://www.usna.com/Classes/1958/ The Trident calendars that we all kept on the desk in our rooms contained some great photographs of Midshipman life and scenes taken around the Yard. Three of the best photos were very evocative of December and the holidays, and such classics that you may remember them.

One is a picture of the rotunda in Bancroft Hall, with the Christmas tree set up directly on the compass rose in front of the stairs leading to 91

Memorial Hall. The Watch Squad Inspection is taking place, with the members of the watch formed up on either side of the tree. Uniform is Winter Service A, with the old dark blue covers on the hats, white gloves and white shirt collars contrasting with the dark uniform and brass accoutrements. The other is a photo of Sunday services in the Chapel, with two very tall Christmas trees lit on either side of the altar, and every pew full of Midshipmen and fellow worshippers. The last photo is of sections marching back from Class on Sands Road along the seawall by the old tennis courts, with about six inches of snow on the ground. Uniform was reefers and the old blue cap covers, and the snow was fairly fresh as the steam tuimels coming from the old power plant were still snow covered.

It was a peacefid time of year, and the anticipation of Christmas leave was prevalent. Those who flew home were on planes with propellers, as the commercial jets were yet to go into service. And htde did we know that the Trident calendars were to be our first brash with the devices that eventually controlled our schedules throughout life, from section platoon leader notebooks, to day-planners, to computer calendars, to "personal digital assistants." You can't relate these things to the Midshipmen of today, for they don't march to Class, don't attend Chapel on a mandatory basis, have barely seen a propeller driven passenger plane, do their schediding with a cell phone de'vice, seldom see snows more than two inches in the AnnapoUs area, and haven't a clue as to where Sands Road or the old power house was. As the joke says, "Nostalgia just isn't what it used to be!"

So, it is necessary to grab on to today and check into the continuing adventures of Classmates on 'The Voyage."

various restaurants but have yet to get down to exercising any of their learned skills!

Beat Army'.

Traveling abroad last August, Karen and Ned Oldham (6) had time for a photo in front of the Matterhom in Zermatt, Switzerland. Ned pointed out that it was taken on one of the rare days that the sky was blue and cloudless. The Oldhams were in Europe for Karen, a noted women's golfer, to play in the Women's Senior Intemational Matches in Freiberg, Germany.

The toumey matches eight European and British ladies against eight North American ladies in a Ryder Cup format three-day tournament. Karen won her singles match as the number one North American player over the opposing number one player. Belle Robertson, the best lady amateur ever to come out of Scodand. Unfortunately, the European team won the toumey by one point, so it was overall a very exciting match. After the matches, Karen and Ned spent the following week touring Switzerland. Next year, Karen will be the host at the Oldham's home club, Portage CC in Akron, OH, which will also include one round at Firestone.

Karen and Ned Oldham at the Matterhom The first weekend in October found Gene Deegan (20) and Poj Walters (6), along with their wives, attending the third reunion of the officers of the Marine Barracks, Eighth and I, pre-Vietnam years. The reunion was held in Charleston, SC, and included a visit to the Citadel to view the Friday p-rade. The other two

The October issue of the colurrm mentioned the 40th Anniversary celebration of Stash Wiklinski (17), and the fact that roommates Charlie Brooks, Joe Sendek, and Link Mueller had joined in the celebration. The photo referred to in the colurrm never appeared, as the digital resolution didn't meet the publication standards. In order to let you see these goodlooking Classmates, Charlie has provided a hard copy photo.

Among the '58 road warriors, the RV gang that travels the highways and byways of the country, there are occasional meetings in unexpected places. Paid Hemer (20) relates one such story: Enclosed are photos taken during a motor home caravan in the Canada Maritime Provinces. Unknown to each of us until arrival, we were surprised to find out that two '58ers had signed up and joined this tour. Sally and George Jones (17) came from their farm, the Pork Palace in Gaviota, CA, while full time motor homers, Nancy and I wandered into the gathering point in Houlton, ME, following wintering in Mexico and a traverse of the midstates. Our high point was reliving the memories of our Second Class Cruise to Nova Scotia. In the photo you see on the left, George and Sally holding up their end of the flag, and on the right are Nancy and 1. Our respective motor homes are directly behind us.

George meets regularly in Solvang, CA, with Gary Minar (20) as members of "The Gentlemen's Cooking Club," where so far, for years, they have been studying cooking styles at The Jones and the Hemers on the road in Canada 92

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'58ers who are part of this group. Ken Schenck (16) and Ken McNutt (16) didn't make this gathering, but can plan on the 2004 meeting of the Marines to be hosted by Gene Deegan and Mel Long "61 in Tampa, FL. This past summer witnessed anodier crosscountry move by Nancy and Jim Caswell (8).

Some years ago it was from Califomia to Virginia, and from the sailing world into the equestrian world of the east. This time, it is from Virginia back to the Southwest and desert country horseback riding. They have relocated to some acreage up die Rio Grande River from Albuquerque, with an address of 104 Jacob Court, Corrales, NM 87048; 505-899-6169. If you see a slender cowpoke with six-guns strapped on, astride a horse on the trail—it could be Jim, who has a hobby of western style shooting.

There is also an update on an address for Cleo and Bob Phillips (2) who are now located at 2805 Oak Trail Ct. #4392, Ariington, TX; 361-646-7316.

The binnacle list this month includes Larry Kaufman (18) (skaufman@erols.com), who had triple by-pass surgery on 3 October. Larry is in the recovery routine at this point at his home at 3624 Beaver Ford Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192; 703-590-6394. Also on the Hst is MUo Beran (13), who underwent a second replacement on a heart valve last October. Milo lives at 595 Bailey Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

During the late summer months, the health condition of Jerry Hynes (19) was mentioned in Shipmate. Word was received from his brother, Bill Hynes, that Jerry passed away on Sunday, 18 August, at the Beverly Health Care Center in Oil City, PA. A memorial mass and intemment all took place in Oil City. His four brothers and several nieces, nephews, and cousins survived him.

Nancy Reed has belatedly notified the Class of the passing of her husband. Col Harold Wayne Reed (2), USAF, (Ret.), in September 1999. He had interstitial pulmonary fibrosis and had a lung transplant in October 1995. There were many hills and valleys foUowing the transplant, says Nancy, but they enjoyed many wonderful times traveling in tiieir RV. Hal was a C-130 pilot who flew 1,400 missions in Vietnam and accumulated 1,000 combat hours. Upon retirement, he became a CPA and operated a realty firm and CPA practice in Colorado. The family home is 2304 Lansdowne Place, Denver, CO 80126.

Lastly, the Class was surprised at the sudden passing of CDR Irving Kenneth Goto (15), who passed away from a sudden heart attack on 18 September at his home in Virginia Beach, VA. Irv joined the Class from his home in Hawaii, and was proud to have been the second Japanese-American to graduate from USNA. After retiring from the Navy in 1983, Irv worked as a naval engineer in the Norfolk area. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of the family home at 4205 Battery Rd., Virginia Beach, VA, one son, Maj Stephen K. Goto and his wife, Shellmay, and grandson, Andrew. Funeral services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on 1 November 2002.

'58 Trivia: You could get that $1.65 full course dinner at the Craise Inn on State Circle.

Which firm in Annapolis offered, "Freshly baked cakes, cookies, etc., ordered by mail or telephone from us will be delivered to your Shipmate, December 2002

room at no extra cost. This service is not available to your room by any other establishment in Annapolis." Hasta Luego! —WSW

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Pres: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret) Chairman Exec. Committee: CAPT Norbert H. Bednarek, USNR (Ret.) e: bednarek@annap.inft.net Exec. VP: Joe Flynn Admin. VP: CAPT Dan Truax Exec. Sec'y: Bruce Nordwall Corp. Treasurer: Dave Osburn Sec'y: CAPT John A. Butterfield, USN (Ret) 509 Buckboard Ct., Richland, WA 99352 h: 509-371-1486 / CEO of Gateskate Inc., 2655 Einstein Ave., Richland, VA 99352 w: 509-371-0726; e: jbutter@gateskate.com www.usna.cotn/classes/1959/usna59.html Items to report: Priscilla and I went back to Annapolis for Homecoming, and we had a super time with a mini-family reunion, a chance to see many old friends in Classes holding special reunions (e.g. '62 our Plebes, '67, '82, and '87), and the Running of the Goats. We always have fun visiting Annapolis, but this year seemed extra special. The 25th Running of the Goats was, indeed, special. We had one of the largest tumouts in years, and Class participation/connections ranged from the Class of 1945 to Classes in the 2000s. ADM Bill Lawrence was superintendent when this feature of the homecoming weekend was instituted. He has always been a sports guy, a fitness enthusiast, and a promoter of athletics. When I asked ADM Lawrence in 1978 if I could add the ran, he enthusiastically endorsed the idea. ADM and Mrs. Lawrence came for the Awards Ceremony following the one and three mile races, and we presented them with awards, acknowledging their leadership and wonderful example. ADM Lawrence seemed to love the warm Na'vy fleece vest with his name embroidered along with 'The Supes' Supe." The Admiral took the microphone to thank everyone, and to comment on the importance of physical fimess.

He reminisced how it had helped him endure the POW experience, and that sports/exercise were important in his naval career. He remarked how he had enjoyed ranning in Hawaii when he was commander Third Heet, after his Superintendent tour.

Also mentioned, his daughter, Wendy, who had been active in crew at USNA and ran a lot to stay in top condition, and she still does as a Na'vy captain/an Astronaut, now very involved in the Intemational Space Station. Wendy could not break away from NASA duties in Houston to join us for the ran at Homecoming. CAPT Wendy Lawrence '81, USN was sure with us in spirit!

Joining in the Running of the Goats were supporters of "Terri's Challenge." A number of 1996 Classmates, friends, and supporters of the late LT Terri Sue Fussner '96 founded a program to honor Terri and to raise funds for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Terri had been a marvelous student-athlete at USNA and had an impressive career going, until a helicopter crash snuffed out a traly bright light in March 2002. Contributors to Terri's fund receive a very

nice blue T-shirt with appropriate wording. Over 20 Terri's Challenge runners joined in the three miler, including Terri's husband, Garrett Luebker '96. It is never too late to support this most worthy program, Terri's Challenge. Team captains will be leading groups at various running races and sporting events near Navy and Marine Corps installations. If you need information, wish to make a donation, get a T-shirt, support the cause, contact LT Robin Kane (Rkane0422@aol.com), Garrett Luebker (luebker@hotmail.com), or LT Jim Norris (nonisjm@roosevelt.navy.mil). We remembered Terri, and all those who have gone before and who have given their lives in service to our nation, and in that moment of silence we particularly prayed for the 14 Naval Academy Alumni who perished on September 11th.

Dave Sullivan drove up from Roanoke, VA, and was my right arm for the "ranning." He had a large poster made up and so we hyped-up the Saturday moming event near the Homecoming registration area in Alunmi Hall on the Friday before. We convinced a number of individuals and families to come on out for a fun morning, albeit early reveille. A few gave us excuses "no ranning shoes," but we vectored them to the Mid store, and we did see some of them participate on Saturday. One '62 grad was so anxious to take the parking spot I was pulling out of late Friday afternoon, he even wanted to offer money. I yelled to him you can have the parking place, but I want to see you at the "ranning"—no shoes was the answer! Too late for a ran to the Midshipmen store—he declared, I need a pair of eight and shorts! Done, I replied! There he was at 7 a.m. next day, and I handed him the shoes (just a tad big) with thick socks—he had found his own ranning shorts—and off he went with the gun and did well in the three-mile event. Congramlations to a spirited Alum, Raymond "Paid" Zimmerman '62 of Redmond, WA, for following through!

And I know he had a great time taking an early moming tour of USNA along the seawall.

Priscilla and I, and Dave Sullivan went to the All Class Reception in Alumni Hall (replaced the old cocktail party of Dahlgren days) and we talked with Joyce and BUI Clautice. I gave them an update on Judy and Jim Tritz (Third Company, like Bill) and our occasional gettogethers in Richland, WA. Small world story, while in the Mid Store earlier that day, I had bumped into a couple of '62ers and we started chatting. One of them, Jim Levangie '62 (19) has a fantastic story to tell about a piano on a nuclear submarine. With him was Greg Salyards '62, and darned if Greg was not Jim Tritz' Plebe. Greg spends most of his time in Atlantic City, and I hope before this column closes, I will have some good info from Jim Levangie. Particularly the nukes in our Class should appreciate the historic piano story.

Sully had to take off right after the one mile ran so he could visit his daughter, Karen, and family in the Bethesda, MD, area, before driving back south. Dave always has with him that marvelous sense of humor and quick wit. He had my daughter, Molly who (lives and works in Annapolis), and oldest daughter, Wendy (up from Greensboro, NC), with her husband, Scott Magrader, and our eight year old ball-of-fire, fun, grandson, Trevor, laughing a lot! Dave is 93

still sharp as a tack and knows computers and information systems. We, the Class of 1959 are indeed fortunate to have him posting interesting items/information on the web site. And if you have any interest in Civil War history, either Dave Sullivan or his close friend and fellow '59er Dave Boyd can give you a steer!

I just got a nice note from Dave SulUvan in which he encouraged me to not let the Running of the Goats fall by the wayside, that it is a very special event, and that it would be sorely missed by many individuals and particularly by Classes holding major reunions. Sully has volimteered to continue to help me in any way, and all I need do is ask him to do more, and he sure will. It is great to have Qassmate friendship and support like that! And Dave is a busy guy, to wit he teaches computer classes, minimum six hours per week, at Roanoke city schools to the adults. One course he teaches he designed himself, entided "Complete Intemet Education" and another course is Microsoft Office 97. He also teaches 25 hours a week at a local business college. To do all of that and keep up his active exercise schedule, SuUy is up at 4 a.m., prepping for Class, swimming at the Athletic Club for an hour Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (starting at 5:30 a.m.). He rans three miles on Ttiesday and Thursday, and a five-mder on the Blue Ridge Parkway on Simday. I daresay there are few in the Class in their mid 60s who can match that pace!

Thanks again, and well done, Dave SulUvan!

While visiting 1982's tailgate, I spotted Kristin Collins Galbreath, daughter of our Judy and John Collins (our Ironman duo). I was finally able to get a good email address for John, and if I read it correctly you can try kh6gc@ winlink.org, or try jnjcollins@yahoo.com or ask Kristin to relay via her address swctap@ mindspring.com. Here is the nice note I received from J and J: Thank you for the email to say you saw BCristin at her 20th Reunion. We are back in Panama now and still on our sailboat, PRIMO, at anchor not far from our property. Now we get our mail at the U.S. Embassy: J. Collins, PSC 02BoxR-3501, APO AA 34002. Our current cell phones in Panama are 507-680-5571 or 683-5335. We drove back down to Panama last fall from the U.S. via Canada and plan to drive back in January for John's mother's 90th birthday. If anyone is interested in gouge on a great road trip in these days of less-than-comfortable air travel, we can be reached atjnjcollins@yahoo.com. We were in Honolulu in August for "Ironman Revisited," a fund raiser for The Challenged Athletes Foundation. (Pictures are on a triathlete's web site, www.advenmrecorps.com/magnum, and we are told to look for something in Sports Illustrated, 14 October). Judy was support crew for our son Michael; John supported a Panamanian triathlete friend. Travel, triathlon, and ham radio activities have come ahead of boat work and house-building lately. The Triathlon we started in Portobello in 1998 will happen on 18 March 2003 (see www.triathlon.org.pa).

Come on down!

Many, many thanks for the update and getting back in touch. Team Collins!

This just in from Ing Kiland, Chairman of the 50th Anniversary Fundraising effort for the Class of 1959: Greetings! I want to share with you the current status of our Columbarium fundraising efforts. As of mid-September 2002, we have raised nearly $625,000 towards our total goal 94

of $1.5 million. We need your help! There are in excess of 40,000 living Naval Academy Alumni, yet less than 400 burial spaces in the USNA Cemetery. Requests for burial space far exceed the availability. Enhancing the Columbarium will offer all graduates the choice to be inumed in the Yard. As a Class, we feel this project is a fitting contribution to the Naval Academy. Each of you should have been personally contacted in the last year, but we have not received pledges from more than 2/3 of you. While we understand the current state of the economy has affected everyone's level of charitable contributions, we would hope that you will step forward with a pledge this year.

(Remember it can be paid out over five years!)

Members of the executive committee and I are available to answer any questions about this fundraising effort.

Rich Madden wrote and emailed the information and results of the Eighth Company sojoum to Ireland for a golf excursion. John Mascali, Ragan Phillips, Doug Volgenau, and Rich departed Newark on 28 September and retumed safely after an action-packed, fun-filled trip on 6 October. They ate at places with interesting sounding names like the Mustard Seed, Wild Geese, and Moran's of Kilcolgan, while playing golf at the Cliffs of Moher, Ballybunion, Tralee, and Old Head (site of LUSITANIA sinking). Rich said it was a fabulous trip with super Companymates, and we can expect a photo some time of the group at their favorite course, the Old Head at Kinsale. I am told that all bets had to be in terms of $59, and I don't have any report on the final tally.

Rich and I shared a bit of information. He has a corporation called Fleet Team that he is working hard to keep at the high level of success they have achieved, and we at GateSkate, Inc., are still trying to raise more capital so we can claim to be a success. But the challenge keeps us in the game, right?

I spoke with Cathy and Geoff Cant at the '59er tailgate and Geoff carried the message to Garcia by emailing me some info for the column.

Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown runs a regular Friday discussion series and one day last June the topic was ethics and govemment.

The speaker was Bud McFarlane, who spoke not only with his usual insight, but also with great candor about some of his experiences and his faith. It was, as always, a distinct pleasure to hear him {Sec'y note: Bud has appeared often on TV during the Iraq public debate and he is a gifted, very perceptive commentator).

Jonda McFarlane serves on the DC Board of Elections, and because of the recent flap re.

Mayoral race, Jonda was mentioned in the Post, including a nice color photo on the front page of the Metro section. In July, following a week at a cottage overlooking Muscongus Bay, ME, Cathy and 1 spent a delightful aftemoon off York with Cliff Estes on his lobster boat as he pulled several traps. While not allowed to help without a license, we learned much about the trade as well as enjoying time on the ocean.

(Sec'y note: what mgged work especially when the weather tums nasty. 1 wish Cliff would check in with a personal report!) Cathy is still very busy as chair of the math and engineering department at Prince George's Community College.

We expect next year to be especially busy as our daughter, Katie, recently got engaged, completed her Ph.D. in pediatric clinical psychology, moved to Cleveland, and started a "post-doc" fellowship at Case-Western Reserve University.

In April she ran the Big Sur Marathon (one of the toughest yet most beautiful courses in the U.S.).

Oh, John, we were having branch at the USNA O&F Club with our daughter and herfianceand we ran into Peggy and Curt Reiber (retired U.S. Army colonel). They talked about you and the days in Iran, and asked to be remembered. I will try to get some photos to you later. Looked at your www.gateskate.com web site and was impressed with the TrailSkate. I can't get into another sport right nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;overloaded and there isn't enough time as it is. I am taking up kayaking and Cathy is already worried about overload.

Many thanks for some interesting news. Enjoy your trip to Phoenix in November when Cathy has the annual "math profs meeting."

Quickies: I was talking with a Class of 1987 USNAer, John Watson '87, a Southwest Airlines pilot, and his wife, Kathryn, introduced herself, and was happy to tell me her dad was Jerry Vamey. He is fully retired from Kodak, living in Cocoa Beach, FL, (and not staying in close touch with the Class I might add), and playing lots of golf The family says his other passion, where he spends time, is his new boat.

Joni and Pat Schnauffeur checked in after enjoying an August craise to Alaska with the Mauley's and Szczypinski's, followed by a trip to the Reno Air Races in Nevada, and a swing down to Phoenix, AZ. Jerry Loveless has been sending some great stuff in support of our president and a stirring speech given by a Marine.

Bill Barkman has put me in touch with an old Gramman friend who was very helpful when I was a CO in the Med. I will wind this edition up with a note from Team Clautice, and hopefully their photo can be reproduced with the article.

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/#/ Joyce and Bill Clautice The photo, Joyce in her gown with the Mrs. Senior America 1999 sash, and me in my mess dress white uniform has a story. You recall that Joyce was crowned at the national pageant in Las Vegas three years ago. It was a life-changing experience for an elementary school teacher, bride for 43 years, mom of three (son and daughter USNA grads and another a teacher), and grandmother of eight. The purpose of Senior America, Inc., a non-profit organization founded almost 30 years ago by an ordained minister, is to create role models for senior women. The Pageants are a 'search for the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity, and inner beauty of all Senior Americans." Check out www.senioramerica .org for the '99 Pageant. The year after Joyce completed her reign, I was asked to be a judge at the National Pageant and to present the "Konze Prizes" to the contestants who donated the most time to children in need. The Konzes, a childless couple, created a charitable foundation to honor senior women serving children.

The contestant keeps a third of the prize and the organization served receives the rest.

Unbeknownst to me 1 had met a Konze Shipmate, December 2002

Foundation Trastee a year earlier who (after September 11th) offered to double the prize funding if 1 would make the next year's presentation in uniform, to reflect the patriotism of the Konzes. (I was not told all this until after I had made the presentation). And now for the rest of the story.. .the uniform made such a hit that 1 was then asked to "emcee" the Virginia Senior American Pageant last month, where the picture was taken. By the way, I did not agree to any of this until 1 checked to see if I could still fit into the threads we all once wore so proudly. PS. Joyce is still at it: she dances at senior homes, VA Hospitals, etc. about twice a week and did her latest ballet in September to the music of Neil Diamond's "Coming to America" at the New Jersey State Pageant after several leaps she goes into a split and immediately spins out to do several more leaps, which people can not believe.

They spontaneously break out into great applause, not bad for a gal of 65!

You bet, and thanks for the report, Clautice! And now 'tis time to wrap up another Rise 'n Shine!

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Pres: VADM Ed Clexton, USN (Ret.) 1000 Bobolink Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 h: 757-491-2141; e: clexboeck@aol.com Sec'y: Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PL, Midlothian, VA 23112-4337 h: 804-744-8808; e: bilewis@comcast.net web site: bttpV/www.usna.com/classes/1960/default.htm Plans are being formulated for the 45th reunion. While the Annapolis—DC group may be more deeply involved because of proximity, they will certainly appreciate the assistance and support from elsewhere, as has occurred in the past. I will start carrying some of the info, plans and contacts. Let Hank, Ed or I know (addresses above). Some early action is as follows: An ad hoc committee on '60's 45th Reunion has been chatting on rough planning, at the tailgates this year. It is generally agreed that we had better get going on locking in our facihties and plans soon. There have been a number of volunteers: John Paepcke has agreed to do the lodging as he has done in the past, Jim Britell will do the transportation, Ben Cote will work with '53 and the Athletic Association to get the pavilion for the tailgate. I am opting to serve as a "consultant" and possibly organize a dinner dance if the group wants to go that way. I want to step back and let someone with a fresh outlook ran the show. Our group is in unanimity of doing the 45th reunion on other than Homecoming weekend; Ben Cote has taken a careful look at the 2005 football schedule and there are only two dates that are attractive to the committee in September or October '05 (the good weather, best bets). They are the weekends of 10 September or 17 September, both with home games and away from boat shows and USAFA. The group agreed that 10 September was preferred. The group agreed that 1 should fill you in for your approval on our activity so far and to ask you to solicit a volunteer to head up the effort. 1 suggest that he should be someone from the DC—Baltimore—Annapolis area to simplify logistics and communications. If you and others who you may choose to consult with OK the 10 September '05 weekend, the afore mentioned gents will move on attempting to lock in facilities. Another major decision re the lodging is Shipmate, December 2002

whether we want to stay with the Wednesday evening start and go into Sunday as in the past.

Please let me know. Thanks, Jim Duffy PS: Tomorrow, I begin telecommuting from home; email is carduffy38@aol.com Followed by: To all concemed, in view of Ed's positive response and with the clock ticking on facilities availability, I ask that John Paepcke and Ben Cote make their moves on lodging and the '53 Pavilion as soon as possible. Since the 40th's lodging seemed to please everyone and we had a great turnout, let's go with the Wednesday to Sunday program and the same number of rooms (we can back off on the number later as we get feel for turnout). When we have an OIC volunteer to chair the 45th we can modify as advisable under his guidance and the team's (ladies always included) advice.

1 will auempt to lock in the Radisson for a formal dinner dance on that Friday night since that was so successful on the 40th. Ron Brandquist, if you are onboard again, please try to do what you and the lads did at Alumni Hall again. That was really a "Super Sixty" event. I doubt that anyone who attended would not love to see the show again. For sure, for some attendees, they won't recall having seen it.

I note that John Michalski is not an addressee on Ed's response (or 1 missed it). In any event, I want him to know that for being absent from two recent tailgates and left himself exposed.

Therefore, he was the unanimous and very popular nominee of the ad hoc committee to chair the 45th reunion. John, will you please accept?

And from Jim Knorr via email: I'll shoulder the responsibility for setting up '60 golf toumey—outing for 45th, even if we have to go off campus (civilian) course to do it.

(I know—we have some priority at Navy). Also, my back surgery went well and I am going to slowly get my game together, addingfivestrokes to my handicap, of course!

We will try to keep the Class apprised of plans and look forward to a Super Sixty 45th reunion.

From Ed Clexton via email: We had 22 at the first Class lunch of the fall season today, amidst the wind and rain of subtropical storm Gustav! In attendance were Jim Eilertsen, Bill Ross, Frank Kay, Skip Sweetser, Bob Powers, Bob lanucci, Al Ablowich, John McNabb, Rod Friedmann, Jack Brockman, Jack Greenhalgh, Wick Parcells, Ed McCaskill, Dennis Terry, George Van Houten, Bob Rutherford, Bill Kee, John Mendelis, John Whelan, Bill Townsend, myself, and a new member, Lloyd King (kingme@visi.net) was Sixth Company.

Tidewater group—Van Houten, Whelan, Parker, Kay, and lanucci Rod Friedmann sent along some shots of the USNA '60 Lunch Bunch. "It was good to see all of you again after a long, hot summer."

Jack Shaw sent me the following via email: In August we had a Southem Califomia harbor craise, followed by a dinner in a Mexican restaurant in a private room. The attendees were; Jacquie and Pete Dolan, Chariotte and Bob Stevenson, Connie and Bill Lloyd, Nancy and John Pethick (and Nancy's sister), Ann and George Marburger, Pam and Mike Fenn, Ted Parsons and his guest, Wendy, Carol and Denis

Crawford, Jan and Joe Kirkpatrick, Karen and George Denn, Pam and Mike Merrill, Nancy and Bob Raymond, Carol and Dick Bannister, and Jan and me. A good time was had by all. The next luncheon will be at the sub base on Thursday, 14 November. Social will be at 11:30 a.m., and the buffet lunch at noon.

I received the following from Ed Clexton that should also have been sent to you via email. Of course, not everyone has email.

On thefirstanniversary of the Class Academic Chair Sponsorship Project kick-off, the Finance Committee (Bill Zierden, John Michalski, Tom Paulsen, Hank Phillips and Ed Clexton) is pleased to report that our Class has responded enthusiastically to the Class of 1960 Academic Chair Campaign. The decision to sponsor an academic chair was made over a year ago by the Class Board as a commitment to enhancing academic excellence at USNA, with the objective of providing the endowment for an academic chair, in support of the USNA strategic plan and capital campaign. Almost one third of the (living) graduates have participated so far—others are still being asked to help.

To date, our Class members have contributed, or pledged about $1.5M against the target of approximately $3M required to fully supporting a senior level academic position. Since an endowment may pay out only five percent of the income from its principle a year, $3M is needed to produce the $150,000 for salary, benefits, administrative and some research support. Most of the pledges will pay in over the next 5 years.

Actual cash in our account as of early Sept 2002 was $132,000. Needless to say, we need the remainder of the funds ($ 1.5M) to come from the remaining two thirds who have not yet responded to the requests to participate.

The following are not exact to the last digit; we are working off of several lists and databases. Part of the work of the Committee, Bill Lewis, and the Foundation has been directed at getting good contact information, reconciling lists, etc. Of just over 700 living graduates and 200 non—graduates: Over 200 have made pledges, gifts (cash or stock), or oral commitments. Of these about $1.35M is committed specifically to the project.

Another $150K is unrestricted but available for the project. Almost one—third of the Class have pledged with an average of $7,500/pledge.

Subtracting the top ten pledges, the average is about $2,600. Within the $1.5M is one pledge of $500K; 2 of SIOOK (including a corporate match); six of $50K; and eight of $12.5—$30K. Eight non—grads have pledged an average of over $2,000. In the process we have almost doubled the Class membership in the Presidents Circle ($2,500/year) to 14 this year.

Classmates have received letters from me and also telephone calls from me and other members of the Committee. USNA Foundation representatives have supplemented these by phone and in person contacts. We have more work ahead: there are over 100 Classmates for whom we need good contact information. There are another 125 or so who were "not available" when called, or whose phones were not answered. Another letter is going out to them shortly.

The Committee is making every effort to respect the privacy of those who have said clearly that they wish not to participate. However we continue to hear from Classmates who report that they have not been contacted, and we want to ensure that they have an opportxinity to hear about the project and their Classmate's support to date. We have leamed that between partially complete contact lists, and the moving about our country, if not 95

the world, by many of us during this stage of our Hves, it not as easy as we had thought to find everyone on the first pass, and there has been some overiap of contact initiatives. If you are contacted more than you would like, the Committee apologizes for the inconvenience, hoping that you will accept the spirit of the effort.

Next steps include: —Finding the 100 or so Classmates missing from our lists.

—Contacting those who have not had an opportunity to make a participation decision.

—Continuing to seek support from the Class, primarily through progress reports and updates, working toward the $3M goal.

—Beginning the work of the Chair Selection Committee (Hank Chiles, Roy Smith, Ron Brandquist, Bill Zierden and Ed Clexton) to work with the Class, the Foundation and the USNA administration (particularly the academic dean) to begin to use our money and pledges to enhance the academic experience, looking forward to the time when we will have sufficient funds to discuss a long term Chair Any commitment of funds will be the subject of a letter of agreement between the Class and the USNA Foundation. The Chair Committee will meet for the first time this fall, and expects to have a first report to the Class by early spring.

Through this effort, our Committee members have been gratified by the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet Classmates who were only vaguely known, in the process gaining a renewed appreciation for the strength of our Class and our Classmates, and their successes and challenges. After many opportunities to discuss the pros and cons of our USNA experience, our subsequent careers, and now our retirements, we have yet tofindone of us who in his heart of hearts, is not at least quietly proud to acknowledge that he spent an important part of his life at the U.S. Naval Academy. At the one-year point of the project, we believe morefirmlythan ever that this is a project worthy of the support of every member of our Class.

With sincere thanks to the many who have helped with contact information, by talking to Classmates and coming to gatherings to discuss the project, and, last but not least, by opening your check books, we submit this first annual report to the Class. The Committee thanks Bill Lewis for his tenacity in working the databases, and CAPT Perry Martini '71 USN (Ret), our project manager at USNAF, for his enthusiastic and active support and assistance.

From Mike MerriU via emad: I realized I hadn't touched base with you all in awhile. Here are just a few notes. I attended a I960 USNA dinner downtown San Diego Old Town at the Pifiata restaurant. Guess what kind of food it was? When I got ushered to the assigned 1960 room, I wasn't sure who all of the old geezers were, but found out it was us. Anyway, it was nice to get-together with the wives etc. and about 20 or 30 people attended. The restaurant put us in a private room. Nancy and Bob Raymond, Ann and George Marburger and Pam and I represented the 20th Company quite well. Glee and John Schmidt were AWOL and will be dealt with severely at a later date.

I received an email from Ed Clexton re Commandant's Intent that I assume you all received.

If not let me know and I will forward it to you.

Paul Bateman sent along a copy of his email to Bob Traister: Just a quick note, for I have a thousand things to do during our brief stay at our apartment, and before heading back to the barge (ESPERANZA).

This has been one hell of a year. The only time we moved the barge was in the latter part of 96

January, when they had to drain our mooring basin for lock repairs, and then on moving back to our mooring in March. Most of the year was spent in hospital waiting rooms. Early in the year I found myself getting weaker, and weaker. It got to the point where 1 could no longer raise a foot from the floor, or dress myself. It had me worried, for 1 thought this must be the way one feels when one is on his way out. By the time they figured out what was wrong, I was a wheelchair case; Brigitte pushing me around the hospital.

The problem tumed out to be the medication I was taking for cholesterol. At the beginning of the year they had upped my dosage from 20mg to 40mg, and it was all downhill after that...so we found out. The medication was eating away all my muscle tissue. Once they identified the cause, and took me off the medication, within a few weeks I was able to lift a foot from the floor and started dressing myself. Whew! It sure had me worried. It will be some time before I'll be back to normal, but I'm working on it. Needless to say, it shot—down any chance of doing some craising this summer. There is always next year!

In the recent Shipmate, I see where we have lost four more Classmates. Everyone "thinks" that they are gong to live forever, but it doesn't always work out that way. You, as well as the rest of us, are getting to that age when everyday is a gift. If you have plans to do things that you have put—off until you get older...well, you have arrived! I would advise you to retire and do those things you have always wanted to do, before you find that you no longer have the health, vigor, or inclination to do them. Dedication to Boeing need not be carried to the grave. This year's medical bout showed me how fragile the human body can be, for I, too, thought 1 could go on forever. Needless to say, I am now going to push to do all those things I have always wanted to do, knowing that "time" is against me. Enough said!

If you have any inclination to do something like we are doing—craising the canals and rivers of Europe—I am presently thinking of putting ESPERANZA on the market, year after next. By that time, I think we will have had ourfillof this gypsy life and will be ready for greenerfieldsto explore.. .if the ole "bod" holds up, for I'll be 70 years young at that time. I've got to ran, but will talk to you later. Give some thought to what I had to say, for.. .time marches on!

Dick Ford recently went through some serious times with health problems. He had the great formne of having a wife (Jeannette) who certainly went the extra mile. Compatibility is a great thing but being compatible enough to donate a kidney really speak highly of a relationship.

Kudos to the Fords and both of you get well soon. The 45th is only a few years away.

I heard from Dennis Terry who went through his own "derailment," now recovered. He has been one of those most in touch with Dick and Jeannette, before and after surgery. Dick's home is near St Cloud, MN and his address is PO Box 180, Holdingford, MN 56340; 320-746-2927; rpford37@msn.com. Dick went to NAPS and he has tremendous amount of love, respect and pride for USNA.

Doug Menikheun also in the Minnesota area and added his comments as well: I'm off at a retreat I'm leading today and tomorrow, then back in the swing of things until next Tuesday when I'm heading West for the commissioning ceremony of SPRUANCE. I'll see what 1 can do between now and then and will check in after I get back. I want to meet his wife.

What a gal!

Williamsburg. Oz hosted Super Sbity at his home on the Kingsmill Golf Course. This was where last weekend's PGA tournament was being conducted in his backyard. About 20 of our Classmates and wives attended and we had a great time.

The golf "watch" event hosted by Bob Osmon was traly wonderful. Attendees brought in their favorite dishes and drinks and all had a great time.

There are a few pictures to show the group, but nothing can picture the traly enjoyable time.

Most of those attending included: Ken Baum, Prissy and Wick Parcells, Moe Moran, Janet and Dave Harden, Catherine and Ed Clexton, Bobbie and Bob Brenton, Cristy and Joe Jaap, Yvonne and Al Whitaker, Sandy and Tom Wishart, Bill Lewis, Paula and Rod Friedmann, Bob Osmon, Marion and Hank Phillips, Sandy and Dennis Terry, Cindy and Jim Kinney, Mary Jane and John Whelan, Nancy and Skip Sweetser, Gloria and Bob Antonio, Sandra and Bill Manning, Andy Cotterman, and his friend Paula Andrews, and Donna and Mike McCulIough.

From Rod Friedmaim, via email: Thanks, Oz, for hosting this great event. Paula and I really enjoyed meeting and talking with all of your Super Sixty guests. Attached are a few of the group pictures that I took today.

•While checking on some addresses I heard from Ken Clark in South Carolina. Ken is about to retire from the South Carolina Department of Taxation. He and Joanne are doing fine and are very active in the community. As a matter of fact, he has also thrown his hat into the local political ring and expects to do well.

We recently received news that Charlie Fischer's dad, CDR C. Fink Fischer II '34 USN (Ret.), passed away and was buried in Erie, PA. CharUe's grandfather was also an Alumnus, CDR Charles H. Fischer 1899, USN (Ret).

Unfortunately, there were no Classmates close by. Ed Clexton expressed the sympathies of the Class and discussed the availability of service support for appropriate honors for CDR Fischer.

Charhe and Marty Merrick, who both Uve in the Caribbean, have been talking about future Class reunions in the area. We'll see what can develop.

At the golf course—The Phillips' Oz (in between the Kinneysl nnd the Kinnevs

ilf TY At the golf course—group shot

From Jim Kiimey via email: Hank Phillips and 1 (wives included) enjoyed a wonderful Sunday at the house of die Oz in

John Whelan, Joe Jaap, Tom Wishart, and Jim Kinney Shipmate, December 2002

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Carlos Mercado (7): Annual Membership: 20% Life Membership: 43%

Pres: RADM Arlie Campbell, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point-No-Point Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-849-3812; w: 301-261-8862 f: 301-261-8669: e: roger.onorati@1961.usna.com Webmaster: winfree @ shore.intercom.net web site: www.USNA61.org Howdy, Classmates! If you have been carefully perasing the last few '61 columns, you undoubtedly noted my brash pre-season predictions regarding Navy's football team. My memory is not what it once was, but I believe I predicted a decent record including a win over Air Force, and a big upset over Notre Dame. Please excuse me as I clean the remnants of some crow feathers from between my teeth.

I have, as of this moment in time...9 a.m., 10 October 2002...officially retired from ever again playing the optimist when it comes to predicting Navy's football game outcomes. I hereby publicly vow to continue to optimistically support the Big Blue Team regardless of the many disappointments, while keeping my prognostications to myself So be it!

Cyberspace Nooze Let's start off with a note from a former shipmate of mine, Len Wass '64: In mid-September the great Class of 1964 carried out its annual cultural development duty to the great Class of 1961 by visiting Montreal, Quebec, Canada (many residents there would have you stop at the Quebec or substitute "France" for "Canada"). Ann and Bob Kelly (11) toured Montreal and surrounding areas with Kathy and me and had a great time.

Montreal was established in 1642 and many of the stone buildings in Old Montreal are several hundred years old. The sights and restaurants are excellent, and the natives were very friendly—much unhke many of their brethren across the pond in Paris. Bob managed to stay awake this year during our tours, probably because he and Anne drove up and he was the duty driver during the tours. The photo was taken at the Biodome, a building left over from the Olympics, and right next door to the stadium where the Expos play to crowds of 4,000 or less.

Bob and Anne are on die left in the photo. After four days of non-stop touring, shopping, and eating, Kathy and I flew back to Chicago, but Bob and Ann drove through New England on their way back to Fairfax. They planned to stop by one of my Classmate's homes near Subase New London, Sandy Beale '64. You can see that '64 is caring for Bob's needs, which are growing with each passing year. We're not sure where next year's cultural development program will take place, but stay tuned...

'61: Kelly and Wass fracturing international relations Shipmate, December 2002

In August Nancy and Rod Home (7) and Ann and Mel Long (7) visited Barbara and me at our Maine camp on Lake St. George, in Liberty. Besides enjoying the lake we toured around Maine going to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and the Schooner Festival in Camden. We were able to get in a day of golf with Mel taking Rod and 1 to the cleaners. We all also got together with Jane and Sari Liebler (7) for two memorable evenings of eating, drinking, and merriment.

Se\enth Company retreat in Maine Don Grinnell reports from the Left Coast: Bi-Monthly Luncheon: Although the weather was spectacular, the usual for San Diego, and the links and beaches were calling another great luncheon took precedence for the following: Tom Bailey (16), Dave Brummersted (14), Gary Carlson (10), Bill Kraus (12), Ron McKeown (14), Dudley Moore (18), Dick Rothwell (7), Chuck St. Laurent (21), Bob Sheridan (24), and George Worthington (2). The call of the beaches may have been loud and clear but everyone there seems to be too young. There's always the chance that some young lassie will call you "Sir!" So, a luncheon with Classmates is always great. For visitors and those in San Diego for business, we meet at 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the even months at Casa de Bandini at Old Town State Park. Please call or email anyone in San Diego for further information.

San Diego End of Summer Beach Party 2002. Another great end of summer event at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. It was a laid back event with conversation, jokes, burgers, all sorts of things to drink, the warm friendships and memories, and again the jokes, as the sun set across the sea. As the evening wore on and the evening breezes closed in, there seemed to be more folks crowding around the charcoal grills. This, of course, was great relief for those who served as DD gun bosses and chief engineers who have been too busy to investigate the assisted hearing web sites. Those attending this sixth beach party were Judy and Jack Allen (13), Dave Brammersted (14), Corky and Gary Carlson (10), Ann and Bruce Churchill (9), Maria and

Larry Desha (14), Shcrr.' nut. L- :• -. aiis . i "j Melanie and Bruce Maxon Q5;. Cwo! and Steve Mayian (9), Ron McKeown (14) and Mimi Booz, Janet and Phil Merrill (9.) Pam and Mark Moore (9), Patty and Ed Oleata (10), Jeannette and Steve Perry (16), Hanna and Jim Richardson (16), Ann and Dick Rothwell (7), Mary and Jay Shower (3), Arilla and Chuck St. Laurent (21), Kathryn and Leo Willetts (5), and Veronica and George Worthington (2).

Company In The Spotlight Mark Waggoner (9) sends a few short updates.

Mark Waggoner: Since the 40th, things have been rather hectic for Judy and me. Judy had a triple-bypass in October 2001, two weeks after her doctor said she did not need to see a cardiologist! Then two weeks after leaving the hospital, she had to go back for three days for severe knee pains.

That kind of delayed her heart rehab and really messed up plans to go back to Texas for Thanksgiving. In September 2002, after clearance from her heart doctor, Judy had a knee replacement, and we're going through a different rehab now. We did manage to drive to Austin after the first of the year, and we've used our fime shares to stay at Myrtle Beach, Williamsburg, and Orlando. Our family has grown considerably. Judy's son added three grandkids by marriage; my daughter had their second—a boy—in December 2001; and my son had their first—a girl—in June. That makes 11 grandkids now! Fun but expensive— especially since Judy has promised to take each grandkid to Disney World when they are five (reason for Orlando this year).

Brace Churchill (bwchurchill@earthlink.net; w: bchurchill@nateng.com): We moved last May. New address is 606 Via Cumbres, Fallbrook, CA 92028; 760-7319707; w: 714-562-5725. From May through September the months have been really hectic with moving, a church-sponsored trip to Kazakhstan, more work than I can handle and in general a too-complicated lifestyle!

Bill Long: Two of our sons have had twins: Our twin grandsons in Louisville are now 21 months old; they are fraternal and very different. Our twin granddaughters in Fayetteville, AR, are now five months and are identical. Merline and I babysit the boys every other week for one day so our daughter-in-law can make her homehealth visits to about nine Louisville children.

We have also made three trips to Arkansas since April to spoil the girls (bom 15 April— tax day). Speaking of taxes, I have been providing electronic income tax training for AARP tax-aide counselors in Western Kentucky in addition to electronic filing services every Wednesday in our local AARP unit.

I also have my own commercial tax business so my busy season starts next month until 15 April. Not bad retirement for an old salt!

Seen And Heard Around Town Notwithstanding Navy's dismal home football record...0-4 to datc.WGNACers flock to our tailgate parties before, during, and after the games. Beside the 30 or so Staunch Bunch of Regulars (SBORs) who attend all home games, Classmates from far and wide have been showing up with greater frequency. Among these were BiU THce (11), Ed Straw (7), Tex Painter (14), Pete Ferriso (3), Tom Rooney (2), Gary Seraly (3), TP Manning (17), Dan Schroeder (3), and Hank Ochel (20), to name but a few.

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'61: The Morris-Kuester wedding

Apologies to other travelers who might have been in attendance. I already gave myself a Form 2!

The Friday evening before the Homecoming game, Judy and I attended the newly revived "World's Biggest Cocktail Party" at Alumni Hall and ran into a few Classmates there. I had an old Form " W and took a muster. Present were Bob Hofford (7), Melanie and Joe Allegretti (13), Ellen and Hal Spooner (20), and Patty and Fred Farber (12).

curry dinner. The locals were Judy and Ned Kuhns (7), Sandy and Ken Craig (7), Carol and JP Decker (8), and Jan and Mike Bradley (7).

The attached photo (below) taken after happy hour shows a group of very happy people, (top to bottom; left to right): Arlie Campbell, Mike Bradley, Ken Craig, Ned Kuhns, Bob Hofford, your scribe, Howie Winfree, Jay Bower, JP Decker, and Jerry Snuth.

"Quarters Sea" will never be the same WGNACers at Homecoming

Following the cocktail party, we headed over to the Eastport townhouse of Jo and Ron Carlberg (20) for happy hour with a number of local Classmates and their babes. I failed to take a formal muster so won't list the attendees I remember, but will mention Hank Ochel (20) who came up from Dallas for the game. Being at the Carlsbergs' digs was like dining at the Ritz, complete with good booze, champagne, outstanding chow, and Cuban cigars. I asked if I could move in with them. They had the good sense to decline.

On 26 May, Brenda and John Morris gathered with several Classmates in Colorado at the wedding of their son, John, and Arland Kuester's daughter, Nancy. The accompanying photo shows the bride and groom flanked by (left to right) Dick Rothwell (7), Sari Liebler (7), John Morris (20), Arland Kuester (7), and Jim Bicknel (7).

During the first weekend of October, Bonnie and Arlie Campbell (3) hosted a group of WGNACers at their Sandbridge, VA, beach house, "Quarters Sea." Motoring down from the DC area for the weekend were Barbara and Jay Bower (14), Emma and Bob Hofford (7), Jill and Jerry Smith (8), Susan and Howard Winfree (3), and Judy and me. The weather was perfect, the digs were top cabin, and the host and hostess were magnificent. On Saturday evening, several Classmates living in Virginia Beach joined the DC crowd for happy hour and a great 98

Attached are some photos of Classmates who attended President's Circle weekend in September, but came in too late to meet my last deadline.

Sue and Dick "Kiwi" Kievit

Tom Cruise, Howie W'lnrrcc. and Kr.-.i

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Upcoming Class Events Washington area Class luncheons on Tuesday, 14 January and 11 March 2003.

Washington, DC, Navy-Army game party at the home of Linda and Bob Deius (19) on 7 December.

Parting Shots It's my sad duty to report the passing of our Classmate, Scotty Thorell (13), who lost a valiant bout with cancer on 9 October. Services were held on the moming of 15 October in Alexandria, VA, and Scotty was inumed at the Naval Academy Columbaritun the same aftemoon.

Scotty's wife, Michelle, asks that any donations be made to: The Class of 1961 Leadership Fund, In memory of C. Scott Thorell, USNA Foundation, Beach Hall; 291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402.

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Pres: CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret) h: 703-461-3582; e: USNA62@erols.com Sec'y: CDR Howard S. Pinskey, USNR (Ret) RO. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403-3326 h: 410-974-1962; e: PINSK62@aol.com Class web site: www.usna62.com Greetings From Annapolis Classmates are still talking, writing, and emailing each other. Class officials, and reunion organizers to congratulate each other on the success of our recently held 40th reunion weekend.

I'm very glad that the more than 825 folks attending had a memorable time. Any comments or concems for future reunions, please forward them to the Class officers.

To clear up one bit of misinformation, our 45th reunion will also be headquartered at the Loews Hotel in Annapolis and the correct dates are 30 August through 2 September 2007. Please disregard any printed material displaying a different date. So—mark your long term calendars for 30 August-2 September 2007.

Class News Our "Class doctor," VADM Hal Koeiug, the former Navy Surgeon General has some important information for military retirees concerning health care information. Please check the '62 bulletin board or if you want a printed copy, notify your Class secretary or Stew Lingley.

That's our brief Class news for this December 2002 issue of Shipmate. During this month, look through your reunion photos and send the best ones into Shipmate. All of your Classmates would appreciate them.

Everyone should enjoy this joyous holiday season and may 2003 bring all of us and the world, peace, happiness, and good health. On 7 December 2002, a historical day for our Navy and the nation. Navy will beat Army in Philadelphia. For the 45th consecutive year '62 SEZ—Zonk em] Keep in touch. Until next time.

Bob and Linda Denis

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Pres: The Honorable Stephen M. Duncan Sec'y: Michael H. Shelley 25 Sweetwater Lane, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 h: 828-862-4245; e: Class.Secretary@USNA63.org web site: www.USNA63.org Jim TUmer passed along die sad news diat our Classmate, Peter Robert White, had died on 31 August 2002 at his home in Norwalk, OH, of an apparent heart attack. Survived by his son, Michael, and one sister, he was buried with full miUtary honors at Woodlawn Cemetery in Norwalk.

As Classmates, we extend our sympathies to Judy and George Fister, who lost their beloved daughter, Ashley, to cancer on 8 October.

The members of our 40th Reunion committee have already devoted many hours of their time to preparing a memorable weekend for us all.

Reunion chairman BiU Earner has supplied some details to help you plan your retum visit to Annapolis. The reunion will begin on Thursday, 18 September 2003, and conclude on Sunday the 21st. Registration will begin on Thursday moming, followed by a Class picnic that aftemoon.

An all-Class meeting will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A memorial service in the Chapel will begin at 2 p.m., followed by a Prade on Worden Field at 3:30 p.m. The Class diimer will be Friday evening at the Annapolis Marriott. Saturday's activities will include a tailgate party before the football game against Boston College, the game, and a possible "nostalgia fest" in Mahan Hall. Saturday evening will be unstractured, providing an opportunity for Companies or other small groups to have their own activities.

Blocks of rooms have been reserved for our use at three hotels. Free bus transportation will be provided between these hotels and major events. It's a good idea to make your reservations soon, especially if you want to stay near your Companymates, or other good friends.

Here's what you need to know: Country Inns and Suites, near the Annapolis Mall. Room rate $115-$179; 410-571-6700. Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel, downtown Annapolis. Room rate not yet available; 410-268-7555. Radisson Hotel, Parole/Riva Road area, Annapolis. Room rate $159; 800-266-7631. The Annapolis Accommodations booking service provides reservations for all hotels and bed and breakfast accommodations in Annapohs; 410-280-0900 or toll free 800-715-1000.

Hearty congratulations go to Austin Seay for two major events in his life this year: retirement and marriage! Here's his account of the wedding day this summer: The Sixth Company clan gathered at USNA on 12 August to attend and celebrate the wedding of Austin and Geri Seay. The beautiful bride is a dual citizen of the USA and Australia. The ceremony and reception were both held at the Officers and Faculty Club's spacious facility. Following the fireplace wedding ceremony, an open bar and a disc jockey entertained the guests throughout a hot buffet dinner and dance.

Austin's best man was his son, also Austin, and Geri's matron of honor was Marion Shipmate, December 2002

'63: Sixth Company ladies surround the groom Maclin, wife of Chuck Maclin, who is Austin's first cousin and former USNA roommate. Geri's family resides in Western Australia and were unable to attend, however she was immediately adopted by the Sixth Company family.

Both the bride and groom were recently retiredâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Austin from a 32-year international business career and Geri from an Australian college administrator's position. Now that they own homes on both continents, they will retum to Western Australia in November to live on the beach of the Indian Ocean for six months.

In May 2003 they will travel back to the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville, LA, to live for six months. Besides traveling between their two base destinations, their new careers will consist of writing and painting.

Their mailing addresses are 19 Spanish Moss Court, Mandeville, LA 70471 and 212 Ocean Drive, Quinns Rocks, Western Australia 6030.

Meandering Classmates are cordially invited to contact them when passing through either home area.

Geri and Austin Seay Austin submitted three photos taken on their wedding day: the newlyweds in front of the USNA Chapel; Austin surtounded by 14 of his Sixth Companymates, kneeling are Dirck Praeger, Lionel Banda, Dick Williams, and Al Hellawell, standing are Frank Gregory, Bill Hughes, Pat Johnson, Chuck Maclin,

Austin, Pete Browne, Jimmy Carter, Mike Lents, Lew Lewis, Dick Arvedlund, and Ted Delgaizo; and surrounding Austin are the Sixth Company's ladies: Sue Lewis, Julie Arvedlund, Sandee Banda, Diann Hightower, Ginny Johnson, M.L. Gregory, Dottie Hughes, Geri Seay, Jennifer Seay Davis, Marion Maclin, Marion Williams, Grace Lents, Ellen Hellawell, and Kathy Carter.

A lively group of '63ers came to Annapolis for the Homecoming weekend in late September.

After socializing at the stadium, many of our Classmates and their ladies enjoyed a cookout hosted by Carla and Jeff Miles at their beautiful home in West Annapolis. This was, I believe, the third consecutive year they have opened their home and extended such wonderful hospitality to us all.

Always alert to the facts, Assistant U.S. Attomey Jim Metcalfe compiled a list of attendees and supplied some news about the Miles family. Here's his report: Among those we saw that day were Arlene and Forrest Siburt, Larissa and Bruce Webb with their daughter, Elana, Spencer Johnson and his brother-in-law, Barry Pflum, a Notre Dame grad (Andrea and sister having a reunion at their home), Stephanie and Mike Nadolski, Jan and Pete Quinton, Steve Leisge and his friend, Carol, Sherry and Don Freese, Nancy and Nick Sim, Lynn Tobin (Paul had a commitment elsewhere). Gene and Dave Robinson, Fran and Tom Reemelin, Ron Klemick and his son. Matt, Steve Duncan and his daughter, Kelly White '90, Al Sherman, Bob Harper, Bernie Grabowski, Lou and Mike Shelley, and me.

David Smith '87, Carla and Jeff's son-inlaw, is on the PatWing staff in Hawaii. He has recently been promoted to commander. Their daughter. Erica (Miles) Smith '87, is also a commander. They are living at Kaneohe with their children, Julie (8) and Jacob (10). Erica is active in the Reserve.

Fran Reemelin pointed out diat Tom is not in charge of the MWR at Ft. Belvok, as 1 previously 99

reported. He is a facilities manager with the Defense Logistics Agency. I made an honest mistake based on what Tom talked about (golf, racquetball, etc.). As all who know Tom will attest, he has an irrepressible zest for life. After one of his lively discussions, one of our Classmates asked whether Tom has ever had a bad day. In the 47 years I have known him, I have never seen him downed by adversity.

A few days earlier, Jim had filed this reminiscence about Curly Fontaine: I was saddened to read about Curly's death.

The thought of him brought a chuckle as I remembered our Plebe Year advanced French course. Curly was a Canuck or close to it, as 1 remember. He spoke French in a rapid-fire staccato that must have resembled French the way Brooklynese resembles English. I used to dread being called upon to stand up in class and conduct a conversation with Curly. I had enough trouble with spoken French anyway, and adding Curly's fast delivery was too much.

The only saving grace was that the professor had as much trouble understanding Curly as the rest of us did. Of course the prof couldn't admit it, so he must have given me a passing grade for effort.

I also remembered that my roommate, Teb Bowman,had been in Paris and ran into Curly there. After submarines, Teb had gone to Wharton Business School. He then worked for GE or Westinghouse on nuclear power generation. Then he became a presidential executive, working at the Treasury and later in Paris. The Class of 1963 had a strong presence in Paris around 1980. Teb did his Reserve drills at the embassy, where he ran into Joel Gardner who was then Assistant Naval Attache. Curly was in Paris as the Army's Roland missile man, I believe. Geoi^e Tracy was in Paris working for Ross Perot '53 EDS. He and his wife, Kim, and the Bowmans met through their children being at the American School together. George had made it out of Iran just ahead of the ayatollahs. Bruce Webb was also in Paris then.

•When I called to talk to Teb about Curly, he brought me up to speed on his family. He and Linn live in Roswell, GA, just outside Adanta.

Teb provides engineering and management advice as a consultant to a wide array of companies. He is presently consulting for a nuclear power plant in Maine and will be off to South Africa for consulting this fall. Linn is teaching art in a middle and upper school. Their son, Eric, is married. He has been a very successful model in Manhattan (I think he has modeled for Calvin Klein and the Ford agency). He is a music writer and an instructor in an Outward Bound school—mountain climbing, I think.

Their younger son, Scott, is a professional actor in Manhattan and is currently on a sabbatical to do repertory theater in Sarasota, FL. Both sons were first class athletes in high school and college.

David Robinson shared with me an exchange of emails between himself and Sam Locklear '77 this August, from which I excerpt the following with the permission of both men.

