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NOVEMBER 2006 Charlotte Chapter reception with VADM Rodney Rempt '66, USN, and George P Watt Jr 73 as guest speakers @ Wachovia Bank Center, Charlotte, NC, 7 p.m.

Triangle Chapter reception with VADM Rodney Rempt '66, USN, as guest speaker ® Byron Center, Duke University, Durham, NC, 6 p.m.

Historic Annapolis Foundation, Annapolis by Candlelight Tour @ Ogle Hall, 5-9 p.m.

Sprint Football—Navy vs. Army (Star Game) @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.

Football—Navy vs. Duke @ Durham, NC, TBA Chicago Chapter luncheon with George R Watt Jr '73 as guest speaker @ Chicago, IL noon (visit "Chapters" at www.usna.com for more information) Service Academy Career Conference @ Hyatt Regency, San Antonio, TX Happy Birthday, Marine Corps!

National Museum of the Marine Corps opening @ Quantico, VA Masqueraders Performance @ Mahan Hall, 8 p.m.

Detroit Chapter dinner with VADM Rodney Rempt '66, USN, as guest speaker @ Grosse Pointe War Memorial Center, Detroit Ml, 7 p.m.

Veterans Day Masqueraders Performance @ Mahan Hall, 8 p.m.

Football—Navy vs. Eastern Michigan @ Ford Field, Detroit, Ml, 1 p.m.

Men's Cross Country—NCAA Mid Atlantic Regional Championship @ Lock Haven, PA, n a.m.

Distinguished Artist Series—Bayanihan Philippine Dancers @ Alumni Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia Chapter dinner with George R Watt Jr 73 as guest speaker @ Baggataway Tavern, West Conshohocken, PA, 6:30 p.m.

Concert Band—-Salute to Veterans @ Mitscher Hall, 3 p.m.

Masqueraders Performance @ Mahan Hall, 8 p.m.

Brigade Concert @ Alumni Hall, 7:30 p.m.

USNA Band Jazz Ensemble Concert @ Mitscher Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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Candidate Weekend @ USNA Masqueraders Performance @ Mahan Hall, 8 p.m.

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USNA Alumni Association & Foundation Tailgate @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Football—Navy vs. Temple @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 12:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving Ogle Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Alumni House, 5 p.m.

Board of Trustees Meeting Fall 2006 ©Alumni Hall Men's Swimming—Navy vs. Army @ West Point, NY, 7:15 p.m.

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DECEMBER 2 0 0 6 Army-Navy Gala @ Philadelphia Convention Center, 7 p.m.-l 1 p.m.

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Football—Navy vs. Army @ Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA, 2:30 p.m.

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The Experience of a Lifetime

Midshipmen in Japan during USNA Immersion Program

moral development including Honor, Character, Command Managed Equal Opportunity, Sexual Assault Intervention and Alcohol and Drug Education Programs are now better coordinated and we are able to reinforce our standards through a more focused message to the Brigade. Much of the moral development training, previously conducted in Bancroft Hall, has been moved into the classroom, fiirther emphasizing the importance Academy leadership places upon this critical element of Improving midshipmen quality of hfe and providing our mission. them with a productive and rewarding experience while Additionally, we fiirther emphasize dignity and at the Academy contributes to the effective development of outstanding future leaders. Enrich Midshipman Life and mutual respect through the Brigade Striper organization Development is one of the 12 goals in our Strategic Plan and through the Plebe Summer Cadre. We have which is designed to move the Academy forward in reinvigorated "Class Rates" designed to strengthen the first few decades of the 21st century. This article a "four-class" system by clearly spelling out the addresses the means by which we're meeting this responsibiUties and privileges for each class. Finally, challenge and offering the best possible environment to we've reemphasized the Brigade Commander's guide— challenge and motivate midshipmen to do their best.

"Waypoints"—deUnearing the responsibilities and expectations for midshipmen to achieve during the Reviewing Our Programs and Services academic year as first class, second class, third class and The Naval Academy is taking a comprehensive look at fourth class midshipmen. numerous aspects of midshipman Ufe and development to ensure our programs and services meet the needs of Expand programs for midshipmen which enrich the Brigade. This review cuts across many elements of their spiritual, cultural and intellectual development. their Naval Academy experience and includes the An important aspect of developing leaders is providing foUowdng objectives: midshipmen with opportunities to grow spiritually, culturally and intellectually. In this regard, we have Continue to foster an environment of dignity and increased opportunities for midshipmen to participate in mutual respect that will permit midshipmen to many short-duration events with foreign military maximize their personal and professional goals. academies, including familiarization visits, professional Our ongoing survey trends indicate the climate in and leadership conferences and sailing regattas. The goals the Brigade is improving, but we still have room for for these programs include increased cultural awareness, improving how midshipmen treat one another. We want language proficiency and better understanding of the midshipmen to have the courage and confidence to naval forces of our allies. A reciprocal semester exchange intervene and stop behavior that doesn't conform to program with foreign military academies has been our standards. initiated for this current fall semester with Canada, All aspects of midshipmen moral development have Colombia, Japan and Spain.Two Naval Academy been unified under our newly estabHshed Officer midshipmen are currendy enrolled at each country's Development Division. All programs related to midshipmen military academy for this semester, and USNA is hosting The Naval Academy's mission of producing combat leaders of character by developing midshipmen morally, mentally and physically remains fimdamental to all we do. To this end, we pay particular attention to providing programs and opportunities that enhance a midshipman's ability to achieve their personal and professional goals, and enable them to experience a high quality of life at the Naval Academy.

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Midshipman Action Group working on an environmental project

two cadets from the respective countries. Other summer professional training opportunities with foreign navies have been expanded as well to include tall ship training cruises and land navigation training. Additionally, the Academy will continue to host foreign navy cadets on summer cruises aboard Yard Patrol craft and 44' sail training craft.

Attending to the spiritual health of the 4,200-member Brigade of Midshipmen is a significant undertaking.

To better serve this need, we have increased the chaplain staffing and provided each individual battalion with is own dedicated chaplain. As a result, the chaplains are continuously engaged on many levels to help midshipmen understand and embrace their own faith as well as to recognize their responsibility as officers to accommodate their Sailors and Marines own beHefs and rehgious needs.

Finally, we've taken a hard look to ensure Brigade Support Activities (BSAs) and Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) properly support the Brigade and the mission of the Academy. Activities which are crucial to the success of the Brigade are classffied BSAs, and activities which did not fall within the guidelines of BSA were defined as ECAs. We clarffied operating procedures for both of these activities, ensuring appropriate flinding and opportunities to participate in various events.

Provide additional recreational and leisure programs and venues for midshipmen and their guests.

Midshipmen continue to maintain a demanding lifestyle during their four years of moral, mental and physical development at the Academy. Recreational and leisure time remains an important part of their Hves in order to "decompress" from their challenging schedules.

There is a growing need to establish a facility similar to a student union at the Academy to fiirther enhance midshipmen quality of life. We're planning to use portions of a renovated Dahlgren Hall for Brigade

social, leisure and recreational activities. These renovated faciUties wiU provide midshipmen with appropriate spaces to entertain guests, and host social functions.

We have established the First Class Club in the Hubbard Hall N-Room, enabling first class midshipmen and their guests to socialize during the week. A great venue to watch a football game, a movie or to relax with classmates, the Club was a success during the past academic year, and we plan to continue its use this year.

We also have expanded hours of fitness facilities around the Yard for midshipmen use. Many midshipmen expressed a desire to workout outside of established hours, so we opened a number of facilities, including the Macdonough Hall gym and pool, to accommodate their busy schedules.

Lasdy, when we conclude the King Hall renovation, we plan to make improvements to the Cooper Road corridor from Santee Basin past both Smoke Parks to Dahlgren Hall and Lejeune Hall in order to enhance the attractiveness and utility of this area for midshipmen and their guests.

Broaden external educational opportunities for midshipmen.

Postgraduate education is becoming increasingly important—satisfying both the technical needs of the Navy and Marine Corps, as well as the personal education desires of our career officers. With this in mind, the Naval Academy continues to expand midshipmen educational opportunities. A good example of this expansion is the upward trend in postgraduate scholarship quotas. Six midshipmen in the class of 1974 were offered immediate or delayed postgraduate education, compared to approximately 130 midshipmen in the upcoming Class of 2007.The recent addition of superb programs such as the Voluntary Graduate Education Program (VGEP) and the Immediate Graduate Education Program (IGEP)—which utilizes

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Our goal is a Brigade that feels good about itself and their contributions to USNA

the Naval Postgraduate School and the Air Force Institute of Technology—accounts for the majority of this increase. We continue to work closely with Navy Warfare Community Managers to look for opportunities to expand postgraduate educational opportunity to more graduating midshipmen.

Ensure wellness and personal safety programs are integral parts of each midshipman's Academy experience.

We have incorporated a new curriculum on health issues, teaching midshipmen the basics of weUness and personal safety. This curriculum presents the most current information available on topics ranging from maintaining proper hydration while working out to avoiding sexually transmitted diseases.This information is presented to midshipmen in required courses, and is also made available through the Midshipman Development Center (JVLDC).We recently conducted a comprehensive assessment of the MDC focusing on the Brigade's awareness of their programs, as well as the center's ability to meet the needs of midshipmen.

Our assessment led to additional training for the Commandant's staff, faculty, coaches and officer representatives and increased awareness of MDC's services across the Yard.

Ensure programs which focus on the mental, physical and emotional well-being of midshipmen are well coordinated and continually assessed for improvement.

We also offer support to ensure the mental, physical and emotional health of all midshipmen. For instance, some midshipmen come to the Academy with a susceptibOity to develop eating disorders. Eating disorders can have serious psychological and medical

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consequences. However, they are often highly treatable, especially with early intervention. The Midshipman Development Center offers specialized professional assistance to help midshipmen avoid and treat this potentially destructive behavior.

Review all personal support services provided for midshipmen to ensure adequacy, availability and quality.

An example of our progress in providing adequate personal support services is the new women's beauty salon—Waves. Located in Bancroft Hall next to the men's barber shop and named in honor of the U.S. Navy WAVES of World War II, this shop has four chairs and three shampoo stations and provides services for approximately 100 midshipmen a week. We're reviewing other personal services such as the tailor shop and cobbler shop to ensure the needs of the Brigade are being met.

Conclusion We want all midshipmen at the Naval Academy to have the experience of a lifetime—a productive and enjoyable experience they'll look back upon fondly as the foundation of a successful career. Our aim is to ensure we continue to enhance the opportunities and quality of life for the Brigade in order to continue producing the best young leaders for the 21st century Navy and Marine Corps.

We are reviewing programs and poHcies which impact the development of midshipmen to ensure they help midshipmen achieve their personal and professional goals. We want to keep their Naval Academy experience commensurate with the level of excellence we expect of our midshipmen, and continue to most effectively prepare them to be successfiil leaders in the Navy and the Marine Corps. ^±'

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" A MAN OF CHARACTER IN PEACE BECOMES A MAN OF COURAGE IN WAR. H E CANNOT BE SELFISH IN PEACE AND YET BE UNSELHSH IN WAR. CHARACTER IS A HABIT, THE DAILY CHOICE OF RIGHT INSTEAD OF WRONG; m S A MORAL QUALITY WHICH GROWS TO MATURITY IN PEACE AND IS NOT SUDDENLY DEVELOPED ON THE OUTBREAK OF WAR." —^LoRD CHARLES WINSTON

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A Pdrtrait of War Marine Alumni Provide a Firsthand Innage of the War in Iraq for Today's Acadenny Graduates

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n June 2006,203 midshipmen accepted commissions with the United States Marine Corps, the highest number of midshipmen ever to do so. As more and more Naval Academy graduates choose to pursue service in the Marine Corps upon graduating, the Academy' is becoming an increasin^y vital force in molding and training the fiiture officers and leaders of the Corps.These men and women play a major role in the defense of this nation, successfiilly leading their fellow Marines during many conflicts in U.S. history, as well as the present conflicts in Iraq andA%hanistan.

"No matter what the situation.

Marines will always lead the way, and do so honorably," said First Lieutenant Jeffirey I. Caddy '02, USMC, definmg the spirit and legacy of the Marine Corps which draws so many Naval Academy graduates to that branch of service. Lieutenant Gaddy has completed one tour in Iraq

with the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines which was responsible for tactical control over Northern Fallujah.

The war in Iraq requires Marines to engage every aspect of their training on a batdefield that is every bit as volatile and unpredictable as the enemy they are fighting.

"I was expecting a high-intensity, kinetic conflict. Instead, the combat action, although highly intense at times, was more sporadic and at times was akin to the type of violent crime that occurs in the U.S.," describes Captain Daniel Bartos '00, USMC, who in 2004 was deployed to Iraq from Okinawa,Japan, as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).The MEU supported operations against Anti-Iraqi Forces in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq.

"As the unit's supply section, my Marines and I were responsible for the accountability, distribution and disposal of

major combat equipment, repair parts and individually-issued combat equipment," explained Captain Bartos. "Given our mission, equipment was continually beir^ recovered and issued to subordinate elements spannir^ an area of operations that was nearly 33,000 square miles."

There is no more efiective way to capture this changing landscape of modem warfare in Iraq and the vital role that Marine Alumni play in it, than through the eyes and stories of these Marines who, on a daily basis, must execute duties that require them to utilize every aspect of their training.

Captain Gerald E. Murphy '97, USMC, advises the Academy's graduating Marine officers to be prepared to draw firom every aspect of their Naval Academy training as he recoimts his own experiences in Iraq, where he is serving his first tour in Iraq as part of an 11-man transition team. He and his fellow Marines

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IffsE^lURE are responsible for the training and advising of an Iraqi Infantry Battalion.

"If I could share one thing with future Marine officers, it would be this: pay attention to everything you are taught. This is not a conventional war, and I find myself on a daily basis doing things that I have not done since The Basic School, over nine years ago. In the past eight months, I have gone on foot patrols, laid ambushes, called for artillery, controlled fixed wing air, called in MEDEVACs, filled radios with crypto, manned the .50 in the turret, driven on mounted patrols and administered first aid. And, I'm a logistician!" said Captain Murphy. "Today's batdefield requires every Marine officer to know not only his job, but everyone else's as well. So don't ignore any part of your training."

Personal accounts paint a vivid picture of the war in Iraq, each capturing a different perspective of the war, whether they are returning to their unit

for their third or even fourth tour, or embarking on their very first deployment.

One common, defining element remains at the forefiront in the service of each graduate. That is the invaluable role that the Naval Academy played in preparing them as officers and leaders.

"Your journey is only beginning— you will have plenty more challenges and sacrifices in the upcoming years," advised Captain Joshua Jabin '01, USMCR."But you have proven that you have the ability and perseverance to overcome challenges.

And you will have numerous opportunities to make sacrifices.Trust that the Naval Academy has prepared you well for the future."

Not only did the Academy prepare them for the rigors and dangers of combat, but it played an essential role in developing their characters for the responsibilities of leadership. At the Academy, midshipmen learn that part of being a true leader involves not only

physical fortitude, but inteUigence and the elements of dignity and humility.

"1 would advise recent and soon to be graduates to maintain their humility as they enter commissioned service. Our young Marines and Sailors are brighter and more capable than ever before— having the intellectual courage as a young leader to recognize that wiU benefit them as they take on the awesome responsibility of leading Marines and Sailors. Character development was a large part of our curriculum while I attended the Academy and 1 imagine that it remains as critical today. In my opinion, that is the single greatest takeaway I received firom four years at Navy," described Major Christopher J. Bronzi '96, USMC, who served as a company commander in AT Ramadi, Iraq, for more than seven months. "If our graduates leave the Academy with nothing else, I beHeve they must appreciate how vital their character will be in providing the sons

Sergeant Zachary Andersen, USMC; Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North '68, USMC Captain Gerald E. Murphy '97, USMC, and the ten other members of Transition (Ret) and Captain John J. Bancroft Jr. '97, USMC, at the All Al Salem Airbase in Team 8, responsible for training and advising an Iraqi Infantry Battalion.

Photo courtesy of Captain Murphy Kuwait in March of 2003. Photo courtesy of Captain Bancroft

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From the Streets of Iraq to the Pages of ShipmateOne Marine's Account of a Gunfight in Ar Ramadi and daughters ofAmerica with the leadership that they deserve. It will also ensure we continue to win on the modem batdefield—our enduring task as servicemen.""

It is the Academy "s commitment to both an academic and physical mission in training and preparing midshipmen that prepares them to be well-roimded officers, capable of performing the great phwcal feats required in combat, as well as the levels of tmderstanding and con^assion required of inspirational and successfiil leaders.

"One of the b l u e s t things I take from my time at the Academy was that I learned to go and experience things. 1 e^qjerienced the Navy while there— coming as a former enlisted Marine to the Academy I only knew the Navy as Chaplains and Corpsmen so I went to the Academy wianting to learn the Navy," explained Major Harr\' L. Gardner '95, USMC, who was deployed for 273 days Continued on page 12

Marines patrolling in Iraq. Photo courtesy of Captain Murphy

Major Paul K. E w i n g ' 9 2 , U S M C , deployed t o Iraq f r o m A u g u s t 2 0 0 4 until M a r c h 2 0 0 5 , w a s t h e Civil Affairs Team Leader f o r t h e 1 st o f t h e 5 0 3 r d Light Infantry Battalion U.S. Army, w h i c h w a s part of t h e 2 n d Brigade C o m b a t Team. Following is an excerpt f r o m an email h o m e , recounting a raid t h a t t o o k place o n t h e streets of A r Ramadi, Iraq, in September 2 0 0 4 , b e t w e e n t h e S a d d a m M o s q u e a n d M a r k e t Street.

The weather here has cooled somewhat The daily high is slipping to around 101-105 degrees and it feels like 70. We've started to sleep in long sleeves at night when the temperature drops to 80-85.1 haven't had access to the news from home, mostly from the lack of time, but I'll bet Ramadi was mentioned. Spent a lot of the last couple of weeks there. Now that I've been here for awhile, I've learned a few things, especially about myself. It took me a few days to calm down from this trip so I could remember it clearly and not get worked up. Let me share this with you as it helps me digest the experience.

Major Paul K. Ewing '92, USMC, carrying three IAT-4)

shoulder-fired rockets in preparation for a mission.

First, gunfights are very different from just being shot at.

When we got here, there was incoming mortar and rocket fire everyday, a few times a day. And wherever we went on missions, there was a random sniper or someone would fire an AK-47 at us as we rolled by. But gunfights are very different. When someone shoots at you while you're on the move or at the objective, you duck and look for it. You stay tense, but don't lose your sense of humor. You joke about it and ifs like a game of dodge ball. You know the other guy is trying to hit you, but inside you don't really believe ifs going to hit you. You hear the "tink, tink...tink" of the rounds hitting the vehicle and the ground and you take cover.

In a gunfight ifs different First of all, ifs a lot louder than you might realize. We went into Ramadi at 2:30 a.m...

You roll through the streets on your way to the raid. You know ifs bad guys and you hope you can find the objective site immediately. But the streets are half the size of streets back home and Humvees, tracks and tanks are big and noisy. They hear you coming. They have lookouts. They have booby traps and ambushes. Your vehicle has no overhead armor and every building is two to three stories tall. You can see people on the rooftops. Iraqis sleep on the roof during the summer to stay cooler. Your weapon systems are loaded and locked. Safeties are off. My team always rolls with the main effort so I know I'm going to the action. I'm sweating and listening to the radio. There, we missed the turn and we're going around again. We have to make a Continued on page 13

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in the initial ground war in 2003 as part of the 24th MEU. At the time this was one of the longest floats for a MEU. "When I got to Iraq I wanted to learn about the area I was in. I learned about the people and the culture and I learned about what Iraq was in its past and it helps me maintain my view on how great it could become in the fiiture if given the chance."

Captain Bartos echoes these sentiments, illustrating that the objectives for the war in Iraq are not only mUitaristic ones, but are also humanistic in nature and that the Naval Academy has more than equipped its Marines to

execute these objectives. "I would like people to know that the Marines that have served and are currendy serving in Iraq genuinely want to make Iraq a better place for the Iraqi people."

With the U.S. approaching the fourth year of the war in Iraq, the Marines currendy deployed there remain dedicated to achieving a successfiil end to the conffict, both for the United States and for the Iraqi people. And with the instruction and physical training they received while at the Naval Academy, the Naval Academy Marine Alumni will continue to be invaluable in realizing these objectives.

"The American people should know that the Marines deployed to Iraq are an extremely professional and hard working group. Whether you agree with the situation or not, our Marines are doing tremendous things, take pride in their work, and are doing all that they can to make Iraq a better place," stated First Lieutenant Justin Blackmon '03, USMCR, currendy serving his first deployment to Iraq. "Americans should be proud of the Marines they have produced and the things they have accomplished."

"1 think that the Marine Corps is doing an excellent job of accomplishing their mission in Iraq.The sacrifices made

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Captain John J. Bancroft Jr. '97, USMC, behind aGAU-17(a 7.62mm, 6 barrel mini-gun which fires 3,000 rounds per minute) inside of a UH- IN (Huey) at AlAsadAir Base in the Al Anbar Province of western Iraq. Photos courtesy of Captain Bancroft

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by young Marines on both the ground and air side to accomplish their mission is amazing and gratifying," praised Captain John J. Bancroft Jr. '97, USMC, currendy preparing to deploy for his fourth tour as part of a Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron. " N o matter what the job is.

Marines will get it done." <!> Shipmate ivould like to thank Colonel John Keenan, USMC (Ret.); Colonel Dave Lapan, USMC; Major Megan McClimg, USMC; Staff'Serveatn WiU Price, USMC; Second Lieutenant Alatthew P Ta}'lor, USMC; and Lieutenant Colonel Brian Wilhoite, USMC, for their invaluable support and enthusiasm in researching and writino this article.

Captain Gerald ÂŁ Murphy '97, USMC at Patrol Base Ratib in Iraq. Photo courtesy of Captain Murphy

U-turn and then the intensity really ratchets up. We are a sitting target in the middle of the street, a dozen Humvees trying to turn around inside three small city blocks. I'm not yelling at my driver but he's too slow on the turn. He's nervous and he's trying to be smooth and deliberate, but he's taking too much time. Gotta work on that

Major Paul K. Ewing '92, USMC, and others oversee the walled compound of a secured election site in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, during the January 2005 elections.

Photos courtesy of Major Ewing

We make the turn and get caught in a traffic jam in the street Humvees are just too big to negotiate these turns. The command channel is busy, everyone is tense and passing back checkpoints and instructions. Then 1st platoon's commander.

Able Company, is in the middle of a report when I hear "takakakakakakaka!" Ifs around the corner, and the platoon commander yells "Contact! Contact! Contact!" on the radio. But he's around the corner and I hear his voice over the radio as well as from around the corner. Tracers are everywhere at once. I'm not sure where ifs all coming from, but the guys in front of me are taking fire. They're trying to move but the log-jam is preventing it. I yell to my driver to make the turn and get behind them. They don't have a machinegun mounted on their Humvee, but I do. As soon as we move, maybe a total of 20 feet, we're around the corner and in their bumper.

We're between them and the enemy. My gunner starts to engage. Then the guys in the Humvee ahead, the ones I just covered, are yelling because now they don't have a shot. My gunner's got it all.

Suddenly, the entire train of vehicles lurches forward and takes off down the street We disengage and as we come to the next corner, everyone is turning right We're a little behind so when we reach the corner and make the turn the Humvee ahead of us is already a block ahead making a left.

I can hear Able Company's commander calling into the radio for the Quick Reaction Force. They are rolling to us and carry .50's but they're in a M l 13 and it's a track and slow and not as maneuverable as even a Humvee. Then I hear them.

A really loud diesel engine revving and tracks rumbling down the street The .50 cal opens up somewhere behind me and to my left. And it sounds like a sewing machine made for Thor the Thunder god. Those of you that are military know about the 50. Ifs not so much a machinegun as much as a small cannon. It goes through everything. I know ifs penetrating all the buildings behind the enemy two and three deep.

As daybreak passed, we started assessing the battle damage (one of my assignments) and assessing the communit/s functionality and health. Visited and assessed two schools, one health clinic, a mosque and dispersed a couple of crowds.

Got some wounded Iraqis evacuated. In the end a very successful day for CAT 5. i.

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The STS-116 crew during payload egress training. From left to right Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam '84, Flight Engineer Sunita Williams '87, Pilot William O Commander Mark Polansky, Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham, Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick and Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang

An Astronaut's Story Defining Moments, Determination and Accepting Choices. Can These Help You Reach The Planets?

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WHEN COMMANDER

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'87, USN, WAS INTERVIEWED THIS YEAR.

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ommander Simita "Suni"WiI[iams '87, USN, grew up in Needham, MA, and tries to get back to the area as much as she possibly can. She says she particularly enjoys the cooler days where you can walk outside without a tremendous amount of humidity unlike Houston which is home to most astronauts. Her heart remains faithfiil to the Boston area where as a child her brother and she spent a lot of time in the city.

She explained they grew up swimming competitively on a team at Harvard. Undentandably, she is very athletic and also takes pleasure in other sports such as windsurfing, rurming and snowboarding. "We grew up pretty outdoorsy." What she experienced as a swimmer produced someone who really likes that competitive edge.

But, did all of her activities, sports and lifestyle in high school mean she knew where she might want to go for college?

According to Suni, her brother. Jay T Pandya '83, said, "I think the Na\'al Academy might be the place for you."

"And, I did not really know much about it," explained Williains."My two options for college were the Naval Academy and Columbia Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the oldest institution of higher learning in the State of N e w York. And, Coltmibia was a Htde scary because it was in N e w York City. Once I started, I really Kked it and thought I am not going to quit. I wasn't the sharpest tool in the shedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^it actually was a bit of a s t r u ^ e .

I think it was a defining moment for me to go to the Naval Academy, and once I got there, it was a done deal, I had to finish w-hat I started. It was my determination that helped me graduate."

As her service selection neared, it seemed natural, being a lifelong swimmer Williams would choose the dive program.

Her sponsor at the Academy was a diver and encouraged her to apply, and as an avid swimmer she began to set her sights on the dive program. But, she didn't get her first choice. There was only one female dive billet and when she didn't make the cut she was assigned to aviation as a second choice. "I didn't want a desk job, subsequendy; I hoped this would work out. This was another defining moment, but by chance 1 guess," Simi shared.

Her next career selection allowed her to flyT-34's at the same time Top Gun was released. Of course, everyone who saw the movie wanted to be a jet pilot because of the incredible flight scenes.The next selection she "reached for" was pilot school, specifically jet training. Just like diving there weren't many jet pilot billets available. Although Suni did well, she wasn't nimiber one and she was selected for heUcopters.Yet again, it was not her first choice.

"The joke was I totally loved flying helicopters. My fleet tour in helicopters was absolutely wonderful. As a result of my missing my first choice again, I experienced yet another defining moment, but kind of by default. This is a peculiar defining moment you might not recognize immediately."

She also shared how much she began to enjoy the academic aspect of what she was learning because she was able to apply it daily. Flight school held classroom instruction for half the day and the other half was spent in helicopters.

However, her most significant moment arrived by chance when she was on a tour at the Johnson Space Flight Center in

"It \A/as a defining m o m e n t for me t o go to the Naval Academy, and once I got In, it w a s a done deal. I had t o finish w h a t I started. It w a s m y determination that helped m e graduate."

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By MCC(SW) MistN

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Midshipmen scrub tombstones at the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery during a community relations project The midshipmen joined more than 250 volunteers in th clean up as part of National Public Lands Day Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rebekah Blowers

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he cemetery clean-up on 30 September was part of National Public Lands Day, the nation's largest hands-on volunteer program. Volunteers from the Brigade of Midshipmen, Academy faculty and staff and the Annapolis Area Complex and Fort Meade Chief Petty Officers Associations joined local Alumni and area civic organizations in the event.

"To walk through the cemetery is to take a walk through naval history," said Deputy Superintendent Captain Helen Dunn, USN. "Today we gather to pay tribute to our heritage, to show that the Navy truly does take care of its own. Long after our brothers and sisters have passed, they know their shipmates are still taking care of them."

The clean-up was made possible through to a $3,800 grant from the National Enviroiunental Education and Training Foundation. The grant money purchased buckets, brushes and a cleaning compound called D2, specifically created to clean biogrowth off tombstones and grave markers. D2 is non-toxic, safe for masonry and bio-degradable.

"It was great to have the opportunity to help preserve our naval heritage," said Boatswain's Mate Chief Petty Officer Christopher Sullivan. "A lot of the people who are buried here set the groundwork for what the Navy is today."

The Naval Academy Cemetery contains approximately 1,800 headstones and grave markers, some of which date back more than 150 years. Several of the Navy's most well-known and prominent leaders are buried there, including Admiral

Arleigh Burke '23, USN (Ret.); Admiral Elmo Zumwalt J r '43, USN (Ret.); Admiral James HoUowayJr. '19, U S N (Ret.); and Vice Admiral James Stockdale '47, USN (Ret.).

Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen '95, USN, died when his MH-47 Chinook was shot down by enemy forces in Afghanistan on 28 June 2005. Kristensen was leading a mission to rescue a group of fellow SEALs. "I actually know [Kristensen's] parents," said Culinary Specialist Chief Petty Officer Andre Harris. "To see so many different groups of people come out for something like this was very touching."

Lawrence Heyworth III '70 is the fourth generation in his family to graduate from a service academy, and the cemetery is a very personal place for him. Heyworth's father, Rear Admiral Lawrence Heyworth Jr. '43, U S N (Ret.) the first commanding officer of AMERICA (CV-66) and former Commandant of Midshipmen; and grandfather. Admiral James L. Holloway '19, USN (Ret.), former Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Adantic and Mediterranean and former Superintendent, are buried there.

"Today w e gather t o pay tribute t o our heritage, t o s h o w that the Navy truly does take care of its o w n .

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"Having midshipmen. Sailors, Marines, Alumni and members of the community come together to help preserve and clean the cemetery is gready appreciated by those of us who have family there," said Heyworth. "My heartfelt thanks go out to the Academy's leadership for their efforts in making this day possible." 4>

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By Midshipman Tyson Meadors '08

I N THE SUMtMER OF 2 0 0 4 , MIDSHIPMAN T Y S O N M E A D O R S INITIATED A TWO-YEAR PERIOl") OF INDEPENDENT SIKJlJi IN THE

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T H E FOLLOWING IS A BRIEFy\CCOUNT OF HIS EXPERIENCE.

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hina is big. This is the first thing that you notice, and by then you're already lost.

Even as I climbed the walkway from the plane to the terminal at Beijing Capital Airport, I knew how different Hfe would be. Ten days before flying to China, I had finished my last block of summer training in Norfolk. Five days before, I had boxed up all my uniforms. By the time I had eaten my first serving of Peking duck in Beijing, my friends and classmates were on the eve of signing their two-for-seven papers—all but assuring their respective fates for the next decade or so. While they were dining on their commitment dirmers, time zones provided my sipping of rice porridge after a morning martial arts session. They were foUowdng the established path of so many midshipmen before them, and I was now off that path—the question was, how far?

I lived in China for two years. It was the most educational and rewarding two years of my life. I studied the Chinese language. I absorbed and explored Chinese culture. I practiced Chinese ^Mtt^M, a form of martial arts. I taught English at the college where I lived and studied. I made pilgrimages to ancient Buddhist and Daoist holy sites, explored sprawling, modern mega-cities and wandered through tiny vQlages in the vast Chinese countryside that are nearly identical to what they were 300 years ago. I competed in marathons and adventure races that pushed me to run, cycle, paddle, cHmb and crawl over the Great Wall, through thick, green bamboo forests, down ancient waterways and up the majestic oriental mountains that once had only existed to me in paintings. In short, I tried to make the most of what became a two year adventure that was thousands of miles—literally—^from anything the Academy could have given me.

Midshipman Meadors with new friends at the top of Mount Emei, in front of the large golden statue of the mountain's patron Boddhisatva, Puxian, that is located there

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1 left for China with virtually unanimous support of my professors and the chain of command. Professor Jenny Wang, my Chinese instructor, gave me encouragement and the idea

of a nvo-year period of study in China after I asked her what it would take to be fluent in Chinese. Lieutenant Colonel Gary Slyman '81, USMC (Ret.), and Captain Robert Schoultz, U S N (Ret.), mentored me through the process of preparing for learning outside the classroom. Now Rear Admiral Joe Leidig 7 8 . then Commandant of Midshipmen, said only positive and encouraging things when I had to go to his office to sign my separation papers—the end of what would ordinarily be a painfirl process of resignation from the Academy.

There was. however, very littie anyone could have done to prepare me tor li\-ing in China. The "Middle Kingdom," as China is knowTi, is a country that is at once deeply xenophobic and yet pervasively fascinated by western culture. Life for a foreigner is always half novelty, half firustration.Walking by Tiananmen Square at night, the skv' glowdng soft orange from the mix of streetlight and diy, dusty air, one can appreciate the guarded tranquilit\- at the center of such an ancient city. Yet, it was painfully apparent in conversations with my English students that they—and most of their generation—^know litde or nothing of the violent, tragic events that happened there in the summer of 1989.

For ever\' breathtaking cHmb up mist-shrouded Holy Mountains to visit ancient monasteries and become a part of ancient Chinese lore, there was the inevitable jumbling of train ticket reservations, run-ins with pickpockets and greedy hotel managers and two attacks by feral monkeys. For every wonderfiil dish ofgongbao chicken or green tea shrimp, there were the numerous MSG-laden meals of questionable quality and the inevitable bout of Emperor Qing's revenge. For every genuine fiiend I made, there were dozens who attempted to pawn faux fiiendships for help getting visas, shady business connections and introductions to others who might be better positioned to provide other 'desirables' that were beyond what I could myself deliver. It was, ultimately, a complex, nuanced experience composed of equal parts enlightenment and equal parts disenchantment.

When asked 'how was China?' by old classmates and new friends alike, I generally reply with a simple 'Chma was great' or 'China was amazing.' Certainly, when gauging my time in China as the holistic educational experience that it was, "great" and "amazmg" are perfectiy appropriate.Yet, to describe die "Middle Kingdom" in any one word simply smoothes over the coundess layers of intrigue and custom, history and contradiction that make modern China what it is today.

Taking a break climbing a Buddhist Holy Mountain, Jiuhua Mountain, in Anhui province in fall of 2005

Volvmies of books about China and its emerging place in the world are published every year, and 1 made it a point before and during my time there to read as many as possible. A library of books can provide a person with a certain impression that might begin to approach a general understanding of the country. But because of the vastness of its interior, the diversity of its people and the complexity of its society, China is a region that can never be fiilly comprehended from a purview of text and lecture.

One has to walk the shining streets of Shanghai at night and climb through vast Himalayan crevices with a Tibetan Sherpa to have this type of understanding. One must sit for hours in an overcrowded bus coughing on the choking exhaust of Beijing's traffic. One has to live and travel, learn and play in the Middle Kingdom to only understand what it would take to describe China, nonetheless be capable of acmally doing it.

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My decision to go to China was the product of personal introspection and an emerging understanding of both my potential role as a fiiture naval officer and the importance of China in the fiiture political and martial affairs of our country.

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By Ueutenant Commander Doyle Hodges '92, USN

Hong Kong: Still One of the Great Asian Liberty Ports Recendy, my ship, SAFEGUARD (ARS-50), had the opportunity to conduct a port visit in Hong Kong.

The visit was designated an "engagement" visit. In addition to providing liberty for the crew, it was an opportunity for us to show the flag as part of the Maritime Influence Strategy.

I first visited Hong Kong in 1994 while serving in my first ship, REUBEN JAIVIES (FFG-57). I loved the city for its amazing energy, beautifial skyline, exciting nightlife and unique blend ofAsian culture with British colonial atmosphere. 1 wiH never forget the feeling of conning the ship through a harbor teeming with vessels of every size and description—modern container vessels, coastal freighters seemingly held together by the rust running from their decks and ferries that passed underneath our bow as if we weren't there. On that first visit, we moored pier side at HMS TAIVLAR, the Royal Navy base located next to the Prince of Wales barracks.

The challenging harbor transit was capped off by bringing the ship alongside the pier under the watchful eyes of our Royal Navy colleagues. Having achieved that without scratching the paint, the stage was set for a great visit, and I've loved Hong Kong ever since. visited Hong Kong three more times during my tour, the last time in May 1996. Not having been back since the British returned their former colony to Chinese rule in 1997 (the ofiicial term, I'm told, is "retrocession"), 1 was curious to see what changes might have taken place, and a Htde anxious that the unique flavor of the city I loved so much might have changed.

As we steamed into Victoria Harbor on a brilliandy surmy day, the familiar bulk of Victoria's Peak to our left and the throng of high-rise apartment blocks rising as straight and narrow as bamboo were familiar sights.

I was surprised at the light harbor traffic. Although a sightseeing junk came out and made a half-hearted feint at passing close aboard, there were far fewer large vessels than I remembered in the eastern fairway. I later learned that the new container terminal at Mong Kok (about a mile north of Ocean Terminal on the Kowloon side) has drawn most of the heavy traffic toward the western REUBEN JAMES

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A view of Hong Kong. Photo courtesy of Lieutenant Commander Hodges

approaches. Other changes were immediately apparent, too: since the new airport was built on an island to the west of the city, airliners no longer seem to scrape the Kowloon rooftops before clawing their way to a stop just short of the harbor's edge; the skyline on the Hong Kong side is now dominated by Two International Finance Centre or "2 IFC," an 88-story skyscraper, the building of which was featured in the television series Megastructures; and the old Royal Navy base is long gone—a Chinese flag now flies in front of the distinctive Prince of Wales barracks (described in one guidebook as looking "Hke an upside down gin botde"), which is no longer even waterfront property, separated from the harbor by a half-block of reclaimed land.

For all of the obvious changes. Hong Kong is still the same great city it's always been. The Star Ferry is stiU about the best deal on transport you'U find anywhere—a trip across the harbor costs less than $1, is considerably faster than taking a taxi through the tunnel, and provides an exceptional view of the cityfix)mthe water. The view from Victoria's Peak is still spectacular. And the bars, vendors and restaurants of Wan Chai, Kowloon and Stanley are doing a thriving business. Most importandy, the atmosphere of the city has not changed. Because English is still one of the official languages, it remains an accessible city for our Sailors. Hong Kong retains the feeling of its colonial past through everything from street names to architecture to a thriving ex-pat community, while teeming with the smells, flavors, crowds and energy of a modern Asian city.

One other factor helped to tie the Hong Kong of today to the Hong Kong I'd last visited. We moored to a buoy a few hundred yards from the other U.S. ship that was visiting at the same time—my old ship, REUBEN JAIVIES. Looking out over the harbor to see my first ship and my first command riding side-by-side on their moorings was a great way to cap a wonderful port visit to what is still one of my favorite cities in the worid. i^

BAG OF B O O K S

Down Range

By Captain Dick Couch '67, USNR (Ret.) Revieu' by Hanlq' O. HoUe '5S

SEAL Platoon in Viemam that conducted one of the few successful POW rescue operation of the war, and is also a former CIA Operations Officer. He is the author of The Warrior Elite and The Finishing School, as well as six novels.

This book continues the latest writings of acclaimed author, Dick Couch, as a premier chronicler of SEAL Team activities. In this non-fiction work, he has built an account of their Special ^ ^^^g Operations missions, primarily during H K V V the recent Afghanistan and Iraq I ^**- â&#x20AC;˘ W m conflicts. Couch is a former SEAL Team leader, combat veteran from the Viemam war era, and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He has woven a series of vignettes based on his own personal experiences coupled with those of current Special Operations Team members, as revealed in unprecedented access interviews. He has provided details of organization, training and team assignments combined with considerable research into combat records.

Couch takes the reader back to the beginnings of SEAL Teams in 1962 and shows the transition from early UDT operations through multiple capability development for the Vietnam era combat, and into the current Global War on Terrorism, requiring even more intense training and operations.

He describes the integration of SEAL Team units with other U.S. military combat and support elements, plus the unique relationships required to work with other nation's special forces, in particular the Polish GROM. Couch has also taken the time to recognize many of the special acts of braverv* performed during operations in such places as Vietnam, Somalia, Afghanistan and Iraq. He describes the mutual appreciation of contributions of individuals from disparate intelligence, operational and support units. He provides considerable emphasis on leadership needed and performed at command and local, on-site levels.

In the latter part of the book, he summarizes lessons learned and his perceptions of needs for changes and improvements in operations, integration policy, communications, force use and readiness. This book is a must read for the concerned observer of emerging operations in the War on Terrorism, and for those who are more actively involved in planning and execution of Special Operations.

Dick Couch is a 1967 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and retired with the rank of Captain, having commanded a

ISBN: 1-4000-8100-9;

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A Few Marines

By Colotwlfames W HammondJr '51, USMC (Ret.) Review by Hartley O. Holte '55

A Few Marines contains several stories of Marines from pre-World War I into Iraq and the Gulf. Hammond has covered a wide range of experience including batde, policy, leadership, history and personnel conflict. His descriptions are full of realism and knowledge of the persons involved. Hammond has told of much of the evolution of the Corps from the Spanish American War through World War I, World War II, Korea,Viemam and into the Giflf, and many episodes in between. His style of teUing the stories through the use of selected people in key leadership positions has provided a set of insights into who the driving forces were, and the circumstances under which many of the current training methods, force integration, force use, chain of command, minorities acceptance, social practices and attitudes were implemented. Hammond's uses of humor and language added a level of readability that creates as much a novel as an insightfial historical presentation.

Of particular interest are Hammond's stories related to General Leguene, Medal of Honor awardee Dan Sharpe, Sergeant Moses Drake and Colonel Joe Harrigan, and how many of their experiences were interrelated through the circumstance of Marine assigrmients. Although there is much detafl in his descriptions, this detafl only adds to the authenticity of the material. This book is well suited to a readership of current Marines and those who have been Marines, but is also suited to those who have an interest in the history of the Marines and in the history of our country.

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NAVY M E D E V A C TO THE R E S C U E Since late 2005, Naval and Army helicopter aviation have been welded to form the 2515th Navy Air Ambulance Detachment, to provide 24-hour MEDEVAC coverage for Camp Buehring, Kuwait. This joint operation pairs aviators with Navy SAR Corpsmen, who provide enroute medical attention to patients who are airlifted from as far north as Talil, Iraq, south to Camp Ari^an, Kuwait and throughout all the North Arabian Gulf.

From left to right and top to bottom: CDR Todd Flannery '89, LCDR Martin Howell '93, LTDave Meisner '02, LTNick Breedlove '01, LTMike Evans '01, Pictured are the Naval Academy graduates who served LTDoug Hale '01, LT Megan Fine '02, CDR Skip Trahan '87, LTBale Dalton '02. during the first year of the 2515th Navy Air Ambulance LTJG Jimmy Dalo '03, LTSam Mason '02, LT Pat Anderson '02, LT George Detachment.

Roland '02 and LT Susan Starkey '02. Not shown is LTStu Grazier '02

OLD GOATS RUN WILD IN ANNAPOLIS 10 MILE "...when two or three shall meet..."

Young, old, fast and slow, more than 130 Naval Academy Alumni and midshipmen completed this year's Annapolis 10 Mile Run on 27 August. Among those were 70 "Old Goats," who graduated from the Academy at least 20 years ago. The Old Goats compete against one another in an informal "race within a race" for the prestigious tide of Fastest Old Goat, and other notable distinctions. This year, Steve Dietz '82 earned the honor of Fastest Old Goat. John Fry '48 was recognized as the Fastest Oldest Goat as the first finisher in the most senior Naval Academy Class to finish the race. With 11 runners successftdly completing the race, the Class of'73 won the Old Goat Team award for the third consecutive year.

Though not an Old Goat, Ken Werner '01 also achieved special recognition at this year's race when he was presented the Commander Willie McCool '83, USN, award as the first Alumnus overall to cross the finish Une. For extended coverage of the Old Goats and the Annapolis 10 MUUie Run, visit www.usna.com.

The Naval Academy's Old Goats at the 2006 Annapolis 10 Mile Run. Photo courtesy of Captain Gordon Peterson '68, USN (Ret)

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P^MEMBERING PROFESSOR PAONE Earlier this summer, the Naval Academy bid fareweU to an individual who contributed to both its academic and physical education departments. Rocco Michael Paone, 92, was an assistant professor of history and international relations at the Academy for more than 30 years, as well as the assistant baseball coach during the 1950s.

Before coming to the Naval Academy, Paone was a commissioned officer in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II, where he specialized in clearing minefields and antitank warfare.

After the war, he remained in the Reserve, retiring as a colonel in 1973. He also served as an adjunct professor at Georgetown, Xavier and Catholic Universities, as well as a visiting professor at Loyola College.

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE WEEKEND The annual President's Circle weekend was held 14-16 September 2006. Hundreds of President's Circle donors gathered in San Francisco to celebrate all things Navy and be honored for their generosity to the Naval Academy Foundation and the Academy. The weekend included a well-attended business meeting, festive receptions and was capped off with a cheery tailgate and a soHd Navy win (37 Navy - 9 Stanford).

Established in 1995, President's Circle recognizes donors who contribute $2,500 or more annually to the Naval Academy Foundation. To find out more, visit President's Circle tailgate at die Navy vs. Stanford game in Palo Alto, www.usna.com.

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2007 TRIDENT S C H O L A R S ! !

''Wonderfully engaging: —Senator John McCain

Chosen firom the top 10 percent of their Class, the 2007 Trident Scholars include the following midshipmen: Madeline E. Boe, Mark E. DanieL Alex G. Dulude, Sean A. Genis, Jordan P. Kehrer, Daniel C. Ku, Scott F. Lord, Ashlev" S. Myers, Jeremie A. Papon, Matthew P. Shearer, ErikT. Smith, Reid W Smythe, Andrew J. Turo and David G. Underbill.

FuLL-TLME M I N I S T E R A S S I G N E D T O A C A D E M Y

A fiill-time college minister was recendy assigned to Annapolis and the Naval Academy by The Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in America (SCOBA).

With the cooperation of USNA's Chaplains, he is working to estabfish an official rehgious Extracurricular Activity' (ECA) to minister to Orthodox Christian midshipmen. For more information, visit www.annapohscoUegeministry. org.

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As 2006 begins to wind down, the 2006 Donor Participation Challenge wfll soon draw to a close. Don't miss out on the opportunity for you and your classmates to participate.

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By making a gift to the Naval Academy Foundation, you join the ranks of a dedicated group of Alumni, parents and friends who strive to make a diSerence for the Naval Academy and the Brigade of JVhdshipmen. In honor of your generosity, you wiU receive a 2007 calendar, which we hope wiU remind you of the Foundation's appreciation throughout the year. Make your gift today at www.usna.com or call 410-295-4187.

As members of the Naval Academy's Hockey team offer encouragement, the Washington Capitals tackle the Academy's Tarzan Assault Course. Both the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals and their amateur hockey league affiliate, the Hershey Bears, took pan in this and other challenges alongside the Academy's hockey team as pan of a series of team-building exercises hosted by the Academy U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher A. Lussier

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NAVAL ACADEMY PARENTS' CLUB OFFICERS CONFERENCE

G o NAVY! R A D I O CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF WOMEN AT U S N A In recognition of the 30 year anniversary of women at the Naval Academy, the October broadcast of Go Navy! Radio explored the evolving role of women at the Academy, covering the positive changes and advances that have occurred since the first women arrived on the Yard as members of the Class of 1980.

In October, hosts George P. Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO of the Alumni Association & Foundation, and Chris Murch '83 were joined by several guests in a panel discussion, including two members of this first integrated class. Captain Katharine J. Shanebrook '80, USN, and Sharon Disher '80, as well as Captain William Randy Bogle '68, USN (Ret.), and Lieutenant Andrew T Roy '01, USN. To access this and other archived Go Navy! Radio shows, visit WAVw.gonavyradio.com.

On 7 September, the Naval Academy hosted the 2006 Naval Academy Parents' Club Officers Conference at Alumni Hall. Of the 96 parent club officers in attendance, (representing 55 clubs), many were Class of 2007 parents eager to learn more about the Naval Academy's internal structure, including the chain of command at the Academy and the various programs in place for midshipmen.

Speakers included George P. Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO of the USNA Alumni Association & Foundation; Captain Bruce Grooms '80, commandant of midshipmen (who facilitated the Midshipmen Support Panel); and Chet Gladchuk, director of athletics for the Naval Academy Athletic Association.

Staff from the Academy and the USNA Alumni Association & Foundation also provided information on programs of interest to parents.

The morning's information sessions were followed by two workshops entitled Irureasing Parent Club Membership and Funds and Planning Suaessful Events.

The day's events concluded with a reception at Alumm House including first class midshipmen, as well as Class of 2007 Legacy Parents.

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CAPT George P. Watt, Jr., USNR (Ret) President and CEO United States Naval Acadenny Alumni Association 247 King George Street Annapolis, Maryland 21402 Dear CaDjayTWatt, Thank you for your letter marking the 120th anniversary of the Alumni Association. I have a deep and abiding respect for the US Naval Academy. Throughout my entire military career and especially now as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the instruction I received as a midshipman continues to guide me in ways that I could never have imagined. It is an honor to call the Academy my alma mater.

The timeless ideals of the institution - duty, honor, and loyalty will truly guide all of us throughout our lives. Best wishes as you continue your excellent work leading our alumni association.

Respectfully,

PETER PACE General, United States Marine Corps Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON

July 17, 2006

I send greetings to those celebrating the 120th anniversary of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association. This milestone is a tribute to the honor and patriotism of Naval Academy Alumni.

America is strong because of the brave men and women who have willingly assumed the duty of military life and built a great tradition of faithful service. These patriots are unrelenting in battle, unwavering in loyalty, and unmatched in honor. Throughout our Nation's history, the Sailors and Marines who have graduated from the Naval Academy have upheld the great tradition of our Armed Forces by leading vital missions to advance freedom and maintain America's command of the seas. Today, they continue to serve courageously to protect our citizens and secure the blessings of liberty for coundess men, women, and children aroimd the world.

Since 1886, members of the Naval Academy Alumni Association have worked to carry on the proud legacy of their alma mater. By dedicating your time and energy to strengthening the United States Navy and Marine Corps through the Naval Academy, you demonstrate your continued commitment to answering the call of duty and helping lay a foundation of peace for generations to come.

Laura and I send our best wishes. May God bless you, may God bless our troops, and may God continue to bless America.

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A R M Y - N A V Y FOOTBALL GAME

On 2 December, the 2006 Army-Navy Game will kick-off at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field at 2:30 p.m. This year's game wiU mark the 107th year of the annual football match between the Naval Academy's Midshipmen and the West Point Military Academy Cadets, which began in 1890 with Navy beating Army, 24-0.

The Army-Navy Game festivities will begin long before game time. The annual Army-Navy Gala, featuring a large pep-rally, will be held the night before the game at the Philadelphia Convention Center. The next morning, prior to kickoff, the USNA Alumni Association & Foundation Tailgate will be held outside the stadium at the Wachovia Center.

See pages 148-149 for more information.

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NAVY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2 September—East Carohna—W, 28-23 9 September—Massachusetts—^W, 21-20 16 September—Stanford—^W,37-9 23 September—Tulsa—L, 24-23 30 September—Connecticut—^W, 41-1 7 7 October—Airforce—W 24-17 14 October—Rutgers (Homecoming)—1:30 p.m.

28 October—Notre Dame—12 p.m.

4 November—Duke—TBA 11 November—^East Michigan— 1 p.m.

18 November—Temple—12:30 p.m.

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iMk '52: C A P T J e r o m e R a p k i n , U S N (Ret.), has been inducted into the Navy League Hall of Fame. C A P T John F. O'Connefl, U S N (Ret.), published a book, Tlie Effectiveness ofAirpower in the 20th Centiiry-Pan Three 1945-2000.

'53: V A D M Albert J. B a c i o c c o Jr., U S N (Ret.), was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by the Governor of South Carolina, Mark Sanford.

'56: C D R J o h n P. L a n g e r h e i m , U S N (Ret.), received another degree, a BA in Spanish.

'57: C o l T e r r e n c e E . H o b b s , U S A F (Ret.), has been inducted into the Wall of Fame at Granite City High School.

ism '64: C D R E d w a r d H . C o n a n t , U S N (Ret.), was awarded the C A P T George W Ringenberg Award for noteworthy contributions by the National Defense Industrial Association.

'65: C A P T D e n n i s N . M c C o m b , U S N R (Ret.), has been inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame.

'68: C A P T M i c h a e l L. C o a t s , U S N (Ret.), has been appointed to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee by the governor of Texas.

'69: John H . Post, m , M D , chief of orthopedics at Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA, will assume chief of surgery duties 1 January 2007. He finished his sixth Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii in October 2005.

1970s '71: B G e n S t e p h e n A . Cheney, U S M C (Ret.), has assumed a new post as president of Marine Military Academy.

'72: William J. N a d e a u has joined N e w York Power Authority as senior vice president, energy resource management and strategic planning.

'73: C A P T Marc D . G o l d b e r g , U S N (Ret.), has been elected treasurer of the National Correctional Industries Association, the national training and advocacy organization for state and federal prison industries programs. V A D M Evan M. Chanik Jr., U S N , has been nominated for reappointment to the grade of vice admiral and assigrmient as commander. Second Heet, Norfolk, VA. '74: V A D M W. D o u g l a s C r o w d e r , U S N , relieved VADM Jonathan W. Greenert, USN, as commander, U.S. Seventh Heet. R A D M D a v i d M. Stone, U S N ( R e t . ) , is a new member of the board of directors of Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, parent company of Smith & Wesson Corporation.

'75: R o b e r t F. B u r n s has been appointed senior vice president, production operations for The Boston Globe. L t C o l A l e x a n d e r P l e c h a s h ,

Mary A. McElroy '87, director of athletics at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, was I the recipient of the 2006 National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) Administrator of the Year Award for Division lAAA (non-football playing institutions) in October.

She has also been appointed as a member of the NCAA Division I Management Council, representing the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). McElroy serves as a member of the Council on Annual Giving for the Naval Academy Foundation.

U S M C (Ret.), has been appointed to the board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. R A D M W i l l i a m E . S h a n n o n HI, U S N , is being assigned as assistant commander for logistics, air-3.0, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD. Carl H . J u n e , M D , became a member of MaxCyte's distinguished roster of Scientific and Medical Advisors.

'76: R A D M R i c h a r d J. O ' H a n l o n , U S N , has been assigned as director, Deep Blue, Washington, DC. V A D M Jonathan W. Greenert, U S N , was relieved by V A D M W. D o u g l a s Crowder, U S N , as commander of U.S. Seventh Fleet in September 2006 and wiU report to the Pentagon as deputy chief of naval operations for information, plans and strategy.

'77: C A P T Michael P.Tryon, S C , U S N (Ret.), vice president with Crane Aerospace and Electronics, has been named to Qynergy Corporation's board of directors. R A D M Julius S. Caesar, U S N R , was awarded the 2006 Blacks In Government Meritorious Service Award.

'78: R A D M D a n i e l P. HoUoway, U S N , has been assigned as commander, Carrier Strike Group Twelve, NorfoIk,VA. C A P T Keith L. Wray, U S N (Ret.), completed 30 years of meritorious and distinguished service in the U.S. Navy on 2 October 2006. R A D M Mark I. F o x , U S N , is being assigned as deputy to the chief of stafl^ for pohtical, military and economic business, Multi-National Forces Iraq.

'79: R A D M Wayne G. Shear, U S N , has been assigned as commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/Chief of Civil Engineers.Washington, DC. R A D M Michael K. M a h o n , U S N , has a new assignment as commander, Standing Naval Maritime Group One.

ma '80: C A P T Sean P. SuUivan U S N (Ret.), completed a successfiil tour as commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base New London

J and has retired fi"om the naval service after 26 years.

'82: C A P T K e n n e t h M . Perry, U S N , has taken over cormnand of Submarine Development Squadron 12. C D R Chris A . K l e n t z m a n , U S N R , has been promoted to general manager of Phoenix International, Inc.'s Landover, MD, facility. C A P T Michael P. M c N e l l i s , U S N , has assumed command of Carrier Air Wing 5.

'83: C A P T Peter P. H u n t , U S N , has taken command of Navy Training Air Wing 6.

'85: D a v i d H . Pflieger Jr. has been appointed general counsel and senior vice president at Virgin America.

'86: C D R R . S c o t t Starsman, U S N (Ret.), has been appointed chief engineer within the Avineon, Inc.'s defense systems division.

'87: Paul J. Kurisky was promoted to second vice presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wealth management, with Smith Barney-Citigroup in Lancaster, PA. Mary A .

McElroy, director of athletics at Georgia State University, is a recipient of the 2006 National Association of CoUegiate Women Athletic Administrators National Administrator of the Year Award. C D R L o g a n S. J o n e s , U S N , and C D R K e n n e t h A . Inglesby, U S N , were finahsts for the 2006 VADM James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership.

'88: Scott L. Kisch is the new chief of staff at the state office of Homeland Security and Preparedness in New Jersey.

'89: C D R Charles B. C o o p e r H, U S N , assumed command of RUSSELL in August 2006.

Paul M . D a b b a r has been appointed by Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman to the D O E environmental management advisory board, which advises on the clean-up of the 141 D O E and D O D nuclear weapons research and manufacturing sites.

'90: Luke S. Ritter has co-authored a new . book, Securing Global Transportation Networks: A Total Security Management Approach.

'93: Maj T i m o t h y T. Tenne, U S A F , finished first in the inaugural Labor Day River R u n in Montgomery, AL.

jsm '06: E N S Justin Langlois, U S N , of Muskegon, MI, a member of the U.S. Naval Academy chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, was selected for the opportunity to become a 2006 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship Recipient.

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By George P. Wattjt '73, president and CEO

First to Fight...

We have recendy celebrated some significant anniversaries and milestones at the Naval Academy and at the Alumni Association. Last month the nation noted the fifth anniversary of the attack on the homeland. On 10 October we recognized the 161st anniversary of the founding of the then Naval School at Old Fort Severn in 1845. On a recent broadcast of Go Navy! Radio we noted the 30th anniversary of women entering the Brigade of Midshipmen back in 1976. During Homecoming 2006 we officially cut a birthday cake as our Chairman and I joined the Superintendent and the entire Brigade of Midshipmen to celebrate Navy Birthday. Immediately following that ceremony, we gathered in Memorial Hall as Colonel John Ripley '62, USMC (Ret.), led us in the rededication of our "holy of holies" and reminded us to keep the faith of those who are honored and remembered there.

That brings me to this month's column and some thoughts about Marines, the nation and those who serve. Much changed for all of us, including the Naval Academy, after September 11, 2001.Yet there is much more that remained unchanged and we hope will never change.

Whenever I see and/or hear John Ripley I am reminded of some words he inscribed in a book he gave to me nearly six years ago. They are words that provide meaning, and hope, to not only 52,000 Uving graduates and our extended USNA family, but to all American citizens.

Rather than paraphrase or even attempt to improve on

them, here is a direct quote from a friend, shipmate, warrior and bonafide hero: "Every Marine understands that in war he will be asked, and expected, to do the impossible. He will do his duty while ignoring physical hardship, personal danger and sacrifice, and the certainty of his reward. He will do this simply because it is expected of a Marineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his Corps and his country expect nothing less. And he will always honor the reputation established by the great Marines who preceded him... Semper Fideiis!"

In Memorial Hall we have evidence of those who took the ideals described above to heart. Several thousand Marines, Naval officers, soldiers and airmen are listed together, by their Naval Academy class year, on plaques throughout the Hall. It is the nation's expectation that the Naval Academy wiQ continue to produce men and women who understand their duty.

They are to be imbued with the values of duty, honor, loyalty and integrity. They have the responsibility to fiilfiU whatever mission they are given and to carry out the legacy passed on to them by those who have gone before. Today they are midshipmen being developed morally, mentally and physically at a place that has been developing midshipmen in a similar manner for just over 161 years. Tomorrow they will be lieutenants of Marines or officers in the Navy. 1 have every confidence they will be successful. After all, they will wear the ring of gold... and they must never let Colonel Ripley down.

Semper Fideiis.. .Non Sibi J>

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of Midway. It is a litde known fact that Admiral Spruance was in command of our Navy during Midway.

I am certain that most Englishmen know about Admiral Nelson at Trafalgar, but today I am afraid that not many Americans know about Midway, and that it was the turning point in the Pacific in our favor The victory at Midway also allowed Roosevelt and Churchill to continue on with the war in Europe.

It is lamentable that we express our pride in our country's past. The closest thing that I know of is an attempt to remember our past by referring to the generation that fought in World War II as "the greatest generation."

Today we are fighting a war against terror but the men fighting are getting what appears to be no more than halfhearted support from the country, which seems to treat it as a political situation.

While 1 am not going to get into a discussion of our educational priorities, I do think we could spend a little more time teaching our children how former generations managed to defend our country on the field of batde.

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The Class of '27 crest was donated by the Bennett Family: RADM Rawson Bennett, II (1905-1967) whose last duty was Chief of Naval Research; his spouse, Louise (1919-2004) and surviving son Gregory '76.

A message from Gregory during the presentation indicates: I "The class crest represents more than just the graduates, but all the dependents

Recently the Naval Institute published an article stating the fact that here in America we don't honor our past adequately Hke they do in other countries. In the center of London, England, there is the magnificent Trafalgar Square commentating that great victory by Admiral Nelson in the batde ofTrafalgar Here in the United States, our Navy won an equally great victory at the battle of Midway but nowhere is there a memorial, except at the Naval Academy where there is a monument commemorating the batde

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35»36 CLASS N E W S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 63% PRES, SEC'Y/TREAS, AND CORR.SEC'Y: RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret.) 3704 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218 H: 410-235-3803 F: 410-243-1960 E: edkeats@comcast.net VICE PRESIDENT: CAPT Bladen D. Clagggett, USN (Ret.)

Sad news William H. Hazzard died on 27 August in Coronado.

Alice Pauline Lees Knight, wife of Page Rnight, died on 10 August in Kinsale,VA. She was born on 29 May 1909 in Central Falls, RI. She graduated from the Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing and became a Navy nurse. She and Page were married on 7 November 1946 in Providence, RI. They had three children and five grandchildren. She was buried at Waupaca, Wl. Contrary, perhaps better, advice The October column carried some counsel on how to possibly live to be a hundred years old. A few readers might take the recommendations of the authors of books on ways to become a centenarian too seriously and in so doing adversely affect their present pleasant lifestyle.

Opposite guidance might be usefiil to achieve a balance. The chorus of a song made popular by Guy Lambardo in 1950 (written by Herb Magidson) is offered for that purpose. "Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think / Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink / The years go by, as quickly as a wink / Enjoy yourself enjoy yourself/ It's later than you think."

Bob Hinckley's travels In a fax from his Casa Redonda in Spain where he has lived for forty years Bob says, I "The other day I was reminiscing over my travels and came up with this: While on active duty I had command of five different ships. In doing so I crossed the Atlantic (North and South), the Pacific (North and South) and the Indian Ocean.

I also visited all seven continents and crossed the Arctic and Antarctic Circles.

In addition, I took one ship around the world. When I was ordered to head the Naval Section of the Military Advisory Group in Thailand my family and I went west from the US to Bangkok. Then, at the completion of that assignment we continued west, circling the globe. After retiring, Niecy and I went around the world four times with each trip taking three months. We used commercial air

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twice and cruised on board a British ship twice. AU told, Niecy and I visited 81 countries to add to the five from my active duty." • Pat sits at the head of table Margaret Finnegan, his daughter, reports in a letter on his move from St. Petersburg, FL, saying, • "Pat (Oliver) Finnegan has come to Santa Rosa California to live with family in the house he and his first wife Janey bought in 1986. We are four generations living peacefiiUy and happily under one roof. At one end of the table are the sparkling blue eyes of Pat at almost 93 years and at the other are the sparkling blue eyes of Rowan (one of his great grandchildren) at one year old." •

Wally Nelson and his great grandson, Alexander Wittkoff. The hat originally belonged to Wally

A family photo Wally Nelson has responded to the request contained in several previous columns for pictures of classmates with members of their families by sharing four photos of them with us. He explains the background of his great grandson who appears with him in the one that accompanies the column in this way. [With his account somewhat altered and condensed] • "He is the grandson of my first daughter who met her husband on the deck of the USS Ranger in Pearl Harbor when she accompanied me on a courtesy call. Her husband was commissioned in the Navy after NROTC at Stanford University.

One of their three sons, born in Brazil, attended Pepperdine University and joined the Marine Corps after his NROTC training. He is now a Marine Major after tours in Mid Eastern hotspots." I Pepperdine and the Marines! Pete Wittkoff is a man whose views of life we confidendy beHeve most surely meets the approval of most, if not aU of the Class.

His son, the youngster pictured, is fortunate to have three generations of distinguished Marine/Navy forebears.

The May 2006 regularly scheduled weekly luncheon of San Diego-Coronado members of '35 at the Coronado Golf Club. Dave Nash, Bill Hazzard, Ralph Baum, LewSchock, and Lou Bauer

The Coronado luncheon group In May 2006 Dave Hazzard, Bill's son, took the photo, adjoining the column, which depicts the members of the only group of classmates who stQl meet on a regularly scheduled day. Perhaps he sent it now, after his father's death, in memory of his father and to show how he appeared just three months before he died. As for the others in the picture, it is reassuring to the rest of us to see the four of them looking so weU. We can be proud in knowing that such strong representatives of our Class stiU see each other for lunch every week.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 4 5 % PRES: CAPT William N. Price, USN (Ret.) C O R R . SECY: CAPT John H. Carmichael, USN (Ret) 744 Oglethorpe Ave. St. Simons Island, GA 31522-4908 P&F: 912-638-2830 E: jhc36@belkouth.net

From the President It is my fervent wish that when this message reaches you, the cease fire in the conflict involving Israel, HezboUah, and some others, wiU stiU be holding. Maybe it will help us to wind up things in Iraq in the not to distant future.

While reorganizing my voluminous files trying to bring some order to my office, I found the following correspondence from Gil Slonim.

• "This starts with a report that emphasizes that all of the hostiHty and conflict was hardly directed at the 'real enemy' the Japs. When Halsey sailed out of port for America's first offensive strike against the Marshals, Eddie Layton, Admiral Nimitz's IntelHgence Officer, decided bed better have somebody around who spoke Japanese.The idea stood on its own. He and Joe Rochefort agreed to send Banks Holcomb, a genial Marine Major, who was a fellow language officer in Tokyo from 1939 to 23 August 1941. We hastened to

get on our vv-ay [back to the states], approximately three months before the sneak attack against Pearl Harbor They [PacFlt] wanted to test the waters as to how Radio IntelHgence (R.I.) units could be factored into the forces at sea, backing up the Task Force Commanders in their decision making, in tactical situations with die local IntelHgence they could gain on the spot, where the guns were firing, and planes zoomed in for bombing, strafing and torpedo attacks. My ringside seat at the point of contact in the far reaching maritime war in the Pacific was hardly pre-ordained. It took some footwork to get there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and to stay.

Banks proved so helpful to Vice Admiral Halsey & his staff, ev-en though he had no radiomen with him, that upon their return to their Ford Island moorings in Pearl Harbor the Admiral told Banks, "Go back and tell your boss you are now on my staff permanendy." Neither Halsey nor his mercurial chief of staff. Captain Miles Browning, was too bashful in this regard. And at the start of hostiHties the fbrmaHty of orders form the Bureau of Navigation gave way to more flexible administrative methodologv: But Layton and Rochefon had strong reservations, at the time it was estimated that there were 35 officers qualified in the Japanese language. Both Lavton and Rochefort had desultorv- visions of all being fanned out to indhidual commanders in the Heet, and the problem created was there would be nobody left to vv-ork on the code breaking that went on at Pead, Washington and Corregidor.They reasoned,"Ifeverv" Admiral in the Heet should successfuUy insist upon having their own Japanese interpreter assigned to iiis staff, who would be left to work on codes and communications analysis!"

They insisted that Halsev''s demand must be resisted. This brought Mfles Brow-ning and Eddie Lavton into direct conflia. Joe and Eddie put their minds together, and decided they would cut a deal with Halsey. Each time that he set to sea for an offensive operation they would assign an R.I. unit (which would include specially trained radiomen) to him personaUy. But when he remrned, the people in the Unit would return to FRUPAC.But Holcomb was not available. This word got around in FRUPAC as weU as in the Heet. I decided 1 wanted, in the worst way, to get to sea. Obviously, this could be my chance. I decided at the time, if I was to be the one, I'd better be

on the same watch section as Joe Rochefort in our round the clock vigil in the basement of the 14th Naval District in Pearl Harbor I analyzed the pattern just as we did with Japanese communications intercepts.

I figured that one night Eddie Layton would call and say, "Halsey needs somebody to go to sea with him." I wanted to be right there to raise my hand with aU the enthusiasm I could muster for Joe would make the decision right then and there. He wasn't one who had to brood things over before he acted. He made up his mind quickly. I had a strong urge to get back aboard ship, and it looked very much like I was destined to remain at a desk for the duration in that deep and gloomy Hawaiian basement.

I did not have the gift of code breakers' persistence, nor their patience.

The historic area left me cold. I wanted to make some history. It was the fiimre that fascinated me. Besides, I was a naval officer. My training had prepared me for batde at sea. No self-respecting Naval Academy graduate would ever be satisfied to serve throughout an entire war behind a desk. Whether in Washington or in lovely Hawaii, it worked. My scheme of maneuver shifted into a high gear after shifting watches to Joe's section for the 12-hour-on, 12-hour-off watches we stood. The call came, I could teU who he was talking to as he threw in a few well chosen Japanese words (for instance) to puncmate his points. My hand was in his face before he could ask the question.

