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SERVICE ASSIGNMENT, CLASS OF FEATURES

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2004 COLUMNS

4 President's Call

M I D N Benjamin Rounds '04 and MIDN Jennifer L. Hammer '04

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Volume 67, No. 2

Suspense, Excitement High as Service Assignment Nears Martha Thorn

10 Class of *04 Makes Career Decisions

George P. Watt Jr. '73

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

42 Class N e w s I 17 Chapter N e w s 133 Last Call

Martha Thorn

12 Ethics Essay Award

Named in H o n o r of V A D M William P. Lawrence *51 M I D N Shimreah Huddleston '06 a n d M I D N A d a m Moffit '06

13 Class o f 8 1

37 Bravo Zulu 38 Ocean Away

Recognizes Former Superintendent

39 All Hands

M I D N Michael L. Matson '06

14 Distinguished Graduate Awards 2 0 0 4 18 Rooks in Bagram, Afghanistan LTJG Victor Dymond

40 Mail Boat IN EVERY ISSUE

2 Officers and Trustees

20 Legacy of Service A c a d e m y M o u r n s Passing of D e a n J o h n E Kelley E N S Jon McDivitt '02

22 From Navy Blue to Air Force Blue, Part II Mike Nassr '54

26 Leaders to Serve the

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28 U S N A F Athletic & Scholarship Programs

Midshipman Angela Gonzales'04, of 14th Company, makes her selection during Service Assignment Night Photo courtesy of Wayne McCrea, (JSNA Photo Lab

F o u n d a t i o n Trustees P r e s e n t I n t r a m u r a l Awards

USNA Alumni Association Mission

C A P T Ed Wallace '72

To serve und support the United States, the Naval Setviee, the Naval Academy, and its Alumni; By turtherini,' the highest standards at the Naval Academy; By seeking out, intormini,', encoutatjintj, and assisting: outstanding;, qualified younj; men and women to pursue careers as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps throujjh the Na\';il Academy; and. By initiatinij; and sponsoring activities which will perpetuate the history, traditions, memories, and .growth of the Naval Academy and hind Alumni together in support of the highest ideals of command, citizenship, and govetnmcnt.

30 Wheaties Salutes "The Admiral** 32 Submarine Training on the Ohio River Gerry Motl '68 and Tom Schram '69

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146 A F i t t i n g T r i b u t e : H o w to Write an O b i t u a r y Chester H. Shaddeau Jr. '47

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Executive Staff

R UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

FOUNDATION C H A I R M A N O F T H E BOARD

ADM Charles R. Larson '58, USN (Ret.) Former Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy Former Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Command C H A I R M A N O F T H E B O A R D , EMERITUS

PRESIDENT & C E O , U S N A A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N AND FOUNDATION

; CHAIIIM.AN Oi' THIi BaAKD T H R O U O H SPkIM) 2006 r ADM Carlisle A . H . TVost ' 5 3 , USN (Ret.) * VicK CHAIRM.AN THROIjr.H SPRING 2005 Corbin A. McNeill Jr. '62 *

ADM James L. HoUoway III H3, USN (Ret.) Former Chief of Naval Operations

PRU.-ilDENT & C E O George P. Watt j r . ' 7 5 *

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P.ASi CHAIRM.AN O F THt Bo.ARi:) ADM L. VV. Smith Jr. '62, USN (Ret.)

George P. Watt Jr. 7 3

CHIEF OPERATING OFHCER, U S N A ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Terrence P. Murray ' 6 8 Major General, USMC (Ret.) C H I E F FINANCIAL O F F I C E R A N D TREASURER, U S N A ALUMNI ASSOCIATION A N D FOUNDATION

Henry J. Sanford Captain, U S N (Ret.)

MEMBERS

Maj Gen William A. Anders '55, USAFR (Ret.) Former Chairman & CEO, General Dynamics; Astronaut Michael R. Bonsignore '63 Retired Chairman & CEO, Honeywell Mr. Edward A. Brennan Retired Chairman & CEO, Sears, Roebuck & Co. The Honorable Beverly Byron Former Member, U.S. House of Representatives; Former Chair, Naval Academy Board of Visitors ADM William J. Crowe Jr. '47, USN (Ret.) Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff RADM Marsha J. Evans, USN (Ret.) President & CEO, American Red Cross Ambassador William H.G. FitzGerald '31 Former Ambassador to Ireland

George P. Watt Jr. 7 3 Captain, U S N R (Ret.)

SECRETARY, U S N A A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N V I C E PRESIDENT, C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

P R E S I D E N T / C E O EwtRiTiis C A P T William S. Busik ' 4 3 , USN (Ret.)

Lawrence Heyworth III ' 7 0 Commander, U S N (Ret.)

SLiPERINTtNUENT'S REI'RL^ENIATIVE C A P T Robert C. Parsons 7 1 , U S N (Ret.) DECADE OE TEIE 2 0 0 0 S

V I C E PRESIDENT, INFORMATION SERVICES

MIDN 1/C Lincoln Lukich '04, USN Class President

Timothy S. Kobosko ' 8 0 Commander, U S N R (Ret.)

BOARLl COL'NSEL John E. Nolan '50

A L U M N I A N D C U S T O M E R SERVICES CAREER PROGRAMS

David E. Church '67 Commander, U S N (Ret.) EASTERN REGION TRUSTEE T H R O U G H SPRING 2 0 0 5

FINANCIAL SERVICES

VADM Charles H. Griffiths '46, USN (Ret.) Chairman, Council of Class Presidents

C A P T D. Mason Wells â&#x20AC;˘47, USN (Ret.) *

Gerrie Farmer

Eric P. Gnibman '80 Private Investor

2006 RADM John W. AdanK '58, U S N (Ret.)

Richard W. Johnson

C E M R A L REGION TRUSTEE Tai^LiGH SPRING 2 0 0 5

V I C E PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL G I F T S

Gen Robert T. Herres '54, USAF (Ret.) Retired Chairman of the Board USAA: Former \^ce-Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff James W. Kinnear HI '50 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. Mr. Charies H. McGiU III Partner, Saratoga Partners Dr. John l. McMullen '40 Director, Norton Lilly International, Inc. Reverend Father J. Donald Monan Chancellor, Boston College Mr. Michael T. Moore '61 Retired Southland Industries, Chairman and CEO The Honorable Robert Mosbacher Chairman, Mosbacher Energy Company; Former Secretary of Commerce John E. Nolan *50, General Counsel Partner, Steptoe & Johnson Ms. Peggy V. Phillips RetireoExecutive Vice President & COO, Immunex Christian H. Poindexter '60 Retired Chairman of the Board, Constellation Energy Group Thomas G. Pownall '47 Former Chairman &. CEO, Martin Marietta David M. Robinson '87 Professional Basketball Player, Retired Mr. Thomas C. Schievelbein '75 President, Newport News Northrop Grumman Corporation

M I D - A T L A N T I C RTGION TRL'STEE T H R O U G H SPRING

, C A P T Leonard R. Wass '64, U S N R (Ret.) W i M t R N REGION TRUSTEE THRC>UGH SPIUNG

C A P T Robert G. Stevenson '60, U S N (Ret.)

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Dan Struble ' 8 3 Commander, U S N R V I C E PRESIDENT; ATHLETIC A N D SCHOLARSHIP P R O G R A M S

Edward C. Wallace '72 Captain, U S N (Ret.)

C D R Patricia Cole '82, USN

"RADM Maurice H . Rindskopf ' 3 8 , U S N (Ret.) K ' A D M Charles H . Griffiths '46, U S N (Ret.) * ; P r c i d e n t , Counsel of Classes ^ RADM Roy D. Snyder '50, USN (Ret.)

Editorial Staff EDITOR-INC:HIEF

Lawrence Heyworth III ' 7 0 MANAGING EDITOR

Debbie Beck

The Honorable Bernard A. Magutre '64 CDR Steven T. Middleton '74. U S N R

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Jackie Furton

' C D R Steven G. Young '84, U S N R

ASSISTANT P R O D U C T I O N M A N A G E R

< Captain Thomas O. Wagner U '97, USMC

Maria O'Shea CHAPTERS EDITOR

Elizabeth Harwood ANNAPOIJS

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CLASSES E D I T O R

Amy T. Voight GREATER WASHINOTCIN, D C

C A P T Dennis R. Spurgeon '65, USNR (Ret.) *

OBITUARIES E D I T O R

Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury

H A M F F O N ROADS

C A P T i:)aniel B. Lear '68, U S N R (Ret.) KNO,XVTLLE-OAK RilXlE C D R Arvel J. Popp '62, USN (Ret.) Li\s ANGEIT-S

Joseph W. Koch jr. '57 PENSAGOLA

Kevin W. Sharer 7 0 Chairman & CEO, Aragen Corporation The Honorable John E. Sheehan *52 Chairman, GlobalLIFT Technologies, Inc.

C A P T Glenn H. Montgomery ' 7 1 . USN (Ret.)

J. Ronald TerwiUieer '63 CEO & National Managing Partner, Trammell Crow Residential

PUGEI SdLiNU C A P T Colin H. Saari '60, USN (Ret.)

ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost '53. USN (Ret.) Chairman, USNA AA Board of Trustees

EXECUTIVE V I C E PRESIDENT

PKILAPELPHIA

Robert H. Iknder '73

SAN Dii-i .v v'C'< IKONAPO C A P T Thomas J. Hammons III ' 7 1 , U S N (Ret,

ADM James D. Watkins '49, USN (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy; Former Chief of Naval Operations; Former Secretary of Energy

S A N FRAMGIM O

Mr. John K. Welch '72 Retired Executive Vice President, General Dynamics MajGen Leo V. Williams III 7 0 , USMCR Executive Vice President, Medifast, Inc. CEO, Take Shape for Life, Inc. and Consumer Choice Systems

Raese V. Simpson '61

CAPT Richard A. Voytek '77, USNR ST. LOUIS

TAMPA BAY

RADM Leroy Collins Jr. '56, USNR (Ret.) eg, Membcr.s- of Uw Evccutiw Commit

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Footprints on the Sands of Time

By George P. Watt Jr. '73

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S we did last year, the March issue is all about service: service today, service tomorrow, and service in the past. The members of the Class of 2004 recently went through their service assignment. The process is quite different than that experienced by my classmates (and frankly, it is quite better).

Although we had a sense back then of how we would commit and which community had the most appeal, everything depended on a combination of luck, timing, and class standing. What remains the same is the sense of commitment.

We will let the officer in charge of the program and two Firsties, future members of our Extended Brigade, share their respective views of the experience. A significant segment of service today is captured in a story of Alumni who recently served in Afghanistan. They are not in Special Forces, but their duties were classified to the point that we were lucky to get as much detail from them as we did (including a picture)!

For those who represent service in the past, we offer Part II in a series on our Air Force brethren from the Classes of 1949 to 1963.

Then, there is a lifetime of service. With a heavy heart, we salute Admiral Thomas H. Moorer '33, USN (Ret.). Admiral Moorer passed away on 5 February. Most of you have likely read his obituary in your newspapers and on our web site (usna.com), so I will not dwell too much on all of his accomplishments except to point out that this was a man of firsts.

Throughout his dedicated life of service.

Admiral Moorer made a positive impact on the country, the armed forces, the naval service, the Naval Academy, and the Alumni Association. He graduated first in his high school class when he was 15 and two years later was at the Naval Academy. Following graduation, he began to quickly distinguish himself among his peers in naval aviation. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was one of the first Navy pilots in the air. He would later receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for valor. He is perhaps best known for

being the first to command the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets and to go on to become Chief of Naval Operations. When the Admiral retired from active duty in July 1974 as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he was the first to ever be presented the oak leaf cluster to the Defense Distinguished Service Medal. It was fitting then that he be the first to be recognized with the Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) by the Alumni Association in 1999. It seems even more appropriate that we announce our newest class of DGAs in this issue as an additional tribute to the man who set the benchmark for all graduates who hope to follow his example. When the graduated class organizations formally created the Council of Class Presidents, Tom Moorer became the first '30s decade representative to the Board of Trustees and lent his time, skills, wisdom, and experience to those who serve the Academy and the Brigade of Midshipmen. At our last meeting of the Board of Trustees, Admiral Moorer was unanimously named the first ever Trustee Emeritus. Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England stated in part, "We shall never forget him..." and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace, USMC, '67, commented that "Admiral Moorer's legacy...has made a lasting impres>A sion on all of us who have followed." To the comments of those gentlemen, I would respectfully add these thoughts from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time; Footprints, that perhaps another, Sailing o 'er life's solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again.

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Service Assignment Continuum Providing Quality Officers to the Fleet

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

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ur recent Service Assignment Night illustrates the U.S. Naval Academy's uniqueness because our mission reads in part, "...to provide graduates dedicated to a career of naval service..." We endeavor to provide graduates who are motivated, technically competent, and ready to serve as combat leaders in their warfare community. We believe achieving this vision depends in part on our ability to set our graduates up for success when they arrive in the Fleet and Fleet Marine Corps.

Accordingly, we view service assignment not as a "one night" event (familiar to many of us who graduated prior to the Class of '95), but as a continuum which begins prior to coming to the Academy, runs through conrmiissioning, and even initial officer qualifications. It is solely designed to serve the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Our young men and women take their first real step toward service assignment when they make the choice to attend the Academy and commit themselves to serving our Nation as Navy and Marine Corps officers. During their four years at the Academy, considerable emphasis is placed on exposing them to the Fleet, Fleet Marine Force, and the various warfare communities. Academic majors selection, summer training, the career information program, and interaction with commissioned officers all play a role in making the Navy and Marine Corps a reality in the minds of our midshipmen...not an abstract concept.

For instance, during their Plebe Year, our midshipmen select their academic major. While our graduates all leave the Academy with a core technical background in math, science and engineering, the education they receive in their selected major also influences their service assignment. For example, a naval architecture and ocean engineering major might develop an affinity, and the aptitude, to become a surface warfare officer. Academic majors do not currently limit the choices available to an individual midshipman for service assignment, but they can create synergy between desire, intellect and motivation for a warfare community.

Summer training also plays an important role in the service assignment continuum by providing midshipmen practical exposure to the Fleet in an operational environment. We are placing a renewed emphasis on summer training so that midshipmen spend a portion of each summer actively participating in and learning about the Fleet. Midshipmen experiences during gray-hulled fleet cruises, PROTRAMID and other professional training, such as Leatherneck, shape their view of themselves as junior officers and guide the service assignment process. At-sea training in sailboats and YPs, and Introductory Flight Screening further help us groom the right midshipmen for the right community.

Also part of the continuum is a structured career information program that provides requirements for professional knowledge and education on different career paths. This starts with the required Plebe knowledge in Reef Points and continues through their four years of academic and professional courses.

Rounding out our midshipmen's exposure to the Fleet is their frequent contact with officers assigned to the Academy from various warfare communities. Whether a faculty member, a company officer or a combat speaker, we want our very best officers to serve as role models for the Fleet and Fleet Marine Corpsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a key source of information for our midshipmen.

This continuum doesn't end on Service Assignment Night.

The "Firsties" now learn what it takes to succeed during their first years in the Fleet through a community-oriented capstone course designed to pull together various topics they've learned at the Academy so they can hit the decks running.

Finally, service assignment continues when our graduates leave the Yard. They will continue to train within their community, and learn to drive ships, fly planes, operate subs and do all the things they must do to quaUfy for their warfare pin or MOS. In summary, service assignment is focused on the task of providing the best qualified midshipmen to fill the requirements of the Navy and Marine Corps. The service assignment continuum enables our midshipmen and our Navy to make informed decisions about the careers of our graduates. Better decisions increase both job satisfaction and job performance after graduation. The end result is that service assignment contributes to our mission by helping us produce graduates who are ready to go, succeed in their initial jobs, and dedicate themselves to a career of naval service. <i>

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he driving force behind the service assignment process is the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps. Our assignments are based on the specific requirements provided to us by Department of the Navy leadership. We go to great lengths to ensure our efforts focus not on simply meeting numbers of Ensigns and Second Lieutenants, but on doing everything possible to provide highly motivated, well-qualified officers for a career of service.

We endeavor to ensure that midshipmen are not only professionally and physically quahfied for their service assignments, but that the whole individual is a match for the community where he or she will spend 5, 10,20 or even 30 years of their life.

Naval Academy officers, both faculty and staff, representing each warfare community take a close interest in ensuring the best qualified midshipmen enter their ranks. They conduct personal interviews, review academic and performance records, and look at leadership responsibiUties and participation in extra-curricular activities. We approach service assignment in a similar manner to our admissions process, making a great investment to ensure we are assigning the right midshipman to the right community.

Our graduates' preferences and strengths also play a large role in determining the best-fitted midshipman for each billet.

We use a preference system which enables us to match the preferences of our graduates with their professional qualifications.

Our goal is to put the right graduate in the right job. We are looking for a best fit scenario. For example, a midshipman who desires to be a pilot and possesses 20/20 vision, majored in aerospace engineering, carries a 3.0 GPA and successfully passes the IFS syllabus has the best chance of realizing his/her goal. On the other hand, a midshipman who wants to go nuclear power submarines, majored in a non-technical major and earned "Cs" in his core required technical courses would not be a good fit and would most likely not be so assigned. 4/ Shipmate, March 2004

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The Right Choice

By Midshipman Benjamin Rounds '04 or most midshipmen, the service assignment process is shouts of excitement to sighs of relief; and here and there a simultaneously exciting and harrowing. It is the culmina- few stunned faces reveal those who will not be going into the tion of four years of hard work and difficult choices, yet community of their choice. Still, for most midshipmen, it is an at the same time, it is the start of a new chapter in life. For incredible relief, and thoughts and plans for the future can those who wind up with the service assignment of their now begin in earnest. dreams, it is the reward for completing the most demanding As a naval flight officer selectee, I look back on the service odyssey of their lives up to that point. For all midshipmen, assignment process with great satisfaction. While I have service assignment is an occasion for anticipation of the enjoyed my time at the Naval Academy and have felt it to be future, and for reflection on what each midshipman will carry rewarding experience both personally and professionally, I with them to the fleet. am looking forward to reporting for flight training. It was very difficult to decide which community I would most like to The service assignment process includes the entering of prefbe a part of, and, like most midshipmen, I truly gave serious erences, as the individual midshipmen teU the Academy and the Navy what they would most like to do in the fleet. Each mid- consideration to each one. I certainly feel that naval aviation shipman goes through an interview with officers of their will be a great match for my personality and career aspiradesired service community, as well as officers from other tions, and now that I have the next step planned out, I am branches. This interview, along with the midshipman's class ready to hit the fleet and get to work, along with a thousand of my classmates. rank and other factors, goes towards determining a picture of each midshipman's aptitude for service in that particular comThe service assignment process is a long journey of hard munity. Combining this information with the needs of the Navy work, late nights, and intense commitment to a goal. It is also and the midshipman's preferences, the Academy comes up with a beginning, the start of an exciting career in the Navy or final assignments. At last, each midshipman's future, whether Marine Corps. Each midshipman, in his or her own way, pausfor the next five years or the next 20, begins to take shape. es to reflect and bask in the rapidly approaching Ught at the Service assignment day is usually tense. As the First Class end of the tunnel; they then turn their thoughts to the future, midshipmen gather in their company wardrooms, envelopes toward making the final preparations that will enable them to containing the culmination of each midshipman's naval career enter the fleet as capable junior officers. Each midshipman to that point are distributed, and, holding his or her breath, seeks to go to the fleet, ready to lead and to fight. Service each mid opens their envelope. Reactions are varied, from assignment is a big step along that path, ct

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By Midshipman Jennifer L. Hammer '04 hree and a half years ago, I knew nothing about the milAt this point, I started to seriously consider the Marine Corps. itary, and all I wanted to be was a pilot. Since then, the I had joked about it, but I knew the time to make afinaldecision years have gone by fast and a lot has changed. was getting close. I still knew Uttle about the Marine Corps, so When I was in high school, two of my soccer coaches in the summer prior to First Class Year, I spent four weeks at attempted to convince me to select the Marine Corps because Leatherneck in Quantico, VA, learning what The Basic School they, as former Marines, would always be recruiters. I always would be like if I were to become a second Ueutenant. said no because I was largely uninformed. Little did I know Putting together that four week experience, the impressions what the future would bring. that Marine officers had given me of their Corps, and my perAnother influence in my pre-military life was my greatsonal desires, I made my decision. I am not one of those miduncle, Andy, who was himself a submariner who successfully shipmen who from birth knew that they wanted to be a convinced his five sons to join his beloved silent service. Still Marine. I didn't even come to the Academy thinking that I hanging on my refrigerator at home is the article he brought would be a Marine. However, when I looked at that sheet of to my high school graduation partyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Congress Investigates paper on 28 January and read Marine Corps, I was very Females on Submarines." pleased with my assignment.

I kept my dream of being a pilot. Plebe Summer didn't The example set by every Marine officer at the Naval change my mind, and neither did Plebe Year and the never-endAcademy and the reputation of the Marine Corps as a service ing study of professional knowledge, nor Youngster Year when were two of the biggest factors in my decision. By constantly I just enjoyed not being a Plebe. However, the idea of selecting questioning the service assignment paths of those before me, Marine Corps gradually started crawling into my head.

I actually learned a lot about myself and what I could A Second Class Summer Fleet Cruise didn't really pique accomplish in the future. my interest, and the beginning of Second Class Year also I am now finally counting down the days until I am fortukilled my dreams of flying. I was not gifted with perfect eyenate to be a member of one of the largest classes of Marine sight and had been counting on the promise of PRK surgery.

Corps officers to graduate from the United States Naval Unfortunately, precommissioning physicals disqualified me Academy. 28 May 2004...more than 190 members of the from the surgery due to my large astigmatism.

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Suspense, Excitement High

asService Assignment Nears

By Martha Thorn, Trident feature editor, reprinted with permission

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he numbers are in and the minds are made up.

Midshipmen submitted their final service assignment preferences in December and service assignments were finalized Wednesday [28 January 2003].

Service Assignment Night is scheduled for 6 February.

The biggest difference between last year and this year, according to Major Tony Porter, the academy's career information officer, is that more midshipmen wanted to be pilots, naval flight officers, and Marines.

Those service warfare specialties were more competitive than in the past two years, according to Porter.

The biggest influence on what midshipmen service select seems to be their summer training, according to Porter, "ff they have a good experience on their summer cruise, they are more apt to service select that warfare specialty," he said.

Midshipmen are exposed to the Marine Corps through Leatherneck and to other specialties during submarine, surface, and aviation cruises. They also visit various Navy and Marine Corps installations during their summer training.

The majority of midshipmen have received either their first or second choice of service assignment, according to Porter. He also says that no matter what they do, they're going to have fun as junior officers in the greatest military in the world.

Porter always likes to explain that "service assignment" is something of a misnomer. "Service assignment sounds like we give you something no matter what you want, but actually we try to give you what you want if we can."

Now that the midshipmen know their service assignments, they need to make more decisions...school dates, ships or subs they want to serve on, and even where they would like to be stationed.

They will make those decisions on 6 February.

Admirals and generals will also be on hand to welcome them into their respective warfare communities.

Welcoming ceremonies will occur in various locations around the Yard.

Some midshipmen have known about their service assignment for awhile. They were selected early for the nuclear power program or found out they were selected for the Medical Corps.

For others, the wait has been suspenseful and the decision hard. For most, this week and 6 February mark the end of 3-1/2 years of suspense. Now, the midshipmen know what they'll be doing for their naval careers, i-

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t 12:30 p.m. on 28 January, Lieutenant Blair Keithley, 1st Company officer, began handing out service assignments to his firsties.

"I don't want to prolong the agony," he said, "but just wanted to let you know that this company did pretty well. I also want to let everyone know that no matter what you get, it will work out for the best."

Starting at the end of the alphabet, he began calling names: Jared Wilhelm, Will White, Blake Thomas. Finally, all the firsties were clutching envelopes and some were even holding them up to the light.

Then, the ripping of paper, the back slapping and hugging began. Smiles reached from one comer of the wardroom to the other. Between bites of pizza, they asked, "What did you get?"

For Midshipman Matt Hahn '04, the answer was nuclear surface. For him, it was no surprise. He was told after his nuclear power interview.

For Hahn, the big choice will come tonight when he picks his ship. "I guess it's time to start thinking about it," he joked. "I've been putting it off."

Seriously, he hopes to be stationed on a destroyer in San Diego. "I was on a destroyer last summer," he said, "and it seemed the perfect size for a new ensign."

Service assignment was also anti-climactic for Midshipman Ryan Restrepo '04. He's known he was going to be a doctor since late October, and he has already been accepted at the University of Virginia.

Restrepo was living service assignment vicariously through his company mates, pointing out that Midshipman Andrew Watts '04 and Midshipman Blake Thomas '04 are going to be pilots; Midshipman Ian Drullard '04, a SEAL; and Midshipman Jon Kim '04, a Marine.

"They all got their first choice," he said.

"It's awesome. All is well," said Thomas, who was glad to see his choice in writing.

Tonight [6 February 2004] Thomas will pick his flight school date. "I'd like to start in early July or August," he said. "I don't want to go TAD (temporary duty assignment).

I just want to take my basket leave and get started."

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For Midshipman Nick Perkins '04, his Marine Corps selection was far from a sure thing. "Only 16 2/3 percent of the graduating class can go Marine Corps," he said. "That's about 165 people, but close to 230 to 250 people wanted to go Marines."

Perkins attributed his selection to his summer training at Leatherneck, a program for midshipmen who want to become Marines. "They told us that if we did well at Leatherneck, it would be our ticket into the Marines," he said.

Tonight, Perkins will choose the date that he will start class at the Basic School in Quantico, VA. "I want to start immediately after my basket leave, which would mean late June or early July," he said.

Thomas would have been happy no matter what service assignment he got, but not so for Perkins. He has wanted to become a Marine since he was 8 years old.

"That's been the driving force in my life," Perkins said.

"That's why I came here.. .to be a Marine. If I hadn't gotten it, I wouldn't have been happy. I would have come to terms with it and carried on and got the job done, but it would have taken me a while to adjust."

Another happy person was Midshipman William White '04. He selected surface warfare. Tonight, he will be choosing his ship. He's hoping for a cruiser out of Norfolk, VA. Perhaps the happiest midshipmen in 1st Company was Drullard. He had been told that he was one of 20 finalists for 16 SEAL spots. Later, he discovered that 23 midshipmen were selected to become SEALs. "There are going to be three very happy midshipmen," he said, "and seven very lucky midshipmen."

Drullard entered the academy because he wanted to be a SEAL, and like his shipmates, he is anxious to start his training.

Tonight, he will pick the date that he will begin the Basic Underwater Demolition School in Coronado, CA. While most midshipmen now know their service assignment, tonight remains a big night as they decide ships, submarines, school dates, and homeports. i

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THICS ESSAY AWARD Named in Honor of Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence '51

By Midshipman Shimreah Huddleston '06 and Midshipman Adam Moffit '06 "The record of his achievement in Hanoi is a -mr -w- y h a t do the Classes of 1951, 1975, 1981, and 2006 chronicle of patriotic loyalty, personal bravery, phys% Ik / have in common regarding ethics? On 12 January ical toughness, compassionate aid to his fellows, and % / % / 2004, the Superintendent, Vice Admiral Rodney inspirational leadership. From the time of his capture, T H Rempt '66, recognized the fine work in ethics by he was consistently stalwart and resilient in the midshipmen in the Class of '06 with a speaker from '75 at a absorption of torture from his enemies.. .He repeateddinner sponsored by '81 with an award named after a ly paid the price of being perceived by the enemy as Distinguished Graduate from '51. This 11th Ethics Essay a source of their troubles through his 'high crime' of Award Dinner was the first sponsored through the generosity leadership...He could not be intimidated and never of' 81, which has established funding to support this program, gave up the ship." the first created by the Center for The Study of Professional Military Ethics when it opened its doors After the Vietnam War, Vice Admiral in 1998.

Lawrence served as the 49th Superintendent of the United States Naval Over the years, the United States Naval Academy from 1978 until 1981. To comAcademy has prided itself in developing memorate his achievements the award is principled combat leaders guided by the now the Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence core values of honor, courage, and commitEthics Essay Award. ment. In keeping with this tradition, the Naval Academy's department of leadership, The essay finalists honored on 12 ethics, and law conducts a one-semester January included: Nicholas Abbate '06, core ethics course, NE203 "Moral "Ethical Justice;" Justin Estrada '06, Reasoning for Naval Leaders."

"Justice and Afghanistan;" CeUdon Pitt '06, "Ethics in Military Service: Case of Each semester, the Ethics Center organizColonel West, USA;" Michael Shaugnessy es a dinner to honor the nominees for the '06, "Just War Theory and the War on Ethics Essay Award. The featured speaker Terror;" Benita Williams '06, "A Case for for the 12 January event was Steven G. steve Newberry'75 at the podium Humanitarian Intervention."

Newberry '75, president and The Vice Admiral William P. chief operating officer of LAM Lawrence Ethics Essay Research Corporation, who Award winner for the fall prides himself in establishing 2003 semester is Isaiah his multimillion dollar compaGammache '06, for his paper ny based on core values. LAM "Win The Moral War." Research Corporation places "Moral Reasoning for customer trust as the highest Naval Leaders" allows third priority. In explaining his corclass midshipmen the opporporation's core values, Mr. tunity to expand their knowlNewberry said, "It's about edge of ethics, while analyzing how we have accomplished real-life case studies. The our successes and failures," course includes one lecture because anyone can cheat to and two in-class discussions get ahead. As described by Dr. Superintendent VILL- .AJIIIIKII Rodney P. Rempt '66, awards wirmer Isaiah Gammache '06 as Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence '51 looks on each week. The lecture is Albert C. Pierce, the director of the Ethics Center, "You can do well, while doing it in the presented by a civilian philosopher, while the in-class discussions are led by a senior military instructor. It is here that midright way." Mr. Newberry has accomplished just that.

Through the generosity of the Class of 1981, the award is shipmen learn about major theories such as Divine Command now named in honor of Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence, Theory, Utilitarianism, Kantianism, Natural Law, and Just ^ (Ret.). Vice Admiral Lawrence was a member of the Class of War Theory on a weekly basisâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and how to apply them to .3 1951, graduating eighth of 725, and was both brigade com- real-world ethical challenges that military officers face. At the i mander and class president, while helping to establish the end of the semester, students are required to write a term ^ % Brigade Honor Concept. He was also a three sport varsity ath- paper on an ethical dilemma within the military. lete. While later flying an F4H Phantom over Vietnam in Each military instructor in the course nominates the writer ^ 1967, Vice Admiral Lawrence was shot down and taken pris- of the best paper in his/her section. Then the civilian ethics % oner at the "Hanoi Hilton." He was a Prisoner Of War from faculty in the department of leadership, ethics, and law narrow | 1967 until March of 1973. A fellow Prisoner Of War, Vice the nominees down to four to six finahsts. The Ethics Center 8 Admiral James B. Stockdale '47, (Ret.), described Vice gives the finalists' essays to three readers from outside | Admiral Lawrence's performance as a prisoner: NE203; they select the overall winner, -t§

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thics essay award dinners are held each semester to ERecently, recognize the winners of ethics essay competitions. the Class of '81 pledged their continuous support to the dinners and named the ethics award in honor of Vice Admiral WiUiam P. Lawrence "51 and their Academy Superintendent.

At the 11th bi-annual awards dinner. Midshipman Isaiah Gammache "06 became the first Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence Ethics Essay Award recipient, with his paper, "Win the Moral War." Dr. Albert Pierce, director of the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics, praised the class and the Academy administration for their continuing commitment to the ethics program. "I don't know a college or university in the country where twice a year, each semester, the president of the university assembles the school's leadership in order to honor a small number of sophomores for outstanding work in ethics," he said.

The dinner's guest speaker Stephen Newberry '75 and the president and chief operating officer of LAM Research Corporation, a successful global supplier and manufacturer of integrated circuits, urged his audience to live up to ethical standards.

Superintendent Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt '66 congratulates former Superintendent Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence '51

"The rewards that come from operating and practicing to the highest [ethical] standards are beyond what you can imagine," Newberry told his audience. "They are both real and tangible, but they are also very much what you can feel inside every day."

The midshipmen at the dinner recently completed the moral reasoning for naval leaders course. The course is required for all midshipmen. During the course, the midshipmen write an essay about a modem ethical dilemma that faces the military.

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Obviously, that made this year's selection even more challenging. The Distinguished Graduate Award Selection Committee has unanimously selected:

Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak '34, USMC (Ret.) Navy Cross recipient; a legendary and highly decorated combat veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam; known as a vital and key contributor to the creation and development of the LCVP, bow-ramp landing craft; Commanding General Fleet Marine Forces Pacific; and served two terms as Chairman of the USNA Board of Visitors.

Vice Admiral Gerald E. Miller '42, USN (Ret.) Renowned leader who made a significant impact on the course of naval aviation during his 38 years in uniform with flight experience in more than 60 types of aircraft during World War H, Korea, and Vietnam; expert in nuclear weaponry and its employment as a naval weapon delivered by naval aircraft; continues to make contributions to the Naval Academy and the military profession through speeches and articles addressing mihtary matters.

Vice Admiral James F. Calvert '43, USN (Ret.) Commanding officer of the first submarine to reach the North Pole; made nine World War II submarine patrols; former Superintendent of the Naval Academy; executive of Texaco and Chairman of the Board of Aqua-Chem; and the author of four influential books and many articles in the Naval Institute's Proceedings.

Ambassador WiUiam H. G. FitzGerald '31; Admiral Thomas H. Moorer '33; Rear Admiral Eugene B. Fluckey '35; Vice Admiral Charles S. Minter '37; Rear Admiral Robert W. McNitt '38; Dr. John J. McMullen '40; Captain John W. Crawford '42; Vice Admiral Wilham D. Houser '42; Admiral James L. Holloway HI '43; The Honorable James E. Carter '47; Admiral William J. Crowe Jr. '47; Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale '47; Admiral James D. Watkins '49; Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence '51; Captain James Lovell '52; Admiral CarUsle A.H. Trost '53; Major General William A. Anders '55; Colonel John W. Ripley '62; and Mr. Roger Staubach '65.

The 2004 Distinguished Graduate Award Selection Committee, chaired by Admiral Kinnaird R. McKee '51, was comprised of: Dr. William C. Miller '62, academic dean and provost as Superintendent's Representative; Admiral Charles S. Abbot '66; Vice Admiral George Davis '55; General Robert Herres '54; Mr. Chris Poindexter '60; Vice Admiral William L. Read '49 and Colonel John Ripley '62, 2002 DGA recipient; George Watt '73 (the president/CEO of the Alumni Association is a permanent, voting member). Admiral Kinnaird McKee will step down in 2004 after three years of service and exceptional leadership and guidance of the committee's discernment. Admiral Robert J. Natter '67 has been selected by our Chairman, Admiral CarUsle A.H. Trost '53, to be his successor and is now finalizing his committee members for the 2005 selection.

We thank all nominators for their support and participation.

This recognition program continues to grow in depth and stature, in large part due to the enthusiastic and continuing support of our Alumni leaders. We ask that you continue to promote and provide the quaUty nominations which will result in appropriate recognition of our most remarkable, and truly distinguished. Alumni.

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Lieutenant General Charles G. Cooper '50, USMC (Ret) Recipient of the Silver Star for bravery as a platoon leader in Korea; recognized as an inspirational leader throughout the Marine Corps who developed the "Band of Brothers" leadership concept; remains active in retirement in civic and public service activities where he continues to demonstrate inspirational and determined leadership.

Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott '57, USN (Ret.) Former Superintendent of the Naval Academy; naval aviator; president of the Naval War College; president/CEO of the George C. Marshall Foundation; president/CEO of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and a key leader and contributor to the establishment of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation.

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/(opvx^^^uxtu^ \^tA±€AA/X/: The Distinguished Graduate Award is to be given to a living graduate of the United States Naval Academy whose character, distinguished miUtary and civilian service and stature draw wholesome comparison to the qualities that the U.S. Naval Academy strives for in keeping with its ideals of duty, honor, loyalty and integrity, and "Through Knowledge Sea Power," as well as the core values of the United States Navy and Marine Corps: honor, courage, and commitment. With the purpose of identifying to the pubUc and Brigade of Midshipmen the broad national significance of the Naval Academy as one of the Nation's cherished institutions, candidates for the Distinguished Graduate Award will be living graduates of the United States Naval Academy who: • Have demonstrated a strong interest in supporting the Navy and the United States Naval Academy • Have provided a lifetime of service to the Nation or Armed Forces • Have made significant and distinguished contributions to the Nation via their public service

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"I am extremely proud. Both the mission we were conducting and the style in which we were operating was a new way of doing business for us," said Commanding Officer Jeff Ruth ' 86. "The men and women of this squadron have done a great job pulling together and making it happen."

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"We met these challenges with great success. We strive to be prepared and keep as many spare parts on hand, because we never know what we are going to need or when we will need it." said Lieutenant Commander Jeff Craig '92, maintenance officer of the Rooks.

Life on Bagram Air Base itself was quite a change of pace from life aboard a nuclear powered aircraft carrier. The air base was originally erected in 1976 and was controlled by the Soviet military forces during their occupation of Afghanistan.

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There were seven Naval Acatieiiiy Alumni on the detachment with the Rooks.

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accommodate the hundreds of troops who temporarily call Bagram home. Everything is covered in dust, with no running potable water or guaranteed hot showers.

"It's cold, but it's a nice change of pace from the ship," said Lieutenant Paul Tully '99, who was one of the first Rooks in Bagram. The Rooks quickly found themselves trading their racks and heated spaces aboard ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) for cots, sleeping bags, and tents. The chmate in Bagram is harsh in comparison to the ship, with temperatures ranging from 50 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, to 20 degrees Fahrenheit at night, with sailors having to get dressed in coats and hats to go out and use the shower.

Despite the long hours, there were opportunities for entertainment. While in Bagram, the troops were visited by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Richard Myers and several celebrides touring with the USO, including comedian Robin Williams, Olympic gold medalist and wrestler Kurt Angle, NASCAR driver Mike Wallace, and Fox Sports host Leeann Tweeden. <j>

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ho was John F. Kelley Jr.? To some, he was Professor Kelley, a teacher with a gift for imparting the wonders of science unto midshipmen; for others, he was Dean Kelley, the associate scan for Academic Affairs, the man who supervised the Academy's transition to a fully accredited academic majors program and who oversaw the academic development of midshipmen from that post for more than 20 years; and to still others, he was Doctor Kelley, the man who paved the way for them to pursue a career in Navy medicine. While John Kelley had many roles in his 56 years of service to the Naval Academy, it is certain that he was a man of vision and dedication, imbued with tireless enthusiasm, who possessed a great passion for midshipmen and a deep-seated love of the U.S. Navy.

Dean Kelley's affiliation with the Navy started long before he came to the banks of the Severn. A 1941 graduate of Boston College, he was commissioned an ensign before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and would proudly serve throughout World War II afloat in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. At war's end, after having been involved in no fewer than five major naval battles aboard NEW MEXICO (BB-40), he returned to Boston College to earn a master's degree and, later, a Ph.D. from Georgetown. All the while, he remained active in the Naval Reserve, rising to the rank of commander and retiring in 1968.

Knowing his life's calling was to mentor those who would lead the nation in both peace and war, John Kelley came to the Naval Academy as a faculty member on 1 July 1947, a relationship that would not end until his death on 13 October 2003. First, as an instructor in the department of electrical engineering, then as a professor in the chemistry department, John Kelley finished his career at the Academy as the associate dean for Academic Affairs. Though his "official" retirement was in 1993, he would continue to return to the Yard each day, serving in a volunteer status, as advisor for all pre-medical and pre-dental applicants in the Brigade of Midshipmen.

In lus greater than 50 years at the Academy, John Kelley had an impact on thousands of lives. In his role as professor and associate dean, he saw that midshipmen were provided the academic tools to succeed in the classroom and, later on, in the fleet. He had a deep respect for the traditions and rules of the Academy and continually worked to keep midshipmen enthusiastic and focused about their studies. He realized that for the Naval Academy to compete with other top tier institutions of higher learning, it needed to have an academic majors program tailored to the needs of the naval service and the 20

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By Ensign Jon McDivitt '02 interests of midshipmen. The current program, for which he helped lay the ground work, is now consistently recognized for its high academic quality by national organizations such as the Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report. Dean Kelley also knew that for the Academy to truly compete for the nation's top high school seniors, it needed to have a premedical program to help attract them, even though the school's mission was, is, and always will be to create line officers.

Of the many things John Kelley did for the Academy, his championing of the medical program is perhaps his greatest legacy. With the acceptance of more than 250 midshipmen directly from the Academy into medical or dental school, as well as his assistance to more than 120 USNA graduates entering medical school from the fleet, it is unlikely that there is a Navy clinic or hospital in the world that has not at one time been staffed by one of his students. Even more impressive than these numbers, though, are ones that will likely never be known, namely, the students who came to the Academy, thinking they wanted to become physicians, but who along the way found their true calling was to serve thencountry as career line officers. Even today, hundreds of Naval Academy graduates are living out their dream of flying because of the corrective eye surgery program that began with the Class of 2001. The ophthalmologist who pioneered this program and who performs the surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital is a Naval Academy graduate and former student of John Kelley's. Typifying the dedication he displayed routinely, on the day before he passed away, in his last act as chairman of the Pre-medical/Pre-dental Advising Committee, John Kelley posted almost 100 letters of recommendation to medical schools around the country for the 14 Medical Corps candidates in the Class of 2004.

When John F. Kelley Jr. was laid to rest in October of 2003, the Naval Academy lost one of its oldest and truest friends.

While he wasn't a graduate of this institution, he spent more time serving the Academy and gave more of himself to midshipmen than nearly any of those among us who graduated from the Severn's shore. Yet his legacy will not end here, it will live on in the academic majors and medical programs of the Naval Academy, as well as within those people whose lives he blessed. So, the next time you visit a naval medical clinic, take a good look into the eyes of your doctor, because maybe, just maybe staring back you'll see a little ghmmer of Dean John F. Kelley. -t Ed. note: To read more about grads who have become doctors or dentists, visit Shipmate on the web (usna.com), March 2003, "Doctor in the House/What, You're a Dentist?"

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Since 1963, at least one graduate from each USNA class has entered the Air Force. It adds to a total of 185, 20 of whom were from the Class of 1982.

Nine female graduates have become Air Force officers.

It has been difficult gathering comprehensive information on post-1963 Air Force grads due to their few numbers that are spread across 40 years. The author has recieved a report on one such grad that is of particular interest. Will W Gildner Jr. '80 flew as a Navy fighter pilot for eight years. In 1988, he transferred to the Air Force. His transition was not an easy one, but it turned out to be spectacularly successful. As a lieutenant colonel, he was given command of the Air Force's second B-2 squadron (of only two) at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. He is now a colonel and the U.S. Air Attache in London.

Many non-grads have also become Air Force officers. Dave Bannerman '51, a hero in Navy's 14-2 football "Upset of the Century" over Army in 1950, was dismissed shortly after that

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Released from the Navy due to an eardrum problem, Brereton took a commission in the Army two months after graduation. He rose to major general before World War n and commanded Far East Air Forces under General MacArthur when the Japanese attacked his unit at Clark Air Base, P.I., on 8 December 1941. He moved remaining aircraft to Java and then to the China-Burma-India theatre. He was sent to Egypt to command the Ninth Air Force against Rommel's forces in Africa, and from there launched the low-level attack on Ploesti oil production facihties in Romania. He went to England to support the invasion of Europe, serving continuously in combat theatres throughout all of WWII.

game when a Baltimore newspaper reported he was married. Dave entered the Air Force, became a pilot, and retired as a lieutenat colonel in 1973. In the Class of 1954 alone, at least three non-grads became Air Force pilots.

Second Lieutenant David Ford '54 and First Lieutenant Theodore Stoik '54 were killed in aircraft accidents. Mark Berent left Plebe Year, entered aviation cadets, and became an Air Force fighter pilot. He flew four years in Vietnam and has written a five-book series of historical thrillers based on his Air Force experiences (markberent.com).

Annapohs grads in the Air Force made significant Cold War contributions in many fields, especially in missiles, space, special weapons, and in the scientific, research and development, and acquisition areas.

The Naval Academy was the Air Force's major supplier of non-rated engineering officers for many years.

Some became nuclear officers in special weapons and trained at Sandia and Los Alamos, NM. Amongst these were Frank Beal '50, Orlando Manci '50, John Allen '51, WG. Christner '51, Frederick Gorschboth '51, Thomas Jackson '51, Boyd Johnson '51, Ray Lessig '51, Leonard Seagren '51, and Dick Saxer '52. Saxer later became director of the Defense Nuclear Agency as a major general.

Twelve from the Class of 1954 entered guided missile training after graduation and became pioneers in both developing the Air Force's first operational nuclear missile, the TM61 Matador, and then fielding the missile when it became operational in Germany at the time of the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. Included in this cadre were three who became general officers: Al Casey '54, Dick Boverie '54, and Ken "Skip" Bums '54.

Casey later became director of the Peacekeeper Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Program (better known as the MX) and rose to Command the Space and Missile Systems Office (SAMSO) in Los Angeles. Dick Boverie served on the National Security Council staffs of Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Reagan and Burns commanded an F-111 Wing in England. In 1985, Bob Herres '54 was named as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Joint U.S. Space Command at Colorado Springs.

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Donald G. Hard '62 commanded the 6594th Test Group at Hickan AFB and

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became director of space systems in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force.

Another member of '62, Ted Warner, became assistant secretary of defense for strategy and threat reduction after retiring from active duty.

On the operational side, Joe Morgan '54 commanded the 308th TITAN II Strategic Missile Wing at Little Rock AFB, AR, and became director of Space Systems at Hq, USAF, responsible for activities related to AF satellites.

Dick Spencer '54 commanded a Minuteman Missile Squadron and was a deputy commander for Operations in TITAN missiles.

The impact of USNA grads as program directors in other activities of Air Force Systems Command (AFSC), was no less dominating. Larry Skantze '52 rose to command AFSC after managing the Short Range Attack Missile (SRAM) and Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) programs

and serving as commander of Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. WrightPatterson AFB was commanded by Rano "Gene" Leuker '54. Another commander of Aeronautical Systems Division was Bill Thurman '54. Dick Saxer '52 served as vice commander of ASD. Thurman had earlier managed the F-16 and B-1 programs and Saxer had commanded the Air Force Materials Laboratory.

Many Air Force development centers and laboratories have been headed by Annapolis grads. Included are Bill Maxson '52, Armament Development and Test Center at Eglin AFB, FL; Mike Bonner '49, Air Force Avionics Laboratory; Bernie Morgan '51, AF Geophysics Laboratory; Tip Mott-Smith '51, AF Propulsion Laboratory; Bob Tallman '52, Arnold Engineering and Development Center; Bob Kalish '51 and Jim Baker '54, AF Office of Scientific Research; and Tom McCreery '53, AF Rocket Laboratory at Edwards AFB, CA. In 1979, the Air Force Research and Development Office at Headquarters USAF was predominantly led by general officers from Annapolis. Headed by Tom Stafford '52, it included general officers Jim Brickel '52, Bill Maxson '52, Monroe Hatch '55, Emil Block '56, Tom Brandt '56, and Spence "Sam" Armstrong '56.

In summary, USNA grads have played key roles in the history of the U.S. Air Force. This was particularly true during the great technological evolutions of the '50s, '60s, and '70s with introduction of high performance jet aircraft, special weapons, smart weapons, and missile and space sfrategic systems, which were key to staying ahead of the Soviet Union during the tense years of the Cold War. <t^ Postscripts: Major General Bill Anders '55, USAFR, has been selected for induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame this year.

The author may be contacted at MANassr@aol.com. He expresses appreciation to Harvey Taffet '54 for contributing information for this article, also to Dave Mets '53, and Ray Lessig '51.

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The Foundation recently announced that the Campaign goal has been raised to $225 millionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;largely to fulfill initial strategic priorities which have not yet been met. Included in these priorities are the completion of fundraising to finance

the renovation of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and bolstering support of the Academy's Character Excellence and Leadership Excellence programs. The Campaign will continue through its original deadhne of 31 December 2005.

"We are pleased and amazed at the strong outpouring of support our Alumni and friends have extended during these first years of the Campaign's pubhc phase," said George P. Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO. "Working as close partners, the Foundation and the Naval Academy have paid careful attention to the importance of sfrategic ahgnment, literally ensuring that the Foundation's fundraising efforts directly support the Naval

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This artist's conceptual rendering reflects a major element of Phase Three of the renovation of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, which features upgrading the stadium superstructure on the west side to include a new ticket booth, press facilities, game operations center, hospitality areas, dual bank elevator, and "super" suites

Academy's strategic priorities. We have been, and will be, in close strategic alignment as the Campaign goes forward. I want to thank our volunteer leadership for the Campaign success to date and especially want to recognize the dedicated efforts of our Campaign co-chairmen, Roger Staubach '65 and Dan Akerson '70."

In addition to the overall goal of raising $175 million, several other important goals were set, including assuring that each of the Academy's strategic priorities for private gift support were fully funded. These priorities are: Academic Excellence, Admissions Excellence, Athletic Excellence, Character Excellence, and Leadership Excellence. Although the Campaign has reached its initial fundraising goal, some of the individual fundraising priorities have not been met.

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is currently in the third phase of a multi-year renovation project. The third phase, upon which construction will begin this spring, includes a complete renovation and upgrade of the stadium superstructure on the west side, to include a new ticket booth, press facihties, game operations center, hospitality areas, dual bank elevator, and "super" suites. In addition. Phase Three elements include adding 10 sideline suites on the east side of the stadium, fitting out memorials; and upgrading the stadium exterior, parking lot; and perimeter. Finally, the 1.25-mile recreational trail will be completed, original concession stands wiU be upgraded and the covered areas of the concourse wiU be modernized. To date, $30 million of the $40 million needed to complete the renovation has been raised. Last summer. Naval Academy graduate Jack Stephens '47 made the largest-ever gift to any U.S. service academy— $10 million—via the Campaign. That gift resulted in the naming of the football field in his honor.

Formally estabUshed in 1998, the Academy's Ethics Center is the keystone program in the Academy's Character Excellence priority. The Ethics Center requhes private financial support in order to continue its mission of promoting and enhancing the ethical development of current and futuremilitary leaders through education, research, and reflection.

Additionally, the ongoing Campaign seeks continued, strong unrestricted giving through the Annual Fund.

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Academy's Superintendent, who has total discretion and flexibility in their application to meet emerging needs and opportunities. These gifts provide the Academy with a critical margin of excellence. Unrestricted gifts also support mission-critical activities of the Alumni Association.

Numerous member benefits and services such as career and travel programs and lifetime email are made possible by support of the Annual Fund. Finally, unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund allow the Foundation to operate and pay for the cost of all fundraising. The Foundation's cost of fundraising over the last three years averaged under 11 cents on the dollar, well below the national average of 12-18 cents on the dollar.

"The Campaign is a manifestation of strategic thinking and planning that began almost decade ago. I credit our success to the leaders of the Foundation Board of Directors, the Academy, our Foundation staff, and, principally, to our donors and volunteers. I look forward to more meaningful successes in the remaining two years of the Campaign," said Admiral Charies R. Larson '58, USN (Ret.), chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors and former Superintendent of the Naval Academy.

The Foundation faces several challenges in the upcoming years, including forging a sustainable fundraising infrastmcture that will endure beyond the Campaign's completion in December 2005. It also aims to broaden its base of donors, and as Watt said, "seek equal commitments, not equal gifts."

The Foundation is confident that its pool of donors has grown larger and more capable during the early years of the Campaign and that Alumni and friends will continue to generously support the Naval Academy and the Brigade of Midshipmen.

Although federal appropriations continue to fund the Academy's core programs, private gift funds that enhance the Academy's strategic priorities are essential support for the margin of excellence. The Campaign will continue to fund those areas that are appropriate for private support and of strategic importance to the Academy.

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he Commandant of Midshipmen, Captain Joe Leidig '78, USN, and Tmstees of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation recently 'presented the Fall Intramural Awards.

Lieutenant Colonel John Adams '55, USMC, chairman of the Foundation Trustees' Awards Committee, and fellow committee member Commander Dave Church '67, USN (Ret.), were both on hand for the presentations to those teams winning intramural championships in the fall.

CAPT Leidig and John Adams present intramural trophy to a fall team captain in Dahlgren Hall

In its 60th year of supporting the Brigade of Midshipmen and the Naval Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Athletic & Scholarship Programs has a two-fold mission.

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First, they sponsor a prep school opportunity for 80 outstanding candidates for the Naval Academy each year.

At any given time, there are more than 300 Midshipmen in the Brigade who the Foundation sponsored in prep school before they came to the Naval Academy.

The Foundation also provides more than $800,000 each year to the Brigade of Midshipmen and Naval Academy Athletic Association to support athletics. This includes financial assistance to varsity teams, as well as contributions for the club and intramural sports programs. Foundation Tmstees are on hand at the end the fall, winter, and spring sets each year to present trophies and T-shirts to members of the winning teams. The ceremonies are normally followed by a pizza party for all team captains and their teams immediately afterwards in Dahlgren Hall.

The Awards Committee of the Foundation also recognizes the outstanding varsity coach for each of the fall, winter, and spring seasons. This recognition is a desk-top trophy and a cash award to that coach nominated by the athletic department and ultimately selected by the Trustees' Awards Committee. In addition, the following Midshipmen awards are presented annually by the Foundation: "Rip Miller" football trophyMVP of the varsity football team H. McCoy Jones Memorial Awardâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to that graduating Midshipman who was a Foundation prep school sponsoree, exhibiting the highest degree of athletic leadership and competitive spirit "Admiral Louis E. Denfeld Memorial Award"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;to that graduating

Awards Committee Chairman John Adams presents intramural awards during recent ceremonies

Awards Committee Chairman John Adams presents intramural awards during recent ceremonies

Midshipman, who was a Foundation prep school sponsoree, exhibiting the most in overall leadership qualities and academic proficiency Each recipient also receives an engraved U.S. Naval Academy gold watch, which is presented at the Tmstees' spring dinner banquet each year.

The Foundation will soon be sponsoring new annual athletic awards in honor Shipmate, March 2004

of four of Navy's most well-known athletes: Heisman Trophy winners Joe BeUino '60 and Roger Staubach '65, Navy, Olympic and NBA champion basketball star. David Robinson '87, and all time Navy all-purpose yards gainer and NFL star. Napoleon McCallum '85. These trophies are being constmcted and will be presented at the Trustees' spring dinner banquet each year.

The USNA Foundation, Athletic & Scholarship Programs, has a long history of support to the Naval Academy.

Funds come from Honor or Memorial scholarships created over many years to sponsor the students in the prep school program. More recently, significant emphasis has been placed on raising funds for Athletic Excellence, to continue the Foundation's support of club, intramural, and varsity sports within the Brigade of Midshipmen.

For more information about these outstanding programs, review the Foundation's web site at usna.com/asp, or contact Captain Ed Wallace, USN (Ret.), Executive Director at 800-4687623. ^t

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an Antonio, TX (14 January 2004)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;San Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson is being honored with a specialedition Wheaties box unveiled today at The Carver Academy in San Antonio. The new package featuring "The Admiral" continues Wheaties' tradition of honoring legendary African-American athletes for Black History Month.

One of the top centers of all time, Robinson was a sensation on the basketball court and a respected figure off the court. In 1989-90, his first season with the Spurs, he earned unanimous Rookie of the Year honors. In addition to being a 10-time All-Star, he also earned All-NBA honors 10 times and All-Defensive honors nine times.

Robinson was named Defensive Player of the Year in 1992 and league MVP in 1995. In 1996 Robinson was named one of the NBAs 50 Greatest Players of All Time. He is only the second player in league history to have won a rebounding, blocked shots and scoring title during his career. And while leading his team to two NBA titles, the 7-1 center also set Spurs all-time marks for points, rebounds, steals, blocks and games played. Robinson is the only male basketball player in U.S. history to appear in three different Olympic Games, winning two Gold Medals and becoming the country's all-time Olympic leader in points, rebounds and blocked shots.

Robinson's lasting legacy was also defined by his status as one of the pre-eminent philanthropists in all of professional sports. On March 23, 2003, NBA Commissioner David Stem announced that future winners of the NBA Community Assist Award would receive the David Robinson Plaque, with the inscription, "Following the standard set by NBA legend David Robinson, who improved the community piece by piece."

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Wheaties began its association with sports in the mid-1930s with a sign on the left field wall at Nicollet Park near downtown Minneapolis. General Mills' broadcast deal with the minor league Minneapolis Millers on WCCO Radio included the large signboard that Wheaties would use to introduce its new ad slogan: "Wheaties-The Breakfast of Champions."

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Roger Staubach '65

Glenn Davis, USMA '47

Roger Staubach served four years in the Navy after an illustrious four years as a midshipman, most notably, leading the Navy football team. He has been recognized with numerous awards for his talent, including the Heisman and Maxwell trophies; NCAA's Theodore Roosevelt Award; and induction into the Collegiate Hall of Fame and the National Football Hall of Fame. Roger is currently co-chair of the Foundation's Leaders to Serve the Nation Campaign.

A three-time Ail-American, Glenn Davis won the Heisman Trophy and was named Associate Press athlete of the year in 1946. He was also a Heisman Trophy runner-up in '45 and First Team AU-American in '44, '45, and '46. After graduation and serving three years in the Army, Davis joined the NFL's Los Angeles Rams in 1950. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1961.

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Teaching Science Using Submarine Technology and the

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The NavOps Deep Submergence' Program

By Gerry Motl '68 and Tom Schram '69

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emember the first time that you were given a maneuvering board and taught how to plot your own ship's position in relation to another? Imagine our surprise when we saw fifth graders learning science and mathematics in NavOps Deep Submergence, a ninemonth curriculum developed by Purdue University Calumet for the Gary, IN, school district. Yes, we were watching fifth graders navigating with Navy charts, maneuvering boards, and plotting sonar contacts as their Research and Rescue Submarine Simulator steamed around the world. The enthusiasm and commitment of the students, teachers, and parents stimulated a desire to bring this program to life in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region and make it broadly available in the U.S. Originally designed for disadvantaged students in the Gary district, it was obvious that this program could play a significant educational role anywhere.

A student in the role of diving officer receives orders from the commanding officer to submerge ship

VISION Our vision was to provide a stimulating science education program in our region to help meet the increasing demand for technically qualified and motivated young students in an environment of diminishing interest in technical education and training. The vision also includes showcasing the Navy's submarine technology and its contribution to our country by using a decommissioned nuclear submarine to service as the school, training platform, science attraction, and historic monument. This vision was fueled by the recognition that there existed an acute shortfall of qualified students interested in a technical education needed to fill the growing number of jobs in science and technology related fields. Consequentiy, educational benefits would be the catalyst for establishing the National Submarine Science Discovery Center (NSSDC).

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Our first step was to incorporate the NSSDC as a non-profit organization and establish ties to prestigious and influential scientific and historical institutions such as the Smithsonian and the Naval Historical Foundation.

The next step was to develop a feasible, sensible, and stimulating concept to gamer the interest of government and educational entities in supporting our program mission. We focused on three elements in crafting our proposition for support: (1) the Educational Benefits to the region and the community; (2) the Economic Feasibility of the project; and (3) the need for an actual decommissioned and declassified nuclear submarine (SSN) to serve as NSSDC's centerpiece, inspiration, and revenue generator.

EDUCATIONAL

BENEFITS

Our education objective was to deliver improved science education for students in grades 5-12, with specific emphasis on having a proven program available within months.

NavOps, developed with a Navy grant by Purdue University Calumet, School of Education, for students in the fifth grade, was selected as the first program to implement. The focus on the fifth grade was critical since students not having a positive science experience by the fifth grade have a low probability of taking an elective science or math course in later academic life.

The NavOps curriculum includes basic science principles, classroom experiments, and submarine simulator exercises.

The program began in one Gary, IN, school and quickly expanded to all 22 Gary schools. The NavOps submarine control room simulator and software were developed by a submariner, CWO-4 Fred Huddleston, USNR (Ret.), in conjunction with Purdue University Calumet. He made sure it was realistic, stimulating, and fun, while dehvering the "hands on" leaming experience critical to the understanding of science and technology concepts. NavOps students are assessed not only on development of individual skill levels in science but also on their ability to work as a team to achieve a common goal.

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NSSDC introduced NavOps to potential Greater Cincinnati pilot school districts during early 2003. The response was enthusiastic! We concluded there was sufficient potential with the NavOps curriculum, and other programs for grades 5-12 already on the drawing boards, to meet our educational mission.

NavOps will open in five area schools in September 2004.

ECONOMIC

FEASIBILITY

Even the best educational program cannot be sustained if the program is not economically feasible.. .and economic feasibility is highly dependent upon location! After the NSSDC concept had been identified, studied, and proposed to the An aerial view illustration of the NSSDC location, Newport-on-the-Levee and the Ohio River

NARWHAL underway

the assistance of key legislators (Senator Jim Bunning of "^ Kentucky and Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska), we persevered.

The Navy had inactivated and defueled NARWHAL at Newport News in 1999, subsequently towing her to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) for dismantlement. NARWHAL was far and away the best choice for appropriate declassification and subsequent donation to the NSSDC. Senator Bunning submitted an amendment to the Defense Appropriations Act Joint Conference Committee in August 2003 via its chairman, Senator Stevens. This amendment authorized the SecNav to designate NARWHAL for NSSDC, provided we could meet Navy ship donation criteria. The Navy had no objection to the proposed legislation since NARWHAL is not a member of a class of submarines where some are still in service and classified equipment can be removed. President

region, we sought a suitable riverfront location. Newport, KY (directly across the Ohio River from Cincinnati), agreed to donate an ideal riverfront site.

The site is on the Ohio River, directly adjacent to a local family entertainment center (Newport-on-the-Levee) that draws almost four million visitors annually and includes the Newport Aquarium.

Additionally, the site can be seen from almost every seat in the new Cincinnati Reds venue, the Great American Ballpark, as well as from downtown Cincinnati and adjoining Ohio River communities.

Based on the Newport location, our analysis indicated the NSSDC project Nuclear Reactor Compartment removed and loaded on barge for subsequent storage could have a potential financial impact of more than $20 nulhon annually and be Bush signed it into law on 30 September 2003. Transfer of economically self-sustaining with only 70% of the minimum NARWHAL to NSSDC is at no cost to the Navy, other than what anticipated visitation level. As the only science discovery cenwould normally be incurred in a typical SSN dismantlement. ter for 150 miles in any direction, it would be unique and represent a "draw" for multiple visitor segments (regional/local visitors, national tourists, military reunions, educational WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? In order to achieve declassification, the Reactor visitors, and special events).

Compartment (RC), and all equipment aft of it, must be completely removed. As shown above, this entails actually cutting DESIGNATING... the RC out of the hull. ...an Actual Decommissioned NARWHAL will be displayed on keel blocks or a keel cradle and Declassified Nuclear Submarine on the deck of a ballastable barge. A sleeve identical in dimenOnce we had a viable concept and location, we pursued sion to the RC will be fabricated as a "patch" to ensure that donation of a decommissioned nuclear attack submarine to the overall length and diameter remains the same. About 40% serve as the project centerpiece. We concluded the best process of NARWHAL'S hull will be visible above the barge sides when was to have a specific SSN assigned to NSSDC via legislation. viewing it at the level of the river, making it look as if the sub Our concept and location were strong but the precedent in ask- is riding on the water's surface. NARWHAL will be the only ing for an SSN was unusual (no former nuclear powered sub- submarine displayed on top of a floating barge, completely marine has ever been previously donated). However, feeling out of the water, allowing visitors to walk around the hull. The that potential supporters would join us only if an SSN was barge will also serve as the education center and as a museum. specifically reserved for the project, we proceeded and with (Continued on page 34) Shipmate, March 2004

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Concept Illustration—Display of

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Before Reactor Compartment Removal and Hull Modification Engine Room Compartment

Reactor Compartment

Operations Compartment

Bow Compartment

on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, where a vessel can draw only 10 feet, and for display at its final berth. The path of NARWHAL'S last voyage is shown below.

This ocean-going barge must be capable of being flooded down in a dry dock so that NARWHAL can be floated over it, positioned for modification and ultimate display. It is planned that students in the Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Department of USNA's Engineering and Weapons Division will have an elective self-study course available in the fall semester of the 2004 academic year to design a suitable ocean-going barge that would also be the final display barge.

This would be a project for First Class Midshipmen.

Map of the NARWHAL'S route from Puget Sound to Newport.

Operations Compartment (remains intact)

Bow Compartment

After Reactor Compartment Removal and Hull Modification

The above illustration shows NARWHAL'S current and planned configuration. The space aft of the RC will be open and used for displays, interactive exhibits, or historical presentations.

Access from the barge deck will be via a ramp leading to a double door entranceway onto a quarterdeck. Forward would be the restored operations and bow sections. Nearby would be space for other elements of the Discovery Center.

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Many Naval Academy graduates are working on this project. In addition to Tom Schram '69, executive director, there are five grads among the 28 board members. Four are nuclear submariners: Vice Admiral Mike Colley '60, USN (Ret.) (third commanding officer of NARWHAL), Captain Gerry Moti '68, USNR, Dennis Crane '73, and Curt Hartman '87. Also, Captain Todd Creekman '69, USN (Ret.), executive director of the Naval Historical Foundation, is a member of the

Gerry Motl '68 on the gangway leading to NARWHAL during a ship inspection in September 2003 at Puget Sound

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advisory board. Captain Larry Jones '76 is the program manager of the NavSea Inactive Ships Program Office and has been instrumental in helping NSSDC navigate our way in pursuing this program. Bob Rositzke '57, from Empire Video, filmed an interview with Mike Colley when he was in DC. Effort is under way now on several fronts. Our next milestone is to distribute a brochure and video package to communicate the vision of our project. Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award winning actor Gene Hackman will narrate

this video presentation. It focuses on the urgent need to build science education programs and how this project helps to better meet this need. We are working with the Navy and PSNS to develop an engineering design package for NARWHAL modifications and barge mounting, while concurrentiy preparing a facility master plan. Here is an artist's concept of how the discovery center might look on the Ohio River.

We hope to open on Memorial Day in 2007. To learn more about this project, visit the web site at: www.NSSDC.us. -i^

Gerry Mod is a trustee of the NSSDC and is the chair of its history subcommittee. He served five years as a nuclear submariner after graduating from USNA in 1968. He spent many years in the nuclear service industry before becoming a CPA and financial consultant. He and the co-author first met in 1965 when both were in the 17th Company at USNA. Tom Schram is the executive director of the NSSDC in Newport, KY, and one of its founders.

He served seven years as an intelligence ofiicer (1610) after graduating from USNA in 1969. He spent 15 years with Procter & Gamble before becoming an independent marketing consultant.

He began work on this project in August of 2002.

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l^'j qualification and completing a n today's combat arena, our miliMediterranean Deployment in support I tary services truly operate as a joint of "Operation Shining Hope" and half force. The Army and Navy have of INCHON'S WestPac deployment, leamed to work together effectivewhere Chris deployed to Kosovo in ly to achieve combat dominance on support of Operation Joint Guardian the battlefield. Today it is not uncomBy Lieutenant Mark Kim, from May to November as part of 3mon to work on a task force side by side with representatives from each of Commander Naval Surface Group Two Staff 69AR, his Ft. Stewart, GA, command.

Meghan's follow on Sea Tour was the services. The only closer working aboard O'BANNON (DD-987) in Mayport, FL, from July 2001 relationship is an actual marriage.

Meet Lieutenant Meghan (Reardon) Smith '98, a USNA to March 2003. While deployed in 2003, O'BANNON particigraduate and surface warfare officer, and Captain Chris Smith pated in UNITAS, a multi-national exercise involving several '96, a USMA graduate and armor officer. The two service allied nations and conducted Counter-Drug operations. academy graduates who were married in May 2000 at Fort Last year, on 1 January 2003, Chris's Unit 3-69AR, part of Myer, VA, with both services well represented.

Third Infantry Division, received it's short-notice deployment The happily married couple has leamed to put their service order in preparation for the Iraq invasion. A week later his unit differences aside except during the first week of December was deployed to Kuwait. As the Battahon's S-4 logistics offiwhere Academy loyalties and marriage clash. They've man- cer, he was instrumental to the coalition ground force build up aged to attend one Army-Navy and exercises preparing for game together since they've war until they crossed into been married, where Chris had Iraq on 21 March 2003. to endure the cheering of the Meghan completed the first Class of 1968â&#x20AC;&#x201D;his father-inpart of O'BANNON'S deploylaw's class. ment and transferred to commander. Naval Surface Group Despite their ever-present Two in April. smile and good-natured attitude, the Army-Navy couIn the Middle Eastern ple has endured some difficult deserts. Captain Chris Smith experiences in their budding remained focused solely on marriage. Meghan and Chris his mission and bringing home Smith truly understand what it his soldiers safely. He was means to sacrifice everything awarded a Bronze Star for his in their lives, including their heroic and outstanding leaderLT Megan Smith and her husband, Capt Smith, together with O'BANNON marriage, to serve their counship during Operation Iraqi (DD-987) in the background try. After being married for a Freedom. Meghan, in addition year, Meghan and Chris were to fulfilling her military able to co-locate to Brunswick, GA. They begin their days at duties, had to deal with the anxiety of being a wife to a Soldier the crack of dawn, ensuring Meghan arrives on time at in harm's way while also being in charge of the Family Naval Station Mayport, FL, from her morning one hour Readiness Group, the family support group for Chris' unit and 30 minute commute while Chris drives in the opposite when he assumed command of B Company, 3-69AR. direction on his one hour and 15 minute commute to Meghan and Chris would not speak again until 24 May Fort Stewart, GA. 2003, three days prior to their anniversary. The months folMeghan and Chris were introduced by a mutual friend lowing the war brought about more uncertainty as to when while attending their respective schools prior to Chris' gradu- Chris's unit would be redeployed back the United States. ation. Chris, son of Colonel William Smith, USA (Ret.), then On 1 August 2003 at about 1:15 a.m. at Cottrell Field, came home to Northern Virginia after graduation to enjoy bas- Fort Stewart, GA, Chris and Meghan Smith were once ket leave when Meghan was on leave and then on her Second again reunited.

Class Cruise in Norfolk.

Between the work-ups, exercises, schools, and deployChris graduated from USMA in 1996 and attended the ments, the couple has spent over 60% of their marriage apart.

Armor Officer Basic Course at Fort Knox, KY, before report- They do not (often!) complain about their frequent and long ing for duty at Fort Hood, TX, for a tour in 1-67 AR, includ- separations, especially knowing that others are making simiing intense training periods, deployments to the National lar, and greater, sacrifices for their country. Both Meghan and Training Center, and Korea. Meghan, sworn in by her father Chris are deeply proud of the other's commitment to duty and Captain Kevin Reardon '68, USNA (Ret.), who was assisted the unique challenges of joint service have made each by her older brother Lieutenant Brian Reardon '96, USNA, stronger. Although the future is uncertain in a joint service attended Surface Warfare Officer School in the fall of marriage, they look forward to the challenges ahead, and the 1998. She fhst reported aboard INCHON ( M C S - 1 2 ) homeport- opportunity to serve their country in whatever capacity they ed in Ingleside, TX, earning her Surface Warfare Officer are able, L

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Send to Communications Division at comms@usna.com '51: VADM William P. Lawrence, USN (Ret.), has received from USNA the honor of having the Ethics Essay Award named The WiUiam P. Lawrence Ethics Essay Award. '57: Robert T. McElwee has received a Distinguished Service Award as an NFL Super Bowl official. '63: CAPT Charles N. Calvano, USN (Ret.), will join the Office of Naval Research in London in July. '64: Dr. Mario G. Gerhardt has been chosen as the 2003 Plain Dealer Boys Soccer Coach of the Year.

RADM Thomas C. Lynch, USN (Ret.), has joined iDEFENSE, Inc.'s first advisory board. '65: Roger T. Staubach has joined iDEFENSE, Inc.'s first advisory board.

R. Charles "Chuck" Hesse III is the founder and CEO of the world's first conch farm on Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. '66: Douglas E. May has joined BusinessEdge Solutions consulting practice. '67: ADM Robert J. Natter, USN (Ret.), has joined iDEFENSE, Inc.'s first advisory board. CAPT Lawrence W. Meyer, USNR (Ret.), will head Cleveland Naval Junior ROTC High School in St. Louis. '68: MajGen Charles F. Bolden Jr., USMC (Ret.), is the 2004 recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Drum Major Award.

'69: RADM John B. Padgett, USN (Ret.), is the newest vice president at Electric Boat, where he will be in charge of submarine hfe cycle support. Lawrence B. Hagel has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be an Associate Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVA). '72: John L. Skolds has been named executive vice president, Exelon and president, Exelon Energy Delivery and has been named to the new Private Sector Senior Advisory Committee of the U.S. Homeland Security Advisory Council. '75: CAPT Randel L. Zeller, USN (Ret.), is the senior defense policy advisor for Senator Hagel. CAPT WUliam H. Luebke, USN (Ret.), has joined CAE USA, as director of technology. '76: CDR Bradley J. Little, USNRR (Ret.), has joined the team at R.J. Watkins & Company Ltd., where he will lead the firm's technology practice. '79: David S. Stehlin has recently been appointed president and CEO of Ceterus Networks, Inc. '84: Kerry R. Tirman has been named associate executive director of Midwest Regional. He was chief comphance officer at Singing River Hospital in Mississippi. '85: CDR Robert M. Byron, USN, is the new commanding officer of PINCKNEY (DDG-91). CDR James A. Pierce, USN, is the new commanding officer of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 60. '94: Robert Alex Middleton completed training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, to become a special agent and is now assigned to the Newark, NJ, field office. d>

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A N O C E A N AWAY^

Lives Less Ordinary

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n 3 July 2003, my grandfather, Fred Kacher Jr. (90), died after living an incredibly full life. A mechanic from Baltimore, he was a high school senior when the stock market crashed in 1929 and represented a generation of hard working men who, despite possessing the talent to further their education, leamed a trade that would pay the bills. Never bitter, he always talked about this country with a sense of wonder, and lived a life of service as the founder of a youth baseball organization in Baltimore that flourished for over 30 years.

As a man who loved service, sports, and his nation, he also fell in love with the Naval Academy and just could not believe how lucky he was to be a regular guy who had a grandson who was lucky enough to go to Annapolis.

This past winter, my grandfather was posthumously inducted into Baltimore Polytechnic Institute's Hall of Fame for his community leadership and service. One of the men also being honored happened to be Vice Admiral Jim Sagerholm '52, USN (Ret.). A star at Poly, he enlisted in the Navy, was selected to attend the Naval Academy and set the standard his entire naval career—from serving as Brigade commander and president of his class to rising to the rank of vice admiral and raising a wonderful family. Gracious and still committed to public service, the admiral chairs Poly's Scholarship Oversight Committee and went out of his way to make my mom and dad feel welcome during the ceremony.

My parents' chance encounter with a man who embodies the best of the Naval Academy compelled me to trade a few notes with the admiral and in the spring, he will try to come down to eat lunch on BARRY (DDG-52). The admiral had a career that spanned five decades, from the '40s until the '80s, and I think our wardroom will certainly leam a thing or two from his insights and principles for success in life and our profession.

When I ponder the life this man has led, I hope he will see in our ship the same qualities that, through the ages, seem to be constant in the naval services: Leading Excellence. You do not find it in everyone, but the fleet rewards and cultivates excellence. Through a blend of personal accountability and recognition, our Sailors flourish. In almost every command, you find a mess specialist that bakes like a chef, a technician that can fashion anything out of metal, or a boatswain's mate who can drive a small boat better than most of us can drive a car. Leading these talented young men and women every day remains one of the best things about serving in the United States Navy.

Driving. It is still fun to drive a ship to underway replenishment station or alongside a pier. Even folks who do not want to stay in the Navy, generally enjoy conning a ship.

Admittedly, it is a lot more fun to conn a ship during February in San Diego vice Norfolk, but no matter where you are, it is still a pretty amazing experience.

Shooting the Guns. Ship's crews still love exercising their weapons systems. Shooting targets is always better than merely testing a weapons system, and shooting targets more accurately than the next ship is always better than shooting alone.

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Doing Something That Matters. Our young officers and Sailors are still drawn to what Senator John McCain '58 termed a "cause greater than one's own self-interest."

Whether they fight and train for their nation, their Navy, or their shipmates—or like most folks, all three—Sailors like being a part of something that matters and that makes them great people to work with.

While I suspect the qualities above have been around longer than the U.S. Navy, there are some things that are indisputably better in today's fleet.

The Ships. While quantity has a quahty all of its own, a single Aegis cruiser today can carry 15 times as many missiles with much greater range than ships just a decade before. Their weapons and damage control systems make them the best in the world. Along with the Sailors who operate them, these incredible platforms and the chance to command one of them, are what keep many officers in the Navy.

The Training. Technological simulations from flight simulators for aviators to bridge simulators for SWOS have revolutionized our ability to train. Highly sophisticated weapons suites on Aegis destroyers now include software that allows Sailors to fight the next battle over and over again so know they know how to win, when it is for real.

Technological Quality of Life. Even at sea, our ability to stay connected would amaze those who served just a decade ago. Just like at home, email provides Sailors an almost daily opportunity to chat with their families and even a few pictures of their kids and the tactical implications of this connectivity are even more impressive.

National Support. In the last decade, our country's respect and support for our Sailors and Marines has been remarkable. Publishers provide free books and magazines, small school children write letters to our deployed service members, and our Nation's pride in their sons and daughters in uniform remind our Sailors that they are not alone as they stand the watch.

Is it all good? No organization is ever perfect. I suspect most naval officers today, myself included, would not mind having a lot less paper work and fewer inspections or assessments as they are called today. Furthermore, most of us wish there were a few more ships and submarines around to command and aircraft to fly but I bet these are the very same desires naval officers have had for decades—yet another reminder of the timeless nature of our profession.

When he comes to visit BARRY this spring, I hope Admiral Sagerholm finds a Navy he will still recognize and be proud of but one that continues to get better. I know he will be rooting for us. <]> Fred Kacher '90 serves as executive officer on BARRY (DDG-52).

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ALL HANDS Navy Road Classic Golf 2004...