Congratulating Sam on his orders to command Craiser-Destroyer Group 5, David noted that "Your group includes a DDG named after my Classmate, BiU Fitzgerald. The Class has followed this ship closely and she has been blessed with a string of great skippers. Fitz would have been proud." Responding, Locklear said, "WTien I was commandant at USNA I had the commissioning oil painting of FITZ hanging in the entry foyer of our quarters. I used it to remind all the 100

Mids who visited what the backbone of our Navy traly is. I was told the painting was done by another one of your Classmates, Dick Whalen. We will take good care of FITZ." I recently received an 18 August newspaper article datelined Elk Bend, ED, profiling wellknown local citizen Sherwood "Zimm" Zimmerman, who is also known as Dugout Dick. It notes that for most of his years he has lived life alone and on his own terms. He rode freight trains with railroad tramps, herded sheep, and dug for precious metals. Could this be our Classmate? Well, no, despite the identical name.

Our own Sherwood "Zimm" Zimmerman is also an Idaho resident but a bit younger than the 86-year-old recluse in question. (Thanks to Zimm for submitting this article just for fun.

Apparently, there is no family connection.)

Prolific author Peter Deutermann tells us about the impending publication of his latest book, due to appear in early December: It's called Darlcside, and it's set at our favorite boat school. The book's about what happens when a psychopath gets past the admissions process and operates undiscovered for almost four years until he kills a Plebe. The Academy, ever sensitive to a whiff of scandal, tries to force the outcome of the ensuing investigation into a more favorable light, but the investigators resist. A second death and a series of malicious incidents down in the old tunnels beneath the Yard force the issue into a confrontation which calls the institution's whole ethics and morality program into question.

When the investigators bypass their bosses and go to the Brigade for help, they and the Academy get more than they bargained for Another author among our Classmates is Mike Corgan, who is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Intemational Relations at Boston University. (Whew! What a title!) Here is Mike's response to news in a recent Shipmate: Reading about the books from Pete Deutermann and Harlan Ullman in the October Shipmate prompted me to pass on to you that I just had my own book published by the Mellen Press; Iceland and Its Alliances: Security for a Small State. It's a rather academic look at Iceland and NATO in the '70s, '80s, and '90s with a fair amount of earlier history thrown in to provide background.

Since my tour in Keflavik in 1981 and '82 I've become a confirmed Icelandophile. I go back several times each year, several times at the invitation of the State Department to give lectures, and last year I was a Fulbright professor at the University of Iceland. That stint in tum led to my courses at Boston U. in Nordic Europe and European and North Atlantic Security. Just got back from DC where I was part of the briefing team assembled by State, me, and five Icelanders, for the new U.S. ambassador-designate. Next month I go back to Reykjavik for the establishment of the University's Centre for Small State Studies of which group I am a founding partner. All this from one tour of duty.

Also saw Joe Strasser the odier day in Newport and he's getting good reviews as president of the Naval War College Foundation.

It's always good to hear from Tom O'Brien, who filed this report from his recent travels: Ann and I just retumed from a trip up to New England, primarily to see my dad (age 89) and siblings in Massachusetts. Managed to hit a few antique and silver shops along the way and

stoke up the local economies a bit. We're still in the antiques business and having great fun with it. We were slowed down a bit this summer, as Ann had a total left knee joint replacement (degenerative arthritis), but she's "up and running" now and going great.

One of the highlights of our week's trip was a brief visit with Zoe and Bob LaGassa, who departed the Annapolis scene in 1998 (following his naval retirement from the Pentagon in 1991).

They have settled into dieir beautiful, custombuilt, Timberpeg home overiooking die third tee of the golf course in the Eastman Community of Grandiam, NH, about 43 miles NW of Concord.

They most graciously hosted us for an overnight and provided us with a wonderful tour of the community built around Lake Eastman, as well.

Here's a lakeside photo of Ann (on the left), Zoe, and Bob. Also, the photo of Bob was taken in the pergola at their house.

Bob LaGassa at home in New Hampshire Bob has been the community's volunteer water commissioner for the last three years (hard to keep a good ex-nuke under wraps), as well as a member of the community's choral group. Zoe also does volunteer work at the local Grantham library. Their retirement lifestyle obviously suits them well. Bob has continued to refine his gourmet cooking expertise and treated us to an exquisite eggplant terrine appetizer and grilled salmon dinner that night. Bob's green thumb was in abundant display in his three raised beds, where he was still prolifically producing tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, beans, and squash at the beginning of October Their Timberpeg home is a delight to the eye, is very comfortable, and is obviously a very sturdy design that "winters-over" very well. We had a delightful visit!

Have a happy holiday season, folks!

Sometime between now and the end of the year, take a minute to contact a 1963 Classmate you haven't seen for a while. You will both be glad you did.

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Pres: The Honorable Bernard "Bernie" A. Maguire Sec'y: Dennie Pignotti 10907 Wilder Point Lane, Reston, "VA 20191 e: dpignotti@navalengineers.org web site: www.usna64.org The Great Class of 1964, Dottie and I want to wish you all a happy holiday season and a w o n derful and prosperous " N e w Year." As usual, I ' m going to b e g i n w i t h o u r P r e s i d e n t B e r n i e Maguire's, regular c o l u m n : To the Great Class of 1964, Joyce and I would like to take diis opportunity to wish a "Merry Christmas" to all Classmates. Stamps are more expensive nowadays and Joyce and I never quite agree on the design of the regular Christmas cards anyway, so this will have to do! Also, we need to send a special "Seasons Greetings" to the devoted and hardworking members of the Class of '64 Executive Committee, Classmates who actually help to transform us into the Great Class of 1964: David TUma. Class executive vice president; Bob Gault, administrative vice president; Hugh Risseeuw, Class secretary; Bill Sargent, treasurer; At Large Directors, Gordon Clow, Steve Claassen, and Ed Conant; Email Guru, Grant Fulkerson; Class Webmaster. Scott Bushnell; Class fundraiser, Keith Waldrop; Reunion Coordinator, Waddy Garrett; Our Past Presidents. Bob Sutton, Jerry Anderson, and Tom Schwarz (now retired); and last but not least. Shipmate coordinator extraordinaire. Dennis Pignotti. Merry Christmas and thank you for all your efforts.

The Class of '64 Christmas gift this year is a check for $57.30 that was delivered to the Naval Academy Foundation in September for our Ethics Center Project. This amount was the remaining balance of our 501 c(3) account after the last $3,000 check was sent out to Meredith Martin for her final year at Furman University.

Well done to our many donors for this very worthwhile effort. Mission accomphshed!

Congratulation to Tom Hawk, Ph.D., a former roommate, for the University Faculty Achievement Award for teaching at Frostburg State and for the award as Reviewer of the Year for the Case Reserve Journal. I knew Tom when he was just one of us and now he has his name in the spotlight! Bravo Zulu, Tom. As I write this, pushing up against Denny's deadline, Joyce and I have just retumed from a wonderful trip for a certain event held at Colorado Springs. Spotted at the tailgate prior to this event and in the event stands were the following avid Navy fans: Ann and Rick Dau, Bob Sutton, and two of Becky's grandsons, Ray Witter, Ernie Blake and his date, a Denver philanthropist. (I cannot do justice to Ernie's story about this date so I will encourage him to tell you all in person. It is absolutely worth a phone call to Breckinridge.) While you are speaking with counselor Blake, you would also be wise to inquire about lessons leamed from Mrs. York's Ledgemere Kiddie Kamp.

Emie's lessons included an evaluation that Len Libby's caramel squares were better than peas.

This year, I have had a lot of time at various events at Navy Marine Corps Stadium. I had intended to take notes about all the highlights and found that I had a lot of excess time on my hands, so 1 took roll instead. Here is the list of visitors from afar and those who are regulars at Dee and Dave Gould's '64 tent before events Shipmate, December 2002

at the stadium. 1 am certain that 1 missed some Classmates and I apologize sincerely for any omissions and errors that I attribute to my editorial staff.

From out of town. Bob Riordan, Tommie and Charlie Shields, Nancy and Jim Tolbert, Mary and George Leonard, Tom Lynch, Tom Tarbox, and Gene Holloway.

Our season ticket holders who actually attend were Linda and David Ahern, Yvonne and Jerry Anderson, Susan and Jim Arrison, Maggie and Tom Barnett, 'Virginia and Steve Claassen, Dick Curley, Margaret and John Dalton, MaryAnn and Sam Davies, Gerry and Larry Elberfeld, Marty and Jerry Evans, Strom Evans, Mike Farmer, Ann and Grant Fulkerson, Betty and John Garber, Vangie and Bob Gault, Dee and Dave Gould, Nancy and Stu Johnson, Mardy and Steve Laabs, Nita and Chuck Laskey, Joyce and Bemie Maguire, Jim Maitland, Sue and Bill Malin, Bev and Ken Middleton, Al Moored, Bill Natter, Bruce Newell, Bob Orlosky, Renee and Marty Phillips, Dottie and Dennis Pignotti, Carmen and Dick Robbins, Sydney and Rich Ruble, Jane and Bill Sargent, Sandy and Jim Shanahan, Bruce Terwilliger, and Cindy and David Wagner.

I must correct the record from a recent column. B.J. Haynes recently called and accurately reminded me that Dick Ludden was another member of the Sam Raybum Gold crew, the seventh Classmate/shipmate during that era. Dick, I apologize for the error. / have one last request, if anyone knows a shortcut from Elizabeth City to Corolla, NC, please send me an email with the directions.

(Note the end of this column for the rest of the story.) Beat Army\ I r e c e i v e d this email note from B r i a n B a i m i r u k a.k.a. B r i a n Collins (briancollins @cox.net): A little update—I recently completed filming a major role in the full-length feature film "Married Men's Club." This comedy will be appearing at film festivals worldwide in search of that magical person who will distribute it everywhere, so that it will appear soon "at a theatre near you." Funny coincidence...it was coproduced by Eric Pihl '90, who is a great guy for a Plebe ten times removed. Ain't it fiinny what that bastion of Stanislovsky, USNA, can produce? Earlier this year, I was also in a play, "Alphabet," by John Cage, in Berkeley.

I continue to teach and sell the Earprompter, a system that allows you to give a speech or presentation without memorizing or notes, and with minimum prep time. In my spare time, I'm trying to get in shape for 5K and lOK racing (again!) and I wonder why the same amount of work doesn't get me in shape anymore. If anyone knows the answer, please contact me at my email address above or at howdidwegettobeoldfarts, geezer.

Although we've been enjoying life here in North San Diego County for the last nine years, we have just put in an offer on a home in Marin County, where I used to live. If it goes through, we'll be doing the north-south boogie for a year or two before settling up north.

In March of this year, my wife, Terah Kathryn Collins, saw her fourth book published. She is one of the top all-time feng shui authors (guys, ask your wives what feng shui is), and her school, the Western School of Feng Shui, is gathering students worldwide who wish to become feng sShui consultants. She travels frequently to promote her books and to give speeches and seminars. Last month in

Seattle, we presented together for the first time (yes, I know a httle), and it was a hooi! Talk about riding on someone's coattails...

Whoever is responsible for shifting the ethics dinner from early January to late Maixh deserves a medal. Flying in the teeth of winter storms to attend the dinner was never a favorite of anybody's, and common sense has finally prevailed. Hallelujah.

Two years until our 40th! Beat Army\ Hell, beat everybody I

Hal Anderson and friends at MMRF Race for Research in Chicago Hal Anderson sent this message on the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation—Ann Landers Race for Research 5K in Chicago in September: The response to my request for sponsors for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation— Ann Landers Race for Research 5K in Chicago was heartwarming. I received responses from near and far, including Rich Shapack and Hank Kettlehodt right here in the local area, and my Plebe Summer roommate, Eric Westberg, who lives and works in Rio de Janeiro. Hank and I are so close we are getting together for lunch next week.

So far, 1 have received $3,699 in contributions for the MMRF, with checks still arriving almost daily. The reason for the odd total is that one of our Classmates sent $64. A report I received from the MMRF today says there were over 650 participants in the 5K and that over $170,000 was raised. So, I guess I did better than average.

One of the notes I received makes me wonder about all the interesting fields our Classmates have entered. Don Lutton, one of my 15th Companymates, wrote that he has been a vet, as in D'VM, in solo practice in Newburgh, IN, for 27 years. I know we have Dr. Larry Myers, also from 15th Company, serving humanity in 'Vietnam. I also know we have at least of couple of Classmates who are dentists. But the "doctor" that may have saved my life is Brian Baumruk.

1 was in the ICU in September 1999 trying to fight off an infection while neutropenic (no white blood cells) due to chemotherapy when in my stupor I recognized the "doctor" giving a briefing on the hospital TV. Our Classmate, Brian Baumruk, is an actor who was portraying a doctor preparing patients for surgery by briefing them on what to expect. Brian's soothing voice of assurance lifted my spirits when they really needed it. You never know when the bonds we formed during our four years together on the Severn will help us through tough times.

Thanks, Brian, for your role in my recovery.

And thanks to all my Classmates who responded to my request for sponsors in the MMRF Race for Research and to all those who have prayed for me and encouraged me over the past four years. May you be rewarded in heaven.

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Hal sent this update and a photo of the race: Here is an update on the figures I previously gave you. There were 655 participants and over $173,000 was raised, including my $4,064 (so far). Those in the photo (see previous page) are Michelle Bailey (34). Maredda Magnus (214), Hal Anderson (21), and Beth Krakora (195).

Hal is the one in the Naval Academy sweatpants and the Class of '64 ballcap.

For those who have not contributed, I believe this is a very worthy cause. Additional contributions, payable to "MMRF' are welcome and may be sent to Hal or directly to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Hal's address is; CAPT Harold M. Anderson, USN (Ret.), 209 Atwell St., Dryden, MI 48428-9501.

Further information about the MMRF is available on their web site at www.multiplemyeloma.org. Their mailing address is; Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 3 Forest Street, New Canaan, CT 06840.

Len Wass sent these emails on his recent trips to Kodiak Island and Montreal: I just returned from a great week with Tom Stick at his lodge on Raspberry Island, near Kodiak, AK. Every time 1 retum, Tom has added improvements to his operation and it's a very comfortable place to stay. The fishing is great and the food is awesomeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including delicacies like pizza from the brick oven and sauteed octopus for appetizers. Tom and I dropped off his guests one aftemoon at a salmon creek and went out to shoot the bull and do some ocean fishing by ourselves. I hooked into a monster halibut on a spinning rod with only a 40-pound test line. It took 45 minutes to get it to the boat and another 45 minutes to get it inside. At one point it sounded and I only had two wraps of line around the reel left. It weighed out at 250 pounds. I've attached two photos: one of Tom and me with the halibut and another inside the lodge with some Illinois license plates I brought up for

Tom Stick and Len Wass with 250 pound halibut

Tom Stick and Len Wass in Kodiak decoration. Classmates may recognize the message in them. I'd sure recommend any of our Classmates to visit Tom for a fishing trip before he gets too old and sells the place.

Some things never change. The great Class of 1964 is still looking after '61 and keeping them on the straight and narrow. Again this year Kathy and I took a September trip with Anne and Bob Kelly '61. This year we went to Montreal and toured the city and countryside.

Montreal is a charming city, established in 1642, and still has a large "Old Montreal" section with stone buildings several hundred years

'64: Len and Kathy Wass and Bob and Anne Kelly in Montreal

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old. It's a great tourist town with plenty of sights to see, shopping, and great restaurants.

The exchange rate is also great, thanks to the socialism that's crept into the country, and the natives were very friendly. The photo shows Bob and Anne on the left with us in an exquisite French restaurant in the old quarter. Who knows where we will go with '61 next autumnâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;stay tuned.

Jack Mumaw's Plebe, Lou Balestra '67, sends a photo of Jack's retirement flight: Enclosed is a picture of Jack Mumaw at the conclusion of his retirement flight with United Airlines. Jack's last flight was 3 May and landed at Chicago's O'Hare Airport where he was greeted by a large crowd of well wishers. The pilot crying in the background is his daughter who is a first officer for United Airlines and flew as Jack's copilot on his last flight.

Jack Mumaw's lastflightwith United Airlines The Great Class of '64 was well represented and did quite well at the Annual Homecoming Championship Golf tournament held at the beautiful USNA Golf Course. Classmates who participated included: Gordie Clow, Jerry Evans, Tom Lynch, Bob Orlosky, Stu Johnson, Ken Middleton, Ed Conant, Hugh Risseeuw, Chuck Laskey, Bob Gault, Grant Fulkerson, Steve Laabs, and Dennie Pignotti. We took most of the championship trophies. Steve Laabs won the overall low net championship with a 66. Jerry Evans was low net champion in his flight. Ken Middleton was low gross champion in his flight.

Stu Johnson and Grant Fulkerson were rannersup in their flights. Interestingly, Ken and Stu owe a lot to Ed and Hugh for their trophies. It seems Hugh was keeping score for their foursome and cart mate Ed tumed in the cart to the cart cleaning crew after finishing. Of course, neither Hugh nor Ed tumed in the official scorecard that was still in the cart. Ken noted that their foursome's scores were not posted when the last call for scorecards was called. I wish I had a camera to click a photo of Ed and Hugh digging through the garbage can to find their official scorecard. They triumphed and Ken and Stu received their trophies. Note the accompanying championship. The photo was taken at the '64 tailgate before the homecoming game.

Bemie Maguire did not participate, but substituted for Jerry Evans in the photo.

Stu Johnson provided me a follow-up story on Bemie Maguire's trip to Stu's Outer Banks, NC, home in August. It seems Bemie got a little off course by taking the "Great Circle" route to Stu's place. After calling from Elizabeth City, NC, for directions, Bemie made it to the beach.

Stu checked Bemie's Aurora computer and maintains that 435 miles were logged for the 295-mile trip!

Speaking of Bemie, he sent me a couple of photos from a trip to Mackinac Island. Bemie and Joyce joined Donna and Bill Davis, and Harriett and Rick Shapack for a visit to the famous island Shipmate, December 2002

in Northem Michigan. Photos include one with Bill, Rick, and Beinie sporting their new "Old Navy" T-shirts. I guess that's appropriate. The other photo has the whole group.

flUCNAVYxj Bill Davis, Rick Shapack, and Bernie Maguire—The Old Navy

Donna and Bill Davis, Joyce and Bemie Maguire, and Harriett and Rick Shapack

Another photo Bemie passed to me shows Bemie with Dave Woodward '60, and Jon Clemens '97 at a wedding in Cape May this past summer.

Bemie Maguire, Jon Qemens '97, and Dave Woodward '60 Until next month—Beat

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Pres; Pete Gness p: 410-757-4796: e: subman65@yaboo.com Sec'y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 98-2039 P Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701 w: 808-477-7483; e: daveand65@earthlink.net homepage: www.users.planetcable.net/daveand Well friends and Classmates, it is now early October, but you are in early December when you are reading these words. Can you remember back then; just two months ago? Well, we have just heard the debates in Congress about fraq and Navy has won a game! So, we hope that the time between the here and now and the time you read this is well spent and productive and that the Big Blue Team has been victorious a few more times including a decisive victory over the boys in grey and black.

We would like to start out this month's column with some of the kudos over the "Class sea story book," There I Wa5...which was so ably conceived, managed, edited, published, and distributed by Dick Zimmerman (dzimmerm® dandp.com). We will not attempt to include all the many positive comments made by Shipmate, December 2002

Classmates about this fine work. However, we will state that we have heard nothing but praise from all hands. We, the Class scribes, add our BZ to the many others received. C M . Wood forwarded the following from a non-USNA person to whom he had sent a copy. Here's what he said with a few words of introduction from our good friend CM.: From C M . Wood, I sent one of our books to Robin White, a friend. This was his comment.

(I've been advising him on dialogue, etc. for his next novel, called Typhoon, which will come out in March.) Go to Amazon.com and search on Robin White for some of his eariier books. Hostile Waters is a documentary about the Soviet SSBN that sank off Bermuda. His co-author was the former executive officer of the Soviet sub. Another of his books, which impressed me, was called The Sword of Orion, in which a bunch of terrorists in Afghanistan steal a Soviet nuke. The bad guy was Hekmatyr instead of bin Laden, but still pretty prophetic considering it was written before the fall of the Iron Curtain.

CM.: Very impressive. I'm only a third in, but the writing is strong, the editing consistent, the stories moving. You all should be proud of the product. —Robin 'White CM.: (a bit later) Finished the book. It remained an impressive accounting of the achievements, trials, and the ability to see humor in the darkest of circumstances, right to the end. It's astonishing to think that many more such stories could be assembled from other academy classes. I'm not so sure whether we grow people like this or make them, but we're lucky they're there.

—Robin White So there you have it. Praise from an outsider who has a right to his opinion about books. By the way, so does C M . Many of you probably know that C M . is a prolific reader. Back in NPS, I shared an apartment with him. While I was trying to cram differential equations into my head, C M . was reading books of whatever subject that came into his mind. The other thing about C M . is that he never forgets anything he has read. So when C M . says something, believe it first and only when you find proof from three different sources then maybe begin to doubt it.

Okay, that's enough of that.

For all of you that do not yet have your copy of There 1 Was...do not despair. Dick has some more copies squirreled away. In fact, he has quite a few. So contact Dick for information on how you too can have your copy. By the way, Dick has reported that not only is he a great editor in chief he is also a good businessman; as of the beginning of October, the revenues balance the expenses.

Also on the subject of the Class book we have this in from Dick: I think there are more than 200 Classmates who are interested in the story exchange project that began with the sea stories, so it seems worthwhile to keep doing this. I hope guys will continue to contribute sea stories for another edition we could put out in a couple of years, but 1 haven't seen any for a while.

We can also try another collection of stories, concentrating on our days at the Academy, assuming there are contributors willing to participate. Here's a tentative suggested structure just to get the ball rolling, which of course is subject to change based on suggestions from anybody who's interested.

Four Years Together...Midshipman Stories From The U.S. Naval Academy Class Of 1965.

Tlie First Day: swearing in, author one, author two, gear issue, author three, author four, etc., roommates, author five, author six, etc., haircuts, stenciling, squad leaders.

Plebe Summer: learning to march, rifle issue, rifle range, evening assemblies in Mahan hall, tailor shop, parties, the laundry smokestack, ballroom dance lessons. Reef Points, song book, atlas xxx.

The Brigade Returns—Come AroundV. come arounds, chow call, room inspections, rifle rigging, beer runs, shoving out, window closing duty, uniform races, the mess hall, our first Christmas leave, hundredth night, character building? or not? (these are from messages already posted to the group), Bruce Kallsen, Chuck Riedel, Dave Bailey, and Fred Rowe.

Church Parties: The Catholic Church Party—Tom Murphy, The Protestant Church Party—Jerry Robinson, The Jewish Church Party—Dick Zimmermann.

Navy Football: Down on the Field—Roger Staubach, Pat Donnelly, Skip Orr, Marching to the Field, March Ons—Jerry Robinson, Tom Murphy, Up in the Stands.

In The Yard: diggers vs fillers, tea fights.

Out In Town: movie theaters and restaurants.

In The Classroom, On The Parade Field, The Watch Squad, The Day JFK Was Shot, Summer Cruises, Three Cheers For Those We Leave Behind!, Looking Back, Forty Years Later.

Please note diat after three years of begging guys to contribute sea stories, and five months of begging guys to buy books, I'm all begged out.

And I'm sure lots of you ai-e tired of hearing the begging. Anybody who wants to contribute stories or buy books can do it on his (or her) own.

We've had a few ladies participating lately.

Also please note that, for the purposes of condensing the preceding for Shipmate, we have eliminated Dick's invitation to expand on the topics to be covered and the number of inputs in each category.

Okay, to end this subject for this month, we again express, on behalf of all of the Class, our appreciation to Dick for his persistence and his good humor throughout the long process of bringing to pass the book.

We shall next tum our attention to an issue raised

by Ted Finnigan, who offered the following: Dennis Moritz's email has inspired me to inquire into the workings of the Navy, the Academy and of our Class. In his salute "To The Ladies," I believe that there is a subset of the women in our lives, missing. There is no mention of the widows. On this forum. Bill Grammar, Ron Meyers, Bill Boles, and other of our deceased Classmates, due to combat and otherwise, have been mentioned. What has happened over the years to the widows?

I am sure that the Department of the Navy provides some assistance. Does the Academy provide for the widows of its Alumni? Does our Class provide for the widows of its Classmates?

To which Dave Robinson responded: My dad was a life member, Jesse Parker Robinson, Jr. '37. After his death, the Shipmate subscription stopped. When I called the Alumni Association, however, they restarted it for my mom. So maybe this isn't a hard and fast rule. Of course, my mom was 84 at the time; perhaps they figured she wouldn't be getting it for too long. She's still going strong, though.

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As one of the Class widows, I can respond to most of your queries regarding life as a '65 widow. Last first: Life members' widows do continue to receive Shipmate. Caveat is that I had problems with a new address and the fact that my new husband was also a member.

Result was that for two years we received no Shipmates, and now we receive two! As far as the Academy supporting the widows—no such thing—officially. Widows of retired or active military get the usual stipends. Here's the good part—I received incredible support from Classmates both during and after the long illness and death of my late husband, Peter Robinson. I can honestly say that Classmates saved our lives and futures in so many ways.

Best of all was the continuing communication with Classmates. When Harry Hoffman began the "group," 1 was allowed in as an "honorary" member Soon after, another Classmate "arranged' to put me in touch with Classmate Doyle Borchers, who had also suffered the loss of his spouse. Result—we have now been married for nearly three years, are wonderfully happy, and I consider myself the luckiest woman in the world to have had fvi'o of you wonderful guys as husbands, and to count many others as friends. There's no better group of men anywhere—and the wives are every bit as special. Please—continue to seek out and involve the Class widows—they need you and you need them.

Your biggest fan—Joan Robinson Borchers From Shipmate itself we received the following assurances: You should tell your correspondent that Shipmate magazine subscriptions for widows of Ufe members continue after the member's death.

She is considered a full member of the AA for her natural life, regardless of remarriage.

So there you have the bottom line on the issue appropriately raised by Tim Finnigan. Thanks, Tim! Not long ago, the '65 email group had a feeding frenzy on the subject of Plebe Year and all related topics. In response to that we have this from Doug Evans: I really enjoyed the comments about Plebe Year and laundry numbers. My number was 131.

Although I did not graduate with the Class, physics, 2.497 under LT "Blinky" Polarmo (sp?)—at the end of Youngster Year saw to that) I do recall a lot about Plebe Year My squadleader was Doug Davidson '63 and 1 lost both roommates before the summer was over 1 think Stan Carter was in the squad? For the academic year I was in the Fifth Company and roomed the last half of the year with Jay Fyfe, Fred Baker, and Ken Castelano. 1 spent most of thefirstsemester on the T-tables and managed to steer clear of the upperclassmen. I guess I was too loose for my Firstie, Jay Torbit, since he never spooned me. I think he was going to just before '62's graduation. He came into my room and 1 was racked out listening to a radio I had kept hidden all year. He just looked at me, shook his head, and walked out and that was the last time I ever saw him. People have commented about items from that era that they still have and I just recently picked up my cruise box from my uncle's farm. It had been stored there since '63 and not opened. This winter I hope to get some time to open it and see what all is there. As a parting comment, 1 made up a Rotary meeting about ten years ago in Myrtle Beach, SC, and ran into C. Ray Smith. He was Fifth Company officer Plebe Year and was then living in North Myrtle Beach. I know you guys have a lot more memories but I cherish mine—thanks and BeatArmy\ 104

Thank you, Doug, for that note. It's great to hear from you and all others who would like to weigh in with a recollection or a current status report. We now have something from Phil Ferrara who in a response to Davester "the Class Secretary" Anderson says: Your question about what is new in Annapolis? Well, everyone we encounter around town from '65 seems to be having a good time. After the NC State game, Sharon and Dan Mitchell had a great dinner for their Pennsylvania, friends, Bill and Linda Zink, and invited Mary and Chip Seymour, and Linda and 1 to join them. It was a super evening.

Then, the following weekend there were a bunch of '65ers in town for a Foundation event, including Pat and Dave Miller, Merry and Skip Orr, Mary and Chip Seymour, Leahray and John Wroten, Jan and Ted Krauss, Sharon and Dan Mitchell, and Linda and I. We all spent time together with the several Classmates at receptions at the Academy and a brunch on Saturday at the new soccer facility. It is an impressive new building to see whenever any Classmate comes to town. Then this past weekend Emily and Bill Erickson arrived for the Northwestem game with their "rolling Navy tailgate," a.k.a., an R'V. There to help "eat" were Ron Slusser, Chuck Zschock, and Pam and Mike Epprecht. The game?

Well, that's another story. Next week, Duke!

Hopefully, we'll improve and have at least four wins under the belt going into the Army game.

Here is an update from John Flynn, who reports on his current and future plans: I am currently in a transition state. I have sold my house in Fairfax, VA, and am living in an apartment in McLean, VA. The address is 1350 Beveriy Road, McLean, VA 22101; 703734-0113.

I will be at the address above until sometime early next year (February) when 1 fully retire and move to Florida. My address in Florida will be 8644 Coyote Ridge Court, University Park, FL 34201.

My wife, Lisa, will move into the Florida house as of 7 October and we will commute between Florida and Virginia until I move down permanently.

Next we hear from Dee Gibson who recounts a fun story about Bill Boles: ...Who lost his life in the service of our country far from home. He was in Fourth Company while I was in Third at USNA. Bill was always full of fun. My favorite Billy tale concems how he managed to obtain a projector and would show stag films after evening meal in his room. The film would have two sides and Bill had a switch on the projector to flip if his door opened during the film.

One night me and several of our Classmates were enjoying the film fare of the evening when the OOD walked in. Bill managed to flip the switch timely and some sporting event was on the other side. As I recall, it was a summary of the Melbourne Olympics of 1956. The OOD had apparently been to the Olympics in person and sat through the entire highlights of over an hour. After he left, Bill had to rewind the film and, naturally, it broke. We never got to see the real entertainment that night. I do not think the OOD had a clue as to why Bill's room was so popular that night.

Bill would have one of the film sessions about once a month. We would all chip in to help buy the entertainment. Every time the subject of Classmates lost in Nam comes up, I fondly remember Bill and his projector. One of the memories of our days in Mother B that still

lingers in my memory. I hope Bill is entertaining our Classmates in heaven. I know he would be the man to count on for a few laughs.

It is good sometime to remember those we have lost and recall humorous stories of our days at USNA. Next time I have a cold beer, I will remember Bill and toast those good times from our beginning years of Navy life.

Now we will hear directly from our Class Secretary, Dave Anderson: Just to let you know, I've uploaded the November '02 '65 Shipmate column to our web site—now at http://home.earthlink.net /~daveand65 for the 5% of you who haven't gotten the word. Check it out!

P.S. As I've browbeat you on often before, I continue to be in semi-desperate need for some personal updates from most all of you. There appears to be a happy willingness to share events of our lives that happened 30-40 years ago. That's terrific, but I could use some paragraphs for the column that address what you've been up to lately and what plans you have on the near horizon. Just post 'em to the egroup or email me.

In response to that plea from Dave we received the following from Jim Roorbach: Okay....here is some news...I finally retired for good from the civilian work world on 1 August. Jo and I left San Diego and traveled across country (6,100 miles in five weeks) and then moved into our new home in Florida in early September. Our address is: 1660 Saint James Circle, The Villages, FL 32162; 352750-5554. We are about 50 miles north of Orlando and live on a golf course. So we will both be honing our golf games and pursuing other interests in the years to come. Would love to hear from Classmates in the area and those traveling our way.

We now want to pay tribute to Harry "Doc" Hoffman, who is primarily responsible for the beginning of and continued success of the Class email group. Harry has been a super CinC over this communication tool. For the most part he remains a quiet, behind the scenes, benevolent dictator but occasionally we, the users, get out of hand and then Harry steps in to remind us of our impropriety. Occasionally there is a vims alert which requires that Harry "mm off' the attachments feature to protect us from that threat.

Well, folks, Harry has spent a lot of time and energy to allow us this opportunity to communicate one with another. So please join us in a collective "atta boy" to our email man Harry. Okay, that being said we will now hear directly from Doc regarding some aspects of the email group: Email Commands for USNA65: You may use email commands to manage your subscription instead of having to go to the web site.

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Homecoming 2002 brought together a number of '65ers from all over the place. Bill Erickson documented the gathering and has posted many pictures in the following web site http://161.58.59.165/tailgate/Homecoming/ pagel.htm.

We thank Bill for sending the jpeg file for the photo you will find somewhere nearby. Clearly a group of handsome, young men in their post Midshipman forms.

This is just in from Tom Murphy: Just an (other) update on the book status: During Homecoming Weekend 2002 a copy of the book was presented to the USNA library for inclusion in their eollecUon. A copy of the book also was presented to the Naval Academy Alumni Association for inclusion in their library-archives. An initial five copies of the book were delivered to the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) bookstore in the USNA Museum building for sale to the public. A copy of the book was lent to the Midshipmen Store for review and the store has now asked for ten copies to sell. We are still working on the USNA Visitors' Center to stock the book. Since they get their books from USNI this is a distinct possibility. Classmates should encourage any family or friends who visit the yard to ask for the book to build up demand. Dick Zimmerman is trying to have the USNI review the book in the monthly Proceedings magazine, which should boost interest and sales.

Any profits from the sale of the book will go to the Class Fund to defray Homecoming costs and other similar expenses.

It is notable dial all the stores and organizations showed littie interest in the book until actually receiving a copy. Then the professionalism of the book and the quality of the graphics quickly changed dieir attimdes. So, another BZ to Dick Zmimerman. WaXer, and all die authors.

That brings us to the end of this month's colunm. With the Army-Navy game now a very recent memory and those photos you took not forgotten, we urge you to send a few selected shots off to Dave (see address at head of this column) along with a few remarks about the event.

We need your input to continue the great job Dave has been doing for all these many years.

Bye for now, Beat Army]

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Pres: VADM John S. Redd, USN (Ret.) Sec y: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD 21401 e: baird@toad.net West Coast Sec'y: Robert G. Johnson Jr., Esq. 30131 Town Center Drive, Suite 147, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Class web site: www.usna66.org This is the last article for 2002, and it's been a roller coaster year for us all. Between the stock market and world events we've all taken a drubbing. Our Class has made some milestones too.

We've finally gotten our Class Project off the ground, and it seems to be going well. Through the Ethics Center Director, renovation of the Preble Hall Museum, and the Class Arch at the stadium, we are postured to provide an exemplary footprint of this Class' commitment to the mission and goals of the Academy. I hope you all take the time to consider one of these efforts and back it. I've gotten several items to help usher the year out, so here we go.

Jim Beesley sent the following email and accompanying photos of (as of 10 October 2002) our first and only victory this year against Southem Methodist University (SMU). Here's his account: Denny Connor and I attended the Dallas Alumni Chapter Luncheon on Friday prior to the SMU game. The event drew about 150 attendees to hear Superintendent VADM Richard Naughton '68 and see USNA Alumni Association President and CEO George Watt '73 along with other notables including Roger Staubach '65. VADM Naughton described the progress of a number of exciting programs aimed at accelerating quality individual development, speed into professional pipelines, and even full-semester exchanges with sister academies.

Questions and comments were wide-ranging, and no subject was off limits. The closing question was "Now that the duct work and pads are in place, when will the chillers be installed for air conditioning Bancroft Hall?"

The answer was that the Superintendent was going to have to visit "the Hill" again for more funding because it is a serious requirement.

Recent renovations moved 100% of bunks to upper bunks with desks underneath, so everyone sleeps in the heat, which gathers near the ceiling. And because both men and women attend, the "drawn blinds" policy further restricts air fiow. The next day, there were several good omens in advance of the hot Texas Navy (38) SMU (7) Victory on 31 August. First

was a large Texas BBQ tailgate (my estimate 400-500 attendees) where we captured photos of five out of six '66ers in attendance. Ernie Schoolfleld was there with a large family, Jana and 1 drove up from Austin, local residents included Dottie and Denny Connor, Jane and Joe Felty, and new resident. Brent Canaday (bacanaday@firstcommand.com) who was just transfeiTed in with First Command Financial Planning. We learned later from MIDN BD Schneider '05 (sponsored by John Posoli) diat Ken Lovett was there also, but we missed him on camera.

The second omen was when the fireworks following the National Anthem set fire to the grass behind the South end zone, and the smoke all went toward the SMU side. Next, we noticed that the Navy Goat-costumed spirit leader was wearing '66. Then former SMU great, Don Meredith, lost the coin toss to former Navy great Roger Staubach in a midfield meeting of former Dallas Cowboy quarterbacks. And the rest is history! Navy 38 SMU 7 was a great way to kick off the new season!

Jim Beesley, Brent Canaday, and Denny Connor

Ernie, Dottie and Denny, Jana and Jim, and Jane and Joe Many thanks to Jim for the news and pictures.

Looks like it was a great time. I hope the team finds the stick-um jar, and stops turning the ball over. As an aside to Jim's story. Brent Canaday recently retumed to the U.S. from abroad and is living in Fort Worth, TX, at 304 East Clover Park Drive, 76140.

John Posoli left a note and picture in my mailbox about Desi's and his visit to Lima, Pern, to see Ed Loret de Mola. The occasion was the wedding of Erika Benevente, daughter of Naim Benevente '62. Erika married Roger Styke, a cousin of Jim Lopacinski. This only proves that it really is a very small world. Desi and John really enjoyed the visit and had several outings with Maria and Ed. From the picture it looks like they had a very good time. My thanks to John for sharing this with us.

Happy Holidays and a joyous New Year from your Alumni Association '66: Ed, Maria, Desi, and John in Lima Peru Shipmate, December 2002

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Our Class Treasurer, Chuck Grutzius, has been on a mission for the last year to complete the goody bag from the 35th Reunion widi the CD of songs. Despite several attempts to complete that effort. Chuck ran into brick walls regarding proprietary right on two songs. He therefore generated a memo for the record, which your Class Executive Committee has approved, discussing those efforts and the final resolution of funds associated with it. I'm including it here for your reading. The 35th Reunion Committee was actually the Executive Committee.

For tiiose of you who attended the 35th Reunion last year, a flyer in your gift pack indicated that the Reunion Committee was working on a custom music CD to record those songs that were special to us while we were at the Naval Academy.

Well, we've been working on that effort since last year, and it has been a slow and tedious process. As a result of these efforts, we regret to say that we were unsuccessful in getting licensing rights to many of the songs that we wanted. In particular, there were two songs that seemed to captivate most of us while we were Mids—"Teach Me Tiger" by April Stevens and "We Gotta Get Out of This Place"

by The Animals. The bottom line is that we were unsuccessful in getting licensing rights at all to "Teach Me Tiger" and there is a $25K licensing fee for "We Gotta Get Out of This Place." Thus, since we could not get these two songs, this became a no-brainer and the effort was recently stopped.

As a result of the above, the remaining 35th Reunion funds of approximately $4,520 that were identified for this music CD will remain in the Association's account and be used in support of other Class objectives.

Best regards, 35th Reunion Committee.

We owe Chuck a debt of thanks for his dogged efforts on the CD. The Reunion Committee's position was that we would not accept imitations of the real song on the recording, which could have been accomphshed at a low price. Maybe by the 40th, these two will see the Ught, and we can make it work. Anyway, many thanks to Chuck.

On 10 October, it was the Naval Academy's 157th birthday, I attended an Annapolis Chapter luncheon. Tom Marfiak, Chief Executive Officer and Publisher, U.S. Naval Institute, was the featured speaker. Other Classmates attending were Tom Payne, Bill Caiazza, Jim Long, and John Posoli. Tom's presentation focused on the Naval Institute and that it was much more than just Proceedings. It has three facets: publications (Institute Press), Sponsorship of Professional Seminars, and digital presence (the USNI web site). The Institute publishes 80 to 90 books a month, and has recently begun providing a publishing service for the Army Association. The Navy is the only service that provides a professional publishing capability like the Naval Institute. The objective of the Institute is to facilitate professional growth. It is proud of its tradition of presenting opposing points of view to question and debate professional issues. Tom is working with the Superintendent to bring the Brigade into the fold of professional discussion so graduates are better informed and prepared to enter professional life. If you haven't joined USNI, you ought to give it a look.

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prosperity, joy, and peace of mind. Have a very "Merry Christmas," "Happy Hanukah," or "Happy Kwanzaa," and "Happy New Year" to you all. Enjoy the holidays and be safe. Until Febmary 2003, all the best!—Mike

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Annual Membership: 13% Life Membership: 53%

Pres: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: LtCol Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret) 1603 John Worthington Way Crownsville, MD 21032 h: 410-849-3423; f: 410-849-3623 (call before faxing); e: scribe67@aol.com Even though we just finished a great 35th reunion, I must start out with sad news. Adam Llewellyn sent word that Col O.W. "Mac" McCormack, USMC (Ret.), passed away in his sleep on 1 October 2002 at home in Spotsylvania, VA, apparentiy of heart failure.

According to Adam, Mac and Ginny were at the 35th Reunion and enjoyed seeing many old friends and Companymates. This news was a tremendous shock coming so soon after we all were together. It certainly brings home the value of time we are allowed to spend together.

Donations in Mac's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, or to American Legion Post 320, P.O. Box 51, Spotsylvania, "VA 22553. Ginny, the thoughts and prayers of USNA '67 are with you.

After that start, let's talk about the Reunion, and specifically 15th, 17th, and 19th Companies in that order.. .because those are the guys I heard from.

From Rusty Baumberger: Fifteenth Company '67 had a pizza party Saturday night. A good time was had by all.

Digital picture attached. From the \e{t, front row: Rusty Baumberger, Bill Hamilton, Bill Gibson, Denny Hackathom, Pete Phelps; middle: Cliff Brahmstadt; back row: Gary McBride, Hal Demarest, Tim Moore, Dick Collins, Tony Principi (a.k.a. Secretary of Veteran Affairs), and Jim Fletcher. Also attending but missed the picture was Paul Ward.

Now the guys from 17th sent no pictures (yet?), but they have already started planning for the 40th. This from Dave Scheu: The reunion was great as usual—the tailgate was truly outstanding. We only had six from our Company, so Jack Airlie, Marty Cover, and I are going to start planning for better 17th Company participation for the 40th. Went to

tiie Class email list and only seven are missing, so that's a start.

That should serve as a heads up to the rest of you who are from the 17th brotherhood to put a circle around the football months in 2007. As a matter of fact, I think I can be more specific. For our 40th Reunion, Dave Church has already reserved the same caterer for our tailgate party for Homecoming weekend, 20 October 2007.

We'll be playing Duke again. Let it not be said '67 does not plan ahead! You heard it here first!

Pick up your stubby pencils and mark it down!

Now! Do it!

And Gerry Buckley sent this from 19th Company: TTie 19th Company did it up right and made the most of the 35th Reunion weekend. After a year of coordination and planning, spearheaded by John Sheldon and Don Priest, 24th original 13th (later 19th) Company members and spouses mustered in Armapolis for several memorable days of Company and Class events and celebration. Company festivities started out on Thursday evening with a crab feast at Cantler's Riverside Inn, across the river from the Academy. On Friday, the rain let up enough for Don Priest to take a group out sailing on the Chesapeake.

On Saturday night, a Company reunion dinner was held at Griffin's Restaurant in the downtown marketplace area. CAPT Joseph Steckler '58, our former company officer, was the guest of honor for the four-hour dinner and program. Also in attendance was RADM Bernard "Bemie" Smith '65, one of our Plebe Summer squad leaders, who led everyone in the singing of "The Goat is Old and Gnarly," just as he had done with us Plebes in the corridors of Mother Bancroft nearly 40 years ago. A company contribution was also presented to John and Alice Sheldon for The Paul Jurgens Foundation (Paul Jurgens, Ahce Sheldon's brother, was a police officer with the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey who was killed in the September 11th World Trade Center disaster). The Foundation provides Paul Jurgens Scholarships and intends to sponsor children's athletic programs and provide contributions to other charitable organizations (see www.pauljurgensfoundation.org).

Following a delicious dirmer, dessert was served. You guessed it...Cannonballs! It was a terrific reunion weekend for the 19th Company guys. With our large tumout and the momentum we built as a company for the 35th, preliminary discussions are already underway on how to get all of us together again real soon.

Gerry included five photos, but because of space limitations, I only have room for two here.

'67: 15th Company at the 35th Shipmate, December 2002

Dick will have the others on the web site, and those are really great. Gerry has shots of RADM Smith, John Sheldon, and Mike O'Hearn leading die singing of "The Goat is Old and Gnarly" during the reunion dinner, Terry Buettner and Sergei Kowalchik holding the 19th Company banner at Cantler's, and Joe Steckler addressing attendees group. Talk about a flashback having one of you Plebe Summer squad leaders up in front of the group again!

The 19th Company sailing crew

13th and 19th Company group at the Reunion dinner Perhaps the most intriguing letter I got related to the Reunion was from Tom Leiser. Let me ask some of you who knew him as a Midshipman was he always this way?

Attached are some statistics that 1 quickly pulled together from the Lucky Bag (counting faces) and the 35th Roster of attendees (don't I have something better to do?). It shows the ratio of the number of attendees by Company to the number of grads per Company. Here are the top nine Companies that participated this weekend (note that five are from the Sixth Battalion).

Since I'm not sure how a table would translate in Shipmate's layout, I'll just give you the big nine along with percentages of graduates who were in attendance: 28th (67%...how appropriate!), 33rd (63%), 34th (58%), 32nd (58%), 31st (56%), 1st (54%), 35th (54%), 15th (54%), and 5th (54%). As Tom pointed out, these are based on number of 1967 graduates, not the number of living graduates. He also took a look at the lower end of the scale, but I'm going to diplomatically take a pass on that part. However, as you read above, the guys from 17th Company have already started working to pull their numbers up for the 40th. Taken as a whole, Tom's observations show that everyone deserves congratulations for having, in his words, "worked to stay and play together over 35 years" and for having "participated in an outstanding Reunion."

(Ah...can't you just see it happening?

Classmates around the country are scrambling for Lucky Bags, attendance lists, and calculators.

Phone calls and emails are flying! Challenges are in the offing! I can just feel it!)

Moving quickly on, many of those not in physical attendance remembered us. Dale Heely sent this: I am sorry I will not be able join you guys for the 35th reunion this year. Joy and I are just so busy out here in Montana fighting off the Shipmate, December 2002

grizzly bears, and surviving the winters that we can't make it to die reunion. It was so great to see you all at die 30th, and die 1-Day party at John Ryan's "Home" was great. I must relate a stoi7 that 1 have probably told a 100 times since I left the boat school and one that 1 bet most of die 31st Company guys don't remember.

During the first part of Plebe Summer, when we were spending our afternoons on the parade field (Fan-agut Field?), and we were not yet allowed to have bayonets on our M-ls, we were living in the sixth wing. I don't remember which deck we were on, but it was way up. My roommates were Ed Kerins and Jay Copp.

One afternoon, after drill we marched into the parking lot on the west side of the sixth wing, and there was a lot of debris lying around. It was obvious that some poor S.O.B. was in trouble. Everything he owned was in the parking lot. I never dreamed that was me, but when I got up to my room there was a note that I had left a pencil on my desk. For that an upper classman had thrown everything of mine out the window. (Must have been a submariner!)

My Classmates helped me recover all my stuff a piece at a time which was no small task, because we had to chop tiirough the halls, and square the corners up the stairwell to our floor.

I am so proud of the Class of '67. We were a bunch of kids back in 1963, but we are the best America has had for a generation.

Dale, I'll take your bet.. .a tale like that is one your Companymates probably will not forget!

I'd gotten an earlier note from Bill Belden giving me an update on Dale and Joy. They moved to Montana from the Tidewater area in the summer of 2001. Dale said in that note: ...We made the move to Montana last summer, and survived the winter in a log home at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. We moved closer to town this spring when Joy found a great new job. We are both really busy at work, and entertaining family and friends during their visits to Montana. We will be thinking of you all. If any of you Classmates are headed out this way give me a call.

My security job takes me all over northwest Montana, and I've only found two other USNA graduates. They are both my customers: Phil Rognlien '60, Navy, flew A-4s, retired PanAm pilot building a beautiful new log home in Bigfork, MT; and Jim Campbell '64, Navy, flew F-4s, manages the expensive Iron Horse Golf Club up on Big Mountain in Whitefish, MT. Jim was one of the ends on that wonderful 1963 Navy Football Team that we Plebes loved for all the "Carry On" we got when they won.

The team still gets together and he sees Roger Staubach and Nick Markoff, etc. every now and then. If you see a truck with Montana license plates "USNA 67" it's me. I had to move to Montana to get them.

Here's another tmant, one of the Rag-Baggers, Rob Skrotsky: Chris and I had planned to be at the 35th with our sailboat NAVicin,A, but now she is high and dry in Oriental, NC, and we are in Chiclana de la Frontera in the province of Cadiz in southem Spain. We artived the end of August and will be in Spain until next June. We'll miss the reunion, which we regret as the 34th Company is planning a good party, so here is an update by email.

For those unfamiliar with Rota, Cadiz is on the south Adantic coast not too far from Gibraltar; we are just south of Cadiz. We're getting accustomed to Spanish style of living, learning a lot about the local area, and the cities of Cadiz and Jerez. And Chiclana is a great town with a long white sand beach.

The World Equestrian Games (held every four years, in between the Olympics) have just finished in Jerez, so we have been there several times over the last two weeks. I've never been interested in horse related sports but the competition was very keen and really quite interesting. A spectacular equestrian parade marched through the narrow streets of Jerez to signify the end of the grape harvest. It ended at the stadium for the closing ceremonies of the games. Now that the harvest is in, we intend to become well acquainted with all of the sherry wineries in the area.

So fai' we have stayed close to Cadiz with beaches, restaurants, tapa bars, and history. But we also have had a lot of modem household and land-based things to organize after cruising the U.S. East Coast for two years. We expect to stay mostly in Chiclana where we have rented my sister's chalet while she spends this year teaching in Oregon, but as time goes on we'll travel around to see quite a bit more of Spain and Portugal.

That's the update for now. Our mailing and email addresses stay the same and get forwarded to us. If anyone will be wondering around Spain drop us a line.

Okay, you're allowed to take a miss this time.

Sounds like you two are having a fantastic time!

In August I got a letter and picture from Mike Currie in Key West. I promised him at the Reunion bmnch that I'd put it in this month: Enclosed is a picture of a 31-pound permit caught in July aboard TAILHOOKER, then weighed and finally released by LtCol Dave Horton '69. I'm on the left, Dave's on the right. He and his son, Stephen, came down for a few days in July to see if my fish tales would hold up to the harsh light of day. I was thoroughly vindicated...during his three to four day stay with us, he also caught many big barracuda, snapper, grouper, sharks, and tarpon.

Thought the picture might be of interest. I have sent a different picture and letter to his Class secretary as well. See you in September.

P.S. Just got word that Dave's permit is currently the leader as the heaviest permit caught in the eight-month long Key West and Lower Keys Fishing Tournament. \

Captain Mike and Dave Horton Tony Wayne is one of the few of us who have seen a Navy football win recendy. He was at the SMU game early in the season and attended the Alumni Luncheon on Friday and the Navy-SMU football game Saturday: Beginning with the USNA AA-North Texas Chapter Luncheon on Friday until the singing of Navy Blue & Gold at the conclusion of the game on Saturday night, it was a weekend filled with highlights and lump-in-the-throat moments too numerous to do justice in short note. Friday's Alumni luncheon, attended by yours truly, Paul Moore, Dalton Ellis, and Bill Connell as well as more than 100 other Alumni and invited guests, provided an opportunity to meet the 57th Naval Academy Superintendent, VADM Dick Naughton '68.

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Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen James L. Jones, Senator John Warner, and Gen Mike Hagee meet after Mike's confirmation hearing '67: deep in the heart of Texas Saturday was a day of sensory overload and extreme heat (98 degrees at game time).

Some 800-plus graduates and their guests showed up for the tailgate and ensuing football game. At least eight of our Classmates made the event. Those attending were Tony Wayne, Paul Moore, Dale McQuinn, Jon Holzapfel, Don Mondul, Dalton Ellis, Dave Finney, and Craig LaGrone. Craig was in Tenth Company Plebe Year and now lives in Tulsa. After fireworks during the "National Anthem" torched the surrounding grass and the SMU booster club was caught in the sprinkler system trying to put thefiresout, we got down to business. Roger Staubach '65 represented Navy for the wirming coin toss. Don Meredith represented SMU. The rest of his description sounds as though, in addition to winning the game, we won the flyover with an F-18 four plane diamond formation. The picture Tony sent shows left to right: seated, Jon Holzapfel, Tony Wayne, Dale McQuinn; standing, Craig LaGrone, Don Mondul, PD Moore, and Dalton Ellis. Dave Fiimey was in the head.

I just did a word count and my work tonight is done! I mean, I still have text and photos here in the file, but they'll just have to wait until next time. My apologies to Bill Cray, he sent me a note and photo from the Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner of the L.A. Chapter of the Alumni Association that was held back in June.

Also to Al Burkhart. Al sent photos from the Evening Parade at Eighth & I. That was also in June. Maybe a couple of June photos in January will tum out to be a good thing! I have a great picture from Jack Shields' retirement. Plus, I have authors to tell you about (Ken T\ittle and Jack MaciduU) and an amusing tale featuring J.C. Bates. At least I think it's pretty good.

Once again, it's difficult to beheve that you'll be reading this at the start of the holiday season. I hope yoius is happy, healthy, and safe. Pray for those (some of them our sons and daughters) who might be in harm's way, and pray for those who lead them. May this season bring us a bit closer to peace on earth and good will toward men.

That's it...Goodnight! —Jim

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Annual Membership: 11% Life Membership: 42%

Pres: Joseph \. Conway Exec Sec'y: Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Road, Annapolis, MD 21401-1061 e: Lkuehn@arinc.com Corr Sec'y: CAPT Gordon L Peterson, USN (Ret) 7994 Hidden Bridge Drive, Springfield, VA 22153 p: 703-913-5404; f: 703-243-8251 e: gpeters621@aol.com Class web site: www.usna68.com Let me begin with a request that you please submit inputs for the column to the email address listed above! Many thanks.

As the prospect for war with fraq appears more likely given autumn's continued impasse over the retum of UN weapons inspectors into the country with unfettered access to sites where weapons of mass destmction may be hidden, it is reassuring to contemplate Silke and Gen Mike Hagee's retum to Washington, DC, in midJanuary when he will relieve Gen Jim Jones to assume duties as the 33rd commandant of the Marine Corps. As I write this column, there have been reports in the newspaper that leading elements of Mike's I Marine Expeditionary Force headquarters staff have reported with their U.S. Army counterparts to Kuwait in the event that combat operations are launched.

The president's nomination was promptly confirmed by the Senate following a hearing with Gen Jones before the Senate Armed Services Committee in early fall. Our Marines will continue to enjoy superb leadership during

the challenging days ahead under Mike's steady hand. "The oncoming watch relieves the watch."

It was my good fortune to interview Gen Jones for the November Marine Corps issue of Sea Power magazine, and I used the opportunity to ask him to describe Mike to our readers. Here is what the commandant had to say: He is a great selection! General Hagee is widely known inside and outside of the Marine Corps as a thoughtful leader, someone who has been tested in all different walks of professional life—here in Washington and in thefield.He commands the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force now and is a combat veteran, so 1 believe that he and Silke will bring dynamic leadership to the Marine Corps. We should all celebrate the excellent judgment that the president and secretary of defense showed in asking them to step forward to assume this very important responsibility. The mark of the man is that I heard about him many years before I ever knew him—and always in glowing terms. 'When I did get to know him I leamed that all of the good things I had heard about him were understated. He really is a remarkable Marine. Diana [Mrs. Jones] and I look forward to helping him and Silke transition to this wonderful job in a seamless way.

Gen Jones went on to describe some of the challenges awaiting Mike when he becomes commandant in January, and I would encourage you to read the text of the interview on line under our November Sea Power's listing at the Navy League homepage (www.navyleague.org) should you not be seeing the magazine regularly.

Gerry Motl graciously forwarded a photo of Mike (that's him in the shades) in a group photo taken in Porto Conte, Sardinia, during the retum from a Med craise on Galveston in 1967. It is

topping for that specid iteml See pages 20-26 for holiday gift giving ideas!

'68: L to r: Lloyd Kieman, Tom Harper, Sam Newton, Paul Willoughby, Mike Hagee, Don Weiss, and Jack Brown take a break at Porto Conte, Sardinia, during their return from First Class Cruise in 1967 108

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"68: Homecoming 2002 evident that the years have been kind to him since First Class Year! Many thanks, Gerry, for sending me this photo.