The OK came nearly as swiftly." â&#x20AC;˘ Gil got his wish for sea duty. From the above initiation with Halsey he served as mobfle inteUigence unit officer for admirals Halsey, Spruance, Kinkaid, and Fletcher. He was with Halsey at the end of the war and attended the surrender ceremonies.

Remembrance Obituaries Mary Dora Sexton EngHsh died 30 JiUy 2006, at age 87. She was the widow of Griff Sexton 111. Griff died 14 December 1953. In 1965 she married John J. English, a widower Mary Dora became stepmother to J J. EngHsh's three children. In 1980 John EngHsh died of a heart attack. She is survived by her brother Smith Hempstone, son Q G .

Sexton IV, son John EngHsh, daughter Caroline Ainsworth and nine grandchUdren. Services were held at Fort Myer Chapel foUowed by burial at the

ArHngton National Cemetery on 31 August 2006.

Anne R.Teel, widow of DickTeel died of cancer 18 August 2006 at the Anne Arundel Medical center She was 91. Services were held at the St Andrews Chapel 29 August 2006. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy ReederTeel. Anne was a long time resident of Severna Park of AnnapoHs. She wrote "RambHng Through AnnapoHs", a tourist guide to the city. Her husband of 58 years died in 1994. She was a member of the DAR, Colonial Dames and the Ladies AuxiHary oftheVFW Commentary Gil's incisive mind never gave up the ship.

Shordy after the war he was involved in the feuding between the Navy-Marine Corps versus the Army-Air Force over unification of the armed forces. General MarshaU, the father of unification, proposed unifying the services during the war. Admirals Leahy and King considered his idea dangerous; his inconsiderate plan was aborted. The Army-Air Force team resumed its drive for power in the late 1940s. (MarshaU was SecDef part of the time) The team's aim was to reduce the Navy to a service force by absorbing naval air and the Marine Corps. This plan was rather transparent for the team apparendy was abysmaUy ignorant that a maritime war had to seize control of the sea before the Army could be transported to Europe, or any where else, and maintained. The Navy estabHshed Op 23 under Captain Arleigh Burke to monitor the unification debate, the 'Revolt of the Admirals'. GU was in Op 23.There is no victor in feuding. But the Navy retained its canceUed big deck carrier and the Marine Corps remained under SecNav. The first urdfication plan of 1949 did not satisfy the originators so additional ones were tried. The final plan, the Goldwater-Nickels Act of (G-N Act) provided a powerfiil Secretary of Defense with a staff loaded with civiHans. No mUitary officer questions civiHan control of the miHtary and responsibUity for national grand strategy. But in operational areas the miHtary must control strategy and tactics. There have been times when civilians including some secretaries of defense interfered with fleet and force commanders. The G-N Act, removed service chiefs from the chain of command and direct access to the president. Their responsibUity was Hmited to management of their service. The Chairman of the Joint Staff

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retained access to the president but only through SecDef It is self evident that a member of the joint staff cannot represent adequately another chiefs service. (The G-N Act went beyond the Army plan for unification for SecDef became the top gun not the Army Chief of Staff.)

Does the president get professional miHtary advice from the secretary of defense, or is it adulterated by civiHan input? The president alone is empowered to make final decisions. He is the top of the Hne of command with the prerogative to consult with his miHtary chiefs at any time. In this regard, the National Security Act of 1986 as amended made the relationship between the president and his secretary of defense extremely sensitive.

GU's experience in Op 23 and after retirement his continued efforts to spread the word about the dangers of the unification brouhaha convinced him that the Army-Air Force had a more effective pubHc relation constituency than the Navy.

GU lectured and communicated with a wide variety of influential people seeking help. Some of his lectures were pubHshed in Vital Speeches. Congressman G.WUHamWhitehurst ofVirginia and a member of OEF board entered his paper "Oceanic poHcy: Prelude to Opporturuty" He faulted the curricula of the nation's educational system as biased heavUy toward the study of the land. Study of the ocean was Hmited to technology. The comprehensive study of the ocean was completely neglected. In the 1970s he founded the Oceanic Educational Foundation (OEF), with a prestigious board of directors. The program opened in 1972 at the University ofVirginia with a two week course entitled, "Humanities of the Sea". I was the only non teacher in the class.

Programs were held at universities, coUeges and pubHc schools down to 4th grade.

As Director of Continuing Education Brunswick Junior CoUege, with GU's help, 1 offered oceanic seminars. They were weU received. GU then welcomed me to the clan, appointed me Vice President South of the Foundation and told me to get going to enlist a four coUege.The dean of the school of education at South Georgia CoUege permitted me to offer a course in Oceanic Science. Lecturers, landlubbers aU, were selected to cover the technological aspects of the subject and me as moderator to insure that the speakers became

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seafarers.The course went weU. When the deans learned I had only a Master Degree 1 was summoned. The assembled deans reminded me of the jury in the "Devil and Daniel Webster" a bunch of cut throats. During the discussion I knew they would fire me. Finally a dean asked, "Why can't we teach the oceanic courses?" I repHed, "Because you do not have a blue water mentality" Education has been so bUnded by 'poHtical correctness' the possibiHty, that a balance between land and ocean curricula could cause a renaissance in American education, escaped their vision. GU's postulation that if America is to prevaU in the third oceanic century, then the United States must lead the way to a fuUer yet enHghtened oceanic use.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 13% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 58% PRES: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) 3801 Canterbury Rd. #812 Baltimore, MD 21218 E: captnjack@juno.com C O R R . SECYS: RADM Robert B. Erly, USN (Ret.) E: BERlyl914@aol.com and CAPT Edward S. Arentzen, USN (Ret.) E: arentzenrn@earthlink.net Submit all posted material to: B o b Erly 830 Country Club Lane, Coronado, CA 92118-2411;P:619-435-8919 If by email, submit to: Erly with a toAremzen

News from Captain Slaughter Tory writes that she and Jim are enjoying the many summer befits of PJiode Island, however this one has been marred. She and her daughter HoUy ventured into the surf and whUe exiting she was knocked down by a wave. Before HoUy could retrieve her, she was hit by a second huge one knocking her flat on her ankle twisting and unfortunately breaking it. Jim retrieved her but she's been hobbHng around ever since. In parenthesis she inserted "Darned old fool! I've swnim here for 44 years and this is the first time ever I've faUen down." She goes on to say they wUl be leaving 15 October and are looking forward to those 37 lunches in San Diego" So she joins the Class Prez, also a darned old fool, in hobbHng around.

The H^hington Group The composition of the Washington Group varied at the September meeting.

First our venerable and loyal stalwart Charlie, incident to a minor gaU bladder flare up which put him in the hospital instead of Paul's on the South River.

Nothing serious and he is scheduled to come back to Ginger Cove the day foUowing our lunch. He was weU

represented by his alto ego, Mary. Elsie Mack was back from her summer residence on the Outer Banks of North CaroHna and whUe reporting that she had a great time, nevertheless was extremely happy to be back home. The surprise visitors were Cynthia Pridmore and her daughter SaUy Griffith who had undertaken that long commute from Virginia Beach just for the pleasure of being with a few of us 37ers.They briefed us on the few who five in the Tidewater Area.

Unfortunately due to losses and those age related problems they have ceased having their monthly get together As the Steins had a major conffict they had to miss, Betty KeUy's ride feU through but the Lajaunies and Slaughters brought attendance to eight. As usual the meeting was talk, Hbation, food and more talk. Of interest to aU we reviewed the thinking for the 70th. We now have 66 who indicate they "hope" to make it. Of these there are 9 classmates, 8 wives, 8 widows and the remainder are mosdy those wonderfiU chUdren, grandchildren and their spouses who are interested in meeting us Ancient Mariners and learning more about their heritage. We welcome them with open arms, want to get acquainted, desire to show them a good time and want them to return home saying they are so glad they came. A letter wUl be sent to them asking for their input on what they would Hke to see and do.

We plan to have that easy relaxed schedule for us "oldies": a meeting with the Superintendent, Memorial Service, lunch with the Midshipmen, footbaU game, dinner each of the three nights and siesta time. Of course our chUdren can join aU of those but probably would prefer a city and an academy tour, maybe a cruise on the Severn in Heu of that siesta. We welcome any constructive thoughts you might have. Send them to Jack.

'37 Loses two Widows Mrs Barbara Ann (Baty) Shupper.There was a Funeral Mass on Monday, 25 September 2006 at the Main Chapel foUowed by a burial service in the Cemetery for Mrs. Barbara Ann (Baty) Shupper. She passed away 16 February 2006. Mrs. Shupper was the widow of Bu^DM Burton Herbert Shupper, Class of 1937.

Mrs. Dorothy Jane ("D.f ") Bottomley: The loving famUy of Mrs. Dorothy Jane ("DJ.") Bottomley announces her passing on September 4,2006 in Ramona, CaHfornia. D.J., as she was affectionately known to her famUy and friends, was a

long-time resident of Coronado, California, and was the widow of her beloved husband, Harold Sydney ("Syd") BottonUey Jr., (Capt. USN Ret.), USNA Class of 1937.

D.J. was born July 20, 1916 in Reading, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Flushing, New York where she became a model in the New York fashion and garment district. Later she met her husband to-be, Syd BottonUey, in Jacksonville, Florida, and they were married there in 1950. DJ. was a proud Navy wife for 17 years untU Syd retired in 1967 to Coronado. D.J. became an avid golfer, and was a long-time member of the Coronado Women's Golf Club. She also gave of herself to the Coronado community, volunteering for many charitable and civic causes. D.J. was also an active member of the parish of Christ Episcopal Church in Coronado.

DJ. is survived by her two sons, Richard F ("Dick") Bottomley and Harold Sydney ("Chip") Bottomley III, her daughters-inlaw Deborah E. BottonUey and Dana K. M. Bottomley, and four grandchUdren, Bridget, Richard Jr ("Happy"), Casey and Sydney IV DJ. was loved and respected by her famUy and fiiends, and wUl be gready missed on this earth.

It was Syd and D.J.'s wish that their ashes be scattered together at sea in a private ceremony. The famUy is pleased to honor then request, and the ceremony wUl be conducted aboard the "Lois," captained by Robert B. "Bob" Erly (R. Adm. USN, Ret.), also USNA Class of '37, on October 28,2006.

Keejp Revin' with '37 ANNUAL M E M B E R S H I P : 18% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 60% PRES: RADM M.H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) 7101 Bayfront Dr. #324,Anmpolis, MD 21403 E: nirindskopf@comcast.net CHAIRMAN, WASH. AREA: CAPT Robert W. Carter, USN (Ret.) 3118 Litde Creek Ln., Alexandria VA 22309-2126 H: 703-780-8779

Washington News: BUI Boykin celebrated his 90th on 16 September at aVirginia party at his grandson Skip's home. FamUy and friends, with the class represented by Sylvia and Mike Rindskopf had a great time. BUl's ascendancy to nonagenarian status (and Bob Huron's on 26 September) leaves but four young studs—Paul Schultz, Ralph Weymouth, Herb Mandel, and yours truly. And that Hst wUl go to zero in September 2007. HaU to Good Health!!

Bob Carter again brought out the regulars for a luncheon at the ANCC in late September. Betty and Jack Raymer, Betty Luby, Margaret Jones, Kay Owen and Sylvia and Mike Rindskopf were on hand.

An Alert: The FaU Class Presidents meeting wiU be held on 1 November It comes at a time when news from the Yard could be better We hope, too that we can report on a surging football team which wiU qualify for the Bowl to which it has already been invited. BEAT ARMY!!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 13% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 55% PRES: CAPT Robert B.Wood, USN (Ret.) E: rbwacny@aol.com CORR.SEC'Y: Ronnie Wood 1525 Soudi 23rd St.,Arlington,VA 22202 THIRTY-NINE ON LINE: docabbot@aol.com

From left to right Tommy, Emilie, Carlo and Winnie Rovetta and George and Pat Newton

A Look Back: We had an exchange of emaUs with EmUie and Tommy Lamar which produced a great picture from the tundra of Alaska in 1990. In the usual order are Tommy and EmUie, Carlo and Winnie Rovetta, and George and Pat Newton.

Sadly, in those 16 years we have lost the Rovettas and George. The Lamars are in Montgomery, AL and Pat is in Mountain View, CA.This presents a great opportunity for me to ask for more photographs Hke this of memorable trips in days gone by. Send them electronicaUy if you can.

SnaU maU is OK, too.

77i€ Class is Down to 52: We sadly report that Charlie Akers passed away in Los Altos, CA on 1 September after a long and courageous battle. The Class has sent condolences to Becky and the famUy and made a memorial gift in the ever-cheerful CharHe's name. And we also report that Jake Ready passed away also in CaHfornia on 15 September Jake reveled in contesting Cal Calhoun for the oldest man in the class—an honor actuaUy worn by Bob Morgan. The service was held on 22 September in San Diego before a large crowd including classmates and wives, Dolores and Randy KHppel and Jean Suydam. Their obituaries wiU appear in a later SHIPMATE. And in a late letter from Joyce SaUen and Sandy Saxten, we have learned that our long time Class President, Colonel John Saxten's beloved LeClaire, passed away peacefiiUy in Cupertino, CaHfornia on 13 September with her famUy present.

A memorial service wiU be held at the Naval Academy Chapel with burial alongside John in the Academy Cemetery in the Spring 2007.The Class wUl make a memorial gift in LeClaire's honor

Rhythm Moore has Peg at home now.

She is doing pretty weU. Things are looking up. It is a slow recovery and therapy wiU help her to get better Their son is in Washington Hospital. He got electrocuted a couple of weeks ago. He was leaning up against a Grain. The cable flew into an overhead wire. He wUl be in the Washington Center for a whUe recuperating. Please pray for his recovery.

A letter from Laren Kiser came telling of their summer trip from the Black Sea to Budapest.

• They were surprised at the neat and clean look of the towers. In Progue, Grand Circle gave a fareweU cocktaU party. A gendeman was talking "Sea Stories" and I found out he was a USNA alumni. We got separated and when I came home I checked the Register and found he was a Classmate in the second BattaHon. I was in the third. It makes me wonder if I have made other cruises with this classmate.

In Seattle, Harvey LaseU met us. my academy roommate and we visited for a couple of days.

Last year, we downsized from Sudbury to a bungalow on the shores of Littleton's Long Lake. It was the easiest change of residence. I had a bad accident; I dozed off and ran head on into another car on the highway. My wife had to do everything.

So when I got out of Rehab Center, I could move right into a house aU painted and set-up. I gave to my wife a SaU Hypo WUHam or is it a Fox Cast Dog? That is the reason for my purchase of a PUV because I no longer trust myself behind the wheel of a car Laren Kiser, 12 Town Road, Littleton, MA. 01460 •

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As the deadHne for November notes approaches summer has finaUy ended, chUdren are back in school, and although the vacation season should be over it appears that our age group finaUy stirs around a bit. Those of you who may have been concerned about our previous secretary, Phoggy Newcomb, wiU be pleased to know that he's doing so weU that he and Betty are traveHng back east to visit friends and relatives â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one destination mentioned is Nantucket. And in our next issue we should have some comments on the Stanford footbaU game from west coast classmates who plan to attend. As you recaU, last year at our reunion in AnnapoHs one of the featured attractions was the Stanford game, so it seems appropriate to continue the tradition.Then shortly after that comes the next Bay Area Group brunch from which we should have news and pictures. We hope Foggy is back in time for that. And we may have some news about our class organization. At last report the regional vice presidents were going to address the situation and propose a solution.

MeanwhUe, although there has been no communication on the subject, Phil Eckert is serving as interim president.

We received word from the Alumni Association that Peter Bockius, who did not graduate (I don't have info on just when he left us), died 23 August in Bay Head, NJ. After USNA he went on to the University of Delaware where he graduated. He served for five years in the U. S. Coast Guard during W W II and went on to a successful career of more than 30 years with duPont. And we lost the third one of our classmates who became general officers in the Army.You may recaU that Joe D'Arezzo and Fritz Freund were eye unsats and did not get commissioned upon graduation, but the Army found them satisfactory and signed them up. Now Ed Donley has left us, on

16 August in HuntsvUle, AL. He had a different experience in getting into the Army After a few mondis on the Ranger he concluded that Hfe without Jo (whom he'd been dating) was not the way to go, so they got married, violating the two year rule, and he submitted his resignation. In August 1941 he joined the Army, and became thoroughly involved with Army ordnance for the next 32 years. When he retired in October 1973 he was the Commander of the U. S. Army MissUe Command at Redstone Arsenal in HuntsviUe, AL. It must have been a memorable experience during his tours at Redstone to participate in the projects with and for NASA and to associate with people Hke DrWernherVon Braun and the NASA astronauts. Jo preceded him in death, in March 2005. His famUy plans to hold an inurnment for him and Jo at a date not yet selected in the USNA Columbarium. It's nice to know that the Army so appreciated our classmates who joined.

We received a picture of Gene Dueber and his trusty steed which he recaUs was pubHshed in Shipmate without the story several years ago. Herewith we shaU update the story. The picture was taken about five years ago to recognize the Centurion Team of Eugene Dueber and the Arabian Medley. The Dressage Foundation Century Club recognizes those teams whereof the combined ages of horse and rider total 100 or more years, who ride a test in a dressage show.

Eugene (85) and Medley (15) were the only team from the Northwest recognized untU that time, and Medley the only Arabian. They rode their test at the Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club Final FaU FHng on 12 September 2001 in Burley, WA. He reports that he just did it again, as a 90-year old on a 10-year old horse. This iUustrates what the Regimental Drum and Bugle Corps and the U. S. Marine Corps can do for you. Of the four classmates who were brave enough to spend aU four years in the HeUcats, Gene Dueber, Gene Tilton, and I are left. The other was Sandy Saunders. Fortunately for Dueber the Marine Corps must have redeemed him, because we never learned how to march with a rifle. I can remember Sandy Saunders saying he wanted to get into the CivU Engineer Corps, which he did, because it was the Drum and Bugle Corps of the Navy.

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There are three categories of classmates which I intend to explore: youngest, oldest, and missing. I think we have a valid claimant for "youngest": Bob Kaufinan.

If anyone would Hke to dispute this designation I'U accept comments. And I should hasten to add that Bob is not actively seeking this distinction. Several suggestions have been submitted for "oldest" from and for 90-year-olds. I suspect that this is too young, and am awaiting additional nominations. Now about "missing" classmates. I think there are seven for whom the Alumni Association has no address or location and our class records Hkewise have no information. Here are the names: Harold D. (Swede) Hansen, Louis E. Holtzman, Herman H. Klare, Paul E. McArthur, Paul Moore (he's Hsted in the 2003 Register of Alumni, but I can't find him in the Lucky Bag or the Ship Assignment Hst), Hedric E. Rhodes, and Anthony R. (Bob) Schubert. If you know anything about any of these, Hving or dead, please let me know.

A couple months ago we brought you John Clagett's nostalgic report on what was probably the final Castine Caper And we hoped to bring you more pictures and a fitting recapitulation of the Castine Caper history. I am pleased now to have a copy of Clagett's Castine Caper 19702005, a scholarly, thorough account of the background and experiences of the subject. In order to cover adequately aU of the aspects of what has become a '40 tradition it wiU take more than one monthly column. Therefore I have decided to seriaHze the story over as many months as it takes to do it justice. Also, from time to time we'U include pictures which may become avaUable. As I proceed, I shaU borrow liberaUy from Clagett's essay without detaUed attribution.

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rank of Rear Admiral. His appointment as superintendent resulted in a significant growth in the Academy, the programs, and the student body, as he brought the coUege from a nUnor existence to the status of an admired, respected, and highly successful educational institution. Along the way Ted Rodgers also began what became the Castine Caper The first Caper—although not yet so named—occurred in July, 1971, when six Naval Academy classmates accepted Ted's invitation to spend a week at the Maine Maritime Academy. The six came with their famUies and immediately fit right in to the place. Ike Blough acted as marshal for the Fourth ofJuly chUdrens' parade.

Wally Utley fiUed his pick-up with kids and drove them aU over the vUlage. '40 was to be part of that parade for the next 33 years. The pioneers were Marguerite and Ted Rodgers, Mary and Ed Sledge, Helen and WaUy Udey, Ruth and Bud Schafer, Betty and Jake Heimark, and Nancy and Ike Blough.

In the next chapter we shaU look at how the Castine Caper grew and developed. And meanwhUe, as always.

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Fourth of July Parade in Castine

Schooners in the morning fog

Castine, Maine is a smaU town with a smaU winter population and a modest summer one. No motels, no restaurant chains, sidewalks that roU up at night, and a main street shaded by giant arching elms, that leads down to the town docks, with the waters of the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay aU around. The Maine Maritime Academy is located in Castine, and it is extremely important to the town.

For twenty years Ted Rodgers, a member of the U. S. Naval Academy class of 1940, (only '40 is 4.0), and a retired Navy captain, was the Superintendent of the Maine Maritime Academy with the

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Only two of us from '41 stUl get to the stadium regularly to watch Navy footbaU—Joe Zirkle and Victor Delano—the rest of the crowd has left us. No doubt you have heard about it but the renovated stadium is a vast improvement over what we used to have to sit in and so is the footbaU. It's reaUy great to win games again. Next month I hope to be able to teU you about some overdue improvements to our observatory. The Executive Group meets in September and wUl make the decision on using the funds we have set aside for the observatory.

On 23 August, we lost our Classmate and my old friend, Joe Spitler. He survived the capsizing of USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor and served largely in destroyers thereafter FoUowing his assignment as Professor of Naval Science at the University of lUinois,Joe retired from the Navy and had a distinguished civilian career. I had a good talk with him shordy before our 65th Reunion when he

decided that his health was not good enough for him to make the trip. Joe leaves behind a daughter, two sons and 6 grandchUdren. Joe's wife for 56 years, Charlotte, died several years ago. To aU of Joe's famUy, I extend our deepest condolences in their loss. Ann, the widow of our late Classmate, Bill Downer, died on 4 September but I have no other detaUs. The November birthday boys are Badger, Foster, HaUey, Hine, Newland, Rowney and Weisner I almost forgot, their birthstone is the topaz which signifiesfideHtyand their flower is the chrysanthemum. Happy Birthday to the whole crowd.

It's hard to beHeve but there are no changes for your rosters this month. There are, however, stiU some missing addresses, viz.. Badger, Beatty, Jackie BueU, Paula Casstevens, Carol Dart, Marian Deekle, deLatour,June deStefano, Marie Dougherty, Ann ErUund (Burnham), Edwina Forde, GUmor, Barbara HUl, Barbara Holton(Lucian), PhylHs Long, AUeen McPherson, Mary MedHng, Monfort, Moore, Rebard,Virginia Rudder, RuUman,Avice Slaymaker,Wezie Spritzen, Louise Tickle, Turner, LaVerne Warner, Witschen and Rose Wynkoop. If you have the sHghtest clue on any of these, please let me know and I'U put the Internet to work on locating them. In the meantime: BeatArmy ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 12% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 64% PRES: VADM Gerald Miller, USN (Ret.) 3101 Wheatland Farms Ct., Oakton,VA 22124-1941 H: 703-273-7184; E: gemco55@aol.com SECY: CDR R.S. Day, USN (Ret.) 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church.VA 22043-3052 E: hapday@eiols.com

WhUe we have enjoyed a wonderful 65th Reunion in real time, this column is being written in mid-September and so detaUs are lacking. Sorry! In fact, class news is Hght although we are aware of great interest in the reunion and Jake Click's wonderful four day gathering on the banks of the Severn.

Meantime, the taUgate project has proven to be an exceUent advance in inter-generational relations. Before the second homecoming game, we were approached by the 8"^^ and IS'^'^ Company to share our aUotted space in the west parking lot.The Judylee Childers Meade famUy has faithfuUy manned the space for the past several years and a mixed group of classmates and famUies have joined in to keep the November 2006

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For the third year, we are submitting Ed Kintner's name for consideration as a Distinguished Graduate, based on additional information with respect to his extensive work with nuclear energy. At this time, plans for the buUding of several nuclear power plants are awaiting final approval. AU are based on Hght water reactor plants developed by Ed. WhUe their affect on the fuel crisis is stiU in the future the impact wUl be substantial.

At the September luncheon in Washington, plans for the December luncheon werefinaHzed.Dick Curtis had previously volunteered to host their annual famUy Saturday Christmas party as a Class affair in Heu of the normal luncheon in AnnapoHs. Because of the reluctance of some classmates to drive at night and to maintain the classic second Wednesday as the luncheon date, Dick suggested that we meet at noon on the second Wednesday and his generous offer was unanimously accepted.

Joyce Gooding, Bob's widow, passed away in early September 2006 after a long batde with cancer .She was laid to rest in ArHngton Cemetery on 13 September John Marocchi informed me that his only sister, GabrieUa M. Corti, died Saturday, 19 August 2006 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton,VA. She had been in aUing health for a few months. Gaby and her Mother moved to AnnapoHs in 1940, so they came to know quite a few classmates.

celebrated 22 Aug at the Church of the Litde Flower in Coral Gables. Inurnment was at the Naval Academy Columbarium with a CathoHc Committal Service on Friday 25 August, 2006.

James Happer Davis reported that his wife, EHzabeth Lee (Bunny), succumbed peacefiiUy in their Norman, Oklahoma, home from the effects of Parkinson's at 10:00 AM (CDT) on Samrday 19Aug2006.

Frank WUUs Ault, a key player in modern naval aviation as the father of the Navy Fighter Weapons School, passed away at his home in ArHngton.VA., Sunday 20 August 2006 at 1730 after a serious Ulness. Frank is survived by his loving wife Bea, chUdren Jeffiey, Laurel, Jerald, and Jan, six grandchUdren, and two sisters,Virginia and LucUIe. Funeral services were held Monday, 8 Sept, at the New Chapel, Ft Meyer, ArHngton,VA. Also, Frank's SUver Wings chapter held a "celebration and remembrance" of Frank's Hfe 28 Sept at Fort Meyer's Spates HaU lead by retired Adm Whitey Feightner Still Sailing C.T. Froscher reports that he and Marguerite recendy spent one week in Antigua saUing smaU boats and one week in BWI sailing a 43 ft Oceanis 423 in remembrance of their having met on Naval Academy Knockabout No. 13 sixty five years ago. They joined daughter Margo, son-in-law, PhU Drew and grandsons, Ben (22) and Dan (20) for the memorable hoHday. Both programs were offer by SunsaU which maintains a world wide fleet of saUboats and resorts. Based on our experience the selection is broad with aU boats extremely weU maintained.

At Antigua at least a dozen classes of saUing craft were avaUable from windsurfers to Hobe cats. With a constant 8 to 12 knot wind and chop superimposed on a 1 to 2 foot sweU it was not Hke saiHng the Severn.

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Although the first few saUs went weU CT found it difficult to move fast enough to keep ahead of boat and wind when tacking, resulting in several dunking, a common occurrence for most everybody.

They keep at least two Zodiacs in the saUing area to help people right their boats and continue saiHng. After a few days of sea water ingestion and multiple bruises CT became more of a spectator and less of a saUor SaUing the new Oceanis superbly equipped sloop was another story. After mastering aU the modern equipment and

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Remembrance Henry F Rodner Jr passed away 18 Aug 2006 in Coral Gables, FL. He is survived by his wife, Alejandra, his sons, Henry F and James Otis, his brother Robert A and many grandchUdren and great grandchUdren. A funeral mass was

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layout (aU Hues and sheets handled in the | cockpit, aU with Hne locks, four jam \ winches, color coded Hues, controUed sheet traveler, roUer reefing jib, GPS navi- i gation, wind direction and speed j indicator, remote controUed anchor i winch, etc. etc.) saiHng was a real pleasure, i They were fortunate to have great j weather with consistent 12 to 22 knot i wind often yielding 8 knots close hauled. | They saUed independendy but | rendezvoused nighdy with eight other ] yachts at a designated dock, mooring, or \ anchorage for shopping and conviviaHty. A i great experience. The biggest problem was | cHmbing into the forward bunk under the ] influence of left over bruises from the previous week, however being under the j influence helped! ;

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Dan, Margo, C. T, Ben and Marguerite

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C. T and gang enjoying the widows walk of their villa

Starting another Year Larry Caney reports that the decision of him and Marj Corie (Widow of Fred '39) to marry last year in June has gready enhanced both of their Hves. Photo shows them enjoying a recent visit to Maine.

Lee, Fenton and Jack

Class Luncheon The AnnapoHs contingent has restarted monthly luncheons after a summer layoff.

Luncheons are held the second Tuesday of each month at various locations. Anyone in the area is invited to attend. Attendees are shown at the 12 Sept luncheon in a local restaurant. The luncheon in October wUl be held at the Ginger Cove Retirement Community.

Marj and Larry

Western News Jack Barrett reports that Sheryn and Lee Scherer and he and Joan visited Peggy and Fenton Smith a short time ago at Fredericka Care Center in ChiUa Vista, CA. Fenton seemed to enjoy the visit, saUor hat and aU. Peggy is doing a magnificent job of taking care of Fenton although it is difficult to communicate.

She has leased the famUy home in Chula Vista and is Hving nearby to be close to Fenton in his assisted Hving home.

Class of '43 September luncheon

cost does not cause any Classmate or Widow to avoid attending our possibly last formal reunion. Further, we want it to be a happy, fun fiUed, memorable and interesting event. It is our plan to provide aU prospective attendees (those who returned questiormaires) with complete information on costs, registration, etc. by the end of August or early September For those who have changed their mind and want to attend please get in touch with me as soon as possible.

Dan Hunt is ready to accept any essay of 500 words or less on any subject you desire to write about. Dan plans to organize a committee to read the essays and announce the best at the Banquet. AU essays wUl be avaUable to read in the HospitaHty Room.

Our beautification of the Compass Rose Memorial continues to progress satisfactorUy. I have asked PubHc Works to contract for the new granite type benches as weU as trees and shrubs. As I mentioned previously, a bronze plaque wUl be added to the area and along with the original dedication date ofJune 19,1995 and the rededication date ofJune 19,2007 a few short succinct sentences may be added.

Any suggestions/recommendations from you wUl be gready appreciated.

The Class Homecoming dinner was held 14 October, after the Rutgers footbaU game, in conjunction with the Classes of '44 and '45 at the Ginger Cove Retirement Community. A great time was had and pictares wUl be in future Shipmates.

Proud to be '43.

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This month's Class Column begins with one of your Class Scribe's favorite kind of item: Alumni famiHes! It features LT. Kate Alexander Blanchard USCGA '98, at Everettt,WA to take command of USCG Cutter Henry Blake. She is the granddaughter of our classmate. Bob Alexander, and with her was Bob's son, Pat Alexander USNA '71. (But we're not done, yet.) For the ceremony she wore the famUy sword that has served Bob, Pat, and now, Kate. What a nifty, thrifty famUy! And I just have to add something about father and son, which I know

granddaughter wiU enjoy, too. Bob (Alex, to many of us) was a wonderflUly unique ^ v . in many wav'^. As a 1^ -Classman, he created a marvelous Mess HaU scenario in which It was hard to determine who was getting hazed the most: the Plebes or Alex. PUebes loved it of course, and our table acmaUy had a Plebe waiting-Ust!.

Years later taUgating. Alex had the pleasure of introducing son Pat to one of his old plebes, who genially observed that Pat could not imagine what it was Hke to be a Plebe imder Alex. Pat's instandy repHed,"TeU me about it. My entire bovhood was a Plebe Year!"

reveal (but The Register did,) that that gave him enough time in Indian Country to get a Purple Heart. (We'd Hke to hear that story, too, Pem.) He also served durring the Korean War, and in the Naval Reserve through the rank of LCDR.

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Classmate Pem Wall, Brown University NROTC, December 1943.

11 Kate Alexander Blanchard ,USCGA'98, (granddaughter of '44's Bob Alexander), with father PatAlexander,USNA 71.

Eariier this month I was indebted to Lynn Stanko. daughter of my Bancroft HaU roommate John Stanko, to learn that he was in Johns Hopkins Hospital recovering fiom a bout of pneumonia.

What a coincidence! Clearing office debris, I had just come across a old photo ofJohn and boat-mates on the cigarette deck of their Tarpon.

M. John Stanko (next to the Colors) with boatmates on the cigarette deck of the Tarpon.

We are no end pleased to report communication, with picture, from our classmate, Pem Wall, who the Academic Department deprived us of at USNA but who, of course, is forever a Classmate (note our Alumni Register) Pem wasted no time proceeding to Brown University for an economics degree and N R O T C , where he was commissioned a scant 8 months after us. Pem didn't see fit to

Beaver Horton comes through once again. I am most envious of Beaver having beien able to finagle an assignment to the Army IntelHgence School at Oberammergau Germany. (I have my sources.) Here he is, generously hosting a genial '44 group, Christmas 1964.

Weinachten 1964: A genial '44 group being hosted

by Beaver Honon at his Oberammergau, Germany quarters. L to R. Upper Del Cummlngs, Herb Ainsworth, Skeet Eaton, Chuck Meshier, John DriscolL Lower: Bill Burlin, Beaver, & Hank Cutier.

By the courtesy of ENS. Matthew Browrn, USS Laboon, we have had the pleasure of being informed that Laboon is be in PhUadelphia for the Army game.

Moreover, he advises that Laboon (very j hospitably) is planning a reception aboard for members and guests of the USNA Classes of'44 and '58 (58 is Laboon's huU number).) I plan to be in contact with Mr. Brown to further facUitate participation, location, time, communication, etc.

Your Class officers would Hke to promote the idea of messages of appreciation and friendship (snaU or E-maU) to Laboon. especiaUy for those many of us who won't have the pleasure of attending. We beHeve such gesture on the part of Old Navy T>-pes to ship"s company, promotes Navy solidarity and morale.

The AnnapoHs, D C , andVirginia crowd continue the pleasure of monthly oscUlation between AnnapoHs amd ArHngton,Va luncheons. Mary and Stan Henderson did their usual efficient job of setting us up last 7 September, at the ArHngton,VA Army-Navy Club, Attendees were: Nancy Barbour, Frank Barrett and guest Jane Appel, Bill and new bride Pat Bennett, Harry Benoit, Audrey Buescher, Kathy and Kit Carson, Irene and Diick Faubion, Helen and Jack Godfrey, Mary and Stan Henderson, Randy King and guest Dorothy Kaltwasser, Walt Moore, Betty and Gordon Ochenrider, Claire and CharUe Rozier, Mary and Joe Travers, Kay and Bucky Walters, and your Scribe.

We noted with dismay that, early in September, the oafish USNA instructor who made the crude pass at the female midshipman was transferred to the Washington Naval District. There, the admiral let him off the hook with a nonpunitive Letter of Caution. II suppose that as lawyers penetrate the naval structure, as elsewhere, ethical standards wUl blur, - such as those of an officer and gendeman.

Sadly, we have to report that Maggie DeLargy , widow of classmate John DeLargy, passed away on 12 September, In Mt.Vernon,VA. August and September a took a toU of our classmates as weU.We lost: Bob Clack—13 August, 2006—in Manhattan, KA Laurin Hay—^23 August, 2006—^in Virginia Beach,VA Ralph Merrill—23 August—2006 in HuntsvUle, AL Bill Riley—2 September, 2006—in San Antonio, TX Shuf Swift—5 September, 2006—^in Pt. Loma , CA Changes of address and phone number: 5801W Crestridge Rd. #B308 Rancho PalosVerdes, CA 90275 (310) 377-8819 (No change) Fred Schnurr (410) 757-2502

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CLASS N E W S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 65% PRES: BGEN D.H. Brooks, USMC (Ret.) 1212 Quincy St., Alexandria,VA 22302 E: DHBROOKS2@comcist.net C O R R . SECY: RADM D.T. Poe, USN (Ret.) 2207 River Crescent Dr. AnnapoUs, MD 21401 H: 410-224-4544 C O R R . SECY: CAPT J.T. Cockrill, USN (Ret.) 8107 River Crescent Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401 H: 410-266-3596 E: JTCBFC@comcast.net WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1945

In Memorium Roy G. Davis (10th company) died on Samrday, 12 August 2006, at his home in HuntsviUe, Alabama. Roy served aboard USS New Jersey during World War II, then, became a Naval Aviator until retirement on 30 June 1964, when he began his second career in the aerospace industry, earning his Master's Degree whUe residing in HuntsviUe. Roy is survived by his wife,Jimmie, their son Royjr., their daughter Nancy Davis Murphy, and three grandchUdren.

Memorial services were held on 13 August at Hope Presbyterian Church of HuntsvUle. Lawrence Edwin WiUiams, Jr., 83, of New Market, MD and previously a resident of AnnapoHs for more than 30 years, died 29 August 2006 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was a manager for the former Chesapeake and Potomac Co. and then became a nationally recognized antique dealer working along with his wife, CeceHa Barbara BeU WUHams.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two chUdren, Gay Zenz WUHams and Lawrence Edwin WUHams III. A memorial service was held on 14 September 2006 for George S. Gatter, a longtime planner who died inYountvUle, CA of compHcations after heart surgery.

George's professional projects ranged from the creation of Foster City to Lake Tahoe, where he was the first executive director of the League to save Lake Tahoe.

George Hughey died Friday, 8 September 2006 in Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC, from compHcations foUowing a faU on the stairs of his home. He is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Ann ConnoUy Hughey, and a daughter, also named Ann. Burial is planned for the ArHngton National Cemetery,Virginia, at a fiiture date.

Tom Bush died Wednesday, 13 September 2006 in Topshan, ME. He is survived by two daughters and one son.

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He wUl be inurned at the USNA Columbarium at a later date.

See Last CaU, Shipmate, this issue or subsequent issues, for obimaries of classmates.

Mildred "Midge" Levy, wife of classmate Art Levy, died in San Diego, CA in June 2006. Graveside services were held in El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego on 1 July. JVhdge is survived by her husband, Arthur, their two chUdren, Harlan and Rermata, and a grandson.

Left to right: Bobbie Davidson, Ted Johnson '45, Winnie Johnson, Marjorie Findly, Hub Davidson '45 and Ben Findly '45 at the Reservoir Creek Golf Course in Naples, NY

AsWeAre Marjorie and Bert Findly plusWinrue and Ted Johnson were guests of Bobbie and Hub Davidson at their summer place on Loon Lake in New York for three days in August. A very good time of eating, drinking and partying was had by aU. Played golf on a very good course in the AUeghenies. with wonderful views and wide fairways, visited the new New York State's Wine CuHnary Center, great cocktaU ride (boat ride on the lake during cocktaU time), and an exceptional treat of Hub's 9 year old great niece giving us a vioHn concert — she has wonderfiU recognized talent — been playing for 5 years.

On the way home to Virginia the Findlys stopped to see Lucy and Sam Simpson in Harrisburg, PA. Happy to report that, under the exceUent care of Lucy, Sam is making a good recoveryfiramthroat cancer

Left to right then-Mldn Michael Tollefson '68; thenLT Peter Baker, 38th Co. Officer and then-LTCOL B Cosgrove, MarCorRep and 1^^ Battalion Officer

Peg and Bill Cosgrove traveled through the Canadian Rockies on an Alurrmi Tour in August. Among the others on the tour were two alumni who were also at USNA during Academic Year 65-66 with Bill.

They were Midn Michael ToUefson, '68; then-LT Peter Baker, 36"^^^ Co. Officer and then-LTCOL BUI Cosgrove, MarCorRep and l^'' BattaHon Officer

The Bermanns on a cruise in the Baltic Sea

Helen and CUflT Bermann enjoyed a J cruise in the Baltic Sea in July on the 1 M/S Amsterdam. They visited : Copenhagen BerHn,Visby Sweden, ' Estonia, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Arbus Denmark. HoUand American Lines awarded them a special mariner medaUion ' for making 8 cruises on their Hne. i Lloyd Kiernan says |

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cover by Christmas. We surely can't be aging that rapidly. After my first retirement in '64 in Key West, I went back to school at Penn State and picked up a couple of Master's degrees. whUe my son reduced the drain on my income by entering USNA Class of'68. I then got a job teaching engineering and data processing at a community coUege in Florida.

After 12 years. I realized more money was to be made in computer programming, so I retired fiom the coUege and went to work fiUl time as a programmer in central Florida area. Pay was good, but I finaUy quit working in '96.

Been active in dog training and competing since '75. with as many as 9 dogs Uving in the house at one time.

My wife Jime died in '98 as the result of weekend hospital inattention to her postop condition, which I stUl harass the staff about every year on the anniversary of her death. (Wasn't about to let some ambulance chasing lawyer get rich off our misfortune).

So now I spend my time with my two remaining dogs making pet therapy visits to local nursing homes and adiUt care centen. and trving to keep the house fiom becoming too dirtv". Been trving to find a 18-25 year old redhead house keeper, without much luck. Been Hving here inTavares. FL tor 37 years now, it's too cold up north for this old man." •

Ltor Hank Anson, Bill McLaughlin, Gerry Johnson, DeanAxene

Dean Axene has reported that • "Earline Hilson remrned to Pensacola for a few days in mid-August to close on the sale of her house. Bea McLaughHn seized the oppormnity to get us aU together once again for cocktails in her apartment foUow ed by dinner here at Azalea Trace in our private dining room.

We were fortunate that aU who remain in Pensacola were able to attend. Bill McLaughlin was able to join us for a Htde vvhUe from the Health Care Center The day before this gathering, the Ansons committed to come to Azalea

Trace and shoidd move in within the next 3 months. If we could get LU and Gerry Johnson to join us, we'd aU be residents of Azalea Trace. Our numbers have dwindled but we StiU have a great group." • George Kirk Harding (16™ Company) has been lost fix)m our radar screen for a whUe, but a wxite-up in the Texas A&M Alumni Magazine was foimd by Ralph Stell, W'ho was in the same class (1944) as Kirk at A&M before both were appointed to USNA. Kirk left the Navy in 1952 after duty in two destroyers and a cruiser He entered the Naval Reserve and retired as a Commander, USNR, in 1974.

Bob WiUiams is working hard to promote Sportsmanship at footbaU games.

The results of this effort should be demonstrated at the Navy-Stanford game.

We hope that the idea catches on!

Joe Moorer has made it known to many that the U. S. Navy is the oiUy service that has not memoriaUzed its participation in the D-Day landings. This is being corrected with the raising of funds for a memorial on Utah Beach in Normandy. Joe has contacted numbers of his friends asking for their help.

Checks may be made to NOUS (Naval Order of the United States) Foundation, "Normandy" in the memo Hne, sent to Naval Order Foundation, P.O. Box 583, Glenview, IL 60025. An ampHfied piece wiU also be sent to Shipmate next month for the info of aU.

Hank Searls and Bob Baldwin

Bob Baldwin has reported:

with Grace and Dave Longton over in Issaquah.

Corinne and I are going down to the Bay Area for the Navy - Stanford game.

We'U be staying with Carol and Bob WiUiams, and I think Pat Hannifin wiU be there. HopefiiUy we'U find a few more classmates at the game and attendant activity. Our regards to the Annapolis contingent." • Bob Sherman sent the foUowing notice: The Cape Cod mini-reunion of USNA '45ers took place in OHver's Restaurant on route 6A, just to the west of Dennis, at 1200 on 13 September AU in the vicinity were invited to join the group.

Football On September 2^^, the few "diehard" fans of USNA footbaU watched Navy beat East Carolina. It was an overcast, rainy, misting day, but about ten or fifteen minutes before game time, the misting stopped and the few of us stUl there were privileged to see the game in clear, pleasant conditions. The sun even came out in the fourth quarter And then on September 9™, on a gorgeous day, the normal class contingent enjoyed a beforegame taUgate in our reserved space (#28) in the parking lot. There was much comradery and lots of delicacies for eating. And then we watched a good midshipman march-on and a game with University of Massachusetts that we finaUy won, 21 — 20, although we tried to give it away several times with fitmbles, interceptions and baU mishandling. StUl, a great time for aU of us!

Administration If you are interested in preparing your obituary ahead of time and would Hke more information on Shipmate's Last CaU guidelines, please contact Shipmate's obituaries editor, Mrs. Timothy EHzabeth Woodbury at 410-295-4064 or obits® usna.com. She vvUl be happy to assist you.

You may remember that Chuck Gardner is coUecting obimaries for our class. Capt. C. A. Gardner, JR, 8508 Culver Place, Alexandria,VA 22308-2012, 703-360-5213.

Larry Shafifer has asked to be reUeved of this responsibUity; our thanks for his many years of service.

Look Alive with '45!

• "Here is a Htde grist for the Shipmate mUl. These picmres of Burmy and Hank Searls and me were taken on a minicelebration of Hank's 8 4 * birthday at our house last month. This represents the total Gig Harbor chapter Bringing the of 45ers although we Alumni Association to you occasionally expand to include limch Hank and Bunny Searls

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CLASS NEWS, ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 62% PRES: VADM C.H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) 7101 Bay Front Drive,Apt. 11 I.Annapolis, MD 21403 H: 410-263-0880 E: chuckgriffidis01@comcast.net VICE PRES.: CAPT A. E.White, USN (Ret.) E: WHIZZER0923(gAOL.COM TREASURER: CAPTWils F.Engel.USN (Ret.) 6807 Rosewood St.,Annandale,VA 22003 H: 703-256-5832; E: wei^l@belladantic.net SECY: a e t e KenneDy 7911 Sleaford PI., Bediesda, MD 20814-4625 H: 301-654-7315; E: budkenneUy@aol.com C O R R . SECY: CAPT Ed EUis, USN (Ret.) 5229 Baistow SL, San Diego, CA 92117-2202 H: 858-278-8665; F:858-576-0979 E: thirteen22ed@aol.com WEBMASTER.: CDR A.C. HANSMANN, USN (Ret.) E: hansmann@aluni.mit.edu WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1946

DEFENDIRESPUBUCAM ADOLESCENS, NON DESERAM SENEX The Greater San Diego Group had an interesting luncheon on Wednesday, 6 September due primarUy to the perseverence of our host Bert Decker (18). He caUed everyone and then caUed them again. As a result a few of our local "strangers" joined us.They were Ed BaU (15), Don Blair (17) widi his wife Shirley, Dan Brimm (3) and WaUy Schirra (13). AdditionaUy, he also caUed a couple of "ringers" from '45: they were Ed Behm, Al Georgis and Pat Hannifin. Unfortunately, Al didn't make it. Also, Pat is almost one of us since he started escorting PhylHs Whitde, the widow of Al Whittle (9), to our fiinctions.The other attendees were: Nancy andVince Bacon (11); Gloria Beuder, widow of Albie (8); Chic BowHng (8);Jo and Herk Camp (7); Jean Chase, widow of Ben (17); Dona and our Host, Bert Decker; Harriett and Ed EUis (7); Fran and Bob Gautier (7); Bob Gorton (5); Jackie and John Kent (6); Ann Lindsay, widow ofJack (7); Luke Maples and his guest Emma Enriquez; Flossie and Luke Mayes (9);Arlene and CorHss Nugent (2); George Pavis (19); LU Thomas, widow of Al (4);Jan Thompson, widow of Bob (19); Bob Wertheim (7) and his guest Joan Witt; LUlan and Stan Zipser (4). My count is 38 which is a substantial improvement over recent years.

Trying to be of assistance I called LU Thomas and offered her a ride to the Luncheon but Jo and Herk Camp (7) beat me to it. Then I remembered Ann Lindsay in Del Mar and caUed her with an offer of a ride. She already had one with Gloria Beuder who also Hves in Wesley

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Palms in Pacific Beach where Ann had just moved. But, I did get Ann's new address: Wesley PaHns, Box 134,2404 Loring St, San Diego, CA 92109.Tel: (858)581 8559. New addresses after moves Without them we lose touch very easUy Ed Ellis demanded our attention about the time that everyone was eating their dessert. As usual, he reported the names of recendy deceased members of our famUy.Then he gave a summary of recent activities at the Academy and new developments in and for the Fleet gleaned from Navy Times; Sea Power, the magazine of the Navy League; and, the Naval Institute Proceedings. He closed by caUing on Bob Gautier (7), the Chafrman of die SIXTY TWO AND A HALF REUNION CRUISE on the Columbia River, to bring us up to date on the plans and the current Class passenger Hst which with the canceUation of the Rice's and the addition of Shirley WUHamson, widow of Bob WiUiamson (2), gives us 43 participants which are taking up about 30 % of the avaUable space. Hard to beHeve: the cruise is only 7 months away.

The big news on the Pacific Coast is that the aimual Army/Navy Game party for the Greater San Diego Group wUl be held at the home of Bob Gorton (5) on Satarday, 2 December starting at the early hour of 0930 PST. Flyers giving details and food assignments wiU be maUed NLT mid - November If you're not in the Greater San Diego Group and would Hke to attend contact Bob at (619)223 - 7491.Your default contact for this is Ed EUis (7). But, he'U be out of town 21 - 26 November.

FinaUy, Bert Decker took the floor for the final event, the raffle of botdes of wine from the Gautier CeUers.This is unbeHevable: it appears to come from a bottomless source.

Four names were submitted as nominees for the Distinguished Graduate Award P G A ) for 2007. One requested that his name be withdrawn. The three being considered are: Vadm Chuck Gri£Sths (6), the Honorable Stu Hancock (13) and Dave Leighton (18).

They have aU been notified of their nomination. Now our Class Committee is tasked with gathering aU the pertinent information, weighing it and submitting the name of the Classmate who they feel has the best chance of being designated for the Distinguished Graduate Award for 2007,joining Bob Wertheim (7).

The Greater Washington DC Group had their monthly luncheon on Friday,

16 September and drew a "crowd" of 35.

The names of attendees are Hsted onthe Class Web Page.

Some questions have recendy arisen about widows of Classmates wishing to receive SHIPMATE. Here's the straight dope from the Alumni Association: If the \ widow's husband was a Life Member of the Association, the widow wiU continue to receive SHIPMATE. If the deceased .

46'er was an annual member or not a member, the widow can receive SHIPMATE by making arrangements by caUing the Association at (410)295 - 4026 and asking for Noreen. She wUl take you through the necessary steps; or, contact Clete KenneUy (10), our Secretary, (see masthead for address, telephone number, emaU address) and he wiU make the necessary arrangements through the Association. Any costs wUl be borne by the Class.

Clete reported that he saw Ed Goloway (3) at the monthly luncheon.

Ed said that he's about 85% back to battery after a year of recovering from a very serious automobUe accident. The doctors and his wife Phyl have been very instrumental in his recovery.

John Dagger (13) has moved, weU almost. At last report he had a few more boxes to empty. He's finding items such as his ceU phone which he thought he'd lost.

It was in the bottom of a briefcase. Norma and he are now Hving at 4970 Sentinel Drive, #106, Bediesda, MD 20816.

Clete says: "We're stiU looking for swords and 25 Year After books. Don't let them go underground. Let's hear fix)m you." Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm sturmed and pleased. I do not have any deaths in our FamUy to report.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 71% PRES: VADM James H. Doyle Jr., USN (Ret.) SECY: Chester H."Chet" Shaddeau Jr. 1972 Scott's Crossing Way, Apt. #002 Annapohs.MD 21401 H:410-224-5890;F:410-224-7613 E: stadir@erols.com TREASURER: CAPT Francis J. Readdy, USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dominion Dr.Apt. 153 McLean.VA 22101 H: 703-534-5154; E: readdyg@msn.com

LOOKTO THE FUTURE! We may as weU face it—these things take time to do right!

With the Sixtieth Reunion tucked away behind us, it's time to think ahead.

More than one query was heard at the affair—"What about the 65th?"

Any substantive action on a 65th vviU be in the hands of the Board and Officers elected next year, but it vvoiUd be extremely helpfid to them to have any ideas, suggestions, or preferences finm Classmates sent in NOW—so that that info wiU be avaUable to them right away.

On the other hand, a lot of mumbHng also went on at the Sixtieth about the desirabiHtv- of a '•Sixtv--rvvo and a halfth" affair. Something of the nature of the Caribbean cruises we undertook in 1998 and in 2003. wherein each Classmate woiUd simply "sign up" with a commercial entity, after arrangements and pricing have been negotiated by one or two volunteers, probably through a travel agency. The Class, as a corporate entity, woiUd not be involved, unHke the fiveyear affairs, though it would provide coomimication, Haison, and support.

So think it over, come up with your comments, and let us hear firom you.

ONTHE ROAD AGAIN...

From Florida, Bob Tumage writes to teU us that he recendy attended a famUy wedding in Pennsv Ivania. and a cousin subsequendy took him to Harrisburg to visit the State Capitol.

In preparation for a celebration of the Capitol's Centennial in October, each space in the buUding has been slowly and carefuUy refiirbished, exposing works of art that had been covered up and restoring many to their original brUHance.

As they arrived, Bob's cousin, from a distance, recognized the Lieutenant Governor, Mrs. Catherine Baker KnoU, so they approached and he greeted her, upon which she invited them to her suite to see the resiUts of the overhaul. Says Bob, "The procedure certairUy had included Mrs KnoU's offices. I was in awe. The crowning point was a recendy-cleaned mural on the ceUing, fuU of angels and glory:" And then came the kicker They talked for a few minutes, and it sudderUy developed that Mrs. KnoU is the sister of our Classmate Ray Baker. She is the first woman elected to the office, and her resume clearly shows her capacity for the job. After their conversation, she assigned an aide to accompany them and to show them a few items and rooms not generaUy available to visitors.

Bob enclosed a brochure of notes and photos which show clearly why the Pennsylvania State Capitol is visited by more persons than any other in the U.S., and why he recommends its magnificence and its works of art as worthy of a visit

by Classmates.

FINAL HONORS It is our sad duty to report the death of our Classmate Richard Port Umbel. A fiiU obimary either appears in Last CaU or wiU as soon as possible. We offer our sympathy and condelences to his famUy. It is probably worthwhUe to repeat here the Class's poHcy on these urUiappy simations.

We ask that anyone aware of the death of a Classmate advise your scribe immediately. We wiU ensure that the Alumni Association (and Shipmate) are advised. A simple announcement wUl always appear in the Last CaU section of the very next avaUable issue of Shipmate. A fiiU obituary wiU be printed therein as soon as possible after either the deceased's famUy or the Class Secretary provides it to them.

Printing is subject to possible delays caused by backlogs, late submittals, or delay in reporting, so it is advantageous to get the word in early. It is our poHcy always to send flowers to the fimeral if word is received in time .We wUl also enroU the Classmate in the Navy Memorial Log, if he is not already so enroUed. Your Secretary wiU aid as desired in preparing the obituary—or wiU prepare it on his own if necessary—^but always deferring to the famUy's desires. It is our poHcy to use the Hmited space avaUable here (in Class Notes) only for a simple announcement (as above in the case of Dick Umbel) and employ Last CaU for its intended purpose. It is also our poHcy to publish announcements of the deaths of spouses or chUdren of Classmates in this column only when requested by the Classmate himself This is certainly not a pleasant or popiUar subject, but it is most definitely an important—and germane—one. Of the 820 who graduated in our Class, 400 are now deceased. Do the math. The deposit with your Secretary of self-prepared obituary material and/or selected photos wUl ease the pain and suffering of those we leave behind—we owe them that.

If you have any questions on this or related matters, please give your Secretary a caU at 410 224 5890.

THE MAIL BUOY I had a lousy cold, and was bemoaning the effort required for the day's work untU I opened the foUowing letter . AU of a sudden I remembered how often a letter Hke this one has made it aU worthwhUe! • "Dear Mr Shaddeau: I happened to read the December 2005 issue of Shipmate and came across

the piece submitted by Rufe Sadler. My father, John T. Kiernan '47 was a Classmate of yours, and attended , along with my mother, the wedding of Mr. Sadler in 1946 in New York City. I've heard the story many times over the years—the ceremony, the trip to the hotel, and the bride—the beautifiU Mary Beth Dougherty—a Cathedral School girl along with my mom. I thought it might be of interest to him that people are stUl watching and remembering. Can you provide his address so I could forward the foUowing to him? Thanks for the assist.

Tom Kiernan '73" • We sent the address to him, and here's part of what he wrote to Rufe: • "Dear Mr. Sadler: I wasn't quite sure how to start this— it's a bit awkward, but I might as weU get right at it. My father John T. "Jack" Kieran, a Classmate of yours a mere 60 years ago, didn't graduate, but maintained a love for the institution and instUled it in his sons—I am Class of'73 and my brother John is Class of'77. My son Tom wiU graduate next year with '07.

The stories of Dad's experiences were lost with his passing in 1976, but my mother reHgiously reads my Shipmate, and scours the Class of'47 news to keep updated. (Scribe's note: She exhibits extraordinarily highly developed literary taste!) M o m

was at our house over Christmas and I had just received my copy. I could never forget the name and the story—Rufiis Earl Sadler, the southern gendeman who stole the heart of the Northern Irish lass, or the story of their wedding ceremony under the staircase at the Rectory and the trip to the George Washington Hotel.

My mother often retells the stories. I thought you might Hke to know that people stiU fondly remember and reHve the past through your stories. If you ever get back to the Academy, please look up my son and relate some stories about his grandfather. Dad left us about ten years before Tom was born, so he needs some material... Tom Kiernan" • Then came this wrapup from Rufe shordy after our Sixtieth Reunion: • "Thanks so much for getting us in touch with the Kiernans.John Kiernan was a close friend of Harry Rodgers, BiU Rhoads, Pete Cummins and of mine, but left USNA in the middle of Youngster year. His wife MiUie, with son Tom Kiernan '73 and Tom's wife Sue joined the Rodgerses and Sadlers for November 2006

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supper in AnnapoHs the Wednesday right after the Reunion. It was a delighdul extra reunion treat for us and I think the Kiernans enjoyed it as much as we did.

Rufiis" • LOOKING BACKWARD We received a letter from Joe Adelman recendy that gave us a lot of retrospective pleasure. Enclosed was a photo (see nearby) ofJoe with other members of his Boot Camp Company at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in 1941. In his letter,Joe commented on those as days when the non-rated man wore his rank as stripes on his cuffs (only one stripe , in the case of the boot camp Apprentice Seaman!) and showed his Branch by wearing a watchmark on the right or the left sleeve. (Remember deckapes teUing girls that aU those guys with the red watchmarks were—shaU we say—to be avoided?)

Can the absence of aU things be something?

Nothing must be something, else it could not exist, but can something that exists be nothing?

METHOD OVER JUSTICE Courts have passion for rules, procedure and process.

Truth and fact may get a hearing or not.

QUICKTAKES As a sideHght on our Big Sixty party, many of you wiU remember that in his speech to us,The Superintendent, VADM Rodney Rempt, reminded us aU to send cookies to the Mids—then quickly modified that and added that he, too, would be happy to receive them. For the record: His I brushed up on some of his comments Staff, and specifically his Aide, thoroughly by referring to my very old copy ofThe enjoyed consuming the great big gooey Bluejacket's Manual, and as I often do, got cake ordered up and shipped to his office sidetracked into hours of browsing through

by Joe McKenzie as a thank-you for the a lot of stuff we aU learned way back then. attentions provided u s . . . Sam PUlar As in the photo, for example, where the queries: Who was the first in the Class to Chief wears his rating on the right sleeve. I have an afloat command? He places in went over the General Orders for Sentries; nomination the names of himself and the how to field strip a Cok .45 M1911A1 late George "GG" Strott, both "box(stUl a sidearm to conjure with!); the WWII kicking pork-chopper" Supply Corps version of the phonetic alphabet (ABLE officers, who as a part of SERVRON3 in not ALFA, BAKER not BRAVO, and Tsingtao each took command of a floatTARE, not TANGO, for example); and i ing refrigerated stores barge (YFN(R) and wondered how much of aU that has YFN) in early 1947.They had to be affected our Hves since—^we may not towed and they didn't have names, but remember aU the detaUs, but it's a part of they DID float! . . . Letters and emaUs us—and a fascinating part. As is so much of continue to arrive, with kind and gratifyour common past! ing remarks from Classmates in praise of the work by members of the Reunion Committee. Those words are of course welcomed and appreciated by aU involved, but I know I speak for many when I draw your attention to the performance of our contractors, as weU.The transportation people, as an example, saved us from a number of impending disasters by simply picking up the baU and running, without waiting for tardy direction from anyone. It On the left, Joe Adelman at Boot Camp in 1941, with helps to deal with reaUy experienced one of his Classmates and his Platoon Commander pros!... See you here next month. CHS

POET'S CORNER Here's another couple of choices from the work of our Classmate Lew Taylor: IWORRYABOUTTHINGS UKETHAT Something Is not nothing.

But is nothing something?

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SECY: CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr.Alexandria.VA 22302 P: 703-549-8739; E: Sk48moore@aol.com WEB SITE: usna.com/classes/1948

With this issue, the Moores have shifted domaine from Rhode Island back to

Alexandria,VA. So, please keep that in mind when communicating. It seems that the summers are shortening. This one was not only short, it was wet, often chiUy, and one was certairUy not overexposed to direct sunshine.

The now annual AnnapoHs 10-mUe run has become a recurring event, as these things often do. Provide a place and a reason for running from A to B, and eventuaUy, people wiU show up and actuaUy run. Provide prizes and pubHcity, and soon, you couldn't stamp it out if you tried. This race has a subset of runners, "The Old Goats", who are the older guys, those at least 20 years out of the Academy. John Fry won the senior Old Goat award for the third year, although he shared it with Ben Moore last year See the photo ofJohn with award along with Steve Dietz '82, the actual Old Goat winner. John Fry is an indefatigable runner, and reaUy works at it. As an ex-runner, I tip my cap to him.

John Fry and Steve Dietz '82 with their trophies.

The premier 1948 Class Summer Gathering, the now venerable Carolyn and George BaU Swim Party at their pool in Alexandria, splashed off on 27 August. Everybody had a good time, and as usual the food was great and the beer was cold. BaU son, Geoff, presided over the grUls, cooking mountains of chicken BBQ. Daughter, Louise, handled most everything else. George says he and Carolyn were left litde to do but party.

On hand were Rose and Jim Ahern, Patty and Tony Duncan, Eddie Welch, Diana Keenan, Toni and John Fry, Marion and Don Buhrer, Ely and BiU Reed,Amante and Roger Carlquist, Grace and BiU Harkins, Libby and Cab Davis, Nancy and Warren Graham, DoUy and John Rasmussen.

Class luncheons for the year resumed on September's second Friday at the current locus, the Army Navy Country Club. Attendees were weU fed and toasted and caught up on each other's doings.

Subsequent luncheons wiU be on the second Friday of November, January, March, and May. There was a speaker, the Director of Admissions at the Academy, Capt Karen D. Frye, USN, who held forth to the edification of aU hands on how admissions are currendy handled. Those who enjoyed the day were, with wives, Buhrer, Fry, Deeley, BaU, Ahern, Carruth, Cab Davis, Borlaug, O'Connor, Tony Duncan, Corley, Dyer, Harkins and Beggs. Singles were, Graham, Ghormley, Morgan, George SuUivan, Sibert, BiU Arnold, Welch, Andrus, Manganaro, and widows, Diana Keenan, and Rosemary Hogg.

This column is puny due partiaUy to lack of material, but especiaUy because of my own condition, which can orUy be characterized as stuck on the binnacle Hst for reasons presendy undetermined. Look for better things next month.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 5% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 62% PRES; Harold E Tipton 18862 Colony Cir.,Villa Paric, CA 92861-4307 E: haltip@ix.netcom.com SECY: RADM Ralph Ghormley, USN (Ret.) 1800 Old Meadow RA.Apt 405 McLean, VA 22102 P: 703-556-3918; F: 703-351-5864 E: nngJioniiley@verizon.net

SECRETARY NOTE; My computer system is working again.

Note new E-maU address.

We wiU be putting out a 60 year yearbook. A letter is in the maU teUing what John Bacon needs and how to pay.

Since I don't have much material for the column, I wiU print it here as weU. CORRESPONDENCE In May Mark Sandeen, first grandson of Walt and Ruth Schriefer, graduated at the top of his NROTC unit at CorneU University and was commissioned as an Ensign, USN. Mark is the oldest son of Larry and Janet (nee Schriefer) and has reported to Pensacola for ffight training.

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Road, AnnapoHs MD 21401. Make your check out to USNA Class of 1949 and include address where you wish your book maUed. LOSSES Val Schaeffer's widow wrote: • "Val's grandson, Kevin Schaeffer, now stationed in Hawaii, graduated with the USNA class of 2004. Despite a temperature of 102 and walking pneumonia, was L-R Larry Sandeen, USCGA '78, Mark Sandeen, and on hand, having driven straight up from Walt Schriefer USNA'49 Hernando for the ceremony and party, then back to Florida to recuperate. After Here is a copy of the letter going into aU,Val's father, former father-in-law, the maU: brother-in-law, grandnephew, and • Date: September 2006 grandson aU attended AnnapoHs. From: Ralph Ghormley, Class "He died of progressive supranuclear Secretary palsy (Dudley Moore's disease). He owned To: AU Forty-Niners and operated a 80 foot yacht, where he 'WHAT: USNA Class of 1949 60'^^ and his wife Hved for 32 years, doing Yearbook (a.k.a. Lucky Bag LX), wiU be commercial charter work as weU a saiHng pubHshed in 2009 to commemorate the around the world for pleasure. After grad60™ anniversary of our USNA graduation. uating from the Naval Academy, he WHO: 1. John Bacon has volunattended Wharton Business School. WhUe teered to do the heavy lifting in connection on active duty, he was a fighter pUot with editing and pubHshing our 60 during Korea, then completed test pUot yearbook. With John's sixty-year record of school and worked as an experimental achievement, we can count on a steUar pUot and retired in 1968 as chief test pUot book even though it wUl be difficult for for Ryan Aeronautics in San Diego. him to improve on the Lucky Bag he did Survivors include his wffe, Marsha for our 30 reunion. 2. Classmates are Schaeffer, sons John and Valentine, a sister, invited to provide an essay—no more four chUdren and two great grandchUthan 500 words—^looking back on what dren. FoUowing his request, his body was seems important from their 60 years of donated to the University of GainesvUle great events and experiences. Include your Medical School and his brain to the PSP phUosophy ff you wish but no resumes brain bank at the Mayo CHnic at or obits please. Pictures may be included JacksonviUe, FL. In Heu of flowers, memobut wUl Hmit the amount of words in rials are requested to the Amego-Belcher your essay to 300.You can submit only a Scholarship Fund, c/o Mrs Schaeffer The picture if you wish, but we hope you'U fund gives annual grants to Mrs Schaeffer's write something interesting as weU. autistic brother's teachers and caregivers Sample essays were pubHshed in the for further education in the mental August 2006 Shipmate. (Classmates' health field. • widows or other close relatives are encouraged to participate.)

CHANGES WHEN: You may submit material to Chester Davis—^MaU: 2104 River John Bacon now but no later than 31 Crescent Dr,AnnapoHs, MD 21401,Tel: December 2007. It is desirable, however, (410) 224-4854; Steve Krause—MaU: 953 that you submit your entry now whUe it Heather Way AnnapoHs, MD,Tel: (410) is on your platter.

897-0604, E-maU: SteveK49@ CATCH 22: There are no free lunches. Verizon.net; Kay Garibaldi—MaU: The cost of $25 includes your entry in 6251 Old Dominion Drive Apt 357, the book and one copy maUed to you.

ArHngton,VA 22101, Tel: (703) 9703877; Ralph GhornUey—E-maU: ACTION: 1. Submit your entry rmghormley@msn.com; Bob Titus—electronicaUy to <usna_60th_book@ MaU: 985 Sienna Park Drive, Reno, NV sbcglobal.net>. If you are unable to send 89512,Tel: (775) 345-1949 electronicaUy you may maU your entry to John Bacon, 15 Home Street, St. Charles NOTHING COULD BE FINER IL 60174.2. Send a $25 check or money THAN TO BEA FORTY-NINER! order—NO C P ^ D I T CARDS—to Ewing R. McDonald, 2569 Golfers Ridge

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CLASS N E W S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 5*/d'' LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 67% PRES: VADM Thomas J. Bigley USN (Ret.) 1329 Carpers Farm Way, Vienna, VA 22180 H: 703-759-2996; E: vadmtjb@aol.coni CHIEF FUND RAISER: J. Richard Powell Jr. 8123 Dunsinane Ct. McLean.VA 22102 H: 703-89^4583 or 866-859^362 EXEC. SECY: Larry Hawkins 3916 Linda Ln.,Annandale,VA 22003 H: 703-573-4256; F: 703-573-1661 (call first) E: llhawkinsl@juno.com C O R R . SECY: CAPT Wayne L.Jensen, USN (Ret.) 499 SkyhiU Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910 H: 619-421-6756; E: wayneljensen@cox.net WEBMASTER: Col John C. Akin, USAF (Ret.) E; bojac@earthlink.net WEB SITE: http://usna50.8k.com

Chuck MuU alerts to another example of the transformation of the miHtary which is underway, namely the christening of the Amphibious Assault Ship Makin Island on 19 August in PascagoiUa, Miss. Second orUy to the Navy's Aircraft Carriers in size, the ship is 844 feet long and displaces 42,800 tons. The ship embarks a Marine Expeditionary Unit, accommodates 3 L C A C S , A V - 8 B Harrier jets and wUl eventually have JSF-F35B aircraft, as weU as a fuU range of heUcopters, tUt rotor aircraft and amphibious vehicles to perform sea control and power projection.

Makin Island wiU be homeported in San Diego.