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he Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation encourage everyone to make plans to join Chet Gladchuk, leaders from the Naval Academy, and the Alumni Association and Foundation for Navy Road Classic Golf during the 2004 football season.

Mark your calendars: Friday, 1 October 2004, Colorado Springs, CO, the day before we defend the Commander in Chief's trophy against the Air Force Academy.

Friday, 15 October 2004, Meadowlands in Northern New Jersey, the day before we battle Notre Dame at Giants' Stadium.

Friday, 5 November 2004, New Orleans, LA, the day before we take on the Green Wave of Tulane.

Come out and support your local Alumni Chapter and Parents" Club by joining friends. Alumni, and parents at a premier golf course in the away game areas. Prizes, giveaways, and excellent food and beverages are a few of the guaranteed items for each participant. Following golf, there will be an awards ceremony and luncheon hosted by Chet Gladchuk.

More details will be provided via usna.com.

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n 22 January 2004, Washington, DC, Navy Secretary Gordon England and Acting Army Secretary Les Brownlee were visited at the Pentagon by the captains of the Army and Navy football teams. Secretary England hosted the group for lunch and praised the captains of both for their service to America. The Naval Academy won, 34-6, defeating Army for the second year in a row.

Members of the U.S. Sailing Team and the U.S. Diving Team, 1 to r: Ensign Megan Bamett '03, Lieutenant Nick Cromwell '96, Captain Bill Cavitt '80, Lieutenant Mike Heffeman, USMMA '94, Captain Fran Clemens '99, Lieutenant R.D. Burley '96, and Captain Fred Cleveland '80

Naval Academy Graduates Compete at Third World Military Games

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rom 2-12 December 2003, members of the United States military participated in the Third World Military Games in Catania, Italy. We had a wonderful time in Catania competing with and against the best in the world.

The Sailing Team finished eighth in the competition.

Ensign Bamett '03 finished sixth on 3-meter and seventh on 1-meter in diving and also participated on two fourth place relays for the U.S. swimming delegation. From USNA also swimming were Second Lieutenant Katie Costello '03 and Lieutenant Ian Johnston '96. vt

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M A I L BOAT "From Navy Blue to Air Force Blue" n the article "From Navy Blue to Air Force Blue" in the latest issue of Shipmate (page 8) tiiere's a hsting of Naval Academy graduates in the Air Force who were awarded Silver Stars or higher. The article omits the name of Colonel Roy S. Dickey '52, USAF (Ret.), who was awarded three (3) Silver Stars and shot down a MIG.

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From C D R T h o m a s W i l l i a m s o n ' 4 2 , U S N (Ret.): The Surface Navy Association 16th Annual Symposium included a Historical Remembrance Award ceremony on 15 January 2004. This award is provided to individuals whose contribution to an action or campaign, concluded not less than 50-years ago. Typifies the finest traditions of the Navy. This year the Association chose to focus its attention on the military achievements of the operation "Passage to Freedom" during August 1954 to May 1955.

This operation was under the command of ADM Lorenzo S. Sabin Jr., and evacuated over 300,000 refugees from North to South Vietnam after the French defeat and the Geneva Treaty that divided the country into a Communist North and Democratic South.

I served on ADM Sabin's staff during this period and it was an honor and privilege for me to accept the award, representing ADM Sabin and all who took part in "Passage to Freedom."

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Mabel G. Cavenagh, widow of RADM Robert W. Cavenagh (Ret.), died in Carlisle, PA, on 4 January 2004 at the age of 99. Her husband died in 1995. My husband is her only son. She leaves three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She will be buried next to her husband at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Pres/Acting Secy: CAPT Will I. Bull, USN (Ret) 1725 Oak Ln., McLean, VA 22101 h: 703-538-5981 Following our graduation in 1932 until the beginning of World War II, life in the Navy was quite predictable. After we graduated we were ordered to a battleship, cruiser, or one of the two large carriers, where we were expected to leam to be a naval officer. One of the major personal objectives was to qualify for officer of the deck underway. Once that goal was reached you could apply for submarines or for flight training. If you elected to remain a "black shoe" officer the probability was very high that after two or three years, destroyer duty would follow.

Six years after graduation those who were in surface ships would be ordered to a noncombatant ship such as a tender, transport, supply ship, or oil tanker for one year before getting one's first taste of shore duty or post graduate school, then at Annapolis.

It was my lot to be ordered to an oil tanker, RAMAPO, which carried oil from San Pedro to the Orient. I never could figure out the logic of the situation with all of the oil that was readily available in the Dutch East Indies. R A M A P O did, however, perform other useful functions besides carrying oil. The normal routine was to proceed directly to G u a m and then to Manila to off-load the oil and layover for about a week. G u a m looked forward to RAMAPO'S periodic visits as there was littie regular traffic into G u a m and the ship brought mail and some supplies.

R A M A P O followed a " R h u m b line" course from the West Coast to G u a m rather than the shorter great circle course, which would have taken the ship close to the Aleutians where generally the bad weather in that part of the Pacific would have cancelled the advantages of the shorter route. On one of our trips we were towing a 150-foot d u m p scrow to M i d w a y Island. The navigator set a course when leaving California and we never changed course as much as Shipmate, March 2004

one degree until we turned into the anchorage at Midway.

R.A.MAPO carried an enlisted aerographer who made daily weather observations, including sending up at noon a balloon for an upper air sounding. In those days the PanAm clipper flew across the Pacific on a very irregular schedule, but if RAMAPO was at sea during their transit, they always contacted the ship for weather reports.

The ship also performed another service in plotting the depths of the Pacific. Every 15 minutes a depth sounding was made. To make the sounding, either the officer of the deck or the quartermaster would send a pulse with a hand key and record with a stopwatch the time it took the echo to return. These recordings were sent in to the hydrographic officer to give a record of the depths in this lightiy traveled part of the ocean. On one trip, the ship recorded what is generally accepted to be the deepest part of the Pacific, about 38,000 feet. For many years it was know as RAMAPO deep (This may still be the case).

Duty aboard an oil tanker was a far cry from the "spit and polish" and orderly routine encountered on a combatant ship. In fact, one's first reaction was somewhat of a shock. Barry Atkins described his year on CUYAMA, a fleet oiler, with the following comment: "I never saw such a collection of officers. It was an unbelievable group. I felt as though I was taking part in some crazy theatrical performance."

The captain of the ship was usually a recently selected commander and there were two junior officers whom were Naval Academy graduates putting in their year on a non-combatant ship. Sam "Country" Quarles and I were the two on RAMAPO. In between these officers, were an executive officer who was a very senior, many times passed over lieutenant commander. The other line officers were the navigator, first heutenant, and chief engineer, all of whom had been in some kind of trouble and were just putting in time until eventual retirement. The ship also carried a supply officer and a doctor.

To put it as pohtely as possible, I would describe the captain of RAMAPO as a "martinet." Prior to being ordered to RAMAPO, he had been first heutenant of the battleship, CALIFORNIA. I was assigned as the ship's communication officer among other duties and my first assignment by the captain was to rewrite the ship's organization manual using that of CALIFORNIA as a guide, a copy of which he gave me. It was obvious his intention was to bring order and disciphne to the ship and make her a true "man-of-war."

The captain hated rust and he had a chrome-plated chipping hammer that he always carried with him as he inspected Shipmate, March 2004

parts of the ship. Unfortunately, this ship was built in World War 1 when steel was produced in a hurry and not very well treated. The ship always looked pretty good as we left California but an oil tanker, fully loaded, has its decks awash most of the time and we used to say "the poppies soon began to bloom" as the rust would break out a few days out. The impossible task of trying to get the rust under control fell to Sam Quarles.

RAMAPO was a single screw, reciprocating engine ship, that at full speed could make about ten or 11 knots—and as we did not follow normal ship lanes, we saw little or no ships, so life could get quite monotonous. We had two pastimes to relieve the monotony. The ship had a court of sorts aft and we played a game called, for lack of a better name, "RAMAPO," which was like playing volleyball but using a medicine ball. It was good exercise but it's a wonder we didn't all get hernias. The other pastime was bridge. The game started at noon on Saturday and continued until Sunday night.

The only breaks came as one officer went on watch and relieved another who joined the game. Notice it started on Saturday noon. There was no relaxing the work schedule during the week on RAMAPO. With the captain determined to straighten this ship out and with the unusual collection of officers, one never was sure what was going to happen next. Three minor examples come to mind. On my first trip to the Orient, we crossed the International Date Line on a Sunday, at which point we reported to the commander of the Asiatic Fleet and became part of that fleet. I think we all expected the next day to be Sunday routine.

Instead, we just lost a day off. As fortune would have it on the return trip we also crossed on a Sunday, and we had two Sundays in a row. No way was that going to happen. One was a regular workday.

The captain had some strange ideas of the way things should be and how to correct situations. One night I had the mid-watch and had tumed in early. About 10:30 p.m. a messenger woke me up and told me the captain said the door on the radio shack was open (it was amidships) and a light was shining forward and that I was to go tell the radiomen to close the door. Another of his fetishes was that there should not be any trash in the wastebaskets in the crew's compartments at night—it was unhealthy. So he would on occasion, inspect at night and if there was any trash he sent for the officer responsible for that part of the ship and ordered him to get the compartment cleaned up and have the baskets emptied. It was a weird existence at times.

The ship had a five-inch gun on a forward gun mount. No one knew if the gun could

be fired or if it had ever been fired. In keeping with the captain's goal of making a man-of-war of the ship, the gun and the gun mount were overhauled during our stay in the Mare Island shipyard. After we left the yard we had gun drills even though it was a little hard to find anything to practice training the gun on. The captain arranged for a tug and target to meet the ship off of San Diego as we returned from a long passage from Shanghai so we could fire short-range battle practice. As one can imagine, after about a month at sea with port in sight, enthusiasm did not run very high.

For the officers string the first lieutenant was the pointer and I was the trainer and we did quite well. The first lieutenant was an excellent marksman but unfortunately along with hitting many targets we had also hit too many botties in his career. I must admit that as we started our run, the thought went through my mind: "I wonder if this relic is going to hold together."

One thing that I do remember to the captain's credit, he was of German background and he apparently understood them a lot better than a lot of people. When the Munich conference between Hitler and Chamberlain was taking place in the spring of 1939, RAMAPO was passing between the Japanese Islands. I was told to send our noon position to the CNO—nothing else.

(RAMAPO was somewhat unique in that we reported directly to the CNO.) Just when I thought nothing more of a crazy nature could happen, it did. The captain was relieved in June 1939 and I was looking forward to departing to Annapolis to attend the Post-Graduate School and hoping my relief from the Class of 1933 would hurry and report aboard. The new captain was still a lieutenant-commander as he had not yet made his number and the new exec who reported aboard was just about the most senior lieutenant commander in the navy and as such was senior to the captain. What do? I was asked to send a message to the CNO outiining the situation, the CNO replied very directly and directed the captain to assume the rank of commander and take command of the ship. The navy regulations soon after came out with a change that covered this situation. I often wondered if this episode didn't prompt the change.

With that last bit of duty as the ship's communication officer I was relieved and headed for Annapolis with a greatly enhanced stock of "sea stories."

I was making a few telephone calls to shipmates and chance to put in a call for Ben Bailey who had been living in St. Augustine, where he was teaching at the university there after retiring as a commander. We were both in the Second Batt as 43

Midshipmen and were good friends. I had a nice conversation with his wife, Marylyn, and was told, to my sorrow that Ben had passed away on 18 July 1989. It was quite a shock, as to the best of my knowledge, the Academy had not been notified.

Another call, which I made to Dick Blair, found him in great shape and in good spirits. He did give me a change of address and telephone number, as follows: CAPT Richard H. Blair, USN (Ret.), 1712 Krestal Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34321; 941-923-9466.

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

70th Reunion All systems are go on the reunion. A "mail-out" has been sent. It went to all that had already declared their intentions, per Shipmate's last issue.

You wiU be asked to make your reservations at Loews Hotel, chose the events you want to attend and, of course, pay a nominal amount for each. The Supe and the president and CEO of the Association will attend our O'Club luncheon, possibly as a salute to those able and willing to come at our ages!

You can still attend by emailing graysonmerrill@coracast.net no later than March 2004.

Amy Krulak, Wife of Brute Grayson Merrill comments, "Brute and I shared the honor of being fellow sandblowers in the Second Company. I only wish I could have met his wife hereafter.

This abstract from the Copley News Service in San Diego tells why:" To those who knew her best. Amy Krulak was the consummate general's wife: a gracious and vivacious blend of parent, hostess, and community servant.

"She had all the ingredients of a lady," said James C. Haugh, a longtime friend of Mrs. Krulak and her husband, retired Marine Corps LtGen Victor "Brute" Krulak." And she was a dynamo, just like Brute himself" Mrs. Krulak died of complications from pneumonia Friday at Sharp Hospice Care in La Mesa. She was 90. When 44

Gen Krulak retired in 1968 he was commander of Marines in the Pacific.

The Krulaks were married in Washington, DC, in 1936, the year that Gen Krulak reported for duty as a second lieutenant at Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

During the next 32 years, Mrs. Krulak would accompany her husband to assignments in China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Washington, Virginia, and Honolulu. During five years in Honolulu, Mrs. Krulak leamed to dance the hula, which she also taught.

"I was gone an awful lot," her husband said. "In raising our sons, she was primarily the father. She did double duty. "She ended up with two priests (Episcopal clergymen Victor H. Krulak Jr. '59 and WUliam M. Krulak '62) and a Marine commandant (Charles Krulak '64). I would say she did all right."

In response to queries about how a military wife raised two future priests, Mrs. Krulak had a ready reply: "God must have thought it was necessary to keep me straight."

once a month at the Los Altr Jb. The photo reveals that they observr old time custom, often reversed these ys, of the gentlemen remaining seated A'hile their wives stand obediently behind them.

Classmates in the Coronado-San Diego area meet weekly for lunch in Coronado.

The group generally consists of Lou Bauer, Ralph Baum, Bill Hazzard, Dave Nash, Lew Schock, and J.C. Wilson.

Another Classmate Joins The Modem World Jesse Gay advises that he is now on the web and can be reached at jessebjr@cox.net.

Strange Customs On a cruise aboard the Holland-America hne ship MS AMSTERDAM around South America the corresponding secretary ran into a number of former naval officers, all younger, some of whom had served only for a brief time and others who had a career. He was amazed, however, during nights when the dress was black tie, to find four of them wearing, instead of the proper civihan attire, their old uniform mess jackets.

Modem Ship Propulsion During a tour of the bridge arranged for Annual Membership: 6% Life Membership: 66% him by Amsterdam's captain the C/S was introduced to the way a ship buUt in 2000 Pres and Sec'y/Treas: CAPT Jesse B. Gay Jr, USN (Ret) V.P and Corr. Sec'y: RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret) moves through the water. The five diesel engines drive electric generators whose cur3704 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 rent, siutably modified, turns two electric h: 410-235-3803; f: 410-243-1960 motors housed behind the ship in pods. Each e; edkeats@comcast.net pod has a propeller attached, appearing Birthday Greetings The Class notes with pride and sends con- somewhat similar to the pod of a multigratulations to Doyen Klein who becomes engine turbo-prop airplane. The pods are not 90 on 14 March and provides similar senti- fixed but pivot around a vertical axis. In ments to Ken Sanger who reaches that normal cmising the propellers face forward to pull the ship rather than the usual pushing memorable age on 19 March. action of the common propeller installation.

Get Togethers Accompanying the column is a picture In addition, when the swiveling pods are provided by Helen Metcalf of the basic tumed at right angles to the keel of the ship Classmate group in Northern California that they, aided by the bow thruster, move the consists of Ralph Metcalf, Bill Samuels, ship to or from a dock without the use of and Frank Wheeler. They meet for lunch tugs. And, there is no need for a rudder, the pods are shifted right or left to tum the ship.

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Isabella. Her ashes were scattered off the coast of Marin County, CA, to join those of Annual Membership: 9% her husband. A memorial service was held Life Membership: 50% on 12 January at Holy Innocents Church.

The Class of 1936 sends our sincere Pres: CAPT William N. Price, USN (Ret) sympathy to the family.

Secymeas; CAPT O.M. Butler, USN (Ret) 1101 S. Ariington Ridge Rd., Arlington, VA 22043 John K. Knapper died unexpectedly on Acting Sec'y: 22 December 2003. He had been in good CAPT John H. Carmichael, USN (Ret.) health and enjoyed an active life. In early 744 Oglethorpe Ave., St Simons Island GA 315224908 December he developed breathing problems p: 912^-638-2830: f: 912-638-0436 and was taken to the hospital. Examinations e: jhc36@bellsouth.net disclosed a long list of symptoms that From The President "might" have affected his breathing—none We '36ers are dwindling down to a pre- of which were evident prior to this incident. cious few. There are only 52 living out of a His condition worsened. He told his two graduating Class of 235 and of these, not all sons, Charles and Thomas, who were with are capable of living independently. Yet we him, that he did not want to die in the hospihave much to be proud of. Despite the fact tal. They took him home, cared for him, and tiiat we were the smallest Class to graduate were witii him when he painlessly and quiin that decade we lost more members in etly passed away. He is survived by his two World War 11 than any other Class—not as sons and four grandchildren. Kelly, the a percentage, but in actual numbers. We Class prays that your joumey may have fair need to keep in touch with each other, as winds and following seas. our late Marine Corps Gen. Ben Remembrance Robertshaw exhorted us to do. My email How many of you former Midshipmen address is biIlnaval@comcast.net and my remember Ozone, the elderly messenger telephone number is 202-338-2684. who delivered mail to the various Company I welcome any ideas as to how we can and Battalion offices in Bancroft Hall? On better stay in touch. one of his rounds, during one of Maryland's Class News classical icy days, he stopped by a mate of 2004 Football Schedule the deck's station. He always talked with 4 September, Duke, 6 p.m. watch standers. On this occasion he said, 77 September, Northeastern, 1:30 p.m.

"De BTU sho is conspicuous by dere 18 September, at Tulsa, TBA absence." His colorful language was tech25 September, Vanderbilt, 1:30 p.m.

2 October, at Air Force, TBA nically correct. Where on earth did he pick 16 October, Notre Dame (Meadowland, up such information?

CBS-TV), TBA Speaking of Maryland's icy weather, 23 October, Rice, 1:30 p.m.

John Court and I shared a room facing 30 October, Delaware (Homecoming), north on the first deck of the First Batt. That 1:30 p.m. winter was colder than normal, so cold that 6 November, at Tulane, TBA the ink in the inkwell froze. We appealed to 20 November, Rutgers, 1:30 p.m. the authorities who sent a delegation to 4 December, Army (Lincoln Financial inquire into our frosty room. The senior Field, CBS-TV), TBA By the time the March issue arrives and officer verified that it was cold. Shortly a you read this, the Carmichael family will be messenger brought us a ball of caulking back into then home, eight months after yam and a screwdriver with orders to caulk their house was damaged by fire. On 5 May the windows. It worked; the room heated up 2003 four beach houses built together sufficiently to melt the crusty ink. Come closely on St. Simons Island beach caught spring, the windows were stuck closed. fire, one was completely destroyed, a large Next we were infested with rats. With condo suffered damage of $2 dolllars, one typical Midshipman resourcefulness we suffered $60,000, and our house over devised a trap. The desk in the middle of $100,000. Long term rental cannot be had the room was the scene of our success. We on St. Simons in the summer, we moved ten balanced a ruler over the edge of the desk. times since the fire. Number 11 finally took A trash can filled with water was placed under the ruler. We experimented with sevus home. eral baits—cheese, bacon, peanut butter, In Memorial and others.

Peanut butter won, so a glob Bill Kaufinan sent the following mformation. was placed on the ruler. During the night My mom, Cissy Kaufman (Bill's the rat scampered after bait unsetting the widow), died last night (15 December balance of the ruler, fell into the can and 2003) after a short illness. She leaves a drowned. There seemed to have been some son, Bill Kaufman, who is married to sort of pestilence connected to our room— Holly, daughter of Paul Ryan; four like Job and his boils. grandchildren, Amelia and Gabriel Duncan and Ryan and Kristin Kaufman; and two great-grandchildren. Max and

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During June Week, when the weather went from freezing to humid steam, the Regiment paraded in full dress uniform.

The jackets, you will recall, were heavily padded. The heat on Worden Field was so intense that our sweat glands were going full tilt. An ambulance was standing by to recover Midshipmen that fainted. A few wise guys had a scheme for getting out of the heat factory parades through inducing fainting by placing blotter paper in their shoes speeding up the dehydration process.

There was a parade on the day of the June ball. Every full dress jacket was dripping wet. One thing a Midshipman must leam early on in his career is to be undaunted in the face of danger or difficulty. Back at Bancroft Hall our jackets were dried as much as possible with towels, then tumed wrong side out, put on hangers and hung out an open window to dry in the hot sun.

At the ball our dates, ladies all, did not "comment on the state of our garments" (Ogden Nash).

Commissioning a ship is like Plebe Year, you don't want to miss one but you don't want to ever do it again. My guardian angel failed to heed this advice. For twice I was assigned commissioning details, NASHVILLE CLEVELAND

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in 1942. From 1938 on with the rapid expansion of the Navy I suspect many of you went through this process several times. Both of these light cruisers were build in the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden, NJ, across the Delaware River. The winds of war were blowing in the Far East and in Europe. But in 1938 the United States was mired in a euphoric delusion of peace. The Navy was manned at 65% compUment. NASHVILLE had a crew of 875. The wartime compliment for BROOKLYN class tight cruisers was 1,200. The Two Ocean Navy Act of 1940 awakened the nation to the reality of international affairs. As the Navy began to mobilize, reserves were brought up permiing manning levels of the Fleet units slowly to increase to compliment.

When you go to new construction things are different than reporting to active ships.

You find a dead ship. It takes people, the crew to bring it to life. You start from scratch. The philosopher Horace Kallen wrote, "When you start with nothing you can go any where." There was a myriad of instmctions for organizing a ship; that were theoretical and very general in nature. Our aim was to develop a practical ship's organization that would meld the ship and crew into a fighting force for the obvious tough times ahead.

There are so many things to be done in a short time that the only priority was one: to work on the ship's organization manual.

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crew assignment, provisioning ship stores, developing a database for machinery upkeep, and repair, etc. All work was going on simultaneously. I was involved in crew assignment. Those coming from the Fleet trickled in. On one day a detail of 500 from the Norfolk Training Center arrived. A few were veterans, but most were recruits. Each man had a questionnaire hsting his qualifications and experience. These were helpful in doing my job. I admit possibly there were mistakes but only one left me with chagrin.

It happened during the mad house of assigning this large detail. I placed one recruit on the shell deck of a turret to handle 6-inch AP projectiles weighing 135 pounds, the sailor weighed 125 pounds. It was clear from working with these recmits that their civilian careers were quite varied. We needed three barbers and our search located ten, each with up to 13 years experience.

The above is a sampling only of the commissioning process. Every department and every man was involved. It was an all hands evolution. After the festivities of commissioning were over, NASHVILLE sailed for GTMO to commence training. Training did not stop at GTMO for like education training never ends; it's a Ufe long endeavor. We went through the full catalogue of exercises including a competitive landing force drill.

At the completion, CAPT William W. Wilson assembled the officers in the wardroom and informed us in no uncertain terms that he was dissatisfied with our progress.

We simply had not reached an acceptable state of readiness. We junior officers were taken aback for we thought we had done a great job. We felt the captain's remarks were a pep talk, not a dressing down. Apparently we were not going to be court marshaled for our next mission was a shake down cruise to Northern Europe and Britain—a most delightful and exciting trip.

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lunched with Larry Pierce and his wife, Lynn, and then son, Don, and his wife, in a Annual Membership: 17% new home in Elk Grove, which they have Life Membership: 58% bought together as an effective way of Pres; RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) caring for Lynn.

In spite of the Code Orange security 7101 Bayfront Dr. #324, Annapolis, MD 21403 e; mrindskopf@comcast.net level, the redeye flight home was routine.

Chairman, Wash. Area; Leaders Conference: The 2004 Leaders CAPT Hugh M. Robinson, USN (Ret) Conference (14-16 January) has further 3709 Woodstock St., Ariington, VA 22207-4324 expanded to include a seventh military h; 703-532-3772; e; hughrobinson@webtvnet organization, the Australian Royal Military Sec'y; CAPT D.K. Ela, USN (Ret) 3260 N. 12th St., #329, Grand Junction, CO 81506 College, and 15 civilian organizations. This year's topic was "Leadership in Balance— h; 970-256-7174, f: 970-256-9120 e; dkela@earthlink.net Mission and People," and as last year, '38 had a page in the program to show that we President's Corner Travel Report: In the biography of Cicero knew something about the theme. Class

by Anthony Everett, which I have just read, stalwarts in the front row—Bob McNitt, an assortment of generals with their mighty Deke Ela, Hugh Robinson, Bob Carter, legions periodically moved through Italy and Mike Rindskopf—were impressed by toward Rome from south or north seeking the enthusiastic response from approximately to assert control over a chaotic empire. I am 200 attendees.

We are sorry to report that our only not suggesting that the holiday trip Sylvia and I took to California was an effort to Classmate who served in the mihtary of overthrow Arnold, the new governor, but another country, the Philippines, Col Marcelo S. Castillo, died in Delaware on there was a resemblance to the Romans.

We began our campaign in San Diego Pearl Harbor Day, 7 December 2003. where we had a delightful yacht club lunch- Details on his career were obtained from eon with our old friends in the Class of one of his compatriots. Commodore 1942—Alnora and Charlie Bishop '42. Alcarez, and will appear in a Shipmate obitThat was closely followed by a mini-'38 uary and in the Philippines Chapter column. reunion arranged by Pat Foley with Swede We can also report that we have had expresOlsen and El Ogle. Barbara Foley, Kitty sions of thanks from the famiUes of George Ogle, Betty Jensen, and Jean Suydam Whiteside and Bob Bidwell. rounded out the party with proof, in part, in Class Comer We add a footnote to the remarkable the accompanying picture. Pat reported that the rest of the Southern California gang is career of Marcello. He fought as a guerrilla suffering from a variety of ailments and as the Japanese invaded the Philippines. could not join in. The campaign continued Moreover, in the company of Carde, Dunn, north through La Jolla, Solana Beach, and Ela, he got his feet wet, and everything Carlsbad, and San Pedro where we met else he wore, as we hiked in pouring rains with old friends. Navy and civilian, and from Glascow area across the Scottish then flew to Sacramento where we enjoyed highlands and lake country to Stirling on a week-long family gathering. There, we our Third Class Cruise. Jungle training! We

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continue our sad litany of fading numbers, now 95. We lost Carter Berkeley on 17 November in Matiiews, NC. The grapevine failed us until we leamed of his pending services on 30 December at the Fort Myer Chapel in Arlington. He received full military honors. Birgitta and Snowden Arthur, Bob Carter, and Hugh Robinson represented the Class. Berk pointed for the Marines from the day he entered the Academy, and flying in particular. Survivors include children, Randolph Carter Berkeley III, Phillip Boyd Berkeley, and Janet Berkeley Johnson, and three grandchildren.

Bill Ratliff passed away in Chula Vista, CA, on 7 January where he had only recently been hospitalized. Services were not yet firmed as of our deadline. Bill had been a stalwart element in the diminished ranks of the San Diego lunch bunch.

James R. Payne died on 3 January at the University of Virginia Hospital of cancer affecting his heart.

Our roster, as published on oiu- web page, is updated. A couple of minor corrections are in the mill, but check it out. (Six steps: go to usna.com; log in—if not registered, follow instructions on screen; click on Alumni Only; click on Classes; click on Class of 1938; click on default.htm; click on Roster. Class news is not posted at the moment, but the latest Shipmate column is always available—follow the screen instructions.)

The Washington group had a great Christmas party, 26 chose chicken or salmon, 26 gained weight, 26 never heard of Atkin. And we haven't had to count that many noses for a long, long time. Here's the sinful Ust: three couples (the Raymers, the Rindskopfs, and the Fleps), four guys (McNitt, Carter, McDowell, and Robinson), eight widows (Blandin, Bowers, Brown, Giffen, Luby, Owen, Schroeder, and Worthington), and a Marine widow friend with Bob Carter. Generations X and Y included Donnie and Lany Brown, Robert Giffen, MeUssa McDowell, Hughie Robinson, Mary (Ruth Blandin's daughter) and one of Hugo's grandchildren, Chris Strong. A feature of the program was Distinguished Graduate Award winner. Bob McNitt's tale of the award weekend, highlighted by his four-minute speech in Memorial Hall, and his plea that all who can visit the renovated Memorial and Smoke Halls; announcement of Mike's accession to the Board of Tustees as '30s Decade Rep; plea for purchase of tickets for Navy's Bowl game in Houston as tax deductible donation to Midshipmen; announcement of Leaders' Conference on 14-16 January; 1938 account statement showing $11,000 in Memorial fund, $2,300 in fund for donations to Naval Academy Shipmate, March 2004

Foundation; and $342,000 in our Leaders Conference endowment; and finally display of a trophy given posthumously to CAPT Ed Anderson on his induction into Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame in November 2003.

Pictures are yet to come, but they are good any time. As a matter of fact, some pictures of the reunion party in May, the year before have only recently arrived, courtesy of Dotty Ingham.

San Diego, under the agile Ogles, staged a lively and spirit laden party as well: Becky and Charley Akers joumeyed farther, but the locals made for the best tum out of the year: Barbara and Pat Foley, Dolores and Randy Klippel, Gayle and Tom Foster, Jean Suydam, Rosemary Stott, and Betty Jensen. Swede Olsen and Bill Ratliff, who never miss, continued their record.

One of the privileges of this secretarial chore is the chance to preach to the choir. In this instance it is one of the most important product of the service academies— Leadership. Mike has noted the Leadership Conference theme, the relationship of mission achievement and human cost. At every commissioned rank, we made these kinds of decisions, i.e. whether the accomplishment merited the exposure: in combat, to the violent elements of the sea and air, to the operational hazards of our powerful equipments.

Then entry to the business world brought the business hazards of hiring and firing, of opportunity commitments to business growth or the risk of bankruptcy. We even faced these commitments in our family enterprises in health, hearth, and education.

It is a fascinating experience to watch leaders at the conference pass their batons of experience on to eager young minds.

Reefed Sail Retirement Home Note These last two weeks before the column deadline coincide with popular demand that the professionals come forward with prognostication, projection, and polishing (the crystal ball that is). The "thisa and thata" are superheated by election hot air. There are enough variables that virtually everyone will get one thing or another sort of right, but none will get most of it right. Is Greenspan's genius an exception? We are not about to don the professional mantle, but our ear to the voices in our retirement institution give a clue to priorities. Stability in fraq is our hope, but we're eight years into Serbia, 54 into Korea, and 59 into the UN. It has our money, yet it hasn't the will nor police to enforce international law and order. Getting our 13 colonies to surrender autonomy for union was a snap by comparison. The next step has to be success in the European Union. All the strains that led us from confederacy to union are evident in the EU. It must demonstrate the economic realities of greater prosperity. We place our

bets on the revolution in information exchange. Look back to the invention of a press and the Gutenberg Bible. There was even the forerunner of spam, a means to the spread of free ideas, other than the Bible per se, across borders. Think Internet. It may take another generation or two.

Meg and Hugh Robinson and Karvl Lee Ineham Martin

Mike and Sylvia Rindskopf

Becky Ahers and Hanah Lauerman

Ruth Blandin and Horie Schroeder

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Acting Pres: CAPT Robert B. Wood, USN (Ret) e; rbwacny@aol.com Corr. Sec'y; Ronnie Wood 1525 South 23rd St., Arlington, VA 22202 Thirty-Nine On Line: docabbot@aol.com Ladies and gentlemen.

This is my swan song as "acting purveyor of copy for '39s Shipmate column." Next issue I'U be reUeved by Bob Wood's bride, Ronnie. Here's the way it came about: On 30 December there was a meeting of the Class executive committee in Washington. At that meeting, Dan Weitzenfeld's resignation as acting Class president was accepted. Bob Wood was elected acting Class president, and Bob's wife, Ronnie, was elected corresponding secretary. These actions occurred two weeks after the 15 December deadline for copy to be sent for January-Febmary's Shipmate. However it was possible to get into the January-February issue a new heading for the '39 column, showing Bob as acting Class president.

Accordingly, members of the Class are requested to correspond directly with Ronnie on news items about the Class and about Classmates. You're especially requested to send to Ronnie any photographs you may have depicting Classmates and Class functions. Ronnie's mail address is up there in the heading, but I'U repeat it here for emphasis: 1525 South 23rd St., ArUngton, VA; rbwacnv@aol.com; 703-521-8694.

Plans for the 65th Reunion continue to shape up. The 30 December action by the executive committee gives Bob Wood and me an interesting relationship. As general manager for planning and carrying out the 48

Sixty-Fifth Reunion, I have Bob working for me as task group commander for reception, hospitality, and welcome package.

With Bob now in place as acting Class president, me and all the rest of my reunion bosses are working for him! Bob and I are good friends, we communicate well, and we can make this work.

As I type these words, it's the 15th of January, which is the deadline for copy for the March issue. Three of my reunion bosses are on their way to Annapolis to establish liaison, and accomplish some of their chores for the Reunion Task force. These three are: Bob Wood, who's task is outlined above. Rhythm Moore who's task is hotel events, and Bing Gillette who's task is football game tickets. Bing is also my deputy general manager for the whole event.

They're all good bosses, and we're lucky to have them. It's of interest for you to know that the Class has invited the Superintendent of the Naval Academy and his wife, Pam and Rod Rempt '66, to be our guests for dinner, at the O'Callaghan Hotel, the evening of Thursday, 21 October.

Communicating with the Class and Classmates, is an interesting model of time and percentage coverage. The telephone is pretty quick but it's only one at a time. With my hat on as Den Mother for Thirty Nine on Line I communicate with a good sized batch, maybe close to 20%, almost instantly. With these words in Shipmate, I communicate with maybe the 68% or so who are members of the Alumni Association. With a letter by U.S. mule, the message goes out to mighty near 100%, but of course it takes time and costs money. Classmates will be receiving the third 65th Reunion letter a few weeks after this copy appears in Shipmate.

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Pres; CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret) 1119 Aquia Dr., Stafford, VA 22554 Sec'y; CAPT Jacob V. Heimark, USN (Ret) 410 Old Gulph Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Castine! We all know about the Castine Caper that has gone on for three decades or so. Now our numbers are getting smaller, and we need to think about possibly our last chance to go to Castine this year. Last year the turnout was small, so let's think about Castine 2004. Ted Rodgers (erodgers@ juno.com) has already given us the dates: Sunday, 27 June for eight days. There will be the usual golf, sailing, seafood, shopping for crafts, and what ever, so let's give it our best shot for 2004. You can write to Ted Rodgers at his Bucksport address (P.O. Box

656, Bucksport, ME 04416-0656) or send an email. He and Marguerite are in Florida until mid-May, but all mail is forwarded to him. Let him know your intentions, and he will make the reservations with the Maine Maritime Academy. If you have been there, you know how great it is, and if you haven't, now is the chance to find out. See you there! Bill Carpenter.

One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her son into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?" The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. I can't dear," she said. "I have to sleep in daddy's room." The long silence was broken at last by his shaky voice: "The big sissy!"

Castine addendum by Jake who has been an attendee at Castine now for 32 years: Why would anyone go any place 32 times and then look forward to doing it again next year? I would. My only reason for doing this is to enjoy people who matter in my life.

How many of you know the Bundy family? While you may have met them, how well do you really know them? Most live in California except their daughter, Andrea, who hves in Massachusetts.

Out of 30 Castine attendees last year, 15 were Bundys. They range from Cissi and Cliff to small children. And they come each year to enjoy each other as well as be with friends. Each year there is more detail about this remarkable family. One Bundy grandchild under a year of age arrived and has attended every reunion since then for well over 20 years.

Children of all ages enjoy each other's company, with most not wishing to leave.

They then start plans to return at the next get-together. The young are in touch with each other using email or phone.

When grandson Emory (17) needed a date for his junior prom, at his mother's suggestion, he called Lauren Bundy in San Francisco who flew here alone to share what was a most enjoyable event for both. Typical Bundy!

At age 20, after two successful years in college, my grandson, Emory, died suddenly in his sleep. When this news reached the Steve Bundys in San Francisco, the four Bundy family members took a night flight to Philadelphia to attend and participate in the memorial service the next day. Except for the crosscountry prom date and about three Castine visits, there was little continuing contact with the Bundys. Yet, here was a bond of friendship that brought the two families together. How many families do you know who would voluntarily do this?

At Castine, besides time together at '40s own happy hour room, there is golf Just outside your dorm window with Bundy's who play.

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Sailboat racing. Bundy's usually win, staffing their crews with anyone who wishes to be involved.

Grill cookouts at nearby islands with walks for those who wish.

Food. The best fresh lobster in the world.

Yet, no one is under any obligation to participate in any activity.

Does anyone know any '40 family not up to making the trip? There is a good answer. Invite grandchildren, or nephews or nieces to be your guest. They will be delighted to get you there and back plus have a good time themselves.

Farewell Three more of the ' 4 0 family have left us since our last report. They are C D R M a t M .

Cain Jr., in California, whose obituary is in this issue, and on 9 January, after a long illness, Betty Ann Taylor, long-time widow of our Tommy Taylor. She was a lovely lady, one who will b e missed by all of us. Also, somehow w e missed the fact that Barbara Long, widow of Dick Long, died a year ago in California. We must keep closer contact with our members.

Since Valentine's Day is for a Christian saint and we're Jewish," he asks, "Will God get mad at me for giving someone a valentine?"

David's father thinks a bit, then says, "No I don't think God would get mad.

"Who do you want to give a valentine to? " "Osama bin Laden," says David.

"Why Osama bin Laden?" his father asks in shock.

"Well," David says, "I thought that if a little American Jewish boy could have enough love to give Osama a valentine, he might start to think that maybe we are not all bad and maybe start loving people a little bit. And if other kids saw what I did and sent valentines to Osama, he'd love everyone a lot. And then he'd start going all over the place and tell everyone how much he loved them and how he didn 't hate anyone anymore."

His father's heart swells and he looks at his boy with newfound pride. "David, that is the most wonderful thing I've ever heard!"

"I know," says David, "and once that gets him out in the open, the Marines could blow him away! " In 1939, after World War II had started in Europe, as B e n F r a n a explains in his good story that follows, our First Class Cruise to Europe was cancelled and replaced by o n e to Canada and N e w England ports. Now, Ben has put together a recount of our 1939 Canada cruise.

With the detail h e uses, he must have combined letters h e wrote with his diary of that time. Since every ' 4 0 Midshipman made this cruise, w e can all claim "I was there," which gives us interesting details of that cruise that bring back many memories

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for us all. And of interest to our many widows, each will enjoy reading about what their husbands did back in 1939.

So, read on and enjoy Ben's interesting, well-told account of our First Class Cruise.

"Two cruises to the same places" The cruise ship CRYSTAL SYMPHONY

sailed from Quebec toward the Atlantic Ocean during this past October. One of the ship's passengers was Ben Frana. He had memories of sailing from Quebec during 1939 on the U.S. Navy battieship NEW YORK. The ship was one of the ships

in the Midshipmen Training Squadron. (A squadron consists of three battleships.)

Ben was a First Classman at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1939.

It had been the U.S. Navy practice during the 1930s to schedule ships of Midshipmen Training Squadron to make summer cmises to European ports. The 1939 cruise, with First Class and Third Class Midshipmen, had been scheduled to visit ports in France, Spain, and Italy.

Then the Spanish Civil War started. The U.S. Navy Department cancelled the European cmise and scheduled one in the Eastern Atlantic.

The N E W YORK like the CRYSTAL SYMPHONY moored at a pier in the St.

Lawrence Riven Visible from the mooring was a high hill with a stmcture known as "Old Quebec." The crowning building, then—both in majesty and size—was the Chateau Frontenac.

After a few days visit to Quebec and environs, both ships sailed the St. Lawrence River toward Halifax, Nova Scotia. However the Midshipmen Training Squadron sailed east past Newfoundland to give the ship's crew an opportunity to view an iceberg or two. An iceberg was sighted on a clear day and the ships approached it close enough to send boat crews to get buckets of ice. When the ice melted members of the ship's crew enjoyed drinking the water. Then a notorious fog bank started drifting west and the squadron reversed course and sped west toward the clear skies of St. Lawrence Gulf.

Life aboard SYMPHONY was starkly different from that aboard the NEW YORK. No gunnery drills, women were present, and refreshments banned from U.S. Navy ships were available.

SYMPHONY sailed from Halifax to Bar Harbor, ME, while the Midshipmen Squadron sailed to Portland, ME. The next port of call for both ships was New York. SYMPHONY sailed past the Statue of Liberty at about six o'clock in the morning, which was about an hour before dawn and moored at a pier in lower Manhattan at 40th Street. Sixty-four years earlier the training squadron sailed past the Statue of Liberty in broad daylight and moored in the same area as SYMPHONY. The Crystal Line had scheduled motor-coach excursions in the New

York area. Favorite pastimes for the Midshipmen in New York were subway rides (ten cents a ride) to Long Island to visit the World's Fair. Interesting exhibits were a new use for radio waves called television and a model of the highways of the future.

SYMPHONY sailed from New York to Norfolk as did the Training Squadron.

Aboard the ships of the squadron the Midshipmen were introduced to a new means of communication between ships—radio telephone. Then east of the Virginia Capes came a climax of the Midshipmen's many gunnery skills-firing of the guns at a target towed by a tug.

That was followed by a short cruise on the Chesapeake Bay to Annapolis, MD, where the training cruise had started.

The Crystal Line had scheduled excursions by motor coach for SYMPHONY passengers at each port of call. From the Norfolk excursions Ben chose the one which included the Naval Base. The Navy guide (a female Navy technician) aboard the motor-coach asked if there were any former Navy personnel in the tour party who had lived at the Navy Base. Ben spoke up and said he had. The guide asked, "When?" She was shocked when Ben replied "1935 and 1936." (He was a Seaman Second Class then and was attending the Naval Academy Preparatory School.) The one story World War I barracks in which he had lived had given way to newer buildings.

It was coincident that the routes of the 1939 Midshipmen Training Cruise and the

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matched each other. Needless to say, both cruises were very, very interesting.

SYMPHONY'j- next port of call was Charleston, SC. Ben had first visited that port in October 1945 when he served as commanding officer of KENDRICK. That ship was one of the destroyers returning from the Pacific after World War II had ended.

The final destination for SYMPHONY was

Fort Lauderdale, FL. The propeller is just a big fan in front of the plane used to keep the pilot cool.

When it stops, you can actually watch the pilot start sweating."

—Jake Only '40 is 4.0

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Last year, Whitey Hirst administered the oath to his grandson, Patrick Lee McKelvey, when he was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy. Patrick earned a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical science at Embry Riddle University in Daytona Beach, FL. He started flying at Eglin AFB at age 14, soloed on his 16th birthday, and eamed his pilot's Ucense at age 17. He now has over 1,000 hours total flight time.

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Vance Hudgins has moved to the Wilson Health Care Center nursing faciUty where he is receiving excellent care and welcomes visitors. He is especially proud of his grandchildren. Megan is in her second year studying law at Duke Law School and Gavin is studying architecture in his third year at the University of Southern Califomia. Quite some time ago I told you about the lovely gardening that Mike Burbage did at Ave Maria while his wife, Mary, was living there. The Ave Maria Foundation has now dedicated this area as the Burbage Family Garden in honor of Mike and in memory of Mary.

When Maury Werth read in the October Shipmate that Joe Taussig might have been hit at Pearl Harbor by a .50 caliber shell, he concluded that it would have come from the foretop of RALEIGH, Maury's ship, which was moored just forward of UTAH. Maury's account of other events that day follows: The Japanese attacked everything on our side of Ford Island: DETROIT, RALEIGH, UTAH, and TANGIER. They dropped two toipedoes on us. The first hit us at the first stack, at the tum of our bilges, flooding fire rooms no. 1 and no. 2, and the forward engine room. None were aimed at DETROIT. At least one hit UTAH and she started to roll over. The other torpedo, aimed at us, went under us and into Shipmate, March 2004

the mud of Ford Island. This plane passed plus or minus 50 feet over us just forward of where the torpedo hit us. I came on deck just as no. 2 flew over and my first impression was "beautiful plane, silver wings with the red ball!"

I reached my battle station, controller, starboard as several planes that had torpedoed the battleships crossed Ford Island.

Our guns started firing about then and when the .50 cal machine gun joined in it was about then that RALEIGH would have fired across Ford Island. Neither DETROIT nor the batdeships appeared to be firing yet. Shortly, I saw some columns of water like "Old Faithful," rise from the battleships but no further planes crossed from RALEIGH side towards the battleships. Our flooding was estimated at 4,000 tons, in a 7,000 ton ship! We had no casualties from thefirstflightsbut four were later wounded by "friendly fire" from other ships.

UTAH was bottom up so several of our men went over, listening for sound. They found one man and with cutting torches rescued him. RALEIGH was first hit and first to fire back because our CO, Bentham Simons, had permitted ammo kept in ready boxes. Later, when the high altimde planes came over, four or more 1,600 pound armor-piercing bombs were dropped at UTAH and RALEIGH. One hit the water near us and one went through our unarmored stem, detonating on the bottom like a mine. It bent one of our four propeller shafts and damaged our mdders.

These were worked on when we went back to Mare Island for repairs but neither was ever right again. Both acted up later when, after a couple of trips to Australia and the Fijis, we were sent up north to the awesome violence of the Bering Sea. It was the brilliant direction by our Captain Simons that kept RALEIGH from capsizing. Without electrical power, all by hand, the men jettisoned our torpedoes and tubes, cranes, planes, catapults, boats, anchors, etc. Later, a yard tug brought some floats over to stabilize us, divers put a patch over the bomb hole and we took our tum at the dry dock!

Thank you, Maury, for that interesting account. CAPT Simons, then a commander, Uved on the Torpedo Station in Newport, RI, with his family in the early '30s while Bob Hayler and I were also living in quarters with our families. I remember CAPT Simons very well and his son was a good friend. If memory serves me correctly. Jack Beardall was also aboard RALEIGH and, according to the account in Day of Infamy arrived up on deck m red pajamas! Also while on memory lane, I came across some pictures from Youngster Cruise taken in London. We certainly were attentive in those days!

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A great day in London in 1938

A great day in London in 1938

Two Beefeaters in 1938

From Bill Henning came the following interesting note: Raton, NM—"Gateway to the Southwest" official motto. Raton was also the hometown of six Mids during the period 1938 to 1941; Ev Malcolm and I in '41, Bob Strong and Alfeo Bernardin in '42, and Ted Cornell and Bob Gaskin in '43.

Bob Strong was academically unchallenged, standing no. 4 after Plebe Year, and resigned. Feo Bemardin bilged out but I ran across him in 1954 in Garmisch, of all places. Lost track of Cornell and Gaskin.

This is rather unusual for a small town, population 6,666 and elevation 6,666 feet give or take a few hundred, to produce six sailors in such a short period of time.

Thanks for your note and I might add that Raton produced one helluva football player in Sinbad Malcolm. Maybe our recruiters should make an annual trip there to find young men with the spirit and skill of Ev, to say nothing of the smarts of Bill. From Ruth and George Hagerman I have learned that their granddaughter, LTJG Wood, stationed in DECATUR, captured a drug carrying boat in the Persian Gulf and, deservedly, they are very proud of her.

The sad part of Shipmate is when I must report the loss of Classmates and spouses.

Hal Lockhart wrote that we lost Dick Hancock on 25 September following a stroke and cancer of the liver. Hal wrote that Dick kept in touch with the Academy and old friends such as Charlie Trumbull.

Dick and Hal were both active together in the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church in New Jersey from 1954 to 1982. After leaving the Academy for health reasons, he graduated from VPI with degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering. His career was with Foster-Wheeler Energy Corp. in Perrysville, NJ, and he retired as a corporate officer. To his widow, Elinor, his three daughters and a grandson go our sincere condolences in their loss. On 11 December in Portland, OR, we lost Joe Lynn. You probably remember that he was bom in Corregidor, Philippines, and ultimately joined the Class at the Academy. He is survived by his widow, Peggy, two daughters, three sons, three stepdaughters, three stepsons, 18 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild all of whom, have our sympathy and understanding at this difficult time. Just recently and with no details, I have leamed that Earl Rowse died on 27 October. I am sure that we all extend our feelings of sorrow to his widow, Mary Kat. The last time I saw Earl was a great golfing day in Califomia with Sinbad Malcolm and Vic Rowney. He, too, wifl be missed.

Bloodstones and aquamarines honor March birthdays for their courage as do jonquils and daffodils, which are much easier to come by. Our deserving honorees are: Einstein, Rieve, Rush, Sweeny, and Dick Wright. There are so few Marchies why not go for the jewels?

Only two changes for your rosters this month. George Hagerman—change zip code to 23111-4554 and Vance Hudgins— 301 Russell Ave., Room 441, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2085.

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Pres; CAPT James D. Small, USN (Ret) Sec'y; CDR R.S. Day, USN (Ret) 2426 Chesmut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 With the selection of Bill Houser as a 2003 Distinguished Graduate, who joins Jack Crawford, the Class now has been honored twice by the Alumni Association, which bestows this designation on four living graduates each year. Bill joined Bill Fitzgerald '31, Gene Fluckey '35, and Bob McNitt '38 as designees for 2003. His distinguished status stems from his three years of combat service in the cruiser NASHVILLE during World War II, his combat service in Korea as the skipper of a Corsafr aircraft squadron, and his combat service in Vietnam as the commanding officer of the carrier CONSTELLATION. His later service as die head of naval aviation for four years in the Pentagon brought about some major contributions to the Navy. Following retirement from active duty, he entered the civilian business world. Among his accompUshments was the direction of the installation of the first satellite system in the United States for broadcasting television and radio. Coupled with his many years of service as a member of the Naval Academy Foundation, Bill spearheaded the Class of 1942 Battle of Midway monument project for the Naval Academy along with a Naval Institute writing contest for Midshipmen about that battle, a program that is funded for the next 100 years. Continuing with the Midway event. Bill has been a major catalyst in establishing annual dinners throughout the country with the objective of informing the pubUc of the significance of that particular battle. Bill has also sponsored two videos for the Academy profiting examples of naval leadership from the Revolutionary War to the conquest to space.

The designee award ceremony was a twoday affair, starting with an afternoon event on 22 November in Alunmi Hall where each designee received a special medal.

The ceremony was open to the pubUc and many of our Classmates attended with their spouses. The Brigade had significant "volunteer" representation in the audience. In addition, two Companies of Midshipmen conducted close order drill as part of the demonsttation of respect for the awardees.

Following the presentation of medals, the hall was tumed into a reception of area where Midshipmen, designees, family, and friends could mingle and exchange greetings.

The second phase of designee ceremony began on Saturday, 23 November, at the football game in the newly renovated 52

stadium. The four designees were introduced and the assembled Brigade gave them three cheers, always a stirring moment in the life of any Academy graduate.

The Saturday evening phase was a remarkable black tie affair, starting with a ceremony in Memorial Hall where each recipient was presented a "shadow box" replica of his medal and requested to make some brief comments. Attendees were sponsors of the designees, members of the awards committee, family members, and designees from previous years. That included Jack Crawford who brought Rufe Porter as his "date." Our Classmate Max Duncan participated in this event, delivering comments for Gene Fluckey, who needed some support in his participation. Max had served with Fluckey in most of the impressive patrols of the submarine BARB during World War II and has remained a close personal friend ever since. His remarks were typical Max Duncan: humble, respectful, sincere, and evidence of great admiration for this former leader in combat.

Bill Houser was the most junior recipient in Class rank and the last to speak. He had taken a lot of time in preparing his brief remarks and directed them at future Midshipmen who would have a chance later to see videos of the presentations. Bill stressed the value of a career in the Navy with emphasis on the tremendous satisfaction one can obtain from a full career on active duty. A reception in the Rotunda and then a wonderfiil dinner in Smoke Hall followed the Memorial Hall event. At the dinner, the Superintendent made a few remarks and then a series of toasts were rendered, reminding all of the significance of our leadership and the great fraternity in which we have been privileged to belong. The Naval Academy Gospel Choir, an organization that will defy you to sit still in your chair while they perform, provided stirring entertainment. The entire two-day affafr was a great event, one which will grow with the tradition of the Naval Academy with many wishing that a greater audience could share the experience in view of the impact it has on pride in the Academy and the naval service. We all can share in Bill's honor as we congratulate him for adding to the luster of '42â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Class with class.

We have been advised by the Naval Academy Foundation that they have designated Kathleen Elizabeth Pauls the Class of 1942 Honor Scholar, a scholarship created by the Class many years ago. She is a graduate of Lafayette High School in Lafayette, NY, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and played varsity soccer and lacrosse for all four years in high school. She also enjoyed participating in

youth organizations, such as, Biidges and Teen Institute. She attended the New Mexico MiUtary Institute in Roswell, NM. She was part of the regimental band and played die clarinet. She marched in the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in New York.

For those who attended the 60th Reunion, you may remember meeting Wayne Wittenberger who roomed with Bill Kurtz Plebe Summer before leaving the Academy.

He had gone on to become a captain of industry, but although he receives Shipmate, had had little contact with the Navy prior to the reuruon. Recently, he made a substantial contribution to the Class in memory of Bill, for which we are indeed grateful.

In a reverse exchange of funds, our West Coast gang donated the profits from the football pool mn during the last ArmyNavy game to Jo Dee Catlin Jacobs' Girl Scout San Diego Imperial Council of which she is the executive director.

Irene Adams has moved with Corky to 205 Tower View Dr., Apt. 3102, St. Augustine, FL 32092; 904-940-5345. He is in the early stages of Alzhiemer's, but still enjoys Shipmate. We wish them both well.

Most of our readers will be aware that Isabel forced a tremendous volume of water over the Naval Academy grounds and flooded many of the buildings. Max Duncan was able to get into the grounds after things had calmed down a bit and reported that the water had reached the top of the pedestal supporting the globe in our memorial garden outside Alumni Hall.

Everything survived the flood, however, once the water receded. He also noted that the lower niches in the columbarium were submerged, although the contents were undamaged. He suggests that one might be well advised to request an upper place in the wall.

Fran Poage, Bob Poage's widow, passed away on 23 December after a ten-day coma.

Her services were attended by Alnora and Charlie Bishop, Gene Farrell, and Shirley Hopley representing the Class. She had been living in a retirement home in Poway, CA, not far from Shirley.

Dave Bunting passed away on 21 December in his Florida home. His oldest son, Davey, came from Afghanistan to be with him at the end and will return at the end of March to arrange for inumment at the Naval Academy with Peggy in April.

Dave had gradually lost his eyesight a few years ago and Uved a very private life. He was the last of my three roommates and a wonderful person. His second son, Jimmy, died a few years ago, while his youngest, Peter, still lives in Defroit.

George Folta died on 26 December in Bermuda where they were vacationing and Shipmate, March 2004

where he and Arline had first met. Igloo asked to be buried at sea with no special service. He had been assigned to a desfroyer on graduation and served at the Battle of the Coral Sea and at Midway. He reported to sub school in 1943 and on completion was ordered to BLUEGILL where he made six war pafrols. He had lived a full life and was a devoted family man and we extend our sympathy to his family.

Bobby Lim was in Honolulu in early January for some surgery following a Christmas family reunion at his home in the Philippines. He had emailed a group photo underlining the fact that he can claim the largest population growtii out of '42. Just to be sure, he anticipated the arrival of two more great-grandchildren this spring.

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Antarctica. I had thought that they would welcome fires there to keep warm. Fenton also stated that Antarctica was the only place on earth that he and Peggy had not visited. I wonder if he has also visited Hudson Bay, which Les Heselton visited last November. He joined a group in Winnipeg, Canada, and found that winter starts a little early up there. The group then took a miniature airplane 500 miles north to Churchill, Manitoba, "The Polar Bear Capitol of the World" on the edge of Hudson Bay. There they stayed in a very comfortable log cabin lodge. Each day they would tour the tundra in a Polar Buggy, which is sort of like the Dulles shuttle buses, looking for wildlife. They saw at least 25-30 Polar Bear each day performing their normal activities, including walking right up to the buses and peering in the windows. Also they saw Arctic foxes, snowy owls, and ptarmigan. It was a very delightful trip even though the high temperature in Churchill was minus four degrees.

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In Memoriam Marsh Eckhardt reports that Octavia Silva Eckhardt, his good wife of almost 60 years, passed away on 12 December 2003 after a long iUness. Besides Marsh, who now Uves at 7015 Mesa Dr., Aptos, CA Les at the edge of Polar Bear Country 95003-3306, she is survived by two Bay Woods Gang children. Brace and Marsha.

The gang at Bay Woods, including a Emmett R. Quady (SQ2issue@aol.com) bunch of '43ers, continues their active livdied on 16 December 2003 in the Palo Alto, ing. A formal dinner dance was held to celCA, Veterans Hospital after a long siege ebrate New Year's Eve and, unlike at many with Alzheimer's. He will be inumed in the retirement communities, the clock was not Naval Academy Columbarium around set ahead, but the gang continued to party March or April when the weather gets well past the real midnight. The pictures warmer. Emmett had been Uving with a show some of the '43 merry makers. daughter for the past several months because of the Alzheimer's. The family point of contact is Susan Quady Dean, 302 Old LaHonda Rd., Woodside, CA 94062; 650-851-9334.

Gardner Thomas reported, with sorrow, that his wife, Maxine "Mackie" Thomas, passed away Christmas Eve, 24 December.

She had been ill for several months and the cancer finally took its toll. Both sons, ^ David C. and Gardner J. Ill from Det Detweiler and Bernie Saunders California, were with her as well as Gardner. They will scatter her ashes in the ocean, off Maui, near where she swam daily for years.

Travels In his Christmas letter, Fenton Smith notes that his grandson, Eric, has taken a most unusual jobâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that of fireman in Pat and Fred Feamow Shipmate, March 2004

LaNelle Detweiler and George Grkovic

Les Heselton and Natalie Pittman

Naval Institute As former secretary/treasurer of the Naval Institute, Bob Adrian has a deep interest in the articles published in the Proceedings. He points out a very interesting article in the January issue, "Leam from the Masters," which he feels is very worthwhile reading. It describes the management style of three "masters," Vince Lombard, Jack Welsh, and our own Classmate, Bud Zumwalt. Bob emphasizes that in this period of "transformation," much could be learned by studying the activities of these three.

Still Flying Dale Cox is shown with friend Joan Kenny after flying her to Catalina for lunch to celebrate the 100th anniversary of flight and their joint birthdays on 17 December 2003.

Our French Connection I always get interesting letters from Mike Strohl in France and this year was no exception! He started the year with a black eye, which looked like he had been in a fight but actually had been caused by a cataract operation. After two years he finished the sixth volume of his never ending history book. An Overview of European Diplomatic and Economic History, 53

1915-1999, but never expects to see it published! He is now working on his epic tale.

Requiem for a Railroad. Mike continues to tour France and other parts of Europe but never expects to get back to the LFnited States. However, he would welcome visits from anyone who happens to be passing through France.

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Oldies Well, what do you know? Nancy Barbour has come through again with two "oldies."

The first photo is one of three imbibers, Paul Crutchfield, Nancy, and Mary Ann Trautmann.

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Pres; Fred Schnurr Washington Rep; CAPT Chariie 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 Baby it's cold outside. These single digit temperatures are for the Eskimoes, not me!

By the time you read this column, the jonquils will be up and spring will be just around the comer. This has been one hâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; of a winter as you will hear about later.

Reunion We are still receiving rave thank you's for the reunion and we appreciate all of them, but Randy deserves the most. He did most of the work. We are also getting pictures taken at that affafr like this one of Strat Wentworth and his pretty wife, Mickie. In his note Jake Heimark says: The big 60th Reunion was certainly a highlight of the year and it was remarkably well attended. There were lots of sea stories told and reminiscing of friends.

The second one is a mystery one for you to determine who are the happy couple?

(The answer can be found at the end of the column.)

And Harry Benoit added to this collection with two more taken Ffrst Class Year when all of our waists were 28 inches. First there is one of Harry and Tom Brown. The second shows Bob Bristow, Bob Alexander, and Joe Dyar.

Fun Have you ever wondered why English is so difficult. Here's a start on why: We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes; but the plural of ox became oxen not oxes.

One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese, yet the plural of moose should never be meese.

You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice; yet the plural of house is houses, not hice If the plural of man is always called men, why shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?

If I spoke of my foot and show you my feet, and I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?

If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth, why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?

Then one may be that, and three would be those, yet hat in the plural would never be hose, and the plural of cat is cats not cose.

He included a photo of Jane and him taken on then Norwegian coastal craise where they went from Bergen up to the North Cape and back.

He continues: As you can see we enjoy the ocean and love to check on it frequently even though there isn't much of it in Minnesota.

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Current News In August Maury Hartle visited Bonnie and Beaver Horton in Albuquerque, NM. All are residing there now.

Also, in August, the 26th to be exact, Mary Grace and Walt Truxler celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Here are photographs taken 60 years apart.

We speak of a brother and also of brethren, but though we say mother we never say methren.

Then the masculine pronouns are he, his, and him, but imagine the feminine, she, shis, and shim.

Here are some reasons to be grateful that you grew up speaking EngUsh: 1) The bandage was wound around the wound.

2) The farm was used to produce produce.

3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.

4) He could lead if he would get the lead out.

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5) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.

6) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.

7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.

8) I did not object to the object.

9) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.

10) I spent last evening evening out a pile of dirt.

And on and on we can go! Let's face it— English is a crazy language.

Several emails have been received in the last three weeks from his wife. Zee, concerning Ted Dankworth. He has been in the hospital having tiiree small brain tumors removed, which were causing a "non-functioning" left side. He has been home over a week as of diis writing (17 January) taking radiation which has caused a swallowing problem, so he is using a throat feeding tube. Zee wants to thank all who have written with your love, prayers, and concern.

Address Changes Bill Prigmore has changed his email to: wprigmore@comcast.net.

Bob Kitt says that due to increasing spam from cable, supply, mortgage, and sex cream ads, he plans to change to: bobritak@thevillages.net. Effective 1 Febraary 2004.

Harold Price has moved to 6605 River Bfrch Ct., Fredericksburg, VA 22407-3702; 540-785-6822.

Sad News Edgar Gibbons has informed us that his wife, Valerie, passed away on 19 June 2003. She was ill for about six months with anemia and its complications. About a year ago he and his wife had visited Betty and Maylon (Scott) so he understands what Maylon is going through. He says that he is leaming dupUcate bridge and has a new hobby, making stained glass objects.

David Zachry informed us that his former roommate, Gerry Schlierf died on 17 November 2003.

Betty Brock, wife of C. C. Brock, died of Alzheimer's disease on 4 December 2003.

A memorial service will be held in the spring m Alexandria, VA, at a date and location to be announced. Donations may be made by mail to American Health Assistance Foundation/Alzheimer's Family Relief Program, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarksburg, MD. Robert G. Hutzel passed away on 18 December 2003 at home from heart trouble.

There was a full honors internment at Arlington National Cemetery on 15 January 2004. The family requests that contributions be made in his name to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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Arthur H. Osgood died on 2 January 2004 in Boca Raton, FL, of prostate cancer.

Memorial services and internment will take place this summer in Hanover, NH. Confributions may be made in his memory to the Florida Trail Association, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation or the International Myeloma Foundation.

Paul B. Watson Jr. died of complications due to chronic pulmonary disease 3 January 2004 in his home in McLean, VA. Graveside services were held at Quantico National Cemetery on 13 January 2004.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, P.O. Box 37012, Natural History Museum, MRC184, Washington, DC 20013-7012 or to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, P.O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187 or the charity of your choice.

The second of Nancy's photos is that of Helen and Jack Godfrey.

I said earlier that this had been a h— of a winter. Well, upon further thought, the year has not been a very happy one. Last spring, I suffered through gout in both feet and was laid up for about a month until the docs got it under confrol. Then, in July, I had ventricular tachycardia and the docs placed a defibrelator in my chest. Now, Mary-Lou has been diagnosed with aggressive carcinoma of the bladder and given three to six months to live. Therefore, I have asked the Class president to relieve me immediately and Scott Palmer will be your secretary after 15 January 2004.1 have tumed over to him all the notes, pictures, and biographies that I had received. I wish to thank each of you from the bottom of my heart who have been so forthcoming with info and pictures about yourself and your exploits alone and with other Classmates. This tour has been most rewarding to correspond with and meet so many of my Classmates that I had never met before. I wish you all the best out of our few remaining years. My thoughts and prayers will be with you always.

Go Navy! Beat Army \ —wlb

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Pres; CAPT Fred J. Kelley, USN (Ret) 532 Fort Williams Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22304-1851; e; fjkamci@aol.com Con. Sec'y: RADM D.X Poe, USN (Ret) 2205 River Crescent Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401 h; 410-224-4544 Con. Sec'y; CAPT J.T. Cockrill, USN (Ret) 8107 River Crescent Dr, Annapohs, MD 21401 h; 410-266-3596; e; JTCBFC@aol.com web site; www.usna.com/classes/1945

In Memorium Jack Barron died 20 December of leukemia lymphoma. Memorials may be

sent to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamoroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605. Jack was a stalwart golfer and a good friend.

Class Association News Sixty Years After Book: The book goes to press on 15 January 2004, but the publisher will accept orders for books at $30 each until 1 March 2004. After that, copies must be ordered directly from the publisher, at a cost of $40 per book. The book will have over 500 pages of great stories. Look alive, and get your book orders in.

Reunion: In the next issue, we wiU work up a complete schedule for the reunion 6-8 June. As the plans for the 60th Reunion firm, the individual Companies are arranging for their "Company Day." Randy Prothro has chartered a rather large schooner, LIBERTE, for the 17th Company.

There will be space for other than this Company, so call Prothro if you would like to go along. They will be embarking from the Seagate at 9 a.m. and returning at noon.

The Way We Are Meeting: All you, near and far, will please remember that there is a Class meeting, complete with luncheon, on the second Tuesday of every month except July and August, at the Fort Myer Officers Club. The crew starts to assemble about 11 a.m. when the bar opens. Join us when you are in the area. The Febraary meeting will be the Valentine Sweetheart luncheon with our ladies included.

Les Buck has experienced a major seizure and has been in the intensive care unit of Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. He has shown significant improvements and now seems to be progressing nicely.

Sally Conover tells us that there was, on 6 December, at the Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa, CA, a gathering to watch the big game. There were Tomiko and John Pearce, Phyllis and Joe Schroeder, Joann and Miles Larson, Betty and Stewart Berkshire, Sally and Wiley Conover, Barbara Starnes, and Ruth Siegrlist. Pictured (next page) are standing Berkshire and seated left to right are Pearce, Schroeder, Larson, and Conover.

It is good to report that Bill Cosgrove is back at home after a hospital stay with pneumonia. Bill had a rough go but he is now doing well.

San Diego: Bob Lenson writes that the survivors of the Class of '45 San Diego gathered at the Coronado Yacht Club to watch the Army game and to enjoy a luncheon. The mood was jubilant of course. The team maintained the jubilation throughout the day. There were 45 present including wives, sons, daughters, and grandchildren.

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'45 gathering at Mesa Verde Country Club

'45: Front row Bill Traynor, Don Shelton, Bob Sherman, Max Tremaine, Ed Behm, Bob Lenson, and Jerry Patton; in the rear we have Jim McClaren, Bob Kirk, Al Giorgis, Buck Dietzen, Sam Gorsline, Hal Hoffer, Art Levy, Bob McCray, Pat Gowan, Bill Benson, Frank Kleber, and Tiny Atkinson

'45: Jerry Patton, Al Giorgis, Ed Behm, and Buck Dietzen

'45: The Shermans and the Klebers

Bill Traynor, Don Shelton, Bob Sherman, Max Tremaine, Ed Behm, Bob Lenson, and Jerry Patton. In the rear we have Jim McClaren, Bob Kirk, Al Giorgis, Buck Dietzen, Sam Gorsline, Hal Hoffer, Art Levy, Bob McCray, Pat Gowan, Bill Benson, Frank Kleber, and Tiny Atkinson.

Then we have close up Bill Traynor, Bob Kirk, and Jim Montgomery. Next Jerry Patton, Al Giorgis, Ed Behm, and Buck Dietzen then finally the two couples, the Shermans and the Klebers.

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Progeny: As for progeny. Bob Williams has littie cause to boast but he claims that

his Plebe room of three young men claims to have produced 89 grandchildren. While Bob claims to have produced 89 grandchildren. While Bob claims but two. He counts Bill strong for 61 and Jim O'Neil for 36; thus a total of 89.

Shepard: A biography of Alan Shepard has been written by Neal Thompson. It is entifled Light This Candle: The Life And Times Of Alan Shepard, America's First Spaceman. It will go on sale 23 March 2004. It will be available on amazon.com, at Barnes & Noble, and most other bookstores. The book was four years in the writing and is the result of extensive research and includes input from many Classmates. It has afready gotten some very nice reviews.

Christmas '03 With Al Olsen as the prime mover, the Naval Academy Classes of 1940-1953 in the Greater Washington area held their annual Christmas Dinner-Dance at the Fort Myer Officers' Club on 10 December. For the 15th consecutive year Al Olsen was the co-host of this gala event featuring good company, good food, good music, and handsome men in black tie escorting beautiful women. Al was assisted by Bill Guthrie '49, who took over as co-host following the death of Hank Bress '43 in 1999. Forty-fivers again accounted for the largest number. Attending were Marilou and Don Brooks, Ginny and Bill "Soup" Campbell, Betty and Jim Cockrill, Peg and Bill Cosgrove, Carol and George Ellis, Marjorie and Bert Findly, Carolyn and Bill Hoover, Ann and George Hughey, Betty and Fred Kelley, Linda and John Knudsen, Dotty and Al Olsen, Pat and John Rich, Nancy and Doc Prothro, Mary Louise and Ed Snyder, Janie and Dutch Schuiz, Nancy and Thad Taylor, and Kay and Dick Wilson. During mid-evening ceremonies, Al announced his retfrement. We hope the fradition of this delightful event will continue.

From Jessie, Bill Petrat's wife: 'Tis like greeting an old friend, and, tho' you may have taken on your old job reluctantly, I'm sure many of us readers don't mind a bit.

We're certainly sorry to hear of Al Blackburn's stroke: so many of us in this decade of our lives have survived so many health problems, but we survivors know how fortunate we are. (Bill and I had a rotten yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;me, colon cancer, he, heart failure presently endowing him with frustrations that he cannot do the things of a 20-year-old.) Our best to Mn Blackbum.

Our past President, Jimmy Carter was due in town, Sarasota, for a book signing 19 November Bill Petrat phoned three of his Classmates about inviting Jimmy to Shipmai.

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Cliff Bermann, president Suncoast Chapter with wife, Helen, and Jimmy Carter

'45: L to r: Bill Traynor, Jerry Patton, Hal Hoffer, Bob Tartre, Daiwui {liiuk '86, Tiny Atkinson, Pat Hannifin, and Ken Longnecker dinner. They acquiesced but were doubtful that jimmy would accept. He then faxed him at the Carter Center in Atlanta.

Got a call from his secretary. He accepted! Then another call: Jimmy Carter had been called to the Geneva Conference and since he had received the Nobel Peace Prize he would attend. A new date was set for 24 November, which regretfully to us, fell on a Monday when our Sarasota Yacht Club was closed. Bill hastened to adjacent Bird Key Yacht Club where we had reciprocity. The manager there was delighted and made the necessary arrangements with the assured necessary privacy as stated definitely required by the secretary.

We reserved two adjoining rooms, one for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres (a huge dish of peanuts!), and one for dinner at a single round table beautifully set for 13, including a mother-in-law, residing locally, of one of the Carter sons, whom it was requested we include.

We all arrived by 6:30 p.m. Secret Service from Tampa and local police checked us in, this after phoning each at our homes according to the list Bill had presented the secretary. Secret Service, along with their labrador, then thoroughly inspected the two rooms moving us from one room to the other and back. They had already scanned the Yacht Club grounds and rooms the week before and again that evening prior the event. It was interesting and somewhat amusing that the Secret Service with the local police numbered 14 upon M r Carter's leaving, with most of those being Sarasota police, standing outside the club doors, the only ones able to "crash" the party in this way: They were able to see him enter his limo.

The doors were opened at 7 p.m. and in walked Mr. Carter precisely as had been scheduled following two hours of booksigning for no less than 1,700 people!

And he was charming! Casually dressed, he was lugging a big paper sack of books, which he handed each couple as he named them from his previously autographed page of The Hornet's Nest.

Much reminiscing about old times.

With Bill, 59.5 years ago when Jimmy lived a few doors down in Bancroft Hall, Shipmate, March 2004

he had preceded 100th night with a broom to those Plebes that day prior to his getting it. Photos were taken. And Jimmy was surrounded by old friends. Dinner was an Epicurean's delight with peanut butter pie as the obviously chose dessert.

'Twas a most enjoyable and memorable evening. An understatement. And Mr. Carter himself appeared relaxed and enjoying himself amongst people of his yesteryears.

The photos are of Cliff Berman, president, USNA AA Suncoast Chapter, with wife, Helen, and Jimmy; and one of Jessie and Bill Petrat, past president Suncoast, who most gratefully was successful in putting this grand event together Bill and I do hope to see you at the 60th!

Jerry Patton and ken Longnecker were Classmates at Lowell Tech 1949

Jerry Patton and Hal Hoffer, USNA roommates for three years

L to r: Jimmy Carter '47, Jessie and Bill Petrat, past president of Suncoast Chapter

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Pres; VADM C. H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) e; griffc@belladantic.net Vice Pres.; CAPT J. W. Foust, USN (Ret.) e; jameswfoust@aol.com Treasurer; CAPT Wils E Engel, USN (Ret.) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003 h; 703-256-5832; e: wengel@bellatlantic.net Sec'y; Clete Kennelly 7911 Sleaford PI., Bethesda, MD 20814-4625 h; 301-654-7315; e; budkennelly@aol.com Corr. Sec'y; CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret) 5229 Barstow St., San Diego, CA 92117-2202 h; 858-278-8665; f: 858-576-0979 e; thirteen22ed@aol.com (Ed. note: In the January-Febraary 2004 Last Call, Shipmate mistakenly included the Lucky Bag photo of John E D W A R D Hansen along with the obituary for John WALTER Hansen. We apologize to the families of both gentlemen and will b e reprinting John Walter Hansen's obituary in this issue.)

Defendi Respublican Adolescens, N o n Desaram Senex The 60th is comingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;5-8 May 2005 I've got a problem with this column.

S o m e h o w , I missed the fact that the Shipmate schedule was being changed to have a combined November-December issue vice the single issues for each of those m o n t h s (a cost saving m e a s u r e as I understand it). As a result, the NovemberDecember issue included only my submission for November and my submission for December was missed. Not knowing this, I subsequently submitted a January-Febraary column. I ' m now trying to develop a March column to include significant items from the missing December issue without dupUcation.

As previously reported, a committee has been formed under the chafrmanship of Al Bowen (10) to collect, screen, organize, and edit information to produce the 60 Year Memorial Year Book. It is intended that the book be a compilation of significant events in our 60 plus years since we entered the Academy. It will also cover our 60th Reunion. We want to publish a book that will be read with delight and provide 57

perspective on our life and times for one another and for our families and friends. To create such a book, we invite each Classmate (contributions from widows and children of Classmates are welcome) to reflect back over our 60 plus years of personal events we cannot forget. We encourage anecdotes, which are light hearted and fimny, exciting or frightening, experiences that shook the world, or were simply graceful.

Additionally, if you are aware of any Classmate who has made a significant contribution to the welfare of the nation or the Navy, please submit his name with a short paragraph outlining his contribution.

In order to meet editing and publishing deadlines, please subnut your offering by 1 July 2004. (Correct. It's this year.)

David Robinson '87, known by basketball fans as "the Admiral," was the speaker for the first Forrestal Lecture for the '03-'04 year. He emphasized that the Naval Academy helped in strengthening his moral fiber. He was selected number one in the 1987 draft by the San Antonio Spurs but didn't play until he finished his military commitment in the Navy. (As you may recall, he grew so tall during his Academy years that he was considered to be too tall for regular service and was, therefore, released after serving only two of his obligated five years.) He and his wife created the David Robinson Foundation in 1992, a Christian organization with a mission to support programs that address the physical and spiritual needs of the family. From 1997 through 2002, David and his wife, Valerie, donated $9 million to create the Carver Academy, a new independent school, serving primarily low-income families of San Antonio's culturally diverse East Side and to fund scholarships. The Carver Academy represents the family's interest in education as well as a legacy to the city's children. David acknowledged that this interest had its roots at USNA. A funny thing happened at the reception following the lecture as Clete was gathering some members of the Class for a picture with David. When they were ready, he motioned to the Flag Secretary, CDR Domenick Micillo '88, to ask David to backup for the picture. As David was backing up, he caught Clete lightly on the side of his head with his elbow. He tumed and said, "Oh, I'm sorry. That's the elbow I usually reserve for the "Shaq." (You basketball fans know that the "Shaq" is the center for the LA Lakers.)

The Class was represented at this lecture

by Barbie and Chuck Griffiths (6); Jean and Hal Hamberg (7); Clete Kennelly (10); George Klug (1) and his son; Vfrginia and Hallie Rice (15); and Toula and Lee Zeni (3). A brief on the Forrestal Lectures 58

is always included in this column because the Class established an endowment to support this program many years ago.

(Interestingly, it is the only place that this important series is ever mentioned in Shipmate.) Because of that endowment, members of the Class attending a lecture are usually invited to the reception foUowing it.

We're always interested in the Academy families that are tied to our Class. The Cuccias family is deep into the Academy.

Cooch Cuccias (16), who died on 26 April last year, had two brothers who attended the Academy, Francis Cuccias '41, Leo Cuccias '53, and his son Robert Cuccias Jr. '69.

The third quarter Greater San Diego Group luncheon was held at the Admiral Baker Golf Course Club House on Thursday, 25 September. (If you remember the "tee shack with attached snack bar" from years past, you would have been as stunned as many of us in seeing this magnificent new building.) Although billed as a regular quarterly luncheon, it became a special event when we welcomed members of the Class of '47 in return for the invitation to then multi-Class luncheon at Whispering Palms. AdditionaUy and gratefully, '47 made it possible for us to reach the minimum of 40 requfred by the Club. We can't get tiiat number by ourselves anymore. As a result.

this luncheon also marked what isiay probably be our first regular multi-Class luncheon.