Speaking of photos, I need to remind contributors that all digital imagery intended for publication must be high resolution (300 dpi and JPG format preferred) if it is to pass muster for Shipmate's printing requirements. Low-resolution imagery will not be accepted by the editor.

If you can't scan a print yourself, please mail it to me at my home address, and I will scan it for the magazine. All of my files are sent to Shipmate electronically—no snail mail in the interest of efficiency and expediency.

Joe Conway reported a good tumout at Homecoming this year. The event saw the christening of our "Class of 1968" balloon—a story in itself. It seems that high winds during launch and recovery operations nearly wiped out the '42 Alumni gathered next to the '68/28th Company tent! Next season, just follow your eyes to the balloon and it will guide you to the tent and tailgating before and after the games.

Joe saw the following attendees: Joe Anderson, Phil Bassi, Bill Boykin, Steve Erb, Dave Denson, Chris Dozier, Bob Evans, Roy Graham, Glen Gottschalk, Russ Hermanson, Bob HoUerbach, Jim Kiffer, Dick Kmlis, Dan Lear, Bill Metzger, "Mule" Mulholland, Mike Mullen, Terry Murray, Dick Naughton, Ted Naydan, Mike Neale, Jim Niehus, Bryan O'Connor, Bill Paine, Kendell Pease, Tom Pestorius, Kevin Reardon, Dennis Rizzardi, Gary Roberts, Amie Shapack, Gary Storm, Ed Sullivan, Rob Taylor, Mike Tkach...and Carl Tamulevich (seen riding around on his golf cart).

I know we missed reporting other attendees; sorry if you were at Homecoming and your name is not listed.

Linda Burke (burke949@cox.net). Bob Steffen's sister, traveled to Annapolis from Califomia to attend her first-ever Homecoming and to meet some of his Company Classmates and other friends. Linda told me that she was overwhelmed with the hospitality that she received courtesy of Bob's roommate and his wife, Marcia, and Joe Anderson, and other friends like Pat and Jim Niehus. In her words, it was an "absolutely perfect" weekend. I played a small role helping Linda contact those in the Class who knew her brother during his time at the Academy, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for making her feel so welcomed as a part of our Class. Here is an excerpt from her note: 1 again cannot tell you how wonderful it was, poignant, but wonderful. I only had one time when 1 had to really compose myself and that was at the beginning of the game, when the Shipmate, December 2002

Midshipmen marched onto the field and the Navy band played. It was just my time to reflect and remember my brother as I knew him then and wish he had been given the gift of life to achieve his goals and aspirations. It was really difficult but worth it as I love this country and all that it stands for and the men and women who have make it better for all of us.

Linda Burke captured this shot of Joe Anderson and Bryan O'Connor at Homecoming Joe Conway reminds all hands that it is not too early to make your hotel reservations for our 35th Reunion (19-21 September 2003) now!

Annapolis hotels have released rooms for reservation at Sheraton Barcelo, O'Callaghans (exHoliday Inn) on West Street, and Historic Inns of Annapolis. Loews is already sold out! Main events include a dinner-dance at Loew's on Friday night, tailgate bonanza after the football game, no-host company parties on Saturday evening, and a Class meeting on either Friday or Sunday. Joe also asked me to announce that Mike Neale has relieved Phil Bassi as our Class treasurer. We all owe Phil a round of applause for his many years of faithful service to our Class. Many thanks, Phil!

Roger Hughes made time to provide a tenyear update from Virginia Beach recendy that included a photo of him with umpires from the Little League World Series Big League

(16- tol7-year olds) Baseball in August. He related that diis experience fulfilled a lifetime goal dating to when Coach Joe Duff stuck him behind the plate for a game in 1966. Roger began to umpire full time several years ago when his son, Nick, began to play with the Little League. Nick went on to other things—the Marine Corps, graduating from Parris Island a year ago! Roger continued: Another event this summer was my graduation from Regent Law School and taking the Virginia Bar exam in July. This new career was prompted by my mother's Alzheimer's condition and the problems 1 had with the legal aspects of taking care of her. I decided it was something I should take care of myself—hence law school and a desire to practice elder law.

My wife, Rosemarie, and I celebrated ten years of bliss this spring. We have a blended family with seven adult children (i.e., no one living at home). I became a grandfather two years ago.

Take care, see you all at some football games, and Beat Army\ Larry McConnell (McConnellL@aol.com) of the 31st Company forwarded a newsy update describing his retirement in September as a captain (Chaplain Corps) in the Naval Reserve after a distinguished career that found him serving at the Academy for the past four years. Owing to space limitations in this issue, I will save his note for my next column.

I leamed recendy that Dave Owens lost his wife, Jeanette, to cancer in August. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, Dave. I also am sad to relate the loss of a gentle bear from our ranks— Sam Wilson of the 16th Company. He passed away on 15 September. I last saw Sam 30 years ago on the flight deck of a carrier, FORRESTAL (CV-59) as I recall, during a short port visit to Gaeta, Italy, homeport for SPRINGFIELD ( C L G - 7 ) , the Sixth Fleet flagship when I was OinC of her helicopter detachment. I can still hear Sam's voice booming across the flight deck to greet me when we had our surprise reunion.

Stretch Hurston (jehurston@cox.net) eulogized Sam as only a friend and Classmate can do: I met Sam when we were in advanced jet training at Beeville, TX, in 1968. We were both "stashed" in the Norfolk area when we got our wings—Sam at CinCLant and me at Dam Neck. We kept in the air by flying the T-28 from NAS Norfolk. I vividly remember one cross-country hop to Memphis when we were caught in a thunderstorm and tossed around so much I wondered about making it! But we were reassured by the song that came on the radio we had dialed in: "Amazing Grace" by Judy Collins.

'68: Roger Hughes (circled) with Little League World Series umpires 109

I drove with Sam to Oxford, MS, when he married his sweetheart. Angle Turner (AWilson@vestavia.kl2.al.us), and he was in my wedding in Virginia Beach the following year We shared wonderful times together before I stayed there for A-6 training and he went to fly A-7s. His obituary can't do justice to the wonderful person that he was. Sam had several operations over several years after a brain tumor was discovered. My wife, Jean, and I saw him whenever we got to Alabama.

He was confined to the Veterans Nursing Home in Alexandria City the past few years. It was tough to see his body racked with pain and his being unable to walk, but our visits were always an inspiration to us. He really trusted the Lord to provide and the Lord did. Our Father called Sam to his eternal reward on 15 September.

I could write a book on how Angle looked after Sam over the past ten years or so when he couldn't take care of himself. She is tmly an angel. They have two of the nicest children one will ever meet, Courtney and Thad. I know Angle would love to hear from those who knew Sam. She can be reached at the email address above.

Rick Ferris (ferris@iwvisp.com), also of the 16th Company, had this to say: I write with a heavy heart. Sam was my hero.

Through four years as his roommate at the Naval Academy, I knew he was the only one of us that had his priorities straight. 'While we were all wrapped up in the day-to-day aggressiveness of "wantabe" warriors, Sam had the big picture. He understood honor and patriotism—but more important, he understood this in relationship to his God. While we were wrapped up in the petty issues of the day in Mother Bancroft, I was envious of his ability to take the high road and be above it all. He was my ideal of the correct balance of faith in his beliefs and the mental, moral, and physical road we were traveling.

Memories that stick in my rrund: Sam bailing me out of a lot of demerits by shouldering the blame for not closing upper class windows one early moming of our Plebe Year. Sam laughing at me our Plebe Year early one moming. I set the alarm clock across the room so I would have to get out of bed to tum it off. We had waxed the floor that night—I slipped and fell on my butt several times trying to get that alarm clock off. Sam rowing crew. Sam taking pictures of lightning hits on the Chapel dome from our Plebe Year room on the fourth deck of the eighth wing. Sam always getting the lowest score on the flag hoists and Morse Code no matter how hard we studied. Long nights arguing religion. I know more about the Baptist faith them most Baptists. Sam's folks taking me in during their visits to Annapolis. The beautiful '57 Ford Sam had when we graduated. During flight training in Meridian Sam bought a ski boat. I remember skiing in March in Mississippi; the water was frigid.

Sam, without question, driving into town from VT-4 in Pensacola to get me a fan belt for my MGB. I threw the belt coming in the main gate. 1 had a flight, and Sam's flight was canceled. My first long cross-country hop in the Fleet, after getting my wings, to attend his wedding. Asking Sam to be my first son's Godfather Sam unloading the personal problems a Baptist preacher has while we were jogging in Jacksonville, FL, in 1985.

My most precious memory is of Sam and Angle at the annual Southern Baptist Convention in St. Louis in the mid-80s. 1 was 110

stationed at the McDonnell Douglas factory in St. Louis. We arranged for me to pick them up at the St. Louis Convention Hall. I drove up and saw two very proper, conservative people waiting for me. Dressed in dark suits with their noses in the air. I picked them up and we drove around the comer. Sam ripped off his tie and asked if we had a good bottle of wine at home!

Writing letters to Sam in the late '80s and '90s when he was having problems—knowing I would not receive any answer, but that is what friends are for I lost contact after Sam's dad died in the late '90s. I started a search. I searched the Intemet.

I paid for an Intemet Company search. I wrote the Southem Baptist convention for information. Bill Downing searched through his Post Office folks. All over a several year period— all without success. On 15 September, 1 had an overwhelming need to find him—now. 1 spent hours on the Intemet searching again. After the fact, I leamed that was the day Sam passed away. I know the Lord works in mysterious ways. I know He was calling me on that Monday. I don't know why or how—but I know He was. I also know the Lord's plan for Sam is great and wondrous. Your shipmate.

Classmate, and friend.

Walt Hogan remembered Sam as having the very best qualities of leadership and humanity— understated, leading by example, marching with a higher purpose. He was understated, led by example, and marched with a higher purpose. rU close this column with the news that I have accepted a unique position with Anteon Corporation to provide strategic-communications support to the Coast Guard's Deepwater acquisition program at USCG headquarters in Washington, DC. This was an unsoUcited offer, because I had the "best job in the world" (to quote John Lehman) editing and writing Sea Power.

However, I could not allow the opportimity to pass to retum to the service of our nation by working with the Coast Guard on the most important recapitaUzation program in its history—a modemization effort made all the more critical by the ongoing war on terrorism. The Coast Guard performs a critical role overseas and in homeland defense, yet most of its cutters are more than 30 years old, and its inventory of aircraft and helicopters also are rapidly wearing out. I will be working with the small public affairs team that supports RADM Pat Stillman directiy in his program executive office.

Please send all Shipmate communications to me at my home (gpeters621@aol.com).

Go Navy, Beat Army] —Gordo

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Pres: CAPT Edwin "Steve" Potts, USNR Vice Pres: F.H. "Mike" Michaelis Sec'y: A.L. "Al" Cipriani Treas: Steve Ward h: 703-864-1775; w: 703-620-2279 Corr Sec'y: Dr. Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315-2637 703-205-3251; e: hudocst@mad.northgrum.com Hey '69—heck of a season on the gridiron this year—new coach, same team! But in the good news department, we renewed many old acquaintances tailgating at the world class '69

tent manned by Ninth Company and stocked with goodies courtesy of numerous wives and the contributions of '69 attendees. It's the "Best Damed Class Tailgater at Navy" for five years mnning—thanks to the coordination and leadership taken on by Steve Ward and Dave Rose and the generous libations of Auggie Bulger! I ran into Sue and Hank Davison who are hanging out in beautiful downtown Hollywood, MD, while Hank works supporting NavAir customers. Sam WUson is alive and gregarious, living in Annandale, 'VA, with his lovely wife, Fran (when they are not out touring that is!). Joan and Larry Dalryple made a pilgrimage from their Virginia Beach home to enjoy the season opener. Larry is working with USAA and travels too much, but Joan keeps busy mnning a department at the community college. Alice and Dave Alexander drove up from Woodbridge, VA, where Dave commutes to the Red Cross and serves as director of Biomedical Services. Mike Stroop '54 stopped by to visit with his brother, Pat Stroop, and his bride, "Sweet Mary," to enjoy the renowned '69 hospitality and share tales of RV excursions. Jim Hamburg, whose 25 submarine deployments (14 under command) is an unofficial Navy record enjoyed the camaraderie and good weather. Sue and Bob Byles, Janice and Bill Cox, Aida and Al Cipriani, Jim Speer, Carol and Dave Ehmann, Barb and Walt Giraldi, Ed Baimat, Ellen and Tom Burbage, Joe Greene, Don Nash, Linda and Greg Hansen, Jerry Downey, Mike Clark, Ethel and Lanny Hunt, Val and Rick Hillyer, Donna and Bob Hartman (and his son, Andy Hartman '00, who is about to deploy), and Deb and Al Hager were also spotted participating in The Greatest Class Tailgate at USNA! We even had a "phone-in" participant, Neil "Murray" Weisburg the notorious A6 NFO and former KITTY HAWK air boss, checked in with Auggie during the pre-game warm-up! During Homecoming, we generously shared oiu space with '47 and received a very nice note from Jack Stephens '47: "Just wanted to thank the Class of '69 for the kind hospitality extended to my guests and me last Saturday. It was so nice of you all to provide us with food and drinks and we enjoyed visiting with you." All together, we've had a great time, have enjoyed talking to the Mids and even managed to watch some football. The new scoreboard with Mega Screen instant replay and booming audio is a nice addition, although I did notice some of the more senior Classes covering their ears during some of the musical sound bites being broadcast—no it wasn't Frank Sinatra!

The September (odd month) '69 luncheon was held at the Four Comers in Ballston and generated a nice gathering. Our '69 activities stalwart Steve Ward made the arrangements again.

Attendees included Dave Rose, Tom Klocek, Mike Michaelis, Walt Giraldi, Rusty Jones, Mike Worley, Ron Gimibert, Steve Ward, and yours traly. Picked up some scuttlebutt that Al Piatt's son went from Navy petty officer to USMC TBS as a first lieutenant, which would be quite an achievement—'69 genes at work! Also heard that Greg "Zipper" Brown is alive and retired in Virginia Beach working with SAIC. Next lunch date looks like 13 November (odd month). Location TBD, but if you're in die area Shipmate, December 2002

give me a call (703-971-4993) and we'll give you a vector.

On the evening of 30 September, die Class of '69 sponsored another in die series of Michelson Lectures for the Brigade. The speaker was the Nobel Prize winning Dr. F Sherwood Roland who spoke on "21st Century Atmosphere: Changes and Consequences" in Mahan Hall at 7 p.m. The event was preceded by a dinner honoring Dr. Roland hosted by die academic dean and attended by some illustrious members of our Class as Todd Creekman wrote: It was a nice evening at USNA; Aida and Al Cipriani, Lydia and Steve Potts, Mike Michaelis, and I went to dinner with Dr Rowland hosted by the Dean and his wife, and attended by about a half dozen chemistry-major Mids. and several professors. The presentation was well attended; Mahan Hall auditorium lower level was pretty well filled, widi lots of Mids.

The presentation was pretty technical (as befits a Nobel laureate!) but tiiere were lots of good questions. We finished up about 8:30 p.m. with punch and cookies, then all set out for home!

'69's role was recognized on posters and the program, and we were asked to stand to be recognized just before Dn Rowland's pitch. All in all. a nice event, and one our Classmates should be proud to continue to support.

'69: At Castel Santa Maria

'69ers touring wine cellars UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY MICHELSON MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIE PRESENTS DR. F. SHERWOOD R O W L A N D "THE 21st CENTURY A T M O S P H E R E CHANGES AND C O N S E Q U E N C E S "

Monday, September 30, 2002 US Naval Academy. Mahan Hall 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Open to the Public Sponsored by the USNA Class of 1969 Reception to Follow

'69 sponsored Michelson lectures series program cover for 2003 Thanks for the report and Class representation, Todd.

Mike Salewske provided a great note re the mini-reunion held in Tuscany region of Italy last summer: Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know about a great tour some of us '69ers had this past summer Fran and Sam Wilson, Joan and Ed Wallace, and my wife, Claudia, and 1 enjoyed a wonderful tour called the Alumni College in Tuscany-Chianti sponsored by our Alumni Association. The Class of 1969 was the most represented of the 21 couples on the tour We were also the youngest. We even had an Alumnus from the Class of 1945, who had Shipmate, December 2002

more energy than most of us. However, Sam upheld our end by taking a long run before breakfast and a swim every aftemoon. Ed and 1 were with him in spirit. Sam and Fran even hiked to the top of the Duomo in Florence.

We enjoyed an excellent tour of the Tuscany region of Italy including Florence, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimigiano, Certaldo, Siena, and our home village of Marcialla. The tours were great with wonderful guides, the food excellent, and the wine fiowed well at dinner. The best part of the trip was getting acquainted with Classmates and other Alumni on the trip. We met wonderful new people and made new friends. It is also an opportunity for some "small world" stories.

About four days into the trip I was chatting with Pat Beard '58 and discovered that he was the weapons officer on the submarine where 1 spent my First Class Cruise.

I have enclosed two pictures. The first is of the six of us just prior to our formal dinner at the Castel Santa Maria Novella, which was across the valley from our villa. The castie has parts of it that date back to the 11th century.

The second picture is of the four '69ers on the trip. We were touring the wine cellars of Castello di Monsanto, a 17th century castle.

This is taken in front of vintage 1969 Chianti Reserva and we thought it appropriate. We are from left to right: Sam Wilson, the thinnest because he works out, me, Dick Johnson (Colgate'69), and Ed. Dick Johnson was our host for the tour and is the executive vice president of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and is currendy running the Leaders to Serve the Nation campaign. He and his lovely wife, Carolyn, were fantastic hosts and saw to it that all of us had a wonderful time. In fact, he made the trip extra special to me by presenting me with an N-star banner for a surprise birthday present at our opening night dinner It sure was a special highlight on the trip.

In closing, a great time was had by all and we highly recommend it. If the other tours are

like this one, you will have a wonderful experience. Beat Army\ Thanks a lot, Mike, for taking the time to chronicle the adventure for us.

The Class of 1969 Foundation annual meeting was held as scheduled on 11 October in Ward Hall. Dave Ememann, Ron Gumbert, Ed Bannatt, Pete Renfree, Lou Gianotti, Norm Brown, Glenn Whaley, Sam Wilson, Tom Klocek, Pat Stroop, Steve Ward, Mike Michaelis, Al Cipriani, Todd Creekman, and yours tmly showed up and heard the results of the election and the financial report. Mike Michaelis is back as exec VP and Steve Cominsky becomes a director. Very close contests according to our ballot counters Pat Stroop and Al Cipriani. On the financial front, we had a very lively discussion regarding status and perception of our Foundation funds. I was asked to provide some clarification, and Tom Klocek will be posting similar information on the web site so we can all have a better appreciation. Our Class Foundation dues, individual tax-deductible contributions, and investment retums have been our sole sources of income. We are a separate and distinct entity from the Alumni Association (AA). Almost all of our funds are being held in accounts to be applied against future projects yet to be designated. We have made small annual donations to the Ninth Company Wardroom to fund such items as curtains, carpeting, TV, stereo/CD, etc. over the past years. There have been no costs associated with Class Board members' activities or Board meetings; essentially everyone is volunteering their time and efforts.

The bottom line for our Class Foundation assets as of 30 September '02 is approximately $69K. Please note that the fabled, World Class '69 Tailgater is a self-sufficient, local activity sponsored and funded by football game attendees.

None of our Foundation's funds have been used to finance any portion of the tailgater. Now, what HI

about the AA funds and Michelson lecture pledges you ask? All donations made to the AA are held and administered by the AA. The Michelson lecture series has been funded by the funds in the '69 "account" administered by the AA. The bottom line for our AA '69 Account is approximately $96K on hand for Michelson lectures (out of about $213K pledged), and about $10K held for our future reunion activities (a residual from our past reunions). The Class Foundation Board will continue to hold and grow our account outside of the AA funds to provide the necessary "seed funding" for our major Class Project. We plan to have several options for our Class Project for discussion at our 35th, which by the way, is officially scheduled for the weekend of 25-26 September '04. (Home game with Vanderbilt, not USNA Homecoming, and not an Annapolis Boat Show weekend!) We will have more to report regarding the 35th plans in future columns and on the web site, but if anyone would like to volunteer for Reunion Committee work, please contact me ASAP! Well, that's the bottom of the mailbag for this issue. As we enter into the holiday season here's hoping all of our loved ones are near or under the protecting hand of the Great Architect of the Universe during these troubled times. Have a safe and happy holiday. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Steve

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Pres: Lynn Widener Sec'y: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret) 1978 Valley Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 e: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all. Let me start by saying that computers are the best of tools and the worst of tools! As I sit to write, my email suddenly decided to ignore any of my attempts at sending anyone anything. Fortunately, it let your messages in. So here goes.

Let's start with Rob Meyer, since he sent me some stuff in September and then I couldn't acknowledge it when he asked. He attended Navy's kicking SMU's butt and decided to commemorate the act with a letter noting some input from those of the Class of '70 who attended the game. The Class of '70 was well represented with ten members and their spouses sitting together (thanks to the local Alumni Chapter for arranging this). Present were Doug Bateman, Elizabeth and Bill Broderick, Deborah and Steve Chapman, Janet and Ronnie Justice, Debbie and Rob Meyer, Susan and Pete Patrick, Lisa and Jack Pohl, Alice and Larry Schear, Jim Swoope, and Nick Williams. They all enjoyed renewing old acquaintances, and making new ones. It was a great time, especially with Navy winning 38-7. The Navy team put on a great performance. I'm sure that the SMU fans got awfully tired of hearing "Anchors Aweigh." Rob noted that this was the largest gathering of sober Mids and Alumni he'd ever seen at a Navy football game (SMU has a dry campus). Jack Pohl complained that "they tricked us" and that had he known, he "would have brought his own swill." Jack's wife, Lisa, 112

had the quote of the day, however. "One football ticket, $20, one tailgate ticket $10, a bottle of water $3, watching Navy kick SMU's butt, priceless." Nick Williams gets the award for being the one who traveled the farthest to watch the game, coming from Washington, DC, all the way to Dallas. (Where were the rest of you beltway brass/bandits?) And speaking of Nick Williams, be looking for his book. The Back Side of the Mountain which details his ordeal of being lost in a blizzard for three days. It should be coming out around the time this is published or shortly thereafter.

Earlier in August, Wil Hollowell drove through Fort Worth for an overnight stay with Rob and Debbie on his way to Califomia. Wil and Dede have finished up Dede's last assignment (in Florence, Italy) with the State Department and are moving back to their home in the San Diego area. Wil has a teaching assignment at a local high school, and Dede will be teaching at the University of San Diego as an adjunct professor.

The Annapolis Capital newspaper had a feature in their recent business page about Kelly Richard's (spouse and partner of Kerry Smith) store on Main Street called American Craft works Collection. A companion to their League of Maryland Craftsmen store, which is now just up the street, it suffers only from having opened just prior to September 11th of last year. They've sold a boat load of stuff in the past year. Next reunion, everyone has to go in and buy something.

Russ Hauck sent me some pictures and a note that he has been reelected to a second three year term as mayor of the city of Altamonte Springs, FL, and will be sworn in early November for this new term.

Barbara and Russ Hauck

Russ' official photo

Nick Visco passed along from Grant Thorpe that Gino Marchetti came out of by-pass surgery fine and is resting well. Although he is not ready to suit up with the Old Goats lacrosse team or don #24 on the gridiron, he is on the road to recovery. Thanks to all for their prayers.

they worked! John Rantschler (frants@earthlink.net) is doing some research. Something about math above calculus? Specifically, have you ever used any math (calculus and above) in your job. If "Yes," what was the job description, type/level of math, purpose/goal you were trying to achieve, and if you could estimate the value/necessity of the math for success in that situation, that would be great, don't sweat it too much! Email directiy to John; negative reports requested...John is desperate for mail. Hank Prevette sends news about Ed Giambastiaiu's Joint Forces Command Change of Command, which he attended. It was a spectacular event.

Ed looked great and gave an impressive acceptance speech. He was highly praised by this old boss. Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld.

At least 20 guys from '70 were present and many sat together. I sense that this is not Ed's twilight tour.

Change of command

Wants and Warrants: Nick Carter has a request from Jinky833@aol.com (whoever that is?) looking for four Classmates.. .two of whom can be easily found since they are in our directory. Email directiy to Nick Carter (nick.carter@ dol.net) with info. "Jinky833" cturently lives in Coronado and has some old friends who were in the Class of '70 that they would like to get in touch with; John DeLappa, Chris Benjes, Brian Wigging, and Bob Kaufi'man. Any help out there? Reply direct.

I have the sad duty to report the passing of John Patrick Schmidt in Cape Coral, FL, in September. He was with us Plebe Year then went to Southem Illinois University. John was a retired social worker for the Department of Children and Family Services in Lee and Charlotte Co. He also worked for the Shriner's Foundation As I write there is an area-wide scare about a sniper who is seemingly picking off citizens all around the DC area. Schools are leery of allowing their students to go outside for recess or sports practices and the police and state troopers are putting in gobs of overtime watching for something, anything, they can use to stop the madness. I can attest to the fact that streets and shopping malls have about half the traffic they're used to as the holiday season starts. While this isn't on the scale of the Pentagon and World Trade Center attack, it still makes one wonder how much evd is really let loose in this world?

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Pres: CAPT Perry Martini, USN (ReL) e: perry.martini@usna.com Secy: CAPT Mike Longworth, USN (ReL) 1145 Birks Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5826 e: duke.longworth @ 1971 .usna.com webmaster: John Holland e: john.holland2@verizon.net http://ww w.usna.comyclasses/1971 /usna 1971 .htm Here it is afready, die deadline. In proper fashion, I am writing frantically to get our input to the editors. Somewhat regretfully, die input is lower this mondi than the previous couple, so this will be brief The news is always worthy of oin attention, however.

The Class officers' meeting in September was a huge success. Among the highlights was news diat we have three Classmates vying for the enviable position as secretary. Those noble folk are Bob Anderson, Bill Williams, and yours tmly.

Elections to this worthy post are slated for January. You will hear more about this in a Class newsletter. The newsletter will announce our fund raising campaign for die period 2003 to 2008. So, be ready with your pens and pencils to cast the deciding vote and start contributing to our mortar legacy. Please note that Al Ptak is the chairman of the nominating committee.

More Class Meeting News John Holland, our Class web contact and information manager, presented a plan to estabUsh a new '71 web site, scheduled for operation by the end of this year. The web site will include a recapitulation of all Classmate addresses.

Six board members, Steve Dmetruk, Steve Bruce, Chuck Boyer, Mike Hecomovich, Dave Miller, and Jim Hergenroeder attended the Leadership Course taught by our own Greg Harper. This course is an element of the Class of 1971 Leadership Endowment that supports the Distinguished Military Professorship in Leadership and Ethics.

Dave Laws, Mike Hecomovich, and Perry Martini gave a presentation on the USNA fund raising campaign. Leaders to Serve the Nation, which expects to raise $175 million (Class-wide).

The Qass agreed to kickoff a new fund raising campaign that would continue funding and supporting the leadership billet mentioned, above and participate in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium renovation. Expect leadership donor letters to solicit commitment prior to kicking off a phonathon in Febmary '03 for the remainder of die Class. Of note, in development is a video CD which will include a copy of the National Geographic production aired on national television, 4 July 2002. This is a short history of our Class as it relates to space, civilian, and military leadership. The connection of the events of September 11th and those in leadership positions, VADM's Tim Keating, Jim Metzger, Scott Frye, and MajGen John Sattler, are overwhelming. Our legacy as a Class is well established by these events.

The board held a moving dedication in honor of Chic Burlingame in Alumni Hall. Perry Martini made a few brief remarks, as did Mike Marks.

They presented a memorial chair to Chic's Shipmate. December 2002

widow, Shari Burlingame. Also, a special commemorative quilt made by the Washington, DC Chapter of Texas A&M Honor Society Student Scholars was presented to Shari. This quilt was hung in the Pentagon during die reconstruction of the damaged section.

The board then held the unveiling of die Alumni Hall Class of '71 Bronze Class Crest, which will hang in perpetuity along with all other Class crests in the hall. Next, the board proceeded to the USNA museum for a re-dedication of die Class of '71 Asttonaut/Cold War display.

More Class meeting news in the next Shipmate.

I received the following note from Tom Laboon, 18th Company "Rat Pack" news as follows: 1 attended the retirement ceremony for Bob Parsons this June held in Memorial Hall. This is significant in that Bob is die last 0-6 to retire in our Class, he is the last Classmate in 18th Company to retire, and he is the last of the '71 CECers to retire. This may be a record of sorts, as three of 18th's finest were in die CEC. Those fine fellas are Hugh Marcy and myself, the NPQ gimps. Bob transferred into the CEC on the merits of his brains! (If that is not enough, Bob's son, Robert Parsons '96, also joined the CEC). Bob is now the director of budget and finance at USNA. We should expect lots of good things from Bob now! We wish Bob and Diane all the best as they grudgingly leave Captain's Row housing and head to their new home in Annapolis.

As the COO of American Military Housing Services, I am working on several projects to privatize military base housing. Using our Class contacts, Mike Greene referred me to Sam Crimaldi, a senior big wig with U.S. Home in Miami, FL. Sam sounds fine and, although he is a big fan of Florida football, we both hope the new motto, "Expect to Win," proves true for Navy!

In August, Marie and I visited our daughter, Stacy, in London where she is graduating from the London School of Economics. She is also planning to spend a lot of my retirement on her October wedding. Speaking of weddings, Jeanne and Dan Hickey have their son getting married next April. Dan and Jeanne own the Smith Point Marina on the Rappahannock River, have a web site, and sell their own peanuts. Look 'em up!

This news wire release just in conceming another Classmate achievement: SunPower Appoints New Chief Operating Officer, 17 June 2002, Los Alamos, NM. SunPower Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Finley Foster to the position of chief operating officer. Mr. Foster has been a leader in the energy engineering, management, and professional services market sector for over 30 years. Mr. Foster was formerly a plant manager of a dual unit 1300 MWe utility nuclear generation station and co-founder, president and CEO of United Energy Services Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbert Associates Inc. His experience includes management, design, engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance of large electrical power generation facilities.

He led United Energy from startup, to profitable operation, acquisitions and merger into publicly traded Gilbert Associates, Inc. His broad experience in developing and growing profitable (in excess of 20% EBIT) companies through critical growth transitions has also included chief operating officer of FutureNext

Consulting, a systems integration and consulting services company headquartered in McLean, VA, president and COO of SuperDistribution, Inc., and executive vice president and COO of MicroStar Company Inc. where he was hired to reverse a five year decline through re-organization and diversification. Mr Foster graduated with merit from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1971 with a bachelor of science in Control Systems Engineering (computers). He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy aboard a nuclear fast attack submarine as nuclear chief engineering officer Mr Foster and his unit received several commendations for top secret operations conducted by TREPANG and was recommended for accelerated promotion at his time of separation from the United States Navy. Apart from Mr. Foster's proven operational management and leadership skills, SunPower believes that Mr. Foster will define, manage, and accelerate SunPower's efforts to commercialize its products and services to supply alternative and renewable energy in the form of electrical and mechanical power The appointment of Mr Finley is indicative of SunPower's commitment of actively recruiting senior management with proven expertise in start-up and development companies that as a group will lead SunPower in its mission of "harvesting the power of the sun to produce water, fuel and electricity, for the environmental benefit of future generations."

Wow, another industry leader. Way to go, Finley!

Here's another update to our illustrious Classmate, Sankey Blanton: We do appreciate you participating in our flying after diving studies. Entertainment and research value in one! The attached photo (didn't work for Shipmate) may help to explain what you mean when you talk about "dry dives" andflightswith no geographical destination. We hope you will use them to encourage other divers to join us. We will update you regarding future studies and related laboratory events. Please let us know if you would rather be removed from the distribution list. Take care.

Neal W. Pollock, Ph.D. Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Somehow, Sankey gets into the most unusual and interesting situations. I need to take lessons from this Classmate! Thanks to Sankey.

Received the following note from Joe Sheppard: "Mike, Just thought you would like to know that while Frank Cidbertson, David Leetsma, and Barry Boswell are busy at Johnson Space Center; J.R. Price, Ken Taplett, and I are keeping the lights on in Houston at the South Texas Project nuclear plant south of town."

Thanks to Joe. More good news for Class of ' 7 1 : SEMCO ENERGY, Inc. Names New Gas Company Executive. Dateline: Farmington Hills, MI, 2 October SEMCO ENERGY, Inc. (NYSE; SEN) today announced the appointment of Eugene N. Dubay as senior vice president and chief operating officer of SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY headquartered in Port Huron, MI. Dubay will succeed current SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY President Jon Kosht, who is retiring on 31 October 2002. Marcus Jackson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of SEMCO ENERGY, Inc. made the announcement saying, "We are fortunate to have an individual with Gene's vast experience and diverse 113

leadership skills join SEMCO ENERGY. He has a strong background in gas distribution operations, business development and finance, all of which will make him a great asset to the enterprise." Since 1997, Mr Dubay has served as president of the Kansas Services Gas Company, a division of ONEOK, Inc., Tulsa, OK. He joined that company in 1996 as vice president of corporate development. ONEOK is a diversified energy company and the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas and Oklahoma serving 1.4 million customers.

From 1981 until 1996, Dubay held progressively responsible positions for the Southem Union Company based in Austin, TX. During the last two years of his employment there, he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for Missouri Gas Energy, an autonomous division of Southern Union Company. Dubay received an M.B.A. in Accounting at Texas A&M University in 1977 and eamed his B.S. in Political Science in 1971 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. MD. Way to go. Classmate. Looks like he is headed to the top!

Classmates, please keep me updated as to who is where, doing what! I'm just one guy trying to track down over 800 Classmates. The news releases are a big assist, so if you are in one, ensure it is sent to USNA, and then it will get to me. Meanwhile, Go Navy, Beat Army] Duces Vimm, —Duke

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Pres: CAPT Rick Rubel, USN (Ret.) e: mbel@usna.edu Corr. Sec'y: CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba Dr, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 e: Scribe72@comcast.net Class web page: www.usna72.com Class listserv: TheGouge@usna72.com How can it possibly be the holiday season already? Did someone put the wrong month up on the calendar? I don't know about you, but it's getting to the point where I can't keep track of what month it is. Anyway, let your old scribe be the first to wish you the blessings of the season.

So, how about that 30th Reunion? Once again, our thanks goes to Rick Rubel (rubel @ usna.edu) and the entire Reunion Committee.

Believe me, these folks put in many hours and a lot of sweat to bring you a first rate affair, and it really showed. Thank you!

You will kindly note from the header at the top of otu Class column that we have a new Class president. So, on behalf of the entire Class, I would, first, like to thank Dave Hogen for his selfless dedication and his outstanding leadership over the past five years. Dave has been a real comrade to many of us who have had the pleasure of working with him. His voice has been one of persistence, of faimess, and of foresight, always in the best interests of the Class, to both the Academy and to the Alumni Association. Barb and Dave have represented us exceptionally well and, while we will miss them at the helm, we know where they live(]). Next, our congratulations and best wishes to Rick Rubel as the new Class president. Rick and Ginna have remained in Annapolis since Rick's retirement several months 114

ago, so our Class will continue to be actively represented over die next several years. The following comes from oiu new Class President: Following a 7 June 2002 election meeting, I took over from Dave Hogen as president of the Class on 1 October.

First, I would like to thank Dave for his service to the Class over the past five years. He represented us well in the Alumni meetings, and provided great leadership.

Secondly, the Reunion Planning Committee appreciates all the emails and notes from the Class thanking them for the 30th Reunion. The Committee will meet shortly to discuss lessons leamed, and put this 30th Reunion "in the books," so the (new?) committee can have a starting point for the 35th.

Since I am still working at the Academy as a DMP (Distinguished Military Professor) of ethics, I intend to write a short article for each Shipmate to talk about what's going on inside the yard. Specifically, I would like to explain ways Class of '72 members could participate in the various programs working with Midshipmen. 1 know it sounds like a cliche, but the Mids are getting brighter and brighter every year. I am in my ninth semester of teaching "Ethics and Moral Reasoning" to the 3/C, and I see the Mids getting better every year.

I believe there is great benefit for the Academy and the Mids by us strengthening our involvement with the Academy. I also have talked to Classmates who expressed a personal interest in doing more with the Mids.

The areas of involvement that I will discuss in future Shipmates include: —Attending one of my ethics classes, and contributing cases from your career that match the topic of the week; or just audit the class for your interest.

—We will be supporting the 20th Company (our sponsor company) financially with some small improvements to their wardroom. In this regard, 1 will be looking for ways to tie us closer with our sponsor company.

—Attending the 20th company functions, including their dining out.

—Attending a day long 1/C officership Capstone Seminar as a table facilitator —Being a guest of the 20th company for lunch in King Hall. They have asked me to have some Classmates talk to them about service selection.

If you are in the Annapolis area for business, please consider dropping me an email and stopping by and attending any of the above opportunities. I will continue to look for, and discuss other opportunities.

Deep-In-The-Heart-of.. .Department I received the following from Ken Smith: Howdy from Texas! I know that by the time this hits the column, we'll all be back home from our 30th Reunion, but I'll send it anyway.

It's been quite a summer. On 24 July, I had a heart attack. (Yes, you read that right.) Susan enjoyed having the six brawny, handsome paramedics in our bedroom at 6 a.m., but thought it was otherwise a bummer Now I'm in cardiac rehab for 12 weeks, which means I basically get a personal trainer and insurance pays for it. Fortunately, I'm in otherwise great health, but let this be a lesson to all you sedentary more than 50 year-olds. It can happen to any of us.

On 31 August we hosted a monster tailgater for the Navy-SMU game here in Dallas, with seating for 600 under the tent. Attendees included from '72: Belle and Gary GrifBths, Steve Livesay. Rick Gilbert, Steve Weatherspoon,

and Joe Coleman. Also there were SecNav, Jackie and the Supe Richard Naughton '68, Peggy and Geoi^e Watt '73 (President and CEO of die USNA Alumni Association), Col John Allen '68 (Commandant), Chet Gladchuck (Adiletic Director), Roger Staubach '65, and half the D&B. It was quite a blowout, and we served more than 1,250 meals. The D&B entertained, and we ended it all with a blue and gold balloon release by all the kids. Navy now holds the record for the biggest tailgate party ever held on SMU's campus.

The 38-7 main event was preceded by some fireworks in time with "the rockets' red glare," that setfireto the grass above the south end zone.

Quite a show for a few minutes, then the team got down to some real scorched earth action.

Folks I've seen or spoken to recently include Joe Glover, Dave Carl, Dan Weaver, Virg Bozeman, and Pat Keller. That about wraps it up from this end. Until next time...

Smith, Livesay, Coleman, and Weatherspoon at NavySMU game in Dallas

Belle, Ryan and Gary Griffiths, and Ken and Susan Smith Thanks for the note. Ken! Why Is This Man Smiling Department Is it because he likes being in Scotland? Is it because, while he was visiting Stirling Castle, he happened across some fine old Scots Whiskey bearing the same name as his own? Is it because he's cleverly conniving a way to get his employer (let's call him "George") to pay to have a case of the stuff shipped back to the States? Is it because he put his dirk in his sporran and it's poking him in the...well, never mind. Some things are best left unknown.

Ed Wallace with a wee bit o' the good stuff Shipmate, December 2002

That's about it for this month. Please keep our Classmates and loved ones who may find themselves in harm's way, protecting our way of life in many comers of die worid, in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season. Best wishes to you and yours, gentie readers. More to come...next year. D.O. Tried and True with '72

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Pres: Tom Storch Sec y: RADM Tom "TJ" Wilson HI, USN 8310 Gushing Court, Springfield, VA 22153 h; 703-913-0094: e: wilsontom@eartblink.net Classmates, The Christmas season will be upon us when this gets into print but right now it's still early fall and summer is trying not to give up. I just spent three days playing golf with Joe Doswell in his member-guest event and it was the hottest three days of early October in recent memory. It had a drastic adverse effect on our game too...that's our story and we're sticking to it!

Before I get to the real news, I need to relay a scene to you. Like most of you I haven't been back to a USNA parade since June Week 1973...and that seemed okay to me. A few weeks back I was invited to be in the reviewing stand for a weekly parade, which are now Friday vice Wednesday events. I never expected to be back to one and certainly not in the reviewing stand. Let me paint the picture from the reverse angle of all the parades I participated in over four years as a man in ranks. Looking straight out from the reviewing stand I saw the 30 companies of Midshipmen in the foreground with two yawls tacking back and forth, occasionally flying their spinnakers, in the background.

Several houses Uning the field were adomed with bunting, which gently moved about in a cooling breeze. The Midshipmen seemed a lot more intense than I remember being during these events and frankly they marched a lot better than we did. They weren't perfect but they were dedicated, didn't give up when errors were made and put forth a first class effort. The Academy can still put on a show and the Midshipmen are better than ever. Don't pass up the opportunity to see a parade if you get the chance. 29 years is long enough. On to the rest of the news.

Recendy I ran into Mike O'Sullivan in Newport, RI. His son, Mike, was graduating from the Division Officer's course on his way to his first ship. Mike is a program manager with Raytheon in Portsmouth, RI. I also had the pleasure to meet his wife, Mary, and his stepson.

As many of you know, Rico Delpuppo passed away some time ago. In September there was a small ceremony dedicating a chair in Alumni Hall to Rico's memory. Paul Hendrickson coordinated the event and there were several Classmates from 32nd Company as well as Rico's wife and daughter. I didn't get the names of other attendees and going around making a list would have dett-acted from the ceremony.

Paul, you did a wonderful job remembering a lost Classmate. Thank you.

Mark Kohring sent along an Eighth Company update. Here's what he had to say: Eighth Company had a "mini-reunion" of some sorts on the Navy-NC State weekend to get our juices flowing for the big one in 2003.

Everything was perfect, except the outcome of the game. Ouch\ Those in attendance were Jill and Bruce Hargus, Andi and Tom Collins, Anne and Larry DIugos, Bruce Spalding and his friend. Sherry Wright, Susan and Sam Hester (picture to right: Sam is kneeling in the picture and Susan is at the far right), Marsha and Mark Kohring (behind Spalding), Sharon and Craig Wilson, and our hosts for the weekend, Kathy and Tom Gallagher (behind the Wilsons). Kathy and Kevin Foskett attended the Friday night party at the Gallaghers but couldn't make it for the game. Everyone, except the Fosketts, is pictured and they are in the same order as listed above. We believe Larry DIugos may become the oldest "first time" father (notice I didn't say grandfather) from the Class of '73 next February. After Larry and Anne made the announcement we had to scratch our heads to recall that it has been over ten years since any of our Eighth Companymates brought a new life into the world. Bruce Spalding's son, Ross, made him a proud grandfather last spring. Other grandparents from Eighth Company include Dan Musmanno and Jeff Laughlin. Craig Wilson will be retiring from his job as the deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Joint Forces Command next year. That will leave Scott Haney as our last remaining active duty graduate from Eighth Company. Scott is the head dentist for the MCAS in Yuma, AZ, and doesn't plan to retire until 2007. Scott was out of the Navy for a while to go to dental school so his clock was set back four years. We did leam that Dick Pusateri, one of ray Plebe Year roommates who left before Youngster Cruise, is the head chaplain at the Merchant Marine Academy in King's Point. Bruce Hargus was recently promoted to the VP over Air Products' Electronics Division. Scuttlebutt has it that Dave Caccamo is now the headmaster at a Catholic School in the Raleigh, NC, area and Al Creasy recendy retired from his Pentagon job with the Department of the Army. Al was dangerously close to the site of the September 11th attack on the Pentagon and worked closely with several who did not make it out. Jim Canter started up the Paithan Consulting Group in Califomia two years ago using a product he developed while with E-Greetings. Mike Trent went back to work with Lockheed Martin in New York, and Hank Thompson left retirement to retum to work with the Norfolk school system. Chris Gieser moved up to the deputy director for software engineering/information manager for CinCPacFlt. Ron Scudder started a new job at Palisades Nuclear Plant as the operations department cortective action review team leader and also working as the performance improvement/monitoring coordinator Kevin Foskett is now flying the Boeing

777 to London, Paris, Sao Paulo, and Tokyo.

Poor guy! We have all been wondering what has happened to Mike McCracken. Last we heard he and his brother were starting up a fishing business in Madagascar when all of a sudden in the spring of 2001, his emails stopped and we haven't heard anything since.

If anyone knows what's up with Mike, give us a holler. The rest of us are just churning along paying college bills (why couldn't any of my kids go to USNA?), waiting for or enjoying the empty nest, and counting down the years until full retirement. We all look forward to a great celebration next fall. This mini-reunion was just a warm-up. Many thanks to Kathy and Tom for putting this all together. Kevin Callahan is doing a great job with the tailgaters, and 1 have full confidence that our 30th will be the best we've had to date. I want everyone from the Eighth Company to plan to be in Annapolis on 23-26 October 2003. Beat Army]

Eighth Company Mark, thanks for the update. Sounds like the reunion was a great time...and a pretty good warm up for next fall.

I also heard from Jack Pohlmeyer with a pretty extensive 25th Company summary.

Here's what he had to say: On 9 August '02, some of us got together for the retirement of CAPT Bill Ungvarsky aboard WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) at Little Creek, VA. Jim Bristow, Larry Carello, Bob Clarey, Debbie and Ned Galloway, Karen and Bob Kennedy, Tobin McNatt, and Paulette and Jack Pohlmeyer attended a moving ceremony followed by a great evening party hosted

by Lynn and Bill. Emily and Jim Moseman are on a NATO headquarters tour in Brussels.

Jim is the armaments cooperation director at the U.S. Mission to NATO. Emily is an embassy secretary. Their oldest son, Jacob, is an engineer in Lincoln, NB, Samuel an electrical engineer senior at UCLA, Zachary is a freshmen at UC San Diego, and Paul is in the eighth grade at the Brussels American School.

Bill Graven retired as a captain from the personal staff of the CNO in 1999. He is cunenfly the director. Information Assurance for TRW. Rick Wright retired as a captain on 1 July '01 as director of the CNO's Long Range Planning group after two ship commands (frigate BRONSTEIN and strike destroyer BRISCOE) and

major command Destroyer Squadron 18, sea combat commander during Operation Allied Force (Kosovo crisis March-June '99). He is now a defense consultant for Strategic Insight, working DD (X), LCS, reserve, strategy, and vision issues for the Navy. Rick also has an internationally renown 0-Scale train layout featured in November 2000 Classic Toy Trains in his basement (24 x 35 feet) and has had over 1,000 visitors since first open house, Christmas 1996. Garry Komegay has been living and working in Memphis since 1991. He is the

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controller for Stein World Inc. (furniture importer and distributor). His wife is a database administrator for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. They have two children John (12) and Kate (7).

Jack, thanks for keeping us up to date. Great summary of 25th Company.

John Harvey is back in the news...this time it's not a police blotter! John recently took command of Cmiser/Destroyer Group Eight, TEDDY ROOSEVELT Battle Group. His change of command was held aboard his cmiser command.

CAPE ST. GEORGE...the second best cmiser in the Navy. (Sorry, John, I'm writing so I vote for my cmiser, VICKSBURG!) The ceremony was great; John was great.. .and he's off and mnning.

Best of luck to you, John and good hunting.

In my new job as oceanographer of the Navy I have had the great good fortune of mnning into several Classmates who are past Navy oceanographers. Recently, Jim Etro and I crossed paths at a reception here in DC. Jim is president and CEO of Itri Corporation in Northem Virginia.

He seemed and looked good and we had a nice time catching up. Fred Ziele stopped by my office at the Naval Observatory. Fred retired a few years back and now works for Anteon doing contracting work for the Navy in the oceanography field. Great to see both of you guys!

Tom Wilson and Fred Ziele Well, that empties the mailbag. Thanks to everyone for sending in the newsy updates.

Everyone else, it's your tum. Please let us know what's new with you and yours. As this will get to you in the holiday season Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.

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Tom Cole, who will probably never submit anything to be published, but should!

Greetings from TORTUGA (LSD-46)! 1 wanted to take a second and let everyone in the great Class of '74 know what is going on with my dad, Tom Cole, as he is not so good at keeping others informed about what he is up to! Dad is doing great these days with three ensigns as children. Myself and my wife, Melissa Cole '01, both graduated from Annapolis in 2001 and my brother, MIDN 4/C Zach Cole '06, just joined the lowly ranks this past year. The Cole family finally moved out to the North end of Sandbridge in Virginia Beach and are having a blast living a block from the ocean. The real reason I am writing is because dad is now a big-time T. star! That's right, Tom has been seen recently on the TV show, "The District." If you thought you recognized that good-looking guy running by in a scene in Washington, DC, than you were correct.

Though many overlook his three seconds of fame, don't let him catch you minimizing the experience. This could be the start of something big! You never know! Thanks for the opportunity to send in this info for my father Justin, thanks for sending in the note, best to you and your family!

From Al Lerchbacher, I received the following note and picture: Greetings from Katmandu, Nepal, where I am curtently finalizing a deal on a 2000 year old set of white works wom by some mountain mystic known only as Bert. Life has been a series of adventures for me and my dog, Seftas (see picture below). Although my full time job is the CEO of Austal, U.S., I still have the time to work on the book 1 am writing (It wasn 't me Captain), building the sailboat of my dreams out of match boxes, and making deals like these in Katmandu where I own a combination gym and bong store. Although still single, I have my mutt, Seftas, who faithfully travels with me and has some keen insight into what not to eat when sitting in a smoke filled cafe in Athens. He takes up little room, only smokes occasionally, and loves to watch reruns of "Father Knows Best." All in all, very similar to his namesake. That's all from here, hope to see you in Bowie sometime. (The vast majority of the above is pure fiction')

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Pres: Steve Middleton 516 Green Forest Drive, Sevema Park, MD 21146 CoiT Sec'y: LtCol John Brown, USMC (Ret.) 3928 Red Bird Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22193 h: 703-583-9713; c: 703-568-0385 e: jrbrown74@comcast.net Ah, the holiday season and soon the Dark Ages!â&#x20AC;&#x201D;brings a smile to my face as I prepare this somewhat short article. Mail has been slow, obviously everyone is busy watching Navy football or reading the latest copy of Reef Points.

Drop a line if you have the time, being the scribe can be a lonely existence.

The following, I believe, is a first for our Class: My name is ENS Justin Cole '01 and I would like to submit the following for submission in the Class of '74 column for my father.

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Big Al and Seftas Tmsted cub reporter Morgan Ames, always on the move, attended a luncheon held by the Washington, DC Chapter of the Merchant Marine Academy. Speaker for the luncheon was our very own RADM Paul Sullivan who is the deputy commander for Integrated Warfare, NavSea. Also an MIT grad. Sully has a very distinguished career as an engineering duty officer

that has included being the program manager for VIRGINIA class submarines.

From JJ Miller, the following note floated into my inbox: Just wanted to report that I showed up for a four day trip this week and my captain was Steve Brookman. It was fun to fly with a Classmate for four days. There we were "Continental flight with CAPT Steven Brookman, and First Officer James J Miller" (I understand that John Branchflower was working the drink cart.)

Thanks, Jim. Lastly, I will leave you with an updated picture of Randy Seftas and Tom Luketich.

Randy and Tom Happy hohdays. Be safe out there. Roamer sends.

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Pres: RADM Craig Quigley Sec'y: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN (Ret) 5732 Tamarack Drive, Pace, FL 32571 h: 850-995-0051; e: usna75scribe@hotmail.cora Dear 'mates.

Wow. Maybe it was the whining. Maybe it was the threats. Maybe y'all have just had it up to here with my monthly Shipmate abuse! For whatever reason, I have lots and lots of great stuff to share this month. It's the first time in years that I consulted the Scribes' Rules to figure out my word limit. So pull up a chair and pour a cup of coffee...

Our plea for Company reps resulted in three more volunteers. Jamie Burd (10), John Moody (17), and Frank Marano (33) have agreed to track down as many Companymates as possible. We're still looking for someone from these companies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, and 36.

Second Batt only needs one more volunteer for a clean sweep.

Let's start with a couple of stories from September and go from there. On the anniversary of September 11th, Walt Flippin was driving to his job as a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley in Wilmington, NC, not paying too much attention to the radio, imtil he heard, "...keynote speaker will be RADM Craig Quigley..." I'll let Walt pick up the story from there: At that moment, I didn't know anything about the time or location as the announcer had already provided that information. Anyway, I found out that Craig was speaking at an evening event (die largest one in town). So, 1 dragged my wife, Jane, over to Legion Stadium after work, where we were able to chat with "his greatness" Shipmate, December 2002

for a few moments before the ceremony. The hour long event was very well done, and concluded widi Craig's inspiring seven minute speech. Afterwards he was having dinner with the mayor and odier dignitaries, and was scheduled to depart for Tampa early die next day. 1 just wanted to let everyone know that our pres looked great in his choker whites on a very hot and humid evening. Why is it always so hot when we wear that uniform?

Arhngton National Cemetery, 12 September 2002; Steve O'Brien and Dave Pruitt attending the group burial service for the 184 victims of die Pentagon attack Steve O'Brien just completed his mobilization in support of Operation Noble Eagle. Steve received a call from RADM Weaver, Commandant of Naval District Washington on 12 September 2001, asking him to be out at the Port Mortuary, Dover Air Force Base the next moming to estabUsh a Navy Liaison Office in support of tracking, identifying, processing, and shipping the remains of all of the Na'vy victims from the attack on the Pentagon. Steve was told to expect to be out there "2-3 weeks." So, that's what he told his employer. Fifty-five weeks later, Steve retumed to his sateUite system development position with Northrop Gmmman—^TASC. After shutting down the Navy Liaison Office at Dover AFB in midDecember, Steve was hand-picked for assignment to the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon where he coordinated medical, financial, and legal assistance for the Pentagon attack's 310 wounded and deceased and their families.

Steve also caught-up with Dave Gray at Dave's Change of Command ceremony on Saturday, 14 September 2002. Dave completed his second Reserve Command tour as CO of the Naval Space Command Headquarters Reserve Unit. Dave is now the manager of business development for Lockheed Martin Technical Operations in Northem Virginia. Dave, his wife, Mary, and their two daughters live in Chantilly.

Finally, Steve ran into Tom Sprague in New Orleans the last weekend in September. Tom had attended Steve Laabs' wedding (yes, Steve's first!) the weekend before in Binghamton, NY. Many Companymates were in attendance, plus Grant Begley, Jamie Burd, and Chris "Mouse" Moschella. This one requires an eyewitness account, so we'll tum to Jamie Burd. The Burdman picks up the story from here:

At Steve Laabs' rehearsal dinner; Steve Curlee, Grant Begley, Bruce Bronars, Kurt Huff, Jamie Burd, Phil Carlson, Dan Roepke, Tom Sprague. and Kevin Miller surround the man of the hour Shipmate, December 2002

We went to Steve Laabs and Robin Winters wedding on 21 September Believe it or not, some nice gal finally got Steve to say "1 do" after all these years. A whole bunch of Classmates (especially Club 34) showed up from all over the countiy to see diis one in die making. They wanted to see "Moms Laabs" take die plunge. On Friday night, everyone met up at a local restaurant for a private dinner party.

Steve and Robin had all their close friends and golfing buddies from die Binghamton area and from out of town. I diink they were excited diat so many dear friends and family showed up to see them get hitched. It was a wonderful dinner Steve and Robin went around the room and ind-oduced virttially every person to die crowd.

Of course, die Club 34 gang kept everyone laughing witii tales of Steve's early adventures with roommates from Plebe Year on. In addition to those in the photo, the Class was represented

by Chris and Denise Moschella, Peggy Begley, Kadiy Bronars, Katie Huff, Nancy Burd, and Steve Curlee's son, Paul, a wrestier who wants to go to West Point or Annapolis. It sounds like he has the credentials.

On Saturday, the festivities started with a shotgun golf outing at Steve's favorite weekend hangout, the Vestal Hills Country Club. As usual, Steve was hitting the big ball trying to outgun John Daly. It never ceases to amaze me, that no matter how far he crushes that golf ball, he always manages to find it. It usually takes me three strokes (give or take two) just to get even with hira on the fairway. Anyway, the morning golf outing was great preparation for the sunset wedding.

The wedding was held on the back veranda of the clubhouse overlooking the mountain golf course. Get this, the "uniform of the day" for the bride and groom was golf knickers, big hat, plaid socks, vest, formal shirt, and bow tie—the works. Robin was wearing knickers and blouse with a vest and had a lovely autumn bridal floral arrangement neatly placed on an antique wooden golf club. Steve had his brothers, nephew, and new son in attendance. Robin had her three beautiful daughters as well. All were dressed in khaki pants, white shirts, and green vests to match the bride and groom's knickers. Even the caterers were dressed up like caddies smd grounds crew for the Laabs golfing team.