George Irish writes from his position as a widower of his dear departed wife of 56 years, Janine, and of the nostalgia that impacts his daUy Hfe. When Janine died, stricken with cancer, her last thoughts and comments were to the fact that, "Nobody knows just how to make George's salad at noon Hke he Hkes it, Hke I do." To that George concludes, "Please teU me what is the most important thing in Hfe?" "WeU to my dearest Janine it was my salad!"

USNA has a Project Manager for Naval Academy Museum Renovation, CDR. Patrick J. Hudson. He says that the construction contract wUl have been awarded by 1 May 2007 and Preble HaU renovation begun in July 2007.Temporary display and storage of the Museum CoUections wUl maximize the avaUability to the Brigade during renovation. Preble HaU wUl close to the pubHc on or about 1 June 2007. It wUl be reopened to the pubHc some time after January 2009 with a formal Rededication Ceremony planned for AprU 2009.

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have missed seeing: USNA chemistry department is among the top 20 in the nation according to Chemical and Engineering News magazine. USNA ranks number 2 in the nation for accessible professors according to the Princeton Review (PR) of 361 coUeges,USNA ranked #5 in the PR in the Stone Cold Sober School category, and USNA ranked # 3 nationaUy as the best undergraduate engineering program by U.S. News and World Report. To aU that I ask mothers across the country, "Should you consider sending your sons and daughters anywhere else to coUege?"

Regional Meetings Here we have a picture of the San Francisco Bay Area Class of'50 group as they celebrated the Class 56th Anniversary at the Pleasanton Hotel in Pleasanton CA. on 1 June 2006.

L to R: Standing Maury Gondii Jim Lyttle, Joe Pausner, Dick Landes, Manin Hardy, and seated Jim Kennedy, celebrating the Class of 1950 56th Anniversary at the Pleasanton Hotel, Pleasanton, CA, 1 June 2006

In AnnapoHs on 8 September at the USNA O'Club they gathered: Jim Oberholtzer,Tom Rogers, Tom Ross, Phil Ryan and Daryle Tripp. That weekend was a fiiU one remembering 30 years of females as Midshipmen, 1st Class Parents Day, Classes of'81 and '91 reunions and a visit by the comedian, BiU Cosby, who coin tossed for the UMass footbaU game.

Although Navy remained 2 and 0, coach Paul Johnson was not particularly pleased with Navy's one dimensional offense which was a ground game.

Washington D.C. area Class o f 50 met on the 7th of September with: BiU Diehl, Fred Beck, John McNaUyTom Rogers, Tom Ross, BiU Kiehl, Bob Shultz, BUI Simons, CharHe Cooper, Daryle Tripp, Larry Hawkins, Jack Ryan, Dick PoweU, Roy Snyder, BiU Rockey, Phil Ryan, Marsh Treado, Ward LasleyTom Bigley and Bob Monroe.

For San Diego '50 on the 1st of September at the Board Room of the Coronado Golf Club we had: Wayne Jensen, Mark Frudden, BiU Grimm,

Barney and Rose Marie Barnette, BiU and Debby Martin and Dean French. Our concerns took us back to the Eisenhower years and the MiHtary Industrial Complex as we observed the Defense Contractors jumping on the scene for the lucrative gains to be made in buUding Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV's) We observed job gains being made right here in San Diego and our population growing.

Losses WiUiam R. (BUI) Stewart passed away on 29 August 2006 in Birmingham, AL. BUI was a retired broker Services were held on 1 September at the Greensboro Baptist Church with burial foUowing at Greensboro Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, ChUdren ,WUHam R.Jr, Beth, Jeff and Vicki and 7 grandchUdren.

Gordon P Woodman passed away on 9 August in RoseviUe, CA. from prostate cancer which had mestasized to bone cancer. Services were conducted in Auburn, CA. and his ashes dispersed to sea off San Francisco. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, PUar, five chUdren and 6 grandchUdren.

Joseph B. Howard died on 20 August in Coronado, CA.Joe was a briUiant combat leader during the war in Vietnam where he earned the DFC and Bronze Star as weU as numerous Air Medals whUe developing standards and tactics for the use of heHcopters in providing air cover for the river patrol boats. He retired in 1974 and taught electronics at the coUege level before starting his second career as an investigator for the CaHfornia Bureau of Automotive Repairs from which he didn't retire untU he was 78. His survivors are his daughter, Nancy, and son, Douglas, both of Salt Lake City, and 4 grandchUdren. A memorial service was held on 8 September at Christ Episcopal Church in Coronado with burial at the USNA Cemetery on 17 November Donations may be made in Joe's memory to USNA Athletes and Scholarship Program, 25 Maryland Ave. AnnapoHs, MD. 23140.

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President's Corner. The FaciUty Awards Endowment is one of the most worthwhUe of many contributions that the class has made to the Naval Academy. Bob SmaU tells us that these awards are considered among the most prestigious honors that a member of the faculty can attain.

This year there were 41 appHcants competing for the three prizes.The honorees are formally recognized during graduation by the Superintendent, and aU faculty members who competed are also listed in the recognition ceremony program.

This year's recipients were hosted as usual at our Homecoming Dinner. They are Professor Clementine Fujimara, Language Studies, for the CiviHan Faculty ExceUence award; Commander Leonard HamUton, Mechanical Engineering, for the MiHtary Faculty ExceUence award ; and Associate Professor Michael Schultz. Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, for the CiviHan Faculty Research ExceUence award. Of note: we are the only class giving such recognition to the faculty.

During the weekend of the UMASS footbaU game and as part of the recognition of 30 years of women at the Academy, Captain and Astronaut Wendy Lav^Tence (81),BiU's daughter, was the guest speaker at the Forrestal Lecture on Thursday evening. She was then one of the honorees at the weekly dress parade Friday afternoon. On Saturday Diane Lawrence and Wendy, along with Jim and Fredda Wiimefeld and Al and Becky Burkhalter, were guests at the dedication ceremony for the Stadium Arches at the south end of the footbaU stadium, named in honor of BiU Busik ("43), footbaU great who later served as both Athletic Director and President of the Alumni Assn from 1971-1994.

New subject: a large number of you are not in the Class e-maU database with the Alumni Association. If you are not registered there with your e-maU address.

we urge you to do so that you may receive the Class general e-maUs. At our 55"^^ Reunion Wes Hammond suggested that since the Class of 1951 was actuaUy born in the summer of 1947 we should celebrate our real 60 Anniversary during the summer of 2007.

After discussion the Class Board of Directors concluded that, whUe agreeing with Wes' proposal, one celebration in one location was "too hard," for many. Instead, the class officers wUl be working with key regional people to organize near simultaneous commemorations within designated geographical areas. Once organized, information on these events would be supplied to Sam Ginder for pubHcation on the web site www.usna51.com and to Beau Dietrich for inclusion in Shipmate. Along that Hne, our Southern CaHfornia classmates are far ahead of the rest of us. The San Diego Chapter has opted to celebrate "Plebe Year plus 60" on Samrday, 30 June 2007. Committee cochairs BiU Hutchison and Dick Seymour have reserved the Scripps Institution Ocean Overlook for cocktaUs and dinner starting at 1800. Space is Hmited, so the info wiU only be maUed to those in the southwest. Anyone else who is planning to be in the area may contact Paul Tuzo for detaUs. As for the rest us, more to foUow. Also from San Diego, Paul Tuzo reports that they do monthly lunches on the fourth Tuesday of the month then in February they wUl do their annual Washington's Birthday Dinner Andy Kremm has the detaUs on the latter Some time ago Al Raithel took upon himself the chore of researching the detaUs of our 1949 air cruises. Most of you wUl remember flying around the country in either the Constitution or the Mars with time for tours, parties and SNJ ffights in Pensacola. Unfortunately, untU Al got into it, aU we had was our fading memories, very Htde to no documentation. Now, thanks to him we have documentation but what we reaUy need is "color." If any of you have any photos or hard copy itineraries and the Hke they are sorely needed. Even more importantly, if you could take time to pen a narrative of what you remember about the air cruise you were on it would be most helpflil to the buUding of an even more comprehensive pub. Please send anything you may have to Bob Dunn. The book wiU be edited and put on a CD, with a Hmited number of hard copies, under the auspices of the Naval Historical Foundation.

Ann Diers, wife of the late Charlie Diers wrote Beau Dietrich thanking the class for the hospitality shown her and her chUdren as they visited and toured with us during the 55 Reunion. On the other hand, it's hard to beHeve she was reaUy remembering those of us she met when she wrote, "Suzanne (her adult daughter) said she had never been in the company of such tremendous brain power in one place in her Hfe!" Dave Soracco checked in from BeUevue, Washington, with pictures and description of a rendezvous with Tom Ward atVMI where they both prepped for USNA along with Jim Valentine.

Dave reports that he and Tom visited the cemetery where Jim is buried, the same cemetery where Hes StonewaU Jackson, a VMI hero (although one leg is elsewhere).

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Dave also reports that a smaU group gets together periodically on Mercer Island and that he and Sara spend about five months each winter in Hawaii. Sounds nice.

Jack Becker reported in recendy with a picture of four 51ers and others on the day they got their wings in Corpus Christi, October 21,1953. AU went to AD Skyraider squadrons from Corpus, each eventuaUy pursuing different career paths.

Becker is now retired from the ministry in Baldwin County, Alabama, Baxter spends part of the year in ArHngton Heights, Illinois, and part in Florida, Marin is in AnnapoHs and Dutm is in Alexandria,Virginia.

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Joe Metcalf who has been under the weather for some time is now at home under the tender ministrations of Ruth and seems to be doing weU. He wants to pass on his appreciation for the many cards, letters and phone caUs from so many of his friends. Keep 'em coming, gang.

FinaUy, on a sad note, we have received word that Archie Church, Jay Dewing and Ed Clark aU recendy passed away as did Delores Ann ConUn, wife of Brigadier General T. P. Conlin.

Correspondence. Next column wiU be composed by Walt Boyes. Please get aU correspondence and photos to him at 2214 McAuliffe Dr, RockviUe, MD 20851.Your correspondent for this month. Bob Dunn.

A busy time of the year! The ArmyNavy game is just around the corner, and some of us have completed the trip to San Antonio, participated in the Rendezvous in Hawaii, and enjoyed the Fischer's fish fiy. I look forward to detaUs of these activities..

From the San Diego Chapter, Dick Dietz reports that Bob Morris was married this summer to the former Jean Martin. BiU Ryan adds: "As one of our foremost bachelors. Bob has quickly discovered that the secret to a successfiU marriage is three Htde words...'you're right dear."'The couple is Hving at The Shores not far from the Hotel Del Coronado.

CongratiUations, Bob and welcome to the Class of'52,Jean.

From the Central Pennsylvania Chapter Harry Spencer writes, â&#x20AC;˘ "Let the good times roU as the WiUow VaUey 'Tough Shoes to FiU' gang met on 15 August at the Spencers for their bimonthly '52 at 5 cocktaU party. Attending were: Fran and Dave Ackerson, Nancy and Bob Jacob, Esther and Vince Manara, Frieda and Mel Meltzer, SaUy and BiU Rowden,Jean and Jack Sheehan, Betty and Harry Spencer, Lonnie and Red Stein, June and Wendy Stockdale, and Rita and Jerry Zacharias. This 'Band of Brothers' has found an ideal place to anchor and we welcome the opportunity of showing it off to anyone else that would care to join us in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. Go Navy! BeatArmy!" â&#x20AC;˘ Thank you, Harry.

Congratulations to Jerry Rapkin! A news release headline announces that the Navy League inducted Naval Academy Alumnus CAPT Jerome Rapkin, USN (Ret.) into the HaU of Fame, on 13 July at the Navy League's HO'" national convention in St.Thomas, U.S.Virgin Islands. The news release continues, "The haU of fame recognizes Navy League members who have served as volunteers on the national level for 25 years or more

and who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the Navy League's mission." Jerry was cited for more than 27 years of service in various leadership positions. He served as councU president for two different councUs, chaired several national committees and was national corporate secretary, treasurer, and vice president. The picture shows Jerry displaying the certificate presented to him by National President John A Panneton, who said, "Jerry has been an invaluable resource to the Navy League for many years in an amazing variety of ways, and truly deserves induction in the HaU of Fame."

Fuego and in September to Alaska." He shares a picture with Cape Horn in the background and adds, "Looking forward to seeing 'aU the usual suspects' in San Antonio." Thanks, Tom.

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Center,Virginia, on 29 August 2006; and CDR John R. McWiUiam USN (Ret.) died on 31 August 2006 at the Fairfax Hospital.

Barry's funeral service was held in St. Andrew's Chapel, U.S. Naval Academy on 8 September. BiU Ryan, Jim NuneUey, Tom Thawley, Pay Sierer, Jim Fischer, Jim Troutman, Red Stein and Jerry Rapkin attended.

Gordon's foneral service were held at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in McLean,Virginia, on 8 September BiU Ryan, BiU Laux, Jake Brown, Larry Layman, Jack O'ConneU and Jim WUson attended.

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Jack O'ConneU, announced the pubHshing of his book, "The Effectiveness of rVi

Airpower in the 20'-'^ Century," in August and is avaUable atAmazon.com under his name or the tide.. Covering the period 1945 through 2000, it highHghts the Wars in Korea,Viemam, Afghanistan (19791989), Malvinas, FaUdands, the Gulf (1990-1991) and Kosovo (1991). Thanks, Jack, for letting us know.

Dick Denfeld writes that he and Bobbie were out west for more than a month in August, • "We spent 3 weeks in Lincoln, Montana with our daughter and husband, then 6 days in Colorado Springs, visiting with Ernie and Carl Webb and Barb and Nick liontas." They went to Victor to see the modern mode of extracting gold from the ground (a huge excavation) and on into to Cripple Creek to see the miUtiple Casinos along maui stteet where suckers give up their gold. The picture taken in front of the Liontas's fireplace captures John Haaren, Carl Webb, Nick Liontas and Dick Denfeld. Dick concludes by saying,"...that they were royaUy entertained in Colorado Springs." • Thanks, Dick.

Tom Lyons writes about "two outstanding smaU-ship cruises sponsored by the Alumni Association. Thefirstin March, was to Patagonia andTiera Del

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• "Picture of'Rinky Dinks', unique band of'52 brothers, at their annual rendezvous at Eddie Paluso's luxurious hideaway at Deep Creek Lake in the wUds of Northweastern Maryland." •

"Rinky Dinks" at Deep Creek, Maryland

Says BUI Ryan who forwarded a copy of their 2005 pictorial. He continues • "They retreat from their otherwise busy Hves each year to contemplate Hfe and play some very spirited chess." Thanks, BUI. Shown in the picture back row, left to right: Larry Novak, Eddy Paluso, Ken Weir, Dick Gregory, Gus Eggert, and BiU Delahunty. John Inman, a newly wed, went home early. • We were saddened to learn that COL Jean Barry Falgoust, USAF (Ret.) died on 18 August 2006 in San Antonio,Texas; CAPT Gordon WendeU Engquist, USN (Ret.) died at the Fairfax Nursing

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It is mid September and we have already played two footbaU games. And, we have already W O N two footbaU games!! What a nice start to the faU.The first game was against East CaroHna. They were reasonably good and we beat them 28-23 in a close fought game. As usual we are not good on pass defense which is why the game was close. However, we have a good running game which roUed up over 400 yards. That was good as we do not have much of a passing game. The foUowing week we played the University of Massachusetts, a highly ranked Div 1 AA team. Again, our lack of a pass defense as weU as lack of a passing game showed.

U Mass jumped off to a quick lead and hardly missed a pass. We struggled through out the game—we couldn't pass very weU, even though we tried several quarterbacks and for a change we had a lot of trouble holding on to the baU, particularly on our pitchouts.The final statistics showed that we fumbled 7 times and lost three of those fiimbles.The running game was StiU good when we could hold on to the pitchouts, but it was a very close game as shown by the final score Navy 21U Mass 20. The tougher part of the schedule starts next week when the team ffies out to Palo Alto, CaHfornia to play Stanford. I hope a lot of you West Coasters show up to cheer the team on.

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53-54 CLASS N E W S Classmate Carl Hofl&ier and his wife Connie now Hve on the Stanford Campus (I beHeve) and hopeftdly wUl provide us with a report on the game and the festivities.

We had the pavUion for our taUgate for the East CaroHna game. Chris Zirps, BUI Trueblood and DarreU Dempster did much of the catering type work, including getting the food, grUls and setting them up. Hart Sebring did much of the griU cooking and once in a whUe was given a break so he could get something to eat. The food was good and we aU owe these workers a bunch of thanks. I think Hart said 72 people were signed up for the event and I'm pretty sure that most of them were there. The game was a night game and the pavUion is a nice setting for a late afternoon taUgate.

This month has been fairly good from a bad news standpoint as I have only heard of one death. Classmate Nick Malambri died on 24 August of compHcations due to cancer. Nick went into the Air Force after graduation and became a pUot. He compUed over 8000 flying hours in a variety of multi-engine aircraft. After retiring from the Air Force in 1974 he worked for Boeing and the OHn Ordnance Company in the EgHn Air Force Base area of North West Florida. In 1979 he was named Marketing Man of the Year for Boeing. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 53 years as weU as 6 sons and 13 grandchUdren. We send aU of Nick's famUy and friends our most sincere condolences.

We continue to have more people on the binnacle Hst. Pat Girod, the wife of Roy Girod, threw a scare into those that were near her at the footbaU stadium during the U. Mass. game when she coUapsed. However, quick first aid work and a good rest at her motel got her back in shape. The last we heard was that she and Roy were safely back home in Ohio.

Wanda Mann recently e-maUed me the news that her husband Fred Mann has been diagnosed with kidney faUure, which was probably caused by his chronic high blood pressure. That is the bad news. The good news is that, after a week's training at Colorado Springs Fred is now successfuUy doing his own dialysis at home. If this continues to be successffil Fred may be aUowed to go on the circulator This would have him hooked up to a machine that would do the dialysis whUe he is asleep. He also hopes to get placed on the national kidney transplant Hst. Wanda also said that doing his own dialysis and with

some medication changes Fred wUl continue to be able to lead an active Hfe. I'm not sure how many of you know Fred, but he is one of the most active, if not the most active of any of our classmates. I wonder if the Drs were aware of that when they said he could lead an active life? At any rate we send Wanda and Fred our most sincere best wishes and love and hope that a suitable kidney donor is found soon so that Fred truly can become as active as ever On September 7™ we went to the Academy for a special presentation in Mem HaU of a poem that had flown in Space with Astronaut Wendy Lawrence '8I.Wendy presented this poem beautifuUy framed in honor of our daughter Gary Jones '81. Besides being classmates Wendy and Gary were housemates at Flying School. The presentation was made under the Class of 1981 ScroU that honors their dead. Gary has the top position on that scroU. I thought at the time that is the one Hst a parent never wants to see their chUd's name on. It was a lovely ceremony and I almost felt that Gary was with us.

Thanks to Wendy and to Casey Reese '82, a friend of both ladies, who did most of the arranging. From Mem HaU we straggled over to the Chapel for a Memorial Service honoring the 22 female alumnae who have died. SaUy and I held up pretty weU untU the trumpet player played Taps. Fortunately, I think almost every one else lost it along with the two of us. That evening we attended the Forrestal lecture in Alumni HaU to hear Wendy. She is a very good speaker and had the Mids hanging on to every word. In the Q and A session a Mid asked if she sipped some vodka whUe at the Russian Space Station? She snapped back "Cognac!"At the reception after the lecture we were happy to see Dianne Lawrence. She is a lovely lady and had been very nice to us when Gary was kUled. It was a very nostalgic couple of days in AnnapoHs—the weather was lovely, and the Yard was as lovely as it can

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be, but there is one MAJOR PROBLEM!! There is no place to PARK!! We wanted to go to the Mid's Store on Friday—we drove around for weU over an hour before we found a place near it. It seems as if aU the Midshipmen have cars now and they are aU parked in the Yard.

We couldn't have cars when were Mids untU First Class Year and even then we couldn't keep them in the Yard. If Mids are going to be aUowed cars then I think the Academy should buUd one or more parking garages for aU those cars and release a bunch of spaces for guests, such as Alumni, tourists, parents of Mids etc.

The city of AnnapoHs needs more parking garages as weU.We wasted another hour or two driving around downtown AnnapoHs before we found a metered spot at $1.00 per hour Art Bivens sent me the foUowing: • My 23 year old grandson David Fernandez, a combat medic sergeant in the Army's 1^*-Armored Division came home on leave in August for two weeks, and wUl return to Iraq to finish his second 15 month tour there. He volunteered to stay on the extra three to four months this time. David and a few of his other Army compatriots have been assigned to help the Marine Corps in Ramadi. He is with a unit that advises and works with Iraqi Army units in that area. For example, the leader of his four man team attached to an Iraqi Army Company is a Marine Gunnery Sergeant. David is essentiaUy an armed infantry soldier who also happens to be a medic. The Iraqi soldiers are aU Shiites and Ramadi is Sunni territory so you can make your own conclusions on this. Their staging base is caUed a FOB (Forward Operating Base) which has minimal amenities. But most of the time they work out of "Strong Points", in neighborhoods where they patrol. They also have observation posts aU along the MSRs (Main Supply Routes).The patrols go out either on foot or in "Up-armored Humvees."They patrol to make contact

widi the insurgents (draw fire) and then tty to clear the area of the people shooting at them. David said he thinks the insurgents target the Iraqi soldiers more than their American advisers/communication Haison team because for every Iraqi soldier that goes down 5-10 others quit and go home. I asked if the Iraqi Company had a medic. He said they had one but he quit, so David takes care of the Iraqis too. I asked about the Iraqi Army officers and leadership. He said the young ones we trained are good, but the older ones left over from Sadaam's Army didn't Hsten during their retraining and aren't any good. This account was gleaned from David by me asking direct questions. He used a lot ofjargon that I had to get him to explain After waiting with his unit in Kuwait for six months before getting deployed he was getting bored and was ready for some action. He is getting it now and my impression is that he seems to thrive on it. He goes in harms way and we pray for his safety. • So do we Art, and thanks for a most interesting bit of Army news. I hope he doesn't have to go back on a third tour.

That is about it for this month. Don't forget Class luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officers Club at 1130. Our Annual Pre Army-Navy get together with our '53 brethren from West Point wUl probably be on November 28*-" at Ft. McNair. Look for a flyer on this or caU Chris, Hart or Don McVay. Hope the team learns how to hold on to the baU and Ed Petersen and son continues doing Paul on the RVRoger weU and beats Air Revelle Force and Army in particular! Dave

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(where we passed a 40-something jogger on his way up who later passed us on his return!!!) when my new, not yet brokenin, shoes were kiUing my toes with each downhiU step." • Season Openers Navy kicked off the 2006 footbaU season in early September with two exciting and hard- fought games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Here are a few shots of the faithful at the pre-game taUgates, preparing themselves for the upcoming struggle.

East CaroHna—Ted Walker and friend Steve Lindblom; Steve is a retired Marine Corps Colonel (29 years) who has two sons in the Corps, one a USNA grad, both veterans of Iraq service; OUie Shearer, PhU Livingstone, and BiU Greenlaw; Audrey and Dick Robey; George Zeberlein and Steve Eisenhauer; Dick Alger.

University of Massachusetts—Bobbie Eisenhauer and BiU Hargrave; Ernie Evans and Booge Stevenson; Marion Schlenzig, HUda and Bernie Dunn; Jim CouiUard,Jacquie and Smoky Gard; Lucy CarroU and Bob McCaffrey.

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Atop Mt. Elbert From the pen ofJamie Deuel:

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CLASS N E W S lunch on Cape Cod Bay The Saunders wiU be heading back to Florida this winter, dieThearles back to Virginia.

Marc and his wife, Courmey, wUl be continuing his Coast Guard duties in Hawau. It was a great day!" •

l-r; the Saunders, Thearles Sr and Thearles Jr Barbara Eisenhauer & Bill Hargrave

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• "A special day was celebrated by the Thearles with Lyn and Jim's son. Marc Thearle, promoted to ChiefWarrant Officer 2 in the Coast Guard. Marc had the privilege of rendering his first salute to his father and his father had the honor of returning that salute. A special moment was the passing to Marc ofJim's sword, which he had received from his parents upon graduation from the Naval Academy. This special day was enhanced by 9*^ company classmate Lee Saunders and his wife Nancy joining us for this special occasion. We were treated to a special tour of the Cutter, Hammerhead, by its skipper and crew. We learned from Lee that his father was in the Coast Guard and he spent his early Hfe growing up on Coast Guard Bases, which added a personal touch for Lee. AU attended a

Dan Ebert sent us a message about his relatives near the IsraeH/Lebanon border • "FYI both my daughter and son's famiHes in Israel are OK. Three IsraeH chUdren in a neighboring viUage near their home, a few mUes away, were kiUed by the Katusha rocket attacks. Nahariya, about ten mUes from their home and the Lebanese boarder, was severely damaged and a number of civUians were kiUed. Nahariya is where my son-in-law works.

They spent a lot of time in bomb shelters this past month. Beryl and I were there two weeks before the attacks by HezboUah. It is a beautifiU, peacefiU, seaside town with outdoor cafes and a large open dance pavUHon with a community dance every Friday nightchUdren, elderly, young- usuaUy several hundred of aU ages plus spectators and famiHes. We see a lot in TV about the destruction in Lebanon, but very Htde on the other side. Some 500,000 IsraeHs were displaced, including my two granddaughters, 16 and 9. They spent the last month here (US) and just returned last night. My daughter works in a nursing home and, by law, was required to report for work, and did so wiUingly. We feared for her Hfe every day driving to the Home and back. In a smaU country Hke Israel, everyone is close and knows someone affected by the war. One of the kidnapped soldiers is the son of a neighbor, a very nice, quiet, young man." • During 23 and 24 August, several classmates and wives were privileged to be hosted by Roz and Mai MacKinnon plus Gale and Tom Emery at dieir golf"rett-eat"inThe Woods near Martinsburg,VA.

Book. His 14"-'^ Company mate, Frank Stokes, also caUed from Hawaii where he has been Hving for over one year after his move fix)m Pensacola. He is stUl working in the stock market area, but is potentiaUy interested in moving back to the East Coast.

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CLASS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMEN: CAPT Douglass F Hayman, USN (Ret.) (11) Col George MushaUco, USAF (Ret.) (15) SECYS: Dan Garges (24)

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• "This past Satmday (Aug 26), Rose Marie and I attended the fimeral of our classmate. Ken Moses, in Ft Walton Beach FL. Ken was my roommate at USNA. It was a touching ceremony...Ken receiv^ed fiUl miHtary honors which was carried out by Air Force personnel and was most impressive.

The only other member with USNA 55 ties w ^ Bob Stimac. He was in the 17™ Company but left after Youngster Year. He was a footbaU player This was the first rime I met Bob and he talked highly of many members of our class. I hav-e completed a Photo Tribute to Ken which can be puUed up at http://vvww: venture23.com/tribute_to_ken_moses. htm (Editors note: It is wonderful!) •

l-r. Pat Sutheriand, Don Loosely, Donna Loosely, Paul Sutherland

A note from Paul Sutherland, • "Donna and D o n Loosely recendy made a trip to the mountains of N C from their home in South Port N C for a visit to Maggie VaUev*. During that trip, we were honored with a visit from them at Tyron Estates. It seems Hke only yesterday that Don and I were 7 Company mates at USNA. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, but it has not washed away memories of a great friendship. Don is very active in South port and plays trumpet in several bands there. We welcome aU classmates at any time unless we are cruising!" • Another photo just arrived showing the next visitors to the Sutherlands: Betty and

BiU LavaUee, on their way back to Texas! " Tw^o visits by classmates and friends in less than one week. It doesn't get any better than that!"

Lavallees and Sutherlands

Erns Anderson and wife, MarUyn, recendy moved from the DC area to the DaUas area after his retirement as a highschool teacher last year. After a two month move process, he thinks he may stay involved in tutoring and take up GOLF! (Good choice!)

From Pat Taylor, • "I recendy spoke with Ray Hine about our continuing efforts to stay connected to today's fleet thru our armual Junior Officer Leadership Award made with USS Leyte Gulf (CG55), our "Class Cruiser". Its Skipper, Captain Mike Turner, has been keeping me posted on the current deployment of the ship and crew whUe serving in the middle east." • Pat forwarded some fine photos fixjm the Leyte Gulf which are intended for access on our Web Page, and says he wUl send on "sea stories" he receives.

We were just advised, with the Obimary, of the death of classmate, Edward G. Smith on 1 September in Mississippi. The fiineral was held on the 3rd. Also,just in, we regret that we have lost another mate, Tom Lapham, due to lung cancer, on 12 Sept in AnnapoHs. Todd Meloy checked in to let us know that we need to make amends to him— and we do so now with aU humUity.

He served us weU for 5 years as our class Treasurer! NB for the 50 Years Later

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By the time you receive this issue our 50 Reunion wUl be history, and we hope a most enjoyable and memorable experience for you aU. At this writing, mid-September, there are over 500 registered and almost that amount for the Grand Banquet on Sunday night. The Company socials Monday night proved to be very popular with almost aU companies participating.

And a big tip of the hat to aU who agreed to be company reps. These guys did a phenomenal job on attendees and husding up bios and data sheets for the GLB. And, of course, a Bravo Zulu to Jerry Green for organizing and leading the whole Monday night affafr. It is the first time we've done this and a great way to wind up the Reunion. The soft advance copy of the GLB, which we hope you found usefiU, represents the overall guidance of Jim Van Meo-e, "GLB CINC" and die exttaordinary efforts of Casey Kenaston in placing a fuU-court press on processing the bios and Jim Thomas for reaching a heretofore unattainable near 100% response in deceased classmates' bios."

Last Call WiUis Scott Rich (13), of KaUua, Hawau a retired Navy captain, died at home at the age of 74. He was born in Massachusetts. CathoHc Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony's in KaUua. Inurnment occurred at National Memorial Cemetery' of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Each ofWUl's shipmates revealed an in depth knowledge of our classmate, providing keen insight into his Hfe long commitment to famUy, faith and nation AU who knew him were deeply touched by the spirimal depth ofWUl's Christian Hfe and commitment to serve.

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CLASS N E W S inspirational. In addition to his Naval career and devotion as a famUy man, WiU had two other strong passions canoeing and teaching mathematics. He was a mathematics instructor at Hawaii Pacffic University and earHer had been Professor of Naval Science as weU as Associate Dean of the CoUege of Engineering at Boston University in the East. In Hawaii, when not performing his professorial duties, he was paddHng with joy as a member of the Lanikai Canoe Club. He is survived by wife Jan; daughters Anne DolanVan Oss, Mary B. Friedman, Sarah Vick and Carolyn Weinstock; sister Lucy Keohan; 10 grandchUdren; and a great-grandchUd. In Heu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Hawaii, Hawaii CathoHc Charities or the Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to famUy members and friends.

Special Bagpipe Performance 56ers experienced a special treat at our taUgate of the Navy - Mass footbaU game!

As can be seen from the photos provided

by Ken Gostrey (11), attendees were entertained by the music and dancing of the Scottish bagpipers and dancers who stopped by our 56 TaUgate site. These midshipmen are part of the Naval Academy Drum & Bugle Corps and deUghted us with rousing music and dance prior to our entry into the stadium. They proved once again that energetic youth is absolutely wonderful! It was just the kind of stimiUation needed before experiencing a very nervous one point Navy 21 to 20 victory over U of Mass. So be sure to come out for the TiUsa Game on September 23, we'U get the bagpipes back!

From LtoR (only SBer's ID): Scottish drums - Sam Armstrong (06); Judi Hayman; Beth Armstrong; Devan Audilet; AudiAudilet (06); Barbara Godstrey

Golf Award Ceremony for Jerry Fulk (09) The final episode of the now famous 56 East-West Golf contest, 56 West classmates gathered at the 94'-" Aero Squadron restaurant (a fitting place for an old "Phantom fighter pUot) to welcome Effie and Danny (10) Michaels.The Michaels were on a west trip from Virginia Beach, VA by way of Oakland where they had visited their son Jimmy and famUy. Besides the honored guests, there were many on hand for the event and aU enjoyed an exceUent buffet. Attendees included BiU Auer (24); Delores Hansen Nelson & Carl Nelson (10); Dale &Jay Ransom (21); Don Scovel (11); Dick Shigley (09); Lyn & Bob Shinn (17) and Jim Thomas (09).

Jim Thomas (09) was present in spite of his horrendous ordeal recovering from stomach surgery whUe vacationing in Ireland. Jim brought everyone up-todate on the 50 reunion plans and in particular on his exceUent work on managing the obituaries writing effort of deceased classmates for the GLB. Truly a 4.0 effort.

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Summer Cruise in San Diego Bay This past summer, Bob Shinn (17) and his wife Lyn hosted an unruly group of southern CaHfornians aboard their "noncombatant" motor yacht ANDANTE. They cruised San Diego Bay with Captain Bob running amok amongst the Wednesday evening Beer Can Race saUboats?! After showing off his skiU at the Con, the boat crew retired to the San DiegoYacht Club for a noisy but exceUent buffet dinner where food and drink were consumed to excess.

Present for muster in addition to the hosts: Mel Klein (17) and LU, Bonnie & George Textor (15), Patsy & Don Scovel (11), Bonnie &Jim Brumier (23), Faye & Rich Thomas (01), Joe Talbert (02), Liz & Jim Murdand (10) and their '56Yale ROTC friend Peter, Dale & Jay Ransom (21), and Carol & Jerry Fulk (09). We had to issue Jim Murtland a Forms 2 for "missing movement" (what can you expect from a Marine?)as we saUed without them, but they showed up for the buffet, thus ^EK'*'"fi^^H^^^^H^H^^^^^^^^^H "^ ^"^^^^^^^HH^^H avoiding a Class A.

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From L to R, Enjoying the music:Dan Garges (24); Mel Kenaston; Ellie Randrup; Doug Hayman (11); Peggy Garges

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Jerry Fulk(09) '56 West is presented with his 2006 SECY: LCDR. R O. Bchrends, USN (Ret.) Championship Golf Trophy by Danny Michael (10), 143-A East Lake Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 representing "56 East with Cari Nelson (10) assisting E: pobehrends@aol.com

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We have to start this session by sorting out the business with George Kachigian.

You may recall that an attempt was made

to teU the story about George's ring - the one presented him for long-time scouting services by the Chicago White Sox when diey won the series in '05.WeU, someone at Shipmate got so fascinated with his face that old George's photo got whacked at about the shark chaser and the ring has thus remained a mystery for another couple of months. With a Htde luck: below behold George, his Sox shirt and the ring. Nicely done, George.

'07-'57 Ring Dance

Return of the Good Scout

Another piece of leftover business is wrapped up in the handsome photo of some beautifiiUy turned-out young faces and the Farm off in the background. This shot was captured as a result of the perseverance and orchestration of Bats Pelphrey, up from the Atlanta area to join some of the locals at the Class of 2007's Ring Dance last May. Prior to joining the formal festivities under the tents on Hospital Point (a part of which is just visible on the right edge of the photo) the '57 contingent dined at the Severn Inn and used the back deck there as a setting for this photo. From left to right: Helen Ann and Bob Phillips, Deborah and Deimy McCormick, Eleanor and Pete Boyne, Peg and Ken MaUey, Joyce Pelphrey, Trudy and Fraidt Fendler (kneeHng),Joan and Pete Neumaim (rear). Bats Pelphrey (kneehng), Martha Anne Romoser (rear), Audrey and CharUe HaU, BiU Romoser (kneehng) and Judy and Mike KeUy. Some trouble has been taken to identify aU the players because they went to some trouble to represent us on the occasion and, weU, they look just dandy, don't they?

Separately Bats produced a DVD program centered on the event and some of the larger related experiences we have enjoyed with these inspiring young people. It is a remarkably professional and thoughtfiil piece and one that every member of both classes ought to have a chance to see. The prospect of getting this work on the air for everyone has been referred to the webmaster In the interim, we are in debt to Bats for his work.

Thanks, Bats.

The foUowing trip report is hot off the wire from Al Koster: â&#x20AC;˘ The Massachusetts Coulbourns and Florida Kosters rendezvoused in Providence for a Naples mini-reunion in August. Over much vino and a superb dinner at a local ItaHan restaurant we reHved many memories from our threeyear concurrent tours in Naples from '75-'78. I served as the submarine force spook and Sam was the ASW force Ops Officer WhUe Marty and Aggie inseparably sought every bargain in NapoH and vicinity, Sam and Al worked hand in glove to address the Soviet submarine threat in the Med. This normaUy included five or six diesel attack boats, a nuclear type, and the biggest threat to our carrier task forces - aJULIETT Class cruise-missUe carrying diesel. J U L I E T T was the most elusive with only rare glimpses at anchorage.

At last, the real thing: JULIETT 484 is on display, largely intact, as the Russian Submarine Museum in Providence. In a tour aboard, it's no wonder we encountered the locating problems we did - its two diesels were sound mounted and enclosed, and it was covered with a rubberized anechoic coating. Pretty sophisticated. The experience was

professional closure for an aging submarine stalker and spook. Ah, that Sam could have had that opportunity whUe Attache in Moscow. (MeanwhUe, Aggie and Marty were in Sam's car exchanging "younger wives tales"...)

Our 'NapoH reunion' was great fun in every respect. I And no real spook story would be complete without the "hot PI" from the beUy of the beast.

Al and Sam in the Belly

Next batter, BUI Peerenboom: â&#x20AC;˘ Betty and I flew to Monterey to attend our daughter Alice's graduation from the Defense Language Institute after completing a rigorous course in Serbo-Croatian.

AHce then flew back to Virginia, and Betty and I drove her car up to BeUevue, WA to visit the in-laws. While there, I had the pleasure of getting together with several of our Seattle classmates. Terry Mahoney set up a great lunch for us at the Seatde Yacht Club, and he, George Bouvet, Al Brookes and yours truly enjoyed catching up on our latest escapades. We missed having Art Wright join us, as he had left town to go on the search for USS Grunion, a submarine lost on Its maiden operational voyage between

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CLASS N E W S Alaska's tip and Japan. (Google USS Grunion to get the fiUl story of this successful operation). Dave MitcheU also missed lunch, but he and I met later, and enjoyed an afternoon of reminiscences. Dave is again engaged in an entrepreneurial venture that promises to add to his already successfiU career Betty and I left BeUevue after a week and drove across the northern states, taking in the upper peninsula of Michigan - again to marvel at the wonders of our beautiful country! As that wonderfiU lady says in the Charleston City welcome video,"Why would you go anywhere... you're here!" •

[L to r] Bruce with Jackie and Hugo

The June Washington area Father-SonDaughter affair previously reported was such a special event that it seems appropriate tofloatjust a couple more of the photos captured that day. There woiUd have been more of these jewels if the photographer had done a better job composing his subjects. Alas — Hke every other shoestring operation — aU we have going for us is luck.

FootbaU is stUl in fuU swing, with 8 Navy games by the boards, and 3 more to go before Army on December 2'^".The '58 Cheering Section and TaUgating Society has held up weU during the season, with several out-of-town '58ers stopping by before the games and joining in the mischief The TaUgate Tables supported all of the visitors, plus the Gold Cheerleader team (those who visit our section in the stadium during the third quarter), plus several of the class of 2008 and their parents who visit with their Link-in-theChain class. We maintain a reputation of putting on a fine taUgate, and our goofy themes, which are displayed in photos on the class web site, lend to the fun. FootbaU season means that the Class of 1958 has five roUicking parties under our Blue and Gold tent near the stadium, parties we intend to continue with untU the last class survivors can no longer get Hberty chits from the nursing home!

At the Yacht Club with [1. to r] George, Boom, Al and Terry

We've done pretty weU in our caU for information on Hneal relations with connections to USNA classes and presendy have 74 members on the register. Unformnately, there are at least a few suspects who apparendy guard none of the regular circuits so it's not clear just how to get the word to them. That said, the decision to expand the definition of "Classmate" to include our wives has happUy caUed forth no fewer than six whose fathers are alumni, and the suspicion is that there are more out there. If you are one or you know one please assist her in getting the word to the scribe.

The latest news flash came from Hugo Marxer down in Marietta: • T h e occasion (28-30 August) was a conference at Emory University in Atlanta concerning the nuclear power industry. Bruce DeMars was a guest speaker at the conference and Jackie and I joined Bruce for dinner and had a marvelous time. Bruce and I were roommates at USNA and we retold many of the stories of the old days and of the times our paths crossed during our careers. We were reminded of the wisdom of the famUiar lyric: "But stiU when two or three shaU meet and old tales be retold..." It was sure true for us. •

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Sam Underbill and Susan Buff Walter in Austria

Skip Rutemiller and John

That, faithfiU readers, is going to load the wagon for November Join us next time for a fuU report on Class Navy-Stanford game activities. It was a blast! 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: wwalters@erols.com WEB SITE: virww.usna.com/Classes/1958/

November, the month of crisp sounds as leaves crunch underfoot or rusde against roof shingles before sHding to the ground.

Travel is stiU foremost in the schedules of many classmates, and this month we get reports from two veteran globetrotters who often show the flag to different corners of the world. The first is Buff" Walter (11*^), who traveled in August and September to France, Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Buffos son Scott is married to a French lady, and part of the travels were with retired French Army Colonel Jean Delahaye, Scott's father-inlaw. Visits included the statue that memoriaHzes the brave men who lost their Hves in the 1870's Franco-Prussian War, and a visit to the cHffs where French General GuUlame Resnier de Gone gUded down some 800 feet using wings simUar to those of Icarus. His wings didn't melt, but he did give a good show untU he broke his leg upon landing, aU this in the nineteenth cenmry! When in the Bergenzerwald area of Austria, Buff and his companion, Jean Walsh, along with German friends hiked daUy. In the photo, you see Buff and Jean holding the right side of the flag and their friends on the left whUe posing in front of the

Alpengasthof Bruggele, which is a mountain in Austria. On the web site you vviU see photos documenting the other visit locations.

In JiUy.Jeanette and Pete Gatje (24"^) joined in on a USNA Alumni trip to Ireland. orUy to discover another '58er on the trip, Ed Jackson (5 ) fixim HuntsviUe AL.They did get a flag photo on the rocky and desolate area of the west coast of Ireland caUedThe Burrens, north of the Cliffi of Moher. Even though it was July, the wind was brisk and a jacket was comfortable. Ed is on the left, then Jeanette and Pete.

Ed Jackson and Gatjes in Ireland

The Binnacle List portrayed a hard summer for some of our '58ers. Up to date information on the Binnacle List is provided on the class web site, whUe the information you read here is at least 6 weeks old, and often older than that. In August, Howie Pabst (6th) was diagnosed with lung cancer, and has been undergoing chemotherapy near his home in Orlando FL.The Pabst emaU address is Chatham98@aol.com. In the D.C. Metro area, Ed Britten (3rd) underwent treatment for leukemia during most of September in Fairfax Hospital. Britton's emaU address is ebritton2@verizon.net.

Check the class web site for any update information using the U R L provided at the top of this column.

It's always a happy note when a '58 classmate widower or widow finds that right person to continue the Voyage with.

At the taUgate for the Massachusetts game, BiU Peters (H™) introduced to the class his fiancee, Mary Sue Newsome.

You may have seen their picwre on the class website in the Photo GaUery area for the Massachusetts TaUgate. Even better is a wedding, and below is a photo from the marriage of Barbara Yost, widow of our classmate Al Yost (1^*-), as she was wed to Mr. Bjchard Fitzsimmons. Also in the photo are Al's USNA roommates. Bob •^Tlson and Pete Westphal.

Congratulations are in order for aU these members of the '58 famUy!

Barbara and Richard Fitzsimmons

The U S. Naval Academy Alumni Association has announced the opening of the new on-line Alumni Store. This is in cooperation with a merchandiser that offers a wide variety of clothing and gift items that can bear either the Alumni Association emblems or class crest emblems.The Class of 1958 has made the necessary arrangements with this venture to have our class crest avaUable for embroidering on items that are selected by classmates. As you may see visiting the site, it took a smaU investment of some class fiinds to get the crest properly set up for use on items of your choosing. Here is the URL for the store so that you may go and check out avaUable items: http:// www.navyalumnistore.com.

The announcement from the Alumni Association included the foUowing information: • "We're pleased to let you know that the new Navy Alumni Store is now open for business!

New store features include: Brand name products for men and women from NUce, Adidas, Cutter & Buck, Port Authority, Columbia, and Devon & Jones; a large selection of polo shirts and outerwear; a Spfrit Shop for aU your Go Navy needs such as stadium blankets, koozies, pom-poms, lanyards, camp chafrs and seat cushions. Many of these items can also be stamped with your class crest.

There is also a Reunion Shop that is your one-stop shop for aU your reunion geedunk such as name badges, tote bags, caps, and pens as weU as a Hnk to Big Sky Brandings promotional database for a larger selection of gift items.

Just to recap the business side of the Alumni Store, each class, chapter or club that purchases items from the Alumni Store with then respective crest or logo wiU receive a royalty equal to 10% of total sales." • The latter information shows how the class wiU recover over time the smaU expenditure made to get our class crest

registered. Now that you know the onHne address, you can show up at USNA events aU over the country emblazoned with the class crest on everything but your skivvies! In the meantime, the Mementoes Sub-Committee of the Reunion 50 Committee wiU be evaluating this arrangement for its potential in help us obtain appropriate Reunion memorabUia. With greater frequency, the class column closes each issue with the announcement of the passing of one or more classmates. This month is no different, as two members of the class have departed. Donald Wayne Jones (19^^) died of compHcations after heart surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital on 25 August 2006. Don joined the class from Plattsmouth, Nebraska High School, and was commissioned in Navy Hne upon graduation. He served as the Weapons officer on USS Hank, (DD 702), operatuig with Adantic and Sixth Fleets. He subsequendy attended the US. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. then served as the Special Assistant and Aide to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy and as PubHc Affairs Officer, Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force Adantic. After resigning his commission, Don's career highHghts include: serving in charge of the Business and Industry section of President-elect Ronald Reagan's inaugural committee; conducting his own business as President, Jones Consulting Group, Washington, DC, representing national and miUtinational corporations, and national leaders overseas such as King Hussein ofJordan and Chief Buthelezi of the Zulu Nation. President Ronald Reagan appointed Jones to serve as Associate Deputy Administrator,Veterans Administration where he chaired or served as a member of the Agent Orange Task Force and Women Veterans'Benefits Task Force. After federal service, Don was the Coordinator and Communications Director for Veterans for McCain and McCain's Patriots for Senator John McCain's run for the RepubHcan nomination for President of the United States.

He subsequendy served on the Presidential Task Force on Health Care for America's MiHtary and Veterans for President George W Bush. Don continued to be involved in poHtics at the local, county, state and national level. Donald and his wife, Jody, retired to Winchester, VA, where they both remained active in local affairs, their church, and remained active members of the U.S. Naval November 2006

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CLASS NEWS Academy Alumni Association, and especiaUy the Class of 1958. His wife Jody Armstrong-Jones ofWinchesterVA, a daughter and son, and seven grandchUdren survive Donald. Services were held on Tuesday, August 29,2006 at Christ Episcopal Church in Winchester, VA. The passing of another member of the Class of'58 was noted by the scribe of the Class of'59,TimTinsley.This was due to the dual status of Cdr Walter Henry Otto Kopp,USN (Ret) (10'^'^),who started with the Class of '58 and due to struggHng with the God of 2.5, turned back to the Class of '59 during 2/c year Walt had been in decHning health for the past couple of years, and passed away on 7 July 2006. His wife. Donna Kopp, survives him.

That brings us to the end of the November print column. Keep the information flowing on your Hfe adventures and events. Without your input, it's difficult to make even the 2,000-word Hmit!

Check the class website for the photos seen in this column, as you wUl be able to expand them in color to make it easier for aging eyes to behold their classmate's maturing countenances. Beat Army! j j

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Link in the Chain-Donated Class Rings: As was reported in the last month's column a new feature, "Bonds of Gold", has been added to our participation in the Link in the Chain program. This activity involves donated Class of'59 rings or miniamres to be melted down and mixed into the gold used to make the Class of '09 rings. This is our official caU for rings. Any Classmate or widow/famUy wishing to make a donation of a ring please contact Marty Finerty (10), tel: 410-849-2502; emaU: mjfna59@ comcast.net to indicate your tentative plan to participate in this activity. At this time we are trying to determine the possible number of participants only.

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when and where to send the rings, and detaUs about the tax deduction approach wUl be distributed when aU specifics are avaUable in a few months. Ring donations wUl need to be received by about March 2007. Marty advises that offers have been received already for three Class rings and one miniature. Additional information about this activity has been posted on the Class web site under Link in the Chain Announcements # 6 and #6A. Football and '59 Tailgates Navy footbaU season opened with an exciting win, 28-25, over East CaroHna University on 2 September in AnnapoHs. '59 taUgating got back into fuU swing with 20 classmates and many of their ladies gathering for pre-game greetings and great food and beverages. Some of our Linked '09 Mids joined us before they prepared to sing the National Anthem with the Glee Club in the stadium.

Our venerable and weU patched blue and white tent with '59 banner aloft provided needed shelter during periods of Hght rain. By game time it was dry conditions for aU the Navy hoopla (march on, mnnel, cheers and songs, and thriUing low altitude flyover right before the kick ofi).

FoUowing in trace the next weekend 23 classmates stood behind the Blue and Gold team in a tense 21-20 victory over UMass, this time on a warm and dry day.

The fly over was even at lower altimde in the clear skies and '59's taUgate was a big winner again. In addition to the Drum and Bugle Corps, the 200 member UMass band entertained at half time, highHghted by a vocaHst leading the crowd for "God Bless the USA".

Attending one or both of these taUgates/games were Ray Art (5), Bob Beaton (2), Norm Bednarek (22),Jack Brons (21), Don Chomicz (7), BUI Clautice (3), CharHe Dobbs (10), Frank Donovan (13), George EUiott (13), Art Emmerson (6), Marty Finerty, Gene Fitzpatrick (6)-who came aU the way from Florida, Joe Flynn (6), BiU Garrett (3), Griff HamUton (12),Jim Hardin (6), Joe King (23), Hay den Leon (20), Tom Lukish (2), Bud McFarlane (14), Frank NavratU (13), Dave Osburn (10), CharHe Pease (10), Bob Reifsnyder (5), Dick Robinson (20), Gary Smith (21), Pete Stout (10),Tim Tinsley (17),DaveTroyer (13) and DanTruax (6).

Here's a trip report to be envied!

Gary Smith put together a raft trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon during 25-30 July this past

summer. Classmates from the 21^*^ Company on the adventure were Kent BromweU,Bob Oakes,andJim WUson, along with Gary's two brothersin-law and a neighbor The intrepid group navigated the rapids (some on the high end scale of 10) in a motorized 15 person raft. There was incredible scenery along the 190 mUe passage and hikes up side canyons revealed beautiful waterfaUs and pleasant pools. Even though they enjoyed great weather the water temperature in the river was only 48 degrees. The camaraderie of the group is quite evident in the photos Gary sent.

Grand Canyon Raft Trip: Jim Wilson, Gary Smith, Bob Cakes, Kent Bromwell

Hiking in the Canyon: Bob Oakes, Gary Smith, Jim Wilson, and relative Hap Davidge

Monthly Class luncheons in ArHngton resumed after a summer stand down on 14 September Rick Johnson (17) proudly introduced his son, Lt Col Richard A.Johnson Jr., USMCR, '85.

Young Rick, a colonel selectee and currendy Commanding Officer of VMGR-452, a KC-130T Hercules squadron, presented a weU deHvered and informative talk on the status of Marine Corps aviation today and into the fiiture.

Other Classmates and spouses attending were Ray Art,Ted Alexander (18), Si Nunn (5), Robin BattagHni (17), Frank Donovan, Norm Bednarek, Ginny Johnson, Dave Osborn, Pat and BUI Drodeff (22),Joe King and Tim Tinsley In the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, as coordinated by Dave Donovan (13), our local Classmates lunched together at the Cypress Point

dedication ceremony that day wUl be attended by 15,000 persons, and group tours for ticket holders are scheduled that weekend. An opportunity to visit this state-of-the-art museum wUl foUow—a must-see destination. Rise and Shine,Tim ANNUAL IMEMBERSHIP: 3 % LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 6 3 %

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Dick Robinson and Past Grand Masters

Country Club in Virginia Beach on 30 August. It was discovered that several Classmates there had made reservations for a Royal Caribbean Line cruise to Bermuda in 2007, departing on 23 June.

Here's an opportunity for others to join in on this cruise, which is sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Contact George Lehmberg (8) (glemberg@ cox.net) or Dave Donovan (donovanvabeach@cox.net).

Hampton Roads Luncheon: Tom Emsley (5), Bob Armour (16), Bill McAree (23), Bill Wheaton (14), Ing Kiland(6), Fred Olds (8), Dave Donovan, Jim Fuqua (9), George Lehmberg and Dave Bottoroff(16)

Dick Robinson (20) came up on the net to mention a Past Grand Masters Night for his Masoruc Lodge. He hosted 23 Past Grand Masters from throughout Virginia and eight other states to honor one of their group, a B-25 bomber pUot with 52 missions over Europe/Germany in WWII.

Chuck Humes at Guadalcanal's Red Beach

Chuck Humes (4) sends a letter about his trip to Guadalcanal during 30 July-8

August. He attended a moving ceremony at the American Memorial, with the Solomon Island PoHce Band playing the Marine Corps Hymn. An accompanying photo was taken on Red Beach, 64 years to the day of the landing of the l^*Marine Division in 1942. Savo Island and Iron Bottom Sound naval batde sites are in the background.

Linda and N o r m Bednarek were volunteers at the LPGA US Open golf tournament in Newport in June, and reported: The cost of our volunteer uniforms, about $200; the cost of our Navy Lodge room for the week about $300; but the cost of viewing FORRESTAL (CVA59) from our hotel window, PRICELESS. That's the spirit, Bednareks.

In Remembrance: It is with great sadness that the deaths of LCDR Walter H. O. Kopp USN (Ret.) and Jerry Findlay, wife of Gary Findlay (10), are reported.

Walt Kopp died on 7 July 2006. No detaUs were yet avaUable at press time.

Walt started with '58 in the 10*^^ rh Company, and joined'59's 17™ Company at the start of our Second Class Year Who can ever forget his memorable role at Sergeant Schultz in the play "Stalag 17"?

Jerry Findlay died on 4 September, 2006 in San Clemente, CA after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service was scheduled for 23 September at St. Andrews by-the-Sea United Methodist Church in San Clemente. Her ashes wiU be placed in the Naval Academy Columbarium on a date to be announced.

The Class extends its deepest sympathy to Donna Kopp and Gary Findlay and to their famiHes. As a concluding note, Happy Birthday to our Marine Corps Classmates! Semper Fi. This 10 November also marks the opening of the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico,VA. A

SECY: BUI Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge Pl.,Midlothian,VA 23112-4337 H: 804-744-8808; E: bilewis@comcast.net WEB SITE: http://www.usna60.com/

On 14 JxUy the Class of 1960, as part of the Another Link in the Chain program, had 20 classmates and their wives present to observe and review the Class of 2010 in their first formal P-Rade.The Class of 1960 was honored as the reviewing class and we aU sat under the VIP canopy with the Commandant, RADM (SEL) Bruce Grooms. When it came time for the formal review, our Class President,VADM Ed Clexton (10), took the field and snapped off salutes to the passing companies just as professionaUy as we did when we were aU stiU on active duty. We haven't lost it yet!

Taking into account the Class of 2010 has been training together orUy two weeks, we aU thought they looked very good in their Manual of Arms drUl and passing in review. It appears that the class which is to become our legacy is off to a fast start in their miHtary induction.

Those classmates present were Ed Clexton (10), Doug Johnston (5), Gerry Nelson (8), Hank PhUUps (17), Bob Osmon (17), Ron Burdge (9), Ron Brandquist (15), Bob Antonio (14), Gene Tucker (9),Jim BriteU (13), Gene Gasser (7), Al Arcuni (2), Frank Kay (8), Tom Solak (2), Don Delude (12), Pete Latimer (16), Larry Ryan (5) (who was attending a Blue and Gold Officer Training Seminar), BUI Lewis (5), Ed Mangan (20), and GU Hansen (5).

Afterwards we were honored in Alumni HaU with a cocktaU party sponsored by the Commandant's office. The food, drinks, and ambience were just wonderfiil. Both the Academy and the Alumni Association have made it very clear they strongly support our effort in behalf of the Class of 2010. There is stiU plenty of time for classmates who would Hke to join us to sign up. Just send an emaU to Bob Osmon (17) ozusna60@ cox.net and he wiU get you into the data base November 2006

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Group at I day picnic

so you receive aUfiiturecommunications regarding this wonderful program.

A short note to Ed from Doug Menikheim (10): • "Clex, regarding 1-Day, that bunch of 2010ers seemed to be the compeUing reason I was looking for, from my experience. I had a blast and want very much to be a part of wherever this ALITC tradition is going. I'U focus my attention on the Minnesota contingent, but certainly would be pleased to head back to AnnapoHs once or twice a year, should circumstances warrant. Have already had preHminary a conversation with Al Fulkerson (13) about getting involved (he's concerned about relevance I have much more evidence that we are after this week's experience). I'U get hold of Karl Rippelmeyer (11) as weU and we have a fourth up north Gene Kishel (7) to see if we can stir the pot up here. Again, many thanks for your efforts as Class President. I think we can still make a difference. Doug" • On 12 August, 32 classmates who are volunteers for the Another Link in the Chain program gathered together at Worden Field to observe the Class of 2010 in their final P-Rade prior to the return of the upper class. Most of us felt that the First Class did a marvelous job in developing these new plebes into capable marchers. The P-Rade was indeed an impressive one. Our classmates were given priority seating under the canopy with the Supe and Commandant. It was a beautifijl day and the atmosphere was extremely enjoyable.

At the end of the P-Rade, we aU met in the lobby of Alumni HaU for briefings on how to distribute the Class of 19602010 Honor Coin which was designed by our class. The inscription on the reverse of the coin says "Honor-CourageCommimient. Class of 2010.1960.Two Classes Linked by Tradition".

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2010 marched in 1218 strong. There is no question there was excitement in the air The plebes knew they had successfioUy completed Plebe Summer and were poised to move on to the new academic year Hank ChUes (21) gave an absolutely superb talk to the Plebes, citing the accompHshments that many of our classmates accompHshed during battle conditions. He expressed to the Plebes that the same chaUenges wiU be presented to their class, thus they need to start preparing themselves for those roles now.

He received a standing ovation from everyone in Alumni HaU. At that point the 32 of us filed down on to the floor and one by one presented the Honor Coin to each and every Plebe.

They were told that this coin would act as a reminder of the oath they took that morning and that the Class of 1960 would be behind them throughout their four years. It was truly a memorable occasion for the Plebes, their parents, and the Class of 1960.

Those participating in this event were Howard Sipple (8), Tom Solak (2), Al Arcuni (2), Rich Lang (7), CoUn Saari (4), Tom Paulsen (10), Jim BriteU (13), Bob Towle (8), Ron Brandquist (15), Ed Clexton (10), Jack Lynch (11), Don Delude (12), Joe Jaap (13), Bob Antonio (14), Ron Burdge (9), Pete Latimer (16), Warren Hahn (5), Mark Golden (6), Doug Johnston (5), TomWishart (22), Hank ChUes (21), Paul Bg (13), Bob Osmon (17), Bob McAfee (23), GU Hansen (5), Jack Greenhaigh (9), Curt Goldtrap (10), Ed McCaskUl (8), Gerry Nelson (8), Bob Lowe (7), Frank Kay (8), Hank Papa (17), and BUI Kee (9).

Warren Hahn (5) related that the next day he wore his Class of 1960 polo shirt into town and four different sets of parents stopped him to teU him how much they appreciated what we were doing for their sons and daughters. Obviously we are making a good impression.

On Monday evening 18 classmates mustered in the Rotunda in preparation for the evening meal formation. We observed the formation from the steps of Bancroft HaU. Afterwards each of us was assigned to a plebe who guided us dovra to the Mess HaU where we enjoyed an evening of taUdng to members of the Class of 2010 during dinner I found it truly stimulating to talk to these bright eyed and enthusiastic young men and women. It gives me a new sense of purpose and a reaHzation that this country wiU have very competent leaders for years to come. The young man who sat next to me said he gave up partying and drinking at Ohio State simply because he felt he needed to do a lot more with his Hfe and serving his country was a lot more appeaUng to him. Now that is a testunony!

Paul Ilg (13) was the keynote speaker for the dinner He bantered a bit with the Class of 2010 relating some of his adventures during plebe year drawing some chuckles, but then turned serious as he told them of his 48 hours behind enemy Hues and how the Academy prepared him to survive this ordeal. I could clearly hear the oohs coming from the Plebes at my table as he unfolded this story. I'm sure the Plebes came away from Paul's message with a sense of renewed dedication to their efforts at the Academy.

Those classmates participating in the Monday night event were Al Arcuni (2), Jim BriteU (13), Ron Burdge (9), Don Delude (12), Curt Goldtrap (10), Warren Hahn (5), GU Hansen (5), Al Holden (18), Paul Bg (13),Jim Knorr (20), Rich Lang (7), Bob Lowe (7), Jack Lynch (11), Bob McAfee (23), Bob Osmon (17), CoUn Saari (4), Howard Sipple (8), and Tom Solak (2).

The next events wUl take place in May 2007.1 wiU provide information for those events sometime this faU. Oz" From Chuck Agustin (17): • "I read about the unfortunate fate of Pablo SaubererWehrstein (19).

According to George Ruckersfeldt (19), he is in bad physical shape "and would enjoy hearing from some of you".

His address is given as: Paul Sauberer, 5815 Washington Blvd. Apt 94 ArHngton, VA 22205-2930 Phone 703-534-0971"

Chuck • From Gene Chancy (12): • 'HeUo Ed, thanks for copying me on class activities. I was amiss at not volunteering to help edit or write portions of

die 50th yearbook so please let me assist in the fiiture in any way that's needed.

Having said that, I'd rather write than read, which you probably already noticed by the length of some of my correspondences. Donna and I have a rather peacefiU Hfe here in the Adanta area with the kids and grandchUdren coupled with our lake house H-30 up the road on Lake HartweU. I'U be glad to help you. Why not come on down for a visit and we'U sip a brew or two by the lake? Best, Gene" • And Ed's reply: • "The other gent copied (navysubs) is Mark Golden (6) who is honchoing the 50th year Lucky Bag. I know he wiU be happy to receive your offer for assistance.

As 12th Co rep, you wiU have plenty of gatherings, and maybe some editing, to do with bios and pictures, but he might ask you to help with a few other things too.

One thing you can help me with is to gaffier a few of the classmates in the Atlanta area together for a limch from time to time - and let BUI Lewis (5) know when it's happened. We have groups of classmates getting together in six Metro areas now. I think I have given you a readout of who is in the Peach Tree area before, including Mike Midas (23), but if not BUI Lewis can send one again.

I've talked to D o u g Menikheim (10) in Minneapolis. He says John Pfouts (8) moved down your way and he hasn't talked to Karl Rippelmeyer (11).

You also might start thinking of going to San Diego in March '08 for our 47 1/2 year reunion, hosted by Jack Shaw (2) (fShawl4@aol.com'). Give Donna a BIG HUG from us and 'y'aU take care a yosefs, ya hear! Ed & C. •

Seattle trio: Plummer, Simmons & Saari

From Charley Simmons (9): • "BUI, here is a picture from our Puget Sound Chapter picnic, today. I hope you can use it. In it are Grant Plummer (6),

Charley Simmons (9), and Colin Saari (4).AU the best and regards, Charley!" • ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 55% PRES: RADM Jerome E Smith Jr., USN (Ret.) COl^J^. SECY: CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point-No-Pomt Dr. Annapohs.MD 21401 H: 410-849-3812; W: 410-849-2600 F: 410-849-2600 E: roger.onorad@1961.usna.com or rtiogero@comcast.net WEBMASTER: Howard Winfree E: winfiee@1961.usna.com WEB SITE: www.USNA61.org

Howdy inmates! By the time you read this, our 45 reunion wiU be history and the toughest part of our footbaU season wUl be over We are quickly approaching the Army-Navy game on December 2 with great hopes that a win over the Black Knights wUl not only put our Big Blue team into our 4 straight postseason bowl, but also put us two wins ahead of Army in total wins. Last year we won our 50th game over Army, who now has 49 wins. I'm sure you don't remember when the last time Navy was ahead in wins, so I'm going to share a Httle history on this subject. Back in 1980 when George Welsh was coach, we creamed Army 33-6. This put us ahead of Army in wins for the first time in many decades.

After George Welsh left Navy for UVA in 1982, we kept the lead over Army untU 1991, when Army took over the lead in the series again. It took us 15 years to get the lead back, thanks to Coach Paul Johnson and his staff, and I, for one, hope he stays with us for a long time so we can put some distance between Army and us in the series.

Speaking of footbaU, I managed to get a few extra days to get this column to the desk of my "evil editor" so that I could head west to CaHfornia first for a visit to see my son, Tony (USNA '84) and his fambly, foUowed by the President's Circle weekend in San Francisco that included Navy's 3 game of the season against Starfford, in Palo Alto. By now, you aU know we crushed Stanford and managed to open our season with 3 wins. During the President's Circle taUgate before the Stanford game, a gaggle ofWGNACers gathered at one table and made it our home for a few hours. During the afternoon and evening, I ran across the foUowing classmates, most of whom were with their babes.The foto below shows Raese "Suitase" Simpson,

Al Dessayer, your loyal scribe. Skip McGinley, Harry Lara, VirgU HiU, Rick Fleugel, and Kent Riff'ey. Also spotted were Gray Farley and Mike McMahon. I know there were more classmates in attendance, but I wasn't lucky enough to cross paths with them.

WGNACERs at the Stanford game

Speaking even more of footbaU, I'm sure aU of you had been sitting on the edge of your seats this summer waiting for the new Professional FootbaU Commissioner to be named. When I first heard the announcement on Friday, September 1st, I jumped out of my office chair, danced around the office, and thought what a great choice they made by picking my Club 11 company mate, Roger GoodaU to take the job. I never even knew he was one of the candidates for the job. WeU, as it turned out, my enthusiasm was premature because it was actuaUy a gent named Roger GoodeU who was elected and officiaUy took over from Paul TagHabue as the NFL commissioner. I'm pretty sure that Roger GoodaU new nothing about this and wUl continue to keep up with his surfboarding in sunny CaHfornia.

I guess that's "enuf" of footbaU for this month. On to the real Nooze!

THE LATEST NOOZE. Bert CasseUs: Dot and Nelson Huhne and GG and I recently completed a tour of the Canadian Rockies. We started in Vancouver, BC and toured the Rockies through Jasper, Banff and Calgary, Alberta.

The first 2 days were on the Rocky Mountaineer train and the rest by bus.

The scenery was magnificent.

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Chuck Saint Laurent: On a sunny, but cool Sunday day in San Diego some 61ers, Ted Gurnee, Gary Carlson, Joe Maiden, Tom BaUey, Chuck Saint Laurent, BUI Kraus, and their babes played a mixed couples golf tournament at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo.Ted and Corky took 1st place with a score of 62 (Ted tried to get to 61 but was unable to do so) whUe Saint and MicheUe came in one stoke higher to take 2nd. Joe had a bHnd draw as Susie was in GA visiting with their grand kids.

FoUowing golf, the group assembled over at the Kraus homestead for refreshments and a tasty dinner. Gary Carlson reported that he took Ted Gurnee by 3 strokes on a side bet for low gross bragging rights.

(73-76, but who's counting!)

the first big chaUenge on our plate wiU be getting ready to help bring in the Class of 2011 next June, and work with them during their 4 years by the bay untU they graduate. For those of you who didn't get the gouge, the USNA Class that graduated 50 years before each incoming class hooks up with the incoming class on IDay and works with them during their tenure. Jerry wUl be putting together a group of local volunteers to make their voyage one they wUI always remember Anyone who would Hke to be a part of this team should give Jerry a caU. I had a rare sighting during the week of our 45'" reunion. Mike Welsh, who has a home orUy a few blocks away from me, turned up for the 45'' reunion. Mike and his bride have been saiHng around the world for several years, but took a break to sip a few with his classmates. They plan to return to their boat for a few more years untU they complete their odyssey.

"GET IT DONE WITH '61" ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 1 1 % LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 6 1 % PR.ES: CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret.) H: 703-461-3582; E: usna621@netzero.net SECY: CDR Howard S. Pinskey, USNR (Ret.) E O Box 3380, AnnapoUs, MD 21403-3326 H: 410-974-1962; E: PINSK62@aol.com WEB SITE: www.nampows.org/62.html

GREETINGS FROM ANNAPOUS FaU is triUy in the air and Navy footbaU is inffiUswing. Please mark your calendars for our 45th reunion, 19 — 23 September 2007. Information to foUow in the February — March time frame next year.

Now for our class news.

Back: Ted Gurnee, Gary Carlson, Joe Maiden, Tom Bally; Front Chuck Saint Laurent, Bill Kraus

The Hart family In Tahoe

Back: Michelle Gurnee, Patsy Kraus, Corky Carlson; Front Arilla Saint Laurent, Betty Bailey

SEEN AND HEAF!X) AROUND TOWN. By the time you read this, your new Class President for Hfe, Jerry Smith, and his Executive Committee are already working to keep our Class as one of the best in history. If my math is right, one of

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CLASS NEWS LARRY HART writes us from Southern CaHfornia.

• TOM MERCER and I are grooming our skUls for the annual Navy-Army Golf Championship of Monterey Peninsula and our Hve TV appearance once again at the AT &T in February (as marshals).