Those attending, guests first, were: '47ers, Dick Bivens; Mary and Bob Howe; Jinny Martin; Betty and Bill Nivison; Gloria McNulty Ortega; Bill Patton; Hank Ruppel; Billie and Bill Russell; 46'ers were: Nancy and Vince Bacon (11); Chic Bowling (8); Dona and Bert Decker (18); Harriett and Ed Ellis (7), our hosts; Fran and Bob Gautier (7); Bill Henningsen (16), our regular visitor from Westiake Village; Chris Hugus, widow of Jim Hugus (15); Colette and Jim Ir-vine (13) (nice to see them back); Flossie and Luke Mayes (9); Arlene and Corliss Nugent (2); Bea and George Pavis (19); Peggy Peck, widow of Bill Peck (16); Kathleen Plummer, widow of Phil Plummer (10) and first time visitor from Tolucca Lake with her daughter, Kimberly, who's an anchor at a major LA TV station; Lil and Al Thomas (4); Lilly and Dan Walker (1); and. Bob Wertheim (7) and his guest Joan Witt. Unfortunately, we had a few no shows at the last minute for both Classes. As usual, the wind-up for the luncheon was a raffle of bottles of delectable wine from Gautier Cellars and I'm pleased to report that some of our guests shared in the bounty.

'46: L to r: Ann Kennelly, Camille Metzger, widow of Bob Metzger (2), Gordon Yeo (4), and BG Ashley

'46: L to r: Stu Savage (14), Clete Kennelly (10), Sidney Savage, and Betty Koch, widow of Fred Koch (9)

'46: L to r: Larry and Mary Baldwin (15), Ann Collins, and the host of the party, John Dugger (13) Shipmate, March 2004

Army-Navy game festivities pictures from the Greater Washington, DC, group follow: The first photo was taken in the first half of die game when Navy didn't seem to be doing too well.

The next photos were taken in the second half when Navy finally got into gear.

L to r: Ash Ashley (13), Patsy Skidmore, widow of Ed Slddmore (13), and John Collins (15)

L to r: Bill Massarella (13) and Al White (6)

The DC group held their Christmas luncheon again at the Army-Navy Countty Club hosted by Perry Taylor (19). Most came with some kind of Christmas attire (not recognizable in black and white pictures) and Christmas spirit(s).

Those attending but not pictured were: Ash Ashley (13), Lou Baylis, Ev Dise, Bea and Carl Duberg (11), Sally Engle, Al Glennon (4), Phyl Goloway (who some how managed at a table for eight, to surround herself with seven men), Jerry and Lucky Jordan (16), Dick Lyons (15), Camille Metzger, Bill Searle (11), June Simpson, and Elsie Sommer.

Although this was reported previously, it bears repeating. Any Classmate who has a Navy or Marine sword which needs a future home and is looking for a worthy cause to give it to please contact Chuck "Butch" Hansmann (9) (Hansmann@ alum.mit.edu). The '46 Board would like to present the swords to a few of the outstanding members of the Sixth Company (our sponsored Company at the Academy).

Contact Chuck for complete details.

I deeply regret to report the deaths of the following Classmates: Robert Elliott Crawford (20) on 20 December 2003 in Port Royal, PA. Class records indicate that he was survived by his wife, Mrs Jeanne Crawford. Her address is RO. Box 216, Port Royal, PA 17082.

John Fischer Fagan (19) after a long illness on 17 September 2003 in Newport News, VA. He was predeceased by his wife, June, on 9 February 2001. He was laid to rest on 2 October at Arlington National Cemetery. Representing the Class were Bob Dise (9), Jim Forrest (14), Clete Kennelly (10), Helen and Dave Leighton (18), Dave Rogers (14), Perry Taylor (19) and Al White. His oldest son, Jon, who reported his father's death, can be reached at 21 Horse Pen Rd., Newport News, VA 23602.

L to r: Bill and June Simpson (4) and Norma Dugger (hostess)

'46: Standing. 1 to r: Perry Taylor (19), George Kelly (14), Gordon Yeo (4), Chuck Hansmann (9), Wils Engle (4), Al White (6), Ed Goloway (3), Bob Dise (9), Bob Baylis (3), and Clete Kennelly (10); seated: Bill Simpson (4), John Dugger (13), Jim Forrest (14), Wes Schmidt (3), John CoUins (15), Rev Andy Anderson (11) (finally got him to one of the group's luncheons, but couldn't get a commitment to being a regular), and Dave Rogers (14) Shipmate, March 2004

Donald Anthony Heberling (4) died on 2 November 2003. He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Marilyn Heberling who resides at 1205 Fleet Landing Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. Memorials may be made to the Fleet Landing Endowment Fund or St John's Catholic Church.

Albert Horatio Thomas (4) died on 31 December 2003. He is survived by his wife Mrs Lil H. Thomas who resides at 5597 Caminita Katerina, San Diego, CA 92111.

Paul Ross Wagner (15) died on August 19, 2003 from West Nile Viras. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Wagner who resides at 39th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79109.

The deepest sympathies of the Class are extended to the survivors of these Classmates.

Here's a bit of humor for a final on this columnâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;always fry to keep the number of landings you make equal to the number of take-offs you've made.

And, remember, gravity is not just a good idea: it's the law and it's not subject to appeal.

Only 14 months to go to the 60th Reunion.

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Pres; VADM James H. Doyle Jr., USN (Ret) 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

On The Road Again Wayne Warlick checks in with a special report: Rosemary and I managed to get to the Navy/Texas Tech game and had a great time. The team did as well as anyone could expect...Tech has a sensational offense.

The highlights were the pre-game march on and the great Navy turnout!

We looked for Classmates, but did not identify any. Continuously scanned the crowd for Class ID's, and the lowest we saw were a '49 and a '53. Rosemary wore her '47 bandana, but I had only one possibility for Class ID, which was my license plate frame. It was bolted too well to the car to get it off, and I didn't have the proper length of gold chain!

Next up, from Homestead, FL: "Realizing that your pleas for material are fully justified, am sending this meager input with some reluctance...

In August I went with a small group (five people) from the Sierra Club on a backpacking trip along a portion of the Appalachian Trail (To an initiate, that is

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known as 'the AT'.) The trail is a beautiful trek through the woods.

Unfortunately, it is necessary to carry your entire outfit, and this gets considerably heavier walking up and down terrain. With some chagrin, I must confess that I did not exercise enough to get in proper shape. As a result I had to drop out halfway through.. .not a glorious end. I'm glad I tried, and have satisfied my desire to experience the trail; however, I have no thoughts of hiking it again. One of these days I am sure to develop a better appreciation of what it means to grow older Jack Drago.

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was basically tme, Jean continued to have disturbing symptoms. Ultimately, in August, it was determined that she had ALS—Lou Gehrig's Disease. So we have been busy selling our lake place and moving to an apartment that is "wheelchair friendly". Still sorting things out. All for now.

Final Honors We bid a sad farewell to Classmates Alan Norman Davidson, Lewis Frank Ozimek, and Bryan Douglas Wiggins, who have passed away since our last column. We offer our sincerest consolation to their families and friends.

Obituaries, as available, appear in "Last Call."

Cheek To Cheek Perhaps they don't compare with Fred Astafre and Ginger Rogers, but that's our Mary and John Prehn dancing—or, as they put it—"holding each other up" at their current address at the Sunrise Assisted Living facility in Annapolis. The occasion: The annual Midshipmen's Ball, when Mids, both male and female, are invited to visit and to join in and dance with the residents.

Jack Drago treks another joyous mile on the Appalachian Trail

And from Bill Metzger in Texas: .. .Doris and I had our holiday planning disrupted by a last minute invitation from daughter Debbie to visit her and husband Babak in Cupertino, CA. She provided the airline tickets with frequent flyer miles accumulated from her consulting work; we couldn't tum down such an invitation, and had a fine time with them—and we never did catch up with our Christmas preparations, but enjoyed visits by all three immediate family members.

Bill Dillen, from their new place in SarteU, MN: Just a short note to let you know we are still alive and cooking. A lot has happened since my last letter to you. In spite of many travels, there were no new aviation museum "finds" to report. The enclosed museum pieces (me and the Cougar jet) came together at the Florida I-10 rest stop near Pensacola. While there, had a nice visit with Margaretta and Al Pickert.

They took us to Pensacola Beach for a dinner get-together and I couldn't believe my eyes when I viewed what was once a pristine white beach, now crowded with side-by-side high-rise hotels and condos.

John and Mary Prehn cutting rug at Sunrise Midshipmen's Ball

Bill Porter and Bill Dillen at Williamsburg

The other snap shows Al and me by our Road Trek van, which has served Jean and me so well these past four years.

Shortly after, we reached Williamsburg, VA, for a nice visit with Jeanne and Bill Porter, for what has come to be an annual event. We postponed the wheelchair race that was originally planned because Jean claimed that she had fully recovered from her February operation. While this

Bigger And Bigger It took us a long time to ttack this one down, but—at last year's Capital Area Spring Fling, the speaker at the O' Club luncheon was (then) MIDN Derek Jaskovdak '03, a 6'4", 274 pound varsity offensive tackle on 2002's football team, a Company commander, and a highly engaging young man, as well as an exceUent speaker It was only reasonable that a picture be made of him side-by-side with a varsity tackle of our own Class, Charlie Kiser,

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'47 dinner at Sarasota: 1 to r; Jim Moss, Bud Kinser, Jane Kinser, Jimmy Carter, Pat Southwell, Dick Southwell, Bo and Betty Heininger, Mark and Nan German Shipmate, March 2004

excludes a car, frigid temperatures mean tough starting and requfre a good battery.

The January Class luncheon saw the 24th Company Midshipmen onboard.

Classmates are in a lot of cases off on trips, cruises, and jaunts, and I trust I will receive good reports from these excursions, though I have none to date. The news here is not exciting, as you will learn below.

who was at the Luncheon. The resulting confrast in size led us all to wonder—what are tiiey feeding these kids nowadays? And were any of us ever really allowed on a football field?

We eventually tracked down die guest who took the picture—Bunny Sisson's daughter, Laura Downie, and you too can now marvel at how big they're growing them on ttic shores of the Se\ern nowadays!

L to r: Pete Cummins, unnamed Italian pincher, and Elvie Cummins, in Rome

MIDN Derek Jaskowiak '03 and Charlie Kiser prepare to take their three-point positions and cnmch the lunch

La Dolce Vita Elvie and Pete Cummins toured in Italy last October, and Elvie reports that in Rome she was harassed all along the Via Veneto by a tall, thin young bottom-pincher, who after each encounter would profess his undying love for her, and then disappear in the crowd. The existence of pinchers on Italian sfreets is certainly not big news, but it was later in then Roman visit, when she and Pete stopped by a very interesting little toy shop, that the plot thickened! There, wandering around in the aisles, was her peripatetic pursuer! He looked over at her and spoke: "I love you!"—and repeated it several times.

But now there was something new. She noticed that each time he spoke, his nose grew a little longer! This, of course, solved her dilemma, for she knew she could end the activity by simply reporting it to the woodcarver who owned the toyshop—a Mr. Gepetto—who promptly boxed the ears of his son quite thoroughly.

Like Mr. Kipling, I did not see these things, and cannot judge their trath, but only repeat the story. Somehow I suspect that in the telUng of this story, the greater growth might have been noted in the size of Elvie's nose—not that of Pinocchio, who after all was only doing what comes naturally in Italy during nice weather!

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Quick Takes It's a given that the Annual DC Area Christmas Brunch at the Army Navy Country Club will be great—but the outsized turnout of 90 surprised us all, and simply added to the pleasant day of schmoozing, feasting and caroling. And a welcome retum for Buck Williams, who looks like a million dollars after last year's bad times!...We had another of those warm, pleasant feelings when the Class was able to provide a '47 Lucky Bag from our supply to the granddaughter of deceased Classmate Joe McPartland. She in tum saw to it that Joe's widow received it at Christmas to replace their missing copy...Longtime Class benefactor, hard worker, and all-around stalwart John Urban has become the latest to join up in the ranks of the emailers, and now is part of our Class listing, CYBERSEVERN47.

How about yoM?...Perhaps it's just as weU that this is a very short column. We're racing off like a herd of turtles, galloping for the gangway of ms VEENDAM, and '47's Caribbean "fifty-seven-and-a-halfth" Reunion Craise. Lots of sunshine, warm weather, and sea stories, and hopefully some good material for the April column.

We'U see you then. —CHS

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Sec'y: CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr, Alexandria, VA 22302 p; 703-549-8739; e; Sk48moore@aol.com Things seem to be relatively quiet here in the depths of the Dark Ages. In Febraary, I passed my 38th anniversary as your scribe, and remain grateful for your trust and patience. We've had some snow and some frigid weather, but so far not a lot of either.

With a 1985 diesel Mercedes, and a garage full of non-automotive gear, which

However, over the years I have found that Paul Riley manages to come through when no one else can. He reports from Houston on the game: We did have token Class representation at the Houston Bowl, although obviously we could not influence the unfortunate result. The Tech passing was awesome and certainly in this case proved the value of airpower. Ed Chapline came in from Kansas en route to Arizona. I met him at the airport and we had a nice visit. Ed said he saw CharUe Held at one of the functions. Zeb Alford and I were the locals present, both at the pre-game massive tailgate party and at the game. (Note: Other Houston Class residents are Bob Chew and F.C. Johnson.) It was inspiring to see both the Supe and the Commandant leading the Mids and Alumni in cheers at the tailgate.

One had to be impressed that the approximately 2,000 Mids, who showed up voluntarily, managed to form up and march into the stadium in what had to be a makeshift organization. There was a lot of logistical and financial support from many and varied sources, in addition to their own pockets, that somehow got them all there and back.

Paul Riley goes on: On another subject, I attended a reunion of F3H "Demon" all-weather fighter pilots along with a half-dozen former VF14 mates in Pensacola during November.

This was combined with the Naval Air Museum Foundation's celebration of 100 years of powered controlled flight.

Sometimes it seemed that the old "Demon" was neither powered nor controlled, but we managed somehow to keep the 500 or so birds in the air for eight years until the F4H "Phantom ll's" could take over the mission. I was a charter member of the museum, then dropped out, but have rejoined now. It has a fantastic display and should be supported, at least by membership. The only other 2003 event of interest in our lives was Evelyn's and my two-week trip to Spain and Portugal taken just after our 55th Class event. These were "patriotically correct" parts of Europe to visit this year of the Iraq War, and the natives were most friendly in spite of the intense heat, some said we brought from Texas.

Ed Frothingham's widow, Ruthanne Cecelia Frothingham, died 19 December in Bowie, MD, where they Uved. Ed passed on in 1996. Ed, a submariner, and Ruthanne were stalwart members of the Annapolis 61

Class contingent. Their two sons, COL Ed Frothingham III, USA, of Fairfax Station, VA, and CAPT Peter Frothingham, USN, Amphib Base, Little Creek, VA, and five grandchildren carry on.

Another sad note, Dave Hurt's, wife.

Dee, passed away 2 December at home in Winter Springs, FL, with Dave and eldest son, David III, at her side. Dee ended her long battle with cancer and diabetes with a peaceful smile. She is survived by Dave and four sons, David, Douglas, Donald, and Dennis, and 12 grandchildren. Dave currently plans to retum to the Washington area to be near his boys.

As I pointed out in the January-February column, this year we, as a Class, find ourselves back in the elaborately planned and functioning annual giving system operated by the Alumni Foundation. By now you will have received a welcoming letter, and maybe even a phone call. This is like death and taxes, inevitable, and I urge you to take a light strain, follow your conscience, and go ahead and participate to the degree you are able.

Along similar lines, I had an email from Bob O'Reilly noting that he had received a fine Foundation 2004 calendar along with an advisory opportunity to become a yearend major donor, joining one of several "Giving Clubs." He also received the annual report from the Foundation, Athletic and Scholarship Division, requesting dues, which seem to have jumped from $25 to $100. This is the organization that carries the Class of '48 Scholarship for deserving candidates to attend a private prep school for a year. Here again, your choice.

Everything seems to be going up.

More sad news. We have lost Joe Viehmann, (First Company) perhaps best remembered as that splendid solo tenor member of the "Bobcats." Of the other members of that great quartet, we know that Jim Bjorge remains on deck in New York, and Joe Shoemaker still resides out west, but John Eilert disappeared many years ago, and we know not his status. Joe Viehmann died 2 January in Indianapolis from which he sprang and where he returned after resigning in 1953 to join his father's real estate firm. Joe was a submariner, but was ship's company in MIDWAY ( C V B - 4 1 ) in '49 and '50, when I was also embarked. There was a large and good group of '48s in that ship, as was also the case at the time in the battleships and other big carriers. Joe was in real estate his entire post-Navy life, became a respected appraiser, had his own firm, and served in Indianapolis real estate organizations including 30 years on the Metropolitan Board of Realtors, serving as president. He was also president of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, and was currently serving on the Marion County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals. Joe always loved group singing and was with the Knights of Columbus Male Choras, and church choirs most of his life. Joe outlived three wives. Sheila, Lois, and Teresa, and is survived by five sons and a daughter, three stepsons and two stepdaughters, and nine grandchildren.

The January Class luncheon occurred on schedule on the 9th at the Army Navy Country Club. We had invited the 24th Company to join us with a delegation, which is now an annual event. The weather

was good, and the Company officer, the Marine senior enlisted, and five Mids arrived in good shape and ready for chow.

As in the past, the Midshipmen comport themselves extremely well, are polite, enthusiastic, conversational, and look great.

The new Company Officer, LT Mike HoUenbach, completed his master's degree in the past year at the Academy prior to becoming company officer, as part of a three year tour of duty. Gunnery Sergeant Kob, has been promoted to ffrst sergeant, and will be rotating out of his three year tour with the company. He certainly is the epitome of what the senior enlisted job with each company is supposed to be. He has had an enormously positive influence on all the Mids during his tour, and is a Marine's marine. The Midshipman Company Commander, MIDN Liz Diantonio '04, is coxwain and captain of the varsity womens crew. The Company sub commander, MIDN Anthony Guidry '04, joined us also at last year's luncheon as a Second Classman. The company first sergeant, a Second Classman, MIDN Steve Schwarzer '05, Youngster, MIDN Jason Monts '06, and Plebe, Wes VanDom '07 completed the group. Jason Monts is a linebacker on the varsity football team and is a trim 225 pounds. He came in through NAPS in Newport. Each Mid spoke eloquently of how things were going individually and just how he was attracted to Navy and managed to enter successfully. It was fun for us to have them, and they were genuinely glad to be there among what they consider their "other Class." They also appreciated the escape and the good chow. On hand with wives were: Buhrer, Reed, SK Moore, Carruth, Corley, Tony Duncan, Held, Bartow, Ball, and Mertz. Singles were: Morgan, Ghormley, Goldman, Welch, Borlaug, Prichard, and Sisson. The next luncheon will be Friday, 12 March, maybe in Annapolis.

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Pres: John F. Barrow Sec'y: RADM Ralph Ghormley, USN (Ret) RO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 p: 703-351-0964; f; 703-351-5864; e; rmghormley@msn.com Washington-Annapolis The Washington-Annapolis group started the 2004 season at the Army and Navy Country Club on Tuesday, 13 January.

Attending were John Barrow, Bart Bartholomew, Jack Benoit, Bob Coontz, Ralph Ghormley, Gene Reiher, Paul Riegert, Bob Smith, Slim Somerville, and Dick Wolford.

Tidewater Tom Parsons writes: Hampton Roads '49ers assembled twice during December. Our usual Christmas— ladies included—luncheon took place at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth.

Don Tnieblood organized the get-together in his usual thorough fashion. Alas, the photos were pretty bad, as predicted by Harry Train, and they fail to do justice to this remarkable group. Attendees were Nancy and Jack Magee, Doris and Carlos McCullough, Alyce and Tom Parsons, Ruth and Walt Schriefer, Eleanor and Strib Snodgrass, Boo and Malcolm Thiele, Catherine and Harry Train, Cecile and Don Tmeblood, Janie and Bob Fellowes, Wanda and Marvin Frazee, Rowena and Pete Fullinwider, Fran and Jack Huenerberg, and Stu and John Tiemey '46, guests of the Fellowes.

Cecile and Don Trueblood extended their hospitality for the other gathering, which was the Army-Navy game, the outcome of which was extremely satisfactory, as evidence by the photo.

And speaking of football, a few of us continue to attend home games, including Roos, Trueblood, and I from Hampton Roads, Grabowsky, Wood, Roberts, Riegert, Krause, Vosseler, and Davis from the DC/Annapolis area, and Cook from Scottsville. Win or lose, it makes for a great afternoon.

Correspondence Fred Grabowsky sent on a notice that this year's Class of 1949 Memorial Honor scholar is Lindsey Maree Spiese, a graduate of Lejeune High School in Camp Lejeune, NC. Lindsey was a varsity swimmer and cross-counfry runner. Lindsey was a member of FCA, National Honor Society, Interact, student council, Keyettes, and the French Club. She was a Lejeune Scholar, which is an honor received for academics and community service. Lindsey attended The Hun School in Princeton, NJ, where she ran cross-country and managed the boy's varsity basketball team.

Losses Dorsey W. Darnel died on 10 December 2003. He was buried in the Enon Baptist Church Cemetery in Oxford, NC. Memorials can be made to Enon Baptist Church, 2298 Enon Rd., Oxford, NC 27565 or American Legion, P.O. Box 26657, Raleigh, NC 27611-6657 c/o Dorsey Daniel Boys' State Memorial Fund.

Address Corrections/Changes Ray L. Miller (raylmiller@ sbcglobal.net), John Oesterreicher (johnol949@comcast.net).

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Pres; RADM Roy Snyder, USN (Ret.) 3921 Colonel Ellis Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 h; 703-823-2464; f: 703-823-4467 e; roydl314@aol.com Chief Fund Raiser; J. Richard Powell Jr. 8123 Dunsinane Ct., McLean, VA 22102 h; 703-893-4583 or 1-866-859-4362 Exec. Sec'y: Larry Hawkins 3916 Linda Ln., Annandale, VA 22003 h; 703-573-4256; f; 703-573-1661 (call first) e: llhawkinsl@juno.com Corr. Sec'y; CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret) 499 Skyhill Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910 h: 619-421-6756; e; wayneljensen@cox.net Being of the "Golden Year," the Class of 1950 is well positioned to supply candidates for the Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate Awards (DGA) Program. With that in mind, our President, Roy Snyder, tasked Milt Schultz, John McNally and Dick Powell to screen candidates and prepare initial drafts of the nominations. This they have done by identifying six who were

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fully worthy of such recognition. This Ust of six was then narrowed to three whose nominations were forwarded to the DGA Committee on 31 December for 2004 selections. We can take justified pride in the three as truly distinguished representatives of the Class, the Academy and the nation.

Over the next three months a synopsis of the careers of the three Classmates will be included in this Class column in continued support of their on-going candidacy for selection.

Travels of Classmates—Shel and Dave Taylor and June and Stan Neander enjoyed a Christmas craise to Mexico on the Holland America ship RYNDAM, round trip from San Diego with visits in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vaelarta, and Acapulco. The Taylors being from Arizona, nevertheless were heard to remark that the chili relanos in Cabo were the best in the world. Dave had put off a scheduled hernia operation in order to make the craise and never regretted the decision.

K.C. Spayde, Casey, traveled all over the country via his boat. QUIET DAWN, car, rail, air, and taxi to Florida, Michigan, Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Annapolis, and finally home to Houston in time for the Houston Bowl game. The Highbergs, Velura and Roy, got as far as the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake for family reunions, but then had visitors for the rest of the year from Sweden, Denver, and Wichita and a visit from Isabel who left Roy cutting-up downed trees for a week (but the house was saved). The Coughlin's, Mary and John Coughlin, went to freland and included a visit to Man Friday's Pub and on to San Diego for a confirmation, to Alaska for a high school graduation. New Mexico for a family reunion, Annapolis for meetings, and finally back to Seattle and Snoqualmie for frolicking in the snow.

Mark Frudden intrigued by the report of the maiden voyage of QUEEN MARY II from Southampton to Fort Lauderdale then booked passage in July '04 from New York to Southampton. He noted that she carried 2,600 passengers who paid as much as $48,000 for the privilege. While he didn't

plan to travel quite as "high on the hog," he thought the trip would be memorable, and since the QUEEN was owned by the Cunnard Line and had such credentials, such as 1,138 feet long, 238 feet high (as high as a 21 story building), and served American food, it would be okay. Mark promised a journal of his voyage. Wayne Jensen made it out of Chula Vista for a short visit to Yuma, AZ, to visit his sister from South Dakota and to Las Vegas over Christmas week for a family reunion and that is about all the travel news made available.

Debby and Bill Martin have relocated from Oahu to Coronado. This in order to be closer to their kids who are located in Oceanside, Oklahoma, and Colorado. They report that all is on track for the 55th Reunion in Hawaii and the final brochure wiU be in all hands very soon. Reservations and other arrangements must be made as decisions are conffrmed.

Meetings In Washington, on 8 January we had John Cavanaugh, Larry Hawkins, Charlie Hirsch, Marsh Treado, Bill Smoot, Jim Lynn, Norb Walecka, Roy Snyder, Bob Momoe, Frank Carter, Tom Rogers, Deke Forbes, Bob Oliver, Bill Kiehl, Bill Simons, John McNally, Bob Satte, Bill Diehl, Bill Taylor, Dick Powell, Bob Shultz, and Milt Schultz. Then in Annapolis on 9 January, there gathered Jerry Coleman, John Henderson, Daryle Tripp, Rex Kilboum, Ed McLean, Tom Rogers, and John Cavanaugh. Meanwhile in San Diego also on the 9th, we had Bill Martin, Gene Wisenbaker, Bill Grimm, John Malloy, Charlie Clark, Dick Smith, Frank Taylor, Wayne Jensen, Bob Muck, and Mark Fradden. Lots of ideas were exchanged at those meetings and as an outgrowth we manage a few letters to the editors which may even help to spread around opinions on the state of the nation and the on-going political scene.

Losses We have received the word that the Rev George F. Driscoll (non-graduate) died on 7 September 2003. No further information was available.

George Irish writes that he has lost his best friend of 70 years, Roddy Radcliffe.

Roddy was George's roommate at the Academy and were schoolmates since second grade in elementary school. They enlisted together in the Navy V-5 program in 1943. Roddy's career was spent in antisubmarine warfare where he commanded VS-32, Carrier ASW Afr Group 50 and NAS South Weymouth. He retired in 1978.

He died of esophageal cancer in Pensacola, FL, on 17 December 2003. He was preceded in death by a son. Jack, and is survived by his wife of 47 years, Martha, and his daughter, Suzanne. Interment was at the Naval Academy.

While the schedule is available elsewhere, it is repeated here for easy reference. Navy football for 2004 is as follows: September—Duke, Northeastern, Tulsa, Vanderbilt; October—Air Force, Notre Dame, Rice, Delaware; November— Tulane, Rutgers, and December—Army We predicted a bowl eligible season last year and we do so for 2004. Beat Army, —Wayne

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issues to bring up at the meeting.

Remember it is a Class meeting, not a Annual Membership: 7% Washington-Annapolis meeting. We ask Life Membership: 65% all who can do so to attend and make themselves heard, as well as to vote on Pres; RADM Guy H.B. Shaffer, USN (Ret) new board members.

7101 Bay Front Dr. #125, Annapolis, MD 21403 Wai-m regaids. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Guy p: 410-269-6609: f; 410-295-5277 e; ghbs51usna@aol.com Sponsored Midshipmen Vice Pres: CAPT William T. Marin, USN (Ret.) Several of our Classmates in the 709 Ballast Way. Annapolis, MD 21401 Annapolis area have opened their homes to p: 410-573-1261; e: 51Mariner@comcast.com Con. Sec'y; CAPT H.T. "Beau" Dietrich, USN (Ret) Midshipmen. In this way, the Mids have a family away from home and are given the 9508 Woody Ln., Great Falls, VA 22066-2024 opportunity to enjoy hospitality and comp; 703-759-5006; e; Beau9pnt5@aol.com Treas; CAPT John L. Woodbury Jr., USN (Ret) fort during their time away from Mother 7515 Corinth Dr., Alexandria, VA 22306 Bancroft, as well as good cooking and an h; 703-768-3848; e: jaywoodl@juno.com understanding shoulder when needed. Pat Class Fund Raiser; Burton Lee Doggett Jr. and Lowell Stockdale lead the way with 1626 Trawler Ln., Annapohs, MD 21401 more than one hundred sponsored p; 410-757-5273; e; LeeDoggett51@aol.com Midshipmen since they moved to Sevema Qass web site; www.usna.com/classes/class51/51a.html Park 30 some years ago. In addition to the President's Comer Stockdales, other involved Classmates in By the time you read this column, you the Annapolis area include CJ and Sam should have received my January report Ginder, Ruth and Bob Small, and Becky to the Class on the doings at USNA. and Al Burkhalter to mention just a few.

These letters are to keep you informed. It is my intention to provide periodic reports during the year. I am very interested in feed back as to whether I am covering items of interest to each Classmate, or suggestions for improving my reports.

There is no serious pride of authorship. If you see something more needs to be added, or even if you are just bored reading the report, please let me know.

Recently, David Weidenkopf made a significant six-figure residual (remainder) L to r: MIDN 2/C Burgess (Sam and CJ Ginder spontmst gift to the USNA Foundation. Dave sored). Ward and Claire DeGroot split his gift to provide 25% to support the Navy Football efforts to attract Midshipmen candidates of excellence and commitment to the Although the 2003 football season is now Naval Academy. This, gift reflects his long history, we can look back with pride on a effort as a Blue & Gold officer working successful season with the fun of tailgates toward that goal. The remaining 75% was and game parties. While the final bowl made to the Class of '51 Legacy Fund. I game against Texas Tech did not result in a don't need to say it, (but I will) that this Navy victory, the dramatic reversal of gift is impressive and will have a major Navy's football fortunes this past year was and positive impact on the many things significant and something to remember. that '51 tries to accomplish for the Naval Hopefully we can look forward to many NAcademy and the Midshipmen. Well Stars in the years to come. done, Dave.

A residual (remainder) trust is a means Considerable pubUcity was given to the of making a gift to the Academy that does Army-Navy game rivalry this year. While not impact on your current assets. It can most articles stressed the intensity of the be donated for a specific purpose or purrivalry, and the accompanying demonstraposes and the gift is legally bound to the tions of spirit, the rivalry has been, by and purposes that the donor specifies. The large a good clean spirited one. This year Naval Academy Foundation is happy to the Mids outdid themselves by painting a work with individual Alumni to stmcmre large N-Star in the middle of the West Point the tmst in the exact way a donor wishes.

Parade Grounds and emblazoning the front For many of us it offers a great way to porch of the West Point Supe's quarters support USNA while enjoying the benewith those memorable words "Go fits of the money involved during one's Navy-Beat Army." Perhaps the best stunt lifetime. If you are interested, please contact the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation ever pulled was the 1991 steaUng of the or Lee Doggett. Either party will be Army Mule a week before the game; howhappy to carry the ball. Once again, to ever, I believe this deed has been reciproDave our profound thanks. cated on at least one occasion. However, The May annual Class meeting will be once the game was over, the sight of the soon upon us. Let me know or let your rival Army and Navy teams standing area vice president know if you have any

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respectfully before the Corps and then the Brigade as "West Point to Thee" and Navy Blue & Gold are sung is inspiring and something that could be emulated by other academic institutions. I should add that this tradition also exists in our games with the Air Force Academy and VMI.

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Evelyn Swart, Walt Boyes, and Carol Boyes "A thorn between two gorgeous roses"

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Jack and Louanne CromweU 50th wedding anniversary Honolulu, HI, 7 March 2003

Defense of Freedom Memorial In addition to his passion for hunting, Pete Hilgartner had found the time to organize and direct a committee in Great Falls, VA, to raise funds and erect a memorial in memory of those Great Falls citizens who have lost their lives in the Defense of Freedom. The memorial will recognize not only those who served in the Armed Forces, but also those who were in law enforcement and ffrefighters. The memorial will also recognize the six Great Falls citizens who perished as the result of the September 11th tragedy. Ground breaking ceremonies took place on 7 December last year and completion and dedication are planned in the late spring or early summer this year. Of special significance is that the costs on the memorial will depend upon private contributions. No government or state funds are being sought.

Annapolis Christmas Dinner Thanks to the planning of Barbara and Dick Inman, a highly successful dinner party for Annapolis and Washington Classmates was held at the Naval Academy Officers and Faculty Club in mid December. Approximately 25 Classmates and their wives attended. After being led in a few Christmas Carols by Bob Small, the group enjoyed an excellent dinner featuring roast beef and crab cakes. Plus the opportunity to swap sea stories and wish each other holiday greetings and good cheer.

Annual Class Meeting The annual Class meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 4 May at the Fort Myers Officers Club. In addition to providing a report on Class activities in the past year and contemplated future actions, we will also elect a vice president and four new members to the board of dfrectors. The vice president is normally elected from an incumbent member of the board, who are Art Ismay, Joe Bray, Dick Dean, and Jim Winnefeld. In addition to the elected Class officers and board members, Lee Doggett and Bob Small are de facto board members as the Class fund raiser and museum representative respectively.

Class lunch bunch; Pete O' Kane, Bruce Meaden, Sam Martin, George Patch, Dick Dean, and Joe Hillock

Spring Fling The Washington/Annapolis Spring Fling will be held at the Army-Navy Country Club on Friday, 16 April. A flyer will be sent out in mid-March.

Doris and Dave Ferree In the last column we pubUshed a picture of the Ferrees in their new digs in Fafrbanks, AK, but omitted an article about Dave's acceptance into the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Dave writes: We are pleased to announce that The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution has accepted the application of David Frederic Ferree Sr for membership in that organization, Increase the impact of your along with the applications of our five Foundation contribution with a matching^ift sons and four grandsons. This culminates from your employer. in several years of effort in pursuing For more information call TiaTaylor at 410-293-1955.

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and Pennsylvania archives, old Bibles and certified SAR and DAR Members. This acceptance was based on the verification in the Daughters of the American Revolution records that Jacob Ferree (bom 30 July 1757—died 28 August 1834) was a Revolutionary War Pamot as a result of his service as a private in Captain Jacob Klotz's Company of Colonel Mathias Slough's Battalion of the Pennsylvania Flying Camp (verified in Volume VII, pages 1060-1061 of the Pennsylvania Archives, Fifth Series). It is reported that he drove a mule team on an ammunition wagon in his military service. Our family tree was then verified Ferree blood line complete and accurate down through all seven generations to include our four grandsons, by means of birth certificates, church records, census reports, and DAR Records. Our granddaughters will now be eligible for membership in the National Association of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

James Miller It is with sadness tiiat I must report the deatii of James Miller who died on 14 December 2003 in New York City. Our sincerest condolences are extended to Arlene.

Lou Roberts I have received a report that Lou Roberts died on II October 2002. His last known address was in San Diego. Can anyone provide any information?

Normally, Jack Hamilton would have written this column, but he has been on the "Binnacle List" for a while, so I have substituted for him. I am happy to report that he is better and by the time this column is pubUshed, he should be back to battery and providing commentary on Navy football and how to improve one's golf swing— especially mine. The next column belongs to Al Raithel.

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information about the Houston Bowl game for the next column.

Our honorary Classmate, Johnny Grier, talked about the NFL season at our January luncheon in Washington, DC, and provided us with rare glimpses of officiating situations citing examples such as discussions with team captains about their options for accepting or rejecting fouls. Continued use of instant replay will be voted on prior to the next season. As usual it was very well received and we are grateful to Hork Dimon for continuing to coordinate his visits. Attending the lunch: Gamett Bailey, Jim Nunneley, Charlie McDonald, Biscuit Wev, Jim Troutman, Mel Meltzer, Leigh Ebbert, Ed Leonard, Harry Spencer, Joe Wilkinson, George Lester, Dough Payne, Pat Lockwood, Dick Pettigrew, Phil Case, Gordon Engquist, Jerry Zacharias, Howard McCoUum, Art Thompson, Walt Locke, Mike Sorrentino, Jerry Rapkin, Frank Hannegan, Bill Laux, Hork Dimon, and Paul German. In addition to Johnny Grier, there were guests including Richard Califf.

At the executive committee meeting before the lunch, we talked about upcoming Class projects and how we might make greater use of our Class web page. You will be hearing more about these matters in Jim Nunneley's annual letter and in subsequent columns. A reminder—copies of the Golden Lucky Bag are available at $32.50; contact Jim Troutman or me and I will relay.

J e r r y Rapkin sends along a picture (below) of Garnett Bailey, Vince Manara, Tom Moody, and Jerry taken at the ArmyNavy game, "...trying to keep warm inside the club level food court. We watched the last quarter of the game using the numerous plasma TV screens." Thanks, Jerry.

Bob Caulk illustrates "...male bonding at its best," with a picture (below) of himself and his three sons, Robert F. Caulk II '76, Peter M. Caulk '77 and Kelly CauUc UVA '88 after a hunt in St. Michaels, MD, in December. Thanks, Bob. Bob Jacob reports: With considerable thanks and appreciation to the Philadelphia Chapter of USNA A A and to the main doer, Marius Jones '86, 1 am now the very proud holder of Pennsylvania vehicle plate NA00052.

The Philadelphia Chapter has been working on this for over two years, what with getting at least 300 graduates to sign up and then going to the state with all the required papers and design before any actual production could start. It was worth the wait.

He sends along the picture of the plate and adds: As you know, many '52ers, Nancy and I included were present and truly enjoyed the marriage of our Classmate RADM Bill Ryan to our late RADM Dempster Jackson's widow, Mary-lin Jackson. The joy they evidenced was a pleasure to see and witness.

Bob Jacob's license Thank you. Bob. It is amazing to me the number of wonderful remembrances we have, and what it takes to trigger some of these.

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Pres; RADM James K. Nunneley, USN (Ret) Sec'y; CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret) 2514 Culpeper Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308-2133 e; lebbertl@juno.com Webmaster; P. D. Sierer e; pdsierer@earthlink.net Class web site; www.usna.com/classes/class52/ Default.htm How have you coped with the Dark Ages? To help the Washington-Annapolis group cope with those times, we will have had the Sweetheart Branch, held this year at the Congressional Country Club.

Jean and I are making plans to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Several of you have already done so. Let us know what is going on with you. I hope to have Shipmate, March 2004

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Pres; RADM Peter C. Conrad, USN (Ret) 19754 Tower Hill Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 h; 301-475-5258; e: pjconrad@erols.com Sec'y; Lt Col David B. Jones, USAF (Ret) 1 Harbourside Dr., Apt. 1-701, Delray Beach, FL 33481 p: 561-278-8325; e; djlocker@earthlink.net Webmaster; Paul Dudley; e; pauld53@san.rr.com Class web site; www.usna53.org '52; Blind date 1951

Howard McColliun (and his "staff') succeeded in triggering a large number of them with the Golden Lucky Bag. Ken Weir triggered one with his email that attached the 28 Febraary 1951 Log's Look that featured a picture of Rae Richardson on the cover.

The story told of Hunt Hardisty, Rae Richardson, and Ken Weir competing with three Cadets for blind dates in New York From the text of the story, "The TV-show 'Blind Date' brings together six college men, three from each of two colleges, to vie with each other for the privilege of an allexpense-paid date with three young lovelies..." The show's MC was Miss Arlene Francis. I have included a picture of Hunt, Rae, and Ken. The winners were Rae Richardson, Cadet Gil Scott, and Kenny Wefr. Wow! For the complete article see our web page. Thanks, Ken. John Fuller on the occasion of Rae's funeral writes, "Oh, incidently, as you know Rae and another guy once wrote a book. The Sand Dollars. Taylor (Rae's son) made sure everyone there (at the funeral) received a copy. He also mentioned that Ken Wefr had flown up from Santa Anna to Santa Paula for Rae's funeral."

Another remembrance was triggered by Joan Denbigh, who (last fall-2003) forwarded a very nice note from Patty McDonald that provided insights about her husband Pat McDonald who died in May 2003. Patty's note commented on their Ufe, his interest in the "arts." She said that there were a number of events of the Birmingham 2003 season that were dedicated to Pat. She also expressed appreciation of being contacted by "several Navy."

Sometimes I am reluctant to contact someone, rationalizing that I didn't know quite what to say or some other reason. I will be less reluctant in the future. Thank you, Joan and Patty.

Early last fall Ken Loposer sent along an envelope containing a number of official photos of '52'ers on various athletic teams.

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I am writing this down in South Florida.

It is early January and even for Florida it is a little chilly. However, we are smiUng as Class archives." I am including three of our kids and several Classmates, have told these as an example of other remem- us it is bitter cold in Vfrginia and Maryland. brances. These show Barry Falgoust ran- As it is now after Christmas and New Years ning, and pictures of Walt Gragg and Mike I hope you all had a good holiday season Sorrentino. Thanks, Ken. and everyone behaved themselves on New Year's Eve. I know we did as we were asleep well before Dick Clark got the ball down in New York. Lo how the mighty have fallen!

Sadly, it is not only the mighty that are falling; it is more and more of us. The past three or four months have seen us lose at least 14 of our '53 family. I say at least, as we don't always leam about deaths when they happen. John P. Sassano, who I am counting in the 14, died in July, but we just leamed about his passing in late October or early November. So in addition to the Barry Falgoust already reported Pev Blundell, John TXittle, Cub Snively, Jack Frost, Randy Randle, Bill Harrison, Dave Carroll, Penny Morgan, and Libby Olson we have to add the most recently reported losses.

These include Roderick J. Hegarty, Robert M. Detweiler, Robert B. Borthwick, and Leo J. Cannon. Rod Hegarty is like John Sassano in that he died back in September and I leamed about it late. I didn't know Rod, but heard nothing but good things about him from my friends Stub Chace and the late Don Metz. We send Rod's widow, Mary Lou, our most sincere condolences. Bob Detweiler was one of our true stars. He won an Olympic Gold Medal at Helsinki as a member of Navy's fabled "Great Eight" Crew, still considered the finest team in the history of the sport.

He went into the Afr Force and became a pilot and later a nuclear physicist. In Vietnam he received five Distinguished Flying Crosses and as a scientist he was honored with the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and by being named "The Most Outstanding Military Mike Sorrentino Scientist" in 1965. He taught at the We were saddened to learn of the deaths Industrial College of tiie Armed Forces in of CDR Merle M. Barker, USN (Ret.), on Washington, and served as director of 18 December in Virginia Beach, VA, and of physics at the Afr Force Office of Scientific CDR Victor J. Vine, USN (Ret.), on 11 Research. After retiring from the Afr Force January in Corpus Christi, TX. he worked as director of research for Shipmate, March 2004

energy and communications at the Eyring Research Institute in Provo, UT, and later taught math, history, and English at the Alpine Life and Leaming Center in Orem, UT. In addition he had a great love for music and die arts. He served as chairman of the Utah County Arts Council. An accomplished concert pianist, he was a founding member of the Utah Piano Quartet. Additionally, he performed in numerous plays and musicals and sang with the Salt Lake Opera Company. Finally, as a convert to the LDS Church, Bob served in various roles within the church for over 25 years. I think we are a pretty good Class, but when I read about Bob's accomplishments I am overwhelmed with pride. I went to Flying School with Bob, and always considered him a friend but had no idea how much of a trae Renaissance man he was. He win be missed, not only by his wife, Donnell, and the rest of his family, friends, and Classmates, but by die world as weU! My thanks go to Steve Schoderbek and Jerry Weinstem for the information on Bob. Brace Borthwick was also a friend, but not a friend from the Academy or active service days. He was one of the Washington area workers group that does the behind the scenes jobs that must be done for our various functions to come off. I asked Bob Raffaele, a friend of Brace's for over 50 years to write a short piece for me—^here it is: On 10 January 2004, many Classmates attended a memorial service for Bmce Borthwick at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, VA. Bmce died unexpectedly on 18 December 2003, and was buried in his hometown of Eau Claire, "WI, on 23 December 2003.

Classmates will remember Bruce especially for the outstanding job he did in setting up and managing the initial financing for our 1953 Pavilion at the Academy, and for the excellent job he did as the general chairman of our 40th Reunion. It was Brace who first arranged for bus transportation from our various hotels to the reunion events at the Academy. Brace is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jackie, of Alexandria, VA; his daughter, Joyce Borthwick and her husband, Stephen Daub of Plymouth, MN; his son, Paul Borthwick, and his wife, Grace Nogan, of Howard Co., MD; and two grandchildren, Brian and Stephanie Daub. Please check the "Last Call" section of Shipmate and the Class web site for Brace's obituary, which will detail more of Bruce's career and accomplishments.

To order your Class, Qiapter; or Parent Club specific merchandBe, f ^ visit our web site at usna.com and 1 ' ^ did on the icon that reads Alumni Store "^^ Of, contact Debbie Cohen, meixhandising manager at 410-2634448 ext 136.

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A nice shot of the late Bruce Borthwick with Jackie

Leo Cannon is another Classmate that I had not known at the Academy or during our active duty days. However, we got to know Leo and his lovely wife, Sarita, while attending Army-Navy game parties with the Jacksonville group. The Cannons lived in Gainesville, FL, and were regulars at these get-togethers. We enjoyed their company very much and enjoyed having them visit us in Delray Beach on occasion. We have had news in the column over the last year or two detailing Leo and Sarita's straggles with cancer (leukemia). Jeff Wellings a Jacksonville area friend of Leo's kept us informed. In fact, it was two messages from Jeff that were on my computer here in Defray that provided the bad news. In the first message Jeff reported on their Christmas trip to Houston to visit thefr son.

They stayed a few days past Christmas to see Navy play Texas Tech and to get a chance to visit with Leo and Sarita at the Anderson Cancer Clinic. He reported "While there Joan and I visited Leo and Sarita Cannon at the Cancer CUnic. Leo looks good and he has a great attitude. The doctors say his leukemia is in remission but they want him to continue his treatment until its finish in April...Sarita has become a really good nurse. So together they make a reaUy great team." Several days later Jeff sent another message. "I'm sorry to inform you that Leo Cannon passed away on Tuesday, 6 January, at the Anderson Cancer Clinic in Houston. Sarita said that his body just shut down, probably because of all the chemotherapy. Joan ancl I visited with him a week before at the clinic and he looked good and was in good spfrits so it really was a shock as it was to Sarita. She plans to stay in Houston until her daughter has her baby.

So a service will be held at the Naval Academy at a later date." Jeff will let us know when that wiU be. Sarita's email address is loscannon@ieee.org and her temporary snail mail address is Sarita Cannon c/o Victoria Webb, 3315 Harbrook Dr., Pearland, TX 77184. Thanks, Jeff. We send our love and deepest sympathies to Sarita and their daughters, son-in-laws, and entire family.

Both Jeff Wellings and Brad Mooney were at the Houston Bowl. They both report that there was a ton of Navy Spfrit and that

the team did not disgrace itself against the very talented, fast, and big Texas Tech team and their outstanding passing attack. I think those of us who watched on TV feel about the same and the members of the '53 season ticket group that have worried about Navy's pass defense for years realize they were right. Hopefully Coach Johnson will work on pass defense and maybe see if they can find a pass offense as well. However, it was a very good year for Navy and it really is nice to win again!

Chris Zirps has some reunion memorabiUa still available. If you want any send a check in the proper amount to Chris at 1902 Toll Bridge Ct., Alexandria, VA 22308.

Items available and prices are: legacy book—$12; tote bag—$12; ball cap with the Class crest—$13; T-shirt—$8; coffee mug—$4; champagne flutes (4) —$15; Class roster—$6; log compilation—$2.

Add 20% for shipping and handling. Tom Southerland still may have a few blankets and possibly one frame left. Call him ffrst at 609-924-5258.

Luis Sologuren sent in a very nice piece on the Reunion. He is still savoring all the good times he had. To help express what he feels he has borrowed the lyrics of a famous Mexican song—"How Lucky I Am." He is very lucky and it was pure heaven to see his dear old friends, in the same place where he first met them and in the same place where they said goodbye after four great years together. He thought he would never see them again, and here they were, seeing and embracing each other, and reliving old times once more. It was great to see his old buddies from the Third Company, Ray, Bob, Dave, Fritz, Watt B., Pat, Jim, Walt McG., Herb, John's widow, and his son, Steve. He nussed seeing his roommate of four years. Gene, who was stranded in the hiUs of North CaroUna. He also missed terribly his dear old friend and "brother" Manuel Trijo Dioquino who died in a plane crash in the Philippines in 1963 and left Luis, the only surviving foreign national in the Class of 1953. At the memorial service a lady next to Luis told him "I lost Mike, a dear old friend." Luis told her "I also lost a 'brother,' his name was..." He couldn't finish the phrase, because of the lump in his throat and the tears in his eyes.

But besides that, everything else just brought tears of joy and laughter. "How lucky I was to be there in Annapolis, I'll never forget this weekend." Thanks, Luis, you express the feelings of most of us very well!

Short bits: Tony Dowd, replying to a question from Tom Southerland when he heard Tony had the West Nile Viras. Tony said "Yes, he had the viras." He was bitten somewhere in Gettysburg, but is not sure 69

when. The Federal Lab in Vfrginia confirmed the diagnosis (took three weeks). He is now a celebrity. The local and state health departments all want to know how he survived and why he is not in a nursing home. Tony thinks it is obvious: Clean living and a few Martinis every day! He adds aU is well, getting better every day even though he still needs his naps. However, he planned to go deer hunting shortly as he loves his deer meat. Glad to hear that you are doing so well, Tony. Perhaps you ought to publicize your "Clean Living Martini Diet." Mike Greeley corrected his new email address.

It should read: 5manda@cox.net. Bob Ruckman is still picking up plaques for showing his car. He recently got plaques number 1100, 1101, and 1102 at three different shows in the Washington area. Keep it up. Bob! Donations in Jack Frost's memory may be made to the USNA Foundation, the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1145, or the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc. Addresses can be found on our web site at www.usna53.org.

50th Reunion Chairman Chris Zirps with reunion supplies

Hospitality Suite Chairman Bill Hall with workers: Bob and Ellen Kassel, Sally Jones, and Bill Ramsey

Sue and Jack Frost outside the Chapel at the 50th

Pictures include: one of the Borthwicks, one of the Frosts, a picture of Chris Zirps, one of some hospitality suite hosts, a good shot of Dick Albright with a Mary Lou Griggs impersonator, a shot at the hotel shows Paul Salgado with two of his four youngsters, a shot of Pauline Trost with Nancy and Mac Cramer, branch shots show Joan and Bob Lowell, Anne and Don Ammerman, and Don Hente, a bittersweet banquet shot shows Nathan Voelker '07, grandson of the late Don Voelker, with his grandmother, Carol Voelker, also at the banquet are Pat and Bob Barnes, and Dolores and Ed Dixon.

Don't forget Class luncheons are on the ffrst Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNafr Officer's Club at 11:30 a.m. We will be in Florida until early May so send mail and photos to our Delray Beach address. Have a great spring and please stay healthy! Beat Army and Afr Force! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dave

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Paul Salgado with two of his four young children (can any '50s era Class top this?)

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Pauline Trost with Nancy and Mac Cramer (Mac is the tall one)

Dolores and Ed Dixon also at the banquet

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Pres: CAPT George V. Zeberlein, USN (Ret) h; 410-267-7470; e; gvzeb@comcast.net Secy; CAPT George M. Henson, USN (Ret) 701 Creek View Cir. Phoenixville, PA 19460 h; 610-933-6955; e: G140250H@aol.com Webmaster: Will Croom; e; willyaye@cox.net web site; www.usna54.net Christmas Luncheon Bill Peery was once again the mover and driver for a most successful and enjoyable 10 December Christmas luncheon at the Naval Academy Officers and Faculty Club.

A representative sample of the many Class luminaries and thefr ladies in attendance is pictured below.

Will Croom, Dick Damico, Bill Hargrave, and Jim Healy

A Great Photo, Great Memories Ed Martin sends this memorable photograph of "Goalkeepers," Tony Correnti and Fred Franco, in control of Bill at an unidentified Thompson Stadium game during the 1953 season. Ed believes the picture was taken by Fred Wood. The original was sent by Bob Martin to Ed to give to Andy Correnti and Bob also sent one to Marge Franco. Both Andy and Bob agreed with Ed's suggestion to share it with the Class.

In closing, Ed noted that he and Sheery are looking forward to an exciting 50th.

Cheron Hargrave, Sylvia Healy, and Betty Conboy

Ed Dawson and Jim Bell

Boogie Stevenson and Ned Shuman George Knutkowski, George Knotts, Steve Eisenhauer, and Jim Healy Tony Correnti and Fred Franco

More of Homecoming Here are a couple more photos taken at our festive 25 October 2003 homecoming dinner and a trio from the preceding tailgate affafr.

Jean Couillard with BiU and Diane Peery

Italian Night at Villa Croom In late September, Donna and Will Croom entertained the Bells, Shearers, and Woodrows with an Italian dinner at their home in Alexancfria. It was a "Remember our Excom Days" and Fitz sported his freasured 30 Years Pinâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a '54 Class crest with a diamond mounted over a scroll with words "30 Years President." Dora Befl took a photo of the notorious "Beltway Gang of Four" for each to keep as a reminder of the "good 'ole days." Ollie and Jim are seated.

Will and Fitz hovering behind.

Ollie Shearer, Jim Bell, Will Croom, and Fitz Vv'oodrow

Mary Dee Shearer, Betty Conboy, Marty Croom, and Kathy Land

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Adventures of Jamie Jamie Deuel submits the following report of his and Carol's latest experiences and encounters.

The ski season once again descends on our "Land of Enchantment" and the 71

grandkids and I are on the slopes. Last season, with our 15 year old, we set a personal mark of 12 full rans down the long slopes at Santa Fe Ski Basin. The really amazing thing was she didn't give up even though I kept checking to see if she was tired.

Last fall I lost balance atop a five foot adobe, jumped down, and damaged the "bushing" in my artificial knee, requiring major surgery (no. 6 on that pesky joint).

That, in tum, necessitated cancellation of an energetic "Andes Adventure" we'd orchestrated to Machu Picchu, La Paz (11,000 feet), and parts of Chile from Valparaiso to Cape Horn and between.

Anyone interested in joining us this April or May? However, my recovery was speeded up with the visit by our long-time friend and charming lady, Mary Lib Glovier (Hal missed the trip), who Carol and I toured around the northern part of New Mexico including the awesome Presbyterian Conference Center at Ghost Ranch, Georgia O'Keefe's limited visitation home, and Donald Rumsfeld's homeaway-from-home, Taos.

Once recovered from surgery, though, as an alternate to South America, we spent two lovely weeks in Tuscany and environs, driving 70 mph along country roads to keep up with local traffic. Whee!

We had a great time, and in Pisa got to lean out (14 feet beyond the base) from the top deck of the leaning tower, strolled hand-in-hand along the Villa delta Amore ("path of love") 80 feet above the cascading surf of the Ligurian Sea between three of the Cinque Terre cliff-side villages, toured Peragia's old Estrascan tuffo caves (for olive oil and pigeons), dined in a romantic cellar restaurant in Tuscania, explored Firenze's historic sites (and strange street scenes) via a mini-cassette and city buses, joined a tasting group enjoying some of the first novella wine of the new season near Orvieta, and stayed in a luxurious reconstmcted Umbrian, XI C hill top castle, a canopied bed, former Florentine monastery near the Duomo, a Palazzo owned by a major vintner in the Chianti hills (discovering the local wine is 85% Sangiovese), and in a quaint hotel in the ancient (III C. BC) fortress town of Lucca that once boasted 230 towers, climbing the 15 stories to the top of one of the remaining ones with its, unique, seven dwarf trees dedicated to peace in 1840.

Just before Christmas I heard from Al Casey that his long-distance ranning had finally caught up with him. Fourteen miles into his 90th marathon (no misprint—9 zero!) he raptured an Achilles tendon. Although day surgery repaired the tear his recovery was expected to last several months. Just about now he ought to be limbering up to complete that evasive 90th marathon—or playing soUtaire with Mary Pat. 72

I'm just finishing up organizing and financing a high school team in the growing (900 teams this year), annual. First Robotics Competition in the Georgia Dome. I did this once before in 1995 (when there were only 60 teams) and wrote to our Dean of Engineering suggesting the Academy get involved. I was most gratified to leam the USNA now hosts one of the eight regional championships. It was a nice feeling seeing FIRST'S promotional video of a small, raral, Virginia school's effort and how they overcame many obstacles to compete at our alma mater last year. For my own efforts I purchased a two-wheel Segway Human Transporter (invented by Dean Kamen, the originator of the FIRST competition) to publicize our endeavor and raise money through a raffle. I sure hated to give up that fun vehicle once the raffle winner was drawn.

Scribe—I'm looking for a couple of shots of Jamie qualifying on the Segway.

Dinner at Troon's

Anglers Supreme Dwight Agnew sends this picture as proof of his and Maxine's prowess while on a salmon fishing trip in Michigan last August. Hope they didn't exceed the limit!

Catches of the day

Jamie and Carol Deuel

Retirement Move From the desk of John Lyding comes the following news.

Bowing to our senior status, Evelyn and I moved into a retirement community, Riderwood Village, in Silver Spring, MD. We are setUing into the routine, I hit the swimming pool every morning at seven and have joined a book and issues discussion group. Our granddaughters continue to amaze us. One of them. Ail, kicked six extra points out of seven attempts in her Las Vegas high school's playoff game.

Scribe—I hope Coach Johnson got that word.

I wind it up

Dinner in Phoenix Jim Prestridge sends the following note and photograph. Liz and Jim Austin came down in mid-November from their home in Colorado Springs. We managed to get together with them and the Pustays, who are neighbors here in Scottsdale, for dinner at Troon Country Club. It was a fun evening with plenty of "sea stories" and very sage advice for the federal government, which, unfortunately, was not represented. Jim, Liz, and I managed to get in a round of golf the next day, but there is no existing record of the scores. All in all, we had a great time.

Left to right in the photo, seated: Cindy Prestridge, Jim Austin, and Rainey Pustay; standing, Jim Prestridge, Liz Austin, and John Pustay.

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Pres; LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret) Sec'y; CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret) 11814 Triple Crown Rd., Reston, VA 20191 h; 703-758-1077; e: KIEF55@aol.com Class web site; http//www.usna.com/classes/1955 I have been informed that submission of data sheets, bios, and photos from Classmates for subject book has been woefully light. These materials were requested by 1 November 2003, but the returns have been pretty miniscule. For those of you who haven't done so, please submit your materials ASAP to bios and photographs: Kent Drummond (kdrummo@sbcglobal.net), 3530 Emerald Falls Ct., Houston, TX 77059.

Data sheet to Harvey Burden (burden@bww.com), 3617 Bridgewater Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23188. You may download your data sheet to your computer as a .txt file

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area. Others attending included Tom Boucher, Vern Carlson, Jo and Roger Coffey, George Johnson, Dick Jones, Pat Kenny (Chuck Kenny's widow), Al Macdiarmid, Bob Price, Tom Shine, Peggy and Hugh Webster, and Karen and Bob Weir. All enthusiastically cheered the Big Blue Team to victory over the Kaydets. Hugh Webster looked great after his surgery this fall for an aneurysm in his left forearm, but still does not yet have full use of his left hand. Hopefully, time will give him a complete recovery. Meanwhile, up in Costa Mesa, Al Kozischek and Bud Summers joined approximately 200 Army-Navy attendees in watching the big game. Once again, "King Koz" was the Navy cheerleader and led the Navy fans in boisterous cheers. On 9 December, a Navy Football Players' luncheon was held in San Diego. In attendance were players from the Class of '37 through '90, including '55ers, Hugh Webster and Al Kozischek. Coach Niumatalolo gave an informative brief on the Army-Navy game, the recently completed season and next season's prospects. Former players interested in attending this local area annual event should contact Hugh Webster at 858-278-4250. Lavon and Dick Jones hosted a Houston Bowl game party for '55ers in the greater San Diego area. Others attending included Tom Boucher, Vem Carlson, Wally Christmas, Roger Coffey, Lynne and Ned Floyd, and Karen and Bob Weir. While Navy played hard and the San Diego contingent cheered them on, Texas Tech prevailed. Still, all present had a good time thanks to the warm hospitality of Dick and Lavon.

'55: John and Gail Nolan with Nancy and Don Lovelace

Dick Jones, Tom Shine, Bob Price, and Vem Carlson '55: Bud and Koz with their ladies

following the directions on our web page at usna.coni/classes/1955. Fill it out with your word processor and attach it to an email message. If you have any questions, please contact Hartley Holte (hartleyholte@hotmail.com; 410-280-9799). The 50 Years Later Committee still has a lot of work to do. Inputs are needed as soon as possible, so please get them in.

Heard from Don Lovelace: Our Charleston Chapter of MOAA hosted a Christmas dinner dance at the Charleston AFB on 11 December 2003. Enclosed is a picture showing Gail and John Nolan '57 and Nancy and I. John is a director of our Charleston MOAA chapter. I serve as immediate past president of the chapter and treasurer of the South Carolina Council of MOAA Chapters.

"Taps" Henry A. "Hank" French (13) passed away on 13 December 2003, after a lengthy illness.

After a distinguished naval aviation career, Hank retired from the Navy in 1983. He and Joanne took up residence in Virginia Beach where he worked as a consultant and in Shipmate, March 2004

government contracting for a number of years.

Joanne predeceased him and Hank recently relocated to Sterling, VA, to be closer to his two children. Surviving him are his son and daughter-in-law, Richard L. French and Creal S. French of Leesburg, VA., and his daughter, Kathryn J. French of Hemdon, VA. Hank was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on 4 February 2004. Joe Kronzer's (krosnest55@aol.com) wife, Carole "Cully," passed away peacefully in Chariottesville, VA, on 22 December 2003. She lost a gallant two-month battie with a neurological disease that had attacked her central nervous system. On 26 January, Cully was remembered and laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium. Joe asks that Classmates remember her and his family in your prayers. Joe can be reached at 778 Overton Dr., Mineral, VA 23117:540-872-2627.

California Doings Lynne and Ned Floyd hosted an Army-Navy game party for '55ers in the greater San Diego

Bob Weir and Roger Coffey

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'55: Joe Daniels, Bob Weir, and Paul Slack with young one

'55: Bob Weir with Tojo and Susie 19 July (see above); add to August "TBD Evening at Wolftrap, Tom Kiefaber host;" Navy football (Duke) on 4 vice 8 September; add to September "8 Luncheon, Portofino" and "11 Navy football (Northeastern)."

Hugh and Koz with coach Niumatalolo Paul Slack submitted two pictures taken in Japan when he, Bob Weir, and Joe Daniels (formerly Hawkins) were young USMC lieutenants.

They were taken outside "their" bar in Gotimba, which was their home away from South Camp Fuji. "Toyo and Susie took care of us when we could get away on liberty. Those were the days when the yen was 360 to the dollar and every lieutenant was rich."

Washington DC Golf Schedule All golf tournaments are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month to assist in easy scheduling and to promote attendance.

Date • Location • Host/Contact# 20 April • Mount Vernon CC • Tom Chmelik/703-53 8-5951 18 May • ANCC - Arlington • Tony Bracken/703-941-4614 15 June • ANCC - Fairfax • Denny SuUivan/703-683-0733 20 July • Bell Haven CC • Don Kellerman/703-768-2442 17 August • Pax River - NAS • Dick Morgan/410-586-0982 21 September • Whiskey Creek CC • Joe Chmelik/301-831-9365 19 October • Hidden Creek CC • Ray Hine/703-860-0691 Please contact the golf host three to four days in advance of play. The last outing of the year will include dinner and awards. Attendees need to commit ten days in advance. If host plans to have a function following, please commit as early as possible to assist in logistics. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to your golf coordinator, Ray Hine.

Corrections need to be made to last column's DC social schedule, as follows; Golf on 20 vice 74

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Class Executive Committee Co-Chairmen; CAPT Douglass F. Hayman, USN (Ret) (11) Col George Mushaiko, USAF (Ret) (15) Sec'y; Dave Swanson (4) 16 E. Del Ray Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 p; 703-548-7240; f; 703-548-0272 e; hdswanson@aol.com The following photos were taken at the Class of '56 homecoming dinner held at Griffins Restaurant on West Street, Annapolis on 25 October. Unfortunately several of the Classmates/wives got cut off.

Death of Charles T. Andrews The following item was provided by Doug Hayman (11) concerning the death of Charles T. Andrews (02).

I phoned Mrs. Andrews this morning and confirmed the death of her husband Charles T. "Ted" Andrews on 29 August 2003, of a heart attack, in Myrtle Beach, SC, while there on vacation. She said that his obituary had appeared in a Pittsburgh newspaper and she will be sending me a copy to use in preparing a Shipmate obituary. He had retired at age 62 from his job as a plant manager in Pittsburgh for USX Corp., and worked after that as a consultant with U.S. Engineering Consultants.

The Tidewater Class of '56 held their seventh annual Christmas Dinner Party on 11 December at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. Allene and BUI Hull (17) hosted the affair with Alice and Boom Cannon (4) helping with arrangements. There were 48 attendees including Fran and Fred Adams (23), Hunter and Russ Burt (22), Lynn and Dave Carre (8), Vivian and Ken Costilow (7), Neil Donovan (21), Jean and Al Gaylor (15), Olive and Don Johnston (15), Cathy and Jay Maston (22), Valletta and Dale McClure (2), Alice and Jack Mclntyre (15), Effie and Danny Michaels (10), Luanne and Ed Mortimer (11) and Ed's roommate and Class Co-Chairman, Doug Hayman (11) and his wife, Judi, and Class Co-Chairman, George Mushaiko (15) and his wife, Barbara, Margaret and Dick Muzzier (7), Shirley and Dick Roberts (5), Kay and Robby Robertson (2), Annett and Bob Rodger (2), Chris Stefanou (20), Peg and Dick Swanenburg (13), Timmie and Tom Scott (24), and roommates Hank Jordan (4) and Rod Flannery (4). They stayed with the Cannons at Westminster Canterbury.

Doug and George brought us up-to-date on Class business including the planning for our 50th Class reunion. Hank was the highlight of the evening providing wonderful piano music in the bar area before dinner then after dinner he accompanied our off-key singing led by Flannery! It was an outstanding evening topped off with a rendition of Navy Blue & Gold.

Gunnar Jensen (18) provided the following input concerning his opposition to building a Jewish Chapel on USNA grounds.

'56: L to r:: Shiriey and Dick Levendoski, Jean and Don Lindquist, Alice and Jim Cannon, Suni Chapman, and Rod Flannery

'56: L to r: Ted and Mona Schultz, Sam and Beth Armstrong, and Dave and Mary Jayne Swanson Shipmate, March 2004

'56: L to r; Sandy Fitzwilliam, Ed and Jean Parker, Pete Fitzwilliam, Marylee Seesholtz, and Fred Lippert

. L 10 r: Betty Green. Bud Alexander, Jim Van Metre, George and Barbara Mushaiko, and Elie and Pete Randrup The October Class news reporting on my opposition efforts to building a Jewish Chapel on USNA grounds was so incomplete as to possibly render me anti-semitic in the minds of some readers. On the contrary, I am only trying to defend the Constitution from being violated by the Federal Govemment if USNA allows a Jewish Chapel to be built on govemment property. I have urged that it be built in town instead. I stiU do.

Ken Godstrey submitted a couple of pictures from the small tailgate contingent at the FedEx Stadium for the Navy-Air Force game.

Great game!

L to r: Peg Garges, Barb Godstrey (picking up the goodie from Rod), Rich Seesholtz, and Rod Flannery (who saved the day with his small cooker, when Ted Shultz decided not to bring his grill!)

Dick Levendoski (13), Rod Flannery (4), and George Mushaiko (15) celebrating after that exciting win (although Dick doesn't look that happy!)

Shipmate, March 2004

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Pres; CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) Corr Sec'y; CAPT F.N. Howe Jr., USN (Ret) 1 Walter Cir., Fredericksburg, VA 23188-8912 e; fnhusna57@cox.net Sec'y; CAPT R.H. Scales, USN (Ret) 129 Westbury, Williamsburg, VA 23189 e: vkct@mindspring.com Webmaster; Fred Dammann web site; www.usna57.org We don't seem to be able to dodge all the bullets for long and, unfortunately, this month's news brings further evidence of that. Norman Pearson Marshall Jr., passed away on 26 December 2003, as the immediate result of cardiac arrest, following a protracted illness of unknown origin. Hank Schneider is coordinating the "Last Call" entry. Marge Marshall's address is 745 Los Arbolitos Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92054-1608.

That bad news was followed by more as our buddy, CDR Wesley Albert Sweat Jr., USNR (Ret.), died in his sleep on 9 January 2004, after battiing a host of problems for eight long months. Interment is scheduled at Arlington on 17 March.

Well, guys, on receipt of this report those living south of the Mason-Dixon line and thereabouts can put another notch in their bow and take strength in the knowledge that they've outlasted the bleedin Dark Ages again. Except for not having to strap on the hip waders to get through a mess of differential equations, the middle of the winter is remarkably the same slog now as it was back in ought-54. As the memories of the cold nights fade, however, the sap is rising and the pulse quickens in anticipation of a lot of good lies in store down the fairway.

If you made your way through that terrible tangle of metaphors you'll realize that this is the big lead-in to ensure that you've got your plans made for next March. In case you're guilty of

having had your head down and locked through the previous discussions of the planned 47.5 year reunion, this is the official start of the one-year count-down to "47.5W." Somewhere upstream from this entry in the "All Hands" section of the magazine you'll find what is hoped will be the grabber—a gorgeous photo of the Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina in San Diego, a spot especially selected by our bronzed Left Coast Mates as the headquarters for the reunion. Led by Vic Prushan, the lads out west are doing all the hard stuff and the only thing you have to do is call up the nice folks at the property to make your reservations; then leg it out there. The official dates are 10-13 March 2005 but all are welcome to come early and stay on, at special reunion rates—especially important for all the easterners with the dreadful pallor. The complete reunion gouge is assembled for inspection on the Class web site (click on— wait for this: "Reunion Information").

Well, that matter aside, we now have all kinds of stuff left over from last time to get rounded up and posted. This parade started back in October when the Washington Chapter hosted a gang of 22nd Company Mids and their new Company officer, at the regular monthly lunch. In the course of affairs. President Dave Cooper crossed the palm of the (then) Company Commander, MIDN LT Lacey Popson, with the annual stipend from the Class for support of the Company's Wardroom. Lavish assurances were received that the proceeds would be invested toward a continued strengthening of our national defense.

Dave and the Boss Lady Next comes the nearly regular report on the southwestern trap-line from one of our most faithful reporters, Dale Hollabaugh; On a recent trip to Tucson from our new home in Las Vegas, we got together with Clare and David Isquith in Sedona, AZ, for a brief visit. The Isquiths own a beautiful home in a magnificent setting and when they found out we were coming, they offered their hospitality—which we naturally accepted! David and Clare are extremely active in Sedona with Dave in real estate and the president of his homeowner's association and Clare, a very connected travel agent. We were not only entertained in their home but feted at the Cowboy Club and given the grand tour of the area including the Los Abrigados Resort where the Isquiths are members of the athletic club.

The attached photo gives an indication of the spectacular red rock views, which abound in this beautiful place.

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'57: L to r: The HoUabaughs and the Isquiths Apologies to the photographer for whacking off about a foot of beautiful red rock in order to focus on the principals in this photo. The rocks are indeed gorgeous but, unlike the subjects here, they continue to erode.

Pretty sure you'll be interested in this next bit which ought to act as to a shot of adrenaline to those of us who have been thinking about giving back to their communities, but just haven't found the niche. As you read their input below, think about what you did with your professional life and, if no one (beyond your wife) needs to have his berthing and messing spaces inspected regularly, cast about for someone who might need your broader capabiUties: Bill Peerenboom and Stan Severance are both Magistrates in the Virginia court system serving in Fairfax County (a large metropolitan area of around a million people adjacent to Washington, DC). In that capacity on our shifts we do business with people who are arrested (i.e. brought in handcuffed) for violations of State Statutes such as drunk in public, driving while intoxicated, larceny (shoplifting), domestic violence, and trespassing to give a few exEunples. We determine "probable cause" and issue warrants—and then hold bond hearings to decide what to do with the arrestee until court trial or arraignment date. Choices are "hold without bond," "release on secure bond" —^meaning they pay cash or use a bondsman, or "release on unsecure bond"—meaning they can leave without paying, but if they fail to meet the court date they forfeit the amount of bond and are re-arrested for failure to appear.

Some may compare our role to that of a commanding officer holding mast; however, we only determine "probable cause," not guilt.

Finding guilt is the responsibility of the judge/jury. Our task is to insure the artested person appears for his court date. Decisions are based on the individual's community stability, financial solvency, past record (we have their criminal and driving records available at the hearing), and nature of the crime. Most crimes of violence require us to hold without bond and prior convictions oblige a secure bond. The legality of one's residence status further indicates the likelihood of his showing up for court.

The Magistrates Pretty serious stuff, huh? No matter how much fun it sounds though, don't volunteer for this duty unless you're usually pretty smart on the midwatch. This is a midwatch kind of job.

Bill Hamel has sent along the following report of the Class golfers' gala in Williamsburg in October: The golf outing at Williamsburg, now established as an annual tradition in our DC-area cycle, transpired 6-9 October, was arranged by Dick Vosseller with his characteristic panache.

Of course Jack O'Donnell helped mightily, as he so often does, to-ensure that those niggling details were well attended to. Festivities began with a happy hour on the patio at the Ford's Colony Golf Club, arranged, despite Hurricane Isabel's damage, by club member and Colony resident Mick Finn. An excellent buffet dinner followed in the Club dining room.

In attendance were Barbara and Ron Baker, Loretta and Les McMenamin, Ginger and Jim Poole, Gail and John Nolan, Nancy and Bob Crouch, Martha and Dick Vosseller, Sharon and Paul Basse, Ann and Dan Kenney, Sue and Bill Hamel, Mimi and Dave Cooper, Bobbie and Doc Dugan, Joyce and Jack Kersh, Frank Baulch, George Philipps, Jerry Smith, Cleve Loman, Shannon Heyward, and the aforementioned Vosseller and O'Donnell. Also joining us for brief visits during our stay in Williamsburg were Jo Ann and Jim McGinn and Hank Converse.

The golfers played three different resortquality courses, all of which had just reopened after cleaning up the worst of Isabel's damage—hundreds of trees downed, blocking roads, and damaging facilities including the Ford's Colony clubhouse. We won't report the wirmers here, as our emphasis is always on the social vs. the competitive in these affairs (evidenced by the absence of any records). The golf was delightful, helped by great weather and good company. Those not golfing looked into Colonial Williamsburg's attractions and did a little shopping.

Dinner at Cities Cafe on the second night was significantly rowdier, but no crockery was broken and the only visible impact of our noise level was the vacating of the restaurant by other patrons. After an early tee time on Thursday, in which we narrowly beat the arrival of rain, we all agreed to do it again, nominated Vosseller to continue doing the heavy lifting, and headed home.

To order your Class, Chapter, or Parent Club specific merchandise, visit our web site at USna.com and click on the

icon that reads Alumni Store Or, contact Debbie Cohen, merchandising manager at 410-263-4448 ext. 136.

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'57: L to r: Loretta, Joyce, Martha, Barbara, Sue, Bobbi, Mimi, and Old Dave Shipmate, March 2004

we searched for a ' more genteel shot.

Unfortunately, as that did not subsequentiy materialize, we pass on the original account of a big backyard "Do" orchestrated by some well-known local artists: Jeff Dennis, Harry Gimber, and George Lanman were the very proud sponsors of an Art Show, "Three Women's Watercolor Works," held recently in Coronado. The women are Judy, Maxine, and Anne, spouses respectively. The ladies watercolor together each week and this was their first showing.

About 85 paintings were hung on the fences of the Gimber "estate" and the 150-plus invitees sampled wine and cheese as they viewed the paintings. Carol and Jim Beatty provided logistic support in the form of dispensing the spirits. Needless to say a grand time was had by all, especially the artists who sold more than 20 works and the sponsors who drank most of the wine.

"57: L to r; Anne, Maxine, Judy, and hoi poUoi

'57: L to r: RutemiUer, Koch, Smalley, McMenamin, Sims, Smith, Basse, and Burchett Ron Baker provided the official photo, which Bill described as featuring the "non-golfing ladies and Dave Cooper for verisimilimde."

Beyond testifying to the fact that elected officials get way too much attention, further traths elude us.

And while we're covering news from Williamsburg here's the dope on their A-N game clambake from host, Paul Roush; The annual Army-Navy game gathering at the Roush home in Williamsburg was a truly splendid event. First, our gladiators emerged hugely victorious on the field of friendly strife.

Second, attendees encompassed a wider-thanusual geographical origin, including folks from Annapolis, the DC suburbs, the northern neck, the Norfolk-Virginia Beach area, Williamsburg (of course), and even one couple from Califomia. Third, the Pierce Bar-B-Q folks outdid themselves in catering the event, thereby contributing yet again to the national weight control problem. Four television sets, strategically placed (including one behind closed doors for those who wanted to watch without intervening conversation), enabled us to mingle with Classmates while in the process of refilling plates or glasses or simply celebrating with different groups on multiple scoring drives by the nation's top rushing offense.

Darline and I greatly enjoy hosting Classmates at each year's game, and hope for an even larger turnout next year. We're all at that stage of life when we reaUze that we've been part of something really special in our many years of service together, and so we jealously guard each chance to find yet another opportunity to "pledge the blue and gold."

Bob Foss acted as the nimble photographer and reported those pictured as (from left to right and top to bottom): Patti RutemiUer, Bob and June Foss, Paul Roush, Bill Traxall, George Thompson, Dave Mabry, Maury Browne, Joe Koch, Skip RutemiUer, Niel Nielson, Jim McGinn, Darline Roush, Rocky Traxall, Betty Black, Ann Nielson, Betsy Browne, Mary Jane Koch, JoAnn McGinn, and Nan Mabry.