After the vows, the married couple had to go under Club 34's rendition of crossed swords that were actually crossed golf clubs. I'm not sure, but I think Steve Curlee bogeyed that hole. Later on in the evening there was a putting contest. One of the local judges supervised. If anyone protested his calls, he threatened to place them on jury duty. Male and female putting winners got to place the winnings down the knickers of the married couple.

Some of the local wives had a great time in Steve's knickers. I've known Steve since Plebe Summer—that's about as embarrassed as I ever saw him! Although he did seem to enjoy the show. In addition to the bills, Robin ended up with about four or five rolls of coins down her blouse. Steve later said he was finding change all night long during their wedding night.

Imagine that—enough to go down the hallway and buy a Coke.

Later on some of the local Club members dressed up in Village People costumes (they were introduced as the "Village Idiots" by the master of ceremonies) and performed "In the Navy" and "YMCA" to the delight of Steve, Robin, and all their Navy friends. That was one wild show—the place was rockin'. At the Country Club reception, Classmates Al Eaton

and Howard Guzman and their wives showed up to wish Steve and Robin well (sorry, 1 forgot the wives' names—senior moment). Al and Howard work at the local Lockheed Martin plant, as does Steve. Without a doubt, it was not only the neatest wedding Nancy and 1 have ever attended; it was also one of the funniest.

Everyone and I mean everyone, had a wonderful time. Now if I could just find change for my dollar bill...

The groom and bride—Steve and Robin Laabs Choosing from very tough competition, I declare Jamie Burd the winner of this month's Coveted Scribe's Award—and our official wedding correspondent. Let's allow him to continue with yet another wedding story from earlier in the summer: Mabel and Tom Dempsey, Denise and Hut Lindner, and Nancy and I went to central Virginia for the wedding of Anna and Larry "Coyote" Wolfs eldest daughter, Anna Maria.

The weather was fantastic and the views in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains (Amherst—near Sweet Briar College) are spectacular. I've been there before visiting and it is an absolute goldmine of landscape scenes for my watercolor paintings, especially in the fall with all the old bams and distant pastures butting against the mountains. Speaking as an artist, you just can't paint a bad picture in this area of the country or in Annapolis. Both places are just too pretty to comprehend at times, regardless of the season.

The wedding was held in a beautiful old brick church with views of pastures and farms.

The reception was held at Larry and Anna's home on the 4-W Cattle Ranch. Lany, being an exceptional carpenter on the side, pretty much built the entire ranch and gorgeous home by himself. Larry did a spectacular job of building this place over multiple years while he was still playing mud Marine. I think he has over 200 head of cattle, and he has a beautiful garden 117

growing right next to the swimming pool and gazebo. Get this—the garden had a really nice crop of potatoes. Seeing how Larry is from Idaho, I would expect nothing less! The ranch is complete with a big old 4x4 Dodge Ram pick-em-up truck with cow poop all over it.

Nancy and 1 needed a stepladder to get into it for our "75-cent tour" of the local area.

The best part of the wedding was after Larry gave the bride away to his new son-in-law at the altar and did a perfect Marine Corps about face in his shiny Corfam shoes to go back to his seat. Tom Dempsey, the Junior Burdman (Andy Burd '03), and I were in absolute awe.

It was something to see in church. Chesty Puller would have been proud. The two former Marines (Tom and Larry) behaved themselves all day, as nobody was thrown into pool with wedding attire. It was just a wonderful wedding during one of those days that makes you feel lucky to be alive.

Speaking of books (pretty sly segue, huh?), I'm getting nice feedback on SITREP: emails from the Front Lines of the Cancer War. You can find it on any of the online bookstore web sites, or contact me for a personalized copy. Makes a good...if rather weird...stocking stuffer. You might also consider Pete Booth's enjoyable Navy novel. Humble in Victory.

Rick Schwarting retired on 1 October and is working for a small ship repair and tech services company in Portsmouth, VA, with lots of USNA connections. He promises some pictures from his retirement and change of command, and I promised him space in next month's column when he comes through.

We got a nice note from Steve Udick, with a couple of pictures attached, naturally. He's thinking of a project to scan the slides he shot at USNA and put them on a web site. I think it's a great idea—go for it, Steve! I'm going to save his portrait of Mike Harrington for the next issue. It's timeless. The other shot is not so much timeless as frozen in time—specifically. New Years Eve 1983. Alcohol may have been involved. Steve is joined by a former advisor to the Secretary of Defense and a former Brigade Commander. He says Brian Shaw and Dan Wick will eventually forgive him. ^

The Wolf wedding: Dempseys, Lindners, Wolfs, and Burds Erwin Wunderlich wrote on the eve of the opening of the Florida archery season. He expected to spend the next day in the woods south of Jacksonville hunting deer and "battling the West Nile skeeters and the rain." He's working for the Army Corps of Engineers on Everglades projects, while teaching and working on graduate studies on the side. EJ senior reports that the kids are doing great. ENS Katie Wimderlich qualified OOD on her first twomonth Coastie patrol out of Key West. LT Ben rotated back from an Army tour that put him in Qatar, Oman, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. CAPT EJ Wunderlich Jr. '99 is on staff duty at Lejeune, itching for action, and Matt (USAFA '04) is shooting for fighter pilot duty.

Speaking of our children who are serving on active duty, Patti and Mike Thumm's son, Doug Thumm '98, is flying CH-46s witii the 24th MEU in Kosovo.

Darlene and Norm Tooley and their daughter, Elizabeth, live in the San Francisco Bay area, where Norm has his own company. He assists Chevron-Texaco in training new hire engineers in "upstream" work (finding oil and getting it out of the ground). Norm has some interesting stories of his time in the dot.com sector before the implosion. He says he spends most of his weekends watching ten-year-olds play soccer.

Andy Howard continues to battle complications resulting from his kidney ttansplant. He's doing well after mid-September surgery.

Although his sense of humor was affected, I think. He's funnier than ever. In fact, I want to let him tell the whole story, and we don't have enough room this month. I'll save it for the next issue. Beheve me, you will enjoy it. I really think Andy should write a book.

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Are you out zere, Zevundzee-Fife? Steve asks that Bill Chimiak please contact him at steveudick@hotmail.com.

Kim and Jim Baumgaertel have a new email address, jimbaum@charter.net.

Shirley and Harry Selsor are thriving in Jacksonville, where Shirley is teaching in an inner city school project. Harry says she's up working every night until after midnight. I wish her students were working as hard. Harry took up a picture framing sideline that will eventually become full time after he retires from govemment work. Right now High Tide Framing operates from the portion of his garage he rescued from Shirley's school stuff.

Finally, from out of the com fields of the Heartland, a great note from Mark Peifer: Okay, 1 just read your October Shipmate article and I'm feeling a little guilty. But, you also made me laugh, so the least 1 could do is drop you a line while I'm waiting for the NavyDuke football game to start. After all, we were roomies one week back in 1973 in Pensacola.

At least I think it was Pensacola, but who knows. I am reasonably sure 1 got the year right, though.

I'm also reasonably sure I am the only '75er living in Cedar Rapids, if not all of Iowa. If diere are others out there, I haven't found them through all the cattle, pigs, and corn fields. I've got to say, one truly knows they are in Iowa when the TV commercials during half time of the Iowa-Iowa State football game are about the different hybrids of com seed! Most of that com ends up being processed, and for that, you need energy, and that is how the Peifers ended up here.

This past May, we moved to Cedar Rapids and took over Iowa's only nuclear power plant, the Duane Amold Energy Center as site vice president. I'm having a blast at the job. I wouldn't know for sure, but it has to be similar to having command of a ship. As fun as it is so far, I still have those meddlesome headquarters (squadron) folks to put up with. Yep, the more 1 think about it, the more it must be similar.

I still stay in pretty regular contact with my roommate, Pat Mangan, who lives in South Bend, IN, but works at Michigan's DC Cook plant, and fellow 17th Companymate Tom Waechter, who is up in New Hampshire at the Seabrook plant. 1 visited with Pat a couple of weeks ago. While in Michigan, I also spent some time with Dave Rogers, who works at Michigan's other nuclear plant. Palisades.

Dave has become quite active in local hockey circles, to the point that he plays in a men's league! Yes, I thought he was kidding at first also. Unfortunately, I missed seeing Ron Frigo, who is also at Palisades.

Well, that puts me up close to our limit, with good stuff standing by on Alert-Five for next month. Thanks to all of our contributors for making my job easy and the column interesting.

Don't forget that you, too, are eligible for die Coveted Scribe's Award—a free weekend in Pensacola and all the Abita Turbodogs you care to drink (air fare not included).

'75 Sir! —Larry

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Pres: Kevin Stone 928 Lynch Drive, Annapolis, MD 21012 h: 410-974-4313; e: kevin.stone@1976.usna.com Sec'y: Chuck Dirienzo 1330 Pinebluff Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27103 h: 336-722-6655; e: ChuckDirienzo@1976.usna.com Greetings from your president in AnnapoUs.. .our Secretary, Chuck Dirienzo (ChuckDirienzo® 1976.usna.com), is moving to Winston-Salem, NC, and asked me to fill in.

I'd like to start off by thanking Keith Champion for all of his hard work in getting die Class tailgate off to a great inaugural season.

The football (to date) may have been fmstrating but the tailgate has been a rousing success. BZ, Keidi! The photo (next page) shows the early birds (getting die beer) at die NC State game in September.

Thanks also to Scott Pugh for creating die Class of 1976 Tent Storage Room in his garage on Porter Road in the Yard. Keith was tired of lugging it around in his Ford!

Navy RADM (lower half) (selectee) Derwood C. Curtis has moved to Mayport from Annapolis where he is now Commander, Naval Surface Group Two. DC previously served as executive assistant to the Secretary of the Navy.

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'76: L to r; Randy Hutcherson, Alex Cobble, Keith Champion, Tim Farrell ?and his son, Ryan), Rick Snow, and Kevin Stone Ike Owens retired from the Naval Reserve in September. The photo below shows Gene Ford, Ed Gilmore, and Dee at his retirement in San Diego.

Retirement ceremony in San Diego Finally, Barbara and Rivers Cleveland are off to Singapore where Rivers will serve as the Naval Attache.

Well, that's all for this month...the mad bag was pretty empty. I hope that you all have a great hohday.

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Pres: CAPT Richard "Rick" White, USN 1404 Hunting Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 w: 202-781-0938; h: 410-295-0089 we: WhiteRW@navsea.navy.mil; he: bettynrick@comcast.net Sec'y: Bob Sanderson 210 Auttimn Chase Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-571-6267 e: bob.sanderson@1977.usna.com From the Yard It has recently come to my attention that some of our Classmates (Bob Vogel) don't read the entire Class column in Shipmate each month; rather, they simply skim the column looking for the bold names of Classmates whom they know (Alan Angleman). I also discovered that some other Classmates (Chris Cain, cccain@prodigy.net) don't read the column at all; rather, they have their wife read it for them and tell them about any pertinent news that they might come across. Well, in an effort to encourage everyone to read the entire column (because it's usually far too entertaining to miss), I've decided to start randomly inserting the names of Classmates (Ken Graber, GraberKA@navsea.navy.mil) throughout the column, especially in the really good parts. So if you see the name of someone you know and can't understand why it's there (Dave "Skip" Wagner, david_c_wagner@ md.northgmm.com), just remember that it's my littie effort to support the "Reading is Fun" program.

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I don't know what most of you remember about your Company wardrooms, but if yours was anything like mine (Robert "Spike" Souders), it wasn't much more than a regular Bancroft Hall room in which the usual racks and desk had been replaced with a TV, some sofas, maybe a refrigerator, and a popcom machine.

Well, I had the opportunity recendy to visit my old Company area with one of the Midshipmen whom we sponsor, Michael Missler '03, and discovered just how much things have changed in the last 25 years. First of all, these wardrooms still have the obligatory sofas (Gary Lovan, lovang@bellsouth.net), but they are now at least twice the size of a standard two-man room. I was also astonished to leam that the standard TV set has been replaced by a 36" flat-screen, high-definition TV with a DVD home theater system and surround sound. In one wardroom I visited they even managed to include a full-size pool table] In case you didn't fully understand what I just wrote, let me repeat myself: They have a fullsize pool table in their Company wardroom!

Now I'm not usually one to complain about life getting softer at USNA since we left (Pete Caidk, caulkfamly@cs.com), but I must say then that when I hear something rather extraordinary, I just have to share it with the rest of you.

We may now have enough evidence to convince the skeptics that some things really may have changed since we left.

So much for life in the Yard, now on to the mail, which I must say was very skimpy this month (but I'll just chalk it up to the fact that everyone was still recuperating from the reunion). In any event, here we go...

From the Mail Bag Well, it looks like our Classmates are relieving each other again; this time CAPT Jidius S. Caesar, USNR (icaesar@edo-services.com), was relieved by CAPT Thomas M. Gorman, USNR (gormant@md.adelphia.net), as commanding officer Naval Reserve, Naval Inspector General on 27 September 2002 at the Washington Navy Yard. Congratulations to both JC and Tom! Larry Becker (lcbecker77@cox.net) thought it was about time to check-in and pass on a little news. His older son. Chuck Becker '02, graduated from USNA last May, and he sent-in a few photos from the occasion. The first photo was taken immediately after graduation when Larry and his father-in-law, VADM Bud Kauderer '53, had the honor of attaching Chuck's new shoulder boards. As Larry and his wife, Heidi, sat proudly in the stadium, Larry said they reminisced about the same day some 25 years ago.

VADM Bud Kauderer and Larry Becker attach ENS Chuck Becker's shoulder boards Following the ceremony, Chuck received his first salute from his younger brother, Adam Becker '05, and the traditional dollar was exchanged in an emotional Kodak moment.

Following SWOS, Chuck will report to ELLIOTT (DD-967) in San Diego, CA. Larry and Heidi look forward to seeing him much more often than they have over the past four years.

Meanwhile back on the East Coast, Larry reports that Adam is doing great and enjoying life as a Youngster (didn't we all!).

Larry also reports that he regularly gets together with Dave Frederick (david.frederick@sbcglobal.net), Larry Indiviglia, and Company Officer Mike Moffat (a.k.a. "11th Company West") to talk about "old" times and update Class news.

Lee Geanuleas (SkateG@aol.com) has cmised thm San Diego several times recently and is on his way back to Washington, DC, after a very successful major command of PORT ROYAL (CG-73). Hank Donigan (hammerin77@hotmail.com) is doing great as commanding officer of Camp Fuji in Japan and is hoping to retum to Camp Pendleton next summer. 'Vince Sadd (psaddl@attbi.com) is in the Los Angeles area working in Santa Monica, CA, for BAE Systems as the director of business development. Also, Joe Christofferson (e.christo@san.rr.com) and Tom Bauer are both still flying for Southwest out of San Diego.

Class Communication It's not very often that our Class President addresses the Class (even though it's now been twice in four months), but Rick White (WhiteRW@navsea.navy.mil) had a few words to say about our reunion and some proposed changes to our Class bylaws: My hat's off to Tom "Soup" Campbell and his reunion committee: Leon Jackson (busses), Carl Moore (tailgate), Dave Harding (memorabilia), and Thom "Magoo" McKee (golf). I think it's safe to say we all had a blast! The golf was, well, "adventuresome," the food was great, the drinks were cold, and the weather was superb. Too bad Navy couldn't pull off a victory! Oh well, maybe for die 30th.

Speaking of the 30th, planning has already begun for the fall of 2007. Believe it or not, we need to begin the process almost immediately.

Tom has graciously volunteered to serve as the reunion chairman, and promises that it'll be better than the 25th! Should you want to help in any way, give any of the Class officers a holler.

Now on to business. Our current bylaws require (Class officer) elections every five years. They also state that the Class president cannot succeed himself. 1 am proposing a change to those bylaws to allow the curtent slate of officers to run again. Tom Campbell, Bruce Campbell, and Bob Sanderson have all agreed to serve in their curtent capacities for 119

anotiier term. For me, 1 have leamed diat it takes about two-three years to figure out the Alumni (Association) and the (USNA) Foundation, and to build a network with you all. As we step out into a major fund raiser for USNA, 1 feel obligated to ask for another term so that we can continue as a Class and provide a quality gift back to "those who remain behind" and the institution that has meant so much to us all. I will have specifics in Shipmate and via our sneaker net email system (which now totals about 350 Classmates!).

Again, Bravo Zulu to our reunion committee. If you stop by Crabtown. give Betty and me a call, we'd love to hear from you.

Tom "Soup" Campbell (tom.campbell@longandfoster.com) also had a few words to say about both our 25th Reunion and (believe it or not) our 30tb Reunion (sometimes I think Soup's trying to make us old before our time!). Anyway, here's what Soup had to say: First, thank you all for attending the 25-year reunion. This reunion will rank as one of the best; however, there's no time to rest on our laurels. I have received the following suggestions to help make the 30th Reunion even more memorable: keep the dinner dance on Friday, hold the dinner dance in Dahlgren Hall, provide name tags with pictures of Class members on them, do not hold the reunion on Homecoming weekend, reserve more hotel rooms, use the same caterer (which will be done, so I'm getting ready to cut a check to reserve a date).

Speaking of dates, the 2007 home football schedule (as of today) is: 1 September— Califomia; 15 September—Boston College; 22 September—Wake Forest; 6 October—Air Force (which will be held either in Baltimore or Washington); and 20 October—Duke (Homecoming weekend) I spoke with Class support at the Alumni Association about the use of Dahlgren Hall.

There is no cost to use the Hall; however, we must give theright-of-first-refusalto cater the event to both die Officers Club and USNA Food Service. If they do not want to do it, then we can contract out. We would be responsible for all the decorations, but with advanced planning we could have fun coming up with a theme and running with it. The Alumni Association will even supply the large Class rings we had our pictures taken in during the ring dance (talk about being nostalgic).

These are a few ideas; does anyone else have any others? One final administrative request; if your email address changes, please put me on your list of people to notify (and update your Alumni Association profile online). This will ensure that I have a complete (almost) and upto-date email list for the Class.

Again, thanks for coming and making this reunion a huge success. See you in at least five years (but 1 hope it is sooner).

I received a few photos immediately after the reunion and expect more to come in over time.

The photos that I've received to date, courtesy of Bob Vogel (robert.vogel@1977.usna.com), include Julie and Alan Angleman (a.angleman@ verizon.net); me and my wife, Michelle; Robert "Spike" Souders (soudersr@cna.org); Ron Miller (MILLERS@99MAIN.COM), Bob Vogel, and Joe Walsh (walshja@hq.sublant. navy.mil). Here's what I've gotten so far:

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Alan Angleman and his lovely wife, Julie

I'll continue to publish additional reunion photos for as long as I receive them, so please feel free to send-in any photos that are suitable for public consumption (and make sure to let me know the names of the people in the photos).

Closing Remarks It's been a busy fall, and I'm really looking forward to spending some holiday time with my family. But first, I can't wait to see our inspiring Navy football team trounce over our archrivals from the banks of the Hudson River, so keep the faith and Beat Army]—Bob Sanderson

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Pres: Arch GrifBn Sec'y: Vince Balderrama 45 Little Fawn Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 e: "VBalderramaSSikorsky.com Class web site: http://usnal978.org

Fred Butterfield (butterfield.fred@epa.gov) has been keeping up the informal quarterly DC lunch gatherings at the Pentagon City Mall food court. The gathering has grown over the past two years into a very enjoyable visit with old friends.

The 15 Classmates who came out for the June luncheon all agreed that it's a great break to their busy workday. If you'd like to be informed about these gatherings, just let Fred know. You My standard preflight preparations for USNA '77 balloon can catch him these days at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. His tour with the Homeland Security folks has come to an end, so he's now on board the EPA's Science Advisory Board.

Tom Crowley's change of command on BOXER was preempted by the "needs of the Navy" and the vagaries of the operational necessity. Seems the Navy in its infinite wisdom Robert "Spike" Souders showing his tj'pical support for Navy decided that his predecessor (Mike Hylwiak '76) was needed immediately in Bahrain. So off to sea Tom went. He spent a few days underway and then assumed command. Looks like we'll all have to settle for a lunch onboard in the wardroom.

As a retum subscriber to Shipmate Kim Tageson (tageson@foxberry.net) thought he should report his "remm aboard." Actually, he said he felt the time was right to join in the USNA Alumni Association as a lifetime memRon Miller. Bob Vogel, and Joe Walsh share a few sea stories ber. (I'll take that as an advertisement and unsolicited and unpaid testimonial to your guys who aren't lifetime members!) Kim's been in SE Michigan for 16 years. He works for DTE Energy and does many nautical wanderings on Lake Erie in warm weather. He and his wife, Jane, celebrated their 20th anniversary last month (November)—belated congratulations to you! He said their children; Matt (18) and Liz (almost 15) are the resident family jocks. MaU is a 200-pound senior starting free safety and wide receiver on his high school football team. Kim wrote Matt's team was 5-0 and ranked fifth in their Michigan football division. That's pretty dam good but more especially so when you consider that they are a small school with only about 600 kids! The games are exciting enough and the record good enough to keep Jane and Kim stayBob Vogel posing in front of the U.S. Navy Submarine ing around their Monroe, MI, home on Memorial at USNA Shipmate, December 2002

weekends. Consequendy, they send regrets to all on their being able to join us for tailgaters and Navy football games. Matt's graduation diis year will free up some liberty weekends next season for Jane and Kim. They intend to use time to drive to Annapolis for a game and perhaps see some 36th Company folks. Kim closed with an invitation for anyone passing through the area to look them up. You can catch up with him on email.

The Tagesons haven't been missing much with their absences at Navy tailgaters this year (at least so far). With one win and the rest losses, it's been a disappointing season. The only redeeming item has been the great tumout at tailgaters! The Navy-NC State game had an especially large tumout of folks. It was so good diat many in attendance continued the party as die tailgater evolved into a birthday party in honor of Arch Griffin at Arch and Erin's Annapolis home. Let's see if I can remember everyone (though I know I'll forget someone!).

The tailgater-birthday gang was made up of Ray Kwong, Chris Dougherty, Dennis Reilly, Hank Kuzma, Toby Buttle, Pat McCormick, Mike Galpin, Leon Miler, John Sturges, Glen Wheless, Scott Eckert, Mark McKeon, Jock Maloney, Mo Tose, Roy Bookmiller, Bob Schmermund, Mark Poston, Jim Degree, Damian Bonvillofr, Ed Reid, Otto Bulich, and yours tmly. If I can break through this senior moment I am having I also recall seeing the following folks at the tailgater: Byron Marchant, Joe Schmitz, Larry Galvin, Mark Nault, John Rudder, Tim Murphy, Mike Kalnoske, Brian Kirk, Brace Carter, and Guide Manzo.

Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics. He and Joanne have three children, Sarah, Ian, and Robert. By the way, Joanne has tme Navy roots herselfâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she was bom at Naval Hospital Bremerton!

Mmm. tailgatee chow!

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George Tyree mentioned that he and Lynn have enjoyed the opportunity during the past two years to participate in the activities of their local Florida USNA Parents Club. Lynn participated in the annual Parents Club meeting held at Tailgater the Academy each year while George got to play "Mr. Mom" for a few days for their other two sons while Lynn was away (working off the payback for his old deployment days). Lynn is currendy serving as the president of the local club, and George also serves as the secretary-treasurer. Among their activities is their annual send off for the incoming Plebes, held just before Induction Day. For the first time, they held it in conjunction with the local Alumni Association.

It's something Lynn and George hope will be the start of several joint events with them in the future. They are also working on "care package" Tailgating in fashion events. That is where the parents all get together On 16 September, under blustery skies during just before a special occasion to jointiy send the last week of summer, CAPT Clarke Orzalli packages to every Midshipman from the relieved CAPT Gregory R. Bryant as Northeast, FL, area. The first time was to have Commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. The been for Halloween, of course. Beyond that, press release reported the naval significance of they are working on, what will again be a first the occasion as Clarke "became the 45th for the Midshipmen from our area, the opportuCommander on that 111th birthday of the nity to join with the Central, FL, USNA Parents Shipyard." Before taking over, Clarke was Club and participate in the annual All Service assigned as branch head for Surface/Subsurface Academy Holiday Ball to be held in Orlando Readiness on the staff of the Deputy Chief of between Christmas and New Year. It all sounds

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'78: Happy birthday. Arch!

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tike some great ideas and support for Mids!

George mentioned all these things to also prompt some of you to get more involved with your local Alumni Association, and provide some activity ideas to those of you who may already be involved. As he put it: If their [your] local Alumni Association branch isn't already doing it, I would suggest they might want to recommend that their branch make contact with the local Parents Club—just as the Jacksonville branch did with our club. By the way, both organizations are sponsored on a national basis by the USNA Alumni Association. Also, although recruiting is not the main intended purpose of the club, at a time when the pool for talented young people is dwindling, it behooves those of us who care about the future of not only the Academy, but of the Navy and Marine Corps as a whole, to help support those who are there now, as well as those who help pave the way for those we hope will follow. Besides, among other things, having the opportunity to "taste test" the homemade items (for quality control-safety purposes only of course) that all the mothers bring to be packed for shipment to the Academy is not a bad way to spend an aftemoon!

Well put, George! I know our local Connecticut Chapter does a few things with the Parent's Club. You've given us a few more good ideas for activities.

Speaking of parents, I'm sad to report that we lost another member of our Navy family.

On 1 September, "Doc" Billy Martin (BILLUSNA78@aol.com), his son, Sean, and his father. Chief Martin (BigBillUSNret® aol.com) lost a mother, grandmother, and lifelong partner with the passing of Mrs. Martin.

She had been battling illness for a while, and despite fighting hard she finally succumbed. She was a fine woman and another "mom" to many Classmates, shipmates, and friends who also grieve with the Martin family. We all send Bill, Sean, and Big Bill our condolences and affections.

In closing, I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 'Til next month. Launchin Spot Four.

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Pres: LCDR Sean Cate, USN (Ret.) e: Sean.Cate@1979.usna.com Sec'y: LCDR John 'Wiz" Withers, USN (Ret.) 22445 Bluebird Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650 h: 301-997-1980; w: 301-342-4936 ext. 156 he: WithersJ7@starpowernet; we: WithersJD@navairnavy.mil Web site: www.usna79.com Greetings, 79!

A couple of weekends ago, Karen and I actually spent an entire day at our house. No errands, no appointments, nothing. I was in one of the back bedrooms puttering around. The TV was tuned to a football game, but more for the "white noise" than for the game itself At one point, as the game broadcast cut away for a commercial, the TV went silent for a couple of seconds, and I heard the muffled strains of Karen playing her 122

piano out in the living room. I've always enjoyed listening to her practice, so I paused and hit the TV mute button. Karen had been working on several preludes and etudes (don't ask me, I'm non-clued) for the last couple of weeks, but I quickly realized that I wasn't hearing her usual Bach and Chopin (Question for you classical music lovers out there: What did Chopin put on his tuna fish sandwich? Polonaise]).

Some time back, I had given her a book of sheet music by Vince Guaraldi. Vince was an accomplished pianist and composer who performed in the San Francisco jazz scene in the '60s and '70s. But he is most known today (and probably not by very many, at that) for his original scores for cartoonist Charles Schultz's "Peanuts" TV specials. This book contained many of those songs, including several from the popular "Charlie Brown Christmas Special." Karen happened to be playing "Christmas Time is Here," which (I'm pretty sure) is the first song we hear in the show as Charlie and Linus are walking along in the snow. I walked down the hall so I could hear her playing a littie more clearly, and closing my eyes, I could hear the Peanuts kids singing the words, "Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer..." Karen completed the piece, and then began to play "Skating," which in the show, is the really bright piece playing when you see the kids, well, skating on the frozen pond (at least before Snoopy grabs Linus' blanket!).

I've always enjoyed that program. I've watched it so much I could probably repeat most of the dialog by heart. Even though we don't watch that much television, each year I'm on the lookout for its airing (usually right around Thanksgiving). Yeah, I get a kick out of hearing the needles fall off of Charlie's scrawny tree each time he sets it down. But I always stop and listen to Linus as he stands spotiighted on an empty stage, hearing his voice echo as he recites the Biblical passage of the angel's announcement to the shepherds on the hillside. "For behold, I bring you tidings of great joy..." And as the lights come up, Linus exits the stage, heads over to his friend and concludes, "And that's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown." And now, some 35 years later, each time I see the show or hear the music, I find myself thinking of home.

One of the advantages of growing up, as a relatively naive kid in a small midwestem town, was that Christmas was not just special: it was magical. My father's job took him on the road a lot, and my brothers had all left home and entered the service by the time I started school, so quite often, it was just my mother and me in the house. She loved Christmas. She preferred summer weather to snow, but she loved the Christmas season, and her spirit and excitement were infectious. I remember many hours of helping her in the kitchen as she baked. "Only those who help make the goodies get to eat them!" Cookies, a cake, more cookies, a pumpkin pie, still more cookies, "pinwheels," and yes, a few more cookies. And I got to lick the beaters and mixing bowl on just about every batch. The house smelled of her baking for days, and the aroma lasted longer than most of the cookies did!

A strong Catholic mother believed that Christmas was, first and foremost, a celebration of the birth of Christ, and she was bound and

determined that her sons were going to remember that. One of the ways she accomplished this was her rale of decorating: decorations followed the Octave of Christmas. That meant they did not go up until Christmas Eve, and everything came down New Year's Day, except for the crfeche (manger scene), which stayed up until the Feast of the Epiphany (6 January).

Now I want to tell ya, as a kid, this was not an easy rale to endure! First off, you started seeing Christmas stuff in the stores around Thanksgiving (now it's somewhere around Labor Day). The Jaycees would decorate the downtown area around the first full week in December, and die shopping center (pre-mall era) Santas popped up around the same time. I would go over to a friend's house and their decorations would be all lit up, and there'd be a Christmas tree in the comer. But not in our house.

23 December was always the longest day of the year for me. That was the day we cleaned the house from top to bottom. It was quite literally an all-day event. Try as I might, I was not exempt from helping, and as I got older, I got to do more of the cleaning while she baked more cookies (we'd eaten most of the others by then—I wish I could eat that many cookies now and not pay for it later!). Mother had pretty high standards, and the penalty for sloppy work was to go back and re-do. I soon solved the equation that doing it right the first time was the quickest way to get it done. But finally, the day's tasks were completed—usually sometime after dinner.

Christmas Eve began with pulling all of the boxes of decorations out of the closets. My parents had been married for 30 years by this time, and we had about three houses worth of decorations, most of them older than me. Everything had it's own place, and it had to be placed there just so. Again, as I got older, I picked up the outside light job, which got to be fun on those below-zero days! The last thing, after dinner, was the tree. Each year we bought a live cut tree and kept in on the back porch—often in the snow—until Christmas Eve. That evening the tree was set up, the angel, lights, and other decorations were added, and I finished by setting up my brother;s Lionel trains around the base. Once that was done, mother and I would light candles throughout the house, plug in all the decorations (except the tree), tum out all the lights, and relax with a couple of cookies. Everything was so fresh, so new, and the scent of the tree permeated the house. This was one of my favorite things about Christmas, and I could almost feel the magic. For those few hours, my whole worid was that house. I wouldn't trade those hours for anything.

Finally, however, it was time for Midnight Mass. The church was about a mile away, and we'd walk, leaving the house around 11 p.m.

There was snow sometimes, but it was always cold, especially as we crossed the river.

Midnight Mass was quite lengthy, and even though we usually found a ride home, I wasn't in bed until around 2-2:30 a.m. Sleep was usually quick in coming.

Finally, on Christmas moming, I'd get up ("no earlier than 7 a.m., young man!"), head downstairs, and then I'd see the lit tree for the first time. Presents had to wait until after breakfast.

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Then it was open season.

The rest of Christmas was then pretty much "standard." But on New Year's Day we'd go to Mass, tiien come home and start the takedown, usually while dying to watch the Bowl Games ("maybe Ohio State will win die Rose Bowl this year..."). After only eight days, the decorations were packed and put away until next year.

My last Christmas with my mother was 1973.

She had been balding cancer, and would pass away five months later. But on that 23 December I cleaned die entire house. Pop and I decorated the house the next day. We didn't walk to Midnight Mass, but Pop and I attended it. The week after die decorations came down. Mother went into the hospital for the last time. She knew I was applying to USNA, but was not there to see me win an appointment. She never got to meet any of my Classmates and lifelong friends. And I never got to escort her down the center aisle of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, wearing a Navy uniform, to "our" front pew for Midnight Mass.

More than likely, you tumed to this column to look for some familiar names, to read about who is now doing what and where. The last thing you probably expected was a trip down Wiz's memory lane. So why this? Well, part of it is that I know your lives are especially busy at this time of year. With all the hubbub that goes with the season, reading the Class column in Shipmate doesn't always rank high on the list of priorities.

It may not even make it to the list at all. So I decided to save the emails and important announcements for the January issue.

Bottom line is, I wrote this because I wanted to. Not that my Christmas memories are better than yours. Not that my beliefs should be your beliefs. But mother taught me that Christmas is special and should be treated that way. She taught me to find what I believed that Christmas was all about, and to take time to reflect on that.

She taught me the importance of memories, both in enjoying old ones and in creating new ones.

And she taught me the really special time—the magic, if you will—is right there in front of you, but you have to stop and let it come to you.

Sometimes in today's society, the Christmas season is something to survive rather than enjoy.

My wish for you is tiiat you can take a few moments to reflect and remember. If anything I've written has helped you hit the "pause" button on your life, or has brought a special memory to mind, then I accomplished what I tried to do.

No matter where life places you during this holiday season, please take a moment to remember all those who are on the front lines, and their families, as they take their tum in defending our way of life.

Karen and I wish all of you a blessed and magical Christmas. Take care. —Wiz Omnes Viri!

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Pres: Tim Kobosko Sec'y: CAPT Joseph A. Grace Jr., USNR 15 AUard Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70119 h; 504-486-9048; f: 504-488-9729 e: joe.grace@1980.usna.com Class web site: http://www.USNA1980.org This mondi I'm out in the middle of the U.S.—out in a place that is near and dear to many of us in the submarine force. My sister lives in Idaho Falls, ID, and my niece is getting married. I always heard about the busses taking all of the guys out to the site for prototype (the rolling sleeping bags) and carrying a bunch of incoherent Ensigns to tt-aining for six months of 14 hour days. I was in Windsor Locks, CT, where we just errorized the population with radiation accident simulations. Imaging waking up to a bunch of guys mnning around with yellow hazard suits and radiacs in your front lawn at 6 a.m.—oh well—I U'ansgress to "the good old days" Anyway, I've brought the family with me and we're out in some really beautiful country.

We went to Yellowstone yesterday and saw buffalo, wolf, caribou, deer, chipmunks, hawks, ravens, and a host of geysers. "What an incredible part of the country! Two hours from civilization to die wild. Pretty incredible! I'm between Navy meetings. I'm presently out working as the spokes person for the Navy-Marine Corps Intemet initiative and touring all over the country speaking to the multiple Navy commands.

Hopefully, I'll get a chance to see a bunch of Classmates as I travel. If I bang on yoiu door hotel-less at 4 a.m. please don't tum a Classmate away! Anyway, on to the mailbag: My first note again came in from a faithful writer out at sea, CAPT Mark Guadagiuni (guadagninimd @ c vw 17 .navy.mil): A quick note from the Mediterranean.

Nubs Neubauer is the commanding officer of Safety School in Monterey. He is making some large strides to make it easier to get guys through die Safety School course, make safety information more accessible, and m^ing naval aviation a more successful business by being safer Moose Laukaitis just took over as DCAG in CVW-S. Tom Paulk continues to be successful in business. He is anxiously awaiting my retum from deployment so we can reign in the "old guys" beach volleyball league in Virginia Beach. Mike Lopez-Alegria heads into space for the third time in early November—good luck! Bill Sizemore continues to do great work for the Navy on the Second Fleet Staff. At Altitude.

This second note came in from Scott "Scudder" Brovm (browngs@navair.navy.mil), who is one of those I would really have enjoyed seeing on my last trip to Port Hueneme and Point Mugu: I'm not sure if I sent this to the right email a couple months ago, but here it is again for what it's worth...

Hope all is well with you and all our Classmates. It's Scott Brown, newly retired after 22 years active duty and 19 years in the cockpit. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that this is my first cortespondence with Shipmate.

Maria and I have finally put down roots in southem Califomia. After five years flying

F-4s on test flights and in test support here at NAS Point Mugu (best twilight tour ever), I've morphed into an operational engineer supporting T&E on the same base. All that and a new house too. Life rocks!

I've included two pix from my just-completed Phantom days. The first one shows the memorable "Class of 80" section, an all-80 formation with then-skipper Mark "Monk" Bathrick and then-XO Andy Barton on my wing over Owens Valley. In the other one I'm chasing a Tomahawk missile during an operational test launch. [Ed. note: Photos not shown.] Monk moved on to XO/CO NAS Lakehurst, and Andy is flying for (I think) Southwest. 1 do miss flying the mighty Phantom, but not neariy as much as I thought I would. All good things... Any how, it's time 1 put my degrees to work. Go Navy (and Super Bowl champion Patriots)!

Take care. Next time you're in Ventura County please look me up (805-236-3574). We just bought a house so hopefully I'll be here for several years.

My third note for the month came in from Holly Ruoff, wife of our Classmate, Bill Ruoff, (WFRuofflll @ aol.com): I'm Holly Ruoff. I married your Classmate, Bill Ruoff, two years ago on 7 October 2000 and 1 thought it was about time to provide an update. Bill and I met at the University of Chicago back in 1985—at the time, we were both enrolled in die U of C Graduate School of Business. Yes, it was a very long courtship, but he was worth the wait. Bill is currentiy employed as a quality manager with G.E. Assets Management in Stamford, CT, and we reside in New Canaan, CT, with our son, Elliott Ashton Ruoff, who is now 16 months old and the spitting image of his father. There you go— approximately 20 years in a nutshell!

I received another check in from Michele and Brian Riehm (briehm@san.rr.com), who has emerged from being lost for almost 20 years and now is back in the fold:

Retirement ceremony Thanks for the reminder On 23 August, I was relieved as officer in charge at the O'Kane Submarine Training Facility in San Diego by Gene Jones '83. We also held my retirement ceremony in conjunction with the change of charge. The ceremony was a fitting end to the most rewarding tour I have had in the Navy.

For the last three years, I was blessed with a talent filled staff that achieved great things including being the only detachment to win the CNET Training Excellence Award last year After years of moving around the country, Michele and 1 look forward to remaining in San Diego to be near our families and to give our boys, Wayne and Michael, some stability.

Chuck Brooks (Brookys@aol.com) snuck into New Orleans and back out without us having a chance to catch up. That's one of the great 123

dungs about living in the "Big Easy" is that so many Classmates come through during conventions or tours of pillage and plunder. If you do get in, please call—we have a big guest room that's open to one and all: Anyway, here's his update: Not much is new, sorry 1 missed you in New Orleans—I flew in, you flew out, a couple big storms tried to wash New Orleans away. I am stationed at Lemoore, CA. I call it Mayberry.

(I'm sure Andy Griffith used to live here.) There is some fabulous fly-fishing only two hours away in the Sequioa National Forest. So if any Classmates or other interested souls pass this way when it is not snowing—we'll go fishing.

Got a nice note from Randy Farley (rfarley@score.com), who is by far one of our best Company Rep scribes: The big news from Ninth Company has been the rediscovery of our lost soul. Matt Grissom.

After graduation, his NPQ status prevented him from getting commissioned. He went to Califomia, became a big corporate money guy with several different companies—some successful, some ENRONesque!—and disappeared off of all our radar screens. At the 20th reunion I challenged our Companymates to find Matt. I put up a case of Califomia wine to the winner After two years of searching Sonia and Lee Smith tracked Matt down and we are quickly bringing him up to speed on all our activities and look forward to seeing him at the 25th. I've enclosed a photo that Mike Budney (Third Batt officer) sent showing him, J.P Hill and Bob Kastner "reenacting" the career-ending knee injury Matt suffered on the old obstacle course tower (long since gone).

Our next search will be to find Patricia Murphy! Beat Army \

J.P., Matt, and Bob Miles Hale (MILES.E.HALE@saic.com) checked in with this great update on himself and a few other Classmates: I'm doing well in retirement (well, the first one, anyway). There are several of us USNA grads here at SAIC, and a few of us from '80.

My office is just down the hall from Alan Portillo.

I've had the opportunity to get together with a few of the six-pack crew on business trips. Bret Gordon (now a captain) is doing well, working in acquisitions for SecDef, and is very happily married to Beth (Ledbetter). He has connected with some of our crew working in different parts of the Pentagon, including Russ Jones.

Bruce Ross retumed to the states from Japan at his retirement and has been in law school at the University of Washington for a year now.

From a recent email I received from him: "I feel like I made the right call, going to law school. It may not be quite as exciting as going through primary in Whiting Field, but it's pretty fun. In a kinda "cerebral" way. I'm gravitating 124

toward aviation/maritime law, but the litigation (in-court) is what I'm finding most attractive.

We had a class-wide oral competition last spring in which I did pretty well. But more importantly, it brought back memories of what I missed most about debate while I was at the Academy. Yeah, I think I'm in the right place.

1 saw Bret and Russ "Ivan-the-Tolerated" Jones in July when I attended a two-day conference (for a conservative law students' group I joined) in Washington, DC. They're both looking great: slim, trim, and in terrific shape.

I, on the other hand...well, I drank their been They complained I had no gray hair, which made them feel old. 1 had to respond that they were old. Nyaa.

Kevin Brady is now flying for BxecJet, having retumed to the states from Gitmo at his retirement just over a year ago. He and his family are settled into a suburb of Chicago, hometown for both Kevin and Alice. He had a sweet deal lined up with American, but the timing was bad—he started ground school just before September 11th, and was furloughed with lots and lots of other pilots.

As for me, I'm living in San Diego and just finishing a master's in IT from University of Redlands (and my wife, Kris, is finishing her master's in nursing at the same time). That means there is no such thing as spare time lately. We're planning a cruise to celebrate both of us being done. Our son, Ryan, just tumed 12, and we can't believe that time seems to pass so quickly these days.

Well, that's a quick fill, but it's worth a little ink for the column. Take care!

I also received a nice note from Kevin Ketchmark: Checking in with some recent news from a couple of us in 32. Mike Long was recently promoted by Goodrich, moving up from QA manager at Engineered Polymer Products in Jacksonville, FL, to director of quality at Fuel and Utility Systems in Vergennes, VT. He is now managing a plant of over 700, including

two USNA grads. He specializes in aircraft fuel systems and HUMS for the Army and Navy. He and Tina found a house in Colchester, just outside Burlington, and brags he is only 45 minutes to Stowe and just over an hour to Killington. I smell a "green light" this winter Monte Burr passed on the sad news of the death of his dad, Al Burr, in April. I am sure many of us in 32 can remember having met Al on one of his frequent trips down from South Jersey, always treating us like one of his own.

A USNA Blue & Gold Officer for 22 years, Al's contribution is lasting. He will continue to watch over our Navy from his final resting place on Hospital Point. Monte left the Marine Corps in 1982 on a medical discharge due to knee problems. He has since worked as an Engineer for Civil Service at the AUTEC Ranges on Andros Island in the Bahamas, and for Texas Instmments for 12 years in various quality and supervisory rolls involved with the manufacture of various military radar and FLIR systems. He continues his defense systems related work with Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense. Monte and his bride of 21 years, Joanne, now live in Simsbury, CT, with their four children: Brennan (20), who is attending his third year of college in Harrisburg, PA; Colin (14), who is starting his freshman year in high school; Kevin (12), who is starting sixth grade; and Shannon (4).

Roger Ishii remains firmly entrenched in his work serving the Navigators at the University of Maryland, ministering to the spiritual needs of intemational students. He also supervises representatives who reach out to international students all along the northeast coast. He says, "it's like making extended port visits in scores of countries, being exposed to cultures and subcultures, and helping them to pursue lasting peace of mind and real joy." But Roger, don't you miss doing it for six months at a time?

Shelly and Roger have been married 13 years, now. She has her master's in social work and will begin part-time private counseling practice this October

'80: The Elento family Shipmate, December 2002

Finally, Linda and I had a memorable summer We wer« able to see a good bit of the northeast before leaving Boston. Durin" our one-night stop in Bar Harbor, ME, we ran into Marybeth and Mark Bathrick, and their son, Mark, at an ocean-side restaurant. We may not even have made contact had a gust of wind not picked our table umbrella up and put it into an extended hover over our table, before dumping into the drink. Assuming that a USNA grad had to be somehow involved with such a self-promoting spectacle, Mark looked over his shoulder, saw me and said diat it all suddenly made sense! Mark is still XO at Lakehurst NAS, NJ. In June, Linda and I celebrated our 20th anniversary with a trip to Ireland and France.

The highlight was spending 6 June on the beaches of Normandy. It was an incredible day.

We arrived in DC in August to begin preparation to be the ALUSNA (naval attache) in Beijing, beginning June 2004. Right now I have my hands full coping with Mandarin— and Linda has her hands full coping with me and my -14 year old brain refusing to leam Mandarin. We hope that our time here will give us the opportunity to catch up with the many Classmates, particularly 32nd Company members, and families in the DC area. Until next time, fly safe!

Another note came in quietly and I believe on the sly from Linda (Wendell Elento's wonderful wife) with a few shots of our Hawaii connection.

There's a photo of Wendell and his three sons at Rainbow at Rainbow Falls (close to Hilo, HI, on the Big Island) as well as the whole family.

Wendell is pursuing a master's degree in theology here in HNL. He enjoys playing with his three boys and working on projects to fix up their home.

Ross Levin (levinrbmjm@yahoo.com), who is the Company Rep for First Company is on the hunt for a few lost Classmates: I'm still looking for some of our First Company guys. Our contact list is incomplete!

If you were in First Company and your name is hsted below, please send your email address to; Ross@1980.USNA.com. Or, if you know any of their addresses, please forward them.

Thanks!

Jim Benz, Karl Butterbrodt, Jeff Culbertson, Tracey Fischer, Scott Fitzpatrick, Alan Hale, Mark Hayes, Jim Hill, Robert Jacobs, Steve Langer, Jon Motter, Hank Rhodes, Rick Schuiz, Steve Sovereign, Steve White, and Chuck Zingler On a personal note, I'm still living an Ozzie and Harriet life in Mount Airy, MD, about an hour from USNA with my wife (Becky), son (Joey), daughter (Mallory), dog (Nikki), birds (Sara, Cracker, Polly, and company), and warm cookies in the oven. We're home schooling the kids, and attempting to encourage Joey's budding interest in his attending USNA (Class of 2013?). So far however, whenever we go to Armapolis, his main interest remains chowing down in Dahlgren Hall and climbing on the F-4 near Halsey Field House. I guess his interest in academics will come in time. I'm still employed in the securities industry as a regional corapliance manager, working from my home. It's a great commute! I haven't had much, if any, interaction with Classmates for awhile. Where'd y'all go? I did, however, take my son to the IMAX theatre at the National Air and Space Museum in DC where I watched Michael Lopez-Alegria, bigger than life, floating in space outside of the Intemational

Space Station! Talk about your molar dust!

(Hey Michael, can you get me a ride?) Hoping that by die time diis is read. Navy football has a few more wins on the year.

My second to last note came in from another great Company Rep, Joe Hell, (jheil@spa.com) who sent in a brief missive: Doing great; staying busy at work. Went over one year at my company since retiring last summer; Cubmaster for my son, Philip (13), and assistant Scoutmaster for my son, Patrick (9). My wife, Suzanne, is teaching half-day kindergarten and we both help out at church as substitute Sunday school teachers. Hoping to get to a Navy game this fall—at least three of my Companymates usually go (Al Easterling, Wayne Harman, and Jim Reagan). Actually got my USNA car out of storage and back into driving condition a couple months ago (white '67 Corvette convertible—bought it in '78). I run into CAPT Joe McGettigan from time to time here at the office and keep in touch with Steve Benson, Eric Giosa, and Matt Lampugnano pretty regularly by email (jokes, usually). Take care and if I get to the "Big Easy" I'll let you know!

My final note of the month came in from Lee Korzan, (korzan@aaklaw.com), who is doing great and keeping everyone in line as a judge. I know we were told not to be sea lawyers—but where did "Judge" fit into that direction?

Anyway, here's Lee: I really enjoyed your column in the September issue. Our Classmates from 12th Company were fortunate to have had such a great relationship with their company officer.

I'm glad to hear that the surgery went well, and 1 hope he's well on his way to a full recovery.

I'm no longer a full-time prosecutor since my retum to private practice earlier this year.

I'm still in South Bend, IN, with the law firm of Anderson, Agostino, & Keller, doing primarily personal injury and medical malpractice law. I'm still active in the Marine Corps Reserve, and am currently assigned as a military judge. I did my ADT at Camp Pendleton last month, and enjoyed running into some old friends I had not seen in many years. I do the majority of my local drills at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, but can drill wherever there's a need for an extra judge. I drove to Norfolk last fall and spent a week "on the bench" down there at the invitation of the Circuit Military Judge. I love the flexibility of the curtent Reserve system, at least with my current billet (which will probably be my last).

Mary and I are now "over 22" and the kids are all doing well. Jenny (16) isajuniorinhigh school, so we have to start college shopping. I think she plans on attending a camp at USNA next summer just to check the place out. She's got the whole package (e.g., grades, athletics, leadership potential, etc.), and would do very well there. The downside is, as I've told her, that she would have to clean her room. She's interested in a lot of other places, including Notre Dame, but 1 think the possibility of doing stuff like jumping out of moving airplanes appeals to her Andrea (12) and Joshua (9) are, like the rest of us, wishing that this summer could be extended another few months. Where did it go? Oh well, at least we have college football to keep our spirits up. 1 saw that Navy pasted somebody but good this past Saturday. Finally! Let's keep it going all the way into December All for now. Please pass on my email to the fieet and Corps.

That's all folks! No more news that's fit to print. In these days of terror, snipers, war, fraq and uncertain times, I hope that this finds you and your family healthy, happy, and wiser. Keep our Classmates and their families who are affected by the times and deployments and activations in your thoughts and prayers. Call a Classmate—keep in touch and send me an update! As always. Beat Army] —Joe

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Pres: Jim Ahlgrinun 1948 Friendship Place, Falls Church, VA 22043-1542 h: 703-848-0793; w: 703-886-2200 e: jim@ahlgrimm.net Sec'y: Dave Ciccarelli 38484 Sorgum Court, Purcellville, VA 20132-3738 h: 540-882-4225; w: 703-416-0153; c: 703-798-8313; e: chicsan@aol.com Class web site: www.usna.com/classes/1981

Called in sick and didn't get caught Hit them often and not far

Run the score up boys, be scrappy 'Cause I've wagered my chemise

Now the minutes of Class meeting Held in October by telephone Portions warrant my repeating Here is where I make them known

Now to send my words to Shipmate Save the file, then point and click Words sent off at microchip rate But not without, "Later, Chic"

First, a word from tailgate Otto Asking for Class O consent Beer and food at games, his motto Says we need a bigger tent

I sit down at my computer Column inches there to fill Classmate horns I have to toot or Empty page brings winter's chill

Next, Jim says, we've cash from golf dates From our ann'ual toumey day Set aside for kids of Classmates Who have sadly passed away

Plagiarize a Christmas carol Poem 'bout a holiday Reputation I'd imperil Someone else's words? No way

If you know one who is needy Of a college scholarship Call Noreen and she'll be speedy With the bucks, we can equip

Word presents an empty, white page Document named number one Writer's block must now disengage Words come easy once begun

Next, an honorary Classmate Please suggest a worthy soul Do it now, don't wait to tempt fate All their virtues, we'll extol

First a note from wife, Diana And from our Bob Garlinghouse Met her by a pool cabana Ever since been spouse 'n spouse

Classwide project for Canoe U Goal: Present at 25 Giving back to both gold and blue Now comes pledge time funding drive

Have two daughters, 12 and 16 Allison and Katie, they Have to beat boys back with sticks Seen near the yard, won't go away

Survey said that Classmates favor Half to stadium upgrade Build an arch, will never waver Through march middies on parade

Lives in Holland, not in Europe, But in southwest Michigan Sent in pictures, numbered four Upon this page appear again

Other half to ethics contest Fund a prize, it's our affair If leftovers from our bequest Maybe fund an ethics chair

Maura and Bill Laughlin live in Carolina, North, not South Daughter now in college wherein Funding goes, live hand-to-mouth

Now, my inbox, no more paper Just a lonely papercUp So my words must slowly taper To my final goodbye quip

Nat and husband. Bob Niewohner Now at Boat School, he's a prof Lectures Mids, he's not a droner At his quarters, they stop off

But, until we cross that frontier All my Classmates, far and wide Happy holidays and New Year With your loved ones by your side

Linda and spouse Jinunie Rodrock Bake some bread on Ridgely Ave Constantiy, they have to restock Sell you loaves in whole or halve

Raise a glass and make a toast to All deployed away from home All who stand by at their post Who ride the air, land, sea, or foam

Tammy and Doug Johnson tool Along up Minnesota way Paula and Mike 'Tsycho" Kula Working with the DEA

Thus, I finish 60th column Forty more and I'll be through Some hold humor, some are solemn Some I write without a clue

Down in Pax, Joan and Chris Willy Live a life down by the bay Not to wander far from water Seems to be the Navy way

Now, I'll curb my errant, waning Thoughts that come both slow and quick Thank you all for thus maintaining Patience with my wordy schtick

Now a golfing Classmate snapshot Sent by Henry Aszklar

Health to all of you and Happy New Year and Beat Army, please

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Pres: Maj T. Gordon Thomson, USAFR h: 804-360-8448; e: tgthomson@1982.usna.com Vice Pres: Matt Moury h: 410-263-7640; e: vicepresident@usna82.org Treas: CDR Terry Benedict, USN h: 703-913-7183; w: 703-607-1036 e: treasurer@usna82.org Business Sec'y: Dan Proulx h: 410-280-5282; w: 410-293-6884 e: businesssec@usna82.org Corr Sec'y: Ward Carroll 40813 Meadow Dn, Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-7220; e: wardncarrie@aol.com Class web site: www.usna.com/classes/1982 The Homecoming tailgater started with several of the Class officers inflating die official '82 blimp and concluded with several of the Class Shipmate, December 2002

officers showing a group of Midshipmen how to property suck helium and talk funny. It was a scene that brought solace to all of our Classmates who witnessed it. Twenty years had changed a lot of things...but not everything.

Class of 1982, reared in the renaissance, nurtured by Captain Jack, has always enjoyed a party.

Leading the "haven't changed a bit" category was the ever-youdiful Tom Page, who was sporting his best mountain climbing footwear and proudly showing off photos of his newborn.

Seemingly, the rest of the Class West Coast contingent now resides in the Pacific Northwest, including a svelte Dave Belt, who's currendy commanding a weapons depot in Washington.

Twenty-first Company was well represented and for details I'll tum the nuc over to my good friend and three-years-by-the-bay-roommate, Rett Rassmussen: We had 13 of us in attendance including Brian Grady, Ralph Hubbard, Jon Kurtz.

Ron Fricker, Lidden Pate, Jim Settele, Craig Smith. Glenn Snyder, and Javier Sotelo. (We also had a special appearance by two of those we left behind. Matt Overby, and John Shillinger.) The rest of our Companymates were in our hearts and minds.

The crab feast and Class dinner were good for meet and greet. The memorial service on Friday was a classy, solemn remembrance of Rick Dempsey and the other 23 of our Classmates who have passed away. The P-rade brought back memories—except for Craig Smith—he's not sure if he ever marched! The tailgater was full of food, drink, families, and Classmates. The weekend went by entirely too quickly, but was a fun time of reacquainting and memories. Be sure to make the next one.

We have five years to set aside the time.

Great sentiments. Razz. Thanks.

The Dinghy Team, never ones to miss a bash, also showed in force. Pete Gates had the foresight to bring a big framed picture of the gang from the halcyon days at the Robert Crown Center, a moment in sailing history that Ron Horton, Cathy (McGurk) Ripley, Randy Kurtz, Jay Gallo, Mark Converse, Eric Reinke, Ted Mortonson, and Denny Wells recreated with the same panache they had employed years earlier when righting flipped 420s.

Many Class flyboys (a good number of them airiine pilots now) stuffed themselves with oysters and judged Jeff Hansen's technique as he kicked the game off (yes, there was a football game going on in the nearby stadium; talk about serendipity!) with a high-speed pass in a Super Hornet. Others swapping stories of high G and higher alpha were Dave Dunaway (on a muchneeded break from trying to figure out where to stick the AESA radar system), Don Clements, Steve Kinney, Mike Stahl, Mike McNeills, Gavin Giddings, and Steve Burris.

