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IINTEMD,ENT'S CALL

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

**The Difference You Make" Its great to talk to Alumni and Friends of the Brigade of Midshipmen. As many of you make your way to Annapolis this month for Homecoming and class reunions, you should be proud of what your support means to the Naval Academy and the Brigade. Each of you is a partner in helping the Academy strive for excellence in achieving our mission.Your active involvement enables us to continue raising the bar across every aspect of the Academy. You play an important role in the ongoing success of the Brigade of Midshipmen as we develop leaders for the 21st century. Three areas where you make a difference: Furthering the highest standards of the Naval Academy. I look around the Yard and see active reminders of how Alumni—as individuals and classes— make a difference to midshipmen by providing the margin of excellence to develop our midshipmen morally, mentally and physically so they can become the very best leaders for our Navy and Marine Corps.

Morally, you take a direct role in helping our midshipmen develop the character for their role as junior officers.Thanks to you. Memorial HaU is once again a centerpiece of tradition and an icon of the highest ideals of sacrifice for the naval service. Thanks to an impressive renovation, our hall of heroes is a fitting tribute to the valor and sacrifice of our fallen classmates. In addition.

Medal of Honor awardees have been recognized with new plaques outside rooms in the company areas in Bancroft HaU. The Commodore Uriah R Levy Center and Jewish Chapel is another example of support for the moral development of midshipmen. This extraordinary facility, funded entirely by gifts from you, wiQ provide not only worship space for members of the

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Brigade, but also rooms for the Brigade Honor Committee, study areas for midshipman study groups, and meeting space for extra-curricular activities.

You further help our midshipmen develop a strong moral compass—a personal North Star—by your efforts in leadership, ethics and character development. An example is the distinguished military professor program which provides the Brigade direct exposure to experienced, retired senior military officers who adepdy translate theory into useful practical application for naval officers.The McCain Ethics Conference is another example of a forum that provides leaders in ethics and character development from all five service academies the chance to share their experience and chart a course for the moral foundation of our future military leaders.

Likewise, the Admiral Lawrence Ethics Essay competition encourages Third Class Midshipmen to get inside serious questions of ethics and examine their own moral reasoning. With your help, we are getting the job done. Two consecutive Ethics Bowl national championships show that our graduates are entering the Fleet prepared to make tough decisions from a solid foundation of moral and ethical reasoning. Your efforts are equally evident when I look at the strides we are making in the mental development of our midshipmen.

Through your contributions, several faculty chairs have been endowed and several more will be in the years to come. Among these are chairs in the following discipHnes: aerospace engineering, Enghsh, mathematics, international security, naval engineering, naval heritage, physical sciences and space studies.

We are committed to providing our midshipmen with a rigorous academic program that enables them to enter the Fleet as confident combat leaders who process information quickly and understand how their systems work. To further this goal, you make possible many midshipman research projects as well as outstanding postgraduate opportunities.

Recently, we once again saw the results of efforts in this area as we were rated the #4 undergraduate engineering school by our peers in U.S. News and World Report.

The physical portion of our mission has not been forgotten, either. Developing a winning attitude in our future naval leaders is a key part of their development.

This fall we will see the final stage of renovation at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium completed. This updated facility provides a catalyst for athletic excellence as well as a beautiflil tribute to the Sailors and Marines who served with honor in batde.

The support you show our athletic teams also helps tell the Academy story. The huge turnout at the Houston Bowl, a record setting crowd at this past spring's NCAA Lacrosse championship and a record setting crowd at last fall's Navy-North Carolina women's soccer game all put Navy athletics in the national spotlightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they build pride in the Naval Academy, our Navy and Marine Corps, and our Nation.

Further evidence of your impact can be seen in the recently completed renovation of the Robert Crown Center. This updated home for our sailing program is the catalyst for a Renaissance in Navy Sailing and enables us to teach each midshipman the basic skills of a mariner.

In every area of our mission, moral, mental and physical, you provide the margin of excellence that serves to make our Naval Academy the premier source of combat leaders for the Navy and Marine Corps.

Helping us gather our "seed corn." Your efforts begin, though, long before a midshipman walks through the doors of Alumni Hall for the first time.You seek out, inform, encourage and assist outstanding, qualified young men and women to pursue careers as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps through the Naval Academy. You are key recruiters for the Academy and the Navy and Marine Corps. Blue and Gold Officers, many of whom are Alumni, are crucial to bringing in the right candidates with the potential to succeed at the Academy and develop into the very best junior officers.

In addition. Foundation athletic and scholarship programs provide opportunity for some of our finest young men and women to achieve admission when they may not have otherwise had the chance.

You also provide some of our best midshipmen a litde more directly. This year, more than 230 of your sons and daughters are members of the Brigade, carrying on a legacy begun or continued by their parents.

Forging links in the chain. Not only do you play a key role in supporting the Brigade, but you anchor their legacy with the Academy. You initiate and sponsor activities that perpetuate our history, traditions, memories and growth of the Academy, and bind Alumni together.For example, each year, you forge new "Links in the Chain." Currendy, this bond is developing between 1955-2005 (in fact, the Class of 1955's numerals are displayed on 2005's ring to acknowledge this 50-year bond), 1956-2006,1957-2007 and 1958-2008.

From Induction Day to Commissioning, you become a Uving part of the Naval Academy legacy for our midshipmen. You bring your unique frame of reference to those who follow your footsteps a half century later, engaging them with real life examples of personal character and service.

Alumni and friends also play an important role in perpetuating the history and tradition of the Academy through tremendous support for the Naval Academy Museum, our grounds and monuments. Similar to Memorial HaU, the heritage of the Naval Academy resides in the museum. Many of our midshipmen walk its exhibits to simply soak in the feeUng and presence of history. A number of classes are working hard to make its upcoming renovation possible. The museum wiU continue to be a treasure for years to come thanks to our friends. Alumni and a smaU group of classes.

In many ways your help is the Ufeblood what we accompUsh here.You are the key to maintaining our level of exceUence and raising the bar on the opportunities provided our midshipmen, continuing to advance our world class facilities and targeting the areas of most immediate need. As we work to accompUsh our mission, your help is a direct contributor to our success and the fiature success of the Navy and Marine Corps team.

Thank you from an appreciative Superintendent and, more significantly, from the 4,200 midshipmen who reap the benefits of your efforts. 4>

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By Example Wk 11 entionThe Home Depot and 1 w i what comes to mind for many is an image of orange aprons and the world's largest home improvement retaUer. Mention The Home Depot within the military community and what comes to mind is a leader in supporting the armed forces and an employer of choice.

In 2003, the company launched Project Homefront, an initiative to donate $1 mUlion and one miUion associate volunteer hours to assist mUitary families in repairing and maintaining their homes while a family member is deployed in service to our nation. So far, the program has assisted more than 1,000 military families. And a few months ago,The Home Depot donated $1 million in tools and materials to support the U.S. rrulitary in its efforts to build a better future for the people of Iraq.

The Home Depot's support of the armed forces. To Ravener, a former submarine officer,The Home Depot is a company that leads by example.

"The Home Depot's tremendous support of the armed forces is rooted in its values of giving back to the community, taking care of its people and doing the r i ^ t thing," said R^vener."Led by Bob Nardelli, our chairman, president and CEO,The Home Depot family embraces these values and turns these words into actions."

Through these initiatives and many others, The Home Depot builds on its long-standing commitoient to supporting the military community, according to Bob Ravener '81, vice president, human resources for The Home Depot. Even before he joined the company, he had heard of Project Homefront and of

"We currendy have more than 1,800 associates in the National Guard and Reserve serving on active duty and have extended their pay and benefits.

Some companies would view this as a cost. We see it as an investment. Some companies would see it as a burden. We see it as a responsibiUty," said Nardelli.

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The company hired nearly 10,000 veterans into its workforce last year and has already surpassed that number in 2004. It has thousands of associates who are either veterans or are currendy serving in the National Guard or the Reserve, and many of them are currendy actively deployed.

According to NardeUi,"We hire men and women who have served in the armed forces because it makes great business sense. Time and again, these associates have demonstrated great quaUties that aU employers want. From leadership and discipline, to teamwork and enthusiasm, I have experienced coundess examples of their commitment to exceUence and pride in gettmg the job done."

Ravener points out that more than 350 former mUitary officers, including more than 100 service academy graduates, are among the top performers in The Home Depot's highly successfid

Store Leadership Program (SLP).

Designed to bring the best and brightest talent into an accelerated store rotational environment, the SLP prepares graduates to run multimiUion doUar stores in less than two years.

Dennis Donovan, executive vice president, human resources for The Home Depot, has also been a vocal leader in the company regarding the hiring of veterans. Donovan adds, "I have spent a career hiring veterans of the armed forces because they continuaUy raise the bar and always deliver results. Service academy graduates have also played critical roles and made a tremendous impact in the companies where I have worked."

In addition to providing enhanced benefits for associates who are called to active duty. The Home Depot honors these men and women with blue star service flags.The company proudly displays these patriotic flags at its Adanta

Store Support Center.When associates return, their homecomings are celebrated by their stores and departments, and their blue star service flags are presented to them. In addition, each returning associate receives a personal welcome home letter from NardeUi.The company also observes Veterans Day with ceremonies at its corporate headquarters in honor of those who have served our country.

In recognition of its significant contributions in support of the National Guard and Reserve,The Home Depot was selected as one of 15 businesses to receive the 2004 Secretary of Defense Freedom Award from the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).The Freedom Award is ESGR's highest honor.

In 2003,The Home Depot received the ESGR's 2003 Homefront Award. In addition.The Home Depot has signed a statement of support with ESGR,

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demonstrating its support for its National Guard and Reserve associates and its overall commitment to Operation Enduring Freedom and the defense of the United States.

A charter member of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association's Corporate Membership program. The Home Depot has also been named to GIJobsTop 10 Military Friendly Employers in 2003, received the 2002 American Veterans Corporate Patriotism Award and is a founding corporate member of the Army Spouse Employment Parmership.

Two years ago The Home Depot was among a distinguished group of corporations who were invited to participate in the U.S. Marine Corps National Fellow Program.This initiative provides an opportonity for a resident Marine to learn from the leadership team and gain a better understanding of how things work in a corporate setting. Both the Marine Corps and The Home Depot have gready benefited from this ongoing successfid parmership. Beyond that, the company also works very closely with Marine For Life, a program providing transition assistance to Marines who honorably leave service and return to civilian Bfe.The Home Depot and Marine For Life work together to link interested and qualified Marine job seekers with Home Depot career oppormnities. In addition,The Home Depot takes a leadership role in promoting the hiring of veterans through Ravener's appointment to the President's National Hire Veterans Committee.

"It has been very rewarding to be part of a company with such strong values and a commitment to supporting the mihtary,"said Ravener. "There are many places veterans can go to fiarther their careers, but The Home Depot makes it a special place for those who have served our nation. I am proud to be associated with this great company." <t>

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AND WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT N O CHARGE FOR TOURS FROM 1 0 A.M. T O 5 RM. EVERY DAY. •'- he first CONSTELLATION, built and • launched in Baltimore in 1797, was one of sixfirigatesbuilt to protect American commerce against attacks of the Barbaiy States. Commodore Thomas Truxtun, her first captain, established gunnery drills said to still provide the basics for those in use today. For the past several years, part of the Academy's Plebe Summer has included a trip to Baltimore to tour the second CONSTELLATION, where Plebes are instructed in gunnery drills the old Navy way.

By 1853, the fi-igate CONSTELLATION Photo courtesy of Naval Historical Center

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was in dire need of extensive repair and was to be overhauled at the Gosport

Navy Yard near Portsmouth,VA. In lieu of an upgrade, a new sloop of war, the last all-sail man-of-war, was designed and launched in 1854. This vessel was destined to become the Naval Academy's training ship for 22 years.The new ship's extreme length was 186-feet,with a molded beam of 41-feet, displacement of approximately 1,200 tons and a top speed of 12 knots. Captain Charles H. Bell was given command in 1855, becoming her first captain with a crew of 24 officers, 235 Sailors and 44 Marines. Bell later retired as a rear admiral.

The sloop of war CONSTELLATION first served our country in the

Mediterranean Squadron fixjm 1855 to 1858. From 1859 to 1861, she served as flagship of the U.S. African Squadron, on anti-slavery patrols off the mouth of the Congo River. During this time she captured three slave ships: brig DELICL\, bark CORA and brig TRITON,fireeingmore than 700 captives in the process.

During the Civil War, the ship returned to the Mediterranean to protect American commerce from Confederate raiders. From 1866 to 1871, CONSTELLATION performed duties as a receiving ship at Norfolk and Philadelphia.

In 1871, CONSTELLATION was selected as a floating classroom for the Academy. Though by this time the Navy was transiting to steam propulsion, it was recognized that all-sail vessels were logical platforms for teaching practical seamanship, navigation and the effects of wind and tide on ships at sea.

Training cruises were typically conducted along the East Coast with New London, C T and Newport, RI being common ports of call. The cruise of 1874, under the command of Captain Kidder R. Breese 1852, was typical. Midshipman Third Class Herbert O. Dunn 1877 kept a detailed notebook of the gunnery and seamanship instruction he received, as well as an account of a visit to Napoleon's initial grave site on St. Helena. The entries in the Academy's Conduct Book show he was reported for minor infractions such as missing muster, not wearing a collar at supper formation, wearing a torn working suit and "skylarking" while on the cruise. After graduating in 1879, he served in the Navy until 1921 and retired as a rear admiral.

of the original historic fabric of the ship was preserved by cold molding a wooden hull around the original structure. Today CONSTELLATION appears in almost every respect as she would have looked at her 1855 commissioning ceremony.

You are invited to visit this great piece of naval history during Homecoming week.Those interested in learning more about CONSTELLATION and her storied past are invited to visit the USS CONSTELLATION Museum's web site at www.constellation.org. ^Âą' About the Author: Vice Admiral Ken Malley '57 was commander, Naval Sea Systems Command at the time of the decision to close CONSTELLATION to the public After retiringfiomthe Navy in 1994, he was invited to join a Blue Ribbon Committee to save and preserve the ship and remains as a Board Member of the USS CONSTELLATION Museum today Much of the data in this article comesfromUSS CONSTELLATION, A Short History of the Last All-Sail Warship Built by the U.S. Navy by Glenn F. Williams, a previous curator at the USS CONSTELLATION Museum.

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By 1955, the Navy had decided to scrap CONSTELLATION, however, Baltimore's citizens, believing her to be the 1797 fiigate, saved her from the scrap yard and brought the ship to the city. In the 1970s, CONSTELLATION was moved to her present berth at Pier 1 in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, where she has remained until this homecoming trip to Annapolis.

Books have been written about the origins of the ship, questioning whether the sloop of war in Baltimore is the same ship as the 1797 frigate.The overwhelming majority of scholars agree that this is not the case. In 1994, the Navy closed the ship to visitors as her condition made her unsafe for touring and her rebirth as the 1854 ship began in 1996 with a major overhaul and restoration.

Dry-docking of the ship was a major effort, as the keel possessed a hog of 36" and was in danger of breaking up. To safely dry dock the ship, the services of Lieutenant Commander Paul Behrends '57, USN (Ret.), a certified dry dockmg officer with experience docking ships with major mine damage, were utilized. The restoration effort was umque in that a large percentage

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Coming Home

By Commander Doug Denneny '84, U S N

And now we're home to rest and regain our strength to continue productive lives. As that Athenian warrior and poet Sophocles tvrote over 2,400 years ago, "Nothing is so sweet as to return from the sea and listen to the raindrops on the rooftops of home."

—Vice Admiral Jim Stockdale '46, USN (Ret), 15 February 1973,Travis AFB

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From top, Stacey, Jack and Rachel Denneny await Commander Doug Dennen/s return from his squadron's deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom

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uthors Jim and Sybil Stockdale wrote those words in their book In Love and War about their family's almost eight-year separation and sacrifice during the Viemam War. Their homecoming story is timeless; the commander of Naval Air Forces recendy mailed a copy of that book to every commanding officer in naval aviation to be passed around the ready room.

What is also timeless—as noted in Admiral Stockdale's reference to an Athenian warrior—^is that warriors of all generations relish their return from sea and a return to the beginning of the rest of their lives. Today's Alumni who are facing, or have recendy faced, the orange glow of the enemies' angst are filled with an almost indescribable joy upon their return from sea.

Their first realization that they may actually make it home is during the long voyage home across the Pacific or Adantic. As the sometimes month-long journey from the front continues and as the "happiness factor" increases exponentially, the absent-minded daydreaming of

homecoming expectations begins.The "please give this to my wife if I don't make it back from my flight" letter is pulled from the top shelf in the stateroom desk and replaced wdth the long "to-do" list. Relationships are assessed and stories in the wardroom are embeUished.The weight room is packed, and muscles and expectations grow.

The day of the fly-in or the day the lines go over the side is one of pure joy. In aviation, even the most mundane catapult shot, administrative flight and subsequent landing can befiraughtwith danger It truly isn't over until the last plane is on deck, the sea and anchor detail are secured and the champagne is poured.

As the commanding officer on my retorn from my last deployment, I was relieved to get eight of my 10 Tomcats off CONSTELLATION (CV-64) in the Pacific

and across the country to NAS Oceana inVirginia.Two of the jets didn't make it all the way across that day for mechanical reasons, and I had the bittersweet joy of seeing two of my aviators come home via the Norfolk airport—on the evening news. Although it wasn't my proudest moment, it was one of my happiest moments to see all of my warrion finally return to their families.

My last deployment, while only seven and a half months in duration, pales in comparison to the recent 11-month deployment of ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) Strike Group or die deployments endured by POW Alumni

like Vice Admiral Stockdale '47, Senator McCain '58 orVice Admiral Lawrence '51.

All who celebrate the Homecoming festivities this month in Annapolis should never forget their sacrifice, the sacrifice of the shipmates who never returned fixam sea and the continuing sacrifice of our Alumni who are deployed in the War on Terrorism.

I am on my last work-up period attached to a squadron, embarked aboard LINCOLN off the coast of CaHforma.As we slipped our lines and the tug pushed us into the San Diego Bay, I looked to port and saw the newly commissioned RONALD REAGAN ( C V N - 7 6 ) . REAGAN

has come home, most fittingly to CaHfomia where former Governor and then President Reagan began his career in public service.

I then looked to starboard and saw now a floating museum next to downtown San Diego. Both are proud ships—one bristling with a powerfiil name, new weapons, fresh paint and great expectations; the other with a name commemorating our Navy's finest batde and a history spanning World War II through the first Gulf War. Both ships have come home.

MIDWAY ( C V A - 4 1 ) ,

Soon, I will take my last "administrative" cat shot and my last trap, and leave my command for my homecoming with my family at our next duty station.

Although my to-do list is long, I vwll always be appreciative of the sacrifices of the warriors who have gone before me and thankfiil to once again hear the sweet sounds of raindrops on my own roof d> About the author: CDR Denneny is a 1984 graduate and was CO of the VFA-2.

He is currently serving as the Special Assistant to the Chairman of thejoint Chiefs of Staff.

Homeporting of RONALD REAGAN

By J o h n Quirk '43

T

he homeporting of RONALD REAGAN at San Diego on 23 July was one of those rare events when everything goes right. With my credentials as a living fossil from the Jurassic Navy, I was seated with my wife.Tish, in the VIP first row on the North Island pier, as the huge ship eased against the dock as smooth as silk.

Basking in CaUfomia's brilliant sunshine, we dined on elegant junk food, complemented by a continuous supply of ice cold botded water. Guests of honor Nancy and Michael Reagan, along with ranking naval officers, including ComNavAirVice Admiral Michael Malone, plus every politician from a thousand irules around, all gave a rousing speech for the grand occasion.

We dutiftilly toured the ship, not finding anything different from our Essex Class carriers, unless you want to count several extra acres of territory and 60 years of astonishing technological progress.

That night, we attended the gala on MIDWAY—^now a naval museum—^in the downtowTi harbor. On MIDWAY'S flight deck, with the blinding host of brilliant white uniforms and combat ribbons and the pretty, pretty ladies in pretty dresses, there was gourmet food, serious drink, more speeches, including movie stars Tom Selleck and cuff Robertson, and terrific fireworks. i\nd there was my continuing curiosity as to just what it is that fascinates today's pilots with someone who has actually landed a Corsair on an aircraft carrier. I mean, we all recognized that the guU vwnged masterpiece was the greatest of our time, but compared to an F-14?

So I told the eager young fly boys about Wilbur and OrviUe, Eddie Rickenbacker and the other famous members of ourVF-82 fighter squadron in the Pacific on the carrier, RANDOLPH, and the great times we had together, especially with OrviUe, a really fim guy. Altogether we spent a memorable evening, with two of us from the World War II nostalgia group (I don't have a clue who that other old guy was) standing side by side wdth the new, vibrant Navy, these brave, young pilots 20 times smarter than us, wondrous, and through it all, from davwa to dusk, friendship, mutual respect and patriotism.

Especially the patriotism and a love affair with America. We wdshed that everybody everywhere could know that blessed feeling. 4> About the author: A 1943 graduate of the Naval Academy, John Quirk is the author of six best-selling novels and a few million words in magazines and has hadfiveother careers.

October 2004

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Blue & Gold Officers Are Key in Mentoring Prospective Students

By Commander Tim Disher ' 8 1 , head of Candidate Guidance

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he Naval Academy endeavors to attract and admit the finest young men and women throughout the nation.

Finding the best and brightest the United States has to offer is an incredible challenge. Each year the Naval Academy competes not only against the other service academies, but also the Hkes of Harvard, Princeton, Boston CoUege, MIT and other top schools for prospective students. One of the key resources in identifying and mentoring highly qualified students is the Naval Academy Information Program (NAIP)â&#x20AC;&#x201D; better knov^ni as the Blue & Gold Officer program.

This group of approximately 2,100 volunteers consists of active duty and Naval Reserve officers, retired military personnel. Alumni and interested civilians. Since its inception, the NAIP has played an important role in improving the quality of candidates admitted to the Naval Academy. Members of the Blue & Gold Officer (BGO) program receive formalized training within two years of designation as a Naval Academy Information Affiliate at the Naval Academy during one of the two oneweek sessions in July. This year approximately 180 BGOs were hosted from as far away as Alaska and Stuttgart, Germany.

Over half of the attendees were Alumni

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and new to the program. During this training opportunity, BGOs are provided in-depth knowledge about the admissions process and provided updated information about the United States Naval Academy.

Another opportunity for formal training occurs when admissions officers travel around the country and are hosted by a group of BGOs. This provides some flexibility for those BGOs unable to attend summer training at the Academy.

Over the course of this next year, local training wiH. be held in several locations to include Mirmesota, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Texas and Tennessee. A new calendar tool is available on the USNA Admissions web site (wv^rw.usna.edu/Admissions) to see when and where Office of Admissions personnel wiU be traveling.

BGOs serve every state and several overseas territories. BGOs are assigned to high school liaison duty and are expected to perform in such a way as to make the most positive impression of the United States Naval Academy and the naval service. They are qualified to counsel prospective midshipmen on every aspect of the Academy and typically attend college information sessions at schools, participate in college fairs and congressional service academy fiinctions. Additionally, 85 area coordinators (experienced BGOs

selected by the dean of admissions) coordinate the program activities and serve as the recruiting focal point in their regional areas. Area coordinators serve voluntarily for a tour of 10 years.

With the challenge of attracting candidates from all 50 states and several island territories, some areas are lacking in numbers of BGOs. Consequendy, they face logistical challenges in completing an important part of the admissions processâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^the Blue & Gold Officer interview. The Admissions Office is always looking for potential BGOs, particularly USNA Alumni, to assist in the identification and mentoring of high quality candidates who aspire to the challenges USNA has to offer.

Areas where the Office of Admissions specifically needs additional B G O resources include southern California; New York City; northern Pennsylvania; Cleveland, O H ; El Paso and southwest Texas; South Dakota; North Dakota; Hawaii; and Alaska.

For more information about the Blue & Gold Officer program, please contact the Office ofAdmissions (adn: Lieutenant Bauer) at the Academy, 117 Decatur Rd.,Annapolis, M D 21402 or cafl 410-293-1813. ^

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54'Vfears of'54

By Mike Nassr '54

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n 14 June 1950, the first of 1,144 members of the Class of 1954 entered the Academy, and 11 days later the Korean War broke out. Four years later, on 4 June 1954,855 (75%) graduated. Most of us were on active duty when the Berlin WaU went up in 1961, and some were stiU serving when it came down. Thus, the tide of our class history book: Cold War Warriors.

Academy Years (1950-1954) During Plebe Year, the most electrifying event of our four years occurred when Navy decisively upset Army in football. Army was unbeaten in 27 games, while Navy's team had won only two games and hadn't beaten Army since 1943. Sports Illustrated recendy labeled that game as college football's number one "Upset of the 20th Century."

In 1952, Navy's eight-oared crew team went undefeated and won Olympic gold by beating Russia in the finals at Helsinki, Finland. Five oarsmen from '54 won gold medals: Ed Stevens, Wayne Frye, Hank Proctor, Pjchard F Murphy and William Fields.

In the summer of 1952,Vice Admiral C.Turner Joy, commander of Naval Forces in the Far East and senior United Nations delegate at the Korean Armistice talks in Panmunjon, Korea, came to the Academy to relieve Vice Admiral Harry W Hill as Superintendent. Although we were unaware of it at the time, Joy had

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been diagnosed with leukemia after returning. Following our graduation he retired and died two years later.

We marched in President Eisenhower's inaugural parade in January of 1953. Our classmate, Steve "Ike" Eisenhauer, won AU-American football honors as a guard in 1952 and 1953.

Navy's 1953-54 basketball team advanced to the final eight in the NCAA tournament before losing to the eventual national champion, LaSalleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the best showing in Navy's history. Navy's 1954 lacrosse team went undefeated and was named national champion.

John Clune became Navy's first AU-American basketball player in 1954.

(The only other is David Robinson '87.)

Clune's Navy career scoring average of 22.3 points per game stands today.Years later, as an Air Force colonel, Clune was athletics director at the Air Force Academy for 16 years. During that period. Air Force's nationaUy ranked footbaU teams beat Notre Dame four consecutive years, won the Commander-in-Chiefs trophy seven of 10 years and went to eight postseason bowl games. In 1993, the Air Force Academy honored its legendary athletic director by naming the Cadet Fieldhouse basketball arena in his name.

We graduated before there was an Air Force Academy and up to 25% of West Point and Annapolis grads could choose the Air Forceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^221 finm '54 entered USAF

The Class of'54 truly shines in overaU long-term service to our country: Commissioned Careers USN 558 414 (74%) USAF 221 158 (72%) USMC 64 35 (55%)

U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force Air In an era when many new jet aircraft were entering the inventory, '54 produced 315 flying officers, and the hazards of such duty took its toU. One Navy and one Air Force student pilot were kiUed in early training. Navy and USMC members produced 164 aviators, and 23 of those were killed in combat and operational accidents. The Air Force produced 151 flying officers: 93 pilots, 37 navigators and 21 dual rated (P and N), and eight officers were killed in combat and operational accidents.

Vice Admiral Ed Martin was one of four Navy pUots who returned after many years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. Jim BeU, Ned Shuman and Pete Schoeffel were the others. Martin became commander of the Sixth Heet and deputy chief of Naval Operations (Air Warfare). Other naval aviators awarded stars are Dick GaskiU, Jim Austin, Ned Hogan, Charlie Hunter, Tom Watson and Ron Kurth.

The senior officer in the class is General Bob Herres, USAF He became a test pUot and was chosen as a manned orbiting laboratory astronaut, along with Lachlan MacLeay. However, the program was canceUed before the flight. Herres rose quickly through the ranks, commanding Wings and Divisions in Strategic Air Command. He served as commander-in-chief of North American Air Defense Command and the U.S. Space Command befisre being named the first vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1987. He served in that role until retiring in 1990. He then joined the management team of USAA and served as chairman and CEO until his retirement in 2002.

BfllThurman had to abandon his crippled F-105Thunderchief due to hostile fire over North Vietnam, but he was recovered by a rescue helicopter. He later went on to manage the F-16 and B-1 development programs and command the Air Force Aeronautical Systems Division as a lieutenant general.

Ken Burns commanded an F-111 Wing in England and 13th Air Force in the Philippines.

BiU Hoover was the last wing commander at Danang Air Base in Vietnam.

John Brashear was chief of staff for Strategic Air Command. Other Air Force fliers who obtained stars are Gene Lueker, who was commander of Wright Patterson AFB, and Bud Poe, who was Air Force liaison to the U.S. Senate.

Submarines Although no grads were allowed to enter direcdy into submarines, 136 earned Dolphins after an initial surface warfare tour and were soon manning the world's first nuclear submarines. Seven rose to Hag rank.Vice Admiral R o n Thunman became the longest serving Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Submarine Warfare) in USN history.

Other submariner Hags were Larry Burkhart, Bob Austin, Dick Thompson, Hal Young and Ted Walker Don Walsh became an explorer for the ages in 1960 when as OIC of the bathyscaph, TRJESTE, he completed history's deepest diveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;37,800 feetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;under the Pacific in the Marianas Trench. With him on this historic dive was Jacques Piccard, whose father designed the bathyscaph.

Naval aviators primarUy flew fighters and bombers fixjm aircraft carriers. Air Force fliers also flew fighters and larger bombers such as B-47s and B-52s, but they also flew many transport and tanker aircraft. During the Viemam War, Guy Cane, USN, shot down a MiG-17 flying an F8E Crusader, and Wayne Frye, USAF, shot down a MiG-19 flying an F4C Phantom II. From left, General Bob Herres, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attending a National Security Council meeting with Vice President George Bush and President Ronald Reagan in 1990

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Since World War II, the U.S. Navy has lost only two submarines.The Class of 1954 had a member on each of them.

Bob Biederman was engineering test officer aboard THRESHER in 1963 when the submarine was on an initial sea trial after overhaul at the Portsmouth, N H , Naval Shipyard. While on an initial deepdive test 220 rrules off Boston, THRESHER was lost with a total of 129 men aboard, including 11 Naval Academy graduates.

Frank Slattery was in command of SCORPION when it disappeared in 1968 off the Azores in the Adantic with a crew of 99. In 1986 new Bachelor Officers' Quarters at the submarine base in San Diego, CA, were named after him.

Surface Warfare and Special Duty After graduation 356 members reported to their ships as unrestricted line officers.Those who did not later go into submarines or aviation or who did not resign became engaged in many surface warfare aspects of the Cold Warâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^including Quemoy and Matsu, the Suez and Cyprus Crises, the Cuban Missile Crisis

Don Walsh (right) receives the Legion of Merit from President Elsenhower after completing history's deepest dive In 1960. Standing In the center is Jacques Piccard who made the dive with him and whose father designed the deep sea submersible bathyscaph, TRIESTE

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and Delta Svwft Boat Operations.

These members commanded 72 ships, mosdy destroyers.

Flag officers among the group are Bob Rogers, Mike McCaffiee, BUlNeel.BiU Daniels, Skid Masterson, Neil Ferraro,John Paul Jones and Tom Seigenthaler.

Five members of '54 serving aboard the world s first nuclear submarine.

NAUTILUS, in l\Aarch of 1961. L to r, Larry Burkhardt, Jamie Deuel, Chuck Greene, Hal Glover and Frank Slattery

Air Force Missiles, Space and Special Weapons Some members immediately trained in guided missUes and were soon operating the Air Force's first surface-to-surface nuclear guided weapon, the Matador missUe. Included in this group were Dick Boverie and Al Casey. Boverie retired as a major general after working in the White House, and Casey retired as a lieutenant general after managing the A/IX Peacekeeper missUe program and commanding the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Division. OperationaUy, Major General Joe Morgan commanded the 308th Strategic MissUe Wing, and Dick Spencer commanded a A4inuteman squadron. Others went into Special Weapons at Sandia base, NM. As an Air Force officer, George Abbey was assigned to NASA in Houston,TX. In 1967 he resigned his commission and became director of flight operations for NASA vwth responsibility for selecting, training and assigning aU astronauts. After also holding senior positions at NASA headquarters,

he headed the Johnson Space Center in Houston for five years.

John Pustay was the first in the class to pin on stars when he was promoted to brigadier general in 1970. Before retiring as a lieutenant general, Pustay was assistant to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, assistant to the dean of the Air Force Academy and assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefi of Staff.

U.S. Marine Corps Dick Dean w^s class president during our midshipmen years and was brigade commander two sets of First Class Year.

Now deceased, Dean retired as a Marine lieutenant general. Of the 64 who entered the Marine Corps, the majority went into Infantry and/or ArtiUery. Seventeen members became aviators, providing support to Marine ground units. AU 30 stiU on active duty during the Viemam War served one or two tours in that conflict. Nineteen commanded battalions and squadrons.

Bob Gibson commanded a regiment, and Vince Hart and Fred Matthews commanded air groups. Fortunately, no one

was kUled, but their level of involvement is evidenced by the SUver Star and five Purple Hearts awarded.

Duties at the Academies Many members served at the Naval and Air Force Academies after graduation. At least 96 served at the U.S. Naval Academy. BUI Schlden and Charlie Olsen were in the engineering department for 34 and 23 years, respectively. George Zeberlein headed the supply department; Ned Shuman, the Sailing Center; and Lou Reasonover, the math and science department.

memorial service in the Chapel, we honored 216 (25%) deceased members and then participated in ceremonies opening the newly renovated Memorial HaU. Memorial Hall's renovation was principaUy supported by firnds from the Class of 1954.

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MILITARY H O N O R S : 5 On Vietnam WaU 37 Total Ops Losses 5* POWs I •• Navy Cross 10 SUver Stars 15 Purple Hearts * Including one who died in captivity •*•* Charles B. Hunter <b

Twenty-one served at the Air Force Academy, including BiU Peery, USN, andVince Hart and Fred Mathews of the Marines.

About the Author: Mike Nassr is historian of the Class of 1954 and of former midshipmen who entered the USAF. He appreciates the assistance of Jim Bell, Harvey Taffet and Jane Poe in reviewing this article.

50th Reunion We held our 50th reunion with more than 600 attendees in June, exacdy 50 years since our graduation. At a

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George Abbey, center, greets astronauts John Young, left, and Robert Crippen,right,at Edwards AFB after completion of the first Space Shuttle Mission on 14 April 1961

Photos courtesy of Cold War Warriors.

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Another Link in the Chain Classes Linked Together Through Valuable Program

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nother Link in the Chain is a

Dinner, Class of 2008's Reaffirmation

unique program that continues to

Ceremony and the Class of 2006's

form bonds and relationships between

Commitment Dinner.

generations of U.S. Naval Academy Alumni. According to Andrea CampbeU, Class/Chapter/Parent Club support and the program's coordinator, these events Members of the Class of 1956 joined members of the Class of 2006 at their Commitment Dinner in August

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The Class of 2008 gathered for its

bring together classes with a 50-year

Fourth Class Regimental Dinner in

bond and demonstrate the tradition of

August on the last day of Plebe

respect and concern that exists between

Summer. More than 43 members of the

Naval Academy graduates.

Class of 1958 and their spouses attended

"Through this program, midshipmen

Through this program, midshipmen are reminded that they are part of a bigger, extended brigade made up of more than 50,000 living graduates."

Class of 2008 Holds Regimental Dinner

the dinner with the members of the

are reminded that they are part of a big-

Class of 2008.The Class of 1958 started

ger, extended brigade made up of more

to form a bond with its

than 50,000 living graduates," said

50-year counterpart and will remain a

CampbeU. "The midshipmen are buoyed

companion over the next four years.

and encouraged by the physical presence

Captain Bruce McCandless II '58, USN

and moral support of the senior Alumni.

(Ret.), a former astronaut, spoke to the

They also are able to meet and hear

midshipmen. McCandless was the first

from accomplished individuals of the

to engage in an untethered spacewaUc

senior class whose inspirational words

from the spacecraft

leave a lasting impact."

altimde of 264 km in 1984.

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The effect on Alumni is equaUy positive. "Our participation in these events is a rare privUege. Every minute we spend with these great young people is a treasure," declared Colonel Bill Hamel '57 "Link" coordinator to his classmates.

Throughout the year, there are a

Class of 2008 Reaffirms their Oath of Office The Class of 2008 renewed its commitment to the Navy Oath of Office and the USNA Honor Concept during

number of "Link in the Chain" events

a reaffirmation ceremony in Alumni

that help foster this important bond,

HaU. Class members were supported by

including the Fourth Class Regimental

their parents and representatives of the

Members of the Class of 1958 joined members of the Class of 2008 at their Fourth Class Regimental Dinner in August

Please visit wvvrw.usna.com and

Class of 1958. Admiral Charles R.

Admiral James R. Hogg '56, USN

Larson '58, USN (Ret.), who served

(Ret.), director of the Chief of Naval

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two tours as Superintendent, presented

Operations' Strategic Studies Group,

about the Another Link in the Chain

an honor coin to a representative of the

served as the keynote speaker for the

events throughout the year and read the

class. A strong advocate of the Honor

event in Alumni HaU.

firU remarks of event speakers. 4>

Concept when he served as Superintendent, Admiral Larson spoke of the critical importance of honor in their development as midshipmen and

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fiiture officers. He asked the midshipmen to consider, "When difficult choices have to be made, look in the mirror and say, 'Would my parents be proud of the choice 1 am making?

Would 1 be proud to publicly defend this choice?'That is a good test of doing the right thing."

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mmers to Serve the Nation The United States Naval Academy Campaign

Spotlight on Robert Means Thompson Society

By Elizabeth Hammond T h e Leaders to Serve the Nation Campaign has raised more than

to respond to critical and emerging needs at the Naval Academy.

$200 million in private gift support for the Naval Academy. As

In recent years, unrestricted gifis have benefited numerous

we approach the final year of the Campaign in 2005, the tremen-

programs for the Brigade such as Plebe Summer detail, leadership

dous impact of current gifts firom Alumni, parents and firiends on

and pubhc speaking seminars and the Academy's Center for the

today's Naval Academy is becoming increasingly apparent.

Study of Professional and Military Ethics. As well, unrestricted

However, through an important group called the R o b e r t Means

gifts provided by R M T S members help fund mission-critical

Thompson Society (RMTS), which currently boasts more than

activities of the Alumni Association and Foundation.

350 members, we also recognize the long-term effect of gifts

"We wanted to do something for the Naval Academy and for

given through bequests, insurance policies, charitable gift annu-

ourselves at the same time," said R M T S member Captain Charles

ities and trusts. They serve as a noteworthy future source of

Merdinger '41, U S N (Ret.)."Every now and then you think

funds that WLQ help keep the Naval Academy in peak operation

about the education you had, and it's nice to give a litde back."

for decades to come.

While additional annual gifts from R M T S members have

" M y husband and I consider our membership in the R o b e r t

helped fund many current projects, deferred gifts are a hfeblood

Means Thompson Society to be both an honor and a privilege,"

of future support to the Brigade of Midshipmen. As n e w priori-

said Parveen McNair, widow of Frederick V McNair III '44.

ties emerge, private gift support becomes increasingly vital to the

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Naval Academy's ability to accompHsh its mission.

"Susan and I are pleased to be able to provide immediate

believe that our

support for the Naval Academy through our annual gifts and to

support of the

continue that support, after we're gone, through our bequest," said

Academy through

Commander Chris Panos '72, U S N (Ret.),"While the mission of

the R o b e r t Means

the Naval Academy is timeless, we know that programmatic needs

Thompson Society

can change over the years. We are confident that our fiimre gift

demonstrates a commitment to the Brigade and encourages

wiU be used wisely by the Academy leadership to meet the most

them that we firmly stand behind them as they pursue their

important needs of the Academy at that time."

mission to serve."

Every year, R M T S members gather at the Academy to reunite with old classmates, experience modern Academy Hfe

To learn more about the R o b e r t Means Thompson Society, please contact the Naval Academy Foundation Planned Giving Office at 410-293-1952. i .

and learn about current priorities. Last spring, more than 160 guests attended the 2004 R M T S "Spring FUng on the Severn" recognition celebration, which for many only serves to reinforce their decision to join this special giving society.

"It was especially moving to me, personally, to see the Brigade again after almost 25 years," said Captain Edmund Mortimer '56, U S N (Ret.), of his trip to Annapohs with his wife, Luarme. "While I may n o longer be able to march with them, I can continue to offer my support via organizations such as the Foundation and the R o b e r t Means Thompson Society."

Many gifts from R M T S members support specific priorities at the Naval Academy, among them scholarships, endowed faculty positions and academic programs.

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By Lieutenant CommanderFredWKacher '90

You're Never Alone Out There Great naval literature often touches on the soHtude and power of the deep. Today, ships stiU confront these challenges, but the ability ships have to communicate at great distances provides today's mariners some advantages over those who sailed in generations past.

Despite the advent of email at sea and the web, voice circuits remain central to our ability to commurucate at sea. Hearing another Sailor's voice, inflection and cadence can provide the hstener more information than the words being communicated on the radio. Over time, voices on the other end of the circuit become recognizable, providing watchstanders a sense of comfort when we recognize the voice of an old shipmateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;particularly when that voice may represent a helping hand far away from home.

Despite these modern conveniences, timing and circumstances can stiU make Hfe at sea seem remote for even the best of ships. Our ship's time of need revolved around our requiring an additional day to demonstrate a new gunfire buoy system for qualification. Using this new system, IMPASS (Integrated Maritime Portable Acoustic Scoring and Simulation), a ship drops a pattern of buoys with GPS technology and pressure-sensing devices that enable an embarked certifying team to determine a ship's gunnery accuracy. As the ships fire into the pattern of buoys, the system measures accuracy more precisely than human spotters and provides an operational flexibility to qualify almost anywhere at sea.

As a ship in Norfolk whose training cycle started during a tumultuous winter, BARRY ( D D G - 5 2 ) had attempted to complete this qualification several times with the weather preventing completion to the buoys' limitations in rough seas.

With our time elapsed, BARRY transferred the certifying team and buoys to the next ship waiting to qualify, O ' B A N N O N ( D D - 9 8 7 ) , commanded by Commander Troy Stoner '85, a classmate of my commanding officer. Commander Chip Denman.

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Sensing that our ship was just one good opportunity from qualifying and demonstrating additional applications of the new system that could benefit the fleet, we looked for some additional daylight to shoot with no feasible plan emerging due to the impact any delay would have on our ship's previous operational commitments.

It was during this time that O ' B A N N O N , a ship we had never operated with before, showed uncommon professional generosity to our ship. After afiiUday qualifying in its own right, O ' B A N N O N made the extraordinary ofier to deploy the buoys and transfer the technical team with her small boat to support BARRY'S qualification the next morning. Most importandy, O ' B A N N O N solved our time distance challenges by offering to recover the buoys and the team for fiarther transfer to port so that BARRY could head across the Adantic to participate m SUMJVLER PULSEX 2004, an exercise that culminated in the historic demonstration of seven strike groups being under way around the globe simultaneously.

Through the series of small boat transfers, our bridge teams got to know Commander Stoner and his watchstanders well. Commander Stoner's good humor and wiUingness to help out his classmate's ship was reflected in every member of his team. The rapport that he and my conmianding officer, who went on a midshipman Summer Cruise together more than two decades ago, exhibited over the bridge-to-bridge radio was equally gratifying.

When I related this incident to my v^dfe, Pam, who has humored me by listening to my sea stories since I was an ensign, she concluded, "You are never really alone out there." Coirmaander Stoner and his crew proved that this appHes even at sea, where there may be a classmate, just a radio call away, ready to lend a hand to a friend in need, ^t Fred Kacher '90 serves as BARSY'S

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When he was selected to start the Navy Flight Demonstration Team,Voris was a 26-year-old Pacific veteran and ace and a fighter pilot teaching tactics at NAS Jacksonville, FL.With the war over, the Navy, worried about recruitment, decided it needed something special to attract positive attention for recruiting purposes.

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By James K.WebhJr '48, USN (Ret.) The Last Word is an autobiography of Jim Welsh, a French- and Turkishspeaking U.S. Naval Academy graduate and naval officer turned press/cultural attache after a stint in Big Steel pubhc relations. He served in fighting ships of the U.S. Navy and as assistant naval attache to Turkey before assignment in Turkey the French West Indies, Central Africa, Morocco and France in the American Foreign Service. As a civOian he attended the U.S. Naval War College and in less than six years compiled nearly 2,000 hours of pilot time in single-engine hght aircraft, including nonstop crossings of the Atlantic and Sahara. The book is an outspoken account of Welsh's Ufetime spanning five continents.To order a copy of the book, visit http://www.trafibrd.com.

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No Man Walks Alone covers the extraorBy Dean L. Mawdsley dinary hfe and accompMshments of Thomas G. Pownall '47, USN, a mounThis is the most complete listing in print taineer fix)m a West Virginia hamlet who of the U.S. Navy cruise books put out became CEO of Martin Marietta during World War II. Originally published corporation (now Lockheed Martin in 1993, Cruise Books was so much in THOM.'.S G. PO\™ALL Corporation) and was a dominant figure demand it quickly sold out and has been in the world of aviation and aerospace out of print for several years.This new, technology in the second half of the second edition includes more than 60 ^^^J^V ^ ' 20th century. pages of new entries, illustrations from the original cruise books and a complete From bi-planes to space vehicles, index. It is published in conjunction with Pownall was at the center of development and influence. More two organizations known for their scholthan 60 photos demonstrate the range of his influence from arly and accurate Navy and maritime histories: The Naval photographing the surface of Mars, vacationing with astronaut Historical Center and the Friends of the San Francisco Maritime Neil Armstrong and the pair's wives, to hanging around Bob Hope Museum Library. and President Ronald Reagan.

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In t h e W a k e o f M a d n e s s S e c r e t Players The Murderous Voyage of the Whaleship SHAROM

By Carl Nelson '56, USN (Ret.)

ByJoan Druett Mutiny, murder and heroism—^A century-old mystery is solved when Joan Druett, an award-winning maritime historian, uncovers the truth about the ill-fated voyage of the Massachusetts whaleship SHARON and the murder of its captain—one of the most ruthless and maniacal characters in maritime history.

According to newspaper accounts of the time, three Pacific Islanders brutally murdered the captain and seized the ship.

But Druett, a native New Zealander, beheved there was more to the story than had ever been told. Her discovery of the personal papers and journals of the two of the original crew members compelled her to recreate the pivotal events leading up to the murder, the heinous crime itself and its dramatic afi:ermath.

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Moving back and forth between America and Japan, Seaet Players is about international intrigue and behind-the-scenes power run amok. But it is also about how their families become intertwined. The finale is between the two men and their wives who intervene to prevent another mass war.

A metaphor for the hate existent in the modern world of terror, the book shakes the reader in light of September 11th and questions whether there can ever be reconciliation. A challenging read.

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES SET FOR THE USNA M E N ' S GLEE CLUB The United States Naval Academy Men's Glee Club will appear in a joint concert with the Notre Dame Glee Club on Saturday, 16 October 2004 in North Arhngton, NJ.The performance, which follows the USNA vs. Notre Dame football game, vwU be held at the Queen of Peace Church, 10 Frankhn PL, North Arhngton, NJ 07031, just a few rmles from the Meadowlands Stadium complex.The concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door on the evening of the performance. Ticket requests, along vwth a check made payable to ND Club of North Jersey, should be mailed to: Joe MacdoneU, 24 Fawn Hill Dr., Mahwah, NJ 07430. Please enclose a selfaddressed, stamped envelope, or an additional $1 per order, for mailing out the tickets.You may also contact Mr. MacdoneU at JoeMacdoneU@aol.com.

The nationaUy acclaimed USNA Men's Glee Club wiU also appear with the Columbus (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra in a two-night series on 14-15 January 2005 at the Ohio Theater in Columbus, OH.The program wiU feature the Men's Glee Club, performing a variety of music with one of the nation's finest symphony orchestras.This vwU be a good opportunity for Naval Academy Alumni, parents and friends to hear the Men's Glee Club and see our midshipmen in action. Tickets are now avaUable and can be purchased by caUing the symphony office at 614-228-8600 or onUne at v^^ww.columbussymphony.com. For group sales for 10 or more tickets, please contact Emma Easton in the Group Sales Office at 614-228-9600, ext. 1253.

PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER PRESENTS MODEL TO USNA M U S E U M Thanks to a contribution by the Philadelphia Chapter of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, the U.S. Naval Academy Museum now has a model of

OLYMPIA

on display

as part of its Ship Model Gallery.

The model will help to tell the story of one of the most

ries in the Spanish-American War. Not only was OLYMPIA the

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Alumni Association contributed a model of OLYMPIA to the U.S. Naval Academy Museum. Fromleftare Or J. Scott Harmon '64, director of the Naval Academy Museum; GaryKohs, builder of the model; Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt'66, Superintendent of the Naval Academy; and Ralph Hooper '51. Photo courtesy of USNA Photo Lab

flagship of Commodore Dewey, but he uttered these immor-

Dr. J. Scott Harmon '64. Made by Fine Art Models, the model

tal words from her decks: "You may fire when ready,

measures 44-inches long and is 1/96 to scale, which trans-

significant battles in naval history. OLYMPIA fought in the Battle of Manila Bay, one of two major American naval victo-

Gridley."

OLYMPIA

served our nation proudly from her launch-

ing in 1892 to her last Atlantic crossing in 1921 and is the only American warship from the Spanish-American War still afloat.

The Naval Academy Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to

Philadelphia Chapter member Ralph Hooper '51 presented the model to the museum's Director

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5 p.m., Sunday. Admission is free. You may also visit the museum's web site at www.usna.edu/Museum/.

D R . ROBERT H . SHAPIRO DIES FOLLOWING BATTLE W I T H CANCER Dr. Robert H. Shapiro, academic dean and provost emeritus of the Naval Academy, passed away during the weekend of 21 August after a long batde with cancer. Dean Shapiro was appointed as chief academic officer of the U.S. Naval Academy in July 1989 and served untfl September 1997.

Dr. Shapiro's contributions to the academy were substantive and meaningful, said Adm. Charles Larson, of Annapohs, who served as Superintendent during Mr. Shapiro's tenure.

"He and I had a wonderfiil partnership. We had a major coUege accreditation in 1995 and he played a major role in getting us ready for the visit. He contributed to our getting a good report and showed strong leadership. When he was ready to retire, he was most helpfiil in getting the current dean, BiU Miller," Admiral Larson said.

Bom in New Haven, Coim., Dr. Shapiro joined the Navy in 1952, serving as a Navy corpsman with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Dr. Shapiro was a graduate of the University of Coimecticut, where he earned bachelor's degrees in pharmacy and chemistry. He earned his doctorate in chemistry at Stanford University with sponsorship from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Another NSF feUowship aUowed him a year of postdoctural study at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural CoUege in Copenhagen, Denmark.

He spent 15 years at the University of Colorado, rising from assistant to fuU professor of chemistry. WhUe there, he wrote or co-authored more than 70 original scientific pubhcations in national and international journals.

In 1980 he moved to Harrisonburg where he was head of the chemistry department at James Madison University (JMU). He later was appointed dean of the CoUege of Letters and Sciences at JMU, the university's largest academic unit, and for one year was vice president for academic aSairs. He also was named the institution's first Madison Scholar and its first Freshman Convocation speaker.

In July 1989 he came to Annapohs where he was the academy's chief academic officer. At his retirement, he was awarded

the Navy Distinguished CivUian Service Award by the Secretary of the Navy. After retirement, he and his wdfe, SaUy, made their home in Harrisonburg,VA. We extend our sincere sympathy to Dr. Shapiro's family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to R.M.H. Cancer Center, 100 E. Grace St., Harrisonburg,VA 22801, or R.M.H. Hospice, 235 CantreU Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Reprinted with permission of CapitalGazette Newspapers

U S N A LICENSE PLATES Notice the resemblance? At a gathering at Pinewild Country Club in North Carolina, several USNA grads had very similar license plates.The photo shows the cars of Mike Martin '64 w h o took the picture and edited it; Leighton "Snuffy" Smith '62 and Dick Hamon '60.Thanks to Leighton "Snuffy" Smith for sending this photo to Shipmate.

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NAVY SAILING I was very pleased to see the Superintendent's CaU for a saiUng renaissance in his article, "Saihng into the Future," in the May-June 2004 issue of Shipmate. It reaffirmed my professional observations in three submarine commands that most junior officers at the beginning of their careers lack confidence and competence in traditional mariner skills. The obvious exceptions were those young officers who obtained valuable smaU boat handhng skills and a "seaman's eye" in the sailing program at USNA. Their experience translated directly and immediately into competent ship handhng of large vessels in restricted waters, especiaUy valuable for submariners who get fewer opportunities to handle their ships when surfaced.

My own experiences from four years in the USNA off-shore saihng program in the late 1960s (incluchng two NewportBermuda races) and as a coach/safety officer aboard INSURGENT (during her Class A win in the inaugural 1977 Marion-Bermuda race) were invaluable during my entire Navy career. It also was a lot of fun and not just a reason to avoid marching in parades by "saihng backdrop."

When you see the opening sequences in the movie, "Jaws 2," do you recognize the crew of INSURGENT enjoying some "spinnaker flying" in a fresh breeze whUe at anchor in Martha's Vineyard Harbor? Our payment by the film's director was a case of fresh lobsters, quickly cooked and enthusiasticaUy eaten.

But this very valuable professional development and leadership program should not be hmited only to the Naval Academy. Here in the Pacific Northwest, a large boat saU training program for N R O T C midshipmen at the University of Washington has been under way for several years.The program utiUzes the former USNA yawl. LIVELY (on loan from M W R at Whidbey Island NAS), and

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several local Seattle yachts under the direct auspices of the Seatde Yacht Club's "Navy SaUing at SYC" program.

Volunteer coaches, quahfied to USNA standards and using the USNSA PQS as a guide, supervise a midshipmen-led, nine-month program in EUiott Bay, Puget Sound and Strait ofJuan de Fuca.The U W professor of naval science has identified this program as one of the very best leadership opportunities for his midshipmen's professional development. Several of the coaches are retired senior Navy and Marine Corps officers and USNA graduates, and aU have extensive off-shore saihng and racing experience. Interacting with young midshipmen in this traditional maritime environment is a special reward.

Navy saUing benefits, as weU. There is close coordination with the Navy saUing stafi'and several of the UW midshipmen quahfied and saUed in USNA summer programs. Recendy, the Seattle Yacht Club and the coaches made a significant funding contribution to the renovation of the Robert Crown Center and its hbrary at USNA. The Superintendent's clear vision for a renaissance in Navy saihng is exciting.

Its importance is not hmited only to midshipmen at Annapohs. I encourage aU saihng alumni, in conjunction with their local yacht clubs and power squadrons, to create opportunities for NROTC midshipmen in nearby universities to enhance their professional development, leadership and seamanship skills chrectly.

What better way could there be to learn about our Navy's maritime traditions and skills than spending time under way in smaU boats with experienced SaUors who can teU a sea story or two? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ralph Stall '69

D-DAY It was a great pleasure to read Keith Ohver's account of D-Day (May-June Shipmate) featuring so many of my

'44 Classmates. It evoked so many memories of that turbulent period. D-Day was just three days shy of the first anniversary of our graduation, and we were lucky to be positioned to make a major contribution to the "Event of the Century."

I was not quite as lucky as Glenn Dumas to have "one of the best seats in the house for the big show." I was in the main battery plotting room, deep in the bowels of TEXAS ( B B - 3 5 , flagship of BatDivFive), operating the after Mark 1 Rangekeeper "battened in," several decks below the waterhne, watertight integrity set, for three sohd days at GQ, with nothing but K-rations to eat and oiUy half-fUled oU buckets as sanitary facihties.

We could hear and feel, but could see nothing. But another '44 stalwart, BiU Leahy, in Spot 1, enjoying the same view as Glenn Dumas, as time aUowed, gave me a running description of aU he saw topside, over a voice-powered phone between our battle stations.

I was also not as fortunate as Charley Rozier. I never "graduated" to the JO Bunkroom. I stUl had the lower of three bunks in a passageway untU I left the ship as a JG to go to flight training that faU. Plus, Charley had a Mark 8 Rangekeeper.

In the older (commissioned 1914) TEXAS, I had a Mark 1. But, nevertheless, we also earned the kudos of the Army for our shooting, as reported in a 16 June 1944 editorial in the NewYork Herald Tribune.

Like Ed MaUick's ARKANSAS, TEXAS escorted a number of 30-40 troopship convoys to Britain during the faU and winter of 1943-44. We would drop the troop transports off at Liverpool and then replenish in either Glasgow or Belfast for the 10-day homeward voyage. On one of our early convoys to the Clyde, a group of us had dinner one evening at the Victoria Station Hotel in Glasgow. (Dinner consisted of ersatz sausage and Brussels sproutsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which seemed to grow in great

proflasion.) When we emerged fixjm the station, bands were playing and cheering crowds lined up on either side of the exit.

We thought at first we were being thanked and congratulated for safely bringing another 50,000 troops to the British Isles, but then we looked over our shoulders, and there we saw the real object of aU this adulation—Viscount Montgomery, Hero of Alamein—home to Scodand for the annual England-Scodand footbaU game! Monty notwithstanding, the Scots lost that day, and never was there such grousing about the partiahty of the refr as there was on the streets of Glasgow that evening!

The highhght of our preparations for the Normandy Invasion was the visit and speech of General Eisenhower to our crew in Belfast. We were shown complete three-dimensional model displays of the French coast, showing every buUding and fort in the target area. We got our "marching orders."When theVIP's departed, the ship was sealed. Now knowing where and when we would attack, no one could come aboard or leave.

As we headed south, there was a tremendous storm in the Irish Sea, so about midnight on 4 June we got a 24-hour hold. We backtracked 12 hours and then started up the Channel again.

During the height of the storm, a deathly ill SaUor from one of our screening destroyers was "high-hned" to TEXAS

because we had the only medical facUity in the task force. The two ships did not always roU in phase writh each other, and the poor patient in the htter was almost dipped in the drink several times.

Unfortunately, he passed away during the night and hasty preparations were made for a burial at sea. It was my first such experience, and I stiU recaU the eeriness of the sound of the wind and rain in the stays and the chrge music. Chaplain's last rites, "Taps" and the drums as we stood at attention as the body bag shpped out from

under the flag and over the side. It was awesome psychological preparation for the batdes that lay just hours ahead of us.

Up untU the attack on Cherbourg on 25 June, TEXAS had emerged unscathed, but we lost our charm that day. As soon as we approached the maximum range of the 280mm guns of German General von SchUeben's "Battery Hamburg," TEXAS was straddled numerous times as its sheUs rained down on us. (Accorchng to BUI Leahy's description, it reaUy did rain, for every sheU that landed near us raised a taU water spout.) Down where I was, in the plotting room, the sheUs that exploded in the water alongside, some of which bounced off the armor plate, shook us up worse than those that actuaUy hit us and did the damage as our luck ran out. One sheU hit us just below the bridge, kUhng the helmsman and severely injuring a number of others, including the "Gun Boss," Lieutenant Commander Dick Derickson '33, whose batde station was in Spot 3. Another sheU penetrated the ship's huU and landed in a warrant officer's bunk (very near my own!) and faUed to explode. I'm afraid we did additional damage to some of our plates and plumbing by frring direcdy astern in a maneuver caUed "Getting the heU out of there!" (As Ed MaUick observed in the Shipmate account, battleships are meant to roU in reaction to the firing of the big guns. If the guns are fired directly ahead or astern, undue compression results because the ship can't roU in that direction.) We hmped back to England that night on jury-rigged steering, and that evening, British demoHtion experts gingerly defused the dud and then removed it.

They returned it to us a day or two later with the powder steamed out of it, and we made plans to mount it as a monument on the quarterdeck. But, alas, the Bureau of Ordnance demanded that we box it up and ship it to the Naval Gun

Factory for analysis. (It is now back on the ship in San Jacinto.)

After a brief yard period to return the ship to its fighting shape, we saUed to the Med to join the fleet preparing for the invasion of Southern France at St.Tropez.

There were six members of the Class of 1944 aboard TEXAS^oseph A. "Al" Southworth,WiUiam F "BUI" Leahy, Fletcher H."Bat"Burnham, HUdreth G. "HUly" Sherman, Charles F. "Chuck" Wasson and me. Each of us had a responsible and important job to do during these encounters for which we were weU prepared by our Naval Academy training.

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1960s '62: J a m e s D . Lucas Jr. has been named T E C chair in Delaware by TEC International, the global leader in C E O and key executive development. V A D M R o b e r t J. Spane, U S N (Ret.), has been elected vice chairman of the board, H E R C Products, Inc. '68: R A D M H e n r y F.White Jr., U S N R (Ret.), has retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve in a ceremony in Memorial HaU at the U.S. Naval Academy. MaJGen Charles F. B o l d e n Jr., U S M C (Ret.), has been appointed to the board of directors of Palmetto GBA. '69: C A P T Edward G. Schwier, U S N (Ret.), has been selected as National Management Association's Member of the Year.

'71: J o h n E . Calia has joined Ocwen Financial Corporation as vice president. Unsecured Collections.

'72: R o b e r t R Saunders CPA, CFP, was elected to the position of president of the Mirmesota Association of Public Accountants and was installed at its 64th annual convention on 25 June at Jackpot Junction, Morton, MN. '73: Curtis S. R o o t is the new chief financial officer for Operant Material Solutions, LLC. V A D M Gary R o u g h e a d , U S N , has been reappointed to the rank of vice admiral and his new assigimient is as deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Command, Honolulu, HI. A D M R a n d H . Fisher, U S N (Ret.), retired from active duty on 20 August 2004 after 31 years of service to the Navy and our country. V A D M R o b e r t F . ' ^ l l a r d , U S N , is the new director of J-8 on the Joint Stafi". V A D M J a m e s M. Z o r t m a n , U S N , is the new commander. Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

'74: R A D M W. D o u g l a s Crowder, U S N , has assumed command of the ABRAHAM LINCOLN Carrier Strike Group and Cruiser Destroyer Group Three. R A D M D a v i d M .

Stone, U S N (Ret.), has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as assistant secretary of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration. C A P T Christopher S. N i g o n , U S N R , has been appointed chief executive officer for H & N Packaging, Inc. '75:VADM Kirkland H . D o n a l d , U S N , has been nominated by President Bush for appointment to the four-star rank of admiral and assignment as director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, Department of the Navy/Department of Energy, in Washington, D C .

R A D M Gary R . J o n e s , U S N , is the new commanding officer of Great Lakes Naval Station.

C A P T J o h n T. N a w r o c l d , U S N (Ret.), has retired from the U.S. Navy after 29 years of service. His last active duty assignment was commanding officer of the Pensacola Officer Training Command. B G e n Richard T. Tryon, U S M C , has assumed command of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and the Eastern Recruiting Region. V A D M Jonathan W. Greenert, U S N , has assumed command of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. J o h n J. Lawlor was elected to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.

'76: R A D M Michael A . LeFever, U S N , is the new commander of the San Diego-based Expeditionary Strike Group One. '77: C D R BurUn D . " B e a u " Mabrey, U S N (Ret.), has been selected as vice president of sales.Water & Energy Savings Corporation.

C A P T William D . D a n i e l s , U S N , is the first commanding officer of the Navy's newest Learning Center, the Center for Antiterrorism and Navy Security Forces, located at NAB Litde Creek, Norfolk,VA. '78: J o h n F.Young has been named president of Pennsylvania-based Exelon Generation and executive vice president of Exelon Corporation.

C A P T Alan T. " B l u e s " Baker, C H C , U S N , is the senior chaplain at USNA.

J o s e p h W. Kirby has joined Boyden Global Executive Search as principal.

'91: L C D R L e o n R. Jablow TV, U S N , has taken command of ROBIN ( M H C 54).

'94: A d a m J. Treanor has been appointed to the board of directors of the Euro-Partners Arbitrage Fund Ltd. '98: J. A n d r e w R u f f is the new chief operating officer of The Garrett Group in San Diego, CA.

Mlii '01: W e n d y Y. Stewart has started her own Internet business and has recently been named Ms. American Rose Baltimore City Queen.

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'80: C A P T Steven I. Struble, U S N , took command of Submarine Squadron 20 in Kings Bay, GA, on 30 July 2004.

'81: L C D R Charles H . Church Jr., U S N (Ret.), Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate, received the Product/Services Impact Award for Technology Security ExceUence, Profiles in Innovation Awards Program.

'83: W i l l i a m T. M c H u g h is the new acting director of the Appleton Museum of Art at Florida State University Foundation. P. Michael M c C o o l was recently promoted to the position of "Deputy Special Agent in Charge" for ICE, Office of Investigations, within the Department of Homeland Security. L C D R A n d r e w G. Skehan, U S N R , is the new chief operating officer for Churchill Downs Incorporated.

'84: Michael D . Gerhardt has formed, and is managing partner of, the law offices of Gerhardt Gomez & Haskins, located in Chicago, St. Charles and Streamwood, IL. '85: C D R S h a w n P. Cassidy, U S N R , is the new commanding officer of VR-46.

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By George P. Wattjr '73, president and CEO

You no doubt have heard the story of that October day in 1845 at the then naval school many times. But as we celebrate the founding of the Naval Academy here in Annapolis and in chapters and parent clubs around the country, I thought we'd tell the story once again.

Although there had been talk of a school for naval officers ashore ever since John Adams' presidency, no one had come up with a way to convince both the President and the Congress of the efficiency and efficacy of providing standardized training for midshipmen and thereby securing funding for a permanent school. With the advent of the Polk administration all that was about to change. The new Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, was convinced that a naval school was important to the service and to the country. Although some may say (and some did say at the time) that Bancroft far exceeded his authority as head of the Navy Department, he adroitly brought together the venue, the resources, the faculty and even the first 50 or 60 midshipmen to make his vision of a school ashore a reality. AU he needed was someone in charge. As we all know, he chose Commander Franklin Buchanan, who had at the time 30 years of naval service himself. His first midshipman cruise was aboard the firigate JAVA under the command of OUver Hazard Perry. He had cruised on every ocean and on every class of ship in the American Navy. What made him especially appealing to Secretary Bancroft as the first Superintendent was his reputation for sobriety, strict attention to duty, thorough discipUne and his overall technical competence. Navy Secretaries have been following Bancroft's example for selection of the Superintendent ever since.

Bancroft's vision and Buchanan's industry set the stage for that historical moment: 11 a.m. Friday, 10 October 1845. Buchanan gathered his midshipmen charges in a room in one of the buildings at old Fort Severn along with his staff of seven officers and civiUan instructors. He first read them his letter of guidance received from Secretary Bancroft. Then he let them know where he stood and what was to be expected of

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them. Among many things he reminded them ".. .the government, in affording you an opportunity of acquiring an education, so important to the accomphshment of a naval officer, has bestowed upon you Admiral Franklin Buchanan. Photo courtesy of USIMI photo archives all an incalculable benefit. But few, if any, now in the service have had the advantage that you are about to receive." He continued with a challenge: "The regulations of the Navy require you to pass through a severe ordeal before you can be promoted; you must undergo an examination on all the branches taught at the naval school before you are ehgible for a Heutenancy; your morals and general character are strictly inquired into. It is therefore expected that you will improve every leisure moment in the acquirement of a knowledge of your profession; and you wiU recollect that a good moral character is essential to your promotion and high standing in the Navy." He finished with this admonishment:" Having thus briefly given you my views on the subject of disciphne, and the importance I attach to a strict compliance with all laws, orders and regulations, I submit them to you all with the hope that you may be benefited by them."

And now, 159 years later, midshipmen continue to "benefit firom the subject of disciphne" and continue to reahze that a good moral character is not only essential to their promotion, it is the foundation of their leadership authority. So much has changed at the site of old Fort Severn since that October day, yet so much remains the same in the intentions and the mission of the naval school as envisioned by Secretary Bancroft. We graduates are certainly the fortunate beneficiaries of his and Buchanan's work. Yet the real beneficiaries are the American people. 71,100 men and women have graduated from the Naval Academy since its founding. A large majority of them have gone on to

lead in the armed services, in industry, in government and in their communities. Today's graduates are at the edges of the firontier at this very moment confidently and competently leading Sailors and Marines in a war against terror. Take a moment sometime this month and reflect on your Alma Mater, on its graduates, on today's Brigade of Midshipmen and reflect also on how fortunate we are to have the United States Naval Academy. Then, go on to act as an informed advocate

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in the community in which you live and serve and tell others of your pride. George Bancroft thanks you. <tEditor's Note: Material used in this month's "Over the Wall" was taken from United States Naval Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The First One HundredYears (copyright 1945) and Annapolis, Gangway to the Quarterdeck (copyright 1942). Both books are in the personal library of George P Watt Jr. '73.

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This month marks the 265th anniversary of Ogle HaU, a.k.a. Alumni House, which has enjoyed an iUustrious history since its construction in 1739.

Over the years. Ogle HaU has impressed many who have visited Annapohs and this Ust includes George Washington, who dined with Benjamin Ogle in October 1773; Marquis de Lafayette, who proclaimed the then new ballroom as "the most beautifiil" in America; and most likely Francis Scott Key, whose daughter, Maria, married the son of one of Ogle HaU's owners, James Steele. As Ginger Doyle pointed out in her wonderfijl article about Ogle HaU in the October 2003 Shipmate (http://www.usna.com/News_Pubs/Publications/ Shipmate/2003/lO/Ogle.htm), "Mrs. Edward Lloyd V owned Ogle HaU when her daughter, Anne Catherine Lloyd, married fiature Naval Academy Superintendent, Franklin Buchanan, in 1835." And, "Since 1944, the Alumni Association,

Alumni House. Photo courtesy of George L. Smyth

Alumni and other stewards have maintained its historic relevance and ensured that it wiU always be welcoming as the ancestral headquarters of the Aluitmi Association."

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CLASS N E W S ^*But still when two or three shall meet, And old tales he retold,.. '*

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would immediately identify. That being a given, I wiU forebear.

I would add that despite being Army, I continue to insist on the distinction of being a Navy Junior. My mother made certain that her children understood the meaning of that.

She wiU be missed.

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While I rather doubt there are many stiU living who would remember my mother, I want to report her death on 8 April 2004. She was buried at the Academy cemetery beside her husband.

Louise L. "Betty" Atkeson was born on 23 August 1908 and at her death was 95 years old, having survived by sixteen years her husband, RADM John C. Atkeson, USN (Ret) USNA '27, a recipient of the Navy Cross. She is survived by her three children, Col. John C. Atkeson USA (ret), Major Thomas L. Atkeson USA (ret), Betty A. SaUey; seven grandchUdren and four great grandchUdren.

Mother was a dehght to her famUy and firiends. Her local obituary took note of her willingness to adjust to any situation, something she said aU Navy v^dves must learn i f they expect to keep their husbands. Her stories included the time when we packed for movement to San Diego from PhUadelphia and when she arrived, discovered that the packers had included the garbage pail—stiU fiiU. In those days, the Navy did the packing. I could recount many events and situations with which any Navy lady reading this

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I realize that I probably have v^nritten too much about our Navy's "incredible victory" at the battle of Midway but one other story, involving our cIassmate,WL. "Red" Richards has recently come to my attention in the form of Red's actual battle report. Admiral Nimitz knew the situation in June of 1942 was critical as the Japanese sent a powerfiil force to attempt to take the island of Midway and he committed everything he had to try and stop them.

Red Pachards was the executive officer of Patrol Squadon 44 which had been sent to Midway. On the night of 3-4 June 1942, Red received orders to take a flight of 4 - PBY -5A patrol planes — a large, relatively slow, airplane designed for long range search patrols — to "locate the Japanese force, deUver a torpedo attach and return to base. Order of priority on target was given as aircraft carriers, batdeships, transports ."The order was quite clear and sound, as we read it today, quite "simple".

The Japanese force was reported to be about 700 miles firom Midway and the attack was to be carried out at night. The fhght took off at 2115, with each plane carrying one torpedo and cruised in a loose formation at an altitude of about

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3000 feet through broken clouds on a moonlight night. At 0115, the lead plane made radar contact and 5 minutes later silhouettes of large enemy ships were visible in the moonlight. The lead plane went into a ghde with engines cut back and a close range fired its torpedo at a large ship, probably a transport. The crew reported a large explosion and a probable hit. The plane proceeded to the rendezvous point without encountering any opposition. The second plane then launched its attack and fired at about 200 yards range. No apparent torpedo hit was observed. The ships opened up with machine gun fire and the plane responded with .50 cahber machine gun fire. Heavy anti-aircraft fire foUowed and the plane withdrew with some damage to the plane but no causaUties to the crew.