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From way out west comes a report of their A-N ramp-up from Chief Coronado Stringer, George Lanman: "Wherever two or three shall meet;" Dave DeLo, Doug Lowrance, and yours truly teamed up in this year's Beat Army golf outing at the Admiral Baker Field North Course to shoot a combined 66â&#x20AC;&#x201D;unfortunately one stroke shy of the money, but much better than last year.

I scoured San Diego County for '57 golfers after Bud Edney was unavailable because of overseas commitment, George Katchigian and John Nelson were on the Binnacle List, Stan Bass and Brian O'Neil had family commitments, Pat Henry doesn't play golf anymore, Harvey Atkinson had a model airplane event, and Bob Christenson has a new knee. I don't think the 47.5 golf outing in March '05 will be oversubscribed based on this experience!

Anyway, here's a photo of the aforementioned three '57ers taken at max fineness of my Nikon Coolpix digital camera. Yours truly and love from Coronado.

L to r: DeLo, Lowrance, and Lanman Not sure how your camera manages to whittle down the max fineness of a 3.34 Mb file to 125 Kb (check your computer) but perhaps all the power is being absorbed by the filter that is producing that impressive shock of dark hair. No wonder you're the rage of the Silver Strand.

Actually, there was an earlier Coronado report from Harry Gimber, also accompanied by a Lanman photo that fell out of the last issue while

As an altogether fitting and proper close to a great football season, Skip RutemiUer has sent along the nearby photo of the troops paraded for the Houston Bowl. A more intimidating array of characters surely could not be found in central casting. Thanks for representing us, guys.

Nancy and Bob Bowers are back home near Hobart, Tasmania, after eight months on the road. Those of us whose expeditions are counted in days are just naturally fascinated by these two. Even the top-level details exceed what can be told here but perhaps Nancy will give us a shot at the book she must certainly be writing. In May they'll set off again with a month-long, east-to-west ride on the Siberian Express. Her probable book title: Carpe Diem. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;FNH

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Pres; Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) e; gordon.gerson@1958.usna.com Sec'y; Col Warren S. Walters, USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Ln., Springfield, VA 22151-2430 h; 703-321-9586; e; wwalters@erols.com web page; http;//www.usna.com/Classes/1958/ The March issue is upon us, and when the column last appeared, it was gasping from a surfeit of information constrained by the limitations of column length. With several items and photos to be presented, it's on to the adventures of the Classmates.

One event during Reunion 45 that engendered a great deal of interest and kicked off the fund campaign for Reunion 50 was the auction of an original watercolor by Kay Kandra, the artist wife of Myron Kandra (22). The painting, entitled "Memories," was eventually purchased by Walt Peters (9), who has provided the following thoughts concerning the event: I am sincerely honored to be the recipient of the Class of 1958 Legacy painting. This is to assure you the "Memories" print, which I also received, is absolutely beautiful and identical to the original, except for being a little smaller.

I'd highly encourage all '58ers and other Classes as well to seriously consider ordering one. It will for the rest of our lives remind us of the endless marches to and from Classes, returning to "Mother B" when we pondered

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over whether we'd passed or failed that day's pop quiz or final exam. Approaching Tecumseh from behind (as illustrated in the painting) was too late to throw more coins!

Kay Kandra has done an outstanding job in portraying our perfect remembrance of those four undergraduate years which were in impetus of the many blessings which have been bestowed upon us all since graduation from the great institution which launched our careers.

The print Walt is referring to is a reduced version of the original purchased by Walt. Those of you who may be interested in owning a copy of "Memories" can pursue purchase of your own print by going on the Internet to kaykandra.com or contacting Kay at KayKandra@aol.com.

"Memories" is a great view looking up Stribling Walk toward Bancroft Hall around noon on an early autumn day, with the backside of the Tecumseh statue in the center, and a formation in front of Bancroft Hall taking place. Also, for those of you who missed the chance to get one of the crystal USNA '58 pins for ladies, you can contact Pat Jenkins, the wife of George Jenkins (10) (pjnkns@aol.com).

No sooner had the '58ers gotten home from the reunion than they began the gatherings, travels, and good works they have always done. An

example of the latter is the following information about Dick Tillman (1), sent in by Gary Minar (20). Gary was on a business trip from his Califomia home to Cape Canaveral, and was observant enough to catch an article in the local paper about Dick. The two chatted by phone, but didn't get the opportunity to visit face to face.

The article, from the Sweat Gazette, read as follows: Melbourne, FLâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;On Thursday, 20 November, former Olympic sailing athlete Dick Tillman will trade in his sailboat for a McDonald's uniform to help raise money for World Children's Day. World Children's Day is a worldwide fund-raiser that benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities and other children's non-profit organizations around the globe. Tillman is one of hundreds of Olympic coaches and athletes, including Olympic goldmedal gymnasts Dominique Dawes and Kerri Strug, who will join McDonald's to raise funds for needy children around the world. In addition to flipping burgers and making milkshakes, Tillman will be available to sign autographs at the McDonald's on 1005 Eau Gallic Causeway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "Any charity devoted to helping children in need is important to me," Tillman said. "Plus, it's not very often that you have the chance to literally put yourself in someone else's shoes." Tillman is a

'57: Bruce Craig (19), Chuck and Tam Smith, John Washburn (7), Fran and Pete Nystrom (24), Jan Cook (15), Tom Doyle (19), Phil Given (6), Bob Harshberger (21), John Dean (22), Chip Day (23), Dick Wilson (19), and Tom Fleming (6)

'58: L to r: Fran and Vem Hanna (24), Betty and Jim Higgins (17), Mickey and Bill Hillsman, and Barbara and Gary Minar 78

graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and winner of the first three Laser North American Championships in 1971, 1972, and 1973. He was a member of the U.S. Olympic sailing team in 1976 and most recently won a bronze medal in the 1998 Nike Worid Masters Laser competition. He is president of U.S. Windsurfing and sits on the board of the U.S. Sailing Association. "We're very pleased to have Dick partner with McDonald's for World Children's Day," said Bob Straub, president of McDonald's Central Florida Co-op and owner of the McDonald's where Dick will be. "It's nice to see someone as motivated as he is using that drive to help others.

Gary got back to his home in time for the Army-Navy game, and reports that as many '58ers did, he celebrated the "guaranteed" win over Army by joining the Local Santa Barbara Chapter of USNA AA at the La Cumbre Country Club for the game. There were 80 attendees, ranging from the Class of '33 to parents with sons in '02 and '03. Gary is the secretary of the Chapter in Santa Barbara, where the weather is always beautiful, golf scores are lower, and the housing prices are highest in the land. Bill Hillsman (10) took the following picture of the '58ers.

In late November, the '58 golfers in the San Diego area were active, and Mike Chappie (5) tells the story; Chuck Smith (20) (Chucksmyth@aol.com; 619-472-5800), our local USNA AA Chapter '58 Class representative, recently coordinated a San Diego '58 golf outing at John Griffiths (6) Pauma Valley Country Club. The venue was wonderful. The attached picture was taken to commemorate the event.

Chuck Smith, Mike Chappie, John Griffiths, Pete Hekman (2), Marty McCullough (12), Phil Given (6), and Tom Fleming (6) Chuck was the big winner ($3) but then he kept the score! Gracious host John Griffiths bought the group a final round at the 19th hole, where all of '58 was toasted. Chuck is trying to drum up a San Diego area get-together every couple of months. Any Califomia '58ers who would like to participate should contact him for event details and dates.

Chuck also sent in a photo of the '58 gathering at the Miramar Officers Club on 11 December Last September, Pete Nystrom (24) came across a sailing ship that has since been seen by millions in the movie "Master and Commander," starting Russell Crowe. He sent an email and picture in at that time, but got caught in the Shipmate dual-issue crunch, and didn't make it to print before the film was released. As Pete tells it: That's me, Pete Nystrom (24) on the right with Richard Belser '64, with ROSE. Russell Crowe couldn't make the picture as he was on Shipmate, March 2004

liberty. Rich is still working with the Navy as a civil servant since retiring. I started my own company just before retiring. I guess I'm semiretired trom that now. Rich and I host a weekly Church of Christ Bible Class at my home on Friday nights. We went to breakfast one morning and saw ROSE refitting at the San Diego Yacht Club. We went over to take a closer look and a stranger took this picture and sent it to us by email. If you're not familiar with ROSE, it stars with Russell Crowe in an exciting sailing ship picture that is scheduled to be in theaters in November. I thought Alumni might be interested in seeing that ROSE is a real ship and not just a set and a lot of computer special effects.

By the way, the large modem automated sailing ship behind ROSE is a pretty terrific ship that serves as a tender for ROSE. The ship now is located at the San Diego embarcadero where visitors can go aboard, which I have done.

Pete Nystrom and ROSE The Class flag has done some exotic traveling during the past months. The "Still Craisin'" couple, Diane and Massie Hughes (3) got to Egypt, and pass on this tale: Barbara and Dick Alexander (10), Massie, and I took an escorted travelogue visit to Egypt the first week of December. It was just something we could not pass up. And what a trip!

What we saw and visited was so much more educational and interesting than I ever would have imagined. Some of these pyramids and tombs dated more than 5,000 years before Christ What was hard to realize was the extremely advanced engineering required for these projects. Absolutely mind-boggling.

The Crip itself was pretty good—lovely modem Sheraton hotel in Cairo. Security was evident everywhere we went. The Egyptians are determined to protect the economy of tourism, even had an armed plainclothes guard ride on our bus with us. The attached picture is taken at one of the pyramids with the armed guard on camel. These guards patrolled at most of the antiquities. He was not too pleased to have his picture taken—especially if his supervisor might see him.

We cruised on a four-night river Nile boat which was probably not up to our decor standards, but certainly adequate—just a little worn. One thing, you do not travel to Egypt for the cuisine. Not only does one have to be extremely careful of the water and anything uncooked such as fruits or vegetables, but also there is not much beef and no pork. Most of the menus will be chicken, seafood, and some lamb at better restaurants.

It certainly was an experience of a lifetime, and I want to share that with anyone who may have an interest. Travel to Egypt is considered safe, despite its proximity to such troubled Middle East countries. The Egyptian people seemed very friendly to Americans and shouted "Welcome" and U.S. no. 1 with thumbs-up.

The children were exceptionally good looking and sweet—always smiling. (Certainly not like Shipmate, March 2004

some other countries we have visited.) All in all, I would say a destination very worthwhile and enjoyable.

The Massies and the Alexanders in Egypt The turn of the old year found '58ers watching Navy as it appeared in the Houston Bowl, culminating a successful season for the team. A few stalwarts ventured to Houston to see the action for themselves. Joan and Rupe MacLean (21) provided this note: Chuck Larson (8) was on the plane with us as Joan and I flew from BWI to Houston. We took the package deal and are glad that we did, it made everything so much easier. We brought the Class banner with us. 1 borrowed a broomstick from the hotel and used it as aflagstaffas we carried the flag throughout the tailgate party where it attracted a number of Classmates. We met Helen and Phil Meurer (10), Peggy and JC 'Hpton (10), Barbara and Wayne Mckee (12), Sandra and Hy Lyon (12), and Donna and Carl Triebes (8). I am siu-e that others could have been there as well for the place was jam-pack crowded. We have three standout memories; The seats, club level on the 49 yard line; the hospitality of the Houston folks, untold numbers thanked us for being there and told us how impressed they were with the Naval Academy; and the hotel security, contract personnel secured the perimeter while state police manned control points within the building and military guard dogs and handlers roamed the whole building 24/7.

'58 at the Houston Bowl

New Year's weekend found one group of '58ers not only watching the Houston Bowl game, but doing it from their new house in Nag's Head NC. Hosts Eileen and Mike Giglio (10) enjoyed the company of Pat and George Jenkins (10) and Kathleen and Dave Willingham (19). The picture shows this group on the balcony of the new home, christening it with its first '58 flag photo. Also doing visiting during the winter season at Pinehurst, NC, were Donna and John Hulme (10) from San Diego, CA, who stopped in Pinehurst to visit with Jeanne and Wes May, and were joined for dinner by Marilyn and Norm Elliott (23), also Pinehurst residents. In their photo, it's Norm, John, and Wes.

EUiott, Hulme, and May There are changes for mail and home addresses taking place. Phil Given (6) is now at email phil-given@sbcglobal.net. A new address for Bob Lamoureux (2) (dalamoureux@aol.com) is 4349 Landfall Dr., Wilhamsburg, VA 23185; 757-564-1944. Bob Bargar (7) is now at email rbargar58@yahoo.com. J. Roger Lyons (6) is now getting email at lyonsr0022002@ yahoo.com. Lost sheep Jim Estep (21) (jimestep@juno.com) is now found at 54 Roma Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215; 716-892-1977, and lost sheep Robert E. Lane (13) is at 14N Vista de Catalina, Laguna Beach, CA 92651; 949-4996105. John Halliday (6) is in new digs at 180 Miller Ave., #4, Mill Valley, CA 94941.

The binnacle list includes Stan Chiocchio (2), who underwent a four-way bypass on 6 January at the Baptist Hospital in New Orleans.

Recovery was complicated by the fact that he and Carol had sold their home on Audubon Street in New Orleans, and moved to a condo on St. Charles Avenue during the post-operation period. Out in Boulder, CO, the wife of Glen

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Smiley (5), Carol Smiley, broke her hip in an accident nine days before Christmas, and has gone through extensive surgery, in-patient rehabilitation, and physical therapy on the way back to good health. She was back home by mid-January and on the mend.

Lasriy, the sad news that another Classmate has passed on. Clark Porter Dyck (14) passed away on 10 January 2004 in Los Angeles, CA, after suffering from cancer for a number of years. Funeral services were held on 14 January in Los Angeles. Farewell to a regarded member of the Class.

'58 Trivia: "Slops" in the Navy of 1802 referred to clothing, apparently belonging to the ship, but issued to seamen as needed. They were probably the equivalent of organizational uniforms today. Now, which USNA Class was the first to receive commissions as Ensigns upon graduation? Hasta Luego! —WSW

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Pres: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret) Chairman Exec. Committee; CAPT Norbert H. Bednarek, USNR (Ret) e; nbednarek@comcast.net Exec. VP: Joe Flynn Admin. VP; CAPT Dan Truax, USN (Ret) Exec. Sec'y; Bruce Nordwall Corp. Treasurer; Dave Osbum Sec'y; CAPT John A. Buttertield, USN (Ret) 509 Backboard Ct., Richland, WA 99352 h: 509-371-1486; e;pbplus3@highstream.net www.usna.com/classes/1959/usna59.html Hi '59! This has to be short; computer glitch got the best of me. Good news, bad news. Good guy Gary Geist finally retired from his second successful career and has taken up residence in Southern Pines, NC, so that he can be a man of leisure and play golf. He will surely have a lengthy "honey do" list at least for awhile, at their new home 22 Glen Devon Dr., 28387; 910692-6969. House is on a great golf course (Talamore); check it out at talamore.com—who knows, could be the scene of a '59er toumey 'n reunion. Other good guys, Dave Doelger (8) and Joe Wright (7), met and enjoyed the bowl game Navy played in Houston. Score was not so good, but the fellowship and tailgate party were winners. Dave drove down from Austin to help represent '59 with Joe; they and the wives led a formidable Navy cheering section. Well done, guys! Good report from another good guy '59er Richard "Pag" PagniUo, coming to us from PAGWWA@aol.com. Hank Mauz was installed as the fifth distinguished graduate of the Navy Post Graduate School. Roger Bacon moved to the Monterey Peninsula in July to become the first director of the Undersea Warfare Center in Monterey, and recently joined the foundation as a trastee, one could say "working" for PGSchool Foundation President Mauz. Pag says he may have had some heart problems, but "nothing we can not manage"—a real upbeat, positive person! Keep it up Pag!

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From Pag: Had a visit to the Bohemian Grove in July at ' the invitation of Tom McReynolds, where the entertainers, power brokers, and heavy duty party goers gather. T.P. McR and I were part of the third group! In November, I had a nice trip to Florida to visit some high school friends and active duty buddies I had not seen in a long time. Look forward to seeing everyone for reunion. Particularly hope to get Mascali on the gold course.

Now to some of the bad. Norm Bednarek sent this report: Ron Bostick died on 3 January from cancer of the lungs after a one year battle. Ron never smoked or worked in a high risk area so original diagnosis was bursitis. Ron was a confirmed bachelor who lived alone in NorwaDc, CT. After his initial Navy tour, he went to Ohio State, then to work in Pittsburgh (Rohm Haas/manufacturer of optical lenses). Later formed his own company. For the last 13 years he was a professor of math and physics at Norwalk Community College, his last semester ending December 2003. He felt he would recover but a blood clot (lung) and spot of cancer on his brain won. He died with his sister, Darlene, at his side. More info next time—how one could express condolences or contribute to fight against damned cancer!

Another great loss was Marvalyn "Marvy" Fiske Strohsahl on 1 January 2004. Marvy was much beloved and respected, and gifted...and a fighter! She was a talented singer, teacher, wife and mother, church and community activist, and she battled a little known neurological disease for seven years. However, progressive supra-nuclear palsy took its toll the past three years (memory, speech, eyesight, etc.) but she never lost her optimistic spirit.

Our hearts emd prayers reach out to the Bostick family, and to the Strohsahl family! ADM George Strohsahl (Ret.) will let the Class know when a service at the USNA Columnbarium will take place this spring.

Cheer up '59ers! We have much to be thankful for, and we should not miss our 45th Reunion this Labor Day weekend. Friends need to see you before some situation may prevent a reunion you have kept putting off. Rise 'n Shine '59!

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Pres: VADM Ed Clexton, USN (Ret.) 1000 Bobolink Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 h; 757-491-2141; e; clexboeck@aol.com Sec'y; BiU Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PL, Midlothian, VA 23112-4337 h; 804-744-8808; e; bilewis@comcast.net VP Planning: Col Hank Papa, USAF (Ret) 3806 Ashley Dr. South, Mobile, AL 36608 p; 251-342-7643; e; Henry-Papa3@comcast.net web site; http;//wrww.usna.com/classes/1960/default.htm From Rod Friedmann (5): The Super Sixty Golfers made a good showing at the USNA Alumni Association's First Annual Army-Navy fall golf outing at the Eagle Haven Golf Course in Little Creek.

While we didn't win any of the "official prizes," we were in the running for awards for: (1) Most lost golf balls on a single hole (over water), (2) Closest to the pin on the other guy's green, (3) Best trick shot through the trees, (4) Shortest drive, and (5) Most missed long putts

(half-inch or less). The day was perfect for the golf tournament and, as always, getting together with Classmates is always a pleasurable and rewarding experience.

The attached picture was taken after completion of the tournament and, as you can see, Oz's virtual Super Sixty Flag was proudly displayed. Classmates in the picture, left to right, are; Bill Kee (9), Rod Friedmann (5), Mike McCullough (14), Henry vonKlonitz (22), Bill Ross (10), and Joe Jaap (13). Missing from the picture is Jim Eilertsen (21).

Super Sixty Golfers Bob Powers (8) recently completed his new book Old House on the Island and Bob Osmon (17) and others were particularly pleased by the result. Bringing in the local area. Naval Academy and familiar ships made it fascinating.

Bob Osmon (17) emailed a report on Homecoming: I thought I would give you both a quick rundown on Homecoming weekend. As always the Duffy's and Paepckes did an excellent job of setting up our tailgate and giving us a good meeting place. As I have often said before but is well worth repeating, we are blessed to have Classmates who are so willing to put forth this effort, especially for us out-of-towners.

During halftime the Cotton Bowl team was honored and reps from our Class were Ron Brandquist (15), Tom Hyde (1), Don Boecker (15), and BiU Townsend (19). It was nice to see their smiling faces on the new scoreboard. And they all are in good shape.

After the game, (a heartbreaker for Navy), we had a Class dinner at the Eastport Yacht Club.

This was set up by Merf Moerschel (3) and tumed out to be a great affair. About 70 folks attended. Two people I hadn't seen in ages were Joe Cole (18) from Califomia and Ted Parsons (18). Joe is very active in volunteer work and looks great with a big bushy mustache. Ted's big news was his marriage to a lovely Chinese lady (Xiao Ru). Together they entertained us all wifli their version of "Henry the 8th." We aU welcomed her to the fold. Merf deserves a big pat on the back for another well arranged party Actually the club would have liked to see us eventually clear out, but Mike Midas (23) was into old Navy songs, so Jim Duffy (7), Ted, Ron Hinkel (14), and I stayed around to be sure we sang each and every one.

On Friday I had lunch in King Hall with Ken GUmore '04, from Zion, IL, my former hometown. Then Saturday night as Ron Hinkel (14) and I were waiting for his daughter and friend to come from a dance at Smoke Hall, I saw all these fine young men with their fresh faced and bright looking drags, and I had the urge to go up

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to each of them and say "What a wonderful life you have before you! Make the most out of every minute."

Sunday I had the chance to meet with another former roommate. Gene Burroughs (17). Ann and Gene invited me to be a guest in their home for lunch. Gene is as handsome as ever. He suffers from arthritis, but was in excellent spirits and still ready with the sea stories. Ann is as charming as ever and it was truly a treat to be with them. I was in their wedding 43 years ago in Hughesville, MD. They now have 13 grandchildren.

Finally, I had the pleasure of staying with Marion and Hank PhiUips (17) for the weekend.

Marion was a key player over the weekend in raising funds for her charitable organization that supports therapeutic horseback riding for handicapped children. What a noble effort! As usual, they were very gracious and hospitable to me.

As happens so many times, I came away once again renewed and refreshed with a feeling of goodness that I certainly don't get from the media of today. Maybe the press should focus more on the good things this country has to offer and far less on the trivial bad things. God bless and smooth sailing to all. Thanks again to everyone involved in the weekend.

Ann and Gene Burroughs And just in from Lamont Phemister (13); Evelina Shibalina and I were married in the Russian Orthodox Church in Royalton, IL, on 20 September 2003. I met Evelina in St. Petersburg, Russia. She is 32 and was a high school mathematics teacher. We are living now at 1400 North Lake Shore Dr., #11H, Chicago, IL 60610. Here attached is our wedding photo.

From Jim Knorr (20): No need for you to tum back flips to get orders for '60 items. I'll be happy to use the mail circuit. I have a sample cap with crest smaller than shirts in hand for display at Tulane game and my "pilot effort" to sell jackets with same logo as shirt also successful last weekend. Sold all 20 I had (13 men's and 7 women'sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they are different styles). Class wUl be getting at least $4 each depending on freight and other costs. Sending all earnings to Bob Steele (1).

The recent fires in California put a number of Classmates in hai-ms way and queries brought the following responses; Mike MerriU (20): Hello all and greetings from a now much lighter sky here in the hills of Rancho San Diego in East San Diego County. And to all who inquired, thanks, we are all safe and sound after some pretty scary moments.

Today it is cooler, and the fires are beginning to be contained. Some rain in the hills yesterday and this a.m. are helping the firemen in their quest to quell this massive firestorm.

Over 1,800 homes were destroyed in the San Diego county area, massive property damage, over 7(M),000 acres were bumed and devastated, and whole neighborhoods destroyed. It looks like a war zone. It is amazing more lives were not lost. We still spent many a wary day keeping our eyes and ears tuned to the TV. and radio for news. Ash and soot were everywhere, covering everything. We have to leave our shoes outside; because of the soot on the soles and the black they leave everywhere. We can only thank God that we have been spared. We are however, continuing to keep vigil over the situation.

Bob Raymond (20): Nancy and I live in Del Cerro just above a section of San Carlos. On Sunday evening the fire worked its way around to the Mission Trails Regional Park. The concern was that it might jump Mission Gorge Road and make its way up the hill. It was contained, so the closest it got was seven or eight blocks. We were on an evacuation alert and had all our essentials packed. We are now back on normal daily routine. My classes at University of San Diego were cancelled this week, so I've been on holiday routine.

Our son. Bob, and granddaughter, Ashley, live at the top of Shadow Mountain at the eastem end of El Cajon. His house was still standing with no apparent fire damage. One more thing; in late August this year, Nancy and I sold and closed on our mountain home in Kentwood in the Pines next to Julian, CA. Yesterday, the decision was made to sacrifice that area in favor of saving the old, historic downtown section. Our family is, indeed, blessed. Mike, thanks for passing along the wishes of the rest of the 20th Company gang!

John Schmidt (20); We're okay. 1 hate to think of what your honey-do list would've looked like if the fire had stmck you!

George Marburger (20) via Charlie Roberts (20): George's email response to me was short saying they were ok, no damage. This is the email to Charlie: "Charlie thanks for your concern; all is well at the Marburger residence. As you are aware the fires were (past tense) a scary event. Weather has changed and I believe that we are mostly out of danger. Still burning in the northeast and eastern sections of the county but fortunately in areas with few people

and homes. Finally, adequatefirefightingmen and equipment on scene."

From Buz SoUberger (17), via Oz: I saw the email you put in Shipmate. Thanks, Oz. Have been receiving 17th Company tidbits on a regular basis. Since our last exchange, one thing has changed. I will be retiring rather than accept another assignment. Next Sunday, 16 November 2003, is my 66th birthday and effective that date, 1 will be completely retired, again. After spending the last two weeks reviewing the Next Generation Integrated Systems, I concluded that the work I was asked to do in 1987 is not only complete but the "Way Ahead" is quite clearly set out. On 17 November, 1 will be attending a farewell and retirement lunch and I hope it will be my last one. I have no plans other than to continue to travel, enjoy friends and family, and take Hank Phillips (17) advice on enjoying "life after retirement."

During this past year, I took some time off and spent three weeks in Europe, five days in Barcelona, five days in Madrid and five days in Munich.

I managed to squeeze in a few of the initial "Lewis and Clark" Expedition 200th year celebrations.

In September, I spent a week in Ohio, visiting with my brother, my sister, my nieces and nephews and their families. After that Iflewto Salt Lake City to visit friends, I took three weeks and camped out in a tent in the National Parks; Canyonlands, Arches, Hovenweep, Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly, Chaco Culture, Navaho National Monument.

Last year, I took three weeks and visited Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Capitol Reefs, and Canyonlands National Parks. I'm looking forward to enjoying my hobbies, reading a lot, painting, traveling, and taking lots of photographs. Winter is almost here and I have some work around the house here in Annapolis to be sure everything is ready for winter, especially the Japanese Gardens. Take care and thanks again. Bob. A note was received from Dave Stromberg (11) on his retirement from government service in Ohio. He received the Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award in recognition of his conttibutions to the Propulsion Directorate and its predecessor organizations, and his dedicated service to our country as an officer in the United States Navy and the United States Naval Reserve.

From Mark Golden (6); Just to make sure you have my current email address, it is; navysubs@earthlink.net. I finally retired from the PPL Susquehanna nuclear plant a year ago 1 October, and Jeanie and I have been roaming the seas on cruise linesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; not at all like the after or the upper handling room for mount 52 on MACON en route to Brazil. So far we have done southern and westem Caribbean, Baltic, and in January we will be going through the Pan Canal down the west coast of South America, visiting Ecuador, Peru and Chile, then staying over for a few days in Santiago, then Buenos Aires. I hated to waste all my Spanish studies!

We have to interject some air/land tours, so we will be visiting sons in Shanghai and Singapore during the summer. Then I'll probably have to search for a new job to pay for it all!

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With all the splurging, we decided to join the President's Circle at USNA Alumni Association (with a little phone nudge from Classmates), and had a great time visiting USNA over President's Circle weekend. The Dean had seminars, the Annapolis restaurants are still good, and we got to see a Navy football game and swap lies with lots of old Navy friends. It just isn't the same old school. The academics and choices have improved significantly. Hope you have all had a prosperous and healthy year.

From Gaeton Long (3): I retired from active duty in 1982 while Uving in St. Petersburg, FL. CO NavResCen St. Petersburg and then a short tour in C4S (mostly satellite communications) with U.S. Readiness Command at Mac Dill AFB in Tampa. Remained in St. Petersburg another 21 years working as facilities and office services manager for Raymond James and later Tech Data Corp as well as a five-year stint in real estate, and another five-plus years as disaster services specialist for The American Red Cross in north Pinellas County (Clearwater-Palm Harbor-Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor, etc.) and finally director of facilities at a local (K-12) prep school. During this time my wife, Beth, worked as our church administrator and later in an orthodontist's office. We moved to this very active and unique retirement community eight months ago. Enjoying it very much. Eighth wonder of the retirement world. Have remained active with the Tampa Bay Alumni Association.

From Rob Kunkle (10): I had some recent travels and events that bear reporting! I took a trip to Escondido, CA for a family wedding. This time I did the smart thing and emailed Classmates in the area ahead of time, and managed to meet a few. Danny Musselman (5) met my flight into Orange County and we hustied over to the Pilsner Room at McCormick & Schmidt's. There we met Carol and Dick Bannister (9), Bob Traister (2), and Carl, the local brew master, for "Bay Hawk Ale Pub". Danny has an interest in this microbrewery and he and the brew master get some fine ales into various "O" Clubs in the area. Good time had by all.

After the wedding I was able to locate Jan and Joe "JJ" Kirkpatrick (10) who came over to the wedding site and we had a nice long visit. Joe lives in the area so he knew how to find me at the Zosa Ranch. Joe is looking prosperous and healthy, always wearing a hat to protect his fair (redhead) skin. Jan hasn't changed a bit!

Back home we all got an email from Ed Clexton (10) re Coach Jim Gehrdes (track and cross-country) landing in the Anne Amndel hospital. I was able to locate a phone number and called—he's okay, just fell and broke his hip. Suggested I would be of more help if I could smuggle in a whiskey sour!

In the course of trying to notify former teammates I had a chance to call Portia and Bob Bourke (1) out in Montertey. Bob is retired (but still goes into the office) and has lived in the same house for many years. I think he told me he has max'd out with the number of years of government service including Naval Reserve, Navy, and teaching oceanography in Monterrey. I'll get out to see them next trip. I also heard from many ex teammates and was able to pass on the news about Jim. I also reestablished connections with Dave Cutcomb (7) here in Dallas.

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From Dave Cutcomb (7): Dave, Randy McHenry (7), and Jim Neal (24) were the best hurdlers Navy ever had (up to that point and beyond I'm sure). Rob, thanks for thinking of me. I'll dash off a letter to Coach who was my faculty sponsor, Plebe Year. Like you, I've been spending a good deal of time out of the country. I'm in the process of building a house in Baja Califomia where I hope to spend some time during the upcoming and subsequent years, once it's built. I received your considerate messages too late to make a timely reply but deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you, very much, for those, as well. I have recently recovered from my second life-threatening illness, one that found me in a coma exactly a year ago. I'm well on the way to recovery and have regained much of the strength I lost. The rest? Who knows? (sigh). By the way, I recently proposed to a lovely lady and, as miracles still happen, she accepted! I look forward to having you meet her. Her name is Carole and she lives in Crowley (just south of Ft. Worth), TX. Luckily, she obviously has poor eyesight. I'll list my contact data below, even though you've done a fine job in locating me. Please stay in touch.

Jack Shaw (1) sent some photos from Sunny San Diego and Casablanca:

Jack and Jan Shaw in Casablanca Finally, I recently heard that Wayne Griffin (2) passed away in Califomia. More information will be in "Last Call" when it is available.

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Pres; RADM Arlie Campbell, USN (Ret) Corr. Secy; CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret) 1756 Point-No-Point Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401 h; 410-849-3812; w; 410-849-2600; f; 410-849-2400 e: rogeronorati@1961.usna.com or rtrogero® comcast.net Webmaster Howard Wmfree; winfree@1961.usna.coni web site; www.USNA61.org

Greetings boys and girls! Welcome to the winter of 2004. After last year's winter in Crabtown, Judy and I decided to fly the coop and head to wanner chmes for a spell. As I complete this month's WGNAC log, we are busy packing for a three week sojourn to what we hope will be sunny climes in the People's Republic of Califomia (a.k.a. Arnold's Land.) Hope we don't get stuck there.

For all of my crack reporters around the country, an important message: Note the change in my business phone numbers found above. I finally had it with AT&T and bit the bullet to spread some of the Onorati's shekels around.

Cyberspace Nooze Complements of AUen Walker, here's a missive he got from Tex Painter who is in the Middle East again: Not to complain, but if you see a Utile armored blob waddle across in front of a CNN camera and it has RayBan dark glasses and a rather large Cohiba cigar—it's probably yours ,^ truly. Got a fuUy armored Jeep Cherokee and i love driving in the streets of Baghdad—almost

like the old figure eight dirt ttacks and destruction derby events. No sti-eet lights and the first to the comer has the "right of way." Defensive driving practices will get you wrecked. The picture is of me and my escorts on a roof top in the town of Basrah with me deciding where to erect a secure broadband VSAT unit for VoIP and Internet for the local minisfry of electricity office. 1 am the large green taiget—the escort is all of the rest.

Tex Painter in Basrah I had moved from the Al Rasheed Hotel to our new camp facility two days before the rocket attack. Slept right through it. My previous room 503 was across from one of the rooms hit and it blew the door into the room. A real mess. Just about got a little bit of a 1961 blue & gold comer office set up here in Saddam's Grand Convention Center Will have Beat Army buttons, blue and gold streamers.

Navy flag, etc. set up for the 6 December event.

I am virtually surtounded by Woo-Poos and the slimy grey Hudson River rats are swarming around my location. Not able to get any bets yet—the AF game scared them off, but the Midshipman Commander of the First CO has emailed me and has a Plebe standing by to purchase a B-Robe if I get a bet and we loose.

Ned Kuhns comes through with a great report from the Tidewater group: In the event your mailman fails to deliver this month, wanted to provide some "filler" material for your column. Our Tidewater group continues to get together for our monthly luncheons at 11:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Longbranch Steakhouse & Saloon. On 11 December, 11 of us gathered at the newly renovated Longbranch to test the facilities (since the restaurant had been closed for a few months) and to celebrate again the Army-Navy game victory. In attendance were Jim Joyner, Mike Gambacorta, Ken Craig, Ned Kuhns, Jay Decker, Buzz Needham, Jim Laster, Bob Graham, Kurt Rohdenburg, Dave Timm, and Jim Noonan.

It was decided to join with the local '60 group in January for a joint luncheon and then to ask spouses/girlfriends to join us on 12 February for a Valentine's Day luncheon.

The joint '61 and '60 luncheon was a real success. Headed by their president Ed Clexton '60, they had about 28 members in attendance.

There were 15 of us including; Marc Bruno, Arlie Campbell, Mike Gambacorta, Charlie Stewart, Ned Kuhns, Fred Lowack, Carlos Mercado, Tom McNicholas, Buzz Needham, Ken Sydow, Jim Laster, Bob Graham, Kurt Rohdenburg, Cyd Driscoll, and Jim Noonan.

We may not have had the quantity but surely the quality. One of the new "Get It Done With 1961" flags was properly displayed. There were no fistfights or "wild man" escapades so everyone appeared to have a good time getting caught up with each other. Having heard how successful the Class of 1961 cmises have been, '60 is planning to follow our lead and schedule their own this coming year. Arlie provided the group with a summary of the four taken so far and an assessment of the craise line since they plan to use the same one. Since this joint luncheon was so well received, we expect to do it again at least once a year. May try to get '62 to also participate.

After last year's successful event, on 12 February 2004, we are inviting our spouses/girlfriends/significant others to join us for the second annual '61 Valentine's Day luncheon which will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Longbranch. Any Classmates in or visiting the area are cordially invited to join us. Call me at 757-552-0292 for directions.

Seen And Heard Around Town Last fall, it was great getting together with many of our Classmates who made their way to Crabtown during President's Circle weekend.

One such distinguished gentleman was Harry Lara, who sent the following letter and photos.

Great visiting with you and others at PC Weekend. It was a super event!

Below are photos his wife, Alicia, took.

Jim Hellauer, Harry Lara, and your scribe

'61: The Blackshirts and their babes Shipmate, March 2004

Also included are photos of a superb Ninth Company Raiders gathering last August in San Diego where "cuatro amigos y amigas" celebrated our '61 roots, and also the Mayian's 30th anniversary. The Mayian's are great hosts and I 83

must admit the '61 bunch know how to enjoy.

The photos are of Lou Sandrini, Kent Riffey, Harry Lara, and the legendary Steve Mayian and their babes.

To top the photo gallery phase of this column are two pictures taken at the Houston Bowl game on 30 December featuring several good looking WGNACers.

The Fairells with the Supe and Dant

Neil Block and Charlie Farrell blowing bubbles Company In The SpotUght The following 18th Company stalwarts have checked in: Bemhard Fleming did six years of active duty and then migrated to investment research.

He married at age 47 and apparently did it right the first time. He is currently retired and helping his working wife with the duties of raising two teenagers.

Wally Snyder married in '63 and raised two kids. He had an interesting career in destroyers and amphibs, serving in Vietnam and as CO Naval Facility Bermuda. His wife had a dynamic career with Banana Republic, advancing from one of the original employees to director of marketing. Wally tagged along until taking a job in Diego Garcia as director of operation of IPAC. He worked in Saudi Arabia until the first Gulf War and then retired and moved to Arizona. Apparentiy retirement was too tame, so they are now managing a string Schlotzsky's Delis.

Jerry Black married in '62 and has two kids and two grandkids. He did a career in the surface Navy and wandered through Monterey to get an advanced degree in computer science and business. From there several shore tours including a tour at USNA. He took up the communications business working with GTE and subsequent operations as the company reorganized and changed its stmcture over the years. He retired in '94 and moved recentiy to North Carolina.

Boyd Steele married Lou shortly after graduation. They have four children and four grandchildren. Boyd spent 11 years in destroyers including command of two ships. He retired in 1986 and joined the contractor ranks where he continues today having served a variety of companies. He and Lou plan to really retire in about a year and have their eye on Southem Califomia.

Ted Gumee spent four years in destroyers and then moved in to the EDO worid on the submarine 84

side. He picked up a sub specialty in samration diving and did his final tour with Submarine Development Group One. That experience led him to start a diving company after retirement that grew to a couple of hundred employees.

Today, the company deals in a vast array of medical services associated treatment of bums, crash injuries, diving accidents, and a large variety of diabetic and radiation induced non healing wounds. Ted has been involved with a variety of other businesses including shipbuilding.

He still travels extensively on business but calls La Jolla, CA, home.

Dudley Moore flew 255 missions in F8 Crasaders in Vietnam. He then left the active service for the Reserve. In 1968 he got married and began to fly for Western Airlines. In the '80s he spent time doing R&D for various govemment agencies working on a variety of aircraft and even some cluster bomb research.

Dudley flew for Western from 1987 until he retired in 1992. He is still working, only now it is for a New York company manufacturing and distributing firearm safety equipment.

Mike Pestorius did 26-plus years in submarines. He retired in '87 as an 0-6 to take the directorship at the Applied Research Lab at the University of Texas. He was there 12 years and then accepted the ONR position in London as technical director of their intemational field office. He has offices in Tokyo, Singapore, Melboume, Australia, and Santiago, Chile, in addition to London. In January 2004, this dream job ends and they are moving back to Austin. Along the way, Mike went to Harvard (M.A.) and Texas (Ph.D.). He married Eileen McGee in 1962 and has four children (three males, one female) and ten grandkids.

Bob Pirrmann had a short four-year career in the Navy, serving aboard a craiser out of Villefranche, France, and then a destroyer out of Mayport, FL. He was scheduled for PG School in Monterrey but decided to resign for what he thought at the time would be greener pastures (someone must have forgotten to fertilize!). Three days after graduation he married Betty, his high school sweetheart. They have five children, the first four were girls and finally a sonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all married. They have ten grandchildren. Bob spent the better part of 35 years in the field of air pollution control designing and selling equipment and systems to major industrial companies. He worked for four different companies in this field. He had hoped to retire this year but was talked into starting a new company so he is back working harder than ever now to get the company off the ground.

Bill Wehrung retired from Marine Corps in June of '91 and decided to stay in the area (Eastern North Carolina barbeque is addictive).

His wife, Jeanine (who was bom in France), decided they would open a French bakery.

They brought all the equipment from France, including an 8-ton hearth oven, and opened for business in Febraary '92. Everyone thought they were crazy, but it tumed out to be successful. They sold the business in 1996 and Bill is happily retired.

Gene Livingston completed a full career in the submarine force including command of NATHANAEL GREENE. He was

assigned as a

"Politico-Military Specialist" to the Pentagon and worked for the Deputy CNO for Plans and Policy where he made trips to Russia as the coordinator of the Incidents at Sea Program 1982-84. There was lots of excitement in 1983 when the Soviets shot down the Korean Airliner KAL-007, and the U.S. Navy attempted to recover the airliner "black box" while dealing with extraordinary Soviet Navy

efforts to keep us from getting the black box.

More shore duty followed witii assignment to the Naval War College as a student and three years on the War College Staff as a "professor." His "twilight tout" was three years in England as the Chief of Staff, SubEastLant, the NATO submarine command where his boss was a British vice admiral. He retired on 1 July 1991, after which he and Elaine retiimed to Southeastern Connecticut in 1992, where he began work with Sonalysts, Inc. located in Waterford, CT, with several offices around the country. Gene and Elaine have three children and four grandkids.

Vic Mamon, since the last '61 Reunion and the September 11th event, has been back to CONUS twice. Last December '02 to visit their daughter in Calgary, Canada, and son in New Jersey, and last May '03 to attend an Air Cargo Security Meeting in Orlando. Last May, while passing by New Jersey, he had occasion to meet with John Black who dropped by his nephew's place in New Jersey. He is winding up my stint at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority as the senior deputy administrator for operations come March 2004. He is busy converting Subic Bay into a commercial hub by putting up a new container terminal in a reclaimed area near the Cubi Airport. This former Naval Airport has been spraced up as an Intemational Airport that has FedEx as its primary client. The latter is using it as its Regional Hub in Asia. The former main roads in Subic have been widened and the bridges strengthened under the World Bank loan. A new toll road is also being set up to direcfly link Subic Bay with the former Clark Air Force Base which is being developed as an altemate Intemational Airport and commercial hub. The two former military bases are supposed to provide the synergies for the economic development of Central and Northem Luzon.

Upcoming Class Events Washington area Class luncheon on 8 March and 11 May. Just before my deadline, our 45th Reunion Coordinator, Joe AUegretti, dropped the bomb on me that NAAA changed the Navy football schedule for 2006. "So what," you might say.

Well...it seems that the date we had chosen for our reunion is now an open date. 'What does all this mean? Right now, nothing. Your executive committee will be meeting at about the same time you read this to either pick another date when there is a football game, or to cancel the reunion!...Only kidding! I hope to be able to announce the new date of our 45th in the next issue so those of you who will be coming by air can get some good early rates. Stay mned!

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Ptes: CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret) h; 703-461-3582; e; USNA62@erols.com Sec'y: CDR Howard S. Pinskey, USNR (Ret) P.O. Box 3380. Annapolis, MD 21403-3326 h: 410-974-1962: e: PINSK62@aol.com web site; http://www.nampows.org/62.html Greetings From Annapolis The cold winter is almost a thing of the past and spring arrives in about three weeks. The Academy is making repairs necessitated by Hurricane Isabel, the Levy Center is under constmction and the much improved Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, while adding finishing touches, is a tme gem.

Class News Jerry Larsen writes us that each year in Portland, OR, the local USNA Chapter joins with the local WooPoo organization and we have a get-together to watch the big game. We also include any parents of Mids or Cadets who would like to attend and we have about 100 people or more altogether Represented this year by '62 was by left to right Larry Senn, Jerry Larsen, and Tom Hitchcock. Missing was Butch Bewick, who usually is a regular at all our Chapter events. Needless to say, this was a most enjoyable occasion and provided a good opportunity to display the 49th Reunion banner.

Portland. OR, gathering Malcolm "Cap" Beyer (beyenn(a>aol.com) and lovely wife, Margy, have finally moved into their beautiful new home in Florida. Towards the end of January, they acted as their own general contractors to get the job done. They report all is well now. Their new address is 92 Lighthouse Dr., Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL 33469-3511; 561-744-3213.

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Class Legacy Project According to our Chairman Greg Chauncey, our Class has donated over $800,000 towards our twin goals of $1,000,000 for the stadium scoreboard and the remainder for the academic endowment. Your pledge, spread out over four yeais now, is needed to accomplish these Class approved worth while goals.

That's our short article for the March 2004 issue of Shipmate. No news is bad news. Your cards, letters, photos, and input is always needed to enliven the hearts of your Classmates.

Please send them in via email, the postal service or by any other means available. We're waiting.

Have a happy St. PaUick's Day. Keep in touch.

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Pres: The Honorable Stephen M. Duncan Sec'y: Michael H. SheUey 25 Sweetwater Ln., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 h; 828-862-4245; e; nstar@citcom.net web site; http;//1963usna.topcities.com I'm pleased to announce an important change to the Class of 1963 web site. Content has been added and the address for the site has been changed to the previous location: www.USNA63.org.

The site brings back almost all of the content that we used to have under the auspices of the founding Webmaster Bill Kennedy, who died last July. It includes the dynamic search tool that lets you type in a Classmate's name and be taken to his Lucky Bag biography. Also, the site map.

Foundation, Pride and Tradition, Class news, and gold pages sections have been restored.

The Class thanks Chip Rosenthal, who was a close friend of Bill's, for providing server space and technical assistance for getting USNA '63 back online in all its former glory. Our Webmaster Steve Coester, has been working tirelessly with Chip over the past several months to restore the full site content. We think you'll be pleased with the results.

I reported last month that Charlie Gosnell had died in December Bob Forster has provided some interesting information about Charlie's father and Charlie's appointment to USNA: It's a very interesting coincidenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Charlie's dad was killed at Pearl Harbor manning his gun mount on SHAW on 7 December 1941. Charlie passed away on 7 December 2003, almost within the same hour that his dad was killed, adjusting EST to Hawaiian time.

Charlie was raised by his grandparents in Wilmington, DE. Shortly after his dad's death at Pearl Harbor, Charlie's mom wrote President Roosevelt and asked that Charlie be granted an appointment to the Naval Academy when he graduated from high school. (That had been one of his dad's last desires, expressed to the family just before Thanksgiving 1941â&#x20AC;&#x201D;just before he shipped out to Pearl.) His dad was a 12-year veteran of the Marine Corps and the Navy. President Roosevelt referted this to the Navy department, and the request was approved. Charlie was designated to receive a presidential appointment to the Academy if he met the academic and physical requirements

for admission at the time of his graduation from high school. Charlie graduated from high school in 1957 and joined us all in July 1959.

His family plans to scatter his ashes at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 2004.

Roger Milos is the latest to stake his claim to being our Classmate with the most grandchildren: I recently received my Shipmate and noted the grandchildren challenge. I have to report that Ellen and I have upped the ante considerably. We have 15 grandchildren to date and two daughters have yet to contribute.

Unfortunately, our latest grandchild was stillborn in March. We have 14 bloodline grandchildren and my oldest son adopted his second wife's daughter. I'm not sure we are done yet but we already have set a lofty goal. We had pretty good odds to start.

Ellen and I have two sons and four daughters. Both of my sons are Navy veterans in the nuke program and electronics. They are hard headed like their old man and distained the commissioned officer route in favor of enlisted technical training. I even had a nomination to USNA lined up for the older boy after he enlisted, but he tumed it down to continue the nuke path that he chose earlier. He made it through the program and completed two sea tours on attack boats with electronics C school sandwiched between tours. The younger son completed nuke school in Orlando but left the program in the prototype phase. He completed his time as an electronics tech at the communications station north of Pearl in Hawaii. Their training has served them both well.

Roger looks like the man to beat, but he's not alone at 15. Dick Buelow has 15 within his blended family. Some others among us have ten or more. With only three of my own, I have great respect for the grandparents who do so well in managing so many birthdays and such a volume and variety of Christmas presents. Think about all the future school graduations to attend and weddings to dress up for! There are busy times ahead.

Just before the 40th Reunion, the Class received a communication from a member of the Class of 1979. The writer describes the positive impact that Dan Cunha had on his life. Dan, you may remember, died in an automobile accident in 1996; I'm Tim Nugent '79 from Clovis, CA. Way back in 1975,1 received a last minute appointment to the Naval Academy after being accepted to NAPS. At 17-years-old, of course I accepted. "Who needs a prep school?" After failing and leaving Plebe Year, I realized the admissions board really did know what they were doing in offering me a year at NAPS before entrance to the real deal. Unfortunately, a Califomia high school education did not always give a candidate good preparation.

I remember Dan Cunha as the professor who never gave up on me, and taught me to never give up on myself I spent Christmas vacation studying calculus with him at his home in an effort to pass and stay with the Class of '79. We would take a break, have lunch, and throw the ball with his kids. In those moments, Dan taught me what life was all about.

Dan's words, "Mr. Nugent, if you have to leave, you leave with dignity and honor," came frue. That's the way I made it happen, and left with the commendations and recommendation of the Academic Board. I left with my head high, knowing I did my best. Dan Cunha left a mark on my life I still carry today. He was a great mentor.

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Recentiy, I was accepted to medical college at this old age of 45. I'm a good nurse, and I think I'll be a great doc. My cousin Jim Ervin '80 and I were shooting the bull, and he told me, "Write the commander, of course he'll remember you. Trust me, Tim, he'd love to hear from you!" That's how I found out about Dan's accidental death. I wish I could have been there for him when he was in need. We lost a good one.

I wash aU of you fair winds and following seas.

Ending the year in style before heading to England for Christmas, Jim Metcalfe submitted these accounts from two of Navy's football games: Lisa and I attended the Navy-Delaware game at the regular Homecoming on 25 October. It was another "good" game that Navy lost. There were very few members of '63 there. In addition to Carta and Jeff Miles, I remember seeing Forrest Siburt, Bruce Webb, and Fern and Ian Sargent. Judy and Jerry Jordan were in from Hawaii to visit their daughter, Julie Jordan '07, who is a Plebe.

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Sponsors and Midshipmen Here are three pictures from that weekend.

The first shows Carta, Jeff, Lisa, and me in the stands. That's Brace Webb at the upper left. In the next photo are the three Jordans. Finally, here is a snapshot of Carta and Jeff Miles flanked by the two Midshipmen they are sponsoring, Tory Throckmorton '05 and Julie Jordan '07.

Our carefully laid plans to travel from Virginia Beach to Philly for the Army game were thwarted by a winter storm. Making only part of the trip, we enjoyed the hospitality at Jan and Phil Rooney's "sky box" in Fairfax, VA. Jan collected our tickets at the "gate" and we got through security with a cooler of beer and lots of chow. At halftime she served up her special "white chili" made with chicken and white beans. And Navy looked great on TV. We couldn't have had a better time! We'll be off to England for Christmas to be with daughter, Megan, her husband, David, and grandkids, Matthew and Adam. Son, Jimbo, now in his last year at Richmond Law, will join us there.

David's 86-year-old widowed grandmother, who lives in Hampton, VA, will go with us too.

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Here's an interesting news item supplied by the cooperative efforts of two Companymates. The photo came to me from Sonny Glassner and the narrative was supplied by PhiUip Marsden;

agencies. Mike finally got his degree in 1975 from Rollins College in central Florida.

Although he never remmed to the Navy after leaving USNA, he has remained close to it.

Mike put a great deal of effort in campaigning for the U.S. govemment to change LIBERTY

Ninth Company visits Secretary Tom Hall On 16 December, nine members of the Ninth Company met for lunch in the Pentagon. Our host was Tom Hall, assistant secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. Left to right in the picture are myself, Sonny Glassner, Tom Hall, Bob Tanis, John Aucella, Charlie Lynch, Charlie Minter, Jim Killian, and Glenn Laury. Mai Schantz and Murph McCloy had planned to be with us but were unable to attend because of last minute complications. Charlie Lynch is holding a copy of our Plebe Year Company photo and we spent much of the lunch trying to figure out who some of those people were. It is amazing how much everyone looks alike when you are all skinny, have crewcuts, and half of you have your eyes closed!

Tom was a wonderful host and we had a great time swapping sea stories and recounting what the Academy experience meant to each of us.

Here's a survey of news about several of our Classmates in the central Califomia coastal area, courtesy of Dave Moore, one of our most faithful and consistent contributors (maybe his example will inspire you to send me some news from time to timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I sure hope so): The Monterey Group has continued its quarterly luncheons. In August Frank Pinney gave us a tour of his new Big Sur Fire Brigade firehouse. Then he took us to the top of aridgejutting above the Pacific where his company is building a traly unique home, a free form concrete roof covered with sod, glass and copper sides, huge beams, a wine room lined with stainless steel and its own power systems. The linen closets are probably the only square corners in the building. We can all be proud of a Classmate who has accomplished so much with Plebe Year mechanical drawing.

At the December lunch, John Peterson was absent as he was sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. His place was taken by Mike Moore who came down from Morgan Hill. Kathi and Chuck Calvano will be leaving next summer for a three-year position in London. Chuck will be assigned to the Office of Naval Research, Global Field Office in London as associate director for Systems Engineering and Ship Systems. That office reaches out to researchers in Europe and elsewhere, helps them develop their ideas and share them with appropriate, interested scientists or developers in the U.S. I was then just starting the process of moving to La Quinta, CA, where I can really leam about thermodynamics on a personal level. John Pfeiffer, Reed Farrington, and Frank Pinney were also there to lend a touch of class.

Mike Moore had an interesting history to share. He left USNA in first semester of Second Class Year because he and Connie had gotten married. His two-year education at USNA allowed him to go to work immediately with Rohr in San Diego. He later worked for Collins Radio, Harris Corporation, and JPL and became an expert in very large antennas such as those used by NASA and some federal

death paperwork (DD-1300) from non-combat to combat so that Classmate Steve Toth and USNA grad Philip Armstrong '53 could have their names placed in Memorial Hall. Steve and Phil were posthumously awarded the Silver Star and Navy Cross respectively.

Although the documents were never changed, their names are now in Memorial Hall. Mike and Connie have two kids and four grandchildren; they can be reached at MMoore8425@ aol.com.

And in other 14th Company news, Frank Holmes has been promoted to director, Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineering Center.

Its primary mission at this point is the cleanup of legacy waste and preparation for spent fuel disposition once there is a licensed repository.

Dave also told me about a 12 January article in the Monterey Herald which reported on Chuck Calvano's upcoming reassignment to London and recapped his notable career in systems engineering and ship design. A faculty member at the Naval Postgraduate School for 13 years. Chuck is now associate director for edul cation at the Meyer Institute of Systen^ Engineering there. You may recall that he spent a year in England in 2000-01 as a visiting professor at the Royal Military College of Science near Oxford.

PhUUp Marsden has emptied his busy camera and submitted a bunch of photos from our 40th Reunion. Here are four of themâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;others are with this month's column on our web site:

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Destroyer School reunion The first of Phillip's photos shows reunion committee members Jennifer and Bill Earner (chairman) and Jan and Pete Quinton (hotels/dance). The second was taken at Friday night's no-host cocktail party where (1 to r) Cecil Blackwell. Sue and Ted Delgaizo, Lynn Blackwell, and Roger Mehle obviously were enjoying themselves. The first of two tailgate party pictures includes Rowena and Jerry Harken, Maureen and JJ Hogan, and Phillip himself. The last photo shows a reunion within the reunion: Eastcourt housemates from Destroyer School in Newport in 1965. Pictured are Meredith Musick, JJ Hogan, Phillip, Julian Ullman, Maureen Hoaan, and Harlan UUman.

San Diego County Beat Army party In December, Phillip also sent this picture and a note saying: We had another great turnout to watch Navy's victory over Army, hosted by June and Chuck Stone at their fabulous villa in Northern San Diego County. The attendees included Susan and Ross Anderson, Lee Cargill, Bob Easton, Pat and Jim Fontana, Nancy and CharUe Helsper, Maureen and JJ Hogan, Karen and Steve Hoy, Donna Kaup, Kay and Ted Krohne, Janet Gushue, Helen and Dick Anderson, Betty and John Middleton, Steve Longo, Pattie and Dave Meyers, Sally and Win Orgera, Jay Roberts, Grant Telfer, Sandi and Jim Thornton, Gail and Vem Von Sydow, EUzabeth and Rich Wilson. We aU had a great time comparing 40th Reunion stories while basking in the glow of Navy's convincing victory.

And so ends another good report, thanks to those good fellows who contributed news for your enjoyment. Now it's time for you to retum the favor by sending me your news to share in an upcoming issue of Shipmate. We're counting on you, sir!

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missed the game for the first time since 1990.

Sydney and Rich Ruble's daughter, Meredith, planned her wedding at almost the same time as the kickoff! Needless to say, we made several trips to our room to check on the game's progress during the wedding reception. Dottie would not let me bring a radio and headset to the church. We also missed the Houston Bowl due to holiday plans, but it looks like coach Paul Johnson has started the turnaround that we wanted so desperately.

Our Class President Bernie Maguire provided this information: It is my sad responsibility to report the passing of Ed Losure, who had been suffering from cancer for over four years when he passed away on 15 December 2003. Jim Tisaranni represented die Class of '64 at Ed's funeral service in Aiken, SC. Ed will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on 26 January.

Following USNA studies, Ed eamed a master's degrees in national security and strategic studies and in intemational relations. Captain Losure served 27 years in submarines and commanded the Nuclear Submarine CAVALLA and PROTEUS, a submarine tender in Guam.

Subsequentiy, Ed worked for Westinghouse Savannah River Company from February '93 until August '02. Ed is lovingly remembered by his wife, Shirley; mother, Clara Amanda Losure; two children, a granddaughter, two stepchildren, and four step-grandchildren. May he rest in peace.

Andy Thompson is in the news again. We last left Andy after he was rescued from an embarrassing position staring at the bottom of a ditch in his back yard. Andy is walking around in a small cast nowadays. It seems that he electrocuted his ring finger (that's right, electrocuted!) and a cast was applied until he gets full motion back. Some Classmates will do anything to get out of sending emails.

Congratulations to Charlie Plumb and his new bride, Susan Runnels. We are very happy to inform you that on 28 November 2003, Susan and Charlie were married in a small surprise ceremony in New Mexico, home of Charlie's mom.

When two-dozen folks gathered in Albuquerque to celebrate a family reunion, they witnessed a "imion" of two families.

In January, I met with our reunion coordinator, Waddy Garrett, and the reunion committee. It's impossible for me to convey the amount of detailed work that is being done in preparation for our 40th Reunion; all 1 say is that everyone is dedicated to the best Reunion ever and there is nothing left unassigned. It's a great committee with hard working Classmates who are tending to every little detail. I tmly enjoy working with each of these Classmates

in a textbook team effort. In case you don't remember who they are, tell the following Classmates "thank you" the next time you see them. Better yet, send them an appreciative email. Dick Burke is doing a phenomenal job with the yearbook and Dick has a whole cast of others supporting his work. I'll talk about the entire yearbook staff in the next Shipmate. Bill Natter is the hotel and dinner dance coordinator. Andy Thompson is leading committee communications and Dave 1\ima is managing the Sunday business meeting and memorial service. Sam Davies has the sign-in function; Sam and MaryAnn Davies volunteered their home and a delicious dinner for the January meeting. Ken Henry is in charge of hospitality. Bruce Newell does the tailgate, Paul Fletcher covers transportation, and Brent Bennitt has the goodie bags. Finally, last but by no means least, Dave Wagner is the treasurer assisted by Bill Sargent. I know you will be pleased with the results of their labors when October gets here.

Joyce and I have fond memories of Houston, despite the loss of the football game and the serious colds we brought back home from the travels. It was a great event shared by almost 30,000 Navy fans. While there, I am sure we did not see every Classmate who attended but we did ran into the following; Yvonne and Jerry Anderson, Marsha and Marty Block, Larry Brown, Margaret and John Dalton, John Gorman, Don Hannsz, Jeff Haugen, Joe Ince, Gary Keilner, Tom Lynch, Sue and Bill Malin, Mary and Jerry McGuire, Linda and Tom Newell, Renee and Marty Phillips, Christy and Erik Woods, and Ilene and Jack Zimmermann.

Important Note: As a final note, please circle 19 April on your calendar for the ethics dirmer this year. We hope to have the best weather and best turnout ever.

Expect to Win! James "Fuzz" Fazekas asked me to pass this info on to interested Classmates: Last August I was a bone-marrow donor for my sister, Nona, living in Akron, OH. I was a six-point match for her blood type, although our other sister is her fraternal twin and Nona has two daughters. Interestingly, none of them matched Nona's blood. Nona's condition, myelofibrosis, is fairly rare—her bone marrow is so dense that it doesn't produce red and stem cells as it should and is akin to leukemia.

Judy and I traveled to Cleveland and stayed in our RV (whole lot cheaper than a hotel) on Lake Erie's shore, while the transplant operation took place—10 days.

Contrary to (older) popular belief, bone marrow transplants are no longer taken directiy from the donor's bone (as the name would imply), but from the blood through a

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dialysis-like centrifuge machine—I'm told they get 200% more stem cells that way. After five days of injections to stimulate my bone marrow production, I spent two days at the University of Cleveland Hospital donating.

That hospital is number 14 in the nation for this procedure and is located in the Euclid area close to the Cleveland Clinic.

The two days entailed me propped up in a bed for four hours at a stretch witii one needle in my left arm—the outgo—and another in my right— the retum. They pumped my blood into this afore-mentioned dialysis-like machine, spun out the required stem cells, then back into me.

The only discomforts were the hipbone aches after the injections—normal, since that's where most of the stem cells are produced; and the two days of the donation which involved being stuck with needles that are about the size of the lead in a number two wooden pencil, plus remaining still for the four hours—no easy feat for me—^but I got to watch some of my favorite movies on their VCR ("The Great Race," etc). Thankfully Judy was there!

The results, at this point, are astonishing.

Her bone marrow stem cell production has been completely overtaken by mine. Her red blood cells are no longer scarred and she is recovering at least as fast as others with her condition. Nona is now in a rehab facility and, while weak (they destroy her immune system and bring her to the brink of expiring—as those familiar can testify), is rebuilding her strength and appetite.

Summary: for those selected for bone marrow donation or those who voluntary donate, I can think of few other rewarding experiences.

For those so involved, it traly is the gift of life.

See y'all next October! BeatArmy\ George Palmgren sends this note from Brazil; The picture below was taken onboard BRADLEY (FFG-49) during a reception held in Rio de Janeiro on 6 November during port visit as part of operation UNITAS. She was in port witii STUMP (DD-978). Both COs are Academy grads. Left to right: George Palmgren, Tom Snyder '83 (CO STUMP), Mike Strano '84 (CO BRADLEY), Eric Westberg. Beat Army'.

Palmgren, Snyder '83, Strano '84, and Westberg Ed Conant and Dave Wagner reported that the Class of '64 Washington, DC, area contingent held a luncheon on 9 December. Those in attendance were Holly and Gordon Clow, Ed Conant, Jerry Dunne, Ann and Grant Fulkerson, Elizabeth and Charles Heath, Mel Lyman, Joyce and Bernie Maguire, Maryjo and Lon Cook, Bob Murphy, Bob Orlosky, Marty PhUlips, Andy Thompson, David IXuna, and Jean and Ray Witter. Everyone had a great time. Ed apologized for not having a photo of the event. No one brought a camera.

Joe Kavale '68 sent some photos from the fall luncheons of the USNA Alumni Association Chapter in Portland, OR. Following are two pictures of your Classmates. I took them at the October and

November luncheons of the USNA AA Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter. One is a photo taken in October of Tim Myers and John Besson '35. Tim was attending his first luncheon with us after moving to Portland from Chicago. Tim threw himself into the fire that day by also being our guest speaker. The other is a photo taken in November of Walt Ericson witii his son, Chris Ericson '91. Chris is an active member of our Chapter, and Walt was in town visiting him. I hope you can use them in your class column.

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Chris Ericson '91 and his dad, Walt CAPT Richard W. Foley, MC, USN (Ret.), sent me this note: Just a quick note to mark the end of the journey—I wrote a pretty long letter in 1990 from Fleet Hospital Five during Desert StormShield. In it I stated I was planning to retire in early 1992 after 22 years and go out into private practice. As they say, "A funny thing happened on the way to..." and I decided to stay on for 30 years. When my statutory retirement date came up in July 2000, I found myself in the situation where I felt too young to quit but too old to start over, and so I served another three years as retained on active duty in a retired status.

In the interim, everyone from '64 who had become physicians has since left active duty.

Indeed, so have every one of my Classmates.

On the first of January I'll tum the lights out for all of us. I never intended to stay as long as 1 did and I leave with a fair amount of sadness but without regret. I look forward to our 40th reunion—it should be great. One last thing—at my retirement ceremony I ended my remarks with a phrase that has been part of my life since our first days together at Annapolis.—Go Navy, Beat Army'.

Thanks, Dick. Congratulations on a diversified and long career. You certainly have done your service to this great nation! I'm sure there is another career for you out there in the civilian worid if you so choose.

Don't forget to put 19 April on your calendar for our next Ethics Dinner!

Please send me some information on your activities and those of our Classmates. Until next month, as always Beat Army! —Dennie

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Another year passing too fast. It's hard to believe that spring is just about three weeks away and the year nearly one-fourth oven The news wire was quieter over the holiday period, but I did receive some items, and unfortunately not all of it was good. It's my sad duty to report the death of another Classmate; Quentin Larsen. I am getting help with a "Last Call" article, but here are some brief notes.

Guy Pete passed me the information from Helmuts Feifs about Quentin. He had been suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's disease. He died on 7 January 2004. Anyone wishing to remember Quentin can make a donation to ALS Association, Orange County Chapter, 2230 West Chapman, Suite 123, Orange County, CA 92686.

Cards and letters can be sent to Mrs. Quentin J. Larsen, 15158 Ilex Dr, Chino Hills, CA 917103806; 909-606-6578; children's names: Michelle, Michael, and Brian. My thanks to Guy and Helmuts for their help. Again, I extend the prayers and best wishes of the Class to Judy and their children.

I also have a follow-up on Steve Rohrkemper. According to Tricia Rohrkemper, Steve had been battling prostate cancer for about three years. As I mentioned in the last article, Steve died on 10 December 2003 and was cremated. There was an inurnment at the Columbarium at Ailington National Cemetery on Friday, 16 January 2004. The following anecdote from John Gregg pretty much sums up my thoughts I expressed on Steve; Steve was my roommate, I think Youngster Year. At one point he came down with mono and had to spend about six weeks in bed. I can remember working on differential equations at night as Steve lay sleeping/resting in tiie top bunk. He was not going to class regularly, only recuperating. Nonetheless he was so smart that 1 could ask him a question about a differential equation, "Rhork, what's the derivative of 2xy/3 to the third power" or something, and he would give metiiecorrect answer without even seeming to wake up. His ability to do this kept me in constant amazement.

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Tom PetUlo (mpetilloCs'sbcglobal.net; 501-3211943) emailed diat he has retired and Nancy and he have moved to Ai-kansas. Here's his message: Mike, just to elaborate a littie on the retirement and moveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;feel free to edit if you want to use in Shipmate.

I retired from Xcel Energy this September.

Nancy and I had been looking to retum to Arkansas, and started to look at the Hot Springs area in eamest earlier tiiis year. Our Denver home sold before we had secured one in Hot Springs, so we're renting, but do have a contract on a Lake Hamilton home. That home will need to go through a major renovation, so hope to be in it by about this time next year.

We've enjoyed seeing and skiing with Denise and Frank Hughes most winters while in Colorado. They joined us at our Silverthome place to enjoy the leaf change this autumn. I'll have to forego skiing this season, though. Had a shoulder operation after three dislocations in 2003. The doc says he's tightened it enough that I ought to be able to keep up with Frank for the "04-'05 season.

My thanks to Tom and best wishes to Nancy and him on the move and renovations and to Tom for his shoulder. Getting old can be disconcerting at times.

BiU Birkmaier checked in to report that Laura and he were still well and healthy and to provide news of their happenings. Their son, Wil (31), got married to Christelle Meyer from South Africa. They will honeymoon this summer in South Africa and have the second half of their reception for all those relatives this summer Their daughter, Cristina (24), married Doug Morey from Lebanon, NH. They honeymooned in Niagara Falls during the great power grid outage in 2003. Bill retired in 2001, after a couple of years of running a center for those with severe mental illness, and spent the winter skiing the Northeast resorts. WTien spring came, he got the urge to re-enter the job market, and took on the role of property manager for a 150-resident senior independent living apartment complex. Now he's eying the retirement scene again, but hasn't made the decision. Laura continues her work at the Army Cold Regions Research Laboratory.

Wil, computer engineer, and Cristina, medical administrator, continue their success in their Boston area jobs. Cristina is also working for her associate's degree, and their spouses are working on degrees in computer science (Doug) and criminal justice (Christelle). Thanks to Laura and Bill for their update. I pray 2004 is a great year for their family.

Robert Johnson sent the following email to catch us up on West Coast activities: Hope you had a great holiday, and wonderful New Year. Just a couple of tidbits that you can use. Don't know if you got to Army-Navy, but it was a great game, and am sure you at least saw it on TV, as I did. Ned Samo called from the airport, as Sharon and he were leaving for the warm weather in Florida. Ned says that although he has never missed a Homecoming in 36 years, he has made lots of Army-Navy games, but not all, for the obvious weather concems...and this one was the coldest he can remember. Except for the rainstorm that we played NoU-e Dame in during our Youngster Year in Philly, this one was the worst.

Kathleen and Bob Verratti were at the pregame party the night before, and spoke to Rodney Rempt, who is elated about being Superintendent. And since he is there on a four Shipmate, March 2004

year tour, it looks really good that he will be able to host us at the Supe's mansion on our 40th...don't even tiiink about it, but its only two and a half years away. How time does fly.

Katiileen and Bob joined Patti and me at Lawry's restaurant in Beverly Hills for my 60th birthday party on 26 December. It's always been a bum birthday, but they helped make it a great event. My stepdaughter, who works there, was our server, and the entire staff (42) sang "Happy Birthday."

I hosted the West Coast Golf Classic at Del Mar Country Club for the National Lymphoma Research Foundation in November. We raised over $140,000 for cancer research. Roger Staubach '65 signed a football, shirt, and helmet for the auction, and it fetched the highest bid. His name is still a huge draw, and he is always so kind to help out.

Seeing him at the half-time intei-view at the Houston Bowl, he looks like he could still suit up today! Bo Wiley couldn't play in the golf event, but sent a nice donation to the cause. He and Carol, and Diane and Roy Bell were at Navy-Notre Dame in South Bend that weekend. We came close again. How many leads in the fourth quarter do we need to win one? The last one, 40 years ago, I recall we piped cheers from the field house to South Bend.

(Remember, Youngsters couldn't travel in those days.) Looks like Navy football is on the retum. A great season, and the bowl appearance was spectacular.

Rufus Taylor called mefromLas Vegas, and we are to meet up in Montana soon. Rufus has a ranch not far from mine in Southwestem Montana near West Yellowstone, only about 70 miles away. We tried to hook up over the New Years, but a terrific snow storm closed the roads into Idaho and western Montana, so we had to take a snow check, and wait until spring.

We are at the Lost Bear Ranch, 45 miles south of Bozeman, and will spend half the good weather months, (May-October) this year, so if we have any fishermen that want a place to visit, they are welcome. The West Fork of the Madison is the best trout fishing in America.

That's about it for now. Hope all is going well. Happy New Year!

My thanks to Robert for the update. I can commiserate on the 60th birthday, which I celebrated in September. But it's just another one.

You have to keep tmckin.

Guy Pete passed on another piece of news on Ron Buschbom. As Ron put it in his email: The good news is they found the problem before it could get worse and my condition will improve. Bad news is to get there I will undergo triple by-pass surgery on Monday, 5 January. At least I won't miss any football games. I will be in the office tomortow and over the weekend to get things in order. They anticipate one week in the hospital and two weeks home rest, and then back to work in six weeks. With proper medications, diet, and exercise I should not need any other procedures. I am glad now Marion and I purchased the home gym and treadmill.

I don't have any further information on Ron. I will try and get an update for the next issue in April.

Kevin McCook wrote me that Boy Scout Troop 1916 ended the USNA NESA Camporee on Sunday, 18 January, by holding an Eagle Scout Court of Honor to formally present the Rank of Eagle Scout to MIDN Christopher McCook '07. The ceremony was held in the N Room on the second deck of the Hubbard Hall

and Fisher Rowing Center. Congratulations to Christopher. That's a real honor to anyone who has achieved that goal.

Well, that does it for March. The Class executive committee is working several issues; the 40th Reunion, the Class projects, and Class elections. A nominating committee for Class president has been established, with Chuck Grutzius (elexsys.cg@att.net) as chairman. Anyone wanting to place a name in nomination please contact him. 1 will be notifying the DC area Classmates about the executive committee elections separately. I hope to have some basic information on the reunion by next issue. We plan to use the Class web site for much of the news concerning both the elections and the reunion, so start checking it. Until April, all the best. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; M i k e

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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 My pile of notes is a littie skoshi, but we'll do just fine. Hope you enjoyed the photo fest last month. Everything aligned just right so I had a bunch of pictures in hand with stories to tell on them all. This month, I have a few stories, but only one photo. It came from Dana McCarthy along with this note; Just an update in the event anyone is interested. I've retired from the world of high-tech and a half-dozen other careers, and, after 25 years on Cape Cod, will be leaving for Florida.

Diane and I are building our retirement home and plan to move in late February. I've attached a photo of the family taken in October on the occasion of the ordination to the priesthood of my eldest son, Ethan. (He's the big guy with the collar.) Also in the photo, in addition to Diane and me, are our two daughters, Erin and Siobhan, their husbands, our other son, Brendan (a former Marine), and our two grandchildren. Once we're settled in Florida, I'll pass along our address and an open invitation to stop by for a Guinness.

Many McCarthys with the new padre!

I wonder if they're Irish? I'd make the trip for the Guinness! Congratulations, by the way, on Ethan's ordination. That's a great thing!

And news of another Classmate in harm's way. Won't we ever leam? This from Terry Brown's email to Dave Church: Got an email from your bunky, John Scott, and it made me think I should pass on some news about my bunky, maybe appropriate for Shipmate. Dave Gompert emailed me a few 89

weeks ago to let me know he would be going to Iraq. He was appointed director of security for tiie Provisional Coalition Authority. The next note I got from him a few days later, he was sttanded at the airport in London. By my account, the day that he would have arrived in Iraq was the day they got Saddam. Probably when Saddam heard Pert was in Iraq he tiiought he'd better give up. Maybe it didn't really happen that way but it makes for a good story. Got another email from him in Iraq. He said the day Saddam got caught, the celebration included gunfire as expected, but what wasn't expected was that they also launch grenades in celebration. He says he works about 16 hours a day and expects to be back to Alexandria in early July. Thought this might be interesting to our Classmates.

Yow! Who needs weapons of mass destruction when you've got a rowdy crowd launching grenades just for fun? Sounds like he's got quite a job to do. Can't wait to hear more tales.

Once again. Barb and Don McKee have come through. If you recall, over the years I've used parts of Barb's Christmas letters, and she's given me various levels of grief for doing it. This year she's given me explicit permission to print so I'll use a couple of sections of it. They went to London for two weeks in April and had a wonderful time. As usual, they did the unusual; (Don), at last, became a student at the 125year-old Royal School of Needlework, leading to other sorts of needling from some of his friends. He's pursuing the arcane art of cut goldwork, that wonderful glittering padded embroidery in gold wire the likes of which appear on royal banners and horse blankets and the like. The class took place at sumptuous Hampton Court Palace, in a lofty aerie with oriole windows looking down over the palace gardens a short walk from our B&B. Don ate it up. He did admit that women really do have an advantage in tills field. "They have tiny fmgers," he said, "and fingemails that stick' out like littie tools." This outfit has a three-year program, but takes no one over 30. They insist that you be serious.

I got on the train every day and rambled into London, gaining a pretty good understanding of the Fat Red Bus system. I explored everything. Since I leamed exploring from my cats, I had innumerable down-the-rabbit-hole experiences by wandering every little narrow alley or open door I could find. Oncefindingmyself, to my severe embarrassment, face-to-face with a dentist in his operating room in an elegant Georgian flat in North Kensington. He yanked his head up from somebody's mouth, and even with the littie blue mask, his eyes snapped that this was not the done thing.

Barb has continued piping...that's bagpiping for those who might have forgotten...and has become the 2003 Intermountain Branch Grade Three Champion. In Barb's words, this title "makes me sound like the fluffiest sheep at the State Fair." Never mind. She's clearly gotten pretty good at it. And Don still gets into the act.

If you remember, he was at one time the traveling Scotsman for Dewar's Whisky. At this point, you're asking "How does this relate to anything remotely USNA?" Read on!

Piping's been fun in general this year. We played with 120 other multi-colored bagpipers at the Air Force-Army football game last month, and the AF Dram and Bugle Corps joined us marching in formation. Don was senior dram major, which involves telling everybody what 90

they're supposed to be doing and directing the half-time entertainment. He hung all the Marine and Naval Academy insignia he could possibly find on his uniform, perched on a tiny platform six feet in the air, and conducted happily. He hates heights. I think he didn't care.

Being an overbearing USNA guy pushing around all those Army and Air Force types was too much fun.

She promised me pictures, but I don't have them yet. I'd have given my left earlobe to have seen that act! Don should at least have a 3x5 card taped to the base of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy this year. Not only did Navy win both football games, he took over their halftime show, too!

After that segue into football, I'd be remiss if I didn't comment on the Houston Bowl. Yeah, Navy lost, but from where I sat, Texas Tech sure knew they'd been in a ball game. They took some hits they'll be a long time forgetting. And given where the Navy team was a couple of years ago, I'm pretty happy. The Class of '67 had a section set aside in the Officers and Faculty Club at USNA, and there was a bunch of the usual suspects there cheering as if we were in the stands. 'Nita and Jack Parry were in Houston and saw a bunch of folks. Ron Johnson, Tony Wayne, Skip Dittman, Bob Havasy, Jim Perley, Paul Wright, and Bob Natter were at the pep rally. Those guys plus Dante Marzetta, Don Wigington, Buddy Barnes, and Mike Paulk were also at the game.

I'm not sure that's an exhaustive list, so there may have been others. Now Jack said that 'Nita had some pictures to send me, but I don't have those yet, either.

Okay...here's the tally: Barb McKee owes me/us photos of Don from the Air Force-Army game, and 'Nita Parry owes me/us pictures from Houston. (How'd the girls get on the hook for the photos?.. .hmm-m-m.) In addition to those, the so far unmentioned Mike Cathey owes me/us some names of faces in pictures he sent from last summer's golf outing. I have his pictures; just need to make sure I have the right names to go with them.