Roianne and I celebrated our fortieth at Tahoe in July, feted by Brooke, our son

Reece, Roianne's mom and our five grandkids. Reece and Brooke surprised us with a saUing cruise, complete with picture. Mom is between Roisanne and me, Brooke and Jonathan SaUcoffand their two are behind Roinne, Reece and Hanna Hart and their three are on the left. •

John White, George Woodworth, Paul Han/ey and Bill Cullen \

It's good to hear from our submariner classmate, JOHN WHITE. He says that he was out at the US Rowing Association Masters National Championships Regatta in Seattle, August 10-13 and unexpectedly ran into GEORGE WOODWORTH, PAUL HARVEY and BELL CULLEN. Those three were competing, I was there as a US Rowing Referee, helping run the regatta. George was also a regatta volunteer as a launch driver for referees foUowing races when he wasn't rowing in eights. We aU vowed we would get a picture but we didn't get our act together untU the last day.. .and couldn't locate BiU. So, attached is a photo of three from '62... I'm the short guy and on the left is BUI Woodson out of'68. Note GEORGE and PAUL are wearing gold medals they won rowing for the Ancient Mariners Club Team (and BiU Woodson rowed with the Peacock Club Team). We had a good time.

BUZZ HURST, fencing master and owner of the CabrUlo Academy of the Sword, located in San Diego, sends us the foUowing story. Over the Labor Day weekend, his wife Susan, won a sUver medal in women's Sabre at the Veteran Fencing World Championships in Bath, England. Moreover, the next morning she placed eighth in the foU,finaUylosing to a two time Olympian from Sweden.

IncidentaUy, in the fencing worid, veteran means senior, but it sounds better. Buzz was in AnnapoHs in late September, spending a week working with the Navy Fencing Club. This is his fourth year doing so, even though the Academy won't grant the midshipmen club status, let alone the intramural venue. Good luck and the class applaud your efforts with the midshipmen.

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Please send them in anyway you can. Best wishes to every classmate, their famiHes and especiaUy to the brave young men and women fighting and defending our country- at home and abroad during this Thanksgiving hoHday season. We have much to be thankful for in our great land.

That's it for our class news for this November issue of SHIPMATE. Keep in touch. Until next time ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 54% PRES: CAPTW. Spencer Johnson FV.USN (Ret.) SECY: Michael H. SheUey 25 Sweeri«ter Ln., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 H: 828-862-1245; E: nstai@dtcom.net WEB SITE; www.USNA63.oi^

As of this wTiting in mid-September, Navy has — somehow — managed to win ffiefirsttwo footbaU games of the season.

I hope that when you read this the team wUl have continued on a positive note, heading toward another outstanding season. Up and at "em. Navy!

Our Vice President,Jim Ring, provided this report from a '63 event in Washington, DC, this summer.

• Lynn and Paul Tobin graciously hosted a luncheon for the Class of 1963 at the Naval Historical Center and Museum on 21 August. PaiU is currendy serving as Director of the Naval Historical Center.

Paul has had some real interesting tours of duty. As some know, he had been the Oceanographer of the Navy before he retired. The museum is in the Washington Navy Yard and has undergone significant renovations. Paul and his staff did a great job with the lunch and tour of the Historical Center It included a fascinating coUection of Navy memorabiHa and documents including Adm. Farragut's sword. I was very interested in that, since my office looks out on Farragut Square with the Admiral's statue barking out, "Damn the torpedoes, fuU speed ahead" or is it"Danui, torpedoes, fifll speed ahead!"

I was impressed with the stafTs enthusiasm for their jobs, which included converting Navy records to digital files.

Also, they have a coUection of ship beUs and other items Hke huge ship anchors.

This was a great tour that generated a lot of interest - a total of 36 Classmates and wives attended. They included: Fern and Ian Sargent with daughter Carrie, CharHe Stubbs, Pat Curtis, Jim Metcalf Jan and PhU Rooney, Steve Leisge, Fran and Tom ReemeUn, Chuck MacHn, Pete

Quinton,Tom Morgan, Steve Duncan, Carla and Jeff Miles, Kate and Jim Ring, Bebe Mutz (Chuck GaUoway's widow), WUl Setde, Lynn and Paul Tobin, Denny Conley, CarroU and John AuceUa,Arlene and Forrest Siburt, Susan and Mario Fiori, Joel Gardner, Al Sherman, Andrea and Spencer Johnson , and Betty and Jerry MulhoUand. •

I received two very interesting communications from Jim DeFrancia this August.

Here's the first one:

• Ron TerwiUiger organized his second annual "Tour de TerwUHger," biking from his place inVaU over Independence Pass to our house in Aspen.The troop stays overnight in LeadvUle, and arrives Aspen the second day. It aU ends with a picnic on our patio, then theVaU contingent is taken The Class extends its sympathy to Satch back in a van. Ron's new knees had him Baiungart, whose wife, Gayle, died on looking good on the bike! Last year 17 August. She had batded lung cancer included Ron's brother, Bruce, (Class of with courage and fortitude for seven '64), but he was not able to join this year months. Memorial contributions can be Ron did drag along Jerry Smith from made in her name to The SmUe Train, PO '64, though.

Box 96231,Washington, DC 20090-6231; wvvvv.SmUeTrain.org .

The foUowing weekend Doug Davidson and his lovely wife, Charlsie, Tom HaU was inducted into the came for a few days of biking, hiking, and Minuteman HaU of Fame of the Reserve cool Colorado evenings. Doug advises Officers Association of the United States that they have just bought a home in in July. Tom has served as Assistant AnnapoHs and plan to move from Chevy Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Chase soon. since October 2002. Immediately prior to retiring from the Navy as a Rear Next to visit were Bob Eastman and Admiral, he was Chief of Naval Reserve. his wife, Jearmie, who drove in from CoffeyvUle, KS for a couple of days. They Financial support from the Class of were en route to a cabin in Pitkin, C O 1963 Foundation continues to make a (near Crested Butte) and stopped to accHdifference to the famUies of our deceased mate to altimde and good wine. They classmates. For many years, Frank were to be joined in Pitkin by Frank HUton has served as the contact point Butler, who was driving out from between the Foundation and those famiArkansas a few days later.

Hes. He has relayed this note from one of the recipients of our scholarship grants.

FinaUy, we were honored to host dinner for Roger Tetrault, PhU and Jan • I am Daniel Pfeiffer, a nephew of the Rooney, their daughter Sarah, Lorraine late Daniel H Moran, Jr. For the past WUlandt, and Steve Longo and his lady three years you have helped me fimanciaUy friend, Carol. They were aU visiting in so that I can continue being a smdent at Snowmass and caUed at Jim Ring's VUlanova University. I thank you wholesuggestion. The gathering had a sad heartedly for your assistance and thought moment, though, as we aU remembered you might Hke to know my plans for the our classmate Ted WUlandt, who died future. I joined the Air Force ROTC just a few weeks ago, and Roger's wife program during my freshman year and had to cancel at the last minute to attend now as a senior, am the Vice Commander to famUy matters occasioned by her of my Detachment. I have obtained my grandmother's death. Notwithstanding, rated navigator slot and am high on the we aU had a deHghtfol dinner and caught waiting Hst for a pUot slot and wiU be up on many years of news. reporting in to Randolph AFB, San On the personal front, I remain active Antonio, TX, this summer in my company's business, but at a someAt the end of an emaU to my mother what slower pace. Most of my time has you said "We look forward to the opporbeen focused on leading some new joint tunity to honor Dan's memory through venture activities in Arizona and Mexico. his nephew." .1 have to say that it has been Keeping busy but not so busy that we my personal mission to deserve this can't take a cruise to Alaska next month, honor My Uncle Dan was a great man, as weU as enjoy some fly fishing with friend, son, brother, husband, and pUot. I Doug and Charlsie Davidson in Montana, hope that I coo can match these quaHties as weU. so that your efforts are not felt in vain.

I am hosting a dinner in Denver for Your help has gotten me to where I am the Superintendent, prior to the Navynow. Thank you very much for aU of your USAFA game in early October help. Very RespectfiiUy, C/ Let's hope the footbaU team makes it a Col Darnel R Pfeiffer • happy occasion! • November 2006

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See U S N A 6 3 . o r g to learn how Jim corrected some historical info at the Coast Guard Academy.

T o m R o b e r t s o n had aVERY busy summer this year H e submitted a long report and several photos, some of which appear below. See U S N A 6 3 . o r g for his fiUl account, including the story of the 20th Company's 1941 Buick.

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Bill Opitz on the Missouri River

fish camp in C O with the 23rd Company gang but he bravely planned several days on the river for us. O n e day, we three floated the river but couldn't keep the undersize brookies we caught.

Z i m m put us to work at the county slash pUe cutting up logs for the councU fire. This picture shows the results of our good old Navy team effort. It was grand mountain hospitaHty as always from the Zimms.

BUI and Dottie were off on further travel with their famUy and we were off to visit Judy and BiU O p i t z in Helena.

Things are great with them and their prospering famUy. It didn't take us long to get out on the Missouri in BUl's boat.

Here's a picture of Cap'n BUI looking very commanding on his bridge, and the Big Sky was big and smnning as ever After some famUy visits we dropped in on Reeney and Rick Adams '65 w h o were spending August in Bozeman. It was truly an aU-Navy trip.

Here is a picmre from early summer when Pat and George E m e r y visited us at the beach. Shown are George, Jack Reed, feUow sub skipper HoUis Holden from U N C , and yours truly. It was a great reunion as always occurs whenever two or three shaU meet. My last picture shows B o b Tieslau and me on our deck when Bob was in town to visit his M o m . Next September we're finaUy going to foUow through on long-standing plans to return to Amador CountyCA, and help harvest those award-winning grapes from the Tieslau vineyard. More '63 golden days! • And so it goes. Thanks to those w h o contributed to this month's exceUent News Exchange. N o w it's your turn!

Emery, Reed, Holden (UNC), and Robertson

QUAUTY-'63 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 55% PRES: David Tuma H: 703-549-8068; d(tuma@aol.com Acting C O R R . SECY: Roland Marquis 1605 Rohlwing Road Rolling Meadows IL 60008 P:847-970-7562 E: roland.marquis@ngc.com WEB SITE: www.usna64.org

Bob Tteslau visits Tom Robertson

• juHe and I just came back from some class hi-jinx out West. Linda and Z i m m Z i m m e r m a n kindly hosted summer camp again at their North Snake cabin. This year Dottie and BiU Hughes joined the ruckus.

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Once again this month's column must begin with the sad news of the passing of two more classmates.

O u r Class President forwarded the foUowing message on 25 August: • "Dear Classmates, It is with sadness that I report the death ofJ i m Shanahan. Jim passed away at 11 am today. As you know, Jim was suffering from lung cancer as weU

as compHcations that had set in. Please keep Jim and his famUy in your prayers."

David • T h e Funeral Service was held Tuesday 29 August at O u r Lady of Perpemal Help in Edgewater, MD. J i m was interred at ArHngton National Cemetery 8 November with fuU mUitary honors. Both the service and burial were attended by 20 of his classmates.

Carl W. K e U e m died Sunday 13 August at Clark Memorial Hospital in JeffersonvUle, IN. H e was a former associate professor at the University O f LouisvUle and was heavily involved in electronic security having worked for T h e National C r i m e Prevention Institute, IBM World Headquarters, and as an independent security consultant through R A P O R , a security manufacturing company he founded. H e was an advocate (CASA) for chUdren and youth and served on the board of directors of Noah's Ark ChUdren's ViUage in JeffersonviUe and was a m e m b e r of Corydon, I N R o t a r y and O l d Capitol United Methodist Church. H e also served as president of Indian Creek TraU Association. O u r prayers are with his wife, Elizabeth and their two sons, Jeff and Daniel.

Left to Right John Fitzgerald, Robin Bosworth, Hugh Risseeuw, Peter Morgan, Bruce Krum

On a much more pleasant note, Johnny Fitzgerald dropped us a line describing a recent 10th company golf week he hosted in Destin, Horida, where he resides. Included were Robin Bosworth, H u g h Risseeuw, Peter Morgan, and Bruce Krum.

Johnny reports that Bruce was the low medalist in the group, shooting a 75 one day on a difficult course. R o b i n added a couple of dozen baUs to his coUection of over 6000 - anyone in the market for some sHghdy used goffbaUs, caU R o b i n .

Hugh was able to combine business with pleasure and came over from a business trip in Pensacola. T h e weather cooperated and aU had a great time, golf every day, a boat trip, a couple of barbeques and lots of catching up on old times. Bruce took us on a tour ofWatercolor and

Watersound, the premier oceanfront developments in the area, where he has buUt three homes. Peter had just come backfix)man extended vacation down under in New Zealand and AustraHa. Since the news is somewhat sparse this month, your new Shipmate correspondent is taking the opportunin- to provide a personal update.

Readers might recaU that in the August 1981 Shipmate, yours truly stepped forward with a claim — undisputed - CO have been the first member of the class to have a son or daughter enter USNA. Now. I am claiming to be the first "64 parent to have an offipring retire as our son David '85 leaves the service after putting in 20 years of active diirv

Cemetery on 15 September with fiiU miHtary honors. The foUowing is a note fiom Rick's wife Elaine to the Class of 1964: • "I vvoiUd Hke to thank aU of Richard's classmates who have expressed their sympathy through cards, letters, e-mails, and memorials. His untimely death in a motorcycle accident was a shock to aU of us. It is truly a comfort to our chUdren, our famUy, and to me to know that so many people remember him with fond thoughts and memories. He had a true and abiding love for his famUy, the Naval Academy and his country." Elaine Dawson • The famUy has estabHshed the Richard Dawson Memorial Scholarship Fund to be administered by NFCU Your humble correspondent ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 57%

David Marquis'85 - The first '64 offspring to retire from active duty?

David's older brother, Roland Jr., is a nuclear engineer and his two younger siblings, Michael and Ken, are respectively, a manufacturing plant manager and attorney. Together the boys have provided us with 10 wonderful grandchUdren and 4 great daughters-in-law.

InJiUy, Horence retked from theVA as an Advanced Practice Nurse CHnical Specialist in mental health. She always claimed to be weU suited for this position having raised the four boys and me (!).

As a product Hne director for a truly imique Northrop Grumman program here in RoUing Meadows, IL, I'm basicaUy running my own company and having the time of my Hfe (it's good to be king!). Accordingly, I haven't started contemplating retirement yet. WeU, maybe a Htde bit.

Five years ago, after 11 great years Hving in a downtown Chicago high rise on Lake Michigan, we moved to the suburbs to be closer to our jobs. We stUl love the cicy and visit often. We frequently socialize with Carol and Jody Gingess, Bonnie & Mike Murray. Pat and Doug Horton, Denise and Pat Haala.

FinaUy, last month vv-e reported on Richard Dawson's unfortunate passing.

He was buried at Arlington National

PRES: CAPT Jim Minderlein, USN (Ret.) 1080 Carriage Hill Pkwy., Annapohs.MD 21401 E: jiinm65@comcast.neq P: 410-841-6644 F: 410-897-0411 C O R R SECY: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret) 1600 Alamoana Blvd. #2208 Honolulu. HI 96815 E:daveand65@earthlink.net P: 808-942-9234; 0:808-477-0338 F: 808-257-1609 WEB SITE: http://home.earthlink.net/~daveand65/

Gary Van Horn checked in on 21 Aug, incHcating that his famUy woiUd be in Honolulu in late September and early October for his youngest son's wedding.

His middle son's wife was also there and is in training for a marathon in San Francisco at the end of October Jim Minderlein wrote on 26 Aug about his meetings with George Watt on 15 and 21 August. The purpose of the meetings was to provide him some feedback from classmates after they received his 2006 Annual Fund Letter. If you did not get this letter, it means you are probably a regular donor or have a current pledge in effect and discuss some classmates' views on Alumni Association matters. Jim's report is lengthy and went out to our many subscribers on our '65 Class e Forum. So, please go to our website - Hnk in the header above - to read about it ff you didn't get it on the eForum.

Jim also emaUed the group on 6 Sep about the Annual Class Meeting chac was held at 1030 on 14 Oct 2006 at Chip Seymour's house in the AnnapoHs area.

Tune was set so as co have che meeting weU attended by footbaU game attendees and to break in time for che caU-gaCe on that date. Jim passed on a message

announcing che Annual Meeting from our Class Secrecary,John Wroten. We'U be looking for minutes and issues discussed in this meeting by the next Shipmate edition.

Our friendly Shipmate editor forwarded in late August this great news item about Denny McComb: It mrns out that Dermy was inducted into the Arizona Veterans HaU of Fame this past year. It is indeed an honor in Arizona - he was inducted because of his contributions to the business community, the USNA Alumni and Veterans causes in Arizona. In adcHtion, he is the past President of the USNA Arizona Alumrd Association (10 years), the past Chair of the USS Phoenix (SSN-702) Commission for the City of Phoenix (10 years) and past President for the Veterans Medical Leadership CouncU (3 years) in support of the Phoenix Veterans Administration Medical Center in Phoenix. Way to go, Denny — we're proud of you BiU Erickson checked in on 31 Aug with his annual offering ofjust outstanding taU-gate services to the class at aU USNA home games. He's set up a website for our footbaU taUgates and he's recendy updated that for chose of you who foUow such things!! BiU says that EmUy and he wiU be at aU Navy home footbaU games with their RV and wiU be hosting a taUgate before and after the games. DetaUs for each game can be found at htcp://www.ecs-alexandria. com/caUgaCe.The websice wUl be updated before each game with any changes.

Everyone is most welcome to stop by and share a round of cheer, etc. UD Man, BUI! We aU appreciate your generosity in hosting aU these great taU-gates!

From Bruce Liska, 4 Sep • The simultaneous arrival this week of four USNA-related items (September Shipmate, new President Jim's e-maU reporting on his meeting with George Watt, the USNA Foundation's first From the Bridge, and the Leaders of Character DVD) have prompced me co share some thoughts as summer winds down here in Western Oregon. Betty and I always love getting back to cabin Hfe for a few months, helps re-focus on what's reaUy important: famUy; friends; good health; and che beauty of Mother Namre.Wish there was some way to package this serenity up and take it back to southern CaHfornia in a few weeks. But the Last CaU and Secretary Dave's column remind us that we had better enjoy it whUe

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m CLASS N E W S First, a big, long overdue THANK YOU Co members of che world's greatesC fraternity chapter, USNA '65, who have given cheir time and money Co make our alma macer better every year. To Jim and aU the rest of the new officers and executive commictee who have picked up che chaUenge; Co former President Pete and his team who led us for years and put on some the best reunions ever; to Secretary Dave who keeps us up-Co-daCe wich his columns, e-maUs, web site and has done so for many years; to BuU, Zoo and the others who brought us into che modern day forms of communication beccer chan any ocher class; Co my old buddy Ted Krauss who does marvelous chings with rings, pencU sketches, figures and just abouC anyching else he touches; to Rand Case, Jette Browne and Sted Garber for putting Class of 1965 on che wacer and honoring Dick Pierson, Dave Driver and BiU Boles in perpeCuity; to Chip Seymour for his great Foundation article and years of service; to Roger Staubach, Larry Brady and aU che resc of che donors who fiind our class projects; to our flag and senior officers who served at the highest levels in the toughest jobs and made us aU proud; to aU of those who volunCarUy serve ac the local chapter and national levels. I am SO PROUD to be a part of such an oucscanding BAND OF BROTHERS! I hope chaC every classmaCe feels inspired by chese leaders Co give back someching, and rise Co che Class of'77 chaUenge by year-end in order Co flircher multiply our donations.

The Foundation newslecter is also a welcome addition to the feedback/recognition loop, and '65's many contributions.

The Distinguished Graduate program is a wonderful annual reminder of whac greaC people we caU Shipmates. In CoCal che words march the deeds.

AU che besC Co che greatest group of guys in the world and cheir loved ones, especiaUy chose who wiU lead '65 inco che fuCure. Good healch and smooth saUing Co AU! BEATARMY! Bruce Liska,proud member of che Class of 1965. • Phil Ferrara, on 6 Sep caUed on aU classmaCe boaters in che Chesapeake area for a Saturday and Sunday, Occober 7 and 8, Class of 1965 Raft-up.This daCe and time was planned so as Co coincide wich che Navy - Air Force game kick-off at 1600. PhU — we'U be looking for some photos of the sailor-inebriaces-celebrancs.

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HVA group

Luncheons held on the second Tuesday of each month aC 1145 in fronC of che Rescauranc in the lobby area of the Sheraton National Hotel. If in the DC area on chose daCes — show up!

Missy DonneUy reporced on 12 Sep of husband Pat's Congue surgery. The good news is chat a cancerous section of his tongue was removed and, with chis firsc removal, a cancer-free margin was found. And che especiaUy good news, no tongue muscles were affected, so Pat should have fuU recovery and no impacc on speech or swaUowing. He was doing so weU after his surgery, chaC he sCaCed — clearly - chaC he stiU was planning on making the Navy-Stanford game the foUowing Sacurday. WhaC a guy! Way Co go PaC.We are aU happy for che DonneUys. Judy and 1 flew Co CM Wood's great house on massive Lake Lanier, norch of Adanca, in early August and joined up wich CM and his wife, Barbara as weU as seven ocher '65ers and cheir wives Qim and Chris Taylor, Gordon and Frankie Clarke, John and Leahray Wroten, George and Loulie Kent, BUI and Ann Bower, Fred and Anne Hufnagel) on a super long weekend. This was an annual gathering of our Happy Valley AUey group - classmates from che 4"^'' Deck, 7''^ Wmg of the lO'^^' (chen 14 •' Company in Bancroft Hall days. This was our 3™ HVA adventure (done on off year from the five year Reunions) that we've so far assembled for swapping Hes, lifting elbows and experiencing much hilarity. Did some lake boating, museum and Presidential Library visicing, aCtended a mystery dinner theater event, aCe a loc, and planned nexC year's HVA oucing (likely a viUa in Tuscany for 9-10 couples). A major blasc! Photo of the group foUows.

As part of chat mainland Crip, Judy and I also hooked up wich Bob and

Judy ZiCzewicz and Doyle and Joan Borchers in Napa VaUey. Joan and Doyle are buUding a house there, while Bob and Judy are enjoying the wine drinking and fine dining that the area offers in spades.

Great to see both of these couples.

Napa group at Fume Restaurant

Bob Bush reported from Cambodia on 12 Sep. As part of his world sailing adventure, he and wifre, Nancy are in ThaUand but have Co leave chere every 30 days and are Crying Co maximize cheir experience chere. They've been to Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia to see che ruins, consCrucCed in the 9th through the 12th centuries, that are being uncovered from che jungles and Couring this huge Cambodian lake (ToiUe Sap) that in flood covers an enormous portion of che counCry and reverses direction annuaUy. Weird.

Bob Bush in Cambodia

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about another hundred pages so the book wUl be the same length as the companion sea stories book. To try to accelerate the process, each week I'U put out some of the stories we already have in hand, in hopes that they wiU trigger some additional ones. Regards, Dick • From Dave Koren (George's nephew), 7 Aug • I recendy met Jim Savard and he informed me of the memorial being developed for deceased classmates from the class of 1965.Jim forwarded an emaU of my uncle's picture, George Koren and I noticed you were looking for survivors in addition to information. My Dad, George's brother, currendy resides in Lighthouse Poinc, Fl at 3180 NE 48'^ Court, #115, Lighthouse Point, FL, 33064, George's sister, Stephanie Hves in California and I have her and her husband's emaU;JKaUok@earthlink.net.

George's parents currently Hve in North Bend, W A . ^ So there's some famUy contact info for friends of George. That's it for this month.

Aloha, Dave ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 4 7 % PRES: VADM Michael D. Haskins, USN (Ret.) SECT: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret.) 63 Frankhn St.,AnnapolLS. MD 21401 E: pmbaiid(^erizon.net WEST COAST SECY: Robert G.Johnson Jr., Esq. 30131 Town Center Dr. Suite 147 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 WEB SITE: WTVw.usna66.org

Another year passing quickly as we head into the festive hoHday season. Where does the time go? I've received several updates that I think you'U enjoy, so let's get going. Jim Strouse provided the foUowing vignette and picture in a recent emaU. • Here is a photo of the Strouses, McCaffertys, and McKenneys taken in June in Long Beach, CA. Celia and I decided to celebrate our 40 wedding anniversary with best man, PhU McCafferty and his wife, EUeen.

PhU was injured in an auto accident in January and is paralyzed from the waist down. He is continuing Co make good progress and expects to be home soon.

PhU and his wife, Eileen, arranged an aruiiversary dinner for us aC che Long Beach Yacht Club, which included cheir daughter. Celeste Salsgiver, and husband, Mark, and Classmate Ed McKenney and his wife, Jackie. It was a special evening

for us to be wich PhU and see how weU he is doing. PhU had planned Co be at che 40 and wanes Co thank all of our classmates who called and sent him cards. Ic meanc a lot Co him.

CeHa and I recired Co Wilmington, N C in 2001 and are enjoying "Hfe aC che beach." Our older son and his family live in CharloCCe so we are able Co see our chree grandchildren often. Our younger son Hves in NJ and also comes Co enjoy the warmer waCers and souchern hospicality. •

FoUowing che ceremony, we had an outstanding reception with the entire Chare House ResCauranC to ourselves. We were blessed wich perfect weather and our friends and relatives rehshed the wonderful views of the Academy and che Volvo SaUing RegaCCa on Spa Creek and AnnapoHs Harbor On May 27'-^, Cheryl and I aCtended the wedding of Adam F. Redd, son of Donna and Scott Redd at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Aclanta. The ceremony was officiated by the Redd's eldest son, Scotc Jr Ochers from '66 attending were Jan and Jon Barton and Katharine and WU Wood (both 12 Co.).»

Strouse's 40^'' Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Thanks to Jim and best wishes Co Phil in his recovery.

Larry Bergen also suppHed a very nice letter and phocos of his anniversary celebration and some other news.

Here chey are.

• Dear Mike, ^th Reunion coming up Wich our 40'-'^ shorcly I know you have or wUl have Iocs of material for Shipmate. Yec, I wanCed Co reporC a very successful Class of'66 evenc chac occurred just recently.

On AprU 29 chis year, Cheryl and I renewed our marriage vows in the Naval Academy Chapel. A couple of our Classmates accended who were in che wedding party when we were married on June 8 ,1966. Skip AUen was my besC man on graduation day and was in aCCendance wich his bride of 39 years, Allison. Bob NutweU was one of our ushers in 1966 and attended again this year. Also attending from 1966 were Ralph and Chris LipferC and from che Class of 1962,Tom and Sandie Taylor The ceremony officiaced by Captain "Blues" Baker who was Senior Chaplain at the Academy last year (he was recencly promoted to RADM and assigned as Chief of Chaplains). Music was provided by a string quarCeC composed of four Midshipmen from che Class of 2008 (Mid'n 3/C Michael Ticzer, PhUip Crawford, Eric Sink, and Jack Robie).

The Lord's Prayer and Navy Hymn were sung a cappella by Mid'n 2/C Patrick Dunn.

Larry and Cheryl Bergen, flanked by son Michael and daughter-in-law Dana

Larry Bergen, Bob Nutwell, Skip Allen, and Ralph Lipfert

CongraCulaCions Co Cheryl and Larry and Co Donna and ScoCt's son, Adam rh Reunion, In preparation for che 40'-^ che Class Executive Commiccee and ad hoc members and cheir wives supporting che reunion were hosCed by Pam and Rod Rempt aboard his barge, SEVERN for an evening cruise and final meeting. It was a memorable event. I've included a few photos for everyone to enjoy.

Haskins, Rempt Eubanks, Spikes, and Sarich

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(l-r): CDR Dave Acton ('83), Pete Hesser, VADM Nancy Brown, CTOI(SW) Richard Shook, CTM3Eric John Posoli, Denise and Dave Lovelady, Tom Payne, Duncan Ingraham, and kneeling. Bill Phillips.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 60% PRES: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) SECY: LtColJim McNeece,USMC (Ret.) 1603 John Worthington Way, Crownsville, MD 21032 H: 410-849-3423; E: scribe67@aol.com

Joanne Haskins, Pam Rempt, and Mike Haskins

I guess chis is one of chose monchs where the stars are just not in position to funnel much news my way. I have a short stack of stuff chis time, buC that's OK. It's high quaHty and besides, November's getting to be the busy time of the year, so it won't take much of your time to read. But, let's try Co pick up che pace, shaU we?

Otherwise, you have a problem next month: I'U have to make the entire column up!

Mike Baird, Tom Eubanks, and Eva Payne

FinaUy, BUI PhiUips provided me this news and photo to acknowledge the crew of HUE CITY (CG 66). The CO (USNA '83) and two crewmembers from the Hue City stopped at our taUgate for the University of Massachusetts game and expressed there deep and sincere gratitude for our Class sponsorship of cheir Leadership Awards. In the picture are (l-r): CDR Dave Acton ('83) , Pete Hesser,VADM Nancy Brown, CTOl(SW) Rachard Shook, CTM3 Eric Wicc, John PosoU, Denise and Dave Lovelady, Tom Payne, Duncan Ingraham, and kneehng, BUI PhiUips.

Many chanks Co BUI for sharing chis and fair winds and foUowing seas Co che men and women of HUE CITY. In closing I'U wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving and safe Cravels during aU che HoHday Season. Until December—AU che besC—MUce!!!

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Stedfields & Churches verifying the product

Roommates in the vineyard

BiU Stedfield sent this one Co me reporting on the doings of Dave Church and his keeper whUst on the West Coast.

• Dave and Charlotte were in San Diego working at the Service Academy Career Conference in early August. Though busy, they were able to share a day with Cynthia and me at our new home in Murrieta. Cynthia works at one of the local wineries, so we spent some of the time checking quaHty. Dave and I were roommates for most of our four years at USNA. The photo of the Navy vessel is from a visit they made a couple years ago. {This one's on the web site...jm67) Dave, Charlotte, Cynthia and I were on Point Witt, Loma above San Diego Bay when out steams that beautifiU cruiser Wouldn't you know, huU number 67!! SHILO (CG 67)!

Could not capture the number very weU in the picture, but it was a great send-off for Dave and Charlotte who were remrrung to AiuiapoUs later that day. • ...and Gary Voorheis sent a good update on his latest in Colorado and England.

• FoUowing my retirement fix)m the Navy in 1993,1 worked for 10 years as a senior manager at Rocky Flats, a nuclear weapons site 10 mUes south of Botdder, Colorado. My company was contracted to decommission the site, ship aU the waste off and turn it into a green field.

OriginaUy the plan was to take 30 years and $70B to complete this work. We proposed doing it in 10 years for $7B and DOE awarded us the closure contract. We finished the job in about 9 years for under the $7B. I retired (again) from Rocky Flats and spent a couple of years doing consiUtant work until I got an oppormnity to come to the UK and use my experience to help the Brits decommission some of their nuclear utUities. So I write this from the 17th century cottage we are currendy letting (leasing) in the beautifiU EngHsh county of Somerset, about 5 mUes south of the Bristol Channel. We expect to be here more or less fiUl time for two years and then back to Colorado where we stiU have a home.

We arrived in late March and in mid May I had to return to the states for 6 weeks for prostate surgery (aU went weU and I'mffiUyrecovered). WhUe we were in the U.S., CeU and Pete Eisenhower stayed at our place in England for about a month ventoring out in search of antiques for their new business venmre.They came just before we left for the states and we had a great weekend with them. Attached is a photo, taken in front of the Casde Hotel in Taunton, a town near us.

WTule we were in the states, Stevie and Hank Giflin stopped by in Colorado on their way to VaU for the annual alumni lacrosse tournament there. Lots more fim.

We have enjoyed their annual one night visits for the past several years. I have also attached a photo of Hank, Peggy and me, taken by Stevie.

Pete. Hank and I were aU together in 29th Companv. •

Pete, Ceil, Peggy, & Gary in England

Gary, Peggy, & Hank

See!? I told you it would be short. But I sincereK' hope you aU have a good Thanksgiving hoHday with famUy, friends, or with whomever and however you choose to observe it. In the meantime.

Beat Temple and stand by to BEAT ARMY! That's it...Goodnight!...Jim ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% U F E MEMBERSHIP: 50% PRES; James Niehus 1422 Pennington Lane South, AmK^Ks, MD 21409 P: 410-349-2361; E: jim.mehus@viasat.com EXEC SECY: Leo Knehn 531 Wilson Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401-1061 E: leo.kuehn@ 1968.usna.com P: 410-266-6821 CORR. SECY: CAPT Gordon L Peterson, USN (Ret.) 7994 Hidden Bridge Dr. SpringfieHVA 22153 P: 703-913-54O4;W: 202-475-3023 F: 202-267-4020; E; gieters621@aoLconi; WE: Gonlon.I.Peterson@uscg.mil ^ T B SITE: ww^7.usna68.com

August brought the sad news that we lost three classmates over the summer months, including Mike WUson and Keith Haines of the 3^^^ Company in July and Dale Swanson of the 27*^ Company in

August. Please see their entries in Last CaU. I experienced difficulty obtaining additional information on their careers foUowing graduation. Some of us stay in close touch with our classmates; others do not, so I'U use this occasion to highHght an important consideration when it comes to planning our decedent affairs. I do so with some apprehension, but with the knowledge this information wiU help your survivors during a very traumatic time.

If you wish to have your obituary pubHshed in Shipmate's "Last CaU" section, your next of kin must authorize this with the editorial staff. This poHcy prevents the pubHcation of inaccurate information.

Everyone knows of the need for a wUI and other elements in a sound decedentaffairs plan, but we wUl help our survivors immensely by completing a Hst of contact information for those individuals you wish to be notified upon our demise.

Please include Shipmate magazine's editor for Last CaU, Timothy EHzabeth Woodbury (timothy.woodbury @usna.com), and me on this Hst. Entries in Last CaU must not exceed 400 words, so we also can help by drafting a basic entry that capmres the highHghts of our mUitary and civiHan careers. Please see Last CaU for samples!

On a brighter note, Dave Spooner (dfspooner@earthHnk.net) reported on his son Greg's epic achievement as part of a four-man "OAR Northwest" team that won a 2,820-nautical-mUe cross-Adantic rowing race against three British boats.

On 20 August, after 70 days at sea, Greg and three of his shipmates became the first Americans to row unassisted from mainland US to mainland UK. The event, a charity fimdraiser, was a competition against three other British boats. Two represented the British Army (BEAT any ARMY!). Dave was there in CornwaU, U.K., with Marie and gave this report: • "CornwaU was beautifiU, though the narrow roads scared the dayhghts out of me.Add that to driving on the wrong side of the road and it was a disaster waiting to happ en—definitely a skUl to be learned at 30, not at 60.

Dave and Greg Spooner Though we made in front of the National Maritime Museum, several trips to Heathrow and back, Cornwall, following Greg's record-setting we never stopped in row of the Atlantic Devon (except for Ocean.

Stonehenge). However, there were many side trips—St. Mawes, Sc. Michael's Mount, Mousehole, GoonhUly—whUe we were cooHng our heels for Greg to come in. At nearly ^2 per Hter for gas, we tried to see as much as we could with as Htde road time as possible. If you care to donate or know more, or simply read some inspiring blog entries from four dedicated young men, please go to www.oarnorthwest.com." • In July, Mike Tkach joined Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Mike Hagee to report on another noteworthy crossing Boeing's Mike Tkach of the Adantic during a V-22 press Ocean associated conference at the Farnborough Air Show wich the famed in July.

Farnborough Air Show outside of London in the U.K. Mike, stiU in harness at Boeing, related detaUs of the V-22 tilt-rotor's first flying appearance in the United Kingdom after a maiden transAdantic ffight highHghted by a photo pass over Big Ben and the Houses of ParHament in London. Mike said he hopes to hang up his cleats next summer.

Greg Wood (vzet3nc2@verizon.net) forwarded a note from the West Coast regarding feUow classmates in the 15rh Company Dennis DUley and Bob Duggan regarding Bob's ongoing involvement as a professional lacrosse Bob Dugan and Dennis Dilley pictured before a referee. Dennis Major League Lacrosse noted that at an game in San Francisco August game in August between the San Francisco Dragons and Los Angeles Riptide, two USNA alumni, Graham GiU '05 and Sean DonneUy '92, were playing. Dennis served as a special agent in the Immigration Service in San Francisco for 26 years.

In other West Coast sporting news, Steve Haines (stephen@hainescentre. com) forwarded a copy of a recent article from the San Diego Padres magazine describing the remarkable medical talents of Ned Garriques."Ned is coo modest to send this to you but I am not," Steve wrote in describing one of the worst November 2006

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colHsions between two major league basebaU players. A year ago, New York Mets outfielder Mike Cameron received severe facial trauma injuries in a coUision with Mets centerfielder Carlos Beltran.

Cameron was tteated at Scripps CHnic Torrey Pines in San Diego, where Ned serves as what the team magazine describes as a "renowned" plastic surgeon.

Ned led the surgical team responsible for Cameron's facial reconstruction. Acquired in the off-season, Cameron now plays for the Padres. "From the trauma doctors at Scripps Mercy to the physician staff at Scripps CHnic, I received top-notch care throughout the whole ordeal," Cameron said in the article. "It just feels great to be back on the field playing the game I love," the magazine reported. Thanks, Steve, for sharing this salute to a remarkable member of the Class of 1968!

Don Smith (admin@totcon.com) of the 20 Company noted chat I wrote a feature article for Shipmate's October issue describing USNA alumni who have transitioned to careers in education. He provided the foUowing note, in parC: • "I just retired from Embry-FUddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL, after 15 years of teaching. I sCarted as an adjunct and ended up with the faculty granting me professor emerims stams when I left. I ended up teaching aerodynamics and its foUow-on course, aircraft performance. It was fun making these technical courses real for the students, which I could do after flying fighters, graduating from Top Gun, flying a Super KingAir around 10 countries in West Africa as an attache, and co-pUoting a 727 with Eastern AirHnes. I also taught instrument navigation, global navigation, aircraft systems, system safety (graduate and undergraduate), and 'coUege success' for freshmen." • In addition to teaching, Don was elected che firsc mayor of DeBary, FL, in 1993 after spearheading the incorporation effort. He stepped down in 2000 after six years because of term Hmits. "Jane and I are going to buy a trawler and do some serious cruising if my house „ , , „ ., ,, . , ever seUs. I can t beHeve I ' m b u y m g a b i g boat after m y

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Don and Jane Smith cut f/,^ „.^^^„ dedicating a road in the DeBary Golf and Country Club in his honor.

visceral hatred ofYPs. When I retired, my students gave me a yacht-captain's hat. Was chat sweet or what?" Don related that his goal is to attend the 40 anniversary of our graduation by boat. "Do you know of any classmates in the area on the water with a dock that would hold a 40-ish foot boat with a 4-ish foot draft," he asks?

In late August, I joined BiU Kane (wjkane22306@ verizon.net) in the annual running of the Old Goats as part of the AnnapoHs 10 MUe Run. BUI logged an admiral time of 1 hour 30 min 15 sec in che hot, hUly, and humid road race. "I've been working as a civil servant for the past six years, currendy as a division chief on the Joint Staff," BUI related, "where I contribute to pushing paper and/or electrons for the decision-makers. I had the chance for a brief'corridor conversation' with Mike MuUen not too long ago. Before the Joint Staff, I worked in technology development for 'hard target' defeat at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. I have been running 5Ks Co marachons for che pasC 10 years Co burn off che bureaucratic frusCrations. I hope Co see more 68ers in che A-10 nexC year," BUI said!

Jon MiUs ()mUls@seipusa.com) is now managing a department for Sumitomo Electtic Interconnect Products in San Marcos, CA. "We buUd passive eleccronic componencs for a wide variety of high-tech customers, primarUy defense and aerospace conCracCors,"Jon said. "Our biggest customer is Lockheed Martin." In addition to Jon's product manufacCuring and marketing responsibUities, he is managing two programs in which his firm is developing a series of new, programspecific products, including a macerial for che F-35 JoinC Strike Fighter "Lightning II." Jon said he is enjoying his work and reaUy looking forward to the birth of his first grandchUd at Thanksgiving.

Jon forwarded a famUy photo taken at his son's wedding in 2004. "One thing of interest," Jon said regarding his son. "John's first tour of duty was with che JAG office.

Pear Harbor Ac che time John was assigned chere, Detmy Blair was CINCPAC. On one afternoon Diane and Denny invited John Co cheir home (che 'Nimicz Residence') jusc down che street from the JAG office. Try to imagine how it must have been for a new LTJG Co spend a couple hours in pleasanc conversation wich CINCPAC and his wife! I suspect that inspirational afternoon with the Blairs

helped wich his decision to make die JAG Corps a 20-year commitment."

LCDR John and Mayumi Mills, Jon and Natalie Mills.

Jim Webb's campaign for the U.S. Senate in the Commonwealth ofVirginia gained momenmm in August and September, making his contest with Sen. George AUen a dead heat according Co several opinion poUs. Jeff Dumas (jeffiey.dumas@ corniceco.com) Ceamed with Capt. Dan Branch '59 to host a reception for Jim during a campaign fiind-raising swing through Colorado in late August.

Jeff Dumas, Gary Francis, Jim Webb, Chip Gregson and John J. Mackin at a reception honoring Jim in Colorado in August

"Dan Branch is definitely the 'go- to' Navy guy in Colorado," Jeff said. "He's the president of the Colorado Chapter of the USNAAA, our Blue & Gold officer and one of the long-tenured leaders of the Navy League who helped to get the word out Co feUow alumni for Jim's visit."

I'U close with a bipartisan enjoinder for aU to exercise their consticutional righc Co vote for the candidaCe of your choice in chis November's general elections across che country. Our men and women in uniform are fighting and dying to protect this liberty. It is the least we can do to show up at che poUs Co do our part to help plot our nation's future direction.

AU the best, Gordo

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WeU, this wiU be short, not much maU fiom you guys out there!!

We've enjoyed watching the Big Blue win a few games again and that's great for morale!! Had a bunch of folks under the '69 Tent in the Blue Lot and thanks to the 9 Company Wardroom for their continued assistance to Steve Ward and Auggie BeaUeu. Rich Dempsey has been promoted to Assistant Vice President for FacUities Management at the Universitv* ofTexas in Dallas. He said he took the job to be closer to his newest grandkid!! Way to set your priorities Rich!!

Dave Jarrett has had a reaUy close caU foUowing his tonsillectomy in August.

• I just wanted to first thank those who checked on my surgerv- on 8/16. It went wefl for the most part but was very painful.

I did participate in the Heartland Parade as the DAV representative but in hindsight I probably should not have as Saturdav night foUowing the parade I had some bleeding from my throat which I was able to control with ice water Thought I felt good enough co cake a previouslyscheduled trip to Pigeon Forge and left on a Monday. On Tuesday morning I had another bout of uncontrollable bleeding fiom my throat and the EMTs showed up at mv- condo but the bleeding had predy weU stopped so thev" left. Two hours later it started again and mv- fiiend Arm took me toffieEmergencv- Room at the smaU medical center near Pigeon Forge.

It turns out that a sizeable hematoma had developed where my right tonsU was removed and it got b i ^ e r with each bout of bleeding and subsequent clotting.

Formnately for me the head ENT surgeon was at the medical center performing surgery. He came to the ER to see me and used a tongue depressor to reHeve the hematoma. It felt Hke a golf baU fiUl of blood came flying out, but the bleeding resumed. He tried to stop it with sUver nitrate but it wouldn't. I was rushed to surgery as I was asking the surgeon if there was any alternative. His response was yes, bleed to death. He cauterized the bleeding area and I'm back

home going through recuperation Number 2. I am now under the care of Doctors Yun and Wolf and DrWoff advised that it's highly unlikely for it to re-open and bleed a 2nd time.

The good Lord has seen fit to keep me around a Htde longer and I appreciate your prayers as I'm not out of the woods yet. I won't be giving any speeches for a whUe which I know is a reUef to some. I God sure Blessed you Dave!!

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Greetings aU—we "got's" photos a bunch, so let's get to it...

First, though, our deepest sympathies to Pat Dawson and his famUy for the loss of his brother Richard Dawson '64, he was buried at ArHngton National Cemetery in September Gary Knock wrote belatedly about his son:

Bob Ahrens and Dave Maher

After forty-five days of bicycling. Bob Ahrens and Dave Maher completed their 3700 mUe cross-country ride on August 7 in Portsmouth, NH, by "dipping their wheels" in the Adantic, as seen in the photograph. Their report was that the experience was "Even better than Plebe Year!"Any bikers in the class who would Hke to register their possible interest now for a fiimre long distance ride should shoot Dave (maherjnd@sbcglobal.nec) or Bob (pmahrens@aol.com) an emaU. Nice Ride Bob & Dave!!

We lose one of our hard charging Marine Aviators turned lawyer, Ross Rayburn, on 18 Aug in Austin TX. Margarethe and the famUy gathered for a memorial Mass on 22 Aug And have asked that in Heu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the St. Catherine's Church in Austin, or a mental health program of your choice.

Adio Classmate.

We're doing pretty good with the Class of '69 Chapel Project pledges and donations so far, please remember to be generous when you are contacted. As Sep, we had 267 classmates who have stepped up.. .it would be great if we could get 100% participation!! The Class of'69 has been afforded the honor of being the keystone to a major Chapel Renovation Plan that the Superintendent is sponsoring. Once again,'69 wiU Lead the Way!!

That's aU for this month. Beat Army -often! - Steve

• "...Evan, and me (you can try to guess who is who). Evan graduated with merit on May 26 with the Class of'06.The reHef and joy on his face brought back memories, resulting in us hugging and crying together. Did more of that later after quite a few celebratory beers. My beautifiU wife, Pamela, joins us in the 2nd picture. Brought back memories for her as weU, since we met 2nd Class summer and she has been an unofficial Class of'70 25th company member ever since. Evan started ffight school Aug 4 in Pensacola.

Don't know yet ff he'U fly helos Hke his old man, or fighters Hke his old man's old man. He just looks forward to sHpping the surly bonds of earth.. Regards" • Steve Coleman is also celebrating the graduation of his progeny with, as he puts it: "More Pics of the Geezer and Daughters on cruise to Far East May /June 2006."

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program (volunteer work - I 'm not sure what they do but they ask me for money each year and I donate).The organization can use some more supporC. Which prompced Bob Co chime in chac he is now PresidenC of the Board of Directors of Volunceer San Diego. Here is che website: http: / / www. volunteersandiego. org/ Since we didn't get to Hsten in Hve, you can hear che recorded incerview here: http://www.worldtalkradio.eom/archive.a sp?aid=7727

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Always one co bUge a classmaCe, Ed McKenny dropped a Hne Co leC us know that Jack Dodd jusc got married to Bev Lindquist. Kate and Ed were able to travel to CamarUlo, Ca to attend the evenc. It was a very nice ceremony with about 140 people in attendance. Jack and Bev honeymooned in Hawau. The wedding was on Augusc 25ch, one day after Kace and Ed celebraced cheir 32nd anniversary.

Ed is stiU working at CaterpUlar and Hving on Biscayne Bay in Miami. He's looking at about 2-3 years left before reCiremenC. They now have 4 grand kids and can't wait Co spend more time with them.

Jennifer and CJ Ihrig and also visited and they attended che final NASCAR race of che season aC Homescead.

Bits and Pieces: Karen and WaUy Gunter have moved to Montverde, Fl where WaUy has made a major career change. Decided time to give back. He is teaching Algebra and GeomeCry aC Montverde Academy, a boarding school.

He has studenCs from aU over the world.

They are Hving in housing on campus and not too far from their son, wife and granddaughter Correspondant of the month though, goes to Guy Knieriem; â&#x20AC;˘ "On May 12'^ HUlary and I attended Charlie Young's retirement in Memorial HaU. It was the nicest miHtary ceremony I've ever attended. It was evident that CharHe's staff had great respect for him because they put a great ceremony together. When we came through the front door into the Rotunda, CharHe and Karen were there to greet everyone. They were smUing so much I thought they'd burst. You have to go to one of our class taUgates to get such a warm greeting.

"Wich CharHe and Karen Crying Co welcome everyone, we wenC up the steps to Memorial HaU. Up above at the

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enttance were saUors at the door and I said to myseff that the Navy stUl has white uniforms. We thought we'd sneak in the back and grab a seat, but then I heard 1970. Hey that's me too, and we were escorted to two rows right behind CharHe's famUy occupying the front row.

A very nice gesture to our class.

"The active duty foUcs were on the other side of the aisle, and ADM John Nathman, as the seruor active duty Hag Officer present, sat over there. There was another Admiral but this was retked and when he was introduced, I was reaUy surprised, because Tom Fargo was CharHe's principle speaker and had traveled aU the way from Hawau for the ceremony. In additional to being another very nice gestore, it was also very gracious.

"Tom told a terrific personal story about CharHe and his service. When Tom was the Submarine Group Commander in Japan, he sent CharHe and his ship to sea from Guam to avoid a typhoon.

During the storm, Tom caUed Karen, who had to stay behind, and asked how she and the famUy were doing. Karen and the kids were in the bathroom, and it was the only room left of then house.

"Tom had some weU deserved praise for CharHe, but then it was Karen's turn to receive some accolades. She has had many volunteer activities, one of which was to run the Navy Marine Corps BaU. She has accompHshed so much I almost began to think this was her ceremony. She certairUy is a major part of CharHe's success.

"Pat Dawson was sitting with me.

Pat was my roommate at Monterey, and along with CharHe and John, I have three roommates that made Flag. After a wonderful ceremony where a flag is passed from saUor to saUor along with an inspiring text, Pat said he had wanted to have that at his retirement, but there wasn't time.

"FoUowing the ceremony members of the class posed for pictures and then retired to Smoke HaU for a reception.

"In addition to HUlary and me, other Ninth Company attendees included.

Sue and John Nathman, Heather and

Dick CUck, Jodi and Paul Borer, Kathy and Tom Noonan. In addition to Tom Faigo. other "70 attendees included Debbie and Rick Heaton. Carrie and Jim Durham. Lynn Widener. GU Gonzales. Jack McNamee.Anne and Paul SidUvan.Jenrufer and CJ Ihrig, Steve ZavadU. Kay and Dave MiUer. Pat Dawson. Tom EUiott. Patti and Joe Henry." • .\ndfinaUy:Larry Schear sent a few pictures of a few of the great class of'70. A few weeks back in Coronado, Ca. AHce and he got together with Lv-nn and Tim McClain.Judv- and Tim LaFleur. and Carrie and John O'Brien "69 for dinner celebrating Tim McClain's retirement fiom his position as General Coimsel of the Department otVeteran's Affairs. The dinner was the first dinner ac the beautifiU new- home the O'Briens hav-e just finished buUding in Coronado with a great vievvof the beach.As I am sure evervone knovv-s.Tim LaHeur recendy retired as a Vice Admiral and he and Judy seem to be happv- and doing verv- weU in Coronado.

On Sunday ev-ening,AHce and I went vsiffiTim and Lv-nn McClain to the Sunday Concert in the Park in Coronado and heard the "Sue Palmer Motel Sw-ing Orchestra." Lots of fim and good sea stories. "Thev Can't Frv Us AU"

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What an exciting Homecoming! The conversation and camaraderie was just what ffie doaor ordered. It's hard to comprehend that our next is the 40th.

Time sureh- does wait for no one. I committed to attend each of these reunions a few years ago. The years on sea

duty when time and location precluded attendance are aU past, so now there is orUy every good reason to attend. I hope each of you connected with a least one "lost classmate" and that you are able to maintain that connection.

Too clearly I recaU the "missed" oppormnity that was our 25th reunion when I was on active duts'. I hadn't seen John Knight in 25 years and hoped to do so as we were close fiiends at MiUard Prep School in Bandon, OR. John was at the reunion and I wasn't as I put the job ahead of reunion. John died of cancer within the year and regretfuUy, I didn't see him before then. That made an indehble impression fixim which I committed to our reunions. There is only so much of Hfe and our famUy and fiiends are the fabric of Hfe. So, be there! There's only five more years to the 40th. Make the commitmenc now, you'U be glad you did.

There are several short notes and one longer update to share. First, the more lengthy note fiom Jim Barron: • "Duke, The General Dynamics acquisition of Anteon was completed in June. The contract I was working on was divested as a potential conffict of interest. I vv-as managing a support 47 man year contract to PEO Integrated Warfare Systems. Since GD sells systems to the gov-ernment. Justice Depart thought it best for GD to divest a portion of the work. In the end about 900 people or 10% of the Anteon work was sold off to AHon. I elected to stay with GD. "So I now am in charge of a 100 man year group supporting Naval Surface Weapons Center Dahlgren,VA. The commute finmWarrenton is the same 60 mUes, but what a difference. My commute is not a constant hour and 15 minutes at any time of the day. When commuting to the Washington Navy Yard, I had a constant 4-8 watch to get out of the house by Sam to have that hour and 15 minutes commute. In the evenings it took me 2 hours to get home. Jim." • Thanks, Jimmy D.The next note is firom Katie HoUand, John HoUand's widow: • "Duke, Jim Benefiel was a roommate ofJohn's and was at his fimeral. He and Nancy now- Hve in Loudoun Co.VA. I w-ent to an^-who.com and found che Hsting under Nancv' in Leesburg."Thanks, Katie, for the info. We are finding more "missing classmates" as a resiUt of the Hst in the column. I need to periodically post the list untU aU are "found." •

My next note is from Stan Szemborski and was prompted by an error in wording in a recent column: • "Duke, I saw the last shipmate. I think it contained a mistake. By my count we have 4 on active duty. ADM Tim Keating, Lt.Gen John Satder,VADM Ron Route and me. I often see Tim and Ron and vviU see John as he moves to the Joint Staff. As for me, Don Rumsfeld is keeping me quite busy. My wife, BJ, and I have 6 chUdren (including Robert '92) and 9 grand kids. FamUy reunions are noisy and greaCfian.See you ac che reunion. Stan."WeU, now I know how to get our very busy flag and general officers to wxite me! ReaUy, I appreciate the note, Stan. I'm sure I am not the only classmate who keeps our flags in daUy thought and prayer I can only imagine working for Secretary Rumfeld is exciting and tfring.

I'm very glad our nation has leaders such as you in those critical biUets. • Next is a note fixim Tom Hammons: I "Duke, Lffe is good out here in San Diego. We had a great turn out for our 35 Anniversary celebration at the Padres - MarHns game back on 9 June.

Even got to see a Padres win. I'm trying to put together a 34 Company event for Satirrday night during Homecoming.

Major problem is we're not a very organized group and so we don't have an ongoing emaU tree Hke some other Companies. I sent a note out last night to the Hst I have and got about 80% of them rejected. Obviously, it's out of date. So, I'm hoping you know someone who has access to our Class contact irfformation, could sort it by company (34 ) and forward it to me. If not, do you have any other ideas? We're looking forward to a great weekend in October Thanks, Tom." Thanks to Perry Martini a Hst of currendy on file emaU addresses went to Tom. If anyone needs a Hst, just send an emaU and your request wiU beftUfiUed.By the way, Tom is with Booz | AUen | HamUton and can be contacted at hammons_thomas@bah.com. • Next up is Bruce Nichols:

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• Hi Duke, Hope aU is weU with you. I just read our September issue of Shipmate and ffie '71 section was exceUent - as always. Attached is a picturefixjmJohn Satder's Change of Command at Camp Pendleton on August 14. We had four members of ffie class of'71 — aUfixjmffie 1 Iffi Company. From left to right: Bruce Nichols, Charles Quinlan, our own Lt. Gen. and John SeU. It was a grand affair Watching John makes one proud to be an American - ffie very finest officer, gendeman and friend. See you in October DucesVirum, Bruce." • Nice note,Bruce, ffianks!.The foUowing note came from Larry Galvin '78: • "Perry, A recent article in Shipmate indicated that you're missing a few classmates. A submariner named Captain John J. Paulson, USN(Ret.), is now a physics teacher at Woodbridge Senior High School in Woodbridge, VA. His e-maU address is aulsojj@pwcs.edu.

"As IrecaUfi^ommy days in Hawau, Tom Travis appeared to be a very close friend of (ffie late) John McMacken and spent a significant amount of time wiffi John before his deaffi. So,ffyou're looking for Mrs. John McMacken,Tom might know where she is."Thanks, Larry, for ffie info. With alumni support like this, we may track down aUffiose"missing" classmates! •

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Our legacy continues with Charles Hohnstrom '10, Robert KeUy '10, EUzabeth Hudson '10, Matthew Tapajcik '10. As many of you know, we have other legacy midshipmen in che upper classes as weU wich Matthew Beaudette '07, son of Don Beaudette; Kevin Snodgrass '07, son of Guy Snodgrass; Dan Sydnor '07, son of Tom Sydnor; Anders Hohnstrom '08, son of Garry Holmstrom; Sam Travis '08, son of Tom Travis; and Brandon Nichols '08, son of 82 SHIPMATE

Bruce Nichols. Looks Hke the legacy wiU continue for several more years.

Mark Scharfe sent the foUowing note to Steve Brighton: • "Hi,Steve. Thanks for aU your work in organizing our 35th reunion. I'm looking forward to it! I have a hotel reservation & tickets ordered, but need help with registration. I never got beyond the user id & password section on the website. I don't have a subscription to Shipmate, so 'What do I do now, coach?' Mark."WeU, good news, with a Htde assist Mark completed the registration. I hope to have a fuU report to you for ffie next column. • Next is a note with more addresses from Leon Schierer: • "My wife and daughter were talking about the upcoming class reunion and the fact that che recenC edition of shipmaCe had Hsted a number of missing classmates.

My daughter is pretty good at locating people on the internet so the two of them took it as a chaUenge. They found addresses and phone numbers and I made some phone caUs to confirm their findings. So far we have located: Norman Durment in Racine,Wisconsin; Benjamin Dutton in Alexandria,VA, and George Gould inValrico, Florida. It seems George left the Academy, joined the Army (Boo Hisss), did 15 years and then got a commission in the Navy! (FinaUy came to his senses). I emaUed a number of others to see if they respond. Leon." • Thanks a bunch. Nice to see the Hst of missing classmates getting shorter.

Something teU me that if Steve Brighton and I get reaUy hoc on this we wUl find aU our classmaCes soon!

Steve Brighton received chis shore note from Jim Benefiel: • "Sure, we mighc be inCeresCed in aCCending the homecoming. Keep us informed.

Jim" Now that's nice, a classmate letting us know where he's located! • Here's another classmate, Dave Chaney, reporting off the missing Hst: • "I've let my USNAAA membership lapse, buC my emaU is: dchaney@ doeal.gov. I'm on travel for a couple of weeks, using a hotel computer Thanks, Dave." • We need to keep this momentum buUding!

Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney

I recently received a press release regarding our classmate. Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret).

Steve was selected by the Marine MUitary Academy's Board ofTrustees to head ffie Academy in AprU 2006, and has since assumed his post as President. Steve had this to say "The Marine MUitary Academy is a superb school that upholds the Marine's core values of honor, courage and commitment. I promise to embody ffiose ttaits as I work to make this Academy an internationaUy-renowned institution."

Here's the website to learn more about MMA: www.mma-tx.org <http:// www.mma-tx.org/>.

• "The Marine MUitary Academy is a superb school that upholds the Marine's core values of honor, courage and commitment. I promise to embody those traits as I work to make chis Academy an internationaUy-renowned institution." • Nice words, Steve. I know you'U keep that promise. By the way, you can go to the foUowing web page to learn more about MMA: www.mma-tx.org.

My last note is from Perry Martini: • "It is with sadness ffiat I belatedly report the death of our classmate, James F. Postel.Jim graduated from the lO'^'^ Company with us in June 1971.

Unfortunately, the circumstances of his death are unknown other than the date of his death last year in September 2005. If anyone has knowledge ofJim's passing, please let me know so we can include an obituary in our class column and/or Shipmate. Duces Virum, Perry." • What an exciting year this has been. I hope that those who were unable to participate in che Homeconung activities can make che nexC one five years fixim now. When you receive this column, the November elections wiU have passed and che new Congress decided. Regardless of the outcome, we need to support wholeheartedly those who protect us from ffie terror-barbarians.

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I'U be thinking of our Tim, John, Ron and Stan and praying for their strength and wisdom. I enjoin you to do so, too. I'U be giving thanks for aU those who made our reunion the success that we enjoyed, too.

I encourage you to pray for our nation and the success of our missions here and in Iraq and Afghanistan. Please pray, too, for our classmates who are dealing with serious health concerns.

Duces virum, Duke

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(Somebody wake up the Scribe and teU him he has a Class column due.)

The Ones That Didn't Get Away Dept. Rik DUgren and Mike Clawson recendy went fishing near Charleston, S.C. and caught a couple of nice redfish. Mike is now a visiting professor at ffie Citadel and Rik is stiU running the Charleston Division of Bowhead Information Technology Service (a SPAWAR contractor). They also took ffieir brides on an overnight, dual 33rd anniversary boating trip Co Beaufort and stayed in ffie world-class Rliett House Irm.

Clawson's Fish Story

ships eiffier by heUcopCer (a twin turbine Augusta 109) or fast pUot boat, depending on che sicuation.We wiU winch down from the helo to che deck of ffie ship, or land if chere is avaUable deck space. The variecy of cypes of ships is amazing, from ffiousand foot long passenger ships to bulk carriers, car ships, container vessels, tugs and tows, and fishing boats. I even pUoted in a few Navy ships for the Rose festival in Pordand. I am accustomed to three people on the bridge, the Master, a mate, and a helmsman, so being back on the bridge of a Navy ship wiffi 25 saUors Cripping over chemselves Cook some getting used to.

Sorry, but I don't miss that part of it!

"Now Hving in Astoria in an old Victorian house and can walk to work on the riverfronc. Ic's also convenient to the many watering holes in downtown Astoria, but I haven't decided whether that is good or bad yet. My oldest daughter, Briana, graduated from the U of Oregon in June, and JuHanne is attending Colorado State; however she is spending her first junior semester studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She had long, flowing blonde hair prior to going over there, but on the advice of her (sometimes) smart father, she cut it short and dyed it brown Co avoid che relendess pursuit of those ItaHan men. I do have some experience in matters of this nature.

"Any classmates passing through Astoria are certainly welcome to stop by.

I can promise a good time to aU." • Thanks for the updace. Tiers! (Folks, you can conCacC chis wayward classmaCe aC mikeshentley(^yahoo.com.)

The foUowing from Britt Watwood:

Dilgren's Fish Story

Every now and then your old scribe gets a letter out of the blue from a Classmate chat hasn't corresponded in years. (You know the kind of person I mean.. .it's Hke he's been incommunicado Hving out on a freighter or something.) The foUowing from Mike Tierney: •"After sixteen years as Master on (mosdy) tankers, I was accepted into the Columbia River Bar pUots in AprU. It's an organization of sixteen pUots that bring ships from che ocean into the Columbia River to Astoria, and conversely, from Astoria Co sea. It's been a very chaUenging and exciting learning curve. We board che

• "After 7 years in Georgia, I have Caken a new job in Virginia. I am now in the Center for Teaching ExceUence at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. In a nuCsheU, I train faculty Co teach orUine. But reaHty, I get Co play with che laCesC Cech Coys and get paid for ic! I sCarted out in coUege administration in Georgia, but sort of feU in Co scarcing che orUine program at GwinneCC Technical CoUege. That grew into a fuU time job, and in 2005, Gwinnett Tech had the largest onHne program in Georgia. I also trained many of the faculty teaching in Georgia, so this position atVCU gives me che abUity to take what I did at the Cech coUege level and expand it to the university level. I have been here three weeks and It StiU seems Hke a dream job for me.

And a side benefit is that I am now only 2

hours away from AnnapoHs and wUl now be able to attend many more events!" • Britc's new address: 7601 Strath Road, Richmond VA 23231. Home: (804) 507-0373; office: (804) 827-0838; E:bwatwood@vcu.edu.Th!inks for the note, Bricc!

Laffies and gendemen, please sic back and relax. The foUowing infomercial comes Co you courcesy of Steve Fisher and che Greyhounds of 26ch Co...

• "The "Hounds" continue a close and frequent relationship throughout the year.

Hardly a day goes by without one or more "communiques" from one the members of the class of 1972 who started wiffi or completed their ArmapoHs days with 26th Co. The emaU distribution Hst of 27 active Hounds is includes both personal and work emaU addresses through which everyone stays in touch. It is not unusual for one or more of the Hounds to generate a discussion and have the thread diverge into in number of observations, goodnatured kidding or thoughtfol insight... not much different than ff we were aU their in che company wardroom stiU hanging out and nurturing the deep friendship that continues to this day.

"It is not unusual for the chief instigator and "pot stirrer," Gene UricoU, to start chings roUing wich eicher a "you gocca see chis!" actachment or a notice of a "gatherin' o' the Hounds" at some local watering hole. Ned Bagley can be counted upon to ignite any number of emaU exchanges on phUosophy or societal observations which invariably synergize a series of response chat can often run for days along che same or simUar chread of choughc. Of course, there is always Larry Groves, Doug Kirkland,John SUcox and Steve Fisher on the net Co respond wich some sage country humor or wisdom. Not to let distance stand in the way, John HiUbrand from CaHfornia and Steve Ingalsbe in Missouri keep the wires active with appropriate wit and whimsy. Kevin Cassidy, Steve Foti, Larry Lewandowski and Craig Harris hold down the Virginia Beach branch of the Greyhounds wich monthly luncheons at local eating estabHshments. "Casey" Cassidy always foUows up with an after action report. Included in our Greyhounds brothers in arms and frequent exercises are several of our pasC classmaCes who elected to "early out" from AnnapoHs but not from our midst.

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"In adffition to the weekly "comex" on the emaU circuit and infamous "management forums," the Hounds also have many "caU to quarters" events over the past year which includes: annual (and some say mandatory) Army-Navy game watching at Dick Lee's home in Northern Virginia; strategic planning is often orchestrated by our "Ops O", BiUy Graham, at the top secret "Bldg H " location (in spite of Ski's security breach!); Navy home footbaU games (Ed Kujat is SOPA for these exercises) continue to feature dedicated Blue and Gold support; a 34th Armiversary celebration of graduation (see picture attached) hosted by Ned Bagley at the Army Navy Club on June 6'h; Ed Kujat's son's (USNA class of 2005) wedding in the Yard at the Chapel in August; donating 120 Lands End roUing duffle (sea) bags to our wounded solffier, saUor, airmen and Marine heroes at N N M C Bethesda and Brooke Army Hospital; redesigning and upgrading the Greyhound logo; the Greyhound Side Boys attending Admiral Steve Tomaszeski's retirement.

"Deployment plans are now being developed for another large scale exercise by the Hounds and their ever faithfiU "groupies" this coming year—spearheaded by Walt Boost and BiUy Graham where the gatherin' of the Hounds wUl descend at some picturesque hideaway.

This wUl continue the trend of highly successful exercises in che GreaC Smokey MounCains and the plains ofTexas in the recent past. Logistical and Admiiustrative activities are already underway to plan for our upcoming 35th Homecoming as weU. "Demonsttating what we consider to be one of the most active and continuously engaged companies in our class, the Hounds span the country wich Greyhound detachments fuUy operational in the foUowing sectors:Virginia Beach (Steve Foti, Craig Harris, Larry Lewandowski and Kevin Cassidy); Deep South (Doug Kirkland, Walt Boost, Larry Groves and Mike SUvestri); Mid America (Steve Ingalsbe, Guy HaU, and George Goldthwaite);Yankee Station (BiUy Graham, Jesse Kelso, Steve WUson, Steve WiestUng and Ben TenagUa;West Coast Qohn HiUbrand, CharUe Merwine and Bob Liggett; Headquarters (Steve Fisher, Gene UricoH, Ned Bagley, John SUcox, Ed Wardlaw, Ed Kujat, Dick Lee, Geoff Shearer and Steve Tomaszeski.

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Htde to share this month but wiU pass on what I have.

A few weeks back I had the opportunity to have lunch with Raoul Reese here in the DC area. Raoul retired from Navy a few years back and has been working with Computer Science Corporation ever since. The lunch was mosdy business but whenever classmates meet there's always a Htde "you remember Kujat Uncoil, Lee, Bagley, Wardlaw, Kelso, Groves, when" going on. It was great to see him.

Fisher and Tomaszeski at Hound Mess Night at the The taUgating season is underway Army-Navy Club and pretty much at fuU speed. As of this writing the ECU and UMASS games are So, Steve, when are we gonna see a history as are the first two taUgaters.

CONOPS document and an org chart?

Attendance was very good at both and Qust kidding!) Great stufi^—thanks for the the usual sea stories were told by the usual note! (Steve's e-m!o\: stfisher21@:s.com) suspects.They (the stories ... the classThe attached photo of Perry maCes seem Co be aging!) get better with Dempsey and John SwaUes was taken time and remembering that they aren't at the groundbreaking ceremony for the true t begin with reaUy detracts from the National Enrichment FacUity near Hobbs, teUing. If you attend any of the games you NM.This facUity received the first Hcense shoiUd stop by at before/after the game or from the NRG since Three MUe Island at haff time to reconnect with old friends. (approximaCely 30 years ago).John is the Chuck McKeone passed along the Plant Manager andVP, Operations, and only bit of news I received this month. It's Dempsroc reports Co him. acmaUy from Rich KramUch. Here's what the General has to say: "Hope aU is equaUy weU with our other classmates! BeatArmy!" •

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WeU, chat's about it for the maUbag this month, dear readers. A reminder to those of you who are in or around che meCropoHtan AnnapoHtan area on Big Blue game days that Alan Kraft has done one heUuva job on taUgaters, and wUl be doing his season finale on November 18*-" when we take on Temple. Setup starts at 1000; contact Alan at alankraft@jcomcast. net or caU (443) 203-0182 if you can assist.