The next plane made its attack and dropped its torpedo, after which heavy anti-aircraft fire was experienced and an attack by an lone enemy plane. The crew reported a large flash and flame resulting firom a hit.

The fourth plane had become separated fixjm the flight but continued his search and contacted an advance screen.

He was fired on ineffectively by antiaircraft fire. The plane was flying above the overcast at 4000 feet. After the plane came down through the overcast the enemy force could not be located. After a 30 minute search, with gas running low the plane turned back and had to jettison its torpedo before landing.

As the planes approached Midway they heard that Midway was undergoing an air raid, so they proceeded to Laysan and landed at about 1045. AU of the planes had less than 50 gaUons of gas left and one of the planes ran out of gas and landed at sea and it was about 53 hours before they were rescued. The plane had to be destroyed.

This, perhaps, a minor episode as far as the total battle developed was another example of the courage and determination of aU who participated in the batde of Midway. Red Richards received the silver star for his performance as the flight leader.

I received a very sad note firom Dick Lambert who is currently living in Waianae in the Hawaiian Islands, reporting that his youngest daughter, Ethelyn Whiaker Lambert of Durham , North

CaroHna, passed away on April 16 of this year, after a lengthy illness. In addition to Dick and her older sister, Dr. Barbara Irvin ofAshland, Oregon, she is survived by her husband. Dr. John M. Harrelson of Durham, daughters Dr. Catherine Brown of Augusta, Georgia, Ehzabeth Yates of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey and Margaret Harrelson of Chapel HUl, North CaroHna and seven wonderful grandchildren.

Ethelyn (Lynne) graduated firom Duke University School of Nursing in 1962 and after raising her family, became an accompUshed nurse, massage therapist and teacher with specialties in structural integration, craniosacraltherapy, polarity. Reiki and other touch healing therapies. Our sympathy goes out to Dick in his loss.

I am sorry to report the loss of Margaret Yniestra Van Evera, widow of our classmate,John R."Van"Van Evera, on 15 July 2004.1 had the pleasure of first knowing Margaret when Van was courting her during his flight training days at Pensacola. She always was an outgoing person that it was a pleasure to be with her.Where-ever she was, she was always an active participant in charitable church and social affairs. She was also a very firequent attendee at our class luncheons and reunions. A memorial service was held for Margaret on 23 July at the chapel in KnoUwood where she had Hved in recent years. During the service the Priest, referring to her active participation in theatricals, commented that Margaret hoped she would have a fiiU house at her last performance and she got her wish.

The chapel was fiiU of friends and famUy. She wiU be missed and our condolences go out to her three daughters, Margretta Foresta, Laura Shimmons and Anna Van Evera.

Andy Nisewaner and I tried for many years to get information concerning our classmates,WiUiamT.Vrooman as we had heard nothing about him since his writeup in our 25 Reunion book. At that time he had reported that he was operating a hotel and country club in Haiti. I contacted severalVroomans in the Schenectady, NY area seeking information about BiU without success. He had Hved in Schenectady when he was appointed to the Academy. Recently I noted in the July / August issue of SHIPMATE that we were stUl lacking information on BUlVrooman and Tom

Hardie. As a result, I received a letter from Ned Ruckner '63, the son of our classmate Count Ruckner, who said that he had gone to school at The Kent School in Connecticut with a CraigVrooman who had Hved in Haiti at one time.

I contacted Craig and was informed that he was BUl's stepson. I had a very pleasant conversation with him and was informed that the Haitian government had appropriated Bill's property and "invited" him out of Haiti in a rather forcible manner quite a few years ago.

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Thoughts On Class 1934's 70th Reunion Today I had the sad duty of authorizing refiind checks to these attendees who put their money up front to reserve places in the late reunion.They are also the people who, for personal reasons, could not attend: Eric Barr Dorothy Bunevich Kit Semmes, Robert B. CroweU, Edward R. TUburne, Edgar H, BatcheUer, Joseph B. Tibbets, Dennison Ambrose, Florence Bradley Robert H. Milbrath, Keith E. Taylor John HarUee. Our disappointment matches yours.

But at least know that aU declared they had a great time and some volunteered to try again at the 75th Reunion - God and Nature wUling!

We wound up with $ 7141.22 in our class checking account, more than we started with.

By the time you read this you wiU have received and read the fuU report on our 70th Reunion in the July-August, 2004 issue of Shipmate. Please keep it in the fanuly archives where your progeny can refer to it when they begin to reflect on their elders: "Hey Grandma,What did Granddad's class do m World War Two?"

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CLASS N E W S New Webmasterfor Class 1934 web page After 18 months of exemplary webmaster service to our web page Ed Lee III, son of classmate Ed Lee jr, has resigned for personal reasons.

My wife Jane A. Merrill, the computer coordinator at Severn's Middle School, has taken over his duties. You vwU probably notice a more feminine touch.

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Sad News Lou Ayers has just informed the Class that his wife,Theda Moore SchHeter Ayers, died on 26 January 2002.

According to Lou, she attended Texas Tech, acted on Broadway and had two children vwth Ed SchHeter. She and Lou were married in November 1989.

Here is some fiirther information on Louisa Parker whose death was announced in the September column.

According to her obituary in the Washington Post she was born in Boston and educated through extensive travel under the tutelage of her father, a Harvard professor of zoology. She and JeflF Parker, who died in 2002, had eight children.

What might have been The recent death of Ben Martin '46 brought back memories of the footbaU seasons fi-om the late 1950s through the early 1990s when many of us tailgated in our class' reserved spot before the game and then sat together in adjoining seats in the stands. We wondered then, and stiU do, why the USNA Athletic Association did not hire Martin as head footbaU coach rather than letting him get awayfiromus to have twenty highly successfiil seasons at the Air Force Academy while our teams' performances left us without much to cheer about. In an attempt to unravel that facet of Navy footbaU history we asked the one we consider to be the most knowledgeable person about Navy football, Slade Cutter. He, we regret to say, claimed not to know why the

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opportunity was missed but thought that perhaps those in control at that time were unwUling to oust the incumbent coach in favor of Martin. One can conclude that, unfortunately, because so much time has elapsed the mystery probably wiU remain unsolved.

Our Seventieth Reunion The schedule for the Reunion remains as it was described in the enclosure to our Annual Class Letter. AU of the arrangements are now firm for holding it in Coronado firom May 17 to 19, 2005.

As an indication of the enthusiasm the reunion has generated here is an excerpt firom a letter from Wally Nelson to Jesse Gay. "We do plan to see you at the reunion this year and have made reservations for four. My daughter who is an BJST and her husband, who is a Professor of Mathematics at the State University, Sacramento, wUl be traveHng with us." Those closely involved with the reunion beheve that it would greatly enhance our experience if other members of the class brought some weU-estabHshed chUdren plus their accompHshed spouses to the reunion for aU of us to meet.

From HendersonviUe, NC Jay Westin employs an upcountry expression to declare her sentiments regarding the reunion, writing,"I intend to come 'God willing and the creek don't rise.'"

Beware of turtles This column has tried to avoid recounting tales of our illnesses or accidents but here is one appearing worthy of appearing in print. Liz Clay, widow of Don Clay who died in 2001, caUed to say that her attendance at the reunion was doubtful.

As she teUs her story, she was fishing from a pier in front of her house on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, AR when her hook, missing aU the fish, fastened instead on a turde. The turde, in attempting to escape, carried her Hne with it in a highly energetic swim. Liz, holding fast to her pole and the Hne, was puUed off the bench she was sitting on and feU to the ground, breaking her arm.

More results of storm Isabel A visit to Ruth and Tom Gillmer at their house direcdy on Spa Creek in Annapohs revealed the damage they suffered from the high water Isabel brought to aU structures fronting on the water in the AnnapoHs vicinity including, as aU of us know, several buUdings in the

USNA yard. Not only were several of their rooms flooded but also their boat, moored direcdy in front of their house, rose with the Creek's water to the height of their Hving room's picture window and, from their perspective, threatened to break through. Fortunately, it did not.

Now aU is restored and the spectacular view of boating activity whUe sitting on their porch continues undiminished.

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From the President This time I have not a message, but a request for some information for which I have searched diHgendy vwthout success. I need a rank order Hsting of our class at graduation. We were seated that way as we waited to be given our commissions. I have a huge picture of our class at graduation, vwth GusWeinel.BUl Near and Moose Brown in the first three seats.

For reasons that are too wordy for me to put in here, I need a Hst of our rank order at graduation so that I can identify the rest of the class. I wUl gladly explain why I need it to anyone who can provide it. My maihng address is 3841 Calvert St. NW, Washington DC 20007 and my e-maU is biUnaval@comcast.net.

Class News GO Slonim was an advocate of Oceanic Education; I beHeve he invented the phrase. He was concerned that the Navy did not have an oceanic constituency for support in the Washington environment.

To him the educational curricula were biased toward land studies; whUe the hoHstic study of the ocean was neglected.

Oceanic studies were Hmited largely to technology and oceanography. With the invention of SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) in 1943, the sea search for biochemicals made a quantum leap forward. But the harvest was in the domain of science.

Sadly the holistic study of the sea remained disregarded.

Gil founded the Oceanic Educational foundation in 1970.The objective was to interest educators in extending oceanic curricula beyond technology and science.

Curricula that included the humanities of the sea would give students a comprehensive understand of the vast potential of the world ocean. The first demonstration class "Humanities of the Sea" was offered in conjunction with the University ofVirginia in 1971. It was a graduate class for teachers that consisting of 28 teachers and Carmichael. A series of nationally known speakers introduced students to the nature of the ocean, earth's largest area. They learned of its contribution to our nation and its citizens, about which previously they had Htde or no knowledge. They were excited with this new educational experience.

GU had taken the precaution of earning a doctorate to provide entree to the educational brethren. (His dissertation "World Ocean—^Prelude to National PoHcy", was beyond the depth of understanding of most coUege administrators.)

He offered simUar programs at Ohio State University, in other Virginia coUeges.

He taught the Humanities of the Sea to a fourth grade class. I attended the demonstration of their program. These youngsters buUt card board ships and conducted a world cruise. The narrator explaining the cruise used words that would stump most high school students.

Because the United States is a maritime nation; it is vital that the people understand the Nation's dependence upon the ocean.Yet not one coUege opted to offer a major in oceanic education. It was criminal negHgence to let Oceanic Education wither on the vine. Gil's first love was the Navy. His drive for oceanic education was to develop a source of Navy supporters that understood the ocean. Rebuffed by campus administrators, he never'gave up the ship'. (George Roche's book, The Fall of the Ivory Tower, about the bankrupting of higher education disclosed what GU was up against.)

He shifted to correspondence with some of the most influential Americans seeking support for the Navy's cause.

I had a similar experience teaching courses for GUI at Georgia Southern CoUege.

After two classes the administration was horrified to discover I had only a master degree. I was summoned before the deans— like the jury in the book,"T7(e Devil and Daniel Webster".

After discussion I was asked why they could not Gil Slonim teach the course.

By this time I knew I was a persona non grata, so I told them "You do not have a blue water mentality."

In Memoriam — Remembrance The draft of the 36 Class column for the September 2004 Shipmate contained the article, "Do you remember your first two years at sea". Before going to press, Shipmate reduced the column word count from 4000 to 2000 words. The tales of my days in Mississippi BB-43 had to be cut. I am sure that reUef of eye strain caused by what Court caUs 'My running on' wiU be appreciated.

The Mississippi sea tales continue in this issue.

My first assignment was in the Gunnery Department, the 5-inch secondary broadside battery. However, the first major gunnery operation after our class reported was the Main Battery (14 inch guns) annual long range target practice. There was great activity readying the main battery for the exercise. The senior gunnery department officers gathered in the ward room to compute the baUistic correction, a compUation of the many factors that affect the projectUe trajectory; such as atmospheric conditions, powder temperature, windage, and average rounds fired. The result of this equation was the baUistic correction, in yards either plus or minus, that was appHed to the rangefinder range in the Mark I computer. There was even a fiirther refinement. A study of previous long range exercises disclosed that the baUistic correction did not guarantee that the first salvoes would straddle the target in range. With the battery properly aHgned there was no problem with lateral deflection.The range errors in yards of past firings averaged 500 yards; I don't remember whether it was plus or minus. This Arbitrary Correction to Hit was combined with the baUistic

correction. As Mississippi approached the target aU hands with 'heads up and taUs over the dash board' were confident of victory. The first salvo straddled the target.

The post firing report disclosed that the 500 yard ACTH was appHed in the wrong direction—the fog of war.

Sortie from Pearl Harbor When Pearl Harbor was estabHshed as a naval base the exit to seaward was blocked by a coral reef Passage over the reef was Hmited to shaUow draft ships. A channel was cut through the reef for wide and deep draft ships. It was a long trough, much like a sluiceway with out a sluice.

The course from the harbor required a right turn to enter the channel.

One day ten battleships sortied.

Mississippi was at the end of the Hne. As the nine lead batdeships steamed through the channel the wash from their propeUers created a guUy washer flow of water towards the harbor. As Mississippi started her turn she took the fuU force of this torrential flow on her starboard bow. The ship could not make the turn but continued ahead toward the reef. There was not enough water under her huU for even fidl right rudder to take effect. The Captain ordered "Back FuU!" But the propeUers also could not slow the ship that continued onward toward the reef with considerable way on.The last chance to prevent grounding was to drop the anchor. It got a good hold for after reeving out 135 fathoms of chain stopped the ship. 15 fathoms were left in the chain locker. When the ship came to rest she lay between the wrong side of a buoy and the reef, but did not ground. WhUe the above excitement unfolded, I was manning the port alidade taking bearings on buoys. We passed so close to one red buoy that my pointer was almost verticaUy downward.

After aU hands had regained their composure and the guUy washer subsided the Captain slowly and carefuUy eased Mississippi into the channel and joined the other battleships that caused our dUemma.

J. O. Mess Treasurer Most junior officers have served as mess treasurers.This sea tale is about Bob Benin's and my experience operating the J.O. Mess in Mississippi. We 36ers started our naval career during the Great Depression. Pay was cut; our monthly take

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I K : ] CLASS N E W S was $125.00 plus a ration of $18.75. A mess bUl that varied from 18 to 30 doUars per month made it hard to budget our income. Further the quaHty and quantity of our Mess menu barely met minimum requirements to sustain Hfe. For example I recaU the menu of one noon meal that consisted of a watery soup with one green pea floating about, a salad of one leaf of lettuce topped by one half of a caimed pear, issue bread and if there were a desert it didn't leave an impression. On leaving the mess I looked into the pantry and saw mess attendants enjoying steak, potatoes, and vegetables. Bob Bonin and I decided to see if we could kick the menu up a notch and stabilize the mess bUl so we ran for mess treasurer. No one else would touch the job. We were elected unanimously. We promised a mess bUl of $20.00; the menu would be adequate for grovwng men and newspapers and magazines would be included.

In those halcyon days officers' messes purchased staples from the general mess augmented by suppHes from local caterers.

A few years before our time there was a kick back scandal involving mess stewards and caterers. We visited several of these merchants to convince them that our relations would be strict business. Several offered us drinks that were brusquely declined. We informed the steward that mess attendants would eat the same menu as officers. On a Saturday inspection the Executive officer. Commander Waldon (Pug) Ainsworth 10, inspected the J.O. Mess. Every thing was fine until he saw our favorite over stuffed lounge chair. (I wUl admit it was an unsighdy mess, much like a dying elephant that returned to an elephant grave yard to die.) The Exec wasted no words, he ordered, "Throw it over board!". We replaced it with Mess fiands. Bob and I lasted about six months the mess bUl averaged $21.00 Fleet Days In San Francisco Do you PacFlt types remember the annual Heet visits to San Francisco for Fourth of July and Armistice Day? During Fleet Week there were aU sorts of activities including: parades, parties, receptions, shopping and sight seeing. Once I led a platoon of blue jackets dressed in white leggings and with fixed bayonets. Rifles were carried at port arms, across the body.

As we marched the rifles were moving back and forth in cadence across the body.

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As we marched down a very narrow street our moving bayonets almost reached spectators Hning the side walks.The fearless did not move; the cautious stepped back.

WhUe at the Academy I was a member of the fencing team and Lieutenant Commander Leonard Doughty 17 was the officer representative.

In 1936 he received orders to Mississippi BB 41 as gunnery officer and managed to get met on the Hst of 36 graduates. He wanted a fencing partner. On one Fleet Week we attended a large KT party. After a couple of Hbations we left for a session at a local fencing club. Enroute we became hungry. The only place to get food was a drug store. At the fountain we had a chocolate miUc shake and oatmeal cookies. At the club whUe changing into my fencing gear suddenly I felt Ul. I was alarmed at the thought of being sick in a fencing mask. Once on the mat I broke out in a cold sweat that soaked my fencing suit and ended my sickness. My match went weU. One morning whUe homeward bound from Frisco the Navigator was up bright and early taking his morning star sights tofiixthe ship's position. He was perplexed that the ship had made Httle way during the night. It was a mystery until a boatswain's mate peered over the side and saw a whale impaled across the bow. The captain had to back down to dislodge the animal. Apparendy the whale's blubber had absorbed the impact for no one felt the shock.

Commentary —Administration Mary Lacey Nohrden is now Hving in Ginger Cove at 2303 Paver Cresent Drive, AnnapoHs, MD 21401 and would welcome any contacts by '36ers or friends of '36ers.

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Because I have been appointed so late, my first effort wUl have to be a rather abbreviated one since Shipmate goes to press at the end of this week and there is limited time to get adequate material for a normal column. But with your enthusiastic support, which I hope I can rely on, by the time of subsequent Shipmates I wUl plan to have a column of reasonable length.

On Thursday, 26 August, Jack and Bess Slaughter celebrated their 65*- wedding anniversary by hosting a memorable luncheon at Paul's Restaurant in AnnapoHs. From the opening champagne toast to the special cake from Baltimore, there was an elegance to the entire affair reminiscent of earHer, more formal times. Jack and Bess both reminisced about their Hves together in brief remarks enjoyed by aU. It was a triUy deUghtful occasion gready appreciated by aU fortunate enough to attend.

Among the guests were Ann Slaughter and her two sons, a '37 contingent including Betty KeUy and daughter, the Lajaunies, Elsie Mack, the Minters with daughter, Meredith and Ade Pdch and other Slaughter friends.

Bess &Jack Slaughter at their 65th Wedding Anniversary celebration in Annapolis

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Dear Classmates, I am CharHe Minter, reporting for duty—again—as Class Secretary and your scribe for the Shipmate Class Column.

From left to right: Bess & Jack Slaughter, Jean & Swampy Lajaunie and Mary & Charlie Minter all of whom have or will have their 65th between now and a year from now.

On 13 September, Spud Harmann v^dU turn 90—a not uncommon development in '37—and in celebration his entire famUy including a daughter and her husband from England and his widespread

stateside clan, wiU join him for a famUy reunion in WUHamsburg,Virginia. It should be a very joyous occasion and one that the participants wiU long remember.

On 23 August, a beautifial clear day in AnnapoHs, Dotty Robinson rejoined husband Jesse in the columbarium. He had preceded her by 11 years. Jack Slaughter and I represented '37 whUe their five sons, David a Naval Academy graduate, Peter, Jack, Andrew and Thomas and famUies were in attendance. ^SM â&#x20AC;˘*^

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President's Comer We have addressed a lot of different subjects over what is now at least four years, but that does not prevent us from trying a new idea, even if it might be viewed as a take-off on Oprah's monthly book recommendations.

We have been members of a "mosdy Navy" book club for more than 40 years.

Last month we were HteraUy blown off the beach when we read "The Outermost House" by Henry Beston who actuaUy was a generation ahead of us. (Yes, there were some of those people). It is a 1928 story of his year Hving in a tiny cabin on Cape Cod, and worth your time even before you read the comments of our esteemed classmate, and author in his own right ,"Cal" Calhoun.

Here is what Cal had to say: I Having Hved for seven years on CasweU Beach, (on Oak Island, one of North Carolina's barrier islands) I found much of "The Outermost House" to be Hke reHving a dream. So much of his thoughts and reactions reminded me of simUar thoughts and reactions which I experienced during our too brief stay on the oceanfront. Of course I cannot claim to have dupHcated what he describes, for I have but a paltry bit of the immense knowledge that was his, concerning aU of the creatures of the

sea, the sand, the sky, or the endless variety of plant Hfe that he knew intimately. But I can identify with daUy five mUe morning walks on the wet sand, just inboard of the high tide, observing the sand crabs, the myriad of sheUs, the occasional stranded flounder, and the guUs...especially the guUs, of whom I told Betsy that I had command of a whole battalion of them and every morning they stood stiffly at attention (mosdy on one leg) with their beaks facing into the easterly winds, awaiting my inspection. I recognized a few repeaters who I chose to imagine were probably the battalion commander and his staff, and they were remarkably undisturbed by my close passage. Also I don't have to try to teU you how the spiritual element of the vast reach of the broad Adantic always managed to touch some inner sense that carried a feeling of awe and reverence. The description of the storm was especiaUy famUiar and accurate.

It could weU have been written about the North CaroHna coast and the six hurricanes (Bertha, Fran, Bonnie, Dennis, and Floyd) which visited us from July 12, 1996 untU September 16,1999. It is sheer poetry. I have never read such lyrical descriptions, and every page carries its own message of the bond that is ours to recognize, connecting us to the vast universe which we are privileged to inhabit. M Thanks, Cal. Class Comer WeU, we can't start off cold turkey foUowing the lyrical seascapes above without some transHteration.We have two lead-in options: first, verbalizing the stimulus of our sight (without guUs) of distant mountain ranges, a hundred mUes in some directions, or ten in others, and second, back to the guUs, recaUing one of the most stimulating stories ever written, Jonathan Livingston Sea GuU, about a guU that chose to be different and soared beyond Hmits of the flock.

Now reaHty intercedes.We're down three since our last column, 84 survivors.

We're missing Larry Pierce, Frank Jones, and Bud Wolfe in the order of the brutal events.Thanks to Mike's good offices, obituary detaU wUl foUow as soon as possible. His dUigence and persistence in the research is most remarkable.

Larry died 6 Aug. and services were held the 12th. Lynn had preceded him only last May and we can't help but wonder if that were not a contributing factor for Larry. Deeply phUosophical and rugged integrity were his haU marks and we coiUd rely on his direction from our First Company association Plebe summer to his post retirement correspondence.

These quaUties served him in good stead in his 80 combat missions and later in his civic leadership in Elk Grove CA. Frank foUowed on 9 Aug. of natural causes. From third in class standing to his rise in the Engineering Duty ranks, his achievements were outstanding in wartime Advanced Base operations in the Pacific, Naval Shipyard Command, and on to Vice Commander, NavSeaSystems.

Janet and I trekked with Frank and Margaret over the MUford Track in New Zealand, and again below the Himalaya's in Nepal. To the best of our knowledge, his golfing skUls were unchallenged in '38.

Bud battled Lymphoma untU Friday, 13 August, ending a remarkably successful triple threat career. He started in the EDO track when eyesight forced his acceptance of Reserve status. He resigned after the War to manage the development of real estate and business projects, and he got a law degree from Stanford.

Entrepreneur is the term to sum up these roles and initiatives.Yet there was stUl much more in a considerable Hst of civic endeavors.

We have nothing to report in the way of Class lunches or other activities. It is of note that our West Coast contingent is now both far flung and thinned beyond concerted activities. Pat Foley coordinates the largest smaU group in San Diego, but for parts North there is no effective organization. Flowers, memorials, and attendance at funeral services by classmates is a continuing problem. The situation in the Washington and AnnapoHs area is only sHghtly better. In North, Central and Southern regions the problem is the same.

So what better interchange than a note or e-maU from our far flung survivors? We're not sure whether, between Calhoun, Mandel and Rindskopf, destroyers or submarines or sea guUs are most important. A note from John Saxten suggests the Marines are important. Ralph Weymouth stresses

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non proliferation. Joe McDowell advises on the binnacle Hst. Jim Douglass has a supply of internet humor. Paul Schultz advises on class statistics and the stock market. We'U forgo airing poHtical comment, but we accept personal guidance on how to vote (it's the economy stupid?).We now have a bit more constraint on column length as Shipmate faces budgetary Hmits, but we never stress the envelope. To repeat, keep in touch.

Get your name in the paper!

RSRH (Reefed Sail Retirement Home) notes.

We hear it's an election year. In our current reading, we find universal agreement that our Services should be apoHtical in pubhc expression. However our R H community thinks our retired voices are important. Starting from the top, our Secretary of State sets an exemplary example. Exquisitely sharpening the issue is the outpouring on Kerry's record. Other issues make the editorial pages a fascinating batde ground, e.g. InteUigence problems promise a bigger bureaucracy; drawdowns (from Iraq, NATO and Korea); more base closures in 2005; more pork in strategic/tactical procurements; more merger consoHdation (and clout) in the industrial side of the so caUed mUitary industrial complex; and, last but not least, non proliferation versus bunker busting smaU atomic weapons. Our retired general officers are most highly qualified experts and should be avaUable and outspoken.

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ACTING PRES: CAPT Robert B.Wood, USN (Ret.) E: rbwacny@aol.com C O R R . SECY: Ronnie Wood 1525 South 23rd St.,Arhngton,VA 22202 THIRTY-NINE O N LINE: docabbot@aol.com

Plans have been finalized for the 65th Reunion. The program is as foUows: To date, we have eighty classmates/ wives planning to attend. We lok forward to having a great reunion with you. Stay weU and meet us there in AnnapoHs. We regret to report the loss of several Shipmates: Karl S.Van Meter passed away on July 24,2004. Karl flew fighter and attack aircraft for about 13 years based on aircraft carriers; His last duty was C O of NAS Point Mugu, Cal.

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Sadly, Bob Gulick's death in August 2002 never got mention in the Shipmate.

After World War II Bob became involved in Business and Financial Management, in BUAIR and retired after 27 years. He then became actively involved in Investment Management with Dean Witter.

Grant Rogers passed away on July 22nd at his home in California. We have no fiarther detaUs. Bob Barnes passed away July 24th, Bob was very active in naval aviation. He flew fighters and dive bombers in World War II. In the 1960's he was involved in Joint Strategic Targeting at Oflutt Air Force Base. He retired in 1969.

Bob Wood found a Life magazine with the Class of '39 on the cover page, which also included and article on the class. We wiU bring it to the Reunion.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Reunion.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 2 1 % LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 60% PRES:CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret.) 1119 Aquia Dr, Stafford,VA 22554 SECY: CDR Robert Newcomb, USN (Ret.)

I was a completely surprised when our president, BUl Carpenter, caUed me in June to ask me if I woiUd take the class secretary job. "You must know someone in the AnnapoHs/DC area who would do it," I said. But no, "just think it over, Phogg," he repHed. Several weeks later at Castine I succumbed to his request, and so, here I am, your humble scribe. To foUow in the shoes of such greats as Early Winters and Jake Heimark is daunting, to say the least. But I'U do my best to live up not only to those peers but to you who comprise that great and eminent aggregation, the class of'40.

You must reaHze that whatever success I achieve depends whoUy on you classmates. I sincerely ask, beg, aU of you to send me anything, especiaUy of a personal nature, that you consider of interest to the class.This includes not only items in your own family sphere but of classmates whom you visit or are in touch. We of'40 are a close knit bunch, and reviving old memories and anecdotes in Shipmate can only strengthen our bonds. Many of you have written biographies. Let's hear of some of your particularly humorous or harrowing experiences, include pictures, and yes, jokes! As a starter we include Ben

Frana's account of his participation in the D-Day landings at Normandy June 6, 1944. See below.

The recent Castine Caper told in the last issue of Shipmate was indeed a glorious windup of that 34 year saga. Hosts Ted and Marguerite Rodgers were gracious as usual, entertaining the group at the kickoff at their exquisite home on the shores of Alamoosook Lake; the weather was perfect throughout; the boat excursion to Holbrook Island and picnic there went off in fine style (though we missed seeing Dee Winters take to the waters, but her grandchUdren had a great time splashing about); and an unforgettable afternoon saU on the Academy's historic Arctic schooner, Bowdoin.We Include here more shots augmenting those shown in the last issue. It was particularly gratifying to meet a number who decided to come this final time whose faces we had not seen in recent years. But aU in aU it was not the boisterous times of yore, the clam digging and steaming at Ted's place, the extended sails to Pond Island and Buck's Harbor (who can remember Early 'VJlnters' flat dive firom the boat to swim to the pier at Eaton's Lobster Pound), racing Mercuries in spirited regattas, the glorious drives and get-togethers at eateries â&#x20AC;&#x201D;^many now non-existentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; to remote parks, viUages, and shores in the area and beyond. Ted Rogers has asked John Clagett to wnrite a history of the Capers, no doubt giving many of these events in greater detaU. Participants are urged to send their recollections and photos to John at P.O.Box 16, Middlebury,VT 05753.1 could not help but to recaU the many faces of classmates and wives, now gone, who were regiJars at Castine: Bill Lindsay, Mike Michaelis, Gene Lamiman, Ike Blough, Gary Hall,Vince Healey, Wally Utley, HughVickery, Mike Hanley, Bill Roseborough,Virgil Gex, Bob Kalen, Jake Heimark, and above aU, Fritz Freund, who so magnificendy organized and led the affair for many years with skiU and quiet enthusiasm plus many more no longer able to attend duetoageandinfir- A-NCC~Helen mity. So Castine Maulsby, Bill Carpenter Caper XXXIV and Helen Longino

closed fittingly, not dwindHng to very few but appropriately by nine classmates who gathered again just one more time with wives, chUdren.and grandchUdren to celebrate the event.

Steve Bundy, Phil and Barbara Glennon and Marianne Heimark

A-N CC窶認ront Joan Healey, Etty Bowell, Mary Capenter; back row: Mary Lou Karch, Phil Eckert, Fred Karch and Bill Carpenter

A-N CC窶認ront Helen Longino, Betty Seim, Summerleigh Geimer, Dee Winters; Back row: Bill Scott, Harvey Seim, Wendy Geimer, and Jack Newbould

Marjorie and John Clagett onboard BOWDOIN

Betty Newcomb and Penny Vickery

Penny Vickery, Betty Newcomb and Donald Heimark

Dee Winters with Bill and Mary Carpenter

Here is Ben's story as Gunnery Officer on the destroyer Baldwin, as it appeared in the Forum Phoenix, a magazine pubHshed monthly by the residents of his retirement community, "The Forum at Rancho San Antonio" in Cupertino, CaHf B "Baldunn was one of the ships that saUed from Casco Bay, Maine, in AprU 1944. AU ships were headed for Bangor Bay, near Belfast, Ireland. From there they saUed through the Irish Sea to Plymouth Harbor in southwest England to practice amphibious landings. General Eisenhower visited a few of the ships, including the Baldunn.

The invasion was set for June , and the ships departed Pordand Harbor on June 4. A severe storm the EngHsh Channel, and the invasion was postponed.

Baldwin was one of the ships that haUed landing craft by bullhorn and ordered them to return to port. When Baldwin returned to Pordand the order was received that the invasion was set for June 6. Again, Baldunn departed for operation Overlord at 1530 June 5 in the company of 16 transports, 6 destroyers, and 2 destroyer escorts to positions on the Normandy coast On June 6 Baldunn arrived at her shore bombardment station off Omaha Beach at the division between the British and U.S. landing beaches. She started firing her 5" guns at 0537 and stopped firing at 0630 as the landing boats fiUed with troops headed for the beach. Baldwiin was hit by two German sheUs at 0821, causing minor structural damage but no personnel casualties. Gunfire from Baldwin sUenced the German battery. Later, during the forenoon, German gun and mortar fire stalled Army troops on the beach below the 100-foot cHffs fronting the beach. Access from the beach to high ground was via the banks with four ravines. The situation was grim. Baldwin moved to within one-half of the beach searching for German gun and mortar positions. On finding them behind bushes and trees, we fired over the Army troops, sUencing most of the German positions by late afternoon and aUowing the troops to mo from the beach to high ground.

Radio contact was maintained between the troop and the ships at aU times.

A landing craft sent a flashing Hght message to Baldwin during the afternoon, asking if she would take wounded soldiers. Four were taken aboard, seriously wounded German planes attacked the invasion force during the evening, but were not very effective.

Not counting the pre-landing bombardment, Baldwin carried out 18 firing missions that day, five between sunset and midnight. After midnight the next day, June 7, eleven more missions were carried out. The crew had gone to batde stations at 0630 June 6 and remained there untU late afternoon on June 7, existing on K rations. During the night of the 7th, German torpedo boats approached the screening Hne and Baldwin opened fire, destroying one.

Except for a brief rerun to Plymouth to refiiel, Baldunn remained on the Normandy beachhead screening Hne untU June 21. A heavy storm between June 15 and June 17 disrupted the landing of 3 million more men and suppHes.Then for 55 days the two sides bashed away at each other in the hedgerows of Normandy.

Baldwin sailed in July with other ships to the Mediterranean to train for the invasion of southern France scheduled for August." I Great story, Ben. As Gun Boss, we're sure that during that prolonged action you weren't in the wardroom playing aceyducey. IncidentaUy, Ben notes that much his account was from entries in the ship's log.

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Sidonia and Bill McReynolds made their annual trip to Europe in June. Here is BUl's account of that and of the annual Class party in San Diego: â&#x20AC;˘ We departed Orange County on a commercial flight on June 3 to BWI. We spent the night at the Naval Station, AnnapoHs Navy Lodge and then went to Dover DE for Space-A fhghts to Germany. We got on a C-5 flight to Ramstein. (The waiting and aggravation are a pain, but the C-5 has big comfortable seats and the price is right.) We rented a car at Ramstein and drove to Bratislava, Slovakia where Sidonia's brothers aU Hve. I got over the exhaustion in about five days, a combination of loss of sleep and jet lag. We traveled around Slovakia, saw some interesting castles and lots of beautiful country, mountains and farm land. For the first time in our travels our rented car crapped out. We were way off to the east in a smaU town of Roznava where the transmission was declared kaput. After many discussions with the agency, another car was towed on a traUer from Dresden, some 85 kms away. No trouble after that. Back in Bratislava on June 27*^^^ we went to the 4 ' " ofJuly celebration put on by the American Chamber of Commerce for the Americans now Hving or stationed there.

There were a lot of Slovaks also in attendance because those folks always Hke a party. They had a fine parade with Uncle Sam, the U S. Marine color guard from the embassy Marine Security Group, drum majorettes (Slovak kids), antique cars, etc. It was very down home and traditional.

Why the 27*^^ ofJune? Because a traditional hoHday in Slovakia is July 4 and 5, celebrating Saints CyrU and Methodius who brought Christianity to eastern Europe in the 9'-'^ Century. Since the American celebration was on casde grounds, the date had to give way to the Saints. For our return trip we plotted a course across Austria from east to west using secondary and tertiary roads. Talk about beautiful country, and easy driving

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through lowlands and the Alps without the traffic and pace of the autobahns. It was a beautiful drive. We stopped in Garmish-Partenkirchen for a few days to see the Zugspitz and the area around that part of Germany. The US Forces presence is considerably reduced there now. WhUe we were there the BMW Motorcycle Association of Europe had a convention, fiUing the hotels and two large campgrounds. AU in aU, except for the motorcycles fUHng the streets, they were a quiet and peacefiU crowd. After this sojourn we took the autobahns to Ramstein. We got a fUght going to Dover that night. Upon arrival at Dover there was C-5 going to Travis AFB in CaHfornia so we signed up and from there we rented a car and drove home.

The annual July dinner party in San Diego has lowered its sights considerably.

Because of attrition, faUing eyesight, etc., our numbers are too few for the various Navy clubs so we went to Peohe's in Coronado where everyone ordered separately. We were seated on an outside porch, right on the water overlooking San Diego Bay. Attending were Betty and Jack Alford, MiUie and Bill Jones, Jean and Dave Byrd, Carol and Archie Kelley, June and CliflF Lenz, Lucy arid RoUo Rieve and the McReynolds. It was a beautifiil evening and we serenaded the assemblage with a rendition of Navy Blue and Gold to close it out. â&#x20AC;˘

Betty Alford, Kelleys and McReynolds

Byrds and Lenz's

Rieve, Mil Jones, Lucy Rieve

Betty Alford, Kelleys, Sidonia McReynolds, Bill Jones, Rieve, Mil Jones, Lucy Rieve, Byrds

Thanks, BUl, for the interesting account.

Whenever any of you have lengthy pieces that would be good for Shipmate, it would be most helpfiil if you would e-maU them to me so that I do not have to retype it.

My retyping is not that fast nor is it that good! If anyone is in need of a 1941 Lucky Bag, Alan S. Lee, '44, has one that he wUl gladly send you. Alan can be reached at 635 South Park Centre Ave.Apt. 1107, GreenVaUey AZ 85614, phone - 520-393-6556. Our late Classmate, Chris Cagle, has recendy been included in the Naval Aviation Museum's Charter in Memoriam which is an interactive touch screen computer display in the HaU of Honor on the second level of the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola. We appreciate his viddow,Jane, passing this along. Jack Hadler's long professional, research and teaching career at Webb Institute have brought him another award. The American Society of Naval Engineers recendy awarded him the prestigious Captain Harold E. Saunders gold medal for his many contributions to naval engineering.. 21 years ago the Society of Naval Architects awarded him the David W.Taylor Medal for his contributions in the field of naval architecture. Congratulations,Jack, from aU your Classmates. In the meantime, Caryl Hadler has not been idle. Here is her interesting account of her most recent trip to Kuwait:

• I went over to Kuwait the lO'^ of March to visit my former students - now married, their chUdren and in some cases grandchUdren. I missed last year, v^ath the war impending — I've gone over each year, again with an exception for the '91 Persian Gtilf war - for more than 20 years. I felt I was in the safest place in the world for an American. We have had thousands of troops stationed in the NE desert ever since '91 and the Kuwaitis do love us. An effort is being made to bring our miHtary into Kuwait homes for meals and entertainment. I was fortunate to be invited to a highly respected, large men's diwaniya. Our embassy had requested that some women employees be invited to participate in some men's activities and get to know them. I knew the host weU. He caUed me and said "Come for the evening, since other women would be there."

The evening was fascinating. I knew many of the men, my students, their brothers, male relatives of their wives. I talked with the Pakistani Ambassador, also with one of our security officers at Baghdad airport, who was in Kuwait for a few days. A veritable feast was served at 11:00 - a celebration of a huge American contract awarded to one of the men there.

Although the war was next door, daUy Hfe was normal. The war became reaHty on the BBC and C N N news, broadcasts in real time. I saw our troops — 4 to 6 people, short haircuts, erect posture, in the malls, restaurants, parks. Sometimes we would mutually recognize each other - a wave or smUe. I left the 10 of AprU for the long fhght home. The plane, British Airways, was fuU; almost aU were service people, and civiHan contractors going home. The camaraderie among then was heart warming. I The July-August Shipmate looked Hke it belonged on Syracuse University magazine not Shipmate. It's hard to beHeve that this was the best they could do. It's hard to beHeve that this was the best they coidd do.You would not know it from the picture but Syracuse did not dominate us.

They were good but it was an exceUent close game right up to the final one point win by the Orange. For those of us lucky enough to see the game, first hand or TV, we could be av^rfuUy proud of Navy ands the stands were clearly for us.

On 13 July, we lost a Classmate who has been a mainstay in the Washington area over many years. Jim Thomson loyaUy attended every possible Class gathering when he was not looking after his lovely but aUing wife, Babette, who died in January. As a Class officer he was indeed a hard worker who could always be depended upon to produce.

Considering the care and attention he had to give Babette this was a wonderful accomphshment on Jim's part. He wiU be missed as a Classmate and especiaUy by those of us in the Washington area who got to know him better and better as the years went by, Jim was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in September. His three chUdren, Jim, Laurie and Pattie have our most sincere condolences in their loss which we share.

The October birthdays warrant opals and tourmaHnes which signify hope.

Those who deserve hope are Bardett, Fleming, McLean, McRory, Murphy, Schoenbaum,VaU andVincent. The flowers for the month are two I never heard of Calendulas and Cosmos.

It reaUy is hard to beHeve but there are no changes this month for your rosters.

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As a preliminary to writing this column, reviewed the last several columns and Jerry MiUer's first Class letter and noted the many accompHshments the Class had enjoyed as a restdt ofJim SmaU's efforts, many of which had not been identified during his lifetime. We were certairUy blessed by his efforts and consequently the Class was in great shape when Jerry took over. As I noted during his memorial service before a standing room only group of classmates, friends and associates at which Jack Crawford and I had been asked to offer a few remarks on behalf of the Class, Jim was not only a beloved classmate, but in my case a soul mate as weU.Jim and I were both born on 27 October,Jim in 1919 and I m 1920.The date is significant in Navy history as it was also Theodore Roosevelt's birthday and the original Navy Day, so named as a tribute to his service as Secretary of the Navy and sponsor of the Great White Fleet

round-the-world cruise to show the flag.

For several decades, Jim and I celebrated the day with a luncheon generaUy arranged by his beloved Peggy, This year, Peggy and I wiU continue to honor the day and his memory, but wUl have an empty chair at the table and invite our classmates to say a Htde prayer for Jim. Buck Catlin reports that a union of the Class of '42 and the Girl Scouts of America, San Diego/Imperial CouncU, is in the making. His daughter, Jo Dee CatHn Jacob, CAPT USN (Ret.), an Honorary Class Member is foUowing the lead from Jerry Miller's letter containing the concept of having famUy members take up the torch of preserving our heritage. Jo Dee has volunteered her service to Charlie Bishop, the Class guru from San Diego, in assisting on the secretarial, planning, news items and logistics of local Class events. He included a photo of the four musketeers taken at Jo Dee's home. Taking advantage of the arrival of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to her new homeport in San Diego, Bobbie and Buck made an unannounced visit to pay their respects. But they didn't have the necessary birth certificates, drivers Hcenses, mUitary ID cards, DD214 papers.

Base stickers, poHtical party affiHation certifications, et al, to get past the heavy guard artUlery at the dockside. Maybe they wUl have joined the 2000 Girl Scouts visiting party that Jo Dee had arranged for the foUowing week, since she apparendy has connections.

Bishop, Farrell, Sewell. and Catlin

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2E1 CLASS NEWS CDR John Higgins,USN (Ret.) died on 1 August 2004 at his home on AnnapoHs. He was our first Honorary Class Member and for many years he and his wife, Betts, were faithful attendees at our '42 taUgate gathering and attended our Homecoming dinners and luncheons untU Betts died in 1993. Betts was famous for her deviled eggs of many varieties.

John had not been weU enough to attend taUgating or class functions for several years; but, their daughter, Joanne Graham and her husband. Roy, Class of '68, attend our taUgating and she brings the devUed eggs. Joanne also arranged our Mississippi River Cruise several years ago. John was not only a dedicated sv^dm coach, but as a good role model for his swimmers. He not only wanted his Midshipmen to excel in swimming, but to excel as Midshipmen and future officer. He had high moral standards and instilled them in the Midshipmen.

Brief emaU from Walt Es'worthy advised that he and Ann are more than holding their own. She is active and audible as a guide to Sarasota (FL)'s Selby Gardens whUe Walt continues to enjoy their semitropical jungle and thanks its abUity to keep his taU in motion. Their pleasant Hfe was nearly put on hold with the arrival of Hurricane Charley. InitiaUy, it headed directly for their Venice area with increasing force when it veered to the east about 30 mUes south. That moved them from the no-no semi circle to the good one. They had winds alright, but orUy one big tree was feUed, an old oak that wUl never be missed. They estimate â&#x20AC;˘wind velocity, in gusts, to have been no more than 60 mph.They lost track of time, what with watching the destruction being shown in the areas that had been in the path and then those that were caught unawares by the sudden zig to the east.

Their rainfaU was less than four inches.

They Hve 15 mUes south of Sarasota and are stiU counting their blessings, for which cheers.

John (Pat) Patterson passed away in his sleep on 3 August 2004. He had been having lung problems for several years and was being suppHed with oxygen, succumbing finaUy and peacefuUy to pneumonia. Pattie, his wife of almost 62 years, has been suffering from Alzheimer's for some time. She was informed of his death and took it with a few tears,

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understanding what had happened. His ashes were inurned at the First Presbyterian Church in New Bern, NC, where a memorial service was held.

In the mid-1950's, Johnny Pat was a member of the Training Command Staff at GTMO, an operations inspector and evaluator of ships performing underway training exercises there to test their battlereadiness foUowing shipyard overhaul or commissioning. In the autumn of 1956, Gene Farrell was PCO of a Newportbased destroyer undergoing the underway training prescribed by Johnny's boss, Commander Fleet training Group GTMO. Gene had been advised by his division commander to fly down to GTMO and observe the ship during the final phase of her training so as to become famUiar with any problems she might have, and be prepared to fix them after assuming command. The Commodore must have sensed that aU was not weU with the ship, but he had said nothing and Gene had ignored any impHcation that he was headed for trouble. Thus began one of the few times Gene and Johimy Pat were to meet. On his arrival at GTMO, the latter greeted Gene warmly and inquired the purpose of his visit. When that was explained, the reaction was dramatic. "You mean to teU me that you are PCO of that ship. You poor bastard! That ship is the worst rust bucket that ever came through this place in the years I hae been down here.You'U see for yourself tomorrow when we give her the final underway operational readiness inspection."

Prompdy at 0800 the next morning, Johnny Pat and his team of shipriders, plus the Training Commander himself (a Captain caUed the "Commodore"), boarded the ship and ordered the Captain to get underway. Minutes ticked by.. .five, ten, fifteen. FinaUy after a 30 minute delay, a cardinal sin for a ship which had a 24hour notice of underway time, took in the mooring Hues and put to sea. Once in the operating area, Johnny Pat and his team put the ship through the ultimate test, a general quarters batde problem to test the readiness of every department, operations, engineering, damage control, ASW (a destroyer specialty), medical and supply.

Her performance was miserable. When the ship returned to port, Johnny Pat and his observers compared notes after which they unanimously reported to the Commodore that the ship's score was

unsatisfactory for ALL departments. When the Commodore informed the Captain of the restUts, the latter asked what he should do.The Commodore's answer was "Get out. Go home. We have done aU we can to help you and your ship."

Johnny Pat took Gene aside and said in confidence. "Gene, as you may have observed, the trouble is the Captain. He is a boozer who cares more about his martirus than he does about his ship. His attitude has permeated the wardroom and infected the crew. They have a negative attitude toward training and material readiness. I am confident you know what to do and can straighten them out. Good luck, dear classmate." Gene, who provided this insight into an unusual relationship between classmates, told Johnny Pat's daughter, SaUy, that he has been forever gratefiU for her father's keen insight and blunt advice. His words provided Gene with a positive factor in his career as a naval officer. Once, years ago, he had had the satisfaction of teUing him so and gratefiil that he coiUd do it before it was too late.

October 04 Addendum The Class wUl gather once again to join the Homecoming celebration. We wdU hold our taUgate gathering in the usual space along the northwestern edge of the stadium parking lot. Immediately after the game we wiU then gather at the Officers and Faculty Club for Hbations and good food. The early hour is designed to permit a return home whUe it is stiU dayhght.

Max Duncan is once again acting as our host. If you are coming to AnnapoHs fix)m outside the metropoHtan Washington area, you can contact Max at maxcl942(^ aol.com or at 410-757-2338 to reserve a seat at the table or get information on parking for the game.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 18% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 60% PRES: CAPT E.A. Robie, USN (Ret.) 2111 River Crestent Dr, Annapohs, MD 21401 H: 410-224-0850; E: edrobie@aol.com SECY: CAPT LesUe R. Heselton Jr., USN (Ret.) 7101 Bay Front Dr., Apt. 61 l,Annapohs,MD 21403 H: 410-216-9629; E: Heselton43@1943.usna.com

In Memoriam {Editor's note.The below paragraph from Roy GaUemore was accidentaUy omitted from the September issue. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.)

Roy Gallemore reports the loss of his sweet wife of nineteen years, Mary Ann, on May 26 2004 from cancer and MS. Mary Ann had been a victim of MS for forty-eight years. She had opted to give her body for medical research for which Roy is very proud! Roy stUl lives at 915 S Kissinger Ave., Bartow, FL 33830-5712.

Harry L. Clark passed away 12 August 2004 after a long bout with kidney dialysis. He and his wife. Dee, had been Hving at the Pinewood Inn retirement Residence in Norfolk where Dee is suffering an advanced case of Alzheimer. Harry is also survived by four chUdren Hving in Norfolk and King George,VA, Germany, and the Sheikdom of Qatar.

John Lobdell reports that James E. Kelly, Jr. died 13 Feb 2003 after a brief Ulness. Jim left the Navy after WWII and moved to Canada as an engineer to buUd a power plant after which he became a leader in developing shopping centers.

John Shepherd reported that Gerry Colleran left us on 30 July 2004 after a long Ulness. No fiirther detaUs avaUable.

New Addresses George Cornelius had moved into the Leeward Manor section of the Heet Landing heath center in Jacksonville, FL. He says that he is very bored and wotUd Hke people to caU him. He can be reached by caUing Fleet Landing at 904246-9900 and ask to be connected to him in room 679. His wife, SaUy, is also in the Health Center but unfortunately in a different section. A situation which George is attempting to rectify.

Fran Phelps has a new e-maU address: flphelps@beUsouth.net Orion Templeton has sold his "ranch" and bought a townhouse in a Lynchburg Senior Citizen subdivision since Patricia passed away. The new address is 1233 Doulton Circle, Lynchburg,VA 24503.Telephone 434384-2745. He wUl be in AnnapoHs for the first October footbaU game!

After 31 years in their home, Helen and Gal Galvani moved to a retirement community on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay known as Westminster Canterbury. The address is 3100 Shore Dr., Apt 452,Virginia Beach,VA 23451-1139. Phone 757 217 2230.

They join Betty and John Tazewell and about a half dozen other USNA grads!

Barbara Stecher has moved to: 7014 ChannelViUage Ct.,Annapolis, MD 21403, from Lincoln, MA. Phone: 410 295 3838.

Ruth Cousins Brink did not realize that she was a "lost widow" untU she read the May-June Shipmate. She is happy to report that she is not reaUy lost but just misplaced. She is happy to report that she foUows the Class news every month.

Several years after Bob died in 1983 she married Dick Brink, a longtime famUy friend from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, where we spent nine months of the year and then move to Adanta for the winter months. Her current address is 4738 Bouleau Road, White Bear Lake Minnesota, 55110, phone 651-429-9708 Lost Widows With the help of several responses to the Hst of 28 Lost Widows pubHshed in the May-June Shipmate, John LobdeU has reduced the number to only 11 remaining. They are: Mrs.WiUiam R. CecU (Lausetta), Mrs. Howard E. Clark (Vera Thomas), Mrs. David J. CoughHn, Mrs. Roderick C. Dennehy Qoyce), Mrs. WUliam C. Godfrey (Margie), Mrs.Men C. Hendley (Alma), Mrs. Robert B. Laing (Carol), Mrs. FrankHn P. MacLeUan (Virginia), Mrs. Spence E. Robbins (Toni), Mrs. Andrew K. Simmons (Mary), and Mrs, Robert H.Twisdale (Maria).

Hurricane Charlie Larry Kurtz stayed in his home in Punta Gorda with his wife,JUl, even though ordered to evacuate. Most of his neighbors did Hkewise being sure to stay indoors duruig the 150 mph winds. His neighborhood suffered Httle extreme damage There were many flying roof tUes and he lost a roof-mounted solar panel.

With no electricity or water they were lucky to have a swimming pool to use for flushing. Larry noted the barometer dropped to 28.4 inches as the eye passed overhead. The lowest he coidd ever remember! Amazingly the telephones kept working!

USS Ronald Reagan John Quirk was able to attend the welcoming ceremonies for USS Ronald Reagan to her home port, San Diego. As a Hving fossU ofWWII vintage he and Tish were given VIP seats in the front row and were honored guests at the evening gala. John has submitted a feature article to Shipmate describing the affair so I wiU

say no more except that I am very envious!

President's Comment The monthly Class Luncheon held 10 August was attended by Eleanor and Dick Lazenby, Pat and Fred Fearnow, Jan and John Dudley, Patty and Ed Robie, Bill Newlon, Bud Carter, Bernie Moulton, George Grkovic, Bob Greenwood, Mary Brady, Lib Logan, and Barbara Stecher who recently moved to AnnapoHs from Lincoln, MA. The normal flow of sea stories was heard and an enjoyable time was had by aU. Any one in the vicinity of AnnapoHs on the second Tuesday of the month is invited to attend this regular Class luncheon. Guests are also welcome. For directions caU Fred Fearnow or Ed Robie. â&#x20AC;˘ Our Alumni Association is currently holding a membership drive. At one point our Class had 100% but is far from that currently. Those of you who are not current members shoiUd join. The cost is minimal.

Question for the month: Which Classmate has a relative with a salary contract for $43 milHon? Can anyone else top that figure?

Ed Robie, â&#x20AC;˘ Notes Shipmate is planning to Hmit the length of Class columns to 2000 words compared to the present 4000 limit. NormaUy 2000 words are sufficient but occasionally we need more space, such as after Homecoming or Reunions when there are many pictures avaUable. I wUl see ff something can be worked out! In the mean time let's keep the news and photos coming. Considering the lack of submissions for this issue, everybody must be staying home for the summer!

Great to be '43 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 1 1 % LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 60% PRES: Fred Schnurr WASHINGTON REP: CAPT Charlie Rozier, USN (Ret.) SECY: LCDR Prescott Palmer, USN (Ret.) 7450 Spring Valley Dr, Crestwood Ct., #227 Springfield, VA 22150-4939 H: 703-644-3180; E: spalmer_22151@yahoo.com

FaU is now at hand, and could it be as presaged by the Army Game, that we can look forward to a transformed gridiron season, -maybe even Hke those great years when we were the midshipmen in the stands.

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CLASS NEWS Back in June, we fortunate members of the AnnapoHs- DC.-Virginia -Mafia enjoyed a favorite luncheon at the AnnapoHs Yacht Club. Thanks to Betty and Charlie Miller (who sponsor us) we enjoyed the deHcious menu, dehghtfiU company, and a vista of Spa Creek's inventory of at least a half a biUion doUars' worth of yachts.

Early-on in this column I would Hke to invite your assistance with what my esteemed predecessor, Bill Bennett, said was the biggest problem serving as your Class Secretary: -GETTING ENOUGH INPUT! This is pardy due to the misconception (under which I, for one, labored): that contributions be limited to Class, alumni, USNA, or such.. N O T SO! We classmates would Hke to hear ANYTHING about your activities, famUy, former shipmates, ships, even something of general interest you'd Hke to share, AND ESPECIALLY PICTURES, Just send it in. We classmates want to hear about it.

My sample general interest item relates to an feUow alumnus, John O'Neill '67, now a partner in a Houston law firm. He produced a column in the Wall Street fournal, foUowed up by a book pubHshed last week: Unfit for Command (Regnery.) He has some things to say about his Sunfi Boat experience in VietNam.As old salts, you may be queried for expertise.

Pictures this month include: Courtesy of Marjorie Becker

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Tom Amburgey (lost in subs) and Tom Cooper (died in Army combat,'42) at Batt football

Zee and Ted on a happier, earlier day

Plebes Bucky Walters and Jack Griffith in their Sunday best

We've got to get Bucky Walters to wnrite up in detaU a singular WWII incident aboard the DD B^CHE. As engineering officer he was shipmate wdth HarryGunther, gunnery officer. During the Batde of Surigiao Strait, HARRY was up in the Mark 37 Director. Poor Bucky, sweating below in the engine room, got the detaUs, later, from the tincan's CPOs. BACHHs squadron, along with many other DDs and MTBs, was lying in ambush for the Japanese task At 60^^ Reunion:, Randy King, son Bill, Marjorie, and force coming up the strait.. BACHE USNA Director of Music Dr. Barry Taltey awaited "Open Fire" from the squadron commodore. The Japanese came closer and closer, but stiU no "Open Fire".

FinaUy, almost too late, with an enemy ^HHHBIr. -^^v ^^^1 ^HrV-^ J^H cruiser at less than 4,000 yards, Harry KI gamely seized the initiative and opened f •=" "mwJgaSIIL^i^MIIHKP^ fire. So doing he virtuaUy wiped out the •pSt cruiser's superstructure with dozens of 5inch HE rounds. Post mortem, Harry got Midshipmen Glee Club guest with Sue and weU chewed-out by his CO, who got the EdMallick Navy Cross. Harry didn't even get a warm handshake. Too bad we never had

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the opportunity to dig up a rusty Nsavy Cross and present it to Harry at some reunion.

Since our last column our ranks, as usual, have been thinning, as before: Bob Weimer passed away on 14 May in Hackessin, DE, where he had a long career in electric utiHty management, and, after retirement in volunteer pubhc service.

Ted Dankworth left us on 26 May, in Sylmar, CA, -most appropriately on Veterans Day weekend. We were all very much touched by the devotion of his wife. Zee, revealed in her many brave but reconcUed reports to Ted's friends, of his decline.

We lost Rojo Adamson on 30 July, in WUHamsburg, VA. He was one of the great achievers of our Class. Serving in many distinguished bUlets afloat and ashore, he rose to the rank ofVice Admiral and commanded the Atlantic Surface Forces at retirement in 1977.

We also lost several of our wives in the recent past: Vince Cassani his beloved Marilyn, and Don McLenahan his darHng Florence. In August, Carl Adams came east from Bainbridge Island, WA, with his sons Carl Jr., Richard, and their spouses, for the inurnment of the remains of his wife, Pat., a World War II WAVE Yeoman.

This month, the column wUl start providing an Information Clearing House,as needed.

Elk Kelley reports he has two Lucky Bags for anyone who might want them.

Strat Wentworth wants to advise Classmates of his new address and phone number: 1970 SUverleaf Circle G325 (stiU Carlsbad, CA 92009-70558) Phone (760) 704-1407.

Is there a wedding or special occasion in your future? Consider using Alumni House!

Confacr Amy Whitney at | 410-263-4448, ext. I l l for more information.

ALUMNI HOUSE

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 62% PRES: BGEN D.H. Brooks, USMC (Ret.) 1212 Qmncy St..Alexandria,VA 22302 E: ยงkamci@aol.com C O R R . SECY: RADM D.T. Poe, USN (Ret.) 2205 River Crescent D r Annapohs, MD 21401 H: 410-224-4544 CORR. SECY; CAPT J.T. CockriU, USN (Ret.) 8107 River Crescent Dr. Annapohs, MD 21401 H: 410-266-3596 E: JTCBFC@comcast.net WEB SITE: www,usna.com/classes/1945

In Memorium Marion (Mike) Price died July 9,2004 in CaHfornia. He entered the Marine Corps in 1938, joined the Naval Academy with our class in the summer of 1941. He then re-entered the Coprs and served in the Pacific. He was awarded the SUver Star for action in Okinawa. He was discharged in 1946. Mike was subsequendy a Professional Geological Engineer.

Asm Are Bob WUHams informs us that his golf game is much to be envied. He says that he recedy played a second 18 holes and on that round he shot his age. We can't vouch for this, we are only reporting; however, we woiUd never doubt it, would we?

Class Luncheon: Our monthly class luncheon was held at Ft. Myers O-Club on 10 August. Our luncheon speaker was Major (Lt. Col. Selectee) Stan Coerr, USMCR, who spoke on his tour in Iraq and his views of why we are there.

He was ordered to Iraq in January, 2003, where he commanded five Marine air-naval gunfire Hasion teams attached to the Royal Irish Batde Group of the British Army and is proud of the fact that aU of his men survived intense combat and returned safely.

Major Coerr said, "We were there to oust a tyrant and return Iraq to its people." His latest article is pubHshed as COMMENTARTY on Page 2 of the August Naval Insitute Proceedings. Major Coerr is the grandson of Classmate Dick Van Order.

Heet Landing, Jax: Greetings from Marion and Joe Nonds, Kate and Bob Schauffler, FranVissering and Betty and Dave Ward who continue to enjoy Hfe and activities at Heet Landing in northern Horida.We offer congratulations to those responsible for the web site and the

exceUent photos. LocaUy the Jax USNAAA Chapter wiU hold their yearend meeting here on November 19th.

Returning from a fine time at the 60th, Kate and Bob Shauffler thought enough was not quiete enough so after three weeks of recuperation they took off on a cruise down the Danube. They wernt from Passau, Germany to Bucharest, Romania some 1700 plus mUes on a shallow river cruiser. Anna and Tiny Atkinson were also aboard. Also on this cruse there was a group ofWest Point alumni who added to the merriment; it was nice that this was not during footbaU season.

lunch and an assortment of ice cream cinfetions (the drumsticks were exhausted rather early). Also, there was a great pasta salad with sHced black oHves, the origin of it I know not.

What makes a great and enjoyable picnic? The people do! Let me Hst them: Barbara and Hal Hoffer, PhyUis and Ken Longnecker, and Arlene and Jim Montgomery, Evelyn and Frank Kleber, Ann and Bob McCrary, Bev and Don Edge, Beth and Ed Behm, Pat and Bob Swensen, Jackie and Harvey Hartzel, Betty Berger, Joanne Riley, Anna and Tiny Atkinson, Gwen and BUl Benson, Jerry Patton,Jim Hamburg, Louise and Al Giorgis, Raye and Bob Lenson, Peggy and Don Shelton and their guests Donna and Mike Kacmarcik, Olga and Pat Kerr and their guests Mina and Patrick Kerr, Chris and Mike Gerrity and Paressa Kerr, Marion and BUlTraynor, Barbar (Bobbie) The USNA group on cruise down the Blue Danube Haines, SaUye andWUey Conover,Ann River in July 2004. From left to right Karen Waldrop, and Sam GorsHne, Mary EUen and Pat Keith Waldrop (64), Elizabeth Fountain, Robert Fountain (55), Frances Wilson, Samuel Wilson (691, Gowan and Bob Tartre.

Robert Schauffler (45), Catherine Schauffler, Tiny Atkinson (45) and Anna Atkinson

From left to right 45'ers on cruise down the Blue Danube River, July '04 as part of USNA Alumni Association group; Tiny Atkinson (5), Anna Atkinson, Bob Schauffler, and Caterine Schauffler (13)

Picnic in San Diego: July, 2004, has been a memorable month in the city-by-the-bay.

We celebrated the arrival of USS Ronald Reagan (CV-76) into its homeport. Wish you aU could have seen that magnificent ship entering the San Diego harbor with a Point Loma backdrop. When she passed

by Midway (CV-41),you could imagine Ronald Reagan (CV-76) tipping her hat to the old warrior.

On August 1,2004, the Look-AHve clan gathered in Coronado at Spreckels Park to enjoy the music provided by the Navy Band Southwest, to have a picnic and to catch up on the goings on since the last get-together. AU we brought to the affair were our beach chairs as Jerry Patton, our leader, suppHed the rest. True to his gourmet incHnations, he provided wine in a box (3 colors), a deHcious box

Bobbie Haines and Wiley Conover

Peggy and Don Shelton

Birthday.This, great group photo was taken in Chestertown, MD at George Hart's eightieth birthday party. Left to right are Jack Knudsen, Bob Knowles, George Hart, BiU CampbeU, George ElHs, and Hugh Mason.

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CLASS NEWS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 60%

Anniversary: Anne and Don RoclweU of Winter Haven, Florida, celebrated the 60th anniversary of their marriage in Adanta whUe there for the wedding of their son Jonathon.

Duty at the Academy:Therc was a reunion of '45 classmates and spouses who had aU Hved in quarters in the Yard between 1965 and 1968. They are Joy Colegrove, BUl Cosgrove, Bobbie and Hub Davidson, Marie and MUce MarscheU, and Pat and EmU Saroch, Peg Cosgrove hosted a luncheon at the Cosgroves' home in their honor. Though a much smaUer reunion than that of the 60th in June, the Don and Anne stories told and retold were just as big.

Duty at the Academy

Jack Daly reported an interesting event during our 60th. He and his wife Mary were strolHng around the Yard. They paused and met a Navy Captain and his wife. With mutual introductions, Jack learned that their new friends were the Commandant Captain Joe Leidig, Class of '78, and his wife. Joe then said he had a large photo of our class cHmbing the Herndon Monument, dated June 1942.

He invited Jack and Mary to his quarters with his wife to see the photo. Our friends were impressed and most interested. Jack and Mary saw many naval antiques including a chair and dining room table used by Admiral Farragus on board USS Hartford during the CivU War. The photo was Jack Daly and Captain Joe Leidig, USN '78, hung over the fireCommandant of place showing our Midshipmen classmates cHmbing the Herndon Monument

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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@belladantic.net SECY: Clete Kennelly 7911 SleafordPl.,Bethesda,MD 20814-4625 H: 301-654-7315; E: budkennelly@aol.com CORR. SECY: CAPT Ed EUis, USN (Ret.) 5229 Barstow St., San Diego, CA 92117-2202 H:858-278-8665;F: 858-576-0979 E: thirteen22ed@aol.com WEB SITE:http:usna.com/cIasses/1946

DEFENDI RESPUBLICAN ADOLESCENS, N O N DESARAM SENEX Our SIXTIETH is commg.We'U be gathering in AnnapoHs in only 7 more months When I checked the Class Web Page yesterday I found that the foUowing numbers of Classmates, by Companies, have sent in their reservations: 1 - 11

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14-7 19-8 15-9 20-4 The foregoing adds up to 145. Six more Classmates have said they plan to attend but for various reasons are deferring making reservations. The W identifies a widow. I am always impressed by the number of widows who flatter us by joining in our festivities. Perhaps we'U have some more. The foregoing response was from our maihng this Spring. But, our maUing didn't reach everyone. MaU for the foUowing was returned as undeHverable. HopefuUy, someone among you wU] be able to help us make our dehvery. (Where possible appropriate Company is shown.)

Robert H. Banks (9), Kenneth E Baumann (1) ,Frank Carruth (NG), George M. Fogelsong (17),James P, Jackson (15), Francis H. Lee (NG), Otto R. Rankin (NG), Errol W Robinson (8) andHarryC.WaUcer(5).

Also, maU for the foUowing widows was returned (Company of their deceased USNA husband is shown): Mrs John C. Marsh (3), Mrs Irvin McKeand (4), Mrs Troy G. Ray (11) Mrs WilHam E.Taylor (17), and Mrs Charles C.Woolums (17).

This Hst of "missing" represents a major improvement over simUar Hsts in recent years. Maybe we're closing in on our lost Classmates and widows.

Except for planning for our SIXTIETH, things have gotten quiet for the summer.

On a trip to the "vast regions" immediately north of Los Angeles Bob Gorton (5) contacted Ted Dibble (18) and Bill Henningsen (16) for a minireunion on JiUy 12.This hardy group had lunch together at the CamarUlo Airport and then toured the World War II Aviation Heritage Museum located at the airport.

Two hangars house World War II mUitary aircraft, aviation artifacts and an aviation Hbrary. The facUity is manned by a smaU staff of dedicated retired miHtary veterans who have gathered together some aircraft from W W II and even brought some of them back to "flying Hfe".The aircraft include a relatively larger number of US aircraft, a Japanese Zero and a Russian fighter. Photo #1 shows (left to right) Ted Dibble, Bob Gorton and BUl Henningsen standing in front of a Navy SNJ (I think).

Ted Dibble, Bob Gorton and Bill Henningsen standing in front of a Navy SNJ

The big news in San Diego is that Luke Mayes (9) is trying to organize a third quarter Luncheon for the Greater San Diego Group to include Lee Martin (17) visiting from Monument, CO, and Charlie Woods (7) visiting San Diego on his annual summer sojourn from Green VaUeyAZ, Our secretary, Clete Kennelly (10) got a letter from Rod Wingo (10) reporting that four Classmates now Hve at Heritage Hunt,VA. Photo#2 shows these four.

L to right Rod, Gordon Yeo (4), Ed Massarella (13) and Lucky Jordan (161

Here's a bit of possibly Academy urban legend. We probably aU remember that, on the good days, the band played during the 1000 break between class periods and that we were expected to march to and from class in step with the music.

There were two problems with that which some of the Duty Officers did not appreciate. First: in marching toward and then away from a stationary band, the tempo perceived by the marching group continuously changes due to the Doppler effect, or something akin to it. Second: people at a distance don't hear the sound at the same time that those who are near its origen.A few Duty Officers would station themselves near the bandstand and send their messengers to get the names of section leaders on distant paths for failing to keep their sections in step wdth the music. This always puzzled the section leaders involved who were convinced that their sections were in step. The legend has it that one of these section leaders got so upset at the injustice, that he actuaUy appHed some of the physics and math that he'd been learning and submitted such a so-weU constructed statement that his conduct report was canceUed. He turned in a scale drawing showing the bandstand, the DO's position and the position of his section, complete with distances and angles measured and calculated. He included meteorological conditions (temperature, humidity and wind) governing the speed of sound at the time of the report. Apparently, no one noticed that whUe he had demonstrated that his section could have been in step with the music as they heard it, yet have appeared to the D O to be out of step, he had not proven that his section was actuaUy in step with the music. (If you wish to pursue this matter further, please contact Al Glennon (4). He was the source of this "legend".)

Here's some humor. Actual maintenance complaints submitted by USAF pUots and repHes from Maintenance Crews. Problem. IFF inoperative.

Response IFF only inoperative in the OFF position. Problem. Friction locks

cause throtde levers to stick. Response That's what they're for.

The ashes of Dan Heberling (4) who passed away on 11/02/03, were laid to rest in the USNA Columbarium on 21 June 2004,Those who joined his widow, MarUyn, at this event were MarUyn and Bruce Althoff (1); Ann Farmer, widow of Harry Farmer (12); Pris and Jim Foust (7); Al Glennon (4); Hal Hamberg (7); Kathleen andWaUy Hankins (8);Jeri and Lucky Jordan (16); Clete KenneUy (10); and Lee Zeni (3).

I deeply regret to report the deaths of Earle Sanford Greenwood (9) who died of cardiopiUmonary arrest on July 31,2004 in NorwaUc Hospital in Norwalk, CT. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara Vance Greenwood. He is survived by his son Gary E Greenwood of Bethel, CT and two granddaughters.

Benjamin Stillwell Martin (1) who died from congestive heart faUure in Colorado Springs, C O on June 28,2004.

He was predeceased.by his wife Harriet and is survived by two children, Lawrence (Bud) of Cambridge, MA and Ben of Mountain View, CA. The deepest sympathies of the Class are extended to the survivors of these Classmates. Please refer to Last CaU for the obituaries.

A note from your WEBMASTER H "I've noticed recendy that a number of our Classmates have yet to enter the computer age, primarUy because they think its too compHcated. I'd Hke to point out that the car they drive has more computer capabUity than an ApoUo M O O N Mission, yet they drive it without a problem. Modern computers can be aHnost as simple to operate, particularly the products put out by Apple. They work right out of the box and are not subject to a lot of the problems experienced by Windows system computers. AdditionaUy, the world is fuU of young computers geeks who love to show off their knowledge by helping older folks get started. Once you've gotten hooked on e-maU and surfing the web you'U wonder how you Hved without it. Give it a whirl and if you have questions caU me at (301)871-3496 or emaU at hansmann@alum.mit.edu." I I strongly recommend that aU Classmates give serious consideration to writing their obituaries and if they do not have immediate famUies to hold them,

consider forwarding them to the Class Secretary for safe and ready storage.

Class Officers President -Vadm Charles H. Griffiths USN (Ret) - griffc(^beUatlantic.net Vice Pres (New) - Capt Al White USN (Ret) - whizzer0923@aol.com Treasurer - Capt WUs F. Engel USN (Ret) - wengel@beUatlantic.net Homecoming Our festivities wUl be held under our tent—look for the '46 banner on Saturday 30 October. It wUl be set up in the Navy Fest area on the Taylor Street side of the stadium and avaUable from dawn 'tU dusk.

Come early, stay late, teU stories watch the Midshipmen walk on, et al. Soft drinks, water and hot chocolate wiU be served starting at 11:30 a.m. But both food and drinks (other than that provided by you) wiU be closed out at kick off (vs.

Delaware), schediUed for 1:30 p.m. if you're not going to the game, and many may not be, stay under the tent for more story teUing and for after game parties.

The food is being served early so that those who prefer not to drive in the dark wUl be able to get to their destinations before sun down. We wUl stUl be under Dayhght Savings Time. Come join us before you miss it and say later—I wish I'd gone.