Dave Fitzgerald held court with several other football team veterans, most notably Tim Jordan, and Eddie Meyers, who still looked like he could bench 450, pounds but also exuded the elder statesman vibe with a touch of gray around the ears.

Others ambling about and recalling the good times we shared more than two decades ago were Barb (Nestor) Righter, Tom Rowden

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(currentiy going through a nuke school refiesher), Mark Taber (working and living in Raleigh), Mara (Heatherington) Mathes, Tom Pasternak (an "intellectual property" attomey), Mike Smack, Bobby Julius, Al Wilde, Ed Delaney, and Tom Whalen. Those with one eye on the Mids who wandered past the keg were Glenn Sears, Pat Cole, and Gary Sandala—all currently fry-happy Battalion officers.

The current and former Tomcat mafia (you can't really ever leave the family, can you?) was never very far from the keg. Among those talking with beer-soaked hands were T.J. Aruffo (U.S. Ambassador to Indiana), Rich Samolovich (president of die Worid Bank) Kelly Baragar and Mike Ullrich (each a proud owner of his own aircraft carrier), Dave Pine (working on his aircraft carrier operator's hcense and in the market for one of those deluxe nuke-powered jobbers), Mark Wralstad (currently running the Department of Defense), Brian Gawne (de facto Chief of Naval Operations), and Mike Quillin (newly-appointed Prime Minister of Florida).

Bobby Sturgell took a few hours away from his duties as president of the United States and was thoughtful enough to bring along his Assistant for Military Affairs, Chris Paid. Rob Deluca, owner of the New York Yankees, jetted in from the Hamptons before heading out to Anaheim to watch his team drop out of the pennant race. Chris Miller spent the day telling people that his girlfriend's convertible 'Vette was really his and that he'd bought it with the royalties he'd earned from inventing the Intemet.

The tailgater reached its emotional crescendo when T. Gordon Thompson tumed the reins of power over to Dan Proulx. There wasn't a dry eye under the tent as Dan led the faithful in the traditional "three cheers" for T. Gordon.

(Remember all the times we used to do the "three cheers" back when we were Mids? Me neither.) Dan immediately called for T. Gordon's exile and ordered that all statues of him be smashed with sledgehammers. Matt Moury explained to the new "Goat One" that he'd granted the caterer first right of refusal on the statues in Ueu of cash for the spread, so Dan—ever the supply corps officer—rescinded the orden And then Fitz goaded me into drinking a beer really quickly and things got sort of surreal and episodic, like a Kerouac novel or a Tarrantino flick. I do remember reminding Ted Stank of the time we went to Georgetown during PROTRAMID and he beat up another Classmate (who shall remain nameless) for falling asleep in the car and not unlocking the door after repeated banging on the window.

It was a 20th reunion befitting us, indeed. And in spite of then-CAPT Donovan's dire prediction following our Firstie Mess night about the future of the Class of 1982, we seem to have made it to midlife with, dare I say, some laudable measures of success. It's like the shining promise of our Class motto: "Audacity while exploring."

But time does go by too fast. One minute you're with the boys headed for Frederick by way of College Park, the next you're boring the hell out of your roommate's wife with the story about the night you were headed for Frederick by way of College Park...

Thanks, again, to Matt for all the work. If you missed it, take heart. Goat One already has plans to make the 25th bigger and better: Bigger crab cakes, bigger bleu cheese wheels, bigger kegs (Mike Quillin's suggestion), and a better (read "more airworthy") blimp.

Until then, please write! —Ward

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Pres: CDR James H. Flatley IV, USN PSC477 Box 296, FPO AP 96306-1299 h: 011-81-3117-64-6408 w: VF-154 Unit 25431, FPO AP 96601-6123 be: fivefam@ata.attmil.ne.jp we: f4jflad@cvw5.navy.mil Sec'y: Richard F. Woodford Jr. 7329 Cresdeigb Circle, Alexandria, VA 22315 b: 703-313-4170; w: 703-292-4999 we: rwoodfor@nsf.gov Class web site: www.usna83.com Greetings, Classmates and other gentle readers to another episode in our ongoing tale of seafarers and the sea: the holiday issue. I'm not yet in the holiday mood—too busy looking for cover and concealment on the way to work (written at the height of the DC serial sniper shootings). Let's hope that Santa brings us a better year in 2003, eh?

On to more pleasant topics.

Houston, We Have a Pleber I've got a proud papa report to pass on for Shipmate. Not sure if this is a first for '83 or not, but my oldest daughter, Kristin, received her "guaranteed offer of appointment" to join the Class of 2007 next summer She's already received the Presidential nomination, and only needs to pass the DoD MER physical next week. She attended the USNA Summer Seminar earlier this year and came away with a lasting, positive impression of USNA. She wants to be an astronaut, so USNA is probably the best place to start on that career path.

Homecoming games will be a bit sweeter from now on! (Sec'y note: especially our 20th, 31 October-2 November 2003.)

Cheers, CDR David W. Acton '83, USN Regional Intelligence Services Classified Networks Northwest Regional Naval Intelligence Center; 360-257-1644, DSN 8201644; c: 360-340-4084.

Thanks, Dave, for the report and congratulations on forging another link in the chain. Any other future Midshipmen out there?

How's the Bovine Lactate?

It has been a long time since I got any mail like this next item. To avoid embarrassing anyone, names have been rearranged to obscure any telltales. Let's just say that some of us might have had more of a Plebe Year than others.

Greetings from Beehive! Congratulations on demobilizing and getting back to a normal life.

1 got back from Central Command in the spring. Hey, I have a quick question for you.

Do you remember a Plebe rate that was a reply to "How's the cow?" Evidently, it was a longwinded response to tell your tormentor how many glasses of milk were left in the carton.

An old fart Academy grad told me about it, but 1 swear that we never had to leam it. Does it ring any bells?

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Well, yes, that brought back some memories, although they told me that the medication was supposed to take care of those. It definitely rang a bell with this Class actor, anyone else care to chime in? FYI, the answer can be found in the '82-'83 edition of Reef Points, (oiu' Firstie Year), but not in the '79-'80 Plebe Year edition.

Amore (Love), Italian Style After almost 20 years of reading about the rest of my Classmates, I finally have something that 1 feel is worth the effort to write. On 19 September, at 3:46 p.m., my gorgeous baby daughter was bom at the Royal Comwall Hospital in Truro, Comwall, UK. Her name is Eleonora Beatrice (Bay-Ah-Tree-Chay, using the proper Italian pronunciation). She weighed in at a whopping 6 pounds, 7 and 3/4 ounces (2.94kg for you metric freaks). Mamma and baby are both doing well. The delivery was a bit rough, but thanks to modem science and good drugs, Silvana was finally able to push our little "fragolina" out.

As for me. I'm stationed at the Joint Maritime Facility, St. Mawgan, UK. After a stint in operations, 1 was called on to take over the Security Department in the wake of raised Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection awareness, post September 11th. So now I'm the director of JMF Security (N9) at the finest lUSS command in the world. This tour comes after a year CNFK Det Chinhae, Korea, followed by three years with NATO in Bella Napoli, at HQ Allied Naval Forces Southem Europe (with a ten month TAD aboard the StaNavForMed Staff as SASWO). A submariner couldn't ask for better tours, and I didn't even have to bribe the datallers!

My future plans include retiring in Italy with my new family and soaking up some of the famous Neapolitan sunshine. Who could want more?

Anyone interested in getting back in touch can use the following info until March '03: (U.S. Mil) IMF St. Mawgan, PSC 804 Box 337, FPO AE, 09409; (UK Civ) 32 Trethiggey Crescent, Quintrell Downs, Newquay, Comwall, UK, TR8 4LF; w: 44-1637-853635; h: 44-1637-876498; we: snyderd® jmf.navy.mil; he: spydey83@onetel.net.uk.

Cheers, Silvana and David Snyder Dave and Silvana, congratulations on your daughter's arrival and keep us posted on your final port of call.

From L'amour to Lemoore Not having been a contributor to the Class column in the past, 1 should hang my head in shame! Nevertheless, 1 wanted to give you a quick news update.

I am currently stationed in Lemoore, CA, and serving as the CO of VFA-97. The squadron has had a great year...winning the Battle "E," the CNO Safety "S," and the Michael Estocin Award as the top FA-18 squadron. Sheila and 1 have been very blessed to have had a baby boy—James IV—bom last November, and another child is due in January.

We will be leaving Lemoore next year, but that is another cruise, another baby, and another year away. In the meantime...life is great!

Thanks for doing a good job with the column. I imagine that I am like most Alumni, because that is the first part of Shipmate that I read every month. Thanks for your work.

Cheers, Morri—J. Morri Leland '83 (jmleland@earthlink.net).

Morri, no problem, I hope that you'll make it to the reunion.

Let's See Your License and Registration For That Warship Tuesday, 1 October 2002, I was able to get together with Craig Husa, John Hults, and the

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Timothy T. Smith. Tim had just tumed in his ship for decommissioning in Bremerton, and the four of us had lunch in Seattle. The photos (couldn't be used by Shipmate) are of us and a copy of the "chit" that Tim had that shows that he tumed in the ship. Tim recounted his tenmonth command tour with numerous port visits and exploits on the high seas. All the best!

Peter L. Stitt Thanks to Pete for rounding out this issue.

I'd like to record my sincere thanks to Robin and Jim Beatty for taking the initiative in organizing and anchoring the 1983 tailgating spot for the past two years. For anyone who managed to drop in on any one of the tailgaters, you know that they were "Class Acts" and a great way to acquaint/reacquaint yourself with other Classmates. These weekend "mini-reunions" were made possible largely due to Jim's tireless working the phones and email and Robin's logistical support and hospitality know-how.

They were there for every home game, and I must tell you that although it was some pretty dismal football, we "won" every tailgaten Thanks for being there and good luck on the next (overseas?) tour I hope that we can keep the momentum going in 2003.

Okay, 20th Reunion info: get it online, to access the Class web site, use the same username/password twice, hint; it is the same six characters as the web address (minus the ".com"). Not ironclad security but it does keep some cyber-trash out.

Most of the up-to-the-minute gouge will be posted online or distributed via email. It is vitally important that you update your contact information with the USNA Alumni Association so that we may contact you (not your parents or sponsors). If nothing else, get your reservations in to the hotel of your choice soon.

Once the dust from the holidays settles, I'll have a comprehensive list of info regarding the events of the 20th reunion, points of contact, and costs. If you want to volunteer to help out, contact me or CDR Tom "Katz" McKavitt (mckavitt@usna.edu).

As we bid farewell to 2002 and hail the nascent 2003, I wish the very best for all of die Class of 1983 families and friends. It may look like die worst of times, but I believe that we are on the way to making it the best of times.

Remember our Classmates that are on the tip of the spear, keep them and oiu- nation in your prayers.

See you in the Meadowlands, wear your "83" jersey, they may need help on the field.

Go Navy—Beat Army] 1983—A Class Act!

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Pres: CDR Steven G. Young, USNR c/o MSDW, 11311 McCormick Road #450 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 w: 410-229-8206, 888-435-2281 e: Steven.G.Young@msdw.com Sec'y: Karen (Malloy) Halverson 3111 Bent Creek Drive, Vakico, FL 33594 h: 813-681-4088; e: dkhalverso@aol.com Class web site: www.usna84.com Season's Greetings! As I write this in midOctober it is still 89 degrees outside. However, the meteorologists are predicting an incoming cold front that will drop our highs to 88 or even 87 by next week. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it.

Andy Ponsiego at 40 in Jamaica Jennifer Ponsiego sent along a great picture of her hubby, Andy Ponsiego, kicking up his heels

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in Jamaica in celebration of his 40th birthday.

Jennifer and Andy are in Oriando where Andy flies for Delta. They have two daughters, Amanda (5) and Caroline (3). Thanks for the pictiue, Jennifer!

to Will Watson. Will, who has completed his Ph.D., is now at Walter Reed in the neurology department. Thanks for the news, Al. That's it for diis mondi. I hope diat the holidays find you all happy, healdiy, and safe wherever you may be. Talk to you later, â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Karen

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Mike Strano wrote with news and a picture of his change of command ceremony on 6 September 2002. Mike took command of ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49). Also attending the ceremony, and in the picture, are Derek Hudson, Mike's former roommate from Ninth Company, and CDR Jeff Bartkoski. Derek and his wife, Sharon, live in Orlando and Jeff is the Commanding Officer of HSL-46 in Mayport.

Jeff's squadron will provide a helicopter detachment for Mike's ship next year. Mike and his wife, Teresa, have two children, Joseph (15) and Stephanie (8), and Uve in Jacksonville, FL. Mike says that the Strano light is always on for any Classmates in the area. Thanks for the news and picture, Mike, and congratulations on your command!

Jane Lochner wrote with news that she had recently run into John Jorgensen. John was assigned to DASN (C4I) on the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (RDA) staff but, after a reorganization, found himself at NavSea where he is now PMS411J and is in charge of the CV-TSC program. Jane translates this as an old ASW module on carriers that has migrated beyond ASW into more of a SEA Combat Commander's module. Thanks for the information, Jane.

I received a note from Allison WebsterGiddings. For those of you who didn't know, Allison is officially our first active duty 0-6 selectee. Allison is currentiy stationed back at USNA where she is an associate chair in the Weapons and Systems Engineering Department.

Allison and her husband, Gavin, and their two children, Samuel (7) and Sydney (2), live in Annapolis. Thanks for writing and congratulations on your promotion, Allison.

Finally, I finish with news from Al St. Pierre.

Al and his fanuly have recendy relocated to Overland Park, KS, where Al has accepted a position as the financial planning director for MetLife Securities in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. As Al puts it, they sold their place in Califomia (wine country) and moved to steak counhy. Al's son's, Joseph (5) and Albert (4), are excited about the imminent arrival of their new baby brother, who is due sometime this month.

Al is wondering if any Classmates are located nearby, and invites anyone in the vicinity to give him a call at work 913-234-4836 or home 913498-8511. Al also reports that he recendy talked Shipmate, December 2002

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Pres: Bob Smith e: upsbobs@botmail.com; w: 502-386-4078 Corr. Sec'y: CDR Dave McDonnell 88 Bowyer Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 w: 410-293-6331; b: 410-626-0347 e: dclomcd@aol.com; mcdonnel@gwmail.usna.edu Beat Army] I hope to see many of you at the Army-Navy game on 7 December at the Meadowlands. Beating Army will be a great ending to the football season and will give the Mids a boost for next season. "While the football team has made some improvements over last season, they still have plenty to work on. Our tailgaters, on the other hand, have become the talk of the town. Below are some pictures from the homecoming weekend.

Napoleon McCallum (27) was honored at half time of the homecoming game for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. The actual ceremony will be in New York City on 10 December Nap shot his best ever round of golf (76) against Matt Schatzle (28) and I while he was in town.

We want a rematch! Mark Henderson (28) stayed with me for homecoming and met up with some Penn State friends shown here.

Homecoming

Mark Henderson with friends

Many other Classmates were here for homecoming and are shown in the following pictures.

Sorry if I missed getting a picture of some of you, but the tailgate party was too good, and I lost a little focus as the day wore on.

Some '85ers

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Alexandria Dunn and friends

Paul and Harem Congratulations go out to Mike Fitzpatrick (13) for his assumption of command of Helicopter Combat Squadron Four in Sicily.

Kevin "Block" Bianchi (23) is the XO and will take over from Mike sometime in 2004. Rick Camacho (13) and his wife, Cassie, were able to make the trip from their home near Cincinnati to attend the change of command ceremony. Rick has been with Procter & Gamble for over 12 years. Thanks for the pictures. Rick.

Block, Rick, and Mike

On to the email: Bryan Caisse (8): On the weekend of 13-15 September, a surprise 40th birthday party was thrown for Joe Valentine (2) at the Lake Placid Lodge in upstate New York. In attendance were Hilary Valentine, Betsy and Chris Lowery (2), Sherry and Kevin Brooks (11), Bryan Caisse (8), Michael Hirschberg (who worked with Joe at Bear, Steams for many years), CDR Chuck Wolf and his wife, Karen. The weekend consisted mainly of golf, food, cocktails, and a lot of story telling. The boys chipped in for a Super Bowl ticket as a gift, and another follow up party is scheduled in January in San Diego at the game.

Eric "Biff" Gardner (5): 1 just wanted to give an update from "the tip of the spear." I am XO of VAW-125, the E-2C squadron attached to CVW-17. We are currently deployed to the C5F AOR onboard GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). We recently remembered the events of last September with a moving ceremony on the hangar bay. As someone who was in the Pentagon on that day, three floors above our fallen Classmate, I can't tell you how fulfilling it has been flying missions over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of OEF, OSW, and the Global War on Terrorism. I would like to say to Stephanie Dunn, "Though we've never met, I have thought about you and your daughter Alexandria, many times on these missions, hoping our successes are somehow easing your pain." XO is a great job and I am surrounded by a wonderful ready room of JOs, who prove we were not quite correct about Gen-Xers. 1 have several Boat Schoolers in the Tigertails including Eric "Pugsley" Kukanich '88, Karl "Fang" Hines '90, Jim "Gozer" Gardner '92, Nikki "da Crusher" (Maunder) Pearce '98, and Darryl "Cyclops" Martin '99. We are extremely proud to be serving our nation in this time of war and stand ready to continue the offensive as we sail around on our "Three and a half acres of American Diplomacy."

Tim Hewitt (25th Company officer): 1 had no idea that you were the Class secretary for '85 until I saw you and John Nolan in the picture. It was great reading about my first group of Firsties doing so well. It sounds like you guys are doing great, and I am proud of you all. As I read the names in the article, it brought back fond memories. 1 enjoyed reading about you, John, Andy, Vic, Pat, Kevin, and Dan. Please pass my congrats to all those who have recently had their changes of command.

You were a great Class, and I remember you all fondly. I ran into some of you over the years, but it's always good to keep in touch. As you correspond to your Companymates of EZ 25, please pass my regards.

Dan La Fave (35): My wife, Jo Ann, gave birth to our tenth child on 29 August. His name is John Francis.

We now have six boys and four girls. The oldest is Joe, who will be 15 in October To convey my tribe I just bought a 15-passenger van, which officially qualifies me as a bus driver We're in our 11th year of home schooling, and going strong. I've just completed my first year as an equity partner in the product liability group of Quarles & Brady (sixth year with the firm and ten plus years practicing total).

Anyone with a keen interest in legal writing can catch my article on personal jurisdiction ,which is slated to appear in the November edition of our state's law journal the Wisconsin Lawyer, and can be accessed on the state bar's

official web site (www.wisbar.org). My regards to all.

Lauren (Blaise) Thomson (10): I am on the Rock with Ron and Leanne, still trying to stay sane, raising three kids and being the comptroller for IMAW. I can't believe how the time has flown. I've recently remarried.

Dan "Crank" McNamara (25): Hey Skipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I read your inputs to the last Shipmate, great job! It was nice to see the pictures, I wish I could have been there at Lew's (Andy Levids' (25)) COC, but since we got back from deployment I feel like I don't have time to hit the head! Megan, Kiera, Shamus, and Liam are all doing well, we love Washington State. I think my outgoing change of command will be in March of '03. Who knows where we will be after that. Thanks for always keeping us in the loop.

Steve Vahsen (12): Last spring I became the XO of VP-1 out of Whidbey Island. The squadron is midway through a deployment to Diego Garcia and Arabian Gulf supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Southem Watch. Life for me is going great and I am looking forward to retuming home to my wife, Wendy, and two daughters in December Appreciate all you have been doing for '85. Wish I could have been at the game honoring Nap. Tim Zebell (8): Mike Torbit (8) apparently lives in the St. Louis area working for Emerson. I know he has a young daughter, Sabrina, but do not know any details about his significant other He contacted me a couple months ago as there is a strong possibility he will be coming up my way for work. Whirlpool's World Headquarters are local and Emerson is a one of their suppliers.

As for me I recently left civil engineering consulting for the city engineer position of my hometown (St. Joseph). I am married (Tamara) with two kids, Molly (11) and Keith (9).

Thanks for your efforts in compiling email addresses for the Class.

Alexandria Patricia Dunn, daughter of Stephanie Ross Dunn (stephdunn@cox.net) and die late CDR Patrick Dunn (15), will be christened aboard THEODORE ROOSEVELT on 29

December 2002 in Norfolk, VA. There will be a brunch reception following the service.

Stephanie would like to extend an invitation to the Class of '85 and your families for this joyous occasion. If you are interested in attending, please contact Stephanie via email. It was Pat's wish that his child be baptized aboard a ship, so please join Stephanie in fulfilling this dream.

Happy holidays to all!

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Pres: Daniel H. White e: dhwbite@cablespeed.com; daniel_wbite @ ml.com Sec'y: Paul Costello 1600 Wapiti Circle #7, Estes Park, CO 80517 p: 970-586-3867; e: mmfamily@cfaith.com Class web site: www.usna86.org Hello Classmates! As we have all noticed, die Class column has been somewhere between invisible and non-existent in past months. This occurred because we simply received no submissions until just the other day. I would like to Shipmate, December 2002

diank Eric Martinuzzi for taking the time to write a short note and send in some photos. This is the first correspondence I've received in six months. As you may have noticed, your loyal Class secretary has relocated to the Rocky Mountains, and sometimes the mail forwarding doesn't work peifectly. If you sent a note and haven't seen mention of it in die column, then I haven't received your note.

First, from Dan White, I'd like to pass on that Col John Ripley '62, USMC, suffered a serious medical setback. Last word is that he is recovering progressively. Please keep this American hero, fine leader, and good friend of the Class of '86 in your thoughts and prayers.

As I mentioned, Eric Martinuzzi was kind enough to write. Here is his note:

: Jennifer, Erick, Eva, and Paul

Kim and Dutch I had the pleasure of attending Dutch Vander Pyl's wedding on 5 January 2002. He and Kim, the former Kim Hale of Roanoke, were married at a beautiful ceremony at the Vinton War Memorial. I've enclosed a photo of the happy couple just hours before the big event. Dutch and Kim live at 1361 Clarke Ave #27, Roanoke, VA 24016.

As for me it looks like I've landed as far from sea water as one can get. Jermifer and I live in Minneapolis, MN. We have a daughter Eva (6), and a son, Paul (4). The whole family actually likes living here, despite the fact that Mirmesota has only two seasons—winter and road construction. The enclosed snapshot (above) is proof that the snow eventually melts. Our address is 2135 Shevlin Dr., Wayzata,MN 55391.

One other note. Jay and Lisa Ward are also default Vikings fans. They moved to the Twin Cities last year because Jay wanted to be the only person in a 500 mile radius who uses the word "y'all." Jay and Lisa can be reached at WARDCLAN2@aol.com.

Thank you again, Eric.

I had the pleasure of seeing Mark Lindstrom at our high school 20-year reunion in San Francisco in Septemben He passes on his best wishes to everyone.

That's all for now. If you ever plan on visiting Rocky Mountain National Park or Estes Park, Kathie and I would love to have you stop by.

Our guest bed is always at the ready for a Classmate. Please note our new address: 1600 Wapiti Circle #7, Estes Park, CO 80517. Our email is: mtnfamily@cfaith.com.

Keep the faith with Navy football and send in a note when you can.

Audemeus Esse Magnos

Shipmate, December 2002

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Pres/Sec'y: Tim Wolf 11409 Rouen Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 h: 301-299-6409; e: shipmate87@aol.com Class web site: http://usna87.com Happy holidays to all! As we wrap up another year that's gone by way too fast, let's remember the sailors, marines, soldiers, and airmen, both abroad and in the States, this holiday season as they continue the battle against terrorism!

Four Classmates—Kathy Allen, Scott Herbener, Scot Hopkins, and Ralph Nelson— attended the 30th Company Dining-In on 6 October at the Academy. ADM Carl Trost '53 was the special guest at the event. As a reminder, the Class of '87 is the 30th Company wardroom sponson In mid-September, EarthFirst Technologies, Inc., announced that it had engaged Alex Edwards to spearhead military and maritime applications of its liquid and solid waste technologies. John Stanton, EFTI CEO, stated, "Mn Edwards is a valuable addition to the EFTI team.

The Company believes its technologies are ready for implementation, and that certain naval and maritime applications present opportunities for significant improvements to current methods of waste disposal." Alex was formerly president of SRI/Surgical Express in Tampa, FL. Tony Hollinger is vice president and general manager at Comcast for the Charles County, MD, cable system.

In late September, Kirk Benson sent an email, with the following quote in Rhumb Lines, a biweekly email that goes out to all flag officer from CHINFO. "We've come here ready for

whatever the president would direct, and I believe that the men and women, as well as the machine, are quite ready."—CDR Lou Gregus, XO, NORMANDY, deployed WASHINGTON Battle Group.

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Margie (Trott) Binder sent an update, since she couldn't attend the reunion. Doug and Margie are expecting their third child, a girl, in early December, to join big brother, Scott, and big sister, Olivia. She has been home with the kids for the past year, and is hoping to stay at home for the foreseeable future. As she noted in her email, her life has changed drastically in the last ten years (flying helos overseas, to teaching autistic kids, to stay-at-home mom), but she has no regrets ("stir crazy sometimes, yes, but very blessed"). She enjoys living in Minnesota, though she misses her parents and other family in Maryland. The Binders took two driving trips back east this year, including stops at the Academy, and hopefully will be able to continue to do that in the future.

Another update came from Richard Witten, who was unable to attend the reunion due to business commitments. He is a senior buyer with General Motors (having crossed over to the dark side from engineering).

Jim Duke is in the DC area working on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. His previous tour was as XO on GARY in Japan. Jim screened for

command last yean He and his wife, Susan, are expecting their first baby in late April.

In late September, the Navy released the names of the FY03 aviation commander command selectees. Classmates selected include the following: Grady Banister (HC Operational), Chris Rapp (HC Operational), Steve Halpern (Special Mission), Skip Trahan (HS Operational), Steve Voder (HS Operational), Ed

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Schofield (Special Mission), Kevin Coyne (HSL Operational), Dave Burnham (VF Operational), Greg Harris (VFA Operational), and Steve Smith (VQ Operational).

Grady Banister, then aide to the Secretary of the Navy, forwarded a picture of five H-46 "bubbas" working as aides on the E-ring at the Pentagon back in early October They are (from left to right), Chris Brunett '88, Pete Buck, Grady, John Bruening, and Ken Inglesby.

Chris loops for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Pete for CNO, John for CNO, and Ken for VCNO. Ken left his aide job in early October to start the pipeline to become XO/CO of HC-6 in Norfolk—he was an early command screen last year. Grady and Ken were roommates on board SYLVANIA in 1990 with HC-6 and they're roommates again (Ken is geo-baching it). Grady finished his tour at the end of October Steve Swift sent in the following: "Charlie Sullivan has volunteered for a second year as a mobilized reservist at Naval Coastal Warfare Group Two in Williamsburg, VA, as the deputy operations officer He was able to break away from bis duties to attend the 15-year reunion with his famdy!"

On 24 September, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment charging leaders of the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, or AUC, with trafficking over 17 tons of cocaine into the United States and Europe since 1997.

The AUC is a Colombian paramilitary group listed on the State Department's Foreign Terrorist Organization List. Jim Byrne, an attorney with the Justice Department, spearheaded the investigation and successfully obtained the indictment.

TTFN!—TJW

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Pres: Kennon A. Artis e: Navy88@aol.com Sec'y: Eric Reinhold 258 Souflihall Lane, Suite 300, Maidand, FL 32751 w: 407-839-3099; f: 407-839-3060 e: ereinbold@LNC.com Happy holidays to all! By the time you get this we should have whipped Army to take positive momentum into Navy's rebuilding of a bowl bound football team. I'll be attending the game at a West Point Society party, so they literally might make me "eat my words" if we don't win.

Remember this from a 1986 Logl I only received one email this month, from Dan O'Connor. Thanks for the contribution, Dan. Everyone else needs to make a New Year's resolution!

My wife. Amy, and I are still up in Boston with our two kids, Caroline and Jack. Caroline just turned ten and started fifth grade. It's hard to believe we have kids that old. I'm still a lawyer with a big firm in Boston and Amy is in the process of starting a photography business, having given up nursing several years ago. I've been pretty busy doing a lot of white collar defense work related to SEC investigations, so if any of you high-flying bankers and business guys get a subpoena (or more importantly, if you think you might) don't hesitate to give me a call. We did a lot of traveling over the last year, me to Texas, Singapore, and New Hampshire for business, and the rest of the family shuttling between grandparents on the Jersey Shore and the Adirondacks (tough life).

I keep in touch with a few '88 grads—^Joe LaSalla is in New Jersey and just bought a new house. He and his wife, Mary, are expecting their fourth child. Rick Marchese and I spent a lot of time chatting over the Intemet while he was learning to dive on some island off of Thailand, and now he's in DC doing consulting. Phil Barnett is still trying to beat the high tech bubble burst out in Phoenix; and Mike Leidinger is still in Northem Virginia doing the high tech thing. I can't wait for our 15th year reunion. We've already started to look for a house (this time Phil gets the twin bed). I've been doing some Blue and Gold interviews, and it's amazing to see the kids that are applying. One of the toughest questions to answer is, "did I like it at USNA," to which I usually respond, "Yea, but it's a better place to be from than to be at." If you're in Boston and

looking for a beer give me a call, 617-9517519, otherwise see you next September Obviously, Dan wasn't a buU major..."better place to be from than to be at?" Didn't your EE professor ever tell you not to end a sentence with a preposition? I'm sorry, I promise not to critique anyone if you send me input.

As a reminder, if you know anyone transferring or moving to the Central Florida area, I've formed the group—GradLinks, which is a networking organization for all service academy grads that are out of the service and in business.

We've recently opened it up to all officers from OCS, ROTC, and other programs. We have a formal meeting in the spring and fall with informal get togethers in between. Send me an email if you want to be on the distribution list. Updates of some of those in attendance: Shane Smith '90 is heading up sales and marketing for the Sawtek division at Triquint (he is also opening up an manufacturing plant in China for the company), Brian Britton '90 has recentiy been promoted to director at Downtown Disney, Jim Forrester '90 is also on the way up the ladder at Walt Disney (apparently we trained that Class well). Bill Gray '81 has a successful practice at Holland & Knight Law Firm, Mark Mooney '75 has recently transferred down to take over as vice president and CIO at Harcourt, and Tim Goering '89, who helps me mn GradLinks is a financial advisor with Sanford C. Bemstein & Co., out of West Palm Beach, and is setting all sorts of records for assets under management for the firm. Well, that's all for now. I'll write again in the new year! —Eric

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Happy holidays, '90! Hard to believe another year has passed so quickly. Where does the time go? One week until Army-Navy 2002. As I write this column (early October), the team just got Shipmate, December 2002

royally spanked by USAFA. Ugh! Not pretty. I seem to lose this bet with my father (Retired Air Force lieutenant colonel) and brother (USAFA '87) every year. But, Army is 0-5 right now, so there is hope for this weekend. Go Navy—Beat Army] "Expect to Win!" Alright, enough cheerleading. First up, fellow Okinawa resident Dean Asher (asherdb® lmaw.usmc.mil):

Will and Rodney, thanks for the update and the photo! Rodney, congrats on your M.B.A.!

Things with the column got a bit slow through September extending into October, so I put out an email request for info. Many thanks to all Classmates who answered the call. First come—first served...Rob Cameron (rob@ cameron.org):

After running into Carter Honesty at the O'Club the other night, I felt it was time to write my second letter to Shipmate in 12 years!

I am the new medical officer for Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 on Okinawa. I arrived in July with my wife, Beth, and kids, Sarah (7) and Jake (4), for a three year tour in the subtropics—a welcome change from Maryland weather We live on the beach and have already made good progress scouring the island's dive sites and restaurants, and have even survived a couple of typhoons. I don't remember what I wrote last time, so for those of you with whom I have been out of touch, here is a brief summary of where we have been. I married Beth between Nuke School and Prototype. We spent some long, cold months in upstate New York with Tonuny "Fedds" Feddo. Bob Keller, Jon McGrath, and Mark Behning. That led to some sweet "vacation" time at Sub School, where we were joined by Neil Cucuzella.

From there I went to LA JOLLA (SSN-701), a Los ANGELES Class fast boat out of San Diego.

We lived near the beach (not that I saw much of it as a bubble head) and joined Fedds often for a plate of tequila shrimp linguine at the Newport Bar & Grill. Our next assignment was a shore tour at OCS in Pensacola, so that I would have time to finish my prerequisite coursework for medical school. From Pensacola we headed north to USUHS (Uniformed Services University) in Bethesda for four more years, followed by another year for internship at the National Naval Medical Center By the way, it is true—they really do bust you back to ensign while you are in med school, and it really does suck. But who can complain? We had a great time, and what a shock to see the Navy from the Staff Corps side of things! Fellow submariner Andy Gentry was in my class. He is now doing residency in internal medicine at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Rob Beer was also at USUHS, a year ahead of me. I even saw Eric Brumwell (Cire P. Llewmurb) come through for interviews, but he decided to go the civilian route.

Kerry Hollenbeck also started at USUHS, two years behind me. Fedds also spent the last few years in the DC area, going to law school, and now practicing law there. He has a beautiful wife, Muffet, and daughter, Emma, who just tumed one. Meanwhile...Carter, Jim Hancock, and I are the only '90 grads I know of on Okinawa. Jim is the CTF Surgeon, out of White Beach, while Carter and I are both at Camp Foster We are ready to accept any and all visitors, and I have been emailing almost weekly dive reports with underwater photos to any who are interested and have the bandwidth. Please send us a note! If you arrive unannounced, just call us at: 011-81-098-9367828. We can promise cold Orion beer and good yakisoba or yakitori.

Hello Classmates from Suwanee, GA! Not having written anything to Shipmate previously, I figured I am overdue. Here's a quick update on things. My wife. Ally, and I spent the first ten years after graduation in the Navy, spending three years as a SWO in Mayport, FL, two years at NPS, and the remaining five years as an Intel officer in the Virginia Beach area. I left the Navy in October 2000, not too long after putting on lieutenant commander and joined that little software firm located out of Redmond, WA, that so many folks love to hate. As many of you know 1 was a hard-core computer geek at school, so I am having a great time. On the family side. Ally and I recently celebrated our Uth anniversary and have two daughters, Amanda (7) and Anna (5), with whom we spend our nights and weekends at soccer practice and games. Yes, all the women in my life have first names beginning with "A." It's a humorous story on how that happened that I'll save for another time. After leaving the Navy, we moved to Suwanee, which is just outside of Atlanta. So, if you are heading down to Florida on a road trip, please feel free to stop by. It was great to see many of you at the ten year reunion. I look forward to doing the same at the 15 year reunion, though I'm in no rush to get there. I hope things are well with you all and would love to hear about what's going on with you. Take care and God bless to those serving in the uniform.

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Thanks for the update, Rob! How about a family photo? Next, a note from Shawn Cullen:

Sarah, Jake, and dad Thanks for the update. Dean! Once again, congratulations on all of your accomplishments and I'm sure we'll be doing something crazy in the early moming hours to stay awake for Army-Navy (it's on at 1:30 a.m. in Okinawa).

Next, I received a short note from Will Clarke. He said that he made the trip down the coast from Newport to Annapolis to attend Homecoming (Duke game) where he ran into Rodney Browne, Daron Fullwood, and Mike Renegar. Not long after receiving Will's message, Rodney wrote and sent a photo: I'm living in Chariotte and I'm having a great time. I got out of the Navy in 1995 and I currently work for The Home Depot. I also eam my M.B.A. from the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in December I went to Homecoming a few weeks ago and saw LCDR Will Clarke and his family. It was very cool to see someone from 1-f-l (NAPS). Speaking of the party school, Pete Charles and Carmen Campbell '91 also work for The Home Depot. Carmen works for the EXPO Design Center in Atlanta. Pete had to retum to active duty for awhile and is now in Gitmo. Well, that's it for me. Take care.

My wife, Anne, and I recently had a little girl, Chloe, to keep our three-year-old boy.

Tucker, company. We are living happily in Burlingame, CA. After 11 years of diving in the fleet and the SeaBees, I left the active duty CEC in 2001 to go to work at Synaptics in San Jose. Luckily no one at my new company, a customized electronics company, ever saw my grades in EE! Our Classmate John Brady also joined me at Synaptics about five months ago.

John moved here from London, and I think he already feels at home living in San Francisco. I see Jessica and Bob Pragada quite often. We meet each year at the "Big Game," CalStanford! We have been doing so for the past five years since back when I was a graduate student at Cal and Bob was at Stanford. I hope this will finally be Cal's year, "Go Bears!"

Jack Powell, Suzanne (Autry) and Mark Fiori are also living in the Bay Area. Last I heard they were all doing well. Hopefully I'll see them at the San Francisco Alumni's ArmyNavy game party this year and we can send a picture to Shipmate. Talk to you soon.

Thanks for the update, Shawn, and "Welcome Aboard, Chloe!" And, a quickie from Dave Mitchell: I would like to congratulate David Mclntyre. He will be marrying one of my very best friends in the worid next May, Elizabeth Santillan '92. They will make a fantastic couple and I wish them the very best. My wife, Edilma, and I just spent a terrific week in Paris in September The weather was great and the food and sights were fantastic.

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husband, Pat, is the CO of the Coast Guard base there. This summer Deni (Leadham) and Chris Johnson (USMA '89) gave birth to child number three, Ryan Christopher, at Fort Leavenworth, KS. Carla (Meyers) and James Albritton had their first baby, "JT," this summer and are both doing well in Harrisburg, PA. They'll be transferring in nine months to a still undisclosed duty station. Adrianne (Cosby) and Bob Sofge are at MCAS Yuma, AZ, and I hope to see them soon since we're so close. I get the occasional email from Kent Churchill in Atlanta too. He and his bride, Anja, have been married one year in October It's great to see the Class column with so many updates.

I've included a picture of me, Chris (Frueh) Holmes, Kathryn Dailey, and Dora (Lockwood) Staggs (now PAO on Nimitz in San Diego) at Baltimore's Inner Harbor last summer Congratulations, '90, on all of your wonderful families and successful careers!

Tanya, thanks for the update and the pictures!

"Welcome aboard, Aleksa, Caroline, Alana, Alanna, Ryan, and J.T.!" How about some photos? And, finally, a last minute submission from Janet (Fuller) Garrington:

'90: Tanya (Worthy), Chris (Frueh), Dora (Lockwood), and Kathryn Dailey Dave, thanks for the note! Mr. Mclntyre, congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! Don't forget to send us a wedding photo. Next a note from Cory Jackson: I'm leaving my position at OPNAV N77 in December and will be reporting to CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI as XO in March. My family

and I are really looking forward to this tour in Guam. As a side note, Staci and I are going to attend the Navy-Rice game and will be visiting with the new Third Battalion Officer, CAFT Mike Budney '80, who was my CO on PENNSYLVANIA (Blue). Hope we run into more old friends as well.

Thanks, Cory! Best of luck to you and Staci in Guam. Next a note from George Dennis (george.deiiiiis@gs.com; 917- 4 5 0 ^ 6 0 (mobile)): I don't have much to report but would love to extend an invitation to any and all Classmates in the South Bay (Los Angeles) to call me for a beer sometime. I also have a small guest room and am happy to put up anyone who wants to explore Manhattan Beach. I'm still single (but have an amazing girlfriend) and have been working at Goldman Sachs for the past few years after doing an M.B.A back east.

Hope everyone is well and look forward to reconnecting with anyone passing through Southem Califomia.

Thanks, George! By the way, have you seen Wayne Parker at all or is he still lost in the law library at USC? Next, Fran (Utley) Cloe: Here's a tidbit from sunny Puerto Rico. I'm doing four months of Navy time at ComUSNavSO headquarters and I'm working with two Classmates: LCDR Rich Hager and LCDR Keith Knutsen. The sad thing is that none of us knew each other at the Academy.

Keith is Surface Ops and due to a recent unfortunate experience with undercooked South American pork is also the CDC's newest poster child (but that's his story to tell). Rich is our newest N6 Communications (etc..) and happy to be in Puerto Rico. I'm going to Susan Lee's wedding in New York City this November She 134

is a lawyer in Manhattan and doing great. I recently attended Lisa Bozzelli's wedding in Maine. She graduated from Yale Business School and is working for First Boston Credit Suisse also in NYC. We are moving to Arlington, VA, in December because my husband is transferring to the Pentagon. I'm trying to transfer to New York with American (right now I'm based in Chicago) so keep your fingers crossed.

Fran, thanks for the note! Susan and Lisa, how about a couple of wedding photos and an update? Next, Tanya (Worthy) Mihailov (Tanya @ mihailov.net): Since Mike Gabriel ratted me out in the September Shipmate, I guess I'd better live up to my promise for an update. My get together with Mike Gabriel and Rebecca Moore (working for Vanguard) here in Phoenix was my first social venture without my husband, Wayne Mihailov '93, or our baby daughter, Aleksa. I hardly knew what to do! This has been quite an exciting year that included moving in May from Philadelphia, PA, to Phoenix, AZ, for Wayne's job with GE. In February, I gave birth to our first child, Aleksandra "Aleksa" Kathryn. She's gorgeous, healthy, and at eight months is fully on the move! Kathryn Dailey is a big fan of Aleksa's middle name. When not doing triathlons, Kathryn lives in Northem Virginia working for COVAD communications and trailblazing her way through corporate America. Also in Northern Virginia are Chris (Frueh) and Adam Holmes '89. Chris and Adam had their first child, Caroline Olivia, just three weeks after me! We're both thankful that USNA prepared us for the sleep deprivation of stay-at-home motherhood. Also adding to their family tree is Janelle (Buck) and Don Poland in Detroit, MI. They provided their daughter Alana, with a brother, Justin, in December Janelle's now back at work for GM. Also in Detroit is my former roomie, Dianne (Leroux) and Pat Gerrity. Dianne is now a medical doctor and mom to Alanna (popular name). Her

I have been living in San Diego for almost six years now, where I met and married my husband, Ted, in 1999. We have a son. Will, that tums two at the end of November I got out of the Navy in June 2001 and worked for TRW for a little over a year before recently moving to a company called C-Cubed Corp that provides management and logistics support to SPAWAR. My husband is a computer programmer at Sony Online Entertainment. I love being in San Diego, and am so happy tofinallybe located in the same town with my best friend, Laurie (Wood) Nelson and her two kids, Meaghan and Nate, who are all doing very well, by the way. The Nelson family has a beautiful house in Coronado (much due to Laurie's remodeling and design expertise) and I often see Aaron Johnson and Tom Arbaugh and his family while over on Coronado. We have also run into Dora (Lockwood) over there. I also see Dave Mclntyre fairly frequently since he took over as the Class of '90 representative to the local Alumni Association. He managed to get myself, Craig Foster, and Brent Gregory to go to some of the functions, and he has organized a beach picnic and concert in the park for Classmates here in town. He also recently got engaged to Liz Santillian '92. I know that there are quite a few more Classmates in and around San Diego and we'd love to start seeing you come to some of these events.

Well, that does it for 2002. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season...whatever faith you follow...and have a safe and happy new year. See you in 2003! Semper Fi! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Carter

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Pres: LT Scott Hottenstein, USN Sec'y: Robert Pothier 77 Colby Street, Bradford, MA 01835 e: rbpotbier@yahoo.com Class web site: www.usna92.com Oh my gods and monsters, you know you're getting old when you hear your former roommate say "look at those beautiful giris in their jammies" and it means something entirely different than it did ten years ago. Yes, this is the first chance we've had to talk since the •Tumultuous Tenth," and if you're anything like me (for your sake, hopefully you aren't), you didn't sober up until Tuesday. Monday I sat at my desk with my head in a cloud of ether, and when I went mnning that aftemoon I could've bottled up my sweat and sold it as a Mad Dog 40/40 substitute. Later some reunion observations, but first, some correspondence.

First up this month is Mn Eric Reese, who writes us from sunny Coronado:

Eric Reese _;—: ....mber of an inferior USNA Class try to impress a hot chick I thought that I would send along some interesting photos to include in an upcoming Shipmate. The first picture is me and Slate Johnson '91 with Miss San Diego, and the second is me and a friend with Paula NewbyFraser (Queen of the Ironman) after she won die 2002 SuperFrog here in San Diego yesterday.

Eric Reese after being smoked in an athletic contest by two hot chicks I'm the V-2 division officer onboard CONNIE and we are getting ready to deploy. George Philopoulos just checked off the ship and is heading back to life as an E-6 guy down in Tinker We have a bunch of other grads in the wardroom including Brian Dozier and Karl Rausch who are TAOs. I'll see if I can't round up a picture of all the USNA '92 guys onboard and get it to you for Shipmate sometime after we deploy.

Next on the docket are the bon mots of Mr. Aaron Cooper: It is amazing where you run into Classmates!

My wife, Kathy, and I had just had our fourth Shipmate, December 2002

child, Elea, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, lA. 1 was walking down the hallway and passed a guy who I thought looked familial-. I stopped him and said I thought I knew him from somewhere. We went through the normal list of places and finally got to the Naval Academy and that we were in the same Class. Tumed out Michael Harks and his wife, Kimverly (Sec'y note: Yes, that is the cortect spelling, and Kimverly, I'm sure that's the first time you ever heard that in your life.

Proceed...) just had their first baby, Benjamin Michael, the night before. They were in town for a friend's wedding and Kimverly went into early labor Benjamin Harks was bom on 13 July 2002 at 4:18 p.m., at 8 pounds and 20 1/4 inches long.

Michael and Kimverly live in Cedar Rapids, lA. Michael works as a program manager in Iowa City and will be finishing up his M.B.A. from the University of Iowa in December of 2002. Kathy and I had Elea Kathryn on 14 July at 6:30 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Elea joins Joshua (8), Kyra (5), and Evan (2). I am working for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage as a program manager I finished my M.B.A. from Iowa State in May 2000.

Coopers and Harks Damn. I think I'm the only member of the Fortune Favors the Bold Class who doesn't have an M.B.A. Subject change. Some notes I made while attending various reunion activities: Johnny Fox's nickname is no longer "Wad." With the addition of that mustache, Johnny is now Eddie Murphy Jr. Best 10 Year Lids of '92 #3—Dave Helmreich #2—Norm Stapleton #1—^Kerry Hinton. My friend, I am truly envious.

Was it just me and Dave Britt, or did anyone else see the ethos of Amsterdam emerge from the band's cab the second they pulled up and stumbled out? For their sake, I hope they were nicely browned, because there's only a certain number of times you can play Margaritaville on a steel drum without pulling large, green canaries from your navel. Three Stooges fans will get that one.

My group of rambling dmnks informed me that Mrs. Pepe Porrata was "model gorgeous."

After concurring I constmcted the following hypothesis: Pepe's wallet is four feet thick or something else is. But Mr. Meeelion Years helped me remember the old days quite concretely: while leaving the O'Club, we found Gate 3 locked and since it was raining to beat the band, we decided to hop it. My lovely wife, Brenda, joined in the fun. Just like the old days.

only in reverse. And, of course, this time I had my own tomato with me.

I promised her I'd never write about her, but damn, it was fun to see that old Companymate of mine who's maiden name rhymes with "Nixon" and who's first name rhymes with "Befanie."

Flashback city. My mushroom hallucinations were enriched further upon seeing Mr. Matt Edie and his biide, and they were amplified to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-levels upon seeing Mr. Adolfo Ibarra the next day on the fringes of the tailgater with a recently-spmng infant mcked neady into a front-loading papoose.

Fellow Masshole Mr. David Ornstein introduced me to a lovely young woman who was either his wife or his fiancee, and I'm sorry, Dave but I'm going to have to plead alcoholinduced senility here on her status and her name, though I think I remember the name "Surette" in there somewhere. But what I do remember was that this dear lass thought that, perhaps, she and I were cousins somehow. I have an odd Acadian last name, you see, and we slackjawed Acadians come from a tiny little comer of southwest Nova Scotia where the phonebook has but four surnames—and hers was one of them. So I gave her the once-over to see if indeed we might share the same ape. I made her hold out her hands, and she had the long graceful fingers of a violinist or a pianist. I have the short, stubby fingers of a ditchdigger, or a net hauler, or an elf Plus, she had the correct number of digits and she's taU. If we're cousins, she got the good genes and I got juked. Figures.

My former roommate Dn Sean Murphy wore a fag-bag the entire tailgater. Is there even a need to write more on this subject? Like you, I think not.

And what was with Dave Ramsey? First, he lost all the weight that I put on, and now he looks like a comic-book version of Iceman.

Second, he spent no less than half an hour on his cell phone—I watched him. Later he copped to talking with his wife and he told me he'd missed his son's soccer game. Dave told me his son put on a hell of a show, too, scoring two goals: one for his team and one for the other team. I'm glad to see that the Ramsey soccer prowess has been passed on to the next generation.

The best represented sub-group at the tailgater? Why it was those of us who were fed by Mother Ney...those of us who wore dixiecups but were routinely saluted by the hottest yet the most terminally clueless rookie 0-2s-0-4s in the greater Newport, RI, area. Yes, I'm talking about NAPSters. Carl Nease, Glen Sharlun, the aforementioned Gueydalfo, Mike Mooney, Chris Maslowski, Drew Kettering, Norm Stapleton, the list was quite extensive and I'm sure I'm leaving out many, many more a yis. All I can say to our Class Che Gueverra John Stammreich is damn, man, we had a great time.

Glad to hear that my catacomb partner Carl Brasek is still keeping it real with the gits.

And "Jiminy Christmas," I don't know how many people came up to me and said "I know your brother. Matt." What the hell? Is he "Mr. Popularity" or something?

Dave Britt is quite possibly insane.

Karl Rausch isn't. Neither are uber-Marines Steve Godinho, Jake Skala, and Timothy Fetsch, who fondly helped me remember my

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hockey glory days, those wonderful days of yore when the back of my neck was sunbumed by the red light and my five-hole was wider and more accessible to incoming traffic than the Callahan Tunnel. But I didn't get a chance to see another old teammate. Harvard Boy Rob Masson. Rob's not the only Cambridge Red we've got in the Class, boyos. No less than Will Shaffer and "Minnesota" Sam Meckey are leaming how to be evil capitalists there as well.

Anyway, we'll leave it at that for this issue.

I'm sure plenty of you out there have some boozy tenth reunion confessions, and you can relieve your burdened mind of them by writing to Father Penance at rbpothier@yahoo.com. By the by. Father Penance would like to add that he was very touched by those of you who sought him out and fed him kind words about the words in this space. For a writer, connecting with his readers is better than smoking opium while barreling down the dip of a rollercoaster while Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Chile" is playing on some grand stereo system. Peace and love, brothers and sisters.

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Pres: LT Matt Amy, USN VP/Treas: LT Matt Arnold, USN Treas: LT Efren Mojica, USN Sec'y: LT Jun Mills, USN Corr. Sec'y: Capt Shogo Cottrell, USMCR 4166 San Ysidro Way, Rockledge, FL 32955 h: 321-636-2649; e: shipmate@usna93.com By the time you read this, we will either be fixing to wallop upon Army once again or we already have. I know that the Navy football team hasn't had a great season thus far (as I write this article, our record is 1-5), but there's always hope that we'll beat Army.

I have some quick Class business. You all are hopefully aware that we are planning for our ten-year reunion next year. Jim Mills is heading up this colossal effort and has requested some assistance. He's looking for volunteers to help him finalize the plans as well as execute them. If you are able and willing, please give Jim a yell.

Keep your eye on the Class web page, your email, and this colunrn for additional information as we get closer.

Before I start with the updates, I must sincerely apologize to Jennifer and James Sprungle (jspmngle@hotmail.com). James sent me a letter back in March with an announcement about his recent marriage and I lost the letter. I recently uncovered the letter (along with several photos that I need to retum to their senders/owners) and am finally including it into our update.

James and Jenniferâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I'm tmly sorry. I hope that all is well with you since your wedding, and I wanted to be one of the first to wish you a happy anniversary!

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'93: Top row (1 to r): Glenn Barrowman '71, Tom Shanley '92, MIDN 4/C Jeffrey Griffin, Wes Phibeck '94, Anthony Baker, Tim Berzins '94, MIDN 3/C Timothy Shanley, Jack Shanley '56, Hank Sterbins (USMA), Gerard Shanley '90; bottom row (1 to r): Dick Young '69, Mary Oilman '92, Jennifer Sprungle, James Sprungle, Jan Shanley '88 (Not pictured: Kevin Shanley '89)

'93: Standing (1 to r): Maj Dave Stohs '91, Capt Joe Maybach, Capt Charles Dockery '94, Maj Rob Taylor '91, Capt Greg McGee '97, and Capt Carl Briley '95; icneeling (1 to r): Capt Jeff Chiow '97, Capt Dave Fairieigh '97, and Capt Amy McGrath '97 Navy, while teaching at USNA, I attended graduate business school at Loyola College in Baltimore. I was able to meet my beautiful wife, Jennifer, in the last class of the Loyola College program. We were married on 8 December 2001 in Annapolis with many grads in attendance.

If any of you are in the area for a Navy basketball or a football game, please drop me a line.

Our next letter is from Sophie and Phil Hansen who are living out in Colorado: Hello! Just a short letter to keep you updated on the life of Phil and Sophie Hansen. We are still living in colorful Colorado, and enjoying every minute. We live in a small town called Greeley (which has a lot of cows!). Phil is working for a hi-tech company called Advanced Energy in Fort Collins. He has been there for two and a half years.

As mentioned in our last letter we have a daughter, Sarah (3), and our latest addition to the family is Alexandra Marie (8-1/2 months old).

Our biggest event of the year has been finishing our basement, and what a challenge that has been! It'sfinallydone and we are happy not to do anymore housework for a very long time!

That's all for now. We will write again if we have anymore exciting news to tell!

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date!

Congratulations on finishing your basement.

Our current home doesn't have a basement (apparentiy, it's not a popular thing in Florida), but we were lucky in Kansas City, as the house we bought already had a finished basement. In fact, it was on our list of things that we were looking for, as I didn't really particularly feel up to doing any of that "housework" stuff.

I take great pride in introducing a good friend, fellow Companymate, and all around great guy,

Joe Maybach (maybachje@3maw.usmc.niil).

Joe's been deployed out to Kyrgyzstan in support of our war against terrorism with the "Green Knights" of 3rd MAW: Marine greetings from beautiful Kyrgystan!

I'm writing from Bishkek, Kyrgystan, where my F/A-18D squadron (VMFA(AW)-121) has been deployed for the last six months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. We've been flying combat missions over Afghanistan nearly every day since April. We've been living in a tent city on the south side of the city's airport, complete with a chow hall, a small gym, an exchange, and all the amenities you would expect the USAF to bring with them.

Although the War on Tertorism is nowhere near completed, Afghanistan has come a long ways since we got here. The flying has been good, and the people of Kyrgystan have been very hospitable to the American presence here.

I've even learned a fair amount of Russian. We have been thrilled to be able to contribute what we could to this war. Although we have not dropped as many bombs recently as we did earlier, the Special Forces on the ground still frequently face situations that require a fighter to do a low, loud pass to make the United States/Coalition presence known, and we're always more than happy to help those dudes out. The pictures I'm sending are of me and Rick Petersen, and I also have a pic of a bunch of other grads from various Classes.

We're getting ready to head back home to the States and spend some time with family and friends before retuming to this neighborhood to take care of Saddam. 34th/5th Company guysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Next time you're in San Diego, send me an email, and I'll take you out sailing on my boat (all except for you. Spittle). It's been a while since I've talked with a few guys, hope everybody is doing well. Semper Fi. Shipmate, December 2002

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Joe Maybach and Rick Petersen giving their best Marine Corps aviator pose

I understand that Joe's squadron is back safe and sound in Miramar as my sister (Mimi Cottrell '95) ran into him the other day. She's stationed on Miramar as the I&I for the reserve MWSS squadron there. Welcome back, Joe. If my work ever takes me out to Califomia, count me in for a visit.

Last, we have a small request from Joy Bloom Wright.

Dear friends of Brody Prieto '94, your help is urgently needed to assist us in raising funds for Brody "Taco" Prieto. He has recently been diagnosed with Lou Gherig's disease (Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis), a serious neurological disease and is curtently undergoing medical treatments to slow the progression of the illness. Many of those treatments are considered experimental and not covered by medical insurance. A fund has been started at NFCU, to raise money to help cover Brody's mounting medical expenses. You can send donations to: The Brody "Taco" Prieto Fund Accoimt number 2649637002: Navy Federal Credit Union; Member Service Center; BuUding 200, Damneck, Virginia Beach, VA 23461.