More to come. D. O Tried and True with '72.

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Classmates, This was suppose to be submitted two days ago but I held off in the hopes that someone.. .anyone.. .would offer up a Htde news. No such luck. So I have very

• Looking forward to seeing everyone at some baU games again this year. We've got season tickets, along with several offier 23rd Co. Sharks. Speaking of which, we had about 7 of the old gang and their spouses over for a Friday Night Evening Parade at the Barracks and Fred ZeUe and his bride came up from SHdeU, LA, just east of New Orleans. They are back in their home and are just about at a state of "fuU readiness" after a long rebuUding effort. Since Fred made his mark in the Oceanography/Meteorology side of the Navy, I hope he's doing the right voodoo dance to keep the hurricanes away from NOLA for a long, long time. • Even though he sent the lone input for this article I must correct Rich on one smaU item. As a past Oceanographer of the Navy I can teU you those METOC guys do not Hke their craft being referred to as voodoo. The correct technical term is 'weather guessing.'To the uninitiated the difference may seem subde but it exists and is serious.

WeU, folks that is it for November I could make stuff up for this article but George Watt and Kevin CaUahan have repeatedly warned me that this is not supposed CO be fiction.They also chide me when ic's empty. So.. .can't be fiction, can't be empty. I need help!!!

Non Sibi

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WeU, into ffie faU and soon ffie Dark Ages. Glad ffiey are coming, usuaUy get more emaU ffian ffie summer monffis.

Hope aU is weU, here we go.

Chris Gutierrez checks in wiffi ffie foUowing: • " As a harbor pUot for ffie ports of Galveston, and Texas Citv; I had ffie extreme pleasiue of boarding USS Texas (SSN 775) and pUoting her into Galveston for her commissioning. That's me wiffi ffie basebaU cap. ffie lone civiHan on ffie saU, directing ffie docking wiffi ffie CO. The secondVfrginia-class attack boat, Texas was commissioned today, Sacurday 09Sep06 wiffi First Lady Laura Bush as her sponsor It's a real treat pUoting a Naval vessel instead of ffie usual run-of^ffie-mUl merchant tankers and fbeighten which are our stock in trade.

I'm not often serenaded by a band or greeted by a bevy of Houston Texans Cheerleaders wffien I bring in a ship. I wish ffie Navy caUed at our port more often!

My thanks to you and Steve and the reunion committee for putting on a great 30ffi a couple of years ago. I was able to hook-up wiffi my 20ffi Co. classmates which I hadn't seen in years.

Your company-mate Ben Singleton was a guest at my Dad's 75ffi Birthday pany. It was good to see Ben again. Go Naw! Gutes" •

Gutes at Sea again!

From Rick MendenhaU (sorry this is old, I lost ffie original).

I "I am writing to report that Chuck Fessler, Jim GagaUs, Ken Huston,

Tony Racette, and Bob Thome joined me for another in ffie long Hne of meetings between the Navy and Notre Dame footbaU teams this past November I hosted ffie event because I Hve in the Souffi Bend area having taught finance at Notre Dame since 1985. I arrived here after serving time as a submariner in Rickover's Nuclear Navy and returning to my home state to obtain a masters and Ph.D. in finance from Inffiana University.

It was a great weekend and I wiU always cherish the memories of gameday.

We started out running late and Ken barely had time to finish his first six pack before we stumbled out ffie front door.

But we got to campus in time to see ffie mids march fiom their taUgater off Cowards ffie stadium. Alas, we watched in disappointment as ffie Irish—fired up by their new coach, CharHe Weis—once again laid waste to ffiose hoisting our symbol hue.

After the game we headed back to my place to console ourselves with filets—mignon and salmon—grUled to perfection by Tony Racette, who volunteered for KP. After dirmer lo and behold, a couple of local referee shirt-clad "MUler Light girls" dropped by to administer a taste test between MiUer Light and Bud Light. They handed out souvenirs including beer-drinking gloves (who knew?) and MUler Light yeUow penalty flags, apparendy to be thrown in the direction of those drinking their competitors' beers. Needless to say, a good time was had by aU. Bob and Gags stayed around long enough Sunday for another trip to campus to see Naval Academy seal ffiat appears—in stone—in the loggia (roofed arcade) of Rockne Memorial HaU. By ffie way, a photo of the seal has appeared in Shipmate in advertisements for the Notre Dame MBA program. There is also an Army seal nearby. An article in a campus magazine from 1938 includes the foUowing: "Notre Dame's two most outstanding footbaU rivals,West Point MiHtary Academy and AnnapoHs Naval Academy, wUl be represented on the north side of the loggia by their respective coats-of-arms."

Last but definitely not least, aU the Buds seem to be doing fine. Ken, Bob, and Tony are aU part of che beleaguered airHne industry, so are constandy deaUng with some uncertainty, but seem to be dealing with it Hke,...weU, you know, Hke chey had a plebe year Bob actuaUy retired from Delta in Aug 2005 in order to lock in a significant portion of his retirement.

He Caughc math briefly, buC now ffies for Despite staying in the navy long enough co be CNO,Tony has been wich Delca since 1997 and has jusc become an MD-88 Captain. Bob and Tony Hve in Peachtree City, GA. Ken is, at least at last word, sciU going sCrong as a DC-9 Capcain ac Norchwest and captaining his saUboat "PUot Error" (a.k.a., "The Scourge of the Chesapeake") every chance he gets. Over the years. Ken, often with the weekend attendees as crew, has spent a significant amount of time using his boac's keel Co physicaUy verify Chesapeake depth charts.

Gags is teaching Math in HoweU, Michigan and seems to have reaUy found a home. (Rumor has it that he is the man CO beat in local puU up contests.

Somewhere, Heinz Lenz is proud, very proud.) Chuck is and has been for many years been the CEO ofJ.C. Snavely & Sons, a suppHer of buUding materials and components (at least that's what the website says—I knew it had something to do with wood), close to his home stomping grounds in the Lancaster, PA area. AU seem healthy, at least in the physical sense.

Kind regards to you and aU other

'74 Buds!" • Thanks Rick, sorry I lost the input!

Now for Company reunion time, per Gordon Patterson: • "Plebe year 33rd Company/30th Company Firsties are planning a 33 year get-togeffier in Las Vegas Feb 10-12th, 2007. Contact Gordon Patterson at glpatter@cox.net or 870 741-7893 for the detaUs. We are expecting a big turnout." • From ffie "stUl serving file" Steve Middleton reports ffiat he ran inCo Doug Crowder ac the Post Office today, Aug 22, 2006, and he has taken command of 7 Fleet, wiffi ffie Change of Command on Sep 12. CongratiUations Doug!

From the "never heard from files".

Rick Laws finaUy checks in with the foUowing note.

• "In aU these years, this is the first time I have "taken pen in hand" to write.

Maybe just a few words to catch up. My wffe, Monica, and I met in '78 and have two chUdren - Kara, who is 32 and single, and Brian who is 30, married, and the father of our two grandsons who are 31/2 and 2 years old (plus a granddaughter expected in January 2007). LUce most grandparents, I am loving this time of Hfe with our grandchUdren! The only problem is that they Hve 8 hours away, near Chariotte, NC. November 2006

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After leaving che Navy in '79, Monica and I spenc a few years in southern California before moving to Maryland in early '86. After Hving in Maryland for 20 years, we are moving in January Co a house on a lake near CharloCCe, NC (acCuaUy inTega Cay, SC). In 1989,1 joined my current employer, RWD Technologies, a company chaC provides consulting services and products focusing on human performance and training. I am currently buUding partnerships and developing business for enterprise systems cHenCs and parCners easC of the Mississippi. I wiU continue in the same role after we move to che CharloCCe area. Monica has worked in a variecy of capacities as a nurse over the years - seems Hke there is always a need for nurses.

I saw a bunch of classmates at che 30'-" (seems Hke chaC was a highlighc for Iocs of us). On the Friday before the reunion, I wenC out for an afternoon on our boat on che Souch River wich two classmates, BUI Mayo and his wife, GaU, and Nick Ward and his fiancee,Joan. BUI is leading European sales for CaterpUlar out of Switzerland. Seems Hke a greaC place to be, but he says he would rather be back in che Scates. Nick hasfinaUyreached his dream job and works in a smaU boac repair and refurbishment facUity. Nick says he is far happier crawling through che bUge of a boat than he ever was as a project engineer for General Dynamics. As for me, the job is great, but Hfe with famUy is far better! I can be reached at ricklaws@1974.usna.com." • Jack Hassinger reports Co "Main O" with che foUowing: • "Okay John, I've been meaning to send you this photo. Ic was caken ac the Tulane game last year From left Co right are Tony "Mabubu" Barbieri, John Phelan, che greaC Carnac, and VADM Lou Crenshaw. We were roommaces in 19/1/24th companies, chaC is untU they redshirCed Mabubu. Tony works for a defense conCractor in San Diego,John is with BBN in the local area, I'm stiU flying 767s with United, and Lou keeps us aU safe for democracy. I'm amazed I've even remembered this much. IncidenCaUy, the mid who kicked the winning field goal againsc Air Force, Joey BuUen, is from my homecown of Sc. Simons Island, GA, so I'U Cake credit for chat. I surely need someching positive on my permanenC record. Jack Hassinger •

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greaC cours in che Corps (mosc of chem command) and some preCCy crappy ones on scaff (JoinC Scaffand Division staff).

Anyway good Co hear from everyone and hope the rest of you are enjoying la vida loca. If you're ever in the DC area give me a shouC and we can go hoisc a few (no noc signal flag hoists). Semper Gumby, Dirk (Col, USMC (quite) retired)"^ "Tulane Reunion"

FinaUy, we aU knew he would make ic someday (at least for one day). The picture below shows Fred Stuvek with President Bush.

Fred said that the President wanted Co gee the gouge on Navigation as he was considering buying a usedYP. Thac is ic for Fred and the President now, hope your year is going weU and chaC you get to attend a Navy foocbaU game. CaU a classmaCe. Roamer sends.

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Dear 'maCes, Again chis monch che Class Scribe job is an easy one. CuC from chis e-mail, pasce ic in a Word documenC. CHp someching from chis one and add ic after che lasc one.

Summarize a news scory or two, stick a caption on che picture and send it to AnnapoHs. Piece of cake, thanks to you guys!

Along with his 12th company news that we shared last monch.JJ Cuff senc along chis noce from Dirk Ahle: • "Hey sporCs fans (especiaUy you Cardinals fans). Retired from che gun club about four years ago and went Co work forTSA (yes I know. Thousands Scanding Around). Had a great career (33 years in uniform) but iC was time Co hang ic up. I comnUssioned my daughcer in che (gasp) Navy. She is finishing up NFO Craining for che Hawkeye and should gee winged in December Son is in (yes, I know) Army ROTC and should be commissioned in a couple years. OldesC daughcer is an engineer for HoneyweU in LA. (Obviously since I am NOT an engineer, she goc her mom's brains.) Had some

Mike Maynard shares this story from his lasc medical Crip Co Ghana in West Africa.

• This was my second Crip to Ghana. I've been going on the invitation of a spine surgeon friend of nUne who has set up an orthopedic cHnic in Accra. BasicaUy, when I'm there I insCrucC local orchopedic surgeons in che arc of hip and knee joint replacement surgery. As you mighc imagine, ic's essentially a "mascer's course" in this area—because che cases chey present are che 10-15 worst cases out of a population of abouC 20 miUion people.

This lasc Crip was surreal. The second day of surgery scarced lace because che hospical had lose power during che nighc before—and che inscrumencs weren'c sCerUized for che usual sCarC time. So, I was in che middle of che lasc case after night had fallen and, you guessed it, che power went out again. However, I was just about to cement in che componencs of a knee replacemenc—the cement was actuaUy on che bone and che implants when the lights went ouC. When ic happened I casuaUy asked how long ic usuaUy Cook for the emergency generator to kick in. The answer was "Whac emergency generaCor?" I chen asked whaC happened Co people on ventUaCors when chis type of event happens and the answer was "They usuaUy die...." So, I asked for a lighter, or a flashlight, anyching As ic Curned out, two of che nurses in the room had ceU phones—so I had chem press che buctons on the ceU phones while holding chem over che operative field. I finished the case by che lighc of two ceU phones— possibly chefirsCtime chac has ever been done anywhere.

The story gets better ... che next day I was operating again in che middle of the afternoon of a bright, sunny day when aU of a sudden a thick cloud cover moved in.

It was like a solar eclipse. AbouC Cen minuces laCer, howHng winds came—and HteraUy ripped che roof off of che building I was in. The OR's are on che second floor of a chree sCory buUdmg so, no immediace problem. But, another 10 nUnuCes later ic sCarCed raining so hard you couldn'c see anyching ouC of the O R

windows. WeU, it didn't cake long for the rooms above to become swinuning pools and, a short whUe later, the O R ceiHng started leaking heavily—and chen scarCed to cave in. I finished che operation like a madman and, when I left chat day, the entire O R suite was a complete wreck.

We had to find another place to operate for che resC of my time ffiere.

Pretty wUd, huh? • A news release from the Boston Globe found its way to my IN box. Robert F. Burns was appointed as the Globe's senior vice president for production operations in SepCember Since leaving active duty.

Bob has worked in the newspaper business in Miami, Charlotte, PhUadelphia, Denver, Detroit, and Salt Lake City.

Also in ffie IN box courtesy of Dave Frost, some sad news from San Diego.

CoUeen and Dan Zazworsky's son Brian passed away in August. Dan asks ffiat classmates desiring to help them remember Brian make a donation to Sharp Vista Pacifica Hospital, 7989 Linda Visca Rd, San Diego CA 92111. AnnoCaCe your envelope and check "Brian Fund."

• Greecings from Minnesota. The class of '75 was weU-represented at the August 25 AU Academy goffcournamenc. Out offfie24 Navy grads, we had four from our class—John Gimi, Neal ToUefsrud, Mike Stephenson, and yours truly - Alex Plechash. Unformnately, Army took the event again chis year Navy came wichin one stroke offfiechampionship and Air Force came in a very distant third. • Let's wrap it up with a reaUy good note from Marty McDonough.

I It has Caken me 31 years Co wrice in Co Shipmate. That's pathetic! I am righc back where I was 30 years ago, in Idaho FaUs, riding the bus fifty mUes into the desert every day to work. Instead of going to the NautUus prototype, SIW, I am manag-

ing the Advanced Test Reactor Most of the work we do is in supporC of che Navy nuclear power program (whac's left of it).

It has been inceresting work and hopefuUy chere wiU be a renewed inCeresC in nuclear power in this country to help wean us from foreign energy sources. I ran into Bob Davis on che bus on che way home from "the site". Bob has been working here at the Idaho National LaboraCory for quice a few years. I Coured Kirk Donald through the Advanced Test Reactor shortly after he relieved as NAVSEA 08 (Is chac what ic is scUl caUed?) Ic was greaC Co see him. We were PCO classmates. I see Carl Klee every few months. He works for che DeparCment of Energy at the headquarters inWashingCon DC. He shared his secrec on how he managed to watch Navy footbaU games from a bar instead of the stadium. He's briUiant!

Mark Campagna comes out to the Laboratory periodicaUy to promote a smaU air Cransportable reaccor chac his company. Burns and Roe, have developed in cooperation wich Toshiba. Mark's enchusiasm is infectious. Ic is a great concept that should gain support. My main customer is represented by a '74 West Poinc grad—a builc in wager for che Navy/Army game.

Cathy and I recencly enjoyed anocher wedding courCesy of Mike Stevens (aUas Hogman). Mike and Karen's youngesc daughcer Katie was married in Huncingcon Beach CA in July. Bravo Zulu to those classmates that organized che chirtieth reunion. A lot of old people showed up. Ic was greac! Cachy and I reaUy appreciaced che convenience of sCaying righc in AnnapoHs. Has anyone seen Bob WiUiams, Tom Boyd or Larry Danko in che lasc 20 years? We may have Co puC their faces on a mUk carton. • Like I said, chis job is a piece of cake.

Type Co you again nexC monch.

'75 Sir! Larry

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The Class of '76 30*-" Reunion has come and gone buC che memories wiU stay with us for years to come. What a wonderffil weekend - I think chaC most, if not aU, in actendance enjoyed the weekend. I know my wife and I did! BRAVO ZULU to aU those involved in the planning and execution of this memorable event, especiaUy to Barbara and Kevin Stone, Craven and JD Engels, Lisa and Chris Alberg,Vanessa and Mike Seifert, Karen and Pete Varsanyi, SaUy and Mark Moore, and Keith Champion. In spite of the damp and windy weather courCesy of ErnesCo, which knocked down our taUgate tents Friday rughc, che reunion events went smoothly (including Navy's victory over ECU Saturday night!). The dinner/dance band, Oracle, provided the enCerCainment with a lot of energy and great music (kudos to Pete Varsanyi on his band selection — the dance floor was packed - I think I witnessed a few couples doing the "TwisC" and the "Bump" out there on the floor!). There was a surprise performance by the resurrected singing group, 20 After, late in the evening. My hat goes off to the Loews Hotel for doing a Cerrific job hosting the dinner/dance, Class breakfast meeting, and providing greac rooms and service. Also, chanks Co those ClassmaCes and spouses who answered the caU and manned the registration desks at the hotel and taUgate.

It gave the reunion committee a much needed break and aUowed them to deal with the "but I registered for a taUgate somewhere" issues as weU as just relaxing and enjoying the reunion.

The election of class officers was held during che Class Meeting on Sacurday morning of che reunion. The current slate of officers (President Kevin Stone, Vice President Pete Varsanyi, Treasurer Scott Jenkins, and Secretary Mark Hubbard) were unanimously re-elected for another five-year term.

The foUowing "awards" were granted post-reunion (courCesy of Kevin Stone): • Fountain of Youth Award a.k.a. the "Way to Bilge Your Classmates Award": Larry Muczynski - Geez!

Navy team at the Upper Midwest Chapter's 5th Annual All Academy Golf Tournament

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Better Late Than Never Award: Tommy Gardner for getting on one knee and pinning his wffe Jane at che taUgate Long Distance Traveler Award: NealWhitsett (China) I Walked Here Award: Chuck Gorum, aU the way from Prince George Street by Gate 1 Tom Hanks in 'Big' Look-a-Hke Award: JD Engels and Mark Moore (tie) for wearing white tux's" • It was a pleasure tofinaUymeet Lori Stegner who has been a "guardian angel" for several years to Tom Smith. Lori traveled from NashviUe with her husband, PhUHp, to bring Tom to the 30'-'^. In spite of Tom being wheelchair bound, he continues to smUe and joke. When he met my wife. Barb, for che firsc time, he commenced,"she's Coo good for you!" and chen his face broke inco a big grin. Thac's che Tom Smich I remember! Also presenc ac che reunion with Tom were Frank Rodrick and Greg Smith '77, Tom's younger brocher Frank has also been assisting Tom in handHng many of his affairs over the years.

Former 150s team members Keith Champion, Skip Zobel, Craig Thomas, and Kent Bolln Lori & Phillip Stegner, Keith & Karen Weaver, smile along with Tom Smith

PhU Poirier had a "TK" sighting back in July when he was on the other side of the Big Pond and provided a fiUl report:

• I want to report a Tom Kennedy sighting in Naples, where we were lucky enough Co get together with TK and his lovely wife. Barb, who have been there for about a year since moving from London.

My wife, Sharon, and I took a trip to Italy for our 30th in June. Since we were going to be in Sorrento, we made 30^" Company poses in the Loews Hotel lobby arrangements to get together with TK and Barb, and drive down from Naples to visit both Sorrento and spend a day on the Amalfi coast. The event started withTK disguising himseff as an ItaHan soccer fan I also had the pleasure of reuniting in che Naples Crain station — it was World with my old 150's teammate, Dennis Cup time. TK is a lot of things — lookFranklin, who traveled from Louisiana Co ing ItaHan is not one of them.. .but he join in on the festivities. Dennis looked fooled me, so what does that say about my great but probably wouldn't make the old 26^^ Company Classmates: Mark Hubbard, Francis powers of observation. Not having been weight requirement of 158 lbs. (he use Co Devereux, Tom Abbott, Mike Willy, Craig Weber, drive me nuts at che T-Tables because I to Naples before, lec's just say it was good Phil Kumpis, Mark Metcalf, Dave DeFord was always struggHng to make weight and, to see a famiHar face. Anyway, TK and because of that, I would offer him most of Barb took us in for a night at their viUa my food which he gladly accepced!). (congratulations to Barb on a beautiful decorating job), where TK treated us to I have received many phocos from his homemade LimonceUo. I'd kid TK ClassmaCes from che reunion and as much as I would Hke Co include aU of chem in about his animated explanation about our Class Column, I have a Hmic. how he "infuses the zest of a lemon in Therefore, I have selecced a few pictures grain alcohol for seven days," but I want that, hopefuUy, capture the essence of the more of chac stuff the next time we see 9^^ Company Classmates: Craig Scott, Steve Gray,them. TK missed his caUing — his reunion experience.

Robert Deal, Mark Rupprecht Rick Nathanson, LemonceUo was outstanffing (and his Chuck Litz, Jeff Sander, Tom Bakke, Alex Cobble ItaHan is pretty darn good too). The next day we drove down to Sorrento for the day and took a drive over to the Amalfi coast the day after It's a beautifiU area, and the Italian people are great. Needless to say there was lots of good food and more good wine — to the point where we aU pretty much looked at each other and figured we better stop eating and drinking if we wanted to survive. Oh, and Barb is a heU of a driver She took a 90 degree left turn when we were "abreast" a 30 degree fork in the road that was, weU, one of the most creative driving Former football team members: Back row - Frank Rennie, Trey Smith, Randy Hutcherson, Bob Jackson, maneuvers I've seen since Bushak drove Francis Devereux, Dave Papak, Make O'Hare Middle row- Tommy Gardner, Phil Poirier, Mike Yeager, Chet me and Hutch in hisTR6 (?) at high Moeller, Andy Bushak, Mark Thorpe, Derwood Curtis, Dick Feckler Front row- Cari Sharperson, Larry speed between two posts under the arch Muczynski, Lenny Mokan, Ed Jeter, Steve Barilich

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between Bancroft and Dahlgren one night in late '75. Suffice it to say that Sharon and I are most grateful to TK and Barb for ffieir hospitaHtv' and kindness during our trip. As we said fiequendy, Grazie!^

Phil Poirier, Tom & Barb Kennedy and Sharon Poirier in Naples

Bruce Hinkley provided ffie foUowing storv' (and it's true, especiaUy about ffie size of ffie fish ffiey caught!): • Recendy completed a tremendous Alaskan fishing adventure ffiat was 30 yean in ffie planning! Took my Dad, Dan Hmkley Uncle Ed Flmkley (boffi USMC - but we let ffiem come anyway!) along wiffi my broffier, CAPT (ret) Mike HiiUdey.USNJAGC and mv'seff. Attached photo show^ ffiat we had a great crip and caught ov-er 500 pounds of salmon and haUbut.The fishing contest was a tie between USN and USMC but we had a great time. The trip vv-as originaUy planned to include my Htde broffier, Brian Hinkley '83, but he received orders to Iraq so my- uncle jumped in to take his place. We now have an excuse to plan anoffier trip! Keep my Htde bro in aU of your prayen and ff anyone wants info on ffie trip detaUs, I am happy to recommend ffie lodge and ffie guide. •

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Ahoy Classmates! Here's wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! If I may be so bold as to offer a smaU suggestion to assist you in getting through che upcoming Hobdays: eat as much as you want untU immediately foUowing the Super Bowl, and ffien start worrying about how your pants fit! That way the HoHdays wiU be considerably less stressful, much more enjoyable, plus, you can always support the economy by buying new pants.. .you know.. .ffie kind with the elastic waist!

Here's a photo of three generations of dedicated Americans, courtesy of John Gerhard.

Three generations ofGerhards

No, John isn't the guy on ffie right. That's his father, retired fighter jock RADM H.E. Gerhard and, incidentally, the first flag office to fly the F-14A. John is stiU on active duty as the CO of N H Lemoore, where he oversees health and dental care support for NAS Lemoore, NAS FaUon and the NPS. John informs me naval aviators "remain as resistant to healthcare and dental care as always".

Hey, the good things in Hfe never change.

John's son Chris is a tanker with che Georgia National Guard and a junior attenffing Auburn University (War Damn Eagles!). The state of Alabama evidendy has a great program for returning veterans, admitting them at in-state tuition levels. Chris recendy returned from a year long deployment to Iraq where he was involved in infantry operations as a ffismounted tanker as weU tanker operations, and was wounded during a mortar attack whUe exiting his Cank. Katie, USNA Class of'06 is on che USS HUE CITY (CG 66). She joined che ship in the SWA theater of operations (she's the Gunnery Officer), and Hke every other young SWO working hard to earn her SWO wings. Sincere congratulations to John and his father on Katie's commissioning, and a heartfelt thank-you to Chris for his service to our country.

Stratton Hicky writes his famUy (wffe Bonrde and two daughters 8 & 11) are doing weU, and promises to send pictures for ffiture pubHcation.

JohnVuolo retired May 28th with thirty years of service to beautiful Hinton,WV. John says Beth and he are buUding a home on 33 acres some 600 feet above the Greenbriar River John is working for ManTech in Hinton and enjoying a Hfe thac both John Denver and he described as "almost heaven". We aU have standing invitations to stop in for a cold one.

Jerry MUler sends the foUowing picture of a rather salty crew caken at the Navy-East CaroHna game.

Jerry has a box at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, and as can be seen from the photo, he enjoys entertaining the elderly!

That's it for November; remember, ff you don't send it, I can't print it. And again, here's wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving, and another win over Army! —Magoo

There is something fishy about this picture of the Hinkleys

That's it! Here's a final word from our Class President, Kevin Stone: • Army-Navy wiU be fast approaching when you receive this; please look for e-maUs about ffie Class TaUgate to be held in che park across from che staffium as weU as a celebratory post-game dinner in downtown PhUly. •

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It's been a slow maU monch.. .compounded by a heavy travel schedule in which I reaUy ffidn't bump into too many folks. So here's what we have so far...

Continuing the retirement trend from last month: B o b Schwaneke's retired aboard the Kearsarge in Norfolk in late August. N o deCaUs yec but I hope Brice Gearey or some ocher actendee wUl zap me some info on Zool's ceremony. O n Sep l^'' my roomie T o m Crowley retired in an intimate ceremony hosted by classmaCe Mark Ferguson in Fergie's OLA conference room. O n hand were Tom's OLA workmates (including some of his old B O X E R crew). Besides Fergie, on hand were VADM Edwards, R D M L Buzby and one other w h o m I've just forgotten. O f course the real guests of honor were Tom's famUy, Grecchen and ffieir kidsTD, KeUy and James. Ic was a touching, emotion-fiUed ceremony. Tom is now working for LMI, a consulting group located along the beltway. For him it's a closer commute from home to his Tysons Corner office chan it was when he was in the Pentagon. Tom's enthused to be getting on with a new facet of his Hfe and even more enthused with the idea of having more time to spend wich che famUy!

Mark, Tom and Vince at Tom's retirement

Paris FarweU had a reciremenC planned for Occ 27'-". So as this comes to deHvery ic's Hkely a done deal. I'U probably have more news nexC month. In other stray

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^^m voltage: B o b N o v a k told me that the new dentisc on che base aC Pax River is none other chan our own C A P T Chris Cobb. Jock Maloney forwarded an emaU from Brian R o b e y chac concained a pic of him and B o b LaughUn and a loc of ocher U S N A m che Iraq. " R o b e s " is on the far left and Bob is holding up the left side of the banner. Robes is active duty and Bob must be puUing FBI duty out there as the last j o b in which I had him Hsted was with the Bureau.

Okay, about to move in che lead in our unofficial "anchor baby" contest are R o b i n and Bruce Gearey. By the time chis edition of ShipmaCe gees deHvered Co your maUbox, R o b i n wUl have deHvered a new baby boy. ETA on "baby boy Gearey (BBG)" is Nov 14'^'^.Thac would make him a potential member of U S N A Class o f ' 2 8 . O f course when Robin and Bruce would be celebrating BBG's graduation— •

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we aU wUl also be celebrating our 50 Reunion!!! It aU sounds pretty overwhelming. Both Bruce and I agree that we somehow don't chink he'U be able to hold on to that tide—at lease noc with you guys! By the way R o b i n and Bruce StUl Hve in Smichfield,VA. Bruce is che VP. Operations for Governmenc Liquidation.

H e says business is good seUing aU D O D surpluses and scrap mecals.They jusC wenc pubHc in Feb. If any classmates want to buy a Capt's gig or 100 canteens, he can hook you up. I've scanned his web site (govHquidaeion.com) buC so far no helos.

Some of you may know, buC I wanCed Co ensure aU of you were made aware, chac since her commissioning our class has been che proud sponsor of che USS Porcer (DDG-78).Whae chaC mainly enCaUs is our promoting leadership and professional developmenC chrough our estabHshment and funding of a leadership recognition program. AnnuaUy, we and the ship recognize and award outscanding erUisted, petty officers and JO's with what are now known as our "Arch Griffin Leadership Awards". For the last few years, Terry O'Brien has been spearheading

the selection and recognition along with the ship's command.This year's ceremony was on 27 July Terry reports that the boards get better each year and the C O / C M C are fiUly engaged and supportive of our efforts. H e emphasized that our class has truly become part of the Porter famUy.The crew knows w h o we are and are appreciative of the things we have done for them. In fact, w h e n Terry went aboard one day the Officer of the Deck was a First Class Petty Officer w h o knew him by name—he had been a winner three years ago! There is a Porter Leadership Passageway as you come aboard the ship. Along the passageway is a commemorative board Hsting past winners of the Arch Griffin Leadership Award. We also provide warfare pins for aU new qualifiers on the ship. This past year - 60 EnHsted Surface Warfare SpeciaHst Pins and 7 S W O Pins were awarded. Terry calculated that between the pins and awards our contributions direcdy involved with 25% of the crew each year.

Moreover, we ffirecdy affect che fleec by promoting high standards of leadership exceUence and encouraging professional development in a ship of the Hne. Even today, we are making an impacc. If you're interest in helping out drop us a Hne. WeU, thac's pretty much it for the month. Short and sweet. Navy footbaU is on a roU and I hope to be winning some bets chis year! See you around a CaUgaCer or two. Until next month, drop me some maU (noc jusc jokes) and news. Be safe and have fun!

Launchin' Spot Four.

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Greetings, 79ers!

BEATARMY!!!

Yeah, I know, Army-Navy doesn't happen untU D e c e m b e r So we've got the whole month to get ready! And besides, no matter how many games I've seen since we graduated, I'U always associate Army-Navy with Thanksgiving, with old JFK Stadium in PhUadelphia, with heavy - but not warm - overcoats, and with cold feet in plastic corfam shoes.

During Army-Navy second class year, T o m Wittenschlaeger and I drew the 0001-0600 duty roving patrol at the Penn

Sheraton the nighc of che game. It seemed as ffiough w e were ffie orUy t w o sober people in aU of PhUadelphia.

Coupled wiffi ffie fact ffiat w e lost the game, it made for an "interesting" rught, to sav the least.

the Guff, and due to the elevation was very pleasant. It was the firsc place I have visiced in Djibouti where I was not dripping in sweat from che high temperatures and humidity.

This is just one example of che many programs chac C J T F - H O A is undercaking CO buUd capacity in the region so that chese African nations can care for themselves, provide for cheir own security, and help in che fighc to scop excremism. In adffition to security training, we also supporC the region with programs focused on construction or rehabUicacion of schools, cHnics and school dornUcones, ffigging new weUs or fixing existing weUs 'Classmates in Charge": (l-r) Ray Spicer, Larry Rice, to provide access to wacer for crops, HveTim Moon stock and chemselves, and meffical and vecerinary visits with inoculations againsc I have a couple quaHn- updates for you ffisease and check-ups. chis month. First is an emaU from C A P T T h e soldiers from Guam have done an Tim M o o n (moont@hoa.centcom.mU), awesome j o b throughout their 1-year who took time out finm his verv- hectic deployment.

In addition to conducting schedule to drop a Hne from East Africa: mUitary-to-mUitary training they have I A quick report from Djibouti. I am provided force protection for aU of our over here wiffi C o m b i n e d Joint Task forces spread chroughouc Echiopia, Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Uganda, Kenya,Yemen and Djibouti in recendy had ffie opportunitv- to visit remoce locations under arduous condiENTERPRISE whUe she steamed through tions and austere environments. They ffie Gulf of Aden enroute to che Persian have performed remarkably.

Guff. WliUe aboard, I saw R a y Spicer This has been a tremendous (Encerprise Strike Group Commander) experience. To watch the U.S. forces in and Larry R i c e ( E N T E R P R I S E action, and to see the smUes on the faces Commanding Officer). Togecher, chen of che people we are helping is inspiring staffi gave us an exceUent tour of the ship. and makes m e very proud to serve.

The ship looks good as it enters the AU the best from Djibouti! Tim • C E N T C O M A O R and continues on its Thanks, Tim, for the greac updace! In scheduled deplovTnent. It was greac to see February 1989, whUe on a deploymenc co classmates in charge! the Persian Guff, I had to opportunity co I had the oppormnity last week to represenc our LAMPS decachmenc ac che travel to Arta, Djibouti and participate in a " U S Independence Day" gala puc on by Border Security Training graduation cereche U S Embassy in Djibouti. Evidendy it mony. The ceremony marked the was an annual event, held on the U S completion of a course where soldiers "President's Day" hoHday in February (ic's from Brav-o Company 1st BattaHon 294th just too h o t in July!). It was quite the Infantrv- Regiment of the Guam National experience, and a lot of ffin. T h e ffiploGuard trained soldiers from che mats had let their hair down, and it was Djiboutian Rapid Action Force in a variquite che party. I, of course, was a ecy of border security discipHnes. T h e "modicum of decorum". coune included training in smaU unit BUI Meader (golfing39@aol.com) movement, weapons marksmanship, sent m e a "Hi, chere!" ("Previet!") from personnel searches and checkpoint operaChelyabinsk, Russia. H e has been worktions. Ic ended vvich squad competition ing there for che last 16 months with where che soldiers demonscraced cheir Washington Group International buUding new skills in competition with each o t h e r a chemical weapons destruction faciHty. I was the keynote speaker at the cereInstead of trying to send files of picmres, mony and was impressed with the BUI sec up a web site which chrorucles his initiative, enthusiasm and skUl ffisplayed by time in country: usna79.smugmug.com. che Djiboutian soldiers.

Suzanne and BUI recendy returned fiom a Arta, Djibouti is a smaU town located 12-day Baltic cruise where he took about 30 mUes outside Djibouti City and "bunches" of piccures (check che folder sits on a plateau overlooking the Gulf of caUed "Vacation"). He's added a few Tadjoura. It provided a beautiful view of

captions, but invites everyone to add comments co any of the piccures. H e closes wich "Na Zdarov'ye!" ("Cheers!").

Thanks, BiU! Kent N o r g r o v e (GroveUSMC@ aol.com) senc m e a quick update on lasc monch's 21sc Company summary. Stu C u m m i n g s is an M D - 1 1 Capcain for FedEx. Alchough he is h o m e based ouc of Anchorage, AK, his h o m e is in Boulder, C O . Mosc of his flying is incernational.

H e is very active in scouting, conservation and outdoor activities such as backpacking and cross country skiing. His 14 year old son w h o wUl be starting the 9th grade plays many instruments and participates in a very active scout troop. Stu and son just reCurned from a two-week trip to Alaska, where their group was honored as the "fittest" and aUowed to go o n a four day hike into some uncracked (no CraUs, n o other humans) wUderness areas. They both had an awesome time.

Now; what you've aU been waiting for: che Ever Popular and World-Renowned "Tidbics and Snippecs" section!

R D M L Michael M a h o n is being assigned as commander, Scanding Naval Maritime Group O n e . Mike is currendy serving as depuCy chief of sCaff for Operations, AUied Maritime C o m p o n e n t Command, Northwood.

Kirk Michealson (kmichealson@ earchHnk.nec) forwarded chis noCe he received from R i c k Marrs: • " I ' m on my third m o n t h as the J7 for M N S T C - I ("min sticky") here in Baghdad. Ic's been a very chaUenging time so far We are in the middle of executing about $1B worth of new concracts and closing ouc several billion awarded prior to my arrival. It's been very rewarding working with the Iraqi concraccors, mUitary and poHce." • Fred Gerheiser (FGerheiser@ AUenShariff.com) emaUed to say that che Class of 79 now has a designated PERJVIANENT taUgating spoc ac NavyMarme Corps Memorial Scadium. It's o n the G O L D side parking lot (visitors' side), and although it's a bit of a paradigm shift from the former area, the Gold side is paved — so there shouldn't be any more " m u d runofp' problems Hke there were last year Look for che " 7 9 " flag when you come Co che Temple game!

Before I close, I have something for you guys in 27'-" Company, and for aU 79ers w h o knew and remember Mike Bradley. Several months ago Jean, JVlike's widow, senc m e a bit of news about cheir November 2006

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daughter Barbara (12), who is now a seventh-grader. Last year Barbara wrote and smdent-directed her school play "Once Upon a Christmas Eve". Jean had ffie "easy" task of making aUffieangel costumes. Jean, many ffianks for ffie photo.

I'm sorry it took this long to get it pubHshed, and I'mVERY sorry ffiat I haven't written back in so long. Please know that Karen and I are thinking of you.

Playwright and Director Barbara Bradley (center), daughter of Jean and Mike Bradley

And with that, it's time to "Launch LAMPS!" Karen and I wish aU of you a safe, restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving hoHday. And as always, "BeatArmy!"

Omnes Viri! —Wiz... vm ' ^

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Greetings from New Orleans. This is the first column that I've written from my own home as a civiHan since Katrina. It's been a great summer of taking time off since my tour at Navy Mefficine (30 days of leave is a reaUy cool thing!). It's a very nice feeUng and the City is showing great signs of recovery. The famiHes chat we have had Hving with us since the storm are getting ready to move back to their own repaired homes and there are indications that things may someday be back Co normal! Anyway —on Co che maUbag!

On che 23rd ofJuly 2006 che 33rd Herd mec ac Bobby Anderson's house in AnnapoHs for 30 years since "I Day" reunion. Lorri and Doug Purin, Steve Diehl, Pete Stanford, Patty and BUI KiUea, Cheryl and Al Lewis, Dale Lumme, Debbie and Tom Bennet, Tim and Sharon Disher Hanley, Netia and Joe Hayden, lots of kids, great food, stories and of course — Hbations. It is increffible to beHeve that it was 30 years ago. Most look pretty much the same — less hair, gray, a Hctle heavier (in most

cases), a few more Hues around ffie eyes and aU of the offier aging issues — but for the most part, we were transported 30 years back in time. Remembering where each of us came from, hometown, detaUs about your company mates that you have retained for Hfe. The stories have grown in stature since they reaUy took place and the events though blurry — are never in doubt and always more ffin now than then.

Although we were missing about haff of the Herd a great time was had by aU.The strangest thing about the gathering was that our kids were the age that we were 30 years ago when we first met - and many were there to see cheir kids off to Plebe Year! Go figure! Here is a few shot from the Herding of the Herd.

Do you remember those ARJVIY projects that we were assigned as plebes to make a tank, a ship or something to show our spirit — most of which we had no idea what we were doing — weU the training must have been better in some companies that others - I received a ffin note from Tom BeUce, beIke_tom@bah.com who wrote in with some great news about his pursuit of his ministry as weU as a highly amusing father son project (some people must just have T O O much time on their hands!!!): • Hi Joe, Let's see, what's new, hmmm.

Last week I was ordained as a minister— ministry is mainly focused on mobUizing churches both here and overseas for the Great Commission. So far, I've preached four times in Moscow and elsewhere overseas and in the states. And I've been composing some classical music.—stUl in the reserves, and completed the Command and General Staff CoUege last year and an M.A. from ffie Naval War CoUege earHer this year.

In che area of ffin, my son Benjamin (16) and I are in the midsc of a monster garage project—^buUding a 1/3 scale

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German Tiger Tank on ffie fimne of a 12HP riding lawnmower..8 subsystems aU together..Track/suspension subsystem includes 16 floating axles on swing arms and torsion bar suspension + ffie drive sprocket axle and tension axle—main battery is gouig to be a breech loading spud gun wiffi a range of 300-400 meters—aerosol propeUant. Tracks/treads are going to be moffified coal mine conveyer belt. Secondary battery is going to be a turret mounted paintbaU gun— probably with a speed loader Electrical subsystem includes an inverter, "shore power connection," 100 Watt sound system incluffing amps, PA & music—can run either off the engine (via inverter) or AC shore power I figure it should be complete by the Army-Navy game...sort of a garage portable home defense system.

I'U send some pics when we get furffier along. We are almost done wiffi ffie firame, more than halfway on ffie suspension subsystem, and are nearing completion on the schematic for the electrical subsystem.

It feels reaUy good to be able to stiU be able to use that USNA Weapon Systems Engineering 101 and 102 materials for homeland security [smUeJ.We're making the back 18" of ffie 3 inch main battery removable inside ffie mrret so we can install a dummy gun breech to stay legal except for auffiorized demos or when we're out in ffie sticks somewhere. Warm Regards, Tom • Jim GosneU sent me a note fixim ffie hinterlands (jim.gosneU@viasat.com) wiffi a short update: • Hi Joe, Just a quick note. I am in Carlsbad working for ViaSat as ffie Program Manager for the MIDS JTRS (Multiffinctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Raffio System) development program; we have completed CDR and are performing system integration and test. Steffanie and

Pete Andreasen hav^e recendy completed a renovation of ffieir home in Coronado and it is beautiful. Paul Jones Hves in Pensacola and is stiU flving for Delta and we vviU get togeffier tonight onboard ffie USS Midway (located in downtown San Diego) for an AU Hands Barbeque on ffie flight deck. Jim • It was ruce to finaUy hear fiom LiUy and Timm Anderson timm_anderson@ bavloredu and 16ffi Company. He's switched jobs again and as he describes below - is having ffie time of his lffe!

• Hi Joe, I've switched jobs., .again. I nowam employed fuUtime at Baylor Universitv- inW^aco.Texas. I get to test aircraft engines wiffi alternative fuels and teach a range of subjects. It should be iUegal to hav-e so much fun on ffie job! I also lead a campus-based house church ffiat meets in our famUy room twice a week...quite inspfring and chaUenging for us. LUlv; my w-ffe of six years, is home schooling our two chUdren, Isabella (4.5 VTs) and Christopher (2.5). She co-leads ffie house church wiffi me and also runs an orgaruc food coop out of our garage. • Sandee Irwin sirwin@amgen.com, also checked in from San Francisco where she is loving Hfe and her new- PubHc Relations position wiffi Amgen. It is akvavs great to get an update from Mark Guadagnini, mark.guadagnini@navy.mU, aUas Guad who sends in great gouge on ffie Class and some real kudo's for two of our own: •joe. At ffie annual TaUhook Association gathering, a bunch of ffie USNA '80 foUcs wereffiere:Trapper Spence, Moose and Paula Laidcaitis, Size and Diane Sizemore, Char and JR Haley, John Quigley Qohn was also out atWhidbey for ffie Prowler Week festivities - haven't seen ffie guy in 5 years then get to see him twice in a month! He is working for Boeing in DC and doing weU), BUI Cavitt, Guad and Donna and a couple more that I can't remember because... In any case, perhaps the biggest operational award in aU carrier aviation was won by two of our own.JR Haley and BiU Sizemore were presented the Jig Dog Ramage award for the best Carrier/Air Wing team m 2006!! They accepted ffie aw^d in front of 1,500 onlookers at the award ceremony and banquet. And for anybody that doesn't know, J R commanded USS T H E O D O R E ROOSEVELT on a combat deployment in suppon of Operation Iraqi Freedom,

wiffi CVW-8 embarked. Commanded by Size. No kidffing, tip-o'-the-spear war fighting by tvvo heroic leaders, at altitude,

guad • Kaffiy and Jerry Randanjerry.RandaU2@ fincti.com, are hanging out in Texas with ffie Bush famUy and aU of ffie foUcs ffiat we sent to HoustonfixDmNew Orleans post Katrina. He sent in this note: • Hey Joe, Checking in from Houston!

StiU beautifiU weather here as we launch into autumn.We moved down here last June and setded into TombaU, Texas- a suburb just northwest of Houston. I am working as a Supply Chain Manager for FMC Technologies within Energy Systems. There are a good number of Service Academy grads here, including many Canoe Clubbers- to mention just a couple... Aaron Kline ('99) and Ivan WiUiams ('96). Our oldest is stiU enjoying West Point (Class of 2008) even ffiough he is an EE major Our oldest daughter, Sam, is a member of the Class of 2010 at Navy with dear old dad. Cannot beHeve it has been 30 years since our PPW I even had the oppormnity to visit my first class room- 4158 (a.k.a the MeUo BordeUo) .Youngest daughter, AHe, is currendy in the appHcation process for Navy, Army and Coast Guard. That's about it for now, but anyone stopping ffiough Houston, please feel free to drop in or caU • Kaffiy and Ed Dempsey checked in from Leesburg, (1.5 mUes from the oudet maU I'm told!).They and their daughter Maggie, who is now a working woman at BAE in ASW wiffi her Mom (sharing submarine sea stories wiffi ffie target drivers she works wiffi and comparing ffiem wiffi her Dad's experience - that keep them in line) went to ffie Navy vs.

UMASS game. Her report on our ow-n Flag Select Commandant, Bruce Grooms was that.."I hadn't seen him in 23 ? years. He looks Hke he did with the group that launched me off the steps 23 ? years ago! Great game and good fun!" Ed had a chance to have dinner with Mark Kaczmarek and Cal Shintani last month for a Boy's night out...They were able to make it to my going away party and a great time was had by aU. Our own Conme and Nels Frostenson, frostynels@aol.com, have issued an invite to the 19th Annual ArmyNavy "Dress-Up/Dress-Down", HoHday Gaffiering. Saturday, December 2nd • HeUo Joe, From ffie Horida First Coast, just an invite for December....it's a tradition

that's been going on for almost 20 years! If you Hve in the JacksonviUe - Ponce Vedra Beach, Florida area and you're chinking abouC attending chis year's Army Navy festivities and game, chere are warmer options.You're aU cordiaUy invited!

It aU started in '85 with Greg Hightiain drinking "poinsettia punch" out of ffie punch bowl, Mike Sonnefeld as a thesis parmer and a few other '80 grads stationed at the Naval Post Grad school in Monterey... you know who you are and we have photos to prove it! Over the years this gaffiering has evolved to the point of mess dress blue's or tuxedos worn on the top and festive bathing trunks worn on the bottom, laffies dressing in simUar "dress-up/dress-down" fashion.Yes, we blow something up at the end! There is a footbaU pool, bon frre and ffie Navy taUgate spirit Hves on as guests bring a favorite hors d'oeuvre or taU gate dish to share. John Dender '72 has been known to bring "Army ASS" pate, Mac's Dad brings his famous "GO NAVY" beans which aU complete the festivities. • Next month we'U have an update on our "kids as mids," a review of our Company Rep assignments and a report on the 30 years ofWomen at AnnapoHs. A recent event honored the achievement and some of our Classmates (we had the most in attendance) have promised me photos and a story.

WeU that's about ic for this month. I hope that this finds each of you healthy, happy and wiser today than yesterday. Take a few minutes to renew a friendship, caU a Classmate and send me an update.

As always, BEAT ARMY -Joe. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 9 5 % PRES: Jim Ahlgrimm 1948 Friendship PI.. Falls Church,VA 22043-1542 H; 703-848-0793; E: jim@ahlgrimm.net SECY: Dave CiccareUi 1545 Meadow Branch Ave., Winchester,VA 22601-6702 H: 540-665-0366; O; 540-751-1888; F: 540-751-1899 C: 703-431-0240: E: dave@lmainc.com WEB SITE; www.usna.com/classes/1981 CLASSWIDE MESSAGES; usnai98l@7ahoogroups.com

Old Chinese proverb, "One picture is worth ten thousand words." Shipmate efficorial staff translation: "One pictures is worffi one hundred words — Class columns are limited to two ffiousand words."You do the maffi. One column . . . twenty pix, max."

With this in mind, I drove back fix)m AnnapoHs late Sundav afternoon. rV»

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Reunion thinking, "I'U just print the 20 best shots that I'U no doubt get and bingo, instant column." No problemo.

Si, problemo. New emaU server chinks everything's spam. Classmates busy playing catch up at work, no time to emaU the week after the reunion, no time Co pose pix on ffie Yahoo siCe.Wait,ffiere'sstiU hope. Here comes an emaU or three, but, curses . . . aU goff outing-related or Club 34-related shots (Class Prez, ever active).

Tony Perotti sent smff, too, but bad electrons kept jumbHng things. So it went, through the week and past ffie deadHne to ffie next weekend where, now Sunday afternoon, I sit, fingers on keyboard, trying to squeeze ffigital water from a hard drive stone. I search folder after folder, but to no avaU. I could pick from hundreds of shots I took yesterday at my son's cross country meet where our host John Handley Judges (Go Handleeeeeey!) romped to an invitational victory over 22 other teams at the 31^'- Annual Judges Classic. But, after reviewing the lot, I find not a single Boat School grad in sight, not a one!

So, I'U describe the reunion and save the pix for later We got there late Thursday afternoon, checked into our room at che Raffisson and wenc down Co sign-in area where we hung ouC for a few hours whUe folks signed in.You never knew who was going Co walk down the passageway next, but, when someone ffid, you knew chem. And so che ffin began. LaCer, we wenC to Mike's Crab House for (what else?) crabs. Major turnout, ate our fUl, beer, Old Bay, brown paper tablecloth, wooden maUets, great time. Then on Co Riordan's until a wee hour (I have a picCure of chis).

NexC day, ic was off CofighcHues at the Midstore (Class of '07 Parents Weekend) and off to goff for others (more pix, here).

Then a chat with che Supe in Mahan and sicting in the (almost) good seats at the PRade where Wendy Lawrence was in the reviewing party. Friday night saw cocktaUs,ffinner,dancing and a few more candles at least singed at both ends.

Bright and early Samrday morning, for those who ffidn't sleep through their alarms, the Old Goats Run kicked off at 0715. After che CroC, a sprinc back to the hotel for a Class meeting and chen on Co che main event. TaUgater! This time we were inside the staffium in the Class of'53 PavUion where much eating, drinking and merriment occurred whUe Navy squeaked by with a 21-20 win over UMass. As I write chis, chey are in che air

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returning from the west coast, now 3-0, fresh off a 37-9 drubbing of Starfford late last rught. MeanwhUe, Michigan clobbered (former) #2, Notre Dame, 45-21... (hope springs eternal).

Onward to Saturday night and, whUe I can't speak for the oCher 35 36ths of my classmates, those in Fun One headed toward Cape St. Claire and Anita & Dan Hudson's house. The evening lasted long into the rught, but, in the end, it ended too soon. The food was abundant and exceUent and, after dessert, the real icing on the cake was Arlan Biesecker's 85mUe road trip to make an appearance.

Now that's classmate loyalty.

Sunday saw a class brunch and a service at the Chapel in memory of our deceased classmates. Monsignor Stu Swedand officiated.

AU in aU, with the early feedback I've heard, it was the best reunion yet. Maybe aU classes say that after their 25 , more a result of age and time than any particular event package. StiU, I'U take it at face value. It was the best time with the best friends.

Next, a note from our Class President, Jim Ahlgrimm, â&#x20AC;˘ "For those that were able to make it to the reunion, thank you for coming. Many of you made great efforts to attend. I talked with classmates that flew in from China on one side of che planet to Bahrain on the other side of the planet, as weU as pretCy much everywhere in between. Of course it would be no reunion, if people ffid not come, so your presence was gready appreciaced. Thank you Co Nelson Moe, our Class VP, for his huge efforcs in making che weekend a success. Also thanks to our event planner, Valerie Gerheiser Nelson andValerie ensured that aU of the many detaUs were attended Co, making ffie weekend as smooth as possible. There were many other volunteers chat played a role in making the weekend a success.Thanks to you too. For ffioseffiatcould not make it, be assured that you were not forgotten, and no doubt were

included in many of stories ffiat were told over ffie course of weekend, wiffi plenty of hearty laughs all around." â&#x20AC;˘ Sadly, I must end this my penultimate column on a sad note. Just days before the reunion we got word of the sudden passing of Dave Mutzabaugh's wife, Susan, from a heart attack. Mutz asks that donations, in Heu of flowers, be made to the local American Heart Association in Glen AUen, Virginia.

I have one more column to write before I complete my tour of scribal duty.

It's been ffin, but it ain't over yet. It'U be over . . . later. Chic.

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Eye's Right!

High Scorers Bill Peacock, Kevm Taylor, Steve Plaisance, Gene Juba

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 97% PRES: CDR Dan Proubc, USN (Ret.) H; 410-280-5282; W: 410-260-5030 E; daniel.proulx@ngc.com VICE PRES: Matt Moury H; 410-263-7640; E: vicepresident(gusna82.org TREAS: CDR Terry Benedict, USN H: 703-913-7183; W: 703-607-1036 E; treasurer@usna82.org BUSINESS SECY: David BaUc

Low Scorers Bill Moran, Tony Kurta, Jeff Castieton, Tom Giedlin

Back: Mark Cantrell, Tim Dwyer, Mark Landers, Tim Burke, Front Joe Arnett, Jim Ahlgrimm, Andy Foerster, Brian Jackson

1722 Gemini D r Sykesville. MD 21784-6230 H: 410-795-7621; W; 410-345-4774 E: dbalk@acm.org CORR SECY: Ward CarroU 40813 Meadow Dr., Leonardtown, MD 20650 H: 301^75-7220; E: wardncarrie@aol.com WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1982

Sailors, Marines and Civilians All Supporting the Iraqi Reconstruction Effort They gathered on September 1 1 , 2006 at Camp Victory and the U.S. Embassy Annex

BOTTOM ROW, Ltor Col Lee Yarberry 78, LT Richard Zamberlan '01, CDR Ray Sevidal 'SO, CAPT Dennis Pricolo 78 and LTJG Paul Duenas '03 TOP ROW, Ltor LT Michael Bower '02, CDR Rene Martinez '87, Lt Col Forrest Ross '81 and LCDR Jason Davis '94

Nav?y graduates in Baghdad got together on September 11 for group shots at the Embassy Annex in ffie International Zone (IZ) and at CampVictor^'; a few mUes away. These land-locked SaUors, Marines, Airmen and Civffians represent 18 different classes spanning five decades of Naval Academy traffition supportuig Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Navy grads serve in a variety ofjobs in Iraq, most of ffiem in one-year assignments. For some it's a totaUy new experience. Some are working dfrecdy wiffi the Iraqi government, as part of ffie Iraqi Reconstruction Management Office or ffie Mulri-Narional Forces-Iraq Headquarters. Others are helping Iraqis direcdy through ffie National Iraqi Assistance Center (NIAC), or working in other mUitarv' and Department of State jobs.

Go Navy I Sandbox Sailors, Baghdad, Iraq BACK ROW, Ltor CAPT Brian Roby 78, MAJ Bruce Bennett '88, LCDR Tommy Neville '95, Rob Tillery '84, John Dempsey '64, LT David Mati/ay '01, LCDR Lee Short '92 and CAPT Lance Carr '84 FRONT ROW, Ltor CDR Joey Pollak '83, CAPT Marjorie Rawhouser '84, Maj Kim St John-Keys '92, Bob Laughlin '78, Robert Boynton '69, LT Scott Brown '99, LT Stuart Schneider '00.

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PRES: CDR James H. Flatley IV, USN 618 Vanderbilt Ave.Virginia Beach,VA 23451 H:757-963-7353; W: 252-435-2488 HE: flatniingo5@aol.com SECY: Angela Roth H: 713-432-0069; E: chrisangelaroth@sbcglobal.net WEB SITE: www.usna83.com

What an amazing weekend I just witnessed at USNA! First off, though, Henry Smith advised us of his vasdy improved health and thanks everyone for the cards, letters and prayers.We are very happy for his complete recovery!

Now, let me teU you about che 30 years of women at USNA celebration. What an honor to hear about the men and women who worked at integrating the Brigade.

Representatives from many classes were in attendance as weU as key players who assisted in the transition. Funny stories were shared as weU as a few more ffisappointing ones. Bottom Hne was that all of it was worffi it and today's graduates are aU able to pursue careers without hardly any limits. SEALS and Subs are ffie only ones who are missing out on che ffiversity

had aU of our classmates that attended except Linda Petrone who could only make che ForresCal Lecture. Linda works at the Pentagon, now and is reaUy enjoying the chaUenges. I can't begin to relate what everyone is doing chese days. Nexc time, I wiU bring a noCebook Co backup my faulty faculties. The celebration was a wonderffil event and I hope it wUl inspire aU midshipmen Co aim higher I was formnace Co drop by the '83 taUgator and catch up with some of our classmates. Dave Acton was on his first day of terminal leave, but more importandy, he and his wife, Pat, were escorting cheirfiscclass mid, Kristin. She hopes Co fly jusC Hke Dave, how awesome is that? Many more were in attendance but wUl have to emaU me cheir phoCos for next monffi's column. (I lost my glasses earHer ffiat weekend, so my photos were notffiatgreat) ^^g^ft

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Brad Jones and son. Matt

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'83 grads at conference: Pam Horine, Lynn Thomas, Yolanda Reagans, Caroline Simkins-Mullins, Erica Ryder-Wogamen, Pam Corwin-Maynor and Angle Roth.

Having Wendy Lawrence speak ac the Forrestal Lecture was almost surreal. It is hard to beHeve that she has accompHshed so much and is already a retiree. Wasn't it just yesterday that I was standing watch in support of che Brigade staff? Wendy was an inspiring and entertaining speaker. She had Co have been chefirscfemale graduace Co address che Brigade, whaC a start!

Listening Co a panel discussing today's warfare and its components was an eye opener for most of the "now civUian" attendees. Seeing women in high-ranking positions was phenomenal. Role models abound for today's midshipmen in both genders, now. Barb "Tinker" BeU, Lynn Thomas, CaroUne SimkinsMuUins and Yolanda Reagans were '83's 0-6 standouts.The photo attached

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Center in JacksonvUle. FamUy circumstances led me to take theVSI early out, and I'm now working at Georgia-Pacific in Adanta managing computer support for many of our miUs and plants around the country. Here with me is my wffe Susan and my daughter (17) Bayly I've stayed in touch with USNA by working as a Blue and Gold Officer but expect to be around AnnapoHs a bit more now that my son's there. Attached is a photo of us in front of Lejeune over Parent's Weekend.

I invite any '83 grads from 26 who Hve in the AnnapoHs area to shoot me a note aC bradjones@1983.usna.com. â&#x20AC;˘

'83 Tailgator for the very successful Navy win over UMass

Next, we have Brad Jones with his update: â&#x20AC;˘ Long time Hstener, first time caUer I wanted to give a Htde update and add another name to the Hst of'83 grads with a mid in che Class of 2010. My son Matt is in 30th Company. Maybe '83 has che mosc dependenCs in 2010?

To caCch up, after graduation I went chrough ffighc school as an NFO in Pensacola, chose S-3's and went through the ICAG at North Island. First tour was VS-38 on Ranger, chen to Monterey for an Information Syscems Master. Next assignment was CaCapulc Officer on Independence in Japan. FoUowing that, a couple of years in the Tactical Support

Thanks to everyone who has submitted updates and photos. I have some old stories that I may print ff I don't get anything from aU of you.The cupboard goes through feast and famine, so send in an update.

Note: Planning for the twenty-fifth reunion needs to start right away. If you can help, send me your detaUs and I wiU forward them on to whoever steps forward. More than forty classmates Hve close enough to help out, please think of how much fun it wiU be.

Tom McKavitt is ready to assist but ochers can take over the leadership. One reunion is more than enough to work.

Also, remember, if you help out now, we'U leave you alone for ffiture reunions. Keep those emaUs and jpegs coming. Angle.

'83 A Class Act ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES: CDR Mike CoUins, USNR 935 Barracuda Cove Ct. Annapohs.MD 21401-4718 H: 410-626-8876; E: niike.colbns@1984.usna.com VICE PRES: Maj James W. WiUiehn, USMC TREAS: CDR Doug Denneny, USN SECY: LCDR Karen (MaUoy) Halverson 6795 Patton Dr., Fort Hood.TX 76544 H: 254-554-6365; E: dkhalvy@earthHnk.net WEB SITE: www.usna84.com

Hi Classmates and Happy FaU. I hope as you read this everything is happy and weU in your lives. Good news to pass on to you this month so let's get to it!

For ffiose of you who ffid not know, USNA hosted a "30 Years ofWomen at USNA" celebration at ffie academy back in September The event featured speakers, a parade, memorial service, and an opportunity for many of our female grads to reconnect wiffi each offier We are lucky enough to have first hand reports and picturesfix)mtwo of our classmates who were able to attend. First of aU, Virgiiua "VA" (Forehand) Horn wrote: • Tom and I are back in InffianapoHs again and just put our oldest in coUege last week. BiU is attenffing Denison Umv. in Ohio, and Brian (18) is a senior in high school. We're facing ffie empty nest next year and are pretty excited about it.

Having ffiose babies early is going to pay off after aU! Tom commutes to Chicago most weeks (stiU working for International Truck and Engine - Navistar) and I went back to work last year after having stayed home to raise ffie boys. I am the registrar at our parochial high school and am going back to school to become a coUege counselor. It is very rewarding working wiffi high school kids and helping ffiem chart ffieir paffi to ffie ffiture.

I got a chance recendy to sHp away for some R& R and attend ffie '30 Years of Women' celebration in AnnapoHs. I am SO glad I went. It was a great chance to see ffie next generation of mids and to understand what type of world they are Hving in. It's almost foreign to our world of 1984.The mids we met with, during ffie panels and around the Yard, don't seem to be plagued by visible or invisible ceUings determined by sex or quotas.

They are free to be whomever they want Co be, and are proudly taking advantage of aUffiatffieacademy offers - men AND women. It was almost "healing" to learn how far things have come in the "short" 30 years. Meeting ffie women from the class of 1980 was exciting to me as weU. They were so supportive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy meeting us. I spent the weekend catching up with classmates: Sharon Pfeiff'er, Ginger (Brassier) Rice (whose son is a plebe), Dianne (Hardin) Archer (in from Peari Harbor), Barb Wujciak, and Allison WebsterGiddings (just returned from ChUe, where she spearheaded the efforts of the Chilean government to integrate women into their Naval Academy) and with Wendy Lawrence '81 (she presented a great Forrestal lecture) and Lisa (Caputo) Nowak '85 (she presented the jersey she took into space at haff time of the footbaU game). AU of the women

grads were honored in many ways throughout ffie weekend at the P-rade, various receptions, and the footbaU game and I think we aU had a wonderful weekend. Admiral Rempt, Capt. Grooms, and the committee reaUy outdid chemselves.

For a brief, and insane moment, I wanted to be a mid again. Then I regained my senses. I reaUy need to get out more :) • VA sent along a great picture which pictures herself, AlHson and Ginger at one of ffie many events. Thanks, VA!

Allison, Ginger and VA

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lecture whpre a gooffiaU asked ff she thought we could ever walk on the sun!

I'm not sure if they have to take SAT's to get into the place anymore. The Supe spoke to us and told us that the women's beauty shop was back in business. He added that they may even add naU service!!

During Friday's lunch the original laffies from the beauty shop were honored. A Prade was held on Friday with MicheUe Howard and Wendy Lawrence reviewing as weU as aU the women who attended the conference. There are more women in the Yard these days, admission is about 200+ per class nowadays. And, as required by Navy regs, there was an evemng of alcohol and sea stories. • Ahh, those old beauty shop laffies. How many of you remember getting your hair cut by Pat as she held her morning cup of coffee in one hand and her scissors in the other? Thanks so much for the words and picmres. Barb!

And lasdy, Karen and Gerry Peters proudly announce the birth of their fifth chUd, daughter Audrey Claire Peters who was born on 14 August. Audrey joins two other sisters and two brothers in the happy Peters household. Congratulations Karen and Gerry!

WeU, that's it for this month. Keep those cards and letters coming! Talk to you later. Karen.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 95 % PRES: Bob Smith W: 502^32-2365; E; airt>usfo@bellsoudi.net CORR.SEC'Y: CDR Dave McDonneU 1890 Lindamoor Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401 H: 410-224-5675; W; 410-293-6331 E: mcdonnel@usna.edu

Sharon, Barb and Kris

Another contributor this month is Barb Wujciak who also was able to attend the celebration and who also sent along a couple of picmres for our viewing pleasure. The first picture was taken in a place we aU recogmze and features Dianne, Barb, Sharon Pfeiffer,VA and AUison. The second picmre is of Sharon, Barb and Kris Holdereid. Barb writes: • Great to see everybody again and be back in the land of heat and humiffity.

Kris came in from Alaska! I am stUl so in awe of the women of the Class of'80, it was an honor to meet some of them.

Wendy Lawrence spoke at the Forrestal

Lisa Nowak attended the U-Mass footbaU game taUgater and was very generous with her time. Many kids (and adults) went away with autographed souvemr photos.

Lisa gave the class a new flag which was taken up in the space shutde and a plaque to keep for ffiture taUgates. Thanks for your time and your gifts Lisa!

TaUgate photos:

"Sly and daughter, Brno, Greg, Doug and family"

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PRES: Jim Matheson E; jmatheson@1987.usna.com SH/PAHTE COLUMMNIST: Craig Branchfield 326 Palisades Ridge Ct., Eureka, M O 63025 E; Craig.Branchfield@1987.usna.coni WEB SITE: wwTV.usna87.org

Greetings '87! WeU, here it is. Automn is now upon us which means the kids are back in school, I can finaUy stop worrying about how much better my neighbor's lawn looks ffian mine (at least untU spring) as my grass ffies a slow deaffi, and Navy FootbaU is off to a 2-0 start! I'd say things couldn't be better except ffiat I find myseff in ffie awkward position of having to report to you for ffie first time (at least the fint time ffiat I'm aware of) in my nearly two year career as your scribe that I screwed up. For those of you who read this column reHgiously over and over again, you probably recaU that in the September column I accused Chris Calhoun of being ffie brains behind a Chicago Marathon adventore that some of ffie Huns fiom 19 were pursuing (in one way or another—a few were more interested in ffie drinking marathon).

Chris Calhoun, I subsequendy figured out, is innocent in aU this. It was Chris Newcomb who started the chain of emaUs I was copied on and seemed to be ffie primary recruiter for this adventore.

So to begin this month's column, please allow me to apologize for my mistake.

However, the errors of my way led me to learn that this 19'- Company marathon adventore wasn'c che resulc of some crazy mid-Hfe crisis but was in fact born out of a very honorable and noble deed. John Craig explains below: • As the one who started this marathon thing, I thank you for even including it in the colunm.We (myseff, Chris Newcomb and Curtis Lee) are running Chicago to raise awareness and research fiinds for the Foundation for Prader-WUH Research. We have formed Team Danny in honor of and to support research for my 5 year old son who was born with Prader-WUH Syndrome, an extremely rare genetic disorder that affects the hypothalamus. WhUe Danny is cogmtively very bright, the syndrome affects him with low muscle tone, emotional issues, hunger/satiety problems and a host of other issues. My wffe, Carol, is the national secretary for the Foundation. The website is www.fpwrorg.There is a Hnk

there ffiat takes you Co che page that describes our run, bios etc...

I realize it wiU be after the event, but any mention in che column is greacly appreciated. We wiU leave the donation site up in case anyone wants to add something after the run.There wiU be several non-running Huns ac che race. Steve Sisney is leading che 'Huns Drinkin' for Danny' Ceam chac has been Craining very hard over che pasC few months. OveraU, it looks to be a fun mini-reumon of 19'-" Company 87ers.

Thanks again, John Craig • Chris Newcomb, of course, immeffiately jumped in to defend himself against my accusation chaC he was the instigator of the Chicago Marathon recruiting effort as weU as provide a brief and inspiring update on his training efforts: • Thanks for putting the run in Shipmate. I do want Co be very clear chaC John is the a*#hole that started aU of this!

I am guUty of being an accompHce and I'm serving my punishment every day of my traimng program, one step at a time.

That "runner's high" crap is a marketing ploy.. Beat PWS, C h r i s t Best of luck to John, Chris, and Curtis on their run to beat PWS. I know we'U aU want to hear how it torns out (wich phoCos, of course!). And for chose who are inCeresCed in helping che Huns in their fight against PWS please take note of the information provided by John above. Your help wUl be greacly appreciaced!

A hearty Bravo Zulu goes out Co Logan Jones and Ken Inglesby who werefinaHsCsfor che Vice Admiral James Bond Scockdale award. The award is presented annuaUy by the Chief of Naval Operations to two commissioned officers on active duty below che grade of CapCain who have shown che highest standards of exceUence in both personal example and leadership. Logan and Ken were among the nine finahsts in a process chac included screening aC che fleec commander level wich che final selection made by a board of senior officers.

CongraCulaCions also go out Co Ted MiUs who recencly Cook command of Sea Control Squadron Two Four at a change of command ceremony in Florida.