If a one-day trip seems a bit too much, make a weekend of it. The Alumni Association has planned festivities for Friday and Saturday, e.g. Brigade noon meal formation, lunch with the Midshipmen, P-rade and taUgater tent.

(See Alumni Homecoming page in this issue). If you're going to attend our Homecoming, let WUs Engel know with a check for $30 per person, and send it to 6807 Rosewood Street, Annandale,VA 22003, or caU 703-256-5832.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 70% PRES: VADM James H. Doyle Jr., USN (Ret.) SECY: Chester H. "Chet" Shaddeau Jr. 1972 Scott's CrossmgWayApt. #002 Annapohs, MD 21401 H: 410-224-5890; F: 410-224-7613 E: stadir@erols.com

HOMECOMING FEVER — PLUS! By the time you read this, the season wUl be underway, we wUl probably have a pretty good idea of what the team is Hke this year, and the refurbished NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium wiU be in fuU swing. At this writing, however, it's

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sBi CLASS NEWS a mad dash to have both of those entities ready for the opener against Duke on September 4th.

If at all possible, try and see a game at the new venue as soon as possible. It wiU giive you a chance to admire the lush greenery which surrounds the area; to see the totaUy reconfigured access; to enjoy the aU-new seating; perhaps to visit the new large dining rooms buUt at the base of the new elevator tower — dining rooms, you ask? Yep — enough space so that future Classes wdU have a location big enough to seat 800-900 for a Reunion dinner! And one of those rooms wUl contain the new Navy Lacrosse HaU of Fame.

Don't be frightened off by the changed rules for parking, which basicaUy require parking purchase WITH your game ticket ahead of time — no sales at the entrance. There is plenty of usable space around, and aU you have to do is think ahead. The plan shoidd also enormously expedite the entry and clearance of traffic.

A specific case in point is this year's '47 HOMECOMING TAILGATER. The Homecoming game this year is 30 October — against Delaware — and aU Classmates are, as always, cordiaUy invited to join the DC/AnnapoHs crowd's taUgate party — almost under the water tower (we've moved a Httle!) at 1030.

This coiUd be a great opportunity to do aU the above, plus schmooze wdth Classmates over good food and Bloody Marys! For detaUs caU your Secretary, Chet Shaddeau at 410 224 5890 or your Treasurer, Frank Readdy at 703 534 5154, ASAP! ANECDOTE AT J.FY Another recoUection of Korea days in minesweepers comes from Bill Metzger: • "During the Korean 'poHce action' of 1950-1953, a smaU squadron of AMS class (wooden) minesweepers was attached to the 7th Fleet for harbor clearance/maintenance duties. This "Matchbox Squadron" was homeported in Sasebo, Japan and usuaUy operated from an LST mother ship moored in Wonsan harbor, the major East coast port in North Korea.

Our assignment was to ensure that the outer harbor was mine-free before each shore bombardment sortie by the battleships and cruisers was begun.

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One faU afternoon in 1952 C O N D O R (AMS-5) was leading our three-ship sweep formation as we neared completion of a check sweep near the north entrance to Wonsan harbor.

SuddeiUy, there they were — eight to ten moored mines which our trio had just cut loose from the edge of a known minefield, thanks to a navigational error by our group's navigator! Sinking by .30 cahber smaU arms fire per the mine manual was ineffective, but we in CURLEW discovered that short two-or-three-round bursts from one of our 20mm twin Oerlikons, loaded with a drum of HE ammunition, worked just fine.

The other two sweepers (one a South Korean Navy vessel) quickly foUowed our lead, and soon most of the floating mines were disposed of. Whether inadvertently or purposefiUly, the Korean CO gradually closed on his floaters and suddenly his gunner scored a direct hit that was immediately foUowed by a tremendous explosion and a column of water and spray at le-ast 100 ft high. Roughly 500 pounds of cast T N T had just experienced a high-order detonation on the surface, and the Korean sweeper must surely have been sprayed with shrapnel from the steel mine casing. We were never able to estabHsh whether he experienced any damage or injuries, because he immediately turned and disappeared over the horizon.

A wise move, we felt; C U R i E W and C O N D O R also remrned to our LST mother ship, happy to leave that particiUar area, because we reaHzed we were weU within range of a sometimes-manned North Korean shore artillery battery!" • Bob Turnage, though, looks back at Midshipman days: I "You wiU recaU the recurring blood donation sessions in which we participated as Mids. I % recoUect that the blood of one Classmate was refiised when we went in for the first time, as a result of his record reflecting a bout of malaria during his erUisted days in the Pacific. I was therefore surprised to see him show up the second time our BattaHon was sent to Sick Bay, and he went through the same refiisal routine. By the third time, I was not surprised at aU — I had finaUy figured it out, the way he had: Once again he was refused, once again he went

on to a leisurely breakfast in his B-robe, and once again he retreated to his room for a Chapel-free and untroubled Sunday morning, reading Mary Hayworth, etc., from the Washington Post. My hat was off to a masterstroke — a fast one with the upper classes and the Exec Department helpless! (I never did find out his name!) H FINAL HONORS It is our sad duty to announce the death of our Classmate Eugene Aiken Shaw.

We join his friends and famUy in mourning his loss. An obituary appears in Last CaU. FOR SNAILMAIL PURPOSES: A number of Classmates have asked for a postal address to submit anecdotes for possible use in the upcoming book "The Class of'47" . The author's maUing address is: Jack Sheehan, 9509 Coral Way, Las Vegas NV 89117 He suggests that length be hmited to about 250 words. The eMaU address remains: <JShee32110@aol.com> 'PROGRESS REPORT Jim Doyle reports good progress in getting artifacts for our Class Museum project.

Classmates have donated models of TICONDEROGA (CG-47) (Editor's note: I Hke that huU number!), the first Aegis missUe cruiser, and of an A-6 Intruder strike aircraft, workhorse of the Vietnam War, for display in the new Cold War section of the Museum. Joining them wiU be a model of the Vertical Launching System, which revolutionized missUe firing from Aegis cruisers and destroyers. Classmates are also working to get models of NAUTILUS, the first warship with nuclear propulsion, and Sidewinder, the innovative air-to-air missUe developed at China Lake.

A Classmate wiU donate his coUection of foreign awards and decorations, gleaned whUe he was Chairman of the JCS, and another wiU erUiven the Museum with his one-of-a kind "first" six-striper's uniform.

Jim hopes that aU Classmates wdU again explore their attics and cruise boxes for artifacts and memorabiha that represent historic events during the Cold War era, such as those relating to miHtary operations, pohtico-mUitary and diplomatic initiatives, scientific and technical achievements, weapons systems, nuclear

propulsion, missUery, defense industry and private sector contributions.

Send your suggestions to Jim at <doylej47@comcast.net> REUNION NOTE All! of you should by now have received the maUer containing your signup sheet for our 60th Reunion in 2006. If not, let us know!

Please remember that the earHest returns wiU be those ehgible for the Diimer Cruise, ff that is your choice, so send it in SOON, ff you have not already done so.

Conversely, note that hotel reservations at Loews wUl not open until next year! There wUl be a reminder message just prior to that time.

We want to see ALL of you there!

QUICKTAKES Emiel Meisel advises from their retirement place in San Francisco (San Francisco de AUende, that is — in Mexico!) that he and Harriette recendy hoisted a flagon or two of Margaritas with Jane and Bud Kinser during their visit there . . . I recendy had the pleasure of showing Jim Welsh and famUy (Jim is the son of our late Classmate Luther "Luke" Welsh) around the Yard. Jim showed me a copy of the entrance exam taken by his great uncle Luther Welsh ('09) back in 1904. Good thing WE didn't have one Hke that — we'd aU have had to settle for seUing corsets or becoming feather merchants!.. .We were dehghted to hear from BUl Sachse '58, in response to Joe Gofer's query/search noted in a recent column about chUdren of his brother — our late Classmate — Fred Sachse. BUl and Joe are now in contact... Matty Matthews caUed to say how much he enjoyed recalling the "escaped prisoner attack" on Cab Callaway's room. He adds that the gag was an attempt to Hven things up for the visiting West Point kaydet, who was rooming with Cab. Dozens of other Mids were observing from the corridor, and Cab was apprently the only one who didn't get the word!...

Just as I finished typing up this column, I took a break to go out and enjoy one of the best parts of this job — meeting in the Yard for a drink with an old friend who is visiting AnnapoHs: seeing Don Farshing and meeting his lovely bride Sharon have brightened this day for

your scribe! . . . And now a final word 6x>m the secret texts of Zen: Before you criticize someone, walk a mUe in his shoes. That way, when you start criticizing, you're too far away for him to hit you, and you've already got his shoes.

CHS

At this year's Spring Fling in Annapolis, Liz and Dale Brumbaugh

At Lou Larcombe's 80th Birthday party in Norfolk; I to r: Curly Weber and the Birthday Boy

On the Fourth of July in San Diego: Gerry and Herb Whyte ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 59% SECY: CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 11 Scastones Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871 P: 401-846-2875; E: Sk48moore@aol.com

There has been a lot of discussion and traffic on the internet among alumni and members of the Alumni Association organization and Trustees over a period of six months or so on the subject of the

overhaul of Shipmate, size of Class columns and so forth. The July-August and September issues represent the fruition of the work done in the Association, especiaUy the Shipmate staff.

You wUl see obvious changes in structure of the magazine and new features. Please let me know by phone, emaU, or maU, your criticisms, constructive or otherwise, and I wiU consoHdate and pass along the Class consensus, if any, to AnnapoHs. I wiU have made this request by emaU weU before you read this, but not aU are hooked into emaU. Perhaps you noticed on page 42 of the JtUy-August Shipmate, in a new feature caUed "Lucky Bag of Books", showing new alumni-authored books of interest, in which a book. The Last Word, was introduced. This fine book, by Classmate Jim Welsh, was described in unreadable black print on a deep blue background, so most wiU have bypassed it. Jim decided to write what is his Hfe story. It is very weU done and shoidd be an insjjiration to aU of us who ponder the advisabiHty of such an endeavor (274 pages, soft cover). For info on how to obtain a copy, proceed to wrwrw.trafford.com/robots/03-2469.html, on the internet.

Speaking of Class authors, Paul Corrigan updates with: I "A short note to let you know we have relocated to Surprise, AZ, 35 mUes west of Phoenix. Tired of high humidity and infestation with snowbirds every winter Hke a plague of locusts that consume everything in sight. We have them here too but on the other side of town in Scottsdale and the Del Web conglomerates. StUl pushing my novel. Last of the Aerial Gunfighters. Got a nice review from Korean War ace, MG Boots Blesse, USAF ret, wath ten kUls of MIG 15s in MIG AUey. He knows what it's Hke to be there. Now at 17475 W Spring Lane, Surprise, AZ 85379,623-388-6390." • John Tsiknas reports in from San Diego in reply to my request for an update on his doings.

H "I left active duty in 1954 to enter a brand new and exciting profession , traffic engineering. I never heard about it untU a very wise personnel analyst thought that my education and training would be admirably suited for the job. I accepted his

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CLASS N E W S recommendation and spent the next 34 years at the City of San Diego, retiring as a Senior Traffic Engineer in charge of traffic signal control systems. Upon retirement, I went to work as a consultant for a large international engineering company, speciaHzing in large computerized signal systems with the opportunity to design and implement systems over much of the country. After 12 years of consulting, I retired again. I am now busy on the board of directors of the San Diego City Retired Employees Association. One of my assignments was to set up and perform as webmaster of the association's website. My last Navy duty was C O of PC-1423, based at the San Diego sonar school. I felt that it was the best job that I would ever have in the Navy. Tony Duncan had command of a sister PC that docked right next to my ship. Raising a famUy and working in a new profession kept me busy, but in 1958, I took time out to put together with Gordy Engle, the West Coast lO'^'^ reunion, which was a large success." I From Northfield, IL, comes this from Burt Kleinman.

H"It's always fiin to keep up with things in Shipmate. I quit skiing after I had my knees replaced almost a decade ago. I totaled my CI 72 a couple of years ago and have not gone back to flying. The AIG insurance company applauded this.

Also, the FAA was not enthusiastic (to say the least) about my flying the damaged plane for an hour back to the home airport, although I thought I should get a medal for that. My tennis game is not good but I can find some guys just as bad to play with. I hope to get back to AnnapoHs in October for the President's Circle soiree." I George and Carolyn BaU have proclaimed the new elevator in their Alexandria house finished and fiinctional. It goes up and down. Therefore, with things restored about the premises, they planned their mosdy annual Class Splash Party around their pool and beer keg for Sunday August 29. We hope you were there and someone took some pictures.

CharHe Heid, our 24'- Company Haison, has provided some material on the activities and successes of the company during the 03-04 academic year. You wiU recaU that they taUgated at footbaU games with us, joined us for luncheon at the

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Army Navy Country Club, providing us with insight into their interests, study majors, dedication to the Academy, the Navy, and their expectations for future service. They were weU motivated this year stood 7'-" in the color company competition, an improvement from last year's 28™. They took 3'-'^ in academics, 4*- inYP competition, 10™ in infantry, Plebe Trey Hines won 3 N-stars (footbaU, indoor and outdoor track).Team captains were Liz Diantonio, women's crew, NataHe Fries, women's lacrosse, and for next year, AbigaU CampbeU, women's basketbaU, and Barry Carmody, Cross Country. Ian Dingman (06) and Patrick ReUly (05) were stars in the great lacrosse team. Abby Brandon (06) was center fielder and leading hitter, women's national championship softbaU team.

Trevis Rainey (05) wUl be 2'^'^ Regimental Commander this faU.The Company Officer. Lt Mike HoUenbach, has been instrumental in showing the Company the way, aided by his senior eriHsted, Gunnery Sergeant John Kob, USMC, who has been detached after fb

three outstanding years with the 24 , with a promotion to First Sergeant. He wiU be missed. Gunny Kob carried a US batde flag from a marine unit in Afghanistan on to the field at each varsity lacrosse game this year, including the championship game with Syracuse, which provided huge inspiration to the team and spectators.

Notes from the binnacle Hst and sick bay. Dick Sprince is home in Gettysburg doing therapy and feeling better in his fight against pancreatic cancer. Carlos VUlarreal had a spinal repair recendy to ease a lot of chronic pain, and he now reports that he is tired of aU those pUls that are supposed to repair the rest of him after the operation. Eddie Welch has been undergoing more spinal repair in Alexandria, designed to get him back up to speed. I am sure there are lots of others out there as we reach the repairable age.

A note from the Alumni Association indicates that Jim Smeds' wife, Lois, passed away 16 AprU 2002.

Here is some very sad news. Stokes (Windham S.,Jr) Clark died 12 July at home in Weston, CT, after 9 years of Parkinsons disease which slowly took its toU. Stokes was 15™ Company, finished sub school in 1950 and served inTorsk, Atule, Angler, and as CO, Sablefish. He

was academic director of the Submarine School, X O of the tender, Giknore, and a series of submarine associated bUlets in Washington. He retired in '76 and worked as an engineer at Graphite MetaUizing Company,Yonkers, NY, from which he retired in 1996. He was an avid runner, skier and saUor. He leaves his wife, Kay, after 50 years of marriage, 4 daughters, a son, Stokes III, a brother, Shelby, Class of 1954, and 11 grandchUdren. Daughters are Ehzabeth Jones of Sharon, MA, Frances Clark of Litde Compton, RI,Virginia Clark of Boise, ID, and Nancy Lowry of San Raphael, CA. A note from Dick Clas: "A funeral service was held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Weston with aU his chUdren and grandchUdren present. His chUdren took part in the service and Kay said that Stokes would have been very proud and pleased. Interment wiU be at Arhngton Cemetery September 27.

Stokes was a dear and cherished friend at the Academy, and visited with me during our youngster break. He was an usher at our wedding in 1949. He wiU be missed."

Email photos From Tom Dawson, KTs and dinner at Ed Rogers' San Diego, CA;

L to r: BobNeely Dawson, Ted Mouton (46), Bill Ayers, Ed Rogers, and Dave Hurt

From RJionda Gorder;

George Goodwin's 80^^ Santa Fe, July 4^^

Don't lose sight of the Mayl4-18, 2006, 48 Reunion in San Diego. Those who

have responded to Rhona Gorder and Committee have been receiving updates.

If you are not in the loop, emaU Rhona at gorder2@cox.net, or maU to 5536Toyon Rd, San Diego, CA 921125,619-2873559.There has been good response so far.

There continues to be a lot of information in Shipmate on the poHcies, actions, and aspirations of the Alumni Association/Foundation. A glance at pages 2 and 3 of the July-August issue gives a glimpse of the size and complexity of this organization. It is in our interest to note the articles and pronoimcements from the Supe and the George Watt so you wUl be aware of their official positions. The internet is fvUl of comment and opinion by alumni, and much of it is conjecture, but it is a healthy interest, and the pot is duly stirred. Stay tuned, and I wiU endeavor to use emaU for important items.The Class column is always 2 months behind, and emaU is fine, except our hst of class addresses is faulty and incomplete, and many good folks are stiU pure and cyberfree.We do need a good website within the USNA.com umbreUa. Cheers and please provide me with pictures, news, and good things for the column.

Jim Carmack sent on the foUowing. I don't normally distribute jokes, but there is Httle news this month, and this reflects our times.

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 62% PRES: Harold E Tipton 18862 Colony Cir.,Villa Park, CA 92861-4307 E: haltip@ix.netcom.com SECY: RADM Ralph Ghormlcy, USN (Ret.) RO.Box 10262, McLean,VA 22102-8262 P: 703-351-0964; F: 703-351-5864 E: nnghormley@insn.com

ANNAPOUS Keatinge Keays sent on these pictures from the 14 July luncheon in AnnapoHs.

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CORRESPONDENCE Tom Parsons sent on the foUowing photo of Hampton Roads attendees at the Branson reunion

L-R Davis, Krause, McDonald

L-R, Tom andAlyce Parsons, Don and Cecile Trueblood, Malcolm and Boo Thiele, Arch and Joanne Roos, Ruth Schriefer, Kay Dotson, Walt Schriefer, Bill Dotson, Marvin and Wanda Frazee

I "Have you ever been guUty of looking at others your own age and thinking...surely I cannot look that old?

If so, you may enjoy this story...WhUe waiting for my first appointment in the reception room of a new dentist, I noticed his certificate, which bore his fiUl name.

SudderUy, I remembered that a taU, handsome boy with the same name had been in my high school class some 30 years ago.

Upon seeing him, however, I quickly discarded any such thought. This balding, gray-haired man with the deeply Hned face was way too old to have been my classmate. After he had examined my teeth, I asked him if he had attended the local high school.

"Yes," he repHed. "When did you graduate?" I asked. >He answered, "In 1971.Why?" "You were in my class!" I exclaimed.

He looked at me closely and then asked, "What did you teach?

Any further questions?.... I SECRETARY NOTES In response to the recent maUing, a number of copies of the Directory have been returned marked as UndeHverable. If anyone knows the current address of the foUowing classmates/widows, please let me know.

Chester Ditto, Mrs. Stardey Fine, Lorraine Knudson, Mrs. Kenneth Porter, Mary McC Schoos, Mary Lee StringfeUow, Mrs. Howard Stuart, Maeve Ann Valencia FYI we maUed 727 copies of the directory. Of these: 7 came back with no forwarding address, but the new Register provided updated addresses; 6 came back with forwarding addresses, but were not forwarded because time had expired; 8 are Hsted above.

I wUl maU the 13 for which we have addresses - proof to classmates that "they can run but they can't hide".

Time and facUities wUling, I plan to put out another directory in the summer of 2006. Please submit changes in spring 2006 rather than after you receive it..

L-R Davis, Krause, Keays

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CLASS N E W S The best figures I can show indicate that of the 790 midshipmen on active duty the morning of 3 June 1949, 506 are StUl with us.

A correspondent sent on a note that <http://www.navetsusa.com/> is an unofficial source for locating retired shipmates and friends.

LOSSES Whitney Jennison died 10 Jidy 2004.

Whit served for 2 years in the Army during WWII and served throughout the Korean War before resigning and returning to the North Canton, CT area, where he wasVP of sales for a Special Machinery Co, after which he became buUding superintendent for a local hospital corporation. His widow, Mary "Sue" can be reached at 4WSimsbury Road, N. Canton, CT 06059.

Received word that Capt Charles R. Smith USN (Ret) died recendy. He had just returned to Sandusky, Ohio, from Crete, where he Hved and worked since retiring from the Navy. Current info is that he wiU be buried in Arlington Cemetery 15 Sep 2004. DetaUs wUl foUowr when I get some.

Bernard Bassing sent on a note advising that he has spent the last few years providing training for the medical profession — installing plates and screws, wires, patches, sutures, and stents, aU to the chagrin of Medicare, Tricare, and DOD. Hugh Albers died 3 July 2004. He was inurned with his wife at the Naval Academy Columbarium, attended by his current wife Joanne and daughter, Cdr Martha HUl. ADDRESS CORRECTIONS/ CHANGES (APPLYTO NEW DIRECTORY) Heur Bennett Postal: PO. Box 1703, Fairhope, AL 36533-1703; Fachard Berby Postal: 12 Colusa Ct., PaHn Coast, FL 32137,Tel: (386) 986-3035;Andy Carr Postal: 7 Oak KnoU Dr, Clarksdale, MS 38614, e-maU: CARR957@ BELLSOUTH.NET;John Cartwright Postal: 5211 Royal Crest Dr., DaUas,TX 75229; Pat Clements Postal: 1544 E. WindmereDr, Phoenix, AZ 85048; Al Cohen e-maU: scecl@scecl.net; Chad Crawford Postal: 3043 Button Bush Ln, Laurel, MD 20724,Tel: (912) 285-4566; Jerry Dyer Postal: 6842 Alta Vista Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275,Tel: (310) 377-7590;John Gardand

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Postal: 2566 Nutmeg Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442,Tel: (805) 772-3886, e-maU: jpgardand@charter.net; Howard House Postal: 1916VUlage Squire Cir, Raleigh, N C 27610-7251; BUl Lawler e-maU: bappa@bendbroadband. com; John McFeaters e-maU:john.mcfeaters@ Comcast.net; Warren MerriU Postal: 16765 Martincoit Rd, Poway CA 92064-1638; Frank Messenger Postal: 75 Del Mesa Carmel, Carmel, CA 93923, Tel: (831) 6240558, e-maU: <moosmess@sbcglobal.net.;Tony Minisi Postal: 1650 Arch St 22'^'^ Fl, PhUadelphia, PA 19103; Maureen Sandkuhler Postal: 514 S. Broad St, Lititz, PA 17543-2604; Robert Spencer Postal: 1471 Greenbank HoUow Rd, DanvUle,VT 05828-9708; Warren Vosseler e-maU: Ursula.voss@ verizon.net; Ed WaUer e-maU: edmarw@goeaston.net; MUo WUcox Postal: P O Box 118 6555 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown,BC VOP lZO;Dave WoodardTel: (480) 513-3666

Remembering events of 52 years ago.

Chip did a few loops and a slow roU and then the pUot asked for an Immelmann.

With that Chip had a flashback to the time when he was at Naval Justice School in Newport RI. when he took out an SNJ for proficiency and decided to try an Immelmann. He recalls that he picked up enough speed to get to the top of the loop and then tried to stop at the top and roU to the side, he started to spin. He popped the stick forward as taught, but it didn't stop the spin nor did he regain control.. .in fact it seemed to tighten the spinning action. He kept popping the stick forward and the ocean kept coming closer rapidly. Then it dawned on Chip that he was in an inverted spin and he used both hands to haiU back on the stick as hard as he could and spHt "S" at the bottom with the altimeter at a htde over 300 feet. With that clear in mind. Chip decHned to do another Immelmann.

Another Will Rogers —Letting the cat out of the bag is a whole lot easier than putting it back.

NOTHING COULD BE FINER THANTO BE A FORTY-NINER WW •=^

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PRES: RADM Roy Snyder, USN (Ret.) 3921 Colonel Elhs Ave.,Alexandria,VA 22304 H: 703-823-2464; F: 703-823-4467 E: roydl314@aoI.com CHIEF FUND RAISER: J. Richard Powell Jr. 8123 Dunsinane Ct. McLean.VA 22102 H: 703-893-4583 or 866-859^4362 EXEC. SECY: Larry Hawkins 3916 Lmda Ln.,Aimandale,VA 22003 H: 703-573-4256; F: 703-573-1661 (call fiist) E: llhawkinsl@juno.com C O R R . SECY: CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910 H: 619-421-6756; E: wayneljensen@cox.net

Under the heading "One Immelmann is quite enough" Eugene Chipman wrrites from Plymouth, Indiana that his four oflspring surprised him on Fathers' Day 2004 by giving him a fhght in an SNJ out ofWarsaw, Indiana Airport. According to #1 son who arranged the fhght, the company would aUow dad to raise and lower the gear but that would be the extent of his involvement. That should have been a red flag for Gene because immediately after take-off the pUot said "It's aU yours, do whatever you want."

Eugene Chipman In front seat of SNJ

George GUder, a pioneer in the formidation of supply-side economics and a senior feUow at the Discovery Institute points out that the ultimate source of American entrepreneurial character is our educational system. Today, more than ever, that educational system is in disarray. Too many schools are losing contact with the sources of the American character in famUy, faith, freedom and Hmited government. Too many universities are pandering to their students rather than teaching them. Fortunately his warnings simply do not apply to the Naval Academy. The Princeton Review for 2004 Hsts the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Naval Academy and the MUitary Academy as among the ten best coUeges for academics for undergrads along with Yale, Princeton (of course),Duke,Amherst, MIT and Reed CoUege of the Pacific northwest. The Review used the factors for consideration as: location, curriculum.

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dorms, party scene and extracurriciUar activities. The single most important factor was the overaU academic experience.

The Naval Academy strategic plan was created in JiUy 1999 and since then the Soccer Facihty has been buUt, Sampson, Luce, Maury and Mahan buUdings have been renovated along with the saihng center. Susan Warren is the plaiming officer and continuaUy updates plans. One such plan includes acquiring aircraft for the Naval Academy Flying Squadron and new saUboats and yard patrol craft.

Updates wiU focus on goals, objectives and projects. AU plans wUl be reviewed and approval for incorporation wiU be based on costs, feasibUity, environmental concerns and the manner in wrhich they support the academy's mission.

Mrs. Ehzabeth SwaffiimWhittie and Mr. James Holt Sheehan armotmce their marriage on the 16th ofJune 2004 at Faith Chapel, JekyU Island, Georgia. We aU want to wish Betty the very best and hope that she might convince her new husband to join her at our 55th reunion come AprU in Hawau.

With some prodding from Ann Snyder and Elaine Skinner, Mary Lou Thurston has decided to go to our 55th in Hawau accompanied by Mark Frudden's sister, Jane. She wiU stay on after the reunion to revisit some of the haunts that she and Dick knew so very weU. Marv Schenker has checked in with the notice that he and Helene meet the requirements for joining those who are married over 50 years and wUl be at our 55th in Hawaii. Marvin and Helene were wed on 9 May 1954 and observed their 50th anniversary in Spain in connection with a fine Atlantic crossing from Miami in which the ocean showed its caHn side and the cruise was a huge success. Doug Michie and his wife, MUlye, recendy completed a 34 day North Atlantic cruise on M S Rotterdam accompanied by WiU Ayre's widow. Sue. The itinerary took them : NewYork City to Newfoundland, Iceland, NorwayHamburg, Amsterdam, Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Lewis, Shedands, Faroes and then back through Iceland and Newfoundland to NewYork.

Fog, drizzle and icebergs didn't dampen the spirits and they had an experience of a Hfetune. Fran and George Ruos send a

new E-MaU address of fi-angeo@heathrowcable.net.The Ruos' plan to be at homecoming this year and at the reunion in Hawaii come AprU. George Irish sends a new address and phone number of P.O. Box 5225, BUoxi, MS. 39534 and (228) 896-5929.

plebes in the mix with 26 who most recently had played at NAPS. In Washington D C . we had: Larry Hawkins, CharHe Hirsch,Tom Rogers, Tom Ross, BiU Kiehl Deke Forbes, BiU Taylor, BUl Smoot, BUl Diehl, MUt Schultz, John McNaUy, Bob Monroe, Bob Shultz and Roy Snyder. Lastly in San Diego at China Camp on the first Friday in August where we had a number out of town on vacation (why anyone would voluntarUy leave San Diego we don't know) were: Debbie and BiU Martin, Dick Martin, BUl Grimm, Helen and Gene Wisenbaker, Dean French, Mary EUen Prescott and Wayne Jensen.

Roy Snyder presents plaque and binoculars to MIDN Alexande Stewart Martin '04 Honor Chairman

Roy Snyder sends along a photo of himself together with Midshipman Alerande Stewart who is the Class of 2004 Honor Chairman with such position being for a five striper on the Brigade staff and lasts for the entire year.

Roy points out that he is an impressive individual as we can aU weU imagine.

An update on CharHe Cooper reveals that he underwent a third transutherahresection to remove additional cancer material and to take biopsies. Much of the cancer is gone and things are much improved. What cancer is left is within the bladder waUs. CharHe and Carol had planned to be at the Baker Bandit reunion in late September, but now a new round of therapy precluded that. CharHe adds, "Semper Fi" see you in '05.

Regional Meetings: The Northern California '50 group met at the Wiseman Rancho in Castro VaUey on 29 July. There with Beth and Dick Wiseman were: Martin Hardy, Frank Holcomb, Dick Landes, Jim Lyttle,Joe Pausner and Pap Phelps plus wives. 2 September at Buck's in Woodside was the next gathering place. Plans were firmed to meet the first Thursday of each month.

Contact Joe Pausner for time and places.

In AnnapoHs on the 6th of August at the USNA O'club they gathered: John Cavanaugh John Henderson, Rex KUbourn, Ed McLean, Jim Oberholtzer, Tom Rogers,Tom Ross and Daryle Tripp.

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May 2004 class lunch at Buck's in Woodside, CA I to r: Carolyn and Dick Landes with Bob Foley

May 2004 Class Lunch at Buck's in Woodside, CA I to r: Barb and Ken Moll Martin Hardy, Dick Wiseman, Pap and Lois Phelps, Kathryn Hardy, Caroline and Dick Landes and Bob Foley

May 2004 Class Lunch at Buck's in Woodside, CA I to r Ken Moll, Martin Hardy Dick Wiseman with Pap Phelps

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CLASS N E W S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 6 5 % PRES: RADM Guy H.B. ShaflFer, USN (Ret.) 7101 Bay Front D r #125, Annapohs, MD 21403 P: 410-269-6609; F: 410-295-5277 E: ghbs51usna@aol.com VICE PRES: CAPT William T. Marin, USN (Ret.) 709 Ballast Way, Annapohs, MD 21401 P: 410-573-1261;E: 51Mariner@comcast.com C O R R . SECY: CAPT H.T. "Beau" Dietrich, USN (Ret.) 9508 Woody Ln., Great Falls,VA 22066-2024 P: 703-759-5006; E: Beau9pnt5@aol.com TREAS: CAPT John L. Woodbury Jr., USN (Ret.) 7515 Corinth Dr,Alexandria,VA 22306 H: 703-768-3848; E: jaywoodl @juno.com CLASS FUND RAISER: Burton Lee Doggett Jr. 1626 Trawler Ln. Annapohs, MD 21401 P: 410-757-5273 E: LeeDoggett51@aol.com WEB SITE: www.usna.coni/classes/class51/31aJitml

"You may fire when ready, Gridley "Commo. George Dewey, USN U.S.S. Olympia On Friday 9 JtUy, Ralph Hooper presented the U.S. Naval Academy Museum an exceptionally fine model of the Protected Cruiser, U.S.S. Olympia, Commodore George Dewey's flagship at the Batde of ManUa Bay during the Spanish American War. The model was immediately placed in its display position at the entrance to the Main Floor Back GaUey, under the waU of mural of the ship. On hand for the presentation (which Ralph made in the name of the Class of 1951), were Superintendent VADM Rodney Rempt, USN; Scott Harmon, Museum Director; Gary Kohs, President of Fine Arts Models; and Captain Bob Small, Class Museum Representative.

The career of a field Marine from private to colonel in quest of exceUence and a good fight."This one wiU keep you awake. It is avaUable from XLibris Corporation (www.xHbris.com) Highways and Byways During their Texas trip last Spring, Arm and Beau Dietrich visited with Sis and Ralph Vander Naillen in Rockport.

Several photos of this happy reunion have recendy come to Hght

Ralph "Nails" Vander Naillen, and Beau Dietrich

Ralph & Sis Vander Naillen, and Ann & Beau Dietrich

Bill Vonier writes that he and MeHta visited with Anne and Bill Smedberg this past June. The photo ws taken as the two BUls played past the Smedberg homestead. For the record the local paper honored those residents who shot their age. It is now in the pubhc domaine that Smeddy shot not one, but two 72's in July 2004. It was a dehghtful visit.

From George Patch come the news:

B Rumors that Jane and I have moved permanently to Scoff Harmon; Gary Kohs; VADM Rodney P Rempt, Texas are based on and. Ralph Hooper fact. Our Virginia home went on the Hot OffThe Press Smeddy and Bill Vonier market on 2 May, Pete Hilgartner has joined the Ulustrious ranks of authors in the Class. and sold in a couple His book, Highpocket's War Stories and other of hours. Closing was on 24 May, packout Tall Tales, co-authored with Sam Ginder, on the 25th, loading, the 26th, and we has just hit the streets. Lt. Gen. Bernard closed on our new home on the 27th.

"Mick"Trainor, USMC (Ret.)comments: Wow! We now Hve at: The Bridges of "A gripping account of the face of war.

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DFW Airport, 16 nm ENE of the admmistration BuUding at NAS Fort Worth, and 1.5 nm S of our daughter's home, we are now at 5144 Stonebridge Drive, CoUeyvUle,TX 76034-5875; phone (817) 656-4953. Our best to you aU. George and Jane Patch. H It has finaUy come to Hght where the "Flying Woodbury's" went after the June 2003 San Diego Reuion, where Jay Joan and Jay Woodbury Woodbury High in reported that our Hawaii" Class fiinds were safe. Should we audit? From the looks of the photo, it was a great trip.

A Sad Farewell On Friday, 6 August, a Protestant Committal service was held at the USNA Columbarium for MRS. Jean StudhoHne Yeager, widow of our late Classmate, Commander George Edward Yeager, USN (Ret.) Future Events: Our 2004 Homecoming Dinner with the Class of 1950 wiU be held at Baywoods of Annapohs on Saturday, 30 October 2004.

Notices wUl be maUed. The 2005 Class of 1951 Sprmg FHng wUl be held on Saturday, 9 AprU 2005, at the Army-Navy Country Club, Arhngton, Virgina.

Go Navy, Beat Army! That's aU for now. Over to Walt Boyes.

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PRES: RADM James K. Nunneley, USN (Ret.) SECY: CAPT Leigh Ebbert. USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Rd., Alexandria,VA 22308-2133 E: lebbertl@juno.com WEBMASTER: RD. Sierer E: pdsierer@earthhnk.net CLASS WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/class52/Default.htm

Colors change, and so it is with another faU. Have you visited our class web site lately? Under Class President's Field News: "Recendy, I received a comment that '52s Shipmate column is Hght on coverage of class activities outside the Washington/AnnapoHs/Baltimore area.

Those of you who Hve in the other 99% of the country can help us provide a better balance by sending in newsworthy

material for the class column..." Also, firom Thank you, Harry. Ask Harry Spencer about what was special about huckleberries.

JimTroutman: "Classmates may order polo shirts, etc.,firomthe Alumni Tom Lyons chimes in wdth, Association Store with our class crest. See • "This was beyond question the best the Hnk: http://navy.alumni. experience I have had in a good many tictoc.com/SubCategories.asp?old= 1 &cat egory=Apparel" The class web page is one years. I can't say enough about the effort Lonnie made to be sure everyone had an of our ways to communicate with one enjoyable time and also to learn a lot another. In addition to the above, there is about the country. It would have been a an invitation to send pictures to be posted great trip just on the basis of what we saw to our webmaster, P.D. Sierer. This column and did, but the camaraderie of the group wUl continue to be part of the communimade it something reaUy memorable. cations package, and I continue to look forward to having YOUR inputs. They are "On top of that, I had a birthday party always welcome.

I wUl never forget, and the job Whit Hansen and the rest of the Puget Sound We had a special treat at the crew did in putting on the crab feast was Washington, D C . - AnnapoHs area July reaUy the icing on the cake." • lunch. Our speaker was LT. Colonel Suzaime Devlin, who had been the Acting Thank you, Tom. Chief of PoHce for Fairfax County. She Esther andVince Manara added, challenged us to think about the emerI "The scenery we saw was more specgence of gangs wrhUe providing an tactUar than either the Four Corners trip informative picture of pohce activities, or the Maritime Provinces trip...We and took our questions in stride. John enjoyed being with Classmates who were Langford, a volunteer with the Fairfax with us on prior trips, but were most PoHce Department, introduced her. We pleased to spend quaHty time with our were dehghted also to have with us wives 'first time' Classmate travelers. Some we and other guests. Attending: EUen and Jim hadn't seen since graduation and others Troutman, Chas McDonald, Petey and we simply didn't know very weU.That has Biscuit Wev, John Langford, DoUy and Ed aU changed as we have added each other Leonard, Larry Layman, June and Jake to our close friends Hst." • Brown, Leigh Ebbert, Jun Nunneley, Walt Locke,Virginia and George Lester, Lois Thank you, Esther andVince. and Dick Smith, PhU Case, Jim Stone, The last four days of the trip were Tom Juhan, Hork Dimon, Al Bress, Dick recorded by Dick Denfeld, Pettigrew, BUl Wyatt, Jim WUson, BUl • USNA Class of'52 Northwest Passage Studabaker, Paul German, Howard 2004, continued: McCoUum and Tom Thawley with Judy No one can match Jim's writing style, Wanfred. , But since we've continued, mUe Harry House writes about the "The after mUe, Huckleberry Tour," the N W trip to the The final four days of Lonnie's Rockies and the Pacific Northwest, third tour "...When two or three shaU meet and old This wUl finish the record, for sure. tales be re-told... No thing could be a more true expression to describe our This substitute's verse may remind us fairly 'Huckleberry Tour.'

Of adventures not shared by those I "As I was preparing for this tour, nothwho left early. ing could have prepared me for the After SeaTac Airport, our numbers experience Lonnie Stein had planned." depleted, Among his further specifics, "The true The last 25 motored on, uncompleted. high point was the Northwest Chapter's crab feast. I have put their pictures on my MUes melted away, as our bodies piano." In summary Harry muses, "I ask expanded, myself ..where have I been to have missed Across Eastern Washington which the two previous trips. Class of'52 should trees have abandoned. be poppin' their buttons over their success The grade into Lewiston was in demonstrating the Alumni very impressive mission-Comradeship."H

And the heat that greeted us was most oppressive.

Thursday the 15 , a day to remember Jetting the Snake River's mUes of splendor.

Multiple rapids, heat aplenty.

Deer, Bighorn and Osprey, our energy on empty.

On Friday our travels amazed and inspired.

Deep canyons, swift rivers were gready admired.

Who would think the Gem-State would have such a jewel As the Monastery of St Gertrude, where no sister is cruel.

After lunch in the lodge of Brundage Mtn Resort, Those who rode the chair lift can surely report.

The view,firomthe top, into Payette Lake vaUey Made the ride weU worth doing, not simply foUy. Many emotions afflict us this last day of touring.

Homeward bound, but first Bruneau Dunes viewing.

Twin FaUs, the Snake River depleted by drought.

Our fareweU dinner tonight wUl be nostalgic, no doubt.

Tomorrow we leave, to our homes we wUl travel.

Looking forward to the next trip which Lonnie wUl unravel.

As we bid good-bye to aU, we especiaUy praise Our "Fearless Leader" who gave us such wonderfijl days! I Dick, we thank both you and Jim Nunneley for your efforts. I'm sure we wdU hear some more about the trip.

Pete Stark comments about golf at Coeur d'Alene where Pete, Jim Welsh, and Harry House and I played.

Pete says, • "The trip provided this golfer with the rare opportunity to play one of the 6 best courses in the US. Along with Pebble Beach and 4 others it has been rated by those organizations that make a living rating top-ranked courses. At Coeur d'Alene one is first taken to the course in a power boat and met by your Caddie.

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introduced us to a driving range hitting baUs out into the Lake, invited us to have an apple on the first tee, explained where to hit the baU off tee boxes, ran to a position on each fairway where he observed our shots and gave each of us the distance to the hole as we drove up to the baU's location ( for each shot), picked up clubs as we dropped them, and always wore a smUe.The course was beautifiUly manicured and provided several chaUenges, the most spectacular being the 14™ hole. It's green which is a floating 1-mUHon-pound natural grass green accessible only by boat, and moved daUy by a computerized system of anchors. Playing with 3 Classmates made it extra special and our Myrde Beach golfer Jim Welch played to his 9 handicap, showing us the way." •

Where have the Argiros been? In New York since January, of course, the picture shows a proud Grandpa with his two grand-daughters, AbigaU and Kayle, and his two daughters, Kathlen and Megan.

We look forward to having Joan and Vince back in the area.

Bob Morris teUs me that Mary-hn and BiU Ryan were hosting a brunch in San Diego. Eloise and Doug Payne are spending some time at their Coronado home.

Dick Smith and Senior Olympics teammates

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Thanks, Pete. Pete included in his first photo-the "Old Guys," Garnett BaUey Jack 0'ConneU,Jim Nunneley,Jim Sagerholm, Vince Manara and Dave Young (in the foreground) taken in the San Juan Islands enroute toVictoria,B.C. Am looking forward to receiving Carl Web's pictures.

The annual 2004 CRAB FEAST, hosted by SaUy and John Alexander was held on 15 August, rescheduled from 14 August due to the weather forecast of .hurricanes Bonnie and Charley. Jim Quiim continues to receive the award for eating the most crabs. Thanks, Betty and Bob CaiUk.

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Dick Smith sends us a picture of Dick, BiU Hoover '54 and Dave MuUaney '57, that was taken in San Antonio, Texas, on the occasion of a senior Olympics 3-on-3 basketball competition. Representing Virginia, Dick says they didn't win, "but we gave it our best shot."Thanks, Dick.

Harry Spencer sends along a Changeof-Command program where CAPT DavidT Ott, USN '81 assumed command of the Joint Warfare Analysis Center, Dahlgren,VA on 8 July 2004. CAPT Ott '81 is the son of our classmate BUl Ott! Harry says, "Our sons and daughters continue to carry on for us."

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Thanks to CAPT R. B. GuUey II '78, son of Bob GiUley '52, for the picture of his daughter Stacy '08 and himself on Induction Day,

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 10%: LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 5 6 % PRES: RADM Peter C. Conrad, USN (Ret.) 19754 Tower Hill Rd., Leonaidtown, MD 20650 H: 301-475-5258; E: pjconrad@eiols.com SECY: Lt Col David B.Jones, USAF (Ret.) 6708 Pageland Ln., Gainesville,VA 20155-1513 P: 703-754-4492; E: djlockei@earthhnk.net WEBMASTER: Paul Dudley E: pauldudley53@earthlink.net CLASS WEB SITE: vnvw.usna53.org

The bad news continues as we have lost classmates Wallace Morton Judd, Frederick Hahn and Enis V. Burcham.

And according to the Alumni Association may have lost John Mark Hodges. As always we send our most sincere condolences to the famihes of these departed classmates. Obituaries with more detaUs on their Hves and careers should be in upcoming Last caU Sections for aU but John Hodges. Sadly, he is one of our nongraduate classmates and we have totaUy lost contact with him, except for hearing that he may have died. Enis was also a non-graduate but he stayed in touch with the Alumni Association.

I had almost a 1000 words typed and was about ready to start discussing the pictures that I am going to run in this column—they would have gotten me to the 2000 word Hmit when, maddeningly, the computer crashed. I lost what I had already typed. This is the second try.

There is some good news: Dbde Viers reports that Gus's latest Pet/Cat Scan looks great! One of their Doctors even used the M (Miracle) word. No new growth was found in the lungs or anywhere else with the exception of the prostate. A bone scan was also good with the exception of the prostate. They have an appointment with their Urologist in early September and wiU then learn what new treatments are necessary. The big news is, that at least for awhile, there wiU be no Chemo! Gus is stUl weak and not feeling Hke himself, but they are thriUed. Dbde says Gus faUs when he moves quickly but then says "Who ever saw Gus move quickly?" She concludes by saying "Please keep the prayers going as I know they have been answered! Thank each and every one of you!!!!!"

New Addresses: Ann Apted's new e-maU address is aapted@cox.net.

Darrell Dempster's new e-maU address is dseddh@comcast.net my only e-maU

address wiU remain djlocker@ earthHnk.net as we are about to cancel the djlocker@cstone.net address that we used to receive maU in Louisa. Earthlink now has a local phone number in the Louisa, VA boonies for which we are thankflU. Margaret and Buck Simpson have moved to GreenspringViUage, a continuing-care community. Nothing is seriously wrong, they are just planning ahead. Their new address is 7452 SpringViUage Drive, Apt. 325, Springfield,VA 22150, phone 703-644-1825. PauHne and l y k e Furey wiU soon have a new address as they are, as I type, in the process of moving from Washington State back to suimy Florida.

They are buUding a new home in DunneUon, FL and wiU send us the address when they are settied.Tyke says it wiU be their final home. Glad they weren't there the other day as Hurricane Charley probably passed right by their new homesite. Forttmately, Charley spared those of us Hving in the Northern Virginia and D. C. Metro area. Hope those classmates in Florida; the Carohnas and the Tidewater area were not hit too hard.

Paul Bradfield caUed asking for hotel accommodation data in the Annapolis area as their grandson Jake Bradfield '04 was to be married in the Armapohs area on August 7 .Jake came to some of our footbaU taUgates and we wish the new Bradfields aU the best.

The extra Lucky Bag that I recendy had very quickly found a new home.

Libby Ford, the widow of 10â&#x201E;˘ Company Classmate and good friend Bob Ford asked for it as Bob's copy was long gone. I had known that Bob was kiUed in a plane crash in Korea in March of 1957, but had completely lost track of Libby. It turns out she has been fairly close by as she Hves at 5011 Monumental St., Richmond,VA 23226. Learned several interesting things from Libby. She has been corresponding by e-maU with a former enhsted man that had been with Bob in Korea. He thought very highly of Bob and is trying to get a memorial web page about Bob placed on the Korean War Memorial Site. Libby also reported that they were at NeUis AFB in Las Vegas in 1954 with PhyUis and Dick Nein when Dick was kiUed whUe going through F-86 training. Libby had to go over with the Commanding Officer, Chaplain, etc., to notify PhyUis that Dick had been kiUed. PhyUis had a baby girl

nine months later and Dick hadn't even known she was pregnant. I don't think many of us in Dick's 10â&#x201E;˘ Company knew about Dick and PhyUis's baby. How tridy sad! HopeftiUy, Libby knows where PhyUis and the now 50 year old chUd are.

I'd Hke to teU them how much I Hked Dick. I think I stiU have a letter he wrote just a few days before his crash.

Dick Almen says he has an extra '53 Lucky Bag that he wiU be glad to send to anyone wUhng to pay the postage.

Contact Dick at ralmen@comcast.net.

Thanks Dick, hope you find as happy a home for yours as we did with the one sent to Libby.

Bruce Ogden, Frank Brady and Joe Thomas sat together at the Memorial Service for John Morrison at St. Anne's Episcopal Church on Church Circle in AnnapoHs.The service held on July 10 was packed. Bruce says the fact that John was an elder at St Anne's as weU as being a very good man undoubtedly accounted for the crowd. The service was a Requiem Eucharist Rite II offered in Thanksgiving for the Life ofJohn Harry Morrison. It was the first time Bruce had taken communion at St Anne's since first class year. Bruce says they also saw BUl HaU and BiU Trueblood and may have missed other classmates in the crush of the crowd. Frank told Bruce that Dean Smith had been very iU and hospitahzed at Andrews AFB Hospital, but Bruce has since learned that Dean is home and is on the road to recovery. Bruce roomed with Dean and Frank Staflford Youngster and Second Class years. Frank is now gone, but Bruce is confident Dean wiU be with us for years to come. "He was the smaUest back on the Plebe,JV andVarsity footbaU teams at Navy, but he was the season high scorer on each of them. He is a natural fighter and survivor." Thanks Bruce and we'U add Dean to our prayer Hst. Pictures this month include a shot from Shirley and Kent Curl taken near their Mammoth Lakes, CaHfornia home showing John Devereaux, Kent, Nancy Devereaux,Jearmette Rodgers and Jim Rodgers.The next picture is from the other Jim Rodgers in the class and shows Sue, granddaughter (#3) Anna Maria Garner Guissani caUed Mia, and Grandfather Jim Rodgers. The picture was taken in Gaithersburg where the Rodgers and the Guissanis were visiting

Sue's 103 year old mother. They got a 4 generation picture that is reaUy good, but since there are no alumni in it Shipmate won't print it. Sue says it's too bad, because it is a better picture. Karen and BUl Trueblood made a trip to Florida to visit relatives and friends and had a good visit in Pensacola with Scottie and BUl Ramsey. The next picture shows BiU Ramsey, Tony MiUer and BUl Trueblood at the Ramsey's lovely penthouse home.

The final picture shows Margot and Tom Southerland with their two grandchUdren PJ and Charlotte. In the background can be seen plaques to classmates Lyle Armel and BiU Leftwich. Quick, where was this picture taken? If you said at the Armel Leftwich Visitor's center at the Naval Academy you win a prize. Tom was a good friend of BUl's as they played on the tennis team together for years and he says he roomed with Lyle during part of Air Cruise. They were at Navy to attend a lacrosse game as PJ is a very good young Lacrosse player and I think Tom has plans for him and Navy.

Devereaux, Curl And Rodgers with their Snow Bunny Companions at Mammoth

Sue and Jim Rodgers with Granddaughter Mia Guissani

Classmates Ramsey, Miller and Trueblood in Pensacola

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Margot and Tom Southerland Recruiting for Navy

Don't forget our Class Luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 1130.

TaUgates wiU be infiUlswing by the time you get this.You should already have your official BaUots for our next election. They must be returned before November l^*-. If you don't like short columns make your position known to the Alumni Assn/Foundation.This column has 600 word equivalents worth of photos and 1400 words. Beat Army, Dave

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 16% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 4 1 % PRES: CAPT GeorgeV Zeberlein, USN (Ret.) H: 410-267-7470; E: gvzeb@comcast.net SECY: CAPT George M. Henson, USN (Ret.) 701 Creek View Cir.,Phoemxville,PA 19460 H: 610-933-6955; E: G140250H@aol.com WEBMASTER: WUl Croom E: willyaye@cox.net WEB SITE: www.usna54.net

Reunion Reunions Bob Wilmer was the mover and shaker for a fiin and memorable 11™ Company reunion dinner at the waterfront Charthouse Restaurant in AnnapoHs on Saturday, 5 June. Bob proposed the reunion, put out the word, and orchestrated arrangements from down in Pensacola, obtaining some on-scene assistance from his agent, BUl Hoover, as final detaUs were put in place. An old-time Happy Hour wasfiUedwith tales of glory and reminiscences of the comic as weU as tragic sides of life. A sumptuous meal foUowed that was thoroughly enjoyed by aU members of the party. The years melted away and we rehved those days of yore.

The below photographs record the gathering of 12 former members of the 11™ Company, and 11 of the wives, who were able to make the muster.

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Here are two shots of the Maryland crabs, taken in the center of the Smith's barn. First - Hal & Marguerite PUcher enjoy steamed crabs with Jake Everett Second - BUl Richter (left) and John Rodgers (right) with Jake Everett in the center.

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Ben Martin Remembered Jack Anderson forwarded this description of the memorial services held for Ben Martin '44 and his reflections on what Ben meant to Naval Academy and Air Force Academy footbaU. Hundreds of friends, baU players and admirers of Coach Ben Martin gathered at the Air Force Academy Chapel in Colorado Springs for his memorial services. Ben passed away the age of 83 and was interned at the U.S. Naval Academy on August 11. He earned the name "Father of Falcon FootbaU," having coached the Air Force team for 20 years.

Our class wiU remember him as assistant coach to Eddie Erdelatz during our four years as midshipmen. Coach Martin won the admiration and respect of our Class as we beat Army three of our four years.The excitement he would buUd up at our pep raUies in Dahlgren HaU on the night before a game is unforgettable. He made footbaU at Navy fim to play and watch.

We can be proud of Coach Martin as a Naval Academy graduate of the Class of 1944, an outstanding coach, and a real gendeman.The service at the Air Force Academy began with the Navy Hymn.

Standing proudly by were Jack Anderson, Chuck Curtis '56, Vern Dander '56, Nick Liontas '52, Steve Arnold '56, and Hank Egan '60.

Column notes As detaUed in our September 2004 column. Shipmate Class News column size has been cut in half (i.e., from 4,000 to 2,000 words). Photographs are stiU assigned words counts of 150 or 250 words depending on their size. The result of this change is to Hmit the latitude that I have in the number of topics, their scope, and accompanying photographs that I can put in any given column. I want to assure everyone that I tnUy value the inputs that I receive and that they wUl aU get into a column. I have adopted a rough set of criteria that includes putting the more time-sensitive material, and their photographs, at the head of the Hst. There is a two month lag between my column submission and its pubhcation in Shipmate. Do not be concerned if your submission does not make the first issue. It

wiU always be in the pipehne, waiting for its moment. I appreciate your understanding and patience.Your Scribe ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 16% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 44% PRES; LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) SECY: CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret.) n814Triple Crown Rd.,Reston,VA 20191 H: 703-758-1077; E: KIEF55@aol.com WEB SITE: www.usna.coin/classes/1955

A few Washington DC area classmates met on 1 August to dine together and attend a WolfTrap performance featuring Mary Chapin Carpenter. A Feast-on-the Meadows had been planned, but the weather didn't "accommodate", so we adjourned to Kiefaber's place nearby for cocktails and dinner. Everything went weU, except the concert was a Htde loud for some's taste. Those attending were: Patricia & Bob Freeman, Tom Cann with Shirley Echard, Ray Fline with Virginia Wyman, Tom Mclsaac with Joan Connerly, Luz & Todd Meloy, Lucy & Hank Mustin, Diana & Steve Ruth, Sabra & BiU Smith, Margery & Tom Stallman, Dermy SuUivan, Betsy & John Thune, and SheUa & Cal Weaver, and Tom & Ursula's house guests, Dave & Barbara Gurman.

SOYEARS LATER BOOK PROJECT Hardey Holte writes: â&#x20AC;˘ We bid fareweU to our book editor, Kent Drummond, with the most sincere praise for handhng and organizing the volumes of bios and text that have been "thrown" at him. We welcome aboard Betsy (John Thune's wffe), who has graciously offered to pick up on Kent's workload as our "senior" editor. In addition, Steve Kaiser is enthusiasticaUy using his photo/computer skUls to assemble a color photo section (thanks to instigator Angelo Cicolani), which in part, wiU portray some of the more unique aspects of our classmate's activities.

Please note that we are stUl pursuing bios from the few classmates from whom we have not heard, or are late, and wUl continue to do so untU the end of the year when we wUl have to have things wrapped up. To the many who are contributing to this tome: we are truly most grateful! â&#x20AC;˘ Ann and Wes Saunders'Annual Crab Feast was weU attended, as usual, with 49 classmates and friends showing up. Anne

& Ned Floyd came from CA, and Genie & Joe Walter from the Outer Banks.

The weather was superb (straight from CA)! Karen & Pat Taylor helped with preparations and cleanup. Several people brought food and everyone assisted with takedown of tables and chairs so it went very smoothly. According to Wes, "it seems to get easier every year given aU the help we get!"

JOHN PAUL JONES CRYPT/STADIUMARCH PROJECTS Ted Parker reports that significant progress has been made toward the preparation of the two 50th anniversary gifts we wUl present to the Naval Academy during our reunion next year.

At long last, aU the administrative barriers have been surmounted and we have sufficient funds to get the work started (Fred ToUeson says, "keep the checks coming!"). The Stadium Arch wiU be viewable, we are told, before the end of the footbaU season, and the contracts for the work in the crypt ofJohn Paul Jones are being executed. We have also contracted for the preparation of a short video that wUl be viewable by aU Naval Academy visitors that explains the attributes and accompHshments of our hero, and the reasons why his fighting character has been venerated by the Navy, and by the Congress. We have also purchased an outstanding model of Bonhomme Richard that is presently on display in the USNA Museum and wiU be moved to the crypt when the work there is completed.

POTPOURRI On their way north from Florida recently, Margot & Gary Snyder spent some time in the Hershey, PA area and visited with Anne & BUl CoUier. They had diimer in the Hershey Hotel. Gary reported that it's a pretty nifty place, and "both Anne and BiU look great and obviously are enjoying Hfe". Received a nice thank you card from Carol Turner (widow of Edmund L. "Eddie" Turner) regarding '55er attendance at the funeral service for their son, Christopher "Bear"Turner.

Bear died sudderUy of a heart attack on 20 July at the age of 31. A reunion of the 1955 Sugar Bowl victors wUl take place in AnnapoHs during the weekend of 23 October. We are hoping to see: Alex Aronis, Hugh Webster, PhU Monahan,Joe

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A gourmet dinner is planned in AnnapoHs on 30 October foUowing the Delaware — Navy footbaU game (Homecoming). The dinner wUl be held in the Chesapeake Room of Bancroft HaU and wiU showcase the cuHnary skUls of the new kitchen staff at the Officers' and Faculty Club. For local classmates, more information wiU foUow concerning this event via emaU. Anyone else interested in attending, from outside the area, should contact me at kieB5@aol.com.

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CLASS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMEN: CAPT Douglass E Hayman, USN (Ret.) (11) Col George Mushalko, USAF (Ret.) (15) SECY: Dave Swanson (4) 16 E. Del Ray Ave., Alexandria,VA 22301 P: 703-548-7240; F: 703-548-0272 E: hdswanson@aol.com WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1956

Jim Caimon (4) provided the foUowing input: • "Tuesday, 27 July we had a class of '56 mini reunion in WUHamsburg, VA at Fords Colony Golf and Country Club. It was the Annual "E.A. Sechrest Memorial Golf Tournament". Peggy Sechrest and Ed Jr participated in the banquet and presented the E.A. Sechrest Trophy to the tournament winner. Perry Stone(17). Perry had a net 66; Rod Flannery(4) was second with a net 68.The winning team.

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Dave Carre(8), Frank Hadley(2), John Kirkpatrick(2) and Bob Rodgers(2) won with a minus 2 under the Stapleford system. The second place team with a minus three was Don Lindquist(12), Bud Alexander(l), Law Groner(l) and Steve Sargent(l). It was very competitive with orUy five points separating the first and last place foursomes.

Dick(7) and Margeret Mozier hosted the affair with Boom(4) and AHce Cannon helping. Attendees included Ken (7) and Vivian CostUow,Tom Lynch(5), Dave(8) and Lyim Carre, Robby(2) and Kay Robertson, Pick(15) and Annette Wright, Bob (2) and Annette Rodgers, Steve Sargent(l), Law(l) and Jean Groner, Sam Armstrong(6), Roger Betts (22), Frank and EUen Hadley(2), Perry and Nancy Stone (17),Jim(5) and Nancy Flatley, Roy(9) and Leslie GuUck,Al(7) and Kathy Fazekas, Hoot Foote(12), Jim and Charlotte Smith(21), Dick and Peg Swanenburg(13),John Kirkpatrick(2), Leo Koerkenmeier(18), Jerry Green(2), Rod Flannery(4), Don Johnston(17), Don Lindqui$t(12) and Bud Alexander(l). • Here is some newsfir>mJim Kautz: (19) • "Joan and I recendy became the parents of a newly promoted Captain in the US Navy. Our son, Michael, was promoted to Captain and we couldn't be more proud of him and his achievements.

He was stationed in Ft. Worth, Texas (of aU places for a sea going officer) and was serving in Naval InteUigence when informed of his promotion.

I can't say that he foUows in my footsteps for several reasons. First of which he did not attend the Naval Academy, but graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in communications. Secondly, he had no desire to

buUd a career in the mUitary. Third I transferred into the USAF after graduation and when he did make his decision for a career in the miHtary, he chose the Navy, which was a good choice.

Upon induction, he chose Naval InteUigence and was assigned to a Fighter Squadron. He was most fortunate to be sent to Pensacola for officer training with the pUots. He continues to teU me to this day that training there was much more stringent and demanding than the surface Navy. He served with a fighter squadron in San Diego and went to sea on the Ranger. He later was on board the Kitty Hawk and I was lucky to ride back with him on a Tiger cruise from Hawau to San Diego. He has since served on the staff at Camp Smith in Hawau and then entered TAR's and has served in various locations.

We went to Ft. Worth to be there during his Frocking Ceremony in January 2004.

It was an important time in his hfe and very important to Joan and I to be there.

Now Mike and his wife EUen have been transferred to Molesworth, England where he continues to serve Naval InteUigence and wdU be there three years.

It continues to be very important for us to see his achievements and wUl reluctandy travel to Europe to help in any way we can.

Although Mike did not graduate firom the USNA, he is an outstanding Naval Officer and he wUl continue to serve with honor. Joan and I are very proud parents and want to pass on to those who know Mike this information about his promotion." •

Left to right-Jim Kautz, Joan Kautz, Mike's daughter, Mike Kautz, Mike's wife, Ellen, Mike's son, Logan

'56: Group Picture of Participants in the '56 Golf Mini Reunion held at Williamsburg on Tuesday 27 July

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Robert F.Vaselenko(Ol), 72, of Bigfork MT passed away Thursday July 22,2004, at KaHspeU Regional Medical Center. He was bornjime 18,1932 in WUHston, N.D., to Fred and Laura "Kirk" (Holms) Vaselenko.

Robert was raised in WUHston and graduated fix)mWUHston High School.

He attended North Dakota State University and graduated fix)m the U S. Naval Academy in 1956 with a B.S. in Engineering. He served seven years in the U.S. Air Force. One tour of duty was in Sembach, Germany, for three years, where he was one of the first groups of officers to command a tactical nuclear missUe crew. WhUe in Germany, he coached the Air Force football team at that instaUation.

Seattle Mini-Reunion/21-22-23 October: By the time you receive this Shipmate the reunion wiU be only a few weeks away.

We have put more effort into this reunion than any previous to make it as perfect as possible. Bette FiUey (Seatde/Victoria) and Tom Northam(15) (Leavenworth) have simply gone overboard working on it. If you haven't signed up yet there's stUl time. For a registration form/schedule of activities contact me (gmushalko@cox.net) or go to our class web site (www.usna.com/classes/1956) and download them.

Class Register: The reprinting of the Class Register has shpped as we continue . to research, compare, and resolve information-with a big assist from Doug Hayman and his proven approach to track down people.

Audrey Ohmen: Just received belated word of the passing of Audrey Ohmen, wife of D o u g Ohmen (15), in March 2002. Below is a most moving tribute to her in their church's buUetin, March 28,2002: I "Two weeks ago we had a burial service for one of our own, the Rev. Audrey Ohmen. Sitting there in St. Timothy's Church in DanviUe, I thought back to what a tough time we had trying to discern whether Audrey should be priested. I didn't know she would be so beloved at St. Francis'; I didn't know about her riding her motorcycle or administering Communion, bent over from Parkinson's in a wheelchair, or writing sermons that others preached for her right up to the week she died. I wept as I

thought, Audrey Ohmen, perfect. Just what God had in mind." H

(1. to r.) JP Monroe, the scribe and Van Vanlandingham, in to the big city from King George.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 10% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 55% PRES: CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) CORR. SECY: CAPT EN. Howe Jr., USN (Ret.) 1 Walter Cir., Ftedericksburg.VA 23188-8912 E: fiihusna57@cox.net SECY: CAPT R.H, Scales, USN (Ret.) 129Westbury,Wilhamsburg,VA 23189 E: vkct@mindspring.com WEBMASTER: Fred Dammann WEB SITE: www.usna57.org

The costs of this campaign continue to add up as two more have been lost this month: Lieutenant Commander Robert Bradshaw "Jake" Reed, USN (Ret.) passed away on 6 July at his home in Wahiawa, Hawau. Jake is survived by his son Mike, daughters Petie, KeUy, and MoUy and five grandchUdren.

Colonel James Arthur McGinn, USMC (Ret.) died at his home in Norfolk, Virginia on 21 Jidy after a long batde with cancer. He was survived by his wife JoAnn, son Mike, three daughters, KeUy, Mary and Peggy and eight grandchUdren. Jim was buried at Arhngton on 25 August.

It has been a slow month around the old maU buoy. Apparently the news that the column has been sawed off at the pockets has inspired heroic inaction and even the most faithful of the faithfiil have concluded to take the month off.

Aside from the usual half dozen postcards from Bob Bowers as he and Nancy continue their odyssey across Western Europe, there has been orUy a deafening sUence reaching your correspondent from the outer waU. By the time this contribution is chiseled into stone and distributed Team Bowers wiU have been through their dental appointments, had their tickets punched and rattled off in the Land Rover to points west; gone past on yet another circumnavigation. We await with considerable anticipation the fuU debrief on the trans-Siberian raUroad trip.

ActuaUy, Nancy is probably going to have to sit out one of these tours if she's ever to finish her book.

In the interim, whUe waiting for bigger fish to fry, the Fredericksburgers got together for lunch and a few Hes at a local joint renowned for letting you just sit quietly for long periods. Pictured are

The Fredericksburgers

On 3 August the Washington Chapter met at Ft. Myer to hear the Commandant, Captain Joe Leidig, '78, give us the fiiU dump on what has been going on down on the Farm. Complete with lots of news about the recent accompHshments of those specialYoungsters (capital "Y") in 2007, the enthusiasm and imagination Captain Leidig and his officers have focused on their responsibUities seems to have left no stone unturned and offered those in attendance a lot of confidence that things are in good and talented hands.

The head table shot here is of our Chapter Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, Bouncer and Social Director Pete Boyne and his guest, both looking extremely pleased about the menu.

Pete Boyne, Joe Leidig

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3 CLASS N E W S Among the hearties attending the aforementioned clambake were the four you see here, the Marine prehydrating himself against the prospect of a long afternoon.

19 Classmates, one spouse and two guests made up the field. The venue was the Westfields Golf Club in northern Virginia, a beautifiU, weU-manicured track with mosdy wide, inviting fairways and voluptuous (ed. note: w e checked out this

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According to ancient traditions, the "Third Herd" gathered for its usual midsummer show-and-teU and beer drinking contest at Carolyn and Herb Hoppe's plantation in Fairfax on 7 August, Herb is StiU employed of course, doing some kind of hush-hush stuff which apparendy includes long range weather forecasting, because the day he picked months in advance was the most beautiful of the season. We were also joined by a set of the younger Hoppes and, as a special bonus, two sets of the stars of any show — grandchUdren. Paraded below you see the 2004 participants (1. to r.): Art and Fran Hoppe with sons Matt and David, Herb and Carolyn Hoppe, Monica and John Shewmaker with grandchUdren Amanda and Patrick, Joy and Jim Foresman, June and Bob Foss, the scribe and Dianne Howe.

BUl Hamel kindly checked in with a dump on the monthly Class golf assembly, relayed herewith in its entirely unexpurgated form: B On Thursday, 12 August, the usual suspects gathered for their monthly round of very relaxed golf and camaraderie.

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greens. Our host was Dave Mclntyre, who regrettably was sideHned due to recent surgery on an AchUles tendon but who did yeoman service by remaining on the clubhouse terrace throughout, praying for a delay in the arrival Tropical Storm Bonnie's largesse. After a shotgun start at 0930, the scramble format quickly developed into a contest for second place — the Les McMenamin cohort, with henchmen Cleve Loman and Doc Dugan and guest Bob Thompson (13 handicap!), narrowly eked out a win, by one stroke, over the BiU Hamel band which included the stalwart Peter Junghans and guest Art Massey (Art is a retired Army guy, but not West Point so he's OK.). Oh, and Bob Crouch took first place, supported by Fritz Warren, Frank Baulch and Betty Eraser. McMenamin rubbed it in by winning the GoriUa Drive, whUe Betty demonstrated the feminine touch by winning Closest to the Pin.H In addition to a slower backswing, what the golf squad reaUy needs is a regiUar who is read-in on the mysteries of digital photography since BUl's otherwise magnificent coverage came without accompanying hot photos.

Speaking of hot dope, here's the first in what wiU be a series of ahnost-lastminute reminders from Vic Prushan

about the upcoming Big Noise in San Diego: • By the time you read this. Reunion 47.5 in San Diego, March 10th through 13th, 2005 vwU be less than six months away. Your reunion committee has put together an exciting agenda that includes a welcoming cocktaU party, a cruise around San Diego harbor, and a banquet to fiU the evenings.There's even an opportunity for company mates to get together for dinner and revehng on their own.

During the days, we've planned a visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot to view the graduation ceremony with an optional lunch, a Saturday ship visit to Lake Champlain (CG57), if she's avaUable, and a golf outing for those so inclined.

Now is the time to make your hotel reservations and register to attend. Sign up forms are avaUable for download at the Class of 1957 website, ww.USNA57.org.

Don't miss this great opportunity to meet and have fiin with friends and classmates in one of the country's most beautifiU settings, San Diego's Shelter Island. • Tune in next time for a First-Nighter's report on the Blue team for '04 and the new N-MC Stadium. And whUe you're waiting around for that - Carpe Diem. FNH ;*^ * ^

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PRES: Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) E: gordon.gerson@1958.usna.com SECY: Col Warren S.Walters, USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Ln.,Springfield,VA 22151-2430 H: 703-321-9586;E: w%valters@erols.com WEB SITE: www.usna.com/CIasses/1958/

The jet-hke noise you hear is October arriving, getting on to the calendar in what seems to be a record early time. The Link-in-the-Chain (LITC) activities widi the Class of 2008 have made for a busy summer. AU of the events mentioned in the July/August column took place as scheduled, so '58ers have enjoyed: the first Plebe P-rade on 16 JiUy; the Reaffirmation Day P-rade and ceremonies in Alumni HaU on 14 August; and the Plebe Formal Dinner on 17 August.

In addition, Charley Bowne (8) joined the Plebes early every morning when they had their Physical Education Program (PEP), posted the '58 flag on the instructors platform, and watched them do their caHsthenics. Upon completion of

die program in mid-August, Charley reported: H "I was over at Rip MiUer Field yesterday at the Class of 2008's final morning PEP. What a proud, proud day! The stands and the sideHnes were crowded with anxious, happy famihes and friends who had arrived for Parents'Weekend and strained to identify and photograph their sons and daughters. Our class "58 is Great" baimer himg firom the center exercise leader's platform, as it has aU summer.

This year the Academy brought in LCDR Simon Bardett, USN to direct the PEP. He is an aviation physiologist and an extraordinary professional. LCDR Bardett addressed parents over the loud speaker to advise them of the accompHshments of their sons and daughters this summer.

His message was that 2008 had achieved spectactUar restUts this summer, better than any other class in USNA history and in a conditioning program that far surpasses the programs of the other service academies. He stated that improvements in push-up and sit-up (cnmch) results of the PRT administered after three weeks were about average to what might be expected compared with the initial strength test administered on the second day of PEP. But, he said, the improvements in times for the 1 ?-inUe nm were off the charts for both men and women. Under ordinary circumstances such improvements could orUy be expected after 12 weeks of intensive, cardiovascular work. But the Class of 2008 accomplished them in only 7 weeks. One fact that stood out is that cumulatively the Class of 2008 ran some 124,000 mUes during the seven weeks. Incredible! Pushup, cnmch, and thrust totals each numbered cumulatively in the miUions of reps. Charley" H Needless to say, the Class of 2008 is weU aware that their "Hnk class" is watching them closely as they develop. Photos of aU these events have been posted on the class web site for a couple of months so that you may see who has been involved in these activities.

In preparing for the LITC activities, we soHcited the guidance of classes aheady in the process, and were fortunate enough to be given first hand experience

by Denny Sullivan, President of the

Class of'55, and Dave Cooper, President of the Class of'57.These gendemen presented how their classes met the requirements, and offered many suggestions that would be usefiil to '58 in deahng with these young midshipmen who are the age of our grandchUdren. The photo shows, 1-to-r, Paul Polski, Denny SuUivan '55, Dave Cooper '57, Jack Adams, and Bruce Wilcox.

serious golfing and other leisure pursuits.