Sincerely, Will D. Wright '95 and Joy Bloom Wright Will and Joy, I know that I'll make a special effort to keep Brody in our prayers. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We hope that his medical treatments go weU, I know that Lou Gherig's disease is very difficult to deal with.

That's all that I've got for this month. I hope that each of us enjoys a wonderful holiday season. We'll pick back up with you in January.

Beat Army] —Shogo

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Pres: IstLt Scott K. Hombuckle, USMC PSC 556, Box 506, FPO AP 96386-0506 h: 011-826-11-737-0083 e: bombuckle@hotmail.com Vice Pres/Treas: Kirk Clermont PO Box 5459, Saint Marys, GA 31558 h: 912-510-8537; e: Clermont@eagnet.com Sec'y: Chris Williams 1050 USS Georgia Avenue, Kings Bay, GA 31547 h: 912-673-2739; e: csglt@subasekb.navy.md Corr. Sec'y: Jim Keck U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, Primary Care Dept.

34 Tumer Rd., Asan, GU 96910 h: 671-477-5115; e: jkeck@usna94.com Hello, '94! Now that the holiday season is upon us, I have a littie gift for you...a Class news column! Seriously...thanks for your patience in waiting for this column. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with what you've managed to send me to put together here.

Shipmate, December 2002

Let me start off at the bottom of my email bag and work my way to the present. First up is a long awaited fust time submission from Brian Germaim, dated 16 August (photo on next page): Here we are! Mom, dad, baby, and dog.

Cameron gave birth to Cambria on 3 June—her due date, and she has grown quite a bit since then. She has almost caught up with her big sister Princess Pei Pei—a Chinese pug we adopted a little over a year ago. Cameron and I are enjoying parenthood immensely. My sister, Susi, and brother-in-law, Pat Keane '93, expect to have their first next month. We'll all spend Thanksgiving with my parents at Pat and Susi's in Tennessee.

I'm visiting my home state of Washington in September We have plans to have dinner with Johnny Meneses and his family, and Kimi and Brian Fish. Kimi is due any time. Hopefully they will produce a Shipmate worthy story soon also.

I visited Jon Gabrielson in January. We raged Jacksonville. We tried to get a hold of Harry Fulton, who is livin' it up there also, but I didn't get beyond phone tag. I talk to Dave Greenwood every month or so. He's studying to be a CPA. Who else? Greg Sleppy's wife, Michele, got me in touch with Barb Delaney. She is a lawyer in Philly and soon to be married.

I leave tomorrow for Afghanistan to interview with humanitarian aid organizations. We hope to move there early next year.

This happens to be my debut Shipmate submission. I guess that's the culmination of the last eight years. I'll try to remember something better to print before I leave the country. I don't know though, this took eight years to come up with. The baby is crying, so I must go.

Great to hear from you, Brian. Best of success, and God speed with your new endeavor and expanding family.

Another Brian wrote, this time it is Brian Bruggeman (btbmggeman @hotmail.com): It's a Saturday night in Jacksonville, NC, and it seems as if the ladies are avoiding me again tonight. Be that as it may, I guess it's the perfect time to break my more than eight years of silence and finally write into Shipmate. 1 am currently flying Cobras with HML/A-167, and the pace is nothing less than frantic. With the MEU deployments, the CAX cycles, and the various commitments in between, I don't get to spend too much time at home. While here in NC, I do share a house on the banks of the New River with fellow Ninth Company Classmate Jeff Symons. Jeff is currently serving as the 2d FSSG's eEnvironmental compliance officer as his pay-back tour after receiving his master's in environmental engineering from the University of Illinois back in 1999. Jeff married LCDR Janet Dewees (a complete knockout, by the way) in the USNA Chapel in January 2000. Janet isfinishingup her required clinical rotations in Jacksonville, FL, in order

to become a nurse anesthetist, while Jeff lives here and conducts various beer-drinking experiments with me on the weekends. Jeff and Janet will finally live together as husband and wife in March 2003 when she PCSs to the naval hospital aboard Camp Lejeune. Jeff bought a house three doors down from my own, so I'm sure Janet is thrilled about that. As for other news of the men from Ninth Company; Steve Daczkowski and his wife, Christine (a complete bombshell), along with their son. Garret, live in the NAS Pax River area as Steve is finishing up his tour there as the E-2C Hawkeye programs officer Steve has just accepted a position with the KPMG Consulting firm at which he will start work in November after a well-deserved terminal leave period. Matthew Kirby and his wife of three years, Jean (a perfect "10," I think), are living in the great city of Atlanta, where Kirb works for lESG Development in Atlanta setting up real estate deals all over the city. Kirb got out of the Navy back in 1999, earned his M.B.A. from Emory University, martied Jean, and, besides allowing me to stay at his home during unannounced cross-countrys, also serves as one of the area's Blue & Gold Officers. Dave Ruppert is in his last year of law school at Wake Forest. Dave managed to convince a girl from the U.K. named Michelle (future Playboy centerfold) that it would be a good idea to marry him in the spring of 2003. We are all hoping the wedding goes in London. I don't really know what Andy Abell is doing except that he is living this summer with Dave Ruppert while he works towards his master's degree in "something" at "I don't know where." I'll square myself away on what Andy is doing for when I write into Shipmate in 2010.

• While on my last MEU deployment in 2001, I had the distinct pleasure to not only serve with, but to live with our recently deceased Classmate, Erik Nilson. Erik and I didn't really know each other while at the Academy, but quickly corrected that wrong once I joined his squadron (HMM-266) for MEU work-ups in November 2000. I can't possibly write down everything Erik has meant to me (or to anyone else in our Class) in one simple Shipmate contribution, but I will attempt to pass along just how much we lost as a Class on 31 May 2002 when Erik finally succumbed to a rare form of cancer After living in such close quarters with Erik for more than months on KEARSARGE, I leamed quickly that to be considered Erik's friend was a brand. For better, for worse, you couldn't find a more loyal man to befriend. For those Erik considered his close friends, he gave everything he had to offer Personally, Erik introduced me to the intricacies of deep-sea fishing, fiounder gigging, deer hunting, trap and skeet shooting (with a shotgun he saw to it that I buy in Turkey), cast-netting, the finer points of any Las Vegas casino game, and even duck hunting (even though he just about denounced our friendship after I admitted that

'94: L to r: Capt Rich Atkinson (non-USNA), Capt Erik Nilson, Capt Brian Bruggeman, and Capt Brian McAvoy (non-USNA) 137

luring ducks into afieldby mimicking a female duck's sexual overtures was just unfair). As a friend to me and as a true outdoorsman, Erik felt it his sure-fire responsibility to pass his insight along to me—his wife is still dropping off Erik's recent issues of NC Sportsman and Saltwater Fisherman to the house whenever she comes through Jacksonville. Erik took pride in this and really considered it his responsibility to me as a friend. "Brian, I want you to go fishing with me when we get back to North Carolina, but I'd like you more if I taught you to throw a cast net first." At the time, I had no idea what a gift he was giving to me. So, from here on out, every time I drop a line into the water, whether it be a fly in Western North Carolina, or a blue-fin rig off the coast, doubledown in Vegas, raise my shotgun in hopes of bringing home a bird or two, 1 will be doing so always knowing that Erik is in my presence. 1 am such a better man after knowing my friend.

Erik was laid to rest at NAS Pensacola's National Cemetery after a very crowded memorial service in the New River Chapel.

Erik leaves behind his beautiful wife, Christine, and a great son, Luke, who is in love with trucks and the fish at the North Carolina State Aquarium. They still live in Wilmington, NC, and spend a lot of time with Joel Bartis and his wife, Bethy (beautiful beyond words).

I know Christine is very thankful for the Bartis' friendship. Joel is now an instructor pilot at HMT-302 here in New River and passing along his knowledge to the next generation of Marine CH-53E pilots.

It looks like I have yet another MEU deployment next year before I move on to other things. There aren't too many of us '94 guys around down here, so if you are in the area at all, let me know...I probably won't have to break a date.

Thanks for the update, Brian, and most importantly for the way you remembered Erik for us.

Please don't wait another eight years to amuse and move us with your words.

Now coming to the last submission for this month...Marcus Startzel checks in from Annapolis, MD: Michele, the boys, and I are back in Annapolis, and happy to be back, on the good side of the wall. Since I last wrote Shipmate, I've left Dallas and now work in Baltimore at Advertising.com. It's a great company, and it's been a blast getting into the online advertising business. I discovered the company due in no small part to Matt Mclaughlin, who works with me here, and our families have become great friends as we went through the nuke training pipeline together, and served on subs out of Seattle.

It was awesome being back, watching M.J. (7), and Mitchel (4), rolling down the grass hill while the Plebes were doing push-ups. We'll be at all the games from now on. And now that my brother, Ron Startzel '88, who is a major in the Marine Corps and a helo pilot, is back from Okinawa and stationed in Quantico with his wife, Sarah, and new daughter, Rachel, the tailgating has been a blast. We're much closer to the happy grandparents as well.

Good to hear from you, Marcus. I hope to look you up the next time I'm in Annapolis.

Before I close this column, I want to publish the text of a message recently sent out via email about a Classmate in need: Your help is urgently needed to assist us in raising funds for Brody "Taco" Prieto. He has recently been diagnosed with Lou Gherig's 138

disease (Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis), a serious neurological disease and is currently undergoing medical treatments to slow the progression of the illness. Many of those treatments are considered experimental and not covered by medical insurance. A fund has been started at NFCU, to raise money to help cover Brody's mounting medical expenses. You can send donations to; The Brody "Taco" Prieto Fund Accoimt number 2649637002: Navy Federal Credit Union, Member Service Center, Building 200, Damneck, Vu-ginia Beach, VA 23461.

Sincerely, Will D. Wright '95 and Joy Bloom Wright '93.

You're in our hearts and prayers, Brody.

That's all for now, '94. Hopefully you had others darting glances your way as you chuckled at the humor, and I won't be surprised if your pages are wrinkled in a place or two where a tear fell. I look forward to reading your updates, as well as publishing the mug shots of the soon to be downloaded tricycle motors.

Stay well, and God bless you, '94. C-ya. —^Jim

Germann family: Cameron, Cambria, Brian, and Princess Pei Pei

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Pres: John Fleet e: class.president@1995.usna.com Sec'y: LT Don Jamiola, USN 5 Cedar Street Apt. 2, Brunswick, ME 04011 b: 207-721-8431; e: djamiola@botmail.com Class web site: www.usna95.com Well, '95, a slow one this month. No letters or emails. How about that Navy football? We got a few losses, but was that ever a reason not to tailgate? This isn't Russia, is it? Speaking of tailgaters, check out the Class web site at www.usna95.com. The tailgaters are listed right there. Plus you can check out '95'ers in the news as well as Academy news information. Don't forget to register. These tailgaters would be perfect for someone to get some digital pictures or tell some wild stories about a couple Classmates who had a littie too much "Beat Army." Well, I've got two months till my next deadline, so get me some stuff! Later, Don. From the President Hey brothers and sisters: please be certain to direct your attention to the report below from our most competent and committed Class Webmaster. On to some remarks in the spirit of the season: I tmst this finds you in secure and sound shape on the eve of a meaningful holiday season—Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah!

More importantly, to our brethren standing

watch away from loved ones at this time of year, please be aware that you have our very highest and fondest esteem. For what it is worth, you should know that there are scores among your Classmates who would surrender their inheritances if granted the chance to ti-ade places with you.

In the matter of Class business: if you are in the Baltimore/DC/Annapolis region and have any interest in attending a Class cocktail this winter to break up the Dark Ages, please let me know immediately at usnaxcv@hotmail.com.

Other than the following report from Steve Shedd, and herewith yet another appeal for any members interested in having some influence on the direction of our Class Endowment to contact me at the next opportunity, that is all. Allow me to remind you at this reflective time of year that it very much is an unequalled, deeply humbling honor to claim even the remotest association with each and every one of you. God bless, and the happiest of New Years to you, from your biggest and fiercest fan. —John From the Webmaster Hello '95! Greetings from your faithful Webmaster who is now up at SWOS for Department Head School. Here is an update about usna95.com. As of 30 September, 361 Classmates have registered at the site. I'm pleased with the numbers, but we have fallen short of our goal, since launching in Febraary, of 50 registrations a month. So, if you see Classmates around, let them know about our web site and encourage them to register! The single most important goal of usna95.com is to bring the Class together with the use of the Intemet. We can't accomplish unity in any other way with everyone scattered across the globe. In viewing other alumni web sites, there seems to be a clear correlation between the unity of a Class and their web site. If the web site is spirited and provides meaningful features, I think it shows pride and unity. My goal is that each and every one of you will enjoy going to our web site from time to time to look up someone in the directory, check on upcoming Class events, participate in the fomm, or chat with someone in the chat room. I want all of you to be proud of our site since it is a reflection of our Class.

When you are in the wardroom or in a business meeting and hear another grad complain about their Class web site, you should be able to say, "Not my Class...we're squared away."

However, none of this will happen if two-thirds of our Classmates aren't in the Class directory.

Instead of "Look Alive With '95!" as our slogan, we simply need to say, "Look Alive '95!" And, if you know Classmates who don't like to read Shipmate (Bill Connor, did I harass you enough?), let them know about the site and ask them to register.

I've received some great feedback about die web site from many of you, and I appreciate all the comments and suggestions for improvement.

I also appreciate all the people who have volunteered through the Class fomm to scan our Lucky Bag pictures. To date, Mike Armijo has spearheaded our scanning effort by taking care of die majority of First Battalion. We have a good procedure in place and I plan to coordinate witii the other volunteers before this issue of

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Shipmate makes it to print. So, for those of you who see the "no picture available" next to the profiles in the Class directory, know that we are making progress. I'm also adding new features to the site, slowly but surely. If anyone would like to volunteer as a developer or assistant Webmaster, shoot me an email. Bye for now and Beat Army]

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Pres: LT Bart Phillips, USN 7980 Sevan Court, Unit D, San Diego, CA 92123 h: 858-278-2739; e: bartpbillips@ibm.net Sec'y: Capt Tonya R. Barz, USMC 749 Howe I>r., Carmel, IN 46032 h: 317-581-0305; e: tyler_tonya080799@msn.com Greetings, '96! Some news has managed to reach us—here goes! Scott "Smitty" Smith writes from his second year in Harvard Law School, where he claims he is trying to survive the unique world of Cambridge. He joined an infantry battalion in Massachusetts, First Battalion, 25th Marines. He is a platoon commander in Weapons Company and is enjoying it.

Smitty adds that Joe Davis and Josh Hall are also up north with him at Harvard Business School. Rick Coe '95 is also in the law program and is in the veteran's society with Smitty.

Thanks for the news!

Chris Handwerk (cshandwerk@yahoo.com) adds some more great updates to this month's column. He just transferred to shore duty this past summer and is acting as the naval science/military advisor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. He transferred from JACKSONVILLE (SSN-699) where he had served with several other Alumni.

L to r: Dave Coe '98, Chris Handwerk, Dale Matheny '98, Cory Durant '99, and Roland Tink '97 The group was on flieir 2001 deployment from April to October with the ENTERPRISE Battle Group. (How many weeks growth was this, gents?) Chris admits that the grooming standards were not exactly regulation, but "what can you expect from a bunch of bubbleheads on deployment?"

Chris adds that is was pretty interesting being deployed during September 11th and being on the "tip of the spear" at the time. In doing so, he got to do all of the creepy, crawly stuff that submarines do. With all of that behind him, though, he is enjoying some time with his family and friends on shore. His wife, Ashley, is doing well in her second year of law school and enjoying that she actually gets to have Chris around now!

Between sea and shore duty, Chris spent three weeks in Pensacola for NROTC training where he ran into Eric Wenschlag (teaching at the University of Minnesota), Mike Cooper (UNC), Shipmate, December 2002

Robert Gomez (Nebraska), Brad Knope '97 (VMI), Blair Swaim '97 (Texas A&M), and Eric Bronner '97. Eric teaches at ODU with Chris. While in Pensacola, he drove up to Meridian for a weekend to see Luke Barradell and Rich Stafford. Luke recently married Niki Sodini (in May) and is in the pilot pipeline as part of the NFO to pilot pipeline. Rich was winged in August and is in FRS now. Rich and his wife, Linda, are enjoying some time together, and he is still riding his Hailey and enjoying life. This summer, Chris also saw Tony Magrogan in Mystic, CT, where he is an instructor at Submarine School in nearby Groton. Tony will be getting out of the Navy at the end of the year, will pursue an M.B.A. overseas, and will continue his "Kramer-esque" lifestyle. Andy Hayes, his wife, Amy, and his son, Ethan, are in Lamoore, CA, and he is a FRS instructor there. Brian O'Lavin married a French lady, Emmanuelle, in June. The two had met while he was there on shore duty and now reside in Coronado where Brian is with a SEAL team. Brian Hoke is in Coronado as well, as Chris saw him on a Discovery Channel Special about BUD/S (another '96 celebrity, huh?).

Greg Roach reported to USNA over the summer as an instmctor. He and his wife, Jennifer, recently celebrated the birth of their first child, Gregory Michael. Greg now spends a lot of time with the baby, watches Yankee games, and teaches him how great New York sports are.

Josh Cribbs recently left the Marine Corps and is pursuing becoming a legislative assistant in Washington, DC. Great news from Tabitha (Trotter) and Greg Lotze, who had a baby girl named Annika Marie, on 6 August. They are living in Massachusetts and teaching at a private school. Congrats to all of the new parents!

Chris adds that James Boomer and his wife, Nicole, are doing well in Hampton Roads. Last but not least, Rhoan Boucher should be somewhere in Hawaii where he is an intelligence officer and lives with his wife, Kim, and son, Chris. If anyone wants to give Chris a holler, jot him at: 11 Camelia Lane, Hampton, VA, 23663; 757-851-3433. Thanks for the "oodles" of news, Chris!

The final news comes from Robin Kane: I just wanted to write and let everyone know how "Terri's Challenge" went this year For those of you who didn't get the word, we hosted the first Terri's Challenge race in honor of LT Terri Fussner, over homecoming weekend. The 3k/3 mile race was run in conjunction with the 25th Annual Running of the Goats Alumni Race. Participants purchased T-shirts with the logo, and all profits went to the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society. The first race raised over a $1,000. Many thanks go out to all of those who showed up to race. There were representatives from many Classes including many friends, family members, cheerleaders, and track team members who came out to pledge their support. Top male finisher was Garrett Luebker '96 and top female finisher was Tracie Andrusiak '95. Terti's Challenge was founded by her husband, LT Garrett Luebker, and is not limited to this race alone.

Team captains located throughout the United States Naval-Marine Corp bases identify races, be it triathlons, cycling races or marathons, in their district to enter a Terri's Challenge Team.

Through local sponsorship and door-to-door requests, the team will collect donations and pledges for their local chapter of NMCRS. Anyone interested in becoming a team captain or a team member can send an email to ten-ischallenge@hotmail.com.

Immediately following the race, a tree planting ceremony was held for LT Fussner LT John Smolen '95 organized the service, and LT Luebker presented Mr and Mrs. Fussner with the Navy Commendation Medal Terri earned while operating with her squadron aboard HAYLER. The tree, a Northern Red Oak, is now visible for all to see at the entrance to Hospital Point. When you are on the Yard next time, I hope you take the time to stop by and see it.

Here is to a wonderful holiday for each of you! Until next year. —Tonya

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Pres: Capt Tom Wagner, USMC h: 703-784-2036; e: towags@botmad.com Sec'y: LT Mike McGreevy, USN 1869 Somersby Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 h: 757-430-7815; c: 757-270-4654 e: groovel997@hotmail.com

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Pres: David Forman h: 843-763-6458; e: DSForman@aol.com Vice Pres: John Chau; Treas: Daniel J. Martin Sec'y: Shawn C. Gee; e: shawngee@aol.com Corr. Sec'y: Carrie Howe 44237 Webster, Canton, MI 48187 e: Ljobowe@aol.com Happy holidays great '98. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season, and a wonderful new year. This will be the last article for a while that comes from "—DSF." I will be departing on WestPac before the next deadline, and will pass this lucky task to another Classmate. You can keep sending emails to the address above, and I'll be sure they have access to get all the Shipmate emails.

Now to the news for this month: Steve Schwedhelm wrote me a short but informative note: Just letting you know that some of us EOD types are alive still. Ken Kleinschnittger, Tim Limbert, and I finally finished our training pipeline a couple of days ago, graduating from EOD school. Tim was, of course, the Honor Grad of our Class with an impressive grade point average. Ken will be going to Guam with EOD Mobile Unit 5. Tim is heading to Charleston, SC, with his wife. Holly. And as for me, I'll be going to Whidbey Island, WA, and getting married on the way there to CAPT Debora J. Marston who is an Air Force nurse here at Eglin AFB. Other '98ers in the community are Aleksi Razsadin who is out in San Diego with EOD Mobile Unit 3. John Marvell and Brian Skubin are in training here at Naval School EOD for just a littie bit longer

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Thanks, Steve, congratulations on the wedding, and congrats to Tim for taking Honor Grad, go '98!

And that wraps up this month for letters from the Class. Once again, happy holidays, happy New Year, and fair winds... —DSF

L to r: Ken Kleinschnittger, Steve Schwedhelm, and Tim Limbert at EOD graduation

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Pres: Buster O'Brien e: obriencj@29palms.usmc.nul Vice Pres: Ben Adeyemi e: nigeriansteele@hotmail.com Treas: Jason Mendenhall Sec'y: Minh-tu Nguyen 6716 Stonecutter Drive, Burke, VA 22015 h: 703-644-7924; e: minhm99@yahoo.com Hi '99! Happy hoUdays! Let's get straight to the scoop. Congratulations to Joe Stewart and his farruly, who will be expecting baby, Stewart (number two), sometime in November. I also heard from Matt Severson, who got back to Hawaii from his six-month deployment this past August. Here's a little note from him: Enjoying the weather and kite surfing on Kailua Beach. I saw Ceaser Morales the other day on the beach. He is doing well and is getting out on a medical discharge. Also saw Bob Novotny at the Marine Corps base here in Kaneohe! He's doing well flying P-3s. Also, a guy off my boat a Class of '98 dude, Russ Mochuzuki, just passed his PNEO exam and another '98 guy, Brian Nowitzki, is just starting his class. We are all doing well on COLUMBUS—glad to be back from deployment.

I see Frank Norcross from time to time. He

The Freeman clan: Jeremy, Susanna, and Clark Congratulations to Luan (Lam) '00 and Mike Doniger, who welcomed the new addition to their family this past September.

On a final note, congrats also to Jack Ryan and his new wife, Nicole, who were married this past year in Sasebo, Japan.

Jack Ryan was married on 11 April in Sasebo, Japan. Jack and his wife, Nicole, will reside in Sasebo while Jack is aboard PATRIOT. Nicole is from Boston, MA, and will be teaching at the base this coming year. Nicole and Jack met while he was in Newport last year.

The wedding was a civil ceremony in Sasebo with Shipmate LTJG Mike Mortenson as witness. Jack's parents, Carol and Pat Ryan, were able to attend. Jack and Nicole had a small party at a local establishment, which was attended by the ships Commanding Officer LCDR Ed Hemandez, and many of the crew. A few thousand miles never prevented Jack from having a good time and getting on with life.

That's it for this month. Hope everyone gets a chance to visit and spend some time with loved ones during this holiday period. Along with that, there should be plenty of pictures and updates that will hopefully make their way towards me and eventually out to the rest of our Classmates.

Wishing everyone a joyous, safe, and blessed holiday season. See you next year!

To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our heartsright.— Confiicius —Minh-tu

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Pres: J.V. "Murph" McCarthy Vice Pres: Art Terry Treas: Nick Lalota Sec'y: Tim O'Connor 317 N. Pleasant Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 e: ShipmateOO@yahoo.com Shippies, The ShipmateOO@yahoo.com mailbox was not, what I would call, bombarded with emails this month. However, Dan Pointkowski came up big with pictures. He and Jesse Sprague hit a Hawaii hotel for the weekend during the Hawaiian Tropic model convention. I think they posed with all 98 girls that attended the threeday gala. If these pictures don't entertain you, look again at Sprague's mustache.

Nicole and Jack Ryan in Sasebo, Japan, on their wedding day

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deployment they had. My roommate George Klaus is on KEY WEST. He is about to leave for work-ups prior to deployment. He's doing well and dating a nice lady. Her name is Sybil and she's a doctor in San Diego.

If anyone would like to get in touch with Matt, just send me a message and I'll get you his email address and phone number Jeremy Freeman also sent a note recently and included a picture of the Freeman clan.

Their son, Clark, was bom on 19 June 2002 in Charleston at 8 pounds, 8 ounces. When he wrote, they were in the middle of PCSing across the country toward Bremerton, WA, and

Nicole Eggert (of Charles in Charge) and Dan, morale is high

CARL VINSON. While visiting with Susanna's

parents outside of Kansas City, they ran into Jeremy Graczk. Jeremy had been playing in an all-services rugby tournament at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, and the Marine team had been practicing at a Marine reserve base outside of Kansas City. The world is definitely becoming a smaller place when you run across a former roommate while PCSing cross-country.

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Nicole and Jack Ryan

L to r: Dan, Miss Hawaiian Tropic New Jersey, Minnesota, South Carolina, and Jesse Shipmate, December 2(X)2

The address changes are as follows: A.J. Tereshko is now in Virginia Beach at Intel Annual Membership: 0% school. Chad Donnelly is in Jax, FL, as a P-3 Life Membership: 94% back sealer and dominating die local intt-amural lax circuit. Brett English just started Nuke school in Charleston, VA, and Adnen Pres: 2dLt Aaron Fielder Chabaane is now in Monterrey, CA Vice Pres: ENS Dave Harrington Treas: ENS Andy Kenwood, SC, USN (grad school?).

Sec'y: ENS Angela Karalekas It has been some time since we have rewarded 35 Old Coach Circle., Ludlow, MA 01056 anyone for noteworthy behavior on liberty. I e: usna2001navy@yahoo.com believe die last award went to Kate Majewski One weekend in San Diego, a group of SWOs when she punched some guy out defending were graced with the presence of two of our Luke Well's honor in downtown DC. That story naval aviator Classmates. Rich Buonauito and really brought home why to always travel with a Rob Williams hosted a party on the beach. Jack swim buddy. This one fairs quite well in that Kruse and Steve Weydert flew into San Diego department, as well as demonstrating the rip- on their cross-country flights. Jack wore his pling effects of leadership. Brian Davis is our flight suit for most of the party. He was definitesubject, and our meritorious liberty buddy was ly dressed to impress. It was great to see them actually a Plebe when we were Second Class. both. After the party, Steve and Jack proceeded Timmy Shafroth '02 and Brian were in to paint the town red.

Justin Cole sends his greetings from the Gulf: Australia with the Combined Services Rugby Hello to everyone! I am currently aboard Team. This is an all star mgby team picked from TORTUGA (LSD-46) deployed somewhere in each of the services. They travel each year to the Med/Gulf, having a blast—sure! My first exotic places playing foreign teams and usually year on this ship has been quite interesting, as do pretty well. When the team does not have a I have now seen four different COs after runmatch the next day, they often travel as a group ning aground off the coast of North Carolina late at night indulging in the local culture. Brian earlier in the summer Despite this unfortunate and Timmy were doing just that one night and event, the ship is a great ship and we've got some really great officers in the wardroom, and met many people and drank many beers. are starting to build a pretty large Academy Australians typically love Americans, and this collection.

Also from 2001 are Kyle Stentiford night proved no different. As the team moved and Jim Hanlon. Jim is a SAR swimmer for from place to place some locals followed. As the the ship and is acting like a true meathead. night went on many players retumed to the hotel Kyle and I were both married shortly after to get up for the next momings practice. Brian graduation and have been away from our wives and Timmy and some others stayed out and conin Virginia Beach for much of our first year tinued to indulge and mingle with the locals.

Andrew Cook '00 and Kelly Mahaffey '00, Suddenly, Timmy noticed that something was and Miranda Sherbs '98 grad are also on the just not right. Timmy noticed that Brian had ship. Kyle, Jim, Andrew, and I recently took a trip up into the Alps for some mountain climbbeen talking to the same gentleman for a proing during a short port visit to Koper, Slovenia. longed period of time. He knew that this guy It was a great time, and we all have hortor stowas not with one of the mgby teams they had ries to tell our kids someday! My wife, Melissa recently played. He noted to himself that the guy (Foon) Cole, is having a blast in the Intel was kind of slender, well dressed, had a slight world, getting ready for her second deployUsp, was very interested in every word Brian had ment and working on getting ready for med to say, was buying all of Brian's drinks, and had school. She is keeping plenty busy. his hand cocked up on his hip as he talked, and Hope everyone is doing well and having fun! even as he listened. Can you see a rainbow?

Here is a picture of "the guys" on the bridge Timmy saw one and quickly alerted the slighdy wing during our last cookout on the ship! more than tipsy Brian of the obvious. Brian's reaction was "No, he's not, he is just a nice guy."

Timmy insisted, was refuted, yet would not leave his wingman. Every time the guy would tum away or leave for a second, Timmy would point out the evidence. Brian began to realize, but assured Timmy "It's okay, he knows I'm not." Timmy was not satisfied with Brian's handle on the situation and suggested they retum to the hotel. Brian then explained that he didn't want to go back to the hotel yet and that his new friend had invited him back to his house for drinks. Timmy, as Brian's liberty buddy, could not let this happen. An argument ensued between Brian and Timmy that was concluded by a sleeper hold and a cab ride that Brian does not recall. Timmy's actions are in accordance with the highest standards of the Navy and Marine Corps and Brian is eternally grateful.

Send your stuff to ShipmateOO@yahoo.com That is all for now. Ski, I thank you for the Top left: Andrew Cook '00 and Jim Hanlon '01, bottom pictures. Godspeed... —Murph left: Justin Cole '01 and Kyle Stentiford '01

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Andy Abate wrote in about the wedding of James Fuemmeler: On 31 August 2002, Columbia, MO, was rocked by what attendees are calling the event of the decade. James Fuemmeler wed Marsha Carwile in his hometown of Boonville. Mike Nielsen, Ernie Anderson, Betsy and Paul Meyer, Matt Gray, Kristin and Steve Lawrence, Allison and Bryan Clower, Dan Campos, Andy Abate, Charles Chmielak, Alex Bein, and Kevin Carino '00 were there for the main event. Gal pals Carrie Kitchen and Melisa Chase made it to the fantastic celebration, as did Amy and Elizabeth. Greg Cizin, where were you? The open bar helped as friendships were strengthened and memories were lost. Sincere and best wishes out to James and Marsha. Let's all meet up again real soon.

John March is headed to Okinawa for a oneyear tour as a Marine supply officer. Dana Toale and Tiff Hill finished a successful deployment in the Gulf on HOPPER, (DDG-70). Danielle Kaegle and I, Angela Karalekas, happened to pull into Pearle Harbor the day before they returned from deployment. Hopper played "Amazing Grace" as they pulled into the pier.

Tiff was in the rhib and Dana was up on the bridge. Also in the welcoming crowd was Mike Cisek '00. They were thrilled to be finished a long six-month underway period. Andrew Crawford seems to have fallen off the planet, as he is totally immersed in the nuclear power world. Anyone seen him? Mike O'Rielly is leaving on deployment on HIGGINS ( D D G - 7 6 ) . I

would like to send my best wishes to everyone for a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas and God bless. —AK

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CHAPTER NEWS A L A B A M A B i r m i n g h a m Chapter Kevin W. Patton '85 1802 Lancaster Road, Birmingham, AL 35209 h: 205-871-1695; e: kpatton@mcglaw.com Alabama Hosts Navy Soccer On 13 and 15 September, the U.S. Naval Academy soccer team competed in the 2002 Binningham Southem Fall Soccer Classic. Navy defeated Birmingham Southem on Friday, and lost a hard fought 1-0 game against the nationally-ranked University of Alabama at Birmingham on Sunday. Providing logistical support, our Alabama Alumni Chapter and the Alabama Chapter of the Parents Club, hosted a tailgate party prior to the Friday night game and a well-received tent dinner after the game on Stmday aftemoon.

In addition to the Navy soccer team members, the parents of numerous players traveled to Birmingham from as far away as New York, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Louisiana to attend the game and enjoy the festivities. Some attending the 'gater and game were: Nancy and Jack Natter '62, Lynne and Scott Watson '83, JoEllen and Kevin Patton '85 (with their nephew and B'ham-Southern senior. Jarred Brown), Margaret and Jim Levy '70, and Dr. Roy Smith '73 (with his son and B'ham-Southem freshman, Justin), just to name a few. Representing the Parents Club of Alabama were: Tailgater organizer Jean Rudzki (mother of Stephen Rudzki '06), Herb and Michelle Luria (parents of Elaine Luria '91), Bob and Carol Beaty (parents of Mike Beaty '00), and Henry and Marlene Nelson (parents of Jon-Marc Nelson '05), to name a few. CAPT Mike P. Doyle, USN, soccer team liaison officer, was resplendent in his summer whites and added a much needed touch of class to the gathering.

After gathering on 18 October for the USNA birthday celebration and fall dinner, the Chapter will gather again for the Army-Navy game party on 7 December at the Vestavia Hills Country Club. Contact Chapter President, Kevin Patton for details or to make your reservations.

CAPT Doyle, Jean Rudzki, Kevin Patton '85, and Navy fans, Sam Patton (5), and Sarah Patton (3)

Huntsville Chapter LCDR Frederick N. Steiner '57, USN (Ret.) 1059 Teenajo Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35803-3907 b: 256-650-5423; e: navy57@aol.com

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John R. Quinn '91 10 Los Platillos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 b: 949-766-9845; w: 714-781-3067 e: jquinn@mbal998.hbs.edu Corr. Sec'y: John Peterson e: john@micromachines.com

The Arizona Chapter resumed its monthly meetings on 11 September, following a three month summer break to allow those who are able to head for cooler climes, since during this time we normally are in the 110-degree range.

President Bill Morrison '57 opened the meeting by referring to the date of the meeting and asked for a few moments of prayerful thought for those shipmates lost on September 11th and in the days to come. Bill then asked the members to contribute their thoughts and memories. The discussions that followed reflected the sincerity and thoughtfulness of those who have, in their careers, "gotten in harm's way."

Those in attendance were: Jack Fisher '47, Art Mehagian '48, Deck Harrison '53, Jerry Brooks '54, John Tyler '55, Wally Bigler '56, Bdl Morrison '57, Gus Littlefield '59, Jack Cremin '64, Pete Reiniger '65, Pete Lumianski '65, Denny McComb '65, Don Richards '79, Rick Nicklas '82, Ed Brzezinski '85, and Tom Short '91.

The Arizona Chapter held its October meeting at its usual location on 9 October. President Bill Morrison '57 opened the meeting by updating the news of Chuck Horowitz '54. He related to us his health, and shared how we are hopeful of him being able to attend the next meeting. Bill also passed along the good news of Ron Marryott '57 and his recovery and good health.

Bill then asked each of the members to give a bio of their military careers, as well as their present occupations or involvements. This proved to be very beneficial in light of some of our newer members, who are in the job market. A good case of networking was evident.

Those in attendance were: Ruth and Bob May '45, Jack Fisher '47, Don Bmbeck '50, Deck Harrison '53, Wally Bigler '56, Roy Hejhall '56, Dick Renner '57, Bid Morrison '57, Walt Peters '58, Phd Moulton '58, Gus Littlefield '59, Ed Howard '63, Jack Cremin '64, Pete Lumianski '65, Don Marquart '73, Don Hume '85, Ed Brzezinski '85, Frank Asper '90, Tom Short '91, John DeBmin '91, Ian Hadden ' 9 1 , and Chuck Talley '97.

Our speaker for 13 November was Devin Sper. Sper is an American who had spent 10 years in Israel and served seven years in the Israeli army. John Tyler '55 had introduced Sper to Bill, who agreed he would provide much information of benefit to understanding more fully the Israeli and Palestinian difficulties.

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George East '50, and Dempsey Butler '49 Sacramento Chapter CW4 George R. Simmons '61, AUS (Ret.) 10785 Penstock Trail, Aubum, CA 95603-9556 h: 530-888-0860; e: grsim@mindspring.com Nineteen members and guests of the Sacramento Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association, met at noon on Thursday, 3 October, at the Hof Brau Restaurant.

SOPA Mo Slater '42 was honored as senior grad. Also in attendance were BiD Goode '43, Tom Hartigan '47, Barry Whittlesey '49, Joyce and John Haynes '55, John Martin '55, Donna Bartholomew (widow of Charles Arnett Bartholomew '61), Geoi^e Simmons '61, Jack Everett '64, Dave Denney '66, Connie and Dave McKie '66, Kathryn and Bill Eisenhardt '66, Steve Bei^ '66, Frank Blake '68, and Fred Rogers and Bmce Sauer, Chapter guests.

President George extended thanks to Pat and Jack Everett for hosting the annual potluck at their lovely digs in Granite Bay two weeks ago.

That was Jack's cue to remind us that the Navy grapplers were to be here in Sacramento on Saturday, 9 November. They were to take on Sac City in the first session at 5 p.m., and UC Davis two hours later.

Dave McKie graciously introduced the day's speaker. Classmate Bill Eisenhardt '66. Many '60s-era grads will remember Bill as an oppressive defenseman for three years on Navy's Shipmate, December 2002

undefeated national champ lacrosse team. After some prodding, he displayed his under-die-chin, Jimmy Lewis '66-inflicted, stick wound...die product of often guarding our all-time, AllAmerican, day after day, year after year, in practice.

After graduation, as a star man ftom USNA in 1966, Bill served in Vietnam as a naval flight officer, eaming various individual and unit citations. Upon leaving the service, he attended Duke University, where he eamed graduate degrees and taught. He emerged from various positions at three universities in Maine as a Ph.D., and was named president of the Califomia Maritime Academy in 2001, carrying widi it the rank of two-star adnairal in the Merchant Marine: Coming from Maine to Califomia was a real eye-opener Califomia's economy ranks sixth in the world (France just passed us!). There are 23 state colleges—of which we are now considered one—whose combined budget is $3.7 billion: the budget for the entire state of Maine is $3.5 billion! There are 989,000 people living in Maine; I can find that many people in a fivemile radius out here. According to the Master Plan of Higher Education in Califomia, the UC system must take the top academic 4% of the state's applicants, while the state college system has to take the top 12%, and the community colleges take all other eligible students.

Bill informed us that Naval Academy grads now head state maritime academies in New York (John Ryan '67), Califomia (Bill), plus die Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, RI (Joe Stewart '64): The United States is not a top merchant maritime power in terms of ships, and hasn't been since Clipper Ship days. We have leased ships for every war, and the Merchant marine has, by no means, been anything other than dangerous during wartime. Sailors could expect that in three runs from the east coast to Murmansk, they would survive two. During World War 11, they had a higher casualty rate than any branch of service, except the USMC in the Pacific Islands.

In answer to questions. Bill responded that 70% of his students are from Califomia, most of the balance from other western states: 35% of all consumable goods come into the U.S. through West Coast ports—that's 8% of our GNP; 60% of all goods consumed in Chicago come through Long Beach. The current dock strike means a loss of $1 billion per day to California, due to port closures. Because Califomia would not match federal funds for dredging ports within the state, many of the heavier, deeper draft ships may go, instead, to Vancouver, Washington State and Oregon. The U.S. has lost shipyards to Japan, which lost to Korea, which in tum lost to China. Here is the production cost of a "typical" ocean-going tanker ship: $28 million in China, $47 million in Korea, $78 million in Japan, and $117 million in the U.S.A. See why we don't build so many ships in the U.S. anymore?

The heart and soul of our majors program are deck and engine. The question, "Who really runs the ship?" will be debated forever between the master (deck department) and the chief engineer Ours is a four-year degree program requiring successful completion of 160-180 hours. We have a regimented life style with uniforms and structured schedules.

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The main event of the September meeting was a presentation by CAPT Robert Harward '79.

Captain Harward is currentiy Commander Naval Special Warfare Group ONE. He provided a slide show and naiTative of his recentiy completed six-month deployment to Afghanistan. He spoke of the superb performance of U.S. forces and the gmeling environment in which they operated. His units arrived in Afghanistan four days prior to the arrival of Marines at Camp Rhino, performing recon missions. He emphasized that innovation was a critical factor in their success. It was an environment that SEALs do not normally train for, nor operate in, being 400 miles from the sea. They were in very mountainous terrain, sometimes as high as 14,000 feet. He credited the very intense ttaining that the Special Warfare forces undergo as playing a large role in mission success. Jointness was key, as was the ability to work with foreign forces. Identifying the enemy was always an issue, and that could change depending on which warlord was paying the most money that day. Avoiding civilian casualties was also a concem on a day to day basis.

This was a memorable event and traly gave the Alumni a reason to be proud of the Navy and our role in liberating Afghanistan.

Following an enthusiastic round of applause Myron Fleming '62 reported on the status of for Bill's presentation, a '66 photo was taken to area Midshipmen candidates. Two have received be submitted to the Class column. George offer letters from USNA Admissions, and it is adjoumed the meeting at 1:45 p.m. looking like a good year. Myron renunded us to always be on the lookout for promising, good, San Diego Chapter young people.

The November meeting was a lunch at Tom CAPT Tom Hammons '71, USN (Ret.) 13423 Salmon River Rd., San Diego, CA 92129 Ham's Lighthouse. ADM Bud Edney '57, USN b: 858-538-9824; e: tjbammons@aol.com (Ret.), was invited to speak. Details to come. website: www.usnaaasd.com Monthly USNA Networking Meeting Sec'y: CDR Tom Parry '82, USNR Dave Fennell '87 (fennelld@mindspring. w: 858-586-7461; e: tparry@intelesis.org com) and his gang still meet religiously at the Holiday Inn Select Mission Valley every second September Chapter Meeting The ttimout for the September Chapter meet- Friday of the month at 7:00 a.m. If you or anothing was a capacity crowd. Tom Hammons '71 er Alum you know is looking for a job, check opened the meeting, asking the attendees to join them out. If you have any questions, contact him in the Pledge of Allegiance and a recitation Dave by email or at work: 619-297-9589. of the Navy Hymn. He reported that the August NAVNET dinner, held at the San Diego Hospice, was NAVNET is another networking venue for superb. The speaker, Dr. Lois Olson, spoke on USNA grads, as well as anyone else. They conChinese culture, specifically the changing con- vene every third Friday at Trellises Garden Grill sumerism in China. Dr. Olson is the mother of in the Town & Country Hotel & Resort on Hotel ENS Ted Olson '01.

Circle. It's "come as you are" and pay as you go.

Tom Hammons reported on the status of Fleet We average over 30 for breakfast, so if you are Week preparations, and that Class sponsors are in the market for a new career or a motivated still sought for the golf carts for the golf tourna- "new hire," check them out. For information, ment. Pete Hekman '58 provided further please contact Tom Hammons '71. detaUs, and encouraged all Alums to get involved in this event, which spans about a month and celebrates all aspects of the nulitary's San Francisco Chapter contribution to the San Diego community. One Linda G. Postenrieder '82 event of special interest was a breakfast at the 14 Makena Court, Petaluma, CA 94954 Bay side Holiday Inn by Wayne Henry '64 from h: 707-773-2899; b: 415-235-9413 the Military Advisory Committee on 15 October. e: post82@pelicanassociates.com All were invited. Tom Hammons is trying to Vice President; James Ryan '86 arrange a breakfast with the CO of the Blue e: james@peisales.com Angels during their visit for Fleet Week.

A party was tentatively planned for the Wake Santa Barbara Chapter Forest football game on 23 November. Bruce McClure '71 will provide details. Jim Fontana CDR William J. Stewart '63, USNR (Ret.) '63 is again one of the main movers in the San 1617 Las Canoas Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Diego Crew Classic. In the coming months, he will h: 805-962-0703; w: 805-963-1863 e: tenbears@silcom.com provide details and how Alums can participate. fees bring the cost up to about $10,000.

Whereas from our Navy training days, we can remember six or seven of us standing around a chief who demonstrated a certain task, and getting our cruise book signed off (CMA students have to get 330 signatures per year for various tasks). To be signed off for boiler, he has to physically start up the boiler, run it, and shut it down by himself. When you leave Cal Maritime, you are supposed to be ready to stand OD underway on a lai'ge vessel with only a helmsman at your side—you have to have seafaring skills when you walk out the gate.

We have a 500-foot former oceanographic explorer (spy ship) built in 1989, which the Navy used for 18 months and then turned out of service. It costs $35,000 per day to operate GOLDEN BEAR, so we have some very sophisticated simulators—just like you aviators used to spend a lot of time in a Link trainer for qualifications. The simulators can make you feel like you are rolling back and forth, and you can watch candidates exercise swaying to get their sea legs. We can take you into 20 ports and show you all the channels, buoys, trees on shore, buildings, and other landmarks. We can simulate sea states and many vessels from a 1,000-foot tanker ship to a 50-knot gunboat or a Z-drive tractor tug.

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COLORADO Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret) 555 Apollo Drive, Boulder, CO 80303-5002 b: 303-499-0337; w: 303-966-4833 e: dbranchjr@aol.com www.usna.com/Chapters/US/Colorado/default.htm

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter LCDR Gerald C. Werner '71, USN 22 Esteriy Farms Rd., Madison, CT 06443 h: 203-506-1952; e: jerwemer@aoI.com The Connecticut Chapter conducted its first annual Founder's Day Gala to commemorate the 157th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Naval Academy. The black-tie affair was held at The Graduate Club of New Haven on Thursday, 10 October 2002. Diiung to the music of a talented harpist from the Yale School of Music were Margy and Chet Siver '34, Nancy and Ted Lovely '56, Nancy and Robert Correll '60, Sharon and Dave Stryker '61, Judy and Dudley Williams '61, Susan Weber and Jerry Werner '71, Anne and Tom Hogsten '85, Nana Adae '91, April Krason and Bemadette Figura, widow of Bob Figura '58. The Chapter was honored to host as ovu special guests for the evening the four Midshipmen currendy on exchange at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, MIDN Graham Scarbro '04, Jessica McClay '04, Thompson '04, and Elizabeth Gillis '04. Following dinner, the cakecutting ceremony included members of Classes spanning 70 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chet Siver '34 representing the most senior Class, and the exchange Midshipmen representing the most juiuor Class.

Traditional toasts were observed prior to the installation of new Chapter officers, Jerry Wemer '71 as president and Dave Stryker '61 as vice president. Numerous sea stories were recounted, much to the delight of the Midshipmen present, prior to a closing reading of The Laws of the Navy by outgoing President Tom Hogsten '85 and the singing of Navy Blue & Gold.

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We gather in the evening at one of the many atfractive, waterfront spots in downtown Fort Lauderdale for our Chapter meetings. A number of the members meet at any of the better luncheon spots for a leisurely lunch, with lots of time for table topics and sea stories.

Please get in contact with our leadership team and get the hot word on the next event.

By now, all preparations will have been made for the Army-Navy game, both on the ground at the game and here at our party at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club. Late odds favor Army in a heavy way, but some of the old salts recall similar games of long ago where Navy came through in a big way. As the words of the song say, "Navy Blue we'll see you through..."

Recent interviews by those in charge of USNA athletics indicate that we are in the beginning of a big "sea change" vis-a-vis the caliber of Navy football. One reads that full commitment has been made to get into division 1-A in full strength. It has been impUed that our new football players will be just as talented as the competition and that the will to win is to be a feature of our hallmark Navy team. Just last week, we leamed of the Atiantic Fleet Commander visiting a rainy football practice.

We old and new grads applaud these actions as a very good beginning.

Our Chapter's long corporate memory spans both good times and bad, so we probably have a balanced outlook on this situation. We grads here in South Florida are tired of reading the Sunday papers and leaming that, once again.

Navy was outgunned on the football field. Any military officer knows how bad this is for the morale of the Brigade. "Enough already!" Let's clear the decks for action and get this situation taken care of. The past few years have seen too many embarrassments. We are in full support of the director of athletics and the head football coach.

"Gentlemen, start your engines."

Bill Aston '51 el communicator Gainesville Chapter CAPT J. Michael Smith '61, USNR (Ret) 10424 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608 h: 352-376-6611; w: 352-376-3301 e: mickey@acceleration.net

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. Boms '70, USN (Ret) 1185 Salt Marsh Circle Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 h: 904-273-4714; w: 904-693-5630 e: mboms@meridianmgmt.com web site: usnaaajaxchap@usa.net

Richard W. Ogden '66 5590 SW 92nd St., Coral Gables, FL 33156 h: 305-665-9641; b: 305-663-5860; e: billo@kcl.net Sec'y: Sergei Kowalchik '67 e: sergei@bellsouth.net Greetings from Miami With the languid "season" behind us, a lot is starting to happen down here in the sub-tropics.

For starters, on 26 September, the USNA Alumni Association Miami Chapter and the West Point Society of South Florida, in association with the University of Miami School of Business Administration, hosted the latest GradLinks.

The featured speaker was Mr. Gregory T. Swienton, chairman, president, and CEO of Ryder Systems Inc., a $5.01 biUion global supply chain and transportation management company, headquartered here in Miami. Mr. Swienton's topic was "Profitable growth in logistics, value, safety, security, and corporate responsibility."

Although I was unable to attend this GradLinks because I was back at the Academy for my Class's (terrific) 35th reuiuon (results of the game notwithstanding), all the reports indicate that it was an outstanding event. Mr. Swienton was a riveting and informative speaker, and Dean Paul Sugrue '67 was his usual "host with the most."

Among the salient points of Mr. Swienton's remarks was that he was happy to report "corporate responsibility" has retumed to its rightful place at the top of the business decision ttee. It is now equal to, and alongside, increased productivity, efficiency, customer service, profitability, and shareholder value.

The fact this rebirth has occurred as a result of the current scandals and abuses of the public tmst (and the fear of the consequences, or anticipated consequences, to the responsible) is unfortunate, when you consider the impact the scandals have had: the economy, the huge loss of wealth, the decimation of investor confidence, to name just a few. However, on the positive side, it is yet another indicator that our capitalistic system, although not perfect by any means, inherentiy possesses the mechanisms for self-correction.

Mr. Swienton also discussed how Ryder is working to take logistics to the next level. It is doing so by not only improving its own internal processes and procedures, but by working with its customers directly in a consultative manner.

A unit of Ryder's principal product is advising customers on their own intemal logistic processes and procedures. This will include such major decisions as where in the country to locate a new plant in order to optimize its logistic chain.

Interspersed in Mr. Swienton's remarks were opinions on the economy, based on the fact that Ryder moves product for 90% of the Fortune 1000 companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;getting somewhat better, but not there yet, is his verdict. He also mentioned that, based on their experience, he and Ryder collectively have a very high opinion of Academy graduates; they welcome applications.

I am sorry I missed this GradLinks and, by die way, I did try to get back from Annapolis for the event. Unfortunately, die USNA transporter was Shipmate, December 2002

down (AOCP—parts)...something to do with lack of O&M funds since Congress had not yet passed a 2003 Budget (some tilings never change).

As I write diis, the Chapter has several events scheduled, to which we can all look forward.

Two of the events will have happened by die time you read this in die December issue (two mondi lead time for Shipmate) and two other events that will happen shortly after publication.

The first of the two pre-publications events is "Anchors Aweigh Day Cocktails by tiie Bay" on 24 October...a get-togedier to celebrate the Naval Academy's 157th birthday. The second event is die inaugural USNA AA Miami Chapter luncheon series on 21 November, featuring the Honorable A. Jay Cristol, as discussed in die November Shipmate's Miami Chapter column.

For those members that were unable to attend, reports will be forthcoming in future columns.

The two post-publication (December) Chapter events are historically among the best of the year. First is "Army versus Navy" on 7 December at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club, in conjunction with the USNA AA Fort Lauderdale Chapter and the West Point Society of South Florida. Second is the holiday reception on 20 December at the Coral Reef Yacht Club, to include the Class of 2007 candidates. I look forward to seeing and socializing with lots of Chapter members at both events.

Finally, I'd like to digress, revisit, and report progress on the scholarly discussion conceming "seasons" and South Florida, which appeared in the October Shipmate; specifically, on the last of the "season" arguments presented in the piece.

The Canes are doing really well (undefeated actuaUy, which is generating grambles throughout the country that perhaps they should play on Sundays instead of Saturdays; the Dolphins are domg pretty well (but it is still early October and "we've been here before," so it's too soon to get extra-excited); however, by the time you read this, we will be on the threshold of a cmcial and critical event that will determine an entire season. Go Navy—Beat Army!

Turning to the schedule of coming events for the Miami Chapter, the following is offered for everyone's advance planning; 7 December—Army vs. Navy, Fort Lauderdale Country Club, in conjunction with the USNA AA Fort Lauderdale Chapter and the West Point Society of South Florida ("WPSSF) 20 December—Holiday reception, to include the Class of 2007 Candidates, Coral Reef Yacht Club January—Luncheon, Coral Reef Yacht Club February—All Academy happy hour February—GradLinks, University of Miami March—^Luncheon, Coral Reef Yacht Club April—All Academy happy hour May—Army vs. Navy golf and tennis May—GradLinks, University of Miami June—Miami Plebe send-off

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Naples-Fort Myers Chapter LCDR Edwin W. "Ned" Oldham '58, USNR (Ret.) 400 Park Shore Dr, Unit 202, Naples, FL 33316 h: 941-434-0806; e: ewoldham@hahnlaw.com Sec'y: Bob Shearer '58; e: riiss58@hotmail.com The Fort Myers/Naples Chapter luncheon meeting was held on 6 November 2002. The featured speaker was Mr. Anthony Principi '67, secretary of Veteran's Affairs. Congressman Porter Goss was among the guests scheduled for the event.

The Chapter will hold its annual gathering for the Army-Navy game on 7 December. This event is always well attended, and all hands anticipate a favorable outcome this year.

Southwest Florida has a strong parents organization, and oiu- Chapter is supporting this group. We invite them to our meetings and inform them of events of interest. While they are not yet Alumni, those nudsheeps will be, and we think supporting the group goes with our charter and also helps to build awareness of and interest in Navy.

On 14 January 2003, ADM William Crowe '47, USN (Ret.) will be the featured guest at our luncheon.

Bob Shearer '58 secretary Orlando Chapter LtCol George V. Ruos Jr. '50, USMC (Ret.) 950 Kersfield Circle, Heathrow, FL 32746-1936 h: 407-804-1308; e: georgemos@aol.com The Orlando Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association monthly meeting was held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, 14 September 2002 at the Holiday Inn, SR436 and Wymore Road, Altamonte Springs, FL. Spouses and guests are welcome to all of our meetings (please contact for more information).

In attendance were James Borop '42 and his daughter. Dr. Miriam Prins, Stu Sadler '44, Bill Sims '45, Harriett and Curt Cordell '46, John Leslie '47, Eric Hooper '47, Bob IXirnage '47, G. Art Herbert '48 and his guest, Marilyn Grimm, Aurelia Nugent (widow of Thomas Henry Nugent Jr. '48), Shiriey and Walt Marquardt '49, Dorothy and John Mackenzie '50, Frances and George Ruos '50, Bill Forbes '55, Eileen and John Long '55, Harry Spence '55, Gary Washam '71, Craig Corbett '73, Dee and Charles Hargrove '75 with their guest, Bemice Hutchings, Gerrie Santos '83, and Race Roberson '87.

George Ruos '50, president, welcomed all the attendees and guests. George and his wife, Frances, will host the Alumni group for this year's Army-Navy game on 7 December. Stay posted for additional information.

Gary Washam '71 spoke about his dlustrious naval career. On his Youngster cmise, he was aboard DUPONT. His Class was the first to graduate with a systems engineering degree. He served aboard DENVER in the engineering department. He was also the missile officer aboard ENGLAND. He ended up at the Fleet Combat Training Center Pacific as a program manager. This led to a civilian career as a program manager.

Updated copies of the directory were distributed at the next meeting by Gerrie Santos '83 (gwsantos@cfl.rr.com). If you would like either a hard copy or electronic copy, please contact Gerrie directly.

Upcoming events include the Army-Navy game party and the Christmas luncheon.

Come join your shipmates and friends at our next meeting.

Go Navy!

Palm Beach Chapter Co-Presidents: Tim Goering '89 217 Barbados Dr, Jupiter, FL 33458 h: 561-630-5427; e: goeringtr@bemstein.com CAPT Keith Weaver '76, USN 3764 SW Fairway E., Stuart, FL 34997 h: 561-288-0460; e: KTW2311@aol.com Our 17 October meeting took us back to one of our favorite old haunts, the 391st Bomb Squadron Restaurant on Southem Boulevard.

We are fortunate to have had a stellar program featuring the Commanding Officer of the Training Squadron 10, NAS Pensacola, CDR Mike Moran '84, speaking to us on the current state of naval aviation training.