So there's my lOU for next month. If all my soiu-ces come through I should have a good spread, but...I guess that's all there is for this go-round! That's it...Goodnight! —^Jim

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"We try to give tiie Dram Major Award to people who represent a likeness to Dr. Martin Lutiier King Jr., in terms of how tiiey present tiieraselves in the community—how they better the community," said North Houston Frontiers Club member Paul Stiner. "We chose Charlie Bolden because of how he has lived his life. He has been a prime mover in getting things done in this community." The name for the award comes from King's famous sermon in which he described "the drum major instinct," a spirit of leadership committed to improving the world.

Congratulations, Charlie!

Charlie Bolden continues his winning ways in Houston with TechTrans Intemational.

Also from Texas, Jim Brengle (JKBrengle® duanemorris.com) attended Navy's bowl game in Houston with Terry Murray and several additional members of our Class. He filed this report: I was immensely proud of the sportsmanship displayed by our Mids as opposed to the unfortunate behavior of the Tech team. The maturity of all these Mids in attendance was noticed with great approval by many of the fans at the game, including many embarrassed Tech fans.

It was a hard-fought game, played in an electric atmosphere. Unforgettable. When Navy Blue & Gold was sung, the entire stadium showed its respect to Navy, and the 2,200 Midshipmen in attendance. All in all—a great and proud day.

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Pres; Joseph V. Conway Exec Sec'y; Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401-1061 e; lkuehn@arinc.com Corr Sec'y; CAPT Gordon I. Peterson, USN (Ret) 7994 Hidden Bridge Dr, Springfield, VA 22153 p; 703-913-5404; w; 202-267-2250 f; 202-267-4020; e; gpeters621@aol.com web site; www.usna68.com It is wonderful to begin 2004 with the news that Charlie Bolden, senior vice president of TechTrans Intemational, Inc., in Houston, TX, was chosen for the 2004 Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Dmm Major Award. The North Houston Frontiers Club presents this award each year to the Houstonian who best represents King's ideals.

Terry Murray and Jim Brengle in Houston for Navy's bowl game Jim is a lawyer specializing in aviation law.

His namesake and forebear, Samual Logan Brengle (bom 1860), was a key figure in founding the Salvation Army in the United States, and Jim was extensively involved in charity work with the Army over the Thanksgiving and holiday seasons. In addition, Jim told me he and his wife, Debbie, have been kept busy ttying to manage two juniors in school—one at SMU in Dallas, and the other in a prep school in Western Pennsylvania. Jim, of course, has served the Class on our board of directors and Class counsel. Great update, Jim. The new yeai- also began with an update from Penny and Jeff Dumas, my roommate in the Shipmate, March 2004

13th Company the second set of First Class year.

As they related, this has been the "year of the airplane" for the Dumas family as Jeff works in Hong Kong most of the year. Jeff flies to the States on business eveiy other month and spends a weekend in Boulder, CO, during those trips.

Penny hopes he may relocate to his company's office in Pleasanton, CA, in May. Jeff stays active with outdoor hikes and an occasional marathon (his trophy case is said to be packed). A family highlight the past year was a four-llama packing expedition along the Continental Divide in westem Colorado. During the second night, in a raging thtmderstorm at 12,500 feet, Todd's tent was stmck by lightening—all without injuries, I'm pleased to report. Nothing like a quiet, relaxing camping trip to take one's minds off work!

'68: Gordon Clefton, the bare-footed hunk on the far right, was a member of the Potomac Boat Club eight-person shell that won a gold medal at the Masters Rowing Nationals competition last summer

she will probably drag him to the starting line for fronman Wisconsin this summer In case you did not know what an "fronman" competition entails, it consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile marathon—we're talking serious fitness here, folks! Chuck said their training regimen is pretty stractured: six-hour bike rides on Saturday and three-hour rans Sunday.

Becky, Penny, Jeff, and Todd Dumas on the Continental Divide

Space did not permit me to include an update from Jim Kiffer in my last column, but his 1967 Austin Healey Mk 3000 finally remmed home after a two-year frame-up restoration in Florida.

This was billed as a six-month job initially!

She's a beauty, complete with modem transmission and air conditioning! Jim said she drives like a dream, aU the more so with Janan in the right seat. I look forward to seeing them in Febraary when they travel north for an ArmyNavy track Alumni dinner I'm organizing in Annapolis tied to the Army-Navy indoor track meet in Febraary.

Gail and Chuck Lohman cross the line in last year's "Ironman Florida" competition

Well, after receiving Chuck's note, I had serious reservations about noting my finish in the Marine Corps Marathon in October in the lessthan-world-record time of 5:12:32—but, as I mentored the young members of my St. Jude Children's Research Hospital team, it's not about time; it's about finishing! More importantiy, thanks to the generosity of friends, family, and Classmates, I raised nearly $3,000 for the kids in need of cancer treatment at St. Judes. Thanks to all who supported my effort. I plan to be back next year! Eddie Madden also ran this year's Marine Corps in 4:45, but try as I might I could not get him to cough up a photo!

Jim Kiffer and his restored 1967 Austin Healey Mk 3000 I also was unable to include a group photo featuring Gordon Clefton and his gold medalwinning rowing team owing to space limitations.

Continuing with the quest for physical fitness, Gail and Chuck Lehman sent word last autumn that the crazies are at it again and everyone needs to get their loved ones off the street. Gail and Chuckfinished"fronman Florida" in Panama City. With perfect weather and much good fortune (and much hard training), they took between two and two and a half hours off their previous Gordo Peterson at the halfway mark in Octobers Marine best times. Gail only missed a slot to the fronman Corps Marathon In addition to my "day job" with the Anteon World Championships in Hawaii by two places!

Since the memory of pain is fleeting. Chuck said Corporation at Coast Guard headquarters in Shipmate, March 2004

Washington, DC, I was recently named the North American editor of Naval Forces magazine. I do this writing on a freelance basis, and I had the good fortune to conduct a joint interview with Chief of Naval Operations ADM Vem Clark and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen Mike Hagee '68 for our October 2004 issue. If you have been following news of their collaborative efforts of late, you know that they are adding new meaning and definition to the work of the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Naval Forces is a bimonthly English-language magazine published in Germany for a largely intemational audience. In December, the magazine published my interview with Chief of Naval Research, RADM Jay Cohen. All I can say is that Jay and his people continue to do wonderful things with Navy science and technology programs for the Navy-Marine Corps team. Many of ONR's projects went to war in Afghanistan and fraq to good effect. Jay's work involves building not just tomorrow's Navy and Marine Corps, but the Navy and Marine Corps after next. The seed com being sown will bear much frait during the decades ahead under his able hand.

Speaking of our Navy-Marine Corps team's senior leadership, the column would not be complete without mentioning Vice Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Mike Mullen. He plays an important role translating the CNO's Sea Power 21 vision to reality in the form of budgets, programs, and appropriations. Mike took the salute at the Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL, in October.

Mike Mullen takes the salute at RTC Great Lakes. USN Photo by PHI Michael Womer

Our Class's leadership extends in many directions in our society, including captains of industry. During a visit to January's Surface Navy Association symposium in Crystal City, VA, who should 1 meet on the display floor but Bill Boykin, a vice president with CAE Marine 91

Systems and Rick Buchanan, a vice president for Raytheon. Bill began work with CAE last March, and he reports a significant growth in the company's work with shipboard automated control systems. With Joe Lee Frank, CAE's president, there also appears to be new inroads in the simulation and training area.

Rick Buchanan, vice president with Raytheon That's a wrap for this column. Please keep those emails coming!

All the best. — Gordo

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Pres; F.H. "Mike" Michaelis Vice Pres; Jim Speer Sec'y; Dr. Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Ln., Alexandria, VA 22315-2637 703-989-4606; e; steve.hudock@ngc.com Treas; Steve Ward h; 703-864-1775; w; 703-620-2279 Ahoy Mateys! As we emerge from the Dark Ages and set our sights on spring activities— like Beating Army in lacrosse— Here are the few tidbits of information that I have received over the winter.

Andy Scott wrote in and enclosed a pic explaining how he and Margie were in Maryland for the holidays with their family and hooked up with Sandy and Ron Gumbert who have been godparents to Andy's three kids forever. They met and had dinner at a restaiu-ant in Union Station, Washington, DC, on the day after Christmas.

Please note the photo of two (well, make that four) former/current roommates. That's Andy and Margie Scott on the left, Ron and Sandy Gumbert on the right. Additionally, Andy provided some good photos from the Army-Navy game last fall where Third Company had a mini-reunion with Bill Coxe, Ron Gumbert, Andy Scott, and 92

Bill Coxe, Ron Gumbert, Andy Scott, and Jim Bamett, Army-Navy weekend 2003 Jim Bamett all attending with their wives Janice, Sandy, Margie, and Susan. Good fun, lousy weather, great score'. Thanks, Andy.

RADM John B. Padgett, USN (Ret.) who retired last year after commanding the Pacific Submarine Force, has been named the newest vice president at Electric Boat, where he will be in charge of submarine life cycle support and be responsible for capturing new business in technical, engineering and logistics support for submarines, and for support of strategic weapons systems. Congratulations, John!

While most of us were storing blubber for the winter, John Post unleashed a pile of calories and energy in Hawaii where he finished his fourth (yes, that's fourth) Iron Man Triathlon (2.4 mile swim, 112 bike ride, 26.2 mile ran) without being carried over the finish line and shaving an hour and 40 minutes off of his previous time. The enclosed picture is a testimonial to his feat! And we used to think the First Class mile ran and swim was tough! Besides being a successful athlete, John has built quite a reputation within the world of orthopedic surgery and was recently given the Arthur Bender Quality Award at the Arthroscopy Center. He was the

John Post after completing his fourth triathlon Jim Boland documented attendance at the annual Beat Army Golf Outing held annually in San Diego. This was the 15th year for this event, which is held the Friday before the Army game and organized by Ken Lange. The golf outing is a great way to get together with USNA and USMA grads for some fun in the sun before the big game. Class of 1969 had a good mmout but wasn't very high on the "Leader Board," never the less, all had a great time. '69 players included Tom Burdick, Jim Boland, Ken Lange, Mike Lettieri, Jim Kimmel, Jim Paddock, John Bowen, and BiU Bramley. Any '69ers that are going to be in San Diego next year can join the fun by contacting Ken to sign up.

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•69ers at the Beat Army golf outing And that empties the mailbag for this issue.

Wish I had more news to share with you. Hope you all have made reservations at the Sheraton Barcelo in Annapolis for our Class of 1969 "Leadership Conference" which coincides with the 35th anniversary of our graduation! The rooms are selling out fast. Sheraton will book overflow at close-by hotels and we will be running a shuttle connector between hotels so get up off the couch and call today! In late breaking news, we have received confirmation from the academic department that our '69 sponsored Michelson lecture is officially scheduled for the Monday following our Leadership Conference.

So, if any of you would like to stay over the extra day and attend, we have arranged for Sheraton Barcelo to extend the special rate for us. BeatArmxl —Steve

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Pres; Lynn Widener Sec'y; CDR Royal ConneU, USN (Ret) 1978 Valley Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 e; njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all, the dark ages have set in and the mailbox is empty. The longer wait between issues of Shipmate hasn't solved the problem of Classmates who want to read about Classmates but who are too busy to write about Classmates...ah well! 'Twas ever thus.

Speaking of 'Twas—BiU Jenkins sent his annual Christmas missive and sent a photo: To our dear family and friends, 'twas the night before Christmas...it is that close as we are behind with our annual holiday letter. We certainly hope that this letter finds you and your loved ones in a festive spirit and in good health during this holiday season. Like a cracked record, we can report once again that this year has been hectic. The year has been filled with the usual events associated with having children. For Billy, the highlight was earning scouting highest honor, the Eagle Award. He has been active in music, scouts, and Tae Kwon Do throughout the year, as well as maintaining honor roll in school. The neat thing for us this year is that he is one of Bill's physics students. He also finally got his driver's license, which makes things a bit easier on us parents. He was a member of the pit orchestra for tiie high school production of Les Miserable, a simply inspiring production with six shows. A high school of 2,600 students can do incredible events like this. Meanwhile, Jillian has been an active fourth grader. She graduated book-one piano in the Suzuki Program, is progressing up the ladder in Tae Shipmate, March 2004

'70 The Jenkins family Kwon Do (high blue belt), is doing very well at her school, and graduated from Brownies to Junior Girl Scouts. Bill continues to teach physics at the high school, and Teri has been busy subbing in both the public and Catholic school systems. Teri and Bill both received recognition for their involvement in worthy organizations. Bill received the Scouting Award of Merit and Teri was awarded black belt of the year in Tae Kwon Do. The annual trip this year was to Breckenridge, CO, and New Mexico. The trip was coordinated with Billy, a two-week stint at Philmont Scout Ranch, a visit to see Bill, sister Susie, and her husband, Chandler, in Albuquerque (they just moved back from Germany after 30 years), and a celebration of Bill parents 60th wedding anniversary in Denver (married at Lowry Air Force Base during World War II). House renovation has finally wound down. Two major projects were completed this year, an add-on porch overlooking the river and a hallway upgrade. So now our home is ready to receive any visitors who may wander this way. We encourage visitors to come by and see us up here in God's country. May the new year be happy, healthy, and prosperous for you and your family.

Lou Buck also sends a Happy New Year to one and all. He and Nancy visited Long Beach and Santa Barbara, CA, for a couple of days before returning to White Plains and the Dark Ages. Their oldest son, Dennis, just got engaged to a girl he met at Carnegie Mellon's M.B.A. program, and will be married in late summer.

Brian passed the Maryland Bar. The Bucks visited Annapolis for his swearing in to the Bar. Walked around the Yard and then had lunch at Phillips before going back to DC, where he is working for a law firm.

Bits & Pieces: Richard Rose surfaced briefly from his Tarpon Springs, FL, abode, long enough to ask about left over reunion stuff.. .yes, we still have it and it's residing in my garage. In the Navy's newest propaganda pamphlet called Sea Power 21, Classmates Cutler Dawson and

John Nathman feature prominently writing a couple of articles.

And that, as they say, is that. Write or call.

Ring-A-Ding-Ding!

To order your Class, Chapter, or Parent Club specific merchandise, visit our web

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Alumni Store.

Or, contact Debbie Cohen, merchandising manager at 410-263-4448 ext. 136.

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Pres: CAPT Perry Martini, USN (Ret.) e; pjmartini@comcast.net Sec'y: CAPT Mike Longworth, USN (Ret.) 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.com/classes/1971 /usna 1971 .htm By the time this gets to you, the Dark Ages will have passed and spring is on the way.

Brings back memories of the days in Mother B. Some of those are good memories, the ones easily remembered anyway. With the record cold temperatures this winter, I reckon the Middies ai-e glad to wear WUBA with reefers and anything else they can put on to stay warm. I don't imagine the crew team is getting on the water breaking ice.

The holiday season flew by for me. I hope all had enjoyable, family filled time at home or at the location of your choice. Some folks, like our Classmate Sankey Blanton were serving our country in lands far from our shores. Sankey sent me this photo where he is enjoying Christmas dinner with a few of his pals. Sankey, know our thoughts and prayers are for your safe retum in the near future. Meanwhile, do good for Navy, shipmate!

I was pleased to receive the following note from the Director, Joint Staff, our own Tim Keating: Mike, great to hear from you. Life is great here in the Pentagon. Pace is brisk, issues are important, leadership is engaged. Thoughtful, aggressive. Most important, the young men and women in uniform doing the real tough staff work are bright, eager, invigorating, and fun. Their capacity for work is astounding, their results inspiring. Wanda Lee and I are moving into housing on the Navy Yard soon.

Short jaunt to work, can't beat the price. We're close to kids (both in Virginia Beach) and granddaughter, who is not only beautiful, but gifted as well. No bias! Saw Rod Rempt '66 last night, told him how proud we all were of Navy's conduct during and after the Texas Tech game. Please stop by if you're in the building. Duces viram.

Timbo, your Classmates know you are busting buns to keep the all the balls in the air. Here's a phrase from our VFA-87 days which captures the essence of our collective hopes for you; "Good on 'ya, shipmate!" That should bring back some memories!

What a bonus month for our column as I also received a note from the Assistant to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Jim Metzger.

Here's the note; Duke! Good to hear from you. Good new year so far here in the Pentagon. I travel with the SecState when he leaves the country so I get to go to a lot of exotic places. Since as ACJCS, I am on the Joint Staff, I see Timbo Keating (director of the JS) a couple oftimesa day when I am in the building. I also see Stan Szemborski who works in OSD a few times a week since he comes in the River Entrance just like me. Joe Enright is also in OSD so I see him from time to time. Kevin Green on the Navy Staff is my neighbor over at tiie BuMed compound so he and I communicate 94

'71: Sankey Blanton and some of his pals in the mess tent during the holidays frequently, fraq is of course the highest item on the scope these days and the bottom line is its getting better every day. Our folks are doing a superb job there and their humanitarian efforts are magnificent. The most eye watering experience I have had is visiting the mass gravesites in Halabjah (where thousands of Kurds were gassed by the Sadaara regime) with the SecState and meeting with the friends and relatives of those killed.

Wow! What an exciting life, Jim. I know all of you join me in thanking our active duty Classmates for their continuing service to our country. Just from the little bit of experience I had on the Navy Staff, I know all Tim, Jim, Stan, Joe, and Kevin have very full plates on a daily basis. You are all in our thoughts and wish you success. I look forward to hearing more stories of travels and about the fine folks who work for you.

Just a few more groups for this month. John Meister stopped by my cube here at JFCOM J9 and shared another exciting sea story about the time he managed to save the day with bombs on target. Also, John mentioned that recently he met Dave Bolcar at a local Waffle House for a Company monthly get-together Seems that John Tennant was there, too, but for a different company meeting. John assured me that the stories didn't get too wild; however, the helo tale of an H-53 doing a loop sounded too good to be trae.

I'll have to check that one out for authenticity.

Well, this is a short column. I'll close now and enjoin all to pray for the success of our service personnel (civilians, too) in Afghanistan and fraq.

Duces viram. —Duke

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Pres; Tom Storch Sec'y; RADM Tom "TJ" Wilson HI, USN (Ret) 8310 Gushing Court, Springfield, VA 22153 h; 703-913-0094; e; wilsontom@earthlink.net Classmates, Sitting to write this I see the rain/sleet/snow mix falling and am reminded that although 1 am missing the AFC championship game (it's not devotion to duty as much as poor time management) at least I'm not shoveling the driveway...yet. Winter in DC this year has taken on a rather arctic look and feel. The climate, however, has not dampened the interests of many and the depth and breadth of things to pass along is great. With no further ado, let's get on with it.

Our new Class President, Kevin CaUahan, has asked me to pass along a note he wishes each of you to see. Here's what he has to say: I did not get the opportunity during the Reunion to thank all the Classmates and wives who made it happen. You have all been on teams before and know that success depends on each member puUing his weight and a littie more, most often anonymously. Listed alphabetically—for fear I might miss one—your team was: John Ashmore, hospitality packet; Susan and Ron Borro, check-in; Jere Carroll, registration; Gary Chetelat, hors d'oeurves; Pete Flynn, dance and bus; Jim Hamlin, secretary; Bill "No-Show" Holmes, time capsule; Frank Lanzer, tailgate; Tim McClay, photos; Chuck McKeone,tteasurer;Jim Murphy, Alumni liaison; Doug Rice, golf toumey; Kyle Smith, gedunk; and Tom Storch, Class events. This doesn't include all the guys who volunteered Thursday, Friday, and Samrday to help with check-in and were invaluable. And I would be remiss in not passing kudos along to the Company reps that did a great job of locating and communicating witii "lost" Classmates.

"They also serve who sit and type emails." We have drafted a set of lessons leamed and posted them on our web site (www.usna73. com), which I hope will be a more used means of communication for the Class.

I recentiy participated in a council of Class presidents meeting and found many similar reunion experiences, especially with regard to hotels,ti-ansportation,and scheduling. Besides defying the odds with die outstanding weatiier (again!), I also leamed that '73 ran the least expensive and best-attended 30th in anyone's recollection. We broke the mold by actually increasing attendance at the 30th over the 25th, (about 420 to 465-plus)!

Check the web site frequentiy for news and to keep your contact info up to date.

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Kevin, thanks for the wrap up on the 35th. The entire Class joins Kevin in thanking everyone who volunteered their time to pull this celebration together. One surprising thing that was discovered is that '73 has only about an average use of email to connect the Class. Please visit the web site or stay close to your Company rep so your email can be kept current.

Since Kevin was on a roll he also sent me a blurb on the 2003 tailgating season; Are there any superlatives left for '73 tailgating? Ensconced in our "new" level spot overlooking scenic Taylor Avenue (compliments of honorary Classmate, Chet Gladchuk), we were privileged to enjoy a perfect season at "home" and at FedEx Field! (Remember, we were down the hill for Homecoming.) None of this would have been possible without the outstanding work of dedicated '73 tailgaters.

From Susan and Pete Flynn "roping oft" the area on Friday evenings, to Darlene and Gary Chetelat getting there first—even ahead of the beer!—to Tim McClay (and "visiting chefs" Scot Krajnik, Frank Lanzer, Ryan McClay, Tim's son, and Kristin LeCroix) cooking up hot stuff, we seemed to have everything covered. The best "house beer" at any tailgate— Otter Creek, from our friend Ken Hadley, always hit the spot. And there were some very hot spots this year! Special thanks go out to Barb Krajnik. Laura Ryan, and Mary Storch who planned and executed three of our "themed" meals. The VMI game tested our mettie to the limits. Our spot had been leveled two days before and we stood in clay and hydroseed, along with our guest, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, honored guest of tailgate two. Chuck McKeone. It was supposed to be a balmy 85, but ended at about 100 degrees!

The most entertaining sight—for those who arrived early—was that of RADMs Denny Dwyer and Paul Ryan assembhng our new gas grill. Part A fits into Part B with tab 12...'Twas a fine use of available talent. After a swansong in Houston, with the help of Royce Engler and Ed Stuckey at the EV I.Net Houston Bowl, tailgate one is officially rehnquishing command to Tim McClay for the upcoming season—only a mere eight months away. I'm sure Tim can count on your support as much as I have. Thanks.

By the time you read this the eight months will be closer to six!

As you know from previous columns. Bob Adams is now a colonel in the U.S.A. He has sent along several items in the last yeai-. Below is a deck plate appraisal of what's going on in Baghdad. (Bob, you do remember deck plates, right?)

Hi from Baghdad, Iraq. My recent Shipmate inade it here and reminded me to send a note and picture. 1 have been a doc with the 82nd Airborne Division in the sand and bugs for the last four months. Recently I was pulled to Baghdad, My new task is to hold the first scientific democratic assembly of Iraqi physicians. We are trying to help them organize so they have a unified voice to the new government. It is fascinating to see them grasping the concept of choice, which they have not had in over a generation. The picture attached was taken with MG Swannack the 82nd Division Commander at his headquarters at 2 a.m. as we sat up to watch the Army-Navy game. A good day for me, a bad day for him.

Army-Navy in Baghdad Bob, thanks so much. Keep up the good work under what must be very demanding conditions.

Dan Couch sent along a personal note about attendance at the bowl game in Houston. He's referring to a picture that I'm not including because I can't get it to work properly for me.

Sorry, Dan. I had a wonderful time attending the Houston Bowl. 1 tumed my sons-in-law (the G and the V), daughters (the O and the A), my daughter's father-in-law (the Y) and my granddaughter (the star) into fanatic Navy fans. Our "Go Navy" T-shirts made the jumbo-tron screen twice, but I don't think we got on national TV. Although it was a loss, the team was able to move the ball well against Texas Tech and they made a great showing. The sack on Tech just before the half was right in front of us, and was one of the most amazing hits I have seen this year. Craig Candeto '04 is an incredible athlete and made some outstanding gains on plays that could have been losses. But

the Mids just could not stop that amazing passing quarterback at Tech. The Brigade was there in force, with about 2,000 attending during Christmas leave. They marched on by Battalions and looked fantastic. I was proud of them. Four F18s buzzed the stadium moments after the "National Anthem." The Brigade and the Navy fans were super, cheering wildly until the final gun. It was great to share a Navy experience with my daughters, and great to see USNA represented so well on national TV. A once in a lifetime experience!

If Dan ever asks you to go to a game with him, better check out his trunk first for props!

Thanks, Dan. I only hope you're wrong about this being a once in a life time experience!

The final two items this month are sad ones.

Craig Walenga passed along a short note about the death of the wife of Dave Kohler, Lissa. The memorial ceremony, held near West Chester, PA, was attended by many of Dave's Companymates including Paul Hendrickson, Ruth and Bruce Evjen, Peggy and Rick Wagner, and Joanne and Craig Walenga. Lissa was a beautiful person with a passion for gardening and landscaping who positively impacted many with her cheerful attitude and love. She will be missed.

Dave, all of us in '73 send our prayers. You will remain in our thoughts in the months to come.

Finally, several of you passed to me the sad news that Scott Hendrickson died of cancer on Tuesday, 30 December 2003, at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. Scott had retired from the Navy in 1996 and had been a project manager with EDS in Hemdon. To his wife, Beth, and four children all of us in '73 send our deepest condolences and will keep you constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington was scheduled for Friday, 13 February 2004.

Condolences may be sent to www.pricefh.com.

Sign the guest book at http;//www.potomacnews .com or hnp;//www.manassasjm.com.

That is that for this issue. Remember when you send something in, there can be as much as a two-month or so delay before it gets in print.

Thanks to all for their inputs that keep us all on the cutting each. Please keep those cards, letters, and best of, all emails coming.

Have a great spring! —Non Sibi

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Pres; Steve Middleton 516 Green Forest Drive, Sevema Park, MD 21146 Corr 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 Hate to start off an article with sad news, but we lost Bob Becker on 22 December in a tragic car accident. He was returning from a ski trip with one of his sons when the single car accident occurted. He is survived by his mother, and two sons, Cody and Colton. In addition to this tragedy, on 8 January, Lou Morris was in a very serious motorcycling crash. Lou was on the way to work on his motorcycle. A car backed out of a driveway and they connected. Lou was hurt 73: Houston gamers Shipmate, March 2004

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pretty bad. He was airiifted to the Maryland Shock and Trauma Center near Camden Yard in Baltimore. As of the day I am writing this, Lou is listed in critical condition, but the docs think he will make it. Our prayers go out to all those who loved Bob and also to Lou. Per the request of El Presidente, Steve Middleton (stevem@bigplanet.com), the following is provided: "We have our 30th Reunion coming up on 24-26 Sptember 2004. Our headquarters hotel will be Loew's Annapolis Hotel.

The reservation number is 800-526-2593 and ask for our group rate. The rates are two night stay $255 per night, three night stay $215 per night, four night stay $185 per night. There is a parking fee. The cost of the Reunion will be $200 per person not including football tickets.

The tentative schedule is as follows: Friday—Cash breakfast at hotel, Memorial Service, golf toumey (extra cost), hospitality suite at Loew's Saturday—Tailgate, reception and dance There will also be mementos. We will have a web site set up through the Alumni Association, so that you can pay online or send a check. The hotel is ready for reservations. There will be a lot of information coming out and most of the info will be by email. Currently we only have 345 Classmates with current emails on file.

Please make sure that you and every Classmate you know has a current email with the Alumni Association. All you have to do is go to www.usna.com, log into the Alumni only section and update your profile. This way you will have the most recent information.

From RADM Dave Antanitus (david.antanitus(s>navy.mil) the following West Coast update is provided: I have not written for a while, so I thought I would drop you a hne. There are still a few of us hanging around here at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SpaWar). I am serving as the chief engineer for SpaWar, and as such,.I am responsible for the architecture and standards and delivery of Forcenet to the Fleet. CAPT Ron Polkowsky is up to his eyeballs developing plans for consolidation of SpaWar assets in the Charleston and Norfolk areas. He is on the road so much, we hardly see him any more. Ron and his wife. Merry, are new grandparents as well. CAPT Rob Vint is the SpaWar comptroller, and by all accounts, Rob's golf game has not suffered a stroke since being assigned to sunny San Diego. All three of us are looking at a 1 July '04 retirement date, so for all of you '74 guys in the San Diego area, there are going to be some great parties coming up this spring. All the best.

Now, from the Southeast, we get an update from Ben McMillan (bmcmillan® rocktenn.com): Happy New Year from Atlanta, where it is a bit warmer than Philadelphia just a month ago.

After a long absence, at least for me, my old roomy. Skip Syer, along with Greg Stachelczyk, and I got together for the first time since Greg's retirement, and went to the wonderfully played, but frigid for onlookers, Army-Navy game. Our wives were a bit smarter and did not go to the game, electing instead to stay warm. My wife, Karen, stayed here in Atlanta, and Greg and Skip's wives stayed warm by a fireplace at Skip's house.

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as many of our Classmates can also be there. I don't get to see many Classmates, other than Nick Ward and Michael Lores, whom I occasionally see at the local Alumni gatherings.

Unfortunately, my traveling keeps me away from many of the monthly meetings, but I go when I get the chance. Have a Happy New Year, and see you in Annapolis.

Now, here is some interesting smff. As passed to me by Bob Whitmire, it appears that RADM Bert Calland, has been nominated to receive a third star before the Senate has approved his promotion to two-star rank! Bert would become the second SEAL to be promoted to vice admiral in naval special-warfare history. (Scribe note: If Bert moves out of the San Diego area, there will be an immediate opening in the Houston "Keith" Jones golf group).

From San Diego, we head to Hawaii to get a short note from AL Lerchbacker (alerchbacker@ navships.com): Here is a photo of me, Larry Dove (guy in the middle) and Mike Freeman '76 and now BAR pilot for Pearl Harbor! We are at Larry's 50th!

Wish you had been there! All three of us went to dive school together, first class to graduate from Panama City! God are we old!" {Scribe note: Al plans to be at the 30th Reunion with the best tan and hair dye in the entire class!)

itsttm::\.i.i Lerch and pals

Enjoying Army-Navy Now to close out this month, I leave you with a photo of Skip Stocknick and Charlie Miletich, braving the temperatures and cold beer in Skip's living room for the Army game!

Get season tickets. It is worth it!

—Roamer sends

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Pres; RADM Craig Quigley, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN (Ret) 5732 Tamarack Drive, Pace, FL 32571 h; 850-995-0051; e; usna75scribe@hotmail.com Dear 'mates.

Let's kick off this month with a letter from our esteemed President Craig Quigley: I would like to personally thank every one of you who has so generously contributed toward our USNA Class project. As most of you know, the Class voted to pledge $1,000,000 towards the Naval Academy Academic Center by our 30tii Reunion in 2005. This Center is designed to help Mids receive additional academic assistance—you may remember it as "EI," or Extra Instraction. To date we have collected approximately $300,000 toward our goal.

While this large amount is focused solely on support of the Academic Center, we also have a discretionary Class fund that we use to help pay for a wide variety of items annually, including flowers and memorials for deceased Classmates, the officer sword that we donate each year to the top junior officer onboard our adopted ship, DONALD COOK (DDG-75), postage, signage, etc. We have also used this fund to subsidize some part of our major reunions for the past 28 years. The fund has been depleted significantly over the years, and we now need to inject some additional money into this account to keep it solvent and to continue to pay for these types of activities.

The attending Classmates voted at our 25th in 2000 to stop using this fund to subsidize future large Class reunions. Accordingly, individuals attending future reunions will be expected to cover all costs for the reunion. To help pay for reunion deposits/down payments, DDG-75 support costs of approximately $600 per year. Class mailings, and a variety of other expenses, I would like to raise approximately $30,000 by 2005. This amount should keep us solvent for many years to come, and keep me from knocking on your door for this purpose anytime soon!

To raise this amount, I ask for a minimum contribution of $100 from each Classmate.

Please make checks payable to "Class of 1975" and mail to our treasurer, CAPT Dave DufDe, 20 Etelvina Ct., Bristol, RI 02809.1 would like to have tiiis effort completed by our 30tii Reunion in 2005. Planning for tills event—and the first of the necessary down payments to caterers, hotels, tent rental businesses, and the like—has already started.

Thanks again to those of you who have been so generous over the years to support our Class and the Naval Academy. We hail from an outstanding institution, and it is the generosity of Alumni like you who help to maintain its prestigious reputation.

I wish you the very best in 2004. I will follow this letter with another in the near future that gives everyone an update on our 30tii Reunion planning; it's closer than you think!

Okay, men. Time to open up those dusty wallets and brush off the cobwebs for the Class.

So, in the great tradition of Second Class tactics class ... "75, this is Scribe. Sierra echo November delta $$-Pennant to delta delta. Stand by, execute. Out." Linda Rogness says part of Kirk Donald's three-star job is to tour the country and put on Shipmate, March 2004

funny-looking hats. Picture provided by Jim Ochenkowski in Idaho via Dick Schenk in Pascagoula and the Rognesses.

VADM Kirk Donald visits with Jim Ochenkowski in Idaho Falls BiU Luebke has retired from active duty and accepted a position with CAE USA marine systems. CAE is a leading provider of integrated training solutions and advanced simulation and confrols technologies to marine, civil aviation, and military customers. The company generates annual revenues in excess of C$1 billion and employs about 6,000 people in Canada, the United States, and around the globe. They have facihties in Tampa, Montreal, and Norway. Of course, modest Bill didn't tell us about this himself But his new company was very proud of the hire and issued a press release. The president of CAE USA marine systems is Joe Lee Frank '68.

According to Frank, "CAPT Luebke brings a wealth of knowledge to this position. He has distinguished himself in the naval service and is widely recognized for his technical expertise.

He'll provide us with insight into oiu- technology programs that will help drive process improvements across the board." Congramlations, Bill, and best of luck in your new life.

Speaking of new job positions, here's a note from Mark Campagna.

My wife, Linda, and I and our family have just returnedfroma three-plus year tour managing nuclear facilities in the United Kingdom.

I've now accepted a new position as vice president—business development for Bums and Roe—Architect Engineers in OradeU, NJ. (My work email is mcampagna@roe.com and our home email is Linda.TC@verizon.net.) Since returning, we have touched base via email with two other members of Sixth Company—^Jaek McCorkle and Carl Klee. Looking forward to visiting Classmates, as we're only one block from the Atiantic Ocean at 293 First Ave., Manasquan, NJ; 732-223-9320. It's a great location for an old sea captain (USNR) and family.

Andy Hcward sent me an update on Mary Ann Davidson (daughter of Dean Davidson, the academic dean during our "four years together by the Bay"). She and her sister, Diane, were friends of many of our Class members. Andy met Mary Ann through Masqueraders. She later helped him edit and wrap up our Lucky Bag after we graduated. Mary Ann went on to University of Virginia, joined the Navy in the CEC, and eamed an M.B.A. She is now chief security officer for Oracle Software and is often a feamred speaker at computer security professional conferences, as well as a respected author in industry magazines. She did well!

Here's a picmre I kept from Gary Ingold's note from early last fall. Gary and Ginny had dinner with Gary Skura and his friend, Linda, before Skura escaped the cold of Buffalo for his new job in Nashville.

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District Band. Ann is a "Navy mom" and a middle school counselor Jim is responsible for North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania, for the information systems services company CAL The Phillips family members are happy and content in their life and faith.

More proud parents—Caryn and Dave Mears.

MoUie Mears '03 graduated from USNA in May and is now on HOWARD, homeported in San Diego. (Ahh—another Navy Sailor!) Mimi Farewell lake-effect snow; hello country music (Eastern Washington University '04) will go to Doug Martin checked in with holiday wishes work for Price, Waterhouse, and Cooper in Las from Kansas, where the family is busy and things Vegas after graduation. Jill (high school senior) are well. Doug's son, Thomas, received an is active in Softball, marching band, and symappointment to the USAFA Class of 2008. Bravo phony. Dave traveled with the Tri-City Spirit Zulu, Thomas! (That's a Navy term you probably fastpitch Softball team to the Denver Fireworks won't need to know in Colorado Springs.)

Tournament—one of the biggest in the country.

The Christmas card season brought us a Jon (high school junior) accomplished Eagle wealth of hard-copy letters and cards from Boat Scout and driver's license while also tutoring, Schoolers of many Classes. I'll stick to playing in the jazz band, and being president of Classmates for this month. From the Burd House the Spanish club. Caryn spent the year teaching in Annapolis: Nancy and Jamie Burd celebrat- elementary school music and reading—but more ed their son, Andy's graduation from USNA in importantly—improving her health and fitness. the cold rain of May. The Junior Burdman Dave works for SAIC but really enjoys canoeselected the family business—Navy air. Nancy ing, hunting, working out, and spending time is now manager of the Columbia, Linthicum, with the family. and Annapolis branch offices of Kelly Services.

Linda and Jim Hanna returned from many The original Burdman stays busy with his art years in Bahrain. Jim's last job there was Chief commissions and writing flight operation manu- of Staff for Fifth Fleet (CentCom's Naval Force) als for corporate aviation. He does a lot of trav- during fraqi Freedom. He's now deputy director eling to perform international standard aviation for Current Operations on the Navy staff. Their audits. (Jamie says Nancy never counted sons, Richai-d and Andrew, both graduated from painting as "a real job" anyway.) the University of Delaware in May. They are Susan and Erwin WunderUch maintained both working in Delaware while looking for the their base in Orlando while the offspring traveled perfect job or graduate school. David (continuabout the globe doing Uncle Sam's business. As ing the Blue Hen tradition) is now a freshman at you might expect, E.J. (captain, USMC) and Delaware. He completed his Eagle Scout in Ben (first lieutenant, USA) spent quite a bit of Bahrain before graduation from the Bahrain 2003 in Southwest Asia. Ben even had to post- School—an intemational school operating on pone his wedding until late in the year. Katie the American model. (lieutenant junior grade USCG) patrolled the Carl June ran the Boston Marathon in 2003 Caribbean, and Matt (USAFA '04) was in Africa and plans on doing it again this year. He and on summer training. Their letter had a neat pic- Lisa are busy with their jobs (Carl doing cancer ture in the middle—six ring-knocker hands on research at the University of Pennsylvania, Lisa an American flag wearing six different academy ranning clinical oncology studies for Wyeth) rings from four different schools. and with Sarah (six grade), Christopher (fifth), Joy and Bob Young moved to their new house and baby, Kristen. Sarah and Christopher are on the river in the Northem Neck of Virginia. In stars in four or five sports each, plus school and his vacation time from flying for FedEx Bob did music. Their oldest son, Ron, is a grad student in a lot of tiling and other constmction work. They biomechanical engineering at UC Davis. Ray is were just getting things cleaned up and put away a senior at Penn and plans to enter medical when Hurricane Isabel arrived. Bob secured his school next year. boat and four others, then led the neighborhood Marianne and Dane McNeil submitted their chain saw party to clear the road and driveways. annual winning entry in the "best-looking famiThe Youngs lost 20-25 trees, but suffered no sig- ly photo" category of my Christmas card connificant damage to the new house. (Bob does test. The blond hair has darkened a bit on some have firewood for anyone who wants it, though.) of the kids' heads (but Dane's looks to be a Their son, Ben, received his master's in ocean lighter shade). Dane flies B-767s for Delta out of engineering and is now working in the DC Navy Salt Lake City. Marianne is the Young Women Yard. Their son, Andrew (Kings Point '04), will President at their church. Chace is a senior at receive one of the few Kings Point commissions BYU, majoring in math. Rendon is a freshman as an ensign, USCG upon graduation. at Utah Valley State College with straight As, an Ann and Jim Phillips are also very proud Eagle Scout award, and a love for sports. Damon parents. Betsy is yet another USCG ensign, sta- (junior at Orem High School) is driving, dating, tioned at the Coast Guard Pacific Fleet HQ in and is a DJ for the school radio station. Logan Alameda where she serves in the Intel Division. "Muscles" (13) enjoys gymnastics and walking (Scribe's query: What is it with all these shal- up and down the stairs on his hands. Kaci (11) low-water sailors we seem to have spawned?) loves sports (especially soccer) and is completAUan PhiUips '06 is a Youngster at USNA. (A ing fifth and sixth grades at home this year.

Navy Sailor, maybe?) Abby is a high school jun- Tagart (8) likes basketball, rollerblading, biking, ior who is the principle oboist in the Harrisburg math, and reading.

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Andy Howard spent 2003 without checking into a hospital. Congratulations! (He sorta missed the enforced sabbatical from work, however) Andy and Tina traveled to Seattle, Orlando, Kansas City (Tina only), and Chicago. They were active in volksmarches at home and around the country. They especially enjoyed Navy's two football visits to Houston (the victory over Rica and the appearance in the Houston Bowl).

Barbara and Rich Lowell are also in Houston.

He's happy that she left the 70-hour week craziness with Estee Lauder and accepted a position as an account executive with Gillette. Rich does training and consulting for F.L. Smidth—a Danish cement equipment and services company. Their daughter, Jackie's husband, Ryan, is a physical therapy assistant in the Army, currently serving in fraq. His plans include OCS and physical therapist certification. Ryan and Jackie have blessed Rich and Barbara with four grandchildren. Their son. Rick, is working in Wisconsin, and Chris is in Texas.

Patti and BUI Ferris survived college tuition.

Both of their girls have "begun their lives without constant parental supervision and with only limited use of parental assets." Kate is in Chicago and Jenni is in Annapolis. Patti is director of a Christian pre-school and Bill flies 727s for FedEx. He hauls some ovemight packages, but mostly works days as a test pilot. Patti is on chemo and immuno-therapy that seem to be working—with "tolerable" side effects. Hang in there, Patti, and keep winning the battles!

Alright, I'm winded. Maybe next month I'll start a little earlier. Keep the gouge coming!

'75 Sir! —Larry

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know the who, what, and where. If you haven't heard the news via email, drop me a line for the gouge.

Second, we're going to "kick it up a notch" for the Class of 1976 Navy football experience at the Class tailgate. Instead of having a mishmash of various BYO foods and drink we're going to have a one or two couples serve as 'Tailgate ICOR" for each game. They'll have a budget, plan the menu, procure the "core" food and will pass the word for what else is needed for the upcoming game. For instance, we could have subs from Quiznos (a big hit at the Homecoming game); the next game could be chili. The rest of us will help by bringing side dishes and by paying a modest fee to keep the operation going. The object is to not deplete Class funds and to pass on the surplus, if any, for the next game. Who are these intrepid volunteers? You are! We'll have as much fun as you can bring to the operation. Watch your email for the watch-bill sign-up this summer!

CAPT Greg Jenkins, USNR, retired from the Naval Reserve on 1 December 2003. At his retirement luncheon (attended by family, friends, and fellow reservists) his cousin, CAPT James A. Smith, DC, USN, presidential dental support team, presented Greg the standard certificates of appreciation for his combined more than 27 years of service in the Navy and naval reserve. Greg also received a U.S. flag that was flown on board CONSTITUTION, "Old fronsides" in October 2003. Greg and his wife, Regina, now empty nesters, live in Chesapeake, VA. Congrats to Greg (a fellow 26th Company Classmate)!

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Pres: Kevin Stone 928 Lynch Drive, Arnold, MD 21012 h: 410-974-4313; e; kevin.stone@1976.usna.com Sec'y; Mark Hubbard 5632 Tessie Court, New Market, MD 21774-2918 h; 301-865-4472 e; Mark.Hubbard@1976.usna.com Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and was able to recharge their batteries, so to speak, in order to face 2004 with renewed strength.

There is not a lot to report this time. I will open this edition with a note from Kevin Stone; Well, another Navy football season has come and gone but this one is different from those of the recent past. Most importantiy, we had a hell of a good team and it showed. It was great to be actually enjoying the game instead of skulking out in the second half to the tailgate.

Speaking of tailgates, we had a great year for tailgating at the Class tent. Every game was well attended and the Homecoming crowd was the biggest non-reunion gathering in memory.

All that being said, it's not too early to get our ducks in line for the upcoming season. First, we're going to have a "Class seating section" for those season ticket holders who wish to sit with their Classmates instead of being sprinkled tiiroughout the stadium. By tiie time you read this, arrangements will have beenfinalizedwith NAAA and emails sent out letting everyone

CAPT James A. Smith presenting Greg Jenkins with his official certificate of retirement from President Bush Keith Champion is home recuperating from recent surgery. Duke Brown (13) stopped by to lunch with Keith and, as a Methodist minister, he blessed Keith's prostate in absentia. Duke is on his way to start a new life in Santa Barbara, CA. Dave Papak has been a big help to Keith in providing moral support and was there at the Bethesda Naval Hospital immediately following surgery. I spoke with Keith and received his permission to print his comments regarding his surgeiy to the Class. I have sanitized it somewhat and did

not include a picture of Keith's prostate considering none was available (WOO HOO!): Gentiemen, first I want to thank everyone for their support in my attempt to wish my prostate cancer away! Sadly, I failed. However, my surgery in December was successful and all pathology results are negative. Prognosis is good but the process is more annoying than anything else. The doc found an exfra part in me that has complicated my recovery, but has no long-term consequences. So far, so good.

Papak always thought I was a mutant!

Speaking of Dave, he was standing at the end of my bed in recovery when I regained consciousness. I thought I'd ended up in "Meat Squad" hell, damned to a life of being tackled. . .I'm pretty sure I saw him taking food off my fray. Thanks for being there Dave, you big lug! 1 can't emphasize how much everyone's advice and concem helped me through this. I was hesitant to put this experience out to everyone, but it made a world of difference.

Hopefully, those of you that haven't thought about prostate cancer are getting tested. Being a member of this Class makes the four years we spent in prison worth every minute. There are not enough words to express the emotional strength I gained from all of you. I'll be up and mnning in a few weeks. For the record, getting old really does suck, but it beats being a whoop! Semper Fi. Keith said the recovery is six weeks but he won't be back to flying with the airlines until mid-March. (I asked him why the delay in getting back in the cockpit and he rephed, "Depends!")

Mark Haas reported that he attended the Army-Navy game with Tim Blue '79 and two other buddies: We had our own "humble" (but necessary!) tailgate and sat in the stands freezing from 1:30 (for tiie 1:30 March-On that did not start till after 2pm) 'till after the singing of Navy Blue & Gold. The frostbite I suffered did not cause the loss of any of my extremities. On Tuesday, 30 December, I hosted a small Houston Bowl party to help root Navy to victory over Texas Tech. Attendees included '76'ers Rick Hepburn, USN, (Ret.), and now working for Noesis in Arlington) and Colonel Lee Freund (USMC), now winding down his 30 years with a stint on the Marine Corps Promotion Board in Quantico, VA. Rick lives in Manassas and Lee in Montclair (Val). Exttemely avid Navy football fan Tim Blue '79 also was over and 1 feared for my family room every time something very good or very bad happened for the Big Blue (he is very excitable when watching Navy football and was probably looking forward to this game more tiian he was either Christmas or New Years!).

• Rick Carper (12) recently passed the exam for licensure as a civil engineer and will be a licensed professional engineer in Florida. He retired in 1997 after command of OLrvBR HAZARD PERRY (FFG-7) and has been working for Connelly & Wicker, Inc., in Jacksonville Beach, FL, as a civil engineer since May 1998.

According to Gary Greenfield, we have a new place to link to our Class web site. It is now part of the main Alumni web site. You can continue to access it by going to www.usna76.com.

Alternatively, you can access it directly from www.usna.com or www.usna.com/classes/1976.

The site is in evolution, but will take advantage of the infrastructure provided by tiie USNA Alumni Association and Foundation.

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Chuck Trude received Vigil Honor in the BSA Order of the Arrow at the National Capital Area Council Amangamek Wipit Lodge #470 banquet on 3 January 2004. Vigil Honor is the highest award in the Order of the Artow.

Late breaking news just received from Kevin Stone: Chris Ames is being assigned as commander.

Amphibious Group Three, San Diego, Calif Chris is currently serving as director for Strategy, Plans, Policy, and Programs, J5, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, m.

Derwood Curtis is being assigned as commander, Craiser Destroyer Group Five, San Diego, CA. Derwood is currently serving as commander. Naval Surface Group Two/deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southem Command, Mayport, FL. That just about does it for the news. I need to get back to work to determine if there is life after Hubble Space Telescope (anyone have any job openings?).

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Pres; CAPT Richard "Rick" White, USN 1404 Huntina Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 w: 202-781-0938; h; 410-295-0089 we; WhiteRW@navsea.navy.mil; he; bettyiirick@comcast.net Sec'y; Bob Sanderson 210 Autiimn Chjise Drive. Annapolis, MD 21401 h; 410-571-6267 e: bob.sanderson@1977.usna.com From the Yard Not much going on in Annapolis this month other than experiencing some of the coldest days in recent history. Both Navy basketball teams have been snuggling to achieve respectable records all season, and the Dark Ages are quickly drawing to a close. Michelle, Alec, and I did have a welcome break from the Dark Ages during a recent weekend in Atlanta, GA, for her cousin's wedding, and we were even able to catch-up on the latest happenings of my former roommate, Bob Vogel (robert.vogeKs" 1977.usna.com) during a Sunday branch at the worid famous Cafe Intermezzo. It was quite an

exciting time for us all as you can see in the fine picture below.

From the MaU Bag Well, it's happened again. Classmates—no mail in the mailbag. It's times like this (with the column deadline only hours away) that I thank you for greatly reducing the pressure that I usually experience when writing this column. For some reason, 1 have this uncharacteristic tendency to wait until the last minute each month; either I work better under pressure or I'm hoping for more mail to aiTive just before the deadline.

In any event, nothing else to say this month, but I'm sure you'll have a lot more to say in April.

Closing Remarks Spring's just ai-ound the comer and with that comes summer whites and the start of the Annapolis sailing season. My big hope for this summer is that new daddy's can continue to sail, so if anyone has any suggestions on how to convince a new mother to watch her baby while her husband races around the bay each week, feel free to pass them on. Until next month.

Go Navy! —Bob Sanderson

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Pres; Glen Woods Sec'y: Vince Balderrama 45 Little Fawn Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 e; VBalderrama@SIKORSKY.com web site; http;//usnal978.org Got a great email from John Huesman who passed along some news a family photo. Last year was a double celebration for he and Nancy.

It was the 25th anniversary of our graduation and the 25th anniversary of their wedding (well just under the wire—30 December to be exact).

Similarly, while our reunion found them swimming due to the hurricane, their anniversary also found them swimming. But in the latter case it was in the warmer clime of a second honeymoon in Kauai. In May, their oldest daughter Heidi graduated from the prestigious School of Journalism at the University of Missouri. She is now a magazine editor and living and working in Kansas City. Their other daughter Kelly, is a sophomore at "Mizzou," and just got accepted

'77: Enjoying brunch in AUanta, Ito r: Bob, Michelle, and Alec Sanderson, with former roommate Bob Vogel Shipmate, March 2004

into the journaUsm school. She plans to major in advertising. John recentiy had lunch with Tom Littauer, another 27th Company Classmate who left during Youngster year Tom was in town to support a "road show" presentation at John's firm. They hadn't seen each other in 28 years. At first, Tom didn't recognize John. But then John threw him for a loop when he stuck his hand out and asked Tom if he would find a potato in my tailpipe when he left to get in his car.

(The other 27th guys will know what that is all about!) The recognition came back quickly!

John said it was "awesome" to see Tom and reminisce with him. As for the gouge on Tom, he has had a successful career since he left USNA: AilAmerican wrestler at Wheaton, president of Scudder Mutual Funds and now president of Dreman Value Funds. Tom has five kids and his oldest son, coincidentally, works as the speechwriter for fellow Classmate (and John's old roommate) Joe Schmitz.

Graduation Day for the Huesmans Tom Crowley and Boxer recently departed for Iraq "redux." Officially, the press release said they were deploying "to the Central Command area of responsibility in support of the global war on terrorism." Tom said, [it's] "just like old times, except faster and lighter." I gave Tom the same wish I pass to all of you deployed out there—stay safe.

Out of the cold comes another Classmate author—Marty Zimmerman (martyzl7(3> aol.com). (Some of you may remember Marty under his previous alias—he was MIDN Martin Elsaesser through Youngster year, 29th Company, then changed his last name to Zimmerman before Second Class year.) After graduation Marty went Marine Corps. He stayed on active duty for nine and a half years; then he rolled into the Reserve for the balance of a career He retired in September of 2000 as an Oh Five. In December of '02, his company cut him and his entire department due to lack of business. While unemployed for the first time in his life, he took the opportunity to write and publish a book. It's called In Their Presence: Best Practices and Stories of Role Model. Marty believes it supports the aspects that lie at the foundation of our Annapolis leadership heritage.

The book details the stories of business leaders rated as role models across inspiration, communication, visionary, risk taking, decisiveness, integrity, client relationships, negotiating, leadership, and more. It clarifies and gives practical examples of global role model leadership. I ordered a copy of the book to support a Classmate—paperback (because I'm cheap).

But 1 also ordered it because it sounds interesting and besides, I wanted proof to you Sailors that some Marines can write (unlike me). I also had hoped there might be a remote possibility that maybe I'd be mentioned in it. (Oh well.)

You ought to check it out for yourselves at 99

http://www.lstBooks.com/bookview/18500 or drop Marty a line.

Sean Coffey took time off from "giving good quote" on Martha Stewart and other scandals in business ethics to the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and all the various news and info stations, to play "Professor Coffey" at the University Of Connecticut. Sean finally caved in to my pleas to pass on "sea stories" from his trial experience in leading the case against Arthur Anderson in the Baptist Foundation of Arizona failure last year, as well as what he could say about his current effort in leading the charge against WorldCom. Sean joined a panel of two real professors from UCONN's School of Business in an evening seminar and Q&A on business ethics. He was the highlight of the evening and got a great response from the over 130 undergraduate and post-graduate business students (not to mention a spattering of business types from around the Stamford, CT and New York areas). Tim Dowding joined me in providing the local Classmate support of Sean. (Tim's an associate professor in residence, for UCONN's School of Business at Stamford. He teaches in their Department of Operations and Information Management and works with research in their Connecticut Information Technology Instimte.)

After listening to the panelists' lectures, horror and sea stories, I have to say that none of the guys at those disreputable companies would've made it through our honor system let alone Plebe Summer That takes character. (It also made me think twice about using the "Sealy Posteurpedic Bank" instead of investing.) I'm sure Sean appreciated the small token of thanks the school gave him over the one their campus "Jimmy Legs" left him on his windshield. Seems he parked in the wrong spot and got a campus ticket and fine for it. Next time, I'll see about getting the special parking spot for you, Sean.

Class of '78 at the Houston Bowl

Professor Coffey '78: Even the cow is a fan

Sean, Vince and Tim

Had a chance to bump into quite a few of you athletic supporters, 1 mean. Classmates supporting Navy athletics. Back in November, I joined an annual excursion of Classmates to the "Big Apple" to attend a boxing smoker sponsored by the New York Athletic Club. Over the last few years a gang of classmates have attended the event and cheered on some of Navy's best boxers in their bouts against other colleges. Jock Maloney, Eddie Reid and Kevin "Grinch" Lynch have spearheaded the "road trip." I was 100

finally able to make it this year, because Jock was finally able to give me advanced notice and Elizabeth was able to grant me an ovemight pass. Besides the three previously mentioned and yours traly, Sean Coffey, Byron Marchant, and a couple of friends of Grinch's—Dale Walter and former Black Shoe Navy man, Peter Quick (a '78er—but University of Virginia) were some of the Navy fans. I know I'm leaving somebody out, but after the post-bout party at the frish Pub across the street from the N"YAC and the passing of months, that's all I recall.

Apologies to Classmates, Alumni or boxing fans whose recollection went the way of the Killian's and clock. (By the way. Navy won two out of their three bouts and overall had the best skilled boxers.)

I wasn't able to make it to Army-Navy, but kudos to you folks that braved the bitter cold to

see Army set an NCAA record for most losses in a season and Navy get a game closer to evening up the overall record. Not only that, but they earned themselves a place at the Houston Bowl.

That being said, I did make it to the Houston Bowl. It was a Christmas present to myself.

While the game itself didn't tum out the way we all hoped, the experience itself was. Navy had billed their four-hour pre-game tailgater as the worid's biggest barbecue tailgater and it certainly seemed like it—beer and beverage stands, multiple seiving sites for some delicious ribs, pulled pork and all the fixin's and entertainment by the Chief's band (who were better than I ever remembered)! The music was so foot stomping motivating even the 'Dant joined the Navy cheerieaders and lead singer in busting some moves. (Yup, Joe was inspiring!) Still the best tailgaters of the day had to be Navy '78!

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Sponsored by Patti and Glen Woods and Patti's folks (her dad's one of the first SeaBees) the post game celebration stayed so long after the game that they had to be invited to leave. I was amazed at the attendance—Matt EUas came down from Dallas (He brought his daughter Sarah (16) to her first Navy game since she was about five); Janet and Bob Schmermund and the Schmermund clan. (They had rented a Winnebago from which they operated as a parking lot home base and from which they dispensed some great jambalaya (perfect for a chilled evening). At the tailgater were Paris FarweU and Jeff Ewin (whose wives gave them tickets to the game as Christmas stocking staffers), Becca and Ray Kwong, Steve Hincks, Bob "Bubba" Destafney, Ray Baltera, John Kovalcik, Terry O'Brien, Joe Martin, Vance Berry, Kevin "Grinch" Lynch, Chris "Doc" Dougherty, John Young, Joe Lynch, Aaron Watts, and Corky Gardner '77. Rumor has it George lyree and Jay DeLoach were around too. I know I may have missed a few folks who also may have been there but I'm sure you'll let me know the error of my ways.

provider of wireless data solutions for enterprise customers as well. In a related, but way older, bit of news, a veiy belated congrats to our other Captain of Industry—Jon Kutler. At the end of 2002, his company. Quarterdeck Investment Partners, LLC (which had already been recognized as a leading investment banking fii-m, specializing in mergers and acquisitions in the global aerospace, defense, and federal information technology industries, and named "2002 Boutique Middle-Market M&A Firm of the Year" by The Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor), was acquired by the Jefferies Group, Inc., a major holding company with global enterprises. Jon has continued to run Quarterdeck; after all he founded the baby, and leads this Jefferies effort. Best wishes for continued success to you guys. As for the rest of you out there, drop me a line on your onward and upward developments too—I need to know to whom to send my resume.

Our sincerest condolences go out to Connie and Mark James on news of the death in January of Connie's mom, Mrs. Alfreda Maier.

Mrs. Maier was able to spend her final days under Connie's loving care in the James' home.

While I never had the pleasure of meeting her, Rich Polek recounted many memorable conversations with Mrs. Maier over drinks and dinners at the James' house and his house. He said she was a gracious and classy lady, who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.

Until next month, with a prayer and a wish for all your safety and happiness, I'm launchin' Spot Four.

In the luxury box

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Celebrating with the Leidigs Congrats to Maurice Tose as his TCS Telecommunications Company continues to grow. I noted a recent press release about Mo's bid to acquire Enterprise Mobility Solutions Division of Aether Systems, Inc. Mo hopes the acquisition will better position TCS for carriers and government customers, as a leading Shipmate, March 2004

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Pres: LCDR Sean Gate, USN (Ret.) e; Sean.Cate@1979.usna.com Sec'y; LCDR John "Wiz" Withers, USN (Ret.) 22445 Bluebird Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650 h; 301-997-1980; w: 240-725-7751 e: JDWithers@1979.usna.com web site; www.usna79.com Greetings, '79!

It was one of those rare afternoons: I actually took the time to sit down and watch some NFL football. I'm a big fan, and if there's a game being broadcast, it's usually on at least one TV in the house. Very seldom, though, do I actually park myself in front of the tube for more than a few consecutive plays. This time, I watched pretty much the whole first half Somewhere around the two-minute waming, the station cut to a commercial. It showed three to four guys ranning excitedly from different directions, cheering loudly. They all converged in the living room of a house. In the comer was a bright green tree (like a Christmas tree, except it was lime green) trimmed in green ornaments.

There were several boxes below the tree, each wrapped in green packaging with green bows.

The guys rashed over to the tree, grabbed a box, and began ripping off the paper. Turns out the

box was a case of Guinness Draught beer. But what caught my attention was the tagline. As the box was opened, the commercial went to freezeframe, and the following tagline appeared accompanied by a voice-over: "This year, celebrate St. Patrick's Day like a real holiday."

Now what's up with that? The obvious inference is that there are some poor, misguided individuals out there who think that St. Patrick's Day is not a "real" holiday. It just occurted to me: these folks must have spent too much time at sea, where "Every day's a holiday, and every meal's a feast." That must be it. I'll have to take this up with our resident Surface Warrior and Chief Leprechaun, Sean Cate, at the next libation summit, er. Class Officer meeting...

This month was a littie "retro," in that I received an actual letter. Really! In the mailbox.

Delivered by the Postal Service. Typed, even (shades of Snagglepuss). Seriously, Don Quinn (or perhaps it was his wife, Jean) (dquinn2@midsouth.rt.com; 901-861-7101) was kind enough to send a copy of the family's Christmas letter. Last summer Don tumed over the reins of CAG 9 with an in-flight change of command, and after a couple TDY trips, the "Quinn Clan" moved from Lemoore, CA, to Collierville, TN (just outside of Memphis). Don is now the head of Naval Aviation Detailing at BuPers in Millington. Yep, he's the detailer that everyone loves to hate. I'm assuming he's already had the forked-tongue surgery, and he should have completed all the advanced courses in talking out of both sides of one's mouth simultaneously.

Don and Jean report that the rest of the brood is doing quite well, and everyone seems to be adjusting to life in the Land of Elvis (Tom Phelan, eat your heart out!). Their son. Matt (21), is working on a business degree at a local college. Kevin (19) is also in college, starting his freshman year at the University of Memphis.

Caitlin (17) is a high school junior and soccer star. Brian (13) is an eighth grader, focusing on the concert band and the school wildlife club.

Word is that his best day so far was the one spent cataloging the "take" at the local deer tracking station. The Quinns wrapped up their letter with an open invitation to all Classmates who find themselves in the Greater Memphis Area.

The Quinn clan: Matt, Brian, Jean, Don, CaitHn, and Kevin About the only other news I have to report is that, after several emails and a series of missed attempts, I finally hooked up with Rick Lynch (RLynch(s>anteon.com). Rick retired from the Navy a couple years back, and is currentiy working for Anteon Corp. as a systems engineer on NavSea projects. His office is right across the street from the Washington (DC) Navy Yard, which means he commutes daily from Northem Virginia. Rick passed that Willy Quintong is stationed in Japan (although I don't know 101

exactly where). Willy and his wife are expecting their fourth child in April, and he plans to retire from the Navy at the 26-year mark. Rick also confirmed that Deane Kocher is still in England.

Well, gang, that exhausts the mailbag for the month, and since I have another deadline looming from my day job, I have to cut this one short.

I know, I know. We sandblowers are experts on "short." Don't forget: now's the time to make those hotel reservations and order football tickets for the Gala 25th Reunion Extravaganza. See the Class web site for details.

One last thing—please make sure you update my email address in your contacts lists: JD Withers® 1979.usna.com.

Have a great March. And as they say in the Emerald Isle, "Erin Go Bragh'." Now if I can just figure out who Erin is...

Omnes Viri! —Wiz...

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Pres; Tim Kobosko Sec'y: CAPT Joseph A. Grace Jr., USNR 15 Allard Blvd., New Odeans, LA 70119 h: 504-486-9048; f; 504-488-9729 e; joe.grace@1980.usna.com web site: http;//www.USNA 1980.org How about 'dem Tigers. The LSU Tigers have set the State of Louisiana on fire, not to mention the nation (okay—some gloating!). We do not recognize the shared title, that would be uncivilized. Instead, we claim it for our own. For those of us who are not LSU fans, our Navy Sugar Bowl was this past week during the Houston Bowl, where the Big Blue took on Texas Tech. It was an absolute blast to say the least. There was not a great deal of representation by the Class of 1980. I saw Tim "Kobo" Kobosko there along with Kris Elliott. Any other Classmates—check in! However, we were not alone, there must have been close to 25,000 people there to cheer for the Blue & Gold. The tailgate was really well done and we put on a fantastic show. It was really great. Although we were not on the winning side of the score, a great time was had by all and it was certainly something reminiscent of our time at the Academy—success for football and team spirit. Well done.

On an administrative note, I've had a few people ask when their submissions would be printed. We've been limited by Shipmate magazine in the amount of space we can publish for each Class and sometimes it takes a few cycles for notes to get in. Ironically, 1 recently sent this out to the Class; then no one sent in inputs for this month! I try and beg for more space on a regular basis so we can have a full column, not always successfully; so if you sent something in and you haven't seen it in print, it may be in the next issue. Either way, keep me on your electronic Christmas card list and send me an update. Also, since space is limited, I edit some of the submissions and generally remove the long updates on children. Please don't be offended. I try and put a little in to get the word out, but remember, Classmates are interested in you and your spouse, then the children, the 102

parents we've come to know and love...sometimes there's room, sometimes short notes about the kids can be put in; however, I won't put their entire childhood history and talents, though, of course, it is good stuff! People are very interested, it's just that space is limited and we're directed to try and keep it to Classmates and spouses as much as possible. I try and put the whole notes on the web site for people to read at their leisure. By the same thought process, if you send me photos, please make sure that there is a Classmate (yourself) preferably more than one, or someone related to USNA in the photo. We don't usually publish pictures of just kids or friends unless directly related to Canoe U. Sorry for the editorial comments, we're getting more and more restricted in what we can put in the column and I want to get everyone's input in print! Thanks!

Netia Hayden, wife of my old roommate, Joe Hayden, just came in and was at the house when I left this morning. She is in town for a convention on caring for the blind. Joe is working on a start-up venture out in Arizona that I mentioned in the last column and they are doing very well!

Yesterday I had the opportunity to spend some time with Susan and Walt Poor. Walter (Portwaltporr@yahoo.com) of Club 34, who were on their way with five of their seven children to Boston where they have decided to set up shop. 1 have never seen a van and compact car packed so tightiy. Short of having the kids strapped to the roof and the dog ranning behind, they were packed to the gills. It's a chance to move closer to Susan's parents and get them out of the Califomia scene. Walt has been a very successful deputy city attorney in the Valley and has decided that it's time to move on to bigger and better things. Walt met his wife while at a retreat with Officers Christian Fellowship. Once in love, he tumed in his chance for wings to remain closer to her. While out in Okinawa, he worked to get into law school, ran into some obstacles, so he left the Marine Corps to follow his dream of becoming a lawyer and attended George Mason, where he graduated with distinction. He has been out there practicing law within a variety of firms and govemment positions until this year Susan was a member of the Army band, a concert clarinet player, and is now the home school teacher for seven children. Their oldest has joined the Marine Coips to follow daddy's footsteps. Walt is the Company Rep for 34th Company, so drop him a line.

This note came in from Cheryl Sponholtz, (sponzie@earthlink.net); Hope all is well with you. I have been working in OpNav (dual hatted to N13 and N61) since September '02 as the first Navy Space Cadre Advisor, I always knew I was a space cadet! What that means is I am responsible for fracking all the people in the Navy with space experience or education. My big news is that I'm retiring on 1 July 2004, with a retirement ceremony on 28 May 2004 (does that date ring a bell?). My ceremony will be at the Women's Memorial in Arlington Cemetery at 2 p.m. It's the Friday of Memorial Day weekend so I'm hoping lots of Classmates will be able to join me. After retirement, 1 plan to focus on being a mom to my (almost) seven-year old son, and to build my home based businesses as a Weekenders fashion coordinator and a

Creative Memories consultant. (That s a blatant plug in case you didn't notice!) Thanks for keeping the Class in touch! Cheryl (EighUi Company). Cheryl Sponholtz, Weekenders fashion coordinator, Creative Memories consultant, 5287 Sandyford St., Alexandria, VA 22315; h: 703-313-7534 w: www.weekendersusa.com/spohnholtz www.creativememories .com/spohnholtz Joe Osborne (OsborneJW@nswccd.navy .mil) reports "from the it's a small world" file, that he ran into Steve Huber (15th Company) at a Boy Scout OA weekend and also found out that the new commander at NSWC Carderock is Chuck Behrle (17th Company), who he ran into while into donating blood.

From the Virginia Beach area, Tom Belke (belke_tom@bah.com) sent in another note: Greetings from Hampton Roads. Always great to read your column and hear how folks are doing. This year, CDR Jay Gutzler and I are coordinating/organizing/hosting the 2004 Armed Forces Open Chess Championship at the Naval Academy during Columbus Day weekend in October 2004. Jay, who's now a professor at the Academy, is also the chess club faculty advisor. 1 wonder if Jay's advanced engineering math exam's are as hard as Dr. Strange's exam's...hmmm. That guy was a total trip.. .from the split second the class started, he'd start filling every chalkboard in the room with equations...the very memory even makes my head hurt...hahahaha.

Last October, our Navy Chess Team barely beat out the Air Force by a half of a game point to win top team at the U.S. Armed Forces Open hosted at HQ USMC (Henderson Hall). We play at the U.S. Amateur Team Championship (along with 210+ other 4-person teams) over President's Day weekend in Parsippany, NJ. Jay said he's fielding a Naval Academy team for the mega-team event that will likely include a head-to-head, Army-Navy match against the West Point team.

Randal Farley (rfarley@score.com) sent in a note: Here is the latest on Ninth Company, courtesy of Mike Budney, USNA hockey officer rep. and deputy commandant!

Tami and Bob Hennigan will rotate out of the Pentagon this coming summer to head to Norfolk where Bob will become the Submarine Squadron Eight Commodore.

Sue and Mike Budney will reluctantiy give up their Worden Field digs (and that hockey officer rep. job) to head for bella Italia to Mike's major command tour as CO of EMORY S. LAND in La Maddalena, Sardinia. They report there in September next year. When we go there, our oldest daughter, Christa, will attend her senior year in high school as a boarding student at the DoD school just nortii of London. We are all wondering about tiieir parenting skills, sending a 17-year-old daughter to live in a private room in London with no parents in sight! Their youngest, Kaity, will go with us to Sardinia and is looking forward to being an only child. Tania and I are already checking flight schedules to Italy to come visit and enjoy being surrounded by Italian food!

Randy Loyer retired from NavAir tiiis past summer, but I'm not sure where he is gainfully employed now...

J.P. Hill works at the DoDig in the intelligence section. We are all still wondering about the obvious disconnect. Marine artillery—intelligence! If anyone can bridge that gap, J.P. is the one!

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Finally, it has been 20 years since we lost our Company-mate and friend, Susanne Grubbs, in a mid-air collision flying a C-1 in the Mediterranean. I've included a pictiu-e (did not come through to Shipmate) I have of her taken about a month after graduation. Fortunately for all of us, we can always remember how good she looked, and are thankful that she was such an important part of Class of 1980, Nintii Company. That's if for this month.

Lyle sent me a note that came in from Jeff Abel (jeff.abel@cimalabs.com) who reports that his company was recently acquired: Well, more exciting things happening on the work front for me. It seems not only do I have a new position; I will have a new company name! We were acquired by a company called Cephalon. I'm a good example of the addage that the only constant in this life is change! I am moving out of the daily production management role to more of a personnel development role at CIMA Labs. I think this is a great opporttmity for me to work with people and training more.

Each month we get a few email changes. In this month Roger Ishii has changed his email to ishiirk@verizon.net.

Mark D. Guadagnini (guadagninimd@ cvwl7.navy.mil), one of the faithful scribes, if not the most faithful, sent in this update: Actually, I have nm into a few folks lately, despite traveling all over the coimtryside. First, Scott Sanders popped by my office yesterday.

He is the JFACC Reserve commanding officer for C2F. Moose Laukitis is recovering from back surgery and is getting ready to take over command of CVW-8.

I saw Gerry GaUop out in Fallon. He is working as a contractor while continuing his motivational speaking gig. Saw Fred Cleveland out in San Diego. He is working for the commander, naval air forces pacific staff.

He also screened for major maintenance command. He will be in command of the depot at North Island Naval Air Station starting this June, I think. Freddy is doing well. Chuck "Gibby" Gilbert was on the airplane headed out to San Diego. He is flying for Delta and stiU lives in Virginia Beach.

When I was down in Key West in November, I ran into Pete Fyles. He is still XO of the base down there, and will be for another ten months.

He is really a fun guy to spend some time with over a beer or seven. Earl Gay is in command

homes (and has he got a deal for you). Dave Anderson (08) is now flying EMS helos in the Midwest (one week on, one week off) and still lives in Ascheville, NC. Rich Carlquist (RichCa'affluence.com) and his wife, Tasna, have a fantastic restaurant in San Diego (Swaddee Thai Restaurant of Coronado). We have eaten there with a few Classmates over the years. They typically host an '80 night (this is the fourth annual) at he restaurant. This year it's scheduled for 18 March 2004. If you are going to be in the area, come on down!

A short note came in from CUff Vaught (Cliff.Vaught@pmusa,com), who said that he and Jim Wilson were attendees at the first real Richmond Alumni meeting in some time. Rich Polek '78 is the person who is working to get the Chapter going again.

And finally, Dan Nagao (dnagao@ maximumhr.com) wrote me a late breaking email with a photo of Debbie and Joe Nowak and their "cheaper by the dozen" family. Here's his note; Hope all is well with you and your family.

I've been in touch with Joe '80 and Debbie '85 Nowak and their growing family. They recently adopted two boys and now they'll be starring in die new movie. Cheaper by the Dozen.

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Joe and Debbie were most recently in England and have now made their way back to the good 'ol U.S. of A. They're living in Colorado, and single-handedly doubled the size of the town they moved into last year.

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McCawley screened for command of a nuclear powered aircraft carrier.

Tim Dunlevy got his Christmas cards out before Guad, so that means there will be eight more weeks of winter this year... at altitude.

One of our own who has shifted to the dark side, as he is now at the Merchant Marine Academy as a professor, Mike Ales reports that he and Pam were at the Army-Navy game this year with the whole family. It was the first Army-Navy game for Pam and their boys, and a good, though cold, time was had by all. The family is adjusting to Connecticut (having moved after 12 years in Mississippi), and they hope to be in a new house by the end of the school year. He sent in a few notes about other Classmates as well. Maureen and John Coleman (08) were at Army-Navy also. Their son, John, is a member of the Class of 2007.

Mark Guidoboni is still up in Massachusetts.

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Sean Obranski, Mike Kane and Greg Miller at a Manhattan restaurant That's all for the mailbag. As a New Year opens and another closes, it makes us think of how fortunate we are to live in a great country, have our freedoms and be a part of something much bigger than ourselves. It was so exciting to see all of the blue and gold and ttemendous support in Houston and it made you feel proud to call the Brigade our own. I hope that this finds each of us healthy, happy and wiser today than yesterday. Call a Classmate, renew a friendship, and as always. Beat Army â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Joe

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Pres; Jim Ahlgrimm 1948 Friendship PI., Falls Church, VA 22043-1542 h; 703-848-0793; e; jim@ahlgrimm.net Sec'y; Dave CiccareUi 38484 Sorgum Ct., Purcellville, VA 20132-3738 o; 540-882-4226; f; 540-882-4225 c: 703-431-0240; e; chicsan@aol.com web site; www.usna.com/classes/1981 Classwide messages; usnal981@yahoogroups.com Continuing with the "open mouth, insert fire hose" theme from last month...

Apologies, again, for trimming your submissions, but after the initial draft 1 had to cut about 1,500 words.

12th Company Update Terri and Eric Armour and their boys recently relocated from Connecticut to Germany where Eric will be the president of the Braun Global Business Unit, a $1.2 billion per year division of the Gillette Corporation.

Dick Crowell and family live in Virginia Beach. Dick is ops officer at the Joint Forces Staff College and teaches information operations and information warfare. His son. Alec (15), is a high school sophomore. Dick ran into Steve Camacho recently—Steve is the acting VJ-7 and came to recertify the JPME program at the JFSC. Sharon and Tim Disher and family are in the Yard after four years in Spain. Tim is head of nominations and admissions.

Scott Franklin, Carol and daughters, are in Charleston where Scott is division director for Lifecycle Engineering Inc. Scott is responsible for a $6 million per year industrial maintenance and consulting group that counts Alcoa as one of its customers. Scott and Carol, married since 1987, were blessed with Elie in 1991, Carie in 1996, and Amie in 1999. Scott is multi-talented, playing guitar, tmmpet, and bass at his local church as well as singing in the choir Scott has been in touch with the members of his band, Tryx, from Academy days. Former members include Ben Montoya, Ken Perry, Mark CantreU, Mark Bradley, and Greg Billy. Scott is planning to join up with Ken in Annapolis for a jam session some time in 2004. Both Ron Hawkins and Mark Hyman are suspicious that Scott has either found the fountain of youth or made a pact with the devil, since he doesn't look a day older than he did on graduation day.

Ron Hawkins, Ellen, and their boys are in San Diego. Ron heads broadband initiatives for Sony Corporation of America. Ellen teaches preschool. John (15) is an "A" student in high school. Barry (18) is a freshman at UCSD where he is majoring in aerospace engineering and leaming to fly.

Mike Christopher, Annie, and their three girls are in Atianta where Mike is a senior copilot on the 757 for Delta and an 0-6 in the Reserve, drilling out of Atlanta.

Mark Hyman resides in Annapolis with his wife, Julie, and Jennifer (8), Kelly (5), and Kyle (2). His oldest son, Chris (21), is at college in San Diego. Mark is vice president and corporate officer with Sinclair Broadcast Group, the 104

nation's largest operator of television stations, 62 in 24 states. Look for Mark on TV as he conducts a nighfly news commentary, "The Point with Mark Hyman," on 31 TV stations (www.newscentral.tv) with a daily audience of just over 4.5 million viewers. Mark is also a Reservist at Naval Network and Space Operations Command.

Robin (LeBlanc) McPhillips is martied to Tom McPhillips '79, since January 1982. They live in Fairfield, CT, and have a daughter, 17, and a son, 13. Robin recentiy quit her job as a program manager at Sikorsky Aircraft to help with kids' college plans, take over the yard work, do volunteer work at the kids school and play a lot of golf. She is also an 0-6 CO of a Naval Reserve Unit supporting the LHAR/CVN-21 air/ship integration logistics team of the Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River, MD. Kevin Nonaka, Oanh, and their five children (Anna, Amy, Alan, Audrey, and Aaron) relocated to Rancho Bernardo in San Diego from Hawaii in '98. While Oanh commutes, Kevin stays home mnning "Daddy Day Care" for the five kids. Kevin fills out his weekends as XO and chief of staff for NR Logistics Task Force Pacific HQ 120, which supports ComPacFlt out of Pearl Harbor.