At his retirement party, Marty HiU (24) arranged for a flag photo of SheUa Lanoue, Marty, and Bob to vahdate the occasion.

Bob Lanoue Retirement

One traveler's report came in for this issue from Harry Hurst (7), who writes, but doesn't include a photo:

Three Classes: '55, '57, and '58

We do have a '58 grandchild in the class of 2008. He is the grandson of our late classmate, CharUe Nichols (2), and son of Col. and Mrs. Reid Nichols, USMCR. Last May at the Color P-rade for the Class of 2004, the 1958 Color Girl and Color Company Commander, Marge and Jesse Hernandez (3) had the opportunity to meet the 2004 Color Honoree, Ms. Courtney O'Connor. In the photo, our Color Couple are fine Models of what the future can be for later day Color Honorees. For 2004, however, there won't be a Color Couple wedding, as Ms. O'Connor is the sister of the Color Company Commander.

B "It was interesting that halfway through our two week river boat cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, one of the other passengers came up to me and said, "You have a classmate on board".There were only 100 passengers on board, and sure enough, one of them was John Lima (2), with his wife Carolyn and their granddaughter, Courtney. John and I had previously talked, but neither of us recognized the other - it took a third party to find we were classmates. John is living in San Diego but moving soon to Las Vegas.

Harry" I Classmates that did meet and take a photo were told of in a letter from Jim McNuUa (1): I "Although this is not an exotic place for the "58 is Great" flag, it is unique! The picture shows me with Marge and Chuck Haughey (16), taken in Florida this past winter whUe they were "snow birding" in the sunny south. I think this is the first picture of Chuck since graduation. He is retired from USAir and is busy buUding things for his house in New Brunswick NH." â&#x20AC;˘

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On 3 June, Bob Lanoue (24) finaUy joined the '58 retired community, as he completed his service a General Manager of the Fort BelvoirVA Operating Support Contract for DynCorp Technical Services, a subsidiary of Computer Sciences Corporation. Bob wUl now be taking up McNulla and the Haugheys

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Among the summer activities this year was the annual Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, which covers 4.4 mUes from Sandy Point State Park, goes between the spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, and ends at Hemingway's on Kent Island. For the 9â&#x201E;˘ time. Class President Gordon Gerson (11) completed the swim. He came in 3'-'^ in his age group, and was proud to report that no one older than he (there were 6 in his age grouping) beat him across!

August was the month for a classmate wedding! On the 7'-", in the Naval Academy Chapel, Nanci Ehzabeth Konstantinou became the bride of Walt MitcheU (12).Walt's best man was his oldest son, and Nanci's Maid of Honor was her daughter. They were joined by famUy and friends on this happy day, and the '58ers at the wedding posed with the bride and groom at the reception. In the photo, 1-to-r, Ken MitcheU (10), Marty McCuUough (12),Walt and Nanci MitcheU,Bob CaldweU (18), Gordon Gerson (11), and Poj Walters (6).

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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. SECY: Bruce NordwaU E: bj.nordwall@verizon.net SECY: CAPT John A. Butterfield, USN (Ret.) 509 Buckboard Ct., Richland,WA 99352 H: 509-371-1486; E: pbplus3@highstream.net WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1959/usna59.html

HELLO 59ers! We begin with this from DAVE SULLIVAN â&#x20AC;˘ On Saturday, July 24,2004,1 swam the Save-the-Bay Swim across Narragansett Bay in Newport, RJiode Island, from the Naval War CoUege to Potter's Point in Jamestown, a distance of 1.7 mUes. The race was a big thriU, mainly because as a youngster I traveled across Narragansett Bay frequendy on the ferry visiting relatives in Jamestown. The Newport bridge is a big, beautiful structure that replaced the ferry in 1964. If someone had told me when I was 13 in 1950 that 54 years later I would be swimming across that Bay I would have thought them crazy. In those days the Bay was poUuted and garbage floated everywhere on the surface and it was against the law to swim in the Bay and a heavy fine and an overnight jaUing was the norm for anyone caught attempting to swim the across those waters.

My safety kayaker for the race was Dave Boyd, another Second Company member. Dave spent about as much time preparing for the race as I did. He kayaked alongside me for the length of the race and kept me away from other swimmers, kayakers, and that enormous bridge that loomed in the background.

He told the story of the swim better than I, and here it is: "Speaking of Dave SuUivan, you would have been proud of him last Saturday. Dave departed Newport in his wet suit, swim cap and goggles and arrived on Jamestown Island, some 1.7 mUes distant, in one hour, 22 minutes and 35 seconds!! He set a good pace early on and maintained it throughout the swim.

The Save the Bay Swim was launched in three waves. The first wave consisted of the acknowledged experienced swimmers (who were looking for times between 30

and 45 minutes.) They aU wore green swim caps. The second wave, launched 10 minutes after the first wave, consisted of those swimmers who had done the swim before and therefore were "proven" swimmers. They wore pink swim caps.

The final wave, launched 10 minutes after the second wave, and included David Drury SuUivan. They were aU first time swimmers in the Save the Bay Swim.

They aU wore yeUow swim caps. I am pleased and proud to announce that during Dave's swim, in which I accompanied him as his safety kayaker, he passed one Wave One (green cap) swimmer and three Wave Two (pink cap) swimmers.

Not bad for a 67 year old dude huh??!!

He made me and, by extension, aU Class of 59ers, very proud." Dave Boyd. B

Dave Sullivan crossing the finish

f HEAT -k Walt and Nanci Mitchell wedding

With pictures, that's 2,000 words for this month! Look on the class web site for what else would have been in the colurrm.

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And now turning to other news from and for the Class and other readership, TOM LUKISH was and is terrUic! A former Navy quarterback, a genuine 'team player' and great friend had been the leader in starting a fund in MILAN MONCILOVICH name for the Foundation/he contacted aU the '59er footbaU team members. Then TOM sent a wonderful emaU encouraging those same feUow team members to attend the Locker Dedication and Stadium Seat Dedication during our Reunion. "I invite aU of you who can, to attend this ceremony. It would be a tremendous

^ morale boost for MUo's mother, MUdred, who wiU be there (along with sisters and son Marc). Hope to see aU of you there; it wiU be great for aU of us to get together in one group." Thanks so much, Luke, for aU that you do to keep the spirit and togetherness of the Class of 1959 ahve and weU!!

Another fantastic member of the Class is JIMMY BROWN. He has been a tower of strength and superior leadership fixjm the day he came fixjm NAPS to Plebe Summer. He fiinctioned as one of our "Sea Daddies" then — a former enhsted Marine — and down through the years of a super mUitary career and civUian career! JIMMY BROWN was the one who reported to the Class very sad news, the loss of one of his First Company friends, and a dear friend to so many of our class, BRAD KEYES. "Yesterday, Friday, 30 July, at 4:30 p.m., I received an emaU firom Brint Keyes, Brad's oldest son, and shordy thereafter a telephone caU from Brad's wife, Jan, advising me that BRAD KEYES had passed away peacefiiUy at just before non that day, after sending an enjoyable time together Friday morning. Brad had fought a long and incredibly difficult fight with Throat Cancer and had done so with great courage, grace, and determination.

As a retired career Naval Officer and Vietnam Veteran, BRAD wUl be buried in Arhngton National Cemetery.

Information/date wiU be passed along as it is known. FamUy can be reached at bradjankeyes(@erols.com or caU Jan at 703 532-7739." BRAD was always a winner, and we shaU miss him!

From bad news to good news, DICK ROBINSON, has 'gotten back on the horse' so to speak. After a near disaster whUe caving, he is back at it with vigor and enthusiasm. He is back taking Boy and Girl Scout Troops out for an exciting, educational caving experience. They • were going camping and hiking near Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, in late July.

Robby described one cave entrance this way, "there is a 65 foot beUy crawl in several inches of water. But normaUy by maneuvering you can avoid most of the puddles. The last 2 times I have been in the cave we got very wet as weU as muddy. We wash off in the Sinks (part of the cave)." One might describe that as

'no guts no glory' — but it is good to know that Robby is back enjoying the thriU of it aU, and sharing with others.

Good going, DICK ROBINSON!!

As I wrap this one up, I hope that we wiU have gloried in a sweet, inspiring, and meaningful 45th Reunion (Htde more than 2 wks from this moment) and that I wiU have had a chance to say heUo to aU! Rise and Shine!

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From Ken BatcheUor (12): I "AU weU here. Now fiUly understand the lament so often heard from retired folks - "How did I ever find time to go to work?" Keeping busy keeps one healthy.

See you at the next gathering. Ken" I From John Whelan (8): I "Three 8th Company classmates including myself wUl be meeting with LCDR BUl Roark, USN on Sunday August the 15th. We've recently made contact with BUl, who is the son of our deceased classmate, and who has been out of touch for years. John" I From John Michalski (6): B "Hi guys! Annabel and Don Foery (6) invited us to visit their Chateau in France this June. So off Nancy and I went to explore a part of France that is a bit off the normal tourist routes. Pech Bernou, where their renovated farmhouse is located, has a grand total of seven residents (not counting sheep). Of course, in typical Foery fashion, the place is gorgeous and comes complete with a guesthouse. The main house was buUt probably in the 1600's (my memory faUs me in this as in many ways). Don starts each day with a trip to the nearest town of any size, Parisot, population 300, to get his baguettes. After making breakfast for us he gave us hints of which towns to visit

in the area. Pech Bernou is surrounded by towns fortified in the period of 1000 to 1400 with smaU castles.They are marvelous places to visit. AU four of us visited the local farmers food markets that rotate among the towns, seUing some of the most deHcious food you can imagine - pate, local sausage, fish markets and spectacular vegetable stands. I had the best strawberries I've ever tasted.

Driving to the Foery chateau was a bit of a chaUenge, as I hadn't driven a stick shift since 1968.The roads are weU marked. We particularly Hked the signs that showed an arrow and said "AU Directions".This was true in six out of 10 cases, and we at times, saw more of France than was in our plan of the day.

After we had spent about three days at Pech Bernou, Pat SuUivan (6) and his bride, Sandra joined us. Much time was spent telling stories about you guys, and after a few glasses of wine we picked up the phone and caUed Chuckles Fleming (6) in Hawau. It was great to hear his voice again. Grace is stiU undergoing cancer therapy, but Chuck sounded in good spirits. Our prayers are with them out there in paradise. Pat is close to closing down his consulting business and only providing assistance to a few select cHents.

We were aU supposed to travel to the French Maritime Alps to joinjosette and Casey Goodrich (6).The Foerys and SuUivan's did indeed go and reported that they had a great time. I had to settle for a telcon with Casey and Josette. It was as if we were stUl mids. AU promised that they would be back for the 45th Reunion m 2005.John" • From Mark Golden (6): • "Wow! Real French leave! I had 'Wart & Jeanie Golden only heard rumors about it. Jeanie and I headed the other direction, and flew to Hong Kong by way of San Francisco. Both of my sons and one daughter-in-law joined us there and showed us the ropes, although we were already competent with chopsticks and shopping Qeanie's expertise] after our visits to Japan.

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higher [skyscrapers] than we had imagined. My son Michael is editor and actuaUy started up "China Life," an Enghsh/Chinese magazine mosdy for language/culture students and expats, but fiin for tourists. We had no known classmates to visit, but you may recaU that I was a Navy Olmsted Scholar to the University of Madrid, so we had the current Olmsted Scholars and their wives [as appHcable] join the various members of my famUy for dinner at local restaurants in Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore.

We then went off touring by ourselves in Xian [Terra Cotta Warriors] and Beijing [Great WaU,Tianamin Square and Forbidden City]. From there, on to Singapore, where son Steven and his wife Emiko Hve and work. Steve is Asian Marketing Director for Cambridge University Press, and Emiko started up and owns Em Trade and Designs, with hand-woven creative textUes in shawls, scarves, pUlow covers, et al. We had to buy an extta suitcase for aU "our" purchases.

We were very surprised and pleased with China and Singapore. Chinese cities were very clean and modern, untU you got a Httle way out of town, and then you saw third world. The internal flights were in modern aircraft, with good service, and on time. The ancient culture was fascinating Qeanie minored in Anthropology, and almost volunteered to stay to recondition more Terra Cotta Warriors]. In our hotels in Shanghai, Xian and Beijing, at breakfast and during cocktaU hour, we ran into lots of US businessmen working to get or sustain footholds in China for their or their company's businesses.We stayed at Steve and Em's apartment in Singapore, so we only met their business associates and the Olmsted folks.To break up the trip home, we stopped over in Frankfurt, Germany, for two days.

Our granddaughter Lindsey [13] had major surgery on her spine Monday, so Jeanie is helping out at her daughter's. AU went weU, and Lindsey is now back home and recovering nicely. Since Jeanie wiU be up there [Rochester, NY area Pittsford, NY Casey probably knows where that is], I'm going to AnnapoHs for a week of Blue/Gold Officer training. However, I won't go so far as to stay in Mother Bancroft been there, done that. I'U be camping out at the AnnapoHs Waterfront Marriott. I'm taking my 6th Company

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t-shirt. I'U miss swinging by the Foery mansion in Armapohs. Maybe I'U implement the BaU Park Franks commercial, drop by and say my friends used to Hve here. Congratulations to Pat and Sandra. Jeanie and I are looking forward to meeting you, Sandra.

Gosh, aU our cars have been stick shift, almost back to Naval Academy graduation [I had one automatic, and sold it]. How can you qualify for the Indy 500 driving automatics? Warmest regards to aU. For your next major excursion, come join us for the Bloomsburg Fair! Beat Army!

Mark" â&#x20AC;˘ From Mike Treacy (20): I "Let me fUl you in more on my ttip around Cape Horn during which I met with Mario Zambra (2). My wife, Joan, daughter Monica and Mike Treacy & Mario Zambra youngest son, Christopher (USNA '91) with his wife Jennifer and chUdren Connor, Hannah and Hagan flew to Buenos Aires last March and then the next day on to Santiago, ChUe.We boarded HoUand America's MS Amsterdam for a twelve-day cruise around Cape Horn arriving back in Buenos Aires where I was born many years ago. We spent a week in touring Buenos Aires and visiting remnants of my famUy that stUl Hve there.

I contacted our Argentine classmate Mario Zambra (2) and he, Joan and I met for a deHcious dinner along the River Plate. The Argentine economy turned upside down in recent years causing an upheaval in how people choose to Hve. Nonetheless, I am happy to report that Mario remains in good spirits and, for the most part, seems unaffected by it aU. On the other hand, Argentina is a place where your doUars go far.

Mario shared with us a story about the culture shock he experienced the night before he reported to USNA as a new plebe. He had already spent a couple of years as a midshipman at the Argentine Naval Academy; and, although stiU a minor, he was very much a gendeman of

the World. He ordered a quiet dinner in Washington's Kensington Hotel and as is customary, even for teens in Argentina, ordered wine with his dinner. He had no way of knowing the effect this would have in a pubHc restaurant in the US Capitol, but the waiter reacted predictably and gave our new classmate a taste of what was to be in store for him during the next four years. Michael" H From Frank Simpson (1): M "Francine & I leave Friday, July 16 for a two-month road trip to spend about three weeks in Maine. We wUl be so far "Down East" Maine we wiU be lucky to have radio news, let alone Internet access.

I wUl be visiting Mike Alford (1) in Charleston, SC and Hugh Crow (1) in Niantic, Connecticut for few days during the trip, so if urgent pass to them. Thanks, and have a great summer. Francine & Frank From the HiU Country ofTexas" H

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Howdy and Happy October, gringos! As I put the finishing touches on this month's masterpiece, I can't beHeve it's nearly September. Plebe summer and parent's weekend are over. The brigade returns this week. And, to top it off there's just 2 weeks until opening night for the footbaU team. My theory on why the time seems to go faster ... caUed, Onorati's Principle ... is that our planet is spinning faster and faster every year, thereby making the days, weeks, months and years fly by. Youngsters in die USNA Class of 2035 no doubt wUl be studying this principle during their first semester physics class. Hope we're aU around to see it!

CYBERSPACE NOOZE. Jack DeU: I Long time, no write. My fault, not yours. Anyway, thought it was time to check in. Lynette and I are stiU Hving in Vidaha, GA, a relatively smaU town in South East Georgia. We moved to Vidaha in 1993, and have reaUy enjoyed retirement in a smaU South GA community. We are both involved in community service and Church activities in Vidaha, and have been fortunate to travel and enjoy "being retired". Both of our chUdren and our 4 grandchUdren Hve in Georgia, so we get to see them often.

This spring and summer we were fortunate to have visits from class mates. In May, Joanne and Dick Stengel, Nancy and Rick Drummond, and Herndon (OUie) OUver met us for a few days of golf on Lake Oconee, where we have a second home. We were aU in the 22nd Company, and it was great to get together again. You wUl remember that OUie and Dick were on the USNA GolfTeam, so Rick and I were in trouble from the beginning. Golf bets are usuaUy won on the first tee (when handicaps are estabHshed), and Rick is a master at negotiating

strokes, so it goes without saying that Back won the money. If you see Rick, do not beHeve him if he teUs you that I lost 2 skins by 3 putting the 18th green. In addition to golf, we spent some time on Lake Oconee, swimming and riding in our pontoon boat. It goes without saying that plenty of beer and wine were consumed. We hope to plan another get together next year. M

Drummonds, Stengels, Dells, and Ollie Oliver at Harbor Club on Lake Oconee

Ollie, Jack, Dick, and Rick after several drinks

In July, Don Campbell, my roommate for 4 years, and his wife Kathy met us at lake Oconee for 3 days. Don and Kathy Hve in Pensacola, FL. We had a good time re-teUing old Bancroft HaU stories, and just relaxing. Don and I played golf one morning, and we spent some time on the water. By the way, Don's 2 oldest sons, Don Jr., and Joe, are both in the CEC Corps. Don Jr. was just selected for Capt. and is stationed in Naples. Joe, a Cdr., is in HawaH at the PubHc Works Center. He just finished a tour with the See Bees, where he spent most of his tour in Iraq. Lynette and I enjoy company, so if any of you plan to be in the Vidaha or Lake Oconee area, please let us know.

Gordon CaUender: â&#x20AC;˘ Ann and finaUy gone digital so hopefiiUy the photos wiU be useable. Kids are busy. Winter works for Weyerhaeuser in New Bern, NC. Catherine is currently in Air Force boot camp (charm school) at MaxweU AFB in Montgomery, AL. She heads to the hospital at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton to do a year residency in chnical psychology in early August. She is a captain. A couple of months ago I squeezed into a set of plebe year SDBB,

and went to Athens, GA to swear her in. I kept this set of rarely worn blues to wear to the national cemetery. The info on the label in right breast pocket reads: 'Jacob Reed's Sons, NORRISTOWN PA, CALLENDER, G.W, 7-17-57, 1408" Remember those days? Of course the braid wasn't nearly so old (thankfuUy). Young Gordon (30 is young) lives in Sydney where he works for GE. Ann is stUl in charge of purchasing for NAS Pensacola, but that wUl change next year when she joins our ranks of happy retirees. Last summer we took off for three weeks in the great northwest and Western Canada including a stop in Seatde for a reunion of my Byrd Station, Antarctica crew. We never made the reunion. In Jasper National Park Ann took a tumble from a mountain bike that left her left kneecap in five pieces.The local ER on advice from an orthopedist in Edmonton put on a spHnt and we drove to Great FaUs, MT and got her medivaced home. A Delta captain in Salt Lake City made us feel a lot better. As I pushed her wheelchair to the plane door he looked at her leg and said, "mountain bike." We asked him how he knew and he said out here in the winter it's skiing, in the summer it's mountain bUces. After the operation and extensive rehab they consigned her to my clutches. I knew she was fine when she talked about the scar.

My physical therapy was multiple trips up and down the bleachers at the University ofWest Florida. I can't say it did anything for the scar, but it did strengthen the leg.

Of course she had good incentive, a trip to Peru. CoUeen and Lon Anderson had been there last faU and gave us a lot of good tips. We first did what most tourists from the states don't; we went to Northern Peru to see some of the ruins from pre-Inca cultures. We drove south along the Pan American Highway from Chiclayo heeding State's advisory to travel it only in dayhght hours because of terrorists and narcotics traffickers. The ruins were spectacular including Tucume where Thor Heyerdahl of KonTUd fame was the site director for many years. El Brujo's "Temple of Doom," Chan Chan, and the huge Moche Temple of the Sun. We eventuaUy joined a large tour from the states in Lima and carried our class flag to chUly and windy Machu Picchu.

We seemed to feel the June midwinter

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The first photo shows Ann and me on a terrace at Machu Picchu after she and Winter attacked the Huayna Picchu (the peak that towers over the ruins). I had just returned from the Sun Gate where I went to get the best panoramic photos of the ruins. The second photo shows us (Winter is in the middle) in the large square at the Tschudi citadel. It's one of nine huge royal citadels at the vast Chimu capital of Chan Chan nearTrujUlo. H

Mac and Rod Bubeck, Pat and Jim Luper, Gloria and Dave "Raingear" Stem, Caryl and Dick "Mogs" Morgan, and flying in from St Louis specificaUy to attend the party, Ann and Raese "Suitcase" Simpson. Judy tells me that I had a great time.

UPCOMING CLASS EVENTS. Washington area Class luncheon on November 9*^^ 2004 & January 1 1 * 2005.

THOSE WHO LEFT US. I'm sad to report De Brock and Al Doherty died during the summer.

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Ann & Gordon Callander in Chan Chan

Mike Roth: H Ruth intends to retire from Children's Hospital, Oakland, CA next summer. We then intend to move back to the DC/AimapoHs/No.VA area to be closer to most of the kids/grandkids.We'U be giving up a lot of good weather to move but we'U also get to see a lot more of the grandkids' basebaU, basketbaU & soccer games; a fair trade. H Seen & Heard Around Town.

I received an emaU from Dave Moore, '63 saying that Susan WUHams, the daughter of Donna and Chuck Bartholomew^ qualified for the summer Olympic Team in the Triathalon, and competed on August 25*^^.

Connie and Hank Schwirtz ventured far from their cave in Bettendorf, lA for a visit to the Onorati abode in early August. Hank was your scribe's best man and vice versa back in June 1961. The two couples managed to get in a round of golf between rain storms, made a serious dent in my Bombay gin and single malt scotch inventory, did a bit of shopping, and caught up on the past few years. Of particular note, the Schwirtz's had to apply for a second mortgage on their home to setde their biU in the Mid Store. The evening before they departed, Judy and I hosted a Club II party at our abode. Present were Arm and Bob "CharUe Brown" KeUy,

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PRES: CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret.) H: 703-461-3582; E: USNA62@eiDls.com SECY: C D R Howard S. Pinskey, U S N R (Ret.) PO. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403-3326 H: 410-974-1962;E: PINSK62(gaol.com WEB SITE: www.nampows.org/62.html

GREETINGS FROM ANNAPOUS FaU has just arrived, the Navy footbaU season is infiiUswing and it's a great time to visit your alma mater. Here's our class news for this October 2004 SHIPMATE. IN MEMORIAM It is with a sad heart that I inform the class of the passing recendy of our friends and classmates, AL KLOS and SI THERIOT. Al died in Passaic Beth Israel Medical Center, Passaic, New Jersey, on August 5,2004. He was the vice president of sales and marketing with the WeUMcLain Corp., based in Michigan City, Ind. for 10 years.

He was also an agent forWeichert Realtors in New Jersy Mr. Klos served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion Post 448, both in Bloomfield and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 492 in Nudey Born in Bloomfield, he Hved in Michagan City before returning to Bloomfield 20 years ago.

Surviving are sons, Eric and David; daughters, Wendra and Lisa; a brother, Arthur and three grandchUdren.

SI, died at his home in GrasonvUle, Maryland on July 21,2004, after a vahent short batde with cancer.

A naval aviator, he served a tour in Vietnam with squadron VP4, ASW and was honorable discharged as a Hetenant.

In January 1968 he joined Trans World Airways, retiring as a captain in 1998.

During his career he hved in AnnapoHs and was based out ofJohn F. Kennedy International Airport in NewYork.

In 1996 he moved to Oyster Cove in GrasonviUe and enjoyed a home also in Key Largo, Fla. His interests included travel and boating. He was a member of St. Christopher's CathoHc Church, the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Association.

Surviving are his wife, the former Rosalyn Seta, whom is married Dec. 29, 1962; two daughters, Melanie Moore of Midlothian,Va. andYvonne GazeUe of AnnapoHs; one son, Simon Theriot III of StevensvUle; one sister, Judy Thibodeaux of Lake Charles, La.; one brother, Vernon Theriot of MoseUe, Miss, and five grandchUdren.

In Heu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Queen Anne's, 300 Del PJhodes Avenue, Queenstown, Md. 21858 In next months issue of Shipmate, the Last CaU section wiU have obituaries to both Al and Si. The class extends it's heartfelt and sincere sympathies to the famUies and friends of our classmates, AL KLOS and SI THERIOT. It is class poHcy to send flowers or make a contribution in the amount of $75.00 when hearing of the death of a classmate or his spouse. The closest classmate to the deceased shoiUd talke the initiative as soon as possible and then notify any class officer. It is fitting and proper that the class do this out of respect for our classmate and his famUy. AU of us remember those first period swimming classes, especiaUy in the dead of winter in the natatorium. J O H N HIGGINS, our swimming coach and instructor, passed away earher this summer in AnnapoHs. Encluded is a brief article from the AnnapoHs Evening Capital.

Retired Navy Cdr. John Herbert Higgins, 88, a Naval Academy associate professor and a longtime leader in international, national and academy swimming, diving and water polo, died of pneumonia Aug. 1 at his home in ' AnnapoHs. CDR. Higgins was born May 8,1916, in Providence, R.I.. He was a membr of the U.S. Olympic swimming team in the beaststoke at the 1936 BerHn Olympics.

He graduated fix)m Ohio State University in 1940. WhUe at OSU he developed the overhand recovery stroke which eventually became swimmings butterfly stroke.

At one time he held 10 world records and 21 American records. He once broke five world records in a single meet. He was an NCAA AU American swimmer three times.

In 1940 he was Ohio State's outstanding senior athlete and swim team captain.

After graduation, he enhsted in the Navy and was assigned to Pensacola to train pUots in exiting sinking aircraft in swimming and sea survival. During World War II he w^as aboard aircraft carriers and on shore at naval air stations. Released in January 1946, he was recaUed to active duty the next month to continue swimming and survival programs at Pensacola.

In 1950, the Navy assigned him as director of aquatics instruction at the academy and a coach of varsity swimming and diving. In 1954 he was promoted to commander and left active duty, becoming a civUian instructor and associate professor.

CLASS NEWS We heard from JIM LUCAS. He was in San Diego two weeks ago for TEC orientation and had dinners with Tim and PoUy ReiUy and Robbie and Kathie Bolster Jim Lucas (aU 19th company) Tom has just completed treatment and in remission for his cancer. Going back for a second stage of training in two weeks to San Diego, somebody has to do it!

More news from GREG CHAUNCEY about our class legacy project. We have achieved our first goal of $1M for the scoreboard, and are going into the Academic FeUowship Phase.

USNA Academic Dean BUl MiUer has just put together, in draft form, the basics of a proposed Academic FeUowship for the remainder of the Legacy program. It is a worthwhUe program, which wiU be an Academic Enrichment FeUowship. We are stUl finalizing the M O U with NAE The proceeds (or earnings) of the FeUowship wUl be used to meet the specific academic needs of and enhancement of the academic experience

for Midshipmen. This includes internships, summer research projects, academic conferences or competition funding. The Academic Dean and Provost wiU have discretionary latitude in aUocating the earnings of the FeUowship, to the highest academic purpose and wiU benefit Midshipmen, as opposed to the benefit of faculty. Our stated goal wUl be $200,000 and internally we expect $300,000 to $500,000.

Remember that our Legacy Project is a five year program, and we have four years left. If you are a one year donor, please make your coming donations to the Class of 62 Academic FeUowship.

HOMECOMING '04 In keeping with tradition, the class wUl have it's annual homecoming party on Saturday evening, 30 October, 2004 at the Naval Academy Officers Club. The party wUl commence at 1700 hours after we beat Delaware.

A summer flyer with aU the information, menu, times, prices and reservation forms, wiU be sent out to aU classmates in mid September. The class looks forward to seeing you at the Homecoming '04 event.

FOOTBALL STADIUM PARKING New rules and regiUations for parking at the newly renovated magnificent NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium. There wUl no longer be cash purchase of stadium parking on game day. AU parking passes must be ordered from the NAAA (800-US4-NAVY) in advance. Season ticket holders have already had their opportunity to buy season parking passes.

Single game parking passes wiU go on sale on Monday, 2 August. If you are planning to attend one of the Navy home games, order your parking passes from NAAA as early as possible. They wUl probably seU out quickly for the more popular games, such as Homecoming. Don't come to the game expecting to pay at the entrance, Hke before. If you can't get a parking pass, plan to carpool with someone who already has one.

TAILGATING As usual, the class wUl occupy it's taUgate position #42 A on the Taylor Avenue side of the stadium. Our Blue and Gold '62 banner wUl fly over the area. Come early for a good parking space.

That's our class news for this issue of SHIPMATE. Cards, letter, photos. Please.

Your classmates want to hear from you.

Keep in touch. Until next time ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 1 1 % LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 5 1 % PRES: The Honorable Stephen M. Duncan SEC'Y: Michael H. Shelley 25 Sweetwater Ln., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 H: 828-862-4245; E: nstar@citcom.net WEB SITE: www.USNA63.org

WeU, here we are again with a severely Hmited report for you, the result of the Association's decision to cut the maximum length of class news columns in half. This has not gone down weU with many Class Secretaries and other folks, but it looks like this wiU be a permanent restriction. Therefore, the web site version of our Shipmate column has become our primary means of disseminating Class of 1963 news and the magazine's usefiUness is gready diminished. In the text below are notes that more information is avaUable at www.USNA63.org. Take a look!

I'm pleased to pubhsh this letter to the Class of 1963 from Leshe Palenscar McFaUs, widow of our classmate Doc Palenscar.

B On June 21, the remains of my late husband, Alexander John (Doc) Palenscar III were laid to rest in a niche at the Naval Academy Columbarium, 37 years after his death in combat in North Vietnam. Our famUy wishes to thank the Class for the very lovely flower arrangement that you sent to remember Doc. After a fianeral mass at the Academy Chapel, famUy and friends gathered at the cemetery on a beautiful, sunny morning to say,finaUy,a fond fareweU. I beHeve Doc would have approved the site which is on the bank of the creek looking across the water to the buUdings of the Yard.

Doc's parents, Fran and Al, his sister Mimi and her famUy, our chUdren Kate and Alex, extended famUy members, and chUdhood friends attended the ceremony.

What amazed me, and what reaUy tugged at my heart, was the number of Academy classmates who came from near and far to pay tribute to a young man who touched their Hves so briefly. His famUy hasn't forgotten him, of course, but how wonderful that he is also so ahve in the memories of his friends and classmates!

In closing, a sentiment often expressed

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CLASS N E W S "Duty, Honor, Country, and All My Love."

Thank you so much. B I reported last month that our classmate Lee Livingston had died in July. We have subsequendy heard from his son, Major Thomas Livingston, USAF, who reported, H His death took us by surprise. He was in perfect health a month ago. He was recovering from a scheduled vascular surgery when he developed an infection and fiirther compHcations snowbaUed to a point where he could not recover. He left at the top of his game with no regrets, no grudges, no relationship un-mended. He loved his wife of 41 years more on the day he died than at any other time. We are missing him terribly. B Here's a snapshot of Lee and his wife Marti on a Caribbean cruise last December.

Lee and Marti Livingston

Mickey Mays wrote to me in July with news of his latest golfing adventure.

B I just completed a nifiy USNA Alumni Association sponsored trip to the 2004 Open Championship (aka British Open). The journey was by vessel, the M/V CHpper Adventurer, departing Dubhn, Ireland, several days in advance of the tournament. We hopscotched the Irish Sea playing golf at many great venues (Royal Liverpool, Casdetown, Royal Portrush, Machrihanish, and Royal Turnberry) before landing at Troon. This picture shows Doug Tozour and me standing on the eighteenth tee at Castletown Links on the Isle of Man. The smUes are because we have both successfuUy driven across the "Abyss" into the fairway beyond.

Doug played great. As you know, he has two new hips and is hitting the baU farther now than ever before. It was fun to play with him and he was one of the

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most popular members of the cruise. My roommate, Ed Howard, is preparing for knee replacement surgery.

He hopes to be back on the Hnks in Tozour and Mays on the Isle of Man 4-6 weeks, also hitting the baU farther than ever before Go Navy!

Beat Army! B Judging from his latest notes, Mr. NonStop - Dave Moore - had a busy summer with strenuous outdoor pursuits but StiU made time for some good reading.

B Sandy Stoddard and I just finished four days in northern Sierras working on the Pacific Crest TraU. We wiU join John Peterson in late August for backpacking inYosemite for seven days. Jim Eckland dropped me an e-maU saying that he had taken a job in Baghdad with the Flour Corporation to buUd a power plant there.

I recendy picked up a wonderfiil new book "The Last Stand of the Tin Can SaUors" by James Hornfischer. With the 60th anniversary of the Batde of Leyte Gulf approaching, it is a timely read.

You probably recaU the four major parts of the batde.. This book focuses on the batde off Samar Island. The author's interviews with the survivors bring the action to Hfe like no other naval history book I have read. Anybody with a drop of Navy Blue in their veins shoiUd read this book â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in fact, anyone entering the Navy should read it. It never hurts to have a few more heroes in your personal pantheon.

It's a heU of a saga in a very weU told story. Since I know that most of you do not have time to read a fidl book of such ancient stuff, here, as a tease, are some of my favorite excerpts: {Visit USNA63.org for an exciting read.) B WeU, Hfe is fuU of surprising developments. Take, for example, this outstanding story from Gary Smith.

B I got married this summer. Lori Kate CaHse and I met three years ago when I was asked to take her out to lunch to check her out for a date with a co-worker of mine.

She and my co-worker didn't

work out, and she caUed me asking me out to lunch.

Eight months, and quite a few lunches, later she asked me out for a non-date.

Keep in mind I'm Colorado wedding 29 years older than she is, so dating was not in the picture. We non-dated for 352 days. In the meantime I had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Six weeks before my surgery she admitted that she was in love with me. Three weeks after the surgery (I figured I should wait to see if I Hved.) I asked her to marry me. Our engagement was an exciting time of chemo and radiation. I ended up back in the hospital at the end of November, 50 pounds under my original weight and half dead from the chemo.

Lori Kate's main projects after that were planning the wedding and getting some weight back on my bones. We were married in Beaver Creek, CO, on July 10th. Our honeymoon was in Costa Rica. The idea was to find a place we hadn't been. I've covered most of Asia and both of us have seen quite a bit of Europe. With the exception of the roads, Costa Rica is a wonderful place. {Much more at USNA63.org) B Most members of the Class of 1963 have attained their 63rd birthday. Those of us who haven't can draw inspiration from the way that PhiUip Marsden chose to observe his advancing seniority.

B I decided I needed to do something special to celebrate my upcoming 63rd birthday. The restUt was a successfid oneday hike to the summit of Mt Whitney at 14,500 feet the highest mountain in the "lower" 48 states.

With a round-trip of 22 mUes combined with On top ofMt Whitney 6,000 feet-plus altitude gain, it was a real chaUenge. I trained for several months including staying at altitude for three nights before the chmb. The traU was spectacular, the weather perfect and I had Htde problem

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making the summit with my guide and Raytheon co-worker, John TomHnson (on the left in the summit photo). However, the traU down seemed endless and I was ready to burn my boots at the bottom.

I'm glad it is over and am not planning a repeat anytime soon! B WhUe vacationing in England this summer,Jiin Metcalfe met up -with several of our classmates who were participating in the seniors crew races at Henley.

See wrvvw.USNA63.org for his account.

That's aU the space we have, so we end here. Let me hear firom you soon!

QUAUTY-'63 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 11% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 48%

Jerry's mother. Congratulations to the Anderson FamUy! The Class had a good turnout despite rainy weather for our joint Memorial Service with USMA '64. Dave Parry, now a Baptist minister in upstate Pennsylvania, led the service. Dave was accompanied on the trip by his son, Dan, Also in attendance for this first in a Hne of Joint Memorials every five years were Yvonne & Jerry Anderson, Elaine & Rich Dawson, Rosemary & Jerry EUis, Joyce & Bernie Maguire, Jane & BiU Sargent, Jean & Ray\{^tter, Bob Bartlett, Bob Bishop, Jim Fazekas, Dave Gould, Tom Tarbox and Dave TVima. AU agreed that this service shoiUd become a '64 tradition. (Dick Dawson has provided the photo taken at the Vietnam WaU.)

PRES: The Honorable Bernard "Bemie" A. Maguire SEC'Y: Dennie Pignotti 10907 WUder Pomt Ln., Reston,VA 20191 E: dpignotti(^avalengineers.org WEB SITE: ww^v.usna64.org

To The Great Class of '64, we have started another footbaU season and I hope it's as good as last year. Remember "Expect to Win!" Look for the '64 banner and taUgate on the Navy side north end along Farragut Road. Hope to see you at a home game and The Reunion.

From Class President Bemie Maguire: B "To The Great Class of 1964: This month, Dennis Pignotti and I are almost finished with columns for SHIPMATE.The frequent columns are a chore but •we wiU miss the thrUl of the monthly deadHne and the utter fear that the page wiU stay blank as we attempt to string together interesting and entertaining words. The fear of faUure stUl motivates us: "SHIPMATE Columns from the Edge".

We owe Dennis for his dedicated service with SHIPMATE. In five years, he has never missed a deadHne and we have had a fuU column routinely I suggest that, in thanks for his hard work, each classmate should buy Dottie and Dennis their adult beverage of choice. Let's make it a very happy reunion for them!

Great news from Yvonne and Jerry Anderson: On August 12, their daughter.

Crystal, gave birth to her first chUd, Zachary, at 0015 and then at 2315, same day, their other daughter, Tricia, gave birth to her second chUd, Sarah. Interestingly enough, August 12 is the birth date of

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It's a smaU world; on a drive to the Outer Banks for a famUy vacation, I asked a young man wearing an Academy hat, "What Class?"The answer came back from "Bob ShoflF, '64 Sir". What a surprise and a close caU! I cotUd have had an accident if I was stiU at the porcelain facUity. It made my day to run into Bob at the Pierce's Pit Barbecue.

You may remember that the piranha caper first Class year was an interesting bit of '64 lore for everyone except Dick Nelson. Dick spent fifteen midshipman First Class doUars on a piranha that dined on the expensive exotic fish in the USNA aquarium. Dick doesn't want to be remembered as the ctUprit and subsequent Class A victim, so please don't let this word get around. Thanks for the story, Dick; we promise to keep it quiet.

Chuck Krulak continues to be our "Classmate in the News". Now the Chairman of the USNA Board ofVisitors, Chuck received a "Standing O" from the Class of 2008 which lasted at least 3 minutes. According to BUl Natter who represented our Class at the speech, Chuck gave a masterfiil, motivating talk

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on "Courage" for the incoming Plebe Class. WeU done. General.

We received a compeUing emaU from Ms. Elaine PhUHps •with inquiries about Geoff Shumway. She wore Geoff's MIA bracelet during her Junior High School years, found us through an Internet search and now wants to create a gift in memory of Geoff for his daughter, Carey. Bob Bartlett wiU foUow up with Ms, PhUHps. Fittingly, for this last column before our Fortieth Reunion, I offer two more last Thank You's. To my predecessors in this role of Class President, I offer hearty gratitude for your service. Thank you to Tom Swartz, Bob Sutton and Jerry Anderson for your devotion to our cause.

AndfinaUy,for a classmate we cannot adequately thank for aU he has done to tie us together. Our Webmaster, Scott BushneU, has single-handedly moved aU of us into the high tech world of electronic communications. Despite the health problems both he and Myra incurred, Scott provided the initial platform and continues to upgrade our Website to state-of-the-art capabUities.

He has been remarkable!

Bravo Zulu to aU and thanks to aU for the opportunity to serve Bernie" B John Sai has retired and sent the foUowing note: B "It's been either a long time or NEVER since I checked in •with our class news. Now that I've retired maybe I can make some time now and then. After 4 years at sea and 2 trips to the Tonkin Gulf, the Na^vy decided they needed me another year and sent me as a NGLO to the 3rd Marine division in and around Dong Ha S.Vietnam ( 7 mUes from the DMZ). It wasn't what I signed up to do, but I survived a year with the Marines and then went to the real battleground (UC Berkeley). I spent the '69-'70 school year there getting my California teaching credential and dodging tear gas and stupidity. I then started a 34 year teaching career at 3 different high schools in central CaHf. I taught Math and PE and also coached footbaU and track. After 34 years I got reaUy tired of correcting Algebra and Geometry tests so I decided to retire and do some different things.

Mary Jo, my •wife of 38 years, also retired and we plan to do some traveHng. As a matter of fact, we just got back from an

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CLASS N E W S Alaskan cruise (beautifiU place). Mary Jo threw a big retirement party for me and Tom Lynch flew out from PhiUy for it.

Also Jim Maginn, BiU Ulrich, Dick Earnest, Pat DonneUy '65 and their wives came up from Southern CaHf. Enclosed a picture from the party. From right to left: Maginns, Ulrichs, Sais, Earnests, DonneUys, and of course Admiral Lynch. I'm reaUy looking forward to seeing a lot of old friends at the 40th. Not a whole lot of people pass through central CaHf. where I am. John I

Lantier,Barb Goodroe, Jenny and John Mickelson B

Len Wass & Tom Stick

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Tom Stick & Eric Wass John Sal's Retirement Party

Len Wass visited Tom Stick for some Kodiak fishing.

B "Here are two pictures taken at the end ofJuly at Tom Stick's Port Vita fishing and hunting lodge on Raspberry Island in Kodiak, AK. The first shows Tom and me congratiUating each other for a typical stringer offish caught in the afternoon (with a couple of good hahbut showing).

The Pink and SUver Salmon as weU as hahbut were hitting reaUy weU (as usual).

The second picture shows Tom and my nephew, Erik Wass, opening the wine for the fish diimer.You should note the genuine fur piece Tom is wearing to help him keep warm in the Aleut Banya (or sauna bath) at his place. The fiir piece is inscribed suitably (with magic marker) saying 'Com Banya' and 'CINC Port Vita' to show that Tom is king at his place. The remainder of his 'uniform' symbolizes flag rank in the Alaskan Na^vy.Tom mentioned that Rick Mahan fished there earHer this summer, and that Shel Zane is coming up in August. Each year I go to his camp the facihties get better and the fishing and food remain at their aheady-estabHshed world class levels. Tom's fiance, Marian, was at camp making the experience even more enjoyable. Both of them plan to be at our 40th Reunion in October.

AU the best, Len Wass '64" B

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B Here's the picture from Harry Hoffinan's memorial service that has aU of us in it. Left to right: Daws Richardson, Larry Eggert, Carter Refo, Pat Martin, Matt D'Amico, SheUa Hoffinan (Harry's daughter). Bob Andretta, Clem Meehan, Dick Zimmermann, Fleet Davis,Tom Hoffinan (Harry's brother). Dick B

Go Navy Beat Army! Dennie ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 14% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 46% PRES: Pete Gness P: 410-757-4796; E: subman65@yahoo.com SEC'Y: C D R Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 98-2039 P Kaahumanu St.,Aiea, HI 96701 H: 808-454-1990; W: 808-477-8691 F: 808-257-1679; E: daveand65@earthlink.net â&#x20AC;˘WEB SITE: home.earthlink.net/~daveand65/

As I was sitting down to write this I came across a whole bunch of emaUs ranting about cutting the class column length.

Not appropriate for this column. I'U just point out that, Hke last month's, it's shorter than usual due to the new column length Hmitation and the insertion of some photos. However, if you surf to our class website (see Hnk in the header), you'U get the expanded version with several additional photos. FYI - original wordcount when editing this: 4,031 and 9 photos; wordcount (aUowing for 3 photos) for submission to the hardcopy Shipmate: 1565. On to the news gathered mosdy from our egroup postings from mid-July to mid-August.

From Back Rickard, 14 Jul B Brian and Carla Lantier hosted a wonderfiil dinner for a bay area group last night in honor of a visit from former bay area alum, John Mickelson and his wife Jenny. Here's a photo from the event.

From left to right: Brian Lantier, Back and AUyson Backard, Wayne Goodroe, Chip AUen,John Newton ('63),Judy Zitze^witz, Pat (John's friend), Rob Zitzewitz, Carla

From Gary "Zoo" Rezeau, 14 Jul B Thanks to BUl Robertson, seven '65ers enjoyed a lunch of great Itahan food and some very entertaining conversation in early July. In attendance were:Tom Barry from Jacksonville, Dave Kirkpatrick from UmatUla, Steve McDonald from McAlpin, Gary Rezeau from Melbourne, BUl Robertson from Ocala, Gene Trimpert from IngHs, George "Spider" Webb from Floral City.

It was a pleasant several hour break, but aU too short to get fliUy caught up on what seven guys have been doing for the last three decades. Future plans caU for another luncheon on September 8th and then a possible get together in December.

BUl Farnsworth would have attended except for the fact that he was tied up working with the security detaU for our First Lady, Barbara Bush's â&#x20AC;˘visit to the Jackson^viUe. Topics during lunch covered: the current Florida real estate market, saUing and saU boats, some medical stuff, (what do you expect from guys who've made it into their sixth decade?), Florida ranching, flying, some war stories and some discussion of Major Love, one of our Company Officers, and other Boat

School stories. So to aU of you who coiUd not attend, you can see what you're missing. Please try to make the next one and add to the fim. No Reef Points questions wiU be asked, and you wiU not have to know the movies, etc. Just show up and enjoy.

Here's a shot of Spider, Gene, Steve and Tom trying to decide on the lunch venue. Cheers, Gary B

There •was a nice exchange in mid-JiUy firom two of out Tom's who are recuperating.

B Tom Crowder had a bad landing on his 2 4 ^ (of a needed 25) parachute qualifying jump and ended up with a complete rupture of the left quadricep tendon, and had successful surgery in early July He was in a cylindrical cast firom my upper thigh to just above my left ankle and doing weU but it was very difficult logistically to get around. WiU he go back next Spring and finish up his jump quals? Stay tuned. He has to re-negotiate •with his care-giver, Carole, seems aU she expected to have to do was to coUect the insurance check, and didn't bargain for heavy lifting.

Warm regards, Tom B Bob Groce checked into the egroup •with a posting on 19 Jul. He's been retired from the airHne industry for over 2 years and have not touched an aircraft since leaving the property, but he's "flown" almost every day —PC-based fhght simulators and been in and around almost any aircraft you can come up •with. Microsoft Fhght Sim 2004 is his preferred flying adventure, but there are many more out there including combat simulations. Bob's talked with Zoo about starting up a separate egroup for any '65ers interested in discussing flight simulators. Any of you guys so interested, contact Zoo (grezeau(^yahoo.com )orBob (r_groce@beUsouth.net), OK? From CharHe Morrison, 30 Jul B John Bishop and I met with Pete Gness this noon to discuss the formation of a "Last CaU" Committee in the AnnapoHs

area. The idea is to have a group of classmates here who have the complete skinny on USNA Chapel policies for funerals, memorial services and the poHcies on burial in the USNA Cemetery and Columbarium. We wiU also look into poHcies at Arhngton and Fort Myer Main Post Chapel and our class poHcy for sending flowers to our bereaved. CharHe B Also fix)m CharHe M, 30 JiU B Classmates, during our meeting with Pete this afternoon he expressed a need for local coordinators for a couple of events.There is significant demand for a golf event and there wUl need to be someone in the ArmapoHs area to coordinate this event. There has also been a suggestion that we have a touch footbaU game. Roger has volunteered to play quarterback for both sides (to make it fair).Who wotUd Hke to coordinate this event? So, we need three volunteers to coordinate these three athletic events.

Contact Pete, if interested. Also, Pete needs someone who is computer sa^wy to work with him to design and produce a brochure containing information such as schedules, descriptions of various events, directions to the venues and from the airport to various hotels. Of course, cost of printing of these materials wiU be paid for by the class using fiinds from subscriptions to one reunion package or another (single participant or couple) .Volunteers contact Pete directly at: 410-757-4796, emaU: subman65(^yahoo.com. B There was a very long, amusing (as usual) and informative emaU from Pete Lumianski, sent on 01 Aug. Explained his year-long odyssey in getting aU his various formats of music digitized and playable at home, including old 78 records and LPs. He provided a very nostalgic Hst of LPs that we aU Hstened to at Boat School.

Contact Pete for info on his set-up or his Hst of old titles, if interested.

From Doug Katz, 02 Aug B I'm in Monterey, remember those days!? I'm doing a NRAC Study through the 4'' of August. As for us, I've been working way too many hours in too many directions having me on the road far more than I want. We have taken a couple good boat trips just the same, even have another planned the weekend of 13 Aug. HopefioUy we can do more in the

faU and wiU plan to do one when you come back around the time of our 40^ ; we'U get PhU Ferrara to work a raft up as he's the pro at it. Doug B From Bob Wahlfield, 03 Aug B I am with CaterpiUar Global Petroleum here in Singapore, We moved last year from India after five years there. I had planned on retiring last year, but we coiUdn't pass up the chance to Hve in Singapore for a year or two and see some more things in Asia. Bob. B From Jim Savard, 04 Aug B Aloha Dave, Some new information: I'm StUl the Faculty Chairman at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Cheyenne Center, but I've moved. New info foUows: Home: 10461 Tiger Run, Litdeton, C O 80124,303-470-8825,303883-0082 (CeU), 303-649-0159 (fax), emaUjsavard(^comcast.net. Warm regards, Jim Savard. B From PhU Ferrara, 11 Aug B Good morning, out there! How are you and Judy doing? It seems like so much lava out of KUauea (or water over the dam) since our trip to Hawaii. What a busy year this has been! And to top it off, we are anxiously awaiting and preparing for daughter Kristen's wedding in October. I am a typical nervous father here right now!!!. Anyway, here is some news below for adding to the '65 class article: A large group of'65ers met for the monthly lunch August 10th at the Sheraton beside the Pentagon. Pete Gness updated us on the plans for our 40th reunion to be held November 3,4,5, and 6,2005. So far 86 classmates are signed up.

He urged that we get our $250 deposit to him so that firm plans can be made based on how many are coming to the reunion.

There wiU be a boat ride, two taUgates, a group cocktaU party, etc. Pete also explained that CharHe Morrison and John Bishop are coordinating the "last caU" for members of the Class who have passed away, so that a proper Hsting and obituary wiU be included in Shipmate and the Class wUl be notified and the famUy receive appropriate condolences. Alumni, Shipmate, and Academy issue discussions swept up and down the table Hke a firestorm. This month in attendance were

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iM CLASS N E W S Mike Epprecht, Daws Richardson, PhU Ferrara, Ed Geiger, Skip MacMichael,Ted Nanz, Andy Prince, Pat Fitch, Al Becker, Mike Riley, and Pete Gness. Stop by some month and add fiiel to the fire. Have fun and enjoy today in Paradise!!! PhU B WaXer Alert - 65ers, new stuff on our website! Cut and paste or cHck on: http: //home. earthHnk. net/~daveand65/w axer.htm. Enjoy, Don HaUwachs That's it for this month. Beat Army, Dave .

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PRES: VADM Michael D. Haskins, USN (Ret.) SEC'Y: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin St.,Annapolis, MD 21401 E: pmbaird@veri20n.net WEST COAST SEC'Y: Robert G.Johnson Jr., Esq. 30131 Town Center Dr, Suite 147 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 "WEB SITE: www.usna66.org

It's Homecoming month. For those who might be able to join us on 30 October, you can plan on afiiUday of fim and footbaU. We wiU be located in area 52, which is on the East side, left half of the stadium, alongside Taylor Avenue.

Festivities wiU begin about 1100 and go throughout the day. Superintendent and Classmate,VADM Rod Rempt wUl be on hand to address the Class. Cost •wUl be $25 per person. Hope you can make it.

For those of you who can make it, you'U be pleased to see that our Memorial Arch is completed. As I ran by the other morning (early August) I noted that our Class Year is instaUed (left-hand side of the front entrance. There •wiU be a Class Crest and a dedication plaque also instaUed. There wiU also be a dedication plaque for the memorial gardens. These should be posted on the web site, but I'm providing them here as weU. Many thanks to Tom Eubanks who provided the first cut of these dedications. Mike Haskins, Clay Spikes, Chuck Grutzius, and I then provided the editing.

Dedication for Memorial Arch BAND OF BROTHERS Early in 1968, the North Vietnamese Army launched the Tet offensive, seizing key cities, including Hue, the cultural center and ancient imperial capital of Vietnam.Three under-strength U.S. Marine Infantry BattaHons, totahng less than 2,500 men, attacked an enemy force five times their strength, defeated them,

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and drove them from the city. Suffering heavy casualties in the intense house-tohouse fighting, most refiised evacuation, beheving their departure would diminish their feUow Marines' chances of surviving.

The courage and dedication of these Marines echo Shakespeare's words: "For he today who sheds his blood with me •wUl be my brother .... " Graduating at the height of the Viemam War, we wiU never forget our Classmates and comrades who served our country so selflessly; especiaUy the 20 members of the Class of 1966 who made the lUtimate sacrifice in Vietnam. This memorial is dedicated to their memory.

The USNA Class of 1966 Dedication for Memorial Gardens Non Sibi Sed Patriae "Not for self, but for country" is the motto of the USNA Class of 1966—^it exemplifies the tie that eternaUy binds together our Class, a graduate's branch of service, the Naval Academy, and the U.S. Naval Service as a whole.

As a Class, we were forged in the crucible of the Na^v^al Academy. After honing our warfighting skUls, we were ordered to myriad duty stations around the globe—^with a majority to the Viemam War. We were the "nuggets" flying attack and fighter aircraft over hostile territory, challenging missUe batteries on a daUy basis. We were the junior officers on warships—conducting gunfire support at the DMZ, rescuing downed pUots and pro^vdding the leadership core of the Vietaam Riverine and Coastal Patrol Forces. Aboard attack submarines and maritime patrol aircraft, we sUendy stalked Soviet ships and submarines, knowing we were a critical deterrent to nuclear war. As Marines and SEALs, we took the fight to the enemy across jungles, mountains and deserts?and prevaUed. Since graduation in 1966, our Classmates were key participants in the last 23 years of the Cold War. We led SaUors and Marines from the peak of conflict in Vietnam through the first Gulf War, and in every contingency from 1966 into the 21^'- Century. Whether one stayed the course or left the service, the bonds formed as a Class •wiU never be broken.

The term "Classmate" has meaning and obhgation beyond words.

We dedicate these Memorial Gardens to the memory of our deceased

Classmates who, through their fidehty, courage, honor and selfless service, so wUHngly made the lUtimate sacrifice to preserve the freedoms we as Americans hold sacred. They •wiU always be in our hearts and prayers.

Again, thanks to Tom and aU who helped develop these dedications.

Morris Foote provided an emaU that this year's Class of 1966 Enhsted Leadership award •wirmer aboard Hue City, Machinery Repairman 1st Class (SW) Chris Gates, was also selected as the 2003 MiHtary Furefighter of the Year Award. He is the leading petty officer of the repair division. CongratiUations to PO Gates.

Jerry Maher sent me a note and the foUowing picture of himself and his grandson, Noah (1-1/2). Jerry has a special hobby of Lionel trains. He's semiretired, ha^ving moved, for the final time according to Louise, last November to Niantic, CT. Jerry has taken up the entire basement in setting up the Lionel train sets he owns, and he spends his spare time setting up raUroad tracks and gardens.They enjoy spending their time with Noah, working part time, and Hving near the water. Their phone number is 860-7398761. Anyone going up that •way to the casinos is welcome to caU and stop by.

Thanks to Louise and Jerry for that update.

JERRY MAHER AND GRANDSON NOAH

John PosoH sent me the foUowing emaU to document his bear hunting trip.

B TRIP: I drove to northern NJ. on a Friday evenmg and spent the night at my daughter's house. My son-in- law,Vince, and I left at 6:00 A.M. Saturday and drove North on 1-95 to the Canadian border. A word to the wise: if you travel on a week day, do not take the George Washington Bridge and the Cross Bronx Expressway.

CUSTOMS: Regardless of what you may have heard, customs in both directions was courteous, poHte and quick.You may bring as many long guns into Canada

as you wish. Absolutely N O hand guns. A simple form must be filed, it requires serial numbers, and one $38.00 U.S. fee covers aU of your gims. Upon returning to U.S.A. Customs was even easier. Present your copy of Canadian gun form, bear permit, bear registration form, etc.The agent wiU check your capes and you are on your way.

SPRING HILL LODGErThe Lodge sits 200 yards off a country road. By our residential standards it is very rustic, by New Brunswick htmting camp standards it is considered luxurious. Parts of the exterior had been painted, but aU the additions buUt this year, the interior waUs, and ceilings are raw chipboard. The floors are painted chip board. Running water comes firom a spring; propane runs the Hghting, stove, hot water heater, and refrigerator. An interior bathroom has a sink, commode, and shower. CeU phone service requires a several mUe drive. Food is stricdy meat and potatoes; however, almost anything would be pro^vided with a days notice. Dale and his helper were extremely accommodating and soHcitous.

I couldn't even pour my o^wn coffee. The ouffitter is Dale Egars. He has been hunting the area for 21 years and has worked as a guide for other outfitters. 2004 is his first year as a Hcensed ouffitter.

TPiE HUNTING:We were hunting Spring Black Bear. In New Brunswick nearly all game is baited. Dale Hkes to hunt up close and the farthest stand from bait was 50 yards. A large cahber rifle with open sights is probably best, at 20 yards a scope seemed to get in my way. Morning hunting started at first Hght and lasted 5 hours, then back to the camp for 5 hours.

Afternoon hunts went from mid afternoon untU dark.

Black bears are as •vicious and dangerous as a grizzly or Alaskan Brown. We were there for six days. We started hunting Monday afternoon. My son in-law saw no bears; one came to my bait but it appeared to be too smaU and I didn't shoot. Tuesday a.m. neither of us saw game. That evening a smaU bear came toVince's bait then wandered over to his stand and sat underneath it. This is an open grate metal deer stand set at seven feet off the ground. After several very intense minutes it left and a large bear came out of the brush; Vince took it. That evening a yearhng cub came to my bait and entertained me for over

forty minutes. He ran away, but was not replaced by a fuUy grown animal. On Wednesday I saw no game; same for Thursday a.m. Dale, the ouffitter/guide, sensed my frustration and spent several hours re-baiting my stand, including his lUtimate weapon, vaniUa extract. I took a male about 7 p.m. I used a .308 Cal with 165 grain mushrooming buUet. I took out both lungs and its heart and he stUl went 30 yards into the brush. Waited for Dale to show up; we both foUowed the blood and I stood guard with a chambered round whUe Dale poked it with a long pole. We caped and washed it that evening and I can't wait for the taxidermist to finish. Both Vince and I agree that Dale gets 4 stars and is highly recommended.

The accommodations are a Httle rough, but we didn't want a resort. We wanted to hunt bear!

OUTFITTER AUTHOR: Dale Egers J O H N B. POSOLI, Hardwood ridge, N.B. thekitchenman(gjJUNO.COM\par; Canada, E4A1A7; 506-327-3887; www.SPRINGHILLLODGE.COMXpar; SLE(gNB.SYMPATICO.CA B On 11 August, 31 Classmates met for our final 2004 Class luncheon.They are shown in the pictures, provided by Tom Marfiak, who very fortunately had his digital camera there. Al Konetzni was the scheduled speaker, but was unable to attend at the last minute. In his stead.

Rod Rempt fiUed in and provided some very informative remarks about his first year as Superintendent, and some of the initiatives to improve leadership and motivation at Na^vry. Pictured first are BACK ROW: John Beakes,John Scudi, Robert Percival, Larry Fish, MUce Chandler, T.J. WUHams, Dick Helm, Pierce Johnson, Mike Baird, Scott Redd, Guinn Clark, Tommy Payne, Al Hendershot, Clay Spikes, AUen Sears, Rod Rempt, Mike KeUy, Mike Haskins, Rodger Carter, John PosoH, Tom Marfiak. FRONT ROW: Tom LoMacchio, Dave Lovelady Bobby Light, Jim Galvin, BiU Caiazza, Jim Long, PhU BozzelH,John Gregg, Paul Cotter.

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That does it for this month. Our 40'-" Reunion planning is continuing. A flyer is planned to be posted later this month or next to inform you of the hotel accommodations and other events planned.

Please be on the lookout for it. I •wUl also send a broadcast emaU. If I don't have your emaU, please forward it. We •wUl be downtown for the 40™, and it wiU be November 2 (Thursday) through November 5. Start planning now. The next issue •wUl be the November issue, so untU then—^AU the best—^Mike!

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Jumping right into it •with no introduction whatsoever: Dave Church got a note from BiU Sorensen talking some non-'67 business, but in amongst the stuff we're not interested in BUl said he and Ray Smith were planning to cHmb Pikes Peak in Colorado on August 14. Can't wait to hear how that turned out. BUl said, "Ray •wUl be dragging me up the mountain. It wUl be fun.

Ray is doing this in honor of my pending 60*-" birthday. I can't think of a better way to usher in a new decade." That's what he said BEFOB^ the chmb. Let's wait to hear the AFTER version.

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B 16th Company had a mini-reunion in Columbus, Ohio, on the weekend ofJiUy 16. The occasion, hosted by Jan and Pete White, was the wedding of Pete's daughter, Barbara, to Mr. Tim Harry. In the many famUy and friends in attendance were our classmates Judy and Tom KeUy, Pam and Adam LleweUyn, Ginny McCormack, and EUen and Jack Young.

A grand time was had by aU during the three day celebration. Pete and Jan were the perfect hosts, coordinating the entire famUy movement as weU as tending to the every need of the 16th Company,'67. B Not too long ago, 18 players participated in the Annual Al Davey '67 Golf Extravaganza. I understand it was a great outing. Ron Brino won the rotating trophy for low net. BiU Calhoun won the raffle for the picture. For the second year in a row, Dick Meade retained the high gross/net trophy. And I got no photos.. ,18 guys and no camera. Go figure!

And,, .PhU Guy returns!! Dave passed this one on to us from PhU: B Here's just a quick update on my working status. Feel free to pass on to Shipmate. ]ean and I are coming back to the States. We have had a great time here in Frankflirt, Germany at the RJiein Main Air Base. I have been offered a job with VT Griffin at Fort McCoy I wiU be the Director of PubHc Works and Deputy Program Manager. Being a Cahfornian and Navy guy, I have never Hved in the mid-west. Wisconsin •wUl be a whole new experience. I'm not sure I'm ready for the cold. Fort McCoy, an Army base, is near Lacrosse, Wisconsin. I plan on letting them know where the Commander in Chief's trophy is located. Do we have any alumni groups near there? Are there any classmates in the area? I may need help •with aU those Army guys. We wUl of course have an open house once we get settled.

Any classmates near or far are welcome to stop in and visit. I'm told I can fish on base! We are looking forward to this next fun trip. B Wayne Savage is hard to lose track of, but he skipped town in July. However, never the reticent type, he let us know where he and Jane wound up:

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B We are moving.Yes, after 15 years in DC, area we are out of here. I wiU take over as Director of Raytheon's Hampton/NorfoUc office tomorrow. We wiU not move out of the Northern VA house untU 1 July. This is a wonderfiU opportunity and a chance to get out of the rat race of DC. My office overlooks pier 12 at NOB and the channel to the bay. Great digs. We •wUl be 2 ? hours away and plan on beating out JuHe and Ken Barausky for attending class fiinctions. Maybe even 'Nita and Jack Parry for the distance commute. Matter of fact we have more than one classmate in the area and Ken & JiUie as neighbors in Ford's Colony, WUHamsburg VA. We are in an apartment untU our new house on 18th green at Ford's Colony is done in late September. We truly are the 19'hole. Maybe next year's golf outing covUd be there. DetaUs to foUow on address. B Wayne's talking about getting a "Slummers South" organized. For those of you in the Tidewater area, watch for that! I'm also wondering about that 2 ? hour trip between WUHamsburg and AnnapoHs. Now this from Tom Pritchett: B I have retired from ConsteUation Energy as a •vice president in the Generation Group. I had a very nice retirement reception at Alumni HaU on Friday evening, July 9th. I shared the moment •with another executive, a Duke graduate, who was in the Na^vy with me on the USS Long Beach. We entered the company at the same time, and we have worked together in nuclear and fossU plant management for the past 33 years.

This made the event even more special.

Linda's and my sisters, our chUdren, grandchUdren, dear friends and work associates were there. In aU about 200 people attended. Two classmates are also associated •with ConsteUation Energy.

Al Thornton, retired, and his wife Arlene, attended. Gary Detter was not able to be there. B

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John MiUen sent me a photo of himself and two other '67 Marines. He was back in AnnapoHs in JiUy when he and Bob O'Rourke participated in Blue and Gold Officer training, that under the leadership of Dean of Admissions Dave Vetter. In thanking him for the photo, I asked how it's going in Hawaii.

B Things are quite good here. I am retired for medical reasons (leukemia), and so far have responded weU to treatment.

My primary physician is Ted Harada '65.1 am keeping track of famUy, doing supply work on Sundays in Episcopal congregations, and participating in the Blue & Gold program. PriscUla is a professor of botany at Leeward Community CoUege. Our three older kids are on the Continent, two are married, one has a baby daughter, and one is expecting in January. After two years at Wisconsin (Madison), our yoimgest has transferred to the University of Hawai'i: she gets home most weekends.

PriscUla & I have season tickets for Hawai'i footbaU, and we hope to •watch Timmy Chang break the NCAA career passing record about mid-season. Paul Johnson was on the coaching staff here before taking over at USNA: under his leadership, Na^v^ footbaU has gotten quite exciting again. Jime Jones hopes to schedule the three service academies here on an alternating basis, one each year. Hawai'i has played Air Force a number of times over the years. Army last year, and Navy some years ago. Semper Fi & Beat Army B I told him he's setting a great example for the rest of us. He dismissed his "medical reasons" in one sentence, then spent two paragraphs taUdng about his great Hfe! I can't top that.. .That's it...Goodnight! ...Jun

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I regret to begin this month's column with the sad news that we lost John X. GoHch of the 19th Company and Conrad Cadman of the 21st Company over the summer months. Also, Joanie Graham's father, Na'v^'s renowned s^wimming coach and instructor John Higgins, passed a^way August 1 after batthng pneumonia.

John, a Marine veteran and combat aviator during the Vietnam War, died of a heart attack June 18 in Ashland, Ore. Please see this issue's "Last CaU" entry.

Mike Neale, John's roommate in the 19th Company, recaUed that "X" was a terrffic athlete—an aU-state footbaU player in high school. "Unfortunately," Mike wrote, "X swam Hke a rock and spent every year at the Academy on S^wimming Sub-Squad."

Mike continued: "Even after his stroke, he worked hard to regain his driver's Hcense and took up Alpine skung. Johimy had a wonderflU sense of humor and coiUd see the humor in the most everyday occurrences. He never was bashftU about turning his humor on himself or getting others involved and was unabashedly proud of his Croatian heritage. His personahty naturaUy drew people around him, and he had a number of real friends in '66 and '67 at the Academy."

As this column went to press •with Shipmate, I also received the sad news that Conrad Cadman of the 21st Company passed away August 18 at home in Orchard Park of an apparent heart attack.

Judy was joined by their daughters, NataHe and Ehzabeth. No additional detaUs were avaUable at press time, but I wiU provide an update in next month's column.

Leo Kuehn (leo.kuehn(@ 1968.usna.com) contacted me in early August to report that Joanie Graham's father, Coach John Higgins, died of pneumonia Aug. 1 at his home in Annapolis. I weU recaU one of our early s^wimming classes with Coach Higgins in the old Scott Natatorium during Plebe Summer.

He pointed out letters framed on the side

of the instruction pool that he had received from Academy graduates serving around the world describing how his s^wimming instruction had helped to save their Hves during aircraft ditchings and other at-sea emergencies. I thought of Coach Higgins through the years. In 1976 I experienced an engine faUure in a T-28 on takeoff from Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Airport during the Cleveland Air Show. My copUot and I made a safe water landing at the departure end of the runway and swam to shore—^providing a rather dramatic opening for the day's flying. I often thought of writing Coach Higgins to express my appreciation for his role in transforming me into a better swimmer during our four years at the Academy, so I hope you •wiU indulge my belated thanks in this column.

In Heu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, AnnapoHs, MD 21401, or the Naval Academy Foundation, 247 King George St., AnnapoHs, MD 21402, specifying the gifts be for exceUence in leadership, swimming, diving, and water polo.

A stalwart member of our Na^v^y flag officer ranks transitioned to retirement in JiUy when Rear Adm. Hank White ordered his flag to be hauled down at a ceremony held in Memorial HaU foUowed by a reception hosted by Vice Adm. Rod Rempt '66, the Academy's Superintendent, at his quarters. Our ownVCNO,Adm. Mike MuUen, also spoke at the ceremony honoring Hank's inspiring achievement during a career spanning 36 years.

Mike "Mac" McHugh (mmchugh@ na^vrymutual.org) reports that several of Hank's 1st Company Classmates were in attendance.

B "The highhght was that aU five members of our 1968 Color Guard were present," Mike reported. "My •wife, Barbara Berning, had two photos of the color guard framed together and we

presented them to Hank at the reception.

One was taken in 1968 on the parade field and the second was taken at our 35th reunion. We aU lined up in the same order again at the reception for a photoop—Hank White, Bob La^wrence, Mike MuUen, Quentin Johnson, and Mike McHugh. Also in attendance from 1st Company were Dave Lee, Mike Burkhart, Kevin Reardon, and Mike Leppert. I also saw our president, Joe Conway and Rear Adm. Jay Cohen. If I missed anyone I apologize—it was another great day for'68!" B

Before and After: Class of 1968 Color Guard then and now^Hank White, Bob Lawrence, Mike Mullen, Quentin Johnson, and Mike McHugh

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CLASS NEWS From the West Coast, Denny Young described a minireunion held in San Diego in August in conjunction with the city's MiHtary Gen. Michael W. Advisory CouncU Hagee, commandant of meeting. the Marine Corps, talks Commandant of the to Marines and sailors Marine Corps Gen. at Camp Taqaddum, Iraq, on July 19,2004 Mike Hagee, USMC Photo by Staff escorted by feUow Sgt Bill Lisbon Marine veteran Jim TreadweU, deUvered an inspiring address. Other attendees from the Class included: Dick Evert, Jim Schwertman, Robert "Scotty" Scott, Dave Myers, Brade PhUHps, JackVeUis, Ken Pyrz, Roy Brennon,Todd Hyde, Randy Bogle, Pat MarvU, Pat EUis, Pete Bishop, Dick Naughton, Doug Freeland, Bob Parda, Kent McQuerter, and Denny.

EarHer in the summer we learned that Jim (jtreadweU@san.rr.com) was diagnosed as ha^ving a brain tumor, but he reports that treatment is going weU. He has finished radiation treatment and begun chemotherapy. Much Hke his tenacity and courage under fire as a combat Marine in Vietnam, he radiates the same positive oudook and combative spirit today. We're aU behind you, Jim.

The Commandant's mini-reunion in San Diego, from left: Dick Evert, Randy Bogle, Jim Schwertman, Roy Brennon, Dave Myers, PatMarvil, Denny Young, Silke Hagee, Bob Parda, Mike Hagee, Jack Vellis, Todd Hyde, Ken Pyrz, Jim TreadweU (partially hidden), Brade Phillips, and Kent McQuerter

More than 25,000 Marines are now deployed to Iraq, and Mike made another visit there to meet with forward-deployed units in July. Whether the same number of Marines wiU be needed next spring to support what is being dubbed as "Operating Iraqi Freedom III" is stUl unclear. Staff Sgt. BUl Lisbon •wrote in an article on the visit. "We want to train the Iraqi security forces, their army, their national guard, and their pohce," Mike

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told Marines and SaUors during his 'wsit. "The better we can do that, the faster we can do that, the quicker we •wUl be out of here," Jack Russ with he said. son Nate Jack Russ (jruss@maU.sdsu.edu) is another member of the Class •with a son or daughter serving in Iraq. His son, Nate, is flying attack hehcopters in Taji (20 kUometers north of Baghdad) •with the Army's 25th Infantry Division. Jack said the photo of his son reminds him of George OrweU's quote: "People sleep weU in their beds at night because a few rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Jack also said that his second son, Jon, •wiU deploy to Iraq soon enough. "He is Special Forces," Jack •wrote, "and number three son, Andrew, graduates from San Diego State University and gets his commission in the Army •within the year. I don't know where I went •wrong. Mike Hagee already chewed me out when he was here at Camp Pendleton and found out that aU of my sons went Army, but I sure am proud of them." We share your pride in three fine sons and soldiers. Jack, but it's hard not to echo Mike's concern!