Walt Whipple '57 and Al Haworth '57 just retumed from a fabulous 45th reunion with renewed confidence in the course our Alma Mater is steering. The facility is continuing to improve, and the Middies are getting smarter.

Come out to our meetings and support our Palm Beach Chapter. Bring your spouse, friend, or guest. The programs are great, the food unsurpassed, and the camaraderie is priceless!

See you there!

Wah Whipple '57 Pensacola Chapter CDR Lee Price '78, USN 2101 Scenic Highway #H-104 Pensacola, FL 32503 h: 850-437-9689 c: 850-450-0432 e: lee.price@cnet.navy.mil The Pensacola Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association held it's first monthly meeting of the new year on 18 September at Mustin Beach Officer's Club aboard NAS Pensacola. RADM "Pappy" Boyington, Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA), was the guest speaker. The group enjoyed an informative presentation on the CNATRA 21 plan for the future of naval air training and opened the floor for questions from the audience. Classes in attendance ranged from '42 to '94 with a four-way tie for Classes with most in attendance—Classes of '44, '52, '78, and '94 taking the honors.

A second meeting was held at Mustin Beach on 10 September, the Naval Academy's 157th anniversary. Guest speakers were the staff of our local professional ice hockey team, the Pensacola Ice Pilots—Head Coach Todd Gordon and Business Manager, Paul Chesttiut, gave the group a dynamic pre-season look at the team as they prepared to open their regular season in two days. The senior active duty member in attendance was RADM John Townes '71, deputy CNET. Class of '42 was the senior Class in

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attendance. Class of '94 was the junior Class in attendance. The Class of '52 had the most in attendance with six members.

Upcoming events include the 7 December Pearl Harbor anniversary and the Army-Navy football extravaganza at the Angus Steak House on Scenic Highway. Known universally as the best Army-Navy football game gathering in Northwest Florida, it is attended by more than 200 graduates from a variety of classes—from the flight school students in the Pensacola area to those who have retired and made northwest Florida their home. All grads and their guests are welcome to attend. If you're looking for a great crowd to share Navy's victory, we hope you'll stop in. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Please mark it on your calendar and join us for the game.

Some of us travelled to New Orleans on 26 October to help the New Orleans Chapter cheer on Navy over Tulane at Tad Gormley Stadium (by the time you read this, you probably know that Navy lost).

The next regular meeting is currently scheduled for 9 January at Mustin Beach. We hope you'd join us. Until next month...Beat Army, Sir!

Lee Price '78 Space Coast Chapter CAPT Samuel E PoweU HI '50, USNR (Ret.) 1712 Independence Ave., Melbourne, FL 32940 h: 321-259-5883; e: sfpsampson@aol.com

Suncoast Chapter Clifford P. Bermann '45 7979 S. Tamiami Trail #338A, Sarasota, FL 34231 e: amorency@aol.com Tampa Bay Chapter CAPT John S. Kamen '77, USN 1105 Culbreath Isle Drive, Tampa, FL 33629 h: 813-288-9548; e: Kamenj@socom.mil Email Coordinator: Steve Swift '87 e: swwift@sysinct.com; web site: wwrw.usna.com/Chapters/US/fl/tampabay/ default.htm We are very active this fall/winter in the Tampa Area—I hope you are all ready for the Army-Navy game party at Raymond James Stadium! Next month, we'll recap our late October and November events—hopefully with pictures! Don't forget to check out www.usna.comyChapters/US/FL/TampaBay, as it will be more up-to-date than this print version, which is about two months delayed due to deadlines.

We are also honored to be chosen as an Other Trastee at a national level for the next few years.

Thanks for all your participation and great ideas to make us a better Chapter!

On 5 October, we had an outstanding Wine Tasting at the Wine Warehouse on Dale Mabry.

Mike Jacqmin '63 coordinated the great event.

I only wish I could have drank more! (limited due to my trip to Jacksonville, which I made with an hour to spare!)

Four whites and four reds—don't forget to swirl off those Tannins (the oak taste!).

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Atlanta Chapter President: Robert R. Schultz '71 5219 Meadowdale Ct., Norcross, GA 30092-1682 h: 770-448-4299; w: 770-236-7891 e: RobertS71@aol.com Sec'y; Matthew Kirby '94 h: 404-351-2534; w: 404-504-7882 e: matthew.kirby@iesg.com web site: www.usnaaaa.com Monthly Chapter Luncheon When: Third Friday of every month; doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch served at noon Where: Jocks & Jill's Sports Bar and Restaurant, 4046 Peachtree Road NE (Brookhaven), Adanta, GA Phone: 404-816-2801 What: Great opportunity to spend time with fellow Alumni. We meet monthly, whether we have a guest speaker or not. See our web site for details!

The President's Corner I just got back from attending our Candidate Awareness Midshipman visit at the student center on the Georgia Tech campus. No better time to pen my president's comer article for the month.

We had a good tumout of candidates and parents for the Midshipman visit. Many thanks to Cindy Miller '90, our area Blue & Gold Coordinator, and Tim Phillips '89, our Chapter Candidate Awareness representative, for working closely with Annapolis to plan and carry out this event.

Hoping that the football gods look down upon us favorably, I remind you now of our annual Army-Navy football game party. Unless I have my wires crossed, the game is on Saturday, 7 December this year. Since Army is hosting the party this year, we do not have a firm location to give you yet. Unless tradition changes, it may well be at our usual location, TJ's Sports Bar & Grill at 2880 Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta. Keep an eye on the events page

of the Chapter web site for updates on location and time.

We have some dates firmed up for a few other upcoming events. The Chapter Christmas party will be held on Saturday, 22 December (location to be announced). Our Christmas party is typically a catered event that is held at a Chapter member's home. This makes for a nice, casual, holiday-at-home setting. If you would like to volunteer your home for the event, please contact the event coordinator Carl McCallum '60 (770-973-1096).

Though still a long way off, we have confirmed a date for our second annual Dark Ages party/Founders Day celebration. The event will be held on Saturday, 15 Febraary 2003, at NAS Atlanta. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. We are currently working on a guest of honor and entertainment.

God bless America, and God bless our troops defending freedom around the world.

Robert R. Schultz '71 Midshipmen Fall Visit a Hit On Sunday, 8 October, USNAA Atlanta Chapter co-sponsored a Candidate Awareness Day with the Georgia Tech NROTC unit. The event was a great success and was designed to expose area junior high and high school students with an interest in the Naval Academy or NROTC, to the requirements of the programs and their potential benefits.

Tim Phillips '89 and Cindy MiUer '90 coordinated the event. Tim began the program with a brief introduction and was followed by LT Eric Hall, Georgia Tech's ROTC coordinator, who spoke about the program at Georgia Tech (which actually includes seven schools). MIDN 1/C Reginald Middlebrooks gave the attendees some insight into Ufe as an ROTC Midshipman and what they could expect from the coUegiate program.

LCDR Kurt Miller '88, one of our area Blue & Gold Coordinators, inttoduced the Blue & Gold Program and spoke generally about the requirements to obtain adnussion to the Academy. 'Then, MIDN Drew Straessle '04 and MIDN Jared Ogden '04 opened a Q&A period focused on Ufe as a Midshipman at the Academy. SHCM Jeffrey Hutchinson followed the Academy Midshipmen with a reminder that both programs. Naval Academy and NROTC, were designed to develop the future leaders of the U.S. Navy.

Paid Hurst '62 provided an overview of the President's Scholarship Program at Georgia Tech.

Paul also noted the similarity between the curricula of the Naval Academy and Georgia Tech. This encouraged those students who, for some reason, are not admitted to die Academy, to consider attending a school like Georgia Tech and reapply to the Academy after the first year. Chapter President, Bob Schidtz '71, concluded the program with a call to service, then asked the Naval Academy Alumni in the room to stand and inttoduce tiiemselves. Not surprisingly, our Alumni were present in force with everyone sounding off (appropriately) that his or her Class had had die last real Plebe Year!

A hearty BZ to all who attended and helped with the coordination of this event.

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September Luncheon At our September luncheon, Cindy Miller '90 addressed the Chapter and gave an excellent overview of die Blue & Gold program. Cindy is off to a terrific start as our new state-wide Blue & Gold coordinator. Present at the lunch were Jim Ravenel '45, Bill Wideman '35, Charlie Hill '42, Bill Rentz '55, Charlie Plumly '55, Sybil Plumly (guest), John Stark '51, Ted Webster '68, Jere Rivers, Bob Schultz '71, Johns Jaudon '55, Hal Perden '92, Kary Brownlee '93, Lorie Moore '64, Ed Flynn '51, Paul Hurst '62, Paul Smith '42, Charles Gardner '61, Diane Gardner (guest). Dale Herndon '56, Jason Van Matre '94, Arif Artlik '98, Perry Stephens '51, Wade V. Deliberto '97, Clint Johnson '60, Man Johnson (guest), Lee Whitfield '71. Randy Carson, Laura Carson, John Andrews '64, Hal Morrison '61, Matthew Kirby '94, Cindy Miller '90, Kurt MiUer '88, Kevin Buseta '03, Tony Womble '63, Bob Bush '65, Nick Ward '74, Jim Slemenda '66, Eugene Wright '96, and Jim Hatch '47.

GUAM Guam Chapter xiH"^ LCDR Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNR RO. Box 26849, GMF, Barriguda, GU 96921-6849 h: 671-477-4382; bfax: 671-472-1966 w: 671-649-9629; wfax: 671-649-8870 e: imienriqu@ite.net

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ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick W. Weber '75, USNR" 2134 Evert Court, Northbrook, IL 60062-6612 h: 847-559-9381; w: 312-750-8899 e: fredrick.weber@rossbardies.com Army-Navy Game, 7 December 2002 Now hear this, from President Fred Weber '75: Join us for all the fun and excitement as Army and Navy meet on the football field for the 103rd time on 7 December The Alumni get-together will be held at J. Randolph's Bar 6 Grill, 155 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

(Note: This is the same location as last year and across the street from our old hangout.)

J. Randolph's will open at 9:30 a.m. A continental breakfast buffet will be available until kick-off, for those who will have to skip breakfast in order to make the start of the game. The lunch buffet will begin at 11:30 a.m.

All Alumni, family, and friends are invited.

Tickets are $25 for adults age 15 and over, $10 for children ages 7-14, with children under 7 free.

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This event is a great opportunity to get together with graduates of both Annapolis and West Point. It is also a great opportunity to introduce prospective candidates for admission and their families to Army and Navy alumni.

Navy Leaves Putts Short President Fred Weber provides the after action report: Although it was a long trip to St. Andrews for this years annual Army-Navy golf challenge, all who participated had a great time. A total of 36 golfers came out on the hot, September aftemoon in West Chicago, to battle Army to retain the traveling trophy. Navy's golfers consisted of Tom Banfield '54, Tim Murphy '66, Mike Ryan '66, Dave Leather '73, Fred Weber '75, Dave Frey '79, Mike Isabelli '83, Gerald Peoples '84, and Christy Sabler '85. Army fielded a total of 12 golfers, and the Air Force was only able to muster two golfers. We heard the rest of the airiine pilots were off playing in a different outing with all their free time. Army walked away with the trophy for the first time this year, with an average of 97.9 to Navy's 99.3. A close match, but we'll be handing over the traveling trophy at half time of the Army-Navy game.

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Mike IsabeUi '83, Mr. NBB, reports: Dual report this month from the northem suburbs. Don't have topics of conversation from the September breakfast, but want to acknowledge those who attended: Tim Bradley '48, George Schmoll '69, Tag Van Winkle '69, and Steve Cotariu '79, USMA. Now, onto October's breakfast attended by Steve Guthman '58, George Schmoll '69, Bill Frost '77, Mike Isabelli '83, and Bill Withers '80, USMA. Briefly discussed the stock market, the state of television and broadcast versus cable/satelite programming, hybrid (gas/electric) cars, and technology that exists to increase the efficiency of our gasoline powered vehicles. Western suburbs breakfasts are held on the second Thursday of the month at the Naperville Holiday Inn, just south of Route 88 at Naperville Road. Show up at any time between 7 and 8:45 a.m.

Ed Elkin reports from the October edition: We had a good discussion among the attendees. Topics included football, renovations to Bancroft Hall, and a few sea stories. Attendees were Ken Smith '73, Mark Storto '84, and Ed Elkin '84. Plenty of time for networking and catching up, along with the breakfast of

your choice. Next meeting is Thursday moming, 12 December Any questions, give Mark Rahmel a call (630-416-9607; w: 847258-8608).

Chicago Loop breakfasts are held at Rebecca's Cafe, on the SW comer of Randolph and the Chicago River on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 a.m., except December. The first meeting of 2003 will be on 23 January.

Chapter eList Sign up now for the Chicago Chapter eList.

Here's the drill—go to http://groups.yahoo.coni/ group/USNA-Chicago. In the upper right quadrant, click on "join this group." The rest will be pretty much by the numbers. Plug in.

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I N D I A N A Indianapolis Chapter CDR Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Drive, Carmel, IN 46033 h: 317-815-0575; e: crainey@fblbi.com

Michiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Drive, Granger, IN 46530 h: 219-273-2939; e: CHaizlip@aol.com

JAPAN Tokyo Bay Chapter CDR Nolan D. ViUarin '82, USNR U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems PSC 473 Box 5, FPO AP 96349-1901 e: villarin@drs-tsi.com ,/A

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KENTUCKY (see also Ohio) Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter CAPT Gregory R. Reinhardt '79, USNR 712 Talon Place, Louisville, KY 40223-5575 h: 502-244-7707; e: greinhardt@telocity.com Sec'y: CAPT John Willis '76, USNR h: 502-456-1889; w: 502-774-7571 e: john_willis@b-f.com The summer hiatus for the Kentucky/Southern Indiana Chapter was concluded on Tuesday, 17 September, in an inspirational manner with a presentation by George P. Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation. George is a Louisville native and retumed to his old stomping ground to provide a highly enthusiastic update of the Naval Academy and the Alumni Association. George's presentation was preceded by a heavy hors d'oeuvres reception at the Owl Creek Lodge in Louisville.

Attendees were Eileen and Bill Toutant '46, Nancy and Gayle Ballard '54, John Morse '64, Ken Kolarcik '68, Al Jacobs '71, Sue Summa, wife of Mario Summa '71, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Crane '72, Eric Gordon '74, Ken

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Lombart '76, John Willis '76, GregTreitz '76, Patsy and Thomas Fabiani '78, Luly and Greg Reinhardt '79, Betty Schmidt, wife of Greg Schmidt '79, Andy Skehan '83, Robert Smith '85, Renee and Derrick Dixon '86, Scott Bibeau '87, Paul Radomski '89, John Fischbach '90, Sara and Larry Williams, parents of Lawrence Williams '01, Heidi and Frank Hilliard, parents of Drew Hilliard '05, Nan and Jim Tafel, parents of Addison Tafel '05, Beth and Greg Steinbock, parents of Zach Steinbeck '05, '07 candidate Grant Gehrke with his mother Terri, and Ms. Lisa Chapman of Congresswoman Anne Northup's office.

Don't forget oiu annual Army-Navy football game bash at Jillian's on 7 December! The festivities will start with our Army brethren (and sistren) in attendance at high noon.

Conversation among Marie Kolarcik. wife of Ken Kolarcik '68, Eric Gordon '74, Terri and her son. Grant Gehrke. '07 candidate

George P. WaU Jr '73 discusses the vision of the USNA Alumni Association with Renee and Derrick Dixon ' 86. and Greg Reinhardt '79

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Events RSVP's to 410-293-6337 or by email to die Chapter Sec'y: josallegretti@aol.com; All events are at the O&F Club, unless otherwise noted.

7 December—Saturday, 11:30 a.m., joint viewing of Army-Navy game at O&F Club with WPSOA 15 December—Sunday, 5-8 p.m. holiday party celebration...f/irec times as many gift drawings as last year January 200i—LCDR Jeff Winter, F-18 pilot, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Afghanistan com-

bat operations (confirmed—an exact date being finalized) 15 January 2003— Chapter trip to the NavyAmerican University basketball game February 2003— Speaker: ADM William J. Crowe Jr. '47, USN (Ret.), to be invited March 2003—Speaker TBD I March 2003—Possible joint pre-game social event with local West Point Society at the A-N basketball game in Alumni Hall April 200i—Speaker TBD 26 April 2003—Possible joint tailgate with local West Point Society at A-N lacrosse game May 2003—Speaker TBD June 2003—Welcome reception for prospective members of Class of 2007 Special Note In addition, each month from September through June the Chapter will sponsor a business networking breakfast to be held at the Denny's Restaurant, 2095 West St., Annapolis. It will be at 7:15 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Council member Sean O'Donnell '89 (seanabby@aol.com) will host each breakfast. If you plan to attend a particular breakfast, please RSVP to Sean prior to that business breakfast at 410-991-5623 or by email.

The objective of the business networking breakfasts will be to provide the oppormnity to share business experiences, identify business opportunities, and discuss employment concems.

Joe Allegretti '61, secretary for the Chapter

LOUISIANA SE LA/SW MS Gulf Coast (formerly New Orleans) Chapter LCDR Milt Jones '61, USN (Ret) 1632 General Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115 h: 504-895-8445; e: mbjones61@aol.com CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr. '80, USNR 15 AUard Blvd., New Cleans, LA 70119 h: 504-486-9040; e: jgrace@graceandassociates.com

MAINE Portland Chapter LCDR Jeffrey W. Peters '85, JAGC, USNR 399 Palmer Ave., Portland, ME 04103 w: 207-443-5576; e: jeffpeters@1985.usna.com

Baltimore Chapter CDR Steve G. Young '84, USNR c/o Morgan Stanley 11311 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 w: 410-229-8206 e: steven.g.young@morganstanley.com Greater S o u t h e m Maryland Chapter CAPT Michael A. Cosgrove '70, USN (Ret.) 19238 King James Parkway Lexington Park, MD 20653-3627 p: 301-866-1955 ext 109 e: cosgrovem@starpowernet web site: bttp://www.navyalumni.org

CDR William F. Malloy Jr, '80, USNR 31 Wildcat Lane, Norwell, MA 02061 h: 781-659-9484; b: 617-742-3311 e: wfmalloy@yahoo.com, biU@malloygroup.com Make your other reservations now! On 7 December 2002, the Chapter will be hosting an Army-Navy football game party] The setting will be the spectacular Club at Gillette Field, located in the brand new football stadium of the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots in Foxboro, MA. Attendees will enjoy all types of food and beverages (including adult beverages) normally associated with a tailgate party. We will also be able to watch the game on numerous screens throughout the club area. Given the preliminary response, reservations are a must, since the capacity of the club is limited. In order to be properly registered, a member's 2002 dues must be paid, and a $5 per person fee must be included along with the reservation request. Each member may invite one guest although more may be allowed depending on the response.

Please do not hesitate to contact Sam Sichko '79 (SCSichko@PLGT.com; 617-456-8007) for reservations or questions.

Check the Chapter web site for upcoming events in 2003. Chapter meetings are scheduled for January and Febraary with prospective speakers Massachusetts House Speaker Tom Finneran, and MassPort CEO, Craig Coy. 2002 dues are due! Only paid up members of the Chapter are admitted to the football parties.

Prospective members can contact our new Membership Committee Chairman, D.R. Dugan Jr. '84 (ddugan@charter.net). Beat Army] Peter K. Seibert '65

MICHIGAN Detroit Chapter Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 * h: 313-885-2174; f: 313-881-2333 e: lynorart@comcast.net On 9 September 2002, we held the third annual Dettoit Chapter Navy-Army golf outing. This year, however, we changed the name to die All Service Academy Golf Outing, since we were joined by the zoomies from Colorado. The weather looked bad in the moming, but by die time we got out on the course, it was much better. Air Force had the winning team and we had about 45 people in attendance. The money raised was split three ways, and our portion wiU go towards our Detroit Chapter gift to the Comprehensive Campaign. That project is now

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under way, and we will announce our Chapter goal soon. More info on the golf outing next month when we have pictures.

Our September luncheon was held at the Dearborn Inn, where we discussed the needs of The Naval Academy, the Comprehensive Campaign, and our Ded-oit Chapter gift. We also discussed our plans for our Naval Academy birdiday reception, which was held on Thursday, 10 October 2002. This was the 157th anniversary of die founding. Good food, drink, and a large cake was the order of the day.

speaker and gave a very interesting presentation, combining his experiences as an activated Naval Reservist and Missouri Secretary of State. The establishing orders for USNA were read by John Kane and Matt Blunt. The Chapter was pleased to announce our selection for one of the three vacant slots at the National Board. Navy Blue & Gold was sung, while dancing and good times continued well into the evening.

On 10 October, the following Chapter members were present at the Navy birthday celebration held at Scott Air Force Base; John Kane, Mike Dunham, RADM Chris Ames '76, and LT Julie Zavodny '95.

7 Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Army-Navy, America's Pub The following photos were taken at the summer picnic and women's soccer team games.

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MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter David C. Berghult '91 6628 Parkwood Rd., Edina, MN 55436-1073 w: 952-953-5353; e: bergbultdc@bemstein.com

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MISSOURI Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter Kyle E. Martin '74 16901 Meadow Lane, Belton, MO 64012-4112 w: 913-498-8088; e: kmartin@mdepostrans.com Sec'y: Joe Spencer '92 ^*' e: jspencer@go-onpoinLcom

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Omaha Chapter CAPT Alan R. More '62, USN (Ret.) 2510 Nottingham Drive, Bellevue, NE 68123-1959 e: alan.more@1962.usna.com Sec'y: LCDR Chris Verdoni '88, USN 4605 Longview Stteet, Papillion, NE 68133 h: 402-292-3230; w: 402-294-8309 e: cverdoni@email.msn.com

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Some of those present at the lunch are John Sherlock "53. Jim Acker '66, Mike Lanterman "88, Bill Penn '63, Doneta Malinowski. Chris Lord '88. Bob Mabbitt '46, and Jim Hanford "59

S t Louis Chapter LCDR Gregory Hightaian '80, USN (Ret.) 406 Greenstone Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63017 h: 314-205-1407; e: higbfive@sbcglobal.net Corr. Sec'y: Mike Dunham '70 10423 WiUowdale Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 h: 314-432-8598; e: mikedunham@earthlink.net On 4 October 2002, Chapter members gathered at the Junior League of St. Louis to celebrate the founding of the U.S. Naval Academy We had the best ttimout in many years, with the following members and spouses present: John Kane '44, Mary Pat and Dan Sullivan '56, Marianne and Joe Sestric '60, Ann and Raese Simpson '61, Margarette and John Boley '63, Linda and Dwight Caldwell '66, Larry Meyer '67, Judi and Larry Hart '68, Gloria and Bob Berger '70, Tina and Mike Dunham '70, Ron Hill '70, Janette Lohman and Doug Rush '72, Colleen and Paul West '72, Leah and Skip Giessing '73, Maggi and Rod Vaught '77, Mary Kay and Rick Roustio '78, Debbie and Greg Hightaian '80, Sonya and Alex Von Zur Muehlen '90, Sally and Gil Niedenthal '91, and Matt Blunt '93. Matt was the featured

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Metro New York Chapter LT Robert V. Peyreigne '81, USNR 45 Bradley Rd., Weston, CT 06883 w: 203-291-1021; e: robert.peyreigne@ubspw.com Chapter HotUne: 800-234-USNA web site: www.NAANY.org

Western New York Chapter CAPT Nelson A. Blish '69, USNR (Ret.) 3840 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3729 b: 716-248-9739; e: nelson.bUsh@kodak.com

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Charlotte Chapter ; Bryan Dolan '76 5629 Laurium Road, Charlotte, NC 28226 h: 704-364-6451 Back in September, we said that you should have received a letter from our Chapter President, Bryan Dolan, encouraging all to join the Charlotte Chapter. The mailing went to every Alumnus and Alumna listed in the master database at USNA Alumni Association in Annapolis, with addresses considered to be in our Chapter area (about 250 mailings). We received about 70 positive replies with checks for dues, two of whom had relocated to different addresses, four who simply asked not to be included, and four

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retumed by the postal service as not able to be delivered. What mystifies us is "What happened to the other 170 letters?" Inasmuch as the envelopes were not remmed as undeliverable, we must conclude that over 150 Alumni live in the Charlotte Metropolitan Region and are just not interested in being involved with our local Chapter.

On to more pleasant things. On 20 September, we had a luncheon at the Olive Garden at Carolina Place Mall, attended by Alan Burkhart '67, Bob Burns '75, Guy Chamberlain '73, Bryan Dolan '76, Michael Foumier '88, Ken James '83, Mark Little '85, Steve Meyer '87, Janie Mines '87, Tom O'Brien '71, Jeff Searcy '62, Ryan Stone '96, and Steve Zip '92. Ryan Stone brought his neighbor, Kory Minor, as a guest speaker. Kory, a star at Notte Dame and former linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, talked about the NavyNotre Dame rivalry from the perspective of a Notre Dame player. In his remarks, he said that the Notre Dame players were always pretty sure they would win, but they also knew they would have to play the entire game because "...there would be no quitting by the Middies." He also commented they knew they would be sore the next day. Kory has a long standing connection to the Navy...his father was a 20-year veteran, and his uncle has served 25 years and is currentiy a commander stationed in Japan.

By the time you read this, the USNA Men's Glee Club will have performed in concert with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestta (perhaps you were there). We also will have held our annual Veteran's Day Golf Outing at Cedarwood Country Club, and hopefully we will have watched the footbaU team win against Wake Forest and Beat Army!

Tom Hutchins cthmph @ bellsouth. net 704-375-9046 Piedmont Triad Chapter LCDR William H. Gregory '72, USN (Ret.) 2242 Nettlebrook Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106-9411 e: wmgregory@aol.com

Triangle Chapter Helmuts Feifs '66 Festive Fen Acres 6242 Dello St., Durham, NC 27712 h: 919-477-3148; e: vanags@mindspring.com The USNA Alumni Association Triangle Chapter team placed a very respectable second in the Sixth Annual Triangle Academy Golf Tournament held on 28 September at the Crossings golf course in Durham. The Air Force team won the rotating trophy on the strength of a gross 76 carded by one of its members, whose score carried the entire team. Navy's team score of 78 was more evenly shared, with all team members contributing to the effort. The Army team was a distant third at 83. Ken Smith '66 was second low gross with a blazing 80, and Chuck Adams '63 was low net with a 75.

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The Triangle Chapter enjoyed a monthly lunch on 4 October. We were especially pleased to have some newcomers: Cindy and James Kinney '60, Mike Whiting '80, and Dave Beebe '97. Also in attendance were: Gil McCullen '53, Milt Forsythe '57, Dave Burden '58, Paul Stiller '58, Gary Lew '60, Chuck Adams '63, Jeff Jeffries '64, Tom Runkle '66, Ken Snuth '66, Tom Leiser '67, John Scott '67, Will Pearce '78, Jenifer Clement '81, CC Felker '81, Mike Hodges '88, and Chris Mendez '96.

Navy Football comes to North Carolina on 23 November, when the team travels to play against Wake Forest University. Thanks to the Triad Chapter, we are looking forward to fine, pregame festivities! Although our feet and hands may be cold, this should be a great warm-up for our Chapter Army-Navy party on 7 December!

The Chapter meets for lunch on the first Friday of each month at Newton's Southwest Restaurant, at the Harrison Avenue exit of 1-40 in Cary. For membership information, contact Jenifer Clement (clementja@earthlink.net; 919677-2581).

OHIO Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Chapter Michael F. Simon '73 757 Maidstone Court, Cincinnati, OH 45230-3827 h: 513-231-3174; e: msimon757@aol.com Cleveland Chapter CAPT A.O. Rule III '50, USNR (Ret.) 90 Pheasant Run, Chagrin FaUs, OH 44022 h: 440-247-4379; w: 440-247-5100 x328 e: ruleni@aol.com

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter Russell A. Puppe '66 242 Crossing Creek North Gahanna, OH 43230 h: 614-418-5024; e: rpuppe@columbus.rr.com Toledo Chapter Robert J. Lauer '45 3825 Sulphur Spring Rd., Toledo, OH 43606-2325 h: 419-536-4462; w: 419-475-2061 e: robtlauer@aol.com

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Chapter CAPT Charles C. Coley '34, USN (Ret.) 411 NW 14th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510 h: 405-235-0234; e: cccusn@aol.com

I\ilsa Chapter CDR Harry V. Rouse IV '77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 Place, Tulsa, OK 74105-2334 h: 918-748-8650; e: HVRouse@aol.com

OREGON Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter Bruce G. Thompson '73 8425 N.W Copeland St., Portland, OR 97229 h: 503-292-8833; w: 503-226-6491 e: bruce@btelderlaw.com web site: http://usnaaa.com/ChaptersAJS/OR September Luncheon The Chapter met for our monthly luncheon on 11 September 2002. Attending the luncheon were Frank Thomas '25, Jack Barrett '43, John Frerichs '50, Jim Leiser ' 5 1 , Don Beatty '57, Jake McMichael '58, Butch Bewick '62, Art Roper '63, Bert Mackaman '64, Alex 'Tex" Harkins '67, Cal Meek '67, Doug Bomarito '68, Joe Kavale '68, Mark Cooksey ' 7 1 , Skip Phipps '73, Bruce Thompson '73, Scott Fitzpatrick '80, Lee Hall '80, Mark Middleton '81, Kurt Storey '84, Doug Cooper '86, Scott Bowmer '87, Sarah Crouse '94, Brandon Dominguez '94, and Associate Member Ted Mayhugh.

Although there was no speaker scheduled, we had quite a nice tumout for the luncheon. The mood of the attendees reflected the mood of most Americans on that day, the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. As Chapter President Bruce Thompson '73 read the names of the Naval Academy Alumni who lost their lives that day. Chapter Treasurer Skip Phipps '73 rang the Chapter bell once for each person on the list. This was followed by a minute of silence and reflection on our lost Classmates, shipmates, and fellow Alumni.

Later, several members related stories of friends or family who were close to the World Trade Center or to the Pentagon that day.

Personal Notes Congratulations go to John Besson '35 who, on 6 October, finished his second marathon in as many years. With over 8,000 participants, John finished 6,213th overall, and first in his age group (90-95). John's time for the 26 (plus) mile event was 6:48:44, which translates to a 15:35 per mile pace. Way to go John! John told Oregonian reporter MoUy Blue that he didn't know if he would compete in next years race, as he is at the young end of his age group, but John said, "I don't see anything else to prove...wait until I hit that magic 95 though."

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of every month at the Georgian Room Restaurant, Meier & Frank toth Floor, Downtown Portland, 6di and Alder, at 11:30 a.m. Please join us. Call Bmce Thompson '73 (503-292-8833) for any additional information, or check our web site.

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Mark Middleton '81. Doug Cooper '86, and Brian Dominguez '94

Jack Barrett "43 and Jake McMichael '58 show off the Red. White, and Blue

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PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter LtCoI V.M. "Corky" Gardner n i '77, USMC (Ret.) 121 Glenn Rd., Ardmore, PA 19003 h: 610-645-5361 e: President@USNAPhil.com http://www.usnaphil.com VP_Membersbip@USNAPbil.com VP_Events@USNAPbil.com VP-WebMaster@USNAPbil.com Shipmate News Input: Casey Johnson '89 e: X1630s@aol.com Upcoming Events 7 Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Army-Navy football game, indoor TV viewing 27 Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Military Ball, hosted by USNA parents

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Philadelphia Chapter: Seated. 1 to r: John Muhlenberg '39, Barbara Muhelnberg, Cairon Eilers, and John Peretin; Standing. I to r: Paul James '81, Mike Eilers '91, and Matt Peretin '85, USMA

For information about upcoming events, please visit the Chapter web site, or contact us.

News All who attended enjoyed the Annual Willow Grove Air Show Pool Party, chaired by Paul James '81. Above is a photo of some of our crew who were in attendance.

The Chapter's annual founder's dinner celebration, held on 12 October at the Valley Forge Military Academy, honored Corbin McNeill '62 as recipient of the Philadelphia Chapter's Shipmate of the Year Award. This prestigious event was chaired by CAPT Allan Davey '67, USNR (Ret.). A special thanks to Michelle Mercado for her support coordinating the event's RSVPs. We would enjoy including here, in the next issue, input from Chapter Alumni in the Philadelphia area. Feel free to call Casey Johnson '89, Chapter secretary, to discuss news for the column.

Pittsburgh Chapter WUliam E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court, Murrysville, PA 15668-1045 h: 724-325-4281; w: 412-856-3500 e: Figaro4105@aol.com The Pittsburgh Chapter got together for a great golf outing on 5 October at Deer Run. A spectacular day was made even better by the fact that, although invited, no Army players had the guts to show up. A best ball competition was held, but unfortunately, there isn't enough room here to mention everyone. The top three teams were: 1.) Mark Pearson '74, Chris Wilson '87, and Dave Helon '92; 2.) Bill Otto '71, Scott Patterson '94, and Bill Otto's guest, Samuel; 3.)

Steve Dean '73, Kyle Baker '92, and Paul Kress '96. A special thanks goes to Paul Kress, who organized the entire event. It looks like this will be an annual event!

Our next planned event is the Army-Navy game tailgate party to be held at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association in Oakland on 7 December.

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter Hector M. Atienza '83 Senior Vice President, ComptroUersbip 4 AFP Savings & Loan Association, Inc. Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City 1110 Philippines p: 632-911-6732; e: hatienza@afpslai.com.ph Sec'y: LCDR Julianito Bucayan Jr. '85, PN Asst. Vice President Management Info Systems Department AFPRSBS, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City 1110 Telefax: 632-912-3483; p: 911-4071 x275 e: junbucayan@yaboo.com

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CAPT James N. Roberts '59, USN (Ret.)' 152 Springlakes Drive, Martinez, GA 30907 h: 706-860-6430; e: jrobe92528@aol.com Sec'y/Treasurer: John Glaeser '59 4214 Pleasant View Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301 e: usna59@earthlink.net Shipmate inputs to: Terry Sutherland '54 1632A Firetower Road, Chipley, FL 3242820 e: terry.sutherland@1954.usna.com Chapter web site: http://members.tripod.com/frankconery The RV Chapter is in its fourth year of maturity, since Mike Stroop '54 conceived of the idea and called upon his USNA Alumni friends to form a group to help carry out the mission of the Alumni Association along with long established Chapters reported in Shipmate. These days, membership has settied out at about 90.

We draw from a large community, as our meetings, called Come Arounds, take place just about anyplace in the lower 48 states. It is not unusual to see a member from the Southeast attending a Come Around in the Northwest, for instance, since all Alumni have a strong common bond and "whenever two or three shall meet" applies very strongly here. If a pattern of meetings were to emerge, we get together six times a year:

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February in Key West, a National Come Around in the spring, the Northeast in late summer.

Southeast in the fall, and two other meetings as determined by volunteers called "Firsties."

Our most recent Come Around was hosted by Honorary President Mike Sttoop '54 from 2-6 October 2002 on the mountain east of HuntsviUe, AL, Monte Sano State Park.

Chapter members attending were Mike Stroop '54, Susan and Charlie Norton '62, Marie and Jim Roberts '59, Deanie and Terry Sutherland '54, Faye and Vic Sharpe '48, Mary and Jack Glaeser '59, Dee and Bill Bradford '63, Mary Jane and Bob Metcalf '61, Nina and Pete Dabbiere '67, Marylou and Mike Stevens '59, Marcia and Jim Connors '74, Felicia and Bob Manly '59, Skid Rowe '82, Shirt and Jerry Engle '41, Lynn and Norman Mims '60, Alice and Britt Brittingham '44, Gloria and Karl Keay '59, Pat and John Snyder '47, Kathy and Bill Corroum '59, and Jean and Darrel Westbrook '55.

This time, '59 arrived in force with six of the 20 rigs present. Note also, that the oldest and youngest members of the Chapter were present: Jerry Engle '41 and Skid Rowe '82, a span of 41 years.

Our gray eagle, Jerry Engle '41 and our Plebe, Skid Rowe '82

To keep their celestial skills up-to-date, the group sat for a navigation refresher at the Von Braun Planetarium and leamed how to find Polari. Also, in order to refresh their social skills, Chapter members took a Friday tour of the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, TN. Via tasting sessions, they leamed the discreet skills required, should a challenge to quality comparison in the club arise. While enroute to Lynchburg, members inspected the Admiral Frank Kelso Highway, after which Chapter president Jim Roberts '59 filed a favorable INSURV report. A home-cooked luncheon at Miss Mary Bobo's in Lynchburg provided a platform for public speaking, using general exaggerations leamed as Midshipmen, and refined over many tours of duty. Subjects covered a 45 year span of service life, with most of the party preferring to sample every single dish because it was an excellent companion to the sea stories. A visit to MuUin's Drive-In (since 1929) Thursday evening provided a low-cost baseline for the Miss Mary gastronomic pleasantries.

The business meeting adjoumed with the singing of verses one and two of Navy Blue & Gold.

Come Arounds scheduled for next year: Southeast winter, Brian Van Metre '61 at NAS Sigsbee, Key West, FL, early Febmary 2003; Southeast spring. Bob Manly '59 at Rock

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Crusher Campground, north of Tampa, FL, March 2003; Southeast spring. Bill Corroum '59 and Tom Monaghan '59, Third National Come Around in Eureka Springs, AR, Memorial Day weekend 2003; West summer, Mac Macleay '54, Califomia or Oregon, around August 2003; Southeast fall, Jim Connors '74, Watts Bar, TN, October 2003.

2003 rosters will be out in late December.

Contact Jack Glaeser '59 for your free copy.

Name tags are available from Jim Roberts '59 for $5/pair, checks only please.

God bless America.

Terry Sutherland '54

RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USN (Ret.) 2556 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871' h: 401-841-2625 I'm still looking for dues from more than half of our membership. Dues are $10 for active duty members and $20 for everyone else. Please make checks out to NAAA Newport.

Our shipmate and friend Wirt Thayer '47 had a recent bout with a thoracic surgeon and is now on the mend in the Vanderbilt Wing at Newport Hospital (as of 17 October). I'm sure he will appreciate your good wishes for a speedy recovery.

Our September guest speaker was Professor Ahmed S. Hashim. Professor Hashim has been the associate professor of strategic studies in the Strategic Research Department of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies at the Naval War College (NWC) since September 2001. He specializes in Southwest and Southem Asian strategic and security issues. He also specializes in the study of the revolution in military affairs, asymmetric warfare, weapons of mass destmction, and terrorism. Before coming to NWC, he was a research analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses from 1996-2000. Prior to that, he was a fellow at the Center for Strategic and Intemational Studies in Washington, DC, where he co-authored two books with fellow national security expert Anthony Cordesman. In 19931994, Ahmed Hashim was a research associate at the Intemational Institute for Strategic Studies in London. Ahmed Hashim received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. from MIT and a B.S. from the University of Warwick in Coventry, England. He speaks and reads German, French, Arabic, Persian, and a little Turkish. His latest publications include "The World According to Usama Bin Laden," in the Naval War College Review, Autumn 2001; and Civil-Military Relations in Iran, in Joseph Kechichian (eds.), Iran, Iraq, and the Arab Gulf States. He is currently working on completing a book on al Qaeda, and also on Iraqi issues.

Professor Hashim gave us a comprehensive and detailed briefing about al Qaeda's origins, structure, goals, grand strategy, and operational art. Of particular interest were the goals of al Qaeda: remove U.S. forces from Arabia and eliminate the American presence in the Islamic

umma; free the al Aqsa Mosque in Jerasalem and recovery of Palestine; save the Arab countries from the threat of disintegration/balkanization at the hands of the "Zionist-Cmsader" enemy; overthrow the "taghut" (oppressive) rulers in Muslim societies and set up Islamic states.

The Grand Strategy is to achieve these goals: peaceful means do not work; focus on the "enemy who is afar ('Zionist-Crusader' alliance)," rather than the "enemy who is near" (the taghut or oppressive mler); develop flat non-hierarchical networks with autonomous cells; establish links with like-nunded groups; wage "Defensive Jihad;" conduct guerilla warfare and practice strategic terrorism in parallel; seek other powerful military means; establish multi-layered and redundant financial network; use media and information technologies.

The depth to which Professor Hashim examined al Qaeda for our benefit was impressive and contributed to our greater understanding of what's going on in our world today, and some of the underlying reasons for it. The Q&A period provided additional insights, and came to a reluctant end only when the O'Club began turning off the lights!

Joining us for our September dinner meeting were: Brown Taylor '34, Terry and Sid MerriU '34, Floride and LeRoy Taylor '35, Trina and Tom Weschler '39, Cathy and Tim Moore '45, Fred Stevenson '46, Dot and Dody Sinclair '46, Wirt Thayer '47 and Mary Soares, Earle Trickey '47, Gay and Brad Becken '47, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48, Jane and Stunner Moore '48, Pud and Bob Connelly '52, Tom Lyons '52, Anita and Jim Conway '55, Nick Brown '56, Ben Katz '57 and his guests, Ed and Carol Hannon, Wayne Robinson '58, Christie and Denny Doyle '66 and their son, LTJG Tim Doyle, Joanne and Jerry O'Donnell '69, Karen and Conrad Donahue '73, Vince Mocini '73 and his guests, Ed and Doris Deam, Jay Hickey '80 and Associate Members Fred and Carol-Ann Lantz, George Smith and his guest, Alex Cutting, Bushy Henry (Gene Henry '39) and Mary Rae (Bill Rae '47).

Welcome aboard to new members: Meredith and CAPT Neal J. Kusumoto '81. They live in Newport, and Neal is the SWOS Director of Command Training. Jane and Gregory Pusch '89. They live in Rhode Island and Greg is a lawyer with the firm of Edwards & AngeU in Providence.

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Charleston C h a p t e r CAPT James E. Welsch '67, USN (Ret) 1093 Deleisseline Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 h: 843-849-1979; e: jamesew@awod.cQ| http://home.sc.rr.com/mitt/navy South Carolina M i d l a n d s Chapter George S. Hirsch '54 219 Beckwordi Lane, Irmo, SC 29063-8333 h: 803-781-5325; e: gsh5325@aol.com Web site: www.members.aol.com/usnaaasc

Palmetto William B. Swent '88 Leadierwood, Walker, Todd & Mann, PC. 100 E. Coffee St., RO. Box 87 Greenville, SC 29602-0087 w: 864-242-6440; e: WSwent@LWTM.com Low Coimtry C h a p t e r John R. Rodman Jr. '66 30 Persimmon Place HUton Head Island, SC 29926-2868 h: 843-342-2856; e: jrodman@hargray.com The Low Country Chapter has had a full schedule of events over the last several months, starting with a trip to Savannah for a Sand Knats minor league baseball game in late August.

Then, in early September, the Low Country Chapter hosted a happy hour in Beaufort at The Bank Grill and Bar to meet and show our appreciation to our active duty Alumni at the Marine Corps Air Station and at the Marine Corps Recnut Depot. The affair was organized by our Beaufort section leader, Mike Rentz '91, and his wife, Jennifer; John Rodman '66, the Chapter president; Jim Gay '79, vice president; and Steve Cheney '71, Beaufort area board member, and his wife, Roxanne; and Cindy Tomlin helped keep the refreshments flowing and conversation stimulating. Denny Tomlin '63, tteasurer, took care of the tab. Members Pete Rowland '59 and Doug Ogden '67 were able to join us. We were very happy to greet and make the acquaintances of Paid Bertholf '88, Nicole HoUoway '98, John Scanlan '83, JP Brandt '96 and his fiancee, Alyssa, Jon Rembold '95, Phil Tissue '82, and Stacey

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McClintick '96 and her husband, Frank, and son, Heston.

Later in September, a contingent went to Charleston for a joint meeting with the Charleston Chapter. Jane and Pete Hyers '77, Ann and Bill Pendley '58, and John Monahan '55 met with James Welsch '67, who hosted an enjoyable meeting and dinner followed by the "Great Eight" video of Navy's Olympic Crew Team. Pete also discussed with the Charleston Chapter our initial plans for a joint SC tailgater at the Navy-Wake Forest game in November.

Our annual Chapter Low Country pig picking and family picnic was on Saturday, 19 October, at Dolphin Head Recreation Center on Hilton Head Plantation.

The Army-Navy game party is scheduled for 7 December at the Montana Grizzly Bar in Bluffton. Making contact with the local West Point Alumni Society to try to get the WooPoo's to show up this year was moderately successful.

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made it a success. Another was the guest speaker, BGen Frank Akers '66, USA (Ret.). He bad a wealth of stories to tell as a former Midshipman who rose to BGen in the Army, surviving the Army-Navy games and the resultant pranks played on him each year. He also had some insights of what is to come from his work with the White House Office of Homeland Security.

Jack Richard '52, Jim Bibb '57, Ed Whiting '57, and Carl Strawbridge '77 attended homecoming reunions and reported that a fabulous time was had, visiting with Classmates and touring the "new" old Yard.

The Chapter's regular monthly lunches are held at noon in Ryan's in Oak Ridge the first Wednesday of each month.

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter Charles T. Higgins '64 PO. Box 15427, Chattanooga, TN 37415-0427 h: 423-877-0776 x l l ; f: 423-874-0852 r: 423-886-1111; o: 423-877-0776 xll e: ctbiggins64@botmail.com Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter CDR A. Jerry Popp '62, USN (Ret) 106 Heron Court, Vonore, TN 37885 h: 423-884-2860; e: PoppJ@pathwayb.com This article covers the two major activities of the Chapter during 2002 with annual ArmyNavy game party coming on 7 December and being hosted by the West Point Society.

The Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter had a great visit by the Lightweight Crew team in March.

There were over 60 Midshipmen who came to row. All were provided a place to sleep by Alunmi, friends, neighbors, and associates.

Several of the Alumni joined the team at their thank you picnic at Melton Hill Park on the last night. The ORNL public relations office did a terrific job in getting the word out on their visit, and assisted in soliciting the housing that was needed. The Oak Ridger picked up the story and had a positive article on the visit and an editorial commenting on the volunteer spirit of the hosts in hosting them. The editor was so impressed, he volunteered to personally host a Midshipman next year.

A special thanks to Carl Strawbridge '77 and Bruce Brevard '76 for mining their work areas and neighborhoods for hosts.

The latest success was our joint service academy dining-in with the graduates of West Point, Air Force Academy, and the Coast Guard Academy. It was a huge success, and those of you who missed it should mark your calendars for next year. The event was planned and arranged by Rich Cataldi '69, Ed Whiting '57, and John Lucas USMA '69, who did a great job.

President Jerry Popp '62 was skeptical of Mess Dress/Black Tie as the dress, but having people dressed properly was one of the ingredients that

Jerry Popp '62, Frank Akers '66, and John Lucas '69, USMA

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CAPT Jack Quinlan '67, USNR (Ret.) 3987 Lakewood Cv, Memphis, TN 38128 h: 901-372-8423 e: JACK.QUINLAN@namanpowercom

LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR 3825 Marquette Stteet, Dallas, TX 75225 w: 214-754-0019 ext. 222 e: jim.bedimann@tmp.com keith.tibbits @ tmp.com LCDR Kurt Metcalf '91, USNR 9718 Enmore Ln., Frisco, TX 75035 e: kurt.metcalf@1991.usna.com web site: http://www.usnaaa-ntx.com

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. Ohlinger '69, USN (Ret.) 880 Lakemont Drive, NashviUe, TN 37220-2124 h: 615-370-1441; w: 800-242-8613 e: joblinger@worldnet.att.net

TEXAS Alamo Chapter LCDR Lawrence S. StovaU II '84, USNR 2427 Wilderness Wood, San Antonio, TX 78231 b: 210-493-4377; e: mysabrina@aol.com Please send aU correspondences to: Sec'y: LT Alan L. "Buster" Swanton '94, USN R O. Box 461565, San Antonio, TX 78246-1565 e: AlamoUSNA@hotmail.com

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Lynn A. Wegner '65 6909 Northhampton Way Houston, TX 77055 w: 713-263-8001 x265 e: lwegner@rectorseal.com

UTAH/IDAHO/ M O N T A N A / W Y O Intermountain N A Alumni Chapter J. Kevin Dolan '71 2415 East 10305 Soudi, Sandy UT 84092-4416 h: 801-942-7240; e: kdolan@fonix.com Our Chapter played host to this year's ArmyNavy picnic. (We opened the picnic to Coast Guard and Air Force alumni, but have yet to receive any response.) We were fortunate that Skip Stephenson '66 and his wife, Jan, offered their Park City home as this year's location— a beautiful and comfortable mountain home.

There were about 30 attendees, including parents, club officers. Blue & Gold Officers, and Army and Navy alumni and their spouses.

Skip Stephenson is still an active hockey player, and now claims fame as a skater in the opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympics in Salt Lake City—didn't sUp once!

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Greetings fi-om the Alamo Chapter! After languishing for a couple of years, the former South Texas Chapter is now alive and kicking like never before. Recentiy, the Alamo Chapter met to establish itself as one of the premier Chapters in the Alumni Association. In doing so, the Alamo Chapter elected the following individuals to the Board of Directors to lead it into the future: Lawrence Stovall '84 as president, Don Free '78 as vice president, Joe Pope '56 as secretary, and Ron Shaw '52 as tteasurer. Chapter representatives also elected the Board, who are BiU Due '64, Buster Swanton '94, and Bill Simpson '56. Already, the tum out has been spectacular. Recently, the Alamo Chapter met on 13 September, assigned duties accordingly, and went forth to "put the word in the streets." At our 11 October meeting, the size more than doubled to 44 members and spouses present at the meeting. Many more are expected in November.

Several issues were discussed, including the election of officers. Chapter dues ($25), and amendments to by laws. In the future, plan on golf tournaments with other service academy alumni associations, an Army-Navy football party, a Christmas party, a spring picnic, and many more functions. Tribute was paid to our fallen comrades by the playing of Eternal Father. Also, we celebrated the anniversary of the Naval Academy. In celebration of the anniversary, a cake was cut by our most distinguished member, VADM Wallace "Wally" Short '24, and our youngest member, LT Andy Hunt '97. It was a great time for making new friendships and rekindling old friendships lost.

If you are interested in joining the Alamo Chapter, please send an email with your name and Class, address, email, and phone number, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Chapter meetings are held on the second Friday of every month, and for the near future, will take place at My Sam's Chinese Restaurant located at I-10 and DeZavala. Take care and we hope to see you soon.

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hard w o ± over die years. Botii Jim Carolan and Jim Clark saved our four state Chapter, and injected much spmt and fun into the organization.

BZ, Jimbo, and much success to you and your family down in Texas.

For the northem Idaho Alumni: Recently, I spoke with Kenny Moore '66 (i35hawk@ sisna.com; 208-772-7494), who is organizing a USNA Alumni Association Chapter in the Couer d'Alene area. If you're interested, you can contact Kenny directiy.

I'm working on a 2003 calendar widi our West Point cohorts. We're planning golf events, ski days, bi-monthly luncheons, picnics, and an Army-Navy game party. Send me any other suggestions—^we need your help!

Also, we're working with the Utah parents club to sponsor a USNA booth at a September coUege fair in downtown Salt Lake City. This fits right in with oiu' Chapter mission of supporting the USNA mission and helping the BGO's whenever needed.

Upcoming Intermountain Events 7 December—Army-Navy game celebration at Iggy's Sports Grill, 677 South 200 West, Salt Lake City Christmas holidays—Inter-service academy holiday dinner-dance for Midshipmen and Cadets Ski days with Army January/February...dates TBA Contact info note: Please send me your current email address—^this is still the best way to get info to you fast and frequently. Thanks to aU who help with the Chapter and see you all at Army-Navy. Send more stories and photos.

Kevin Dolan '71 kdolan @fonix. com

VIRGINIA Blue Ridge Chapter CAPT Roger C. Adams '70, USN (Ret.) 4-100 Wexford Court, Apt. K, Roanoke, VA 24018 h: 540-776-3327; e: cadamsusna70@msn.com

Central Virginia Chapter CAPT Anthony A. HastogUs '55, USN (Ret) 102 Shawnee Ct., CharlottesviUe, VA 22901-1034 b: 804-973-7846; e: a.hastogUs@att.net

Jan Stephenson, Kevin Dolan '71, Skip Stephenson '66, and Lisa Dolan

Dulles Chapter LCDR Eric C. Ruttenberg '88, USNR 20445 Needleleaf Way Asbbum, VA 20147-2389 p:703-858-4404; e: eruttenberg@east.delfin.com www.cybertowne.com/dusnaaa

Bob and Kris Beer '62 with Carol and PJ Fallen '70 USNA Parents Club attendees included: President Lisa Dolan and Past Presidents Rich and Pam Dropek. Local B & G Officers included Gerry Imai '81, Bob Beer '62, and Tom Herrett.

Jim Carolan '64 and his wife, Pamela, are moving to Austin, TX, and are leaving the Utah area.

This Chapter owes much to Jim for his continued

H a m p t o n Roads Chapter CAPT R K. "Pete" Glasier '62, USN (Ret.) 1105 Glenside Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464 h: 757-467-7476; w: 757-340-6700 Chapter Social Notes Members, wives, and guests of the Chapter mustered with members of the West Point Society of Hampton Roads on 29 September 2002 for an Amiy-Navy bmnch at the Fort Monroe Officers Club. This is the second such

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affair diat we have enjoyed widi our West Point colleagues.. .it was a well-received event that all hands enjoyed. Representative CAPT Ed Schrock, USN (Ret.), was die guest speaker. A very convivial social hour preceded a very nice brunch, which dien was followed by remarks by Representative Schrock, who confined his remarks to the issues at hand. Topics included die sittiation in Iraq and related issues diat he firmly believes that our Congress must act upon widi die most resolute of actions. His remarks were brief in duration by his design, because he desired to afford adequate time for a Q&A session. He candidly and directiy answered every issue and all questions posed to him. He displayed clarity of opinion and position, belying most politicians. It was most refreshing to hear such comments and observations. Following his Q&A session, Wally Bransford USMA '74, president of the WPSHR, presented Representative Schrock and his bride widi a memento of their visit with us.

The Hampton Roads Chapter (HRC) tmned out in force for this event. Joining om West Point fiiends at diis event were: Joyce and Wick Harlen '46, Peggy and Ron Kelly '50, Sue and Billy Earl '51, Beveriy and Jack Smeltzer '51, Marjorie and Leland Mitchell '52, Betty and BiU NichoIIs '54, Pete Glasier '62, Glenda and Ed Futch '66, Peggy and Charhe Pfeifer '66, Pam and John Cline '67, Judi and Stan Byrant '69, Bob Byles '69, Emily and Dennis Plank '69, Annette and Chris Heath '72, Susan and Dwight Handforth '73, Jerry Rudd '74, Dave Lannetti '81, Charles Landrum '83, Kerry and John Dachos '88, and Tom Lenhardt '94.

The senior grad present was Wick Harlen '46.

Tom Lenhardt '94 was the junior grad at this event. Wally Bransford USMA '74, was the principal organizer of this most splendid social event. The Chapter's BZ is heartily extended (I gave him the gouge about breaking signals from the signal book—ATP ID by now).

Chapter Events WaUy Bransford and I are discussing the staging of future Army-Navy social events amongst our Chapters. Wally is committed to having more Army grads join us at our annual ArmyNavy game party in December. His "crew" of four Army types was most welcomed at the party last December. We both agree that an Army-Navy stag event would be a grand affair.

Initial planning discussions are focused upon a chiU cook-off at the Fort Story O'Club, or taking in a Tides baseball game at Harbor Park.

Regardless, we believe that an annual series of joint social events will be well received by all hands.

Chapter Information Complete information about Chapter events, as well as other gouge about the HRC, will be in The Main Mast, the HRC Newsletter, which is sent to all members of the Chapter. Membership in the HRC is $15 per annum or $40 for a threeyear term. Sign on with us. Check your personal calendars and schedule some time to join us.

Scribe's Notes Regrettably, at the door, I had to tum away four members from attending the bmnch, who

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failed to make reservations in advance. Seating was made to the reservation count. This is a reminder that reservations are important.

Planning and managing the costs of Chapter events requires such a policy. "Time, tide, and formation wait for no man."

The officers and directors of the Hampton Roads Chapter are committed to planning a series of Chapter events, one or more of which will appeal to all of our members. These events ran the gamut from the very formal, such as the Spring Fling, to family-oriented outings, such as the Beach Party. Any and all comments received will be presented at the next subsequent Board of Directors meeting for their consideration.

Please send your comments and recommendations to our President or me.

In closing, I note that Barry Benzing '84 (barrybenzing@earthUnk.net), a director on the HRC Board, has relieved me of duty as the corresponding secretary and Shipmate newsletter editor. I have been at this post for seven years...it is time to step down. My thanks to the many of you who have contributed articles and information to the newsletter these last seven years.