Kevin O'Flaherty is CO of JUNEAU, home ported in Sasebo, Japan.

Tony Perotti lives in Arnold, MD. He recently retired from the civil service (NavSea) and took a job with Alion Science in Annapolis.

Tony still has three of his four children at home, Christina (14), Michael and Steve, both 12.

Tony's oldest son, Robert (19), Hves close by in Sevema Park and is going to the community college, studying computer science and working part time.

Pat Ryan and his family recently moved to Ashbum, VA, where Pat is a senior technical manager at AOL. Barbara works for Shaw Pittman, a DC law firm. Pat recentiy saw stepson, Scott, off to Iraq as a member of the first Army Stryker brigade. Pat and Barbara still have three teenagers at home and in high school, Emily (15), Sean (15), and Kevin (14).

Tim Ryan and Emily are living in Vermont.

They were blessed with June Anne Ryan, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, on Sunday, 9 November '03.

Al Thomas is the Joint Fires Network program manager in NavSea. Al's wife, Robin, works for the Aerospace Corp. in support of the National Space Community. His son, Bert, is in community college where he is studying computer systems. His daughter, Courtney, is a junior in high school and plays in the band.

Ken Voorhees has been in the Pacific Northwest since 1999. He followed command of ALASKA Gold crew with deputy for training on the ComSubGru Nine staff and is now serving as comptroller of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Ken is looking forward to following the sun next summer to a possible tour in Hawaii at ComSubPac. Jon Haugen sends an update for 14th Company Alum.

Bob Adams (bfadams@newsl2.com) is living in CT and working for News 12; John Barron (joharbaru@earthlink.net) is working for SpaWar System Center in San Diego;

Chris Boblit (cboblit@sbcglobal.net) is also living in San Diego piloting for Northwest Airlines; John Geshay (tgeshay@aol.com) is working for Amor Holdings living in Jacksonville; John Giffin (johnawc® 1981.usna.com) has recently taken a change of orders to England; Dan Harrington (DHarrington@sikorsky.com) working for Sikorsky lives in Connecticut; Jon Haugen (jonthaugen@msn.com) lives in Vancouver, WA, while working for Delta; Dave Hill (vahills@cox.net) recentiy began a new assignment with Second Fleet living in Virginia Beach; Mark Kendall (Rosefld® aol.com) working for Delta lives near Atlanta; Barry Kenny (mbkenny@compuserve.com) lives in the Atianta area works for Delta; Ken Liss (kenliss@mr.net) works for the University of Minnesota and lives in Minneapolis; Ina (Gomez) (inamarie44@aol.com) and Peter Loughlin (loughlin44@aol.com) live in Yuma, AZ, Ina works at Immaculate Conception School. Peter is the civilian liaison at MCAS Yuma; Laureen Miklos Mahoney (LaureenMM@aol.com) has retired from the Navy, now living in Hebron, KY; Ray Musico (rmusico@cox.net) living in San Diego works for Raytheon; Greg Nosal (nosalg@cox.net), soon to be CAG, lives in Virginia Beach; Chris Owens (Owens309@bellsouth.net) lives near Atianta and works for Delta; Peter Perri (tankerbroker@aol.com) working as a tanker broker for Poten and Partners lives in New York; Dave "Griz" Perry (dpes2@juno.com) works for Alaska Communications Systems and lives in Anchorage; Robert Sager (rcsager@yahoo.com) lives in North Carolina working for IBM; Gene Sedy (sedyzoo® juno.com) lives in Bremerton and works for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard; Carl Spataro (cspataro@cov.com) is a lawyer with Covington & Burling living in DC; Keith Tayloe (keith.tayloe@verizon.net) works for Accenture living in Virginia; Frank Thorp (frank.thorp@js.pentagon.niil) lives near DC working as the Joint Chiefs of Staff's PAO; Mike Wilson (wilson4@tampabay.rr.com) lives near Tampa and flies for FedEx. I don't have any updates from Gregg Buczkowski, Anthony Chiffolo, Todd Coker, Rich Racine, or Rodney Weems.

Rob Cavett sends; I believe this is my first time to write to Shipmate. The Class of '81 was well represented at the Boyertown Area High School, Pennsylvania, National Honor Society induction ceremonies in March 2003. It turns out tiiree '81ers live in the Boyertown area and all have sons that are in the same grade who were all inducted into NHS tiiat night. Pictured witii tiie proud fatiiers are Doug and Rick Magners, Jeff and Rob Cavett, and Ben and Don Galaska.

AUtiireeyoung men will graduate in June.

'81ers and NHS inductees Shipmate, March 2004

Ted Morse sends: Kaylin Rose Morse was bom (lost the email date, Ted), but 7 pounds, 15 ounces, 20.5 inches, two hours of pushing, 30 psi of suction to drag her into our world. Mom, baby, big brudder, and dad are all doing well.

Kami and Dave Lanetti (excerpts from) a Christtnas letter: Holiday greetings 2003 from Virginia! We hope this holiday season brings you peace and happiness.

Here is a quick run down on the past two years. Joe is now 15 and a sophomore in high school. At 6' 2" he's on the varsity volleyball team and the Junior Olympics volleyball team.

Joe was elected senior patrol leader of his Boy Scout troop and "chief of the local Order of tiie Artow chapter. He is working on his Eagle Scout project.

Tori is 13 and an eighth grader. She participated in debate and forensics last year but she seems to enjoy National Junior Honor Society activities the most. Girl Scouts, acolyting, and youtii group keep her busy on tiie weekends.

Kristin is in seventh grade and turns 13 on 1 January. She was one of only two sixth graders to make the girl's volleyball team last year. She also keeps herself busy with choir, acolyting, helping in the church nursery. Girl Scouts, and youth group.

Bri (9), is in fourth grade, took both ballet and tap lessons this year and danced in several performances at the local Opera House.

Children's choir and Girl Scouts keep her busy on the weekends.

At two and a half, Kurt D'Netti (as he refers to himself) is quite the terror toddler. Kurt is 33 pounds of pure testosterone.

Dave continues to be very successful in his law practice and should be looking at partaership in about three years. Dave has become a popular adjunct law professor at both William and Mary and Regent University Schools of Law, where he teaches two different courses.

His duties as a Blue & Gold recruiting officer keep him busy during the year and even eamed him a free week of "training" at the Naval Academy last summer and a spot on the local Congressman's nomination committee.

Last spring, Kami agreed to teach a graduate level night law course at Old Dominion University and quickly reahzed that it wasn't as much fun as Dave made it out to be. She then took over as lead school board counsel for tiie City of Virginia Beach. Frocked without pay was the term they used when Dave was in the Navy.

(Ed's note: The Lanetti photos could not be used.)

On 12 January, the Class of '81 and the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics inaugurated the William P. Lawrence Award for Ethics. Twice a year, the Academy recognizes at a special dinner the top essay written in the Youngster-Year ethics course, "Moral Reasoning for Naval Leaders." A gift from the Class of '81 will now underwrite this award and dinner series, named in honor of our Supe and honorary Classmate, VADM WiUiam P. Lawrence '51.

Admiral Lawrence attended the dinner on 12 January and, though he is moving a bit more slowly these days, he was in fine form and was honored to lend his name to this Class Gift.

Superintendent VADM Rodney Rempt '66 and Ethics Center Director Dr Al Pierce both pointed out the special relationship between Admiral Lawrence and the Class of '81 and the Shipmate, March 2004

importance of the ethics awards that the Class gift sponsors. Dr. Pierce said, "What's special about tonight's event, is that 1 don't know a college or university in the country where twice a year, each semester, the president of the university assembles the school's leadership in order to honor a small number of sophomores for outstanding work in Ethics." Six finalists were recognized for their excellent essays. The winner of the first William P. Lawrence Award for Ethics went to MIDN Isaiah Gammache '06 for his essay, "Win the Moral War," Those '81ers able to attend on the 12th included Jim Rice, Mark Thaller, Gary Slyman, Maiy (Andrews) Gunther, Syd Abernethy, Joe Terlizzese, Mark Adamshick, Tim Disher, Ed Tucholski, Chuck Coughlin, Kevin Haney, Tony Perotti, Randy Lovdahl and Jim Ahlgrimm.

Classmate Wendy Lawrence was not able to attend, but did let us know how much this award means to her father At the end of the dinner, the '81ers gathered around Admiral Lawrence to present him with a Class of '81 ring inscribed with his name (Sec'y note: Dave Piontek graciously gave his long lost and recently found ring to this worthy cause).

The Class Gift will fund this dinner series in perpetuity, and we continue to raise funds to that end. So far we have pledges for about $100K of the $250K target. If you'd like to contribute, contact Randy Lovdahl at randy.lil@ earthlink.net or 703-418-0771.

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Theringpresentation Sec'y Note: Jim thinks, and I concur, that VADM Lawrence is the first grad to have inscribed Class rings from two Classes.

BTW, Ted Carter took command of CAMDEN last summer and Bud Womer crashed the party.

The Infamous W.E. and Bud Ricky Roberts (ricky.roberts(§'nau.edu) sends; We are living in Flagstaff, AZ. 1 switched to TAR part way through my career as an NFO. Even switched communities from S-3s after they disbanded the reserve units to A-6s which, of course, were then retired. So I went off to

NPGS for an MS in computer science courtesy of the taxpayers and then after a year on the Naval Air Reserve Staff back at North Island, took an early retirement at 17 years. Since I grew up at the south rim of the Grand Canyon, I ttied for and obtained a position in the IT department at Northern Arizona University. Both Julie and 1 have family in Arizona and moving back to Flagstaff was like coming home. Love to have any '81ers who come through look me up.

My roommate of three years has moved again. Cindy and John McCandlish (and Blake and Taylor) are about five blocks outside of the main gate of NAS North Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;rides his bike to work. John's the operations officer of Carrier Group Seven Staff on STENNIS. His info is 524 H Ave., Coronado, CA 92118; (h) 619-435-7960; (w) 619-545-4456; (he) jmccandlish@san.rr.com, (we) g7n3@ stennis.navy.mil.

Mike Manazir (nastyfl4@aol.com) sends: We Uve at 1426 Decatur Ave., Bremerton, WA 98337. Left XO VINSON and walked across tiie pier to CO SACRAMENTO on 19 January '03.

Eight months later, came home. Kelly took her role as "COW (CO Wife)" to heart, building tiie best family support group on the waterfront.

Megan is a sophomore at the University of Washington. Ryan is a sophomore at Central Kitsap High School.

On a sad note, the Alumni Association reported that Robert Sprague died on 18 May '02. They were unable to find an obituary.

Along those lines, a new memorial is being built at USNA to honor Classmates who died in an operational event while they were on ACDU. The tentative list for '81 is Dave Nairn, Bob Dolan, Mike Yandell, Tom Doyle, Bill Davidson, Dan DeWispelaere, Mike Wilson, Glenn Ziegler, Mike Sperling, Paul Station, Bob Matheny, Cary Jones and Jamie Love. Deceased '81ers (non-operational event) include Ed Carmany, Bill Evans, Mary Kay (Kopper) Olsen, Rick March, Mike McGinty, Jeff Pearlman, Dean Perry, Paula Plott, Cathleen Thomas and Scott Thomas. Please review this list for accuracy and completeness.

Dick Crowell (he; rmcrowelKs'hotmail.com) sends: I'm living in Virginia Beach with my wonderful wife of 20 years, Rebecca, and fantastic son. Alec. I am the chief of ops division.

Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk.

Bill McGuinness sends (October '03); Homecoming attendees last fall included Pam and Joe Cronauer and daughter, Jennifer, and son, Ryan. JT is working for WL Gore in Elkton, MD. Mike Green was also there and is a regional corporate banker for SunTrust Bank.

Mike and Debbie live in Ponte Vedra, FL, near Jax. They have three children, Austin, James, and Alexis. Also attending were Chuck Coughlin, Mike Farrington, Joe Terlizzese, Rolando Portocarrero, and Fonz PillotOlive. That's eight from 29th Company. Not bad for an off year.

The Cronauers, Joe, Jennifer, Pam and Ryan, and Mike Green Mike Green (w: 904-632-2805, we: mike.green@suntmst.com) sends (October '03): 105

I'm also CO of NavCent 0174 (Intel) in Tampa. I've serve off and on since September 11th as a Reservist. I recently came back from a month in the Middle East and compared notes at the tailgater with John Snevely (one of our Class' true heroes—shot up in an A-6 that he was piloting on the first night of the Gulf War—had a confrolled crash landing in the Saudi desert after delivering ordinance on target). When I was flying over Baghdad a few weeks ago, it was smreal, nobody was shooting at us, no explosions, plenty of electricity.

Ted Studwell (ted@studwell.net) sends (January '04): Virtela, the startup company I've been working at since 2000, did well in 2003 and we met all our financial numbers. I'm winding down my Navy career and am curtentiy at the Denver Reserve Center VTU at Buckley AFB teaching leadership to officers in the NW area.

New Bob Kennington email address: bobk463-fox@yahoo.com.

Finally, another past blast, this time from just across the river in Maryland. Not the Pope or the Infamous W.E., but the Conjure himself, Arlan Biesecker who writes: HeUo, remember me? Class of '81, etc.

Wanted to say hi. I can go on and on about how great life always is. Not enough room to write it all. Busy living. We have lived in Urbana, MD, since 1989. Been working with comm networks and security since 1986. Lockheed since 1995.

CeU is retired and active in the community. Kids Shane (11), sixth grade, Casey (9), fourth grade ate botii healthy, happy, fun, and active. They play and fight really well. Take care and God bless. 8306 Ball Road, Urbana, MD 217047768; 301-663-1428.

There. It took two columns to do it, but the mail bag is empty. As the saying goes, be careful what you ask for.

With no news for next month, however, we may have to create great art.. .perhaps.. .a tale of two star-crossed lover Yeah. That's the ticket. Later, —Chic.

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We had about 20,000 fans on the Navy side for the game.

Mark and I are working at the Johnson Space Center on Shuttie and Space Station activities with Draper and Lockheed-Martin respectively, and Jim is working at Alcatel USA as a design for manufacturability engineer.

This is also the time of year that I use this column for personal gain by telling the Class about the publication of my latest novel; Punk's Fight will be on shelves near you on 2 March.

More info at http://www.wardcartoll.com.

That's it. Kind of short, huh? My precise thoughts. So, when's the last time you checked in with us? Maybe it's time to dust of that keyboard and send Brother Ward an email. You'll be glad you did. Of course, there's no telling what the reaction will be from the rest of the Class, but what the heck—give it a shot. —Ward

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Pres: CDR James H. Flatiey IV, USN 618 Vanderbilt Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 h: 757-963-7353; w; 757-836-4780 he; flatmingo5@aol.com we: seamus.flatley@aol.com we; f4jflatl@cvw5.navy.mil Sec'y; Angela Roth h; 316-683-8039; e; chrisangelaroth@juno.com web site: www.usna83.com Well, I hope all of you are planning your input to Shipmate and were just waiting to get my email/snail mail address! Actually, many of you have touched base and here's the update: Josh Rubin wrote in with some news from 24th Co.: My wife, Pam, and I are living in Houston, TX, now and I'm a captain with Continental Expressjet. I have been racing triathlons for a

few years now and have had some recent victories. Last weekend I won the Columbus Day Duathlon in Dallas, TX, (two-mile run/10 mile bike/ two-mile run) in 55:14. We are headed to Amsterdam in April for the World Cup and my wife, Pam, and I plan to tour Holland on our bicycles afterwards. If anyone is in Houston and wants to visit give me a buzz at 281-773-0441. See you all at Tulane.

(Josh owes us an update after this event!)

Dave Beemer (DBEEMER@allstate.com) is happy to share that he still has his hair! He says he's gained a bit more than just experience, that good living has had its benefits as well as its costs. He writes: Hmmm...20 years in 20 seconds of reading.

I'll see if I'm equal to the challenge. I married Suzanne White from Washington, GA,rightout of chop school. Doug Pass wasright—oneof those Georgia peaches was bound to get me, and I figure I got the best one. We have four kids with quite a few years spaced in between, one boy is now attucker,two boys are stiU in school, one girl is getting ready for kindergarten. I might even have another Middy in the works— my 8-year-old isn't sure whether he wants to be a pilot or a Marine, and might want to be both.

Then again, I have lots of time to talk him out of it. Besides being a Uttie ambivalent about whether it's right for him, I look at it this way; if I discourage it and he does it anyhow, then it's because he wants to, not because I did it.

I work at Allstate in strategic procurement, spent time both at Dean Witter as a broker and Allstate in systems before I got here. This came up and was a good fit with the contracting o£Bcer experience and M.B.A. I picked up while in the Navy, so here I am, for the time being. I'm tossing around whether or not more school is in my future.

Suzanne's a registered nurse in special infant care—essentially that translates to neonatal intensive care—helping the preemies.

'Nuff for now—edit liberally. At least you have therightformula to fit the data around now, just like physics. If someone wants to find me my email address is above.

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Pres; CDR Dan Proulx, USN (Ret.) h; 410-280-5282; w; 410-260-5030 e: bproulx@northropgmmman.com Vice Pres; Matt Moury h; 410-263-7640; e; vicepresident@usna82.org Treas: CDR Terry Benedict, USN h: 703-913-7183; w; 703-607-1036 e: treasurer@usna82.org Business Sec'y; David Balk 1722 Gemini Dn, Sykesville, MD 21784-6230 h; 410-795-7621; w: 410-345-4774 e; dbalk@acm.org Corr Sec'y: Ward Carroll 40813 Meadow Dr, Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-7220; e; wardncarrie@aol.com web site; www.usna.com/classes/1982 For the most part, the ol' virtual mail slot was a lonely place since we last shared this space, but I did get this from Don Parrott; Here's some info from the 26ers down here in Houston. We just attended the Houston (EVl.net) Bowl where Navy unfortunately didn't win, but did win the pre-game, tailgater, and school advertisements from the booth.

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Jim "Dusty" Brzostek writes: We from 22nd Company have a loose confederation here in the Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area, headed by Brian Antonio (AntonioBK@navsea.navy.mil).

Brian did a tremendous job getting us together for the reunion, and has a thorough database of 22nd Company contact information. Dusty offered to help, so 1 hope he can come up with some good stories and pictures for our column.

Paul "Happy" Shankland sent in this interesting update from Meridian: ...1 took command last June down here at VT-9 (described at: www.cnet.navy.mil/ twl/vt9.html) aboard NAS Meridian, the squadron is doing awesome (morale is a two way street, and the JOPA keeps my morale super-high!). We're slowly retiring the venerable Buckeye to the desert, as we take on the glass-cockpitted T-45C and the strike TS program. 1 started with 78 Buckeyes; I now have 53, and 76 Goshawks; the transition of jets and IPs has kept life pretty busy here. We took the last-ever Buckeye traps last July aboard TRLM.W (the "last Buckeye" is slated to hang in the P-Cola museum shortiy), and conversely yesterday our first sUnke class finished their last ACM hop yesterday, and will get their wings this Friday after 54 weeks with us. We have quite a blend of great IPs teaching (about 65), and SNAs (about 175)—a number of them Boat Schoolers (and all happy Navy is doing pretty good on the Gridiron this year)...me?

Just finished a masters of asfronomy, and am toying with the idea of ac programs after that (depends on what I wanna do when I grow up; a.k.a., the September '04 COC). But having a blast right now!

Thanks for the great update...I am going to need an interpreter for some of those acronyms, though!

Jim McKinley (jmckl031@earthlink.net) and 1 shared a few laughs when we worked for the Dant. I was Bancroft Hall ffrst Ueutenant as we got ready for the huge renovations that have just been completed. It was great to see the end result and even better not to have had to Hve through it!

Jim writes: Long time since we were back at the Boat School working for the Dant. I went back to Camp Lejeune and made another wonderful Christmas Med Float in '93. I left active duty in '96 and went into the Reserve, HMM-774 in Norfolk. During the first year out I got my teaching certification and my master's in education from ODU. Melody, the boys, and 1 moved out to Roanoke, VA, and I started teaching geometry and algebra at Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount, VA. I did that until January 2000. Tried the sales thing with an industrial pump and filtration system company out of Charlotte, NC, until I saw the enors of my lunacy in January 2{X)1. I went back to what I know best, flying. I signed on with a company out of Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA, on the south side of Pittsburgh. They used to be called Corporate Jets but are now CJ Systems Aviation Group. I fly for their Stat MedEvac division from our base in Altoona, PA. It is a great job. I fly seven days and am off seven days. Not a bad schedule. I like being able to be home for a week at a time full time to see and do things with my boys. Jay (18), and a freshman at University of Florida (Melody and I are totally obnoxious Gator parents), Trevor (16), and a cheerieader at his high school going to Virginia State Competition this weekend in Richmond, and Cameron, (12), and wanting to be where his Shipmate, March 2004

brothers are already. I think my only hope for a follow on McKinley at the Academy. It was nice anyway. In September 2001 1 got promoted to lieutenant colonel, and had to start a nontlying job at the 11 MEF Augmentation Command Element unit right back in wonderful Jacksonville, NC. Then lo and behold 1 got mobilized/activated on 4 February 2002 and have been part of 2D MEB and Task Force Tarawa. This got me two things. One was an all expense ocean cruise to ports of call in Kuwait and Iraq from January to June of 2003 and the other was sanctuary under Title Ten U.S. Code.

I was able to get up with Mike Arnold, one of my Thirsty Third Mates, via this email thing, on one of the supply ships over there and Bill Mysinger was good enough to send out an up to date list of Thirsty Third emails and addresses. Everything works out in the least expected way. While I continue to drive home to Roanoke on the weekends (after football season I trade off weekends with my Roanoke half) I know this geographic bachelor thing will end one day and I'll once again be back flying the white, gold, and black Stat MedEvac helicopters across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia. For those I have lost contact with over the years Melody and my address in Roanoke is 3923 Lenora Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018. My address in Jacksonville is 200 Talon Rd, Apt. IF, Jacksonville, NC 28546. My work email is mckinleyje@iimef.usmc.mil, phone: 910-4519972, DSN: 751-9972. Semper Fi. and go Navy—Beat Army. Phrogs Phorever. "Never trust a heUcopter less than 35-years-old."

Now hear this, send me your tales (tme or embellished for entertainment value) and pictures. Remember, you can do a great deal with PhotoShop type software! Take care of yourselves and do your best! Until next time, Angie.

Go Navy!

Valerie Williams. Not shown are Susie Hamner and Cynthia Williams who were still trying to unfreeze. Mel wrote; The blizzard weekend of 6 December at the Army-Navy game up in Philadelphia quickly got my family and Gary Williams' family into the winter spirit. Wanting to see the march-on and flyover, we got to the stadium at 1p.m.; kickoff wasn't until 4:15 p.m.! Nevertheless, we enjoyed a fun and victorious time even though it seemed colder than 1 remember it as a Middle. I must be getting soft in my old age. Bottom line—eight Army-Navy tickets $360, two rooms at the Hilton for two nights $500, eight hot chocolates with souvenir cup $48, enjoying the second half on TV while thawing out at the hotel...priceless!

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Greetings Classmates! Just one of you wrote in this month! If this doesn't improve, I'll be forced to write about the new kinds of bugs and vermin I've found in Oklahoma.

Mel Hamner sent along this great picture from Army-Navy 2003. The photo pictures from left Mel, Adam Hamner, Ryan Hamner (in back), Logan Williams (up front), Gary WiUiams, and

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I talked to Pat Butler (25) recently. He was very helpful answering some pestering Army War College questions for me. Pat is now the CO at Special Boat Team 22, responsible for riverine special operations.

Congratulations to Bob Byron (11) who took command of the brand new PINCKNEY (DDG-91) in January.

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RADM Benjamin Hacker passed away on 28 December 2003. He was the father of Bruce Hacker (36) (bhacker@automark.net). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America (www.leukemia-lymphoma.org), 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605 in memory of RADM Benjamin T. Hacker. RADM Hacker was interted at Arlington National Cemetery on 25 Febmary. Bmce can be contacted by email. Tim Dougherty's (35) mother, Margaret Mary "Peg" Dougherty, passed away at the age of 69 on 4 January 2004. A funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Overbrook, PA, on 9 January. Our condolences go out to Tim and Brace.

The following pictures were submitted by Bryan Caisse (8) and Rich Clouse (13) from the Army-Navy weekend.

On To The Email Emily Harman (12); Darlene (Harter) Wilczynski (12), Debbie (Peck) Brovm (12), and I met in Islas Mujares Mexico for a vacation from 10-15 December 2003. Darlene is a manager at the Federal Reserve Bank in Seattie and Debbie is an attorney in Portland, ME. I have asked each of them to send a write up but so far they have not responded. I work for NavAir in Patuxent River, MD, and am the confracting officer for the H-60 helicopters including the new MH60S and the MH-60R. I have two children William (10) and Anna (7). I have coached soccer in the past and am currentiy coaching my son's basketball leam.

Go Navy football'.

Debbie, Emily, and Darlene

Steve McAUister (32):

Kevin J. Leeds (9): Ralph Arcaro, Geoff Losee, Bryan Caisse, and Brad Buswell

It has been a very happy new year. The attached picture is my new daughter, Mallory.

She was bom on 8 December 2003. Diane and I adopted her on 5 January 2004 (Diane's the one feeding Mallory with me proudly supervising).

Tom Williamson, Geoff and Nancy, Ralph, Brad, and Trish

The new baby

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facihtate base access, etc.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;It's amazing how fliat works!) and we made it totiieathletic building. It tumed outtiiatAir Force had already taken tiie trophy out ofttiecasetiiereand, according to an employee,tiieywere "repairing" it. My guess istiiattiieyhad anticipated tiie fate of die frophy.

Wetiledour best to find out whereflieyactaally had it, but tiiey were unwilling to disclose tiiat.

Besides, it was also 6 p.m. and everyone was gone. So we did take a pictore in front of tiie empty display case and went on our way. I understandtiiattiieNavy deputy atiiletic director flew out the next day and rented a U-Haul and drove it back to USNA. It's great to see it finally back in Annapolis and to know that there is an empty case attiieAir Force Academy!

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Mike, Bob, and Perm Mike Midgley (22): Chuck Sharkey (33) and I were in Colorado Springs the weekend of the Army-Navy game on duty at Schriever AFB. After crashing an Army alumni association chapter party at a local sports bar and watching Navy decisively defeat Army, we tiiought it would be fun to go to the Air Force Academy to see if we could have our pictures taken with the CinC frophy.

After all we had not seen this since we were Plebes in 1981. So I donned my uniform (to

I have started writing several times over the past six or eight months but something always comes up and I never get this finished. One good reason for this is it would take a week to cover all that has happened in the past couple of years, but here is the short version. The first year after I retired (March '01) was a great time, some free time to spend with Tina and the kids. I was able to spend a fair amount of time with my bird dog and did a fair amount of hunting. The boys and I were actually making progress on the hot rod in the garage. Most of that came to a screeching halt when Tina was diagnosed with cancer. Now time was spent visiting doctors and doing a lot of research to see how best to proceed. It took too many months to finally start getting good news, but just about a year ago it finally looked as if the surgery cleared everything up and since then she has been cancer free. After flying for 16 years and avoiding doctors for fear of tiie dreaded down chit I have a new respect for their profession. Along witii all tiiis I managed to get into two new businesses. I have been working with a mortgage broker group here in New Jersey and our Maryland license was just approved last week. That brings the company's licenses to about 20 states all across the U.S. And in what spare time was left we managed to purchase a restaurant/bar in Newark, DE. The East End Cafe is a rather popular hangout just down the street from the University of Delaware. So at the moment life is looking up again as it was in 2001, maybe tfiis winter we will get the '33 Ford built and cruise down to a couple of the tailgaters next year.

Jeff Sigler (27): I don't think I have provided any input to Shipmate in about six years, so here is an update. In June of 2002, Luann and I moved from San Diego, CA, to Barre, VT, to be closer to her family (what were we tiiinking?).

Anyway, tiie long cold Vermont winter produced another child. Lauren Elizabetii was bom on 4 October 2003 and joined her older brother, Jake (6). I am currentiy working as a frust officer for a regional trust and investment management company. Recently, I began volunteering as a Blue & Gold Officer as well. I am planning on attending the 20 year reunion and look forward to seeing everyone. Thanks Shipmate, March 2004

tor your work on putting togetiier the Shipmate input for our Class.

Joe Freddy (4); My latest "claim to fame" just came out last week. Log Home Living magazine is showcasing one of my decorative lighting designs in their February issue (the "Westminster" torchierc.you can see at www.AllesDesigns.com/catalog.htm). It will probably be off the newsstands by the time the Class column comes out, but it caught me by surprise too! Other good news Irom last quarter...my second movie! Acouple years ago, ten of my designs were used on the set of "The Grinch" with Jim Carrey. The next movie is supposed to betifled"Cheer Up" and stars Tommy Lee Jones. I'm not siue when it's supposed to be released...they just began shooting in Texas in the fall. Look for the "Falling Stars" lamp in that one. And did you hear? My old roommate of seven years, Joe Stewart (27), and his wife, Megan, are pregnant! Woohoo!

John Winkler (33): I gave up command of VAW-77 on 6 December at NAS Atianta. Follow-on orders to tiie Navy Component at U.S. Transportation Command, Scott AFB, EL.

Debbie (MUler) Nowak (8); Here's the scoop on the Nowaks. Debbie and Joe Nowak (80), are now parents of ten children.

We had eight and figured that wasn't enough to keep us on our toes, so we just adopted two muchachitos from Guatemala. They are both 2year-olds, though not biologically related. Now tilings are really hopping around casa Nowak.

Our kids are ages 2, 2,4,6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, and 16. Five girls and five boys. (Some interesting statistics for those who are mathematically inclined: The number of socks washed in the Nowak laundry each week is 84. The number of gallons of milk consumed each week is 8. We win be parents of teenagers for the next 17 years.

Staggering, isn't it?) We repatriated to the good ole' U.S.A. after three years living and working in the wilds of Northem England. Joe works for Lockheed and when the opportunity to live abroad presented itself we jumped at the chance.

Aldiough our kids weren't all too keen on the idea at first, now that we're back they aU talk about how great it was and can't we do it again sometime? While in England we had the chance to see much of that beautifiil countryside and leamed to enjoy the British pastime of long walks, usually ending wfith a cold pint and a bag of crisps at the local pub. For our 20th wedding anniversary in 2007, we hope to retum to England to walk the coast to coast walk from St. Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, a distance of approximately 190 miles. We now live in Arvada, CO (a suburb of Denver). The kids are enjoying playing in the snow and hiking in tiie mountains once again. It's great to be back home. Nothing like living abroad to make you realize how very blessed we are in this great country.

The Nowaks Shipmate, March 2004

Kelly Mayer (16): After the first of the yeai-, we relocated to London where I will be director of investor relations for Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, with the responsibility for our Eiuopean investor base.

We're a private equity investment firm, headquartered in Dallas, TX, which is where Laurie and 1 and oiu two daughters have been for the past six years. The plan is to be in London for a couple of years and tiien retum to Dallas. Our door is always open for Classmates, so look us up if you're in town. We'll be in a temporary flat through January, but the office is at 21 Grosvenor PI. in Central London.

AndySolgere(18): A Marine update; Giles Kyser (4) is the CO of Second Battalion, Second Marines at Camp Lejeune; Pat Redmon (16) is the CO of Battalion, 12th Marines in Hawaii; Jack Hall (34) is tiie CO of Third Battalion, Tenth Marines at Camp Lejeune; Gregg Olson (2) is the CO of Second Battalion, First Marines at Camp Pendleton; Dennis Barham (19) is the XO of Marine Air Group 29 at New River, NC; Will Costantini (8) is tiie CO of First Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion at Camp Pendleton; Dave Taylor (30) is the inspectorinstt-uctor at Third Battalion, 24th Marines in Bridgeton, MO; Gregg Habel (18) is tiie inspector-instructor at Second Battalion, 25th Marines in Long Island, NY; Lloyd Wright (24) is tiie CO at Light Attack Squadron 169 at Camp Pendleton, CA; Bill Johnson (18) is the CO aboard PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) at Pearl Harbor; Andy Solgere (18) is tiie CO of Second Battalion, Sixth Marines in Okinawa, and his NAPS platoonmate Mark Weber (15) is CO of FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) out

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Sasebo and will embark Solgere in February for an exercise.

Rich TUghman (1): John Nolan (25) was inport Fremantie, Westem Australia, for about three weeks (Tough'.) over Christmas and the New Years and we had a chance to catch up on old times. He commands a great "new" (for him anyway) ship, FLETCHER, which he took over inport here as part of the SeaSwap initiative. He looks as young as ever and I was constantiy running interference on his behalf telling all the ladies in town he is married with three kids and definitely off the market—my wife, Julie, was one that asked! He is doing great and looking forward to a great deployment and returning home thereafter.

Joe Stewart (27); I am alive, well and have recently moved to Atlanta, GA, with my wife, Megan. We were married in August 2002 and are very excited to report that we are expecting our first child this June. I've continued to stay in management consulting with A.T. Kearney, Inc., and have been focusing on the communications industry.

Kathy McCartan (5) (kat368@juno.com); Pete and I had a great time spending Thanksgiving with the Lisa and Lou Cedrone (5) and their girls in Cincinnati. It was a bit chillier than at home in Pensacola, but we made the best of it. Lou and Pete met the Hooters girls one afternoon, so I got a signed Hooters calendar as my 40th birthday gift (not at all what I had in mind).. .Lou has a beautiful pool table in his finished basement and showed us all how the game should be played. We're already making plans to rent a sailboat together for the 2005 reunion! Hope everyone has a prosperous 2004!

John Nolan (25): Just pulled out of Fremantle/Perth area where Rich Tilghman (1) is the Navy

rep/attache extraordinaire. The guy has a black book thicker than the MHP of friends, associates etc. Had a reception on the ship, he said 100 or so might show up... 175 showed up and though the "cocktail" party was sked to end at 8 p.m., most didn't leave until 11 p.m.. Rough day the day after. Great guy who is going native with his Aussie accept and calling everyone "mate." Anyway, great to see a Classmate, particularly over the holidays so far away from home.

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Pres: Jim Matheson e: jmatheson® 1987.usna.com Shipmate colummnist; Shelley (Laurilla) O'Malley 4005 Upland Trace, Marietta, GA 30066 e; Shelley.O'Malley® 1987.usna.com web site; http;//www.usna87.org Greetings once again! I hope all of you are hard at work getting those taxes done. I am just getting used to the fact that it is 2004 (I am writing this in January). Anyway, I wanted to start this piece of with an "atta boy" to the Midshipman football team. My husband, Brian O'Malley '86, and I took our daughters, Shannon (10) and Lauren (7) to the EVl .net Houston Bowl to watch Navy take on Texas Tech. From the Brigade march-on to the moment of silence for Rick Husband (Texas Tech) and our own WilUe McCool '83, who perished in the COLUMBIA accident, you reahzed that this was going to be a game filled with pride for the Midshipmen. Actually, it started before that when our family offered a ride to a young Midshipman at the airport to his hotel. I think he felt he had to tmst a couple of old people wearing Academy rings. Anyway, he gave us an update on the Academy and Midshipmen life (you're not going to believe this, but Plebes can have cell phones! Man, when I was a Plebe...). It was a pleasure to see such a well spoken and respectful young (ugh) man weai-ing the uniform.

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him so he can start the 20th Reunion planning. He mentioned that 19th Company had the most attendees at the Tenth and 15th Reunions (maybe Fifth as well). It sounds like a challenge has been made! Anyway, Chris can be reached by mail at 765 Alpine Heights Rd., Alpine, CA 91901; 619659-8455 or by email above. He also mentioned, oh by the way, that he was getting married on 7 Febraary (congrats!). He told the "Huns" of 19th Company to send only the finest gifts or nothing at all.

Dave Beemer sent an update that he, his wife, and two beautiful daughters are living well in Virginia Beach where Dave is ranning his own business. He said the winters were a rather seasonal compared to Woodbury, MN, where he grew up. He also mentioned that Kent Kirby (Plebe Companymate of ours) is doing very well back in Tennessee where he is a large account representative for Merrill Lynch. He and his wife, Nora, have a lovely young daughter named Emme. Dave and I reminisced about how McMinnville, TN, and Nashville, TN, were not the same place (at least when it came to being "fried"—thanks, Kent).

'87: Sniffin, Titus, and Lelio tailgater in Houston

'87: Brian Hendrickson, John Hall, Walter Sechriest, Eric Perreca, and Mike Gaffney inside the stadium

Okay, back to the game. Yes, we did lose and the score left no doubt about that. Anyone who attended though would tell you that it was a very exciting game with the only glaring problem being that Navy couldn't convert on the scoreboard (we sat by the end zone where Navy was poised to score when time ran out in the first quarter, only to watch them walk all the way to the other end of the field to turn the ball over (?) at the goal line). Both teams used the full length of the field on offense, but the score didn't reflect that. The traly neat thing about the game, besides seeing friends, was to see all of the Navy blue and gold in the stands (okay, so I forgot and wore a red jacket—it's my color!). The Alumni Association wanted to sell 13,000 tickets, but by game time over 20,000 had been purchased!

Thanks to all of you who supported the effort by coming or by donating tickets to Midshipmen.

and Wendy were enjoying a littie grown-up vacation to Houston while the kids were probably enjoying a little kid vacation in Scottsdale. Ed Stephens and his family live up in Northem Virginia where he works as director, O.C.C. for Atiantic Coast Airlines. Actually Ed mentioned that they were spring boarding to bigger jets and a new name. I just checked out the web site for the new airline. Independence Air (flyi.com), and it is pretty eye-catching (loved the George Bemard Shaw quote). This of course is a bummer for us Delta people since we had a regional jet alliance with them, and we probably could use one less low cost airline. That which does not kill us only makes us stronger, right?

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Another "atta boy" goes to John Sniffin, John Titus, and Jim LeUo who were the men behind the awesome '87 tailgater (Sorry I missed it!)

From the pictures it looks like the Class of '87 is as studly as ever I did get a chance to ran into Wendy and Gunnar Buzzard inside the stadium and Ed Stephens and his son and father at the airport going home. Gunnar and his family are living in Scottsdale, AZ, where Gunnar works with SIP, a systems integration company. Gunnar 110

Walter Sechriest with Admiral Larson at the game

Walter Sechriest sent a couple of photos from the game as well. He even was able to tackle ADM Chuck Larson '58 for one! Speaking of former Superintendents, our best wishes for a strong recovery go out to RADM Ron Marryott who has undergone another chemotherapy treatment for leukemia. At this writing he is expected to spend 30 days "incarcerated" in the hospital starting on 5 January. Admiral Mai-ryott and his wife are hopeful that this will take care of the cancer cells for good. We will be in his corner Well, believe it or not, there is more news!

Chris Newcomb (Christopher.newcomb@ navy.mil) from 19th Company sent a request for his Companymates to send updated addresses to

Mike (holding Anthony), Francesca, and Domica (holding Joseph) take a beach break in Palma

Speaking of lovely families, we got a letter and photo from Mike Martin from Stuttgart, GE. He works in the Curtent Ops Division of J3 and finds that to be at least as challenging as his twins in their "terrible twos." He gave lots of credit to the Hoffman's (Dick) and Oddo's (Dom) for managing to still have twins past their third birthday. Mike said that his daughter, Francesca, is the family translator with her "6year-old" German. It sounds like the family is making the most of their European tour by seeing as much as they can.

Last but not least from the mailbag, I received a press release regarding Mark Gardner. It seems as though his company, Invitrogen, has promoted Mark to the job of vice president of Process Improvement. Invitrogen works in the life science technologies for disease research and drag discoveiy. Mark has a nice resume beyond USNA and his Navy flying career. He picked up a master's in intemational relations from Georgetown and an M.B.A. from Wharton.

From his quotes in the article, all those management degrees didn't take away his good leadership training from USNA. He's got a focus on the customer, realizing that people make a company work, and people want to be led not managed ("Give me wooden ships and iron hearts"—ADM Fanagut). All in all, this seems like a good way of doing business. Don't you think?

Okay, my poison pen is down and I will call it a night. Keep those cards and letters coming boys and giris and I will keep "tickling the ivory (I mean, keyboard)." Until next time...

Shipmate, Maich 2004

\: [he pre-game tailgate; Andy Mueck, Scott Waidelich, Eric Reinhold, Tim Brunn, and Larry Gloss

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The Houston Bowl was a huge success...as far as the trip goes. Unfortunately my prediction of a big shootout and a 48-45-point victory for Navy didn't hold trae. Navy had some opportunities to rack up points, but Tech's high-powered offense was too much for us. At least we left our mark on their quarterback. With two teeth knocked out and a braised sternum, he said, "It was the hardest hit I've ever had." The marchon, tailgate, and Navy's 30,000 fans made it quite an experience. Hopefully this is the start of many more.

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Pres: Jonathan Salkoff Corr. Sec'y; David Duff 4620 DaVinci St., San Diego, CA 92130 h; 858-755-6648; w; 858-826-5139 e: shipmate90rep@yahoo.com Webmaster; Ron Surfield e; rsurfield@netrail.net web site; http;//www.usna90.com Qass e-group: http;//groups.yahoo.com/group/USNA90 Hello Classmates! We have news from Lee Pantas (lee_pantas@ml.com), who emailed this update: Greetings '90, Lee Pantas checking in. First time caller, long time listener After graduation, 1 went through Pensacola and Corpus to get my Wings. 1 was stationed in Jacksonville, FL, with VP-45 and deployed to Iceland and Roosevelt Roads. 1 also was lucky enough to go on two UNITAS detachments, which allowed me to spend quality time in Santiago,

Chile; Salvador, Brazil; Lima, Peru and Montevideo, Uruguay. After VP-45, I went back to instiuct at NAS Whiting Field with VT6, by far the best deal in the Navy with the possible exception of ASO school in Monterey, CA. Toward the end of my tour, I martied my high school sweetheart, the former Karen Alexander, on 11 July 1998. We were married at the USNA Chapel on a picture-perfect day.

Swordbearers included Al Holtslander, Dale Lumme '80, Jim Nelson, Rick Newton, Kirby Scott, and Pete Garvin '89. Just over four years ago, Karen and I settled in Newtown, PA, just minutes away from our respective hometowns and our parents. We were blessed with the birth of our son, James Lee Pantas, on 25 May 2002. He is the light of our lives and with any luck will matriculate with the USNA Class of 2020. Karen is a family practice physician with Doylestown & Wartington Family Practice. She has been working part-time so she can spend most of her time with Jamie. Her patients absolutely love her. I am a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch in Princeton, NJ, and loving every minute of it.

By all means, if you're ever in the Philadelphia area, look us up (h: 215-497-8424; w: 609243-7905) or drop me an email. Best wishes and a happy 2004 to all!

Thanks Lee, we appreciate your note.

Classmates, this is your column! As always, I encourage you to take a few moments and drop me a line...you'll be glad you did. Semper Fi â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dave Duff

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Pres; Joe Moreno Vice Pres; Kevin Klein Treas: Efren Mojica Corr. Sec'y; Capt Shogo CottreU, USMCR 4166 San Ysidro Way Rockledge, FL 32955 h; 321-636-2649; e; shipmate@usna93.com Since it happens to be the Dark Ages, I'm not surprised that I didn't receive any updates this 111

month. Not a single email (unless you count the numerous spam I received, some about things that I dare not mention in this column), letter, or phone call. Luckily, our new Class President, Joe Moreno, did pull through with a letter to the entire Class. —Shogo I'd like to thank you for your support by electing me Class president. Matt Amy and Matt Arnold have done an excellent job with our Class over the past decade and a half. Matt Arnold met with Kevin Klein and myself for breakfast the morning of the Army-Navy football game and gave us an excellent turnover.

Additionally, I'd like to thank Jim Mills for his tremendous effort with our Ten-Year Reunion.

He did an excellent job despite the hurricane and it was appreciated by all. I'd also like to thank Shogo for the many hours he's put into our Class web site and Shipmate column. I know, for a fact, that I'm failing to thank many other Classmates, so please accept my apologies.

After having spent five years in the Reserve, I've recently returned to active duty for a short stint and life's a little hectic. However, I plan to make sure that we're using our Class web site as our primary means for routine communication with the Class. So please check it quarterly (www.usna93.com).

Our Class project at the Sailing Center is nearing completion and it is scheduled to be dedicated on 16 April 2004.

We've raised $37,587 for the project at the Sailing Center and $70,105 for support of unrestricted programs. As a Class, our total giving to all programs since we started the project in 1998 has been $146,787, which is excellent.

Surprisingly, the hurricane had no impact on the Sailing Center since it was gutted when the storm hit and there was nothing for the water to ruin.

Feel free to contact me anytime at joe@1993.usna.com or 760-390-9376.

Beat Army'. —^Joe

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check out Tom with his kids, Dean and Lindsey, keeping cool in the hot Arizona climate.

Tom Sydnor with Dean (7) and Lindsey (4) in Arizona The next (and last) short note is from Disa Adams, the lovely bride of Jon Adams. Jon is curtently CHENG aboard STUMP. She was kind enough to include a picture of Jon with his kids, Eric and Julie.

4 July 2003 at the Chapman home in Stafford, VA. Pictured are Andy Chapman, Jonathan Haynes, Mary (More) Caudle, and Kelly (Hanrahan) Brown

Jon, Eric, and Julie Adams in Mayport, FL That's the end of my stack of news from you.

I guess this leaves me an opportunity to fill this space with some happy news. On 12 October 2003, my most beautiful bride, Jessica, and I welcomed our second child into our family.

Gabriel Robert Keck made his debut just before 3 a.m., matching his older brother's birth stats exacriy by measuring 19 inches and tipping the scales at a healthy 7 pounds 10 ounces.

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Hello, '94! Well, after last month's windfall of news, it looks like we are faced with a drought of Class news. However, I was able to dig out two snail-mail letters that made their way to me in the fall during my PCS but didn't get published on time (much to my chagrin). So, I won't waste another minute in getting to their greetings...

Let's see what I have here (dusting off the top letter...).. .ah, a short little note from Becky and Tom Sydnor. They've been in Arizona for over two years now. They invite anybody passing through the area to stop by and say hello (see Class list for updated contact info). Be sure to

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Back row, 1 to r: Kyle Caudle, Andy Chapman, Jonathan Haynes holding Isaac; Middle row: Mary (More) Caudle, Karena Haynes holding Noah, Kelly (Hanrahan) Brown holding Patrick; Front row: Stephanie Chapman holding Timothy, James Haynes, Josiah Chapman, Mary Faith Haynes, and Chris Brown

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Jim Keck with sons Andrew (3) and Gabriel (1 month) at Disney World That's all for now. Be sure to stay tuned to the Class web site for reunion updates. Take care and God bless. C-ya...—Jim To order your Class, Chapter or Parent Club specific merchandise, visit our web site at usna.com and click on the icon that reads Alumni Store Or, contact Debbie Cohen, merchandising manager at 410-263-4448 ext 136,

Greetings, '96! I am not sure if we are all extremely busy defending the country, fulfilling New Year's resolutions, or just still stuffed with turkey, but the news is trickling again!

Never fear, though, because Lee Marsh (kandlmarsh@earthlink.net) has graced us withj some news from the Marsh household. First, ii July of 2001, he left the submarine service x\ report to the University of Florida for Lav School as a part of the Navy's Law Educatioii Program. While here at UF he has ran into several grads; Bob Bauge (grad school), Greg Miller (grad school), Pat Geschke (NROTC instractor), Mark WUliamson'98 (grad school).

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and Paul Lutz '94 (law school). He finishes up in May and will report to Naval Justice School in Newport after taking the bar. After that, who knows? Lee stresses, however, that no matter where he is stationed, he will be with the two most important women in his life. On 2 December 2003, Lee and his wife were blessed with the birth of their first child, Hannah Elizabeth Marsh. Mom and baby are doing well.

New addition at the Marshfamily,Hannah Elizabeth Marsh He invites anyone coming his "warm" direction (perhaps towards Disney, which is two hours away) to give him a buzz. They'd love to see you! Thanks, Lee! Until next month, I will leave you with a quote from BrigGen S.L.A Marshall, "The Armed Forces Officer" (1950), "Also remember that in any man's dark hour, a pat on the back and an eamest handclasp may work a small miracle." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tonya

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Okay then.

On 22 March 2003, in San Antonio, TX, at the Colonnade, LT Micah D. Newton and Miss Suranut Jinnaree exchanged wedding vows. The wedding party included Carie Vaughan, as matron of honor and LT Douglas Grave as best man.

Shortly after the wedding, Micah and Suranut left for Monterey, CA, where Micah is at PG school pursuing his master's in electrical engineering.

This month marks their first anniversary.

Congratulations Micah and Suranut.

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L to r: LCDR Steven Lewis, LT Micah Newton, LT Braxton Sisco, and LT Douglas Grave Mike Loeffler wrote from Charleston, SC, where be, his wife, Alicia, and their very young son, Sam (check out photos), are living while Mike is doing instructor duty at the Nuclear Power School. Alicia and Mike have been there for two years now and he says life has changed significantly since Alicia gave birth to Sam on 16 September 2003. Now they're hoping the future finds them back in Texas, where they are both from, and doing something that doesn't take him away from home quite as often as does submarining. Mike occasionally sees Chris Sammarro and his wife, Becky, around as well.

Chris is in Charleston after a tour on the sub LA JOLLA in Pearl Harbor He's doing shift work at the prototype unit in Charleston. He has about another year and a half until shore duty is done and the next career move is due.

Alicia, Mike, and Sam Loeffler Ben Robertson (kerry_royal@yahoo.com) is in his fourth semester at the University of Miami School of Law. He's also looking for a summer job, so if anybody wants to give him work at a law firm, get in touch with him by email. He'll go anywhere and work for anybody except the Marines and Navy. Ben says Miami has been a lot of fun, especially with Mike Elliott '96 in his class there. Ben hopes everyone still serving stays safe and comes home quickly.

Rob Belcher has no lack of Alumni to hang out with at Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA. Al Seeman, Matt Smith, and Rob just finished their second baseball season and still had time to work in school. Rob and his wife, Michelle, are enjoying watching their new son, Michael, grow every day. Rob says Michael, now 7 months old, gets cuter everyday.

Originally set to leave Monterey in December, Rob will now be there until May due to pending ankle surgery. No worries since he's got '97 Companymates Nirav Patel (who just had his second child), Brian Sinclair, and Christine (formerly Cookson) there as well. Also out there are Colin Echols, Ross Scott, and Adie Schneck (Scott-Schneck), Scott McGinnis, Cambra Juve, and some others Rob forgets at the time. "It is good to see Classmates. I hope all is well with you and I look forward to hearing about other Classmates and how they are doing."

Mike Russ has been getting back to his roots by, "having a ball going to the field and stuff with the ground Marines," in his job as the lone FAC in the artillery regiment on Camp Lejeune.

Mike is supposed to be back in Beaufort next summer to rejoin another Homet squadron for another three years. Mike got to catch up with Jon Kaltwasser and Jon's wife, Julie, over dinner recently. Turns out Jon's doing great and is getting ready to go to Monterey to get a double master's in computer stuff. He works for the Navy's computer guras in Norfolk; "No longer a SWO, just a computer geek," as Jon puts it.

Aaron Shelley watched the Army-Navy at Moondoggies in San Diego and met up with Jaime Murphy, ran into Chris Benson, Van Rypel, Brian Sandberg, and several other forgotten names down there. Aaron's had a pretty crazy year, having gotten back from fraq in late July '03 and then left again in December '03 for Okinawa. Aaron is a CH-53 pilot and is branching off to go on the 11th MEU, which leaves again in June '04. Aaron says, "The 53 community is definitely being used to the extreme and then some. Optempo is pretty insane for everyone now." Yet, Aaron still managed to find time between deployments to date a girl for over a year. He didn't say if that was a calendar or the amount of time he was actually home equaled a year. Those are very different things for most of us these days.

Chris Perkins wrote from Quantico, where he's at Expeditionary Warfare School. He's a long way from the surf he'd come to enjoy in Hawaii, but Chris was happy that he got to actually go to the game and see a lot of other '97 folk.

Bernard Gauna and his family, Ellen, Collin, and Nora, said hello from Cedar Rapids, lA. I was surprised to hear civilian life had taken them there from his last SWO gig at Littie Creek, but Bernard's new job at Alliant Energy is great and he says the family is adjusting very well. Bemard says, "it's just like being a division officer with the added benefit of being a civilian." Collin has started kindergarten and Nora is in pre-school. Collin likes it there so much, he never wants to go back to Virginia.

And Bernard's wife, Ellen, is equally busy, between the two kids and their new circle of friends. Bemard watched the game, and like many others, wished he had been there, saying, "it has definitely been a long time hasn't it?"

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Paul Felini said hola from GEORGE WASHINGTON where Paul spent Thanksgiving and the Army-Navy game during the end of his workup flying in VF-11. Among the many benefits, Paul noted, "Let me tell you, it just does not get any better then Thanksgiving dinner aboard an aircraft carrier. Turkey meat tastes so much better when it spends all day sitting in a pool of water." All the time away lately has got Paul and his wife, Heidi, maximizing available time together, including a four day port visit Paul got in December '03 when business brought him to Key West. Heidi flew down and spent the time with Paul, all the more important since Paul deployed again in January '04. When he's back this summer, he and Heidi will likely be moving to Lemoore, CA, which isn't so bad considering Paul's younger sister. Page, is there flying Super Hornets right now.

JJ Bancroft sent some news and photos from the big fight, and the big game. JJ is at Camp Pendleton flying helos in HMLA-169. They recently returned from fraq/Kuwait in October '03 after eight months in the sandbox. One photo is of some of the USNA grads from JJ's squadron and their sister squadron, HMLA-267, with Ollie North. Ollie was embedded with the two squadrons while they were stationed at Ali Al Saleem Air Base in Kuwait during OIF. The picture was taken two days before the war kicked off. His other photo is from an ArmyNavy party which included Jeff Sykes '99, Chad Nehns '93, Mark Stratton '99, Tony Bancroft '98, Casey Weiner '99, Brian Crawford '00, and of course, JJ himself. Just like Aaron Shelley, JJ is out the door again in July 2004 for another deployment.

scholarship to go back to school. Rafi Miranda is a SeaBee stationed in Virginia Beach now."

And Ed is a recent addition to the civilian workforce, looking at work both in San Diego and Virginia areas, but if all else fails, he still, "might just live in a van down by the river" Rick Vtipil and his wife, Sharon (Poole) VtipU, are now both stationed in the Pensacola area. He's an instractor at HT-18 at South Whiting Field and Sharon is on the Air Force Special Operations Center staff at Huriburt AFB. Jon Sagaser and his wife, Megan, recently moved to Hawaii. Megan's SWO job took her there, while Jon's pursuit of a music career continues. Good luck, guys.

Nick Nuzzo had a, "quick small wedding," 30 August '03 and should now be at Fort Benning for ICCC. I'm guessing that's Infantry Company Commander's Course, but I could be wrong.

Nick and his wife had been at Marine Corps Security Force Company Bangor, WA, for some time, and he'd only seen a few Alumni his way, amongst them, Jason Cournoyer, whose carrier pulled into Victoria, Canada, over a year ago, and some '98 grads like Dave Danelo '98.

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Ed "97 Cent" Vernon checked in to report on those he knows. He says "J. Rich got out of the Navy after five and is now married in Alton, IL, working a real job and using his Illinois veterans

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That's it for now, but I got more in the inbox for next time. Stay safe and in touch. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Groove

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Nick LaLota here, standing in for Muiph as he is deployed to Iraq.

The Class of 2000 is running the fleet.

Whether with his aircraft, ship, submarine or rifle, 2000 graduates are leaders of our Navy and Marine Corps. Many of us have completed two (and some even three) deployments in support of the Global Wai- on TeiTorism and some even participated in both Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. As we near the fourth year of S/iipmafe, March 2004

our commission, we can say with confidence that the world is a safer place because of our influence. However, there is no evidence that suggests that our work is done. Many of oiu- Classmates remain in Afghanistan, Iraq and abroad ensuring the success of our way of life. In light of our accomplishments, we continue to stay focused and look forward to our next assignment.

With 0-3 promotions and shore duty on the horizon, more and more of us have decided to get engaged. Erin Orlich and Jared Voneida '97 were recently engaged while spending the Christmas holiday together in Hawaii. Erin and Jared began dating while stationed in Sasebo.

There must be love in the air in Japan because while Janice Geldmacher was stationed in Japan she met her fiance. Jack Rice '92. Janice was recently awarded a Navy scholarship which she will redeem at the University of Johns Hopkins this fall.

Pat Eliason and Teresa Hoist are proof that love is possible amongst nukes. Pat and Teresa got engaged at nuclear prototype. Pat is serving his two-year toiu- on ENTERPRISE while Theresa serves on America's favorite carrier, CARL VINSON. It's no coincidence that in a place where 250,000 rowdy, but suave people get together to celebrate the New Year, that a couple of Class of 2000 graduates would meet. While counting down to 2004, I ran into Stu Usry at MGM's Studio 54 in Las Vegas. The topic of our conversation is classified at a level higher than this magazine, but I can tell you that Sm and Colin Knapp continue to dominate the town of Norfolk, VA. January brought an end to the holidays and a start to pre-deployment work-ups for CARL VINSON ( C V N 70). Since our return from WestPac 03, we've added several 2000 grads; Steve Vaughn, Jon Gagnon, Jason Anderson and Myah (Monjure) WUson have each joined us from Nuclear Power School. Peter Liebert couldn't handle the arduous, yet action-packed life of a SWO, so he transferred into the lesser demanding and stress-free Supply Corps. Pete is CARL VINSON'S material division officer. These newly hailed group join the salty, yet very short (we're talking PRD here) Kelly Mahaffey, Kyle Baker and Nick LaLota.

In other PacNorWest related news, I saw PhU Karg at a career senunar here on CARL VINSON. Phil's enjoying his second division officer tour on the fast combat support ship SACRAMENTO (AOE 1). Between talks of SWO bonus and "free" grad school, Phil and I reminisced about SWOS parties involving the aforementioned Colin Knapp and Pat Eliason. We both agree that life was best while at SWOS and can't imagine why the SWO community would ever want to reduce a young officer's time there.

A less probable 2000 reunion occurted while at a non-DON Christmas party in Seattle: I ran into Ryan Runge who is stationed on ABRAHAM LINCOLN ( C V N 72). Ryan plans to head to graduate school when he leaves mighty ABE. Scott Weinpel recentiy remmed from a deploy:ment to the Westem Pacific. He and his Marine Cobra squadron took part in a 21st century island ;hopping campaign and got to see many of the treasures of East Asia. Scott is happy to be back in San Diego with his lovely and beautiful fiancee, Leslie Smith. They both look forward to their imarriage on 26 June in San Diego.

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Don Calkins wrote: Hello from GEORGE WASHINGTON. Don

Calkins reporting from VS-31 with Mike Ferrara, Matt Wilkening, Brett McDaniel, Mike Gawlas '98 , Dan Bleicher '99 and other old men like Tim "Octa" Hill '92 and XO Jeff "Pancho" Davila '86. Here on the open seas, we've been giving gas and saving tiie butts of many of our pointy nose partners like Nate Spurr, Mike Marchetti, AJ Prebula, Lenny Wise, and Dan Delacruz to name a few 1 constantiy see around the air wing (and behind our wing with their probe out).

Of the utmost importance is Don's getting married to the beautiful and talented Miss Elizabeth Lingvall from San Diego, CA. Members of "Club 28" celebrated the engagement after meeting the charming bride-to-be and claim Don finally landed his perfect girl with all five criteria.

She graduated from the University of Dallas in 2002 with a political philosophy degree and spread her faith and talent working many fast pace jobs from Italian fashion designers in New York City to small boutiques in Arizona and is managing her own department in Califomia until their marriage in October '02 at St Bridget's Catholic Church in San Diego.

She's an intelligent, witty, spiritual surfer girl, a.k.a. Don's perfect match, 'ibu may recognize her best friend Leslie Smith who got engaged to Scott Weinpel earlier in the yean Needless to say, there will be plenty of 2000 representation at both festivities to be sure.

Good luck to all of our Classmates and our brethren who continue to serve our nation both at home and abroad. As always, please send any article info or digital pictures to shipmateOO(® yahoo.com. —Nick LaLota

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It looks like we are going to keep this one short.

All the SWO dogs should be finishing their first tours and the pilots are headed to their squadrons. Please write in with your new assignments to usna2001navy@yahoo.com.

Beau Hufstetler (beauhufstetler@ hotmail.com) writes: Greetings everyone, I wanted to send a brief update from the road as my wife, Julie, and I

head up to Brunswick, ME. For some of us in the P-3 world, our two and a half year vacation is finally coming to an end as we finish our last check rides and head out to our squadrons.

While in Jacksonville, 1 had the pleasure of playing some round ball with a great group of our Classmates in a league at Mandarin Christian Church. Our team, the Goats, featured Ben Salomon, Bill Pritchett, and myself working the perimeter with Jared Tharp and Justin Kibbey keeping things in order down low. Our swingmen/ringers, Rob Blackwell and Bret Miller, supplied big points and most of the highlights (when they showed up).

During the regular season, we got caught watching the paint dry on more than one occasion...but in the tournament, we made our presence known and represented USNA in fine fashion. A big thanks goes out to Ryan Davis and Scott Krushinski, as well as our wives, fiances, and girlfriends for coming out to support the Goats. As far as to where our Class is headed, Darren Bess, Michael Forshay, and Rob Blackwell will be joining me in Maine.

Bret Miller, Scott Krushinski, and Jared Tharp are staying in Jax. Ryan Davis and David Harrington are headed to Hawaii. Chris Kerns is in Rota, Spain, and Jeff Shanahan and John Duarte '00 are going up to Whidbey Island. I think that's about it from here. Life has been good, but its time to go to work. Drop me a line if you get a chance.

Roderick Hodges (tigerod01@hotmail.com orhodgesrl@key-west.navy.mil) wrote in to say that he is stationed in Pearl Harbor Hawaii on KEY WEST (SSN-722) with Jeff Greene and Tom Finley. He is having a good time living on the beach in Lanikai with Brian Kilburn, Rob Garis, and Brandon Soule.

Chrissie Vallely, the best Marine in the world, has been asking for her name in lights. She is living in San Diego for another six months and will eventually be stationed in Buford, SC, with an F-18 squadron. She has been competing in triathlons and eats sushi every night with Megan Coles. Shannon FitzPatrick Lewis and Josh Lewis '00 are headed back to Annapolis for Josh's shore duty and Shannon's new job in the HR community.

Jaimie Lusk and I rode our bikes from San Francisco to San Diego over New Years. We spent six days riding down the coast and rode about 100 miles a day. We tried to keep the ocean on our right so we would not get too lost.

Contrary to popular belief, it was not all down hill. There were quite a few sticky moments along the way when visibility was about three feet. Somehow, we made it. Jim Bender '99 rode the last 20 miles or so with us. The coast was absolutely amazing, I had no idea it would be that beautiful. Take care and God Bless.

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Pres; ENS C. J. Simonsen Vice Pres: ENS Greg Chapman Treas; ENS Chris Carter Sec'y; 2dLt Dani La SaUe 6011 Dowlingwood Dr, Beaufort, SC 29902 e; usnashipmate02@yahoo.com Hello everyone, I hope 2004 is shaping up to be everything you've imagined and more. As I'm writing this in mid-January, I'm chalking up the low number of emails in hopes that everyone is coming up with PG versions of their holiday escapades and adventures. Even the Brown Shoe hit the wall and wrote in: Ah, the dark ages. With Annapolis in our rear view mirtor, it's something we never thought we'd see again. However, now the winter months bring a new kind of Dark Age.. .broken airplanes, terrible weather, and endless dets.

The past few months have been busy with activity...selections, Wingings, and weddings.

However, with everyone on the move, we at the Brown Shoe staff have had our hands tied and haven't been able to put together an article that lives up to our expectations. Rest assured this is not a common thing, and we will be back in full strength next month. Godspeed to all the aviators out there, and we really appreciate all the emails we've gotten. Keep 'em coming... thebrownshoe2002@yahoo.com.

Keeping the airways safe, BS Also, the holidays wouldn't be the holidays if there weren't any engagements or weddings.

Lyndsay Fredericksen and Alex Katauskus are now engaged, and Eddie McKinnon was married on 3 January 2004 at the Naval Academy Chapel. I was fortunate enough to meet up with some members of his wedding party at Acme that night, including Erik MoeUer, Jeff FeUows, Danny Thomas, Dustin Martelo, Scott Williams, Chris Pintauro, Brad Hay, MarshaU Croft, and Mike Sheedy '01. The majority of the above is still tracking through flight school, Mike Sheedy '01 is in the RAG in Jacksonville for helos, and Marshall finishing up the submarine pipeline up in Connecticut.

A few pictures were sent in for this issue, so without further ado, the first is Russ Thomas and Wes Pass at their tank war out in Fort Knox, KY. Russ now has his tank platoon out in 29 Palms and is getting ready to deploy this spring, and Wes is at Camp LeJeune, NC.

'02 submariners showing their support at the Navy vs. Rutgers football game in New Jersey Jeff Desmond were all Winged P-3 pilots on 07 November 2003.

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04 Justin Wilson and Scott Paul after their belly-dancing audition As promised in the last issue, here is a picture of Justine (Fisher) and Jason Guidos on their wedding day in Tuscon, AZ.

Pres; MIDN 1/C Lincoln Lukich Vice Pres; MIDN 1/C James Brobyn Treas; MIDN 1/C Andrew Froistad Sec'y; MIDN 1/C Joseph Zukowsky

05 Pres; MIDN 2/C John M. Burger Vice Pres; MIDN 2/C Jonathan Miller Treas; MIDN 2/C Colleen Vote Sec'y; MIDN 2/C John McLaughlin

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Russ Thomas and Wes Pass This next one is of Justin Wilson and Scott Paul at Lollapalooza in San Antonio, TX, who claim it was after watching a belly-dancing exhibition; I'd venture to say it looks as though they got into the act, as well. Justin, Paul, and 116

Jason and Justine (Fisher) Guidos, 11 October 2003 And last, but not least, the long lost picture of 2003.1 apologize to Sean Stein, who sent this in a while back, and has been relentiessly pursuing it through to publication.

That is all for this issue of Shipmate. Keep the emails coming, but spread-loading is appreciated. Happy Saint Patrick's Day...I hope to see some of you in Savannah! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dani

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CHAPTER NEWS ALABAMA Birmingham Chapter PhU Griese '75 1906 Shades Crest Rd.; Binninghara, AL 35216 h; 205-822-9470; e: phil@flagshipiradinginc.com

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LCDR Frederick N. Steiner '57, USN (Ret.) 1059 Teenajo Dr, SE, Huntsville, AL 35803-3907 h; 256-650-5423; e; navy57@aol.com

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter WiUiam D. Morrison '57 11801 E. Juan Tabo Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255-5907 h: 480-585-1867; f: 480-473-3262 e; wmorrisonl @cox.net web site: http;//www.usna.com/Chapter/us/arizona The Arizona Chapter held it's January meeting on the 14th at our usual location of Aunt Chilada's. Following our noon time luncheon, President Bill Morrison '57 made a few announcements. The good news was that Superintendent VADM Rodney Rempt '66 will be visiting the Phoenix area on 22 Febraary. Bill requested the involvement of the membership along with the Parents Club and the Blue & Gold Representatives to insure a worthy event for the Admiral. We are traly fortunate to welcome the Superintendent to the "Valley of the Sun" and to enjoy our reknown "winter weather."

Our feamred speaker was Maj Gen Carl Schneider, USAF (Ret.), whose range of topics included his "politically incortect opinions" about a variety of current national and intemational issues. These included the Middle East War, the size of our Armed Forces and some tall tales about his fun flying career which was composed of 32 years as a fighter pilot in Korean War and later in the Viemam War. It was a most interesting talk and appreciated by all.

Those in attendance were Art Kinneberg '46, Deck Hanison '53, Guy Grafius '55, Wally Bigler '56, BiU Morrison '57, Mike Frawley '58, Walt Booriakin '58, Walt Peters '58, Phil Moulton '58, Bill Brinkley '63, Pete Lumianski '65, Ron Stoll '67, Joe Maguire '88, Tom Short '91, Wayne Mihailov '93, and Greg Lane '94.

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Chapter Tom Oxford '66 2620 Dove Creek Ln., Unit B Pasadena, CA 91107 p; 626-440-2302; e: tom_oxford@yahoo.co^_^ Corr. Sec'y; Nick Madigan '81 e; nick@aiisonmortgage.com Elected Chapter President John Quinn '91 did a magnificent job leading the Chapter providing great vision and organizational ability. Unfortunately, his career took him to the East Coast. Tom Oxford '66 has Shipmate, March 2004

graciously and selflessly stepped up to fill the big shoes John left behind!

Impromptu Houston Bowl Party On 30 December, approximately 30 Alumni, friends, and family met at the Comer Office Sports Bar in Costa Mesa to watch Navy take a beating at the hands of Texas Tech in the Houston Bowl. All were proud of how the Mids continued to play hard even as the game slipped away from them. The Comer Office is a great place to watch a game and the food and drinks are great. We will be likely to come back for some (bowl) game viewing parties (including Army-Navy) next season!

Pasadena Luncheon Group The Pasadena luncheon group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Claim Jumper Restaurant in Monrovia which is located at the 1-210 Freeway and Huntington Boulevard just east of Pasadena. We gather at 11:45 a.m. for lunch and just get together to talk amongst ourselves without a speaker most months. If we can generate enough participation, we can have speakers at these luncheons. Glenn Shindler '64 (gshindler64@earthlink.net) is the organizer for these luncheons. If you are not already receiving notices for these luncheons, you can contact Glenn to get on the notice list.

Orange County Luncheon Group On the second Tuesday of each month, except December, the Chapter holds a luncheon meeting at the Santa Ana Elks Club, 212 Elk La., Santa Ana. This is for all Alurrmi who are interested in getting together to share their experiences and enjoy the company of fellow Academy Alumni. The welcome mat is always out to other service academy alumni as well and we are normally joined by a few West Point alumni. Alumni are also encouraged to bring guests. We gather at 11:30 a.m. for social time before eating at noon. The program normally includes a speaker who talks on a subject of interest to those present. If you are interested in being placed on the notice list for the luncheons or attending a luncheon, please contact Joe Koch '57 (jwkoch@pacbell.net; 714-773-1090).

January 2004 Orange County Luncheon The Orange County luncheon was held on Tuesday, 13 January 2004, at the Santa Ana Elks Club. Our speaker this month was Group Captain Nigel Beresford RAF (Ret.). Nigel spent a full career of 35 years in the Royal Air Force flying transport aircraft. His RAF career included four years in command of The Queen's Flight, which is the British equivalent of commanding the Air Force squadron that flies Air Force One. Nigel's career also included time at the Air Force Air War College and with CentCom. He flew British tanker aircraft refueling U.S. Navy aircraft during the Persian Gulf War Nigel's presentation covered the history of The Queen's Flight and some of his experiences in command. The Queen's Flight was originally The King's Flight and was organized at the end of World War I. The presentation was in typical British dry whit and humor and had the audience listening closely the entire time. Nigel did not

provide any tabloid gossip concerning the Royals, but gave us a very good insight into the Royal Family. The entire audience stayed longer than the normal time just to hear all his comments. Nigel was involved in the initial use of the C-17 aircraft in the RAF and now works for Boeing on the C-17 Project.

The Class with the most present was '57 with four Classmates in attendance, followed by '47, '59, and '67 with two Classmates in attendance.

We welcomed newcomer Rich Chandler '72 to our luncheon group. Rich is working in Orange County on a temporary basis as his permanent home is in Maine.

Those attending the luncheon included Bill McReynolds '41, Walt Stevens '43, Bob Rubel '44, Rich Crane '47, TR Johnson '47, John Snyder '50, Al Enderle '52, Joe Zebrowski '53, Joe Koch '57, Bob Lutz '57, Jim Paulk '57, Dave Stiller '57, George Watts '58, Joe Casasanto '59, Joe Keeley '59, Dick Bannister '60, Jack O'Brien '62, Rich Pace '63, Dick Cuciti '67 with his guest. Ken Jones, Pete Thompson '67, Rich Chandler '72, Mike Metskas '74, Steve Shatynski '83, Bill Bailey, USMA '60, Jim Bras, Orange County Navy League president. Bill Meddings, a former naval officer, and Mike Flannigan.

Strategic Planning The Los Angeles Chapter is continually refining a Strategic Plan which assists the board of directors and officers in determining how many, and what types, of events to hold. If you have any ideas for Chapter-wide events, or venues for social gatherings, please email the board via Tom Oxford '66.

Upcoming Events 75 April—Army-Navy golf outing, OIC— Dave Hackett '71 (dhackett@pacbell.net) TBD June—June Chapter event. Annual Meeting, OIC—President Tom Oxford

Monterey Bay Chapter CDR John J. Branson Jr. '50, USN (Ret.) 1281 Sylvan Rd., Monterey, CA 93940-4942 h: 831-375-8603; e; JJBransnjr@aol.com Sacramento Chapter George R. Simmons '61 10785 Penstock Tri., Auburn, CA 95603-9556 h; 530-888-0860; e; grsim@mindspring.com Time/Date: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, 8 January 2004 Location: Hofbrau Restaurant, comer Watt and El Camino Event: First meeting of the year for Sacramento Chapter, USNAAA Attendees: SOPA Larry Pierce '38, M.O. Slater '42, Stan Hogshead '43, Tom Hartigan '47, Barry Whittiesey '49, Mickey Knapp '52, Jim D'Orso '52, George Martin '55, John Haynes '55, Tom Langley '56, Denny Joyce '61, George Simmons ' 6 1 , Jack Everett '64, Connie and Dave McKie '66, Steve Berg '66, Frank Blake '68, Frank Valente '82, and Brian Grabb '92 and his two fine young sons.

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Several-term president George Simmons '61 opened the meeting by introducing nominating committee chairman Jim D'Orso '52, who offered the slate for March elections: Bill Doddy '48, treasurer; Steve Berg '66, secretary; Dr. Terry Brown '67, vice president; and, to continue the tradition of leadership by the same class, Denny Joyce '61, president. This will be Denny's second go-around, which is welcomed.

John Haynes '55 updated us on matters being reviewed by the governance committee of the board of trastees—while wearing his animated "rally cap" for the Navy-Army competition, that he purchased at Jack London Square in Oakland.

WTiile the cap was hilarious, we must admit that it was the dorkiest appearance we have ever seen from the always-proper CAPT Haynes. Guffaws persisted. Tom Hartigan '47 had nothing to say, and several members asked that this event be noted in minutes.

the barrel and ball), tamping it down and cutting it off smooth with a knife, then pushing it all the way down inside the barrel with the ramrod.

It had to be packed tightly, but not too tightly.

This process was the origination of some catch phrases that have survived to curtent usage: "lock, stock, and bartel," "flash in the pan," and "half-cocked."

Since there were only two medical universities in the U.S. at that time, most of the men who served as "doctors" learned their trade by on-the-job training, traveling with a medical practitioner from place to place, particularly in battiefield situations. The SAR group enlisted two members to feign injury or malady, and Dave McKie did a wonderful job whining about a musket ball in his arm, while George Simmons moaned mournfully while having two teeth (because the first was the wrong one) extracted with huge pliers. My word, youda thought those Dave McKie '66 introduced Chuck two never had a Plebe year.

Highbaugh, spokesman for the Sons of the One of the ladies did a wonderful impersonAmerican Revolution Color Guard, who ation of a frontier wife who confronted and described this appearance as an abridged version confounded five British soldiers while her of their normal presentation to schools. U.S. husband was off at war on a remote battlefield. history is covered here in Califomia during the Finally, various flags used by American units fifth grade, so that is their audience. Their organ- were displayed, including the Bennington ization has performed for thousands of students (Vermont), first unveiled 16 August 1777, with a and has added zest and a sense of reality to the large "76" inside a circle of stars. The colonial period of our country. Chuck, who is a Sacramento SAR chapter also explained the descendant of two Revolutionary War soldiers, Culpeper (Virginia) Minutemen flag ("Liberty began by saying, "From air controller third or Death—Don't Tread on Me"), Bucks of class to sergeant major ordering around a bunch America (flag of black patriots, adomed with of Academy grads—it don't get any better initials of George Washington and John than that!"

Hancock, governor of Massachusetts), Green One group member described his life and Mountain Boys (green silk flag, blue canton duties as a Minuteman, a member of the New with 13 stars in irtegular pattem, used by New York Militia who was expected to be able to Hampshire militia), the Commander-in-Chief move immediately to action when given the call. personal flag, the Bedford (arm holding sword, He described his uniform and accoutrements, "Conquer or Die," the only flag used by the including Brown Bess musket, bayonet, powder colonial militia who fought the British at the hom, haversack and backpack. Another member, Battie of Concord on 19 April 1775), and the representing the mountain men from the back Guilford Courthouse (1781, North Carolina country, demonstrated loading his Tennessee Piedmont, red and blue stripes, white canton, Poor Boy rifle and pointed out that it took a full blue stars, one of the War's bloodiest campaigns, minute to load, as opposed to 20-30 seconds for British lost 25% of their troops and were driven the militia musket. He went through various back to the sea). steps, including cleaning out the pan and firing All in all, the performances brought the train, inserting 70 grains (4.5 grams) of powder Revolutionary War period to life, and it is and the wadding (to insure a tight seal between no surprise to know how much California's fifth graders have enjoyed their presentations.

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San Diego Chapter December Luncheon Tom Ham's lighthouse on the San Diego Bay was our meeting place for a very informative meeting. Randy Bogle '68 opened the meeting with the "Pledge of Allegiance" and recognized the oldest Alumni present, Art Fischer '39, and the youngest present, Sonja Stone '99.

Our featured speakers were LtCol John Rupp '81, USMC, and LCDR Jeff Everage '91, USNR, SEAL. Both spoke on their experiences in Operation Iraqi Freedom. John told us about the air action and Jeff talked about the SPECWAR aspect. These were very interesting presentations for those of us who only got to view the war through television.

All interested Alumni were invited to a private guided tour of the new stadium being built in San Diego, Petco Park. This will be the new home of the Padres baseball team and is scheduled to open in April.