BiU Hamblet, who just completed what sounds Hke an absoluCely amazing Cour of duCy over in Russia, sent in the foUowing: • Greetings from Norfolk. I've been meamng to write for a whUe and now

I'm finaUy getting around Co iC. I fimshed my Cour in Moscow, Russia, lasC December where I was the Assistant Naval Attache for nearly two years.

Because of a gap in Captains I had the honor of being the (acting) US Naval Accache co Russia for the first five months of the tour Russia was an amazing experience. Absolutely fascinating, alchough it could also be quite frustrating. The amount of preparation needed Co gee two giant "elephants" (the US and Russia) to dance together can be mind-bogghng. My favorite pare of che job was organizing US Navy ship visiCs Co Russian ports. I hosted the USS Cowpens and USS Harpers Ferry inVlaffivostok in July 2004, the SUNS Apache in St. Petersburg in July 2004, ehe USS Gushing in Petropavlovsk (on che Kamchatka peninsula) in May 2005, and the USS Curtis WUbur, USS Patriot and USS Guardian in Vladivostok in July 2005.

Perhaps che absoluCe highHghc of ehe Cour was playing an active role in ehe multi-national rescue of a Russian seven man submersible off che coast of Kamchatka in August 2005.1 took the initial phone caU from a Russian vice admiral asking what the US Navy could do to assist in the rescue. The next day the Air Force attache and I flew with the Russian Defense Minister and Chief of the Russian Navy from Moscow to Kamchatka on MINDEF Ivanov's privaCe plane. Once on che ground che Air Actache attended to the USAF C-5s and C-17s as they arrived and departed bringing the US rescue Ceam Co/from KamchaCka. I went to the port where I met up with classmate CDR Kent Van Horn, ehe Commanffing Officer of che US Navy Deep Submergence Unic. Kent's team had brought unmanned submersibles and hardsuit diving equipment to effect the rescue. I helped coorffinate the onload of Kent's team onboard a Russian Navy tender ship, which was a real work-out for my Russian language skiUs. In the end, the British submarine rescue team got most of the creffit because cheir Ceam arrived first and cheir unmanned submersible cue che Russian mini-sub free from the neffing chat was holffing it to ehe ocean bottom.

BuC it was a true incernational efforC: wichouC ehe K-Loader ehe USAF flew up from Japan che Brics could not have unloaded their equipment from their C-17.

A month after the high visibiHty rescue mission, Kent Van Horn and a group of USN 0 - 6 divers and submariners came back to Moscow for a November 2006

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bUateral USN-RFN meeting on submarine rescue. It was ffie first bUateral meeting of a series that continues today.

I also saw another classmate, JD Cook, in Moscow in July 2005. JD is flying international routes on Delta out of JFK. We got together during his layover in ffie Russian capital. I showed him Red Square, the Moscow metro, and a few other sights. JD's command of basic Russian was quite impressive, especiaUy for a seff-taughe stodenc.

My wife, EUen, our three chUdren and I found the Moscow experience to be rewarffing and educational. We never tired of seeing the Kremlin - a structore that is much more impressive to see in person than on TV But we ffid get tired of the Russian weather and Moscow's traffic.

CDR Mark Houff"(USNA 91) reHeved me. Now I'm the N2 for Strike Force Traimng Adantic (which used Co be caUed CARGRU FOUR) in Norfolk. Enjoying my time back on the waterfront. • Next are a few notes some of our classmates were kind enough to forward on to me updating us on their lives. Firsc comes from Dave Fluker: • Thanks for che noCe! Maria is doing great. She is CompHance Counsel for CUSO Financial Services — they service creffit umon brokers specificaUy. She has a very flexible schedule which aUows her to enjoy chasing Matthew, our (almost) 7 year-old around! I am Airboss on the Bonhomme Richard, which is a great post-command job. I am looking for a DC Joint job next Spring. • Next comes from Doug Mason: • I was TAD to Quantico from MarchMay for the "CapabUities Assessment Group," Mark Mykleby and Paid Huxhold were there with me. Mark was heading to MaxweU AFB in Alabama for the Air War CoUege this summer, I'U see if I can track down an e-maU address.

Curtis Lee was also in Quantico, he's serving a year of active duty wich MSTP in Quantico.

I'm currendy che G-6 for 2d Marine Logistics Group, I've been here for a year Amazingly enough ehe command screening Use just came out and I was on it, so I'U be taking over 8th Commumcation BattaHon in June of'07. • Congratolations to Paul Kurisky, who reports in on his recenC promotion which wiU also be noCed in ehe Bravo Zulu section of Shipmate:

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• Ac che end ofJune, I was promoCed to Second Vice President -Wealth Management, with Srmth BarneyCitigroup in Lancascer, PA. Ac the same time, I joined our internal Blue Chip CouncU for the second year in a row, awarded to top Financial Advisors within each peer group nationwide. • Mary McEhoy, who not too long ago was selecced as ehe Direccor of Achletics ac Georgia Scate University, was recendy awarded the National Admimstrator of the Year Award, which is bestowed Co National Association of CoUegiaCe Women Achletics AdminisCraeors (NACWAA) members chaC have made sigmficant contributions as admimstrators of intercoUegiate athletics. This award, recogmzing admimstrative exceUence, is presented annuaUy to a NACWAA member. Congratulations Mary!

John Chandler seems to be keeping famous company these days as described in ehe foUowing reporC from che U.S. Open Tennis Tournamenc in New York: • Wanted to send you this pictore of me and the two best left-handed tenms players I know (Spanos and Connors). Mike Spanos and I met at chis years U.S. Open in NYC for a weekend of Cermis (wacching). Mike is sCiU wich Pepsi. Notice the scracegic produce placemenc in the picture! He and his wife and three boys Hve in...weU they are sort of haff way between St Pete FL and Boston. A ffitore updace wUl have Co give cheir final destination. My wife and I Hve in Chesapeake VA wich our two daughcers. I'm stUl in and working at Fleet Forces Command. •

second chUd, Preston Michael, on 1 August.

Preston's older broffier is Cameron.

One quick administrative note please consider making a gift of $87 to the Naval Academy Foundation in support of USNA this year as part of the ongoing alurrmi donor participation "ChaUenge of'77." At a minimum, we hope to have the highest alumni donor participation in ehe 80s decade and make ehe top-ten among aU classes. Our participation percentage last year was 26.1% (254 donors), which was 3rd among 80s decade classes and 43rd out of 75 classes overaU. '87 is not 43rd in anything!

HopefuUy we can get 50% of ffie class to participate this year. If you have any questions about how to make a pledge or a gift please contact Tim Wolf at tim.woff@ usna.com.

In closing, as I write this column just after the fifth anmversary of ehe cerrorist attacks of September 11,2001, I'd Hke to ask everyone to remember our classmaCe RonVauk, his famUy and aU USNA alums who made che ultimate sacrifice on ffiat dreadffil day, and to please remember our classmates serving in uniform in the defense of our country who are away from their famUies, placing chemselves in harms way so chat we may enjoy the freedoms ffiat we are aU so blessed with. ^ ^

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Editor's nofe:The foUowing '88 October class column ffid not make it in to the October Shipmate as expected due to an emaU loss.

Are you ready for some footbaU? HopeffiUy Navy is weU into a winmng season at this point and a fourth bowl showing in four years! If you get some John Chandler and Mike Spanos spending some time good CaU gate pictores this season, please with Jimmy Connors at the US Open In New York forward them along wich a scory.

I am sad Co have to report that one of Be sure to keep an eye on the headHnes our classmates, Scott Rein, lost their son, during che monch of December as Suni Thomas, tragicaUy I received the foUowWiUiams caCches a ride on ffie space shuCing letter from Scott and his wife Mary de for an excended scay on ffie Incerrecendy Our heartfek condolences and national Space Station. Best of luck Sura! prayers go out to everyone in che famUy And last, but certainly not lease, congratolations go out to Stephame and Michael Kurka who welcomed their

• Dear Friends, There is no good way co send chis news or write this letter Being lost in our grief we were incapable of

JgggJ^ i.alHng. WTiting, or infornung you sooner posiQon at a servace Our son,Thomas ffied tragicaUy on 14 academy. With a June. We ask for your prayers.

Htde help from John Thomas" fimeral was held on 18 June "Diego" Garcia '88. in Oxford. We felt his presence in ehe AFPC selected me mass and in the song. He spoke through to be ffie Viceffie priest. It was truly a celebration of Commander at Thomas" lffe. We were surrounded by USAF Academy manv friends. famUy and neighbors.We Prep School. So I continue to find strengffi in their love, gave up my flag in hugs, and prayers. So many people Kevin and Nicole In June, and we went expressed a desire to say someffiing, but west.WhUe it is not their backyard were challenged to find ffie words. MaryAnnapoHs, the place found ffie foUowing which, may offer has its charm, and we are getting setded in you comfort: our home in the Rocky Mountains.

Needless to say my peffigree raises a lot of "/ hear you snmiblingfbr words. Relax.

Tliere are no uvrds.. .1 hear you remembering questions around this place. Everybody is Jfiinnystor^' about my loved one and looking fairly- mce around here, but it is easy to teU embarrassed because you are laughing. Share USAFA is highly pertorbed that the GIG with me. Let me laugh. It gives me something Trophy has been residing in Bancroft HaU to hold on to in the middle of the night when I for 3 years. The vitrioHc and condescending comments made about Navy FoocbaU feel otily pain...Be your happy self...and let me be me. On days what I can laugh, I will. are flying around here. I don'c know ff On days when I can speak of my loved one, I chey have made ic back ease. We are looking forward Co October and please feel need you to share my memories. " free to look us up. There wiU be plenty of —JacqueHne L. Rogers cold Colorado Micro-brews in the fridge "I Want to Help Bue I Don't Know How" and plenty of whisky to share. Cheers, Thomas vv-as a wonderful son, brother, Kevin • and friend. He brought so much joy to so manv Hves and we aU miss him immeasurablv: His spirit is in peace with God and his memories remain wiffi aU of us. The Oxford Commumty- has continued to reach out to us. It is through y-our love and pravers that we know we vviU be able to take one day- at a time to experience healing in our Hves. This week wiU be especiaUv- difficult as Thomas' birthday is July 30di.

Thomas w-as an avid reader and aKvay-s had a book in his hand. At his sister Kara (11), wife Kim, Kyler (8), Kaylyn (14) and Eric Samanffia's request, we established ffie Thomas Rein Literacy Fund through the WeU, that's another Kiw-anis Club of Oxford, PO. Box 7, wrap. I recendy Oxford, O H 45056. This ffind vv-Ul be headed up to used to help offier chUdren to ffiscover Baltimore for some ffie joy- of reading. continuing education Please know that we ffiought of you classes and was able in our grief but just could not make the to stop by ffie caU. In ehe peace and love of Christ, Scott, Academy to start Mary; and Samantha Rein, 2421 Oxford brainwashing my son, Middletown Road, HamUton, O H 45013 Kyler The kids were (513) 726-0909. • fascinated with the We also received an update from Kevin plebes running around and of course Umbaugh. Kevin is looking Hke the Eric and son Kyler at original Te.x-Mex with his ten-gaUon hat!

I couldn't resist Herndon - 'Class of getting in comments, 2019 perhaps?'

• Just a quick update.. .Nicole, the boys, Hke:"...wffien we and I have arrived safely in Colorado were plebes, we Springs, Colorado. After 4 straight years of didn't have canteens" and as we looked at command in the CAE I had a significant the sample Midshipmen Room:".. .of emotional event and I volunteered for any

course we ffidn't have air conffitiorang back in my day."

Ahhh... ic's great being an 'ole alum.

Give me more feedback or I print more pics of my famUy! Eric '88 November 2006 Class Column Are you getting pumped up over Navy FoocbaU or whac? I've already booked my tickets to the Bowl Game in Charlotte, N C on December 30'-''. In case you didn't know. Navy is guaranteed that bowl with 6 Division One wins. It looks as ff Air Force, Rutgers, and Notre Dame wUl be the toughest tests and boy oh boy wouldn't you love to beat Notre Dame!

Some good e-maUs this month, the first corrang from Chuck Marks, who reports on several classmates.

• Another update for you from Surface Warfare Officer School. We just wrapped up the latest PreCommanding Officer School class and some of our classmates were in attendance. Steve Rasmussen (9th Co) is heading off to USS Thach (FFG43) in San Diego. Eric WeUenman (22nd Co) is heaffing to USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) in NorfoUc. Robert Tortora (21st Co) (and he would kUl me ff he knew I was sending this) is taking command of USS Chaffee P D G 90). We had one other Academy guy- in the bunch, haiHng from the class of 90, also from 22nd Co, Glen Leverette.

He is standing up EXPEDRIVRON TWO. That's it for now. Thanks. Chuck, PCO USS HAWES (FFG53) • Next, we have an extended update from Scott Knox. Don't worry about being long-winded, we have plenty of space!

Thanks Scott.

• Since my two plebe summer roommates, Tom Schrantz and Steve Coker, have recendy wTitten, I thought it was about time that I foUowed their lead. This long overdue update comes as I'm enjoying a few- weeks of annual traimng in Cape Town, South Africa for Exercise Transoceanic XXI. I've been here once before, and it's probably one of the mcest places I've been to in aU my travels with ehe navy. I'U scare from scracch. After graduating and attenffing SWOS in Newport, I eventoaUy made ic co the USS DOYLE (FFG-39) ffi Mayport, FL. I got married but spent a lot of time at sea (incluffing a Standing Naval Forces Atlantic (SNFL) 6-monther), earned my SWO pin, and paid my dues. After that, I spent a few years at Assaule Craft Unit Four ACU-4) in Littie Creek,VA as an November 2006

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LCAC Dee OIC. I made a 6-moncher to the Meffiterranean on the USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44) with a few LCAC's and reaUy enjoyed my brief stint with the amphib navy. I got picked up for Department Head School but made the decision to leave active duty and join the reserves.

After leaving active duty, I was hired as a Special Agent by the Drug Enforcement admirastration. I fimshed the DEA Academy (co-located at the FBI Academy in beautifiU Quantico (ooh rah!),Virgima) and went to the DEA's New York Field Division where I worked predominantiy Southeast Asian heroin and Domimcan/ Colombian cocaine investigations. After about 5 years, I was transferred to a smaUer DEA office in Long Island, New York, which is a lot closer to home. The DEA has been great. As a bonus, my USNA time and active duty time counts towards federal service. So, I'U have 9 years added onto the back end of my DEA time when it comes time to retire.

My time in the reserves has been pretty good, too. The last several years I've been in a umt that deals mosdy with merchant shipping. Though, I was mobUized and served on the staff of COMFIFTHFLT/ COMUSNAVCENT in Bahrain when the war kicked off. Somehow, I've managed to continue to get promoted and I'm currently a Commander I'U stick around and keep my fingers crossed for a few looks ac 0 - 6 before retiring in a few years. I've kepC in touch (on and oS) with several classmates (many from 17th Company) including Chris Neugebauer and wife Ruth, Mike Veltre, Mark Mouriski, Kirk Delmas, and Mike Bayesa, to name a few. I also run into the occasional classmate doing their thing in the reserves. Though New York is not the hot bed of navy activity. Fleet Week in Manhattan always brings those warm memories of port and starboard watches on the bridge!

I've been married (Lynn) for the last 15-1- years and have two boys (Chistopher, 11 and Jonathan, 3). Lynn is a teacher We Hve in Merrick (Long Island), New York - about 30 mUes from Manhattan. If anyone wants to drop me a Hne or two, my e-maU address is scottjknox@ hotmaU.com. • Lastly, if you would Hke to help the advance team on our 20-year reunion, contact Tucker Hite or Chad Watson at 410-987-3590. As you may recaU from an issue of Shipmate last year, Chad and I

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had met up in Maui to determine if thaC would be a good location for a 20-year reunion insCead of the usual trip to USNA. WeU, we got a lot of grief that it was too far away and why were we using class ffinds for due dUigence to an exotic location. So... we decided to bring it closer to home and checked out Disney World for a few days. This was much less expensive for the class budgeC, since I already Hve in Orlando. I think Chad even took Southwest AirHnes down and we Hnaited our 5 day trip Co che Disney Yacht and Beach Club to only 2 massages each. UntU next time — Beat Army!

Thanks, Eric

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Classmates! This is my first column serving as your Correspondence Secretary, and I am excited and honored Co be wricing Co and abouC che great class of'89.

Nochin' can be finer! Apparendy, no one wanes Co read columns fUled with aU things McFadden, because the emaUs scareed pouring in foUowing my soHcitation for submissions. Due to column length HmiCaCions, I could not geC everyone's submissions in this month, but they wiU be in ffiture columns.

First, if you didn't get the e-maU, our esteemed webmaster, Tony Newpower, and his family have relocated Co London, England for his job. He has wriccen che definitive book on the defective MK 14 torpedo that plagued our submariners at the start ofWWII. Ic's scheduled for FaU

2006 release, and ic is endorsed by numerous experts in the field including some guy named Al Konetzni. Go to tonynewpowercom for detaUs and order your copy today! (NOTE: might they view this as promotion? Why don't you mention the tide of the book?)

I discovered one of my coworkers, Jeff" Salmon, is a classmate of ours. He was only a plebe for a few weeks during Plebe Summer If any of you remember him, let me know.

This is an important time in aU of our careers and many of you are moving up the ladder, both in the mUitary and in the corporate world. After coming upon an announcement that Eric Burian took command of Los ANGELES in early July, I requested input for classmates that are currently or have been Commanffing Officers.You aU responded big time!

Joker Jenkins is PCO of GARY (FFG-51) and wUl take command Mar 07.

From Mike Leupold writes that he ran into Cal Even, Joe Shipley, and Greg Wagoner at NAS Corpus Christi.

Mike is X O ofVT-28 since December 05 and loves the squadron. He has been married for a Htde over 4 years and has a daughter who wUl be 3 in October, a son who just torned 18 months, and a third was due on Labor Day From Todd King: • WhUe I don't normaUy subrmt inputs (to eicher Shipmate or the Listserve), your request for CO's piqued my inCeresC since I don'c beHeve our NfUD XO's wUl offer chaC irffo on cheir own. As the N l here at NAVCRUITCOM, it's probably best that I offer accolades to our Recruiting District CO's in the pipeHne.Their selection represents a sigmficant mUestone in their career and they make substantial contributions towards the critical effort Co man ehe Fleec in supporC of the Global War on Terror We have several classmates that are on the path to becormng CO's of Navy Recruiting Districts. Currendy serving as XO's and on track to becoming Commanding Officers are C D R Dave Klain (NRD Chicago - Oct 06), C D R Joe Klein (NRD Raleigh - May 07), CDR Norb Nobrega (NRD Miami - Jun 07), and CDR Eric Cheney (NRD San Diego - Nov 07). Dave was my roommate at SWOS and Joe and I "raced" (more Hke capsized) knockabouts in San Diego Harbor during SWOS. Eric Cheney, his wife Marita and his three kids swung by our home as they trekked from Newport to San Diego. It was great catching up

• "Great unit, and Jim is an outstanding CO. I had a blast accompanying his Marines on cheir urban warfare training." • Curt is currendy serving as Operational Stress Control and Reaffiness (OSCAR) psychiatrist with 1st Marine Division, deployed to Iraq with Regimental Combat Team Five in FaUujah.This is his first bUlet in Navy psychiatry since fimshing residency at Naval Meffical Center Portsmouth just over a year ago.

From Azeem Jamshed: • I am LCDR Azeem Jamshed in Pakiatan Navy. Have just Caken over as Dean of Mechamcal Engineering at PN Engineering CoUege. I do not know if it counts as CO, or serves your purpose, but am senffing it any way. •

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wiffi ffiem here in Memphis and getting tips on parenting when you're outoumbered.

I've attached two photosfiTomboth SWOS and EOOW classes hi 1989 that included Dave, Joe and I. There were several '89ers in ffie SWOS class, to include a former Corresponding Secretary (front row center left). In the SWOS photo, Dave Klain is front row third fromffieleft, I'm second row fourth from ffie left, and Joe Klein is in the back row, diird fiom ffie right. In ffie EOOW photo, Joe is sixth from the left and I'm aU the way over on the right. Many may recognize several other '89ers in ffie photo.

My lovely wffe Liz and I have three great kids (Tyler (8), CaroHne (6) and Braden (3)) and we've been in Lakeland, TN for about three years now. Having served at NAVPERSCOM for a tour, I recendy took orders to serve as N1/N4 here in Navy Recruiting for my C D R mUestone tour I'm slated Co serve here chree more years and hope that anyone who swings through MilUngton to serve on a board wUl give me a ring at CRUITCOM so we can get together for lunch. I can be reached at 901-874-9118. •

Tom Druggan reports the foUowing '89ers that made CO: Andy Jarrett (subs); Greg Pekari (air); George Capen (surface); Tom Druggan (surface); Rob "^K^and extends his thanks to Earl for aU the work he has done. Rob and his famUy are Hving in St Louis, MO, where he works for Boeing.

He writes, • "I took over about a year ago as F/A-18 Lead in a Joint Program providing our fine saUors with the Joint HeHnet Mounted Cueing System, used on the F/A-18, and a couple of other less-important Air Force platforms (F-15, F-16).JHMCS aUows the pUot to use his head to direct several sensors and weapons, among ffiem ffie AIM-9X.WhUe on a Fleet visit to Oceana, ran into Sarah Joyner (Applegarth). She is X O atVFA-105 Gunfighters, and I dunk wUl soon be CO (maybe even by the printing of this column). • WiU Pennington submitted a partial Hst of aviation CO's.

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Curt West writes that he recently had the opportomty to go out in the field with one of our class's own USMC battaHon commanders. LtColJim Glyim (18 Co) who is in command of 2nd BattaHon, 4th Marines. He joined them out in 29 Pahns for part of their Mojave Viper exercise in preparation for an upcoming MEU deployment. Curt writes:

• WUl Pennington -VFA-14,Jim Howe VFA-31,Bob Cady -VFA-151,JefiWinter - VFA-113, Ray Worthington - VFA-143, and Steve McAlearney -VFA-136.

And soon up for command are BUI Ipock -VFA-94 and Greg Hofl&nan VFA-27.

John A. Ostrowski is stiU active duty Marine Corps and is serving as the C O of Marine Aircraft Group 42 Detachment C in New Orieans at the NAS/JRB. He assumed command 1 July 2005 and wUl have it untU July 2007. •

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M y former roomie, Steve B r o w n , writes

From Mark Metzger:

• Scott: Anyway, about che C O ching—I was C O of N A V R E S C E N ForesC Park, and Matt ChUds was C O of N A V R E S C E N Horseheads, NY. CharUe Strassle was C O of N A V R E S C E N Akron, O.The only skimmer C O I know of was R i c h D o d s o n , buC I don't chink that ended too weU for him. It is possible chere are some 89ers out chere in command of a submarine, buC I'm not sure. Scott P a p p a n o and J i m Waters are probably close co command. •

• Scoct, Brad Cooper (my roommate) just took command of USS RUSSELL (DDG-59)onAugl9ch.^

From Joe NavratU: • I have some more updates on classmates in ffie Surface Warfare community. T h e command slate just came out and the foUowing 89ers got their command at sea assignments after they finish ffie P C O pipeUne over che nexc year or so. Yvette (Gonzalez) Davids is slaced to command Curts m San Diego (FFG 38); Paul Druggan; O'Kane in Pearl Harbor (DDG 77); Rick Frey; Ponce m NorfoUc (LPD 15); Gary Krause; Cole in NorfoUc (DDG 67); Rick MiUer; Mahan in NorfoUc (DDG 72); WUl Triplett; McCampbeU in SD (DDG 85) and Ted Z o b e l (SWObel); Curtis WUbur inYokosuka (DDG 54).What a greac career accompHshmenC for chese classmates.

I heard recendy from two feUow NAPSters w h o have hit or soon wUl hit retirement before me. Paul Purdy is already recired and Hves on a farm in Ohio. Brian Tait is ac NAVSEA and retires in laCe summer 06. Unless someone has other info, Paul is Hkely the first 89er to reach the twenty year reffiement poinc.

I foUow on OcCober 31sC. I accepted a great j o b with Vox Optima, a P R firm. I wiU stay in SD for at lease two years. • From Sean Moriarty; • Peg and I have 4 daughcers (Bryn-15, AHna-13, Seana-10, Siobhan-9). I can't beHeve it, but Bryn just turned 15 in June and is going Co be a sophomore in high school chis year I jusc had a sailor check in yescerday who is sciU 17, makes me feel old.AU 4 giris play AAU Cravel softbaU and they also swim competitive aU year Bryn's high school swim team won their ffisCricC and region and Bryn made ic Co Virginia Scace Championship meeC. AU is weU wich us, we Hve in Chesapeake VA. I Cook command of Mobile SecuriCy Squadron 6 on November 30, 2005 and unless I do something stopid I wiU be in cominand uncU November 2007. •

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Greeting Shipmates, As I sit here typing chis, I am wrapping up my lasc week aC Fort Sam Houston. It has been an action packed quarter of a year; I am looking forward to getting back to Inffiana and my famUy. Fort Sam Houston is also the home of Brooke Army Meffical Center (BAMC), which Hke Walter R e e d Army Meffical CenCer is one of che Level V meffical facUicies for our injured solffiers. As such you see many injured solffiers here, in particular amputees. Last week as I was leaving che Umform Score, a young solffier w h o had lose both legs above the knees was roUing his wheel chair down the sidewalk Cowards his famUy's pickup truck. O n e wheel got caught in a crack in the sidewalk and it chrew him righc ouc of che chair and flipped his wheelchair I offered Co help him, but he quickly showed me that he could more Hkely help me. He ffipped his wheelchair back upright, hopped in (don'c ask me how), wheeled over Co his pickup, dropped che rear gate, cHmbed into che truck bed with his wheelchair, and ffien jumped chrough ffie passenger side window of che pickup via ffie side of che truck bed. He made this look effordess.

He told me he gets eight hours of ffierapy and physical Craining per day ac BAMC. I was impressed, humbled, and inspired by chis solffier aU at ffie same time.

Someone coined the term "che greacesc generation", referring to the generation of the Second World War I don'c buy chaC phrase. If you examine che hisCory of our nation, show me a generacion chac did noc sCep up Co serve cheir nation. This one young soldier speaks volumes for his generation.

O u r firsC bic of news is from our class CesC pUoC. We are che only U S N A class Co have ics very own official CesC pUoC. Deb

WaUier has this update on our shipmate JoelWaUcer: • Hi Kent...

Just a quick update on my husband, Joel Walker. After transitiomng to the reserves, he flew as a lead test pUot for EcHpse Aviation. N o w that Boeing's M M A Replacement aircraft is conung onHne, Joel has decided Co head up to R e n t o n signing on as cheir P-8 Tesc PUoC. T h e famUy is looking forward to the northwest adventore and Joel is excited to help bring the best possible platform to the fleet.

Thanks for putting the inputs together! — D e b Walker • Keep up the greac work Joel. T h o u g h I have to say, we want a photo to match this news! Joel, you must have a cool photo of you stanffing next to one of the airplanes you have been testing.

Next this quick update from R e b e c c a Weber: • I had planned to send a photo but September crept up on me too quickly.

M y husband Chris and I are expecting our second son in December (first was born AprU 2005). My parents Rufos (USNA '53) and Dee are visiting from Alpine, CA and enjoying some great Seatde weather I am lucky to have Racquel (WUliams) J o h n s o n Hving nearby. We try to get together after work every so often. I'U let Racquel toot her own horn when she is ready, but I hope she won't mind my saying chat she is looking great, doing weU and setting personal records in several after-work hobbies. We were the happy house guests of Lisa BozzeUi and famUy inVA this past AprU when we were in town for a wedffing. Lisa's famUy is doing weU and her Htde boy is a sweetie! —^Becky • Thanks for the news Rebecca, don't forgec CO send us chat photo. Next is an action packed submission photo included photos from Jack Jackson: • Here is an updaCe on my famUyWe have been living in Leesburg,VA (DC suburb) for che pasC 2 years. I am working as a Corporace H R Manager for N V R , Inc. in RestonVA. After 6 years in the Navy and nearly 8 years with GE, I decided to move closer to h o m e and stay in one place for more than 2 years. It's been fun being able to coach youth Lacrosse, catch Navy and Ravens games, and be closer Co famUy. M y wife Laura and I are now up to 5 kids (Jackson 5) which keeps us busy T h e aCCached picture

of our famUy was taken on a recent trip to BUrimore (Go Ravens!) and is in fixant of che USS ConsteUation. I've been trying to keep pace wiffi Mike Christ with his sL\ kids. I play basketbaU Mike with regularly at ffie local Y Mike works for Lucas Group and is a partner in ffieir nuHtary practice. I've kept in contact wiffi several classmates... Lou Shager, Brian Garrison, Brian Keiffi.Andy Leung.Jim Blakely.

Mark Petroff. John Wade. Gerard Shanley andoffien. CDR Lou Schagerjust became XO ofVFA -32 in Oceana and graciously hosted me and some famUv members for a tour (see pictores). C D R Brian Garrison wiU foUovv a simUar paffi and become X O of a squadron in Oceana m 2007. BK (Brian Keith) is working for GE Meffical Systems and Hves wiffi his famUy in AnnapoUs. Andy Leung Hv-es Souffiern Connecticut wiffi his wife and two sons. Jim Bleakley is Hving in ffie Boston area. Mark Petroff" is now- CEO of a marketing firm m Detroit Michigan. John Wade is deployed to 7\fghanistan as C O of a joint re-development command near ffie Pakistan border. IromcaUy, this weekend I ran inco Kevin McGovern at a neighborhood party-...we ffidnc realize we were neighbors. Kevin works for SprincNexcel ffie same place as Gerard Shanley. I run into Gerard fiequendy- at ffie lacrosse fields and church. —Jack Jackson (4ffi company) •

The Jackson clan in Baltimore

Jack in front of his "other car".

Shipmates, take care of yourselves wherever you might be, happy Thanksgiving and aU the best for the approaching hoHday season.

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Having just retorned today from our 15th year reumon in AnnapoHs, I am overwhelmed with appreciation for the breadth and depth fiiendships we have aU developed among our classmates, and for che coUective set of achievements and experiences among the Class of 1991.

These reumons are truly special occasions, increasingly so. For those who were able to make it, thank you for being there. For those who helped plan it, including the reumon co-chairs Jeff Woodbury and Shane Baldino and many others not named here, chanks for your hard work.

And for chose who were noc able Co be ffiere, weU we'U see you at the 20 , right?

Also, I think every 91er there this weekend would give a 'shout out' to those classmates unable to attend because they w-ere deployed, to Iraq and elsewhere. As always, we ffiank you for your continued service, we miss you, and we wish you safety and peace.

I hope that the reumon wiU stoke the ffies of memory.. .and the obHgation we have to share and stay in touch. In short, I am looking forward to more Shipmate subnussions! I have set up a new emaU address above (to prevent my overlooking any of these important notes in my mess of work emails). My pledge is to get chese inco prinr as soon as che ShipmaCe print cycle vviU aUovv. My aspiration for us aU is that we have at least one note in every Shipmate.

I ffid get just one note in the monch of Augusc, before che reumon, fiom Doug Vaughan. Doug unfortonacely was unable co join us, hue like so many ochers in our class has been making a positive difference around che world. He wrices: • I vvanced co drop you a note to update you on che Vaughan famUy. We jusc retorned fiom a 2 week mission Crip to Zambia and Kenya. We were truly blessed during our time in the country. The lasc time I was in Kenya was when we puUed

in Co Mombassa for Hberty during Operation Restore Hope in 1993/1994.

This time, however, it was completely ffifferenc. We were chere as a famUy in supporC of a pastors' and women's traimng seminar hosted by International Traimng and Equipping Ministries (htCp://www.itemirastries.org). I had che opportonity to speak a couple of times.

And, Ruth Ann, my wife also caughc a session Co che women. We aU worked with the kids proviffing a sore ofVBS experience for them. I kept a blog whUe I was in country. You can see it here: http: / /blog. smashingcake. com/afiica.

Seeing chis pare of Africa was a perspective-changing and Hfe-alcering experience. My famUy and I wiU never be the same. I'm attaching a pictore of my famUy. They are Farren, Ruth Ann, Matffiew (in front), and me. .

Sorry that I'U miss the reumon next month. I'U catch y'aU at 20. (Yikes! That makes me reaUy sound old!) •

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Thanks Doug for your note! It also brmgs CO mind one other classmate, and roommate of mine from grad school at Berkeley, George Dyer. George also was unable to attend the reumon, with regrets, having just fimshed a mission with his church to Panama. I'U let him CeU that story another time.. .with his own Shipmate submission! 'Looking forward to celebrating more of chese experiences and accompHshments with you next month.

I'U leave you with this Hst of people to be thanked for their contribution to the reumon: Co-Chairs: Shane Baldino and Jeff" Woodbury; Goff: Scott Carson; Memorial: Bryan Spano and Scott Carson; Friday Banquet: Rex Kiteley; TaUgater: Dave Allen and Brad Carlson; Registration & Reunion November 2006

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Company Representatives: Michael Smith, Dan Drake, Paul FaUace, Dennis Hayden, Trace Jenkins, Marc Lucas, Brad Eckerdt, James BeU, Juan Orozco, Timothy Carr, Chris Cote, Scott Chandler, Jack CoUetti, Pete Schommer, Trey Adams, Mike Fisher, Joel Richards, Evan Barnet, Rob PickeriU, Jeff Stutz, Dan Gawdtt, Jennifer Lednicky, GUI Hageman, Mike Reiners, Erich Heinz, Casey Moton, Mark Columbo, Bob Martinazzi, Steven HorreU, Mike Schultz, Justin Shineman, Dave Scheu, Rob Schimelpfening, BUI Abratns, Ray ViUarreal Memorial Parcicipancs and SupporC: Ramon Baez, David Ochoa, Dave AUen, Rich Brophy, Kes Townsend, John Delaere, Chris Lockett, Dennis Hayden, Steve Jenkins, John Quiim, Shane Baldino, Mike Walsh, Ian Hadden, Monte MaxweU, Larry Clouse, Lucy Gonzalez, Kathleen FaUace, Sharon Moffatt Thanks, Co aU chose named and any whose names may have been misCakenly omicced! —JD ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES: Christopher "Cush" Newman SECY: Robert Pothier 77 Colby Street, Bradford, MA 01835 E: rbpotliier@yahoo.com WEB SITE: www.usna92.com ' ASNTOUTMElilBERSHIP: 0 % LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 98% PRES: Maj Joe Moreno, USMCR VICE PRES: LCDR Kevin Klein, USN TREAS: Efren Mojica C O R R . SECY: Maj Shogo CottreU, USMCR 20902 W 117th St., Olathe, KS 66061 H: 913-782-8149 E: shipmate@usna93.com

Phew, last month was great. We had so many submissions chaC I actoaUy had Co edit some of the content to trim the article to meet the magazine's word count restrictions. Thanks to everyone who has stepped up and sent in their updates.

Please keem them coming!

This month, our first update is from Keizo Kitagawa who sent in an update

earHer July that was overlooked and was never printed. Keizo, my sincere apologies!

LCDR Keizo Kitigawa '93 of the Japanese Maritme Self-Defense Force attending the Rimland Pacific Superintendents' Conference with Superintendent Rodney Rempt '66

• HeUo Classmates! Greetings from Japan. I was able Co visic AnnapoHs Co attend the Rimland Pacffic Superintendents' Conference at the USNA for 24-27 AprU. I was there as an assistant to the vice president of the Japanese National Defense Academy, where I am a graduaCe stodenc at the School of Security Stoffies untU next March. The conference was great to ffiscuss cadet/midshipmen education. The conference was run by VADM Rodney Rempt '66.The assiscanc for VADM Rempc is CDR Tim Disher '81 and he runs che international programs of che USNA as cheffirecCorConference scaffs are very helpfiU grads: LT Greg Chesnut '99, LT Lucas TomUnson '01 and LT Chris Riley '01. The incernational cooperation and exchange are gecting the major agenda worldwide and che USNA is no exception. As a graduate from Japan, I highly support the new heaffing of che USNA and the U.S. Armed Forces.

It was my forth visit Co che USNA since our graduation and the last one was in 2003, our 10th year reunion. The memorable one wich che Hurricane! The yard is compleCely fixed and I have found ouC chere is air conditioning in Bancroft HaU! Also, Michelson and Chauvenec HaU are compleCely reformed.You must see chem! During my sCay I was able Co see my sponsor since Plebe year and my old professors as weU. I have to teU you, watching the formal parade in the ffifferenc side is exCremely worchwhUe! The saying "The USNA is che tough place to be in, but the greac place to be from" is true. —Go Navy! •

LCDR Keizo Kitigawa '93 of the Japanese Maritme Self-Defense Force attending the Rimland Pacific Superintendents' Conference

Keizo, hope that you enjoyed the conference and your visit back to AnnapoHs. I've heard several reports about the air conffitiorang now and I guess that it must be true!

Major Matt Reuter sent in this next update: • WeU I finaUy tied the knot this past AprU! The wonderfiU Lisa Lorino (Captain, USMC) and I were married in the Chapel on AprU 8th, bringing to a close an engagement that spanned just over three years. You can only imagine how chaUenging it was planrang a Chapel wedffing amidst noc one, buC two Marines' deployment schedules - good grief The wedffing weekend in AnnapoHs was very enjoyable, and famUy and friends aU had a great time.

Newborn babies and operational deployments kept many classmates from attending the wedffing, but Heather and Chris EscamiUa were able to attend.

They jusc PCS'd from Quantico Co Camp Pendleton, where Chris has joined back up with his artUlery brothers in the 11th Marine Regiment. Currendy, Lisa and I are attenffing the Naval Poscgraduace School in Moncerey. Lisa is scudying Defense SysCems Analysis and I'm stodying Operational Logistics (Ops Research). After NPS we'U be working at HQMC in Washington, DC. Hope everyone from '93 is doing weU. Semper FideHs! Major Matt Reuter •

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Mart and Lisa, congratulations and we certainly wish you all ffie best as you complete your graduate stoffies and in your new Ufe togeffier as husband and wffe! That's aU for this monffi, a somewhat shorter article but wiffi great updates noneffieless. BeatArmy! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Shogo A N N U M . MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 98% PRES; Scott K. Hombuckle, USMC 1395 Caminito Capistrano #4. Chula Vista, CA 91913 H; 619-934-4932; E; hombuckIe@hocmaiLcom VICEPRES/TREAS: Kirk Qermont 3110 Graystone Lane.Apt. 1207 Albany. GA 31721 H: 229-136-4153 E: clennonk@beflsouth.net SECY: Chris WiUiams 425 Soudi St-. #2104. Honoluhi. HI 96813 E: chiistian_b_wiDianis@yahoo.com CORR. SECY: Jim Keck 13714 SanV-iscaya Drive Jacksonville. FL 32217 H: 904-737-1633; E: JKeck@usna94.com 'ANfiit&L M E M B E R S H I P : 0 % LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 98% PRES; John Fleet E: d3ss.president@1995.usna.com SECY: I T Don Jamiola, U S N 3229 Nansemond Loop.Virginia Beach,VA 23456 H: 757-301-7026; E: djamiolalgyahoo.com WEB SITE: www.nsna95.com ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: TJFF M E M B E R S H I P :

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regiment side by rmstake, even ffiough we were first regiment. We had a tough time making it back to 5-2.

Setid news lo: CAPT Aaron SheUey, USMC 2830 Escala Circle, San Diego. CA 92108 E; apsheDey@hotmail.com

Classmates, it is wiffi great sorrow that I pass ffie news about the death of Chris Sammarro. Born and raised inYonkers, NY, Chris was m lOffi company majored in mechanical engineering, and selected submarines. Upon graduation from Nuclear Power School, he served aboard LA JOLLA. Chris completed his naval service last year at the Naval Personnel Training Umt m Charleston, SC. Soon afterward, he was ffiagnosed with gUoblastoma multiforme, a highly aggressive bram tumor After a long and hard-fought batde, he passed away peacefiiUy on ffie morning of 25 August at his home m Charleston. Chris is survived by his wffe Becky and daughter GabrieUa Rosearme.

May your thoughts and prayers be wiffi the Sammarro famUy during this very difficult tune. Chris wiU be sorely missed by aU of us who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Our first pictore this month shows Chris and me duruig 1-Day right after we were sworn in. I remember the first people ffiat my famUy met that day were ffie Sammarro's. It was a crazy coincidence ffiat Chris and I woiUd end up as company mates for the next four years.

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I was looking through my albums trying to fmd a fitting, and appropriate, picmre to share. I started thinking about aU of ffie crazy times we had in 10th company and how the most trivial things became hysterical after bemg confined in Mother B for so long. This pictore portrays Chris perfectiy - enjoying the camaraderie with his 10th company brethren and laughing as usual. Left to right m the pictore are Larry Earney, John Bruzza, Bernardo Gauna, Brad Barr,Jon Bradley Jaune Murphy Paul FeHra, Hassachi Mangkang (in laundry bag), myseff, MUie McGreevy Chris Sammarro, Rommel Salgado, and Mike Loefiler Many classmates attended Chris' foneral on 29 August. This photo was taken at Chris and Becky's afterward.

Shown are EdVernon, Larry Earney,Ted PurneU, Mike Loeffler, John Turning, Dave Beebe, Andy Richards, Mike Russ,

Greetings, '96! Anoffier qmet month before ffie 10 year stories and photos!

Word does arrive that Chris Georgi, who after graduatuig from NPS, departed for Beijmg, China m July Chris is continuing his Chinese stoffies over ffiere. I am sure that we can look forward to some interesting insights from his adventores and experiences over there!!

UntU next month (looking forward to your e-maUs and photos!)... Tonya

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• In Heu offlowers,memorials may be made to HoUings Cancer Center, 86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29405 or the Hospice of Charleston Inc., 3870 Leeds Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405. • Here's some information from a recent Alumni News BuUetin: • Bryan Jones has been appointed VP of Operations for Gedoaded.com, a national freight matching service. He had been serving as the Director of Research and Development. Prior to joirang Gedoaded.com, Bryan spent 7 1/2 years in the Navy, serving as a course ffirector at the Army Logistics Management CoUege for his last tour He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a B.S. in Mechamcal Engineering, and earned a Masters of Science in Management wiffi a concentration in Logistics Management fixim Florida Institote ofTechnology.

Jeff'Walker is now setded in San Diego and doing financial consulting for Booz AUen HamUton. Jeff's wffe, Heaffier, also works for the same company. They have two sons, Caleb and Carson. Jeff's new emaU address is the4walkers@ san.rrcom. Jeff teUs me ffiat Sloppy (Chris Perkins) is engaged, with a January 2007 wedding date. To prove it, Jeff even forwarded me the website that Chris and hisfiancee,Rosa, had created. Raffier ffian completely dime Chris out with a Hnk to ffieir site, I'U simply attach a nice photo of the couple. In aU seriousness, Chris, congratulations and best wishes for a Hfetime of happiness. Chris and Rosa wiU be getting married in Palm Beach, FL. •

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about the news go to USNA2000.com and updace your info!! It's as easy as • remembering your name and alpha code, i We hear from Crab Town, San Dog, and ; Mississippi this month! Speaking of Crab i Town and the website, Todd Bruner has assembled quite a taUgate posse in ; AnnapoHs as of late. You can find info i about where everybody is going to be in the parking lot at the site. There is a class of 2000 BHmp that is currently in the last | stages of "Sea Trials." Standby for information on the commissiomng of this vessel of the miUeraum as weU as a Hst of its wardroom of plankowners. \

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2k, Today was the first day I ffid not break out in a sweat walking the 50 yards to a "conffort trader" to brush my fangs when I woke up. The cooHng off of temperatures marks the 2000 reason just about everybody in Iraq is giddy about footbaU season getting into fuU swing. The big class news this month was Justin Legg finffing a Bone Marrow match. He is planmng his trip to Seatde for treatment at this time and is eager to start his recovery. If you ffidn't receive an emaU

Katie Ball '02, Kelly Welsh, Coach Dick Purdy, Lacey (Edge) Sladky '98

KeUy Welsh writes: • IfinaUydecided to write my first note into shipmate. I am on the 3rd deck of Luce HaU (Sea/Nav). It's probably hard to imagine, but I am teaching youngster Nav and the SWO practicum. It is interesting being back here as an instructor I can honesdy say that midshipmen truly have not changed. They do the same siUy things we did when we were rrads, except they're smarter! I've been here for two years and am fortonate enough to stick around for a third year before returning to sea as a department head. I was also lucky enough to be stationed here for my sister's (Megan Welsh '05) firstie year Sheffida pretty good job of keeping things in

penpective for me! She is currendy on deployment onboard USS ELROD (FFG-55). At any rate, Annapolis is great and ffie longer I am here, the more classmates I run into. I ran into ffie Class of 2000 men's swinuning contingency at, none offier, than Griffin's a few weekends ago. I've attached a pictore. From left (myseff. Beau OUver '01, Andy Hartman '00, Leif Kennedy '00, Brian Glaser 'GO and John "Jack" Burroughs '00). I also threw a party at my home last weekend where the former Navy women's Coach Dick Purdy (Hoss) came out of retirement to make an appearance! Many of the "aqua rocks" wiU remember "Hoss". He was one of ffie few swimrrang coaches/instructors who ffid noc faU into the "Swim Nazi" category!! I've enclosed anoffier photo wiffi some of ffie female swimmers. From left: Katie BaU '02, myseff. Coach Dick Purdy, Lacey (Edge) Sladky '98. The Class of 2000 reps in AnnapoHs do a great job of sticking togeffier. So, if you are headed to the area, fee free to shoot me an emaU and I'U keep you posted on the latest social activities. Looking forward to anoffier great footbaU and taUgating season! Take care, be safe and BEAT ARMY! KeUy •

help out with gps/music/internet/etc.

I had a great time and tried my best to document the entire thing as it was going on, uploaffing pictures and videos from my tent and hotel rooms to my website, www.carotidbattery.com. Anyways, I had a blast checking out our beautiffil country, and ffiat of our friends to the norch...and now it's time to setde back in to normal Hfe. I'm an independent Real Estate Broker here in San Diego and am reaUy excited to start something new. If any of you are looking to buy or seU a home in this area, please shoot me an emaU at sdbroker@gmaU.com. I'd love Co help ouC. Alrighc, that's about it. No wife, no kids...but I am dating an awesome girl (Josh Johnson's cousin, actoaUy...met her at his wedffing...go figure). AU for now.

(The pictore is of me going through Atigun Pass in the Brooks Range, somewhere inside the Arctic Cfrcle) thanks,

Brian •

Brian GaUoway writes: • Checking in from San Diego, with a quick update on where I am and what I'm domg these days. I did three years on ships out here and then went to shore and taught Tomahawk here in San Diego.

Fmished up at the end of May and have been enjoying the civUian Hfe ever since. I had been wanting to take a big trip when I got out and finaUy decided on a motorcycle roadtrip up the coast. "Up ffie coast" somehow torned into up to the top ofAlaska, to the Arctic coast, and 40 days/11000 mUes of ffin on two wheels.

I'm a Htde bit of a nerd and decided to buUd a computer to sit on my gas tank, to

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Donnie Fricks writes from the front Hnes:

Will "Bob"Alcocer

Brian Galloway

I hope everyone is deUcious. Standby for a jumbo size 'round the horn' segment from our class site updates. Godspeed, Murph

• My name is WUl "BOB" Alcocer.

Ocher than registering with NMPD, wiU our deployment to Afgharastan affect our abiHty to contribute to Justin Legg's cause? If so, I wUl need Co updace my registry. WhUe I'm here, I might as weU give a shoutouC Co everyone else. I, along wich feUow classmate, Joshua Powers and a few other jumor classmates, are down in Hatciesburg, MS (Camp Shelby JoinC Training CenCer) and going through the Army's Mobffization process which preps us for our deployment to Afghanistan. We wiU both be serving in the Army Combat Service Support Group. So far, we received lots of traimng in the way che Army does business. As opinionated as I am, I wUl keep my bitter comments to myself regarding chaC. Prior Co volunteering for this lA, I was stationed at Norfolk ,Va as an E-2C Hawkeye NFO (airborne mission commander) and Hving it up in Virginia Beach . I'U try to get a pictore of aU of us prior to our departure to the -Stan. Take it easy, everyone! •

• I'm at Camp Lejeune, where aU the lucky Marines get Co go, and chis is who I've seen or heard from either physicaUy or through the "MySpace" port-hole: Manny "Boo or Buu" Borromeo is married (Aug 05') and living out in Washington flying P-3s.

Brad PignateUo, along wich Anne Gibbon and Den Neveroski jusC reCurned back Co Hawaii from their 6 month deployment in the Pacific aboard the USS Reuben James. Heard chaC Dan and Maffi Ordiz were married in Dec 05'.

D'arcy Spiese is stationed at Lejeune and currently with CLB-26 (formerly MSSG-26) at the Engineer Detachment Cdr and set to deploy sometime early next year with che 26 MEU. Marc Giorgi had a daughter, Maria, on 14 Feb 06, and is now stationed at MCAS New River currently in his ICAG squadron flying CH-53s. For those of you that didn't know, he is one of many who transferred Co the Marines (23 May 05) from the Navy for a more exciting ffiture flying helos. Grant Moody and Andy ZeCCs made che "Change Forever" but wUl be flying jets. Both are currendy finishing TBS or have just finished.

Lauren Pizzi did the early out and is working for General MUls in Boston (as of May 06).

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Matt Edwards is flying P-3s and was moving out to Hawau (as ofJan 06).

Saw Matt Bishop in FaUujah in Aug 05'. He was working wiffi ffie Iraqis and I heard he is currendy back there for his 2^'^ tour, but doing Combat Engineer stoff this time. Also in FaUujah, a group of us old Navy FB bretheren got togeffier and had some chow. Brian Grana 97', Brian Madden 02', Josh Brindel and Joey Fay and myseff got togeffier at ffie Camp FaUujah chow haU and later watched ffie Navy/Maryland game Hve on the internet at 3 a.m. Joey and Josh convoyed from nearby camps to join the fun.

Saw Garrett Cox, Joey Fay and Brian Stann out in CaHforraa in June. We aU met up for Brian's "World Extreme Cagefighting" (WEC) fight ffiat lasted orUy 16 seconds. We paid $75 bucks Co watch Brian knock ffie guy out in 16 seconds! But, it was weU worffi it. We had a great time watching Brian do what he loves to do (MMA) whUe we drank ffie tap dry and yeUed aU 16 seconds of it.

Joey is stationed in 29 Palms and Garrett was heaffing for I&I duty in TX. Brian headed out to ffie sandbox in July for his 2 " " tour where he'U probably one up his SUver Star with a Navy Cross or so.

Saw Steve Price who is an Infantry Officer wiffi 4*^ MEB. A couple of us got togeffier and watched some UFC in July and headed out to the local watering hole on Emerald Isle.

Jimmy Hagerty, Jeremy FonvieUe and Mike SUver are aU out on the West coast doing their ching. Steve Healy is stationed in Virgiraa. He joined one of the few 53' squadrons that ffie Navy has left earHer this year. HeardfixjmTroy Peterson in AprU. His unic was out in Al Asad, Iraq.

As for me, I've been stationed at Camp Lejeune for over 2 years now with 8"^^^ ESB. I just transferred Co II MEF H Q Group to be on a MiTT team that trains and advises the Iraqi Army. I took two years of French (Group III major) at che USNA and can't remember anything.

Now I've got to learn Arabic in 3 months? —Oorah. • Edffie Kennedy writes: • Joel Starzman has nothing to celebrate about. Edward J Kennedy IV was born July 17th and there is now yet another

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I person in the worid better looking ffian him. Young Edffie has ffie striking featores of his father but seems to look a lot Hke Eric Reardon. I recendy spoke wiffi Kevin Ross. He has lost all of his hair and is trying to invent a plastic toupee ffiat does noc feel Hke plastic.

When he is not trying to falsely enter himseff into Men's 50 and older basketbaU leagues, he is in Canada with Green Peace trying to stop ffie production of geneticaUy engineered wheat. I am currendy the DCA onVeUa Guff (CG 72). I have had ffie honor of pt'ing every day with Mike MuUen and Mike AuriUio. Before this, I was onboard USS Wasp where Matt Mahoney and Mike Mcllravy were actively engaged in ffieir 3M programs. I spoke withJordonVoss who is currendy on deployment flying through ffie pacffic islands. I have heard he has entered himseff into ffie local elections. The last I spoke with Jeremy Winkle, he and Mark Cochran were trying to lateraUy transfer to ffie Coast Guard. As for me, in my downtime I am stUl looking into che identity of ffie plebe that spray painted ffie clock tower our freshman year. I beHeve we can stiU have him adjufficated. • ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 92%

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ENS Gavin "Whitde, and ENS WUHam "Don't act Hke your not impressed" Burgess wUl be heaffing out in October Rumor has it ffiat our classmates down at TBS are making ffie long haul back to AnnapoHs to uphold our good names at the Navy FootbaU taUgaters. Nothing but good times. For ffie classmates down in Pensacola, I'm not sure if you have started up yet but I heard Floridabama is tormng into ffie local Obrien's. I'm don't know ff ffiat's a good thing, but I'U have to take your world for it. I can't take creffit for ffiat, so I'U have to pass ffiat one to Richard "The Gun Show" PoweU. I haven't heard much from ffie guys in Coronado but we wish you ffie best of luck. For ffie classmates at Nuke School and Dive school send me some pictores and stories and I'U be sure to get ffiem in ffie next article. That's aU I ffiat I can think of for right now, but please send me whatever you have to andrewlukich@ yahoo.com.

Thanks, Andrew

PRES: IVUDN 1/C Brady Beauchamp VICE PRES: MTON 1/C Benjamin lUck TREAS; ISUDN 1/C Jennifer Rounds SECY; MIDN 1/C Julie Jordan E; m073174@usna.edu

PRES; MIDN 2/C ErikWestland VICE PRES: MIDN 2 / C Gerald Brooks TREAS; MIDN 2/C Jason Perocho SECY; MIDN 2 / C Dianna Dietrich C O R R SECY; MIDN 2/C Fiona McFarland E: m084410@usna.edu

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'06, We have hit the five-month mark since graduation and I hope Hfe is treating everyone weU. We have aU headed our own ffirections and it's hard to keep up wich everyone. This is what I have so far.

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Alabama

Califontia

Alabama Chapter

Los Angeles Chapter

Phil Griese '75

LCDR Richard R. Pace '63 USNR (Ret.)

1906 Shades Crest Rd.. Birmin^iam.AL 35216 H; 205-822-9470: E; phil@flagshipcradingmc.com

HuntsviUe Chapter

LCDR Frederick N. Steiner '57, USN (Ret.) 1059Teenajo Dr.. SE. Huntsi.-iIIe.AL 35803-3907 H; 256-650-5423; E; na\'y57@aoLcom

6443 BLxbyTerr. Dr., Long Beach, CA 90815 P; 562-493-4106; E; rpace@ininnt.com; richardpace@dslexcreme.com

Corr. Sec'y: William Cray '67 E; nick@alisonmortgage.com

On Thursday 24 August ffie San Gabriel VaUey contingent of ffie Los Angeles Chapter met for lunch at Mimi's Cafe in Arkansas Monrovia. We were pleased to welcome Arkansas Chapter first-timer Jim Ceirmack '49 and hope President: <2APT Scott Pursley USN '79 that he can join us regularly. Jim becomes 7 Hillsborougji Cc. Uttle Rock. AR 72212; ffiefifffimember fiom ffie Class of '49 to H: 501-954-%12; E: spuisIev-@aolcom Vke President: Mrs. Carol Altom '95 join our group, raising ffie bar significandy 2620 Indian O a b Trail. SpringdaIe.AR 72762; for offier classes. Alffiough several of our P; 479-756-3347: E; c_aItom@'\-ahoo.com regulars were on summer vacation, also Sec'y-Trea: Mr. Greg Stimis '68 attending were PhU Suhr '49, Tim 42 Qerv^ux Dr. Utrie Rock, AR 72223; Mahoney '49, Bob Rogers '54, Vince p: 501-868-7590; E; gscunis@swbelLnet Jamison '57,Joe Koch '57, MUt Boudov '61, Rob Bolster '62, and Arizona Glenn Shindler '64.The group meets at Arizona Chapter Mimi's ffie 4ffi Thursday each monffi except President:J. J. Skip Und '75 that November-December are com- bined H 602-265-0238: C; 602-697-1563; F; 602-265-1227; for Beat Army Thursday on 30 November E; SKIPLIND@1975.USNA.COM 2006.To get on the e-list or ffie phone www;usna.com'Chapter/iis/arizona Hst contact Glenn at g;shindler64@ Secretary: Ed Howard '63 E: Ehowardl963@cs.com earthHnk.net or 818-790-7475.

The Orange County Luncheon was The Arizona Chapter met on Wednesday, held on Tuesday, September 12,2006, at September 13ffi at Aunt Chilada's in ffie Santa Ana Elks Club at 212 Elk Lane Norffi Phoenix. Those attending were: in Santa Ana. Our speaker for this month AKinneberg '46, W. Fredericks '49, had to cancel at the last minute because of B. Hamper '53, Lois Hemper (guest), her bosses arriving from out of town for B. Barnes '53,J. Brooks '54, W. Bigler aU day meetings at the last minute so we '56, E. Howard '63, G. Leonard '64 ffid not have a prearranged speaker and D. Badger '87. Featored speaker was Instead, we had everyone teU one sea MGEN Carl Schneider USAF Retired. story from ffieir miHtary or civiHan career.

He covered his early career with amusing We ended our sea stories at 1330 even antidotes. Among his many assignments ffiough we had not been able to get was flight instructor to Lt. George W completely around the room. It made for Bush. He is presendy active in implea very different and unusual luncheon menting "Adopt a Veteran" in Arizona. meeting. Everyone must have enjoyed ffie This program pairs up semor vets with last minute program as everyone stayed younger vets. He has found that many of until 1330. our older Veterans are in need of a fiiend.

The classes of'47, '53, '57, '59, '67, Semper Fi and '77 each had 2 classmates present. We Ed Howard '63 welcomed back Joe Gatlin '67 who has recendy retorned to our area from a multi Southern Arizona Chapter President: COL George Dolan '57, USAF (Ret.)month assignment in the PhUadelphia area 7700 Calle Sm Contrcn-ersia, Tucson, AZ 8571; for Huor Corporation. We also welcomed H; 520-297-3659; E: wgntdolan@earthlink.net first time attendees Cor Karaffa '77, Secretary:AMB Jack Binns Pete Snyder '90, and Trevor Sterry 4240 N Larrea Ln,Tucson. AZ 85750; H: 520-886'96 and hope chey wiU continue co join 9222; E: JTnhinns@aoLcom us for che luncheons...

Those attending ffie luncheon included: BUI McReynolds '41, Walt Stevens '43, Bob Rubel '44, Rich Crane '47,Jim Kirkpatrick '47,John Snyder '50, Al Enderle '52, Dave Grover '53, Ed Peterson '53, Vince Jamison '57,Joe Koch '57,Joe Casasanto '59, Bob Currie '59,Jack O'Brien '62, Rich Pace '63, Steve and Louise Andres '67, Joe Gatlin '67, Cor Karaff'a '77,Jmi Liming '77, KeUy Keenan '82, Steve Shatynski '83, Pete Snyder '90 and Trevor Sterry '96.

In Occober ffie C O and X O of ffie USS JEFFERSON CITY (SSN-759) wUl ceU us abouc then ship and we wUl celebrate ffie Navy and Naval Academy Birthdays with a cake cutting. In November, LTCOL KeU Gentry USMC '86 ffie wUl speak to us about his battalion, ffie 2nd BattaHon, 11th Marines at Camp Pendleton and we wUl celebrate the Marine Corps Birffiday wiffi a cake cutting.

We are looking for speakers for next year. If anyone has any suggestions, please contaa Joe Koch '57 at jwkoch@pacbelLnet.

On December 2,2006 the Chapter, along with our West Pomt brethren vvUI gaffier at ffie Corner Office on Anton, in Irvine, for the annual Army-Navy Game viewing party. For irfformation contact BUI Cray (wcray@cymer.com).

Monterey Bay Chapter

President: John A. AUch '64 Corr. Sec'y: Jim Egerton '56 E: egenon@pacbeil.net

Sacramento Chapter President: Mr. Dennis P.Joyce '61 P: 916-631-8110; E;djoycel961@hotmail.com

Vice President: Dr. Terry Broum '67 P; 530-676-0327; E; twbrown@innercite.com

Secretary: Mr. Steve Berg '66 P: 916-359-8811; E; reelberg(gsurewest.net

Treasurer: Mr.Jim D'Orso '52 P; 916-771-8950; E:jndo(gsurewest.net

A pleasandy cool, breezy day greeted the 16 attendees at the September chapter meetmg, incluffing MO Slater '42, John Haynes '55, Bruce Friederich '57, Ben Montoya '58 and his lovely and gracious wffe Jenny, John Tait '60, George Simmons '61, Denny Joyce '61, Corky Guenter '61, Steve Berg '66, Terry Brown '67 and his beautiful.

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Mark D e C l u e '86, D e r r i c k S m i t h '92, and guest/speaker Major General Terry Murray, U S M C , R e t , ' 6 8 .

As usual, chapcer presidenc Denny Joyce opened che meeting wiffi flag salute, sound off, and - for the third consecutive month - a pitch for sale of ffie "First to Fifty" coUector coffee mugs. H e then inttoduced our speaker,Terry Murray '68, C O O of ffie USNAAA/Foundation, pointing out that he had been awarded the very prestigious NAAA sword for athletic exceUence at graduation.Terry served two U S N A tours, first as an EngHsh and PE insttuctor, and later as deputy commandant of midshipmen. His opemng comment was that Bancroft HaU issues now seem to be much more serious and severe than they were during his last assignment there in the early raneties.

"Regarffing your alunuii association, we have a very sttong staff led by George Watt, wiffi che ocher two 'arms' of the orgaruzation - Foundation Development and ASP (Athletic and Scholarship Programs) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; headed up by Dick Johnson and Ed WaUace, respectively. T h e alurrmi association is now observing its 120th anmversary, having been founded in 1886, to serve alurrmi and engender cooperation and camaraderie. The original foundation, SCarted in 1944, was the Athletic and Scholarship Program. We now have 23 prep schools across che counCry feeffing USNA." In response to a question, Terry pointed out that the staffium is owned by che athletic ffirector chrough NAAA, wich which che alurrmi association has no formal relationship. AU are not-for-profit IRS Section 501 (c)3 tax exempt organizations. USNAAA supports, in order of emphasis, classes, chapters and parenCs' clubs. " O u r financial viabUity is very strong, currently with 1181 miUion in consoHdated assets. This year's budget placed $15 miUion ffirecdy into the superintendent's inside-the-yard priorities, most of which goes Co abouC 10 identified Hne items. In addition, another $1.2M was provided for the supt's complete ffiscretionary ffind. O n e

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question facing the alurrmi association is: can we maintain phUanthropy over time, now ffiat current major campaigns are complete? O u r membership now numbers about 45,000 grads, plus another several thousand associate members (parents, friends. Blue & Gold officers, etc.).We have 75 active classes and each year we bring in about half of the parents of incoming classes. We inducted another 4 DG's this year - an impressive group. Ed WaUace just placed 61 ASP scholars into che Class of 2010 (new plebes), plus another 75 high school graduates into various prep schools around the country.

H e usuaUy pays about 1/3 of the $12,000-540,000 annual cost, whUe parents pay about 1/3 and the schools pay che final 1/3, for the prestige of placing graduates in U S N A . We stiU receive between 11,000 and 12,000 appHcations each year (high a few years ago was about 14,000); the number academicaUy quaUfied is usuaUy about 10%. T h e makeup of the brigade has changed sigraficandy in the last 40 years. During my matriculation, we were 99% white males.We're up Co abouC 2 1 % female and 22% minorities in the Class of 2010. About 75% of the brigade performs at an A or B level in physical fitness and mean SAT scores are around 1300. I'm concerned that some of our 2001 and 2002 grads are making ffieir third ttip Co Afgharastan and Iraq. That's too much to give to these young grads.

The U S M C and U S N - in my opiraon make the finest fighting team in the world today They are technologically advanced and perform specCacularly. U S N A grads wiU have to be at ffie top of their games in order Co lead these young enlisted men and women w h o are so smart and have so much on che baU. There is very substantial new consttuction and remodeHng going at USNA, incluffing the new Wes Brown field house, a sports facffity at the naval station across the river, a new elevator in Ogle HaU and proposed renovation of the current Halsey field house. AU in aU, we think you wiU be pleased and proud of your Naval Academy."

T h e consensus of the Sacramento Chapter members is thaC Terry Murray has torned ouC to be one of ffie best investments the American governmenc and Caxpayer have made in a long time.

H e is che perfecc man for the job, combining a sharp mind, keen underscanffing of aU thac faces che alumni association, an exceUenC presentation and an approachable demeanor Despite his

very adnurable 33-year service record, Terry makes aU his shipmates comfortable by being one of us. It was a pleasure hosting one of ffie U S N A A A wheels, and enlightening to know the caHber of man working for us.

After a renffition of N B & G (we reaUy need some choir members w h o can carry a tone), the meeting was adjourned at 1330 hours.

San Diego Chapter President: Mr. Chris Cooke '81 W: 858-536-8593; C: 619-972-4283; E: president@usnaaasd.com

Corr. Sec'y: Heidi Maley Gutierrez '89 W: 858-450-8422; C: 858-405-5819; E: corrsec@usnaaasd.com; Web site: www.usnaaasd.com

SEPTEMBER 2006 In August, we took a field ttip to ffie Naval Aviation Depot at N A S N o r t h Island. We toured the F / A - 1 8 maintenance Hne, E 2 / C 2 overhaul facffity, C H - 5 3 overhaul Hne, and ffie F / A - 1 8 center barrel replacement Hne. At each stop along the tour, program managers provided a brief on their respective activities and how they kept ffie aircraft in top form for the fleet.

Special thanks go to C D R Mawhinney, L C D R Choate, Gary Kern, L C D R Bowman, Mike CoUins, and EHjah Scott for ffieir patience and wilHngness to explain ffie intticacies of each of ffieir areas. We'd adffitionaUy Hke to thank ffie N A D E P C O , C A P T Fred Cleveland ('80) and his X O , C A P T Mike KeUy and tour leaders George Werner, C o m m a n d PubHc Affairs Officer, and Arnold Martinez.

FoUowing ffie tour, the group had lunch at the 19th hole at ffie N A S Norffi Island golf course.

NAVNET N A V N E T is a networking venue for U S N A grads, as weU as anyone else. T h e group convenes every ffiird Friday at TreUises Garden GrUl in the Town & Countty Hotel & Resort on Hotel Circle. It's "come as you are" and "pay as you go."They average 30 + for breakfast, so if you are in the market for a new career or a motivated "new hire," check it ouc. For information, contact Tom Hammons '71, phone (858) 538-9824, emaU tjhammons@aol.com.

San Francisco Chapter President: Chet Kolley '85 P: 650-678-5956; E: chet.kolley@1985.usna.com

Vice President: James Ryan '86 E:james@peis,iles.coni

Secretary:JeffPetrie '89 W: 415-750-7648; E:jspetrie@hotmail.com

Colorado Chapter Annual family picnic

Santa Barbara Chapter Pres: CAPT Homer F. Smith '63, USN (Ret.) 1925 Eucah-ptus Hill Rd. Santa Barbara. CA 93108-1830 H; 805-695-0033; E; hohohosniidi@co.x.net

Secretary: Gary Minar '58 P: 805-688-7957; E; gh58min2r@verizon.net

Colorado Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret.) 555 Apollo Dr.. Boulder. C O 80303-5002 H: 303-499-0337; W; 303-966-4833 E; dbranchjr@aoLcom Web site; www.usna.com/Chapters/US/ Colorado/de&ult-htm

Colorado Chapter famUy picrac The Colorado Chapter annual famUy picnic was held at ffie end of August in Litdeton, Colorado. Pictored are attendees of this year's event. Bob and Vera Eddington '53; H a n k and Jenny Estes '59; Dick andTrida Sargent '57; Dan and Kathleen Branch '59 (Chapter President); Dave and N o r m a Govan '53; Larry Giarmoffi '83 and Carla Lenkey; Mike andWendy O ' R o u r k e ' 7 1 ; Chris Neugebauer '88; R u t h Neugebauer '88 and chUdren Christen and Claire; Frank Brame '53; Andy and Joan Sosracky '66; Jun Degree '78 and Tracy and Krastin; Jody Jennings '86 and chUdren Ben, Nick, and Zach; Jamie and Suzarme Arrison '92 and chUdren Matt and WUHam; JuHen and Sue Grant '89 and chUdren Harrison and Benjamin; Ross Schmidt '74; Jack Hughes '74;Ruffi McConneU '86 and B o b McCoimeU and t h e n chUdren; Bruce and JoceUe NordwaU '59; Ken and Judy Holden '55;Joe Procopio '62; Mary Martin '59, and a n u m b e r of Colorado candidates for next year's Plebe Class.

They are Andy Anderson, Aaron Baldwin, Matt Clyncke, Darien Jasttebski, Eric Robmson, Heet White, and parents the Johnsons and the Robuisons.

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

Greetings Connecticut alurrmi! FaU has arrived in N e w England and ffie coUege footbaU season is off to a grand start. For ffiose of us w h o might not ventore far from ffie friendly confines of N e w England, it was race to have the opportoraty to see our "Big Blue Team" Hve and in person at the U C O N N Game in East Hartford. HopefiUly this wUl become a regular event m the ffitore.