Also from the West Coast, Deimy Young got together with Fran HoHan in San Francisco over the summer. Fran was en route to San Diego in his saUboat Kelmara at the time. He also reported that BUl "Mick" Taylor of the 34th Company has moved to Oceanside, CaHf., after retiring from the insurance business in Ohio.

Denny also said that Lance Home, of the 11th Company, the pastor/^vicar at St. George's Episcopal Church in HonoliUu is relocating to St. Paul's in TaUahassee, Fla., •within the next few months, to serve as the church's rector. And, in the final item of news from the West Coast, Steve Haynes has forwarded'"68 Leadership Goals" for a San Diego reunion, and I encourage you to look them over on the Class homepage when they're posted.

Steve is seeking classmates H^ving in the San Diego area to assist •with this West Coast reunion next year. Please contact him (Stephen@csmind.com) for detaUs. I recendy received an update from Bob Munsey and Lee Richardson; look for them in next month's column.

In closing, Jim CuUen reported that nine classmates turned out for the bimonthly class luncheon in August in the nation's capital. There was a lot of discussion about changes at USNA and the Marine Corps' activities in Iraq. He reported an interesting "factoid":The Class of 2008 at the Academy views us much as we viewed the Class of 1928 when we were plebes! Now there's a sobering thought. The last two National Capital lunches of 2004 will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7 (the annual Beat Air Force lunch) and Thursday, Dec. 2 (the annual Beat Army lunch).

On that note, here's hoping the Big Blue continues its winning ways this autumn! Beat Army! AU the best, Gordo Fl

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Working together wdth many other volunteers for the weekend, these guys proved what can be done when we set our minds to it!! Non Sibi!

Welcome back to another NAVY FOOTBALL winning season! Sitting in the stands for the first time this year is the Class of 2008, which includes a couple more '69 Legacies: Nathan Davey, son of Bruce Davey and Adam Robbins, son of Rich Robbins. The picture shows Rich, Adam, and brother Rich, Jr. '99, taken by proud mother Vickie!

(Rich, Jr. '99, •wUl be the 9"^^ Company Officer this year — the 9 Company Wardroom is sponsored by the Class and the Mids assist us with the World Class TaUgate at every home game.)

Congratulations to a pair of happy Dads and Moms!!

Rich Robbins '69 flanked by sons Rich, Jr., '99 and Adam'08 on 1-Day

Sandy Sandberg took a few minutes to pro^vide an interesting perspective on Hfe at USNA these days: B Last year, the Academy embarked on a remodehng project for the Dry Dock restaurant in Dahlgren HaU. They wanted to redecorate the eating area •with Na'vy memorabUia in the "stuff on the waU" style of many popular chain eateries, so they sent out an "Attention World" e-maU looking for donations. A LONG time ago, I had the cover of our 18 AprU 1969 LOG magazine laminated on a nice plaque, •which decorated our many homes over the years, and Marja and I thought it would be nice to donate it for a permanent and more pubhc display in the Dry Dock. A lot of our classmates (and I) donated more than a few GPA points in the production of this partictUar issue, so

we thought it would be a fitting tribute.

Besides, I always thought my wife looks terrific in SDBs! (see picture)

After calling to set up the donation, I carried it to the OIC's office but months later, when the remodehng was complete, we couldn't find it among the many exceUent artifacts on display. When I finaUy estabHshed contact to ask the manager, she told me that "the Captain" had determined that the cover of our LOG was "too racy" for display and also that one of the other ladies on staff "was offended" by the cover, and that I could come by and pick it up next time I was in the area. Although I stUl admire it greatly, how amazing that a cover of our highlycensored and tightly-controUed Brigade magazine from so many years ago would be found "too racy" and offensive for display in pubhc! Whenever I do pick up the plaque, I'm going to spend whatever time is necessary to find it a nice, public home in one of the local Crabtown pubs.,.Sandy. B Golfers beware! Ed 'Semi' Schwier threw down the gauntlet: B "Gentlemen, I wUl be there (35 ) and I intend to participate in the golf outing.

I am going to have my right knee replaced but have delayed the surgery untU the first week of October. I hope to have the handicap down to about 20 by the time we gather in September." The final golf scores were kind of murky, but I know Ed and aU the others enjoyed the

game! Ed has recendy been selected as the National Management Association Member of the Year for 2004 where he was recognized for him multiple talents, strong leadership and dedicated service to community and veterans. He'U be flying in for the 35*-" with Jeanie immediately foUowing their Annual Conference in New Orleans. Ed writes, "One of the things that I have been doing for the past six years is teaching a pubhc speaking class for high school students who are interested in participating in the American Enterprise Speech Contest that NMA sponsors. One of my students, a 10th grade home schooler, is among the six finahsts in the National contest for a $10,000 US Savings Bond first prize. The •wiimer •wUl be announced at the Member of the Year Banquet. I have about 20 minutes on the program that evening for my remarks. I have been thinking about my remarks and came to the reaHzation that our class motto "Non sibi.." and the four years •with you gendemen is probably at the root of the value statement I have adopted - Much is expected of those to whom much has been given. Thanks for aU you have given me, and continue to give! Beat Army! Beat Air Force! Beat Notre Dame! Semi. B Way to go Classmate!!

Tom Fahy from Alexandria VA wrote in to say: B "Just got this month's Shipmate. I just read about the gavel and sounding board tradition, and congratulations and thanks to Mike Sale^wske for aU of his efforts in the Garhc Capital of the World. My dad, Richard Thomas Fahy was a '39er.

Take care, and Beat Army!" B I'm sure Mike appreciates the recognition and we ALL appreciate his efforts!!

In the "what are we doing for the world" category, Jim Ayers teU us that his son Chris, who is an Army Captain just returned from 16 months in Baghdad •with the First Armored Division and his other son Tim, a Marine Captain, is stUl over therewith the First Marine Expeditionary Force. Not many of us can offer that much for the country.

Congratulations Jim and we pray for a safe return for Tim!!

Received an update from globe-trotter Bill Estes who went off and got

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ifiKil CLASS NEWS married on us. He's continued in his pseudo 2'^'^ career or writing, teaching history and doing defense consulting. He snagged an American Historical Assn.

Gutenberg prize as for a "distinguished dissertation in history" which brought both money and a contract •with Columbia Univ. press that pubHshed it in 2003 as "A European Anabasis". BiU is working on his 8'-'^ pubhcation this faU and is claiming that our BuU Dept. must have given him some kind of disease!

He's also been dunked in the think-tank business, doing a fiiU-time stint in Abu Dhabi, UAE in 2002, where he learned the true meaning of "heat". He hooked up •with Gene^vieve in Sep'02 and they are dual-basing in Seatde and Madrid, Spain, where they can be •with two boys at the Madrid Universidad Complutense and two daughters and famUies in Spokane.

He's taught at the St. Louis University's Madrid campus and has been a "campfoUower" whUe Genevieve pursues her career as a conference interpreter, •visiting Stockholm,Vienna, BerHn and Geneva.

They might be in town for the Reunion to help us with the staff under the tent!!

Thanks for taking the time to let us know •what you've been up to Ken!!

Bill and Genevieve Estes '69 at their New York City Wedding

JT Hine came in with a good thought, B "If the next generation in charge today were any sharper, more of us might be back in uniform. BUl Frentzel is certainly in better shape than most of the reservists I see in the newspapers! And I can stUl ride 60 km on a hot day, work the midwatch and drink yesterday's coffee cold. Just a thought. AU the best." B And aU the Best to you and Carol, JT. Beat Army!! - steve

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PRES: LynnWidener SEC'Y: CDR Royal Coiuiell, USN (Ret.) 1978 Valley Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 E: njrotc(^arcdc.nadn.navy.mil

Greetings aU, what are your thoughts on the new Shipmate format? Seriously, Shipmate is trying to get feedback, and I'm a feedback kind of a guy, so send me your cards and letters, with plugs and pans. I'U forward them (mosdy) unedited to the proper authority. That is if you can caU Skid, proper...

First of aU, I've had several requests for reunion info. Kent Hamlin among others asked the old "Who? What?

When?, etc." question, so for the rest of you: the 35 reunion •wUl be over Labor Day weekend in 2005. The Game is vs.

University of Maryland (don't get me started on that, but...) And wiU be played in whatever they caU Raven's Stadium in Baltimore. I can vouch for the stadium being a great one, since I've been there for the past two years watching the NCAA Lacrosse championships, but the taUgating facUities are limited. But with this season's changes in Navy-Marine Corps Stadium parking, this may be a blessing in disguise.

Our headquarters wiU be at Loew's AnnapoHs again, so go ahead arid caU for reservations.

MeanwhUe, back at the maUbag: Jim Sw^oope just visited Dave McCampbell on his saUboat in Marathon, FL, for a Htde saUing refresher training in order for Jim to rent bareboat saUboats in the Caribbean for famUy vacations. Dave, retired as an USN 0-6 in 1992, is the consummate saUor/saUing instructor and did a superb job of refresher training in a couple of busy days. Dave and his •wife Stacy, currendy of Marathon, are busy ouffitting their 44-foot CSY cutter-rigged saUboat for a ten-year circumnavigation. They plan to depart Marathon for BeHze in December or January, cross Panama through the Canal, visit the (Costa Rican) Cocos Islands, then the Galapagos before heading west-southwest across the Pacific towards the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. From there ... Let's wish them fair winds and foUowing seas for their adventure of a Hfetime!

Speaking of adventure, Bob Alden sent a photo of his receiving the annual

Youth Tennis San Diego "Growing the Game ofTennis Award" at the Acura Classic Tournament at La Costa Resort on Jul 26. He has been involved •with Youth Tennis San Diego as a member of the board of directors and a volunteer.

Youth Tennis develops chUdren mentaUy, physicaUy and sociaUy through organized tennis and educational programs. He is also on the board ofVolunteer San Diego which promotes volunteering in the San Diego area.

Alden at award ceremony in July

Mike Novak sent a note asking if this is appropriate for Shipmate, but he'd sure Hke to hear some comments from anyone in our class who might have knowledge of the subject: B "I was up at Litde Bear Lodge (my getaway cabin in Northern Michigan) recendy. When I am there, I Hke to spend my evenings reading outdoorsy type books and magazines. This time 1 started reading a book by our former Commander in Chief Jimmy Carter about his reminiscences on his fishing, hunting, and hiking experiences.

"OK so far.

"But he also touched upon life at sea aboard a submarine, and this is where I have questions. One of the passages reads, "But when our duties were done, there was plenty of time for sleep, reading, or long hours of quiet contemplation."

Plenty of time for sleep? Long hours of quiet contemplation? Sure wasn't Hke that in the Surface Na^v^."

(Reference: Carter,Jimmy. An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections. NewYork: Bantam Books, 1988. [Page 7]) B

Mike also has kept up in his role as reader of obscure and arcane references that mention or who have been authored by classmates. He notes that there is a very reader-friendly description of the new Littoral Combat Ship •written by Tim LaFleur in the JiUy 2004 issue of the Naval Institute Proceedings. Not that Proceedings is aU that obscure I guess...

In the category of classmates who make good, we find: Dr. James Hinkle Recendy Awarded Highest Professional Designation. On Saturday July 10, 2004, Alameda dentist Dr. James Hinkle, was awarded "Mastership", the Dr. James Hinkle highest honor given by the Academy of General Dentistry Achieving Mastership is a professional designation •within the Academy of General Dentistry and reflects Dr. Hinkle_s ongoing commitment to pro^vdde quaHty care through continuing education. To achieve this honor, Dr Hinkle completed a challenging course of hands-on study in 16 dental disciplines, totaling 1,100 hours of continuing education. Only 1,300 dentists since the AGD •was founded in 1952 have earned this highest distinction. Dr.Hinkle said: "In my opinion the two professional dental organizations who best exemplify excellence in post-graduate dental education are the AGD and Creating Restorative ExceUence (CB^). I am gratefiU to receive their recognition, and I wUl continue to remain indebted to these organizations whose •visionary efforts result in higher standards of patient care."

Dr. Hinkle has been in private practice in Alameda for over twenty years. He founded Advanced Dental ExceUence which is dedicated to pro^viding the most comprehensive famUy dentistry avaUable.

Additional information may be found on his website www.drhinkle.com.

FinaUy, there has been a round of correspondence about the 11th Company Wardroom. For those of you who slept through the lecture, our class sponsors the 11th Company (stUl the Tigers) Wardroom. Yeah, I know, it's a bit ironic, but we do. Anyway, Fred HaU was

contacted by a Midn J.T. Chewning. He had NickVisco send out the word via the emaU Hst and has offered to be the point man on this. '70 has sponsored the 11th Company wardroom since 1976 when Derf was the treasurer. We have helped on a rather low budget (frig,TV, etc.), only upon request. The last time the class contributed was about 10 years ago when we paid for new carpet. We have had no requests since that time. He suggested that we may want to start with a group of classmates who •wiU visit the wardroom and submit ideas to the rest of the class. A couple years ago, a classmate recommended that '70 support of the wardroom coiUd also support '70 taUgate at FootbaU and Lacrosse home games that the 11th Company woiUd host. Other ideas are welcome. Interested classmates can contact him at: FredHaU@assures.org.

Classmates who want to contribute direcdy to "11th Company Wardroom" are asked to also send Fred a quick note so the Class can be aware of the funding.

Classmates who want to contribute through our tax-deductible class fund should make sure that when you send the money, it is clearly marked for the 11th Company Wardroom improvements.

Ed Moore, and Fred are the committee and we welcome any other locals who want to work on the wardroom. They •wUl •visit the wardroom as soon as possible and send information & a proposal to the class for action. One classmate's reaction was classic: B "I won't say what my first reaction was to a monetary request that woiUd buy a nice home here in Ft Worth or aUow me to send a kid to coUege. After having taken a few deep breaths and gone to my Happy Place for a few minutes, I would suggest that if we agree to help out, that we soHcit our classmates to see if any have access to low cost quaHty electronics, apphances and furniture. Then I would propose that a group of us control the repairs/upgrade to insure that the funds coUected are appropriately used. I would not support giving the fiinds directly to the Mids (you and I remember how mature we were at that age) but would be happy to help as long as the expenditures and upgrades were handled directly by a team from "70. I would also request that an open house be provided for our class to "see" the wardroom on a semi-annual

basis. This might insure that it is weU-kept and maintained. Another suggestion might be to have the Mids contribute a Httle annuaUy, so they have a vested interest in the room. Can you teU I have reared two boys over the past 34 years and am working on 3 grandkids? I'U be happy to help, but we better require conditions similar to those above to protect our interests. Let me know what you think." B Other ideas included such things as the foUowing: B "Whatever we do quickly should contribute to a longer term upgrade to their wardroom that is tastefiU and inspiring (Fleet memorabUia, unit plaques, etc. for the bulkheads). Perhaps donations from our coUective "I love me" waUs that our spouses have been trying to claim over the years. Ed Giambastiani and Tom Fargo might be able to offer active duty input from the top of the Joint world." -or- "I'U send a few bucks to support the Tiger legacy." There were several photos which Nick posted on the web site of "good" wardrooms, and the ll'' Company disaster-area. Midn Chewning has a future as a big thinker.

His comment was:"...11th company is looking forward to any assistance the class of 1970 can provide. You had mentioned before that you had an emaU Hst of over 600 names. If you made a request that everyone donate $100 (or more hopefuUy), then 11th company wiU finaUy be able to catch up to the other companies Ln regards to an entertaining and professional wardroom, in addition to taUgaters at footbaU games that we can aU be proud of With that $60,000 we wUl be able to take pride in our wardroom and company fiinctions including taUgaters and dining outs. B So would I, Mr Chewning, so woiUd l.

Ring-A-Ding-Ding!

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CLASS N E W S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 1 1 % LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 44% PRES: CAPT Perry Martini, USN (Ret.) E: pjmartini@comcast.net SEC'Y: CAPT Mike Longworth, USN (Ret.) 1145 Bu-ks Ln.,Virginia Beach,VA 23464-5826 E: duke.long\vorth@1971.usna.com •WEBMASTER: John Holland E: John.holland2@veri20n.net WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1971/usnal971.htm

Another faU, another football season. By the time you read this 1 hope our Midshipmen footbaU team is on track to another successful season. The new stadium wiU be open and a new parking plan in place. For the taUgaters, I hope the new plan does not stifle the enthusiasm for the camaraderie. Surely hope the team is doing weU. Surely seems the grapevine is working to reconnect friends from our days at the Canoe Club. Here is a note I received from Joanne GuUfoU: "Would you please get this message to Judy & Walt Havenstein. I went to high school •with them in Potomac. My brother is BiU Kurz '73. We just received our first issue of Shipmate (July/August) to look at the class of'08. Our daughter Anna GuUfoU is a plebe and a member of Foxtrot Co. I reaUy enjoyed seeing the pictures ofWalt & Judy, too. Please give them this email address or mine at work: joanne.guUfoU@eku.edu. They might remember me as Joanne Kurz. I'U be at parent's weekend then back at work on the 17th. Thank you for the trouble, Joanne." WeU, I managed to get the note to Walt and received the foUow up note from Joanne: "Hey, thank you so much.

I have not seen them since '67 as I was always out of town. SmaU world - 1 hope to see BUl at parent's weekend. He is so excited and has been such a good help to us. I'm going up by myself so I'm glad he can be there, even for one day. Thanks again for your help. Joanne" Sec'y note: BUl Kurz was one of "my plebes." I'm sure he is pleased to have a niece as a member of'08.

The legacy of our class is Hving on.

John Eldridge stopped by my "cube" the other day to inform me that Tom Travis has a son in '08. Here's the emaU that Tom sent me in response to my query, Tom is this true: "Yes, guUty as charged.

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is doing. Trav" WeU Travis, Parent's Weekend is in the history books. 1 need an update regarding your son's status at Boat School, Tom! Also, Anders Holmstrom, son of Garry Holmstrom chose USNA over Dartmouth and Bowdoin and reported for plebe summer.

These middies are experiencing a Naval Academy which is different in many ways from our experience.

However, in many ways the Naval Academy is the same: the P-rades, climbing the Herndon Monument, the Chapel, the rigorous academic environment and an opportunity to smeU & feel the salt air of the seven seas.

Speaking of our experiences, I was pleased to receive a weU-^written story from John "Corky" McCorkle. Corky did not graduate with us; however, he is keeping connected. Here's Corky's story: B "Although I left the Academy in 1969 due to insufficient grade point average, the lessons I did learn whUe at Na^vy served me very weU during my subsequent years. As I am going through my dotage I decided to chronicle some of the experiences I had at Navy that I feel shaped my Hfe. Some of the lessons I learned were indeHbly etched into my daUy routine. For instance, to this day I stiU 'never stand in a bight.' I stUl put in that Htde dimple when tying a tie. 1 stUl remember that 'forward and up is to starboard, down and aft to port.' I even remember that 'FideHty is up and Obedience is down on my bayonet belt buckle, sir!' (or did I get that backward again?)

"After going through the initial processing I was assigned to 3rd Company and my first roommate was a gentleman from Kansas named Craig McFarlane.

Craig would have more influence on my later Hfe than either he or I could imagine. I was saddened to learn that Craig was kiUed in 1974 whUe flying an A4. 1 weU remember the chuckles Craig and I shared as we stared into the mirror at our beautiful new haircuts. It was whUe we were admiring the tonsorial artistry of the Academy barbers that 1 heard what had to be the scariest voice 1 had ever heard screaming down the passageway, 'PLEBE HO!' I turned to ask Craig what,'PLEBE H O ' meant, but Craig was no where to

be seen. Being the inquisitive type I instinctively poked my bald head outside our room door to see ff I could spot Craig.

"As I looked to the left I saw Craig standing rock sohd staring straight ahead.

(I would soon learn that Craig's ramrod stiff posture was something caUed the 'position of attention') I started to question Craig as to what was going on, but heard someone behind me ask, 'May I help you, Plebe?' I recognized that voice as the one who had screamed PLEBE H O and, as it turned out, it belonged to a man named Mr. George Kuck '69. Mr. Kuck was one of the Second Classmen assigned to our company of Plebes. (I stiU refer to him as "Sir" since I don't remember him ever 'spooning' me).

"To make a long story short, Mr. Kuck, in a not so pohte manner, asked me if I would be kind enough to join the rest of my feUow Plebes in assuming the 'position of attention'. I think his exact words were something to the effect of,'Grab a piece of the waU, idiot!' It did not take me long to figure out that it w^ould be in my best interest to comply with his requests in as expeditious maimer as possible. As is typical of Plebes, I seem to remember that we gave Mr. Kuck an affectionate nickname (which we were carefiU to never let him hear). It may have even been my first roommate Craig who came up •with the very appropriate, bibhcally-inspired name, 'Satan.'

"My first meal at Navy was quite memorable. I had a hard time understanding why the Navy would waste so much wood in making the chairs when we were only aUowed to sit on the 'first three inches.' And, whoever came up •with the idea of'bracing up' whUe eating should package that idea as a new diet craze. There is no way possible to adequately digest food whUe 'braced up' and being Hmited to '"three chews and a swaUow' But, somehow we survived, although there was one Sunday evening meal when I had doubts about my physical survival.

"During that meal, Mr. Kuck had taken up residence at the end of the table and a feUow Plebe of mine. Bill Bashore, was seated to his right whUe I was on Mr. Kuck's left. As the meal was winding down Mr. Kuck decided to have a serving

of chocolate ice cream and ordered BiU to get it for him. BiU repHed •with an immediate, 'Aye,aye,sir' and grabbed the tub of ice cream. For those who possibly do not remember those frozen, stainless steel tubs, the ice cream therein had the consistency of concrete which had set up for days.

BiU took the tub in his left had and the shovel (large spoon) in his right and began the struggle to extricate a serving of ice cream. As 1 saw BUl's right hand quivering I knew something tragic was going to happen. I was not mistaken. BiU's efforts were re^warded with exacdy one cubic shovelfiU of chocolate ice cream being catapaulted through the air and deposited on the fixint of Mr. Kuck's white unfform shirt. The errant ice cream landed midway between Mr. Kuck's nametag and National Defense Service Ribbon. Then, thanks to the immutable laws of physics regarding 'mean old Mr. Gravity' the ice cream wound up in Mr. Kuck's lap.

"By some miracle straight from the realms of heaven I •was able to restrain the laughter that was weUing up inside me. It was at this time that Mr. Kuck turned to me yeUing about getting him a wet rag. I responded appropriately with,'Aye, aye,sir,' and leapt from my seat. Although my intentions were good, my method needed work. As I rose from the table I did what amoimted to a short dance aU over Mr. Kuck's white buck shoes. Needless to say, they were trashed. I did not know that I had the physical capabUity to do that many pushups at one time. Saved to Serve, from Cavalry to Calvary, John "Corky" McCorkle." B Thanks, Corky! Those are some superb stories from our plebe year. I have more of Corky's tale which I'U include in the next column. So, stay tuned for the finale, classmates. By the way, I'm certain there are more good humor stories "out there" waiting to be shared by you, our esteemed classmate. So, take pen in hand and put the ink to the paper with your story.

EmaU to me and your story •wiU be shared.

Speaking of shared stories, I recently participated Ln a Joint Forces Command & U.S. Air Force war game. Unified Engagement '04. WhUe there I met a fine Marine Corps Brigadier General. He is not a graduate of USNA, so I wUl leave his name out of this tale. What this

Marine told me was the story of our own John Sattler as a young company commander in the PhiHppines. Seems that John wanted to quickly estabhsh himself as a team player, so whUe the junior officers were eating balute, smoking cigars and drinking beer, John chimed in that he, too, woiUd eat one of these dehcacies. The young captain would not be outdone by his junior officers. John did not know what the balute was when he offered to eat the dehcacy. Soon, the j.o.'s were presenting John •with his treat.

As the story goes, John took one smeU and asked if the boys were joking. To his dismay, they were serious, so John had to eat the balute. WeU, one bite and John was on a beehne to the men's head.

Fortunately for those between the bar & the head, John held his cookies untU he coiUd bow to the throne. The sound of his mea ciUpa was heard throughout the bar so goes the tale. Many minutes later, our proud Marine returns to the bar & asks, "So, how did I do? Did I quahfy as a member of the Balute Brothers?" WeU, the good natured Heutenants did not want to disappoint the erstwhUe commanding officer, so they accepted his attempt & acclaimed him a "Balute Brother." Nice story, John. What other tales do you have to teU? I'm standing by for another.

I have a couple notes, then I'U sign off. One important item for those who emaU me: Please ensure the subject Hne includes comment which connects you to '71. I am concerned that I have deleted a couple emaUs which I mistook as junk maU & deleted. So, make the subject clearly a '71 item.

We are at the last thirty days of the quadrennial election cycle. What a ride this year. I trust that aU wUl participate in the exercise of our franchise to set the course for our nation. The outcome of our mission to Iraq & Afghanistan wiU be affected by this election as wUl many social issues. This is surely not a "single issue" election; however, the media seems to drive our daUy discourse in that direction.

Please continue praying for our service personnel & first responders as weU as our classmates in uniform.

Duces virum, Duke

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 10% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 4 3 % PRES: CAPT Rick Rubel, USN (Ret.) E: rubel@usna.edu SECY: CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba Dr.,Woodbridge,VA 22192 E: Scribe72@comcast.net WEB SITE: www.usna72.com CLASS LISTSERV: TheGouge@usna72.com

Whoa there, Maties, methinks there may be a wee nip in the air. Where did the summer go? Whatever—Navy FootbaU is upon us once again and the Class taUgaters are in fuU swing. If you're in the DC-AnnapoHs area, Alan Kraft {alankrafi@jComcast.net) could use some assistance •with these—^please contact him and contribute a Htde of your time. The schedule for the rest of the season looks Hke this: • 23 Oct, 1:30 PM (Rice):The Class wUl provide hors d'oeuvres. Please bring drinks and something for the grUl. • 30 Oct, 1:30 PM Delaware): Homecoming. FuUy catered.

• 20 Nov, 1:30 PM (Rutgers): Weather dependent.

Some sad news to report. We received word that Dave Rosenzweig passed away back in mid-July Mike Vizzier was kind enough to pass along this obituary from a newspaper in Alameda: B "David A. Rosenzweig was born in MUford Ohio on October 10,1948 and passed away on Sundayjuly 18, 2004.The Hves of those who knew him are diminished. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. He was a warm and dehghtfiU companion. David was bright, athletic and loved. His abUity to combine a rapier wit •with warm concern was disarming and always entertaining. David could be depended upon for judicious ad^vice. He always found time to help others.

"David Hved a rich and fuU Hfe. His youthfiU inteUigence and athleticism lead to an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy in 1968. Da^vid graduated from "Navy" with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972. After graduation David served in the Navy untU his retirement in 1979. David was medicaUy retired from the Na^vy because he suffered from myasthenia gra^vis; a disease that he Hved with gracefuUy and with humor for the remainder of his Hfe. He woiUd not aUow this disease to diminish his Hfe or

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CLASS N E W S affect the Hves of those he loved. He continued Hfe with enthusiasm, focus and success. He became a father in 1983; he received a Masters in Business Administration from California State, Hayward in 1984. He flourished as a Human Resources Professional with Sandia National Laboratories. He flourished as a husband, father and friend. He wiU be missed." B Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's wife,Tara, and his son. Josh.

Here and There Dept.

JiUy was a busy month for the Class.The accompanying photo of Dan Mastagni was taken at Naval Support Acti^vity, Naples, back in July. As Vice Commander Na^vy Region Europe, Dan was involved •with the temporary evacuation of mUitary famUies from Bahrain foUowing credible irfformation that extremists were planning attacks. Later that month, Jim McArthur and Tal Manvel were on hand in Norfolk to present the annual Class of 1972 Leadership Awards to LTJG Jeremy K. Smith and OSCS(SW) Harvey W Crayton on the mess decks aboard Mahan (DDG-72).

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 52% PRES: Kevin CaUahan SEC'Y: RADM Tom "TJ" Wilson HI, USN (Ret.) 8310 Cushing Ct.,Springfield,VA 22153 H: 703-913-0094; E: wilsontoml@cox.net

Classmates, You are reading this in October sometime ... I •wrote it in August. Predictions are hard, especiaUy about the future, but Navy footbaU wiU have a great year! By the time you get this the campaign should be in fuU force with aU that entaUs and as I write this it's hot, hot, hot and when you read it should be cool faU weather, Life is grand.

Mark Kohring dropped me a note to pass along that Anne and Larry Dlugos are the proud parents of Kristen Norris Dlugos. Larry, the proud and anxious father he is, faUed to mention the day of Kristen's arrival but we'U assume it was fairly recent. Congratulations to Anne and Larry! Let's see that would make Kristen USNA '26!?! Wow, aHnost makes her stiU on active duty when the time capsule is opened.

The next story concerns Frank Coleman and his recent retirement.

Here's his story in his words:

B On July 30th I was ceremoniously piped over the side at NAS North Island.

At my retirement were my famUy and lots of "old" shipmates and classmates. Our classmate and feUow S-3 driver, BJVDM Dave Architzel, COMOPTEVFOR, did Rear Admiral Dan Mastagni, Vice Commander Navy the honors. Other classmates •witnessing Region Europe, speaks with one of several families were Jim Campbell, How^ard France, evacuated from Bahrain John Gorman, and CAPT Scott Haney - stUl pulling teeth for Rich Kramlich at Camp Pendleton. Several other USNA classes were represented as weU. John Yackus made the event special as weU. EarHer this year, I passed my US flag that had been flown over the US Embassy in Beijing to him, and asked Vice Admiral Jim McArthur and Tal Manvel present that he arrange to have it flown over the Class of 1972 Leadership Awards aboard Mahan Mother B. He did better. George Watt and he managed to have it fly over TThat's about it for this month's maUCourt during 1-Day for the class of 2008, bag. If you're one of those folks that gear 35 years from our 1-Day. Then, by some up for trick-or-treating, this is a great trickery and fast-talking, he had it flown opportunity to send your scribe a photo over the Capitol in DC. Yacko then sent of yourself (or a classmate, ff you can get it to San Diego, where it was flown over away with it) in a HaUoween costume. the COMNAVAIRPAC Headquarters We'U see if anyone can figure out who it BuUding. Thanks guys, it's an amazing is. See you at the taUgaters! story, and a personal treasure. It was a More to come. D. O. Tried and True With '72.

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fabulous day in San Diego, and Arch made it happen. 1 wanted to retire on American soU and salute a classmate one final time as I went ashore. Arch was on travel and managed to sandwich me in between morning briefs •with SURFPAC and AIRJPAC. His remarks and presence were greatly appreciated. So, now it's unpacking from China, decompressing a bit, and then searching for that elusive low-stress, high-paying, low hours job! B

Frank Coleman and Dave Architzel

Frank, welcome home to the USA and Bravo Zulu on a great career. By the way, the low-stress, high-paying, low hours civUian job either doesn't exist or I've been looking in aU the wrong places. Best of luck in the future.

Don Price reported that Audrey Le^vry, wife of Rick Le^vy passed away 18 July in Chesapeake.VA. Rick please know the thoughts and prayers of the entire class are •with you and your famUy. Some of you may remember that Audrey worked at USNA whUe we were there.

I regret to pass on more sad news.

Thursday, 8 JiUy 2004,Trisha Barnes, wife of Bob Barnes, passed away after a heroic 9-year batde wdth cancer. Her family was at her bedside along with a close friend whom she greeted just moments before she died. AU of us are deeply saddened by her loss. I had the honor of meeting Trisha at Bob's retirement ceremony and can teU you this was a person who faced this chaUenge •with pride, dignity and determination. Bob, you too have the entire class' thoughts and prayers as you face this loss.

FinaUy this month and under the heading of classmates in the news, RADM Jim McGarrah was named as Convening Authority for Detainee Status Review Tribunals. SECNAV named Jun as Director of the Office for the Administrative Re^view of the Detention of Enemy Combatants (OABJDEC). In

that capacity, he wiU act as the civUian convening authority for a series of statusreview boards for detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

It's a short column this month and the maUbag is empty. Please note my new emaU and postal addresses and send me the latest on what you're up to. The taUgate season is underway so that alone should generate a few stories. Get the flow going and then keep those cards, letters and emaUs coming.

Non Sibi ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 39% PRES: Steve Middleton 516 Green Forest D r , Sevema Park, MD 21146 CORR. SEC'Y: LtColJohn Brown, USMC (Ret.) 3928 Red Bird Ln.,Woodbrii%e,VA 22193 H: 703-583-9713; C: 703-568-0385 E:jrbro\vn7 4@comcast.net ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 4 1 % PRES: RADM Craig Quigley, USN (Ret.) SEC'Y: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN (Ret.) 5732 Tamarack D r , Pace, FL 32571 H: 850-995-0051; E: usna75scribe@homiail.com

Dear 'mates.

As you may know, the maximum column length for class scribes has been reduced in the new Shipmate format, NormaUy, that would just reduce the amount of fluff and pontification on my part—probably a good thing. But naturaUy, you guys picked this month to intmdate me with a fiiU boadoad of terrific stuff that simply must be shared •with classmates the world over. So without further ado...

Once again Kirk Donald is leading from the front, and •wUl soon be wearing bis fourth star! Admiral Donald has been named the new head of Naval Reactors. I wonder ff he inherits Hyman Backover's famous leaning chair? The Nuclear Propulsion Program Director job is an eight-year tour, so that definitely makes Kirk the frontrurmer for the title "last HowerchUd on active duty."

16^^ Company mini-reunion. 17 June 2004 L to R: White, Hammes, Beuchel, Patterson, Klauss, Thomas, ConnelL Edgar

Les Edgar organized a luncheon for a few of the guys from 16 so they could reminisce about the old days. He is a program manager for Raytheon in Southern Maryland, They met just before Les left for Seatde for his bone marrow transplant. <Scribe's note: As of mid-August, the transplant seemed to be tracking along well '75 at the TRUMAN Change of Command and Les was way ahead of schedule in his recovery. > In other Change of Command news.

Rick White, whose last job in the Admiral-to-be Mike Groothousen Na^vy was implementing NMCl, is stUl rehnquished the tide of "The Old Man" working in the IT field and was getting on our class's aircraft carrier, HARRY S. ready to start a new job with Gartner Inc, TRUMAN. John Stufflebeem (former Federal ConsiUting Group, while Hving in commander of the HST Battle Group) Manassas.VA. COL Tom "TX" mentioned during his remarks that he Hammes is attending the National thought it was nice of the Na'vy to name Defense University as a Senior Research an aircraft carrier after our class. Chris Associate after a very interesting tour as Cikanovich, Denis Powers, and Jamie Commander of the Chemical-Biological Burd aU contributed photos and sound Incident Response Force. Responding to bites from the day.

Chick says the rain the Anthrax scare on the HUl was somestopped in time for the ceremony, but the thing he'U never forget. Bruce Beuchel heat and humidity hung in there just fine. actuaUy flew dowTi for the luncheon from Burdman did a beautiful painting of an near Boston. He's spent many years at F/A-18 on the bow cat for Mike to presSeabrook Nuclear Power Plant and is ent to the ship. It's centered in the photo currently managing major capital projects. above, along •with the classmates who Malcolm Patterson joined us from attended—current HST Battle Group RockvUle, MD where does nuclear commander Mike Tracy, Jim Thoms of consulting and runs a direct marketing Northrop Grumman Newport News, business out of his home. Mark Klauss is Groot, Burdman, Boomer, Chris flying for FEDEX and just happened to CUcano^vich, and Denis Powers. Jamie be on a layover at DuUes after flying aU thinks that since submariner Mike is now night. Probably a lot Hke his E-2 days! He responsible for aU these crazy aviators, he actuaUy lives in Norfolk now when he's needs an aviation-style caUsign Hke not flying the red-eyes. CAPT Richard "Torps" or "Mushroom Cloud"Tracy.

Thomas is teaching at the Uniformed Services Medical School in Bethesda for Jay Carrizales helped promote ENS one more year (34 years and out Sir!). He Chuck McCumber during this year's moved up from WUHamsburg, VA last year Commissioning Week. Chuck's first set of and his son is now aYoungster at USNA. officer shoulder boards are the same ones Roger Connell retired out of SPAWAR Jay's mother pinned on him in 1975. This and is working as a program manager for photo shows Rocky McCumber, his son American Systems Corporation in the Chuck, and Jay celebrating afterward.

CoUege Park area but does a kUler (Looks Hke the new grads stUl don't waste commute from Spotsylvania,VA. any time getting out of uniform, even if it has a brand new rank attached.)

I am placing myseff on report for missing John Nawrocki's Change of Command and Retirement ceremony at NAS Pensacola on 2 August. Not orUy did I let the Rock down, I missed a great chance to see Chris "CJ" Hall, Dave Duffie, RDML Mark Milliken, and Pat Sloan. The Pensacola News Journal had a nice article covering the event, so at least I got to read about it. John went out the same way he served for over 29 years — Commissioning Day 2004 stUl giving 'em "what fer!"

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il CLASS N E W S Buzz Borries reports that our old 19'-^ Company officer Hank PhUHps has a daughter in the Air Force stationed at the USAFA in Colorado Springs. She's a triathlete who regular kicks Buzz's backside.

Rose and Gary S^wift resurfaced in GardnerviUe NV after five years off the class air waves. Rose works in the insurance verification section of the Nevada DMV and Gary is with Bently Nevada.

Daughter Jamie graduated high school this year and son Harley is a rising HS freshman. Gary teaches aerospace education to CivU Air Patrol cadets, but time prevents him from flying many Search and Rescue operations these days. He does find time for his biggest hobby— playing in a Classic Rock and Contemporary Country band caUed Say La Vee. Check them out at wrww. geocities.com/nashville/stage/2292/.

Scott Lindsey attended the NavySyracuse lax national championship and saw Marty Mason and Jake Lawlor at the taUgater. Scott says Jake looks ready to play and can stiU put on that mean-looking scowl he wore 30 years ago.

The word count alarm is sounding, so I must run. Check back in November for USMC news from JJ CuflF, some Pacific admiral gouge, an update from Trent Powers, and a great picture of Jamie Mackenzie via Dave Gough.

'75 Sir! Larry ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 10% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 4 3 % PRES: Kevin Stone 928 Lynch Dr,Arnold, MD 21012 H: 410-974-4313; E: kevin.stone@1976.usna.com SEC'Y: Mark Hubbard 5632Tessie Court, New Market, MD 21774-2918 H:301-865-4472 E: Mark.Hubbard@1976.usna.com

As I •write this column, the first Navy footbaU game is just over two weeks away (and, hopefuUy by the time you read this, Na-vy wiU have several "Ws" in the results column). Speaking of footbaU, 1 received news from a former Navy fuUback, Bob Jackson, whose son, Keith Jackson '07, is playing for the Big Blue. Bob writes: B Mark, just a short note and an attached photo from my recent stand up of a new command caUed Seahft Logistics Command Adantic (SEALOGLANT) on 16 July 2004 stationed here in Norfolk,

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VA, in which I •wiU report to Commander MiHtary Seahft Command Headquarters, Washington, DC. The command wiU exercise control over afloat and ashore logistics forces in the Atlantic Fleet, provide operational logistics support to active duty forces, oversee the training and readiness of assigned forces and help fulfiU MUitary Seahft Command's overaU mission to maintain and operate the logistics bridge from U S. locations to any point overseas.

In the enclosed photo, feUow 76er's joining me at the COC ceremony are: Capt Mike Seifert, Capt Dick Feckler (ret.), and Capt Mark O'Hare (ret.).

Mike Seifert just took over the Chief of Staff position at Commander MiHtary Seahft Command, Washington, DC, in July, reporting from his pre^vious tour at the Industrial CoUege of the Armed Forces where he graduated with distinction and a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy. Dick Feckler, who retired from the Na^vy last summer, is currendy employed with Whitney, Bradley and Brown Inc. and was able to break away to join us. When not working, he spends much of his time traveling to sporting events for his chUdren, who are both highly athletic. Mark O'Hare joined us from CaHfornia, as he was able to couple a business trip •with my COC. Mark is currendy President and CEO of a company named Security First Corp., working primarUy future computer security issues. As for me, I am anxiously awaiting the beginning of footbaU season.

Having purchased famUy season tickets to Na^vy games, I wiU be spending much of the faU in beautiful AnnapoHs. My son, Keith, wUl be aYoungster (Class of 2007) this year and is reporting back to footbaU camp at close to 285 lbs - I'm glad Mother B is feeding him! Brian, my second son, a high school sophomore, wUl be the starting quarterback for his team and luckily they play Friday nights.

Gregory, my third son, plays on Saturday as a receiver in Pop Warner league and I'm trying to figure out how I can see most of his games. Meghan, my daughter, is taking the faU off or I would reaUy need my own Helo to get back and forth. AU in aU, it's an exciting time for Gerri and me, and I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. B

Mark O'Hare, Bob Jackson, Mike Seifert, and Dick Feckler at Bob's Change Of Command Ceremony

Kent BoUn sent greetings from "the Red Zone", which he caUed beautifiU downtown Baghdad where he is "vacationing here over the summer and beyond".That's Kent on the "pony" with a friend, Minal.

God's speed to you, Kent! Be careful and come by to see us at a footbaU game when you are back in town. I'U even get a sugar cube for your "pony".

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It is always nice to hear from my predecessor. Chuck Dirienzo, He writes: B I have received the tide of Associate Professor of Information Technology at GuUford Technical Community CoUege.

At GTCC, I am also the coordinator for "Learning Through SimiUated Information Technology Enterprises (L-SITEs). L-SITEs is a project to improve technical and business skills of IT speciaHsts; increase students' entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial skUls; aUe^viate the shortages of IT workers; and create an international learning network of faculty.

Funded by the National Science Foundation and managed by Regional Technology Strategies, faculty from eight US community and technical coUege partners designed and are using a contextual and coUaborative sknulation for IT, business and other students. I also am an Adjunct Professor for Kaplan CoUege, teaching in the Core Technology

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department. I also recendy received an award firom the Harley Owners Group for 60,000 mUes on a Harley. OveraU, I now have over 200,000 mUes on motorcycles. I am now making plans to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle RaUy next year, ff anyone is interested in meeting there.

Semper Fi! Chuck B Way to go, Chuck! I guess you can say, when it comes to what Chuck does for a H^ving,"IT happens" (sorry, couldn't let that one pass...). I ride my Yamaha Virago the 50 mUes to work occasionaUy but I can't imagine putting 200,000 mUes on motorcycles. That's a tremendous accomphshment in itseff (Chuck must have caUuses on his backside!). I understand Sturgis is quite an event, having heard firom my father-in-law, BUl Staup, who made the trek this year •vwth a friend.

Maybe I'U consider riding there with you next time. Chuck, but I'U need extra padding on my seat.

As I had mentioned in a previous column this year, many of us from our Class have, or •wUl be, reaching that maior mUestone in our Hves this year: our 50 birthday! Tom Bakke made a great suggestion in this regard. He suggests that at one of our Class taUgates we host a 50 birthday party for aU of our classmates to celebrate the mUestone. Thanks for the suggestion, Tom! HopefiUly, we can put your suggestion into action.

FinaUy, two of our Classmates have been given new assignments: BJDML Dave Venlet has been assigned as program executive officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs, Patuxent River, MD. RDML Mike Lefever has been assigned as Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group ONE, San Diego, CA. Congratulations on your new assignments, Dave and Mike! UntU next time — keep me updated on the news about your Hves. Take care and God Bless!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 66% PRES: CAPT Richard "Rick" White, USN 11 Porter Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 H: 410-295-0089; HE: rick.white@1977.usna.com SEC'Y: Bob Sanderson 210 Autumn Chase Dr,Annapolis, MD 21401 H:410-571-6267;E: bobsanderson@1977.usna.com

From theYard We've got a pretty slim column this month, which I can orUy attribute to the

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fact that most of you must have taken my advice from a few months ago and decided to take the rest of the summer off from sending me class news. Also, you probably had to spend some extra time reading aU of last month's column to see if it mentioned anyone you knew, since none of the names were printed in bold (I've been told that it was due to production difficiUties •with the first month of the new Shipmate format).

HopefuUy, that litde gHtch has been corrected so you won't have to read this whole column. And speaking of the column, I'm sure you're as anxious as I am to get to the MaU Bag, so here it is .,, From the Mail Bag After having read the July-August 2004 column, Dave Williams (wiUiamsdt@hotmaU.com) noticed that his current state of affairs needed some tweaking, so he thought he'd add an update for this month's column. First, he was in London, United Kingdom, not London, CT, and as of 25 July 2004 he's back in Chesapeake Beach, MD. Dave says that the Na^vy, in it's bid to do^wnsize and transform, decided to decommission the Naval Security Group Detachment he was working •with in London, so he exercised his Return-Rights to PAX River, and is once again working for PMA-208 (Aerial Targets) NAVAIRSYSCOM. Dave's wife and boys never did move over to London, but they did manage a four-week vacation there. Dave just chalks it up to a tenmonth opportunity to work at a major Na^vy Command H Q and sample the local pubs.

Harry Rouse (hvrouse@aol.com) reports that whUe taking his nephews on a JiUy basebaU trip to Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium, he paid a visit to his former 34'-" Company Officer (then) Major Barry Murphy. Harry reports that the Murph and Beverly are aHve and weU at 1416 Wapping Road, Middletown RI, where they've been Hving since the early 1980's. After graduation, Major Murphy made Lt. Col. and became the 6 BattaHon Officer. He was shipped to Norfolk for his last tour, then retired and moved to the Newport, RI, area, where he's been applying his USMC EOD expertise to Na^vy torpedoes for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUSC) for the last 20 years. Murph and Bev bought an

historic farm house that they renovated, and have been using it as their residence for the last 20+ years. Bev works in the CoUege of Education (teaching future teachers) at Salve Regina, whUe Murph is planning to retire at the end of the year.

Harry says that they both look great; Murph's not much older than he used to be and looks ready for the next PRT. They occasionaUy hear from Everett McNair, who's stiU down in Hickory, NC. Harry says that next time members of Club 34 are in southern New England, they should stop by the Murphy's, although he notes that his visit was delayed by a few hours because the Company Officer had to go to Cape Cod that morning to attend a duck decoy show. Harry's advice: plan ahead if you're heading to see them.

Class Communication FootbaU season's in fuU swing now, so make sure you look for the USNA '77 helium baUoon at your next home game, and catch-up with some old friends and classmates over a few cold ones.

Closing Remarks AU for now; hope to see you at a Navy game soon! Beat Army!— Bob Sanderson - ^

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PRES: Glen Woods SEC'Y: Vince Balderrama 45 Litde Fawn D r , Shelton, CT 06484 E: vince.balderrama@hnco.com •WEB SITE: usnal978.org

John "Newk" Newcomb (jnewcomb22@ comcast.net) sent me a "hey Roomie" e-maU. (During flight school days, he and I shared a house •with a series of classmates as the "Boys from Anchor Lane" and then we shared a duplex together. He reminisced a bit about our security deposit troubles in a fit of flashback that he said seems to be the norm these days as he watches himseff"get older" through his chUdren. He and his wife Judy, along with their last one at home, Zachary (16), Hve about 7 mUes on the DC side of DuUes airport in Reston,VA. Zach wiU be an II th grader next year. Newk is in his second year at work for the MissUe Defense Agency as the Liaison Officer for USSTRATCOM (Oklahoma based). He's located in the old Na^vy Annex in Arhngton. As for Judy, she works for

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9 CLASS N E W S FEMA at DHS H Q so Newk may just do his time and maybe learn to play golf when the Na^v^ someday gives him a permanent Hberty chit. He also asked to be added to the Hst of "Exacdy 30 years later Dads" •with a kid at Canoe U.Yup, their son, Thomas, is slogging along as a member of the Class of'08. Newk observed that when they stopped by the Supe's shindig just prior to the Swearing-in Ceremony on 1-Day, that it was more of a '"78 Reunion" than VADM Rempt bargained for. (By the way, he also observed that the Supe's house is pretty nice inside and that it looks a lot different than from when as mid you were sneaking around it in the dark.) At Rempt's reception he also saw our longago retired Supe, Admiral McKee. Newk said that he thanked him for "aUowing" him to stay for four years back in the '70's.

He assured Admiral McKee that his academic record at USNA were absolutely safe as "Son of Newk" had inherited his mother's and his paternal grandfather's smarts (It skipped a generation.). Consequendy, Thomas' academics shouldn't be an issue. Of course, Newk was speaking his academic "record" as in the Guinness Book sense. For example among his accolades is the fact that he's the only guy to have had both Wires I and II in the second semester of First Class year and stUl graduate on time! (Thank God for Professor Leydorf). Of course, Judy wonders what might become of her son at AnnapoHs after her contact with most of Newk's pals like Russ Gordon, Mike Warner, Steve Kinney, Jay Bowling,... me. She first met Gordo 20 years ago before they were ever married and it was downhiU from there. 1 mean, come on, the Navy made Jaybo a flag, causing Judy to comment in wonder, "And now our son is at that school?!?"Just kidding, Gordo and Jay. Seriously, Judy and Newk couldn't be more proud of Thomas and are glad that he's foUowing in the footsteps of those who've passed through the gates of Mother B—even us. Newk passed on a couple of photos of CDR Newcomb & Plebe I-day. By the way, Newcomb the good looking

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young lady in the photo is Judy and not Newk's only daughter. TharUcs for the flin e-maU, Newk. I'U give you a hoUer when I head down you way. (Next time you see Admiral McKee, thank him for me too!)

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Mike Kalnoske Pcalnoske@ comcast.net] sent me a photo of the famUy and some guy at the Supe's CommissiorungWeek garden party.You'U see Ensign Justin Kalnoske ('04), Mike and HoUy their daughter, Kaidyn (2017??) and that saUor—oh yeah—Joe Leidig.

Hey, how come Joe keeps showing up in those photos folks take around theYard?

He Hves there or something? Thanks for the shot, Mike.

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Speaking ofJoe Leidig, Commandant of Midshipman, (oh that explains aU the photos) and Admiral-select Joe Leidig sponsored a Plebe summer parade in honor of the Class of 1978 on 23 July. As you may have read in a previous column of mine, '78 Flags and Flag-selectees were invited to be the reviewing officers and they rest of us were invited to sit under the re'viewing awning.

Glen Woods said that sitting under that awning is certainly a view most of us have never seen before! He also reported that the 4'- Class Regiment looked superb, and that they "seem to look younger every year." Anyway, seven of our flag

classmates were able to adjust their schedules review the parade. Admirals Rich Cellon, JeflF Fowler, Bill Landay, Bill Timme, Andy Winns and Admiralselectees Vic Guillory and Joe Leidig. I think Joe Schmitz (DOD Inspector General) was also there. As our Class President, Glen also stood in re^view of the P-rade and represented the rest of us. In aU, we had about 50 other classmates in attendance for the parade and then a post P-rade reception at the newly remodeled sailing center.Thanks for the honor, Joe. With that, let's put forth a Htde class news advertising—The class officers and trustees have been working to put together a 30'-" Reunion class gift project •with which we hope aU •wUl be pleased.

Our Vice President, Sean CoflFey, has taken the lead and is working hard to put together a balanced package that supports both the Superintendent's priorities and puts an emphasis on developing the leadership quahties our Navy needs from our graduating Mids. More specifics wUl be coming out in the fiiture both in this column and the website. Please note that ff you are in the area during footbaU season be sure and stop by our taUgate spot. We wUl be there! Same place as always along Taylor Blvd at the back of the Gold side parking lot. The stadium looks great. The team looks great, and we are ready! BEAT Duke!

GlenWheless [wheels@vrco.com] continues •with the entrepreneur's constant struggle between bUlable hours and overhead with his company,VRCO (website is •www.^vTco.com).VRCO is a smaU business focusing on ad^vanced •visuahzation for the visual simiUation and decision support areas. He's also set up a Service Disabled Veteran O^wned Business as a sister firm ofVRCOThis was, as he put it, "so he can take advantage of that set aside good deal".Wheels said being a smaU business owner is "great but damn, it's a lot of work!" So he went off to the bushes for the hidden goff orbs. Ed Reid paid him a visit a short whUe ago. Eddie was in town doing some sort of damage control for his new job with Siebel.

Apparendy they were supposed to do a Na^vy-^wide instaU of some C R M software that has been totaUy boogered up - so Ed was playing fixer-upper. Glen doesn't en^vy his Hfe right now!! Having been in that same situation many times before myself I

M don't envy Ed either. Of course when you succeed there is a great sense of accomphshment, but it's a pain in the taU along the way! But there is a side benefit in that he gets to see his tw^n nieces who are "haze gray and underway" types. During his •visit, Ed and Glen were able to share a few (weU, more than a few) drinks with Glenn Flanagan at Oceana.Wheels said that now that Glenn is no longer "Mr, Monterrey" he has time for that laid back approach to hfe..

Tim Stark (timothy.stark@usmc.mU) attended Blue and Gold Officer training at the Academy this summer. WhUe there, he and Bob Gulley actuaUy got up and "did" PEP with the class of 2008. He sent along a pic of them standing on die "Turf' Field.

Tim said that "doing" PEP was Q^^^ Mornmg 781 relative, as the activities were optional for "us old guys". At least they were awake at that time of day and showed support for the class of "aught eight." Bob's daughter is there as a Plebe and doing weU.Tim left updates on her to Bob. He also said that being a Blue & Gold Officer is a very rewarding way to give back to the old Alma Mater. I echo that comment and encourage you guys to participate on the Program.

Got a "flag spotting" from feUow coxswain,Jill Votaw ('80). She spotted RDML (Sel) Mark "Benz" Boensel, wandering around San Diego. He was there as part ff his site visit whirl-wind tour of en^vironmental programs in Navy Region SW It's aU part of his new job as C N O N-45 (Director, Environmental Readiness Division). In July I spotted Bill Timme on very late night Connecticut PubHc Television. It wasn't "BUl's World" — with his plethora of e-maU jokes he probably could have such a show. He was on as part of an industry day that Sen. Dodd had sponsored at General Dynamics. As head "undersea guy" BUl presented on the state of Navy submarine programs.WeU, that's as much as I gathered. I was StUl a Htde groggy from faUing asleep on the couch whUe watching TV (That happens a lot in our older age).

Sorry I didn't stay for your whole pitch, BiU, — a softer bed beckoned me.

Last notes—JuHe and Rand Lebou^vier are now in Newport, Steve Sutton is now Chief of Staff for Congressman John Klein from Minnesota. I'm at the limits— Launchin' Spot 4!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 89% PRES: LCDR Sean Gate, USN (Ret.) E: Scan.Cate@1979.usna.com SEC'Y: LCDR John "Wiz" Withers, USN (Ret.) 22445 Bluebird Ct., Leonardtown, MD 20650 H: 301-997-1980; W: 240-725-7751 E:JDWithers@1979.usna.com "WEB SITE: WAVw.usna79.com

Greetings, 79!

HeUo once again from the "Land of Pleasant Li'ving" on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. You've heard me say it before, but I think faU is a great time of year. Changing of the leaves, NFL footbaU, crisp nights, coUege footbaU, comfortable days, more footbaU, goff...

Yep, it's a great time of year (did I mention footbaU?).

One of the few things I remember from my Plebe Year theme-writing class (I think this column proves that I don't remember much!) is that it's usuaUy not good to start with an apology. However, in this case one (actuaUy several) is warranted. Some months back, 1 was in a rather unusual position in that I as Class Scribe actuaUy had more material submitted by classmates than I had pubHshing space. So I printed what I could, and held the remainder over for the foUowing month. OrUy problem was (and here's where the apology comes in) that the foUowing month, I didn't go back to that fUe. Indeed, several months had passed before I opened that file, and I reaHzed that I had some stuff held back for quite some time.

And so I want to apologize to those of you who •wrote me back in the late spring, and are wondering why I have not mentioned you in this column. I assure you, the fault is aU mine. You aU turn to these pages to get the latest gouge on our classmates, not ancient history. I'm going to print the items an^yway, for even though some may be a bit dated, the info is important nonetheless. Please rest assured that I have taken steps to preclude that from happening again. You aU can

help me test my system by sending aU of your reunion gouge - I'm looking forward to the deluge!

OK, let's get started with the good stuff. First up is an update from Pete Parsons (peters,parsons@boeing,com): B Wiz, First of aU: Great work on the column. Your abUity to make an input for '79 each month is incredible. We should DOUBLE your pay!!!

The happy news I'd Hke to share with you is that I got married earHer this month (AprU) to the former Leanore Logiovino. We met a couple of years ago and have been engaged since last summer.

We took a week's cruise in the Caribbean after the ceremony. It was the first time I've been on a ship that wasn't painted gray and wasn't fuU of men! We had a great time and we'U cruise again when we can find the time.

HopefiiUy my next assignment with The Boeing Company wiU soon be determined (I finished up working on Chinook Programs in PhUly last summer and have been working on a missUe system proposal for the last 10 months) so Leanore and I can consoHdate our households under one roof- and that roof be located in the same city as our jobs!

Leanore has worked for the US Government for 25 years - mostly in Army A^viation. So she's been around a lot of Academy grads - aU from the •wrong Academy!!

We are looking forward to the Class of'79 25th Reunion. We've hooked up with Debbie and Nat Green and Jean and Dave Krueger from First Company to get the momentum going. I just finished registering for the event, the footbaU tickets are on order, and the hotel room reserved - aU that remains is airHne reservations (hard to do when I don't know where our journey •wUl start from) and locking in bahny weather for the weekend (I certainly have no influence in that department). Thanks! Pete Parsons '79 B WeU congratulations, Pete! Thanks for letting us know - and I'm sorry it took so long to get this into print (you're almost haff way to your first anniversary by now!). And I reaUy appreciate the pay increase! Thanks for the kind words.

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runs down to the lake and provides a great view. His home is weU equipped to host a large party, offering, in addition to B HeUo aU:WeU we have moved out of the expansive patio, a large room with a Vista, which woiUd have been our home weU stocked bar (certainly a must for this 23 years this JtUy! We are closer to the crowd!), darts, table shuffleboard, and kid's school, about a mUe - more than a dance floor. Rick and his neighbor also new chapter to our Hves, a new book! took most of the guests out on the lake New information: EmaU: for a sunset cruise. Rick fed us weU, steinwedeU@wwdb.org (general famUy serving up burgers and brats. The party emaUs here also). New address: 667 was a great success and a perfect tune-up Solana HUls Ct, Solana Beach, CA 92075. for the many footbaU taUgaters coming up New phone: 858-481-8756. Blessings this year. Back and Jamie were great hosts and peace to aU you and yours. BUl & and those who attended enjoyed a Barbara... B wonderfiU evening.

Thanks, BUl. And again, sorry it took me More news from the D C Metro Area: so long to pubhsh this.

The 2nd Annual Service Academy Class Much more recendy, an emaU and of 1979 DC Goff ChaUenge was held this photo from Craig Grabowsky showed summer at theWoodlawn Goff Course on up in my inbox. First, the emaU: the north side of Fort Belvoir,VA. This year there were representatives from B The enclosed photo {see USNA, USMA and USAFA. The format unvw.usna79.com) was taken in front of the was Best BaU •with a shotgun start. The Iwo Jima Memorial on 20 May 2004 on Woops and Zoomies were joined by our the occasion of the commissioning of my contingent of Kirk Michealson, Steve son Steven. From left to right is my Smith, Bob Huddleston, Brad Zell, brother LtCol Erik Grabowsky, Steven's Tom Phelan, Lyle Mueller, Chris high school coach Doug Palmer '68; my Cable and Pete Long. Tom Phelan & father Fred Grabowsky '49; Steven; myseff, Lyle MueUer were haff of the winning and CMC Jones '49. I hope you can find foursome with a 6 under par 66. Pete a place to pubHsh this. Thank you, Long won the longest drive. More proof Craig B of the accuracy of the old adage: "A Bad The photo he sent was awesome, and I Day on the Goff Course Beats a Great was disappointed that the resolution was Day at Work!!!" Congrats to aU who so too low to aUow it to be printed here. ably represented us against the hostile foes However, you can see the photo, plus (which probably includes the others from the class, on our website. course itself!).

Here's a couple of items from HteraUy And now it's time for another "inside the beltway" Rick Malone and installment of everyone's favorite, the hisfiancee,Jamie, hosted a gathering of "Tidbits and Snippets" section: 79ers at their home on Lake Barcroft in Ted GriflBth [tgriffith@bnfHnc.com] FaUs Church,VA. ActuaUy, caUing it is a retired 0 - 5 Hving in Idaho FaUs, ID. "home" doesn't begin to do justice to this He is working at the Idaho National tremendous venue, henceforth officially Environmental Engineering Laboratory known as the "Official 79er Party Home for British Nuclear Fuels Incorporated. for Northern Virginia." You know you are Tom Joyce retired in JiUy 2003 and is in for a good event when the home itseff currendy the Pastor of Discipleship and has a name — in this case, "The Ark." FamUy at the Immanuel Bible Church in Attending the event, in addition to the Springfield,VA. hosts, were MaryeUen and Lyle Mueller, Craig Grabo'wsky was activated last Susan and Mark Clemente, Kathy and March (Col, USMCR) as part of the Nick Harris, Cheryl and Bob Smout, Secretary of Defense Lessons Learned Scott Belanger,Veronica and Roger Team and spent 8 of the last 12 months in Mau,Valerie and Fred Gerheiser, Char and around Iraq. He was asked to stay on and Rick with son Packy, Janet and Sean another year, but this time as the Reserve Gate, and your humble scribe with my Coordinator for the Joint Warfighting wonderfiU •wife Karen. A few of Back's Center at JFCOM in SuffoUc,VA. neighbors also joined us. Back's back deck

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^ Mike Davis sent a note to Kirk Michealson. Mike is deployed aboard a CVN in the North Arabian Guff.

Rusty Mirick is the Force Protection Assessment Division Chief in J-8.

Greg Parker (gregaHciaparker@ yahoo.com) was beating the bushes for dirt on Roy Harkins. If things progressed as they were planned, Roy is retired by now.

Unfortunately, every once in a whUe I have to relay some somber news. I recendy received word from Alumni House that classmate Jon Gahan has passed away. My only source of information at this point is an obituary from the Albuquerque (NM) Journal, which reported that Jon died after a brief Ulness on Saturday, 31 JiUy. He is survived by his •wffe, Emma of Albuquerque; brothers, Michael, Stephen, Gregory, and AUen Gahan; parents-in-law, Manuel and EmUia Tejada; and brothers-in-la^w, Louie, NeU, and Salvador Tejada. The article reports that in addition to being a devoted husband, Jon was an a^vid fisherman, gardener, and basebaU fan. Services were held in Albuquerque, and his body was interred in the PhUippines.

1 •wish I could teU you more, but that's aU the iiffo I have at present. I personaUy knew Jon a Htde at Navy: I think we sang in a couple of choirs together. Our paths crossed once a couple of years after graduation, when my LAMPS det deployed on Jon's destroyer for about 3 months. If someone out there, perhaps one of you 3"^" Co. guys, know a htde more, or coiUd provide a Htde more iiffo on what Jon did after the Navy, I'd appreciate it ff you could drop me a Hne or give me a caU. Our prayers go out to his famUy, and to his close friends in the class.

FinaUy, I'd like to close this month by paying tribute to my feUow sandblower, Colin O'Neill (speU that •with two Ls, please). After five years of working together, CoHn is steppmg down from his post as class webmaster. Business has been good, and CoHn's business has been consuming more and more of his time.

That's great for him, but it does put more of a crunch on his avaUable time. Stan Clark has volunteered to take over the site, which shoiUd happen later this year.

CoHn, 1 personaUy want to thank you for your time, talent, commitment to the

class, and especiaUy, your patience in working •with me. There have been too many times when you've had to ride herd on me to get stuff I promised to you. I wish you aU the best, and hope you stiU keep in touch firom out there in "God's Coimtry". And oh, by the way, my neighbor, Mike McGonigle, told me to say hi.

And that, feUow 79ers, is a wrap for the month. Don't forget: please pass along your reunion photos!! I'U print what 1 can here, but they aU wiU get posted on the class website. CoHn and Stan wiU see to that! See you next month!

Omnes Viri! "Wiz...

day for a change of command inside with air conditioning, flight suits authorized."

Ray, his •wife Kathy, Suzan and JeflF Allmon and their three girls were present to show Class of'80 support.

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WeU Shipmates, here is the -view from 40,000 feet — HteraUy. For you pUots this is probably a comfortable •vdew, for those of us who are plo^wing through the skies for the Navy or business — it's becoming aU too famUiar.

Anyway, as you know we have a 25'^ear reunion coming up in September of 2005. Tim Kobosko, now aVP at the Alumni Association, tim.kobosko@USNA.COM and the team has scheduled it for weekend of the lO*- of September. We're playing Stanford and it shoiUd be a blast. We've certainly outdone any other classes with our blowout reunions — don't miss this one.

The Radisson is ready to take reservations — get hot! Hope that we wiU have almost a 100% attendance! It is on an off weekend so it should be easier to get around and enjoy the Class. More to foUow! HopefiiUy we'U get to spend some time catching up. Mark McBride, Pubhsher@6thEstate.com sent in this new e-maU and also asked that he be moved back into his "real" company, 15, slot on the webpage!

Ray Green, ezbngreen@comcast.net sent in a couple of photos of the Capt.

James Michael "Trapper" Spence change of command as the current CAG of CVW-9 at NAS Lemoore, CA. He reported that it was a "Perfect CaHfornia

Allmons, Greens & Capt Spence

I received a short note from Eric Grubman, Eric.Grubman@NFL.com who is now on his third career — with the NFL: B Joe- I cannot remember whether I sent this update yet sign of age I guess.

Along with many others, I spent some quaHty time at Na-vy Lax games this year, including the semi-final and final NCAA games in Baltimore. Jane and Roger Sexauer raUied troops from '80 and beyond under the "O-Zone" banner.

Among others, I saw Mike Buzzell looking like he could stUl get out there and play. Roger is on to another phase in his career, as I am sure you know.

After a bit of time working on nonprofit and contemplating my navel, I have gone back to work at the National FootbaU League. I worked on a number of deals for the NFL and various Owners during my Goldman Sachs career- that is the basis for the connection. My responsibUities at the moment are infinanceand strategic transactions. I asked for quarterback, but it was not avaUable. I started in

May and have so far determined that this is very different from the energy business.

We moved from the Maryland "farm" to Summit, New Jersey, my old digs before Baltimore. Good town, but it is very hard convincing my two sons and two dogs that haff an acre in town is better than 14 acres in the fields. Betsy thinks it is just terrific. She was getting tired of being caUed EUie May. AU the best, Eric B I received a nice note from Captain Ken Neubauer, kpneubau@nps.edu who is having to deal with the trauma of Hving in Monterey (the weather and scenery is just tough to put up •with!) He is the Director of the School of Aviation Safety at the Naval Postgraduate School.

B Hi Joe. Nubs here with an update from Monterey. I am getting ready to relocate the School of Aviation Safety to its new home at NAS Pensacola. The 40 year history of the Safety School in Monterey wUl end on September 9th and the new history in P-Cola wUl commence on Oct 26 with the beginning of ASO Class 05-1. We •wiU leave Pebble Beach for Pensacola Beach, exchange peacocks for palmetto bugs, and earthquakes •wiU be replaced by hurricanes.Time marches on.

Scott Jasper retired from active duty at NPS last month. I had the honor of serving as a side boy as he transitioned to the private sector here in the Monterey area.

Melodee and I are doing weU. Our son Paul starting on the road to being a future Na^vy footbaU player (seems the pool is not in the future of at least my oldest two chUdren) via the Pacific Grove Breakers freshman team. B Keep up the great work. Nubs Jerry Randall, jerryran@microsoft.com, has been busy raising soldiers and saUors to serve the country (how do they get their kids to go to the Academy?) An'yway — here is his update: Bjoe, Greetings! I thought it time to provide a Httle input from the upper Midwest. Living in Minnesota and working in North Dakota, we cannot go too much further north without entering foreign soU.The last time 1 wrote into Shipmate was a few years ago when I was with GE. Currently the Chief

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CLASS NEWS " ^ Procurement Officer for Microsoft Business Solutions. I am new to the position and company coming aboard a couple of months after a stint consulting for a start-up company and teaching parttime to make ends meet. Prior to that, I was •with a company caUed B2eMarkets, based in RockvUle, MD. My famUy and I Hve in Avon (not the beauty company), Mirmesota. Currendy commuting back and forth to Fargo, North Dakota untU my oldest daughter, Samantha, graduates from high school next spring, where she is planning to attend Navy. My son, Joseph, is a plebe at West Point (wanted to do something different than dear old dad) and is just about finishing up beast barracks and ready to tackle academic year. He •wUl graduate •with the Class of'08. Our youngest, Alison, is leaning toward a service academy as weU. Keeping it in the famUy and serving our country. My •wffe, Kathy, is working in the education field in Minnesota. 1 encountered Ed Manns sometime in 2002 whUe waiting for a plane in Cleveland He was doing weU. Semper Fi & Beat Army! (A whole new meaning •with my son at The Point) Jerry B I received a note from BUl Nash a whUe back, bnash@jw.com, a feUow member of the 33rd Herd, who was in New Orleans to take a cruise. E^videndy they almost missed ships movement!

B "Kevin Scott, kevin.scott@1980.usna.com just graduated from the Army War CoUege the hard way - •via their distance learning program.

Two years - but as he described it, he now has the "dubious title of Master of Strategic Studies." B Kevin Ketchmark, KCKetchmark@ aol.com sent in this shot of himseff, Mark Tomb and Mark Bathrick and this note: B 'Joe, Kevin Ketchmark here, •writing with some noteworthy news on a few of our 32^^" Company classmates. Mark Bathrick and

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Marybeth were recendy in D C . as part of coUege scouting trip for their son Mark.

WhUe Mark was in town, Diane and Mark Tomb and their two chUdren Emma and Shane, and my wffe Linda and 1 aU got together for dirmer. I think it was the first time the three of us guys had been together since Mark and Marybeth's wedding in 1980. Mark Bathrick has a year left in command at Lakehurst, which incidentally has recendy been selected for the prestigious presidential level award signifying Lakehurst as the "Best Base in the Navy". No doubt this achievement is due in large measure to Mark leading the charge. He also reports that later this Spring we'U be tripling the Class of'80 representation aboard Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst when CAPT Bret Gordon shows up as the Executive Officer, along with his wffe and classmate Beth Ledbetter . Lots of changes in the Tomb family A new house, a new emaU [mark.tomb@eds.com], and a new job. Mark left his job with SECDEF Legislative Affairs in February, and is now working for EDS in their Washington DC office as their lobbyist overseeing the Congressional needs of their Navy Marine Corps Intranet contract. On the subject ofjob changes, Mike Long dropped a Hne and said that he recendy left Goodrich for a job as QuaHty Manager at Standard Register in Murfreesboro,TN. Seems Mike and Tina haven't slowed down since mike retired in 1994, as this is their fifth move since that time, but the transition is said to be going smoothly for them. Had a nice •visit with Bill Hoeft at the AprU '80 DC luncheon.

BiU plans to retire this summer. He and his •wife, Melissa Harrington, plan to stay in the area so that their oldest can finish high school here. BUl claims he has no definite plans, and that his first priority after he leaves the Na^vy in August is to take the rest of the year off. By the way, Gary Smith and Ann Stencil do a terrific job piUhng together these luncheons for DC area classmates. I am sure they woiUd Hke to here from any other classmates in the area, or are passing through, and would like to attend. FinaUy, Linda and I are in the final throws of packing up and out for Beijing. We •wUl be on station by 01 June •wiU be H^ving in the city very near the embassy. B

Scott Bethmann, SB80BEATARMY@ cs.com, retired on the 10*-" ofJune, his brother Ron Bethmann, '82, retired on the n*- , and he dropped off his son, Thomas, at USNA, 2008, on the 30"^^.