Army-Navy Game Party The Chapter split its forces for two parties this year, one at San Diego's premier sports bar, the other at a beach tavern. All who attended (more than 500) were ecstatic to see Navy finally win back the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy after being held hostage for over 20 years in the enemies' camp. A fantastic ending to a great season.

On to Houston!

Midshipmen Holiday Reception Myron Fleming '62, invited interested Alumni to attend a reception for curtent Midshipmen, candidates, and their parents aboard BOXER. This is a fantastic foram for candidates to meet curtent Mids, and parents to leam about the program at Navy.

Monthly USNA Networking Meeting Dave FenneU '87 (fennelld@mindspring.com; 619-297-9589) and his gang still meet religiously at the Holiday Inn Select Mission Valley every second Friday of the month at 7 a.m. If you or another Alum you know is looking for a job, check them out. If you have any questions, contact Dave.

NAVNET NAVNET is another networking venue for USNA grads as well as anyone else. They convene every third Friday at Trellises Garden Grill in the Town and Country Hotel and Resort on Hotel Circle. It's "come as you are" and pay as you go. We average 30-plus for breakfast, so if you are in the market for a new career or a motivated "new hire," check them out. For info contact Tom Hammons '71 (tjhammons@aol.com; 858-538-9824).

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President: LCDR Chester M. Kolley, USNR ' 686 Portofino Lane, Foster City, CA 94404-2938 h; 650-573-7802; e: cmkolley@comcast.net Vice President: James Ryan '86 e; james@peisales.com Secretary; Lt. Robert M. Sohovich '93, USN 1004 Byerley Ave., San Jose, CA 95125-2507 h; 206-250-5321; e: soho@1993.usna.com The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter had a tremendous mmout for our Army-Navy event at Old Pro's in Palo Alto—over 140 cheering fans!

Of course, most of those were cheering for the winning side. Thanks to all who attended. Jim Lyttle '50 represented the senior Class present; Benjamin Moglen '97 and Ryan Roberts '97 represented the junior The Class of '67 had the best tumout with seven members in attendance.

The staff of Old Pro's did a super job keeping the food and drink coming up until the very end. At halftime, we raffled off several bottles of U.S. Naval Academy signature wine. We used the proceeds to buy Houston Bowl tickets to donate back to the Brigade and local (Houston) military personnel. Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets—we were able to buy and donate ten tickets to the Houston Bowl. Congratulations to the Navy football team for such a fine performance throughout the season and for bringing the commander in chief trophy back to where it belongs.

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A very special tiianks goes out to Mark Lundstrom '86 for planning and administering such a fine event, Linda Diers of the Navy League for helping to register guests and sell raffle tickets, Robert Sohovich '93 for helping with the raffle, Dennis Vied '60 for being our photographer, Julie Sears for her web site work, Jon Armantrout '62 for donating wine to the Chapter and adding to our raffle prizes, and Jim Lyttle "50 for picking the raffle winners.

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR WUliam J. Stewart '63, USNR (Ret.) 1617 Las Canoas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 h; 805-962-0703; w; 805-963-1863 e; tenbears@silcom.com

COLORADO Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. 'SV, USN (Ket 555 Apollo Dr, Boulder, CO 80303-5002 h; 303-499-0337; w; 303-966-4833 e; dbranchjr@aol.com www.usna.coni/Chapters/US/Colorado/default.htm

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter LCDR David H. Stryker, USN (Ret.) '61 PO Box 670; New London, CT 06320-0670 h; 860-536-3636; e: ML8632@aol.com Mark Lundstrom '86 and Linda Diers oftiieNavy League w; 888-447-0512 Happy New Year! By the time you receive this in March, you may have thought that the season of wishing people a Happy New Year had passed, but the required lead time for submission of inputs for this magazine, make this my first article of the new year...thus my greeting! This is also the first time I am able to comment on the superb season that our Navy football team gave us during the 2003-2004 season. They can be Maureen Burkley, Dan Affourtit '60, Dennis Vied '60, justifiably proud of their gridiron performance Alice Affourtit, Pat and Raymond Burkley '60 throughout the season. A major tura-around produced a winning season, victories over both Air Force and Army, possession of the Commanderin-Chief's Trophy and a fine showing in the Houston Bowl. What more can we ask of our team? Coach Paul Johnson is clearly a winner and that bodes well for the future fortunes of Navy football.

In December, Chapter officers distributed questionnaires soliciting inputs for planning future Chapter activities and venues. There have been a goodly number of replies, which will be Maureen and Raymond Burkley '60, with used in planning for the 2004 activities of the Dan Affourtit '60 Chapter The president extends many thanks to those who have responded. For those who may not have had the time during the holidays to retum the questionnaires, perhaps now, in the post-holiday slow down (Dark Ages?) you can dust them off, fill them out, and return them. For those of you who cannot find your questionnaires, let me say that they solicited inputs for recommended meeting locations/venues, most convenient times for meetings, suggested guest Ed Cotter's daughter, Ed Cotter '73, and Jack Sramek '62 speakers, tours, and/or activities which might be of interest to the Chapter members. It is never too late to submit your input, so let us hear from you. Inputs should be made to President Dave Stryker '61 (ML8632@aol.com; 860-5363636; 888-447-0512). I assure you that all inputs, no matter what the subject, positive or negative, will receive due consideration during the deliberations of the board of directors.

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In December 2003, the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation solicited nominations for the 2004 USNA Distinguished Graduate Award. This award is given to a living

graduate of the Academy whose character, distinguished militaiy and civilian service and stature draw wholesome comparison to the qualities that the Naval Academy strives for in keeping with its ideals of duty, honor, loyalty, integrity, and "Through Knowledge Sea Power," as well as the core values of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps: honor, courage, and commitment.

Nominees will have demonstrated a strong interest in supporting the Navy and the U.S. Naval Academy; have provided a lifetime of service to the Nation or Armed Forces; and have made significant and distinguished contributions to the Nation via their public service. The president of the Connecticut Chapter is proud to have submitted the name of Mr. David R. Hinkle '54, as a superbly qualified and deserving nominee for this prestigious award. A review of Mr. Hinkle's military and entrepreneurial careers reveals an individual of extraordinary vision, dedication, and integrity. During both careers he made significant and noteworthy contributions to the Navy and our country. By the time you read this, the deliberations of the selection committee will have been completed and perhaps the winners announced. In any event, the Connecticut Chapter is extremely proud to have nominated Mr. David R. Hinkle, a long time Chapter member, as a most deserving recipient of this award.

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Costa Rica Chapter Claudio A. Pacheco '64 Apt. 4307-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica h: 506-224-4325; w; 506-256-3855 e; cpacheco@sol.racsa.co.cr

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Delaware Chapter Âť Mr. Frank S. Carter HI '70 (Skip) PO. Box 462; Lewes, DE 19958-0462 h; 302-644-4838; e: nick.carter@verizon.net

FLORIDA Fort Lauderdale Chapter Charles K. BorteU '67 5200 North Federal Hwy #2 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-3253 h; 954-491-3422; e; surfrider@prodigy.net Gainesville Chapter CAPT J. Michael Smith '61, USNR (Ret.) 10424 SW 41st PI., Gainesville, FL 32608 h: 352-376-6611; w; 352-376-3301 e; mickey@acceleration.net The Service Academy Alumni Club of Gainesville held its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, 15 January 2004, at Mr. Han's Restaurant.

Naval Academy Alumni in attendance were Ben Moriand '34, Al Vito '44, Mase Wells '47, Hart Stringfellow '48, Jim Zimmerman '54, 119

Rick Childress '54, Russell Henderson '58, Larry Reid '58, Walter Wynn '59, Sam Mutch '71, Ty Tyler '76, and Trent Wolfersberger '93.

Attending from the Military Academy was Jack May '58 and Dave Hansen '61. Attending from the Merchant Marine Academy was Dave Bruderly '69. Guests were VADM Jack Finneran '47, USN (Ret.), Capt Dashwood Hicks (Ret.), David Flagg, Mary Moran, campaign manager for Dave Braderly, and LCDR Don Brask CEC, USN. Our speaker was Captain Rick Hoffman (Ret.), Citadel '74, most recently commanding officer of HUE CITY (CG-66). His talk included the effect of cunent optempo, "ship swaps," probable fiiture classes of destroyers and littoral warfare ships, and the cost savings associated with Tomahawk employment. He provided a thumbnail sketch of his ship and crew on the days following September 11th.

Our meetings are at 11:30 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Mr. Han's, 6944 NW 10th PI. Alumni and their families, curtent and future Midshipmen, and cadets invited to attend.

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. Boms '70, USN (Ret.) 1185 Salt Marsh Cir. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 h; 904-273-4714; w: 904-285-3400, ext. 356 e; mboms@meridianmgmt.com web site; usnaaajaxchap@usa.net Fourth Annual Army-Navy Golf Tournament Once again, the NAS Jacksonville golf course hosted the annual clash of Alumni from the two senior service academies. Once again, despite their valiant efforts, the very competitive contingent of local USMA alurrmi lost, for the fourth successive year. They are circulating ramors that they won the post golf liar's banquet, but that is only a ramor

Trophy safe again

general for the Florida Air National Guard.

General Balskus provided a very fine overview of the participation of Florida's National Guard units in fraqi with particular emphasis on his air units. His remarks and information were very well received by the Alumni present. Following his very presentation, General Balskus entertained questions and participated in discussions with Chapter Members, etc. The 2004 slate of officers for the Chapter were also presented and approved by the membership. The oldest graduate in attendance at the meeting was Bob Crowell '34 while the youngest was Mike DeVaux '90.

Those in attendance included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Autrey '44, Carole and Tom Barry '65 (Chapter vice president). Jack Berle, Mrs. Ann Brown (widow of Samuel Brown '34), Rick Berby, Chapter President Mike Boms '70, Ed Cooke '46, Mn and Mrs. Ed Clausner '51, Robert Crowell '34, Dutch Decker '35, Board Member Mike DeVaux '90, M. Heberling, Mrs. Anne Farmer (Assoc), RADM and Mrs. CT. Faulders '46, Stephanie Febel (Assoc), M r and Mrs. Don Fisher '49, Diane and Board Member Tom Hielmann '68, Mildred Johnson (Assoc), Leslie Larson '46, Mr. and Mrs. G. McFadden '54, Board Member and Mrs. BUI Mcllvain '57, Mr. and Mrs. R.O. Mink, Mr. and Mrs. Robert MiUs '42, Griswold MoeUer '42, Chuck Pendleton '43, Mr. and Mrs. Robert PhilUps '46, Mrs. Julie Rawson (widow of Ralph Rawson '39), Gene Rickie, Mr. and Mrs. Maylon Scott '44, Mrs. Harriet Sequin, Tom Shadowski '67, Courtney Stanton '59, Mrs. Betty Sterling (widow of Stoughton Sterling '41), Mr. and Mrs. Charles Styer '54, Mrs. Francis Vissering (Assoc), Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wolfe '41, IVh. and Mrs. Dave Ward '45.

President/speaker share 2004 Officers/Board Members Chapter Officers President—Mike Boms '70 Vice President—Tom Barry '65 Secretary:—Bill Famsworth '65 Treasurer—Mike DeVaux '90 Board of Directors Brett Femstein '86, Tom Heilmann '68, Curt Hingson '70, Bill Mcllvain '57, Tom Reilly '75, Ed Waller '74, and Dave Ward '45.

Miami Chapter Richard W. Ogden '66 5590 SW 92nd St., Coral Gables, FL 33156 h: 305-665-9641; b; 305-663-5860; e; billo@kcl.net Sec'y; Sergei Kowalchik '67 e; sergei@bellsouth.net

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Greetings from Miami.

It is mid-January, the heart of the pretty weather season in South Florida (although today is a bit on the cool side—high 60s), and things are good in the sub-tropics. On the other hand, with the Dolphins out of the playoffs, "the Season" is over locally; this means you will

have to wait until August to enjoy a $5 "pastillum botello fartum."

For those not keeping up with their Latin, the above is the official Vatican translation for "hot dog" (literally, "a littie roll stuffed with sausage").. .1 am not making this up, check page 78 of the 20 December 2003-2 January 2004 issue of The Economist magazine. All I can say is, ain't it great that with everything else going on in the world (and the Catholic Church), every Thursday a five-man team meets in the Vatican to deal with issues as momentous as this.

Staying with the local scene, the latest "Sperling Stress Index" ranking of major metropolitan areas is out, with Miami coming in no. 2 ahead of New Orleans, Las Vegas, New York City, and only behind Tacoma, WA, in the top five; ramor has it that the mayor and city commission are, as we speak, hard at work on a plan to remedy this situation.. .and get us up to no. 1!

For those who missed this bit of news, it is an index computed from nine factors: unemployment rate, divorce rate, commute time, violent and property crime rates, suicide rates, alcohol consumption, self-reported "poor mental health," and the number of cloudy days.

However, as we all leamed in school (and life), nature is always seeking a balance...and this stress index situation is no different. After a costly two and half year constraction delay, the third Ritz Carlton in Miami-Dade (all three completed within the last three years) opened in Miami Beach, just in time for the New Year's celebration; to quote the Miami Herald, "Tanning butlers will prowl the poolside, seeking naked backs to slather with suntan lotion.

Five caped water ballerinas will perform a cocktail hour synchronized swimming show. A 1950s cherry-red Thunderbird convertible will whisk guests off on a tour." It just doesn't get any better or more stress reducing...that is assuming you have the $309 per night for a standard double, or better yet, the $4,000 for the Ritz Carlton Suite.

And speaking of local Ritz Carltons, not to be outdone, the one in Key Biscayne exhibited a pair of "platinum raby slippers" just prior to the holidays. These slippers were created to be worn by some star at the Oscars; however, it happened to be the Oscars after September 11th and it was deemed a bit too ostentatious given the situation, so they were not worn.

The slippers have platinum thread throughout, are encrasted with hundreds of cut rabies and, for about $1.5 million (give or take a few $100K via haggling), they are available as a stocking stuffer Nothing like a little conspicuous consumption I always say...is tiiis a great country, or what!?

Turning to Chapter events, the annual Holiday Reception for members and their guests, as well as for South Florida Midshipmen, NAPSters, candidates, and their guests, was held on 20 December at the Coral Reef Yacht Club. With 127 attending, it was by far the biggest (and best) one yet.

Fifteen graduates accompanied by ten guests (two of them candidates), 14 Midshipmen, two NAPSters, 22 candidates, and a combined 66 of their guests, enjoyed a wonderful evening of great food, fine drink, and outstanding Shipmate, March 2004

all-around camaiaderie. The Yacht Club did its usual superb job hosting and, although the festivities were moved indoors because a cold front had dropped the temperature into the sixties, it did not detract from the merriment and special nature of the celebration—in short, a great time was had by all.

Midshipmen attending were Elizabeth Bennett '05, Christopher Bishop '07, Jonathan Black '04, Ryan Lally '04, Nichols Munn '07, Amanda Mure '04, Jonathan Nelson '04, Jacob Sodergren '07, Austin Spina '07, Bonner Stave '07, Nicholas Tawil '06, Shawna Wentz '06, Alexis Wise '04, and Briton Yonge '07.

Graduates and their guests attending were Tyson Lewis '93, Jovan and Bob Chester '68, Rob GiUett '90 accompanied by two candidates, Alfred Bimge '88 with his friend, Luis del Valle, and Classmate Jeffrey Sheedy '88 visiting Miami from Ecuador, Diane and Dennis Lawrence '64, BiU Burd '65 and a guest, Sergei Kowalchik '67 and his spouse, Marshall Byram, Frank Martin '59, Peggy and NeU Sapp '62, Jody and Tom Verrengia '69, Mike EUiot '96, Mel MeiiUiardt '80 witii his fiance, Lauren Smith, and Julie and BiU Ogden '66.

The second (and final) Chapter event during the period, was a get-together on 30 December at Hooligan's Pub (where the last Army-Navy game party was held), to watch Navy play Texas Tech at the Bowl game in Houston. The report is that, in spite of the score, an excellent time was had by those attending...and several "pastillum botello fartum" were consumed (although not the $5 variety), along with appropriate accompanying libations.

Those in attendance at the get-together were Scott Dudley '66 and his friend, Mike Smith, Hal Garrigues '77, five members of MIDN Edgar Prado '07s family (Edgar was at the game in Houston), Julie and BiU Ogden '66, Mike and Ginny Lally (parents of MIDN Ryan LaUy '04, who was also at the game in Houston) along with Mike's brother. Bill Lally, and Alfred Bunge '88.

Switching to upcoming Chapter events, a tentative schedule is offered below for everyone's advanced planning: Inarch 200- -Luncheon, speaker TBD, Coral Reef Yacht Club April 200- -USNA Day, TBD Aprd 200' -All Academy happy hour, TBD -Army-Navy golf and tennis, TBD May20a May 2004—Gradlinks; speaker TBD, University of Miami June 2004—Plebe send-off; Class of 2008, TBD

Naples-Fort Myers Chapter LCDR Edwin W. "Ned" Oldham '58, USNR (Ret.) 400 Park Shore Dr., Unit 202, Naples, FL 33316 h; 941-434-0806; e; ewoldham@hahnlaw.com Sec'y: Bob Shearer '58; e; riiss58@swfla.rr.com The Naples-Ft. Myers Chapter, in conjunction with the Naples Council of Worid Affairs, jointly sponsored a luncheon in Naples on 21 January 2004. The speaker was Otto Helwig '58 who spoke on the politics of water development with special attention to the Middle East.

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Over 250 attended this meeting. More details on the meeting will be available for the next issue.

Our March meeting has the Superintendent scheduled to speak to Alumnae, rising appointees, and all parents in the local area.

Bob Shearer '58 Scribe

Orlando Chapter LtCol George V. Ruos Jr. '50, USMC (Ret.) 950 Kersfield Cir, Heathrow, FL 32746-1936 h; 407-804-1308; e; georgeruos@aol.com

Palm Beach Chapter CAPT Waher Whipple '57, USNR (Ret.) 1100 Marine Way West, #A3L North Palm Beach, FL 33408 h; 561-624-3051; e; WalWhip@aol.com Our Palm Beach Chapter inaugurated 2004 with a salute to the Navy's Chaplain Corps with our guest speaker and author, CAPT Connell J. (Father Joe) Magufre, CHC, USN (Ret.). Father Joe shared his naval experiences on a personal note recalling stories of the many people he has known in the service. Those present were Rita and Gil Barbe '63, Loretta and Bion Bierer '53, Jane and Howard Burdick '56, Dottie Coney (widow of Charles Coney '19), Peggy and Hank Gorman '44, Betty and Al Haworth '57, Bob Lees '69, Lydia and John McNabney '50, P.X. O'NeiU '54, Lou Romano '67, Diana and Walt Whipple '57, and their guests, Lu and Elaine Hill, Linda Wyckoff (parent of Chester Wyckoff '05).

Guest speaker CAPT Connell J. (Father Joe) Maguire

Our deepest sympathies to P.X. O'Neill '54 on the recent passing of his beloved wife, Phyllis.

We were also saddened to leam of the passing of our Chapter member, CAPT Arthur Osgood '44, USN (Ret.).

Several of our Alumni group were fortunate enough to attend the McCampbell's Aces Squadron's Annual January Gala. The featured speaker was RADM Matthew G. Moffitt, USN. RADM Moffitt gave a highly informative speech on Enduring Freedom's Air War and the top gun school he heads in Nevada. Some of our members present were Lou Romano '67, Julie and Joel Jacobs, Reynolds Beckwith '49, P.X. O'Neill '54, and Diana and Walt Whipple '57.

We have some exciting speakers scheduled through May. Plan to attend.

18 February—ADM Stan Arthur, president, Lockheed, Orlando, FL 19 A/arc/i—LtCol (SEL) Joe Wallis '86, speaking about "Marines on the Move"

14 April—ADM Norb Ryan, president.

Military Officers Association of America l\day (date TBA)—MajGen Patrick G. Howard, USMC See you there!

Pensacola Chapter CDR Lee Price '78 3721 Scenic Highway; Pensacola, FL 32504 h; 850-437-9689; w; 850-452-3712 e; orion781@cox.net Vice President: CDR Mike McCrabb '78, USN (Ret.) National Tmstee; CAPT Glenn Montgomery '71, USN (Ret.) Happy New Year from the Westem Gate of the Emerald Coast. We're fully immersed in the Dark Ages as colder-than-normal weather has hit sunny Florida. About 35 Chapter members and guests met at Apple Annie's in the Seville Quarter complex on 30 December to attempt to thaw the chill and unite our efforts to help Navy beat Texas Tech in the Houston Bowl. Although the game didn't tum out as well as we would have liked, everyone had a good time and left in appreciation of the great season that Navy had this year and looking forward to next year's promising team. We suspended the January meeting to gear up for our first regular luncheon of the New Year on 11 Febraary at Mustin Beach Officer's Club aboard NAS PENSACOLA. A full account or the meeting will appear in the next edition.

We have regular luncheons scheduled for March and April, with elections for next year's officers to be held at the April meeting. May and June will usher in warmer weather and will see us doing our first spring, a luau complete with roasted pig, and a Founder's Day Dinner where we'll recognize all newly appointed members of the Class of 2008 from the area. We'll then adjourn for a short summer break as we gear up to start our New Year again in September If you find yourself in the Pensacola area for one of our functions, please make plans to join us. If you are new to the area, I'd like to personally invite you to make us your USNA Alumni Association home. If you've been in the area for a while and have not been able to join us, there is no better time than now.

Beat Army, Sir!

Space Coast Chapter LCDR Milton E. Burdsall '56, USNR 1195 Starting Way; Viera, FL 32955 h; 321-504-1050 e: patandmih@hotmail.com The Space Coast Chapter held its December luncheon at the Indian River Country Club (IRCC). The tumout was very good. Elections were held and Milt Burdsall '56 was unanimously chosen as our next president, replacing Sam Powel '50. The members gave Sam a round of applause for leading our group for the past two years. Pete Peterson '56 and Tom Schwartz '56 continue as vice president and secretary/treasurer respectively.

Those attending the luncheon were Jane and Ernie Barrett '45, Jeanne and Howard Blum '45, Pat and Milt Burdsall '56, Dorothy and George Darphus '50, Neff Dietrich '47, 121

Tampa, FL Chapter: Picture from Founder's Day that could not fit in tiie last issue: Pat and Don Coughhn '62, Lydia and VADM Charles Moore '68, Jane and RADM Collins '56, Marilyn and VADM Eric Olson '73

Mary Anne and Jim Eri '56, Mickey and Web Gokey '47, Norma and Swede Hansen '56, BUI Hagenmeyer '56, Doris and Bill Hamaker '44, Anne and Frank Keith '47, Gus Littlefield '59, Ellen and Louis Marckesano '47, Ruth and John Livingston '44, Marli and John Lowel '46 (who just joined the Chapter), Pat Kitterman (widow of Warren Kitterman '51), Jody and Sam Powel '50, Peg and Pete Peterson '56, Merle and Tom Schwartz '56 Mary Lou and John Straker '40, Ann and Bob SeUars '61, Bob T\image '47 (visitor from Orlando), Helen Ward (widow of Russell Ward '42), BUI Young '58 and his guest, Fran Hutchens.

Visitors are always welcome at our luncheons, which are held normally on the third Wednesday of the month. Call me (321-255-5452) or MiU.

Tampa Bay Chapter CAPT John S. Kamen '77, USN 1105 Culbreath Isle Dr., Tampa, FL 33629 h; 813-288-9548; e: kamenj@socom.mil Sec'y/Communications; Steve Swift '87 e: sswift@1987.usna.com; web site; www.usna.com/Chapters/US/fl/tampabay/ Since our last entry, our course trounced Army, and had a great tumout of 120 Alumni and guests (or so) at Raymond James stadium. Too many names and family members to list here! Great food, fun, and company were the comments by all. Definitely better indoors. Thanks to Gary Polansky '69 and Jack Gantley '69 for ranning the show and allowing their better halves to get involved as well, and thanks to all who helped make this a great success!

We then had a great outing for the Bowl Game.

Tom Schwartz '56 Result was not in our favor, but the Tampa Bay spirit was out in full force on both sides of the Bay. Fifty-six total folks—great tumout!

Suncoast Chapter Clifford P. Bermann '45 7979 S. Tamiami Tri. #338A, Sarasota, FL 34231 e; plcwec@aol.com The Suncoast Chapter had a great time on 6 December at the Bent Tree Country Club in Sarasota to celebrate Navy's 34-6 victory over Army. Fifty loyal members attended listed below.

Our perdurable President Cliff Bermann '45 (also unsuccessfully looking for relief) did pushups at each Navy score but stopped after 50 since his bride, Helen, realized adding the last 34 would have totaled 84—a bit too many!

Next meeting is 25 Febraary at the Sai'asota Yacht Club to hear CAPT Don Walsh '54.

Attendees at this great event were Betty and Bruce Rohn '40, Emily and Lou Davis '41, Anne Lynn (widow of Charles Lynn '41), Anne and Jrni Tench '41, EUie Atherton '45, Helen and President Cliff Bermann '45, Winnie and Ted Johnson '45, Jessie and BiU Petrat '43, Mary Lou Schuiz '45, Jane and BUI Strong '45, Lee, Nan and Mark German '47, Pat and Dick Southwell '47, Mary Virginia and Jim Morency '49, Elsie and PhU Vladessa '49, Selma and Tom Dyer '52, Chuck Boyer '53, Linda and Al Higginhotham '53, Chariene and Walt Carlson '56, Terri and Fred Derr '57, Ruby and Larry Laudig '60, Kay and Jon Neary '65, Kate and Al Burda '68, June Moore '86, Ernie Schuiz (guest), and Gyl Toms (guest).

Joint Membership is here for spouses of Alumni Life Members. For information or to join please visit the membership section at www.usna.com.

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our grassroots efforts, Tom Draude '62 discussed a recent successful meeting with the Hillsborough County public schools board. It was decided that Army would be invited to the Third Annual STARSHIP Craise, and there are already four woops reserved. Much discussion on the upcoming Men's Glee Club trip—it will be huge and hope you can make the performance on Saturday night and/or the Sunday picnic on 13-14 March! We will be hosting Mids, so get your reservations in for Mids early! Gary Polansky '69, Chapter secretary, let everyone know he would be sending out bills shortly.

Dues are $10 per year if you have not paid yet, and we are requesting an additional $5 for a bereavement fiind for a total of $15.

Attendees included Dave Long '86, John Kamen '77, Steve Swift '87, Dick Ardavany '61, Stanley Gray '77, Andy Andrews '74, Carrie Dyer '82, Gary Polansky '69, Jack Gantley '69, Mac Fossett '58, Don CougUin '62, Tom Draude '62, Bud Sawyer '74, Frank Bessenger '60 (new member to Tampa!), Dan O'Shea '91, Roy Collins '56, Matt Poague '94, Alton Delane '91, Jim Aldridge '67, Tony Cris de Mier '91, and Scott Hood '66.

Upcoming Events 12-14 March 2004—Hosting USNA Men's Glee Club, coming into town on Friday the 12th and head to the beach during the day on Samrday, then sing at night in big event at Al Goins '61's Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, then church singing on Sunday the 14th and Candidate Picnic Lunch (11:30 a.m.-l:30 p.m.) before heading out to the Villages, and subsequently Orlando.

24 April 2004—Third Annual STARSHIP Craise 4 June 2004—Annual Army-Navy Golf Match John Kamen '77; Steve Swift '87

GEORGIA Jeff Tomeo '80, Mark and Marcia Krivonak '71, Sam Henderson '67, Vem Browne '63 and Ollie Donelan '63

Attendees included Elise and Vem Browne '63 and six guests, Sandy and OUie Donelan '63, Jane and Roy CoUins '56 (counted in both locations since they drove from one location to the other, over an hour!), Ann and Mel Long '61, Matt Poague '94 and Jane, Marcia and Mark Krivonak '71, Sam Henderson '67, Jeanette and Phil Phillips '88, LT Dwight—Navy League, CAPT Bob Silah, USN (Ret.)—Navy League and MOAA, Jeff Tomeo '80, Mike Jacqumin '63, Lillian and Tom Dabney '36, Steve Swift '87, Sandra and CharUe Hunter '54, Barbara and Jim King '58, Hugh Palmer '58, Rut Flynn '59, Dick Ardavany '61, Sherry and Don Freese '63, Susan and Dick Bachman '63, Kitty and Mike Bolier '67, Kirk Barker '77 and his son, Kris, and Vince Scott '89.

Our January monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, 7 January—it is always the first Wednesday of the month at Houlihan's, which is located just North of 275 on Westshore, up on the right. Free drink to all first timers!

This month, many people discussed the previous month activities, and discussed the future activities. Stanley Gray '77, Chapter candidate awareness representative, discussed

Atlanta Chapter Bill Rentz '55 h; 678-432-3089; w: 678-230-3661] e; billsuerentz@mindspring.com Sec'y: Matthew Kirby '94 h; 404-351-2534; e: mkirby@wwcompaiiycoB web site; www.usnaaaa.com Monthly 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 Peachft-ee Rd., Atlanta, GA p/,o«e^04-816-2801 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!

Atlanta Navy FootbaU Fans Unite Twenty-nine noisy and eager Navy fans showed up at Jock's & Jill's in Brookhaven on Wednesday 30 December 2003, to watch the Navy-Texas Tech EVl Houston Bowl football game. They were members of the Atlanta Chapter, Atianta Parents Club, and families—aU Navy supporters with anticipation of an excellent showing and chance to break the tie against Texas teams for 2003.

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Your Atlanta Chapter board of directors voted to donate 20 tickets to the game to the USNA Athletic Association at a cost of $570.00 to be used by Midshipmen and Navy personnel who traveled to Houston for the game. Several otiier Chapter members donated tickets at their own personal expense for the same purpose.

In spite of the outcome, it was great fun to cheer for Navy, a team you can always be proud of on and off the field. It was also a pleasure to join forces with some of the Parents Club. Now that is a proud bunch!

Those in attendance were Jaied and Judy Ogden (parents of Jared Ogden '04 and Commodore of the Philo McGiffin), Johanna and John Christopher Ogden, Becky Szurovy (mother of Scott Szurovy '05 and #76) and Kristin Szurovy, John Disosway AFA '70, Greg and Catherine Schillo (parents of John SchUlo '06), Carol Sue and Jim Ravenel '45, BiU Rentz '55, Don Thompson '59, Rick Rodgers '67, Mitch Rowland '71, Steve Frederick '72, Sharon and Ken Thomas '73, Ben McMiUan '74, Larry Ttamer '74, Jim Agnew '74. Pies Bruce '77, Dave Dejamette '82. Helena and Mike Herger '90, Chris Linnane '92, Hal Perdew '92, Jason Van Matre '94, and WUUe Smith '97, December Limcheon News On Friday. 19 December, the Atianta Chapter held its monthly luncheon meeting at Jock's & JiU's in Brookhaven. Chapter President Bill Rentz "55 briefly updated those present on the recent meetings in Annapolis. He attended the Admissions Standing Committee meeting, where he was given time to thank CAPT Brace Latta for his interesting talk to the Atianta Chapter in November and to present him with our prized Adanta Chapter Apron for use next spring and summer Bill also discussed some of the more interesting goings on at the Board of Trastees meeting which he was allowed to sit in on as a spectator Of particular interest was the very professional handling by the AA staff, the board, and Chairman Trost of the four requests for new Chapter affiliation. The Chapters from Austin, TX; Cape Fear, NC; and Frederick, MD, met all criteria and were approved. The USNA OUT Chapter was not approved.

Also at the luncheon, several business managers or senior representatives stood up and discussed their line of work and their company needs. Also several Alumni who were curtently actively seeking employment were given time to state their needs.

Bill Rentz also discussed our upcoming Chapter events, emphasizing the need to check our events calendar on the web site for details.

Steve Frederick '72 also gave a brief update on plans for the Founder's Day/Dark Ages Party, and he raffled off a bottle of USNA Alumni Association Signature Wine. The winner of the raffle on this day was Joe Frazar '65.

Those in attendance were Charles Hill '42, Paul Smith '42, Bin Cochran '43, Jim Hatch '47, John Stark '51, Johns Jaudon '55, Bill Rentz '55, Don Thompson '59, Clint Johnson '60, Carl McCallum '60, Stew Caldwell '65, Joe Frazar '65, Bob Schultz '71, Steve Frederick '72, Pies Brace '77, Rob Burger '86, Ron Surfield '90, and Amold Galit '92.

Our next luncheon (held the third Friday of every month at Jock's & Jill's) is on 16 January Shipmate, March 2004

Atlanta, GA Chapter: At a recent Chapter luncheon. Class of '51 Alumni won the "most present" award with five Classmates on hand (1 to r: Paul Barnes, Walt Sheffield, Ed Flynn, Glenn Brewer, and John Stark) 2004. Our guest speaker is CAPT Peter M. Knoetgen '77, USNR, who will discuss some interesting experiences in his career.

G U A M G u a m Chapter LCDR Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNR PO. Box 26849, GMF Barriguda, GU 96921-6849 h; 671-477-4382; hfax; 671-472-1966 w; 671-649-9629; wfax; 671-649-8870 e: nmenriqu@ite.net

KENTUCKY (see also Ohio) Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter LT Nikolai E MuUigan '92, USNR 1852 Harvard Dn, Louisville, KY 40205 w; 502-452-4379 Sec'y: CAPT John Willis '76, USNR h; 502-456-1889; w; 502-774-7571 e: john_willis@b-f com

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S E L A / S W M S Gulf Coast (formerly N e w Orleans) Chapter LCDR Milt Jones '61, USN (Ret.) 1632 General Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115 h: 504-895-8445; e; mhjones61 @aol.com CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr. '80, USNR 15 Allard Blvd., New Cleans, LA 70119 h; 504-486-9040; e; joe.grace@1980.usna.com

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Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick W. Weber '75, USNR 2134 Evert Ct., Northbrook, IL 60062-6612 h: 847-559-9381; w; 312-750-8899 e; fweber@chapman.com ÂŤ

I N D I A N A Indianapolis Chapter CDR Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Dr., Carmel, IN 46033 h: 317-815-0575; e; crainey@flilbi.com

Michiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Dr., Granger, IN 46530 h: 219-273-2939; e; CHaizlip@aol.com

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Portland Chapter Jeffrey Peters '85 7 Sumac Dr, Brunswick ME 04011 h; 207-729-7306; w; 207-443-5576 e; jpeters@preti.com On 14 January, our Chapter quarterly business meeting was conducted at the Petri, Flaherty Penthouse Office One City Center, Portland.

Eight members braved the minus 8 degrees fahrenheit temperature to enjoy our luncheon meeting and the great view of Portland. Attendees were Skip Orem '50, Walt CantreU '58, Art Weidner '63, Tony Monaco '67, JuUan Coles '68, Mark PhUUps '74, Jack Stewart '75, and Jeff Peters '85. Our next scheduled event will be the quarterly business luncheon on 14 April at a location TBA. Please watch your email for future events especially our annual dinner meeting. Any Mainers interested in joining our Chapter, please contact Jeff Peters '85.

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Tokyo B a y 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 ^'i^

Annapolis Chapter CAPT Roger R Onorati '61, USN (Ret.) .

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Detroit, MI, Chapter: Picturedfromleft and very happy before the game are Art Bryant '66, Chris Lord '85, Rick St John '83, Vaughn Bennett '73, Gary Stahl '79, and Mercedes St. John

Baltimore Chapter CDR Steve G. Young '84, USNR c/o Morgan Stanley 11311 McCormick Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031 w: 410-229-8206 e; steven.g.young@morganstanley.com

very nice people. Many parents of the players were there. Some of the local parents club members including co-presidents Don and Candi Sweeny were also present.

Frederick Chapter John S. Gregg '66 5334 Ivywood Dn North; Frederick, MD 21703 h: 301-682-8247; e: jgregg@mileslehane.com Sec'y; Dan T. AUomare '88 e; AltomareDT@worldkitchen.com

Greater S o u t h e m Maryland Chapter CAPT Michael A. Cosgrove '70, USN (Ret.) 19238 King James Pkwy Lexington Park, MD 20653-3627 p; 301-866-1955 ext. 109 e; michael.a.cosgrove@navy.mil web site: http;//www.navyalumni.org

MASSACHUSETTS Boston Chapter CDR WUliam E Malloy Jr. '80, USNR 31 Wildcat Ln., Norwell, MA 02061 h; 781-659-9484; b: 617-742-3311 e; wfmalloy@yahoo.com, bill@malloygroup.com

MICHIGAN Detroit Chapter Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-13II h: 313-885-2174; f; 313-881-2333 * e; lynorart@comcast.net On 5 January the Detroit Chapter held its monthly luncheon at Hogan's in Southfield. Our main topic of conversation was the loss against Texas Tech in the Houston Bowl. Those present included Lee Landes, BiU Penn '63, Mike Bennett, Art Bryant '66, Tom Cook '57, Charles Schott '85, Chris Lord '88, and Heather Carrington '84 who decided to buy lunch for everyone thereby easing greatly the pain of the loss to Texas.

On 11 January the Midshipmen's varsity basketball team played the Eagles of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI. We are sorry to say that Navy did not look as good as we had hoped as they lost 99-54. But that does not mean that we did not have a good time. Our seats were extremely good, and we met a lot of 124

Pictured from left enjoying the game are Mike Balow '94, Doug Bishop, and Glenn Stahl '84

Chapter events. So, we will include some pictures from recent events that were unable to be included with the last issue due to space limitations.

But first, for anyone who is new to the area, or for anyone else who is not sure if you are getting the official word about the events, please be sure to contact one of us to ensure that we have your proper email address. And it is also a good idea to log onto the national Alumni Association web site to ensure that your address is up-todate there as well. We hope to be able to use the Internet as much as possible for efficiency and to save postage costs. Thank you.

We did have a small gathering at the Frontenac Hilton to watch the Houston Bowl on 30 December. Considering the relatively short notice and the fact that it was an afternoon start, we, and some other boosters from the Parents Club, did well to show up and cheer The following were in attendance Arthur BaU '01, Alex von zur Muehlen '90, Dave IXimbaugh '89, Tim Noonan '88, Mike Dunham '70, Linda and Dwight Caldwell '66, Ron Showalter '63, Raese Simpson '61, and John Kane '44. Additionally, Chuck Stout '70 took his sons, Chris and Matt, down to Houston and spent time with members of his Class and the Great Class of 1978 at the game. John Winkler '85 and Harvey Winters '86 attended the game with their spouses as well.

MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter David C. Berghult '91 6628 Parkwood Rd., Edina, MN 55436-1073 w; 952-953-5353; e: berghultdc@bemstein.com

MISSOURI Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter Kyle E. Martm '74 16901 Meadow Ln., Belton, MO 64012-4112 w; 913-498-8088; e: kmartin@milepostrans.com Sec'y; Joe Spencer '92 ^ e; jspencer@go-onpoint.com

St. Louis Chapter LCDR Gregory Hightaian '80, USN (Ret.) 406 Greenstone Dn, Chesterfield, MO 63017 h; 314-205-1407; e; highfive@sbcglobal.net VP and Corr. Sec'y; John Hueseman '78 559 Arbor Meadow Dn, Ballwin, MO 63021 h; 636-394-5302; e: hues78@chartennet Since the deadline for this issue was so close behind last month's issue, there is not a lot of new information to report about the recent

Nancy and John Hueseman '78 at Founder's Day

NEBRASKA O m a h a Chapter CAPT Alan R. More '62, USN (Ret.)' 2510 Nottingham Dn, Bellevue, NE 68123-1959 e; alan.more@1962.usna.com Sec'y; LCDR Chris Verdoni '88, USN 4605 Longview Street, Papillion, NE 68133 h; 402-292-3230; w: 402-294-8309 e: cverdoni@email.msn.com

St. Louis, MO, Chapter: Navy-Notre Dame at the Stratford Inn Shipmate, March 2004

Piedmont Triad Chapter WUliam L. Sellers '68 3600 Fieldgate Rd. Greensboro, NC 27406-9650 b; (336) 698-8849 e: wlsell@bellsouth.net

Triangle Chapter John M. Scott '67 836 Shadylawn Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514 h; 919-968-1337; e; peloms@bellsouth.net

OHIO St. Louis Chapter keeps the Army-Navy Traveling Trophy

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James R. Koehn '63 2864 Sumter Valley Cin Henderson. NV 89052-6876 h; 702-232-3317; c; 925-736-9642 e: jkoehn@mindspring.com Las Vegas Chapter meets monthly at a luncheon, usually on the third Tuesday of the month (11:30 a.m.-l:30 p.m.), at a local restaurant.

However, the December meeting was held at the Anthem Country Club to watch the game, with Army as the host group. There were 93 on hand for Navy, including family, cheering blue and gold and 35 alternately cheering and sobbing on the black and gold side. Honored guests of the Chapter were Barry and Audrey McCool, parents of WUUe McCool '83. The halftime raffle netted over $500 for the Chapter Summer Seminar Scholarship Program. With apologies to the distaff side, attendees in alphabetical order were Brace AHtt '63, Hugh Benton '52, Bob Border '39, Bucky Buchanan '58, Jesse Buckelew '56, Brad and Tessa Carlson ' 9 1 , Ed Carlton '71, Steve Cereghino '72, C.E. Cosky '59, Robert Custer '60, Desi Dundics '75, Jack Ewing '93, Tom Habermas '59, Walt Higgins '66, Dale Hollabaugh '57, Jim Koehn '63, Tom Kolstad '50, Robert Latta, Bill Lewis '45, Craig Mueller '83, Jim Morrison '52, Rick Prather ' 6 1 , Ken Ruiz '43, Ken Robinson '70, John Sullivan '65, Chuck Talley '97, Bob Tims '49, and John Wroten '65. A buffet branch was enjoyed by the attendees during the game. Given the prohibitive hne at the local bookmakers, the Army alums in attendance would not make the usual game betâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;fortunately for them. The outcome of the game was very satisfying for the Navy Alums with those on the Army side, who stayed until the end of the game, vowing things would be different next year.

Gene W. Griesau '75 216 Woodlawn Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 h; 518-482-3370; e; ggriesau@acmenet.net

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NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Chapter Keith S. Jones '60 63 Woodlands Dn; Tijeras, NM 87059-7826 h; 505-797-3578; e: caseyjonesabq@earthlink.net Sec'y: Herb Richter '59 e: herbertrichter@msn.com

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Michael F. Simon '73 757 Maidstone Ct., Cincinnati, OH 45230-3827 h; 513-231-3174; e: msimon757@aol.com

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M e t r o N e w York Chapter J. Daniel Horner '96 321 E. 43rd Stteet, Apt. 107 New York, NY 10017-4803 w; 212-382-8572; e; Dan Homer@ml.com

Western N e w York Chapter CAPT Nelson A. BUsh '69, USNR (Ret.) 3840 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3729 h; 716-248-9739; e; nelson.blish@kodak.com

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Cape Fear Chapter Stanley R. Roman '61 2044 Montrose Ln.; Wilmington, NC 28405-6208 h; 910-256-0502 e: SRR1961@aol.com Sec'y; CDR Geoffrey A. Losee '85, USNR h; 910-350-1516; e: glosee@ec.rr.com

Charlotte Chapter Bryan Dolan '76 5629 Laurium Rd., Chartotte, NC 28226 h; 704-364-6451 bry an 1254 @ carolina.rr.com

Eastern North Carolina Chapter BUI Ritchie '53 324 Plantation Dn; New Bern, NC 28562-9507 h; 252-633-2396; e; ritchiewh@alwaysonline.com; Vice President: Bob Dupius '79 115 Wesleyen Ct.; Jacksonville, NC 28546-5829 h; 910-347-2131; e; bob.dupuis@pgnmail. com Secretary; Chuck Halsey '53 3622 Westwood Dn, New Bern, NC 28562 h; 252-636-5973; e; chalsey@cconnect.net Treasurer; Mort Henson '53 1004 Colleton Way New Bern, NC 28562 h; 252-638-2153

Cleveland Chapter CAPT A.O. Rule III '50, USNR (Ret.) 90 Pheasant Run, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 h: 440-247-4379; w; 440-247-5100 x328 e: ruleIII@aol.com

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter RusseU A. Puppe '66 242 Crossing Creek, North Gahanna, OH 43230 h: 614-418-5024; e; rpuppe@columbus.rr.com Once again the Chapter and Navy fans met on 30 December 2003 to cheer on Navy in the Houston Bowl football game. It was watched on big-screen TV at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe (the old Jai Alai Cafe) located at 1421 Olentangy River Rd. Early assembly allowed enough time to settle down and prepare for the kickoff.

There was a cash bar which also included soft drinks. Beverage prices were reasonable, and a great and reasonably priced sandwich and salad menu (including a special children's menu) was available throughout the game. Attendees included several Alumni and family members.

In attendance were Roy Girod '53, Jeremiah O'Donnell '61, Scott McCasland '62, James Cowardin '66, Russell Puppe '66, WiUiam FeU '78, Anthony Konecny '79, Todd AUison '87, and Adam Sturbois '89. The local parents club also had a contingent of a dozen parents and family members. Although no one was happy with the score, we all knew that the team played hard throughout the game against Texas Tech.

The only decidedly poor and tasteless action was the un-sportsman like conduct by the Texas Tech offensive team immediately after their last touchdown score. Most if not all the Navy players will graduate and serve in the Navy or Marine Corps, and not one will be selected for a professional team. Nevertheless, we do pretty good playing against such heavily recruited teams, understand the opposition, and are proud of our gallant sportsmen.

Ed Tipshus '54

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Toledo, OH Chapter: Toledo: L to r: top, Jim Black '56, Dave Puckett '63, Tom Case '61, Ron Henderson '65, Bob Lauer '45, Dick Eckert '51, Orrie Hiet '57, Bob Lynch '55, and Bill Clegg '48.

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 The photo above was the annual Army-Navy game party of the Toledo Chapter, graciously hosted by Carol and Tom Case ' 6 1 , in their new home in suburban Toledo.

O K L A H O M A Oklahoma City Chapter CAPT Stuart A. MerrUien '58, USN (Ret.) 1113 Riviera Dn, Norman, Oklahoma 73072-7612 h; 405-360-3876; e: samerriken@aol.com

Tblsa Chapter CDR Harry V. Rouse FV '77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 PL, Tulsa, OK 74105-2334 h: 918-748-8650; e; HVRouse@aol.com

OREGON Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter Bmce G. Thompson '73 8425 N.W. Copeland St., Portland, OR 97229 h; 503-292-8833; w; 503-226-6491 e: bmce@btelderlaw.com web site; http;//usna.com/Chapters/US/OR Army-Navy Game W^at a great game, could it have been any better? This year's Army-Navy game viewing party was once again held at the Columbia Aviation Association club house located south of Portland at the Aurora Airport. This year a combined effort by both school Alumni resulted in a great party. A big "Bravo Zulu" goes to Jack Kohl '65

and his crew of volunteers who not only decorated for the occasion, but came up with a bag full of door prizes to give out at half-time. No one at my table won any, but who is keeping score!

Over 70 Naval Academy Alums, their families, and guests tumed out to support our great team.

December Luncheon The Chapter met for our monthly luncheon on 10 December 2003. Attending the luncheon were Francis Thomas '25, Ken Lissy '45, John Frerichs '50, John Morris '61, Butch Bewick '62, Larry Senn '62, Ray Kutch '63, Tim Myers '64, Bill Bailey '65, Jack Kohl '65, Don Haslett '66, Alex "Tex" Harkins '67, Doug Bomarito '68, Joe Kavale '68, Skip Phipps '73, Brace Thompson '73, Lee Hall '80, Tim Tees '85, Jason Morris '92, Associate Member Ted Mayhugh, guest speaker Nanci Visser, and guests Ron Anderson, Bob Carney, DeDe Shiffer, Ken Shiffer, Nanci Visser, and Spencer Wedlund.

Our guest speaker was LtCol Nanci Visser, USMC (Ret.). Nanci, who lives in Portland, was appointed to the Military Officers Association of America board (MOAA) in 2001, and now serves on the Publications Committee. Nanci spoke about the big issues that MOAA tackled in 2003, and the ones that they will try to keep on the front burner with Congress in 2004. Nanci also explained many of the benefits of membership in MOAA, and even passed out free one year memberships.

Personal Notes Attending the luncheon for the first time was Larry Senn '62, Tim Tees '85, Jason Morris '92, and for the first time in a long time, Ray Kutch '63. We hope to see you all at more luncheons, especially Maj Jason Morris, who is now stationed here in Portland and charged with recraiting more fine Marines.

The Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter meets for lunch the second Wednesday of every month at The Georgian Room Restaurant, Meier & Frank 10th Floor, Downtown Portland, 6th and Alder, at 11:30 a.m. Please join us. Call Bruce Thompson '73 (503-292-8833) for any additional information, or check our web site.

Joe Kavale '68

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PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter LtCol V.M. "Corky" Gardner DI '77, USMC (Ret.) 121 Glenn Rd., Ardmore, PA 19003 h; 610-645-5361; e; president@usnaphil.com members @ usnaphil.com events@usnaphil.com webmaster@usnaphil.com web site; http;//www.usnaphil.com Shipmate News Input: Casey Johnson '89 p: 610-971-2225; e: caseyjohnson89@yahoo.com Pittsburgh Chapter WiUiam E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Ct., Munysville, PA 15668-1045 h; 724-325-4281; w; 412-856-3500 e; Figaro4105@aol.com

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Philippines Chapter RoUo Golez '70 Jose "Roy" Roilo Golez '70 4/F Crowntop Condominium Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan h: 726-8134 917-539-5095 (NSC) 927-6271; fax; 928-6029 e; gogo@golez.com Sec'y: Vincent Sibala '93 0/N-l HQ Philippine Navy (pma92) 2335 Roxas Boulevard, Manila 919-354-5846 e: pastilan@hotmail.com Good news and bad news in mid-December for this issue. The good news, everybody knowsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the great football victory that saw Navy getting into a bowl game. The bad news comes

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from Col Frank Quesada through Como Ramon Alcaraz: It is with sadness I just leamed from Col Frank Quesada of the passing of a fellow Bulakeiio and an early pioneer of the Offshore Pattol (OSP) Col Marcelo Sulit Castillo '38. I first met him my freshman year in high school and he was a senior at Bulacan High in 1931. He was a bright student and it did not take long before he became my high school idol who graduated salutatorian in the Class of '32 of over 500. The valedictorian was Pelagio "Pajo" Cruz who later became C, PAF; C, PC; and C/S, AFP. He was popularly known by his nickname "Celing" and he was bom in 1914, one year ahead of me, in Malolos, Bulacan.

Celing did better by passing the civil service exam selecting him to USNA at Annapolis where he reported in 1934 and graduated in 1938. He joined the OSP being organized by CAPT J.V. Andrada '30 and was designated superintendent OSP school which he organized. After I graduated from PMA in March 1940, me and my six other PMA classmates selected for the OSP went to a one year training under die DSPS of LT Castillo where we graduated March 1941.

LT Castillo was with the OSP when World War II started, joined us later with the First QBoat Squadron and later designated altemate CO, Q-111 whenever CAPT A. Navarrete, the squadron commander was indisposed. When we were ordered to smrender by Gen King in Bataan, the entire Q-Boat squadron refused and instead tried to escape to Panay. During that escape attempt, LT Castillo was acting CO, Q-lIl as lead ship when intercepted by Japanese destroyers. Q-111 fired all her torpedoes and escaped towards the Batangas Coast where Q-111 was scuttled before her passengers swam ashore and made good their escape.

The Hunters-ROTC guerillas were one of the first organized in Central Luzon by LT Mike Ver '43 and LT Terry Adevoso '44. After Ver was KIA, Adevoso took oven In my diary entry of 23 September '43, it is recorded about a secret meeting I had in Manila with Capt V.E. Gepte, USMA '40 and Adevoso who informed that "Maj Marcelo S Casrillo is the Chief InteUigence of his guerilla org." Records of the outstanding achievements of "Middle" (Castillo's Code name) especially about the rescue of hundreds of American prisoners at Los Baiios during the liberation in 1945 are nartated.

After liberation, Castillo joined the PhiUipine Army where he occupied various positions of responsibility helping rebuild a new PA. He was cited for many of his achievements but what I consider the shining moment in his military career was his stint as Battalion Commander in Bicol region fighting the Huks.

He retired in early 1960s and accepted a job with the Phil Scouts Security Agency (PSCA) in QC. I saw him often after my retirement as the building rented by PSCA belongs to Commodore Drug our business.

I was informed that he later accepted a professorship with De La Salle College and never knew he migrated to U.S.A. where he passed away in New Jersey.

His younger brothen Col Felicisimo S. Castillo, USMA '40, was my close chum in high school as well as sister, Encamacion, who married Silverio Lopez '42.

Roy Golez, late in December, waxed nostalgic and posted the following on our eGroup: This is to confirm that I am running for Congressman of the Second District of Shipmate, March 2004

RV Chapter: Watts Bar Dam, TN, October 2003

Paranaque City in tandem with Jun Bemabe for mayor and Beng Amurao for vice mayon I joined this morning the president in the 8 a.m. Mass at Malacaiiang, then we had a oneon-one breakfast.

For an hour, the president reminisced about our shared experiences since we worked together in Congress (she was elected senator and I as congressman in 1992), her tumultuous assumption to the presidency, then when she appointed me national security adviser in February 2001 as her personal choice. She reminded me, "You had no padrino when I selected you."

Then we talked about her campaign strategy and discussed some of my thoughts. After which we focused on the various crises she faced in her presidency where I served as her crisis managen particularly: the I May 2001 mob attack on Malacaiiang; the Iraq Crisis; and the Oakwood-Magdalo Coup.

We discussed the concrete achievements of her administration in the field of security. (This included implementing a countertertorism program which President Bush, leader of the only Superpower of the world, declared as "the best in the region and a model for success in Asia."

There has been no significant tertorist incident in Metro Manila and vicinity during the President's incumbency.)

Roy had what he considered as "a most touching, endearing two hours with a great, effective leader, President Gloria Macapagal Artoyo."

Roy resigned on 5 January 2004 and filed his certificate of candidacy that day.

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American Chapter CAPT James N. Roberts '59, USN (Ret.) 152 Springlakes Dn, Martinez, GA 30907 h; 706-860-6430; e; jrobe92528@aol.com Sec'y/Treasurer: John Glaeser '59 4214 Pleasant View Dn, Fayetteville, NC 28301 e; usna59@earthlink.net Shipmate inputs to: Terry Sutherland '54 1632A Firetower Rd., Chipley, FL 32428 e; terry.sutherland@1954.usna.com web site; http;//hey_frankl6.tripod.com Where might a Chapter Come Around be held during full-strength Dark Ages? Key West, of course! A report from Firsties Mary Jane and Bob Metcalf '61 is due in next month's issue.

It's good to see the younger crowd taking over Chapter activities while us old fuds swing a hammock.

We have been short on photographs this winter, so please enjoy these below.

Frank Conery '58 and Jack Glaeser '59, Key West, FL, February 2003 Someone will say the Buellton photo should have come up in the Class column, yet it illustrates that '59 shows up strong at Come Arounds. Left to right are Brooke and Noel Flynn '59, Kathy and Bill Corroum '59, Felicia and Bob Manly '59, and Rosemary Mangrem and Tom Monaghan '59.

The second photo shows off webmaster, Frank Conery '58, and coffee-drinking Secretary-Treasurer Jack "Boomer" Glaeser '59, who are listed in the column heading.

The folks with sun in their faces arose early for a group shot before departing to enjoy fall colors in surtounding hills. Hats off to the ladies for getting it together on time! Attendees names were announced in the January-Febraary issue.

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RV Chapter: '59 At Buellton, CA, September 2003

Last month we published a good schedule of 2004 Come Arounds. Additional details as they arise will appear in the April issue. Ask any board member about Charleston in March; Texas in April; Hannibal in May; Wisconsin, Maine, and Tennessee in the fall.

Go Navy, Beat Army (again and again and again).

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Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USf 2556 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871 h: 401-841-2625 It is with great sortow that I report the death of our friend and shipmate James McNarney Conway '55 on 21 November 2003. Jim was buried in St. Mary's Churchyard, Portsmouth, RI, on 25 November 2003. Besides his wife Anita, he leaves two sons, Kenneth Walter Conway of Middletown, RI, and Stephen Joseph Conway of Washington, DC; two daughters, Jean Conway Orth of Morganhill, CA, and Camille Conway Naughton of Columbus, OH; and six grandchildren.

Should you be interested in offering a remembrance in honor of Jim Conway, the following charities might be considered; Memorial SloanKettering Institute, P.O. Box 10039, Rochester, NY 14610-0035; James L. Maher Center, 120 HiUside Ave., Newport, RI 02841; Newport Hospital, 11 Friendship St., Newport, RI 02841.

In a break from our usual routine, the November dinner meeting was held at the Raytheon facility in Portsmouth, RI, site of Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems (IDS).

Our host and guest speaker was Mn Dan Smith, newly appointed president of IDS. The evening

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started with a trolley bus tour of the Raytheon "campus" for some, while others enjoyed a tour of the development facilities. Perhaps the most often asked question of our tour guides related to the reason for several cement dog statues in the grassy areas between buildings. In fact, they are not dogs but coyotes, and their purpose is to dissuade the Canada geese from setting housekeeping. No one cared to comment on the success of the program. A social hour and a gourmet dinner followed the tours.

After our fine repast, VADM Tom Weschler '39, USN (Ret.), introduced our guest speaker, Mn Dan Smith. Dan joined Raytheon in 1996 as the manager of programs for the LPD-17 class.

He then served as vice president and general manager of Raytheon's Naval and Maritime Integrated Systems business unit until August 2002 when he moved up to become vice president and deputy of IDS. In September 2003, he was appointed to his present position as president, IDS. Major IDS programs and initiatives include Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Special Collection Radars, SPY-3, DD(X), CLAWS, THAAD, JLENS, LPD_17, CAC2s, CCS Mk2 and SSDS. He is a retired Lieutenant Commander, USN and has eamed a B.S. and M.B.A. from Chapman University in Orange, CA. Mn Smith gave us a detailed oversight of the programs and systems which Raytheon ISD is involved in. It is an impressive menu to say the least, covering Maritime programs, including the DD(X), LPD-17, the Austtalian CollinsClass submarine, the MK 54 torpedo and others.

He noted that Raytheon is the only torpedo supplier left in the U.S! Raytheon IDS is intimately involved in developing integrated Air Defense systems for the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. It is also engineering Ballistic Missile Defense Systems as well as providing integrated mission solutions in the Intemational arena. In its transition from Naval and Maritime Systems in 1998 to the 2003 Integrated Defense Systems, Raytheon IDS has grown from 800 employees and a $700 million operation to one of 12,000 employees and a $3.1 billion operation with facilities in eight states, Australia and Germany. He proudly informed us that every naval vessel operating in Operation Iraqi Freedom had equipment onboard manufactured in Portsmouth, RI—self-defense systems, mine hunting equipment, mine neutralization gear, and the submarine Combat Control System Mk2 (CCS2).

Mn Smith's look into the immediate and more distant future had us spellbound, and many of us wishing we could go back to sea with these wonders. The Q&A session was lively and responsive, and if breakfast had been available, many of us would have stayed the night with our detailed questions and his responsive replies.

Joining us for these pre-Thanksgiving festivities were Terry and Sid MerriU '34, Brown Taylor '34, Trina and Tom Weschler '39, Cathy and Tim Moore '45, Dot and Fred Stevenson, Barbie and Chuck Griffiths Sr, Ken Lyons and Jack and Mary Bumey USMA '46, Wirt Thayer '47, Earle Trickey '47, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48, Jane and Dave Whelan '48, Roger Buck '50, Pud and Bob Connelly '52, Tom Lyons '52, Anne and Jim Hogg '56, Ben Katz '57, Bobbi and Jim Wright '58, Wayne Robinson '58, Barbara and Joe Strasser '63, Stephen Moore '64, Lynne and Don Kern '66, Janet and Jay Kenty '66, Scott Sears '66, Michael Tollefson '68, Joanne and Jerry O'Donnell '69, Cindy and Charles Griffiths Jr. '71, Marsha and Jim Brick '71, Ruth-Ann and Vince Mocini '73, Mary and Michael O'Sullivan '73, Conrad Donahue '73, Thomas Dion '74, Charley Collins '74 and his son, Connor, Duane Phillips '75, Cindy and BiU Knelier '76, CharUe Beltz '80 and Mary Johnson, Patti and John Holmes '80, Nathalie and Robert Froncillo '84, associate members Charlie and Betsey Jauss, Jim and Ethyl Kyle, Herb Rommel, George Smith, Fred and CarolAnn Lantz, and our hosts for the evening, Dan and Pat Smith and Mike and Bonnie Slein.

Here's the tentative speaker's schedule for the rest of the season: 24 February—speaker: CO SWOS (Capt Busby); sponsor: Jim Hogg; subject; TBD; menu: broiled scrod/roasted turkey 30 March—speaker. VADM Rod Rempt '66; sponsor; Jim Hogg; subject: USNA; menu: baked salmon/stuffed chicken 27 April—speaker. NCC student TBD; sponsor: Frank Snyder; menu: prime ribs/baked scrod 25 May—speaker; CAPT Peter Wylie, JAGC, USN (Ret.) (confirmed), secretary and general counsel of MOAA (ex-TROA); sponsor: Tom Weschler; subject: rights and benefits; menu: seafood newberg or stuffed chicken 29 June—speaker; RADM Ron Route (confirmed); sponsor: Jim Hogg; subject: NWDC; menu; chicken marsalla/baked salmon

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chapter CAPT James E. Welsch '67, USN (Ret.) | 1093 Deleisseline Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 h; 843-849-1979; e; jamesew@awod.com web site: http;//home.sc.rt.com/mitt/navy

South Carolina Midlands Chapter George S. Hirsch '54 219 Beckworth Ln., Irmo, SC 29063-8333 h: 803-781-5325; e; gsh5325@aol.com web site: www.members.aol.com/usnaaasc

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Pahnetto WUliam B. Swent '88 Leatherwood, Walken Todd & Mann, PC. 100 E. Coffee St., PO. Box 87 Greenville, SC 29602-0087 w; 864-242-6440; e; WSwent@LWTM.com

Low Country Chapter Lt Col James O. Gay '79, USMCR 9 Oak Hill Ln., Bluffton, SC 29910 h: 843-837-7899 e: jimplus5@hargraycom

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter Mr. John R. Rodman '66 3300 Glenview PL; Chattanooga, TN 37408 w; 423-756-0285; e: rodman@usit.net Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter Lt Col Edwin K. Whiting '57, USAF (Ret.) 405 Sugarwood Dn, Knoxville, TN 37922-4669 h: 865-675-5975; e: edwinwhiting@charterto.net Memphis Chapter CAPT Jack Quinlan '67, USNR (Ret.) 3987 Lakewood Cv., Memphis, TN 38128 h: 901-372-8423 e: JACK.QUINLAN@namanpowencom

Nashville Chapter CDR John E Ohlinger '69, USN (Ret.) 880 Lakemont Dr., Nashville, TN 37220-2124 h: 615-370-1441; w; 800-242-8613 e; johlinger@worldnet.att.net

TEXAS Alamo Chapter LCDR Lawrence S. StovaU H '84, USNR 2427 Wilderness Wood, San Antonio. TX 78231 h; 210-493-4377; e; lstovall84@satx.rr.com Please send all correspondences to: Sec'y: Dave DriskeU '63 RO. Box 461565, San Antonio, TX 78246-1565 e: info@alamogoats.org Send Shipmate Submissions to: Mike Foley '64 e: info@alamogoats.org This month's report will be written by Mike Foley '64, the new Chapter cortesponding secretary. In the category of older news, I had the oppormnity in November to drive to Houston, TX, to participate in a Naval Academy Foundation Golf Tournament to raise a littie money for the Foundation. Roger Staubach '65 was the guest luncheon speaker Roger played golf with a foursome including Tom Lynch '64.

I played with Gary Keilner '64 and I know Joe Ince '64 was there as well.

The Alamo Goats attended a wonderful Christmas party hosted by Anne and Jim Kiehle '62. Jim is a member of our Chapter's board of directors. Thirty-two of our members attended and all had a wonderful time. Thanks to the Kiehles for their very warm hospitality.

Our only Chapter member who attended the Army-Navy game was yours traly, Mike Foley.

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Carolyn and I went up and attended the Friday night gala at the Philadelphia Convention center.

It was a joint pep rally with bands and cheerleaders from both Army and Navy. It was a lot of fun. Mother Nature made her presence known by dropping over a foot of snow on Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday, along with some cold temperatures and strong winds. None of that deterted the spirit of the pre-game tailgate paity.

We were all warmed by the spirited play of the Navy blue and gold.

Back in San Antonio, about 35 of our Chapter members met with an equal number of Army counterparts to watch the big game on the big screens of the "Fox & Hound" sports bar It was, of course, a sad day for the long Grey Line.

On 9 January, the Alamo Goats met for their monthly meeting. CAPT Ron Sandoval '81, deputy director operations, Joint Information Ops Center, gave us a very interesting presentation of the cooperation going on among all of the services and agencies in the information gathering and operating areas, that were previously all independent operators. So, now the left hand knows what the right hand is doing!

At the meeting this month were Bruce Davis '85 (our regional Blue & Gold director), Dave Driskill '63 (honorable Chapter secretary), Precious Gregg (widow of WiUiam Gregg '37), John HarreU '70, Bob Loeffler '72 (Bob was recently named chief operating officer of H.E.Buttâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;HEBâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the largest grocery store company in Texas...congratulations, Bob), Phil Meurer '58, John Padgett '65, Joe Pope '56 and his better half, Elaine, Wally Riggs '46 and his significant other, Rosemarie, esteemed Chapter Treasurer Ron Shaw '52, WaUy Short '24, BUI Simpson '56, and wife, Gerry, and Honorable Chapter President Larry StovaU '84.

If you are ever in San Antonio on the second Friday of each month, just visiting or whatever, please come and join us at My Sams Chinese restaurant off of I-10, or call Mike Foley (2nachos@gvtc.com; 830-755-4878).

Joan and John Rogers '70, Marilyn and Curt Sorenson '54, James Thompson '92, Nina and John Thompson '65, Grace and Kevin Windbigler '86, Peggy and Joe Wright '59, and Jennifer and Mike Wuamett '87.

In keeping with the gift-giving holiday spirit, three USNA memorabilia were presented as door prizes. Susan and Vance Adams '78 won a Naval Academy Afghan; Ann and Leighton Palmerton '50 won a Naval Academy desk lamp; and Nina and John Thompson '65 won a Naval Academy limited edition, framed print.

Navy-Related Activities in the Austin Area Greater Central Texas Council of The Navy League. The local Navy League Chapter meets regularly at the Austin Woman's Club located at San Antonio Street between 7th & 8th Streets (enter from Nueces Street at Rear) in Austin.

Contact Gary Lundeen '75 (lundeeno@ yahoo.com). For schedule and programs go to www.centexnavyleague.org.

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) MOAA (www.moaa.org) is a nonprofit veterans' association dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and to preserving the eamed entiflements of members of the uniformed services and their families and survivors.

The MOAA Austin Chapter meets at BAE Systems, 6500 Tracer La. in Austin. Jim Burrill '46 is a local MOAA Officer Anyone interested in becoming active in MOAA should contact Jim at 512-261-7778.

Joint Service Academy Network Of Austin (JSANA). JSANA (http://www.leavenonebehind.com) exists to actively leverage the common experience and values among United States Service Academy graduates in order to promote and enhance individual member's business, career, wealth, and charitable interests. The group meets each third Tuesday of the month at the Iron Cactus, 10001 Stonelake in Austin. Contact Bob Jones '64 (bob@ topbrassrealty.com) or Gary Lundeen '75 (lundeeno@yahoo.com) for information.

Austin Chapter RADM WiUiam A. Heine '62, USNR (Ret.) 8704 Blue Creek Cv; Austin, TX 78735-1431 h; 512-327-5619; e; bheine@acitexas.com Sec'y; Gary A. Lundeen '75 h: 512-794-0212; e; lundeeno@yahoo.co Austin Chapter monthly meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Unless otherwise noted, the venue is Marie Callender's, 183 North Frontage Rd. in Austin.

The Chapter's December meeting was an evening holiday party on 16 December at Dave & Buster's in Austin. Forty-four Alumni and guests attended.

Susan and Vance Adams '78, Helene and Walt Alt '48, Cheryl and Rob Burnette '77, Pat Connally '75, Connie and Bruce Cunningham '45, Lynn and Dave Doelger '59 and their son, Richard, Robert Durand '88, Rose and Randy Harper '71, Bill Heine '62, Martha and Carl Inskeep '71, Jeanette Cameron and Brad James '78, Beth and Gary Lundeen '75, Ginny and Don McAlister '63, Robert McLauchlan '88, Ann and Leighton Palmerton '50, Andi and Ken Petticrew '46, Muriel and BiU Pierson '48,

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North Texas Chapter LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR 3825 Marquette St., Dallas, TX 75225 w: 214-754-0019 ext. 222 e; Jim.Bethmann@hhgroup.com LCDR Kurt Metcalf '91, USNR 9718 Enmore Ln., Frisco, TX 75035 e; kurt.metcalf@1991.usna.com web site; http;//www.usnaaa-ntx.com The North Centtal Texas Alumni Chapter held their regular monthly meeting two weeks later than normal to accommodate the schedule of our guest speaker Dn Albert Pierce, director of the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics at the Academy. In addition to Dn Pierce, the Chapter hosted CDR Steve Maconi, USN (Ret.), from the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation.

After being introduced by Chapter President, Jim Bethmann '77, Dn Pierce started off his talk by informing the Chapter that by any standard, it had been a very good year at the Academy. He praised the new Superintendent and Commandant for their leadership during and after Hurricane Isabel. According to Dn Pierce, the Superintendent never lost sight of the "human needs" of the staff and brigade while recovering from the hurricane. Amazingly, Dn Pierce told us that classes met as schedule on the Monday after the hurricane.

Dr Pierce told us it had been a big semester for the ethics department as well. In September, the department hosted the McCain Conference, an ethics conference for the ethics department staffs of USNA, USMA, USAFA, USCGA, and USMMA. In October, the ethics department hosted a one-day, by-invitation-only, conference on ethical challenges to senior leaders in the military and business. The conference, "Ethics in Business and the Military; Building Better Organizations," brought together leaders in the business world and military to discuss the ethical challenges faced by the leaders of large organizations. Finally, the Brigade heard from Chief Wartant Officer Hugh Thompson at the second Williams C. Stuff Ethics Lecture in November Chief Wartant Officer Thompson is the "hero of My Lai" and his lecture was very well received by the Brigade.

Dr Pierce closed by discussing the original reasons that Admiral Larson established the ethics center five and a half years ago. He said the center was established not just to serve the Academy, but to serve the Navy, the Marine Corps and the nation. The center is doing that and continuing to study not why evil people do bad things but why good people sometimes do bad things.

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In attendance were George Roberts '39, John Gorman '64, John Marshall '64, John Wroten '65, Jim Koons '66, Tom Mewhinney '68, Dale Harris '70, Ken Smith '72, Jim Bethmann '77, Dan Busch '77, Keith Tibbits '77, Matthew Elias '78, Dave Rich '81, Rob Miles '82, Doug Gattuso '84, Raul Saldivar Jn '87, Jim Schwab '88, David Gutiertez '91, Brent Kendall '91, Mark Roppolo '92, Richard Clark, Paul Divis, Debbie Pace, and Peg Stiles 18 December 2003 The Annual Blue Chip Dinner was held at the Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas. In attendance were almost 300 Midshipmen, Alumni, and candidates for admission to next year's Plebe class and their parents. Included were 36 candidates and their parents and guests, 36 Midshipmen, 58 local Alumni and a contingent of ten officers and staff from the Naval Academy. The contingent from the Naval Academy included the guest speaker. Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt '66, the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, George Watt '73, president/CEO of the Alumni Association, and CAPT Bruce Latta '78, director of admissions. The Superintendent showed a very recent video of life at the Naval Academy and discussed the highlights of the year. The presentation helped the candidates understand the future ahead, and gave the Alumni present satisfaction in knowing that although much has changed at the Academy, much remains the same.

Future Events The North Texas Chapter normally meets at 11:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the Park City Club, on the 17th Floor at 5956 Sherry La., Dallas, TX. Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Frank E. Pagura '95 13407 EUerslie Lane; Cypress, TX 77429 w; 713-856-4034; h: 281-225-6295 e-mail; fpagura@varco.com Smith-McCool Memorial Sword Traditionally, the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter has presented the Mike Smith Memorial Sword each year at our January luncheon to the Midshipman First Class (from our area) with the highest Class ranking. As you remember, Mike Smith '67 was the pilot of the Space Shuttle CHALLENGER when it exploded on 28 January 1986. He became the first Alumnus to give his life in the exploration of space. Willie McCool '83 was the pilot of the Space Shuttle COLUMBIA when it exploded on 1 Febraary 2003. Effective with this year's presentation, we have re-named the memorial award sword to honor both men.

This annual sword presentation to the deserving Midshipman, with his/her family proudly in attendance, is always a memorable occasion.

On 2 January, the Smith-McCool Memorial Sword was presented to MIDN Collier Crouch '04. Our guest speaker and award presenter was CAPT Mike Foreman '79, NASA astronaut (mission specialist). Mike Foreman eamed his Naval Aviator wings in January 1981, served with VP-23, attended the Naval Postgraduate School, attended the Naval Test Pilot School, and was selected by NASA in June 1998 for

Astronaut Candidate Training. Mike is assigned to the crew of STS-120.

CAPT Foreman reminisced about Mike Smith '67, and his personal friendship with Willie McCool '83. CAPT Foreman presented the sword to MIDN Crouch, along with Space Shuttie CHALLENGER and COLUMBIA mission patches. He then exchanged tie tacksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his astronaut tie tack for Collier's Na\-\- tie clasp.

MIDN Collier Crouch '04 receiving the Smith-McCool Memorial Sword from CAPT Mike Collier "79

MIDN Crouch graduated from Episcopal High School (Houston). He is currently ranked 62nd in his class, having achieved a 4.0 GPA last semester while carrying 19 credit hours. He has basically finished the courses for his chemistry major, focusing on environmental chemistry. His research project, examining the effects of iron oxidation on the marine water environment, was interrapted when the flood destroyed the instruments necessary for this research. He will begin research in this area again after spring break.

After graduation. Collier will be attending graduate school through the IGEP program; and, thereafter. Naval Flight School. Collier spoke to us about what the Naval Academy has meant to him and of his readiness to join the fleer in a few short months. Collier's very proud parents, grandparents, and brothers attended this luncheon. As always, our Chapter was very pleased to honor Collier's extraordinary accomplishments as well as remember two fallen heroes.

Chapter Officers Recently elected Chapter officers include President Frank Pagura '95, Vice President Jeff Hogan '64, Treasurer Rob Brown '65, Secretary Ed Klein '72, Director Rich Bulger '69, Director Tom Wojciechowski '69, Director Dan Holsberg '92, and Director Peter Vanderlofske '68.

Chapter News Paul Steier '94 (psteier@simmonscointi.com; 713-236-9999) works for Simmons & Company International as a corporate finance associate. He spent five years in the Nuclear Surface Community living in Mayport, FL, and Norfolk, VA. Paul, his wife, Beth, daughter Maureen, and son, Philip, moved to Houston in 2001.

Chapter Luncheons Chapter luncheons are usually held on the first Friday of every month (5 March, 2 April, and 7 May) at Brennan's Restaurant, 3300 Smith St. (11:30 a.m. refreshments, and 12-1 p.m. lunch).

As in prior years, our annual Chapter dinner will be held on Friday night, 4 June, at Brennan's Restaurant for Alumni, spouses, guests, and the USNA Parents' Club members.

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For additional information on any item herein, please visit our web site, www.usna.com/ Chapters/US/TX/GulfCoast/default.btm, call me at home, 713-728-1203, or send an email to klein 1985 @ sbcglobal .net.

Ed Klein '72

TURKEY 1\irkey Chapter LTJG Arif CirtUk '98, l\irkish Navy Veliefendi Mah. 75/6 Sok.No:51/2 Zeytinbumu, Istanbul Turkey 34765 h: 212-510-5805 e: acirtlik@hottnail.com

UTAH/IDAHO/ MONTANA/WYOMING Intermountain NA A l u m n i Chapter J. Kevm Dolan '71 2415 East 10305 South, Sandy UT 84092-4416 h; 801-942-7240; e: kevin.dolan@1971.usna.com web site: www.usna.com/Chapters/US/UT

VIRGINIA Blue Ridge Chapter CAPT Roger C. Adams '70, USN (Ret.) 4-100 Wexford Ct., Apt. K, Roanoke, VA 24018 h: 540-776-3327; e; cadamsusna70@msn.com

Central Virginia Chapter CAPT Anthony A. HastogUs '55, USN (Ret.) 102 Shawnee Ct., Charlottesville, VA 22901-1034 h; 434-973-7846; e: ahastoglsi@earthlink.net We might be a "country" Chapter but there's littie hay between our toes or whatever on our boots. We have had an active year to date with a busy agenda and a lot of cooperation. We have about 80 grads in our area and about 80% of those are members. We are working on the malingerers. Our opening meeting in September was a social get together and all the traly dedicated showed up. I won't list names for each meeting so the column won't be too long but we normally see a mmout of between 20 and 35 with more for the bigger events. The November meeting featured Ron Casey '75 from the Alumni Association who I recommend to other Chapters as a guest speaker Again we had good attendance. Gave us a chance to warm up our vocal chords before our traditional Army-Navy party by closing our meeting with Navy Blue & Gold.

For years we have held a joint Army-Navy game party with the area West Point Society.

This year's event was not too well attended by the West Pointers (not a dog breed). Their attendance was only 20% of the total. I guess they read the tea leaves. Anyhow that didn't hold back Navy crowd. A traly great day. A few weeks later one of our members, Paul Sherland '73, represented us and Navy at the Houston Bowl with his wife, Rachel Rust. The Chapter

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Dulles, VA, Chapter: Chapter members enjoy the Houston Bowl at a pub in Ashbum, V.\ contributed 14 tickets for use by Midshipmen and some members also sent in separately.