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Jerry A. Rudd '74 blackshoe @ erols. com R i c h m o n d Chapter Nelson Rich III '84 8902 Highgate HiU Dr., Chesterfield, VA 23832 w: 804-639-3583; e: njrichiii@COMCAST.net Shenandoah Valley Chapter DavidV. Langfitt'74 125 Henrico Road, Front Royal, VA 22630 w: 540-636-2138; e: davidlangfitt@netscape.net Williamsburg Chapter LtCol James J. ConnoUy '53, USMC (Ret.) 105 Hermitage Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 b: 757-229-4510 CAPT Thomas R. Pratt '62, USN (ReL) 670 Counselor's Way Williamsburg, VA 23185 b: 757-564-9090; e: ttpratt@erols.com

Say, "CHEESE!' I A digital camera will have pixel dimensions that define the resolution. This is expressed as the number of pixels horizontally and vertically (e.g. 2,000 x 3,000). Print media worl< is measured in dpi, or dots per inch.

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• 1-column photos for S h i p m a t e are 2.5" wide • 2-column photos for S h i p m a t e are 5" wide • Photos must be 300 dpi If your digital camera is set at 72 dpi, change your pixel resolution to a setting that, once the photo's dimension's are reduced, the dpi will equal 300 dpi.

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Some cameras have "fine" or "super fine" settings. These settings may have 72 dpi, but the pixel dimensions are very large, creating a 300 dpi image once scaled down (e.g. An image 12 inches x 20 inches at 72 dpi has a pixel resolution of 864 pixels x 1440 pixels).

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L A S T C A L L S .^ Requiescat in Pace "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the moming, we will remember them.

—Laurence Binyon, 1914

Belcher, Preston Randolph '33 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 30 September 2002 Bnrbick, Donald Craig '64 23 October 2002 Capriotti, Anthony Thomas Jr. '44 CDR, USN (Ret.) 30 September 2002 Clancy, Gieorge Millet '46 CDR, USN (Ret.) 24 September 2002 Cohen, Theodore Ellis '47 17 October 2002 Feahr, William James '39 * LCDR, USNR (Ret.) 11 August 2002 Flynn, Robert Malcohn '38 * 24 September 2002 Gay, Donald Jr. '37 RADM, USN (Ret.) 5 October 2002 Higginson, Robert Maynard '36 LCDR, USMS 24 September 2002 Huber, Harvard Christian '43 * CDR, USN (Ret.) 12 April 2002 Ivers, John Francis '49 lJune2002

Jackson, Erwin Shaw '43 * CAPT, USN (ReL) 2 October 2002 Jackson, Alexander Jr. '25 RADM, USN (Ret.) 1 October 2002 Jones, Carlton Benton '33 * RADM, USN (Ret.) 21 September 2002 Kinsley, Frederic William '35 CDR, USN (Ret.) 28 August 2002 Korkowsld, Joel Anton '94 LT, USN 18 October 2002 Lake, Charles Marshall Jr.' 51 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 22 October 2002 Maltagliati, Mauro Jiustino '54 Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) 17 October 2002 McCormack, Orval Wayne '67 Col, USMC (Ret.) 1 October 2002 Mickey, Daniel Arthur '57 24 October 2002 Miller, David Douglas '78 LCDR, USNR 15 October 2002 Momsen, Charles Bowers Jr. '42 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 21 October 2002 H|HHH|K

JOHN ALBERT CLICK '26

Rear Admiral John A. Click, USN (Ret.), of Richmond, NH, and Boston, MA, died at his home in Boston on 16 August 2002. He was 98 years old.

He was bom in Washington, DC, on 30 August 1903. He attended Central High School in Washington and the State University of Arizona before graduating with the Naval Academy Class of 1926.

Admiral Click completed the General Line Cotirse at the postgraduate school. During active duty, he served on battleship, cruiser, destroyer, and supply-type ships. His first assigimient was as an ensign on TEXAS. In 1942, he had command of BIDDLE, which came to the rescue of men on board CITIES SERVICE EMPIRE, an 8,103-ton oil tanker which was torpedoed by a German U-boat off the east coast of Horida. As commanding officer of BRISTOL, he participated in the invasions of Casablanca, Sicily, and Salerno. On 13 October 1943, BRISTOL was torpedoed and sank in the Mediterranean. He was honored for keeping the loss of life to a minimum. Next, he served as Atlantic Fleet Escort Commander for trans-Atlantic convoys until the European phase of the war was over, then participated in the Asiatic phase as Commander Transport Division 110 until the end of the war, then in the occupation of Japan. Other commands included VERMILLION and WINSTON. Other duties include professor of naval science ROTC at Holy Cross College, Director of Naval Reserve, Inspector of Naval Materiel, and Chief of Staff of the First Naval District. After retiring from the Navy in 1956, he was president general martial for the First Naval District Headquarters.

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Ceimpaign Medal, European African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and three engagements, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War H Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal, Asia Clasp, and China Service Medal.

In retirement, he enjoyed playing and writing music for a variety of instruments, working on his 1730 New Hampshire faimhouse, and gardening.

Predeceased by his wife, Harriet, in 1979, Admiral Glick is survived by his daughter, Marianne G. Brown; and granddaughter, Stephanie G. Brown.

A military memorial service was held on Tuesday, 15 October 2002 at the Naval Academy, with burial in the Admiral's Cemetery.

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Captain Rowland C. Lawver, USN (Ret.), died in Sun City, CA, on 28 March 2002. He was 95 years old.

Bom in Waddams Grove, IL, "Chick" enlisted in the Navy in 1924 and entered the Naval Academy from prep school in June 1926. After graduation. Chick had brief tours on the battleships IDAHO and NEW MEXICO before attending flight school. That didn't pan out, and he served on UTAH and UPSHUR until June 1934 when he went to sub school.

Hisfirstboat was CACHALOT, and then back to Annapolis for postgraduate work. Chick majored in communications and served in that capacity on both coasts. He commanded PIKE in 1943, then finished the war in San Diego, CA, at the Uth Naval District Headquarters. Chick went to RENO before a two-year tour in China with the Military Advisory Group, ending in 1948.

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LAST CALL He commanded LEO, had staff duty at the Third Naval District Headquarters in New York, and then a final sea tour as commanding officer of DEUEL out of Norfolk, VA. Chick retired in 1958 and began farming in Browntown, WI. He had a long interest in telecommunications. After moving to Sun City, he was a daily golfer and a member of the Cherry Hills Golf Club.

Chick married Catherine "Kitty" O'Brien upon commissioning. She predeceased him on 8 September 2001. He is survived by two children, Philip of LOS Angeles, CA, and Anne Hoffman of San Diego, CA; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

The Lawver Family CARLTON BENTON JONES '33 Rear Admiral Carlton B. Jones, USN (Ret.), died on 21 September 2002 in Colorado of pneumonia and heart failure. He was 93 years old.

Admiral Jones was bom on 12 May 1909 to Carolyn Berbower and Samuel Talbot Jones in Pueblo, CO, where he grew up and graduated from Central High School in 1928. Senator Lawrence C. Phipps of Colorado, through the good offices of Walter B. Lowry, appointed him to the Naval Academy, where he was chief petty officer in the First Battalion and graduated with the Class of 1933.

Some of his tours of duty included the battleship PENNSYLVANIA; cruiser MINNEAPOLIS; Destroyer Squadron Seven, PLUNKETT; Pacific Fleet Radar Center, Pearl Harbor; OWEN (DD-536), September 1944 to August 1945; ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869); congressional liaison. Bureau of Naval Persoimel; Naval War College; Commander Destroyer Division 42; aide to Destroyer Rotilla Four; aide to the Secretary of the Navy; CAPRICORNUS (AKA-57); CruDiv Two; DesFlo Five, Hawaii; Chief of Naval Section Military Assistance Advisory Group, Japan; Chief of the Pacific Division, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Chief of the Joint War Room; Commander Mine Forces Pacific; and Commander Naval Base, Long Beach, CA. His last duty was Commander of Naval Forces Mariananas on Guam.

Admiral Jones received the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star, both with Combat V, the American Defense Service Medal with Bronze A; the World War 11 Victory Medal; the China Service Medal; and the Naval Occupation Service Medal, among others. He was selected for rear admiral on 14 July 1961.

Admiral Jones retired in 1968 and served as executive vice president of the Guam Chamber of Commerce. In 1973 be retired to Lake San Marcos, CA. He married Corinne Bekins of Los Angeles in 1936. She died of leukemia in 1979. In 1982 he married Barbara Bindless Kefaufer and they made their home at Fleet Landing in Jacksonville, FL. She died of a stroke in 1995. He then moved to Denver to be near family.

He is survived by two daughters, Carol Grover of Denver, CO, and Patricia Field of Honolulu, HI; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services with full military honors were held on 30 October 2002 at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. The Jones Family

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Captain William A. Stevenson, USN (Ret.), known as "Bill" to his friends and shipmates, died of respiratory failure in San Jose, CA, on 24 March 2002. He was 90 years old.

A native of Ohio, Bill was bom on 8 May 1911 in Van Buren Township, OH, and graduated from East Liverpool High School. After receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from Ohio, he graduated with the Class of 1934, a member of the Fifth Company.

Bill was a career naval officer who served more than three decades in the military. During World War H, he served in the Pacific Theater as executive officer of MARLIN and as commanding officer of the submarines S-30, ASPRO, and COCHINO, which he commissioned. Bill's career in the submarine service presented him with the unique opportunity of relieving his older brother, Harry Clinton Stevenson '30, as commanding officer of ASPRO, when Harry's failing eyesight disqualified him from wartime sea duty.

Following World War E, Captain Stevenson served in a number of line and staff positions with the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. His final posting before retirement was as naval attache to Peru, where he served from 1962 to 1964. He was awarded two Navy Crosses, the Silver Star Medal, and numerous other awards and commendations during his naval career.

Following retirement from the Navy, Bill moved to Eugene, OR, and worked for four years in public relations for Or-Met of Salem, OR, and then as a labor negotiator for the U.S. Postal Service before retiring in 1972.

Bill served on the vestry board and was head usher at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Eugene, OR. He was also active in community service and was a member of both the Lions and Kiwanis clubs.

Bill was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, the former Jean Kerr, in 1974, and his son, Peter Stevenson, in 1994. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Marie Stevenson of San Jose, CA, and David and Dianna Stevenson of Smithfield, Queensland, Australia; his daughter, Victoria Van Hof of Lynwood, WA; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held at Darling-Fischer Chapel of the Hills in Los Gatos, CA, and interment took place at Arlington National Cemetery.

The Stevenson Family JOHN JAY FLACHSENHAR '35 Captain John J. Flachsenhar, USN (Ret.), died at Sharp Cabrillo Hospital on 6 September 2002. He was 88 years old.

Captain Flachsenhar was bom on 16 May 1914 in Mankato, MN, where he developed lifelong interests in the Boy Scouts, amateur sports, and public debates. He graduated in the top third of the Class of 1935 at the Naval Academy.

He married San Diego native Maijorie Stose in 1937 and spent an extended honeymoon in New London, CT, attending submarine school.

He was in the Philippines at the start of Worid War II. He served aboard the submarines PERMIT, ROCK, and CARP during World War II, in com-

mand of the latter two. After the war, he served as welfare officer of the 11th Naval District at San Diego, CA. During the war in Korea, he arranged transport of material and personnel as operations officer for Military Sea Transportation Service in Tokyo, and took command of WARRICK as the war was ending.

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3( L A S T CALL^ at the Boston Naval Shipyard included support for vessels undergoing conversion and of CONSTITUTION. His final tour was in Tokyo as a Logistics Chief of Staff for U.S. Forces, again arranging support for an Asian conflict.

On retiring from the Navy, he was employed by Utah, Martin and Day based in Bangkok, Thailand, supporting projects in Southeast Asia, later becoming general manager of Everett Steamship, Manila.

He retired from commercial activities and retumed to San Diego in 1974 to enter an active life of traveling, visiting, and communicating with friends.

Predeceased by his son, Willis Thomas, in 1993, and his wife, Marjorie, in 1995, he is survived by his son, John Jay Jr. of San Diego, CA; grandsons, Clifford John and Arthur Jay of Goleta, CA; and sisters, Mary Humphrey of Mankato, MN, and Ann Austin of La Crosse, WI. A reception in his honor was held on 12 October 2002 at Wesley Palms, Pacific Beach, his residence since 1994. A plaque honoring him and his wife will be placed at Arlington National Military Cemetery.

An officer and a gentleman, we will miss his energy, cheer, and good will.

The Flachsenhar Family WYMAN HOWARD PACKARD '35

Captain Wyman H. Packard, USN (Ret.), died in Arlington, VA, on 13 September 2002 from cancer.

Bom in Brockton, MA, Wyman attended Brockton High School and the Severn School before his appointment to the Naval Academy.

Graduating in June 1935, he served in the battleship TENNESSEE and on the staff of commander Battleship Division Two for four years in the Pacific before joining four-stack destroyer GOFF as gunnery officer, operating in the Atlantic in the Neutrality Patrol, and in Portugal and Panama. In 1937, he married Margaret Henderson of Washington, DC. After attending Fire Control School in Washington, DC, in 1941, Wyman served in the newly commissioned carrier HORNET in the gunnery department until she was lost in the Battle of Santa Cruz. He participated in the launch of die General Doolittle raid on Tokyo, and the Battles of Midway and Santa Cmz. He then served as assistant operations officer on the staff of Commander South Pacific Force in Noumea. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action, and the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in plaiming combat operations against the enemy.

Retuming to the United States in May 1944, he served in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in communications and intelligence assignments.

Designated a naval intelligence specialist in July 1948, Wyman served in a series of intelligence assignments as assistant naval attache at the American Embassy, London, and on the staffs of Commander First Fleet, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet. His final assignment was as assistant director, foreign intelligence. Office of Naval Intelligence, in which position he retired in October 1965. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding performance in the last assignment.

Upon retirement, he became a consultant and technical writer until 1978 for AirTronics/General Research and for Analytical Advisory Group, Inc. He also wrote articles on intelligence matters for various technical magazines and did volunteer historical research for the Navy. In 1982, he wrote a series of four classified articles on the history of naval intelligence which he followed up in 1996 with an unclassified book, A Century of U.S. Naval Intelligence.

He served as corresponding secretary for the Class of 1935 and wrote a monthly column for Shipmate for almost 30 years.

Margaret Packard died in January 1995, and Wyman married Ruth Wordell, widow of friend and Classmate, Mac Wordell, in January 1997.

Captain Packard is survived by his wife, Ruth; son. Commander Robert H. Packard, USNR; stepchildren, Stephen Wordell and Susan Wordell Santini; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

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A memorial service was held at the Rock Spring Congregational Church, Arlington, on 21 September and he was interred on 21 October in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

Jesse B. Gay Jr. '35 JAMES ROBERT GREY '37 Commander James R. Grey, USN (Ret.), died on 15 August 2002 at the family home in Cupertino, CA. He was 87 years old.

James was bom in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, on 31 December 1914, to Major James and Ann Grey and grew up in Army forts. He was appointed to the Naval Academy by President Hoover and graduated with the Class of 1937.

He survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and commanded WASMUTH, a high-speed minesweeper, out of harms way. James served on NEW ORLEANS, a light craiser. In 1943, he commanded WHITEHURST, a destroyer escort. In 1945, 1946, and 1947, he commanded LC TAYLOR, FRENCH, and WAKEFIELD. He participated in 12

campaigns in World War n and three more in the Korean War, while serving as executive officer of SANDOVAL. Commander Grey was awarded the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, and the Bronze Star.

James' shore duty was a balance of service to his country and love of his family. He was the conunanding officer of the Civil Administration on SAIPAN in 1949-1950 and the area staff representative (Near East and Africa) for the National Security Council for two years. He served as economic officer to the U.S. Consul in Hong Kong, followed by two years as Director, Intemational Organizations Staff, Department of Commerce in San Francisco and finally as a faculty member in National War College in Washington. James and his family spent two years in Sasebo and Yokohoma, Japan, during 1959-1960. James retired in 1960. He considered his service as enjoyable for the most part, since he saw the world, served 23 years, and was decorated three times.

In 1961, they moved to Cupertino, CA; and he worked at Lockheed for 23 years, repairing and designing the instramentation for satellites.

James loved murder mysteries and enjoyed working on crossword puzzles in several languages. Proud of his family, he stressed the importance of education and supported their piu-suit of excellence. He will be remembered for his intelligence and wit, his loyalty to country, and his devotion to family.

RouTT ALEXANDER BRYANT J R . ' 3 8

Routt Bryant of Denver, CO, died on Friday, 10 November 2000, in San Luis Obispo, CA. He was 85 years old.

Mr. Bryant attended the Naval Academy as a member of the Class of 1938, but left prior to graduation.

He was an engineer and consultant for more than 60 years.

He is survived by his children, Christopher Bryant of San Jose, CA, Routt Alexander Bryant III of Berkeley, CA, John S. Ahem of Lodi, CA, James B. Ahem of San Ramon, CA, Jay M. Ahem of San Luis Obispo, CA, and Joel K. Ahem of Cupertino, CA, and his three grandchildren.

Family burial was at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Los Altos, where he was buried next to his wife, Jean.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, RO. Box 26009, San Jose, CA 95159.

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Captain Irwin F Fike, USN (Ret.), died on 25 September 2002 of natural causes at Ginger Cove Health Care Center in Annapolis, MD, where he had lived for the past ten years. He was 88 years old.

Irwin was bom on 13 July 1914, in Pontiac, IL. He served in the Navy for four years, attending the Naval Academy Preparatory School prior to entering the Naval Academy. He was a 1938 graduate and an outstanding athlete.

Upon graduation, he was ordered to MISSISSIPPI, and from there to MIT. He graduated in 1944 with a master's degree in naval architecture and marine engineering, and was designated an engineering duty officer. After shipyard duty, he was assigned to the Naval Technical Mission Europe as a member of the counterintelligence group on the Northem Front. From 1946 until 1948, he was on the Staff of Commander Service Squadron Three in China where he was deeply involved in tuming ships over to the Chinese Navy. In 1948, he became design superintendent at the Brooklyn Naval Shipyard involved with major carrier redesign. Then followed tours in the Bureau of Ships. He spent much of the 1960s as the Director, Material Laboratory and the Director Applied Science Laboratory at the Brooklyn Naval Shipyard from which he retired after 34 years of military service.

Predeceased by his son. Commander Raymond F. Fike, USN, in 1987, his wife, Olive F Fike, in 1994, and brother, Raymond Fike, Captain Fike is survived by his son, Thomas F Fike of Bedford, VA; daughters, Adele F. Foshay of Dunkirk, and Virginia L. Davis of Sebring, FL; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services were held on 30 September 2002 at the Naval Academy Columbarium where he was inumed.

Donations may be made to the Naval Academy Alumni Association, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402.

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Bob M. Flynn of Evansville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, 24 September 2002, at his home from Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 88 years old.

He attended the Naval Academy with the Class of 1938 for less than a year, leaving after an extended hospitalization, and graduated from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving overseas in World War 11.

Bob retired as political editor and columnist after 42 years with the Evansville Press.

He was a life member of Christ the King Catholic Church, a member of the Indiana Joumalism Hall of Fame, and a member of the Saginaw of the Wabash.

Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Elizabeth Flynn; two sons, Robert D. Flynn of Evansville, IL, and Ronald and his wife, Paula Flynn, of Cincinnad, OH; six grandchildren. Ami E. Rice, Sean V, Daniel R., Martha M., Katie C , and Charlie E. Flynn; a niece, Patty Rock; nephew, Thomas; and special friend of the family, Karen Bennett.

Services were held on 27 September 2002 in Evansville, IL, with Monsignor Kenneth Knapp officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church or the Vanderburgh Humane Society. excerpts from AmericanMemorials.com

JOHN ROXBURGH MACLACHLAN '38 Commander John R. MacLachlan, USN (Ret.), died on Monday, 16 September 2002, in a Vancouver, WA, care center. He was 88 years old.

Mac was bom on 20 August 1914, in Denton, TX, and moved to Vancouver in 1988. He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1938.

His first assignment was in ARIZONA under Captain Isaac Kidd USNA 1906. He served in SOUTHARD (DD-207) before going to Pensacola in 1940. On 7 December 1941, he was flying P-boats on neutrality patrol out of Bermuda, but within 11 days, he was en route to Pearl Harbor with VP-51. Until September 1942 he flew out of Pearl Harbor and the Aleutians, eaming a Distinguished Flying Cross. He served in the air department of NASSAU supporting landings in Tarawa and Attn, after which he eamed a mechanical engineering degree at MIT and was designated an AEDO in 1946. In that specialty, be served at the Naval Aircraft Factory working on arresting gear; as liaison officer at Wright Patterson AFB; a tour in the Bureau of Aeronautics, at Reaction Motors in Rockland, IL; at NAS Quonset Point, RI; and finally as the director. Aeronautical Engineering Laboratory at Naval Air Material Command, Philadelphia. He retired on 31 March 1959.

In retirement, he spent nine years with Boeing as an aeronautical engineer in Wichita, KS, New Orleans, LA, and Seattle, WA, involved with B-52 bomber propulsion, the NASA Saturn launch vehicle for moon voyages; and he helped design and certify the 747 aircraft.

Mac was a member of the Presbyterian church, and was active in the Battle Ground Masons. He enjoyed boats, sailing, and camping.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Phyllis; daughter, Phyllis Ulowetx of New Orleans, LA; sons, Jim of Morrison, CO, and John of Gretna, LA; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services were held in Denton, TX. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Vancouver Convalescent Alzheimer's Care, 8401 N.E. Eighth Way, Vancouver, WA 98664.

The Columbian (Vancouver, WA) & RADM M.H. Rindskopf '38 JULIAN MURRAY SPENCER SR. '38 Julian M. Spencer Sr. died of cancer on Monday, 23 September 2002, at bis home in Lutherville, MD. He was 87 years old.

Bom in Chicago, IL, Mr. Spencer was raised in Baltimore's Govans section. He studied at the Naval Academy for two years with the Class of 1938 as a member of the Fourth Battalion, but could not pass an eye test.

He graduated in 1930 from Polytechnic Institute and then eamed a degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Insfitute of Technology. Later in his life, he studied computers and became a self-taught investor.

A retired Bethlehem Steel Corp. executive, he spent his entire working life—39 years—at the Sparrows Point plant, where he headed a constmction team for its Pennwood power station in 1947. He retired in 1978 as Sparrows Point's chief engineer.

Predeceased by his sons, Richard Bennett Spencer in 1989, and Julian Murray Spencer Jr in 1991, and his wife of more than 50 years, the former Christine Maxwell, in 1999, Mr. Spencer is survived by his three daughters, Barbara Spencer Tyler of McLean, VA, Elizabeth Spencer Evans of Rodgers Forge, and Kate Spencer Morrill of Lutherville, MD; and five grandchildren.

Services were held on 25 September 2002.

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L A S T CALLWILLIAM JAMES FEAHR '39

Lieutenant Commander William J. "Bill" Feahr, USNR (Ret.), died of pneumonia on 11 August 2002 in Apple Valley, MN. He was 86 years old.

Bom in Saginaw, MI, on 22 July 1916, to Esther Hendrick Feahr and William Barie Feahr, he attended St. Mary's school, where he met his future wife. He attended Bay City Junior College prior to his congressional appointment to the Academy. While there, "Willy" was the first editor of the Trident calendar, and displayed a flare for humor which many of his Classmates enjoy describing.

Upon graduation, he resigned as a result of an "eyes" exam, and joined the Bell System in Baltimore, MD, and was married to Mary Jane Jungklas on 26 September 1939. In April 1941, he was granted a Reserve commission, and became aide and flag secretary to Rear Admiral Manley H. Simons, Commandant Fifth Naval District at Norfolk, VA, and subsequently to his successors. Admirals Leary and LeBreton.

In 1944, Bill reported for duty as aide and flag secretary to Rear Admiral A.D. Strable for Amphibious Group Two in Brisbane, Australia.

He participated, in that capacity, during the Philippine campaign, taking part in landings in Leyte Gulf, Mindanao, and Ormoc Bay, where he was aboard the craiser NASHVILLE when she was disabled in one of the early kamikaze attacks of the war.

The Japanese announced surrender while he was on leave prior to plaiming for amphibious operations against their homeland.

After the war. Bill retumed to civilian life and eamed his professional engineering degree. He was a manager in Cleveland, OH, for the Crouse Hinds Company, a manufacturer of industrial explosion proof devices. In 1963, he joined Communications Equipment and Engineering Company (CEECo) in Chicago, IL, as their vice president and general manager, where he helped many developing countries (including the Philippines) to develop their telephone systems. He retired in 1978, but remained active in local community issues.

Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jane; son, William Robert of Bumsville, MN; daughters, Susan Hunt of Annapolis, MD, and Jody Budny of Belvedere, CA; five grandchildren; brother, James V. Feahr of Parrish, FL; and sister, Catherine Zoe Busch of Saginaw, MI. Memorial services were celebrated at the Church of the Risen Savior in Bumsville, MN, and he was interred with full military honors at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Saginaw, MI.

Spaulding Brothers and held positions with Sylvania Electronics and Gillette Safety Razor Co. Dr. Coyle taught at Babson College, Harvard Business School, Boston University, and the Hartford Graduate Center of Rensselaer Polytechnic InstittJte. In 1973, he was elected president of Nichols College in Dudley, MA. In 1978, he became president of Upper Iowa University, retiring as president emeritus in 1984. In March 1969, he married Barbara Jane Moore Crossley of Battle Creek, MI. Over the years. Dr. Coyle taught in Europe at IMEDE Management InstittJte, Lausanne, Switzerland, Regent Street Polytechnic in London, Watford Polytechnic in Hertfordshire, England, Oxford University, England, and the Scottish College of Textiles, Scotland.

After his retirement. Dr. Coyle went to Indonesia in 1985 to make a feasibility study toward setting up a business college there.

After moving to the Peterborough and Keene, NH, communities. Dr. Coyle became active in the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). He authored the book Censored Mail, WWII Aboard Carriers USS RANGER and USS RANDOLPH.

Dr. and Mrs. Coyle moved to Grand Rapids, MI, in 1993, where he became very active in the Grand Rapids chapter of SCORE, becoming chairman from 1999 to 2000.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jane Coyle; daughter, Rebecca Kay Coyle and granddaughter, Sasha Alshuk, both of Wethersfield, CT; and three sisters, Mary Maree Purtell, Lorene Blanck, and Ruth Louise Pierce.

A memorial service was held on 12 September 2002, followed by a conunittal service in Battle Creek Oakhill Cemetery on 17 September.

Memorial gifts may be made to Clark Retirement Community for Benevolent Care.

HARVARD CHRISTIAN HUBER '43

Commander Harv Huber, USN (Ret.), died on 12 April 2002 after complications following two strokes. He was 82 years old.

After graduating from high school at 15 years of age, he worked for two years at menial jobs before joining the Navy. After Basic Training at Newport, RI, he served as a seaman in PENNSYLVANIA for nine months. After passing exams, he attended the Naval Academy Prep School. Upon completion of this and passing exams, he entered the Academy in 1939 and The Feahr Family graduated with the Class of 1943.

He served in MOBILE (a light craiser) for 18 months in the South DARCY CRENSHAW COYLE '42 Pacific seeing 12 major battles. He retumed to enter flight training and Dr. Darcy C. Coyle died as a result of a mas- flew PV-2s and P2Vs in the Canal Zone. He was flight instmctor in P2Vs for two years in Kansas. From there, he went to Hawaii, where he flew sive stroke on 9 September 2002.

Bom in Trigg County, KY, on 26 October WVs (Constellations), patrolling the Pacific part of the Airbome Early Waming System. After a little more than two years there, he went to 1918, the son of Delphus C. and Stella Vivian AirLant Staff in Norfolk, VA. Coyle, he graduated from Central High School in Battle Creek, MI, and joined the Navy two Harv then retired in 1961 and went to work for RCA as engineer on months later. In 1938, he received a Fleet LEM. After eight years there, he went to work for the Navy Department appointment to the Naval Academy and was as a civil servant on the Sonobouy program. He fully retired in 1981. commissioned in December 1941 with the Class After many years in Arlington, VA, he and his wife moved to of 1942.

Midlothian, VA, in 1997 to be near their oldest daughter, Carol.

After spending Worid War II aboard aircraft carriers in the Atlantic and Harv is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty; daughters, Carol and Pacific, he resigned as a lieutenant commander in December 1945.

Gail; son, Gregory Huber '73; and six grandchildren.

At Harvard Business School he received an M.B.A. (1948) and a Memorial Services were held at his church in Midlothian, VA. He was D.B.A. (1962). He was married to Vera Constance Purtell from 1941 to cremated and his ashes will be immied in the columbarium at Arlington 1969. Dr. Coyle was active as an industrial engineer and business consult- National Cemetery. ant in the United States and Europe. He was chief engineer of A.G. 160

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LAST CALL ERWIN SHAW JACKSON '43

Captain Erwin S. "Jack" Jackson, USN (Ret.), died on Wednesday, 2 October 2002. He was 82 years old.

A native of Ashland City, TN, Captain Jackson was a 1942 graduate of the Naval Academy. He retired from the Navy in 1972, after 30 years of disfinguished service to his country.

Captain Jackson was a veteran of Worid War n, where he served on destroyers in the Pacific Theater. At sea he served as commanding officer of UHLMANN (DD-687), NESOSHO (AO-143), and ComSerRon Four.

Ashore, he attended the Naval War College, Instittite of Naval Studies and served on the CinCPacRt, CinCLantFlt, and Joint Staff. He received a master's in intemational affairs from The George Washington University.

Captain Jackson's personal decorations are the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious Service Medal. His campaign awards include the American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War n Victory, Navy Occupation Service, Korean Service, United Nations Service, and China Service.

After retiring from the Navy, he worked for 20 years as director of Housing Services for the City of Norfolk, VA. Housing Services was a multi-faceted program for the maintenance and improvement of the city's housing and neighborhoods. Captain Jackson played an integral role in preserving and upgrading housing for many residents of Norfolk.

He was a member of the Building Officials' Codes Administration, member and past president of the Civitan Club of Norfolk, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, The Retired Officers Association, Navy League of the United States, the American Legion, and attended Grace Bible Church in Virginia Beach, VA. Jack is stu^'ived by his wife, Betty; their children and their spouses, Kay and Bob Temme '66; Susan and Chuck Beers '67; Bob and Marjorie Jackson; Barbara and Preston Jennings; Cathe and Hal Cody; brothers, William Jackson and Robert Jackson. His grandchildren, Matt and Wende Temme, Greg and Michelle Temme, Kristie and Clay Beers '95, frene and Tim Hawkins, Mark Pillsbury, Kimberly and Ryan Carmody, and Brad Cody; and two great-grandchildren, Reiley Beers and Noah Carmody.

The Rev. Charles Hosay conducted services on Saturday, 5 October 2002, at the Hollomon-Brown Bayside Chapel followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery on 13 November 2002.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Civitan Acres for the Disabled, RO. Box 883, Norfolk, VA 23451.

The Jackson Family WILLIAM COMRIE GIBSON '44

Commander William C. Gibson, USN (Ret.), of Chatham, PA, died on 30 August 2002 at his home following a battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. He had been a resident of Chatham, PA, since 1991.

Bom in Cincinnati, OH, he was a direct ^ji^^i^^i-'^Km^m descendant of Revolutionary War veterans. ^ ^ ^ ^ P ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ B Commander Gibson spent his youth in Miami ^ ^ ^ ^ ' ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H Beach, FL, and graduated from the Ida Fisher ^ m k a l ^ ^ ^ H High School class of 1938. He also attended the University of Miami, and later graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1944.

He served aboard MORRIS (DD-417), which received 15 battle stars during World War 11 and survived a direct hit by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft during the battle for Okinawa. After the war. Commander Gibson attended Shipmate, December 2002

MIT, where he received a master's degree in naval architecture and engineering in 1951. In 1958, he retumed to the Naval Academy as instmctor and chairman of the engineering faculty. He also served as resident supervisor of shipbuilding in Newport News, VA, and at the Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. He retired in 1964 and began a career as a ship design and repair expert with AAI Corp., Naval Ship Systems Command, the David Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center, Vitro Laboratories, and Tracor, Inc. As a Maryland registered professional engineer and marine surveyor, he served as a senior associate and expert witness with Trident Engineering Assoc, Inc. and performed numerous yacht appraisals and surveys under his firm, Riggs Marine Appraisals Ltd. He was a director with Morris Veterans Association. He was a member of the Avon Grove Lions Club and a member of the Faggs Manor Presbyterian Church of Cochranville, PA. Predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Frances Graves Gibson, he is survived by his wife of 18 years, Ehzabeth Gates Gibson; daughters, Mary Gibson Smith of Annapolis, MD, Patricia Gibson Gorman of Watertown, NY, and Ehzabeth Tippett Gibson of Washington, DC; sons, William Comrie Gibson Jr. of Metarie, LA, and Hetuy King Gibson of Orange Park, FL; and nine grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on 20 September 2002 at Arlington National Cemetery, followed by a memorial service on 21 September 2002 at the Faggs Manor Presbyterian Church in Cochranville, PA. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Neighborhood Visiting Nurses Association, 795 E. Marshall Street, Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380-4412.

DAVID TROWBRIDGE WARNER '44

David T. Wamer of Old Lyme, CT, died on Saturday, 7 September 2002 at Gaylord Rehabilitation Center in Wallingford, CT. He was 81 years old.

Mr. Wamer was bom on 10 April 1921, in Evanston, IL, the son of Trowbridge A. and Isabell Farquhar Wamer.

He attended Bordentown Military Institute in ÂŤ New Jersey, then went on to the Naval Academy, graduating with the Class of 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy during Worid War 11. He married Dale McDanal on 30 July 1989 in Hadlyme.

Mr. Wamer started his employment at General Electric in 1947, and worked there until his retirement on 31 August 1986, with 39 years of service. At G.E., he worked in the power systems division, and was a member of the ELFUN Society.

He was a past president of the East Haddam Historical Society, and the East Haddam Lions Club.

Mr. Wamer has always had a love of hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Doctors Club in Schoharie County, NY, and a past member of the Hamanassett Road and Gun Club. He was also a past president of the Connecticut Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Mr. Wamer is survived by his loving wife. Dale; two daughters, Aimee Merritt of East Providence, RI, and Bonnie Buggee and her husband, Richard, of Essex; two step-sons, Mark A. Kramwiede and his wife, Virginia of Milford, and Adam D. Kramweide and his wife, Kate of Weston; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a step-sister, Catherine Levering of Sacramento, CA. A memorial service was held in the First Congregational Church of East Haddam.

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LAST CALL ALLEN MCDONALD DAME '45

Commander Allen M. Dame, USN (Ret.), died of cancer at the Veteran's Administration Hospice Facility in Palo Alto, CA, on 24 September 2002. He was 80 years old.

Allen received a Florida congressional appointment to the Naval Academy after completing two years at VPI. At Annapolis, he lettered in fencing, was an official photographer, and graduated "with distinction" in 1944.

After graduation, he served as gunnery officer on ALABAMA. In 1947, Allen received his aviator's Wings and proceeded to Patrol Squadron Four at Whidbey Island, WA, as materiel officer and flying P2Vs. He eamed a master's degree in engineering electronics at the Naval Postgraduate School. Allen retumed to flight duty in VP-57 and received an Air Medal during the Korean Campaign. Other duty assignments included electronics training officer at ComAirPac, technical training officer for Naval Electronics Air Supply in Washington, DC, and avionics officer at Air Development Squadron One in Key West, FL. After attending Armed Forces Staff College, he served on NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic staff as electronics warfare officer.

After completing a computer-programming course in San Diego, CA, Allen was assigned to Wright Patterson AFB to acquaint high-ranking officers with this new technology. Lacking materials, he used Bible stories to demonstrate the technique and thus was nicknamed "Deacon."

His second career spaimed 22 years of assignments at Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. in Sunnyvale, CA, as a systems planning engineer. His assignments included the Black Crow System, Advanced Satellite Testing and Communications, ASW air weapon design. Trident and Polaris missiles, and Apollo mission specifications. He was proudest of his association with the Hubble Space Telescope. Professionally, he was a member of American Society of Civil Engineers and IEEE. After retirement, he honed his golf skills, did volunteer work, and was an active member of Sons in Retirement and Christ Episcopal Church.

Allen is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth; daughters, Dianne Macduff, Suzanne Lowd, and Nancy McCourt; sister, Phyllis Varano; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at Christ Episcopal Church in Los Altos, CA, on 5 October 2002, followed by interment on 22 October 2002 with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Pathways Hospice, 201 San Antonio Circle, Suite 135, Mountain View, CA 94040, or Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos, CA.

ROBERT NELSON DAVIS '45

The Reverend Robert N. Davis died on Saturday, 21 September 2002 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, of heart failure. He was 79 years old.

Reverend Davis was a native Marylander and was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1941.While at the Academy, he was active in sports including soccer, track, and handball, and was also a member of the choir all three years. He graduated on 7 June 1944, as a member of the Eighth Company of the Class of 1945, as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps.

His wartime duty included action on Okinawa, where he was wounded. He received the Purple Heart, the Silver Star, and the Presidential Unit Citation. After recuperating. Bob was assigned as the executive officer of the Marine Detachment at the Naval Academy before retuming to China with the First Marines. His last duty was as the Marine officer-instractor with the NROTC unit, at what is now, Aubum University. He resigned from the Marine Corps in 1950 with the rank of captain.

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After 11 years in sales and management with AddressographMultigraph Corp., he resigned to go to Virginia Theological Seminary where he eamed his master's degree in divinity in 1964. Ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church, he served in parishes in North Carolina, becoming Archdeacon and Canon to the Ordinary from 1974 to 1980. He became rector of St. Peter's Church in Cazenovia, NY, from which he retired in 1988.

In 1991, Bob married Elizabeth R.H. Gillett, an Episcopal priest and rector of St. Thomas Church in Hamilton, NY, where they lived until moving to Baltimore, MD, in 1998.

In Maryland, Bob was active as interim pastor at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Essex and at St. Katherine of Alexandria. For the past 30 years he has been an organization development consultant working primarily with churches in conflict.

Bob is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Robert N. Davis Jr. and William B. Davis; daughter, Molly B. Davis; and three grandchildren.

He is also survived by his former wife, Audrey Donaldson Davis.

Memorial services were held on 5 October 2002.

Larry Shaffer '45 ELMON ADAMS GENESTE JR. '45

Captain Elmon A. "Bud" Geneste Jr., USN (Ret.), died peacefully on 9 September 2002.

Bud was bom in Friday Harbor, WA, on 21 January 1921, the son of Elmon Adams Geneste and frene Geneste. He graduated from Friday Harbor High School, the Naval Academy, Stanford University Graduate School of Business Administtation, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

He married his beloved wife, Helen Ann Clasen, in Boston, MA, in 1944. They spent the following 30 years in the Navy, on both coasts of the United States, two years in Hawaii, three and one half years in Paris, France, and Bud spent time on BELL (DD-587) in the Eastern Pacific Ocean during World War II, and on the craiser NORFOLK, on the East Coast and Caribbean after the war.

In 1974 Bud retired from the Navy and he and Helen moved home to the family property in Friday Harbor, WA. Bud's joy was helping Helen to renovate the two old houses, with wallpaper, paint, and even dry wall.

He loved seeing Helen gardening, especially when she weeded around the poppies on Harrison Street and Warbass Way. He took great interest in the American Legion, Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association. He was very proud to have served on the town council of Friday Harbor for 12 years with all the fine and dedicated council members and town staff.

Bud is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Maureen Geneste, and two grandsons; daughter and son-in-law, Corinne and Abbey Helweh, and three grandsons.

Bud Geneste's ashes will be committed to the waters around the San Juan Islands. If desired, the family requests that contributions be made to the Medical Center Guild, PO. Box 2172, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

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LAST CALL WILLIAM NEWTON HIGHSMITH '46

Lieutenant Commander William N. Highsmith, USN (Ret.), died on 29 January 2002, in Jacksonville, FL. He was 79 years old.

Bom and raised in Nahunta, GA, he graduated from North Georgia College before receiving his appointment to the Naval Academy. He graduated in 1945 with the Class of 1946.

As a junior officer, he held several shipboard assignments prior to completing Flight Training School in Pensacola, FL, in 1949. He was subsequently assigned to VP-23 in Miami, FL, where the squadron missions included antisubmarine warfare and hurricane reconnaissance. During this time. Bill served as electronics officer and communications officer for the squadron, and also graduated from Naval Justice School in Newport, RI. Later assignments included flight instmctor and administrative officer with Advanced Training Unit 600 in Hutchinson, KS; search and rescue officer for Naval Station, Midway; and patrol plane commander with Patrol Squadron Six at Barber's Point, HI. Following the death of his wife, Theresa, in 1958, he requested a transfer to Jacksonville, FL, to raise his young sons near family. At Jacksonville NAS, he served as the training officer of the Primary Aviation Electricians School, and supervised a six-month course of instraction in maintenance of aviation electrical systems for enlisted personnel.

His last tour of duty was in Naples, Italy, where Bill served as staff communications officer. Commander Fleet Air/Commander Naval Activities Mediterranean, Naples, Italy. During his final assignment as executive officer of U.S. Naval Communications Unit, Naples, Italy, Bill was formally commended for outstanding performance of duty.

After his retirement from the Navy in 1965, Bill retumed to Jacksonville, FL, where he worked as a stockbroker for Reynolds Securities, and later for Thomson McKinnon Securities until his retirement in 1987.

Thereafter, Bill traveled extensively around the world with his wife, Barbara, enjoyed his hobby of growing roses, and dedicated tireless energy to faithful service as family patriarch.

Bill is survived by his wife of many years, Barbara; sons, William S. (Caroline), and Robert P. (Susan); grandchildren, Jennifer and Robert; brother, Sidney; stepsons, Tony (Genie) and Michael Gerardo (Sonia); and four step-grandchildren, T.J., Adam, Kaylee, and Garrison.

Bill's ashes were buried beside his first wife, Theresa, at Arlington National Cemetery on 24 June 2002.

WALTER DANIEL STRANG JR. '46

Commander Walter D. Strang Jr., USNR (Ret.), died on Thursday, 27 Febraary 2002 in Groton, CT. He was 78 years old.

Commander Strang was bom on 31 January 1924 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Ella Burke Strang and Walter D. Strang Sr. He was a 1942 graduate of the Brooklyn Preparatory School and a 1946 graduate of the Naval Academy.

He married the former Joan E. McVey on 20 May 1949 in Brooklyn, NY. She predeceased him on 11 June 1990.

Following his graduation from the Naval Academy, Commander Strang began a career in the Navy that spanned more than 20 years. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and retired as a commander.

He then began a 31-year career at the Electric Boat Company in Groton, CT, retiring in 1986 as the deputy director of planning.

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He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church; the Beach Club; the Shennecossett Yacht Club; was a member and former trastee of the Ram Island Yacht Club in Noank, CT; a member of the Sounding Club, where he served as treasurer for many years; and the Huguenot Society. CDR Strang was a member and former president of the United Way of Southeastem Connecticut, and was a member and former president of Junior Achievement.

He is survived by his daughter, Adrianne S. Loweth of Mystic, CT; sons, Walter D. Sfrang III of East Lyme, CT, Peter W Strang of Falls Church, VA, David C. Strang of New York City; and five grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at the Sacred Heart Church in Groton, CT, followed by burial in Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic, CT. Donations in his memory may be sent to either the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Associafion, 70 E. Lane Ave., Chicago, IL 60601 or the Fairview Stall Sunshine Fund, RO. Box 7218, Groton, CT 06340.

The Strang Family DONALD EDWARD WALSTON '51

Donald E. Walston died after an extended illness on 26 June 2000 in Birmingham, AL. He was 72 years old.

He was bom on 14 September 1927, the son of Levi and Ottie Walston of Macclesfield, NC. He attended North Carolina State University for two years before receiving appointments to both the Naval Academy and West Point. After grad^ n j ^ ^ ^ nation with the Naval Academy Class of 1951, 1^^ '_ he served on active duty for six years, retiring as a lieutenant.

After leaving the Navy, he worked for Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Bean in Birmingham, AL, the last six years as a regional vice president. He was a member of the Birmingham Rotary Club and Cantebury Methodist Church.

He is survived by bis wife, Dorothy Fulford Walston of Birmingham, AL; children, Donald Edward Walston Jr. of Guntersville, AL, and Lisa Walston Nim of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Donald Edward Walston ni and Elizabeth Cade Walston both of Guntersville, AL; and a sister, Effie Bass of Momire, NC.

FRANCIS ALBERT RUDOLPH JR. '53

Captain Francis Albert Rudolph Jr., USN (Ret.), died of cancer on 14 August 2002 in Falls Church, VA. He was 71 years old.

Bom in Washington, DC, on 22 July 1931, "Rudy" attended high school in Washington, DC, prior to entering the Naval Academy.

He graduated as a member of the 18th Company, Class of 1953 and was commissioned as an ensign.

Rudy's first duty station was the aircraft carrier MIDWAY. He graduated from submarine school in 1955, and then attended nuclear power school. He served on several nuclear subs including SEAWOLF and ABRAHAM LINCOLN. In 1965, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, and in 1968, received his master's degree in electronics engineering. Rudy then reported to Charleston, SC, as the Nuclear Power Submarine Repair Superintendent, Charleston Naval Shipyard, until 1971. From 1971 to 1975, Captain Rudolph was the Director of Maintenance Engineering for the Naval Electronics Systems Command in Arlington, VA. 163

L A S T CALL^ In 1973, he graduated from management development course at Harvard Business School, and in 1975, was assigned as the commanding officer of the Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center, San Diego, CA. In 1978, Captain Rudolph was assigned as assistant inspector general, and from 1980 to 1984, served as associate comptroller for ship programs. Naval Sea Systems Command.

After retiring in 1984, Frank was a program manager for Consultants & Designers, Inc., where he provided full support for the AEGIS Weapon System. He retired from his industry position in 1996.

Frank enjoyed classical music, and the arts, and he volunteered at Wolftrap in Virginia, and for the Boy Scouts in Califomia. He enjoyed racquetball, photography, and football. He loved the game of golf, and mastered in woodworking.

He was married to Jean Amold in June 1953 and divorced in 1982. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Gail Vivadelli Rudolph of McLean, VA; his two sons by his first marriage, Walter Rudolph of San Diego, CA, and Frank Rudolph of Crestline, CA; three grandchildren, Joshua, Cody, and Janae; and a half-brother, Chris Rudolph.

A memorial service was held on 20 September 2002, at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel in Arlington, VA, followed by burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

Walter "Bud" Rudolph CHARLES HOWARD HEIDEN '57

Dr. Charles H. Heiden died of cancer at his home in Hattiesburg, MS, on 27 August 2002.

He was 67 years old.

"Howie" was bom on 22 November 1934 in Orange, NJ. During his early boyhood, his family moved to Jackson, MS. He attended Aubum University for one year prior to entering the Naval Academy in 1963. A member of the 12th Company, he graduated in June 1957 and was commissioned in the Marine Corps.

In 1961, he resigned from the Corps to become a Bell Laboratories engineer, supporting Nike missile testing at the White Sands Missile Range. At White Sands, Howie eamed a master's degree in electrical engineering from New Mexico State University. When the Nike contract completed, Howie accepted a three-year contract with the Navy as a weapons engineering duty officer. He served on BOSTON and at the Ship Missiles Systems Engineering Station in Port Hueneme, CA. After fulfilling his three year commitment, he left the Navy to become the assistant to the dean of engineering at the University of Southem Califomia.

He retumed to Mississippi in 1970, working as a telephone utility consultant, and subsequently, as vice president and controller of Mississippi's largest electrical contracting firm. Beginning in 1976, he served on an advisory panel established to recommend new technology programs for inclusion in the University of Southem Mississippi curriculum. An outgrowth of this advisory work was his appointment to chair a newlyformed engineering technology department at the university. In 1984, after completing an education doctorate at the University of Mississippi in 1981, Howie was named assistant dean of the University of Southem Mississippi College of Science and Technology. He remained at Southem Mississippi for 25 years, and during most of that period, was the associate dean of the College of Science and Technology.

Howie sang with the Mississippi Opera Society as a principal bass soloist. His Classmates were awed by his solo rendition during 1957's 40th Reunion memorial service. Howie also had a passion for Southem art. He was an avid collector and art dealer. His interest and knowledge encompassed art from the early Colonial period to the present.

Howie is survived by his wife, JoAnn Lewis Heiden; daughters, LuAnn Heiden, Linda Bumham, and Gretchen Kaufman; three granddaughters; three grandsons; and his brother, John L. Heiden.

A funeral service was held at the First Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg, MS, on 29 August 2002.

IRVING KEN G O T O '58

Commander Irving K. Goto, USN (Ret.), died on 18 September 2002 at his home in Virginia Beach, VA, from a sudden heart attack.

He was 65 years old.

After graduation from Roosevelt High School in Honolulu, Irv left Hawaii to join the Naval Academy Class of 1958 and later became the second Japanese-American to graduate from USNA. Irv's roommates, Carl Giese and Ralph Luce, fondly recall his lack of concem for time, and the alarm clock they placed in his engineer kit strategically set to ring in the middle of class; however, both Carl and Ralph concede, he arrived at graduation on time.

After graduation, Irv married Carol Fujii at the Naval Academy Chapel on 8 June 1958. In the wedding party were Classmates Carl Giese and Ralph Luce, Frank Hasagawa, Stamps Howard, "Corky" Caulkins, Fred Fry, J.D. Holland, Barry Stephenson, and Phil Love.

His early assignments included BREMERTON (CA-130) in the guimery and engineering departments, and HULL (DD-945) as weapons officer. At the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, in 1962, he reunited with former roommate, Carl Geise, for late-night study sessions. After Monterey, he went to SHASTA (AE-6) as engineer officer followed by the INSURV Board in Washington, DC, in 1966. Successive tours included naval assistant to the vice president; XO of OXFORD (AGTR-1), permanently deployed in Southeast Asia; CO of WALKE (DD-723); NavSeaSysCom, Washington, DC; XO of SEATTLE (AOE-3); NavSurfLant staff and Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and ACOS, logistics, ComTraLant staff, where he retired from active duty in January 1983.

After 25 years of military service, Irv began his civilian career as a naval engineer and planner at VSE, QED, and TAI. He spent 16 years at Metro Machine in Norfolk, VA; his last years as the chief of planning.

Irv was a member of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association, The Retired Officers Association, and the American Society of Naval Engineers.

He enjoyed computer programming, intemational travel, and vacationing with his grandson, Andrew. frv is survived by bis loving wife of 44 years, Carol; son. Major Stephen K. Goto; daughter in-law, Shellmay; grandson, Andrew; brother, Alan; sister in-law, Rosemary, and nephews. Ken and Sage.

A funeral service was held at Little Creek Amphibious Base Chapel on 24 September 2002. A chapel service and burial with full military honors will be conducted on 1 November 2002 at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Commander Charles S. Thorell, USN (Ret.), of Alexandria, VA, 13th Company, died at his home on 9 October 2002. He was 63 years old.

A native of Stuttgart, AR, "Scotty" attended Arkansas Tech before receiving a congressional appointment to the Academy in 1957. Scott was a talented member of the chapel choir and glee club. Scotty and Classmates, Charlie Lyman, Tom Shields, and Fred West also formed a wellknown quartet that provided continuing entertainment, including the 1960 Heisman Trophy banquet honoring Classmate Joe Bellino. Scotty was also captain of the 1961 Navy Track team, establishing several Naval Academy long jump records, and leading the team to victory over Army.

He received a master's degree in computer science from the Naval Postgraduate School and an M.B.A. from The George Washington University. His career covered all aspects of Navy combat systems engineering and operations. After sub school he served on TORSK (SS-423), as supply officer, and was in the commissioning crew of GEORGE BANCROFT (SSBN-643) where he was AWEPS, and served with Classmate Bill Helton.

After PG school, he transferred to the ED weapons commimity. Scott also served at NavSec in San Diego, and tours at NavSea, where he last worked in Submarine Advanced Combat Systems until retirement in early 1982.

Scott joined Integrated Systems Analysts, Inc. on 1 April 1982, the fourth employee hired by the company. Over his 20 years with the company, he served as the first program manager, operations center manager, group vice president, and regional vice president. In 1995, he was promoted to executive vice president for administration. From 1988, he served as the corporate secretary and as an advisor to the board of directors.

Scott was an avid himter and fisherman, and fished regularly with his son, Sean.

He is survived by his wife, Michele, daughter. Shannon, and son, Sean of Alexandria, VA; son, Qarke of New York City; daughter, Tamlyn Berry of Burbank, CA; brother, James C. Thorell '63 of Nesbit, MS; sister, Tracey Dodge of Santa Ana, CA; and three grandchildren.

A memorial Mass was held at the Church of St. Clement in Alexandria, VA followed by interment at the Naval Academy Cemetery with fiiU military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Scott Thorell, Class of 1961 Fund, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Beach HaU, 291 Wood Road, AnnapoUs, MD 21402, c/o Bob Hofford.

Jim ThoreU '63 & Skip McGinley '61

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The Class of 1964 has lost a great Classmate and fiiend. Richard "Andy" Andrews died of a heart attack on 29 May 2002 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, while on a business trip from his home in Ann Arbor, MI. He was 61 years old.

A native of Dayton, OH, Andy was a very popular member of the 17th Company and a dedicated student, graduating with a major in statistics. A fierce competitor, he was a key member of the Brigade champion debating team and the champion softball and ranner-up touch football teams. An active member of the Class honor committee, he was particularly successful at tutoring new Midshipmen on the value and tenants of the honor system.

He made enduring ftiendships at USNA. His Classmates and fellow members of the Arc-Electric group, who enjoyed many adventures with him during off-duty hours, will particularly miss his friendship.

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Upon graduation, Andy proceeded to Quantico as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. His assignments took him to Hawaii and a combat tour in Vietnam. He left the Marine Corps, a decorated veteran, after four years of honorable service.

Andy received a master's degree in mathematical statistics from Michigan State University and a doctorate in statistics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He was a professor at the University of Michigan Business School from 1974 to 2002. Andy served as chairman of the Statistics and Management Science Group and was appointed academic director of the Brazil M.B.A. Program. Andy was a valued consultant for large corporations, including Ford Motor Co. A fellow Michigan professor had high praise for Andy's passion as a teacher, "Andy was the Michael Jordan of our world. He was simply the best teacher I have ever known. You had to bring your best game if you wanted to teach with him."

Andy was a devoted family man who loved and cherished his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth "Liz;" and loving children, David and his wife, Thulan, of Irving, TX, Daniel and his wife, Wendy, of San Francisco, CA, and Martha of Boston, MA. Andy and Liz are the proud grandparents of six wonderful grandchildren: Matthias, Angela, Joseph, Thomas, Patrick, and Albert. Andy's sisters. Dona Mowry and Barbara Gunter both live in Brookville, OH. Memorial services were conducted at Saint Francis of Assisi CathoUc Church in Ann Arbor, MI, on 3 June 2002.

Gerald Dunne '64

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Dr. Samuel N. Wilson IH died on 15 September 2002. He was 56 years old.

Sam, a member of the 16th Company, graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1968.

During his time at the Academy, he pushed his Battalion football team to the Brigade Championships. As a Plebe, he also rowed on the 1965 Freshman National Championship crew team. His Classmates remember him as a gentle bear of a man who led by example, with uncommon humanity and a clear vision of a higher purpose. Upon graduation he entered the naval aviation training program and was qualified as an A-7 Corsair n attack pilot.

Following his naval service, Sam became a Baptist minister. He received his master's degree from Southwestem Baptist Theological Seminary and his doctorate of divinity from Southem Baptist Theological Seminary. At the time of his deathâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;following a ten-year gaUant fight to combat the debilitating effects of a brain tumorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he was a retired minister of the Southem Baptist Convention, serving at First Baptist Church in Deland, FL, Murray Hill Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, and First Baptist Church in Tampa, FL. He is survived by bis wife, the former Angle Tumer, of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Courtney Wilson of Birmingham, AL; son, Thad Wilson of Birmingham, AL; mother, Geraldine Wilson of Washington, DC; brother, Vance (Linda) Wilson of Washington, DC; nephew, Evan Wilson of Washington, DC; niece, Emily Wilson of Washington, DC; cousin, Barbara Crawford of Pine Mountain, GA; and many other friends and family members.

A memorial service was held at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church on 17 September 2002 followed by a family graveside service in Lanett, AL, on 18 September 2002.

Gordon Peterson '68

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