He's heading to Jackson^vUle from PhUly in his last Navy move.

WeU, sorry for the shorter version of the column. We're Hmited now to 2000 words including photos. So that's it for the maUbag. I hope that this finds each of you healthy, happy and wiser today than yesterday. CaU a Classmate; renew a friendship and As Always - BEAT ARMY -Joe.

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Please note my new emaU address and change your address books accordingly.

Only two pieces of maU this month so the column is short and sweet.

From Tim Jarman: BJust a quick note to report that my son, Timothy Ryan Jarman, is going through S'wab Summer at the U S. Coast Guard Academy as a member of the Class of 2008. He started Swab Summer on June 28th. On the 24th ofJiUy he reported to die U S. Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE for a week of at sea training. They are saUing the EAGLE to Hahfax for a taU ships festival. Attached is a picture of the two of us a couple of hours before they set saU. Needless to say, his mother and I are very proud of him. B

The Jarmans and the EAGLE

From Alma Grocki: B Aloha from Hawau! I know that usuaUy my "better haff" is the one contributing news from Hawau, but I had a couple things to write about and finaUy got my act together. I am enclosing a photo taken a few months back. The Honolulu Symphony Chorus was invited to perform the Mozart Vespers at Carnegie HaU in NewYork City, and as a soprano in the chorus, I was excited about singing in such a prestigious venue. My long-time and good friend, Stephenie Frasher and her husband Steve Frasher, USNA Class of 1970 came up from Northern Virginia to attend the performance, and my mom, Dorothy Lau, accompanied me

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on the trip. That's the four of us in the picture in front of the plaque identifying the HaU. RusseU was home with the kids but got to hear aU the blow-by-blow detaUs. It was quite the experience and very rewarding.

Alma & Mom & the Frashers at Carnegie

RusseU is the SUBPAC representative and Haison at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and gets to worry about crew proficiency, training and avaUabUity schedtUes for the boats in overhaiU. He stiU finds time to coach Dan and Nick's soccer or basebaU (depending on the season) teams and play an infrequent round of goff. For any classmates here or stopping by, give a caU, I'm sure it would be a great reason for him to go play a round.

When I'm not singing, I'm working part time at COMPACFLT N43 (Ship Maintenance) as a contractor. That aUows me to go on trips Hke the one to New York and aU my kids' school events too. As a reservist, I am the C O of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Headquarters unit and wiU soon be roUing to the C O of the N U W C Keyport unit. Other than my kids though, the one job that takes up the majority of my time is the Area Coordinator for Blue and Gold Officers for USNA. In helping the high school kids get to USNA, I have been able to Hnk up with other graduates and classmates whose kids are applying. The caHber of kids we are seeing is incredible. It's a good thing we attended when we did— I'm not sure how many of us would be competitive these days! It also reminds me how old we are getting when our classmates and folks who graduated after we did have kids that are applying to USNA! My latest "adventure" is training for the largest long distance Outrigger Canoe Race in the world. It's the Queen Lih'uokalani race from Kona to Hoonaunau (the City of Refuge) on the Big Island of Hawaii. The race is an 18-mUe Ironman race (6 paddlers in the canoe, no changes), and haff the crew are Na^vy submariner spouses. In the past,

there are usuaUy upwards of 250 crews from Japan, New Zealand, Canada, Australia and the U.S. After six years of racing in Hawaii and CaHfornia 12 years ago, my body demands to know why I have decided to pick up the sport again and torture it. The recovery time between workouts is sooo much longer. I'U send a picture after the race is done and we are enjoying the post-race luau!

Thanks for being the class secretary— it's a lot of work, but we reaUy enjoy what you write for Shipmate. We had a minireunion at Dennis Murphy's house a few weeks ago, so you shoiUd be seeing a picture from that soon. Take care and BEAT ARMY! Aloha. B It's been a quiet month for maU. How's about noising it up a bit when you read this?

Later, Chic.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 97% PRES: CDR Dan Proulx, USN (Ret.) H: 410-280-5282; •W: 410-260-5030 E: bproulx@northropgrumman.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 Dr. Sykesville.MD 21784-6230 H: 410-795-7621; W: 410-345-4774 E: dbalk@acm.org C O R R SEC'Y: Ward Carroll 40813 Meadow Dr, Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-7220; E: wardncarrie@aol.com "WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1982

Okay no inputs, so you get to hear aU about my summer. ActuaUy, I only did a couple of things worth mentioning to busy classmates Hke you (and Mrs.You, of course): First, 1 went to England for the Farnborough Air Show, and whUe there I had the opportunity to hoist a few around London •with Dave Dunaway, who remains a program manager at NAVAIR. Second, my wife, Carrie, and I went to Ocala, Florida for guitar legend Steve Morse's wedding reception and 50 birthday party. Eighties-era music buffs may remember that Steve was the guitarist for the Dbde Dregs, a band introduced to me by Dave Belt at the beginning of Youngster year (how's that for a tie-in?).

The rest of the time I was either •writing

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C L A S S NEWS„.„.^I te'MUu.t.,i.t,„ my next novel {The Aide, due out next AprU) or rocking St, Mary's County with my band, MUes From Clever. (Check the gouge at http://mUesfromclever.com,) Oh, and there were also a lot of lacrosse cHnics and swim meets to get the boys to.

There's more excruciating detaU to pass on these matters, and I'U relate it next month unless you send me stuff about you and a classmate near you, I did get a real input from Brian Ga^wne who's holding down the fort knowm as the Pentagon whUe working as the Executive Assistant to N-8, Brian passed that he recendy attended an Orioles game •with wife Jan and their kids and to his surprise one section of the stands was fiUed with Plebes taking a break from that evolution known as Plebe Summer. Of course, the memories came flooding back. (Quick: name the team the Orioles played when we went to see a game during our Plebe Summer. Results next month. See what you've reduced me to? Next thing you know I'U be offering you free web content space on http://mUesfromclever.com.) Anyway, Brian said halfway through the game they showed the mids on the big screen whUe the PA played Anchors Aweigh, and pretty soon the whole place was singing along. Is this a great country, or what?

Next month: Olympic beach voUeybaU results and Ward's presidential election forecast . . . urUess, of course, you send me those inputs. C'mon, you owe me, remember? That night in Smith HaU when you were shut out? Oh, that wasn't you? I could've sworn it was. WeU, I could use the input anyway. Thanks, classmate.

You're the best. —Ward ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES: CDR James H. Flatley IV, USN 618Vanderbilt Ave.,Virginia Beach,VA 23451 H: 757-963-7353; W: 757-836-4780 HE: flatmingo5@aol,com "WE: seamus.fladey@aol.com •WE: f4jflatl@cvw5.navy.mi] SEC'Y: Angela Roth H: 316-683-8039; E: chrisangelaroth@juno.com WEB SITE: www.usna83.com

From Ken and Judy Enriquez: B We are proud to announce that our youngest son, Michael, entered the Class of 2008 on 1-Day June 30,2004. He is Hving out his dream, and is doing quite

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weU so far. His letters home so far are upbeat and humorous, and we are enjoying the ride. Looking forward to seeing h u n f o r P P W o n 13 Aug. Ken retired as a Commander last year and we have decided to setde inVA Beach where our kids caU home. Ken is now working in GS for the Dept of the Na'vy (Can never puU too far away from the Navy that he loves!). Our oldest son is a rising Junior at East CaroHna University and we are now empty-nesters....which happened much too quickly for our Hking! We look forward to driving to MD as often as possible for the Na^vy footbaU games and a chance to spot our Plebe, and plan to be there when Navy WINS in PhUadelphia. B Paul B.Vujica was happy to share that he is also now a Captain. I was sorry to have left him off my Hsting. Just in case anyone else was left off, we'U work together to get the names on our website. Paul would be interested to see the statistics on our class.

Anyone who knows how to get that info needs to contact me, please. (I need aU the help you aU can give) Aaron and Lisa Gray caUed a long time ago to let me know their son got married. I need detaUs. Along that line, people are trying to contact classmates.

Joe Rice would Hke to hear from Brian Hodges. Joe's emaU is: jdrice3@direcway.com. I try to contact classmates and let them contact the requestors. If you have your current emaU on our website, that is the easiest. At least a good snail maU address would work weU. I wiU never give anyone's info out.

Contact Jim Wood if you don't have the secret code to get into our website, ok?

Please update your info so aU your old friends can contact you.

Six moves in ten years have contributed gready to my sense of adventure and humor! My emaU wiU remain the same, so please contact me with any news you would Hke to share. 1 have a stupid human trick to share. My husband and I were aghast when we saw a streak on the carpet of our guest room. We tried scrubbing it out with two different cleaners. Then our wonderful realtor came over with another high powered cleaner. Suddenly, Chris looked up and found that the puU chain for the ceUing fan was casting a shadow. Wow, that sure

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'83 A Class Act ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 100% PRES: CDR Steven G.Young, USNR c/o MSDW, 11311 McCormick Rd. #450 HuntValley,MD 21031 W: 410-229-8206, 888-435-2281 E: Steven.G.Young@msdw.com SEC'Y: Karen (Malloy) Halverson 6795 Patton Dr, Fort Hood,TX 76544 H: 254-554-6365; E: dkhalverso@aol.com WEB SITE: www.usna84.com

October here already. Of course, as I write this it is mid-August in Texas and I am watching my front lawn spontaneously combust in the heat. Our long awaited 20'' reunion is at the end of the month safe travels to aU of you who •wUl attend.

Please don't forget to send me any pictures or anecdotes you woiUd Hke to share with those of us who are unable to make it.

Gary EngHsh wrote and sent along a picture from his 1 July, 2004 retirement ceremony in Savannah, Georgia.

Gary English Retirement 1st Row: Brendan O'Sullivan; 2nd Row: Xianna Burg, Maggi Burg, Rebecca English, Christina O'Sullivan, Kevin O'Sullivan; 3rd Row: Zac Burg, Dave Burg, Gary, Janet English (aka Mom), Curtis English, John O'Sullivan, Kerry Powell Scott English

B The EngHsh famUy has setded in SummervUle, SC and in^vites any classmates to stop on by and sit on the firont porch for a speU with a glass of sweet tea. B In other retirement news, Jane Lochner retired on 8 JiUy 2004 at the Washington Navy Yard and Larry Hiponia retired on 27 August, 2004 at the Defense InteUigence Analysis Center in Washington, D C . Congratulations to you aU and to aU you recendy retired classmates!

That's it for this month. Keep those cards and letters coining! TaUc to you later. Karen.

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You may notice there are not as many inputs as usual in the class column. Our word Hmit has been cut in haff and is Hmited to just 2000 words in the fiiture (pictures count as 150 words). With this in mind, I may have to HberaUy edit your inputs in the fiiture to get us imder the new word limit. Please do not take any offense ff you get your input chopped a bit.

Preparations are underway for our Class Reunion the weekend of September 9 -11 2005 (Navy vs. Stanford). As we have put out before, the weekend wiU be fiin-fiUed for aU, but may not be the cheapest weekend. Start saving now to ensure you can take part Ln aU the class festivities during our 20'-" reunion. We have rooms at three AnnapoHs Hotels: the O'CaUaghan (410-263-7700), the Historic Inns (410-216-6324) and the Sheraton Barcelo (410-266-3131). These rooms are first come first serve so get yours booked early.

Libby Luther: B On behaff of, my husband, Jim Luther (31) I wanted to provide a quick update on our Hves and (unexpectedly) growing famUy. First, and most importandy, we had an unexpected deHvery back in November. Diana Ehzabeth, 6 lbs., 15 oz. was born on Nov 18th, 2003. After 11 years as a famUy of three, we were shocked and dehghted to find out I was pregnant. Very pregnant! Nine weeks before we even decided to take a test.

After strugghng for years with unexplained iiffertihty pregnancy was the farthest thing from our minds. It was a very high risk pregnancy, but things couldn't have turned out better and we are now a famUy of four! Ian, Diana's big brother (11) is head over heels with his sister and the proudest brother you have ever seen. Jim is at Duke University and has held a variety of positions since starting there in 1990 (after leaving the USMC). He was recently named the Research Comphance Ofiicer and an

Asst.Vice President of Finance. He is also entering Duke's graduate program in the

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Greer Olsen Lautrup (12): B Yes, I'm one of those folks who have not •written for at least the last 15 years.

After graduation, I spent 8? years on active duty as an inteUigence officer, first withVP-26 based in Brunswick, Maine and then at the Pentagon as an analyst and briefer for SecNav and the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. I finished my naval career as a command briefer for the Defense InteUigence Agency. I left the Na^vy in 1993 to attend law school at the University ofVirginia, clerked for a federal judge for a year, and then went into private practice. I am currendy a partner in the Washington, DC ofiice of Sidley Austin Brown & Wood, speciaHzing in health care law. In 1997,1 married Bob Lautrup. We Hve in Oakton,VA with our toy poodle, GiseUe. I'm currently active with USNA as a Blue & Gold Ofiicer and attend as many home footbaU games as work aUows. B Brad Buswell (29): B A few pictures for Shipmate. First picture is Kevin Hollis (29) and I overlooking the Seattle skyline.

Kevin and his Kevin and Brad famUy have recently moved to Seattle for his job •with Microsoft. We were out visiting famUy and taking in a •victorious Seatde Mariners game. The second picture is (l-r) Trish and 1, the newly married Amy and Ralph Arcaro (29), the new Mayor of Dover, Delaware, Steve Speed and his wife Lori. Ralph and Amy were married July 10 at the Pearl S. Buck Estate outside of PhUadelphia, PA. B

B I was fortunate to attend the SANTA FE (SSN 763) Change of Command in Pearl Harbor where Steve Perry (7) reheved Andy Hale ('84) as Commanding Officer in May 2004. Steve had come from Submarine Squadron One, where he served as Deputy Commander for Readiness. Steve is married to LCDR Patty Burns, NC, USN and they are both doing great. I was fortunate enough to take my oldest son, Aaron, with me on the trip. We had a great time in Hawaii and at the Ceremony and the foUowing reception. FoUowing the CoC, we took a trip to the Big Island to see the volcano. Since being medicaUy retired in 1990,1 worked as a "Beltway Bandit" for a few years before going to graduate school at The Johns Hopkins University and transitioned to a career as an environmental/ civU engineer. I'm currently the office manager of the York, PA branch ofiice for PJC&K Consulting Engineers, LLP. I married my •wife Nancy in 1993. In addition to Aaron, we have two other chUdren, LUa who is 3 and Samuel who is 2, and live in my wife's hometown of EHzabethtown, PA. B

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Please ensure that if you change your e-maU address you let Bryan Caisse (8) know your new address. We •wUl be sending out information by e-maU concerning the 20'- reunion and would Hke to be able to contact as many of you as possible.

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CLASS N E W S Remember, ff you attend any of the home footbaU games this year you should stop by the '85 taUgater. We wUl be on the Taylor avenue side of the the blue parking lot by the quonsot hut. Look for the '85 banners and the blue tent. Don't forget to bring something to share with the Mids and your classmates. Here is a picture of some of the tried and true taUgater attendees, Kirstin McPherson, Paul Rosmilso (3), and (my favorite) Laura McDonneU.

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It is with a hea^vy heart that I open this month's column by reporting the loss of a classmate in the Hne of duty. LtCol Da^vid Greene, USMCR, was kiUed Wednesday, July 28 when he was hit by ground fire whUe flying an AH-1 Cobra in Iraq's Al Anbar pro-vince. Dave leaves behind his wffe Sarah and two chUdren, daughter Jenna and son Wesley. WhUe we can't begin to fathom the sense of loss and grief that they are experiencing, 1 know that the thoughts and prayers of every one of us are with the Greenes during this difficiUt time, and that it is with deep and heartfelt gratitude that we upHft and honor Dave's Hfe, service and memory.

The Hnks we forged during our time at AnnapoHs are most rigorously tested in times Hke these, and 1 am proud to have watched the response of our class as a whole as word of Dave's passing spread, and I am awed by the overwhelming desire of so many of you to do anything •within your power to offer support to Sarah, Jenna and Wesley. Nothing we can say or do wiU ever erase their loss, but I hope that they wiU take comfort, someday, in knowing that they wUl remain a loved and respected part of the '86 famUy

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for the rest of their (and our) days. Please consider further showing your support for the Greene famUy by contributing to Dave's memorial flind at: David Greene Memorial Fund c/o LtCol Harold English Law Offices of H A English and Associates PC 3111 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15237 In other class news, I received the foUowing post from Mark Feffer: B "The Class of'86 from 17th Company was once again weU represented at a Navy function! On July 2^", several classmates attended the official Change of Command for the USS Cole as our class/company mate Brian Solo took command. It was a beautiful sunny day in Norfolk, and we were pleased to sweat it out during the official ceremony. Other festivities foUowed throughout the day and the weekend. Brian, his wife Amy, son Burke and daughter Maggie were aU proud, but not as much as we are of them.

In attendance from the 17 company were Bryan Pellegrin, Denise and Jim Reich, Margaret Ann and David Pimpo, Kat and Mike Woods, Brian Moore, Jamie Brown, Alice and Mark FeflFer, Steve Rehwald, Ram Ramil, Barry Dyson, Mike Mitchell and Jack Noel '85. Also in attendance were Kip Pagach and VADM Jim Stavridis '76.

Congrats Brian, and best of luck!" B

Dave Pimpo, Mark Feffer, Steve Rehwald, Brian Solo, Mike Mitchell Jim Reich, Bryan Pellegrin, Mike Woods, Ram Ramil and Barry Dyson gather to celebrate Brian's taking command of the USS Cole.

Tony Wells breaks his Shipmate radio sUence this month after a mere 18 years: B "WeU, here goes, my first correspondence ever to Shipmate. I can't beHeve we're coming up on 20 years since graduation. I got out of the USMC in 1991 after serving in 1 st Batt 8th Marines as Platoon Commander, XO and Company Commander. I was in 1/8 •with

Mike KUlion so that alone made it interesting. From there I went to the MCPJ3 San Diego as a Series Officer and PAO I've probably got the best job in the world doing sponsorship marketing around Olympics, NFL, NASCAR and Disney among others. I'm Hving in San Francisco and happen to have Kylor Whitaker as my roommate. 1 find it extremely depressing at times to be 40 years old and stiU having to put up with Whit, who is working for Medtronics running a sales region.

From time to time we also run in to Eric Harris, former Navy BaUer, and Greg Hale among others. Whit ran into Eric Brunner at the SF airport. If you're in the San Francisco area, give me a ring at 650-823-4339." B Kurt Lang foUows Tony's lead with his own first-time-ever report to Shipmate.

B "My wife of 15 years, Myong Sun, and boys Thor (10) and Gunnar (8) are Hving onTopsaU Beach, N C whUe I'm attached to the 4th MEB (Anti-Terrorism) as the AC/S G-l.The famUy is doing great, experiencing the east coast for the time being. Having left the Active Duty in 1997,1 was yanked back in to support OEF in October 2002, and have been with the 4th MEB (AT) ever since. As Clarence (8th wing, 4th deck janitor) used to say, 'Just puttin' in time...yes,just puttin' in time!' If nothing else, the time back is adding to my 401K plan! The 4th MEB is a place stacked with USNA grads...never seen anything Hke it! To name just a few, Richard Fitzwater '79, George Dinardo '82, 'Dutch' Bertholf '88, Darren Duke '91, Pete MerrUl '91, Guy Coursey '91, Mark Smith '92, Seth Yost '94, Jamie Gladden '96, and probably haff a dozen others I've failed to mention. Not sure what hes ahead (GWOT, civUian employment after the fact, geographic location, etc.), but with a family right beside him, a guy can do practically anything, you know? In the meantime, its been fun hearing regular chatter from the class of 86 guys from 33rd company: Danny 'Twitch' LaChance,Al 'Bonzai'Esaki, Dave 'Green-O' Greene, Drew 'Diddley' Tanner, Harvey 'Rat'Winters, Kimo 'Kauilahuahlamachiaha' Lee, Kyle 'Beast' King, Stan 'Stosh' Pendergrass, Mark Barth, Pat Klansek, Dan 'Hoiman' Beldy

Kurt Goeser, Dick 'Decadent' Olsen, Gerry 'Tipp' Sherman, Wubb-Monster, and others. So, until next time, I'm just checking in. Hope to hear more of the same firom others! To 86/33, keep the e-maUs flying with aU the sharp jabs.

They're hUarious! Eighteen years after graduation, nothing had changed... except that now we're the policy makers!" B It's great to see heretofore-sUent folks popping up to let us know what they're up to, so I hope that the rest of you who have lurked sUendy and anonymously aU these years wiU check in periodicaUy, too.

The column wiU only be as good as you make i t . . . and I'd rather not have to send an "aU hands" e-maU each month soHciting input, since many of you have spam filters that chew up my mass mailings before they hit your inboxes.

In closing, I'd Hke to ask you aU to begin thinking about who •wiU be leading our class during our third decade out of Mother B's lo^ving arms. We wUl be electing class officers at the 20 Reunion (Saturday October 14,2006) and are interested in expanding our executive roster from the current pair of President (Dan White) and Secretary (yours truly, J. Eric Smith) by adding a Class Vice President and a Class Treasurer. Want to nominate anyone for any of the four officer positions? (Note that it's not a foregone conclusion that Dan or I •wUl continue in our current positions after the 20'-" Reunion).Want to stand for election yourself? Shoot Dan or me a note to let us know. We're in the very early planning stages at this point, obviously, on how to handle the election and (possibly) turn over the reigns, but we'd love to know ff there are folks out there who are interested and wUHng to step up to the plate .. . and are willing to demonstrate their commitment by helping us •with the planning and execution of Reunion 2006.

(See, there's always a catch, isn't there?) As more and more of us reach mUitary retirement age, there's gotta be some extra time and energy out there for satisfying volunteer work, right? PJght! We look forward to hearing from you.

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Okay no baby news to report from me (at least not as of August), but by the time you read this our son should be a professional sleeper, eater and pooper! Sorry to be so gross, but I figured you guys can handle it. 1 guess I could get right into this with my few inputs. I received an interesting/informative piece from Nick Diorio (25) that I wanted to include in its entirety. Thanks for writing Nick and we wish you and your unit Godspeed and good hunting.

From Nick Diorio: B "In these times, the Hfe of a reservist can be somewhat unpredictable. I had reason to beHeve that I might be activated as early as last December, and the nod finaUy came in January '04 that activation/mobUization to Iraq was imminent.

[The order] finaUy . . . came in March '04.

Many friends, famUy members and classmates have asked what I have been doing here, so let me summarize it as best 1 can. I have been mobUized as a reserve NCIS Agent and deployed to Basrah, Iraq, after stops in Qatar and Kuwait as part of an ongoing tactical Counter-IntelHgence (CI) and Counter-Terrorism (CT) effort by first the Coahtion Provisional Authority (CPA) (lead by a joint Navy and Air Force team) then by the MultiNational Coahtion Forces Iraq (MNF-I) to identify and eradicate any threats to Coahtion forces and prevent other Foreign InteUigence Services from exploiting Iraq's new sovereignty. This includes working with local Iraqis to find weapons caches or any insurgents who may be threatening Coahtion forces and escorting feUow team members to/from other Iraqi cities in the area.

AdditionaUy, we have to be prepared for armed resistance from insurgents/terrorists. Here in the Al Basrah/Southern Iraq, British forces have the lead with lots of support from other services including U.S. Navy SEALs, British Army/Marines,

Australian SAS, Danish forces, Poles and Italian forces. Our CI/CT team here is truly joint and it is great to be operational again, albeit for one year.<grin>. l a m due home in Oct 04, foUowed by maybe two months at home. I wiU then be deployed again in theater-probably Qatar, Bahrain or Afghanistan. With any luck I wUl make the Army/Na^vy game in early December before I deploy again. We wUl see. I just bought tickets, so that means I •wUl probably deploy early <grin>. If so, I •wUl have some tickets for anyone in the class that needs them.

At home in Chesapeake,VA, my wffe Martha, son Tony (11) and daughter Nicole (3) are staying busy this spring/summer with a fuU schedule to help pass the time. They are doing as weU as expected and thanks to sateUite phones and emaU, I am able to stay in touch even in some remote areas of the desert.

An update from some classmates.

Sandy and Mike Starkey (25) are in the Adanta area where Mike fhes for Delta Airhnes. Kathleen and John Watson (25) Hve in Cocoa Beach, FL where John flies for SouthWest Airhnes out of Orlando. Mai and Mike Brooks (25) Hve in the Chicago area where MUce ffies for United Airhnes. Beth and Jack Franchi (25) are in South Jersey where Jack is a Financial Consultant for Wachovia Securities inVineland, NJ. I met up with Joe Cheneler (16) whUe he was TAD in Virginia Beach a few months ago. Joe is currently the N2/Intel Officer on USS NIMITZ. I have attached a picture of me and our interpreter. He is holding a sign that sends a universal/international message...

"Go Navy, Beat Army" in Arabic. The other picture is a group shot of the team.

AU are great guys doing some good hunting." B It sounds Hke Nick deserves drinks on the house if you see him at one of the taUgaters!

Nick Diorio with team interpreter (and Navy Fan)

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Nick Diorio with his CI/CT team. (Nick is back row, 2"^ from left)

Dave Demarsh (4) had some news to pass on about our classmate Fred RedHng (7).

This summer Fred had a heart attack (severe headache and no sleep the night prior). After being transferred from the NAS Whidbey ER to Saint Joseph's Hospital in BeUingham,WA, Fred was stabUized and a stint was put in place. The prognosis is good. For those who would Hke to get in touch with Fred, he and his wife Nanette and 2 chUdren are Hving at 765 SW Echo Loop, Oak Harbor,WA 98277. His e-maU is Fred.RedHng@ verizon.net and ff you have extra ceU phone minutes his number is (360) 679-0705. By the time this goes to print, I hope you are weU on your way to fiUl recovery Fred!

I also heard from Marge (Trott) Binder (34) who was checking in on our globetrotting former women's basketbaU coach, Dave SmaUey Coach SmaUey has been fighting cancer (multiple myeloma) for the past few years, so many of his former players have been acting Hke mother hens to him. As it turns out, he is doing weU, and taking some time to enjoy traveHng •with his wife, Gerry. He has lots of kids and grandkids who need his expert advice on the virtues of a lefthanded lay-up. We are glad that he is doing weU and we wish him many more years of the same! Marge had some exciting new herseff. She has started a new position as a QuaHty Assurance supervisor for Guidant Corporation in Shoreview, MN. Guidant is the maker of pacemakers, defibrillators and other heart related health equipment. Marge is glad to be working for a company that does something meaningful (maybe even saved our classmate Fred Redhng's life!). Marge heard about the job from Adrian Sanchez ('86) who is an engineer for Guidant.

Apparendy Adrian helped Marge with her resume and interview advice. I guess

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those '86 guys aren't aU bad! Marge said that there are a lot of service academy grads working with the company. Her boss is actuaUy an, ugh. West Point guy (I am counting on Marge to wear her N^* watch to work regularly!).

My last piece of news was from Mary McElroy (15) who wrote in tofiUMarge and me in about Coach SmaUey. Mary is busy •with NCAA work for Georgia Tech (she said something about Coach Paul He^witt being in her office aU last winter asking for hoops advice—now we know why they did so weU). Mary and her husband Terry ('86) are trying to drum up some "youthful" interest in the Atlanta Chapter of the Alumni Association. If you hve in the Atlanta area, check out the website (usnaaaa.com) and join in on the fun!

WeU, I made another deadHne and it feels so good. 1 am actuaUy getting comfortable being a procrastinator (See, 1 could have been a biUl major!). 1 appreciate those of you who are keeping in touch. It definitely makes my job easier. I hope you are aU weU, loading up •with HaUoween treats, and getting ready to vote. Let's make sure we are teaching our kids to be educated voters, not MTV voters. There are too many people around the world who don't have the privUege for us to take our vote for granted.

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By the time you get this we •wiU be weU into FaU, but as I write, Orlando is stUl getting out from the damage of Hurricane Charley. I'm thankful that I Hve inland now instead of on the coast, because having gone through Andrew (in Miami), I know Port Charlotte and the Southwest coast of Florida took a beating.

Our first update this month comes from Mike Wilmot.

B Hi Everyone. Greetings from lovely Colorado! It has been great to read up on aU of you over the years. I appreciate the

updates. My wife Deb and I (married in Nov. 1992) are Hving out in the foothills of Colorado •with our three chUdren (Rachel: 7,Joey: 5 and Luke: 1.5). After participating in Desert Storm as a logistician in an artiUery battahon in 10th Marines out of Camp Lejeune, I left the Corps and went back to school to get a MS in Computer Science. Since then 1 have worked for Lucent for 3 years, Microsoft for 5 years and a year ago started my own Software Consulting firm... which is going great by the way!

Also, I just started a PhD program in Computer Science as weU... who knows, 1 may end up teaching at the Academy some day! I have also been doing some life coaching through the Coaches Training Institute (http://^www. thecoaches.com) .Keep in touch and ff you want to go skiing sometime or want to coUaborate on some software, just give me a caU (720) 771-7415! Take care- Mike. B Next we have an update from Gina Edison, who's trying to make contact •with some classmates.

B It's been a long time. Say... graduation.

Thanks for taking the time, so that our class has a column in the Shipmate regularly. It is usuaUy the only thing I read! I have been Hving north of Seatde, Washington for about 10 years, working in the aerospace industry. I am married and have a beautiful, 5 year old daughter.

John McKeon is out here. He seems to be doing weU. There are a few folks that I would reaUy Hke to find: Shri' Drake, Troye Crickette, Michelle Laurenzano. Do you have any contact irffo for them? Or is there a website somewhere? Gina. B Thanks for the lead-in, Gina. If you are looking for classmates, start •with our great class website at www.usna88.com (Mike Coleman has done a fantastic job keeping it updated) and then try caUing the Alumni Association.

Our last contribution this month is from Chris Cook. Thanks for the letter Chris and aU I can say is I'm glad someone has lost more hair than me!

B This year the Cook's and Corey Keehn's famUy vacationed together (again), this time for a week in Jamaica at Beaches Boscobel, Corey is a road warrior

(Textron Supply Chain Management) and Hves near Charlotte, NC. FamUy Hfe is good and he says heUo to DAK, Nelson, Sean, Mark... Anybody needing a Cessna jet, BeU hehcopter or E-Z-GO goff cart, Corey says give him a caU (ha).

Back in the DC area where he supports OPNAV N81 as a contractor, I have run into Luis Maldonado, Dan Schebler, Eric Buch, and Robin (Buxton) Tyner in the Pentagon. I also caught up with Vernon Wallace, Tim Tumelty, Kent Owens and D o m MiciUo at NS AnnapoHs and in the gym.

Dom passed on that congratulations are in order for Scott Granger for his recognition as one of the Academy's top instructors last Ac Year. I have also heard that Jon Dachos isfinaUyenjoying shore duty, having just finished 8 years at sea on 4 ships. Chris B

HeUo again, Class of'90! As many of you may know, our former Class Corresponding Secretary, Carter Honesty, is in Iraq and recently sent these photos and update: B General Mike Hagee, '68, Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), came to visit the Marines in Iraq on Sunday, 18 JiUy. He stopped by the palace here at Camp Victory.

Carter and the Commandant of the Marine Corps

From left to right - front row: Meghan and Connor Cook, Zak and Luke Keehn. Middle row: CJ and Dana Cook, Lisa and Josh Keehn. Back row: Chris Cook and Corey Keehn.

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B Greetings ClassmatesfixDmsunny Camp Slayer, Baghdad, Iraq! WeU, after 14 years of service in the Corps (aircraft maintenance), IfinaUygot deployed (UDP / PCS to Okinawa don't count in my book). Damn, it's hot over here! And, aU everyone keeps teUing me is..."This ain't hot... just wait untU August!" Sadly, I'U be here. I'm not due back in Okinawa untU mid-October. I am fUHng an individual assignment bUlet with the Iraq Survey Group (ISG). I know what aU the Intel Officers are thinking... "How in the heU does an aircraft maintenance officer get assigned to the ISG - looking for weapons of mass-destruction and doing aU other kinds of spooky stufi?"WeU, it's Hke this... become an executive officer... get your clearance raised to be the unit security manager.,, and you too can â&#x20AC;˘win an aU-expense paid trip to Iraq. After 14 months as X . O , I was due for a change.

Seriously, this is an amazing experience. 1 am currently serving as the ISG Liaison Officer for both the Multi-National Force - Iraq and the Multi-National Corps-Iraq (formerly known as Combined Joint Task Force Seven). I am writing this on 1 July.

We just held the Change of Command Ceremony for the Multi-National Force - Iraq. LTG Sanchez turned over the reins to GEN Casey. The ceremony came on the heels of the Transfer of Sovereignty on 28 June. Needless to say.

things have been quite busy over here. I volunteered to narrate the Change of Command Ceremony. I must say it was an incredible experience to have a front-row seat to history. Now, we (the Coahtion and the IIG) must get down to the business of helping this country stand on its own. No smaU task, but there is an amazing group of folks here busting their butts to bring it aU together. I have seen and met a few USNA grads over here, but none of our Classmates. "Whoops" are Hke roaches over here... you can't turn a corner without running into one. And, yes... you wanna squish 'em (kidding!).

I've also met numerous Air Force personnel who know both my father (retired LTC who taught at USAFA in the 70's) and older brother, Carlos (USAFA '87).

One guy who is an ISG analyst was an enhsted airman at Pease AFB, N.H., on my Dad's last tour of duty ('77-'81).Then, there is a colonel who was a "Zoomie" in my Dad's PoH-Sci class at USAFA... then, finds himseff as the Vice-Wing Commander greeting my brother last year as he chmbed outta his A-10 "Warthog" in the Azores. SmaU world. Lots of friendly folks running around here.

EspeciaUy, our Coahtion Partners.You can learn to say "HeUo" in more than 30 languages. It's awesome! Despite the threats of rockets and mortars... morale is quite high! Although, I must admit after 60 days in country, I'm stUl not used to those "reaUy close" explosions in the middle of the night. The picture of Geraldo and me is from his "At Large w / Geraldo" broadcast from the palace where I work. As much as some folks cannot stand the man - he was awesome with the Troops! Very friendly... funny... and HteraUy hung around for hours taking pictures and signing autographs. I am hoping that I am able to get outta here in time for Scott MacDonald's wedding in October. There would be nothing better than a wild weekend in New England in the FaU! EspeciaUy, if the Red Sox are stUl playing! Sara and Art Gibb are doing very weU in AnnapoHs where Art is teaching PoH-Sci. Sara works near BWI and she picked me up and brought me down to AnnapoHs for a quick dinner before I got on the rotator flight to come to Iraq.

Art ordered pizza and his parents brought by seafood chowder from one of the local

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markets.That was a perfect last meal before deploying... hanging out on the patio... shooting the buU... pounding been... and looking at Art's bloody stump of a leg. Art had recendy underwent surgery to repair ankle damage from a nasty spiU at the Winter X-Games in Utah (kidding!). Hope you're doing weU, Art. Wayne Parker and I are corresponding again. Wayne disappeared for a few years to tackle Law School at the University of Southern CaHfornia. He is now practicing in NYC •with a firm that specializes in maritime law. Jerry WaUace is flying with FedEx out of Anchorage, Alaska - Far East routes. Not much else to teU. I hope aU of you are doing weU! I miss Okinawa!

EspeciaUy, the scuba di^ving! The water temp had just broken 70 degrees when I left. By the time I get home, I'U need a 5mm wetsuit again. Rats! Semper FideHs! - Carter B

Carter and the Commentator

Next up is a note from Craig La^ws: B Greetings, Shipmates! I want to update everyone on the status of our classmate, Duane Sand. As many of you already know, Duane is running in his second congressional race up in his home state of North Dakota. Word in Washington is that his race is one of the closest challenger races in the country. So far there has been a steady flow of RepubHcan leaders into the state to support him. Majority Leader Tom DeLay has been there, as weU as Joe WUson, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. John McCain is also hoping to find time in his busy schedule to return to North Dakota to help Duane. If you know Duane Hke I do, you know that he has more determination to serve his country in Congress than any man you •wUl ever meet. Check out Duane's website at •www.duanesand and show him our support. As for me, I am currendy midway through a two-year tour as the C O of the Naval Reserve Center in PocateUo, Idaho. Myke'Ue and I brought the kids out here from Maryland

after a fiirlough from United Airhnes.

(The skiing has been fantastic!) Now 1 am "flying a desk" and finaUy found the time to work on my Masters,The reservists here are top-notch and make my job easy.

We are coUocated with the Army Reserve, so I had to make a special run to AnnapoHs to find the biggest "Go Na^vy, Beat Army" sticker I could find. I do not nm into many alumni out here, but I did just run into a feUow aviator, John Dilweg '54, who came in to get an ID card. If anybody is out visiting this part of the country - give me a caU. My office irffo can be found on <http://reserves.na^vy.mU>. Cheers, LCDR Craig P. Laws Commanding Officer Naval Reserve Center PocateUo Desk: (208) 238-3641 Fax: (208) 237-3007 B Lasdy here's a friendly update from Terry (Bradford) Crane: B Here's the update •with the Bradford/Crane clan...and we are a clan in the making...I'm pregnant •with my third Httle girl...I just gotta keep'em coming. Faster and funnier. WhUe it is a bit sooner than I would Hke, Steven and 1 are reaUy excited. I'm due September 5, 2004. As if I weren't busy enough with two toddlers and a newborn on the way, I've started my own investment advisory/speaking business, am working on a book, continue to be involved with ci^vic/business organizations, and am a board member for an organization that helps women develop their entrepreneurship skUl sets. Oh, and I must not forget the Mom's club, co-op schools, and stay at home mom stuff. We are stUl here in sunny SoCal; CamarUlo to be exact.

Steven is working for the DoD out at Point Mugu. As about 2200 people know, United Airhnes is having "a bit of trouble ."James and Carla (Meyers) Albritton are now Hving in Chula Vista, both stationed in San Diego. They have a cute Httle boy named "JT." Last I heard, Ann (Kulbitski) Madsen, was pregnant •with her third, and •wiU probably have dehvered by the time this column reaches you. She's stUl in Colorado Springs. Heidi Savage is stUl doing great work with her church in Los Angeles. The photo was taken in AprU 2004 inside a B-24J at CamariUo Airport—WeU, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a Hne at STCrane@verizon.net B

Terry, Sara (2) and Samantha (Ij

That's a wrap for this month, '90. Keep the updates coming, please! Semper Fi, Dave Duff ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 98% PRES: LCDR Richard Brophy, USN 416 Fairfax Ave., Noifolk,VA 23507 H: 757-625-4068; E: usnal991@aol.com W: VFA81 Unit 60149 FPO AE09504-6245 "WE: brophyrt@vfa81 .navymil SEC'Y: LT John DeVine, USN 17246 SE 46th St.,BeUevue,WA 98006 E: John_DeVine@mckinsey.com

I hope the close of summer and the coming faU finds everyone weU. I have a few pieces of news to share.

The first is not the type of news we Hke, but a report •with which we've become too famihar. We have unfortunately lost another member of our class, Scott Zellem. Scott perished in the crash of his S-3 jet off the coast of Japan in August. For those of us who knew Scott, we'U have nothing but fond memories of a friend and classmate with a tireless laugh and upHfting smUe and spirit. Scott leaves behind his •wife, Jen, and his young son. Tanner. Mike Borgschulte has done a terrific job at keeping the a broad group of classmates updated on the news of the memorial ceremonies, helping to circulate memories of Scott, and being a friend and supporter to Scott's famUy. Mike has put written a Last CaU article, so I'U refer you to that section of Shipmate and aUow Mike's words to honor Scott's memory.

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Jm CLASS N E W S I am very remiss at including some news sent earHer this year by Rich Baich. Rich was kind enough to document and send in over a decade's worth of news—^which I somehow managed to miss in my cluttered emaU box! Rich •writes (or wrote): B The past 12 years have been fiUed •with many changes; the friends I have made whUe at USNA are stiU part of my daUy Hfe. I often reflect on those five years (proud Napster from 1-1); I would do it aU over again given the chance (especiaUy since I here they have air conditioning!).

Here goes 12 years: After competing two tours as a SWO I transferred into Cryptology in 1996. I departed active duty in 1999 and after a short stint in retaU management on the West coast I decided to stick with technology and had a few positions in computer/information security. I recently accepted a new position as theVP/Chief Information Security Officer for ChoicePoint and relocated to Alpharetta, GA. A year after graduation I married my ring dance date, Dominic Flis's (20th) sister's best friend,Terri. Chris Nickels (34th) and I were driving cross country youngster year and Dom suggested we stay •with his famUy in Litde Rock during our journey. Dom was my roommate for three years and I credit him for the initial encounter with Terri since it occurred in his mother's kitchen in Little Rock. Since then Terri and I have moved nine times and Hved in NY, MD,VA, FL, CA,TX and recently GA. Terri and I have two energetic Httle girls and a recent new baby boy who arrived in November. Dom, thank you for the introduction...

I am currently stUl active in the reserves currently completing JPME Phase I though the Naval War CoUege.

Immediately after 9/11 I did two tours (45 days and 6 months) to support our efforts against terrorism. WhUe in Washington DC 1 bumped into Major Bobbi Shea (20th) whUe she was serving as a White House FeUow; Bobbi is doing great and I beHeve she is done at the White House and is now working at the Pentagon.

I have been able to stay in close contact •with a few classmates. I recendy had the distinct pleasure to be Chris Nickel's (34th) best man last November when he finaUy convinced a wonderfiil

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woman (Tracey) to marry him. Nix has not changed—except for the gray hair— he is currendy flying for FedEx and Hving in Jacksonville FL. Keith Green (20th) is a new proud father of a new baby boy (CoHn) and resides in Crofton, MD. Keith and I have had the opportunity to work together for the past three years at Network Associates; however, due to my new position I wUl not have the pleasure to work •with Keith anymore. Working closely with a grad is great; however, working daUy with a company-mate, an astute professional, and most importandy a great friend is an opportunity that I fUled pri^vUeged to have had so early in my career. Keith, thanks for everything!

Some more quick updates: Dom FHs is Hving in Litde Rock with twins. Jim Kosowski resides in Chicago with four boys and there is a rumor of potentiaUy going for number five in the fiiture. Yes, his wife EHzabeth is a superwomen.

I frequendy think about my roommate Griz. It has been 10 years since his death, and want to share a quick story •with you about the Griz and what he stood for based on my time with him.

Just prior to his death Terri and I had the opportunity to spend a day with him in Las Vegas. We gambled untU 3 a.m., but could not get a hotel so we drove back to LA. Not too far outside Vegas, I was driving and Griz was asleep in the passenger side. We suddenly approached bumper to bumper traffic and a medivac helo flew overhead. WeU the helo woke Griz and he was the out the car door in a sprint to help out in an accident that had occurred about a quarter a mUe from us.

That memory stays with me and motivates me frequendy - Griz would pretty much do anything to help anyone, an inspirational roommate and a great leader who epitomized the phrase Naval Officer.

Griz you are stUl the man! Beat Army! rich.baich@1991.usna.com B Thanks to Rich for his reflections. I'd gladly accept—and try not to lose—other simUar communications, so please send them along! In a few additional tidbits of news, Elena and James Mucciarone are the proud parents of Edward James, born on May 27,2004. Their other son Jack is 2 years old. After graduating from the Unfformed Ser^vices University of the Health Sciences in May, James and his famUy moved to Norfolk,VA, where he is

now an Intern at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. George Dyer and his wonderful wffe Pam are expecting their second chUd around the new year. I spoke •with Greg Price recently—he and his •wife. Amy, are Hving in Carlsbad, CA, where Greg has found a position working as a project engineer on the Predator UAV a job he seems to reaUy be enjoying.

Greg's and my roommate JP Ayubi has recendy moved his famUy to San Antonio, where he is flying for US Customs. His wife,Jonette, and kids Connor and Sophia wiU soon be joined by a third chUd— more to foUow. FinaUy, I touched base this past week with Kevin Filan who is h^ving now •with his famUy outside of Adanta, where is he working as a brand manager for Ford and doing very weU. WeU, enjoy the onset of faU and footbaU. And, as I can stUl here Scott shouting out during plebe summer. Go Navy!—JD ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES: Christopher "Cush" Newman SEC'Y: Robert Pothier 77 Colby Street, Bradford, MA 01835 E: rbpothier@yahoo.com WEB SITE: www.usna92.com ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 96% PRES: Joe Moreno VICE PRES: Kevin Klein TREAS: Efren Mojica C O R R . SEC'Y: Capt Shogo CottreU, USMCR 20902W 117th St.,01athe,KS 66061 H: 913-782-8149 E: shipmate@usiia93.com

HeUo '93. Nothing Hke another last minute rush to get my article off. As I right this, I am a few hours away from a flight to Korea for my two-week Armual Training (AT). I'U be doing some CommO/Data Dink stuff for UFL, I don't have any specifics other than that.

I'm sure that no one is incredibly surprised that I received my orders and plane tickets today that my name was Hsting from several rosters, and no one knows what I'U be doing there. But, hey that's aU part of the game, right?

WeU, we only have one update this month from JeffYates. Jeff writes: B Hi Shogo, Everyone seems to finaUy write when they have a kid, so I figured it would be cool to announce the burth of my baby:

wwAV.i2play.com. I'm not above a shameless marketing ploy An Air Force friend and I have been working on this website in our off time for the last three or so years. We just launched a few weeks ago, and now it's time to get the word out. i2play's mission is to connect people interested in the same sports and acti'vities. Every time I moved in the miHtary, the most difficiUt thing I thought was to find the gouge on the different sports in the area. So i2play aims to connect goff parmers at certain handicaps, invite others for a group hike up your favorite traU, find a good place for some pickup tennis games, or ff you need a wingman for shark-watch whUe surfing. We are mai nly concentrating on outdoor sports that are enhanced with friends.

I would appreciate any and aU feedback about the look and feel of the website atjeff@i2play.com.

In other news, I continue to slave away as a s^wing shift supervisor at DuPont Photomasks in SUicon VaUey, and doing the Navy Reserve thing. But maybe i2play wiU eventuaUy become a fiiU-time gig. Take it easy //Jeff B Please, please, please send in some updates.

1 know that you aU are out there, keeping America free, doing great things, and representing our class very weU. TeU us what you're up to! UntU next month.

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HeUo, 94! Welcome to October, 2004, As of this month's deadHne, my maUbag is sheltering a few scraps of Class News.

However, I am anticipating a deluge of emaUs, pictures, and shout-outs in the coming months, aU fueled by our 10 Year Reunion. (If you happen to read this, and you haven't crossed out October 30*-" on

your calender.. .then you stiU have time to get to AnnapoHs for the festivities. So, grab your beloved, pack up the tricycle motors, and make your way to Annapolis for the weekend.)

Scraping the bottom my maUbag, I find a photo (Thanks, Matt). Oh, and I do find a Htde note.. .when you see Jamie McGann at the Reunion.. .ask him for his alpha code.

Matt, Stephanie, and Emily (I year old on July 2™)

That's aU, '94. Stay WeU, and I look forward to seeing you at Homecoming.

God bless and C-ya.. .Jim. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES: John Fleet E: class.president@1995.usna.com SEC'Y: LT Don Jamiola, USN 3229 Nansemond Loop,Virginia Beach.VA 23456 H: 757-301-7026; E: djaniiok@hotmail.com "WEB SITE: wwAV.usna95.com

Greetings 95. We should aU be reading this column in October or soon thereafter, so I hope that everyone had an enjoyable summer. I'U end the column •with a couple of Plebe Summer "nuggets" I found in the news, but let's start off •with a letter from Harry Gardner.

B I wanted to send a brief note to give everyone an update on my whereabouts.

During my stint as the Adjutant, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) from 2000-2003,1 got to play in many lands and participate in many different events...including two •visits to Kosovo for Peace Support operations and on my second deployment, a visit back to Iraq for OlF-1. We went is as route security along Highway 7 and based out of Qulat Sukar.

Anyway, foUowing our return after a 9 month deployment, I got myseff assigned to the Expeditionary Warfare

School in Quantico for 10 months of school. FoUowing graduation I was assigned to my present assignment at the Marine Barracks, 8th and I Streets, Washington DC. I •wUl be here for 3 years with the hopes of my 4th year being attendance at the Command and Staff CoUege for another round of school.

I am also searching for 33rd Company Classmates. Please contact me at must01ang@comcast.net on the civUian side or gardnerhl@mbw.usmc.mil on the miHtary side.

Thanks Harry. HopefuUy aU your plans wUl work out for you. As for the Class of '08- aside from the basic miHtary training, the second part of their summer has been very event oriented. The Plebes have attended Baltimore Orioles games, visited CONSTELLATION and Fort McHenry in Baltimore, and the Holocaust Museum and monuments in Washington. The Class of'08 has also paraded on Worden Field almost every single Friday during this summer. Also, 1 spotted someYP Craft here in Norfolk, apparently for a scheduled port visit. It was not aU Hberty, as the Midshipmen attended Firefighting School and the "Buttercup."

That's it for now. Drop me an emaU, send some digital pictures, or write via snaU maU. UntU next month, Don. __ ••-"

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PRES: LT Bart PhiUips, USN 724 MillsWayAnnapolis.MD 21401 H: 410-263-4672; E: bphilhp@usna.edu SEC'Y: Capt Tonya R. Barz, USMC 749 Howe Dr, Carmel, IN 46032 H: 317-581-0305; E: tbbush@tcco.com

Greetings, 1996!! WeU, as much as it disappoints me to report, the correspondence seems to be "feast" or "famine." For those of you who have yet to contribute to this column in our eight years since graduation, why don't you jot us aU a Hne? Les Glosby is the honored and sole contributor this month (Thanks, Les!): B Greetings one and aU, I have spoken to so many people as I take up space here at Naval Postgraduate School that thought that I left the Navy that I finaUy decided to say heUo to one and aU.

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JiiUlIl] CLASS N E W S As the last batch of Surface Warriors and Submariners leave N P S to head to Department Head school, I have begun to see more of an influx of Naval A'viators and Marines roaming about campus. Just the other day 1 saw my old 3rd company roommate roaming around campus in his 4 R u n n e r looking rather lost. 1 thought Marines were supposed to be good at land navigation??

I have met a lot of new friends from other classes as weU. Adam Flemming and myseff were fortunately enough to complete and Ironman Distance race (CaHfornia Man) in May of this year. For those of you w h o are considering such an effort, there is a reward at the end of the rainbow, but very few people teU you that to get to the end of the rainbow you must travel through heU and during this particular day in heU it is raining fire and brimstone.

I, myseff, have been crazy enough to j u m p into the Engineering Duty Officer community and pick a couple of technical degrees (Software Engineering and AppHed Physics) to tide m e over untU December when I •wUl graduate and head south to Panama City for Dive School.

WhUe I was at NPS, I was also lucky enough to finish my MBA (yes, I'm over quahfied for everything now), so I shouldn't have to go back to school for quite some time, although I have aheady had many people asking me when I wUl get my PhD. Susan, my wffe for those of you w h o didn't know, and our two boys (Tristan and Morgan) are doing extremely weU. She has been selected to the Board of Directors and continues to do weU in her endeavors.

If anyone is traveHng through Florida during spring break please give me a buzz. Although Susan and the boys wUl not be in Florida •with me, I would love the company. B Look forward to hearing from you and seeing some photos!! Ralph Waldo Emerson contributes this month,"It is not length of life, but depth of life." UntU next issue Tonya

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PRES: Buster O'Brien E: obriencj@29palms.usmc.mil VICE PRES: Ben Adeyemi E: nigeriansteele@hotmail.com TREAS: Jason Mendenhall E: GLandJason@aol.com SEC'Y: Minh-tu Nguyen 6716 Stonecutter Dr, Burke,VA 22015 H: 703-644-7924; E: minhtu99@yahoo.com WEB SITE: wvvw.usna99.com

FeUow Navigamus HonorariumsH o p e this finds you weU wherever you are around the country and the world. Minh-tu is traveHng in Europe - nice - so I have the honor to fiU you in on R e u n i o n detaUs. For more up-to-date info check out our class website at www.usna99.com.

T h e Class of 1999 "5 for 15", I mean "5-Year" reunion wiU take place Friday, 29 October and Saturday, 30 October in Annapohs. Here are the events: Friday 29 October 1330-1430 Alumni HaU - Sup's Brief for R e u n i o n Classes 1600-1700 Worden Field - Parade w/sectioned off area for our class 1700-2000Alumni HaU -AU Hands R e u n i o n Reception put on by the Alumni Association Saturday 30 October 1000-1800 Navy-Marine Corps StacHum - Class TaUgater B B Q catered event aU day Saturday with plenty of drinks and chow for aU. Bring famUies, kids, friends, whatever.

QuaHty catching up time.

-Lodging wUl be a, weU, you know.

Huge reunion weekend. Best of luck.

-Tickets for the game are stUl avaUable as of this •writing but probs not as of this reading - weU, we'U be in the parking lot early if you're looking for a place to go.

Look for the people wearing a M U C for four great years. Working o n a 99 baloon as we speak.

-Speaking of parking, big issue.

Check www.navysports.com for detaUs. Again, as of this printing, we're looking on how we can get some spots - check the class website for an update.

H o p e to see anyone there w h o can make it. There wUl be plenty of irffo, food, beers and stories. And for anyone else running the U S M C Marathon the next day - and I ahready know of about 20 of you - that's n o excuse not to raUy!

On a final note - you should soon be getting a letter fix)m me as the Class President informing you of a fund drive to support our alma mater. DetaUs are in the letter. Long story short, the rationale is this: ffyou beHeve in the mission of the Naval Academy and â&#x20AC;˘want to support and are currendy in a position to do so in some way - that cashola goes a long way to keeping USNA rele^vant and at the top of it's game. Any questions let me know.

As I've said before, it's awesome to see classmates out there leading people and taking care of business. Truly a great thing. Makes me proud to be a classmate and an American. And ffyou can't make it, especiaUy if you're on deployment, we'U have one in your honor. Molon Labe.

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Jason and Michelle Hernandez

Dave Gregorious sporting THE bumper sticker and THE haircut!

PRES: J.V "Murph" McCarthy VICE PRES: Art Terry TREAS: Nick Lalota SEC'Y: Tim O'Connor 317 N. Pleasant Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 E: ShipmateOO@yahoo.com

2k Shot: Ryan Dranginis, Matt Sproat, Tayna Banks (Gardner), Molly Woodruff (Sallness), Murph McCarthy, Kate Murray (Majewski), and Chris Oliver.

Stuart Usry, Ryan Kennedy, and Paul Petsu onboard USS TRENTON (LPD 14)

Jason Budde and with his wife Meredith and baby daughter.

IKWarriors of the Seas, StUl in the sandbox and sweating, I have some pretty good updates.They are a couple of months old because we missed an issue thanks to Lalota. Did you guys know that he is a Iffer? He just signed up for some grad school deal and is excited about being in San Diego during that time in order to "Stay Sharp on the Fleet."That is a quote. I am tempted to

'00: Group USNA AlAsad, Iraq: Front Row: IstLt Drew Harris '02, Col J Miclot '79, Capt Kirton '98; 2"° Row: IstLt Kristen Kavanaugh '02 LtCol D.M. Taylor '85, LtCol Bern Altman '85, Ma) Chris Lovejoy '90; ^f^ Row: Matt Sproat, Murph McCarthyChris Oliver, Rich Rasmussen '99, Aaron Shelley '97. Top Row: Molly Woodruff (Salness), Tanya Banks (Gardner), Ryan Dranginis, Kate Murray (Majewski).

use a cHche regarding how furmy it is to hear Nick say something as SWOTIVATING as that, but I am in Iraq and it's JiUy, I would be the first to know if heU had in fact frozen over.

See the pic with Biggie Kennedy, Stu Money Usry, and Paul Petsu, They were molding the minds of Midshipmen during a CORTRAMID exercise in June.

They are smUing because they actuaUy beHeve what they've just been told:That they wiU be responsible for coordinating the first-ever Tomahawk MissUe strike from the CIWS mount of an LPD class ship. Notice the subconscious "thumbs up" that PaiU is giving to the camera. Stu Money's Teflon texture has apparently worn a bit. He is actuaUy going to be in longer than expected as he is taking a gig working in Saudi Arabia as their Haison for armed service.

Around the Horn: i.e. the blotter of address changes to the website are as foUows. Matt Chesnik checked in from San Diego, Gen Ubina-Koopmans from Rockledge, Fl. Gordon Lawson is working as the warfare requirements officer for undersea systems and was married in June. Amy West checked in from Port Jefferson, NY and Jerry Kim from Ingleside,TX. Ian Rogge could only say he was out and moving to Texas whUe Jedd Mosher is in beautifiil Jackson'vUle, NC. MUce Bagrosky sent an emaU to the account and said nothing. A blank emaU from the always outspoken "Bags" was a pleasant departure from the spam ff nothing else. Clayton Burke checked in from Sacramento, CaHfornia and says the terminator sends his regards. Let the record reflect that Jeffiey Theodore Banasz is now engaged to his longtime girlfriend Tara. For aU the Napsters, she is the looker he showed us pictures of that summer that we determined he could not even personaUy know (out of his league, ha ha ha).

Way to go Nasty!

And now a word from Matt Shroer: B Hey from down the street at Camp Lejeune. Wanted to give you an update from some of us. Here at 2/10 we have a ton of classmates and grads. Matt Eichmann is leaving soon for RS Denver to serve as the OpsO there for a couple of years, he's also gonna ski plenty and hang out with his brother. I'm headed out to Monterey for Post grad school in a couple

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IIIXXIXI C L A S S N E W S of months for a couple of years.We've been here now for about three years and run the gammet in terms ofjobs.We both were able to float with the 24th M E U Eichmann was the AXO for float and I was the EDO for the battery. We both were platoon commanders for Provisional infantry stuff in Kosovo. Did the battery thing for some exercises in Djibouti and UAE and finaUy did a combination of both during OIF, we landed the third day of the war and attached to Task Force Tarawa for the remainder returning in May. I got married to the former Krista Hopper in August, most probably know her brother Bryan, my company mate in 30. We had plenty of buds at the wedding, Jeff Banasz, Jason Morrison, Matt Eichmarm, Eric Krause, AUison Christy, and some buddies from Lejeune. When we got back there were a bunch more grads here at the battahon, Shane Edwards and Kenny DelMazo from 01 along with Major Rayfield 92.AlWood just left as the X O of Goff Battery for a float with the 22nd MEU, he won't be returning for a long time. Everything else here at Camp Swampy is good and Matt and I are ready to get the heck out of here. Matt B SmaU world story from Eric Krause: B A few weeks ago I was driving on 1-5 and 1 saw a truck with a Na^vy '00 bumper sticker. NaturaUy I was curious so 1 pulled up alongside and it was Dave Gregorius, a cornpany mate from my plebe year in 23 company. After I got his attention we found an exit and caught up. He's finishing up medical school in Phoenix and was just out in San Diego for the weekend.

(See Pic) B Keep the updates coming. I hope everybody is having a super time wherever it is that your travels have taken you. Now lets hear about it at ShipmateOO@ yahoo.com Sunburned in the Sandbox...â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Murph

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emerald earrings with a very smart matching HeUo Kitty pendant. Tre classic!

Neuvo riche at it's finest. And it can be yours today for just $49.95 ffyou caU within the next 15 minutes. B Monteith-Reisinger wedding photos

'01.Things are pretty quite lately, I waited anxiously by my yahoo account for entries but I found orUy disappointment untU Megan Reisinger came through for me at the last minute.

As promised several months ago the detaUs on the Monteith-Reisinger wedding extravaganza: B "We know this is a Htde late (it happened in AprU), but we wanted to send you word of the fabulous event that was Megan (Monteith) and Michael Reisinger's wedding. In attendance were feUow 'Olers, Dan BUle,Jean Dietz, Amalon Aneson, Mark Porfirio, and Rob RockweU (who has his own sordid tale of intrigue and excitement, resulting in his newfound ci'vUian status). Unfortunately the 4th member of Seal Team 6126, Christina Ortega, was unable to attend, as she was busy flying P-3's in Rota and chasing Spanish men (big surprise).

In true Monteith fashion, the wedding and reception were held at the Ft. Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, though neither the bride nor groom claim to have a penchant for classic cars. A man named Zippy sat in the firetruck overlooking Megan's dad giving her away, and gave a long press on the horn after "Mikey" and Megan had been pronounced Officially Nabbed. At the reception, aU were treated to a shdeshow^ of chUdhood, high school and coUege pictures, along with a splash of odds-nends pictures of the bride and groom, as weU as several of the couple's unique short films, (I am fairly certain aU you EngHsh majors remember the very early stages of Megan's fUm career, now blossoming into a hideous mass of general epUeptic sensory overload.) The wedding "cake" consisted of hundreds of HeUo Kitty cupcakes, and the entertainment was, of course, Karaoke (a nice throwback to the days of Cheers). Look closely and you'U see that Megan is also wearing beautifiiUy designed 6-carat HeUo Kitty diamond and

We have received confirmation that the honeymoon to Beijing and Tibet was successful, in ÂŤm that neither were K kiUed by a biUowing Monteith-Reisinger runaway Yak, nor by Wedding the desperation found only in the cold and windy shadow of Mt. Everest, nor by the postcard

vendors of Beijing. (Both also managed to escape without any diseases, aU the more a rehef since the Himalayas apparendy don't even have basic utiHties such as port-o-potties.) Megan did reportedly get nibbled on the arm by a baby goat.

We told her to leave those nasty things alone . . .

Alas, now that Michael has made an honest woman out of her, Megan plans on fiiUy devoting herseff to the many duties and responsibUities of Officer Wffedom, which is amusing because she lacks the general malaise and superiority reqiured to reaUy do that "bUlet" justice.

She'U probably just end up making a few more movies. I have certain knowledge that she's already taken in her bathrobe to be striped •with Michael's rank. As a wedding gift, we contemplated getting Megan a mini-SWO pin to wear on her necklace, but thought better and figured she already had one.

Kerri has recendy PCS'd fix)m tropical Camp Lejeune to the far less tropical Marine Corps Recruiting Station MUwaukee,WI, where I am sure she •wUl devote every ounce of energy she has to recruiting as many cheeseheads as possible into the Marine Corps and meet with great success (and maybe catch a brewery tour, or two). Ah, yes, but cheese is, after aU, the salt of the earth.

And Dana Kaegel has replaced her in the ever so exciting bUlet of company XO. Sara is currendy serving as the Adjutant at 2d Radio Bn, and long with Kasey Short ('02), a SIGINT officer, is headed off shordy •with her battahon for Iraq. When she returns, she wUl be joining her husband Ricardo Hope ('99) at MCRD Parris Island.

As for other alums at Camp Lejeune, every once and a whUe we see Garry Colbert and Caleb Hyatt (both artiUery officers) around here and have also run into Sarah Pezzat ('02) andTasha McEachin ('02) from time to time. We also ran into First Sergeant Howe, former 29th company Gunny, who is now the SgtMaj for CSSD 26, recendy at bar on Emerald Isle, which was pretty crazy. We can't get away!!

Maggie Bezek writes, B "HeUo from the Big Easy! I arrived in New Orleans in May after 2 quick years in San Diego (including 4 months of

Navy schools), and I am finaUy getting used to the heat and humidity. I'm at PRECOMUNIT SAN ANTONIO, and it looks Hke the ship wiU be commissioned in AprU or May in Galveston before heading up to Norfolk. The Academy contingent do^wn here is smaU, but strong. Luke MacDonald started his 4th year of medical school at Tulane whUe Pat Gleeson is running the entire Marine portion of NMCI from the Marine Force Reserve Headquarters. He is joined in Logisitics by SamWickHne (03) who is trying to stay off Bourbon Street and Tom AUaso (00) who is counting the days untU he marries a lovely Texan. Russ Fitzgerald (94) is the CSO on SAN ANTONIO, and whUe trying to complete instructions, he recendy pinned on 0 - 4 . Abby Steele (04), Heather Twiggs (04), Crispina Weissenberg (04), and Andrew Hemminger (04) aU check in soon too.

Classmate and former Naval Officer Paul Rutz is H^ving in Jackson^vUle, but may soon be returning to AnnapoHs to be a member of the BaUet Theatre of Maryland. In mid-August, Ryan KendaU and his younger brother stopped by to sip some Hurricane's. They were driving cross country from San Diego to DC, where Ryan wiU attend the 2-year Georgetown Master's program. Jess PodewUs' tour on ESSEX ended in August, and after 4 months of school in Virginia, she wiU be the Trarno on THOMAS GATES out of Pascaguola.

Dana Toale is looking to take a muchneeded break from Nuke School, where she is in the "watch-stancHng" phase. In news from Iraq, Becca Bryan is returning after her 2nd fuU tour, where she was stationed in one of Saddam's son's palaces.

She has also run into quite a few feUow grads including Laura Schmidt, Liza Cluney, Mark Heming, and TUco Crofoot. WeU, that's about aU for now...ff anyone is ever in the area, be sure to look me up!" B Here are a few tidbits: Wendy Stewart wrote to say that she is out of the Navy and working on starting an internet company whUe Hving in Baltimore, she is quite happy as a civUian. Katie McChntock GiUiam is pregnant and due in December. Marcia Flack Hoist and her husband Josh USMA 2000 live in a cottage in the GiUiam's back yard in

Columbus Georgia where both couples are stationed. Tim Strabbing is engaged to a lovely young lady named Jada who he met at Oxford. Andy Henwood blew through Naples here as part of his seemingly endless journey to Diego Garcia. He •wiU be meeting Dave Harrington and Steve Weydert out there.

That is aU for now. Thanks for writing.

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Here are the latest articles that we have received. Keep the articles coming and I hope this issue finds you aU weU. On AprU 17th Jim Friedlein was married to the former Jenny Giackino in Lansing, MI. To outsiders the wedding party may have looked more Jim and Jenny Friedlein Hke a Sixth on their wedding day Company reunion.

Classmates Dave Crabbe and feUow Hot Sixers: Manny Tsikalas, CrisYera,Joe FaUer, Matt Romero, John Supple, Ruth WUson and I came from far and wide to celebrate with Jim and Jenny. The weekend began Hke many spring weekends did during firstie year (minus the fuU dress parades). We hit the bar, but this time in a new venue: East Lansing, Ml. It was a far cry from the famUiar estabhshments of DTA, however one thing remained the same: a great time was had by aU. The joyous mood lasted throughout the weekend and set the stage for a great wedding ceremony and reception. We extend our warmest sentiments and best wishes to Jim and Jenny as they begin their Hves

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Jia CLASS NEWS together. Welcome to the Corps, Jenny Friedlein!

On June 26th, Ross Dobbs married the former Kendra DUler from Herndon, VA. The ceremony took place on a perfect Saturday afternoon in the chapel, and was foUowed by equaUy enjoyable reception overlooking the South River.

In attendance were Joe FaUer, Mitch Moore, Josh Bringhurst ('02), and myseff.

In other Sixth Company news Manny Tsikalas wiU be married this upcoming October to EUie Duplass in New Orleans.

Also congratulations to John Supple, Marc Mooney and CharHe Nash on their recent engagements.

Groomsmen: Manny Tsikalas, Vince Bertucci, John Supple, Dave Crabbe, Matt Romero, and Joe Faller with Jim Friedlein.

Greg Saxson •writes: B HeUo shipmates, I am sure everyone is very busy, so I thought I would take a moment to teU the tale of a restricted Hne officer.

I am currently assigned to the Naval Security Group Activity, Fort Meade, MD as the Navy's Cryptologic Liaison to the National Security Agency. Recently, I had the great pleasure of going on a very brief deployment to the sunny beaches of Iraq.

I was temporarUy assigned to the Marine Corps Special Operations Command Detachment 1 (MCSOCOM) in order to train some of their operators and do some fact finding.

I cannot begin to teU you what an adventure it truly was. I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by some of the most motivated and best trained Marines and Navy S.E.A.L.'s in the world, but even StUl, doing night time convoys and being mortared on a nightly basis tends to shake you up a bit.

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AU in aU the mission was a great success, unfortunately the gory detaUs are saved for pages marked "TOP SECRET" and the Hke, but just know that your NPQ'd shipmates are out there in places that they never thought they would end up also. 1 included a photo from my trip, the one is of me at the front door of one of Sadaam's Palaces. Na'vy S.E.A.L.Team 1 now resides there. Beat Army!

Greg Saxon '03, ENS, USN, Naval Cryptologic Liaison, Naval Security Group Acti^vity Fort George G. Meade B Eric Cabana wrote in with an update from Pensacola— B Yo fool, here is a quick up date of what has been going down in my neck of the woods. I just finished up primary in VT2 and selected hehcopters. Mike SUver, Dustin Dinola, Tommy Saenz, Josh Wells, and PhU Krites are some other guys that recently selected Helos as weU and are either already training or waiting to class up. Earl Crawford,John Gibson,Tom Doran, Jamie Leverenz sp? Paolo Singh, are aU finishing up primary here in Whiting Field and shoiUd be selecting pretty soon. Ethan Biter, Erik Phelps, and Cody Acuna selected P-3s and are flying the mighty T-44 out of Corpus. Being that Vance Air Force training was so painfiiUy easy for Greg Brant, he decided to select jets and is currently Hving the Hfe in the beautiful metropoHtan area known as Merridian, Mississippi. He and Rob Hortman have a nice Httle lake house •with a boat dock to house Gbrantg's 2004 Mahbu ski boat. So I wish those two the best of luck in jet training. As far as the NFO's are concerned, Danny "IRS" Poirier, and Mike "Shels Montana" Brown are moving along nicely in their traiiung.

Dan is in advanced withVT-86 hoping to select strike-fighter and Mike is finishing up intermediate hoping to go strikefighter as weU so that he can hopefuUy one day achieve his goal of flying a jet with Greg Brant. When Mike is not studying, he can be found at the Cordova Lanes bowUing aUey singing kareoke, where he his famous for his rendition of Styx's "Mr. Roboto."You also might seem him on the street corner in Miami batthng such rappers as the "Hoodstars."

Dan has told us aU that he wiU go into seclusion for the next 6 weeks once his

$1100 Bowflex arrives at his residence in Perdido Key. He is determined to show the world just what "power rod technology" can do to the human body. So we all have that to look forward to. Dan Griffin left us not too long ago and is in San Antonio for P-3s with Mike Lynch and WiU Dennis. Lynch Mob is slated to be winged in early November. Anyways, that is about it from down here. Here is some of the latest that I have heard from our SWO buddies.

Ian "the pride of the fleet" Grasso is currendy on deployment somewhere out in the Pacific. He got his SWO pin not to long ago and has been handhn' his biznass since then. Skipp Crockett, who formerly refered to himseff as Harmon Rabb, is now going by FLT ADM Crockett, got his pin as weU and is rumored to be starting a band with some buddies down in San Diego.

Apparantly he wUl be playing keyboards and singing. Anyone who has heard Skipper sing or seen him dance can get idea of what that is going to be Hke. With that said, I am going to close. I •wish everyone the best of luck out there.

Lata...Eric Cabana (Mr. C) B That's aU for this edition. As you have read things are happening rather fast out there. Keep up the good work. -Dan

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Alabama Alabama Chapter Phil Griese '75 1906 Shades Ci«t R d , Birmingham, AL 35216 H: 205-822-9470; E: phil@flagshiptradinginc.com

Huntsville Chapter LCDR Frederick N. Steiner '57, USN (Ret.) 1059Teenajo D r . SE, Huntsville,AL 35803-3907 H: 256-650-5423; E: naw57@aol.com

Arizona Arizona Chapter William D. Morrison '57 11801 E.Juan Tabo Rd., Scottsdale,AZ 85255-5907 H: 480-585-1867, F: 480-473-3262 E: wmorrisonl@cox.net www. usna.com/Chapter/us/arizona

California Los Angeles Chapter Tom Oxford '66 2620 Dove Creek Ln., Unit B, Pasadena, CA 91107 P: 626-440-2302; E:'tom_oxford@yahoo.com

Corr. Sec'y: Nick Madigan '81 E: nick@alisonmortgage.com

Upcoming LA Chapter Events October 21**, 2004 - Army-Navy Goff as Los Alamitos Goff Course in Cypress!!

ALL H A N D I C A P S / A B I L I T I E S W E L C O M E ! ! Interested players contact Dave Hackett at: dhackett@pacbeU.net or 949-653-5899.