On January 9 we had a large meeting of 135 people to hear our guest, James Webb '68 (highly decorated Marine combat veteran, SecNav (first USNA grad to man that post), best selling author, playwright, producer, and trae patriot). In order to get an audience worthy of this noted graduate we joined forces with the Charlottesville Council of the Navy League for a joint meeting. Then we extended invitations to the Richmond Alumni Association Chapter, the local MOAA, Air Force Association, West Point Society, and varied interested personal guests.

Despite the snow that morning and the flu, Jim Webb again showed his stuff, made it down and made it all worthwhile. Paul Sherland '73, our vice president, handled getting him since he served on SecNav Staff during Webb's tour there. A real coup. Just tells you that we can draw these kind of speakers if we just try.

Mn Webb's talk was excellent and appeared to be without prepared remarks. He spoke eloquently of his recent activities writing editorials and books and producing movies. He is nearing a deadline for his next book (eighth or ninth) titled Bom to Fight about his Scot-Irish heritage and their impact on American society's evolution. He has spent a lot of time as a screenwriter and producer for some of his books (Fields of Fire and Rules of Engagement). He talked about the contrast between the military and Hollywood and the challenges of getting these movies made.

Fields of Fire, for example, is now at the nine year point of his effort and filming is still not started. He outiined his impressions of the current war on tertor from his perspective, as well as addressing his personal convictions about the war in fraq. He spoke engagingly for about 30 minutes then took 30 minutes worth of Q & A from the audience. It was a most enlightening meeting for all of us.

We are planning another meeting in March followed by a golf outing in May during which we hope to have a challenge match with the MOAA and/or the Air Force Association and or the West Point Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whichever can rise to the challenge.

In late June, just before the incoming Plebes report for 1-Day we will have our usual send-off affair for the inductees from this area to give them a little "motivation" and humility. Last June, we had to skip that meeting since there were no candidates from Central Virginia which was a disappointment.

That will be our last meeting until September when it will all start again.

Tony HastogUs '55 Dulles Chapter LCDR Eric C. Ruttenberg '88, USNR 20445 Needleleaf Way, Ashbum, VA 20147-2389 p; 703-858-4404; e; emttenberg@titan.com www.usna.com/chapters/us/va/dulles/ The USNA AA Dulles Chapter met twice in December 2003 at Kirkpatrick's Pub in Ashbum, VA, to cheer on Navy in their victory against Army and later to watch the Midshipman play in the EVl.net Houston Bowl. While the second game didn't end as well as the first, everyone had a great time, had lots of food, and even made time to have a few drinks. Those who joined the festivities and shown in the photograph below are Nancy and Eric Ruttenberg '88, Greg Hoffman '75, Wade and Ron Slusser '65, Bob Zalkan '61, Mary Lynn and Ben Hicks '69, Jim Glavin '66, Fred Klein '71, Susan and Gayle Thompson '61, and Joel Gardner '63. Also in attendance but not in the photo were Ed Ahner '77, Pierre Thuot '77, and Sabrina and John Wiles '74.

On months when we do not have a special event planned, meeting are held on the second Thursdays of the month from 6-8 p.m. at Kirkpatrick's in Ashbum, VA. Our next special event will be a golf tournament to be held in May. For more information about the Chapter and meeting times and locations check out our web site at http;//www.usnaaadulles.org/ or contact the Chapter President Eric Ruttenberg (erattenberg@titan.com) or the Chapter Secretary Pierte Thuot (thuot.pierte@hawkeyesys.com).

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Hampton Roads Chapter CAPT RK. "Pete" Glasier '62, USN (Ret.) 1105 Glenside Dn; Virginia Beach, VA 23464 h; 757-467-7476; w; 757-340-6700 pete62@erols.com

Richmond Chapter David Folsom '87 BB&T Capital Markets 909 East Main St., Richmond, VA 23219 p; 804-740-0394; e;folsomdlI@netzero.com Corresponding Sec'y; Rich Polek 5543 Fox Vale Ct., Midlothian, VA 23112 e-mail; richpolek@aol.com h; 804-639-2860; w: 804-743-3239 Operation Reenergize Richmond As you may know we have reorganized the Richmond Chapter Our focus is to get the word out and strengthen the Naval Academy camaraderie in Richmond. We are creating an efficient communication mechanism using email, snail mail, Shipmate, and phone calls. In addition, we are continuing to work on events similar to the football events and the social we had in January. As we plan further out we will post upcoming event in Shipmate. We hope that we have included everyone, but if we have missed you please contact Rich Polek '78 (RichPolek@aol.com).

Houston Bowl Party We had an outstanding mmout at the Houston Bowl gathering and want to thank Rich Polek '78 for organizing this great event. Here is a post-game recap from Rich; The local USNA Alumni gathering for Navy's first bowl game appearance since 1996 was impressive! Thanks to all of you who joined together at Champs yesterday afternoon to watch the game on the big screens. Though the score was not in favor of Navy, the wirmer of "class" was clearly Navy! Unfortunately, it's not much to claim the "class act" championship this day, given the pathetic competition offered by the Texas Tech football team in that category. My hat is off to the Texas Tech football team for football excellence, but to bttle else that is in fact important. As I read Coach Johnson quoted after the game, "As I told our guys in the locker room after the game, I'm proud of them. Even with what I saw on the

field, I'd rather be the coach of my team than the other team after watching them." A man of not too many words, speaks volumes about coaching, leading and being a class act.

Here's a list of those Alumni I caught in attendance with varying sizes of entourages: Doc Smith '52, Bill Lxwis '60, Paul Galanti '62, Bill Ruch '68, Rob Casey '73, Chuck Beale '74, Rob Waltenbaugh '74, Frank Rennie '76, Rich Polek '78, Mark James '78, Paul Russo '78, Jim Fiorelli '78, Cliff Vaught '80, Jim Wilson '80, Brook Schurman '83, Kyle Hancock '83, Rob Acosta '86, Dave Folsom '87, Clayton Cosby '88, Wes Kaufman '88, Chris Nelli '90, Rob Quigley '91, and Phil Armas '94.

There were well over 50 in attendance—a very pleasing five Class decades of representation, not counting those future Alumni present.

The restaurant staked out territory for us all to sit together, and I believe a good time was had by all despite the score. It was all my pleasure and honor to organize this event. The tumout and great conversation made my effort seem trivial compared to the benefit. Thanks.

Shenandoah Valley Chapter CAPT George O. Glavis '61, USNR 3446 Browntown Rd.; Front Royal, VA 22630 h; 540-636-3802 e; glavisgo@state.gov

Williamsburg Chapter LtCol James J. ConnoUy '53, USMC (Ret.) 105 Hennitage Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 h: 757-229-4510 CAPT Thomas R. Pratt '62, USN (Ret.) 670 Counselor's Way Williamsburg, VA 23185 h; 757-564-9090; e; trpratt@erols.com

WASHINGTON Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter CAPT Edward Schwier '69, USNA (Ret.) 1196 Brentwood Ave., Richland, WA 99352-8540 h: 509-627-7288; w; 509-372-0176 e: Edward_G_Ed_Schwier@rl.gov; eschwier@chartennet; egschwier@aol.com

Puget Sound Chapter CDR Robert E. Partrick '62, USNR (Ret.) 2899 South Newell Rd.; Camano Island, WA 98282 h; 360-387-9257 e; sounderbob@aol.com

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The 24 March luncheon guest speaker is VADM Rodney Rempt '66. This luncheon is the culmination of the efforts of our candidate discovery and support process which we embark upon yearly. We begin with a baseball outing inviting prospective candidates. Midshipmen, and Chapter members to attend and mingle.

In the fall we host two major events for Washington, DC/Virginia/Maryland area prospective candidates and their parents. One at the Navy Memorial where USNA admissions provides a presentation and three separate panels of Midshipmen, parents, and Blue & Gold officers answer questions from attendees. The other event is a Washington Wizards basketball game outing inviting prospective candidates and their parents. Midshipmen, and local Alumni to observe the USNA Gospel Choir perform and to meet and mingle informally. Our March luncheon invitations go out to DC Metro area candidates who have received offers for admission to either the Academy or prep school. It is an opportunity for these young men and women and their parents to listen to the Superintendent present USNA today and to experience the bond of the Alumni Association. With luck, the candidates will accept their offers and join the Brigade or enter prep school in the fall. 'This program has been chaired for the past two years by Jack Young '52, who has provided a tremendous effort nurturing this from its early beginnings. Well done to Jack!

That's all for this month—see you at the next luncheon! Beat Army'.

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positions. His off the cuff description of the state of the Navy and Marine Corps from the VCNO perspective made us all proud of our sailors and marines just before the holidays. We also presented a Certificate of Commendation from the Alumni Association for outstanding services rendored to Randy Roherge '92 at the December meeting. In January, Fred MoosaUy '68 connected with a great presentation entitied "Naval Academy Core Values in the Navy and Industry." In Febraary we were riveted to the discussion led by CAPT Frank Thorp '81, JCS PAO, regarding fraq/Afghanistan sailor/troop activities over the past year. The camaraderie and spirited interclass rivalries makes these luncheons very enjoyable.

CDR Edward J. SuUivan Jr. '68, USN (Ret.) 1312 Red Hawk Circle, Reston, VA 20194 h; 703-437-5457 Edward.Sullivan@pentagon.afmil Our luncheon series has continued with ADM Mike Mullen '68 providing an exciting review of the state of the troops and their unbelievable effort during the fraqi war. He also talked about how the Academy instilled the necessary qualities of leadership and character for this next generation to of leaders to succeed in leadership

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LAST CALL Requiescat in Pace 'They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Laurence Binyon, 1914

Arrington, John Lindsay E '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 11 December 2003 Ayres, James Bruton Jr. '73 CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 1 Febraary 2004 BaUey, Benjamin FrankUn '32 CDR, USN (Ret.) 18 July 1989 Baker, Donald Glenn '53 LCDR, USCGR (Ret.) 26 January 2004 Baughman, Fred Hubbard '48 RADM, USN (Ret.) 26 January 2004 Bjorge, James Robert '48 30 January 2004 Bliss, George Little Jr. '42 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 17 January 2004 Bostick, Ronald Edward '59 3 January 2004 Brown, Howard Joseph '46 23 January 2004 Cannon, Leo John '53 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 6 January 2004 Clark, Frederick Arlyn '54 Capt, USAF (Ret.) 11 January 2004 Corrales, Cristobal Roberto '79 19 January 1980 Correia, Frank Benevides '45 CDR, USN (Ret.) 29 December 2003 Crawford, Robert EUiott '46 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 20 December 2003 Crutchfield, Paul Washington Jr. '44 CDR, USN (Ret.) 26 January 2004 Gaskin, Edward Robert '44 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 12 December 2003 Gibnan, Francis Madison 11 '45 LTJG, USN (Ret.) 11 January 2004

Graf, Paul David '56 21 January 2004 Griffin, Wayne Grover '60 13 December 2003 Harwood, Robert Hewett Jr. '42 CAPT USN (Ret.) 23 January 2004 Hayler, WUUam Birch '45 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 1 Febraary 2004 Heberling, Donald Anthony '46 CDR, USN (Ret.) 2 November 2003 Hudspeth, John Martin '73 26 January 2004 Knight, Richard Holmes '46 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 30 January 2004 Larsen, Quentin John '66 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 7 January 2004 Leach, James AUen '54 * Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) 6 December 2003 Magnussen, Norman Johan '60 23 October 2003 Marshall, Norman Pearson Jr. '57 26 December 2003 Mensch, Andrew James '72 4 January 2004 Nicholson, Richard Philip '37 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 11 January 2004 Payne, James Robert '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 3 January 2004 Penny, Harmon Charles '46 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 4 November 2003 Radick, Rudolph John '46 22 January 2004 Randolph, Robert Richard '44 CDR, USN (Ret.) 27 October 2003

Ratiiff, WUUam K. '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 6 January 2004 Rice, Theodore Crosman '44 CDR, USN (Ret.) 20 January 2003 Rogers, James Ogilvie '51 CDR, USN (Ret.) 12 January 2004 Roney, John AUen '63 8 September 1999 Shriver, Norman WUUam '58 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 28 January 2004 Swarth, Morton Themmen '44 20 January 2004 Sweat, Wesley Albert Jr. '57 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 9 January 2004 Thontas, Albert Horatio Jr. '46 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 31 December 2003 Townsley, James Gardner '45 9 January 2004 'Rittle, John Robert '53 15 October 2003 Viehmann, Frank Joseph '48 * 2 January 2004 Vine, Victor James '52 CDR, USN (Ret.) 11 January 2004 Wagner, Paul Ross '46 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 19 August 2003 Watson, Paul Belyea Jr. '44 Col, USMC (Ret.) 3 January 2004 Winslow, Wallace Edward '71 21 January 2004

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HENRY ABRAHAM BOORSE '26

Physicist Henry A. Boorse died in Houston, TX, on 28 July 2003. He was 98 years old.

Bom on 18 September 1904 in Norristown, PA, Boorse graduated with distinction with the Naval Academy Class of 1926. He received a master's in 1933 and a doctorate in 1934 in physics, both from Columbia University. He conducted post-doctural research at Cambridge University (1934-1935), where he studied with Nobel Laureate Sir John Cock Croft at the Royal Society Mond Research Laboratories.

Boorse started his teaching career at Columbia University in 1931 and moved to City College of New York in 1935. He was an assistant professor at Barnard (1935-1942) until taking a leave of absence to become district director of the Manhattan Project, working on fusion separation research. His research on liquification of hydrogen and helium and the

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properties of superconductors was supported by the Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation. After the war, Boorse returned to Barnard and was named professor in 1948. He was dean of faculty for more than 20 years, acting president in 1962 and 1967, and assistant to the president (1970-1974). He was also a consultant for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (1948-1956).

Boorse published The World of the Atom, 2 volumes (1966), coauthored with Lloyd Motz, and The Atomic Scientists (1989), as well as numerous scholarly articles in professional journals.

Boorse received several honors and fellowships, including Barnard Fellow (1933); Lydig Fellow (1934-1935); E.K. Adams Fellow (19381940), Columbia University; Fellow, American Physical Society; Sigma Xi; and Phi Beta Kappa.

Boorse was a member of the American Physical Society; American Association of Physics Teachers; ad hoc committee on the Absolute Temperature Scale, National Research Council; and a trastee of the Leonia, NJ, Public Library. Boorse was a collector of coins and antique 133

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While studying at Columbia, Boorse met his wife, Margaret Hazelton, who studied piano at JuUiard under pianist James Friskin. They were married in 1931 and lived in Leonia, NJ, until her death in 1996. He is survived by his son, Ronald H. Boorse of Houston, TX; and daughter, Suzanne Remond of Kertville, TX. He was inumed next to his wife, Margaret, in George Washington Cemetery in Paramus, NJ.

EDWARD FRANK STEFFANIDES JR. '31 Captain Edward F. "Steve" Steffanides Jn, USN (Ret.), passed away on 23 December 2003 in Walnut Creek, CA. He had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for three years before his death.

Captain Steffanides was bom in Wisconsin on 4 July 1908. He received a senatorial appointment to the Naval Academy, where he eamed varsity letters in both football and crew.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1931, his first duty was on board ARIZONA. His next ship was COLORADO. In 1941, he attended Submarine School in New London, CT, and was assigned to CACHALOT. CACHALOT was moored at Berth One at the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard on 7 December 1941 and engaged the enemy planes with its deck guns. In 1943, Captain Steffanides was assigned to S-13, where he became commanding officer He later took command of TUNA. He had six war patrols. After the war ended, he commanded LEOPARD and CLAMAGORE. His last command was VEGA (AF-59). Other duties included: Staff SubRon Four, BuPers, operations officer SubRon One, Monterey Line School, the Naval War College, and the Staff of Commander Westem Sea Frontier He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Helen Frances Donlon Steffanides. Survivors include his daughter, Suzan Nunez; stepchildren, David Donlon and Diana Caldwell; ten grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

A family memorial was held at Santa Maria Church in Orinda, CA. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Oakland, CA. The Steffanides Family JAMES MEEK WOLFE JR. '35 Captain James M. Wolfe Jn, USN (Ret.), died on Tuesday, 25 November 2003. He was 91 years old.

Bom on 15 July 1912 in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late Dn James Meek Wolfe and Mary Virginia McConnell Wolfe. He grew up in Montana, living in White Sulphur Springs, Livingston, and Yellowstone National Park, where his father was the park docton After graduating from Park County High School in Livingston, he graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1935. He also attended the Naval Postgraduate School (1942-1943).

During World War II, he participated in the battles of Sulu Sea, Lingayen Gulf, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign, and the European African Middle East Campaign. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with V. He served on GLEAVES and WALKE. He was the gunnery officer on the light cruiser COLUMBIA, which was named for Columbia, SC. He was awarded the ship's ensign flag, which he later donated to the South Carolina State Museum.

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Retiring from the Navy in 1956, he started a new career as an engineer with Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Maryland. Retiring from the APL in 1977, he and his wife moved to Columbia, SC, in 1984 and became residents of Still Hopes in 1994.

Captain Wolfe is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sara "Dolly" Dodd Silcox Wolfe; daughters and sons-in-law, Sara and William Dent of Columbia, SC, and Virginia and Thomas Cothran of Minneapolis, MN; brother, Thomas Bradley Wolfe and his wife, Tina of Atiantic Beach, FL; grandchildren, James Melton Stuckey, Caroline Stuckey Perkins and her husband, David, Amelia Heyward Cothran, Julia Clardy Cothran, Virginia Crane Cothran; great-grandson, Gordon Heyward Perkins; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Rose Wolfe Parker Funeral services were held on 29 November 2003 at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at the South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hopes.

The Wolfe Family

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Commander Robert G. Bidwell, USN (Ret.), died of respiratory artest on 5 November 2003 in Falls Church, VA. He was 87 years old.

Bob was bom on 12 December 1915 in Boston, MA. At the Naval Academy, he was in the Second Company and active in soccer and the Boat Club.

Upon graduation. Bob reported to ASTORIA, followed by HENLEY and CinCPac Staff. He was martied to Helen Jane Puckett in Honolulu three weeks before Pearl Harbon His father-in-law, Captain Louis A. Puckett, SC, USN, was ARIZONA'S supply officer Although the Bidwells and Pucketts survived, many wedding attendees died in the attack.

Afterwards, he was executive officer on BALCH and DREXLER, which was sunk on 28 May 1945 by two kamikazes off Okinawa, losing 158 of 258 men onboard. Bob reportedly kept a shipmate alive by keeping his head above water, somehow managing to smoke a cigarette while they swam.

He received his JD from The George Washington University, served in JAG, then was commanding officer of MERVINE and WILLIAM C . LAWE. In

the 1950s he was in the amphibious force, then commanded the oceanographic survey ship SAN PABLO in the Atlantic. After more JAG duty and a Canal Zone tour with MSTS, he retired in 1964. He eamed two Bronze Stars and the Navy Commendation Medal, all with Combat V. Following retirement. Bob eamed his master of library science degree at Columbia University, worked briefly at West Point, then was the associate law librarian at GWU until 1984.

Bob actively participated in Class of 1938 activities and always brought monster Smithfield hams to picnics. His license plate, which sported the Naval Academy crest and his Register number "13000," wiU be buried with him.

An avid golfer, he made his first two holes-in-one in his late 70s. He hated to fly and paced back and forth when flying. His family was surprised to leam late in his life that he had applied to be a pilot early in his careen His said it would be different if he were driving.

Predeceased by his wife, Helen Jane Puckett Bidwell, in 1982, and his father, Rear Admiral Abel T. Bidwell, USNA 1909, in 1980, Bob is survived by three sons, Robert G. Jn, Peter T , and David P ; brother, Commander James C. Bidwell '39; and seven grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Naval Academy Foundation.

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Colonel Marcelo S. Castillo, Armed Forces of the Philippines, died on Pearl Harbor Day, 7 December 2003 in Hockessin, DE. He was 89 years old.

Bom in Malolos, Bulacan Province, near Manila in the Philippines, on 4 December 1914, he was the salutatorian of his Bulacan High School class in 1932. He later passed a civil service examination which eamed him entry into the Naval Academy with the Class of 1938, where he was a member of the Second Company and active in intramural swimming.

"Celing," as he was known by his Filipino and Naval Academy Classmates, returned to his native country upon graduation and was designated superintendent of the newly established Offshore Patrol School until World War n commenced. He served with distinction in the Q-boat squadron and was commanding officer of Q-111 when the craft attempted to escape Japanese capture. He counterattacked a Japanese destroyer with torpedoes before scutfling his ship and swimming to safety on the Batangas coast in southem Luzon. After surrender of the Philippines, Celing became chief of intelUgence of the guerillas, ultimately, under his code name "Middle," leading the rescue of American prisoners from the Los Banos camp at the end of the war. Celing then joined the Philippine Army and capped his military career fighting the Huks. He retired on 2 September 1964. He served in the Philippine Scouts Security Agency until 1973.

He devoted his life to the cause of social justice and was active throughout his adult life in politics and social action, holding local and national offices in the National Council of Churches, the ACLU, the NAACP, and women's caucuses.

John was predeceased by his second wife, Betty Louise Stevens, and is survived by his sons, John, Michael, and James; their mother, Ruth Elizabeth Stevens; daughters-in-law, Ronni and Deborah; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at Christ Church Cathedral in League City, TX, on 26 August 2000. excerpts from the Houston Chronicle GEORGE ALFRED WHITESIDE '38

Rear Admiral George A. Whiteside, USN (Ret.), died on 16 November 2003 at home in Orlando, FL. He was 87 years old.

He was bom on 7 November 1916 in Cartollton, EL, was educated there and in other Illinois schools, and graduated from Stillwater (OK) High School in the class of 1933. A member of the Eighth Company at USNA, he played football and wresfled, but his most serious commitment was to crew. He was a member of the varsity boat for three years under the great coach. Buck Walsh. The highlight of which was winning the Poughkeepsie Regatta his First Class Year.

After graduation with the Class of 1938, he was assigned to CHICAGO After retirement, he was a professor at the DeLaSalle University until ordered to Pensacola for flight training in 1940; and then to the aviaBusiness School and the Jose Rizal College in Manila. He obtained his tion unit in CHESTER, which was at sea returning from Wake Island when United States citizenship in 1991 by virtue of his service during World Pearl Harbor was attacked. CHESTER participated in the raid on Maloelap War n. After the death of his wife. Carmen Salva, he joined his daughter Island, an attack on the Japanese forces landing on Tulagi, and the Battle of and her family in Delaware. He attended his USNA 50th and 65th Class Coral Sea. Later, in SoWestPac, while retiring from a Tokyo Express search, reunions in Annapohs.

CHESTER was torpedoed and badly damaged. After local repairs, she Umped Celing is survived by his daughters, Coralyn de Tagle of Hockessin, to Norfolk, VA, where George was detached and assigned as executive offiDE, Marilyn Salapere of Tampa, FL, and Jacquelyn Schilling of cer of a new PV-1 squadron in De Land, FL, where he met and married Chesterfield, VA, and their families and grandchildren. His son, Marcelo Alyce Cowart. After two years in PVs, and a short tour in F6Fs and TBMs, in, also predeceased him. he was ordered to postgraduate school at Annapohs and MIT. His AEDO Services were held at the St. Mary of the Assumption Church in designation, with a specialty in aviation armament, set his course for the Hockessin, DE, on 11 December 2003, with a private burial. diu-ation of his active duty. He retired in 1958 with a Navy Commendation Memorial contributions may be made to the Naval Academy Medal and a Navy Unit Commendation. George said to the end, "The Navy Foundation. was a wonderful life."

News Journal (Wilmington, DE), Commodore Alcaraz, PhilMilAc '40 & George was employed in various positions in the aviation industry in RADM M.H. Rindskopf '38 Ohio and Califomia, and had his own consulting business, until finally retiring in 1986 to Oriando, FL. JOHN FLOURNOY STEVENS '38 He was a member of the Masonic Lodge (past master). The Retired Rev John F. Stevens of League City, TX, died Officers Association, American Legion, Association of Naval Aviation, on 17 August 2000 foUowing a long iUness. He Kappa Sigma fraternity, and the Episcopal Church. was 86 years old.

George is survived by his wife, Alyce; daughters, Mrs. Carol W. Manuel John graduated with the Naval Academy of Tucson, AZ, and Mrs. Mary W. Rogerson of Orlando, FL; son, Class of 1938 with high honors, serving in WEST Conunander George A. Whiteside Jn of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren; VIRGINIA and ALABAMA, and on the faculty of the and four great-grandchildren.

Naval Academy. He was awarded the Bronze Star A memorial service was held at the Woodlawn Memorial Funeral Home in Orlando, FL. He was cremated and intened at Woodlawn Memorial Park. with Combat V. He graduated from the Virginia Theological Seminary in 1948. Ordained as a priest in the Episcopal church in 1949, he served as a parish priest in Houston, TX, and Washington, DC, as well as a senior administrative officer in Manhattan. He was a commander in the Chaplain Corps of the Naval Reserve until 1954.

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LAST DAVID SPENCER BILL JR. '39

Captain David Spencer Bill Jn, USN (Ret.), died on 28 November 2003 at the Bethesda Naval Hospital. He was 87 years old.

Captain Bill was bom on 22 October 1916 in Richmond, VA, and grew up in Dayton, OH. He was a 1939 graduate of the Naval Academy, having attended Ohio State University for one year prior to his appointment to Annapolis.

During his distinguished 30-year naval career he had nine commands, including a submarine chaser, PC-583, and O'NEILL (DE-188) during Worid War 11, serving on convoy escort duty and in the battles for the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa where his ship, O'NEILL, was hit by and survived a kamikaze attack.

Immediately following World War H, Captain Bill commanded HUGHES (DD-410)/Destroyer Division One during the Bikini atomic bomb tests. Subsequent commands included SHEA (DM-30), a Landing Ship Medium Rocket (LSMR) and two Landing Ship Tank (LST) Squadrons, FRANCIS MARION (APA-249) during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Amphibious Squadron Eight based in Little Creek, VA. He commissioned FRANCIS MARION, which won the Majorie Stertett Battieship Award as the most outstanding ship in the Atiantic Fleet.

He retired in 1969 as head of the Amphibious Warfare Branch on the Chief of Naval Operations Staff where he had been responsible for the development of the Mekong Delta Mobile Assault Force, and the Advanced Assault Craft and Amphibious Assault Ship (LHA) programs.

His numerous awards included the Bronze Star and Navy Commendation medals for valor in World War n.

After leaving the Navy, Captain Bill worked as a consultant, a real estate broker, and managed an executive tax service for 30 years, retiring in January 2003.

A resident of Alexandria, VA, since 1969, Captain Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Charlotte Randolph Harris, of Norfolk, VA, daughter of Congressman Winder Russell Harris (D-VA); his three children, Rear Admiral David Spencer Bill HI '66, USN (Ret.), of Washington, DC, and Pebble Beach, CA, Winder Harris Bill of Virginia Beach, VA, and Charlotte Randolph Bill of CharlottesviUe, VA; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at 1 p.m. on 30 April 2004.

Contributions in recognition of Captain Bill's dedicated service to his country may be made to an academic achievement award being established in his name at the Naval Postgraduate School; NFS Foundation, PO. Box 8626, Monterey, CA 93943-8626.

The Bill Family HARRY MARCELLUS EULER '39

Harry M. "Marce" Euler died on 23 December 2003. He was 87 years old.

Marce was bom in Portland, OR, on 8 May 1916. He attended Rose City Grade School, Grant High School, and was an Eagle Scout.

In 1935, Marce went to the Naval Academy where he was in the First Battalion, First Company, and lettered as crew managen Of the 578 graduates in the Class of 1939, Marce was one of 52 who could not pass the eye exam. He

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was not given a Navy conunission, but became an ensign in the Naval Reserve and returned to Portland, OR, to serve as engineer officer of the Portland Sixth Division of the Naval Reserve.

In December 1940, Marce was called to active duty, for, as he said, "world conditions decreed that eyesight was not so critical." His assipment was as engineer officer during the conversion of SS CITY OF NORFOLK to NEVILLE (AP-16). NEVILLE first did convoy duty in the North Atiantic. She subsequentiy carried Higgins landing boats, took part in the Sicily campaign, then sailed out of New Zealand and served in the South Pacific at Guadalcanal and Makin. He served as assistant engineer officer, gunnery officer, navigator, and landing craft officer On 7 January 1944, Marce martied Barbara Crookham, a captain in the U.S. Air Force stationed at Wright Field in Dayton, OH. The wedding took place with three day's notice, which was amazing considering the war and the fact that some wedding cake ingredients were being rationed.

Marce was re-assigned to the Ninth Naval District at Great Lakes, DL, for ferry duty, which consisted of taking ships built in Sturgeon Bay, 'WI, down the Mississippi River to New Orleans, LA. Their first child, James, was bom in 1945.

After leaving active duty in 1953 with the rank of lieutenant commander, the family returned to Portland, OR, where he joined his father at the Harry M. Euler Company. Their second child, Constance, was bora in 1947, and third, Gordon, in 1952. He retired from his business in 1973.

Meu-ce was active in Rotary, Boy Scouts, the Rose City Park Presbyterian Church and several other organizations.

Marce never lost his love for the water and happily captained the family's Tollycraft boat on many excursions.

Marce is loved and survived by his wife, Barbara; three children, James, Constance, and Gordon; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The Euler Family WILLIAM JAMES RUHE '39

Captain William J. Ruhe, USN (Ret.), died on 4 November 2003 at his home in McLean, VA, of pneumonia and heart failure. He was 88 years old.

A Class of 1939 graduate of the Naval / Academy, Ruhe served in World War n aboard ^ ' ^ j i the submarines, CREVALLE and STURGEON, which became the subject of dozens of stories about the boat's war patrols. In the 1960s, Ruhe ttanslated his war experiences to the screen as a scriptwriter and consultant for the television series, "The Silent Service." In 1994, Ruhe published his first war novel, War In the Boats, a memoir about submarine warfare, followed by Slow Dance to Pearl Harbor, about a young naval ensign in the days before the attack on Pearl Harbon Ruhe kept a daily journal throughout his life. These journals were rich with details and insights: ".. .as the Japanese destroyers wait for us to surface to open up with their guns, they don't realize we are playing a card game of Hearts below...we're too busy to come up!" These words were written after CREVALLE had made a bold attack, which had sunk two ships and then had submerged to hide from the Japanese fleetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the card game was resumed not only to pass the time, but also to settle the sailor's nerves.

Ruhe received three Silver Stars for his heroism in Worid War H. During the Korean War, Ruhe had his first command. SEA DEVIL. His last command was TOPEKA, a guided missile cruiser that he took to Vietnam in 1964.

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A Renaissance man, Ruhe was an outstanding athlete, a gifted musician on the bass fiddle and ukulele, a singer in baibershop quaitets and church choirs, a watercolor artist, a writen a thinker, and a warrior.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol Vermilye; daughters, Joanna Exacoustos and Melody Walczuk; sons, William Jn, Richaid Ryken and Bamaby Ruhe; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brothers, David and Benjamin; and sisten Judith Diehl.

ROBERT ALEXANDER WEATHERUP '40

Commander Robert A. Weatherup, USN (Ret.), died at his home in Portola Valley, CA, on 6 December 2003.

Bob Weatherup was bom on a farm near Champion, NY, on 19 December 1916. He graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1940.

His first duty was in SARATOGA, until 1942, then to the commissioning crew of DUNCAN, sailing to the Pacific, where their first action was rescuing the survivors of WASP. He next joined the staff of ComDesRon 12, and saw action in the night battles of Cape Esperance and Guadalcanal. Bob was awarded a Commendation Ribbon with The Ruhe Family Combat V and a Purple Heart.

While in flight training at New Orleans in 1943, he married Kathryn Hesser His first flight duty was as exec of Fighting Squadron 46, flying MAT MURRY CAIN '40 from CowpENS and INDEPENDENCE in carrier raids on Japan, Iwo Jima, and Commander Mat M. Cain, USN (Ret.), died Okinawa. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, four Air on 24 December 2003 in Temple, TX. He was 85 Medals and a Navy Unit Citation. Notable action was shooting down years old.

Japanese ace Shoichi Sugita, believed to have had about 70 air victories.

Mat was bom on 25 Febraary 1918 in Tague, Bob next went to Postgraduate School at Annapolis, and then to TX, graduated from Allen Academy in Texas in Califomia Institute of Technology, earning a master's in aeronautical 1935, entered the Naval Academy and graduated engineering. During the Korean War, he commanded ASW Squadron witii the Class of 1940.

VS-892 and later was operations officer of BOXER and CO of the icebreakMat's first duty after graduation was in the er BURTON ISLAND. battleship NEVADA, until the fall of 1941, when Shore tours included duty as assistant bead of the Power Branch in be reported to HORNET just before she was comONR, professor of naval science at MFI and head of the Mechanical missioned. Six months later he went to Submarine School, next served in Design Branch in BuAen a variety of billets in the sub S-20, and then in command of 0-3. In early After retirement in 1961, Bob was an aircraft engineer at Douglas 1945, Mat joined RASHER as XO and navigator for two war patrols in the Aircraft, McDonnell Douglas and Lockheed. During their 54 years of Pacific. At war's end, he reported to the Postgraduate School for a course marriage. Bob and Kathryn and their children were active in community in aerological engineering. and church activities in many places. Kathryn died in 1997, and in recent In aerology. Mat served at NAS Quonset Point, then in KEARSAGE, and years Bob lived in Portola Valley with his daughter as OIC of Fleet Weather Central, Manila. After a tour at the Naval Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Stanley Ordnance Test Station, Inyokem, Mat took command of GUSHING. Next Gage; two sons and their wives, Roy and Wendy, and John and Carolyn; came duty as assistant OIC of the Fleet Weather Central in Norfolk. In six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

1956 he was back at sea in COLUMBUS, and on to command of KERMIT A graveside service was held at Hillside Memorial Park in Redlands, ROOSEVELT. After a tour as OIC of Fleet Weather Centtal, Sangley Point, CA, on 19 December 2003 and a memorial service at the Evergreen Valley Philippines, Mat served in fleet operations in the Office of the CNO until United Methodist Church in San Jose, CA, on 10 January 2004. his retirement in June 1960.

Memorial donations may be made to the Evergreen Valley United While in Submarine School in 1942, Mat met and married Ruth E. Methodist Church, 3520 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135, or to the Wilson in Meriden, CT. Peninsula Volunteers Meals on Wheels, 800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park After retfrement. Mat joined Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory in CA 94028.

Buffalo, NY, as administrative engineer. During his 17 years at CAL, he held a variety of interesting and challenging positions. In 1977, he took early retirement and became a teacher at Allen Academy, his old school.

WALTER PARKER ROBINSON JR. '42 After a year at Allen, Mat moved to the Texas Transportation Institute at Conunander Walter P. Robinson, USN (Ret.), Texas A&M, retiring in 1986. His family especially his grandchildren, his passed away on Tuesday morning, 21 October home, his dogs and horse, as well as woodworking and volunteer activi2003 in Mount Pleasant, SC, following a long ties, became his main interests in life. illness. He was 83 years old.

Mat is survived by his wife, Ruth E. Wilson Cain, of Bryan, TX; "Doc" was bom on 18 March 1920, in daughters, Claudia Stephens of Chapel Hill, NC, and Susan McRee of Rehoboth Beach, DE. He graduated from the Houston, TX; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Naval Academy with the Class of 1942, serving A memorial service was held at All Faiths Chapel on the Texas A&M a distinguished career of 22 and a half years in Campus on 30 December 2003. He will be inumed at the Naval Academy submarines, ships and aviation and retired as a Columbarium at a later date. commander in 1964. He received a Bronze Star and a Letter of Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Commendation. He graduated from the Command and Staff School at Newport, RI, in 1952. He also earned a master's degree in philosophy from Georgetown University in 1960; an M.B.A. in finance and Shipmate, March 2004

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Captain E. Robert Gaskin, USN (Ret.), His second career was as an investment representative with Alex died on Friday, 12 December 2003. He was 83 years old.

Brown & Sons in Washington, DC, for 27 years. He retired in 1996.

He was bom on 2 January 1921. After comDoc was a member of the Masons, the National Press Club, and was pleting two years at New Mexico Military past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Sons of the American Institute, he entered the Naval Academy and Revolution. graduated with the Class of 1944.

Surviving are his wife, Kathleen, and daughter, Dana Lee of Mount He served on destroyers in the Pacific until Pleasant, SC. 1946, and then entered the submarine service. He He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 30 April 2004. served on the destroyers CONYNGHAM and MCKENZIE, and in the subThe Robinson Family marines BOARFISH, BAYA, STRICKLEBACK and commanded BARACUDA and Submarine Division 22. Other sea duty included the staff of ComCarDiv BERNARD CHARLES LENNON '43 Six in LEYTE and ORION. He served in the office of the Chief of Naval Commander Bemard C. Lennon, USN (Ret.), Operations Atomic Energy Division, Office of Naval Research and head passed away on 13 September 2003 at the of a joint DOD/AEC office.

Cooper Medical Center in Camden, NJ, only Captain Gaskin is survived by his wife, Virginia, who resides in Punta days after having heart triple bypass surgery. He Gorda, FL; two sons, two daughters, and their families; and two sisters. was 82 years old.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of A native of San Francisco, CA, "Ben" was Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. bom on 12 October 1920 to the late Charles and There will be a private service at a later date at the Fort Myer Chapel, fj^\, i ^ Lillian (Baker) Lennon. He was a graduate of St. where the Gaskins were married. Burial will be in Arlington National iÂŁi-':P^ Ignatius High School in San Francisco and Cemetery. attended the University of Califomia prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from California. He pitched on the baseball team, played soccer, and graduated ARTHUR HERBERT OSGOOD '44 with the wartime accelerated class in June 1942.

Captain Arthur H. Osgood, USN (Ret.), died Upon graduation, Ben spent World War 11 serving onboard the subon 2 January 2004, in Boca Raton, FL, of cancer marines R-10 (SS-87), TROUT (SS-202), PLUNGER P-8 (SS-179), TILEFISH He was 82 years old.

(SS-307), and SABLEFISH (SS-303). After the war, he eamed his postgradHe was bom in Claremont, NH, and attended uate degree in naval engineering at MIT. He served in various engineerStevens High School there, graduating in 1939. ing departments at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH; He attended Randies Preparatory School in Philadelphia Naval Shipyard; Bureau of Ships, Washington, DC; Board of Washington, DC. He received an appointment to Inspection and Survey, Hull Inspection of Submarines; supervisor of shipthe Naval Academy from Senator Charles Tobey building. New York Shipbuilding, Camden, NJ. Ben retired from the Navy of New Hampshire in 1940. He graduated with on 1 August 1962 with 20 years of service. the Class of 1944 in June 1943.

Ben was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V, Philippine During World War 11 he served aboard destroyers GHERARDI in the Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, American North Atlantic, and then WELLES in the Pacific, participating in the Leyte, Campaign Medal, Victory Medal Worid War H, American Defense Luzon, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa operations. Following tours on the staff of Service Medal with one Star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three Commander Destroyer Squadron Five and in KLEINSMITH (APD-134), he Stars, and a Letter of Commendation Ribbon V. attended the Naval Intelligence School and then stayed on for a tour as an Ben's civilian career was in various engineer positions at Bethlehem instracton After being selected to change designator from Unrestricted Steel Shipbuilding Division in Quincy, MA; New York Shipbuilding in Line to Special Duty Intelligence, a series of assignments in intelligence Camden, NJ; Nuclear Service and Constraction Company in Camden, NJ; followed, including the Office of Naval Intelligence, the Defense M&T Company in Philadelphia, PA; J.J. Henry Company, Inc. in Intelligence Agency and the Naval Security Group. He also served as first Moorestown, NJ; and NKF Engineering in Philadelphia, PA. fleet intelligence officer and as officer-in-charge of the Naval Field Operational Intelligence Office. He received the Navy Commendation Ben enjoyed golf, bowling, traveling, woodworking, and helping his Medal and the Legion of Merit. children with their home remodeling projects. He was a longtime and active member of the American Society of Naval Engineers and the On retirement in 1970 to Boca Raton, FL, he became active in a wide Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. range of activities and traveled extensively worldwide. He had a lifelong Ben is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Rachel Anita Begin interest in and commitment to the preservation of the environment and of Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada; daughters, Helen, Andr6e, and wilderness areas, and was active in the Audubon Society, Sierta Club, and Denise; sons, Charles and George, and 11 grandchildren.

Florida Trail Association. He was an avid hiker, canoeist, and outdoorsMemorial services were held on 18 September 2003 at St. Pius X man. He was a life member of the Florida Trail Association and the Naval Church in Cheny Hill, NJ. Academy Alumni Association.

Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery, VA, on 19 November 2003.

His wife of 57 years, the former Deborah Thayer Hazelton, of The Lennon Family Hanover, NH, predeceased him in 2000. He is survived by his daughters, Jane Teunon and her husband, Kenneth, of Portland, OR, Nancy Osgood and her husband, Sim Shanks, of Silver Spring, MD, and Mary Sherman

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JOHN WALTER HANSEN '46

John W. Hansen died of pneumonia brought on by Parkinson's disease on 6 September 2003 at a nursing home in Falmouth, ME. The oldest son of Gerda and John Hansen, John (also known as "Walt" by his Classmates) was bom on 3 April 1921 in Brooklyn, NY. In 1926, the family moved to Greenwich, CT, where he graduated from Greenwich High The Osgood Family School, after which he became a Merchant Marine cadet. Shortly thereafter, he joined the HUGH LEE CULBREATH '45 Navy and subsequently received a fleet appointment to the Naval "H.L." Culbreath died of leukemia in Tampa, Academy, where he was a member of the 20th Company.

FL, on 25 September 2003. He was 82 years old.

He became a Reserve officer and was called to active duty during the A fourth generation Floridian, he attended the Korean Wan He served as a navigator and was awarded two Bronze Stars, LTniversity of Florida briefly before joining reaching the rank of lieutenant commander the Naval Academy Class of 1945. At the After leaving active duty, John worked on U.S. defense contracts in Academy, he was "easy going," except when the Philippines, Japan, and Greenland, primarily for RCA. He received a playing lacrosse. bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of After graduation, he went to Supply Arizona, a bachelor's degree in economics from the Thunderbird School Officer's School at Harvard; upon completion, of Economics (also in Arizona), and an M.B.A. from Boston University. he was in the commissioning crew of JOHN A. In 1962, while on a skiing vacation in Sweden, he met his wife.

BOLE (DD-763), with subsequent assignments aboard WACCAMAW (AOGunnel Amell. They married in Solna, Sweden on 26 October 1962.

109), NAS Norfolk, CORAL SEA, and in 1953 he was assigned to He did postgraduate studies in economics at the University of President Eisenhower's staff. Lieutenant Culbreath managed the White Stockholm and then joined the U.S. Defense Department, working in House mess and the presidential retreat at Camp David, until he resigned Canada and Germany before returning to the United States in 1980. his commission in 1954.

He retired in 1994 from the Pentagon's Office of Spectrum Returning to Tampa, he joined a local electric supply business, then Management, where he negotiated the Army's use of communication Tampa Electric Company in 1957 as a corporate accountant. Progressing spectra with other NATO countries. through the financial disciplines, he was named president in 1971, CEO John donated much of his time to the Boy Scouts, was a history buff, in 1972, and chairman in 1984. He remained on the board until 2001. and an avid sailor He is remembered as a very warm, gentle, and Civic services included chairman of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts outgoing person.

Center, chairman of the Hillsborough County Hospital Authority/Florida John is survived by his wife, Gunnel Hansen of Portland, ME; their Health Services Center/Tampa General Hospital, the Florida Council of two children, Sabina Beesley and Dn Moritz Hansen, MD; and five 100, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, the Tampa Bay Industrial grandchildren.

Park, the Expressway Authority, the United Way of Greater Tampa, the A funeral service was held at Arlington National Cemetery, where he City of Tampa Civil Service Board, and the 1987 inauguration of was inumed with full military honors, on 4 November 2003.

Governor Bob Martinez. He was a past board member of NationsBank, The Hansen Family Inc. in Charlotte, NC, and Transco Energy Co. in Houston, TX. H.L. was named Outstanding Citizen of 1979 by the Tampa Civitans, received the first Alexis de Tocqueville Award for outstanding volunteer ROY JACK EDWARDS '47 and philanthropic contributions in 1984, was awarded the Profile in Lieutenant Colonel Roy J. Edwards, USMC Leadership Award by the Greater Tampa Chamber (an award which was (Ret.), died on 25 November 2003 at Dallas, TX. later renamed for him). In 1988, be received the Great American Award He was 81 years old. from the local council of the Boy Scouts. He was the National "Jack" Edwards was bom in Oklahoma City, Management Association's Executive of the Year in 1986, and Greater OK, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941, served Tampa Chamber's Cultural Contributor of the Year in 1987. aboard LOUISVILLE (CA-28), and was appointed Ever humble in his high positions and recognition, he recently to the Naval Academy by the Secretary of the remarked "we must give back to our community." H.L. gave back Navy, graduating in June 1946 with the Ninth throughout his lifetime ... a splendid leader by precept and example.

Company and was commissioned in the Marine Corps. He married the former Ruth Perry of He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty King Culbreath; Great Falls, VA, in 1948. daughter, Kay Culbreath Heller; son, H. Lee Culbreath III; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, John Culbreath of He went to Flight School in 1950, became an early jet pilot in the Monticello, FL. F-80 and was an early helicopter pilot with HMX-1 at Quantico in the 1950s. He served one tour (1958-1961) as an instractor at the Academy Sailor, rest your oars. and Larry Shaffer Jr '45 & RADM LeRoy CoUins Jr '56 even managed to check out in Yellow Peril N3N float biplanes! Also during this tour, it was he who resurtected a brass landing force cannon and established the practice of saluting Navy football scoring with cannon fire. At the Navy Postgraduate School, he eamed a master's degree in ordnance engineering.

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L A S T C A L ^L He was operations officer of VMA-533 at Cheny Point (1962-1963), and XO of USMC Aviation Facility, Futoma, Okinawa, (1963-1964), and served in OpNav as a development officer for air launched weapons.

In 1968-1969, he commanded Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 in Vietnam.

Jack retired on 50% physical disability in 1970 as the result of injuries received in two helicopter crashes in Viemam in 1969. In 1976, he married Julia Louise Herrmann, of Dallas, TX. In retirement he worked briefly in real estate development, then with various firms in the aerospace field, as a tech writer and in both product sales and development. He earned an M.B.A. from the University of Dallas in 1981, and supported a great many projects and programs associated with the Marine Corps, as well as serving as an outspoken advocate for the V-22 Osprey.

He is survived by his wife, Julia; and by four sons of his first marriage, Frank, Bradford, Mark, and Drew. His first wife, Ruth, predeceased him.

Jack was buried on 29 November 2003 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas, TX, with military honors artanged by Gunnery Sergeant Ken Watterson, USMC (Ret.), and a firing squad of Marines, to all of whom the family is deeply grateful. "Taps" was sounded on the bugle by his youngest son. Drew.

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Commander Bryan D. Wiggins, USN (Ret.), died on 9 October 2003 in Cookeville, TN. He was bom on 11 December 1922 in Algood, TN. He graduated from Cookeville High School in 1940 as salutatorian. He attended Tennessee Tech and was appointed to the Naval Academy Class of 1947 by Senator Albert Gore Sn At the Academy, he excelled at academics and eamed an N-star for baseball in 1946. He was a member of the Sixth Company.

On 6 July 1946 he married the love of his Ufe, the former JuUa "Judy" Stanton of Cookeville.

His initial assignment was as navigator on VOGELGESANG (DD-862).

Faming his Wings in 1950, he reported to VP-34 flying PBMs. Then he served on the staff of ComFairWings, Atiantic and in 1954 he reported to USNA as company officer In 1955 he was assigned as an exchange company officer at West Point, where he shared an office with Alexander Haig.

From 1956 to 1958 he served in VP-42 flying P-5Ms. He served on the staff of ComPairWing 14 then proceeded to the Naval Postgraduate School as a smdent. From 1961-1963 he reported to USNA as battalion officer and instractor for operations analysis. After two years on the staff of ComFairWing Ten he reported to PINE ISLAND (AV-12), flagship of Commander Patrol Force Seventh Reel, as operations officer and completed a ten-month combat deployment to Viemam. In 1967 he reported to OpNav, where he served as OP-354 and then as OP-914. He was medically grounded in 1969 and retired from active duty.

He eamed a master's degree in operations research from The George Washington University in 1969 and spent the next 14 years as a systems engineer for TRW Inc. He subsequentiy worked for PRC Inc. and CACI Inc. He and Judy remmed to their roots in 1993.

He was a member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church, Tree Board and Noonday Rotary Club. He was also an advocate for the resurgence of railways and published articles reflecting that opinion. He was a lifetime member of the USNA Alumni Association, Association of Naval Aviation, and a plankowner of the Navy Memorial.

Predeceased by a daughter and a brother, he is survived by Judy; two sons and daughters-in-law; three daughters and sons-in-law; a sister and brother-in-law; and four grandchildren.

He was intened on 12 October 2003 with full military honors rendered by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard in Algood Cemetery.

Dn Richard M. Gladding, M.D., left this earth on the morning of Monday, 1 December 2003.

He died peacefully at home, in the arms of his beloved wife, Ryta, to whom he had been married for 57 years. He was 78 years old.

An accomplished horseback rider and scratch golfer, Dick graduated from the Severn School in 1943 and from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1947. He then received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

With his wife by his side, he enjoyed a thriving practice for more than 20 years in the beautiful hills of Mahoning Valley, PA. Dick then combined his engineering and medical degrees and pursued a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. In 1977, Dick and Ryta were ready for a change. They shifted gears and moved to Chicago, IL. Dick secured an Illinois medical license and joined the Chicago Board of Trade. Always at her husband's PHILIP LEROY COLLINS JR. '48 side, Ryta joined the Mid America Commodity Exchange and the partnerCommander Philip L. Collins Jn, USNR (Ret.), ship continued for another 26 years. died of a heart attack on 9 November 2003 at his Affectionately known as "Doc" to his friends and neighbors in Chicago home in College Park, MD. He was 77 years old. and Lake Bluff, Dick will be remembered for his kindness, his warm smile, Commander Collins was bom in Washington, his sense of humor, and his genuine efforts to make this world a better DC, and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High place for friends and family. We've lost a genuine unsung hero.

School andtiieU.S. Naval Academy with the Class Dick's spirit is lovingly held in the hearts of his children, Richard Jn, of 1948. a cardiologist in Paradise Valley, AZ; Dawson, family practice in Fort During his active duty years, he served aboard Myers, FL; Bobbi Groover, a teacher, freelance writer, and novelist in two destroyers, MACOMB and FRESNO. After the Lake Forest, IL; and Kimberly Moss, an attorney in Lake Forest, IL. war. Commander Collins was a German language The Gladding Family instractor at the Naval Academy for a year, then became the Navy's social aide in the White House to President and Mrs. Eisenhower, a two-year assignment. He retired from active duty in 1959 and joined the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, where he worked until 1985.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Margaret Raese Collins of College Park, MD; and two sons, Andrew C, of College Park, MD, and Philip C, of Gaithersburg, MD.

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LAST CALL FRANK JOSEPH VIEHMANN '48

ROBERT BRUCE BORTHWICK '53

Frank J, Viehmann died of natural causes at Indianapolis, IN, on 4 January 2004, He was 78 years old.

A native of Indianapolis, Joe was the son of Frank J. and Cecilia Reilly Viehmann. He attended Wabash College and Notre Dame University prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from Indiana. He was a member of the quartet "The Bobcats" while at the Academy, perfoi-ming for President Truman.

As member of the First Company, he graduated in June 1947.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1948, he served 29 months aboard MIDWAY (CVB-41) out of Norfolk, VA, then operated from Key West, FL, aboard PCS-1387. In June 1951, Joe attended Submarine School in New London, CT, and was assigned to CUBERA (SS-347), acting as executive officen until his resignation in 1953.

In 1953 Joe began a career in real estate appraisal by joining his father's firm, F.J. Viehmann Real Estate. In 1972 he formed a partnership, Viehmann & Price. He was a senior property appraiser with the Appraisal Institute. Also, he was a member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, serving as president in 1960. He belonged to the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors and was president in 1967. Joe received the Richard Nichols Award for distinguished service to the real estate appraisal community.

Joe belonged to the Knights of Columbus, Mater Dei Council, the Service Club of Indianapolis, and was a member of the American Legion, Robert E. Kennington Post No. 34. He was on the board of directors for Cathedral High School and was a member of various other organizations.

Continuing in the tradition of "The Bobcats," Joe pursued his love of music by singing in the male choras, "The Columbians," performing in more than 40 annual Triad Concerts. He was a former member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Choin He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Love Arnold Viehmann; sons, Jeffery E. Frank J., Jr., Kenneth R., Mark T, and Thomas M. Viehmann; daughter, Anne Sprague; and nine grandchildren. Joe was the widower of Teresa O'Hara Viehmann, Lois Millis Viehmann, and Sheila Wood Viehmann.

A funeral Mass was performed on 8 January 2004 at Holy Rosary Church, with interment at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis. Military honors were provided by the Marion County Burial Group.

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Commander Robert B. "Bruce" Borthwick, USN (Ret.), died on 18 December 2003 following surgery at Inova Alexandria Hospital, VA. Born in Eau Claire, Wl, on 20 August 1930, he was the son of Ernest and Ruth Roehm Borthwick. Bruce martied Jacklyn Lekvin of Eau Claire on 20 December 1954.

He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1948, and attended the University of Idaho in 1949 (NROTC). He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1953 and received a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1961. He eamed a Ph.D. in public policy from George Mason University in 2001.

He completed naval flight training at Pensacola, FL, earning his Wings in 1954. He was a helicopter pilot with Squadron Two and Squadron Six, of which he was a plankowner He deployed to the Far East on PRINCETON and PHILIPPINE SEA.

He was an exchange officer with the Royal Air Force in Scotland, then served in the office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Systems Analysis, from 1965 to 1967. Next, Brace served as the executive officer, PATRON 30, Patuxent River, MD. In 1971, after a tour on the staff of Commander Fleet Airwings Atlantic, he reported to the Systems Analysis Division in the office of the CNO. For his exceptional work in analyzing the Navy's weapons acquisition process, he was awarded the Legion of Merit.

After retiring from the Navy in 1973, Brace worked as a cost analyst and public policy consultant. Brace volunteered his skills generously, setting up and managing the initial financing of the Class of 1953 Pavilion at the Academy and serving as chairman for the Class' 40th Reunion. He also coached the West Potomac (VA) High School Rifle Club and other youth competitive shooting groups. At the 1996 Olympics, Brace served as an equipment inspector and member of the Intemational Jury for the shooting events.

Brace is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jacklyn of Alexandria, VA; daughter, Joyce Borthwick and her husband, Steven Daub of Plymouth, MN; son, R. Paul Borthwick and his wife, Grace Nogan of Howard County, MD; and two grandchildren, Brian and Stephanie Daub.

Brace was buried in Eau Claire, WI, on 23 December 2003. A memorial service, attended by many of his Classmates, was held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, VA, on 10 January 2004.

Captain Robert J. Raffaele '53 WILBUR HARRY SAMPLE '49

Commander Wilbur H. "Bill" Sample, USN (Ret.), died on 9 November 2003. He was 79 years old.

Commander Sample was bom on 12 July 1924, in Spring Valley MN. He graduated in 1949 from the Naval Academy and in 1954 from MIT. He was an engineer in the Navy for 25 years. He lived in Beaverton and in Lake Oswego.

In 1950, he married Joan Demaray; she predeceased him in 1977. He married JoAnn Cox in 1977. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn; daughters, Denise Demaray, Karen Sample, and Wendy Sample; sisters, Edna Doering and Leora Gabrielson; brother, Bertrand; and four grandchildren.

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Captain John F. Frost III, USN (Ret.), died on 5 December 2003. He was 74 years old.

Bom in Newport News, VA, and raised in Norfolk, VA, "Jack" graduated from Granby High School and attended William & Mary (Norfolk). After two years in the Naval Reserve, he received a SecNav appointment to the Naval Academy. Jack graduated with distinction in June 1953. He married the former Sue F. Sanderlin in August 1954.

Hisfirstduty assignment was in BARTON ( D D - 7 2 2 ) as communications and CIC officen Subsequent sea tours included Commander, LCU Division 23; HIGBEE ( D D R - 8 0 6 ) as weapons officer; GOLDSBOROUGH (DDG-20) as commissioning XO; and tours as CO in BERKELEY ( D D G - 1 5 ) and in WORDEN (CG-18). Operations in GOLDSBOROUGH and 141

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Shore and staff tours included the Naval Postgraduate School, where Jack eamed an MSEE degree; Staff, Commander Craiser-Destroyer Force, Pacific, as anti-air warfare/electronic warfare officer; U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School and Reactor Training; the Naval War College, where he eamed a master's in international affairs; Bureau of Weapons/Naval Ordnance Systems Command as Advanced Missiles Branch Head, SAMID/ASMD Weapons System Manager; 2-D Radar Manager; ASMD Project Office Naval Material Command; Naval Sea Systems Command as Deputy, Surface Warfare Systems; and Staff, Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force as Assistant Chief of Staff, Surface Warfare.

Jack retired from active duty in July 1979. His personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Bronze Star.

He served in engineering positions with Delex Systems, Inc.; United Technologies, Norden Service Co.; DDL Omni Engineering, Inc.; and PRC Inc. participating in ship combat system smdies, developments and technical support tasks. At PRC, he supported the Navy's ship defense and theater air defense programs.

He was a member of the Surface Navy Association and the U.S. Naval Institute.

Jack had been an active member of National City Christian Church and served in the church leadership. Involved with the Boy Scouts of America, he served Troop 1145 as an assistant scoutmaster and the Old Dominion District as a training instractor for new adult scout leaders. In April, Jack eamed the Wood Badge award in recognition of specific service to the troop and district.

Jack's proudest accomplishment in life however, was his family. He was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather He will be missed.

Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Force Commendation Medal.

Upon returning stateside, he became program control officer of the 407L SPO at Hanscom AFB, MA. Colonel Leach retired from the Air Force in 1974 and served as director of community relations at Burbank Hospital, MA, from 1975 until 1990. He was then self-employed as an auctioneer/appraisen He was on the board of directors for the Salvation Army and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ashby, MA, Post.

He leaves his wife, Rita A. (McGuire) Leach; sons, Patrick A. Leach of Ashby, MA, Dr Timothy S. Leach of Groton, CT, and J. Michael Leach of Boston, MA; brothers, John H. Leach of Macomb, IL, and General Dennis A. Leach of Pequot Lakes, MN; and grandchildren, P. Aodhagan Leach of Ashby, MA, and Eileen M. Leach and Nora E. Leach, both of Groton, CT. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Lou Hilleman of Menominee Falls, WI.

Patrick Leach & Mike Nassr '54 JAMES MCNARNEY CONWAY '55

Captain James M. Conway, USN (Ret.), of Newport, RI, and formerly of Chicago, IL, died on Friday, 21 November 2003.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in 1955, Jim served the Navy for 30 years. His initial tour was aboard JOSEPH P. KENNEDY (DD-850). In 1957, he applied submarine duty W^ S I H H ^nd attended Submarine School. He then served on the submarines BUGARA ( S S - 3 3 1 ) and BAYA (AGSS-318) in San Diego, CA. In 1963 he eamed a master's degree in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School. He returned to sea onboard VOLADOR (SS-590) and ROCK (AGSS-274). Next, he served on the ComSubDevGra Two staff. He assumed command of DOGHSH (SS-350) in 1970.

Following sea duty, he was assigned to the Pentagon in OP-96. His next duty was as an exchange officer in the Royal Navy Submarine Attack JAMES ALLEN LEACH '54 Lieutenant Colonel James A. Leach, USAF Squadron at Faslane, Scotland. He attended the Naval War College and (Ret.), of Ashby, MA, died on Saturday, 6 then returned, with the rank of captain, to the Pentagon as Head of Strategic Analysis in OP-60. In 1980, he assumed command of AJAX December 2003 in Leominster Hospital, MA. He was 72 years old. A star football player as a guard (AR-6). Jim concluded his Navy career at the Naval War College as an instractor and as the dean of academics. for Navy from 1951 to 1953, he suffered a heart After retiring from the Navy in 1985, he led the Newport, RI, office of attack while watching the Army-Navy game and Sonalyst, Inc. and then went on to manage the office of SIR, Inc. In purwas rashed to the hospital. While at the hospital, ^^ . -^rn^ig^. and shortly before passing away, he was told by suit of a lifelong dream, Jim returned to school to complete his teaching credentials and taught math and physics for several years. In addition to ^^ his son, Patrick, that Navy had won the game. his family and work life, Jim was active in the community in Newport, RI, Bom on 10 March 1931, in Granada, MN, he including service as president of the Newport Chapter of tiie USNA was the son of the late Dennis L. and Virginia (Clow) Leach. He graduatAlumni Association. ed from Fairmont High School in 1949 where he was a standout athlete in Jim is survived by his wife, Anita (Walter) Conway; tiieir four football, track, gymnastics, and boxing. Colonel Leach graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1954 and was named to Look maga- children, Kenneth, Stephen, Jean, and Camille; and six grandchildren. zine's "All East" football team his First Class Year. He was recruited by Donations in Jim's memory may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering the Cleveland Browns and the Oakland Raiders. He entered the Air Force Cancer Center, PO. Box 10039, Rochester, NY 14610-1103; Newport and became an aircraft commander in the Strategic Air Command's 301st Hospital, 11 Friendship St., Newport, RI 02840; or to the James L. Maher Bomber Wing flying B-47s. He received an M.B.A. from the University Center, PO. Box 4390, Middletown, RI 02840. of Connecticut in 1963 and worked in the C-141 System Program Office The Conway Family at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, until 1965.

After serving as an assistant football coach and recraiter at the U.S. Air Force Academy, he served in Vietnam as a forward air controller in 0-1 Es 9{pthing is good or Sad, But By comparison. from 1968 to 1969, receiving numerous medals including the

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LAST CALL HENRY APPOLD FRENCH '55

Captain Henry A. "Hank" French, USN (Ret.), passed away on 13 December 2003 after an extended illness.

Bom on 2 May 1933, Hank was the son of the late Captain Louis E. French '26, USN (Ret.), and Esther A. French. He was the beloved husband of 41 years of the late Joanne C. French. He attended the Severn School near Annapolis, MD, where upon graduation, he served one year in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After graduating from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1955, Hank became a pilot and served in a variety of assignments, including, anti-submaiine warfare (ASW) squadrons in North Island, CA; commanding officer of VS-28 in Quonset Point, RI; air boss of SARATOGA; ASW senior management in Naples, Italy, and Norfolk, VA; and chief of staff of Operational Test and Evaluation Force in Norfolk, VA. Hank attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, where he eamed a master of science degree. He received his second Navy Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement while executive officer of VS-28. While on SARATOGA, Hank survived two deployments during the Viemam War, including sustained combat air operations off North Viemam.

In 1983, Hank retired from the U.S. Navy in Virginia Beach, VA, where he and Joanne lived with their two children for 30 years. After his military service, he worked as a consultant and in govemment contracting for a number of years. Hank recently had relocated to Sterling, VA, to be closer to his two children. Hank was a devoted member of the Catholic Church, most recentiy in the congregation at Christ the Redeemer Hank is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Richard L. French and Creal S. French of Leesburg, VA; daughter, Kathryn J. French of Hemdon, VA; and grandson, Brock E. Zeman of Leesburg, VA. Hank was a traly kind, generous, and loyal man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A funeral mass was held at the Fort Meyer Chapel on 4 Febraary 2004, followed by burial with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, a favorite charity of Hank's.

Command and as project director at the Naval Air Development Center, Johnsville, PA. In 1969, Al resigned his commission as a lieutenant commander and went to work in the defense industry, using his expertise in ASW operations to provide the Navy with systems and equipment necessary to counter a growing threat during the Cold Wan For the next 23 years, Al was active with several major defense firms in providing engineering and technical analysis, leading R&D efforts, marketing and maintaining liaison between industry representatives and government agencies.

In 1991, Al accepted a position with the Federal Aviation Administration in Mays Landing, NJ. He was manager of the Systems Development Division of the Aviation Security R&D Service. He was active in developing explosive detection techniques, improving concourse security, and developing aircraft hardening technology to minimize the effects of onboard explosions. He retired from the FAA in June 1998.

Al and his wife returned to Virginia after his retirement and settled in Ashbum to be near their children and grandchildren.

Al is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Albert N. Yost Jn and John Yost; daughter, Sue Bentiey; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, VA, on 2 December 2003. The service was attended by many friends, including 31 members of the Class of 1958.

Donations in Al's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Yost Family & Pete Westphal WILLIAM WARD BOWEN GREENE '61

Bill Greene, a native of Seattle, WA, and Los Angeles, CA, died on 30 October 2001 of service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, in Virginia Beach, VA. He was 62 years old.

Interment was in Princess Anne Memorial Gardens on 3 November 2001, after services at the Eastern Shore Episcopal Chapel in Virginia Beach, VA. Bill received his appointment to the Naval Academy from Congressman James Roosevelt.

While at the Academy, he was a member of the 14th Company, the Rocket The French Family Club, the YP Squadron, and was a very active, upbeat cheerleader After graduation Bill served sea tours on FLOYD B . PARKS (DD-884) in San Diego; NICHOLAS (DD-449) in Peail Harbor; and ComPhibRon Ten in ALBERT NEVIN YOST '58 Little Creek, VA. From 1968 to 1969, Bill seived as OIC of a ten-man Albert N. Yost Sn died on 27 November 2003 of pancreatic cancer in advisory team to the Vietnamese Navy's River Assault Group 8IE. For Reston Community Hospital, Reston, VA. He actions against the Viet Cong, Bill was awarded the Bronze Star with was 68 years old.

Combat V and the Vietnamese Honor Medal First Class. In 1970, he Al was born on 4 December 1934 in accepted a commission in the Ready Reserve. He qualified as an engineerBloomsburg, PA, the son of Edward and ing duty officer in 1983, and retired as a Reserve commander in Margaret Yost. He was educated in local schools September 1991. and attended Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, before entering the Naval Academy in 1954. Al was active in intramural sports while a Midshipman and attained the rank of midshipman lieutenant commander during his First Class Year After graduating with the Class of 1958, Al was assigned to Flight School in Pensacola, FL, and received his Wings of Gold in 1959. He subsequently served as a helicopter pilot in ASW operations. In 1963, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, CA, where he eamed a master of science in aeronautical engineering. Follow-on assignments included deputy program manager in the Naval Air Systems

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LAST CALL Upon leaving active service. Bill was employed by the Terry Steam Turbine Company of Windsor, CT, also obtaining his MSME degree at the University of Massachusetts. Bill returned to Norfolk in 1976, and began his civil service career at ComNavSurfLant. In 1985, he became the DD-963 class program manager with NavSeaCenLant (NSCL). In April 1991, Bill led an NCSL engineering team to Bahrain during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Since then, and until the time of his death, he was the branch head for the Static Electrical/IC Systems Branch.

Bill is survived by his devoted wife, the former Gail Patricia Palmer of Rydal, PA. His most treasured leisure time activity was sailing with Gail and other family and friends aboard his beloved sailboat, aptiy named WHITE WORKS BRAVO.

Bill was a man of extreme physical and moral courage, who dedicated and ultimately gave his life in the service of his country. Continuing the legacy of his revered ancestor. Major General Nathanael Greene, who was known as "The Fighting Quaker," Bill was above all a man of peace and goodwill toward his fellow human beings. His radiant smile, upbeat spirit, and "Everyone Else Before Myself code of conduct are what endeared him most to all who knew him. The general would certainly have every reason to be proud.

remained active in the Naval Reserve and eamed an M.B.A. from the University of Delaware.

During the past 30 years, Charles attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Claymont, DE, and contributed years of countless hours to various church organizations. He was a coach with the Claymont Football League, volunteered at St. Francis Hospital, and participated in numerous local charitable fundraisers. He was an avid jogger and cyclist, recently participating in the Multiple Sclerosis Society's "Bike to the Bay" event, where he had been a volunteer, cyclist, and continuous fundraiser for the past 16 years.

Captain Gosnell is survived by his beloved wife, Judith Reitemeyer Gosnell of Wilmington, DE; three sons and their families, Charles E. "Skip" Gosnell Jn and his wife, Danielle; Paul Gregory Gosnell '87 and his wife, Kim, and granddaughters, Madeline and Jordan; Brian Christopher Gosnell and his wife, Rita; half-sister, Sharon Brickhouse; and former wife, Helen L. Gosnell.

High Mass for Charles was celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Claymont, DE. After cremation, half his ashes were interted, with full military honors, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE. His remaining ashes will be spread at Pearl Harbon In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Delaware Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Two Mill Road, Suite 106, Wilmington, DE 19806.

CFL\RLES EDWARD GOSNELL '63

Captain Charles E. Gosnell Sn, USNR (Ret.), passed away on Sunday, 7 December 2003, in Wilmington, DE, the same day his father, Paul Gustavus Gosnell, was killed aboard SHAW during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbon He was 63 years old.

Bom on 28 December 1939 at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA, he was raised in Wilmington, DE, by his maternal grandparents, Paul and frene Daniels. In 1957, he graduated from Salesianum High School. From 1957 to 1959, he worked as an apprentice with Local #313 IBEW. Captain Gosnell received a presidential appointment to the Naval Academy from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Soon after graduating with the Class of 1963, he married Helen L. Tims, with whom he had three sons.

Captain Gosnell's 30 years of naval service included active duty service from 1963 through 1972 aboard MANSHELD in Japan and in the Vietnam Theaten Afterward, he returned to Wilmington where he

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THOIVIAS JOSEPH FLYNN '68

Dn Thomas J. Flynn, died of cancer on 6 November 2003. He was 57 years old.

A native of Aurora, OH, Dn Rynn was the valedictorian of his 1964 graduating class of Aurora High School. He graduated from Naval Academy with the Class of 1968. He later served aboard RICH and retfred from the Naval Reserve in 1989 as a captain.

He received his medical degree from Case Westem Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, and built a private practice in Orange Park, FL, where he served as president of the Clay County Medical Society. He was recognized as the society's Doctor of the Year in 1994, and as one of WTLV TV-12's "12 Who Care" community service honorees in 1997.

From 1996 to 2003, Dn Flynn served as medical director of Penney Farms and from 1992 to 1998 was an instractor with the medical coUege of the University of Florida. At Orange Park Medical Center, his positions included chairman of the internal medicine department and vice chief of hospital medical staff.

In addition to his private practice, Dn Rynn ran the "We Care" program, where doctors and surgeons volunteer their services to the uninsured. The majority of physicians, surgeons, and other medical specialists in Clay County were counted among its participants. The consortium, which also works with the Clay County Health Department and Orange Park Medical Center, was formed in 1990.

In a 2001 interview, he said he viewed the program as "the right thing to do." "People look to us for help; they ttiist us," he said. "We're important to them, they're important to us. The right thing to do is to help."

His memberships included the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Clay County Medical Association, and the Florida Medical Association.

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LAST CALL Dr. Rynn was published in numerous professional journals, including The Journal of the American Medical Association, as well as newspapers and magazines such as U.S. News and World Report, Family Circle and Guideposts.

He is survived by his wife. Holly E. Fulton; sons, Ryan and Mark Flynn; grandson, Jackson Flynn; sister, Kay Briggs; and two brothers, Chris and Tim Flynn.

The funeral was at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, FL. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's World Outreach Center, 5042 Timuquana Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210. excerpts from the Florida Times-Union JOSEPH JACOB EPSTEIN '83

Joseph J. "Yussie" Epstein died in an automobile accident on 3 January 2003. He was 41 years old.

Yussie spent time with the Naval Academy Class of 1983 as a 25th Company member After one semester, he and the academic board disagreed with his potential for commissioned service, however Yussie never lost his desire to serve his country or to fly aircraft. To pursue these goals, he enlisted in the Army in 1980.

While still in Boot Camp, his colonel called Yussie to his office to discuss West Point application procedures. With the "been there, done that" response, he declined the offen

He subsequently entered the U.S. Army Wartant Officer Candidate Training Program. At 20, Yussie was the Army's youngest wartant officer and pilot. He flew UH-ls and OH-58s in Germany and from Fort Ord, CA. In 1988, Yussie left the Army and became an ensign in the U.S. Coast Guard. He flew from Califomia and Oregon. Yussie flew the helicopter for the TV show, "Baywatch." He also flew the Secretary of Transportation after the North Ridge earthquake. He routinely denied any responsibility for the Rodney King riots, though they started the day he reported for duty in Los Angeles.

Yussie flew numerous fishery patrols and SAR missions and had several specific action medals for extraordinary efforts during at-sea rescues. He also made a deployment with the CONSTELLATION Battle Group in 1999.

Yussie retired on 1 April 2001. He had more flight hours in the HH-65 helicopter than any other U.S. Coast Guard pilot at the time of his retirement and had more time at sea on ships than any pilot in his command. He moved to Bloomsburg, PA, where he flew as a helicopter pilot for a large, regional hospital.

Though he never married, Yussie left behind five brothers and a sister (and their spouses), Sam (Chris) Epstein, Aaron (Pender) Epstein, Ira Epstein, Solomon Epstein, Marise (Kirt) Pfaff, and Elbe Epstein; five nieces and nephews, Hannah, Danuta, Ethan, Adam, and Abigail Epstein; and uncounted friends from across the country. Many people owed their lives to Yussie's efforts at sea and in Pennsylvania.

The Epstein Family

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Please note that we have a firm 400 word limit. A photo is encouraged, but we ask that irreplaceable photos not be sent through the mail in case of loss or damage in transit. Emailed photos must be at least 300 dpi in resolution. K a photo is not received, a Lucky Bag photo will be used whenever possible.

Submissions may be sent electronically to obits@usna.com or via USPS to: Shipmate Obituaries attn: Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury 247 King George Street Annapohs, MD 21402-5068 Death notices and obituary inquiries: Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury, obits@usna.com, 410-263-4448 xll2 (voicemail)

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A Fitting TVibute:

How to Write an Obituary

By Chester H. Shaddeau jr. '47

First of all, try to get the obit into print ASAP. The normal print lag is about seven weeks...don't add to it. And be aware of the prevailing length linut (presently 400 words).

I generally begin the obit with a flat statement, including full name and title, of the time, place, and cause (if available) of death.

I then proceed to place of birth, date of birth, age, early schooling and parents, as available and appropriate, followed by the source and type of appointment to the Academy. The description of the Midshipman career is usually very short, but may well expand if he was an All American, a six-striper, Rhodes Scholar, or whatever, and I try to include clubs and sports as available. I always indicate which Company he (or she) graduated with, as it is invariably asked for by Classmates.

If married, I try to include wife's maiden name, home, and date of marriage. If there has been more than one spouse—for whatever reason—^be as accurate as possible...these can be dangerous rocks and shoals.

I generally follow with his (or her) service career, in as much detail as possible, but keeping it concise. I ignore routine "meritorious" and "attendance" medals, but highlight decorations for valor Ships, stations, and afrcraft squadrons I attempt to pinpoint as fully as possible, but exact dates are not usually included—they are too hard to get right.

Civilian careers should be covered in similar detail, and include honors, fraternities, and civic distinctions as appropriate.

Advanced education and degrees are important in both civil and military careers. Fit them in where they occurred.

In retfrement, hobbies, charities, and clearly interesting activities should be included. Use judgment about detail in listing survivors—if there are only a few, detail is possible, but if he had 14 grandchildren, don't try to name them all.

Occasional mild humor is not out of place, but pick your subjects carefully!

Finish off with known details about place, date, and manner of final disposal of remains and services. It is probably best to avoid matters regarding memorial donations unless specifically requested by family.

Remember that the family will be extremely attuned to details, so be cautious about making any assumptions as to relationships.

Avoid them if unsure. Try to talk with a member of the family other than the widow, in most cases, who will be able to give details without inflicting further pain. I refer here to details such as divorces, estranged family, girlfriends, deceased or disabled children, etc., but it refers equally to all details.

Try to get an obit from the local paper—it usually has much of what you want, but remember that unlike the local "Daily Bugle,"

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you are writing for a specialized audience of Academy Alumni, who are probably interested in some things that the paper (and the family) simply do not understand. References by hometown papers—and widows—to "steering battleships" when he was a DD skipper are not uncommon! Correcting that is your job. Navy acronyms (like ComSubOrdDevDet) probably should be avoided if their meaning is not obvious.

If you write the obit, sign it. If the family writes it, credit them, even if you edit. Keep in mind that the family will probably clip and retain the obit, and it will be a keepsake for them. They deserve good work.

Finally, please make every effort to be sure all the names are spelled correctly!

The following is a fictionalized example, but you may find other useful ones in previous and subsequent issues of Shipmate:

WATER TIGHT DOOR '47

Water T. Door died of a stroke at Nowhere, NE, on 31 June 200X. He was 75 years old.

A native of Nowhere, "Leaky" attended Enormous State University prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the Academy from Connecticut. He was a Varsity fencer, was Fourth Battalion Commander, and graduated with the Class in June of 1946 as a member of the 15th Company.

Upon graduation, he served briefly in JONES (BB-96), and decommissioned her, then operated from the Philippines for a year in PCE-871 and another year out of Kwajalein in PC-1186. He served thereafter in NEVERSINK (DD-999) until his resignation in 1949.

In 1949, he began his engineering career with Acme Widget Corporation where he was to spend his entire civilian working life. He served as plant superintendent of two widget-producing plants; superintendent of production; assistant chief engineer, then chief engineer; executive vice-president, president in 1970, president and CEO in 1971, then chairman and CEO from 1984 to 1989, when he retired as chairman emeritus.

He served on the boards of numerous corporations, as well as on the Robert E. Lee Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Multiple Numbness Society, the boards of trastees of Beauregard College and of Agnes Trandleberg Seminary, was a past president of the Nowhere Chamber of Commerce, and of the Amos Glotz Society of America. He held membership in numerous professional, business, and technical societies, was a member of Sigma Chi and of Rotary, and was particularly active in working to make Nowhere the host city for the 1960 Intemational Widgeting Competition.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Mary Ann McCarthy, of Clam Beach, CA ; sons, Water, Jn and Airtight; ten grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Memorial services were conducted on 4 August at the Nowhere Memorial Church, with interment at Serenity Memorial Gardens in Nowhere, and military honors were provided by the American Legion, Nowhere Post 246.

Chet Shaddeau '47

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