T h e next Chapter meeting wiU be our Annual Adnaissions Meeting where we wUl have the opportomty to meet the U S N A Class of 2011 canffidates from our state and their parents/guarffians.The guest speaker has not been identified as of this writing, but he/she wUl be from the Admissions Office at the Academy. This years meeting wUl occur on Thursday, November 16th, at the Sheraton Four Pomts Hotel in Meriden, CT. It is centtaUy located irudway between N e w Haven and Hartford at the junction of Routes 9 1 , 1 5 and 66. T h e Social H o u r wUl begin at 6 P M foUowed by ffinner at 7 P M and ffien the address by our guest speaker O n c e again we owe many thanks to Tom MaxweU, the State Blue and Gold Program Coorffinator, for supervising this event. Log onto our website at: w w w . u s n a . c o m / C h a p t e r s / U S / C o n n to obtain aU the details regarffing this meeting. I can promise you a most enjoyable everang guaranteed to make you proud of our aHna mater.

O u r new Chapter Officers are now in the second m o n t h of their tenure. For chose of you w h o mighc not be aware of the changes, the "Big Four" positions are

now occupied as foUows: President: R a y B o y d , '73, Vice President: T o m H o d g s o n , ' 8 3 , Secretary: Chris Pearson, '81 and Treasurer: Ted Lovely, '56.This is a very motivated group of inffividuals w h o wiU continue to provide our Chapter with defficated leadership.

Contact irfformation on aU Chapter officers is avaUable on our website (and this is the reason I only Hsted ffie top four above.) They have asked me to convey to you ffieir desire to receive input and feedback from any and/or aU of our Chapter members. N o w is a particularly good time to make your recommendations on virtoaUy any subject. A planrang meeting wUl be held m ffie near ffitore to plan the Chapter events for next year. Ideas regarding events, locations, recommended changes etc. are strongly encouraged. Let them hear from you (or lose forever your right to complain!)

It is time once again to make ffie annual appeal for increasing the m e m b e r ship in the Chapter As has been mentioned many times in ffie past, there are over 800 U S N A graduates residing in our great state. Less than one-quarter of them are dues paying members of the Chapter Attempts/Drives to increase our membership in the past have met with less than successfiU results. Surely there is a way to accompHsh the task, but assistance in doing so is clearly reqtured. H o w about receiving some inputs (com our m e m b e r ship on this subject? Please do not recommend "every member get a member" and other such already tried, unsuccessfiU programs. We need some innovative, fresh ideas! Let any m e m b e r on the contact Hst on the website hear from you ff you have any ideas.

Lasdy, I repeat ffie plea from our parent alurrmi organization for aU computer Hterate members to go to ffie website at www.usna.com, log onto the "onHne commumty" and update your inffividual profiles. T h e profiles have been revised to make them much more usefiol.

We receive aU their e-maU adffiesses and use them as the primary means of commumcations with our members.

Please keep them up-to-date.

Dave Boyd, '59

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Delaware Delaware Chapter Mr. Frank S. "Nick" Carter HI '70 P.O. Box 462; Lewes, DE 19958-0462 H; 302-644-4838; E; nick.carter@verizon.net

Florida Fort Lauderdale Chapter President: Col Bimey 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

Secretary:Brian Kling '99 E: Brian_Kling@ml.com

T h e Fort Lauderdale CouncU has stayed busy as the footbaU season warms up and the weather begins to cool down.Tehno Ortega ('59), BUI WeUer ('65), and Brian KHng ('99) welcomed the SaUors of USS T h e SuUivans P D G 68) and the USS Dewert (FFG 45) to Fort Lauderdale at a Navy League sponsored event in late September. CoincidentaUy the same handsome ttio found themselves representing the CouncU at the Lone SaUor Statoe deffication held at Fort Lauderdale's Esplanade Park on Satorday October 14.

Congressman Clay Shaw gave a riveting speech in support of this historic m o n u ment and the sea services that it represents. Lasdy, we are in the nudst of enjoying our schedule of Navy footbaU games at the Upper Deck restaurant in HoUywood, FL, where there should be pictores to foUow our certain victories over A n Force, Notte Dame, Army, and the rest. T h e CouncU is even investigating a bus trip Co Charlotte in support of our boys as they roU to another bowl victory!

Go Navy! Beat Army!

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: niickey@acceleration.net

T h e Service Academy Alumni Club of GainesvUle held ics monchly luncheon meeting on Thursday 21 September 2006 at GrUHnaster's Restaurant.

Naval Academy alumni in attendance were Al V i t o '44, Mase WeUs '47, J i m Z i m m e r m a n '54, Art Nussel '55, Frank Graham '56, RusseU H e n d e r s o n '58, D a v i d La Cagninia '59, Walter \i^Tui '59, Peter McCaU '59, Jerry Kennedy '61, Mickey S m i t h '61, Hansford Tyler '76, and Cheryl P e n c e '95. Attenffing from the MiHtary Academy was Jere Whitcington '46.

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CaroHna, for the opening of an exhibit of painting of his late father, is a company mate ofWalter and Peter In adffition to David, guests were Mark Woff, Cheryl's fiance and C d r Rick Cowers, Executive Office of the R O T C unit at the Uraversity of Florida. T h e umt, constandy fiUed to its 100 midshipmen Hmit, wiU be subject of a ffitore presentation.

O u r speaker Booker Schmidt, Executive Director of the GainesviUe Technology Enterprise Center, Cold us of the assistance given start-up technology comparaes in this part of Florida.

Cooperation between the Uraversity of Florida, the Chamber of Commerce, the County and Federal Government results in groups with ideas able to take the "baby steps" necessary to becoming City of GainesvUle, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, and the U S Department of Commerce, Economic Development Admimsttation.GTEC helps new compames overcome the 4 risks of starting any technology-based company—business, technology, manufactoring and marketing O u r meetings are at 11:30 A M the third Thursday of the month aC GrUl Masters, 7750 West Uraversity Avenue in GainesvUle. Alumni and their famUies, current and ffiture midshipmen and cadecs inviced Co attend.

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. Boms '70, USN (Ret.) 1185 Salt Marsh Cir Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 H: 904-273-4714;W: 904-285-3400, ext. 356 E; mborns@meridianmgmt.com usnaaajaxchap@usa.net

Miami Chapter Richard WOgden '66 5590 Hammock Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33156 H: 305-665-9641; B: 305-663-5860; E: billo 1 @bellsouth .net

Sec'y: Sergei Kowalchik '67 E: sei^ei@bellsouth.net

Greetings from Miami!

WeU, che local "King Sport" season got off to a w h i m p e r with both che Hurricanes and the Dolphins losing their openers (to the Seminoles and the Steelers respectively). NaturaUy, it ffidn't take long for che "long knives" Co come out: "Hurricanes have lost their swagger"; "Coker needs to be fired"; "Culpepper's great season before he got hurt was because he had Randy Moss..."

O n the ocher hand. N a v y is 2 - 0!

A 2? poinc underdog Co Scanford chis Sacurday; I'U Cake Navy and che

poincs.. .accuaUy, I take Navy to w i n outright-we'U see.

Chapter events are stUl in hibernation; September in the sub-tropics remains H O T and not conducive to extraneous activities. However, in a way it's kind of good not having lots to report, because it gives us column space to share a special event that took place during one of the Midshipmen Y P Cruise visits to South Florida.

Thanks to the good offices of Mary and Brian Wiedmeier, parents ofVicky - a Midshipman 4th Class - t h e Y P mids were hosted at the Dolphins traimng camp for a practice.

USNA YP at Dolphin Training Camp

In the after-practice press conference.

Coach Nick Saban made ffie foUowing comments: • "Seldom do I go over and talk to any group, but I was especiaUy pleased to see some people from the Naval Academy here today. I probably have a Htde more of a special compassion, interest, appreciation, gratitode for — after coaching at ffie Naval Academy in 1982 — what ffiose guys do, what their task is, what their ffiscipHne standards are, relative to what they are asked to do.

I have a ttemendous appreciation for them and I'm glad we could see that they were here today to have the opportonity Co see us practice. If we could develop a ffiscipHne chac they have to develop there, I think it would help our team. I'm pleased with the ffiscipHne we're developing on our team, but that's a ffifferent ; standard." • j Very nice, elegant and heartfelt...

TUl the next one - G O NAVY, B E A T T H E M ALL!

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Naples-Fort Myers Chapter President: Robert Shearer '58 3900 Isla Cmdad Ct.. Naples. FL 34190; P: 239-596-2460; E; riiss58@s\\-fla.rr.com

Secretary: Roger Rotondi '57 E: RROTONDI@SWTLA.RR.COM

Orlando Chapter President: LCDR Nick L. Peterson '86 USN 5679 Pond Pine Point. Onedo. FL 32765 H: 407-365-6707; E: mck.peterson@1986.usna.com

Our spring and summer have been a busy time for most. Please, accept my apologies for vvaitmg so long to fiU you aU in.

In AprU, Cheryl and Craig Corbett '73, Lindsay, Cormie and Gary Washam '71, Joan and J o h n LesUe '47 and SheUa and Mori Leland '83, and ffien two boys made ffie trek to Kissimmee to see ffie Toronto Blue Jays play ffie Detroit Tigers during Spring Training.

In May; Craig Corbett '73 attended ffie Alurrmi association presidents meetmg and shared his good time and aU ffiat he learned wiffi us in June.

As a Blue and Gold officer, our chapter president, N i c k P e t e r s o n '86 had three appomtments to ffie Naval Academy, two m e n and one woman. Way to go Nick! We have a very active Blue and Gold program. Nick, G e o r g e R u e s '50 and Mike A g o r '76 aU work hard to recruit ffie best canffidates.

Walt Marquardt '49 shared his adventures on ffie Grand Cfrcle Cruise line touring ffie waterways of Russia. H e and Shirley traveled from St. Petersberg to Moscow. Aboard ship ffiey took a Vodka tasting class. O n e of ffien many tours was an auffientic Russian dinner with a famUy in ffien home. They met and got a chance to talk wiffi lots of people of aU ages. AU major shopping areas were crowded with lots of merchandise. B o t t o m Hne, they had a great time.

At our July 8th meeting, Gary Washam '71 shared the prestigious career of his broffier and feUow academy graduate Eric L. W a s h a m '68. "A career of Impaa". Eric served 24 years on active duty, including service in Vietoam, exchange service with the Royal Navy in England, tours o n 5 different surface ships and over 16 years helping develop and field che Aegis Combac Syscem. T h e Aegis training center on WaUups Island,VA is named in his h o n o r September 9th, Shfrley and Walt Marquardt '49, Cormie and Gary Washam '71, Peggy and N i c k Peterson '86, EHzabeth and BUI Forbes '55, Cheryl and Craig C o r b e t t '73,

Orlando Chapter: Who s Who at Nick's Party? Back row: Cheryl and Craig Corbett, Gary Washam, George Ruos, Bill Smith, Nick Peterson, Bill forties, Mike Agor, Walt Marquardt Front Row: Connie Washam, Eileen long, Fran Ruos, Art Herbert and Maryann Herbert, Jane Smith, Peggy Peterson, Elizabeth Forbes, an Shirley Marquardt Kneeling: John Long

EUeen and J o h n L o n g '55, Jane and D o n S m i t h '68, Fran and G e o r g e R u o s '50, MarUyn and Art Herbert '48 and Mike A g o r '76 aU met at Nick's h o m e for an afternoon Navy vs. UMass. footbaU. To our deUght, Navy squeaked out ffie win. There were plenty of rabbles and we had a very mce afternoon. We took a group photo during haff time. An Army footbaU banner then appeared and ffie preparations for ffie Army/Navy game began.

Sadly, we learned of the death of long time member, Stuart Sadler '44. Fun stories were remembered and shared.

BiU Forbes '55, attended the foneral service to witoess ffie scattering of his ashes and affectionately shared the calamitous afternoon with us. O u r thoughts and prayers are with his wffe, DeUa. O u r next meeting wiU be O c t o b e r l 4 t h at 8:30 at the HoHday Inn in Altamonte Springs. We hope you wUl join us Go Navy! (2-0 and roUing) Palm Beach Chapter CAPT Walter Whipple '57, USNR (Ret.) 1100 Marine Wy: West, #A3L North Pahn Beach, FL 33408 H: 561-624-3051; E:WalWhip@aol.com

We enjoyed spirited gatherings at Duffy's in N o r t h Palm Beach for Navy's firsc two victories in September.

Those cheering Navy on were: Mark Flagg '85, Peggy & H a n k G o r m a n '44, Betty & Al H a w o r t h '57, Bertha & Paul HoUich '77, H a n k G l i n d e m a n '46 and guesc, BUHe Turner Mark Pearson '74, Diana & Walt Whipple '57, Ocher guescs included: Lu & Elaine HUl, Margie Whipple wich son, Michael, and fiiend,JimYanulevich.

Gacherings at Duffy's wiU continue for aU televised Navy games. Watch your e-maU for Navy events in the area.

Beat Army!

Pensacola Chapter Mr. Dick Folga '70 2653 Del Mar Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 H: 850-934-1056; E; dfolg3@bellsouth.net

Natiotud Trustee: CAPT Glenn Montgomery '71 USN (Ret.) 1152 Ceylon Ct. Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 C: 850-449-2510;W: 800-332-1411; E monty4gb@aoI.com

Rod Tindal, '01, Pensacola Area Blue and Gold Coordinator, presenting the B&G program to the Pensacola Chapter

T h e Pensacola Chapter of U S N A A A held thefr firsc evenc of che new school year with a luncheon at Carrabba's ItaHan restaurant. T h e guest speaker was R o d Tindal (01), Pensacola area Navy Blue and Gold officer M r Tindal spoke about the Navy Blue and Gold program, its mission, and procedure for cultivating prospective canffidates and introducing some Class of '11 prospects from the Pensacola region.

In adffition to M r Tindal, other alurrmi in attendance the event were: A D M Micky Weisner (41), LGen BUI Maxson (52), J R Arthur (62), Pete Baker (71), Pete Booth (56), Paul Brooks (58), BUI Daraels (54), Kris EUiot (80), Myles Fisher (69), Dick (70) and Celeste Folga, Dick GaskUl

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Upcoming chapter events include luncheons at Mustin Beach Officer's Club on 10 October, and Carraba's ItaHan restaurant on 08 November T h e annual Navy/Air Force party at N e w York Nick's on October 7. T h e observance of ffie annual Army/Navy massacre wiU be held at Mustin Beach Officer's Club and finaUy a CanffidaCe's Day reception Co be held aC the Naval Aviation Museum in January.

From " T h e Cradle of Naval aviation".

Beat Army!

Space Coast Chapter LCDR Milton E. Bmdsall '56,

USNR

1195 StarUngWy.,Viera, FL 32955 H: 321-504-1050; E: patandmilt@hotmail.com

Suncoast Chapter Clifford P. Bermann '45 3240 Lake Pointe Blvd #324, Sarasota, FL 34231 E: plcwec@aol.com

Tampa Bay Chapter CAPT John S. Kamen '77, USN (Ret.) 1105 Culbreath Isle Dr.Tampa, FL 33629 H; 813-288-9548; E: kamenjl@socom.mil

Secretary/Communications: Steve Sunft '87 E; sswift@1987.usna.com www.usna.com/Chapters/US/fl/tampabay/

WeU - by now (early N O V ) our footbaU team is undefeated going into Notre Dame right?! (or maybe a Cough loss or two.) If you do noc know where our Nocre Dame game gachering is - concact us or check your e-maU inbox! (Same for Army on D E C 2nd!)

Remember, if you are in the Tampa area on the 1st Wednesday of the month look us up; the first round is on us! We invite alumni and friends to join us at our monthly meetings at Lee R o y Selmon's Rescauranc, 4302 WesC Boy ScouC Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33607. (directions below)

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Been busy chis faU, and by che time you receive chis we should have just had our Annual Founder's Day event on O C T 28th! To recap previous events - the foUowing attended che September monthly meeting: Bud Sawyer 74, H u g h Palmer 58,Tom Doyle 66, Jerry O'ConneU 56, David Hazlehurst 94, Matt Poage 94, Chris Bencal 86, Keith Kans 88, Chris Heath 72,JeffTomeo 80, Dan O'Shea 91,EricThiel 95 and Warren Hahn 60. Reviewed and ffiscussed aU upcoming events. They ffiscussed the East Carolina game local gathering held at Champs. Reportedly weU attended, hosted by Mark Krivonak '71. Bud Sawyer '74 attended in person in AnnapoHs. His son Ryan is a pleber 2010 midshipman. Check out this pictore from plebe summer!

Future Dates to Save: * Monthly Alumni Meetings - first W E D every m o n t h - G o N o r t h onWestshore from 275 - take a right on Boy Scout Blvd. Lee R o y Sehnon's Restaurant is on Boy Scout (right hand side about a mUe.) * Monthly M O A A Meetings - Tampa - 2nd Thursday of m o n t h at O ' C l u b on MacDUl AFB - 1130 -1300. St Pete Third Friday of the month at Banquet Master's on Park Blvd.

N O V 4th - C E N T C O M brief and tour -1000 at the back/main enttance to Centcom. Col Kaneske '81 giving brief N O V 10 - Marine Corps BaU N O V 15 - Great American Teach-in.

Get signed up to talk to a school about your USNA/Hfe experiences.

N O V 18 - S C U B A Scouts Dinner at Tampa Airport Marriott (hosted by Dave Olson '79) D E C 2 - Army-Navy FootbaU - 2:30 PM M A R 07 - Gospel Choir comes to the Greater Tampa Bay Area over U S N A Spring Break M A Y 07 (tentative) - Navy FootbaU Assistant Coach Jones for luncheon.

Georgia Atlanta Chapter CDR Steve Frederick '72, USN (Ret.) 1031 Cockiell Dr., NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152-4766 H: 770-419-9224; E: stevefied@bellsouth.net

Secretary: CDR Paul Borer '70, USNR vv: 770-364-4332; E: pjborer@mindspring.com Web site: www.usnaaaa.com

MONTHLY CHAPTER LUNCHEONS: W h e n : Third Friday of each monffi Where: Jocks and JUls Sports Bar and Restaurant in Brookhaven, 4046 Ryan Sawyer '10 after being sworn in with dad (Bud Peachttee R o a d Sawyer) '74 and Army mom (Beth Saw/yer) P h o n e : 404 816-2801 We had four HUlsborough County PubHc What: Great opporCuraty to spend time School CoUege Fairs and had a very active with feUow alumni and to network in the U S N A table at aU four schools. Marty Adanta area. Registration begins at 1130 Drake '78 attended aU four, as weU as and the chow Hne opens at noon. ocher B G O , Alumni, and Midshipman's See the website for detaUs. Parents Club members.

As I write chis missive, che kickoff of We went to a basebaU game BasebaU che '06 foocbaU campaign is less chan 72 game on August 16th, thanks Co Jeff hours away. By che time you read chis.

Tomeo '80 (and his wife's company).The Navy should have several wins under its DevU Rays acCuaUy won breaking cheir belt and hopefoUy if you have passed seven game losing screak 8-3! As you can through Adanca on a weekend, you wUl see, the class o f ' 6 7 was the winning class have Caken us up on our offer and we wiU below! Accendees included: have crossed pachs at Jock's andJUl's whUe Hugh Palmer '63;Jim Aldrich '67; enjoying one of ffie televised home games.

Michael Surdyk '67; Mac Fossett '58; I know we are aU looking forward to a Brian Schulcz '95; Dan O'Shea '91; special season - check out our local John Kamen '77; Sceve Swfft '87; Chapter website, www.usnaaaa.com, for JeffTomeo '80

specifics on game tones and wffich ones are avaUable on television at Jock's andJUl's.

We ffid not have a speaker at our August monthly luncheon, but we ffid have a sizable crowd and much camaraderie. Attendees included: Jim Hatch '47,John Stark "51, BUI R e n t z "55, D o n Thompson "59, CHnt Johnson '60, Carl McCaUum "60.Ed H u x "6I.Tony Womble "63. BUI HoHnes "64, Jon Barton '66.Jim Slemenda '66, Gary^ Grant "68, Paul Borer "70. Dick CHck'"70. Mitch Rowland "71, Sceve Frederick "72, Pies Brace '77,Terry HamUton '77, Pete Knoetgen "78.Terry McElroy '86, Mary McElroy "87, ffiefr son Darrin '12. Mike Gabrier90, R o n Surfield "90. Kary Brovvnlee "93. and Bryan Lichtenstein '96.

Since we ffidn't have a speaker, we simply conducted a bit of business and enjoyed each offier's company.

We are getting to ffiat time of year when we have several Chapter events, ranging fix)m our monthly luncheons to ffie gaffierings for ffie televised h o m e footbaU games, to ffie A r m y Navy viewing atTJ's Sports Bar on H o l c o m b Bridge Road. If your travels wiU bring you to Atlanta this faU, I would strongly recommend ffiac you keep track of our evencs through our local website. In adffition to ffie footbaU games, we have some great luncheon speakers scheduled in the coming months. In September, Pete Herrmann, former Navy basketbaU coach spoke, having been scheduled by Mary McElroy '87. In October, Mary related her experiences as ffie first female Afiican American Division I Athletic Dfrector (she is ffie A D at Georgia State University). In November, Paul Borer '70 has arranged for us to host Dick WUHams, che local effitoriahst and poHtical commentator, w h o wUl speak to us on what at that time wiU be the recent elections. In December, J i m Ravenel '45 has arranged for B o b Barr, former congressman torned poHtical commentator to be our speaker. In January we vviU hear Wayne WaddeU, a USAFA grad w h o flew F-105s in Viet N a m and spent several years as a guest of the N o r t h Viemamese in Hanoi. T h e line up looks great, but keep in mind things can change. That's why I would recommend thac you stay abreast of our local Chapter events via the website. If you ttavel to or through Atlanta, know that you have a standing invitation to join us "whenever two or three shaU meet".

I hope to see many of you at Jocks and JUls for footbaU games and monthly

luncheons in the coming months. Please join us whenever you can to teU sea stories and cheer on the footbaU team.

As always, Beac Army.

Steve Frederick '72

Hawaii Honolulu Chapter CDR Alan B. Lerchbacker '74, USN (Ret.) 1350 Alamona Blvd., Ste. 2203, Honolulu. HI 96813-4618; H: 626-644-6452; E: AleR-hbacker@aol.c

Sec'y: Erin Orlich E: erineorlich@yahoo.com

Idaho Northwest Chapter Col. Kenneth WMoore '66, USMC (Ret.) 31048 E. Hayden Lake R d , PO. Box 2020, Hayden, ID 83835-7059; H: 208-772-7494; E: i35hawk@sisna.com

Intermountain

Chapter - See Utah

Illinois Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick WWeber '75, USNR (Ret.) 2134 Evert Ct., Northbrook, IL 60062-6612 H: 847-559-9381;W; 312-845-3444 E: Fred.Weber@lpmedia.net Website; www.usna.com/chapters/us/ilhnois/Chicago

Indiana Indianapolis Chapter CAPT Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Dr.. Carmel, IN 46033 H: 317-815-0575; E; crainey@fhlbi.com

Michiana Chapter President: CDR John (Chris) Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Dr, Granger, IN 46530 H; 574-273-2939; E; CHaizhp@aol.com

Iowa Upper Midwest Chapter - See Minnesota

International Costa Rica Claudia A. Pacheco '64 Apt. 4307-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica H: 506-224-4325;W: 506-225 4239; C: 506 383 5824; E; cpacheco@1964.usna.com

Guam Chapter CDR Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNR PO. Box 26849, GME Barrigada, GU 96921-6849 H; 671-472-9629; HFax; 671-472-1966 C: 671-777-9629; E: NME@1984.usna.com

Philippines Chapter Jose "Roy"Roilo Golez '70 4/F Crowntop Condominium Ordgas 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 P; 919-354-5846; E: pastilan@hotmail.com

Tokyo Bay Chapter CDR Nolan D. Villarin '82, USNR PSC 473 Box 990, FPO Ap 96349-0990; O: DSN243-7437; Comm: OH-81-46-816-7437; e: villarin@c7fnavy.mil

Turkey Chapter LTJGAriJCirtlik '98,Turkish Navy Vehefendi Mah,75/6 Sok.No:51/2 Zeytinbumu, Istanbul Turkey 34765 H; 212-510-5805; E; acirtUk(3!hotniail.com

Kentucky

(see also Ohio)

Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter Captain Gregory Reinhardt '79, USNR (Ret.) 712 Talon Place. Louisville, KY 40223, E; captaingreg@insightbb.com; H; 502-244-7707

A beloved shipmate of ours recendy passed away.WUHe Hunt, U S N A ' 4 1 , passed away here in LouisviUe last Thursday. T h e Alumm wUl be sending a check to the Habitat for Humaraty in WUHe's name. We have forwarded the announcement to Shipmate Magazine.

[ShipmaCe: We hope the family wil send in an obituary for the "Last Call" section l\

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New Orleans Chapter Captain Thomas F. Nagdin,Jr. '74ISMR 3510 Mmiosa Ct, New Orleans, LA 70131-8305; H: 504-392-2076; C: 504-352-7922; E: tom.nagelin@cox.net

Maine Portland Chapter Jeffrey Peters '85 7 Sumac Dr., Brunswick ME 04011 H: 207-729-7306;W; 207-443-5576 E:jpeter^@pred.com

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Maryland Annapolis Chapter President: CAPT Owen Thorp '77 1037 Bayberry Dr.,Arnold, MD 21012-1650 H: 410-626-7002; E: owen.thorp@1977.usna.com; thorp@usna.edu

Secretary: CDR Dave McDonnell '85 E: mcdonnel@usna.edu

Baltimore Chapter CDR Steve G.Young '84, USNR c/o Morgan Stanley 11311 McCormick Rd., Hunt VaUey, MD 21031 W: 410-229-8206 E: steven.g.young@mor^anstanley.com

Eastern Shore Chapter President: Mr. Sam Trippe '57 8585 Nordibend Rd, Easton, MD 21601 H: 401-763-8719; E: rktrippe@dmv.com

Secretary: Mr. Frank L. Gunsallus

Massachusetts Boston Chapter William R. Neill '75 p; 781-258-2882; e: william.neill@1975.usna.com

E:flgiii@hamptonroads.com

Frederick Chapter John M. Beiges '59 13502 West Oak St., Mt. Airy, MD 21771 H: 301-798-0045; E: JMHElGES@msn.com

Secretary: Dan T.Altomare '88 E: AItomareDT@worldkitchen.com

Greater Southern Maryland Chapter CAPT Michael Dougherty '73 USN (Ret.) 23585Town Creek Dr. Lexington Park, MD 20653-6343 H; 301-866-0484; E: michael.dougherty@navy.mil http;//www.navyalumni.org

Michigan Detroit Chapter Arthur W Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 H: 313-885-2174; F: 313-881-2333 E; Iynorart@comcast.net

O u r September Luncheon was held at the Dearborn Inn. Those in attendance included Mike Bennett, Chip CampbeU '76, Art Bryant '66, and Peter Leon '67.

Upper Midwest, Minnesota Chapter ALL SERVICE ACADEMY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Although the day started out misty, ffie weather turned out to be perfect for this year's AU Service Academy GoffTournament on 25 August at Bunker HiUs Goff Club in C o o n Rapids, M N . It was a best baU scramble pitting teams from U S N A , U S M A and USAFA. We had a G R E A T tornout this year Navy accounted for 30 of the 58 players present. That's up from a total of 33 players from aU three academies at last year's tournament.

T h e eight Navy teams were made up from 24 alumni out of classes as far back as 1959 and as recent as 1994. In adffition, there were five guests and one U S N A Parent. T h e Classes o f ' 9 3 and '75 were particularly weU-represented wiffi five and four alumni respectively.

Here's how the Navy teams fared 5 4 4 3 2 ^a„_ 1 y 4 7

under - Mike Petrosino '84; R i c h H a d d a d '84; David Horner (guest); Dave Staz (guest) under - Greg Maxfield '71; Alex Plechash '75;JohnVirden '76; Matt CHfford (guest) under - J a s o n Ott '90; Steve C h u n g '94; Hank Park '92; Greg Pederson '93 under - D e n n i s R u t l e d g e '67; J i m Patterson '72; John Stteed (guest) under - J i m Swanson '87; Mark Winick '90; DaveWirack (guest); Chuck Benson (parent ofJosh B e n s o n '08) under - D e n n i s Losh '70; NeU ToUefsrud '75; Mike Stephenson '75; John Gitui '75 over - T o m S c h m i d t '93; Frank Verducci '93; A n d r e w WUUams '93; Eric Winter '93 o v e r - J o h n B u c h a n e n '59; B o b Christenson '80; V i n c e Herda '80

Inffividual Contest Wiimers were — Closest to Pin - J o h n B u c h a n e n - U S N A '59 Longest Putt - Brian Kenady - U S M A '96 Longest Drive - Mike Pape - U S M A '88 OveraU Academy Team Results — Army - 6 under par Navy - 5 under par nggjg Air Force - 3 over par H r Unfortonately Navy was unable to reclaim the traveHng ttophy.This is the fourffi year in a row that West Point has edged us out by one stroke.

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We discussed our final arrangements for ffie Navy/Eastern Michigan Umversity game on November 11,2006. By the time you read this we wiU have beaten E M U and put anoffier " W " in ffie win column.

We are now making preparations for our Army -Navy Game FootbaU Party which vviU at ffie h o m e of J o h n Dickerson USMA. Anyone is welcome to attend our party. Please emaU to lyTiorart@comcast.net or caU 313-885-2174 for more information.

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Minnesota Upper Midwest Chapter UColAlex Plechash '75, USMC (Ret.) 475 Highciott Rd.Wa\-zata, MN 55391: p; 952-473-0011; m: 612-801-8222; e: AlexPlechash(23nchsi.com

On August 18ffi, ffiere w^ere 6 people at our monthly "Benny Havens" Happy Hour wiffi our West Point brethren.

Representmg Navy were: A l e x Plechash '75; Peter Nickitas '82; B o b French '82; and J i m S w a n s o n '87. Jim, w h o was recendy promoted to LcCol in ffie MN Army National Guard, talked to us a bit about ffie Guard's Veteran R e i n t r o duction program which was soon to be highHghted at a Governor's Summit in September.

We continue to have two regularly scheduled nenvorking breakfasts each monffi. T h e West-Side breakfast is usuaUy held ffie first Friday m o r n i n g of every monffi at Kip's Auffientic Irish Pub in ffie Marriott West m St. Louis Park. T h e EastSide breakfast is usuaUy held on the second Friday m o r n i n g of every m o n t h at The Machine Shed Restaurant in Lake Elmo, M N . H o w e v e r in September ffiese events were boffi pushed back a week to take into account ffie Labor Day weekend.

There were 11 people at ffie East-Side breakfast on August 11 which included 6 fiom USNA; 3 fiom U S M A and 2 fiom USAFA. Representing U S N A were: Bern Heming '61; Mark Salmen '73; Alex Plechash '75; J u n Coulson '77; Bruce Renken '80; and T o m Schmidt '93.

The highHght of the September 8 West-side breakfast was a presentation given by Capt. Chip Sharratt, U S N R , Deputy Area Coordinator for the Blue & Gold Program. It was a weU-attended aSafr wiffi 27 service academy alurrmi, 10 of wffiom were U S N A grads. There were also 14 fiom U S M A and 3 from USAFA. Representing U S N A were: Stan Anderson '51; C h i p Sharratt '74; Alex Plechash '75; Jeff"Abel '80; B o b

Christensen '80;John D a c e '83;Todd Park '85; D o n d i Edwards '89; Greg Gallman '93; and Scott AUen '96 Unseasonably cool and blustery weaffier hampered general and alumni attendance at ffie Wings of ffie Norffi Afr Expo ac Hying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie on September 9ffi. It's too bad because ffie event was a good one and ffie weaffier got comfortable abouc mid-afternoon. Alffiough principaUy meant to be an alurrmi gaffiering spot, we ffid have a Naval Academy Admissions display and ffiere were quite a few people w h o stopped by to find out about U S N A and walked away wiffi Admissions brochures. Noneffieless, ffiere were a few academy alumni w h o stopped by ffie USNAAA tent includmg: Gary Baldwin '63; J i m E h m e r '67; Alex Plechash '75; MikeVermeulen '86; and Jayson Stejskal '88. Pictured firom left to right in this picture are: Gary Baldwin, Alex Plechash and Jim Ehmer. Jayson, a volunteer working ffie Air Expo event, stopped by later in ffie day and helped wiffi ffie tent breakdown. Jayson is pictured here wiffi yours tnUy.

if not better If you haven't received an invitation and deCaUs by che time this article appears and you are interested in attenffing, please contact me ffirectly This event is open to aU alurrmi, parents and guescs.

Lasdy, I wane to be sure to note that our recent tri-fold, reply card maffing was generously sponsored by Craig Beal ' 9 1 , President ofTravel Beyond. His company offers exotic ttavel, adventore ttavel and customized independent ttavel aU over the world. Travel Beyond is located in Wayzata, M N .

Intermountain

- See Utah

Mississippi South Mississippi Chapter Pres: CDR E. Spencer Garrett IV '88, USNR PO. Box 1792, Gautier, MS 39553 H; 228-497-5050; E; esgarten:@aol.com

Secretarry: Harry J.Rucker E; navynoinad50@caldeone.net

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; bryan.didier@aquila.com

Secretary ijohn Williamson E; john.willianison@dfas.mil

St. Louis Chapter President: Mike Brown '88 3446 Pestalozzi St.,St Loms,MO 63118

Vice Pres. & Corrs. Secretary:Jay Butka '90 Gary Baldwin, Alex Plechash and Jim Ehmer

Alex Plechash and Jayson Stejskal

O n December 2nd, the Chapter wiU be hosting what we expect wUl be another great joint Army-Navy footbaU game party. T h e event wiU be held at the AU Services Club of ffie 9 3 4 ' ^ Afr National Guard base which is located across the tarmac on the opposite side of the MinneapoHs-St. Paul Airport. Last year was our best event ever We had just over 200 alumni and famUy members spHt everUy between Navy and Army. We expect this year wiU be equaUy as good ..

P: 314-694-8165; E; jaya.butka@1990.usna.com Web site; usna.com/Chapters/US/MO/StLouis /default.htm

T h e St. Louis Chapter armual picmc was held on 12 August at Forest Park where everyone enjoyed a cookout, cool refreshments, sea stories, and washers. We had a great famUy tornout, including G e n e Webber '52, D a n SuUivan '56, PhU Saunders '62, John B o l e y ' 6 3 , J i m C h e c k e t t ' 6 4 , B o b Berger ' 7 0 , M i k e D u n h a m ' 7 0 , R o n HUl ' 7 0 , BUI C o c o s '71, T o m Prince '72, Mike Carnes '74, John H u e s e m a n '78, R i c k R o u s t i o '78, Greg Hightaian '80, G e o r g e D r a g a n '86, T i m N o o n a n '88, C h u c k S m i t h '93, Jason Frei '94, M e g a n S m i t h '95,Tyler D u n a w a y '96, and Brian Carnes '07. Thanks to Megan Smith '95 for organizing the event and congratulations to Bob Berger '70 and R i c k Roustio '78 for winrang the washers tournament. $1,000 was raised for the Injured Marine Goff Outing, sponsoring two holes.

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CHAPTER NEWS At che picnic, che annual chapCer meeting was held and che foUowing board members were elecCed Co serve che chapCer: Presidenc - Mike B r o w n '88,Vice President - Jay Butka '90, Secretary Laura Mannix '94, and Treasurer R o c k Harris '88. Remaining on the board are Raese S i m p s o n '64, Bill C o c o s ' 7 1 , T i m N o o n a n '88, Russ C o o h n a n '91 (currendy serving in Afgharastan) and Megan Smith '95.The chapter would Hke Co welcome the newest member to the board, Jason Frei '94, a decorated Iraq combat veteran and great adffition to our chapcer Changes Co che bylaws were adopced Co make che role of ChapCer President a two year job. A big B Z goes to T i m Noonan '88 for his deffication and service leaffing the Chapter chroughouc che pasC year through his tornover Co Mike on 1 O c t o b e r .C\^E"

these, other emerging events such as Notre Dame and Air Force footbaU games, and more chapter information can be found on our chapter website: hctp://usna.com/Chapters/US/MO /StLouis We always welcome new and returning members. We hope to see you at our next event for some fun and sea stories.

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Montana Intermountain Chapter - See Utah

Nebraska Omaha Chapter CAPT Alan R. More '62, USN (Ret.) 2510 Nottingh.1111 Dr.,BeUevue, NE 68123-1959 E: alan.more@1962.usna.com

Secretary: LCDR Chris Verdoni '88, USN 4605 Longview St., PapiUion, NE 68133 H: 402-292-3230; W; 402-294-8309 E; cverdoni@eniail.msn.com

Nevada Southern Nevada Chapter James R. Koehn '63 2864 SumterValley Cir, Henderson, NV 89052-6876 H: 702-232-3317; C: 925-736-9642 E: jkoehn@mind.spring.com ^ ^ ^ 1 5 2 "2

George Dragan '86 and Dan Sullivan '56

New Jersey New Jersey Chapter Mr. Patrick J. Hurley '87 192 Ashland Rd., Summit, NJ 07901-3244 H: 908-598-0512; E:patrick.hurley@gs.coni

New Mexico Albuquerque Chapter Henry WSchwartz '62 60 Sandia Haven Dr, Cedar Crest, NM87008-9425; H: 505-286-8934 E: hwschwartz62@earthhnk.net

Secretary: Herb Richter '59 E: herbertrichter@msn.com www.usna.coni/ch.ipters/us/nm/

A m o n g our attendees were Shep and Nancy Jenks '49, w h o recencly moved to Northern CaHfornia but were in Cown for chis evenc. Seventeen other members, along with guests were present, including recenC new member Tom Knudson '67.

Ochers actenffing were BiU H o r t o n '44; John WUkie '48; Harry B k b y '52, Mark Byrd,Jamieson Deuel and BiU Schuler, aU of'54;Jim Dickey '56; Herb Richter '59; David Hofrnann and Casey Jones, both of '60; new Chapter President Hank Schwartz '62; R o n Walters, Olen Thompson and Mike Blackledge, aU of '63; and Joe McGuire and Ray WaUace '68. We missed D o n R o h r '55 w h o had minor surgery, but was ably represented

by PhyUis. We expect a busy faU schedule, with get togethers for the Air Force game and the Army Navy game, the latter to be at a new location, the Fox and H o u n d . We are StUl adjusting to the closure of our old footbaU game mainstay. T h e Army Navy game get togecher wUl include the election of new officers, so we look forward to our biggest turnout yet.

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New York Capital District Chapter Gene IVGriesau '75 216WoodlawnAve.,Albany, NY 12208 H: 518-482-3370; E: gwgriesau@gocontec.com

Central New York Chapter President: CAPT Steve Erb '68 USN (Ret.) 16 Hurd Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035 H: 315-655-5957; E: SteveErb@aUtel.net

Secretary: Michael T. Keville E: mickvl@twcny.rrcom

Metro New York Chapter

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President: Robert Black '63 NAANY, POBox 1812, NYC, NY 10185-1812 P: 212-551 -1437; E; _rbIack.rbc@.ietscape.com

Vice Pres. and Webmaster: Tom Williams '88

Bob Berger '70 shows off his prize winning washers technique

Coming up on che calendar - O n Occober 20ch che chapCer wiU hold our annual Founder's Day dinner downtown at Carmine's Steak House. Capt Karen Frye, U S N A Director of Admissions, wiU be che guesc speaker The Army Navy Party wUl be December 2nd in a location TBA. Mark your calendars for che Dark Ages Party on February 10th. DetaUs on

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T h e ChapCer enjoyed a reCurn to che PeCroleum Club for a luncheon on SepCember 7th, adopting revised bylaws and enjoying a presentation on our famous baUoon fiesta. Dick Butcerfield, w h o was O - i n - C of the Navy BaUoon Team from'81 co '83 was our guesC speaker. We were sorry to learn chat the Navy BaUoon Team is no longer in existence. It was interesting Co hear of che push for gas baUoons Co use hydrogen rather than heUum in this country, an economic and safe practice common in Europe. O f course information on che history and organizational practices of our 700 baUoon participant event were most informative.

E:Tom_2500@msn.com;Website: w\\n.v.naany.org; HotLine: 1-800-234-USNA (-8732)

As pronused, here are ffie photos from the 3rd Inter-Academy GoffTournament.

Army finaUy won o n e . . . Nate Kantor U S M A '65 and RoUie Stickweh U S M A '65 took over the trophy from NAANY. Don'c worry... l A G T Chair Mike Krause '63 assures us N A A N Y wUl regain ic aC che next one. As evidenced by '63 mafia, N A A N Y took the Apres Goff hands down. Thanks again to aU w h o participated.

L to R: '63 matia ? 6/7/ Palafox, Mike Krause, Bob Campbell, Rob Newton, Envin Storz, Rob Black (missing Mike Pero)

T h e annual Army Navy Game Party wiU be held at che Oak HiU Country Club, on Saturday, December 2nd. It a fanUly gachering, so wives, chUdren, and significanc ochers are invited. T h e West Poinc SocieCy CradicionaUy hosts the evenc, buc aU hands should make an effort Co Curn ouC and cheer Navy to vicCory.

T h e chapCer has CradicionaUy held a Navy birthday celebration in O c t o b e r Plans are in progress, but a speaker for the event has not yet commitced. Anyone inCeresCed in assisting in preparing che operational plan for che event is inviced Co conCacC any of che chapcer officers or Board of Directors.

coordinacor on the Navy League side was Bob Saul, w h o also arranged for che presenCacion Co be repeaCed ac a Kiwanis Club ffinner chaC nighc.

Shown in che phoCograph are T o m S c h r a m '69, Nelson BHsh, and Gerry M o d . Shown in che next photograph are Bob Saul, Nelson BHsh, and Tony Gadaleta. Schram is President and C E O ofWiresoft.

North Carolina Cape Fear Chapter CDR Geoffrey A. Losee '85, USNR 3128 Lantern Way, Wihnington,NC 28409-8548; H: 910-350-1516; E: glosee@ec.rr.com

Charlotte Chapter President: Mr. Ryan M. Stone '96 17235 Georgian HaU Dr., Charlotte, N C 28277-1775 H: 704-540-4354; E: ryanmstone@carohna.rrcom

Eastern North Carolina Chapter President: Bill Ritchie '53 324 Plantation Dr., New Bern, NC 28562-9507 H: 252-633-2396; E: ritchiewh@alwaysonhne.coni;

Vice President: Rob Skrotsky '67

Brave Old Army Team ? Nate Kantor and Rollie Stichweh

Networking Night 33 opened with a great session in September. LTC Craig TrebUcock, A R , a partner in Barley Snyder, spoke on his Iraq experiences wiffi an Army Reserve civil-affairs Ceam accompanying JVIarines on "the march up".

By the time you read this, N A A N Y wUl be sitting down to lunch wich Assiscanc SecDef T o m HaU '63 at our C H A P T E R M E E T I N G Thursday 2 November at the N Y Athletic Club. O u r nexc evenc is the 2006 C H R I S T M A S / H O L I D A Y P A R T Y on Thursday 7 December (6-9pm), anchored

by Jim H o c k i n g '53 at the elegant Racquet & Tenras Club, Park Avenue, Midtown. Check Website and HotLine for updates.

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

The Western N e w York chapter of the US Naval Academy Alumni Association held its Board of Dfrectors meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Thursday, September 21. T h e breakfast meeting is held the third Thursday of the third month of each quarter and aU Naval Academy chapter members are invited.

It is a networking and planmng session.

PO Box 778, New Bern, NC 28562 H: 252-514-0299; E: crskrotsky@earthhnk.net

Nelson Blish '69, Tom Schram '69 and Gerry Moti '68 Secretary: Tim Marvin '59 PO Box 731, Kure Beach, NC 28449-0731 E: tmarvin@earthhnk.net

Treasurer:Jim St John 'S3 601 Doral Ct., New Bern, N C 28562 H: 252-636-1977; E: sainthnk@always-online.com

Piedmont Chapter President: Col Gary L. Beaver '77 USMCR 10 Silver Oask Court, Greensboro, NC 27455-1481 H: 336-288-8792; E: gbeaver@npaklaw.com

Secretary: LCDR John Chilson '91 USN E: John_Chilson@eUiswinters.com

Bob Saul, Nelson Blish and Tony Gadaleta

T h e Cincinnati chapCer of che U S Naval Academy Alumni Association held a luncheon meeting on Wednesday, August 23 at the Montgomery Inn. T h e guest speaker was N e l s o n BUsh '69 and he discussed " H o w coTurn a Sea Scory inco a Novel." BHsh used his new novel,THE T A K I N G O F T H E KING, co Ulustrate various points in his presencation and autographed copies of che book aC the end of che meeting.

T h e program was organized by Gerry Motl '68, president of the Cincinnati chapter Gerry is also Managing Partner of O n e Co O n e Financial Services, LLC. T h e program was held in conjunction wich che Navy League, and Navy League presidenc Tony Gadaleca, presided. T h e program

Triangle Chapter LCDRTimothy S. Wood '92 USNR 45 North BeUaire Ct., Clayton, NC 27527-4541; H: 919-359-8403; E; tnpwood@earthlink.net

Superior numbers tipped the balance as the Army team edged both che Navy and Air Force Ceams ac SepCember's Second R o u n d of che 2006 Triangle Academy GoffTournament. T h e win gave Army possession of che roCating "Booc" Crophy for che first time in the over-seven year hisCory of che evenc. T h e number of Army goffers exceeded che number of Navy and Air Force competitors combined and, in view of the way the CournamenC rules were sCrucCured, chac amounced Co an overwhelming advanCage.The Naval Academy Class of 1966 provided almost half of the Navy CurnouC. Chris R e d d i n g t o n '66, D o u g Law '66, and Ken S m i t h '66 were joined by

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After covering some of the basic terrranology and concepts, Schram discussed the role of cryptology in history focusing on the role of crypcology in the European and Pacific theaters ofWorid War II. SpecificaUy Schram outHned U.S. efforts CO break che German Eragma code, the role of the Dayton, Ohio "Code breakers" in that effort, the U.S. capture of the German U-505 and che Japanese "Purple" ciphering sysCem. Schram closed this portion of his presentation by ffiscussing che strategy and role of cryptolBob Saul, Nelson Blish and Tony Gadaleta ogy / inteUigence in several key naval engagements of the War: the Batde of Coral Sea, the Batde of Midway the shoot down of AdmiralYamamoto's plane, the Pictured are Chuck Adams '63, Eric Benson '71, Ken capture of U-505 and the Batde of Leyte Smith '66, Doug Law '66, Chris Reddington '66, and Gulf Schram ended his speech with a Jack Jakucyk'67. discussion of the role of the Navy in Western North Carolina Chapter signals inteUigence, the National Mr. Robert Cowin '69 Cryptologic Museum and chaUenges of 23 Pleasant Ridge Dr.AshviUe, NC 28805-2621; the ffiture, incluffing che role of emerging P: 828-890-4246;; E: brcowin2@beUsouth.net Cechnologies avaUable in the pubHc sector, the'68 press and freedom of speech issues and Nelson Blish '69, Tom Schram '69 and Gerry Moti che critical need for commuracations Upper Midwest Chapter - See Minnesota In adffition to che BHsh luncheon, on 7 inteUigence in the war on terrorism.

September 2006, Tom Schram ('69) was the key note speaker at the first of this academic year's Northern Kentucky Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Chapter University MUitary History Lecture CAPT Gerald R Motl 68 USNR (Ret.) Series.The event took place from 7:00 9825 Gateclub Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45241-3827 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Northern Kentocky H: 513-769-4556; E; gerrymotl@fuse.net Uraversity's Eva Farris Auffitorium.

The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Schram, who is a former Cryptology Kentocky Chapter of the U.S. Naval Officer with the Uruted States Naval Academy Alurrmi Association recently Security Group Command (1969-76) and hosted, or participated in, two speaking a current member of the Naval From left to right Bonnie Thomas ofN.K.U., Schr engagements in the greaCer Cincinnati Cryptologic Veterans Association, spoke and Francois LeRoy, head ofN.K U. 's Military area. On Wednesday, 23 August 2006, the on che Copic,"In GodWeTrusC,AU Ochers History Lecture Series We MoraCor:The Role of Crypcology Chapter co-hosted a luncheon at the and Commuracations IntelHgence in the original Montgomery Inn restaurant. The Schram's presentation was open to the Umted States." guest speaker was Nelson BUsh ('69) general pubHc and, in adffition to many whoffiscussed"How to Turn a Sea Story N.K.U students, local high school Schram's presentation was intended as Into a Novel." BHsh used his new novel. students, and members of the N.K.U. a broad overview of signals and commuThe Taking of the King, to iUustrate variacademic commumty, was attended by racations inteUigence and the miHtary and ous points in his presentation and several local miHtary veterans and persons Naval appHcations thereof Since the auffiautographed copies of the book foUowing with an interest in miHtary hisCory. There ence was comprised largely of inffividuals che meeting. with no miHtary background, Schram were about 275 people in attendance.

The program was co-hosted with the began his unclassified presentation by From the Greater Cincinnati / Northern Greater Cincinnati CouncU of the Navy defining some basic terminology (e.g., Kentucky Chapter, che foUowing SigInC, ComInC, crypcology, cryptanalysis, League of the United States. Tony members, other than Schram, were in etc.) and explairang the role of some of Gadaleta, presidenc of che GreaCer attendance: Jay GaUa ('58), Gerry Mod the national agencies that play a role in Cincinnati CouncU - NLUS, presided ('68) and Shane Crase ('94). the field of U.S. commuracations and over the meeting. In addition. Bob Saul, signals inteUigence (e.g.. National Security also of the Navy League, served as a Your source VISIT Agency, Central Security Service, Naval program coorffinator and arranged to for class, Network Warfare Command).

Schram THE have BHsh repeat the presentation at a club and chapter then explained some basic cryptologic Kiwanis Club dinner later that evening.

NEW logo apparel concepts and ciphering techniques, and Shown in the first phoCograph are Bob and gifts ALUMNI explained the distinction between Saul, BHsh, and Tony GadaleCa. Shown in www.usna.com/sfiop cryptology and crypcanalysis.

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Chuck Adams '63,Jack Jakucyk '67, Eric Benson '71 and Eric Siebert '93 to make up the Navy team. The Woodlake Country Club inVass, North CaroHna was the venue for the event, which was played in almost perfect goff weather

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the second paragraph are BHsh, Classmate Tom Schram ('69), and Gerry Mod.

Cleveland Chapter CAPTA.O. Rule Ul '50, USNR (Ret.) 90 Pheasant Run, Chagrin FaUs, O H 44022 H: 440-247-4379;W; 440-247-5100 E.\t328 EE; ruleIII@aol.com

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter Russell A. Puppe '66 242 Crossing Crk., North Gahaima, O H 43230 H: 614-418-5024; E; rpuppe@columbus.rr.com

Toledo Chapter Mr. David B. Puckett '63 5051 ChathamVaUey. RA.Toledo, O H 43615-1107 E; dpuckett@buckeye-express.com

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Chapter Col I.F. "Buck" Bonifayjr '60, USA (Ret.) 920 Riviera Dr., Norman, OK 73072; H: 405-3608147; E; BBONIFAY@COX.NET

Tulsa Chapter CDR Harry VRouse W '77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 PL.TuIsa, OK 74105-2334 H: 918-748-8650; E; HVRouselgaol.com

determined by the number of members in attendance. If you wiU be joining us, please contact PhU CahiU '70 at phU.cahiU@lmco.com to RSVP. Membership Information O u r 2006 membership drive is stiU in foU swing. Support our rrassion and enjoy event ffiscounts by joirang our chapter.

Current rates are $10 per year or $25 for ffiree years. Please contact T i m FarreU '76 at tim.farreU@1976.usna.com to join ffie chapter Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Ct., Murrysville, PA 15668-1045 E: figarD4105@aol.com

Recreational Vehicle American Chapter CAPT James N. Roberts '59, USN (Ret.) 152 Springlakes Dr., Martinez, GA 30907 H; 706-860-6430; E; jrobe92528@aol.com

Sec'y:Charlie Norton '62 E; charles.norton@1962.usna.com

We welcome Jeff" Stewart '00 to ffie Tulsa Chapter. His last active duty assignment was on ffie Dant's staff at U S N A .

He wUl be working at Heknerich & Payne, where Warren H u b l e r '82 has worked for many years.

A couple of our members have reaUy stepped up to ffie plate w h e n caUed upon to assist feUow alurrmi with networking during j o b ttansitions. That's one of the quaHties that makes U S N A and its alunrni special.

Harry Rouse '77

Oregon Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter CAPT R. Tim Myers '64, USN (Ret.) 3766 Lanewood Rd., Lake Oswego, O R 97035 H: 503-697-0865; E: tobymaggiel(gaol.com http;//u5na.com/Chapters/US/OR

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Chapter UCol KM. "Corky" Gardner JU '77, USMC (Ret.) 121 Glenn Rd.,Ardmore,PA 19003 H; 610-645-5361; E: president@usnaphil.com members@usnaphil.com; events@usnaphil.com webmaster@usnaphil.com; www.usnaphil.com

Shipmate News Input: Brian Degnan '98 E: degnanb@yahoo.com

Please join us at our next chapter meeting in Conshohocken o n Wednesday November 15th at 1830. We wiU be jomed by Alunrni Association C E O George Watt '73.The venue wUl be

Coo late to see your Alurrmi friends. See the web site for recent news of the Metcaffs' going foU time.

CharHe N o r t o n '62 sends in a photo of some members w h o brightened up at che 2006 National C o m e Around in May in Branson, M O . Shown L / R are Mike " Z o o m i e " Stevens '59, CharUe N o r t o n '62, and A n s o n BurUngame '65.

Treasurer: Glenn Shindler '64 4530 Lasheart Dr., La Canada, CA 91011 E: gshindler64@earthhnk.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/

Often there is not space here to report much on recent C o m e Arounds.

Prematurely, on account of the leadership ofJack Everett '64, members were able to enjoy a two-ferâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a meet at Plymouth, CaHforraa's Far Horizons 49erVUlage in a country known for its gold mines, wineries, caves, fishing lakes and stteams, and a bluegrass festival. T h e second and most important feature was a window of opportomty in Palo Alto Co waCch Navy beat Starfford in footbaU. Cannot report the score as our crystal baU escaped during the writing of this column.

Thanks to Jack for setting up this West Coast gachering.

O u r ttaditional first-of-year C o m e Around, always a popular event, is scheduled 5-12 February 2007 in Key West at Truman Annex under the leadership of Maryjane and B o b Metcalf '61. It is weU known chaC chis meeC always draws a big crowd, so it wiU soon be time again to sit on the beach and watch the cruise ships in and out. Remember, if you don't hold a service ID card you need to supply Bob with certain information, such as names, drivers's Hcense numbers, and last four SSN. Get Bob ac randmjm@hocmaU.com or caU 706 273-6180. Don'c wait untU ic's

2006 National Come Around, Branson, MO

Lynn and R e d D o g C a n n o n '53 wUl plan Co treat members with another of the Charleston area C o m e Arounds. Save it for the spring.

DetaUs on the National 1 6 - 2 1 May 2007 in M e m p h i s , T N are forthcoming, so mark it out on your calendar This is a serious repeat of an announcement of a terrific C o m e Around for those w h o are on the road in 2007: History bufis! T h e C o m e Around in Erie, PA wUl re-acquaint members of OHver Hazard Perry's 1812 War success on Lake Erie. R e m e m b e r that Don't Give Up The Ship flag hanging in Memorial HaU? D a r w i n Hatheway '54 darwin.hatheway@1954.usna.com has set che Chapcer up Co visic Erie Maritime Museum and a foU-sized repHca of Niagara. A seven-hour day saU on board che brig, a USCG-approved saffing school is planned. Members or sCudenCs may be caUed upon Co Dates for the day saU and other activities in che area are noC quice set, yet Darwin feels that somewhere in the September 4-10,2007 range may be reaHstic. H e would greatly appreciate expressions of interest in this C o m e Around as soon as you read this.

D o a Httle hauling, but mostly observing. See che U S Brig NIAGARA home page aC www.brigmagara.org.

More hisCory doings in the faU of 2007 as Marion and Frank Conery '58 and Susan and CharHe N o r t o n '62 lead us on a two week caravan of CivU War battlefields and sites beginning in N o r t h Virginia and spending abouc two or more

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CHAPTER N E W S days ac each sice. Stay toned to the Chapter web site for early detaUs. "Your scribe and his boss are moving to Pensacola to comply with orders to mess cook duty, USS NEVERSAIL. Check ffie web site for detaUs. Won't Notte Dame be surprised this year?

Rhode Island

South Carolina Midlands Chapter President: LCDR A. EdTilden '71, USN (Ret.) 4040 Bloomwood Rd, Colombia, SC 29205-2847; H: 803-254-0425; E: aeQlden(gsc.rr.com Web site: www.usna.com/chapters/us/sc/midlands

Secretary: Katie Hirsch E; mkh5325@aol.com

South Dakota Upper Midwest Chapter - See Minnesota

Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USN (Ret.) 2556 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871 H;401-841-2625

Tennessee Chattanooga Chapter Mr. John R. Rodman '66

Corr. Sec'y: Ben Katz '57

1302 Peter Pan Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA 96729 W: 423-756-0285; E: rodman@usit.net

E; becat57@msn.com

South Carolina Charleston Chapter

Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter CAPT Carl N. Strawbridge, USN (Ret.) 17 Rivers Run Way, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-9005 H: 865-220-8861; E: cns@ornl.gov

CDR H. Richard Stein '82, USNR (Ret.) 784 Preserration PL, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464-5196 H: 843-856-6591 ;E: rstein@sandlappergroup.com

Secretary- Treasurer: CAPT Mark Kohring '73, USNR (Ret.) E; kohringmw@ornl.gov website: kor.tridentsource.com/home/tabid/74/defaut.aspx

Low Country Chapter CAPT Peter M. Hyers '77 75 Port Tack, HUton Head Island, SC 29928-5237 H: 843-842-6167; E; hyersp@cs.com

T h e chapter's annual summer ttip Co a Savannah Sand Gnats game was held August 27. We enjoyed great weather, a Sand Gnats victory and a "skybox" wiffi catered food and drink.

Memphis Chapter CAPT Jack Quinlan '67, USNR (Ret.) 3987 Lakewood Cv,Memphis,TN 38128 H:901-372-8423 E:JACK.QUINLAN@na.manpowercom

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. Ohlinger '69, USN (Ret.) 880 Lakemont D r , NashvUle,TN 37220-2124 H;615-370-1441; w: 615-594-7628 E; John.olihnger@usna.1969.com

Texas Alamo Chapter President: CAPT Ron A. Sandoval '81 USN 18010 Keystone Blf San Antonio,TX 78258-34361

Please send Shipmate Submissions and all correspondences to: Secretary: Dave Driskell '63 At the Savannah Sand Gnats game

PO. Box 461564, San Antonio,TX 78246-1564 E; info@alamogoats.org

In attendance were George Stubbs '58, Joyce and Dick Burgess '60, D o o and R i c h W e i d m a n '63, Jane and PhU Boyer '64, Pete Hyers '77, Nancy and Jim Gay '77.

O u r next events are the faU picrac in late September and, of course, the ArmyNavy game in December.

Palmetto William B. Swent '88 Leatherwood, Walker,Todd & Mann, PC. 100 E. Coffee St., EO. Box 87 GreenviUe, SC 29602-0087 W: 864-242-6440; E: WSwent@LWTM.com

L to R Jim Droste '62, Don Peacock '93, Casey Hannigan '93

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Blue and Gold Area Coorffinator, Maj Bruce Davis '85 reported ffie foUowing B G O information firom Iraq where his work has temporarUy posted him: U S N A academic board has added two new majors to the akeady existing 19 academic majors.These two n e w majors are Chinese and Arabic, and ffiey are considered a part of group 3 majors. As of September 12ffi there are 113 canffidates to be interviewed in the South Texas area.

Together wich che Chapter and Parents Club, Bruce is recruiting and seeking to include B G O s in Navy/Alurrmi activities.

If you are reaffing chis and Hve in che Souch Texas (Austin Co BrownsvUle) area and would Hke Co participace in the Naval Academy Blue and Gold program contact myseff (210-275-4011) or Maj Davis at 210-884-2981.

T h e Alamo Chapcer ended our summer hiatos on August 18 with a presentation

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by Lawrence StovaU '84 Chapter Representative to the Board of Trustees (BOT).

Lawrence explained how the B O T is orgarazed and operLawrence Stovall speaks ates. H e also shared to August meeting of with us some ideas Alamo Chapter he has regarffing smaU chapter representation. SmaU chapters (less than 100 members) typicaUy do not have much representation save for the SmaU Chapter Representative (Lawrence in this case) and he has some ideas to present to the B O T to improve this sitoation.

T h e meeting was presided over by Vice President Phil Meurer '58 w h o presented a Hst of Navy related activities in the South Texas area for ffie rest of ffie calendar year

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Present at ffie August meeting were Dave DriskeU '63,Jim Droste '62, Michael Goodwin '65. LeRoy Haenze '58,Jim Kiehle '62, BUI McKay '54,John McKeown '52.John's Grandaughter MicheUe Hinojosa, and his daughter and son-in -law Carolyn and Edffie CastUlon, PhU Meurer '58,"WUl Morris '82, Elafrie

and Joe Pope '56, Wendy Rivers '52, Ron Shaw '52, Gerry and BiU Simpson '56, Lawrence StovaU '84. We would also Hke to welcome aboard Casey Harmigan '93 and Don Peacock '93 our newest members.

Offier scheduled events as of this submission are:

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Guest Speaker - Chris Avery, SUversmith December 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Army Navy Game December 30 - AU Service Academy Christmas BaU, aboard USS Lexington, Corpus Christi.

Nashville, Tennessee Golf Tournament

By Travis Brannon '49

Rod Brotherton 73, George Watt Jr. 73, Dan Simpson 73 and Dan Stover 73

Congratulations to ffie ffiehard Academy types ffiat braved ffie weaffier to complete ffie Tenffi Annual Army-Navy, and Fourffi Annual AU-Services Goff Tournament.

Despite the rain and dire forecast, 42 players competed, making this ffie largest turnout in our history. Many, many thanks to aU! Now for ffie roundup of ffie tournament: SOPA'S (Semor Officers Present Afloat):Tom Pardue, '46 USMA; PhU Brannon '49 USNA; BUI Walsh '72 USAFA High Points: John Scherrer '74 USNA, 44 points (Hanfficap Committee notified!)

Match Play resiUts: Army won three of ffiefr four matches, plus a tie- great work!

Welcome to Angje Mmr, '92 USNA, our first female alum to join ffie tournament!

THE RESULTS Navy 36.0 points Army 30.1 points Afr Force 28.8 points Navy recaptores ffie Commander-in-Chiefi Cup, moves to within one win of tying Army for ffie Army-Navy Cup (5-4-1).

George Watt, J r '73 recorded his "world record" personal best. Grouped wiffi Navy Goff Team Captain D r Travis Branon '74 (hanfficap: 2) and a couple of single digit hanfficap USMA goffers who were wondering where we unported our "alumni ringer" (ArmapoHs, of course!).

Next year's tournament wiU most Hkely be held again at ffie Legends Club (Steve BoHn, ffie pro who helped me get everything arranged, was profiisely apologetic about ffiefr "fizzle" at ffie end of our event. He told me that it wouldn't happen again.) on the first Monday before Labor Day (8/28/06). Please put the date on your calendar, and network, network, network to get fiiends and classmates to play We welcome out-of-state players (thanks to BUI HamUl '57 USNA, from AnnapoHs, and to John Zierdt '66, USMA from HuntsvUle-John was planmng on playing, but understandably ffidn't want to drive home toraght dirough Kattina!).

Next year's tournament wUl uiclude an actoal Cup ffiat I hope to have displayed in ffie Legends Clubhouse with each year's results.

Thanb to aU, and see you next year!!

Jennifer and John Cerasuolo '83 USNA Nashville Chapter Alumni/Parent Hosts

John Ohlinger '69, Geoege WattJr 73 and John Cerasuolo '83

Dave Winters 76, George WattJr '73, Phil Newman '76; classmates meet for he the first time in 35 years

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CHAPTER N E W S Please visit our website Alamogoats.org for the latest irfformation on our Chapter J. D. (Dave) Driskell '63 Austin

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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(gskyvueusa.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, in Austin.

August Attendees Bruce Cunningham '45, Paul Smith '49, Randy Young '49, Pete Baker '57, D o n M c C o y ' 5 7 J o h n Tyler '57, MUce Neely '58, Chip Buerger '58, George Dermy '58, Dave Doelger'59, Joe Wright '59, D o n McAHster'63, Bob Jones '64, John Rogers '70, Chuck Trahan '73, Mike Paczan '74, John Peskuric '74, Mark M i d d l e t o n ' 8 1 , R o b e r t CaUioun '87, Morgan MUler'91, Jeff Block '94.

Upcoming Events were ffiscussed during the meeting: *30 September Goff tournament.

Three (3) tee times have been set up starting at 1300 at theYaupon Course at Lakeway Price is $55 which includes green fees, cart and range baUs.This is a semi-private/resort course, so the round should take less time than usual. R S V P to John Rogers at retfl4rio@sbcglobal.net rUt 26 Sep. *7 October Navy-Air Force Game gathering 1300 at Cool R i v e r Order off the menu. R S V P to retfl4rio@ sbcglobal.net rUt 26 Sep. *Guest Speaker for 25 October Monthly meeting. John Rogers is working to set up a speaker from the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

So far the response has been favorable.

StUl work in progress. *11 November Fredericksburg Wine Tasting and Nimitz Museum t o u r Pete Baker and John Rogers have been looking into what it would take Co renc a bus for che day and visit the Fredericksburg are. T h e Ninutz Museum management is more than pleased to have our group visit.

Cost $25 for bus and museum tour. Food and wine is on your own. R S V P to retfl4rio@sbcglobal.net nit 15 Oct. *2 December Army-Navy gathering.

We have booked the back room at Cool R i v e r Cost $20. RS"VP to retfl4rio@ sbcglobal.net nit 12 Nov.

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John HamUton ([HaniUton@HamUton Hartsfield.com).The Army Navy watching party wUl retorn to the Gaylord Texan on December 2nd.

CHnt Bruce '97 gave an update on North Texas Chapter Navy's footbaU team for 2006. After three LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR bowls in the last three years and having 3825 Marquette St.,DaUas,TX 75225 won the Commander in Chief's Trophy W: 214-754-0019 ext. 222 three years in a row, this year's team may E: Jim.Bethmann@higlilandpartners.com LCDR Kurt Metcalf '91, USNR be better than those Navy teams and this 9718 Enmore Ln., Frisco,TX 75035 may be the best team Navy has had in a e: kurt.metcalf@1991.usna.com long time. This is the first team totaUy http://www.usnaaa-ntx.com recruited by Coach Paul Johnson and ffie team now has depth at skUl positions, August 26,2006 something they haven't had in recent In typical joint ops fashion, the teams years. 35% of this year's footbaU team is for the Academy Alurrmi softbaU games from Texas, 17% from the mettoplex, never met on the playing field. Through many of w h o have attended the Blue a scheduHng mess up. Navy showed up at 9:00 A M and Air Force showed up at Chip D i n n e r Navy remains in demand noon after Navy departed the playing for a bowl game because of our record of field. Army couldn't muster up the seUing 20,000 tickets for the past three energy to participate on a typical hot bowl games. W h e n Navy wins six Texas day.After arriving at 9:00 as Division 1 games, there wiU be a bowl scheduled. Navy tossed the softbaU game invitation. around and then caUed it a day.

T h e offense is very good but not very September 5,2006 experienced. It wiU only get better T h e T h e U S N A A A North Texas Chapter held defense is very talented and weU coached. its monchly luncheon on SepCember 5ch T h e defensive Hne is athletic and qmck ac the Park City Club and had a great and the Hnebacker corps may be the best tornout at the first meeting in chree since the mid 90s w h e n CHnt ruled ffie monchs. Jim Bethmann '77 led the meetcenter of the field. T h e backfield is the ing and ffiscussed recent events and a very most athletic they've had in several years. busy schedule in che faU. Best of aU is the character of ffie team. CHnt's words were "They get it, they know what the Academy is aU about and why they are there." They are a weU-conffitioned group w h o wiU be fresh in the fourth quarter. Stand by for an exciting year In attendance:Jim Carrington '53, BUI LavaUee '55, Richard CudHpp '59, R o b Kunkle '60, Bob andJanTraister '60, Front row: Madison DeBruin (Lambright granddaughter), John Dorn '85, Matthew Ellas '78, BUI CosteUo '64, Thomas HoweU '65, John Wroten '65, Denny C o n n o r '66, Mark Lambright '75. Rear row: Jamie DeBruin (Lambright son-in-law), unnamed late 90s grad, John HamUton '68, D e e EUiott '70, Keith Tibblts '77, Jim Bethmann '77, Brian Lantier '94, WUl Rogers '72, Ken Smiffi '72, Val Smith'52 Dan Weaver '72, Steve Ingram '73, Tom Kapurch '75 gave an update on Tom Kapurch '75, Jim Bethmann '77, Blue and Gold activities and sought Keith Tibbies '77, Matthew EHas '78, assistance in meeting a very demanffing N e d Miteraus '79, Dave R i c h ' 8 1 , coUege raght schedule. H e is also seeking Jim Foster '84, D o u g Gattoso '84, assistance in East Texas towards Tyler after Jim Schwab '88, Bryan Wright '90, losing a couple of Blue and Gold Officers.