D e c e m b e r 4 * , 2004 - Army-Navy Game Watching Party at " T h e Corner Omce". Kickoff is at 1130 PST and doors wiU be open weU ahead of kickoff. Look for detaUs in upcoming e-maU flyer!

Cheer on Na'vy to another great victory!!

Fall 2004—Navy FootbaU at " T h e Corner Office". Be heads-up for game other watching events at the C o r n e r Office in Costa Mesa. Air Force, Notre Dame two other televised games as weU!!!

Stay tuned

August 2004 Orange County Luncheon T h e O C Luncheon was held on August 10, at the Santa Ana Elks Club. O u r speaker was M A J O R Jeff Scofield U S M C '93, Operations Officer of the 2^^ BattaHon, 1 1 * Marines.This is the Marine Battalion that the LA Chapter sponsors for their Marine of the Quarter/Year Program. Jeff gave an outstanding briefing on the role they played during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) I in combat operations during Spring 2003. At that time, Jeff was a battery commander. Jeff also briefed us on the role that they •wiU play during O I F II-2 w h e n they deploy back to Iraq in September for 7 months. Although the 2^^" BattaHon is primarUy an artiUery battahon, they wdU leave their artiUery pieces at C a m p Pendleton w h e n they redeploy and wiU serve primarUy as a convoy escort / security unit.

AdditionaUy, they wUl assist in the training of Iraqi Border Guards. M A J O R Matt C o o p e r U S M C '90, Battalion X O , C A P T A I N Dan Lovelace U S M C '96, Assistant Battalion Operations Officer, 1^*^ LT Carlos Pecori U S M C ' 0 1 , BattaHon InteUigence Officer, and LCPL De^vine were also in attendance to answer any questions we might have.

Matt also presented a history of the Battalion which has participated in World War I in France, World War II in aU the major Pacific Campaigns, Korea including the Chosen Campaign, and Vietnam including the H u e City campaign. T h e presentation was so weU enjoyed by those present that we asked for a return engagement after the BattaHon returns from Iraq next year.

Everyone at the luncheon was very proud to be associated with such a wonderful group of spirited young Marines and wished t h e m weU during their chaUenging deployment.

T h e class with the most attendees with 5 classmates present was'57, foUowed

closely by the classes of '50 and '53 with 3 classmates in attendance. We welcomed Lee BendeU '50, M o r t Rachardson '50, Larry Marr '56, Dave WUshin '64, BUl Stedfield '67, and Dave Hackett '71 back after absences of many months.

Those attending the luncheon included: Lefty Lavrakas '43 and his wife BUlye,Walt Stevens '43, Bob R u b e l '44, Each Crane '47, Lee BendeU '50, M o r t Richardson '50,John Snyder '50, Al Enderle '52, Dave Grover '53, B o b LoweU '53 with guests Dick LoweU, Wayne Johnson, Jack Broering, and Tom Leach, Joe Zebrowski '53, Dick Byers '54, Larry Marr '56,Joe Koch '57, Bob Lutz '57, PhU Papaccio '57,Jim PaiUk '57, Dave StUler '57, John Cobb '58, George Watts '58, Joe Casasanto '59, Dick Banister '60, Richard Lee '62 with his •wife Lynn and guest Tee Taylor, Jack O'Brien '62, Jim T h o r n t o n '63, Glenn Shindler '64, Dave WUshin '64, Geoff Groves '65, BUl Stedfield '67 •with guest C O L Jack SwaUows, Dave Hackett '71, R i c h Chandler '72, Mike Metskas '74, MUse Mahoney '82,JeffHaUin '83, Steve Shatynski '83, M A J O R Matt Cooper '90 •with guest Chris Bequette, M A J O R Jeff Scofield '93, C A P T Dan Lovelace '96,1^^ LT Carlos Pecori '01 BUl BaUey W P '60, C A P T Kent Parsons Orange County B G O coordinator, and LCPL Devine U S M C . (Joe K o c h ' 5 7 ) .

Future speakers are: O c t o b e r 2004 - C A P T Mike Shatynski U S N R '79 wUl taUi to us about coastal warfare in Operation Iraqi Freedom where he commanded the Navy coastal warfare units. We wiU also be celebrating the Naval Academy and Na^vy birthdays with a cake cutting.

N o v e m b e r 2004 - We wiU be celebrating the Marine Corps birthday with a cake cutting. T h e speaker for the m o n t h has not been confirmed at this time.

Pasadena Area Luncheon Group T h e Pasadena-area luncheon group meets at 11:30 on the fourth Thursday of the

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Glerm Shindler '64 (gshincUer64@ earthHnk.net) is the organizer and wiU be happy to add you to the monthly notification list.

Monterey Bay Chapter President: John A. AHch '64 Corr. Sec'y: Ralph Norm Channell E: torosur@earthlink.net

Sacramento Chapter Mr. Dennis P.Joyce '61 2880 Sunrise Blvd., Ste 200 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742-6100 H: 916-983-9367; C: 916-996-1333 E: djoycel961@hotmail.com

August Meeting Attendees: Larry Pierce '38, Stan Hogshead '43, Betty Spencer, widow of BUl Spencer '47, Mary Lee and Ed AxteU '48, Barry Whitdesey '49, Steve Young '50, Mickey Knapp '52, Jim D ' O r s o '52, George Martin '55,John Haynes '55,Tom Langley '56, Denny Joyce '61, Kent Riffey '61, Steve Berg '66, Greg MarshaU '67, FrankValente '82 and speakers David D o d d and Kurt Casper.

Denny Joyce handled housekeeping matters such as usna.com website, armual poduck dinner at Pat and Jack Everett ('64)'s home at the end of September sometime, based upon completion of remodel, and future programs, then officiaUy opened •with the pledge to our flag.

Jim D'Orso suggested the possible need for some evening meetings to attract some of the many younger-class graduates that have settled in our chapter area.

Ed AxteU introduced the meeting speakers, one of w h o m is his neighbor.

Dave D o d d and Kurt Casper, veteran FAA air controUers now domicUed in the N o r C a l T R A C O N (Terminal Radar Approach Control) facihty at Mather AFB in R a n c h o Cordova, presented a very interesting and informative program using Power Point and humor. This local facUity, with ten remote radar sites provicUng input, covers the territory from OrovUle up north down to Fresno, and from the Pacffic Coast offshore to the Sierras. It opened in August, 2002 and now houses 250 controUers.They amazed us with the

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traffic at SFO, San Jose and Oakland airports, using time exposures showing aircraft taking off and landing during a one-hour period. Standard traffic for a single controUer is 8-10 planes, but they have both had to monitor and control activities of up to 25 aircraft during busy times when no help was avaUable. They operate in 8-hour shifts, but are normaUy Hmited to 2 hours before a break. A T C responsibUities, in order of importance, include (1) separation of aircraft (lateral 3 mUes; vertical - 1,000'; and visual); (2) traffic ad^visories; (3) sequencing; (4) fhght planning; (5) weather info; and (6) search and rescue. During visual conditions, they can handle 45 planes per hour at SFO; under IFR restrictions, they are down to 30.The local airport tower handles traffic from the ground to 2,500'; then A R T C C (air route traffic control center) up to 19,000' and finaUy en route controUers up to 60,000'.

A Q & A session after the formal presentation proved to be just as interesting. " D o you offer tours?"Yes, with some advance planning, and below ConcHtion Orange. O n e must be an American citizen. If naturahzed, a background check must be made before permission is extended. Tours last 60-90 minutes, depending upon group size. "What was it Hke right after the air strikes on 9 - 1 1 2001?" Dave informed us that there were 6,000-6,500 planes in the air when they got the caU to put everyone on the ground. This required rerouting most of the traffic, hopefiiUy to airports that could physicaUy handle the type and number of planes and passengers. They were able to get everyone down in about 2 hours, a rather remarkable feat under the circumstances. Kurt answered another question by pointing out that the FAA system in the US is far superior to those in Europe, Asia, South America, etc. English is the official language of flying everywhere, and feet, not meters, are the standard altitude measure.

They closed their presentation with an anecdote from the '80's. Air traffic control was primarUy a male domain for many years, but more and more women became involved with the passage of time. W h e n PSA (Pacific Southwest Airlines) was operating ("we loved 'em — they were good and congenial, and had a sense of

humor"), one of their planes passed into terminal airspace and a female voice advised them, "descend to two-thousand five-hundred feet, take heading of t w o seven-zero degrees and contact tower at 128.4."The next transmission they heard was a female ad"vising them to foUow the Boeing 737 at 2 o'clock, descend to 1,000' and turn right to runway 34.

Cleared to land # 2 . O n roUout, ground control — again a female voice — told them to turn right off active onto taxiway November, switch frequency to 118.7.

After a brief period of sUence, a voice from the PSA cockpit came over the air: "Is the tower unmanned today?"We aU got a chuckle and gave our speakers a sincere round of applause.

Choirmaster Stan Hogshead led us in the singing of "Navy Blue and Gold" and President Denny adjourned the meeting at 1325 hours.

San Diego Chapter CAPT Randy Bogle '68 H: 619-328-5728; W: 619-295-7490 E: rbogle@dpatraining.com

Corr. Sec'y: CDRTom Parry '82, USNR W: 858-586-7461; E: tom.parry@intelesistech.com www.usnaaasd.com

July Luncheon We were fortunate to have •with us in July VADM Mike M a l o n e '70, C O M N A V A I R P A C (and also Commander, Naval Air Forces). H e spoke about the "Business of Naval A^viation".

H e focused on ways to improve the avaUabihty of naval aircraft and decreasing operating costs.

T h e next Lunch meeting •wUl be September 16 and our speaker wUl be PJVDM Ken Slaght '70, Commander, Naval Space and Warfare C o m m a n d .

Upcoming Events Padres TaUgater and Game Beat Army GoffTournament Monthly USNA Networking Meeting D a v e Fennell '87 and his gang stUl meet rehgiously at the HoHday Inn Select Mission VaUey every second Friday of the month at 7:00AM. If you or another alum you know is looking for a job, check them out. If you have any questions, contact Dave at (W) 619-297-9589 or fenneUd@mindspring.com by e-maU.

NAVNET N A V N E T is another networking venue for U S N A grads as weU as anyone else.

They convene every third Friday at TrelHses Garden GrUl in the Town & Country Hotel & Resort on Hotel Circle. It's 'come as you are' and pay as you go. We average 30 + for breakfast, so if you are in the market for a new career or a motivated " n e w hire", check them out. For irffo contact T o m H a m m o n s '71, phone 858-538-9824, emaU tjhammons@aol.com.

MeUecker '85, Mike McGrath '62, and Gary Francis '68 (Alumni Goff Committee Na^vy representative). Pictured are most of the players at the award luncheon foUo^wing the tournament.

Connecticut Connecticut Chapter LCDR David H. Stryker '61, USN (Ret.) PO Box 670; New London, CT 06320-0670 H: 860-536-3636;W: 888-447-0512 E: ML8632@aol.com

O n 22 July, the Connecticut Chapter was privileged to have the U S N A President: LCDR Chester M. Kolley, USNR Superintendent,VADM R o d n e y P. 686 Portofino Lane, Foster City, CA 94404-2938 R e m p t , U S N , as our guest speaker at our H: 650-573-7802; E: cmkolley@comcast.net dinner meeting in N e w Haven at the Vice President: James Ryan '86 Quinnipiack Club. H e was accompanied E: james@peisales.com by his wffe, Pam, and George Watt, Jr. Secretary: Lt. Robert M. Sohovich '93, USN '73, President and C E O of the U S N A 1004 Byerley Ave., San Jose, CA 95125-2507 Alumni Association and Foundation.This H: 206-250-5321;E: soho@1993.usna.com was a very festive affair in a very elegant setting.The turnout for this event was, as Santa Barbara Chapter President: CAPT Homer F. Smith '63, USN (Ret.) one might expect, most impressive.There 1925 Eucalyptus Hill Rd. were over 110 attendees representing the Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1830 classes from 1950 to 2009. There is just H: 805-695-0033; E: hohohosmith@cox.net not m u c h which could be done to Secretary: Gary Minar '58 improve this event.

San Francisco Chapter

P: 805-688-7957; E: gh58minar@veri2on.net

Colorado Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret.) 555 Apollo Dr3oulder, C O 80303-5002 - H: 303-499-0337; W: 303-966-4833 E: dbianchjr@aol.com w^vw usna.com/Chapters/US/Colorado/ default, htm

Naval Academy alumni and friends played in the armual AU Academy Alumni goff Tournament at the Air Force Academy in July. Several Navy teams participated and did wiU. Participants included Dan Branch '59, Colorado Chapter president, Kathleen Branch,Jim Ryan '58, Doreen Ryan, Dick Zolman, associate member, Jim Savard '65, R e n Greves, Jim Leoshner, Joe Procopio '62, Frank Brame '54, D a n

It was a double treat, for us to have both VADM R e m p t and George Watt present at this event. I say that, because I have never seen two individuals better suited to their current jobs than they are.

T h e result was a "Can't Miss" presentation on the current status and future plans for the Naval Academy. T h e Admiral addressed the current happenings at the Academy and George emphasized h o w important the "extended family" of U S N A graduates is to the success of the Academy. We sang old Navy Fight Songs that many of us have not sung for decades. H o w many of you remember the words to " T h e Goat Is Old and Gnarly?"

We sang Na^vy Blue and Gold with the altered words and it didn't hurt a bit!

During the Question and Answer period, VADM R e m p t responded to many of the detaUed matters which were not addressed in the formal presentation. In his characteristic, casual style, A D M R e m p t stroUed through the audience as he responded to questions. H e created a relaxed atmosphere and showed a genuine desire to reach aU of those in attendance and

respond to their questions. In summary, this was a most memorable event. Perhaps this meeting was instrumental in inspiring sufficient Blue and Gold spirit to support the next Chapter event!

O n the 27 of August, a stalwart and vocal group of NAVY supporters made the trek to Storrs, Connecticut, h o m e of the University of Connecticut, where the Navy Women's Soccer Team took on the U C O N N Women's team. It was an enjoyable time for aU of those w h o attended and a chance to support first hand, one of the highly successful Navy sports teams that Chet Gladchuk told us about. T h e Board of Directors for the Chapter •wUl look into simUar future trips to support Navy teams playing in venues •within our state. Perhaps •we might even look into supporting Navy teams w h o are playing at W O O P O O ! ! T h e requirement for submission of this article for pubhcation prevents me from providing a score, but I can feel a Na-vy victory in my bones!

Speaking of the future, the Board is always looking for recommendations for fiiture events for the Chapter to undertake. T h e success of recent events in Westport and N e w Haven has been duly noted. Those of you w h o attended those events are encouraged to submit your ideas for new, additional things to do in new places. Submit your ideas to any Board member. Contact irfformation is avaUable on the Chapter website at: wrwrwusna.com/Chapters/US/Corm.The next regularly scheduled meeting is in November and it is focused on the U S N A Admissions process. Watch the website for detaUs on this meeting. At the risk of sounding Hke a broken CD, (I used to say record, but that term has become passe) if you don't attend another meeting all year, D O N " T MISS the Admissions meeting. It •wiU enable you to see first hand, the superb quality of the young men and women w h o compete to enter our ahna mater. I guarantee that being amongst them •wUl stir your NAVY spirit and make you proud of our younger generation.

HOMECOMING 2004 Thursday, 28 October through aturday, 30 October

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CHAPTER N E W S As mentioned above, those of you w h o have paid your dues for this year and provided us with vaHd e-maU address (or snaU maU addresses) •wUl receive notification of the detaUs of the November meeting on-hne or in the maU, whichever is appHcable. Should there be any question as to whether you are up-to-date with your dues, a Hst wiU be posted on the website.

As a reminder, our dues are $25 per year payable to the U S N A A A C T Chapter, and sent to our treasurer, Ted Lovely, 8 Ne'wton Lane,TrumbuU, C T 06611-1120.

BEAT A R M Y !

Dave Boyd '59

Costa Rica Costa Rica Chapter Claudia A. Pacheco '64 Apt. 4307-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica H: 506-224-4325;W: 506-256-3855 E: cpacheco@sol.racsa.co.cr

Delaware

Hider were leaders w h o accompHshed amazing things, fear, intimidation and death were not characteristics to be emvUated. Ethics is unable to be separated from leadership. Popular images displa^ying leadership used in his classroom were the films "Glory" and "Von Ryan's Express."

With the exception of August w h e n there is not meeting, our meetings are at 11:30 am the third Thursday of the month. Alumni and their famUies, current and fiiture midshipmen and cadets invited to attend.

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. Borns '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 usnaaajaxchap@usa.net

Miami Chapter Richard W Ogden '66 5590 SW 92nd St., Coral Gables, FL 33156 H: 305-665-9641; B: 305-663-5860; E: billo@kcl.net

Sec'y: Sergei Kowalchik '67 Delaware Chapter Mr. Frank S. "Skip" Carter IU '70 PO. Box 462; Lewes, DE 19958-0462 H: 302-644-4838; E: nick.carter@verizon.net

Florida Fort Lauderdale Chapter Col Birney T. Pease '63, USAF (Ret.) 5555 N. Ocean Blvd.,Apt 19 Lauderdale By the Sea, FL 33308-2352 H: 954-941-0561;E: twopznpod@juno.com

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@acceleradon.net

T h e Service Academy Alumni Club of GainesvUle held its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday 15 July 2004 at Mr. Han's Restaurant.

Naval Academy alumni in attendance were R i c k Childress '54, Russell H e n d e r s o n '58, Josh D i c k i n s o n '59, Jerry K e n n e d y '61, Mickey S m i t h '61, Bill Vivian '67, and Ty Tyler '76.

Attending from the MiHtary Academy were Charley HaU'46 andjere Whittington '46.

O u r speaker, Bruce Tucker, Director of the Santa Fe Community CoUege Leadership Institute, spoke on leadership, character and integrity.WhUe StaHn and

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Naples-Fort Myers Chapter President:Jack Cummings '47 255 Monterey Dr., Naples, FL 34119 H: 239-3533406; E: jackcum@aol.com

Sec'y: CAPT Harvey Falkjr. '53, (CED) USN (Ret.) P: 239-498-2012; E: HAFALK@aol.com

O u r first meeting of the 2004-2005 season •wUl be a luncheon on November 10 at he Audubon Country Club. T h e guest speaker wiU be Tom Kimmel '66, a retired FBI agent and grandson of A D M Kimmel. H e •wUl talk about the simUarities between 9/11 and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Orlando Chapter LtCol GeorgeV Ruos Jr. '50, USMC (Ret.) 950 Kersfield Cir, Heathrow, FL 32746-1936 H: 407-804-1308; E: georgeruos@aol.com

T h e U S N A A A Orlando Chapter monthly meeting was held at 0830 on Saturday 7 / 1 0 / 0 4 at the HoHday Inn, SR436 a n d W / m o r e Road,Altamonte Springs, FL.The next meeting is scheduled for 0830, Saturday 8 / 1 4 / 0 4 at die same location. Spouses and guests are always welcome. In attendance were: J i m B o r o p , '42 and guests WUHam, Katie and EHzabeth Wesdand; Stu Sadler, '44;

D i c k \ { ^ s o n , '46 and Arm; B o b Turnage, '47; Art Herbert, '48 and MarUyn; D a v e H u r t , '48; Walt Marquardt, '49 and Shirley; G e o r g e R u o s , '50 and Fran; J i m Burgess, '53 and guest Steven MiUass; Bill Forbes, '55; J o h n L o n g , '55 and EUeen; B o b Harper, '62; Craig Corbett, '73; Charles Hargrove, '75 and Dee and guest Bernice Hutchings; Mike A g o r , '76; Morri Leland, '83; Gerrie Santos, '83; and Allen Agor, 2004.

G e o r g e R u o s , '50, welcomed and congratulated our newest Alumni member - AUen Agor, 2004.

B o b Turnage, '47, reported that there is $1,640 in the checking account.

John L o n g , 55, has taken over as Treasurer. O u r many thanks and appreciation to Bob Turnage w h o has served as Treasurer for 11 years.

D a v e Hurt, '48, spoke about his Hfe as a Navy junior - his father was a grad of the Class o f ' 2 5 . Dave's father was the C O of the submarine Perch which was lost at sea shordy after Pearl Harbor. Dave went to AnnapoHs H S and upon graduation enhsted in the Navy Reserve. H e then went to NAPS and U S N A . Dave pointed out the foUowing notables about his class: First and only class to go on an amphibious exercise during plebe summer — and LCI in the Solomon Islands. Two classmates were killed and one seriously injured during a simulated air attack.

Two members of the class received the Medal of H o n o r posthumously for heroism during the Korean War First time the C N O a n d V C N O were from the same class —Tom Heyward and BUl SmaU. After graduation, Dave served aboard the USS Manchester with the 6*-" fleet.

H e then went to an Air Squadron and flew electronic intercept ffights out of Adak, Alaska. Dave flew went to P G school and became a meteorologist. H e was a qualified fhght aerologist as weU as a plane commander. H e flew •with the Hurricane Warning Service, and notaly flew the first low level penetration into a hurricane (300-500 ft. off the ocean).

Dave was on the staff of C O M S U B P A C w h e n the subTyroo ran agroimd off the AustraHan shore.

Please j o m us on August \4^^ Beat Army!!

Palm Beach Chapter CAPT Walter Whipple '57, USNR (Ret.) 1ITO Marine Wy.West, #A3L North Pahn Beach, FL 33408 H:561-624-3051;E:Wal^«aup@aoI,com

We have been fortunate to dodge Hurricanes Bonnie and CharHe, and our sympathies are with the West Coasters who were not quite as fortunate.

O u r luncheon meetings are scheduled for '04, and with our usual great expectations, the dates are: September 24 Civil War Special Presentation October 20 Celebrating U.S. Na^vy Birdiday (Oct. 13) November 17 Celebrating U.S. M . C. Birdiday (Nov 10) December 4 Army-Na^v^ FootbaU If you are not receiving our meeting notices, send us your e-maU address or request a hard copy. Join us for another season of fine feUo^wship and scintiUating sea stories.

Walt Whipple'57

Georgia Atlanta Chapter Bill Rentz '55 H: 678-432-3089; W: 678-230-3661 E: billsuerentz@mindspring.com

Secretary: Matthew Kirby '94 H: 404-351-2534; E: mkirby@wwcompany.com wwAv.usnaaaa.com

Monthly Chapter Luncheon: When: 3"^ Friday of EVERY mondi; Doors open at 11:30, limch served at noon Where: Jocks & JiU's Sports Bar and Restaurant; 4046 Peachtree R o a d , Adanta, GA; Phone: (404) 816-2801 What: Great opportunity to spend time with feUow alumni. We meet monthly whether we have a guest speaker or not.

See our web site for detaUs! PRESIDENT'S CORNER This time of the year w h e n the media coverage of the Party Presidential Nominating Conventions fiUs our senses with speeches, oratory, and other dramatics, whether you believe it or agree with it or not, you have to be keenly aware of the Pensacola Chapter open society and system we Hve under.

CDR Mike McCrabb '78, USN (Ret.) Can you imagine criticism cHrected 5944 Moots Oaks Dr.; Milton FL 32583 toward a head of state by any candidate H: 850-995-4110; E: jbmccrabb@earthhnk.net from the "loyal" opposition the Hkes of National Trustee: CAPT Glenn Montgomery '71, which we hear, in any other country in USN (Ret.) the world which claims to be law abiding and stable that would not foment a revolution? O u r union •wUl survive it aU and Space Coast Chapter be stronger as an outcome. Although it LCDR Milton E. Burdsall '56, USNR 1195 Starling Wy.,Vieia, FL 32955 isn't perfect, it is the most open in the H: 321-504-1050; E: patandmilt@hotmail.com world, and it highhghts and emphasizes the freedom and Hberty under which we Suncoast Chapter in America Hve. Clifford P. Bermann '45 7979 S.TamiamiTrl., #338A, Sarasota, FL 34231 E: plcwec@aol.com

Tampa Bay Chapter CAPT John S. Kamen '77, USN 1105 Culbreath Isle Dr.Tampa, FL 33629 H: 813-288-9548; E: kamenjl@socom.mil

Secretary/Communications: Steve Sunfi '87 E: sswift@1987.usna.com www.usna.com/Chapters/US/fl/tampabay/

SEA S T O R I E S Are you on active duty? Send us your Sea Stories. Please email them to seastories@usna.com

M y father was a coUege History professor and coach (when he wasn't being a Naval Aviator), and my mother was ajournahst and coUege journalism professor. They met in 1921 whUe both worked on the Macon Telegraph newspaper. H e •wrote Sports and she wrote for the Society pages. They both taught me to Hsten to politicians with a cocked ear, ask questions, and determine the truth for myseff. It's a good thing in this day and time. But the most important thing any of us must do is get out and vote - in the primaries and general elections.

Speaking of elections, your newly elected Chapter Officers and Board of Directors are working dihgently on 2004/2005 Social Events and monthly

luncheon speakers. We are trying to represent your interests and provide activities that wiU interest you and encourage you to bring along your old classmates, shipmates, and squadron mates to join our fun and camaraderie. Take a look at our web site and open the Events Calendar. After marveling at the magnificent j o b that our webmeister Bob Schultz does, think about your ideas on how to improve the events and make them more appeaHng to p o t e n tial future members. CaU any member of the Board and let us know your thoughts.

Beat Army!

BUl R e n t z '55

Chapter President Bill Rentz '55 presents C. M. Wood '85 with his personalized Atlanta Chapter Apron

C. M. Wood, '65 Speaks on Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Radiological Terrorism C. M . W o o d spent 22 years in nuclear submarines. His career included service on 3 attack submarines and 2 Fleet BaUistic MissUe Submarines, plus command of the USS C A S I M I R PULASKI and USS DANIEL B O O N E .

H e retired as a Commander in 1987 and spent 5 years with the lUinois Department of Nuclear Safety, where he was responsible for the computers and commurucations equipment for a statewide data network for monitoring the 7 nuclear power plants in that state. H e has been employed as a health physicist by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since 1992. H e has an M S in Operations Research and Statistics and an M A in Information Resources Management.

C. M. gave a very informative and information- packed presentation at the luncheon. So much so, that your trusty webmaster could not keep up •with taking notes. C. M . provided his sHde presentation, which is posted on our web site.

Present at the July 2004 luncheon were: BUl Brewster '42, Charles HUl '42,

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CHAPTER N E W S J u n Ravenel '45, J k n Hatch '47, John Stark '51, Perry Stephens '51, BiU R e n t z '55, ReggieVachon '58, BUl HoHnes '64, Lorie Moore '64, Stewart CaldweU '65, Joe Frazar '65, Johns Jaudon '65, C M Wood '65, Jim Slemenda '66, Susan Slemenda (Guest), Bob SchtUtz '71, Lee Whitfield ' 7 1 , Steve Frederick '72, Pies Bruce '77,Jack M c C o u r t '78, Bobby Armes '85,Terry McElroy '86, Mary McEHroy '87.

Guam Guam Chapter CDR Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNR P O. Box 26849, GMFBarrigada,GU 96921-6849 H: 671-777-9629; HFAX: 671-472-1966 W: 671-649-9629; WFAX: 671-649-8870 E: NME@1984.usna.com

Hawaii Honolulu Chapter CAPT Harvey Gray Jr. '52, USN (Ret.) 1117 Akumu St., Kailua, HI 96734-4012 H: 808-261 -9722; E: hamgray@juno.com http://members.xoom.com/hawaiialumni

Illinois Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick WWeber '75, USNR 2134 Evert Ct., Northbtook, IL 60062-6612 H: 847-559-9381; W: 312-750-8899 E: f\veber@chapman.com

Indiana Indianapolis Chapter CDR Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Dr., Carmel, IN 46033 H: 317-815-0575; E: crainey@fhlbi.com

Michiana Chapter CDR John T.Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford D r , Granger, IN 46530 H: 219-273-2939; E: CHaizlip@aol.com

Japan Tokyo Bay Chapter CDR Nolan D. Villarin '82, USNR U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems PSC 473 Box 5, FPO AP 96349-1901 E: villarin@drs-tsi.com

ALUMNI HOUSE Tour this amazing historical site to see how you can entertain in tradition and elegance.

For more information on a private tour and planning your next event, contact Amy Whitney at 410-263-4448, &xt.11l

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(see also Ohio)

Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter LT Nikolai E Mulligan '92, USNR 1852 Harvaid Dr., Louisville, KY 40205 W: 502-452-4379

Secretary: CAPT John Willis '76, USNR H: 502-456-1889; W: 502-774-7571 E: john_wilhs@b-f.com

Louisiana SE LA/SW MS Gulf Coast (formerly New Orleans) Chapter LCDR Milt Jones '61, USN (Ret.) 1632 General Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115 H: 504-895-8445; E: mhjones61@aol.com

CAPT Joseph A. Grace Jr. '80, USNR 15 Allard Blvd., New Oleans, LA 70119 H:504-486-9040;E: joe.grace@1980.usna.com

Chapter July Luncheon O n Thursday 01 July a Chapter luncheon was held at "Ralph's O n T h e Park" restaurant adjacent to City Park. Present were John Harter '55, Milt Jones '61, T o m Cruser '69, Ted R u d d o c k , '71, Bill Brechtel '75, Barry Fosberg '76 and wffe Gloria, A n d y Brower '79, Bret Wise '86, D o u g Schutz '87, Ian H a d d e n '91, R o b e r t Kennedy, Jr. '92, Ken Milvid '93, Pat Growney '94, Eric Z i t o '98 and Wayne M o r g a n '98.

Also present were West Pointers B o b Shaw '68 and Aaron Dirks '96 to discuss the potential for synergies between the two Chapters (joint functions, etc.) and their plans for the Army/Tulane taUgate on 13 November.

Major areas discussed were fumre plans for our Chapter (events, imminent departure of Co-Chair Milt Jones in late September) and the Na^vy/TiUane taUgate on 06 November. Tom Cruser '69 pro^vided a brief synopsis of his work (primarUy •with Captain Peggy Feldman '80) in "getting the U S N A word out" to local area schools Bill Brechtel '75.

Navy/Tulane Game T h e Chapter Project Manager for the Navy/Tulane taUgate at the Super D o m e on Saturday, 06 November wiU be Kris Elliott '80. H e can be reached at kriseUiott@msn.com or at kris.elHott@ 1980.usna.com or by telephone at home: (504) 392-1067, work: (504) 599-8238 or via CEL at (504) 237-2376.TaUgate reservation requests and pre-payments should be sent to the attention of the Chapter

Secretary/Treasurer, D o u g Schutz '87.

Preliminary information is that the game wUl kick off at around 6:00 P M but this should be verified by going to web page tulanegreenwave.coUegesports.com/ or via telephone to the Tulane Athletics Department at (504) 861-WAVE (9283), Updated E-Mail Addresses are critical If you are not currently receiving regular e-maUs from this Chapter, chances are you have recently changed your e-maU dehvery/access and forgot to notUy both Alumni House a n d / o r the Chapter. If this is the case, please caU or e-maU any of the Chapter officers with an update so we can provide you with the periodic information you need to fuUy participate.You can also update your membership profile by logging onto the web site of the national Alumni Association at •www.usnaaa.com and going to the "Alumni O n l y " area of the web site.

Maine Portland Chapter Jeffrey Peters '85 1 Sumac D r , Brunswick ME 04011 H: 207-729-7306; W: 207-443-5576 E: jpeters@preti.com

Maryland Annapolis Chapter CAPT Roger P. Onorati '61, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point No Point Dr., Annapohs, MD 21401-6560 H: 410-849-3812; E: roger.onorari@1961.usna.com www.usna.com/chapters/us/md/annapolis

Baltimore Chapter CDR Steve G.Young '84, USNR c/o Morgan Stanley 11311 McCormickRd.,HuntValleyMD 21031 W: 410-229-8206 E: steven.g.young@morganstanley.com

Frederick Chapter John S. Gregg '66 5334 Ivywood Dr. North, Frederick, MD 21703 H: 301-682-8247; E:jgre^@mileslehane.com

Secretary: Dan T.Altomare '88 E: AltomareDT@worldkitchen.com

Greater Southern Maryland Chapter CAPT Michael A. Cosgrove '70, USN (Ret.) 19238 Kingjames Pk\vy.

Lexington Park, MD 20653-3627 P:301-866-1955ext. 109 E: michael.a.cosgrove@navy.mil http://www.navyalumni.org

St. Louis Chapter

Massachusetts

President: John Huesetnan '78 559 Arbor Meadow Dr.,B^illwm,MO 63021 P: 800-866-2802; E: hues78@charter.net

Boston Chapter CDR William E Malloy Jr. '80, USNR 31 Wildcat Ln., Nonvell, MA 02061 H: 781-659-9484; B: 617-742-3311 E: wilham.m.illoy@1980.usna.com

T h e St. Louis Chapter gathered on Saturday, JiUy 31,2004 for a picnic and annual meeting. Jay Butka '90, was the driving force behind the event planning.

Big thanks to Jay. To commemorate the lOO*-" Anniversary of the St. Louis World's Fair, the picnic was held in Forest Park, in the midst of the original venue. In addition to the usual suspects of beer, burgers, hotdogs, and beer, we enjoyed a competitive game of'washers' and a paddle boat race in the boat basin. T h e race i n c l u d e d W W D (weapons of water destruction) and a lopsided finish.

Michigan Detroit Chapter Arthur WBryant '66 1811 HoU\'\vood Giosse Pomte Woods, MI 48236-1311 H:313-885-2174; F:313-881-2333 E: lynorart@comcast.net

Minnesota Upper Midwest Chapter David C. Berghult '91 6628 Parkwood Rd.,Edina, MN 55436-1073 W: 952-953-5353; E: berghultdc@bernstein.com

Missouri Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter LCDR Bryan J Didier '91, USNR 13022 Carter St, Overland Pk, KS 66213-4636 P: 913-239-0327; E: bdidiei@sblsg.com

Secretary: Joe Spencer '92 E: jspencer@go-onpoint.com

Chapter

Profile

Bill Cocos '71, John Hueseman '78, and Randy Dickinson '78

Those in attendance include: Mike andTeri Brown and famUy,'88;Jay Butka, '90;WiU Chamberhn, '76;Jmi and Marybeth Checkett, '64; BUl and Barbara Cocos, '71;Vicky Cummings, '92; R a n d y and Doric Dickinson, '78; George and Susan Dragan, '86; MUce and Tina D u n h a m , '70; John andjanine Gosebrink, '88; " R o c k " Harris, '88; Jim Harris, '89; Greg Hightiain, '80;John Hueseman, '78;John and Mary A n n Kohoutek, '54; John and Joanne Langan, '75; Laura Mannix '94 and famUy; Larry Meyer '67; T i m and JuHe N o o n a n , '88; Back and Mary Kay Roustio, '78; Dale Schempp, '64; R o n and Sue Schowalter, '63; Raese and A n n Simpson, '61; D a n and Mary Pat Rick Roustio 78 and John Gosebrink '88 duke it out SuUivan, '56; Dave Turnbaugh, '89; and in washers Charles and Megan Smith '93 and '95.

Las V e g a s , N e v a d a

T h e Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association has been a strong advocate and supporter of the U S N A Summer Seminar Program since 1999. T h e first to pave the way by offering support in the form of scholarships, the Chapter fiinds scholarship recipients for the seminar registration fees and round-trip airfare to the Baltimore airport from Nevada. In broad terms, a committee of Chapter members, under the direction of Tessa Carlson '91, reviews the appHcations of potential candidates w h o have expressed an interest in the seminar program and then evaluates the appHcants. As prioritized by the committee selection, those appHcants w h o are also accepted by the Summer Seminar program are then awarded scholarships.

Funds to support the Summer Seminar scholarship

Since 1999,23 smdents have been able to attend the Summer Seminar Program thanks to the efforts of the Southern Nevada Chapter. Other Alumni Chapters could provide a simUar program. In fact, the San Antonio Chapter began offering a simUar program for the first time this year, as weU). Overall, 30% of the awardees have been accepted to the Naval Academy after having attended the program. O n e of the scholarships in 2004 was named in memory of astronaut CDRWUHe McCool '83, w h o perished in the Columbia tragedy last year. His parents Hve locaUy and the Chapter wanted to take this action in his honor.

Members of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the Alumni

program are generated in two ways. Each year, the Chapter,

Association feel we are making a valuable contribution in

with equal participation firom the West Point Society, hosts a

obtaining some of the best and the brightest for the Blue and

party in conjunction with the annual Army-Navy footbaU

Gold and for the Fleet.

game in December. T h e net profits from the party (portions of tickets sales, a raffle and direct requests for donations) are spHt

For more information, contact Tessa Carlson '91 (TCarlson@goidc.com; 702-450-1000).

equaUy between the two Alumni groups. Simultaneous with the selection process, indi^vidual fiind raising letters are sent to aU local Alumni members.

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CHAPTER N E W S Founders Day Dinner wUl be held Saturday evening, October 9,2004 at Carmine's — detaUs wUl be forthcoming shordy Admiral CarHsleA.H.Trost '53, USN (Ret.), wUl be the guest speaker.

This is sure to be wonderful event, so please consider coming out.

And Navy is hosting the Army Na^vry game this year. DetaUs to foUow. Special thanks to Russ Coolman, '90, for organizing the St. Louis Chapter website. Russ took the initiative in getting the site built and loaded. We anticipate that our Chapter website, usna.com/Chapters/US/MO/StLouis/d efault.htm, wUl enhance our Chapter's abUity to communicate more effectively and efficiendy with each of our local alumni. In addition, we wUl be able pay local Chapter dues on-Hne and communicate more seamlessly with the National Chapter. Please feel free to forward along appropriate content and pictures for inclusion. Russ wUl serve as the web master and can be reached at rj c91 @charter. net.

Nebraska Omaha Chapter

CAPT Alan R. More '62, USN (Ret.) 2510 Nottingham Dr., Bellevue, NE 68123-1959 E: alan.more@1962.usna.com

Secretary: LCDR Chris Verdoni '88, USN 4605 Longview St., Papilhon, NE 68133 H: 402-292-3230; W: 402-294-8309 E: cverdoni@email.msn.com

Nevada Las Vegas Chapter 2864 Sumter Valley Cir, Henderson, NV 89052-6876 H: 702-232-3317; C: 925-736-9642 E: jkoehn@niindspring.com

New Mexico Chapter

Keith S. Jones '60 63 Woodlands Dr,Tijeras, NM 87059-7826 H: 505-797-3578; E: caseyjonesabq@earthhnk.net

Secretary: Herb Richter '59 E: herbertrichter@msn.com www.usna.com/chapters/us/nm/

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Deep Gap, aU the way across the state of North CaroHna. The election of Officers was held and results were as foUows: President, BiU Ritchie 53' ;Vice President, Bob Dupuis 79'; Secretary Rob Skrotsky '67 and Treasurer, Ken Hoge '50.

Among those in attendance were: Art Vance, Chuck Halsey '53, Ambrose McCoy '50, Carolyn and Bob Hatcher '53 , Helen and Ken Hoge '50, Mort Henson '53, BUl Ritchie '53,Tom Griffin '52, Hugh CuUman '46, Michael Metcaff'68, Jim Kraft '64, Ralph Coleman '80, John Jensen '48, and MUce Gorman '72.

Meetings alternate between Cherry Point MCAS and Camp Lejune at noon on the third Wednesday of each month.

NewYork Capital District Chapter

GeneWGriesau '75 216 Woodlawn Ave., Albany, NY 12208 H: 518-482-3370; E: ggriesau@nycap.rr.com

Metro NewYork Chapter

J. Daniel Horner '96 ill E. 43rd St.,Apt. 107, NewYork, NY 10017-4803 W: 212-382-8572; E: Dan_Horner@ml.com

Western New York Chapter

CAPT Nelson A. Blish '69, USNR (Ret.) 3840 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3729 H: 716-248-9739; E: nelson.bhsh@kodak.com

North Carolina Cape Fear Chapter

Stanley R. Roman '61

Piedmont Triad Chapter

2044 Montiose Ln.,Wilmington, NC 28405-6208 H: 910-256-0502; E: SRR1961@aol.com

William L. Sellers '68

Secretary: CDR Geoffrey A. Losee '85, USNR

3600 Fieldgate Rd., Greensboro,NC 27406-9650 B: 336-698-8849; E: wlsell@bellsouth.net

H: 910-350-1516; E: glosee@ec.rr.com

Triangle Chapter Charlotte Chapter

Bryan Dolan '76 5629 Laurium Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226 H: 704-364-6451 ;E: bjdl717@yahoo.com

Eastern North Carolina Chapter

Bill Ritchie '53 324 Plantation Dr., New Bern, NC 28562-9507 H: 252-633-2396; E: ritcliiewh@alwaysordine.com;

Vice President: Boh Dupius '79 115 Wesleyen Ct.,Jacksonville, NC 28546-5829 H: 910-347-2131 ;E: bob.dupuis@pgnmail. com

Secretary: Chuck Halsey '53 3622 Westwood Dr., New Bern, NC 28562 H: 252-636-5973; E: chalsey@cconnect.net

Treasurer: Mort Henson '53

James R. Koehn '63

Albuquerque

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1004 Colleton •Wy., New Bern, NC 28562 H: 252-638-2153

The monthly meeting was held at the PeHcan Pomt Club, MCAS Cherry Point, July 21st, 2004. Our speaker was Ken Hoge '50, who related more of his experiences in the PT Na'vy when research and development was pursed in a less formal manner. He concluded with an incident that occurred on a trip to NewYork City, when they were caught in a fog after losing their radar. Proceeding slowly, with vigUance, they came upon what looked Hke their landing. From aft came the gunners mate in a respectfiil tone:" Mr. Hoge this is the Statute of Liberty". The Chapter was honored to have Carolyn and Bob Hatcher'53 as •visitors from

John M. Scott '67 836 Shadylawn Rd., Chapel Hill, N C 27514 H: 919-968-1337; E: pelorus@bellsouth.net

Ohio Cincinnati/Northern

Kentucky Chapter

Michael F. Simon '73 757 Maidstone Ct., Cincinnati, O H 45230-3827 H: 513-231-3174; E: msimon757@aol.com

Cleveland Chapter

CAPTA.O. Rule UI '50, USNR (Ret.) 90 Pheasant Run, Chagrm Falls, O H 44022 H: 440-247-4379; W: 440-247-5100 x328 E: ruleIII@aol.com

Columbus/Central

Ohio Chapter

Russell A. Puppe '66 242 Crossing Crk., North Gahanna, O H 43230 H: 614-418-5024; E: rpuppe@columbus.rr.com

Toledo Chapter

Robert J. Lauer '45 3825 Sulphur Spring Rd,,Toledo, O H 43606-2325 H: 419-536-4462; W: 419-475-2061 E: robdauer@aol.com

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Chapter

CAPT Stuart A. Merriken '58, USN (Ret.) 1113 Rjviera Dr., Norman, OK 73072-7612 H: 405-360-3876; E: samerriken@aol.com

Tulsa Chapter

CDR Harry VRouse IV '77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 Pl.,Tuka, OK 74105-2334 H: 918-748-8650; E: HVRouse@aol.com

Oregon Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter CAPT R. Myers '64, USNR (Ret.) 3766 Lanewood Rd., Lake Oswego, O R 97035 H: 503-697-0865; E: tobymagsiel@aol.com http://usna.coin/Chapters/US/OR

July Luncheon T h e Chapter met for our monthly Luncheon on the 1 4 * of July 2004.

Attending the luncheon were: Frank Thomas '25, Mary and Tim Myers '64 J o h n Frerichs '50, Jim Leiser '51,Jake McMichael '58,John Morris '61,Tim Myers '64, BUl BaUey '65, D o n Haslett '66, Ed Hepp '67, Cal Meek '67, D o u g Bomarito '68, Mark Cooksey ' 7 1 , Skip Phipps '73, Michael Seiwald '73, Bruce Thompson '73, Scott Fitzpatrick '80, Lee HaU '80, Susan Mead '90, Matt WUson '90, Todd Washburn '93, and Guests Ann Clements, and Ted Lachman.

N o speaker was scheduled. T h e highhght of the luncheon was the election of new Chapter Officers. T i m Myers '64, in a landsHde election, was "shanghaied" into the post of Chapter President. B r u c e T h o m p s o n '73, stepping down as President, graciously accepted the post ofVice President. For the other positions, to paraphrase Pack, from the movie Casablanca, we "rounded up the Usual Suspects" and they were re-elected to their current posts. A thanks from aU goes to Bruce for his exceUent service and leadership as President for the past two years. B Z Bruce!!

Personal Notes Attending the luncheon for the first time, or the first time in a reaUy long whUe, were Michael Seiwald '73, Susan M e a d '90, and T o d d Washburn '93. Also attending was Ann Clements, widow of Neal W o o d s o n C l e m e n t s '49.

The Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter meets for lunch the second Wed. of every m o n t h at T h e Georgian R o o m Restaurant, Meier & Frank 10th Floor, D o w n t o w n P o r t l a n d , 6 t h a n d Alder, at 11:30 A M . Please j o i n us.

Call T i m M y e r s ' 6 4 ( 5 0 3 - 6 9 7 - 0 8 6 5 ) for any a d d i t i o n a l information, or check our website.

Joe Kavale '68

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Chapter LtCol VM. "Corky" Gardner III '77, USMC (Ret.) 121 Glenn Rd.,Ardmore, PA 19003 H: 610-645-5361;E: president@usnaphil.com members@usnaphil.com events@usnaphil.com webmaster@usnapliil.com; www.usnaphil.com

Shipmate News Input: Casey Johnson '89 P: 610-971-2225; E: caseyjohnson89@yahoo.com

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Ct., Murrysville, PA 15668-1045 H: 724-325-4281; W: 412-856-3500 E: Figaro4105@aol.com

T h e Chapter Quarterly Meeting was held 10 August 2004 at T h e Pittsburgh Athletic Association in Oakland, and started at 6:00 p.m. CocktaUs and hors d'oeu^vres were served from 6:00 to 7:00, and much socializing took place. In attendance were: Scott Ward '90,MattWagle '93,Warren Baugh '98, Claire & T o m Donahue '60,JoeVargo '76, BUl Otto '70, Scott Patterson '94, MickTrainor '92, Bob Bustamante '75, Walt Scott '90, David Smith '93, Kyle Baker '92, and Chris WUson '87.

AdditionaUy, Jim & Lynn Thomas, parents of M I D N Aubra Thomas '07 joined us as guests of the Donahues.

FoUo^wing happy hour, our guest speaker, Mr. MUce Langley, class of 1975, began his presentation. MUce is the Chief Executive Officer of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, and he gave his insight on economic development in our region. H e also shared some of his background and how his experiences at U S N A and as a P-3 pUot have helped him throughout his career.

Mike's presentation was most interesting, and focused on what he has identified as the five common denominators of regional economic success: 1. "Brand name" and image 2. Workforce and education 3. Innovation and entrepreneurship 4. Infrastructure a. Transportation and Water/Sewer b. Government 5. Inclusiveness and diversity Based on these factors, Mike is extremely optimistic about the future of the Pittsburgh Region. H e did note some

chaUenges for us to address, and urged those in attendance to join him in the effort to improve our region's cHmate for economic development.

Additional business that was discussed: Secretary Kyle Baker asked that aU area Alumni please take a m o m e n t right now to visit the Alumni Association web site at www.usna.com. CHck on "contact us" and "change your address" to make sure the information is accurate. This web site also has a calendar of events avaUable under the "Alumni only" section.

Treasurer Scott Patterson reported that aU Alumni in attendance paid their annual dues of $20. T h e annual dues support the Pittsburgh Chapter by aUowing us to continue our quarterly business meetings, ofiset costs at the Army-Navy game party, and make an annual contribution to the National Alumni Association. As a benefit, dues paying members are entided to discounted rates at our events. Please make checks payable to the "Naval Academy Alumni Association-Pittsburgh Chapter" and maU them to: Scott Patterson, 112 Scenery Circle, McMurray, PA 15317.

Chris Wilson, Activities Committee Chairman, reviewed the upcoming acti'vities: Goff outing: Saturday, 11 September 2004 Na^vy—Air Force footbaU party: Thursday 30 September 2004 Na'vy—Notre Dame footbaU party: Saturday 16 October 2004 Quarterly meeting: Tuesday, 9 November 2004 Army—Na^vy game party: Saturday, 4 December 2004 JoeVargo, a Blue & Gold Officer (BGO) in our region, had the foUowing information: T h e B G O organization would Hke more Alumni to be involved. If you are interested in first becoming an affiUate, and then a fuU-fledged B G O (after you complete the summer training at U S N A ) , please e-maU Joe at the address below for an appHcation form and the B G O Handbook. We aheady have 145 candidates from Western PA interested in becoming a part of the Class of 2009, some of which are repeats from last year.

D u e to B G O retirements, some areas, especiaUy the city schools, are not currendy assigned a B G O . We could use

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Alumni are encouraged to attend and share your experiences with students and parents at these upcoming coUege fairs: 27 September 2004 from 7-9:00 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon High School.

Sponsored by Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Claire, and Peters Township.

06 October 2004 fix)m 6-8:00 p.m. at La R o c h e CoUege Sponsored by the N o r t h e r n Area Counselors Consortium from N o r t h AUegheny N o r t h HiUs, Avonworth, PineRichland, Northgate, Shaler Area, Deer Lakes, and Hampton Township.

03-04 February 2005 aU day at David La^wrence Convention Center Sponsored by the N A C A C National CoUege Fair If you have any questions about the B G O program, please caU Joe at 412-473-6117 or emaU bun at jvargo@jjma.com.

Kyle Baker Secretary

Philippines Philippines Chapter Jose "Roy" Roilo Golez '70 4/F Crowntop Condominium Ortigas Ave., Greenhills, San Juan H: 726-8134 917-539-5095 (NSC) 927-6271; fax: 928-6029 E: gogo@golez.com

Secretary: Vincent Sibala '93 O / N - l H Q Phihppine Navy (pma92) 2335 Roxas Blvd.,Manila 919-354-5846 E: pastilan@hotmail.com

As mentioned in the last issue of our Chapter column, an interesting project has been initiated by a group of U S service academy and PhUippine MiHtary Academy alumni, including our own, to honor those U S N A and U S M A alumni w h o contributed to the estabhshment of the Phihppine MiHtary Academy.

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It wiU be recaUed that the precursor of the P M A is the ConstabiUary School for Officers, estabHshed in ManUa in 1905, moved a few years later to Baguio City. A West Point graduate. Col Henry T AUen (later BGen and first PhUippine Constabulary Chief) estabHshed it.

T h e current project's approval is covered in the Defense Secretary's Memorandum to the Chief of Staff AFP dated 8 June 2004.

FoUowing is the status per latest 2 meetings of the working committee at the ManUa Goff Club and the N D C P cochaired by West Point Society of the PhiHppines President Jose Syjuco and our own President R o y Golez'70: The area designated is in the 200-SQM area between the administration building and the new PMA Museum (stiU subject to final approval of the PMA Superintendent); T h e A r m y - N a v y M e m o r i a l wiU be the highhght in the center. It wUl honor deceased alumni of U S M A and USMA who: Contributed to the establishment of the PhUippine Constabulary School for Officers; Served with the P C School for Officers and the PhUippine Constabulary Academy; and Contributed to the estabhshment and development of the Phihppine MiHtary Academy in 1936, including assignment as a staff officer or instructor untU the outbreak ofWoridWar II. T h e Army-Na^vy Memorial in the center •wUl be dedicated orUy to those w h o contributed to the estabhshment and development of the P M A up to World War II. This would include Gen AUen in 1905 through Generals MacArthur and Eisenhower, Col Pastor MarceHno (first Superintendent of the 4-year PMA) and the staff and faculty members, including our own Alfredo Peckson'33, E m i l i o Jurado'34 and Abraham C a m p o ' 4 0 .

T h e four U S academies (USMA, U S N A , U S C G A and USAFA) wiU have their respective memorials for deceased FUipino alumni in the four corners of the rectangular site. For one to be placed in the memorial, the alumnus must have served honorably •with the Armed Forces of the PhUippines.

We beHeve the Project is sigruficant in relation to estabHshing the crucial role of the US armed services in the estabhshment

of the P M A and the development and training of AFP officers. It also highhghts an important era in U S miHtary as weU as strengthen the bonds between P M A (whose alumni association by-laws include graduates of the 4 U S service academies as regular members) and the US academies.

Recreational Vehicle American Chapter CAPT James N Roberts '59, USN (Ret.) 152 Springlakes D r , Martinez, GA 30907 H: 706-860-6430; E: jrobe92528@aol.com

Sec'y:John Glaeser '59 180 Rambow Dr, #8051; Livingston,TX 77399-1080 E: usna59@earthlink.net

Treasurer: Glenn Shindler '64 4530 Lasheart D r , La Canada, CA 91011 E: gshindler64@earthlink.net

Shipmate inputs to:Terry Sutherland '54 1632A Firetower Rd., Chipley FL 32428 E: terry.sutherland@1954.usna.com http://hey_frankl6.tripod.com/rv/

Jan and Bart Dalla Mora'54 at Buellton, CA Come Around

Alice and Britt Britdngham '44attheCharteston,SC 20M Come Around

By n o w members wUl have enjoyed the C o m e Around in Maine organized by Firsties Bev and D a r w i n H a t h e w a y '54 and an autumnal equinox meeting sponsored by Firsties Karen and B u d Gaston '65 in Wisconsin. For meeting detaUs Chapter members may access our web site: http://hey_frankl6.tripod . c o m / r v / Please note that this is a change and the Chapter web address at the head of this column may appear different. We are aU greatly indebted to Frank C o n e r y '58, our faithful webmaster. H e maintains the site in spite of the onerous difficulties of doing task from the road as a fuU timer.

Glenn Schindler '64, our Treasurer (see above) takes name tag orders at $3 each. They are provided to Chapters,

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Parents Clubs, Navy League, and Class Reunions courtesy of the Adanta Chapter.

O u r fourdi Watts B a r . T N is 6-10 October. Don't forget to bring clothing, books, and other usefiU items for donation to the Veterans Hospital in NashvUle. A Chapter auction is featured. President J i m Roberts '59 wiU address recent issues at a business meeting. Please study the agenda and raise ideas for contributing to the mission of the U. S. Naval Academy and the Alumni Association, For those w h o need directions, please contact Marcia or J i m C o n n o r s '74 jimcbrd@aol,com or marciacon@aol.com or 423 365-7595.

The location is Fooshee Pass Campground, Route l , B o x 504,Ten MUe,TN; owners Ray and Shirley Fagg, 423 334-4842.

Chapter members visited Charleston, SC in the spring, but were not allowed to go aboard CSS HUNLEY since none were current in submarine quals. Stanley "Britt" Brittingham '44 was piped aboard the repHca as our Chapter grey eagle.

For those w h o will be traveling the Western States, Firsties Nina and Pete Dabbieri '67 wUl host that regional meeting at NelHs AFB FamCamp, also known as Desert Eagle RV Park. CaU Pete or Nuia at 404 313-1311 or emaU pdabbieri@hotmaU,com to let them know you wUl attend this 21-28 October Come Around. As annoimced pre^viously in this column, ffyou have let 31 August sUp by without making a reservation at 702 643-3060 you may be a winter season turnaway for this Las Vegas destination. A luncheon •with the Las Vegas Chapter is planned. This is our last scheduled meeting for 2004.

For those looking forward to 2005 Come Arounds, we are off to a good start on the schedule: Key West in February; HUton Head in March; WUHamsburg in May; LouisviUe in June; Gettysburg in September. There •wiU be a meeting in the West and one in the Northeast plus one in Watts Bar for a minimum of eight so far.

DetaUs to be armounced as they are known.

Rhode Island (Ret.)

2556 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871 H: 401-841-2625

Corr. Sec'y: Ben Katz '57

Charleston Chapter CAPT James E. Welsch '67, USN (Ret.) 1093 Deleisseline Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 H: 843-849-1979; E; jamesew@awod.com http://home.sc.rr.com/mitt/navy

South Carolina Midlands Chapter Rev.Aris P. Metrakos '78 E: fr_aris@bellsouth,com www.members.aol.com/usnaaasc

Palmetto William B. Swent '88 Leatherwood,Walker,Todd & Mann, PC. 100 E. Coffee St., PO. Box 87 Greenville, SC 29602-0087 W: 864-242-6440; E:WSwent@L^WTM.com

Low Country Chapter CAPT Peter M. Hyers '77 75 Port Tack, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-5237 H; 843-842-6167; E: hyersp@cs.com

Tennessee Chattanooga Chapter Mr. John R. Rodman '66 3300 Glenview PI, 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 Dr.,Knoxville,TN 37922-4669 H: 865-675-5975; E: edwinwhiting@charterm.net

Secretary- Treasurer: CAPT Mark Kohring '73, USNR (Ret.) e: kohringmw@ornl.gov

Memphis Chapter CAPT Jack Quinlan '67, USNR (Ret.) 3987 Lakewood Cv, Memphis.TN 38128 H: 901-372-8423 E:JACK.QUINLAN@namanpowercom

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. Ohlinger '69, USN (Ret.) 880 Lakemont D r , Nashville,TN 37220-2124 H: 615-370-1441; W:800-242-8613 E: johlinger@worldnet.att.net

Texas Alamo Chapter LCDR Lawrence S. Stovall II '84, USNR 2427 Wilderness Wood, San AntonicTX 78231 H: 210-493-4377; E: lstovall84@satx.rr.com

Please send all correspondences to: Secretary: Dave Driskell '63

Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USN

South Carolina

PO. Box 461565, San Antonio,TX 78246-1565 E: info@alamogoats.org

Send Shipmate Submissions to: Mike Foley '64 E: info@alamogoats.org

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Austin Chapter RADM William A. Heine '62, USNR (Ret.) 8704 Blue Creek Cv.,Austin,TX 78735-1431 H: 512-327-5619; E:bheine@acitexas,com

Corresponding Secretary: Don McAlister '63 H: 512-365-7068; E: don.mcalister@skyvueusa.com

Chapter meetings are held at 11:30 am on the fourth Tuesday of each m o n t h at Marie CaUender's, 9503 Research Blvd. # 4 0 0 in Austin.

July Attendees: Arnold Allen, '61, Peter Baker,'57, Jeffi-ey Block, '94, Nev/ton Buerger,'58, R o b Burnette '77, James BurrUl 46, Gary Chapel '61, George Denny '58, David Doelger '59, BUl Heine '62, B o b Jones '64, Gary Lundeen '75 and wffe, Beth, D o n McAlister '63, BUl Petticrew '46, D e b b i e Powell '90,John Rogers '70, Bert Shoopman '53 and •wffe Dbde, Lynne Smith '90,Vernon WUHams '74, Heather Purvis '89, D o n McCoy '57, Steve O g d e n '73.

July M e e t i n g : Because of other commitments at the regiUar meeting place, the Chapter met July 27 at Logan's Roadhouse in the La Frontera MaU, R o u n d rock. Chapter President Bill H e i n e '62 noted the presence of former Chapter Secretary Gary L u n d e e n '75 and his wife, Beth. Gary, an oU field consultant, is working in the Middle East for several months on some projects, but was home for a visit and we were glad to have him with us.

Vice President B o b Jones '62 said the Greystone Academy at Schreiner University has five students in its first class. They and their parents recently attended Freshman Orientation there. T h e Academy is a MiHtary Academy Preparatory School, conceived and directed by Cdr. D a v e BaUey, U S N (Ret.), w h o recently gave a presentation on the program to the Chapter.

Arnie Allen '61 was asked to take the lead for the Chapter on the annual ArmyNavy Game party this faU.The Chapter has met for the game with the local West Point Association Chapter with an understanding that the school whose team loses the game wUl be in charge of making the arrangements for the next year. Because the West Pointers did so weU •with last year's get-together we are pleased that Na^vy's fine play gave them an opportunity to arrange this year's party

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T h e guest speaker and newest Chapter member was Texas State Senator Steve O g d e n ' 7 3 . After graduation, he attended Nuclear Power School and Submarine School. He served on the USS Tunny, and was chief engineer on the USS Simon BoHvar. After lea^ving active duty, Ogden earned a Master of Business Administration Degree at Texas A&M University and went in the oU field development and production business in CoUege Station,Texas.

Ogden and his wife, Beverly, were married in December of 1973 and Hve in Bryan. They are the proud parents of three chUdren — Capt. Michael Ogden, U S M C , Stephanie Le^wis and Kristen Ogden and the grandparents of Christopher and Gabriel.

Before his election to the Texas Senate, Ogden served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives. H e has become a leader in the State Senate and the State RepubHcan Party, chairing the powerfiU Senate Finance Committee and taking a leadership role in many of the critical issues facing the state.

Steve said it was fiin to speak to a group of Naval Academy graduates again.

Ogden mentioned his son, Michael, a U S N A graduate w h o has been in Iraq once and is preparing to go back.

H e noted that a Texas State Senator represents more people than a U S .

Congressman. His Senate District 5 is very diverse. Senators are paid only when in session, so all members of the Legislature must have other sources of income. T h e Senate Finance Committee oversees preparation of the state budget, $118 bUHon for the past two years, and expected to exceed $125 bUHon in the coming two. " M y j o b in Senate Finance," he said, "is to see that the taxpayer gets his money's worth."

The senator answered a number of questions firom members of the Chapter about taxes, state finances and other topics.

Navy-Related Activities in the Austin Area T h e Greater Central Texas Council o f the Na^vy League 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 Glenn Looney rglennl@alumni,utexas.net for information. For schediUe and programs go to http: / / w w w . centexnavyleague. org.

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T h e Military Officers Association O f A m e r i c a ( M O A A ) (ww^w.moaa.org) is a nonprofit veterans' association dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and to preserving the earned entidements of members of the uniformed services and their famUies and survivon.The M O A A Austin Chapter meets at BAE Systems, 6500 Tracor Lane in Austin. Jim BurrUl '46 is a local M O A A Officer. Anyone interested in becoming active in M O A A should contact Jim at 512 261 7778.

Don McAlister '63

North Texas Chapter LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR 3825 Manjuette St.,Dallas,TX 75225 W: 214-754-0019 ext. 222 E: Jim.Bethmann@lihgroup.com

LCDR Kurt Metcalf '91, USNR 9718 Enmore Ln., Frisco,TX 75035 E: kurt.metcalf@1991.usna.com http://ww\v.usnaaa-ntx.com

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Frank E. Pagura '95 13407 Ellershe Ln., Cypress,TX 77429 H: 281-225-6295;W: 713-856-4034 E: fpagura@varco.com

USNA Birthday Party Oct 1 We wiU celebrate the Academy's birthday •with a Social H o u r and Dinner on board our state's historic battleship, U.S.S.Texas (BB-35) •wwrw.usstexasbb35.com.The event wiU be held on Friday October 1^''.

Contact us for more information.

USNA Golf Classic, Nov 9 O u r chapter's Third Annual U S N A Alumni Association & Foundation Goff Classic has been reschedtUed to Tuesday, November 9 at Raveneaux Country Club. T h e proceeds from this tournament go to the U S N A Foundation.

George H . W Bush, 41st President of the United States and former naval aviator; James A. Baker III, Secretary of State in the Bush Administration; and Joe Bellino '61, Heisman Trophy winner, have aU agreed to attend and participate in this important event. They wiU each speak at the luncheon to be held immediately foUowing the goff.

Chet Gladchuk, U S N A Athletic Director and George Watt '73, President of the U S N A Foundation are also planning to attend. They wUl brief the group on the latest developments concerning the NAAA and the U S N A Foundation.

This year, as in the past, we also encourage non-goffers to join us for the luncheon.

We grateffiUy acknowledge the extraordinary support of this year's Honorary Chairman, R o b e r t A. Mosbacher, Sr,, Secretary of Commerce in the Bush Administration.

The tournament is held at the prestigious Raveneaux Country Club, provided by Mr. Tony Kindred, Blue and Gold Officer, and faffier of Jennifer Mungas '99.

This tournament was founded in 2002 under the leadership of Peter VanDerlofske '68, with the help of the local alumni chapter board and the Blue and Gold Organization,The objective was to estabhsh an annual fiindraising event such that the Chapter could continuaUy increase its support of the Naval Academy, Historically, the Chapter has been extremely active in supporting the local Blue and Gold Organization, with both fonding and manpower. As a result, the Guff Coast Area consistently sends 35 to 45 new appointees to U S N A each year.

As an incentive to the goffers, the tournament is limited to 144 players, although we •wiU accommodate many more "lunch only" attendees. This November 9*- goff lunch wUl be in Heu of our Chapter's regularly schediUed November luncheon at Brennan's.

Please consider participating in this enjoyable and worthwhUe event. We have many non-goffers w h o attend the tournament to enjoy the luncheon, the camaraderie, and the special guests. For information on corporate sponsorships and individual tickets, please contact R o b B r o w n '65 by emaU at trendsettereng@ aol.com or by phone at 281-376-4264.

Chapter Netvs Karen and C h u c k R e d d i x '76 check ui from Bay City (70 air mUes S W of Houston). Chuck resigned in 1992 and went to work for Houston Lighting & Power at the South Texas Project nuclear plant. H e started as an engineer, but after 11 months was drafted into Operations.

Chuck holds a Senior Reactor Operator Hcense from the N R C and is a quahfied Shfft Super^visor at the plant. Chuck is now 50 years old and stiU standing watch!

Karen, teaches EngHsh for the local community coUege. AU 3 kids are grown and Karen and Chuck are learning how to enjoy Hfe. Chuck can be reached at

979-244-5745 (home) or emaU swobro@wcnet.net.

Chapter Limcheons Chapter luncheons are USUALLY held on the first Friday of every month (Sep 3, Dec 3, Jan 7, & Feb 4) at Brennan's Restaurant, 3300 Smith St. (11:30 am refreshments, and n o o n to 1:00 p m lunch).There wiU be no October nor November limcheons, due to the U S N A Burdiday Party (Oct) and the U S N A Goff Classic (Nov). For additional information on any item herein, please •visit our website, http://wv'^rw.usna,com/Chapters /US/TX/GuffCoast/default.htm, or send an emaU to kleinl985@sbcglobal.net.

Ed Klein 12

Turkey Turkey Chapter LTJGArifCirtlik

'98, Turkish Navy

Vehefendi Mah, 75/6 Sok.No:51/2 Zeytinbumu, Istanbul Turkey 34765 H: 212-510-5805; E: acirdik@hotmail.com

Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter J Kevin Dolan '71 2415 East 10305 South, Sandy UT 84092-4416 H: 801-942-7240; E: kevin.dolan@1971 .usna.com www.usna.com/Chapters/US/UT

Virginia Blue Ridge Chapter Richard "Dick" Raymond '54 2794 Denvent Drive; Roanoke,VA 24015 P: 540-344-0736

Central Virginia Chapter CAPT Anthony A. Hastoglis '55, USN (Ret.) 102 Shawnee Ct., CharlottesviflcVA 22901-1034 H: 434-973-7846; E: ahastoglsi@earthlink,net

Dulles Chapter LCDR Eric C. Ruttenberg '88, USNR 20445 NeedleleafWy.,Ashburn,VA 20147-2389 P: 703-858-4404; E: eruttenberg@titan.com www.usna.com/chapters/us/va/dulles/

Hampton Roads Chapter

Hampton Roads Business Breakfast T h e H a m p t o n Roads Chapter hosts a monthly breakfast for networking, transition assistance, and general "gripping and grinning,"The breakfast is held the third Wednesday of the each month ( E X C E P T December when we shift to the second Wednesday to avoid the holiday rush), 0700-0830 at the USAA BuUding cafeteria, near the intersection of Northampton Blvd. and MiHtary Highway. If you are in town please join us. O u r faU speaker schediUe is Wednesday September 15 - V A D M Kirk Donald ('75), Commander Submarine Force and prospective Commander Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program (NAVSEA 08) Wednesday, October 20 — Ken Young, Co-owner Norfolk Tides Baseball Team and Hampton Roads Admirals Hockey Team Wednesday, November 17 — State Senator Frank Wagner ('77) Wednesday, December 8 — Author Dave Poyer ('71) Fall Events Thursday, September 30 — Na-vy vs.

Air Force, 7:30 p m (ESPN). Support Na-vy's defense of the Commander-inChief trophy at our no-host social - A.J. Gators, HoUand Road,Virginia Beach.

Thursday, October 21 - faU goff outing at Eagle Haven Goff Course, Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek. Contact Dan Lear ('68) at 757-473-2378.

Army-Navy Party For those not going to the game, Hampton Roads'Army Na^vy party is our premier social event. This year's event wUl be held at the Naval Air Station, Oceana Officers' Club, and wUl feature fine food, a variety of raffles and door prizes, and the opportunity to root for what promises to be a very good Navy footbaU team. For additional information, please contact Tom PauUc ('80) at 757-546-1187.

Hampton Roads chapter events can be found on our website at www.usnaaahrc.org. For additional information or to join the chapter please contact Jack Kasiski ('79) at jkasiski@egginc.cpm or 757-858-4859.

RADM Stanley WBryant '69, USN (Ret.) 228 50th St.,Virginia Bcach,VA 23451-2421 P: 757-425-7442; E: stanleywbryant@cox.net; staiiley.w.bryant@lmco.com

Corresponding Sec'y: Dave Paddock '77 3833 Prince Andrew Lane,Virginia Beach, VA p: 757-340-4222; e: dgpaddock@cox.net

Richmond Chapter David Folsom '87 BB&T Capital Markets 909 East Main St., Richmond,VA 23219 p: 804-740-0394; e: dfolsom@bbandt.com

Corresponding Sec'y: Rich Polek 5543 Fox Vale Ct., Midlothian,VA 23112 H: 804-639-2860; W: 804-743-3239 E: richpolek@aol.com

Shenandoah Valley Chapter CAPT

George O. Glavis '61, USNR

3446 Browntown Rd., Front Royal,VA 22630 H: 540-636-3802 E: glavisgo@state.gov

Williamsburg Chapter Col. Paul E. Roush '57 USMC (Ret.) 140 Roger Smith,Williamsburg,VA 23188 H: 757-229-9281 ;E: peroush@cox.net

CAPT Thomas R. Pratt '62, USN (Ret.) 670 Counselor's Wy,Wilhamsburg,VA 23185 H: 757-564-9090; E: trpratt@verizon.net

Captain Glenn F. Gottschalk'68, U S N (Ret.), U S N A Director, Institutional Research Planning and Assessment was once again the featured speaker at the WUHamsburg Chapter's 25 May 2004 meeting. Glenn provided an assessment of the impact of the recent U.S. Air Force Academy's sexual harassment problems on the MUitary Academies. T h e Naval Academy is trying to create an en'vironment which wUl prevent simUar problems, A recent survey of "attitudes" among the midshipmen at the Academy provide an interesting insight into their response to these efforts.

Positive responses to questions regarding satisfaction with the overaU U S N A experience are indicated below: Academic Program: Males 99 / Females 99 / Mmorities 98 Professional Development Program: Males 81 / Females 87 / Minorities 82 Satisfaction W i t h U S N A : Males 82 / Females 86 / Minorities 82 Additional findings included: 97 % reported that Racial Prejudice had not impeded their development as a midshipman.

Assessment of the value of gender diversity in a miHtary organization found [Enhances: 2 1 % Male 56% Female / Decreases 3 1 % Male 7% Female] These numbers reflect decreases in both male perception [29% in 2001] and female perception [65% in 2002].The study identified negative attitudes towards women was viewed as a serious problem by 22% by m e n and 5 3 % of women. T h e act of midshipmen dating other midshipm e n is resented by 53% of the m e n and 43 % of the w o m e n primarUy because it tended to undermine the professionaHsm of the Brigade.

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CHAPTER NEWS T h e overaU effect is that the USAFA scandal has had a negative impact on relationships and camaraderie amongst midshipmen, particularly the women.

Captain GottschaUc's talk helped to remind the Chapter that there are a tremendous number of factors which create the environment at the Naval Academy and that there are other issues than just grades and Beating Army which must be addressed.

Captain Edward C.Wallace'72 U S N (Ret.), U S N A Foundation Executive Director provided an in-depth look at the Foundation's Athletic and Scholarship Program at our June 04 meeting. Its Mission is to Support U S N A Athletic Programs and provide a Preparatory School Alternative for students w h o quaUfy Candidates are recommended by the U S N A Admissions Board; they do not apply to the Foundation. This program costs U S N A and Federal Government nothing. T h e costs are borne by the Foundation (10%) thru private scholarships, participating school scholarships (20%) and the student (70%). Candidates do have to reapply to the Academy's Admissions Board. They do need: to obtain another nomination, remain medically qualified (2 years), participate in sports whUe in Prep School, " D o WeU" academically (A's & B's, some C's), obtain their Headmaster's or Academic Dean's recommendation, be approved for appointment by the U S N A Admissions Board in AprU.

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Total 1274], 100% were High School Varsity Athletes, Over the years these students have proven outstanding additions to the Brigade, Other Foundation N C A A sanctioned acti^vities include: $5M "Leadership Gift" to the stadium project Over $800K in support per year for '02, '03, a n d ' 0 4 for Club/Intramural Sports Program support T h e Foundation supports the Academy in various ways to improve the image and quaHty of the institution.

Col. Roush presented Captains Gottschalk and WaUace with mementos in appreciation for their outstanding presentations.

Washington Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter CAPT Edward Schwier '69, USNA (Ret.) 1196 Btentwood Ave., Richland,WA 99352-8540 H: 509-627-7288; W: 509-372-0176 E: Edward_G_Ed_Schwier@rl.gov; eschwier@charternet; egschwier@aol.com

Puget Sound Chapter CDR Robert E. Partrick '62, USNR (Ret.) 2899 South NeweD Rd., Camano Island,WA 98282 H: 360-387-9257; E: sounderbob@aol.com

Washington, DC Area Greater Washington Chapter Dr. Steve Hudock '69 6006Woodlake Ln.,Alexandria,VA 22315 E: shudock@1969.usna.com; P: 703-989-4606

WeU folks we're back in fuU operation for another year of good fun and cheer.

T h e Big Blue Team is winning which also makes things much nicer for the Alumni in the D C area.

Dan BienHen '64 organized and managed our annual Army-Na^vy goff match which turned out to be another fun event with over 60 2-man teams startLeft to Right Lt William T. Roos'49, USNR(Ret.j, Coling at Andrews AFB Goff Course on 14 PaulE. Roush '57, USMC (Ret), Capt Ed Wallace '72Sep. A great time was had by aU as both USN (Ret), MGen. William W. Hoover'54, USAF Army and Navy teams faced off in a (Ret.}, Capt Thomas R. Pratt '62, USN (Ret) friendly competition. At press time we did not have aU the scores in hand, so watch Each year 80+ Foundation students are this space for a final taUy next month! supported. O f those an average of 95% O u r first luncheon on 15 Sep was a very eventuaUy become midshipmen of which promising start for the season with nearly 86% wUl graduate in 4 years (Brigade 100 in attendance to hear LtCol Bill average: 77%).The Class of 2008 started in C o w e n '66 U S M C ( r e t ) deliver a truly the FaU of '03 with 90 Foundation enlightening briefing on antiterrorism students. 85 became Midshipmen on activities and the terrorist threat today.

Induction Day 2004 (94.4%).Their average SAT'S were [Verbal 628 / Math 646 / Speaking from his vast experience base

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in covert operations, he had the attention of everyone in the room.

O u r October luncheon should be just as interesting hopefuUy, with Ms. Elaine DonneUy, current President of the Center for MUitary Readiness ( C M R ) and a distinguished participant of many television and radio talk shows, tentatively dehvering remarks on current events regarding w o m e n on active duty. Please join us at the Army-Navy Country Club at 1130 on 20 October for camaraderie, networking and erUightenment.

Watch our website (•www.usnaaagwc.org) for detaUs or emaU us at usnaaagwc@aol.com for additional irfformation on activities or events.

Upcoming FaU events to mark on your calendars include: N o v 6 - Candidate Awareness event at Na^vy Memorial ( D C / M D candidates) N o v 13 - Candidate Awareness event at Navy Memorial (VA candidates) N o v 17 - luncheon at A N C C Dec 1 - Army-Navy Luncheon at BoUingAFBO'Club If anyone would Hke to introduce suggestions for speakers at our luncheons or new events beyond our current schedule, please contact one of the Board members or simply drop us an emaU at usnaaagwc@aol.com and we'U be happy to work your ideas into our process. This is Y O U R Chapter, so please come forward •with your thoughts, comments and solutions that we can act upon for the benefit of the entire membership.

As the Class of 2008 endures the their first Academic Semester, we turn our attention to candidates for the Class of 2009 and look forward to meeting a host of quahfied individuals at our candidate events this FaU. See you at the stadium taUgates and luncheons! Beat Army! -steve

West Virginia West Virginia Chapter Stephen S. Shumlas '69 105 Brienvood Dr, Hurricane,^WV 25526 E: shumlas@marshall.edu

Wisconsin Wisconsin Chapter GuyT.Mascari '69 6619 West Lloyd St.,Wauwatosa,Wl 53213 H: 414-774-6874; W: 414-778-1400 F: 414-778-1178; E: gtm@mcrpc.org

L A S T ALL

- A •iBji.'rfj

"They shall grotv 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."

—Laurence Binyon, 1914

ADAMSON, ROBERT EDWARD J R . '44 *

GREENWOOD, EARLE SANFORD '46 *

SHAW, EUGENE AIKEN '47

VADM, USN (Ret.) 30 July 2004

31 July 2004

24 July 2004

ATKINS, GEORGE T H O R N T O N J R . '55

H A H N , FREDERICK J R . '53 *

SHUMAKER, MERLE LEWIS '46

29 August 2004

CDR, USN (Ret.) 28 July 2004

18 August 2004

AVERY, A R N O L D WHEELER '47

HARMAN, B R E T T J O H N S O N '03

STAGEY, J O H N LYLE '57

14 August 2004

2ndLt, USMCR 4 September 2004

CDR, USN (Ret.) 26 August 2004

BARNES, ROBERT CROZIER '39

HEGARTY, RODERICK JAMES '53

STREETT, JAMES KENNETH '52

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 24 July 2004

Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) 25 September 2003

Col, USAF (Ret.) 28 August 2004

BosL, STEWART AprU 2004

HIGGINS, EVERETT CHIPMAN '49

THOMPSON, M A X EDENS '45

CAPT, USN (Ret,) 25 July 2004

CDR, USN (Ret.) 23 August 2004

BRAND, ROBERT CURTIS '44

HUTCHINSON, KENNETH FRANK '53

TREAGY, PAUL EVERETT J R . '54

25 August 2004

17 May 2004

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 8 August 2004

BROWN, E R N E S T BRUCE '49

IRWIN, DART OLIVER '44

T U R N E R , BRUCE LEE '67

10 August 2004

31 August 2004

CDR, USNR (Ret.) 22 August 2004

CADMAN, C O N R A D HAROLD '68

JONES, FRANK C O X '38 *

UHWAT, ROBERT A N T H O N Y DANIEL '46

18 August 2004

RADM, USN (Ret.) 9 August 2004

CDR, USN (Ret.) 14 AprU 2003

CHASE, KELSEY DAVID J R . '54

KELLEY, JAMES EDWARD J R . '43

VASELENKO, ROBERT F R E D '56

17 July 2004

13 February 2003

Capt., USAF (Ret.) 22 July 2004

CLARK, HARRY L E O J R . '43

KLOS, ALAN RICHARD '62

VROOMAN, WnxLAM TAYLOR

CDR, USN (Ret.) 12 August 2004

5 August 2004

15 March 1992

DEFIBAUGH, GARY DAVID '60

LUCAS, CARLTON CHARLES '31

WALLACE, WALTER NUNNELLY '39

30 July 2004

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 28 August 2004

1 August 2004

DoDsoN, EDWIN N E I L '29

MERKER, DONALD CHARLES '36

WATKINS, ERNEST ALBERT '45

8 August 2004

LtCol, USMC (Ret.) 21 August 2004

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 20 October 2003

DOHERTY, A L CORNELIUS J R . '61

PATTERSON, J O H N D U R A N D '42

WEILER, HEROLD JAMES J R . '38

28 July 2004

CDR, USN (Ret.) 3 August 2004

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 22 August 2004

DOUGLASS, A D D I S O N HARVEY '45

PIERCE, EDWIN LAWRENCE '38

WINCHESTER, RONALD DOMINICK '01

9 August 2004

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 5 August 2004

2ndLt, USMCR 2 September 2004

GAHAN, J O N '79

ROGERS, G R A N T H O U S T O N '39

WOLFE, BERNARD MITCHELL '38

LT, USN 31 July 2004

CDR, USN (Ret.) 22 July 2004

CDR, USNR (Ret.) 13 August 2004

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GARTON,WILL MELVILLE J R . '31

ROSENZWEIG, DAVID ALLEN '72

WOLFE, MALCOLM EDWARD '41

LT, USN (Ret.) 29 July 2004

LT,USN (Ret.) 18 July 2004

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 3 September 2004

GLENDINNING, RONALD LEE '46

R o s s , JAMES G R A N T '37 *

ZELLEM, SCOTT ALLEN '91 *

LtCol, USMCR (Ret.) 30 July 2004

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 14 August 2004

LCDR, USN 9 August 2004

SEIPP,JOHN CARL '44

31 August 2004

* obituary appears in this issue

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CALL FELIX EUGENE DEGOLIAN JR. '37

Captain FeHx E. deGoHan Jr., USN (Ret.), died in his sleep on Monday, 21 June 2004, after a long and debihtating illness. He was 90 years old.

He graduated from Marist CoUege, a miHtary high school, at age 16 and attended Georgia Tech for three years, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. In 1933, he gained an appointment to the Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1937. He then served on active naval service for two years.

FoUowing the Pearl Harbor attacks, active duty again beckoned, and he was assigned as gunnery officer of COWIE (DD-632), participating in the alHed invasions of North Africa and SicUy. He then served a tour as gunnery officer on the staff of Commander, Destroyer Force, United States Adantic Fleet.

Transferring to the Pacific Fleet, he was appointed commanding officer of FLUSSER (DD-368), and had the distinction of assisting â&#x20AC;˘with the surrender of the Sasebo Naval Base by Japanese forces in September 1945. His wartime decorations include the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star.

Returning to Adanta foUo^wing the war. Captain deGoHan joined his father's business, GoHan Steel & Iron Company, later becoming its president. A gffted engineer, he used his expertise in structural engineering to design and buUd numerous steel and concrete structures. He became active in the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers and served as its president in 1959, He chaired the Governor's Engineering Ad^visory Board in Georgia under two governors. Captain deGoHan was a founder and past president of the Adanta Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

FeHx deGoHan is remembered for his outrageous stories, his poetry, his songs, his many friendships and his distinctive, booming laugh. For aU of his many accompHshments in Hfe, however, his greatest joy and legacy is his famUy He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Helen Dufour Rathbone deGoHan; and his 14 chUdren: Captain FeHx Eugene deGoHan III '63, USNR (Ret.), Helen Rathbone deGoHan Neely Robert Rathbone deGoHan, Marie AngeHque deGoHan White, Captain WiUiam Dufour deGoHan, USNR (Ret.), Jonathan Mann deGoHan, Marie EHse deGoHan SuUivan, Regina Carr deGoHan Savakus, Michael King deGoHan, Lucy Rathbone deGolian MarshaU, George Putnam deGolian, Peter Cyprian deGoHan, Ann Wofford deGolian and Andrew Roch deGoHan. Also surviving are his sister, AngeHque deGoHan Kidd; brother, Richard Litdepage deGoHan; 36 grandchUdren; and three great-grandchUdren.

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JAMES GRANT ROSS '37

Captain James G. Ross, USN (Ret.), died on 14 August 2004 at Air Force VUlage West, Riverside, CA. He had had health problems for several years.

He was born in Shenandoah, lA, in 1913 and attended Iowa State CoUege for one year before going to the Naval Academy, where he acquired the nickname, "RoUo." Upon graduation he joined COLORADO (BB-45), then went to the destroyer TATTNALL (DDG-19), and in 1941, went aboard WASHINGTON ( B B - 5 6 ) , where he stayed for the duration of World War II. He then taught at the Naval Academy in 1946 and became commanding officer of ENDICOTT (DMS-35). In 1950, he became chief of staff. Commander MidEast Force. He was commanding officer of S^WENSON (DD-729) in 1953. In 1956 he joined the Inserve Board, Washington, DC. In 1959, he was commanding officer of PiCKAWAY (APA-222). His last tour of duty was as commanding officer, MUitary Sea Transportation Service, Seattle, WA. His decorations include the Bronze Star with CombatV and the regular service citation.

Predeceased by his first wffe. Captain Ross is survived by their two daughters; four grandchUdren; and three greatgrandchUdren.

Grant continued to Hve in the Seatde, WA, area and married Ann Lowndes, the widow of Classmate WUHam Lowndes '37.

They divided their time between BeUe^vue,WA, and Port Hueneme, CA, untU moving to Air Force VUlage West in Riverside, CA, some six years ago.

She survives himâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and she, her son, and his famUy wUl miss him greatly The Ross Family ELWARD FRANCIS BALDRIDGE '38

Captain Elward F Baldridge, USN (Ret.), died on 18 July 2004 at Mount Vernon Nursing Home, Alexandria,VA. He had congestive heart faUure and was 89 years old.

Captain Baldridge, the son of the late Rear Admiral Harry Alexander Baldridge 1902, was a native Washingtonian and 1934 graduate ofWestern High School.

He graduated in 1938, a member of the Seventh Company. He was an avid swimmer, and a member of the Hop and Ring Dance Committees, Upon graduation, El was assigned to SARATOGA and m late 1942, was ordered to the commissioning complement of TERRY

(DD-513) as executive officer •with Commander George R, Phelan '25 in command. He served in the European Theater untU TERRY was ordered to the Pacffic in July 1943. He commanded destroyers in the Korean War. He w^as senior na^val adviser to the Argentine Naval War CoUege in Buenos Aires fix)m 1962 to 1964. His final active duty assignment was as Commander Destroyer Squadron 12. He retired in 1964. His decorations included two awards of the Bronze Star, He setded in Alexandria,VA, in 1957 and after leaving the Navy, joined the Alexandria real estate firm that became Jacob & Roberts Inc. He was a member of the Northern Virginia MilHon DoUar Sales Club in 1965.

El traveled widely, but had time to restore several old homes in Alexandria and was a member of the Historic Alexandria Foundation, the Old Town Ci^vic Association and Old Alexandria Restoration Association. He also coUected •vintage automobUes. Graveside services were held at Greenmount Cemetery, Baltimore, MD, on 22 July 2004.

El w^as predeceased by his brothers, Harry Alexander '32 and Commander Jewett Alexander '43. He leaves no immediate survivors.

Contributions may be made in El's memory to the Mount Vernon Nursing Home, Alexandria,VA. Friends & 1938 Classmates

comptroUer at Portsmouth, NH, Naval Shipyard, From 1959 to 1962, he again was at the Bureau of Ships and untU 1966, commanded Boston Naval Shipyard. He was promoted to rear admiral in JiUy 1965.

From 1966 until his retirement in 1974, Admiral Jones served as deputy commander of the Bureau of Ships, then vice commander and inspector general of Naval Ships Systems Command. His final assignment was as Commander Naval Ship Engineering Center in HyattsviUe, MD, Frank received the Navy Commendation Medal for his service in Guam and the Legion of Merit, Admiral Jones served on the governing board and as chairman of St. Albans School. The school named the Jones Science Center for him. He also was on the Na^vy Mutual Aid Board, and past president. Society of Naval Engineers. He was an avid goffer to the end and had three holes in one.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Margaret McCormack Jones ofWashington, DC; daughter, Blair Jones ofWashington, DC; a son, Lieutenant Colonel Harry Jones, USA (Ret.), of Burke,VA; two grandchUdren; and a sister, Margaret Wyhe of TroyVA. Interment in Arhngton Cemetery was on 18 October 2004 •with fuU mUitary honors.

Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

The Jones Family & 1938 Classmates

FRANK COX JONES '38

Rear Admiral Frank C.Jones, USN (Ret,), died of pneumonia on 9 August 2004 at KnoUwood, in Washington, DC. He was 87 years old.

Admiral Jones was born on 9 February 1917 to Rear Admiral Claud A. Jones 1907, who was a Medal of Honor recipient, and Margaret Cox Jones. Frank graduated from St. Albans School in 1934. In 1938, he graduated third in his Naval Academy class. He was the Third BattaHon Commander for the first and third sets, and a member of the goff team.

After two years in NEVADA, he was ordered to MIT. In 1943, he received a master's degree in naval architecture and marine engineering.

During World War II, he was involved in ship conversions and repairs at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and at a forward repair facUity on Guam.

From 1947 to 1951, he was assigned to Bureau of Ships, and as a shipbuUding supervisor at PhUadelphia Naval Shipyard, From 1952 to 1955, he served in London and Frankfiirt, where he assisted in new aUied construction programs.

After receiving a master's degree in business administration from The George Washington University, Frank became

J O H N D U R A N D PATTERSON '42

Commander John D. Patterson USN (Ret.), died on 3 August 2004 at Craven Regional Center, New Bern, NC. He was 83 years old. "John Pat" and his •wife, Pattie, were longtime residents of New Bern.

John Pat was born in Panama City, Panama, (where his father was stationed), on 2 May 1921 to Captain Donald Planner Patterson '12, USN (Ret.), and LUa May WUHs Patterson, both of New Bern.

At 17, he was appointed to the Naval Academy and was a member of the Class of 1942, which graduated in December 1941. His brother, Donald, was kUled in action during World War II. John Pat served in WiCHlTA involved in North Atlantic convoys and with various commands in Casablanca, the Central and South Pacific, Alaska, San Francisco, Bremerton, and in FALL RIVER. After the war, he served in FRANKLIN and BORDELON. John Pat's career spanned 36 years. He was a member of the Fleet Training Group in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in the mid1950s and commanded COLLETT (DD-730) out of Long Beach, CA. In the early 1960s, he became the Na^vy's statistician in Washington, DC, and helped introduce computers into the Navy

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CALL and began the automation of naval records. He was highly decorated, including honors from the Taiwanese government. He retired in 1964 and worked as a contractor for several years, before entering civU service with the Naval Command Systems Support Activity in Washington, DC. In September 1942, whUe on a weekend pass, John Pat married Pattie Rodman Guion of New Bern, NC. She was 19, he was 21. In 1976, he retired for the second time and they moved back to New Bern, Hving in Trent Woods. They became active in the community and John served on the board of the New Bern Goff and Country Club for several years. He served as mayor ofTrent Woods for two terms.

John Pat's wife, daughters, grandchUdren and friends remember him as a patriot, a loving husband, a great storyteUer and a great friend. He was a man of many talents and is sorely missed.

He is survived by his beloved •wffe of almost 62 years, Pattie; daughters, Nancy Smith of Rocky Mount, NC, and Sarah "SaUy"Jaggar of Great FaUs,VA; their husbands; and three grandchUdren.

A memorial service was held at the First Presbyterian Church, New Bern, where his ashes were inurned.

The Patterson Family

Section, Strategic Plans Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. In 1967 he was promoted to rear admiral and became Deputy Commander Naval Ship Systems Command for Maintenance and Logistic Support.

During 1969-1970 he commanded U.S. Naval Support Activities in DaNang and Saigon, RepubHc ofVietnam. He then served as Commander, South Adantic Force.

In 1972 he was promoted to vice admiral and became Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare, He subsequendy commanded the Amphibious Force, US. Adantic Fleet. He commanded Naval Surface Force, U.S. Adantic Fleet (SurfLant) upon its estabhshment on 1 January 1975 untU his retirement on 1 JiUy 1977, Admiral Adamson is survived by his wffe of 58 years, Carolyn "Lyn" Adamson; daughters, GaU Gordon and her husband, Roy ofVirginia Beach,VA, andValerie Logwinuk and her husband, Greg of Austin, TX; daughter-in-law, Lynn Adamson of Coronado, CA; and seven grandchUdren, the eldest being Lieutenant Junior Grade R.P. Gordon IV '02. He was predeceased by his son. Commander Robert E. Adamson III '75.

Hie Adamson Family

ROBERT EDWARD ADAMSON JR. '44 Vice Admiral Robert E. Adamson Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 30 July 2004 in WUHamsburg, VA. "Rojo" was 83 years old.

He was born in Chicago, IL, in 1920.

He attended Columbia University prior to entering the Naval Academy.

FoUowing graduation •with the Class of 1944, he served onboard SAN DIEGO in combat operations against the Japanese. He was then assigned to MASSACHUSETTS and later joined the Staff of Commander Battleship-Cruiser Force, Adantic Fleet.

He attended the USNA postgraduate course in ordnance engineering, and then MIT, where he received a masters of science in physics. He was operations officer and physicist with Joint Task Force Three at Los Alamos, Eniwetok, and Nevada Proving Grounds. He was also a physicist at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. He then served with the MiHtary Liaison Committee to the Atomic Energy Commission. He attended the Army Command and General Staff CoUege, Fort Leavenworth, KS, and subsequently was assigned to Armed Forces Special Weapons Project in Livermore, CA. During the Korean War he was the operations officer and executive officer on BROWN. He was commanding officer of NAIFEH, WiLTSiE, MuLLANY, GALVESTON, Reserve Escort Division 12, Destroyer Division 152, and Task Force 86.

He served as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans to Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, Pacific Fleet and then was assigned head of the General Purpose Objective Forces

We bid our beloved Captain Theodore P. Dankworth, USN (Ret.), fareweU on Friday, 28 May 2004, after a courageous batde with lung cancer. Ted was 81 years old.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on 21 August 1922, his famUy moved to Los Angeles, CA, when he was three years old. Ted foUowed his brother, Ed, to the Naval Academy, where they both became naval officers. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1943, a member of the Class of 1944.

Captain Dankworth served on RENSHAW and WILLIAM R , RUSH during World War II, and was designated a naval aviator in 1948. He was selected for test pUot training and assigned to the Carrier SuitabUity Branch and participated in tests •with the F-8U, F-4D, and F-1 IF aircraft.

FoUowing test pUot duty, he took command of Squadron 142 and Carrier Air Wing 2 I.Ted was promoted to captain in 1963.

His commands included PLYMOUTH RocK and BoN HoMME RICHARD, an aircraft carrier which launched more missions over Vietnam than any other ship.

Ted assisted Rusty CaUow in coaching the Naval Academy crew team, the "Great Eight," that won the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games with a record of 29 straight victories, a record that StUl holds. He was also on the National War CoUege Tennis Team in 1969.

FoUowing retirement from the Navy in 1973,Ted went on to become the president of a subsidiary of ManTech Test Systems, a defense contractor.

T H E O D O R E P I P E R DANKWORTH '44

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Among Ted's many accompHshments, he shared the valedictorian spothght of his polytechic high school graduating class with Helen Gurley Brown, founder and former editor of Cosmopolitian magazine. He was an accompHshed woodworker, an a^vid fan of basebaU, westerns and travel. Ted's Hfe was one of service, to his country, community and famUy. He loved Hfe and Hved it •with "great-fiiUness," inspiring many with his contagious optimism, generosity and everlasting courage.

Captain Dankworth was preceded in death by his first wife, June AveUone and his son,Timothy, Ted died peaceflUly at home •with his present wffe. Zee, and is survived by his daughter. Piper; son, Richard; granddaughter, Devon; Zee's five chUdren; and his brothers, Edwin George Dankworth Jr. '43 and Richard.

Memorial services were held in Southern CaHfornia and Virginia, Inurnment took place at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 14 June 2004.

TIte Dankivorth Family EARLE SANFORD GREENWOOD '46

Earle S. Greenwood died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at NorwaUc, CT, on 31 July 2004. He was 82 years old.

A native of East Norwalk, CT, "Greenie" attended Dartmouth CoUege prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from Connecticut. At the Academy, he won letters in sailing, was captain of the saUing team and top Academy racer for three years and recipient of the Colonel Thompson Spyglass. He was also a ventrUoquist performing on stage at the Academy He attended Naval Amphibious Command and Mine Warfare Schools in Litde Creek andYorktowm,VA, and served in YM3 (224), COMPETENT (AM-316), CHIEF (AM-315), DEVASTATION (AM-318) and PCE (900) untU his resignation m 1947.

He began his engineering career with Texaco OU Company first as an industrial salesman and later with Texaco's Marine Department. Over the years, he served with the PeroHn Co., Rolfite Co., Fuel Tech and Todd Marine, each in service as logistics manager deahng in marine chemicals and chemicals to major power companies retiring in 1987, He was a member of the Westport (CT) American Legion, Toastmasters International and was honored by the Darien (CT) Old Timers'Athletic Association.

Married in 1945 at the Naval Academy Chapel to the former Barbara Vance of Stamford, CT, she predeceased him in 1995.

Earle is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gary F and Anne D. Greenwood, and their chUdren, Jessica and Hannah, aU of Bethel, CT. Funeral services and burial were conducted on 4 August 2004 at the Ridgebury Cemetery, Ridgefield, CT. The Greenwood Family

BENJAMIN STILLWELL MARTIN '46

Ben Martin died on 24 July 2004, after a lengthy Ulness. He was a resident of Colorado Springs, CO. Ben was born in Prospect Park, PA, in 1921. He graduated from Prospect Park High School, foUowed by a year at the HUl School. He then moved on to Princeton University, where he was a standout footbaU player and trackman, a cum laude student, and president of the undergraduate class of 1944.

A member of the Naval Academy Class of 1946, Ben was again an outstanding footbaU and track athlete. At the Academy, Ben was awarded the Thompson Trophy and the Class of 1897 Sword. He was the Brigade commander and Class president, and StiU managed to graduate sixth in a class of over 1,000 midshipmen.

Suffering a knee injury at sea, Ben was transferred to the Naval Academy for medical observation on an assignment, and it was there that he began his coaching career as an assistant plebe footbaU coach. WhUe at Na-vy, Ben eventuaUy rose to the position of head assistant coach under Eddie Erdelatz.

In 1957, Ben became head footbaU coach at the University of Virginia, and in one short year, was conscripted to head up the Air Force Academy's first fiiU coUege footbaU program. In his first year •with the Falcons, his underweight team went undefeated and appeared in the Cotton Bowl. During his years of coaching at Air Force, Ben had many outstanding teams. He was elected president of the American FootbaU Association and remained on the board of directors untU his retirement from coaching in 1978.

Ben's next career was a several-year stint as a commentator with ABC-TV footbaU broadcasting. From 1987 to 2002, he served as expert analyst for the radio broadcasts of the Air Force footbaU games.

Over the years, Ben was a sought-after master of ceremonies and speaker, able to trade quips with the likes of Bob Hope and PhyUis DUler. On the goff course, Ben consistently scored in the low 70s, and even came up with a hole-in-one at the Tam O'Shanter Pro-Am tournament.

Ben was much revered by those who knew him—a truly gifted man who could excel at just about any endeavor.

Ben was predeceased by his •wffe Harriett (Jones) Martin and is survived by his sons, Lawrence of Cambridge, MA, and Ben of Mountain View, CA; sister, Doris Clark ofWaUingford, PA; and his brother, Robert Martin '54 of Lewes, DE.

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WYNDHAM STOKES CLARK JR. '48

Mr. Eugene A. Shaw died suddenly at his home in High Springs, FL, on 24 July 2004, as the result of a coronary thrombosis. He was 79 years old.

Gene Shaw was born and raised at Coral Gables, FL, and received his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from Florida. As a Midshipman, he was enthusiasticaUy devoted to saUing, and was the 1945 president of the Boat Club and commodore of the Naval Academy saUing squadron. He graduated with the accelerated Class of 1947 in June 1946 as a member of the Fffth Company, and was commissioned in the Supply Corps.

His assignments were to supply biUets in the PhiHppines, at the Naval Station, Key West, and on ships based in the Mediterranean. He resigned his commission in 1953 to devote himseff to real estate appraisal and development for the rest of his business career. He was general manager ofThe McCune Company in Miami, FL, from 1955 to 1959, vice president of Real Estate Research Corp., •with offices in Chicago, IL, and Washington, DC, firom 1960 to 1965, and was founder and owner of E.A. Shaw and Associates in Washington from 1966 to 1976.

He married the former Carmen Estrada in 1957, and in 1976 they remrned to his hometown of Coral Gables, FL, where he continued, whUe working in the appraisal field, to merit the reputation he had gained whUe a Mid of that town's greatest booster. Carmen died in 1999.

Over the years. Gene did graduate studies in finance and economics at the University of Miami, the University of Chicago, Syracuse University, and American University. He was a member of the American Society of Appraisers, of the American Instimte of Real Estate Appraisers, and of the Urban Land Institate.

He had no survi^ving famUy. Chet Shaddeau '47

Captam Wyndham S. Clark Jr., USN (Ret.), died on Monday 12 July 2004, at his home in Weston, CT. He was 78 years old and had suffered the last few years of his Iffe from Parkinson's disease. He had been a resident ofWeston for the past 28 years.

Always known as "Stokes," Captain Clark was born in Northfork,WV, son of the late Wyndham S. Clark Sr., and EHzabethTimberlake Clark. He graduated from the US. Naval Academy in June 1948. After graduation, whUe serving on surface ships, he volunteered for submarine duty, attending Submarine School in the second haff of 1950. He served on several submarines prior to commanding SABLEFISH (SS-303). He also served as the executive officer of the submarine tender, HOWARD W GiLMORE, based in Charleston, SC. Prior to retiring in 1976, served in the Office of the Inspector General, After retiring, he was employed as an engineer at Graphite MetaUizing Co. in Yonkers, NY. At the Academy, he was on the •wresthng team. In later Hfe, he was an a^vid runner, skier and saUor and was a former member of the Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT. He was also an active member and lay reader at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Weston, CT. Survivors include his •wffe, Katherine McCarthy Clark; son, Wyndham S. Clark III ofWeston, CT; four daughters, Elizabeth C, Jones of Sharon, MA, Frances A, Clark of Litde Compton, RI, Virginia K. Clark of Boise, ID, and Nancy C, Lowry of San Rafael, CA; brother, Shelby VT. Clark '54 of Spartanburg, SC; sister, Carol Gentry of Columbia, SC; 11 grandchUdren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Friday, 16 July 2004, in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Weston, CT, with the Rev. David A. Feyrer officiating. Interment •with fliU miHtary honors was held at Arhngton National Cemetery, Arlington,VA, on 27 September 2004.

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Stokes wiU be remembered by Classmates for his winning smUe and a gende seriousness about Hfe. He was a fine shipmate. excerpts from Americanmemorials.com JOHN KNOX M C C O N E G H Y

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Captain John K. McConeghy, USN (Ret.), passed away on Friday, 21 May 2004 after a vaHant batde •with cancer and Parkinson's disease.

John's parents were Josephine Mott McConeghy and John Knox McConeghy, a career Army Veterinary Corps Officer. Born on 22 November 1924 in West Point, NY, he attended GalUeo High School and Drew Preparatory School in San Francisco, CA, and was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1943. He received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, ArmapoHs, MD, in 1944 and foUo^wing graduation in 1948, pursued a distinguished 30-year career in the United States Na^vy.

After graduation, he was assigned to BAUSELL (DD-845). He attended the U.S. Naval Submarine School, New London, CT, in 1952 and subsequendy served on six submarines and three surface ships. His sigruficant duty stations include commanding officer, SEGUNDO ( S S - 3 9 8 ) ; CO, LEONARD E MASON (DD-852); Commander, Destroyer Division 112; CO, PONCHATOULA (AO148) and CO, U.S. Naval Station Guam. His last tour of duty before retirement in June 1978 was as Deputy Commander, Field Command Defense Nuclear Agency, Kirtland AFB. His personal mUitary decorations included the Bronze Star Medal with CombatV Meritorious Service Medal, and two Navy Commendation Medals, plus other service medals and ribbons.

John and his famUy resided in Albuquerque, NM, since his retirement from naval service. He welcomed challenges and had many hobbies and interests, especiaUy those associated •with the outdoors, which he cherished, appreciated and enjoyed to the fuUest. He also enjoyed restoring vintage cars and woodworking and buUt a beautifiU mountain vacation home in Angel Fire, NM. He was a generous and loving husband, father and grandfather and was blessed with a creative mind and a great sense of humor.

AU those who knew John are forever enriched •with his presence, enthusiasm and example.

He is survived by his beloved •wffe of 53 years, Jean Marie "Jamie" McConeghy; son, John Patrick McConeghy; daughter, Jo EUen "Josie" McConeghy Geissler and her husband, Patrick and their chUdren, Christi, Sean and AHsa. John's cremains were buried with mUitary honors in a famUy plot in Dbcon, CA, on 8 July 2004.

HUGH WALLICK ALBERS '49

Captain Hugh W Albers, USN (Ret.), died from compHcations of Alzheimer's disease in Sarasota, FL, on 3 July 2004.

He was 78 years old.

A native of Sidney, OH, Hugh was a member of theV-5 aviation cadet program, which caUed him to active duty at Ohio Wesleyan University prior to receiving his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated in June of 1949 with the 23rd Company.

Upon graduation, he received his Wings in Pensacola and served in VALLEY FoRGE (CV-45). Studying at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, Hugh received degrees in meteorology and oceanography and changed designators. He later taught as an instructor in Monterey and was executive officer for the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Guam. As staff meteorologist to Commander Seventh Fleet, Captain Albers was awarded the Bronze Star with CombatV for his actions whUe servmg in OKLAHOMA ClTY (CLG-5), flagship for the Seventh Fleet, off the coast ofVietnam.

He retired from the Na^vy in 1972 and worked for the National Science Foundation in Washington, DC, before permanendy retiring and setthng in Sarasota, FL, with his •wife, Barbara Seving Albers, who passed away in 1989. Hugh served as area coordinator for the Naval Academy Blue & Gold program, recruiting Midshipman candidates in Florida and volunteered at the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL. Survivors include his third wffe, Josephine Ann; daughters, GaU Van Brunt ofWayzata, MN, and Martha HiU of Encinitas, CA; and five grandchUdren, EmUy Van Brunt, Tyler Van Brunt, Peter Van Brunt, David HUl and Michael HUl. Memorial services and inurnment were held on 26 July 2004 at the Naval Academy and mUitary honors were provided by Naval District Washington.

The Albers Family CHARLES R O S S SMITH J R . '49

Captain Charles R. "Tender CharHe" Smith Jr., USN, (Ret.), died of heart and lung disease, in Sandusky, OH, on 22 July 2004. He had just celebrated his 78th birthday.

Captain Smith was a graduate of the ^gf ^ ^ H ^^"^^ Academy Class of 1949, attended ^ ^ " ^ the War CoUege at Newport, RI, and earned a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology.

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8c ALL During a nearly 30-year career as a naval aviator, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross twice, the Bronze Star for valor and the Air Medal 14 times, among other decorations.

CharHe grew up m the tiny rural town of DaUiart,TX. He volunteered for service during World War II, and graduated from AnnapoHs in 1949. He flew combat missions in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He made history by pUoting the very first U.S. mUitary air mission over (then) North Vietnam, a reconnaissance ffight over Hanoi.

CharHe Smith held several commands as a naval officer. He served as the commanding officer of Heavy Attack Squadron Six (bomber jets) and Reconnaissance Attack Squadron Three (reconnaissance jets). He became a plankowner as the executive officer on the maiden voyage ofJOHN F KENNEDY, when it was commissioned in 1968. He later served as the commanding officer of the ammunition and supply ship, DETROIT andfinaUyas commanding officer of the aircraft carrier. INDEPENDENCE. His last post was as the chief of the U.S. naval mission to Greece.

After retiring from the Na^vy in 1978, CharHe resided in Hania, Greece, and for much of that time he acted as a consiUtant to Grumman-Northrop Aviation.

CharHe acquired many nicknames throughout his Hfe, including "Smitty," "Tender CharHe" and "Buddy."

Captain Smith is survived by his •wffe, Chrissa, who resides in Crete, Greece; his chUdren, C. Ross Smith III, Thomas H. Smith, H. Lynn Smith, Peter W Smith, D. Paul Smith, Michael J. Smith, P. Kathryn Smith and Stephen M. Smith; brother, John L. Smith; sister, Margaret Smith; his first •wife, Helen H. Smith; and ten grandchUdren.

A funeral, •with fuU miHtary honors, was held at Arhngton National Cemetery on 15 September 2004.

D. Paul Smith & C. Ross Smith III VICTOR JAMES VINE '52

Commander Victor J. Vine, USN (Ret.), of Seguin,TX, died in Corpus Christi, TX, on 11 January 2004 after enjoying 75 wonderful years of Hfe. Vic and his twin brother,Vernon, were born in Garretts^vUle, OH, on 1 October 1928.Vic was a 1952 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, where he proudly played footbaU and earned the name "Varsity Vic" as weU as the MVP award for the 1951 Army/Navy FootbaU game. Vic later coached both Joe BeUino '61 and Roger Staubach '65 (both Heisman Trophy winners) at the Naval Academy. As a pUot in the Navy, assignments included photographing Russian ships during the Cuban

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MissUe Blockade and search and rescue in the Tonkin Guff during the Vietnam War. After 30 years of miHtary service,Vic retired from the Navy in 1976. A natural salesman, his career included working in the fields of insurance, oU and gas and network marketing. The last decade he exceUed with USANA Health Sciences, where he rose to "emerald director," one of the highest levels of the company.

Some ofVic's favorite awards over the years included honorary mayor of Motta, SicUy, Italy in 1962; honorary mayor of Naha, Okinawa, Japan, 1969; and honorary admiral of the Texas Navy in 1976.Vic, an avid goffer, won several tournaments and also shot a few holes-in-ones during his Hfetime. In recent years, Vic has continued to enjoy the pursuit of a green and weed-less lawn (not an easy feat in South Texas) and cheeruig on the DaUas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs and of course... the Na^vy Midshipmen!

Vic leaves behind a large and loving famUy including his wife, Cleary Johnston Vine; six chUdren,Victor Jon Vine, Kathryn Vine KaUand, EHzabeth Zimmermann Krieger, Glenn Zimmermann, Karen Vine FuUer and Katrina Zimmermann Johnson; 11 grandchUdren; his big brother, Everett Vine, 91, of Garretts^vUle, OH; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.Vic's first wife,Teddi, died in 1978.

Vic's colorfiU personahty •vivaciousness for Hfe, positive outlook and abUity to strike up a conversation with everyone he met •wiU continue to be a source of inspiration and entertainment for aU that knew and loved him.

The famUy is very gratefiU for the love and support we have received from the USNA community.

The Vine Family THOMAS QUENTON WINKLER JR. '52

Commander Thomas Q.Winkler, USN (Ret.), died on 23 May 2004 at his home in Pensacola, FL. He was 75 years old.

Tom was born in New Orleans, LA, to Thomas Q.Winkler and Marion Frances Niebergal Winkler on 13 August 1928.Tom graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1952 •with a bachelor's degree; later he attended the University ofWest Florida, where he earned an M.B.A. in 1974 and in 1978 an MEd. He was a naval aviator, teacher; parachutist and saUor. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for service in Vietnam, the Vietnamese Medal of Honor, First Class, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as weU as various other awards.

In Hfe, Thomas was an example of God's miracles and the dedicated spirit of men in the United States naval service; in death, he is the spirit of God's love.

He is survived by his wffe of 52 years. Faith E.Winkler; daughter,Wendy E. Nelson; son,Thomas Q.Winkler III; and grandchUdren, Michael S. Brown.Thomas Q.Winkler IV, Robyn E.Winkler, David E. Nelson and Robert A, Nelson, A memorial service was held at Pensacola Beach Community United Church of Christ in Pensacola Beach, FL, on 28 August 2004.

In Heu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity or to the Pensacola Beach Community United Church of Christ's buUding fiind.

The Winkler Family FREDERICK H A H N JR. '53

Commander Frederick Hahn Jr., USN (Ret,), died of a heart attack on 28 July 2004 at his home in St. Marys, GA. He •was 74 years old.

"Fritz" •was born in Savannah, GA. After high school, he enhsted in the Na^vy, attended NAPS, and graduated firom the Naval Academy •with the Class of 1953. His first ship was STRONG (DD-758). After graduation from Submarine School in New London, CT, in June 1956 he served in BATFISH (SS-310) and AMBERJACK ( S S - 5 2 2 ) , both out of Key West, FL. FoUowing those tours, Fritz attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, receiving a degree in ordnance engineering.

In July 1961, back in Key West, he reported aboard PICUDA (SS-382) as executive officer. In November 1963 he became Director, Pro-Submarine Training Di^vision, Fleet Sonar School, Key West. In December 1965, Fritz became commanding officer of GRENADIER ( S S - 5 2 5 ) , the high point of his Naval career.

After shore tours at the Key West Test and Evaluation Detachment and the Naval Training Equipment Center in Orlando, FL, Fritz retired on 31 October 1972.

After his miHtary career, Fritz returned to his first loves— boats and the sea. He was a superb seaman and held a USCG Unlimited Masters License. Fritz was happiest when he was working on his own "fleet." He buUt, rebuUt and owned more than 80 vessels, both saU and power, ranging from dingies to a 54' motor-saUer. He was also an avid pUot, owning three aircraft.

Fritz loved to gather with famUy and friends over a drink or cup of coffee to share a joke and laugh during the reteUing of "sea stories." He had a great sense of humor, and enduring love for country and the U.S. Na^vy Fritz is survived by his •wffe, Peimy who remains in their home in St. Marys, GA; son, Frederick Hahn III ofVero Beach, FL; grandchUdren, Samantha and Frederick IV; and two brothers, George W Hahn of LasCassas,TN, and John A. Hahn of Smyrna, TN. He was preceded m death by his first wife, Margie.

Memorial donations may be made to either the BHnded Veterans Association, 477 H St., NW,Washington, DC 200012694 or the Guide Dog Foundation for the BHnd, 371 E.Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787.

The Hahn Family & Edwin Spar '53 ELVIN LORRAINE GAYLOR '56

Lieutenant Commander Elvin L, "Al" Gaylor, USN (Ret,), died at his home in Virginia Beach,VA, on 29 May 2004 foUo^wing a courageous seven-year batde with cancer. He was 72 years old.

Al was born and raised in MagnoHa, NC, to James and Viola Gaylor and attended CampbeU CoUege in Buies Creek, NC, for two years before entering the Naval Academy. At the Academy, Al became interested in squash and in time became a member of the varsity squash team. His sheer determination got Al through some academic rough spots.This same determination carried him through Hfe and in the end •with his long batde with cancer and its treatments.

FoUowing graduation, Al married Jean Da^vtis of Glen Burnie, MD, whom Al dated throughout his Academy days. He then reported to his first assignment aboard ZELLARS (DD-777), ending his career on the SacLant staff, retiring in 1976, In between, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School and had his first operational shore biUet in 1970 in Charleston, SC, on ComMineLant staff. After leaving the Navy, he worked for more than 20 years in investment banking in Virginia Beach,VA. However, central to his Hfe was his deep commitment to his church and his God. He was a member of Foundry United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach for over 30 years and served in almost every capacity a lay person could, gi^ving whatever time the caUing required. In recognition of this service, Al was awarded Hfe membership in United Methodist Men—a very high honor, Al was very proud of his Naval Academy heritage and of his Classmates. He only very rarely missed any function of the Class of 1956 Tidewater group, even as he struggled in his final years with the ravages of cancer. His Classmates also had a high regard for Al, with 17 attending his fiineral service.

His cheerfiilness, optimism, freshness, and resoluteness •wUl long be remembered by, and be an inspiration to, aU of us and wUl serve as a beacon of hope to guide his chUdren and grandchUdren.

Besides Jean, he is survived by a son, Ronald Gaylor of Tampa, FL; daughter, Kathryn Gaylor NoU ofVirginia Beach,VA; and five grandchUdren. A daughter, Carol Jean Gaylor, predeceased Al. Funeral services were held on 2 June 2004 at Foundry United Methodist Church •with burial with fuU mUitary honors in Princess Anne Memorial Park.

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SCALL JAMES ARTHUR M C G I N N '57

Col James A. McGinn, USMC (Ret.), died at his home in Norfolk,VA, on 21 July 2004 after a 16-month batde with cancer. He was 69 years old.

Jim was born to Art and AHce McGinn of Rock FaUs, IL, on 25 March 1935, Graduating from SterHng High School in 1952, he left home to attend NAPS in Washington, DC. He graduated 'with the Naval Academy Class of 1957 as member of the Seventh Company.

Winged in November 1959,Jim reported toVMF-451, El Toro, CA, where he and the squadron made history as the first squadron to fly their F8U jets from El Toro to Atsugi, Japan. He transitioned to hehcopters in 1963fl'yingwith VMO-1, New River, NC, In 1965 he reported to the Air Force Academy for a tour as a squadron (company) officer. Returning to flying in 1968 he served •with HML-267 before shipping out to Vietnam for combat duty •with HML-367. He returned to Los Angeles, CA, for OSO duty and to earn his master of education degree at Loyola University. Flying again in 1974, he took command of HMA-169 at Camp Pendleton, CA. A second, deployed command of HMM-165 foUowed in 1975. After four years in DC at HQMC and ASN,Jun returned to AnnapoHs in 1980 as senior Marine and director of EngHsh and history. FoUow-on tours included G-4 4th MAW, C O MWSG-17 and Chief of Staff 1st MAW before his 1987 returement from ComNavAirLant in NorfoUc,VA. Jim continued a ci^vUian career as a high school guidance counselor for the Norfolk Pubhc School system, retiring in 1997.

He was president of the local Kiwanis, MCAA Darden-SchUt Squadron and the Nasamond-on-the-Bay Condomiruum and an active niember of the Talbot Park Baptist Church, Personal awards include two Legions of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star •with CombatV, Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal with 26 strike ffight awards.

He is survived by his mother, AHce, of Rock FaUs, IL; his wffe of 16 years, the former Jo Ann Peck of Norfolk, VA; brothers, Mike, BUl and David; chUdren, MUce, KeUy, Mary and Peggy; their mother, the former Susan Fay; and eight grandchUdren. His father, Arthur, and youngest brother, Jerry, preceded him in death.

Memorial services were conducted at Talbot Park Baptist Church in NorfoUc,VA, on 24 July 2004. Interment •with mUitary honors was at Arhngton National Cemetery on 25 August.

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JACK WARREN SCHEIBLE SR. '57

Lieutenant Commander Jack W Scheible Sr., USN (Ret.), ofVirgmia Beach,VA, died on 24 May 2004.

A native of southeastern Pennsylvania, he was born on 20 January 1935, the son of Albert R. Scheible and Edith Warren Scheible.

A graduate of the Naval Academy Class of 1957,Jack's furst assignment was ROBERT K. HUNTINGTON ( D D - 7 8 1 ) . In 1959, he was assigned to the commissioning crew of DEWEY (DLG-14).Jack also served on the staff of ComCruDesFlot Four as communications officer for Project Mercury. From 1963 to 1965, he was chief engmeer of WASHBURN (AKA-108). In 1968 he received a master's degree in physics from the Naval Postgraduate School. He was then assigned to SPROSTON (DD/DDE-557) as executive officer and then executive officer of HENLEY (DD-762) from 1968 to 1970, and subsequendy. Chief of Staff, DesRon 26. He completed his naval career at ComOptEvFor, Norfolk,VA, and retired from the Navy in 1977. He earned a second master's in computer science from Old Dominion University in 1985. He retired in 2001 from ITT Technical Institute, where he was an instructor in physics and mathematics. Jack was an adjunct professor of mathematics at Tidewater Community CoUege inVirgiiua Beach,VA, Jack was an avid tennis player and amateur musician. At the Academy, he played saxophone in the concert band, and sang in the chapel choir and the glee club. He was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Subsequendy, he sang professionaUy as tenor soloist at Fleet Chapel, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, and "The Messiah" at Talbot Park Baptist Church. He had been a member of the choir of Episcopal Church of the Epiphany. He was a Hfe member of the USNA Alumni Association and a member of the Norfolk Chapter.

He is survived by his wffe, Mary Wood Peterson Scheible; son. Jack Warren Scheible Jr. and his "viife. Laurel; daughter, Mary Evelyn Scheible; sisters, Doris S.Walters and Edith S, Romano; and five grandchUdren, EHsabeth, Robert, Peter, Christina, and Jessica; and his three beloved sUver poodles. Candy, Ben and Harvey.

A funeral was held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Norfolk on 31 May 2004 with interment at Arhngton National Cemetery on 26 JiUy 2004.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lieutenant Commander Jack W Scheible Sr. Memorial Fund, c/o Naval Academy Foundation, AnnapoHs, MD 21402,

HARRY MERWIN YOCKEY '57

Captain Harry M.Yockey USN (Ret,), peacefiUly rested his oars and rehnquished command to his personal Captain on 16 June 2004 at home surrounded by famUy, He was 70 years old.

A Dover, OH, native. Captain Yockey was a scholarship student at CaseWestern Reserve University (1951-1952), enhsted in the Navy in 1953, received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1957, First Company, He married the late Margaret Mary "Marna" Lynch at the USNA Chapel, He received a master's degree in electrical engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School.

Duties included command of SALMON (1970-1972), and aboard SiRAGO, RUNNER, SAUFLEY, the SuBic BAY carrier batde group, and the rescue of MAYAGUEZ during the Saigon evacuation.

From 1976 to 1983, Captain Yockey was mstrumental in the development and success of the Tomahawk sea-launched cruise missUe program as project manager, director, missUe, engine development. After retirement, he continued as a Tomahawk consultant, and mentored those seeking Academy appointments.

Captain Yockey's decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon and Viemam Service Medal. Memberships include the USNA Alumni Association, U.S. Naval Institute, U.S. Submarine Veterans, U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation,The Retired Officers Association, Society of Sigma XI and Delta Tau Delta.

In 1989 Captain Yockey recommitted his Hfe to the Lord, married Jackie Mitchum, and worked â&#x20AC;˘with his wffe at 700 Club TVVirginia Beach,VA, and at High Adventure Ministries/Voice of Hope, Louisville, KY, broadcasting Hve from Jerusalem. He often co-hosted Jackie's "World of Lffe"TV program and participated in a prison ministry and the Lord's Kitchen for the Homeless.The Yockeys hosted many Christian leaders in their homes.

Captain Yockey was a gold Hfe master bridge player and also enjoyed the piano, goff, cooking, being with his chUdren and grandchUdren, and attending ship reunions.

Besides his wffe, he leaves his chUdren, Major H. Mark Yockey USA (Iraq), CherylY. Keck, George "Brian"Yockey Pastor Jefiirey Mitchum; sister, Nancy Yockey Bonar; ten grandchUdren, one great-grandson; mother-in-law, Genevieve McCartney; and other relatives. He also leaves a battahon of friends.

Services, with miHtary honors, were held at Ft, Rosecrans National Cemetery, Pt, Loma, CA, overlooking sub base where he'd taken command of SALMON, Memorial contributions may be made to Voice of Hope, PO. Box 197569, LouisvUle, KY 40259 Please visit Captain Yockey's guest book oiUine at: http://^www.legacy.com/Ohio/Guestbook.asp?Page=Guestbook &PersonlD=2366533 BRADLEY NICHOLS KEYES '59

Brad Keyes died of lung and throat cancer (he beat prostate) on 30 July 2004 in FaUs Church,VA. He was 67 years old.

From the high plains of New Mexico, he was surprised and reHeved to get in as a third alternate congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. He participated in battahon sports, but was perhaps best known for his nude scene in the Masqueraders production of'Stalag 17." After his first tour of duty in SARATOGA ( C V A 60), he served briefly in GREGORY PD-802) before going to submarines R A T O N ( A G S S - 2 7 0 ) and SIMON BOLIVAR ( S S B N - 6 4 1 ) . A tour as instructor in advanced tactics at Submarine School preceded a year (1968-1969) at NavSupPact Danang and a spHt tour in CHILTON ( L P A - 3 8 ) .

The rest of his career was ashore at ComOptEvFor (19721976) and ComTraLant (1976-1979) in NorfoUc,VA, where he earned his M.B.A. at Old Dominion University and enjoyed competing in local tennis tournaments.

After moving to Northern Virginia in 1979, Brad spent the next 15 years working for contractors providing management and technical support to NavSea programs in advanced combat systems. Trident, Seawoff, and Arleigh Burke.

In 1995, he became a teacher, and taught math at the Arhngton Career Center for three years, WhUe in NorfoUc,VA, he volunteered as telephone crisis intervention counselor at CONTACT, and served on the board of the Norfolk Theatre Center. In Arhngton, VA, he tutored Hteracy and served on the board of the Literacy CouncU of Northern Virginia.

Brad is survived by his wife, the former Jan Loughry; three sons, Brint, Chapman and Pearson; sister, Sharon Cunningham of Farmington, NM; one grandson; and one granddaughter. His marriage to NorveU Brinton ended in divorce.

Funeral services on 24 August 2004 were foUowed by burial in Arhngton National Cemetery.

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Lieutenant Colonel Lee H. Livingston, USAF (Ret.), died on 6 July 2004 in Bangor, PA, one month shy of his 65th birthday, from compHcations foUowing surgery. Born and raised in Shelby County, TN, he was a resident of Bangor and of Brevard County, FL. Lee's 25 years of miHtary service began in 1957 â&#x20AC;˘with boot camp in San Diego, CA, electronic technician training at Treasure Island, CA, and submarine training at New London, CT. He entered the Naval Academy from the Naval Academy Preparatory School in 1959. ExceUing in academics and other areas, he graduated 33rd in the Class of 1963, He was commissioned in the United States Air Force, subsequendy completing separate master's degrees in nuclear engineering and engineering management. His distinguished career included nuclear research and design, rocket engine and re-entry vehicle development, teaching at Air University, and classffied Department of Defense reconnaissance sateUite operations. He is considered a combat veteran for a career of service on the front lines of the Cold War. After lea^ving the mUitary, Lee worked with the McDonneU Douglas Corporation managing payload operations for the Space Shutde Program. Retiring in 1993, he torned his efforts toward his love of genealogical research. He is known for his extensive research of the immigrants of the PoHceUi famUy who came from Roseto, Italy to America. Blessed with an incredible inteUect, overwhelming compassion, and selflessness, he was an a^vid student of history, phUosophy and the sciences.

Lee was raised in St. John's Episcopal Church Ln Memphis, TN. His affihations included the Scottish Pdte of Freemasonry, Naval Academy Alumni Association, Air Force Association, National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Corffederate Veterans, and the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and his stepmother. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Martha PoHceUi Livingston; two sons. Major Thomas K, Livingston, USAF, and James J, Li^vingston; a daughter, Maria P. Livingston; and one granddaughter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1963 Foundation, c/o USNA Foundation, Attention: Bob Hofford, 291 Wood Road, Beach HaU, AnnapoHs, MD 21402-1254.

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Commander Charles R."Bob" Murphy USN (Ret.), died of cancer on 13 February 2004 at his home m Springfield,VA, He was 61 years old, A native of SaHna, KS, Bob received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy, where he was a mainstay of Second BattaHon footbaU, and a leader in the Foreign Relations Club and the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference. He graduated with the Class in June of 1964 as a member of the 14th Company Upon graduation. Bob served in GEORGE K. MACKENZIE (DD-836), FRED T BERRY (DD-858), and DECATUR ( D D G - 3 1 ) .

He also served as senior ad^visor. Coast Group 16, in Vietnam.

Bob received a master's degree in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School and attended the Naval War CoUege.

He served in BuPers, and ended 20 years of commissioned service as a Na^vy budget analyst in the Department of Defense Secretariat, retiring in July 1984.

Subsequent to retirement. Bob specialized in the cost-benefit analysis of irfformation technology investments, including associated business processes. He held various management positions with Irfformation Spectrum, Inc. including vice president.

Bob was an active member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Springfield, VA, and served in a variety of positions including the vestry. He was a graduate and mentor in the Education for Ministry program of the University of the South, Cubmaster, and kindergarten soccer coach. Bob was also a teacher and counselor in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and a volunteer with Ecumenical Center Helping Others, His Hfe was Hved â&#x20AC;˘with enthusiasm and commitment to everything he beUeved in.

Bob is survived by his wffe of 31 years, the former Carol Deitz of Red Bluff, CA; daughter Karyn; and sons, Sean and Patrick.

A burial service and Eucharist was held at St. Andrew's on 19 February 2004 to celebrate Bob's Hfe, and his remains were interred in the memorial garden immediately afterwards, blessed by famUy and clergy. Nineteen members of the Class of 1964 attended the services.

Chuck Wilde '64

JOHN XAVIER G O U C H '68

John X. GoHch died of a heart attack on 18 June 2004 in Ashland, OR. He was 57 years old.

The son of the late John J. and EHnor Quinlan GoHch, he was born in Chicago, IL, and graduated from St. Ignatius CoUege Prep. He received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy and began his Midshipman days in the First Company before moving to the 19th Company after his Youngster Year. John was commissioned in the Marine Corps foUowing graduation •with the Class of 1968 and entered the Marine aviation program. He pUoted CH-46 hehcopters in combat during the Vietnam War and was decorated with the Air Medal, Bronze Star, and Meritorious Unit Commendation.

John earned his master's degree in poHtical science from Cal State University at FiUlerton, CA, and after lea^ving the Marine Corps, pursued a career in ci^vU a^viation. He flew for Braniff Airlines, Muse Air in Texas, Flying Tigers, and Federal Express.

WhUe flying for FedEx, John also was the executive •vice president for the AirHne PUots Association. This position found him spending a great deal of time in Washington, DC, on Association business. A severe stroke in 1995 ended his flying and trade association careers, but he appHed himseff to a rigorous physical therapy program •with his customary enthusiasm—^with a regime that included Alpine skiing.

Classmates recaU that, Hke the true buU major that he was in economics, John struggled •with the sciences and engineering at the Academy, but he was doggedly persistent and made the Superintendent's List more than once. In spite of being a single dad, a commercial pUot, and high-ranking national union official, John was devoted to his two sons and was incredibly proud of Nate, a high school social studies teacher in Colorado, and Scott, now a student a^viator in Na'vy ffight school in Meridian, MS. Unabashedly proud of his Croation heritage, John's good humor and positive personahty engaged aU who met him.

John is survived by his sons, Nate and Scott; and his sister, Mary EUen GoHch. A memorial service was held on 31 July 2004 at the BradyGUI Funeral Home inTiiUey Park, IL, with interment in the Holy SepiUchre cemetery.

The famUy requests that memorial donations be made in John's name to the World WUdHfe Fund, 1250 24th Street N^)^ Washmgton, DC 20037.

Mike Neale '68

SCOTT ALLEN ZELLEM '91

Lieutenant Commander Scott ZeUem, USN, tragicaUy died on 10 August 2004 whUe flying an S-3B Viking during a night training mission offJOHN C. STENNIS. He was 35 years old.

Born on 10 March 1969, Scott grew up in Indiana, PA. A star Hnebacker and tight end on the footbaU team at Indiana Area High School, during his senior year he was named the team's Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year and also District 6 Quad A Defensive Player of the Year. At Navy, Scott continued to excel on the field, but also estabHshed many deep and long-lasting friendships with his shipmates.

In 1993, he earned his coveted Wings and reported to VA-128, NAS Whidbey Island, WA, for traimng as a bombadier/navigator in the A-6E. His tours included VA-115, Atsugi,Japan;VS-35,VS-41, NAS North Island; and a return tour •withVS-35 in 2003 as operations officer. He amassed 535 carrier landings throughout his career, including combat missions over Iraq.

Scott was awarded the Air Medal with Strike/FHght Award as weU as numerous personal awards and campaign medals.

Scott had the unique opportunity to fly President Bush's chief of staff as wingman during the historic presidential visit to ABRAHAM LINCOLN in 2003. He personaUy briefed the safety portion of the ffight to President Bush and is credited with convincing him that he would look "much cooler" if he wore a ffight suit when he got off the jet. The President said, "If I look as good as you guys...I'U do it!".

Scott's true legacy, however, is that he left the world a better place than he found it.

A loyal and devoted famUy man, Scott is survived by his •wife, Jennifer; son,Tanner; her parents, Gary and Lynn Hunt; his parents Theodore and SaUy; brother, Commander Edward ZeUem, USN, and his wife, Cynthia, and their chUdren; and his sister, MUdred and her husband, Robert, and their chUdren.

Memorial services were attended by over 1,000 people on the ffight deck ofJ O H N C . STENNIS and later by another 700 people at NAS North Island, CA. Scott's final interment took place on 7 September 2004 with fuU rrdhtary honors at Arhngton National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to a coUege fond estabHshed for Tanner. CoUegebound Fund, Account 030-03540 FBO Tanner ZeUem. MaU to Bernstein Investment Research and Management, 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 5100, MiimeapoHs, M N 55402.

Mike Borgschulte '91 &John Kelsey '91

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TAPROOM

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SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations of the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the Association of Graduatesfromthe U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Traditionally 25-30 companies and 250-300 candidates attend our Texas SACC.

Where is SACC The San Antonio SACC wrill be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio—15 minutes from San Antonio Airport, and right on the Riverwalk.

Thursday, November 4 , 2 0 0 4 Interview Prep Seminar

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Thursday, November 5 , 2 0 0 4 Breakfast (provided): Registration: &4CCbegins: Lunch (provided) i>lCCcontinues:

8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM noon 1:00 PM

9:00 AM 5:00 PM noon 1:00 PM 5:00 PM

Hyatt Regency San Antonio On The lUverwalk 123 Losoya San Antonio, Texas 78205-2688 210-222-1234 (tel)

Saturday, November 6, 2004 Companies may schedule interviews on Saturday. Any interviews will be arranged directly between company recruiters and candidates during the SACC on Friday— interviews are not pre-scheduled.

NOTE: Please request the SACC room block. We offer a corporate rate ($169) and a government rate ($95), but space is limited, so please reserve your room ASAP. The SA Tran shuttle is available from the airport to the hotel for $9 each way, and may be met right outside the baggage claim area.

SACC Registration The registration fee is $35 and may be paid by check or aedit card. Please mail the attached registration with payment and a one page resimie, or email your registration and resume to sacc@usna.com. Registration and resume must be received NLT October 15,2004.

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Alumni/Spouse no handicap Golf Tournament — Shotgun Start

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Brigade noon meal formation (Tecumseh Court)

FRIDAY - 29 OCTOBER 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Homecoming 2004 registration (Alumni Hall)

9 a.m.

Alumni Golf USGA Handicap only — Shotgun Start

12:05 p.m.

Brigade noon meal formation (Tecumseh Court)

12:20 p.m.

Limch vvith the Midshipmen (Kkig Hall) (Tickets Limited)

4 p.m.

Parade (Worden Field)

5 p.m.-8 p.m.

All Classes Homecoming Reception (Alumni Hall)

SATURDAY - 30 OCTOBER 7:15 a.m.

"Wilhe McCool Memorial" Running of the Goats — Halsey Field House, 6:30 a.m. registration

9 a.m.

Squash Match (Halsey Squash Courts) — Alumni welcome to play or watch

11 a.m.

Alumni Tailgate Tent (New location inside Stadium at North End Zone)

1:30 p.m.

Homecoming Kick-off: Navy vs. Delaware (Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium)

Alumni Golf info, please email linda.lee@usna.com Alumni Homecoming info, please email kathy.decamara@usna.com

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ARMY-NAVYTMLGAIE The USNA Alumni Association Philadelphia Sports Congress cordially invite you to the ARMY-NAVY TAILGATE S a t u r d a y , 4 D e c e m b e r 2004 Time: 10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Lunch Buffet (beer and wane included) Price: $35.00 Wachovia Center (enter tailgate at Broad Street entrance)

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A n n H a n d is founder and owner of T h e A n n H a n d Collection, one of the most distinctive and prominent jewelry design firms in Washington, D.C. The White House, the United States Department of State, and the United States Department of Defense have chosen her. creations as diplomatic gifts for foreign dignitaries.

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Standard Chair of Gardner has been manufacturing and creating beautiful chairs in Gardner, Massachusetts, since 1938. The chairs are made of the highest quality solid hard rock maple in a choice of cherry or satin black finish, hand decorated with the Naval Academy crest. Perfect as a gift for a birthday retirement or Change of Command. Place your order now and treasure your chair for years to come.

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The Panama Canal with Crystal Cruises (January 15-26, 2005)—See the Caribbean's best islands while cruising in luxury aiKi so,ie. Cr\'stal Cruises, \'otEd the World's Best Cruise Line, offers amenities and cuisine like no other. Tra\'el with us and enjov specialfeaturesand pricing. 12 days/from S2,995phis air Rain Forests, Reefs and Mayan Temples (Pebruary 2-9, 2005)—a journey through the pristine waters and tropical rain tbrests of Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. See the Mayan ruins at Tikal and snorkel is some of the most beautilul waters of the Caribbean. 8 days/from $1,850 plus air Legends of the Nile (February 3-13, 2005)—^Four nights in Cairo, journey to the pyramids of Giza and see all the antiquities of the andent and amazing world; Abu Simbel, Aswan, Edfii, Luxor, plus much more. 11 days/from $2,995plus air Amazon Exploration (Febniary26-March 6,2005)—A thrilling adventure to the mysterious Amazon.

Enjoy wildlife and amazing natural beauty while cruising aboard the impeccably crafted vessel L\ AVWTIST.\, and her aew of knowledgeable naturalists and expert lecturers. 9days/from $2,995plus air Treasures of South America (March 14-27,2005)—A fourteen day journey features the continents most cosmopolitan centers, from Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cross the Andes lakes from Chile to Argentina with leisurely stops at scenic ports and their exotic environs. 14 days/from $3,195plus air Crossroads of Europe (May 1-14,2005)—The Amber dries of Poland; Gdansk, Warsaw and Krakow, plus Kaliningrad, Russia. Cruise the Vistula River aboard the luxurious MV FRKDERICK CHOPIN and then ^)end two nights in Warsaw, three nights in Krakow. 14 days/from $3,195 plus air Route of the Wine Traders (June 3-11,2005)—Travel aboard the 122-passenger Clipper Adventurer to trace the route of the old wine traders along the beautilld coasal dties of Portugal and Spain. Lisbon, Leixes, VilJagarcia, Bilbao (including a visit to the Guggenheim), San Sebastian and others. Disembark in Bordeaux, France. 9days/from $2,770plus air Historic Normandy and ^ e British Isles/Celtic Lands (June 1-June 12, 2005)—A majestic tweh'e day all inclusive journey encompassing centuries of history—^from lona's Dark Ages monasteries to Normandy's DDay beaches. Aboard the deluxe MS LE DIAMANT (formerly the SONG OF FLOWER). 12 days/frim $4,995plus air

Village Life along the Dalmatian Coast (with Joint Academy Travel) (Jvme 14-22, 2005)—Back by popular demand, this small ship cruise to the Adriatic and the Dalmatian Coast includes the romance of Venice, the art of Ravenna and the history of Dubrovnik and other coastal towns.

9 days/from $2595 plus air Alumni College In Tuscany (Chianti region) (July 3-11, 2005)—You've read the book and seen the movie—^now see the real place. Stay in a real Tuscan Villa in the village of Mardalla in the heart of the Chianti region, taking day trips to the medieval towns of Lucca and Pisa. Spend a day in Florence; visit Siena and its femous Piazza del Campo. 9 days/from $1795 plus air Village Life in Medieval Bruges (July 25-August 2,2005)—^the dty everyone wants to spend more time in. Seven delightfiil days in this dty of canals and history—with day trips to Brussels, lille, Ypres, Waregem, Antwerp and Ghent. 9 days/from $1,995plus air Hidden Fjords & Glaciers of Alaska's Inside Passage (August 28-Sq)teinber 3,2005)—Small ship to Alaska is the only way to go—^no crowds and up dose with the wildlife, gladers and amazing natural beauty. Optional 5 day pre-extension to Denali National Park. 8 days/from $2,450plus air Great Lakes Cruise Aboard the M.S.COLUMBUS (with Joint Academy Travel) (September 2-12, 2005)—Cruise North America's Great Lakes—^from the cosmopolitan Toronto to the tranquil shores of Lake Michigan—^visits to scenic Mackinac Island, historic Sault Ste. Marie, beautifiil Georgian Bay. 11 days/from $2,795plus air Charlemagne's Dream (with Joint Academy Travel) (September 23-October 1,2005)—From a vision of the fature in 793 AD. to its completion in 1992, the Main Danube Canal has been a dream—connecting the Main river and the Danube; it connects the North Sea to the Black Sea, and has changed Europe forever. Marvel at the engineering feats, plus enjoy the old world towns and history from Nuremberg to Vienna. 9 days/from $1,995plus air Alumni Campus Aboard Along the Waterways of France (October 7-15, 2005)—A barge trip aboard the 52 passenger ANACOLUTHE, to enjoy the villages and people of this unique region. Enjoy regional cuisine, knowledgeable lecturers and the charm of this leisurely paced trip. 9 days/from $1,995 plus air Alumni College Abroad in Italy's Magnificent Lake District (with Joint Academy Travel) (May 16-24, 2005)—Visit Lake Maggjore, Lake Como, Milan, Baveno, and much more. Stay at the world dass lido Palace Hotel and take day excursions to see the region everyone is talking about. 9 days/from $1,795plus air In the Wake of Lewis and Clark (October 2005)—200 years ago two remarkable men set out to find the Northwest Passage. Now you can explore this unique area—the Columbia and Snake rivers and all its beauty, aboard the small ship SEA BIRD; with her world renowned naturalists and lecturers. See an area of our great country that remains unspoiled to this day 7 days/from $2,390 plus air

Visit our website www.usna.com Please note dates and prices are tentative until the brochure is mailed. To request a specific brochure or more information, please contact Bobbi Collins 410-263-4448, ext. 139 or email bobbi.collins@usna.com

Australia & the Outback plus New Zealand (March 5, 2005)—^A great trip to the Down-Under traveling with other Alumni from the U.S. Military Academy Join us to visit the land down under with the company who does it best. See all the best sites; Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock Cairns, Sydney, Christchurch, the Great Barrier Reef and much, much more. Spedal features and excureions. $6,030 including air/land from BWI

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ARMY-NAWBUS Ride With Us! Army-Navy Game

SATURDAY, 4 DECEMBER

2004

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA Game time 2:30 p.m.

• Round trip bus ride from Navy-Marine Corps Stadium to Lincoki Financial Field in Philadelphia

• Departure time: 8:30 a.in.

Buses will depart Lincoln Financial Field 45 minutes after the conclusion of the game and return to Navy-Marine Corps Stadium A confirmation letter will be mailed to you

Reservation Form Army-Navy Game: Saturday, 4 December 2004 Please Print Class

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Built in 1739 by Dr. WiUiam Stephenson, the house was later occupied by Maryland Governor Samuel Ogle from 1747 imtil his death in 1752. His son, Benjamin Ogle, also served as governor and inhabited Ogle Hall. In 1773, George Washington dined with him at the house. In the early 1800s, the Marquis de Lafayette visited the site. While in the ballroom, he said that it was "the most beautiful" in America.

The Alumni House is a gathering place for alumni and many other distinguished visitors and is fru-nished with many antiques and fine reproductions. Many pieces have been provided by USNA Classes, including the Waterford crystal chandelier in the Ballroom, donated by the Class of 1918.

The gardens outside the house contain many fine specimens of English boxwood, including some which are more than 150 years old. From the ballroom, doors open to the patio, which is siurounded by beautifiil holly, boxwood, rhododendron, hemlock, cherry laurel, and azalea bushes—the perfect setting for a formal gathering.

To take a virtual tour of Ogle HaU, visit www.usna.com under Events For more information on a private tour and planning yovu" next event, contact Amy Whitney at (410) 263-4448, ext. I l l

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SERVICE ACADEMY BUSINESS RESOURCE DIRECTORY This year's SABRD and iSABRD include new business listings f o r Service Academy Alumni.This is t h e "Yellow Pages" o f networking. Find business contacts you can trust.

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Signature Please make checks payable to the USNA Alumni Association and mail your payment to: USNA AlumniMsodation, 247 King George Street,Annapolis, MD 21402 You can also call: 410-263-4448 ext 205,fax: 410-295-6513.

Go t o v\nwv.usna.conn and then "Alumni O n l y " o r "Career Center" Log in and select "iSABRD." Special price f o r iSABRD/SABRD combination, available only online.

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logged into the JSAJE program you may browse through job listings and contact employers. Not actively looking for a job? Sign up for Job Retriever and let it alert you when jobs according to your search criteria become available.

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I—a 4 6 We realize the best time to develop a financial plan is while we are young. Our agent Dan Lippold showed us the value of creating a plan of attack, so we can realize our goals and make s t e p - b y - s t e p plans to get there. We're still having fun, but we appreciate the peace of mind and security that comes with being financially responsible and taking care of our family's future. Thanks, First Command! 9 9

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Robin and Nyeshu looked to agent Dan Lippold to develop a financial plan for their future that would protect them today and take them where they want to be tomorrow. For more Information visit us at:

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