John Goodpaster '92, CHnt Bruce '97, For the first year, there are game Phffip Dana '98, Stephen HoUey '00, watching parties for aU Navy home games Grant Carona '01 and Debbie Pace and the Air Force game at Two Rows Chapter website at h t t p : / / w w w .

Restaurant, the WesC (Southbound) Side usnaaa-ntx.com/ of DaUas Parkway (theToUway),just South ofTriraty MUls. Any questions, contact

*December Christmas Party. We are looking at something around 13 or 14 D e c e m b e r We wUl be ffiscussing options at the next Chapter meeting.

Upcoming events Nov 7 Alumm Luncheon Nov 18 Army/Navy/Air Force Alurrmi Flag FootbaU Dec 2 Army - Navy Game Watching Party Gaylord Texan Dec 5 Alurrmi Luncheon Dec 20 Blue Chip Dinner Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Dan Holsberg '92 14406 Corktree KnoUs. Cypress,TX 77429-4818; H: 281-256-2643; E; Holsberg@earthhnk.net Web site; usna.com/Chapters/US/Texas/GulfCoast /default-htm

Nov 13, HJilt Annual USNA Golf Classic The tournament wiU be held on Monday Nov 13ffi at Raveneaux Country Club.

The proceeds firom this tournament go to ffie USNA Foundation. For last-minute sponsorships and tickets, please contact Bob St. Germain '71 at rstgermain@ houston.rr.com or 281-587-2393.We have many non-goffers who attend ffie "Luncheon only" portion of ffie day to enjoy ffie conversation wiffi our special guests ."Vbu can stUl participate in this special event.

USSTEXAS (SSN 775) Joins The Fleet Galveston, Texas. Sept 9,2006 R.B. "Buddy"WeUborn '59, Captaui, USNR, provided ffie foUowing description of ffie event: "Man our ship—bring her to Hfe.", so ordered our First Lady, Laura Bush. It was an electrifying moment, when ffie ship's crew responded to her order wiffi, "Aye, aye. Ma'am!"

As you watched 134 young saUors— and, magnificent doesn't even come close—double-time to her order, the spirit, and ffie pride, rushed into your veins Hke it was coming from a fire-hose sized I-VThis was the moment that this submarine warship became ffie fourffi United States Ship TEXAS.

USS TEXAS escorted into Galveston by Elissa.

(Photo credit Roger Wrightofwww.rogwebs.com, also visit www.usstexas.org)

This ship is exacdy what John Paul Jones was describing in a letter to le Ray de Chaumont in November 1778, when

he wrote, "I wish to have no Connection wiffi any Ship ffiat does not saU fast, for I intend to go in harm's way."

TEXAS is a fighting lady in every sense of ffie word as epitomized by her Jack, " D O N ' T TREAD O N ME." Doubdess to her crew, she is a mother to aU in her, whose very Hves depend on her sustenance.

Our CNO, Admiral Mike MuUen, spoke about, and to, ffie Crew. Knowing ffiat ffie Navy is saUors, at sea, in ships, ouffitted and supported by our countrymen, he touched us aU with his sage remarks.

For ffie record, it was Satorday morning on ffie Texas Guff Coast in early September, weU into ffie Hurricane season. It was a comfortable 78 degrees wiffi only a Hght breeze coming in off the Bay ffiat barely fluttered the hoisted flags.

The skies were overcast, threatening rain clouds gaffiered— it was anoffier "Gray Navy-day" At ffie moment the commissioning pennant broke, right on cue, two Navy F/A-18s roUed m hot, and low— at about 150 feet. I saw ffiem coming. I saw the wake-plume ffiey were leaving behind on ffie Bay. I knew what ffiey were going to do. I'd seen ffiem do it a thousand times, on offier fields, on other days, seemingly a long-long time ago in a place far-far away—VICTORY ROLL! Then fiUl throtde for a "Smokey Joe" puU up. The roar rocked you to your soul. Some tenffiousand guests cheered— you had to be dead not to feel ffie surge. Oh yeah, it was "Good morning,TEXAS—Welcome to the Heet."

Assessing this warship requfres knowledgeable imagination, because you can't see much looking at her from the outside.

She is 377 feet in length and 34 feet in the beam. The exposed "deck" is reaUy just ffie upper part of her cylindrical huU with a free-flooffing fairwater-structore caUed a "SaU" wrapped around her retractable masts to deflect water-flow.

Her upper rudder is exposed and marked to show that she draws 32 feet aft. That's it— except she's painted black.

My guest commented to me in a whisper that the black paint makes her look foreboffing, especiaUy ff she is a lethal as they say. Iifferring to why we paint them black, I repHed subdy "Submariners, do ffiefr best work in the dark of raght.

She smUed. It was a great Navy day.

The foUowing Chapter members attended the USS Texas commissiorang: Zeb Afford '48, Dave Cooke '50, R C (Cal) Johnson '57, John KendaU '64, Buddy WeUborn '59, Dick Westfahl '59, Bob Wright '59, Bob Meyer '60, Arrae AUen '61, Curt Gibby '61, Chris Nichols '61, Hank Ochel '61, Bob Smith '61, Ed Hlopak '65, Fred Schlemmer '65, Lynn Wegner '65, Glenn WUHams '66, James Heimer '67, John O'NeUl '67, Rick MUler '68, John Gates 69, Rich Bulger '69, Andy Scott '69, Doug Bateman '70, Steve Chapman '70, Rich PoUock '70, Barry WaddeU '70, Barry BosweU '71, Bob St.Germain '71,Joe Coleman '72, Denras HanseU '72, Kirk Michael '72, Royce Engler '73, Lange KimbaU '73, Chuck Trahan '73, Steve Andriko '75, RickTorgersen '75, Brad PorHer '76, Jim Coatoey '82, Mark Jackson '82, Don Parrott '82,Jim DiCampH '86, Matt Miggins '87,JimWUlcockson '87, Carl Peterson '55, Curt Broussard '67, Steve Wickerson '83 andYianis Selinidis '91.

Business Networking There are three different business networking groups, for service academy graduates and other former miHtary officers, that meet monthly m the Houston area. Please check our Chapter website for details.

Chapter Luncheons Chapter luncheons are USUALLY (but not always) held on the first Friday of every month (Dec l,Jan 5, & Feb 2) at Brerman's Restaurant, 3300 Srmffi St. (11:30am refieshments, and noon to 1:00pm lunch).There wUl be no November luncheon at Brerman's due to ffie Goff Classic Luncheon on Nov 13.

For adffitional irfformation, please visit www.usna.com/Chapters/US/TX/Guff Coast/default.htm, or send an emaU to kleinl985@sbcglobal.net.

Ed Klein '72

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Utah Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter J Kevin Dolan '71 2415 East 10305 Soudi, 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 Derwent Dr; Roanoke,VA 24015 P: 540-344-0736

Central Virginia Chapter CAPT Anthony A. Hastoglis '55, USN (Ret.) 102 Shawnee Ct., Charlottesville,VA 22901-1034 H; 434-973-7846; E: ahastogUs@eardilink.net

Treas: Eric Lindenbaum '81 E; eric.hndenbauml^perry.ngc.com

Dulles Chapter LCDR Eric C. Ruttenberg '88, USNR 20445 Needleleaf Wy., Ashburn,VA 20147-2389 P; 703-858-4404; E: eruttenberg@dtan.com ivwiv.usna.com/chapters/us/va/dulles/

Hampton Roads Chapter LCDR Jack KasUki '79, USN (Ret.) P: 757-631-2239; C;757-753-5563; E:jack_kasiski(ยงamsec.com

Corresponding Sec'y: Chad Sain Website; www.communications@usnaaahrc.org

Go Navy!

A quick look at my personaHzed Hcense plate reminds us aU thaC it is that time of year again. All right Navy sports fans in and around our Chapter's region, you know the drUl! Navy.. .LOVES... .to play Army....

And beat them sUly Hke a drum!!! Make sure you've marked on your calendar our most exciting event of the year, and ff not, mark it down now to come to Naval Air Station Oceana Officer's Club on 02 December to join your friends and Classmates for some serious headknockin' footbaU at our celebrated Annual Army-Navy Game Party!

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Last year our party hosted over 120 rabid Navy FootbaU fans, and by the way, we always have a spirited Army presence, led by former ArtUleryman WaUy Bransfbrd.

WaUy is a terrffic friend, but he and ffie Army Team are just waiting for ffiat blue m o o n m o m e n t when the tables are torned, and their heckles ring in our ears. T h e Navy cheering section just can't aUow that to happen, so we need a great showing.

So whUe we enjoy ffie great company of Alurrmi firom Classes in the 40s to ffie 2000s, and feast on a great banquet of some of ffie tastiest picmc-style foods, we must never forget ffie present epic sttuggle on the field, for which we cheer! Go Navy, Beat Army! and see you there!

Don't miss it! For more irfformation, please contact our event P O C , T o m Paulk '80 at emaU tpaulk@cox.net.

O u r Monthly Businesspersons Networking Breakfasts remain in fuU swing. T h e meetings are located in ffie USAA cafeteria, Norffiampton at N o r t h MUitary NorfoUc, 0700-0830. (Please enter through the main entrance on ffie east side of the buUding.) N o reservations are required. O u r next meeting wUl be an exciting one and wUl be held on December 13.The topic is the "2007 D O D ModeHng and SimiUation Conference".

A reminder to aU on Chapter membership. Please go http://www. usnaaahrc.org where you can join renew your Chapter membership onHne; check on current Chapter events' time and place; read the latest Main Mast (our Chapter Newsletter); Hnk to U S N A Sports, Blue & Gold Program and Parent's Club. Links to local Chapter Alurrmi Sponsors and businesses, and more, so check by often! Or, you can always contact me (Chad Sain '79) as our Chapter's Corresponffing Secretary at commuracations@usnaaahrc.org.

members of the U S N A A A R i c h m o n d Chapter and their guests congregated on the property of Kaffiy Chain's Herbs of Happy HUl in Chester for the armual chapter picmc. A pleasant breeze was blowing, which helped keep everybody comfortable along with an endless supply of cold drinks and plenty of shade.

T h e chapter tteasury provided hamburgers, hot dogs and aU the fixings.

Side ffishes, soft drinks and desserts were brought by the attendees.

T h e foUowing people were in attendance: Ada & D o c S m i t h '52 and granddaughter AUie (canffidate for the class of 2019), Kathy Chain (Rusty '60) and daughter Diana plus chUdren and friends, Ruffi & B o b P a r d o w '61, PhyUis & Paul Galanti '62, GiseUa & John K i n g '62, Kimberiy & BUI R u c h '68 and daughter Kaffiryn,Jennffer & R i c h Polek '78 and daughter NadUee & son Cole, Judy & Mark H e i n r i c h '79 and son CoHn, Brook S c h u r m a n ' 8 3 , R o b Acosta '86 and guest Valerie Dalton, John DriscoU '90, NUdd '96 & Alex Salunga '95 and daughter BeUa, Joe Ertel '97 and daughter Hanna, Matt K e i m e d y '00, Evelyn & R a n d y Terry (parents of Scott Terry '10),Jim Ryan (USMA '55), ZhouH & Chris MUler (USMA '80) and daughter AUison, HoUy (USMA '96) &Tony (USMA '94) Flores and daughter IsabeUa

Paul Galanti, John King, Mark Heinrich

Richmond Chapter Mr. John J Driscoll,Jr. '90 207 N.Belmont Ave., Richmond,VA 23221-2811 P: 804-353-0165; E; john.driscoU@genworth.com

Corresponding Sec'y: Rich Polek 5543 Fox Vale Ct.,Midlodiian,VA 23112 H: 804-639-2860; W; 804-743-3239 E: richpolek(^ol.com

The weather cooperated rucely (very mcely ff you Hke it warm and humid) on the afternoon of Satorday, 26 August, as

Matt Kennedy, Judy Heinrich, Brook Schurman

John DriscoU, chapter president, once again this year served as head chef on a new gas griU. and ffid an exceUent job. I think it safe to comment ffiat no one left ffie picnic eiffier hungry or thirsty. Once again ffie Army folks were weU behaved, and ffiere were no fights, alffiough ffiere were civilized ffisagreements relative to footbaU game preffictions. Many ffianks once again go co Kaffiy Chain for offering her lovely home and grounds for ffie eniovTuent of USNA Richmond.

wiU be on Satorday, 2 December, at Champps Restaurant.

The annual HoHday Party is scheduled for Satorday, 16 December at che home of Cheryl & Rob Casey '73.This event may be Hrrated to chapter memben, who have paid dues in 2006, so please consider supporting chapter activities by paying your dues,ffyou have not done so.

Go Navy!

Rich Polek '78 Shenandoah Valley Chapter CAPT George O. Glavis '61, USNR 3446 Browntown Rd.. Front Royal.VA 22630 H: 540-636-3802 E: ^vi^o@state.gov

Williamsburg Chapter CDR Tom Wishart '70 USN (Ret.) 4759WinterberT^• Ct..Williamsbutg,VA 23188 P: 757-253-0250; E: t\vi5hartl(gcx.net or usnaaawTiisbrg@cox.net

Kathryn, Bill & Kimberiy Ruch

Bob & Rutii Pardow

Nelson Blish & Bill Lewis

Nelson Blish '69 was in Richmond for a book signing for his second novel. The Taking of ffie King, about a Russian attempt to steal a US nuclear submanne.

A few Shipmates stopped by ffie score to say heUo, mcluffing Rich Polek '78 and BUI Lewis '60. AU three served m submarines: BUI m Naffianael Greene, Nelson in Alexander HamUton and Rich in GreerUing.

The Army - Navy footbaU game TV viewing party for fans of boffi academies

Just as ffie Brigade returned at ffie end of ffie summer, the WUHamsburg Chapter resumed its OWTI activities. Like last year, most of our activities are held in ffie evenings atffieWUHamsburg Country Club. We do have two Saturday events scheduled and one luncheon event.

In keeping with recent traffition, Dick and Peg Swanenburg invited us aU to ffiefr home on ffie Chickahominy River on October 7. The gathering was, as always, very enjoyable.We served world famous Pierce's Pit Bar-B-Q (a WUHamsburg favorite) which proved to be very popular as usual. There was no speaker, which aUowed plenty of time to meet, mingle, tour the river on Dick's shaUow draft boat, and enjoy ffie ttanquffity of the Swanenburg's riverside location.

A short seventeen days later, October 24, we began our usual schedule of meeting on the fourffi Tuesday of every month at the WUHamsburg Country Club. The first meeting was our annual Founder's Day celebration. Admiral CarHsle Trost, '53, USN (Ret.), ffie Chafr of our national Alurrmi Association, gave us a rousmg speech on his vision of ffie foture of ffie Alurrmi Association and our local role in helping it achieve its mission.

On November 21, we have scheduled a luncheon at the Fort Eustis Club. Our speaker wiU be VADM Jim Metzer '71, USN (Ret.). Adnural Metzer served as the executive assistant for the Secretary of the Navy; Deputy Director Strategy and PoHcy on the Joint Staff, and Assistant to

ffie Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He is currendy wiffi Science AppHcations International Corporation (SAIC) in support of the Joint Force Command in Suffolk. He wiU have some interesting and timely remarks about the dramatic changes current taking place in US joint warfare capabUity.

December 2—BeatArmy!!!! Need we say more. In keepmg with recent custom, we wUl have a joint event with our brethren fiom the long grey Hne. We wiU use and expanded baU room at the WUHamsburg Twin Rivers Country Club (same location as 2004 & 2005).The Club wUl provide the traffitional fare of hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and fixings and desert. A cash bar wiU be avaUable.

FoUowing New Years, we have a series of great speakers and timely and important topics lined up for our monthly dirmer meetings through the winter and spring. It should be a super year for ffie chapter. Last spring, we held elections for new chapter officers. The new board members are: President: Tom Wishart — 757-253-0250 — twishartl@cox.net Vice President: BUI Riffer 757-645-4097— wriffer@cox.net Secretary: Ralph Lipfert — 757-220-0418 rHpfert@widomaker. com Treasurer: Frank Reifsnyder — 757-223-5150Frank.Reifsnyder@l 970.usna.com Past President: Paul Roush 757-229-9281 -peroiish@cox.net At Large: Ace Davis -757-229-5166 acedavis@widomaker.com At Large:Tony YarmareUa 757-851-0992- amynjy62@verizon.net At Large: Jack Greenhaigh 757-345-5506-jack@jackgreenhalgh.com The board members may also be reached at: usnaaawmsbrg@cox.net Nelson BUsh '69 was in WUHamsburg for a book signing for his second novel.

The Taking of the King, about a Russian attempt to steal a US nuclear submarme.

Frank Reitsnyder '78 feUovv submariner, stopped at ffie bookstore to compare notes and trade sea stories. Frank was commanding officer of the USS Baltimore when he was on active duty, and Nelson served onboard the USS Alexander HamUton. (Frank is on ffie left m ffie photo.)

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CHAPTER N E W S Puget Sound Chapter Pres.CAPTJames N.AdkinsJr '58, USN (Ret.) 7304 NW Duckabush Ln, SUverdale, WA 98383; P: 360-662-1958; E; jadkins@wavecable.com

Corres. Sec'y: CAPT Walter S. Draper IV '61, USN (Ret.) 3725 Bahia Vista Dr, Bremerton,WA 98310 P: 360-479-3945; E: WSDRAPERIV(gaol.com

Book signing

Washington Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter CAPT Edward Schwier '69, USNA (Ret.) 1196 Brentwood Ave., Richland, WA 99352-8540 H: 509-627-7288;W; 509-372-0176 E; Edward_G_Ed_Schwier@rl.gov; eschwier@charter.net; egschwier@aol.com

I am writing this article on September 14th for the November issue of shipmate.

I hope that navy is now 8-0, after their storming defeat of Notte Dame on Occober 28ch. Three more footbaU games before Army on December 2nd. Kickoff at 11:30 PST - W e s t CoasC time.

Jeanie and I wUl again host the game day party at our house. The doors wUl open at 10:30. Invitations are extended Co aU U S N A alumm, those of other service academies, active or retired mUitary, parents of midshipmen and cadets, and friends of the Academy. The final category would include Notte Dame grads, Ohio State, etc.

If you know them and would enjoy their company, bring them along.You are invited to bring a plate of hors d'oeuvre, cheeses, desserts, snacks, sandwiches, chUi, or whatever sttikes your fancy. We wUl also have catered food. Estimated cost is $20 per adult, haff price for teens, younger free. Let me know by emaU or phone caU ff you would Hke to attend and how many guests you wUl be bringing. I wUl need to give the catering some hard numbers by November 30th and I wUl have to do some procurement myseff. The sooner I have your RSVP, the better I am StUl looking for volunteers to help orgaraze and execute group activities and fonctions. If you would Hke to host a focure meeting, ac either your home or an estabHshment in the Tri-Cities or surrounding area, please make the offer We would aU benefit from involvement of more of our group in planning and orgarazing social gatherings.

Contact me by emaU at Edward_G_Ed_Schwier@rl.gov or egschwier@aol.com.

Beac Air Force, Beac Army, Beat Everybody! Edward Schwier '69

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Stay toned to the Chapter Newsletter for irfformation on upcoming activities. I hope you see this article in advance of our Founders' Day ffirmer, scheduled for Satorday November 18. [Yes, we k n o w Founders' Day is in October, but we had some scheduHng ffifficulties!] O u r featored speaker is Steve Andres '67, Western Regional Trustee of the Association. Please plan to join us at the Olympic Lodge located on Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Base Kitsap, in Bremerton. More detaUs are also avaUable on the Chapter website.

This year is Army's torn to host the joint celebration of Navy's annual victory.

T h e gathering is at Fort Lewis on Oldest and youngest Angus McDonald '48 and Mavis enjoy swapping sea stories with Ritarcha '05 December 2. Watch the Chapter and Matthew '03 Furqan.

Newsletter for the particulars.

U p c o n u n g in January, 2007, wUl be As I put pen to paper [actoaUy index the election of Chapter Officers and fingertips to the keyboard] our endless Trustees. Anybody that is interested summer in the Northwest continues.The should contact President Jim Adkins '58, most recenC Chapcer evenc took place on the everang of September 9, when thirty 360-662-1958.The pay is nunimal, but six alunrni and guests saUed on the Royal the psychic income is great! That's it for Argosy from che Seacde waterfront and this month. BEAT A R M Y ! enjoyed a wonderful buffet ffinner and Oregon and Southwest Washington magnificent sunset as we cruised EUiot Chapter - See Oregon Bay and the surrounding parts of ffie Sound. O u r saUing Hst spanned a remarkable fifty eight years of graduates, aU ffie way from Angus McDonald '48 and wffe Mavis Greater Washington Chapter to Ritarcha Furqan '05 and her husband Capt Gerald FarreU HO Matffiew, a graduate of'03.We were particE:Jerry.FarreU(^l 970.usna.com; Website: www. usnaaagwc.org ularly pleased to be joined by RoxieYarr, widow of Dan, USMA '58. Roxie is new to ffie area and happened to see a newspaper piece on the scheduled cruise. She called West Virginia Chapter and said chac she missed the Army-Navy Stephen S. Shumlas '69 camaraderie and would like to make some 105 Brierwood Dr., Hurricane, WV 25526 E: shumlas@marshall.edu new friends. We were deHghced to include her AU in aU, it was a great evening.

Washington, DC Area

West Virginia

Wisconsin Wisconsin Chapter President: Mr. Dan LaFave '85 djl@quarles.com

Secretary Mr. Bob Simi '88 (USMCR) P: 414-577-1058; E; bnscsimi@execpc.com

Wyoming Intermountain

Chapter - See Utah

Colin Saari '60, Fred Triggs '61, and Bob Partrick '62 check out the bar

Remember or Honor a loved one in Alumni Hall.

Call 410-295-4163 for more information.

Jim Lowe '59 and Judith, ready for some chow!

Honor Chairs

LASTi ALL "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not tveary them, nor the years condemn. At the going doum of the sun and in the morning, we unll remember them."

—Laurence Binyon, 1914 AKERS, CHARLES O ' N E A L '38

G E O R G E , NEVIN WILLIAM '48

MERRILL, R A L P H FREDERICK '44 *

CAPT. USN (Ret.) 1 September 2006

CDR, SC, USNR (Ret.) 19 July 2006

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 23 August 2006

ANDERSEN, R I C H A R D EUGENE '74

GORCZYK, FREDERICK J O H N '40

M O S E S , KENNETH HOLMES '55

31 August 2ai6

20 September 2006

Col, USAF (Ret.) 21 August 2006

AuLT, FRANK Wnxis '43

GRANTHAM, J O E POWELL J R . '46

C\PTUSN(Ret.) 20 August 2006

18 September 2006

READY, J O H N THOMAS J R . '38 *

HAY, L O R I N WILLIAM '44 *

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 15 September 2006

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 23 August 2006

RILEY, WnxLAM STEVEN '44

BECKEN, BRADFORD ALBERT '47

CDR. USN (Ret.) 22 September 2006

2 September 2006 HUGHEY, GEORGE HARING J R . '45 *

23Ausust2006

CDR, USNR (Ret.) 8 September 2006

BRETTSCHNEIDER, CARL AUGUST '51

H U N T , D O N A L D BANCROFT J R . '50

RAD.M, USNR (Ret.) 15 July 2006

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 10 September 2006

BRITTON, STANTEY JARVIS '51

H U N T , WILSON EVAN '41 *

SLEDGE, EDWARD CRESS '40

9 September 2006

Col, USMC (Ret.) 7 September 2006

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 21 September 2006

BocKn,TS, P E T E R LOGAN J R . '40

SAMMARRO, CHRISTOPHER '97

LT, USN 25 August 2006 SCHOENHUT, JAMES LAURENCE '53

14 September 2006

BROWN, MICHAEL WILLIAM '77

21 June 2000

JONES, DONALD WAYNE '58

SMALL, FENWICK RICHARD '59

25 August 2006

LCDR, USNR 25 August 2006

BLUNS, ROBERT EDWARD '54

4 August 2006

KAUTMAN, ROBERT YOUNG '46 VADM, USN (RET.)

BUSH,THO.VIAS A R T H U R J R . '45

22 September 2006

CDR, USN (Ret.) 13 September 2006

KLEMM, V E R N O N PAUL '49

DEFEDE, EDWARD P E T E R '54

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 18 September 2006

8 September 2006

SMITH, EDWARD GEORGE '55

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 1 September 2006 SPITLER, JOSEPH CLARK '41

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 23 August 2006

KOPP, WALTER HENRY O T T O '59 DEGNAN, FRANCIS J O S E P H '51

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 5 September 2006

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 7 July 2006

STEWART, WnxLAM 29 August 2006

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LAPHAM, T H O M A S JEFFERSON '55

SWIFT, CHARLES SHUFORD '44 *

LtCol, USMC (Ret.) 12 September 2006

CDR, USN (Ret.) 5 September 2006

L E G R O S , PAUL GRIEG '49

WILLIAMS, LAWRENCE EDWIN J R . '45

1 September 2006

29 August 2006

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 29 August 2006

L O N G , THOMAS ALBERT '33

WOLF, JAMES JOSEPH '90

10 September 2006

FINLEY,JOHN LAWRENCE '57

RADM, USN (Ret.) 21 September 2006

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 19 September 2006

M A R R , LAWRENCE O T I S '56

DESANTO, JAMES V. '47

CDR, USN (Ret.) 15 September 2006 ENGQUIST, G O R D O N WENDELL '52 *

W O O D M A N , G O R D O N PAUL '50

9 August 2006

10 September 2006 * obituary appears in this issue

GATTER, GEORGE STEWART '45

24 August 2006

M C W I L L I A M , J O H N ROBERT '52 *

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Captain Ovid M. "Mack" Butler, USN (Ret.), died at his home in Fairfax,VA, on 13 Augusc 2006. He was 92 years old.

FoUowing graduation from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1936, Mack served on board LEXINGTON in the search for Amelia EarharC. Early in World War II, he and his crew aboard S-27 were abandoned for a week in a deserted fishing vUlage in the Aleutian Islands after the boat ran aground.

Later in the war, he served as executive officer of the submarine HALIBUT and as commanffing officer of ffie submarine LiZARDFlSH in the Southwest Pacific. For his wartime service, he was awarded the SUver Star, two Bronze Scars and the Navy Commendation Medal. During the Korean Conffict, he commanded the destroyer INGRAHAM, receiving a second Navy Commendation Medal. In his 30-year career he also commanded che submarine REDFISH, the submarine tender GILMORE, Submarine Squadron Eight, and Service Squadron One, and worked in che Office of Naval InCeUigence and the Defense IntelHgence Agency.

Mack retired as a captain in 1966. He then completed a master's degree at The George Washington UniversiCy and Caughc machematics and computer science aC Mc. Vernon High School in Fairfax County,VA, where he also served as head of the math department. He was a deacon in Westminster Presbyterian Church, drove for Meals on Wheels, and volunCeered with the Campagna Center, aU in Alexandria,VA. Mack was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Day Buder He is survived by his chUdren, MoUy B. Goodenough of Denver, CO, Robert M. Buder of Port Gibson, MS, Barbara B. Davis of Lake Forest, IL, and SaUy B. Runion ofWarrenton,VA; rane grandchUdren; and three great-grandchUdren.

Funeral services wiU be held at the Ft. Myer Chapel in ArHngton,VA, on 2 November 2006 at 1:00 p.m., foUowed by interment wiffifiUlmUitary honors at ArHngCon National Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1936,902 Cumberstone Road, Harwood, MD 20776.

The Butler Family JOHN THOMAS READY JR. '38

Lieutenant Commander John T. "Jake" Ready, USN (Ret.), died in San Diego on 16 September 2006 at the age of 92 of a heart aCCack. He was che second oldesc member of che Class.

Jake was born on 16 AprU 1914 in Columbia, MO, and was raised in Kansas City. He entered the Naval Academy from Missouri with the Class of 1938 as a member of the Sixth Company. He was acCive in sporCs as weU as the social whirl. He won an N in Tennis, and NA in basketbaU, and was a member of che Ring and Reception committees.

Upon graduation he was assigned Co PENSACOLA. After accending Flight School, he was ordered to SARATOGA as a ffive

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bomber pUot, and was on board in January 1942, when it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. Lanffing his plane at nighc on a darkened aircraft carrier cruising in the South Pacific Seas was the trickiest thing he ever ffid. He chen served as commander of Aircraft Services UniC under Admiral Towers and ended his Navy career commanffing a urat on the Fiji Islands in 1943. He received a personal commendation from Adiniral NirraCz for his work in Peari Harbor He always remained active in the USNA Alumni Association.

He then joined Convafr in San Diego, CA, to become chief of flight test, flying many research, experimental and moffified aircraft. He most enjoyed test-flying the ten-engined B-36 bomber He retired in 1971 as a senior project engineer and assistant program manager of the F-111 Fighter Jake married a San Diego giri, Kay KHngenberg, on 19 November 1941 and chey made their home in Mission and Pacific beaches, as weU as La JoUa. After his second retirement, Jake invested in real estate, and owned and managed apartments in the beach areas, continuing in the business uncU his deach.

Jake is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Martha, grandsons, OUie, Jimmy and Jack, and greac-grandson.

Max, aU of San Diego, CA; and his brother, BUI of Bakersfield, CA. He was predeceased by his wife, Kay; daughter, Anrae; and grandson, Tom. Services were held at St. Brigid's Church in Pacific Beach, CA, on 22 September with Classmates and wives, Dolores and Randy KHpppel and Jean Sutdam, amongst the 50 attendees.

Interment wUl be in the famUy plot at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Naval Academy Foundation.

The Ready Family & 1938 Classmates EDWIN L DONLEY '40

Major General Edwin I. Donley, USA (Ret.), died on 16 August 2006 at his home in HuntsviUe, AL. He was 88 years old.

General Donley was born on 9 May 2006 in Buchanan, MI, and attended the U.S. Naval Academy, where he graduated wich the Class of 1940. He also held a M.B.A degree from the University of Michigan. He served in Worid War II in Europe and first came to HuntsvUle, AL, in 1963, where he served as the project manager for the Pershing Missile system, uncU his promotion to brigaffier general in 1966. General DorUey retired from the U.S. Army in 1973 as a major general, having served as commanffing general of the U.S. Army MissUe Command from November 1969 chrough Occober 1973.

General Donley held many mUitary awards and decorations, including the Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Bronze Star He was an Eagle Scout who served in leadership positions with the Tennessee Valley Boy Scouts and was awarded the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Eagle Scout award in 1976.

General Donley was active for many years in the HuntsvUle

community and served as president of the HuntsviUe Rotary Club ffi 1980.

General Donley was preceded in deaffi by his wife of 65 yean, Marion "Jo" Donley. He is survived by his three sons, Steven and his wife,Terri of HuntsviUe, AL, Kevin and his wife, Christine of HuntsviUe, AL, and Douglas of Brick Church, TN; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Donley of Grosse Point, MI; eight grandchUffien; and four great-grandchUdren.

A memorial service was held and General DorUey wUl be placed to final rest with Jo at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium in AnnapoHs, MD. In Heu of flowers, the famUy requests ffiat memorial conttibutions be made to ffie Tennessee VaUey Boy Scouts, 2211 Drake Avenue, HuntsvUle, AL 35803 or the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation.

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Colonel WUson E. Hunt, USMC (Ret.), ffied on Thursday, 7 September 2006. He was 89 years old.

Bom and raised in Seatde, WA, he ^â&#x201E;˘^ served two years in ffie Navy before receivH ^ â&#x20AC;˘ ^ % f ^ ^ ^ v , "^S ^^ appointment to ffie U.S. Naval pjr \ ^PViiV Academy, where he graduated in February 1941 and was commissioned as a second Ueutenant in ffie U.S. Marine Corps.

He served in the Pacific during World War II and was stationed inVfrgiraa, North and South CaroHna, Italy England, Okinawa and several locations in Cahforma before retiring from ffie Marine Corps in 1967.

He moved to LouisviUe, KY, in 1990 after residing in San Diego, CA, for 21 years. He was a member of Christ Church United Methoffist and had been a volunteer at the LouisviUe Zoo, Baptist East Hospital and as a reaffing tutor at Zachary Taylor and Dunn elementary schools.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George B. and DeUa B. Hunt; and seven older sisters and brothers. Survivors include his wffe of 65 years, Mary Louise; his daughter Diane ManteU of Vancouver, WA; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Donna of Inffian WeUs, CA, Larry andVfrginia of LouisvUle, KY, and Roger and Artemesia of Dana Point, CA; seven grandchUdren, including three in LouisviUe (Gretchen, Matthew and Gregory); and four great-grandchUdren.

A private memorial service was held by the famUy. In Heu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to che Habitat for Humamty Fund-Christ Church United Methoffist at 4614 Brownsboro Rd., LouisvUle, KY 40207.

P E T E R DIERKS JOERS '42

Commander Peter D Joers, USN (Ret.), died on 23 AprU 2006 at his home in Hot Springs, AR. Born on 11 February 1919, in Kansas City, MO, to WiUiam H. Joers and J \ '"IKK Catherine (Dierks) Joers, he grew up in ^ ^ '%a r New York CiCy and after graduation ^ ^ k ^ 9 9 H B | ^ from The HUl School, enCered che Naval Academy with che Class of 1942.

During his naval career, he served as communications officer on ERICSSON and later held the same position on YORKTOWN. He also completed a course of postgraduate stody in electtonics at the Naval Academy and served on the staff of Admiral Arthur Radford '16 in communications. WhUe on active duty, he served as Senate Naval Liaison Officer Commander Joers retired in 1957.

For his engagements in the Asiatic Pacific and ffie European ffieaters, he was awarded the Presidential Unic Citation and nine Batde Stars. He also received two Bronze Scars for combac action and che Department of Navy's Meritorious PubUc Service Citation.

FoUowing his naval service, he became vice president of Dierks Forests Inc. in 1946 and was named chairman of the board in 1965, serving in this position uncU September 1969, when che company was acquired by che Weyerhaeuser Company.

In 1955, he was elected to the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce of the United Scaces; one of che youngest men ever elected to che chamber's board. The opening of Camp Yorktown Bay in 1962 marked the reaHzation of a dream he and his coUeagues of the Hot Springs CouncU of the Navy League shared. Located on Lake Ouachita on land donated by Dierks Forests, it is presently operated by the Seventh day Adventists as a camp for bHnd children. In 1975, Commander Joers was instrumental in moving YoRKTOWN to Mount Pleasanc, SC, to form the nucleus of the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.

Predeceased by his parents, two sisters, his wffe, EHzabech Joers, and daughter, PaCCi Joers, Commander Joers is survived by his son, Pecer Joers II of Kent, WA; daughcers, Tina Roberts of Placida, FL, Barbie Borlaug of DaUas, TX, andWendy McQuown of Fairfax Stacion,VA; 12 grandchUdren; and 13 greaC-grandchUdren.

PeCer leaves behind a legacy as a role model for famUy generations and his powerfol presence wUl be greatly rrassed.

Memorial donations may be made to che USS YORKTOWN Association, EO. Box 1021, MounC Pleasant, SC 29464; or Camp Yorktown Bay, 361 Camp Yorktown Lane, Mountain Pine, AR 71956.

KENNETH P O T T E R M O N R O E '42

Kenneth P. Monroe died on 14 August 2006 of leukemia at his home in Pismo Beach, CA, in the loving company of his family. He was 88 years old.

After being raised in Michigan and Massachusetts, Ken was accepted into the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1942, and was commissioned in December 1941. He served at che Battie

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He retired from Webb in 1985, and spenc che nexC several years CraveHng che world wich his wife, after which they setded in Pismo Beach, CA. Ken was active in che congregation of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, the People's Kitchen in che Five Cities area, Computerooters and Gideon's International.

Ken is survived by Ruth Monroe, his wife of 61 years; son, David of Eureka, CA; and daughcers,Judy of Arroyo Grande, CA, and Debbara of Oakland, CA. Their youngest daughter, Diana, passed away in 1986. Ken also is survived by nine grandchUdren and seven great-grandchUdren.

AU of his famUy and his many friends mourn the loss of this wise, gentle and loving man.

In celebration of his life, a memorial service was held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Arroyo Grande, CA. Donations in Ken's honor may be made the foUowing organizations which were near and dear to his heart. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (hctp://www.leukemia.org/) and St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (hctp://www.saincbarnabas-ag.org).

The Monroe Family LoRiN WQXLAM HAY '44 Captain Lorin W Hay USN (Ret.), ffied on 23 August 2006 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital after a prolonged posC-surgical rehabUicacion and recurrenc hospitaHzation. He had been a resident of Virginia Beach,VA, for almost 50 years.

Captain Hay was born in Jersey City, NJ, in December 1920, but grew up in Ramsey, NJ, and graduated from Ramsey High School in 1938. He enCered che U.S. Naval Academy in 1940 with the Class of 1944. WhUe at che Academy, he was active in saffing and was commodore of the Boat Club. Upon graduation in June 1943, he reported to CLEVELAND in the Pacific where he spent the rest of che war He enCered ffight training in the faU of 1945 and was designated a naval aviator a year later He had successive tours in a patrol squadron, a heavy attack squadron and three jet fighter squadrons, the lasC two of which he commanded. He completed nuclear weapons training at Sandia Base, NM, in che late 1940s, foUowing which he was a member of che Navy's first carrier air special weapons squadron.

He completed the Navy's Test Pilot School with a subsequent Cour in FHghcTest at NAS Patuxent River in the early 1950s. In addition Co che operational squadrons, his other sea duty included

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commissioning executive officer of GUADALCANAL and commanffing officer of SALAMONIE. From 1968 to 1970, he was commanffing officer of the U.S. Naval Air Station at Quonset Poinc, RI. His final Cour was as assistant chief of staff to the Commander Air Forces, U.S. Atlantic FleeC. In retiremenC, he was wich che Virginia Air PoUution ConCrol Board for 12 years. He was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Virgiraa Beach and served as cheir treasurer for ten years.

Captain Hay was predeceased by his first wffe,Vinrae U Hay He is survived by Lois, his current wife of 12 years; his daughter Karen Hay ofWashington, DC; and son, Lorin D. Hay and his wife. Sherry ofVirginia Beach,VA. Survivors also include his grandchUdren, Mary D Hay and Lorin W Hay both ofVirgiraa Beach,VA; siscer,jean Reed of Sanibel Island, FL, brother,James Hay '54 and his wife, Ruth ofWUHamsburg,VA; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church ofVirgiraa Beach,VA, on 28 August 2006.

James C. Hay '54 RALPH FREDERICK MERRILL '44

Capcam Ralph F"Doc" MerriU, USN (Rec), died on 23 August 2006 in HuntsviUe, AL. He was 86 years old.

Capcain MerrUl was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1944. After graduation, he participated in the Normandy Invasion and then was assigned Co che desCroyer EMMONS for the war in the Pacific near Okinawa in 1945.

EMMONS suffered multiple kamikaze hics and was sunk. MerrUl survived to complete a 30-year naval career, during which he commanded both a submarine and a surface ship.

Captain MerriU was a long-time resident of Naples, FL, with his wife, BeCte, uncU her deach in 2001. He chen moved to HuntsvUle,AL, Co be near his son. He is survived by his chUdren, Ralph MerriU Jr of Alabama, Ann Cash of North CaroHna and Margy Barr ofWyoming; his sister Virginia M. MacLeod of MassachuseCts; six grandchildren; and four greaC-grandchUdren.

A fuU honors miUcary funeral wiU take place at Arlington National CemeCery on 7 December 2006. The chapel service wiU be ac 10:45 a.m.

In Heu of flowers, donations to che U.S. Naval Academy Foundation would be appreciaced.

The Merrill Family CHARLES SHUFORD SWIFT '44

Commander Charies S. "Shuf" Swift, USN (Rec), died quietly in his home on 5 September 2006 at che age of 85 of cancer.

He was born on 8 November 1920 in Oakland, CA, che oldesC of five chUdren. He accended the University of CaHforraa, Berkeley for two years before

receiving an appointment to the Naval Academy. There, he became ffie regimental commander and wresded on ffie varsity team, was team captain, and won the Eastern IntercoUegiate Wresffing Association Championship for the Naval Academy in 1942 and 1943. After graduation, he married PhyUis Harley Stover on 12 September 1943.

Shuf continued wresffing for Navy, winning the National Amaceur Athletic Umon 174-pound Championship in 1949, 1950 and 1952. He placed second in ffie 1952 Final Olympic Tryoucs and was manager of che 1956 U.S. Olympic Wresffing Team in Melbourne, AustraHa. Sea tours included N E W ORLEANS, VALLEY FORGE, POWER. and HEALY. He commanded SILVERSTEIN and HANSON. Shore duty tours included the Naval PosCgraduaCe School, head of che Leadership Field Team in Japan and executive officer of che Naval Amphibious Base.

Retiring fiom the Navy in 1965, Shuf spent ten years at San Diego State as wTesffing coach, activities ffirector, and assiscanc dean of stodents. His conttibutions to ffie associated stodent body were recogmzed wiffi ffie inception of the Shuford C. Swift Award, presented annuaUy to two students ffistinguishing ffiemselves through service involving stodent government.

In ffie 44 years he resided in San Diego, CA, he was a quiet champion for the underprivileged, co-founffing and directing the Citizens Urated for Racial EquaHty (CLJRE), serving as chairman of ffie San Diego Regional Fair Housing Task Force and was appointed to the San Diego Housing Commission in 1986.

His efforts were recogmzed by many awards, incluffing the Shelter Award, San Diego Community Foundation Volunteer of ffie Year and 20 AprU 1990 was named for him by the City of San Diego. Modest and unassuming by nature, his chUdren only became aware of his commumty commendations when they were going through his belongings foUowing his death.

He is survived by his wffe of 63 years, PhyUis; chUdren, Tamsen Ffrestone of Santa Barbara, CA, Micaela PhUpot of Sonoma, CA, Rear Admfral (select) Scotc Swift, USN, of FaUs Church,VA, and Mark Swift of San Diego, CA; cwo brochers; eighc grandchUdren; and four greaC-grandchUdren.

In Heu of flowers, donations can be made to San Diego Hospice or a charity in keeping wich Shuf's values.

GEORGE H A R I N G H U G H E Y J R . '45

Commander George H. Hughey Jr, USNR (Ret.), died on 8 September 2006. He was 84 years old.

He was born in Hawau, but grew up in CaHforraa and graduated with che Naval Academy Class of 1945.

During World War II he served aboard MASSACHUSETTS, seeing action m seven major bacties at Formosa, PhUippines, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Japan, also weathering a typhoon and coundess kamikaze attacks. In 1946, he joined the destroyer STICKELL, saffing Co che China scacion where civU war raged. When raU Hnes were cue, che senior officers were Crapped in Peking. Hughey received orders co cake STICKELL CO sea and

navigaced che Wangpoo, dodging junks waiting to ram U.S. ships and proceeded Co Guam.

Hughey received his Wings in 1949 and flew AD-4s with VA-25. In 1954, he earned a MS from Princeton UniversiCy. His chesis posCiUaCed and proved a new energy concept of climb in testing aircraft chaC saved che Navy $200,000 for every plane CesCed. Ordered Co VC-4, he commanded a Ceam of pilots trained Co fly from carriers aC night and in extreme weather. After participating in the Fleec InCroduction Program for F4Ds at Patuxent Test Center, he joined VF-74. He also became a Navy "Top Gun" aC che Fleec Air Gunnery Unit, China Lake, CA. Ac BuAer, Hughey became project officer for weapons and aircraft, incluffing the X-15 spaceplane. He was responsible for adding Sidewinder inissUes as weaponry for the Lebanon crisis.

After 16 years of active service, Hughey resigned to join General Electric and the Naval Reserve. Ac GE, he managed classified saCeUice programs chen moved Co che ApoUo moonship stody, selecting landing siCes. He was a member of che board that met before each moon launch to evaluate data and declare the mission safe.

He participated in the development of Manned Orbiting Laboratory. MOL was canceled, but che macerials were tested in Inuvik, Canada, as proposed insulation for the Alaska pipeHne and were subsequently selected and ucffized.

Hughey became assisCanC to the presidenc, Fairchild IndusCries, Maryland. He helped found American SateUice and directed the construction of a Midway Island earth station.

After 1988, he spent summers on Monhegan Island, ME, where he designed solar syscems for local cottages. He was tteasurer and trustee of Monhegan Associates and a Monhegan Museum Trustee.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ann ConoUy; daughter and son-in-law, Ann Hughey and Morris Feibusch; and grandchUdren, Helen Haring and Mott Hughey.

P E T E R ANDREAS HUSTAD '45

Pete Hustad passed away on 23 February 2006, after a brief Ulness. He was 84 years old.

A native of Flandreau, SD, PeCe accended South Dakota State CoUege prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy fiom South Dakota.

Upon graduation fiom the Academy with the Class of 1945, he served for 16 months on che destroyer GUSHING with the Fifth Task FleeC, which parcicipaced in 27 engagemenCs between June 1944 and September 1945.

Thereafter, his assignmenCs included service on the destroyer HOLDER for ten monchs and che destroyer CORRY for 12 months. Pete was assigned to Underwater DemoHtion Team Three fiom February 1949 to July 1951. He was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for bravery during the Korean War for a two-mUe raghttime swim in Korean waters deep behind enemy lines in which he helped pave che way for a guerUla landing on a North Korean beach.

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After he resigned from ffie Navy, Pete joined State Farm Insurance, where he was a highly respected agency manager for 40 years. He was also active in commumty affairs and served as president of the Woodland HUls, CA, Chamber of Commerce and as an elder in his church.

Pete is survived by his daughter, HoUy Hustad Hardgrove of Pacific PaHsades, CA, and son, Mark Hustad of Reseda, CA. He is also survived by his son-in-law. Ken Hardgrove; and four loving grandchUdren, AUison Hardgrove and Lauren Hardgrove, both of Pacific PaHsades, CA, and Anthony Hustad and Christopher Hustad, both of MandeviUe, LA. Memorial services were held atffieWoodland HUls Presbyterian Church, of which Pete had been a founffing member.

The Hustad Family LEWIS MOORE CtrrrER '46

Lewis M . Cutter, a retfred executive of Container Corporation of America, ffied peacefiUly on Sunday afternoon, 30 July 2006. He was 83 years old.

Born in Adanta, GA, and raised in PhUadelphia, PA, "Lew" was a 1941 graduate of Germantown Academy. He attended Georgia Tech and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1945 with che Class of 1946. After desttoyer service in che Pacffic, he joined Concainer Corporation of America as a ttainee in PhUadelphia, PA. Lew was Cransferred Co Fort Worth, TX, in 1957 as general manager of its shipping container plant. During his 37 years with CCA, he served in numerous production, marketing and admirastrative assignments. Lew retired in 1985 as vice president and regional manager headquartered in Fort Worth.

JVfr. Cutter was a past ffirector of che Fibre Box Association of America, Uniced Way of Tarrant County, Camp Carter YMCA and Shady Oaks Country Club. He was a member of Uraversity Christian Church, USNA Alurrmi Association, USS WALKE Association, the Navy League and the Admiral Nimitz Museum.

Lew was known for his interests in golfing,ttaveHng,fishing and photography.

In adffition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wffe of 57 years, Mary Jane Test Cutter in 2001. He is survived by his five chUdren, Jenrafer Cutter Chamberlain of Phoenix, AZ,J. Stephen Cutter and his wife, EHzabeth of Fort Worth, TX, D r Lewis M. "Duke" Cutter Jr and his wife, Mary Ann of Steamboat Springs, CO, Lyffia A. Cutter of ArHngCon, VA, and CaroHne Abbocc Ziegler and her husband, Randy of DanviUe, CA; nine grandchUffien, Robyn Chamberlain Canales and her husband, Richard, Lauren Christine Cutter, SheUey Butder, Brooke BuCder Lewis M. Cutter III,Theresa Cutter John Cutter Lyffia Jane Ziegler and Catherine Ziegler; and Cwo greaCgrandchUdren, OHvia Canales and CaroHne Canales.

A memorial service was held on 12 August 2006 at Umversity Christian Church.

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M r Cutter's fanuly suggests that his memory may be honored by makuig conttibutions in honor of his late wffe, Maryjane, to ffie American Cancer Society or a charity of choice.

Tlie Cutter Family STUART ALEXANDER WHITE '46

Lieutenant Junior Grade Stoart A. White, USN (Ret.), formerly of Island FaUs, ME, and New York City ffied on 9 August 2006 after a long Ulness. He was 82 years old.

"Sto" attended Bowdoin CoUege in Brunswick, ME, before his appointment to AnnapoHs in 1942."WhUe at the Naval Academy, Sto was active m The Masqueraders, Company sports and saffing.

After graduating with ffistinction, he served for two years in the Pacific aboard CHESTER and TOPEKA. He was honorably ffischarged in 1947.That same year, Sto entered Harvard Law School and received his J.D. in 1950. He practiced mteUectoal property law in New York City, Island FaUs, ME, and Pordand, ME, for 36 years before retiring to Florida in 1986.

Among Sto's favorite activities were fishing, saUing, flying (private Hcense) and music.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, ffie former Nancy Cox of Bradenton, FL; daughter, Jeanne Mahoney of Bradenton, FL; son, David White of Amherst, NH; and two grandchUdren, Erik and Kirsten of New Hampshfre.

The White Family GfeOR(s ROBERT MACKENZIE PEARSON '47

Commander G.R.M. Pearson, USN (Ret.), ffied at MounC Dora, FL, on 20 June 2006 firom ffie compHcations of pulmonary fibrosis. He was 81 years old.

"Bob" Pearson was born to American parents in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His faffier, a chUd psychologist, estabHshed a practice in PhUadelphia, PA, and Bob obtained his congressional appointment to ffie Naval Academy firom Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1946 with the 11th Company and got his Wings at Pensacola as soon as possible ffiereafter Later, whUe flying as insttuctor wiffi a stodent, he was grounded by weaffier in Mississippi.The stodent orgamzed a bHnd dace, and Bob met Ermyne Duckworth.They were married for 52 years.

His ffighc duties were principaUy in fighters, ffiough he gready enjoyed a ship's company tour as first Ueutenant of INDEPENDENCE (CVA-62), and served in deployments to ThaUand and Vietnam, as weU as shore tours in Washington, DC, and elsewhere.

Bob retired from the Navy in 1969, and the famUy located at Mount Dora in centtal Florida, where he immersed himself in the affairs of a smaU Cown - an ambience chac suited him perfectiy Wiffi his floppy-brfrnmed hat and his beloved beagle in

j^smssiEi tow. Bob immeffiately became and remained a fanuHar downtown figure. He served on ffie city councU in ffie nud-1970s, campaigned unsuccessffiUy for mayor was chairman of the Lake County Chapter of ffie American Red Cross, chaired che local craft fan and ffie Mount Dora Arts Festival and taught computer classes at Lake Sumter Community CoUege. He was vice-president of"Winter Park Federal Savings and Loan, provided support to ffie local hospice program, and jomed wiffi his wife. Ermyne, in ffie operation of a needlepoint store,The Drawer Ltd. His hobbies, dating back to Midshipman days, were maffi. HAM radio and ffie EngHsh language. It was noc unusual to see him seated in his Volvo, copying code firom ffie tape player to improve his speed; or simply reading a geometry or algebra text for ffie enjoyment of it. And he was insistent in his pursuit of the right word — ahv-ays co be granunaticaUy used in the proper context.

In adffition to his wife, Ermyne, Bob is survived by two daughters. Suzie Roberts of Eustis, FL, and Bootie Pearson of Mount Dora. FL. At ffie time of this writing, plans for his final place of rest were incomplete.

TTie Pearson Family & Chet Shaddeau '47 ROBERT EUGENE SCHENK '47

Robert E. Schenk ffied in his sleep at Chetek."WI. on 19 July 2006. He was 81 years old.

"Rudy" was bom on 10 January 1925, was raised in Waterloo, lA, and received his congressional appointment to ffie Nav'al Academy from chat scace. As a Midshipman, he played varsicy footbaU and Crack, and was a skUled boxer and yawl saUor He graduated wiffi ffie Fourth Company in 1946, and served two years in gurmery; CIC and commumcations aboard — logicaUy- — IOW'A (BB-61). FHght School was foUowed by two years wiffi VF-44, flying Corsairs.

In January of 1952, he married Sara Emogene "Jean" Bridges.

He w-as stationed at Great Lakes when he decided, in October 1953, to resign his commission and retorn to civiHan Hfe. He returned to Waterloo, LA, to become a part of che famUy firm his faffier had estabHshed, doing land survey and civil engineering. He remained a parmer in Schenk Engineering for 35 yean, retiring in 1988, when, in his own words, he "had become mostly overhead."

FoUowing his retfrement, he and Jean moved permanendy to Chetek,WI, wffiere the famUy had vacationed for many years, and spent ffiefr retfrement fiUly enjoying the things they had loved abouc the area for aU ffiat time.

Rudy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean; son, Capcain Robert E. Schenk Jr, CEC, USN (Rec), and his wffe,janec of Pensacola, FL; daughters. Glee (Mrs.Joel) Kidder ofWaterioo, L\, and Anne (Mrs. Douglas) Nordquist of Cedar FaUs, I A: and three grandchUdren.

Memorial services were conducted at che Checek Lucheran Church on 22 July 2006.

The famUy asks that any memorial donations be made to Chetek Lucheran Church or co the Mayo CHrac Cancer Center, Rochester, MN. diet Shaddeau '47 RICHARD PORT UMBEL '47

Commander Richard P. "Dick" Umbel Sr, USNR (Rec),ffiedon 18 Augusc 2006, after suffering a stroke, at Portland, ME. Prior to entering the Naval Academy in 1943, he graduated from Bethany CoUege in West Virginia. Dick graduated with the Class of 1947 in 1946 with the Eighch Company, and served first in MiNDORO (CVE-120), then in ELDORADO ( A G C - 1 1) during the Korean War as aide and flag Ueutenant to Rear Admiral Lyman A.Thackrey '21. After leaving ffie PhibGru Staff, he served at NAB Coronado, CA, then in MASSEY (DD-778) at Norfolk,VA. He served nexc in che Officer Performance Branch of BuPers at Arhngton.VA, and left active duty in 1954, transferring to the Naval Reserve and retiring from the Reserve as a commander in 1970.

After leaving active duty, he worked forVitto Laboratories, Washington, DC, for two years, then was recruited to work for Emerson Research, of SUver Spring, MD. He left Emerson in 1960 to work for Airborne Instruments Laboratory at Deer Park, NY, where he worked on several defense projects. He left Airborne in 1972 to work actively as an educator and administrator for the South Huntington and IsHp School ffistticts on Long Island, NY. Dick was the consummate volunteer, a devoted famUy man who served his country in two wars, and a dUigent citizen who never faUed to vote in any election. Church was an integral part of his Hfe, as were many civic organizations. He was a deacon, a lay leader, lay mirascer, cruscee, ceacher. Scoutmaster,YMCA organizer, docent and recipient of the SUver Beaver Award of the Boy Scouts of America. He never faded to answer a caU for help in any way, be it famUy Scouting or church. FamUy, good citizenship, church, good humor, seff reUance, hard work and fafr play composed the bedrock of his Hfe. He enjoyed Sunday footbaU, a good nap and his wife's cooking.

Dick is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Betty Huey of Norfolk, VA; his sons, Richard Jr. '73 and BUI; daughters, Linda Umbel and Marjorie Fricano; and sis grandchUdren.

My Dad was ffie finest man I have ever known. He is missed by aU whom he ever knew- or mec. Fair Winds and FoUowing Seas!

Rich Umbel '73

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Captain Robert C.Van Osdol, SC, USN (Ret.), ffied at Fairfax,VA, on 1 June 2006. He was 82 years old.

A native ofTiffin, OH, Bob enUsted in ffie Navy and received his appointment to the Naval Academy via the Fleec He graduated with the Tenth Company in 1946, and married Shirley Lane shordy ffiereafter.

He served three years as a Hne officer in HUNTINGTON (CL-107) before deciding to change career paths, then in 1949, attended Supply Officer School and ttansferred to the Supply Corps. He had assignments at NAS Memphis, in O ' H A R E (DD-889), and on che staff of ComDesFlot Six at Newport, RI. Harvard Business School and supply tours in Panama, Georgia and Washington were foUowed by a heart attack and recuperation before attenffing the War CoUege. He spent 12 years in the MUitary Sealift Command before retiring fiom active duty in 1981.

Bob lost Shirley to cancer and subsequendy married the former Mary Bogosian, then put down roots in Northern Vfrgiraa. He went back Co school for a whUe, got a real estate Hcense, dabbled in local poHtics, set up the local neighborhood watch, and underwent emergency heart bypass surgery. In between times, he played bridge, hand-mixed and poured an enormous amount of concrete around ffieir home, gardened and ttaveled with Mary.

In adffition to his wife, Mary, Bob is survived by his son, Robert Clyde Van Osdol and his wife, Charla; daughter, Mrs. Valerie Marsh and her husband. Jack; and by grandchUffien, great-grandchUdren, rUeces and nephews.

As of this writing, foneral services were planned for 21 August at che Old PosC Chapel, Fort MyerVA, to be foUowed by interment with fuU miHtary honors at ArHngton National Cemetery.

Chet Shaddeau '47 ROBERT HENRY PETER D U N N '48

Captain Robert H.E Dunn, CEC, USN (Rec), a commuracant at Uraversity Parish Christ Sun ofJustice, passed away after a long Ulness on 31 July 2006 at che Eddy Hericage House in Troy NY. He was 79 years old.

Capcain Dunn, whose career in the Navy as a civU engineer spanned 30 years, and his wffe, Patricia, raised a famUy of three whUe stationed in Europe, Japan, in the Pacific and along the East Coast of the UraCed States.

Captain Dunn, che son of Edna Elconhead Dunn and Charles A. Dunn, was born on 11 SepCember 1926 in PhUadelphia, PA. He accended Souch PhUadelphia High School, was accepced inco the U.S. Naval Academy, where he received a bachelor's degree and was commissioned as an officer in 1948. Ac AnnapoHs, he received che nickname "Rip" fiom his feUow Midshipmen. After

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a six-month naval sea voyage navigating a desttoyer from CaHforraa to Tsingtao, China, and back, he attended RPI mTroy NY. He received a master's degree in civU engineering there and became an officer with the CivU Engineering Corps of che Navy, also known as the "Seabees." He met his wife-to-be, Patticia Curley Dunn, mTroy at ffie time of his graduate stoffies.

They were married in Troy NY, and began their first tour of duty together in London, England. Their next duCy sCations were Naples, Icaly; QuonseC Point, RI;JacksonvUle, FL;Yokohama, Japan; Groton, CT; PhUadelphia, PA; Da Nang,Vietoam; Washington, DC; Guam; and Washington, DC, again.

As a CEC officer Captain Dunn was responsible for ffie master planrang, development and logistics of bases and facffities here and abroad. Throughout his career he was a member of various command staffs of the Navy. He earned a Bronze Star Medal for his ffistinguished service in theVietnam War, between 1967 and 1968.

After his retirement from the Navy in 1977, he taught core curriculum civil engineering courses for 20 years at his aHna mater RPI in the CivU Engineering Department.

Captain Robert H.P. Dunn is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patticia; cheir daughcer, Marianna and her partoer, Cindy Gady; son, RoberC and his wife, Melarae; and youngest daughter, Patticia.

Captain Dunn was interred at the ArHngton National Cemetery in October 2006.

Robert H.P Dunn Jr VALENTINE HIXSON SCHAEFFER JR. '49

Valentine H. Schaeffer Jr. ffied on 30 July 2006 after a long Ulness with progressive supranuclear palsy. He was 79 years old.

The son of Grace and Rear Adnural Valentine H. Schaeffer Sr '19, Schaeffer also graduated from che Naval Academy wich che Class of 1949. He went ffirecdy to ffight traimng and after winrang his i':-.'i"iiiiÂťj ...i'j.i'.-^ajta^^fijjiii,.', v a Wings, flew combat rrassions over Korea on twoWestPac deployments whUe his air group was embarked in PRINCETON. Later, he served as a Navy test pUot at Patuxent.

He resigned his commission to Cake test pUot positions with RepubHc Aviation, Chance Vaught Aviation and finaUy with the Ryan Aircraft Corporation as the company's chief test pUot for the Navy's XV-5AV/TOL aircraft program. When the Navy canceUed its conCracC wich Ryan because of ffie inherent instabUity in che plane, Schaeffer retired to pursue his Hfelong dream of owning and saiHng a yacht.

He purchased CAMALOT, an 80-foot wishbone ketch, buUt by Abeking and Rasmussen. He spent much of the remainder of his Hfe saiHng her with his wife, Marsha. Considerable time was spent chartering in che Meffiterrean and the Caribbean. The highHght of these experiences was a 10-year circumnavigation.

He also was chartered by che American SaU Training Association for the TaU Ships Race of 1976 from Bermuda to Newport, RI, and the bicentermial parade in New York Harbor In 1979 he was chartered by National Geographic Television for seven weeks at

sea in ffie Pacific, along wiffi two offier research vessels for ffie fibiing of "Dive to ffie Edge of Creation."This documentary showed complete Hfe coloraes offish and plants sustained by chemosynffiesis. instead of photosynffiesis, nvo mUes beneaffi ffie sea; it is considered ffie most significant ffiscovery in biology of ffie 20ffi Century.

After selling CVVLALOT m 2002. he and Marsha bought a home in Hernando, FL, in Citrus County, where he resided untU his deaffi.

Schaeffer is survived by his wife, Marsha; sons.Valentine III (Mary-) and John (Karen); sister, Mary Lee Slaff (AUan Slaff'45); grandchUdren. Kevin Schaeffer '04, KeUi Makin, Andrew Schaeffer and Amy Schaeffer; and two great-granddaughters, EmUy and Taylor.

The Schaeffer Family G O R D O N WENDELL ENGQUIST '52

Captain Gordon W Engquist, USN (Ret.), ffied at Vienna, VA, on 29 August 2006 of asbestos-related lung cancer and compHcations. He was 75 years old.

A nativ-e of Scanffia, MN, he received a congressional appointment to ffie Nav-al Academy, resided in ffie 19ffi Company and graduated wiffi ffie Class of 1952.

He served first in RENTXJVA ( C V E - 1 14) before attending Submarine School in 1954. Subsequent assignments included COBBLER ( S S - 3 4 4 ) , SIR-\GO ( S S - 4 8 5 ) , executive officer of RUNNER ( S S - 4 7 6 ) . and command of ARCHERHSH ( A G S S - 3 1 1 ) and SEA C.AT (SS-399). He was an instructor of enlisted stodents at ffie Nuclear Power School in New- London in maffiematics, ffiermody-namics and nuclear reactor principals (1958-1960).

Assignments in ffie Office of ffie C N O included Polaris Logistics Plans, Scracegic Commumcations and Heec Liaison (submarine operations). He serv-ed in ffie Office of ffie Jomt Chiefs of Staff fbrWjridwide Mffitary- Control and Commumcations Sy-stem Requirements. He was assistant chief of staff for commumcations for Commander Submarine Force Pacific (1967-1969) and commanded ffie Naval Commuracations Station in Hawau (1974-1976). Concurrendy, ffie Naval Commumcations System woridwide was reorganized, and Hawau became ffie Eastern Pacific Naval Commumcations Area Master Station coordinatmg operations of ffie EastPac naval commumcations stations. This reorganization was concurrent wiffi ffie rapid deployment of onHne and sateUite commuracations. His final assignment was plans officer for naval commumcations at ffie system headquarters in "Washington, DC. He retfred from the Navy in 1978.

He and And Kvefrn of Gjerstad, Norway, were married at ffie Bremerton Naval Shipyard Chapel in 1965 whUe commanduig ARCHERHSH. The marriage was a break with traffition, since ARCHERHSH was an "aU bachelor" submarine on an independent extended worldwide mission.

FoUowing his Navy retirement, he worked m commuracarions-related positions wiffi JAYCOR and Computer Sciences Corporation. He fiiUy retfred in 1994.

An avid reader, during retfrement he pursued mterests in history, Hteratore, biography and popular fiction. During his later years, he also indulged a Hfelong love of popular, show and jazz music. He and Aud enUvened thefr pleasures through musicrelated friendships at area piano restaurants, at which they occasionaUy raised ffiefr voices.

Captain Engqmst is survived by his wife, Aud; daughter, Kristine Erickson, son-in-law, Steven and grandson, Jonathan of Alexandria,VA; and his daughter, Annemarie Engquist of Richmond, VA. A memorial service was held on 8 September 2006, at Luffieran Church of ffie Redeemer m McLean,VA. Interment wiU take place at ArHngton National Cemetery on 17 November 2006 at 1:00 p.m.

GH^'52 J O H N ROBERT MCWILLLAM '52

Commander John R. McWUHam, USN (Rec), ffied unexpectedly on 31 August 2006 due to pancreatitus.

Born on 7 January 1926 in Peoria, IL, he was raised on a 320-acre farm near Toulon, IL. He graduated as valeffictorian firom Toulon Township High School and after serving two years m ffie Army, he accepted Congressman Everett Dfrkson's appointment to ffie Naval Academy.

Upon graduation from the Naval Academy with ffie Class of 1952, John served on FRANK KNOX (DDR-742) before attending ffight trainmg at Pensacola, FL, and KingsvUle,TX. He vv-as ffien attached toVS-32 out of NAS Quonset Pomt, RI, and flew off various carriers. From May 1957 to September 1959, John served as aide and flag Ueutenant for Commander Carrier Division 18. In 1959, he entered test pUot training and remained at ffie Naval Afr Test Center Patuxent River, MD, untU May 1963. He was a part ofVAH-6 andVAH-123, both out of Whidbey Island, WA, for ffie next two years wiffi a Meffiterranean deployment aboard FORRESTAL (CVA-59). He attended the Armed Forces Staff CoUege before joining ffie staff of Commander-in-Chief U.S. Pacific Heet (Havv-au).John was weapons officer on BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA-31) from January 1969 untU June 1971, when ffie ship went out of commission. He attended Defense Systems Management School in 1972 and became Project and Deputy Project Manager, XFV-12A. He ffien served on ffie Naval CouncU of Personnel Boards for two years before reporting to Ocean SurveUlance Division in ffie Office of Chief of Naval Operations. John retired firomffieNavy on 30 June 1978. His decorations included two Bronze Stars.

After retirement from ffie Navy, John w-as semor marketing executive for Reading Industties, a copper tobing manufacturer and general manager for CAL Count, a nucro-computer company, before he v-entored out on his OWTI and estabHshed his ovv-n company. From ffiere, he delved in real estate, transportation and property development.

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CALL John never married, even chough he was popular with the laffies. He is survived by a number of famUy members who remember him fondly.

His remains were interred in ArHngton National Cemetery on 17 October 2006.

ROBERT OLEN ALLER '53

Robert O.AUer of Rehoboth Beach, DE, ffied on Wednesday 17 May 2006, in Beebe Meffical Center Lewes, DE. He was 76 years old.

"Bob" was born on 26 March 1930 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Olen A. ||MÂť 1 ' ^ H and Carolyn R. (Lewis) AUer He ^^ ÂŁ attended Miami University in Oxford, OH, for one year prior to entering the Naval Academy, where he was a member of ffie First Company.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1953, he was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force, where he served for ten years. He began his career as a navigator in B-57 aircraft, serving in France and Germany. During his mffitary service, he was a graduate stodent at the University of Michigan, receiving master's degrees in aeronautical and asttonomical engineering. He served at the SateUite Test Center in Sunnyvale, CA, before resigning in 1963.

Bob then joined NASA in Washington, DC, and began his career as chief of mission plarming for che Gemini manned ffighc program. He held many positions during his 29 years wich NASA, incluffing chief of the operations plarming branch in the ApoUo program. He ffirected the operations of Skylab, NASA's first experimental space sateUite. He held top positions with the ApoUo-Soyuz test project. He also dfrected the Tracking and Data Relay Systems Division and received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal for his work in correcting che pach of a $100 mUHon commuracations sateUite when it feU into an errant orbiting pattern in 1983. Bob was appointed as associate admirasttator for the Office of Space Tracking and Data Systems, with responsibUity for che Cracking, daCa and communications networks, supporting aU manned space ffights, unmanned satelHtes and interplanetary space probes. Bob was appointed associate adminiscracor for NASA's entire space operations before he resigned in 1987. For his work, he was awarded two Exceptional Service Medals. He was a member of che American AsCronautical Society and received its Space FHght Award. After resigrung from NASA, he worked as a consultant for several years untU his retiremenC. Bob is survived by his wife of 53, Nancy whom he married on che afternoon of his Naval Academy graduation in 1953. He is also survived by his son, RoberC C. AUer '80; daughters, Cynthia Thornett and Carole Brennan; and rane grandchUdren, Michele and Lyndsey ThornetC, ChrisCopher and Bridgec Brerman, and KeUy, Erin, Kateland, Robert and Brian AUer The Aller Family

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ARCHIBALD BAKER BECKMANN JR. '54

Commander "Arch" Beckmann Jr, USNR (Ret.), armdst a winrang batde against cancer went to meet His Lord on 3 August 2005 as a result of compHcations associated with a sttoke. He was 73 years old.

A native of Charleston, SC, Arch attended The Citadel prior to being appointed to the Naval Academy by Rep. L. Mendel Rivers. He graduated with the Class of 1954 as a member of the Seventh Company.

Upon graduation, he served on HARRY F BAUER (DM-26), TRUTTA (SS-421) and PERCH (APSS-313) prior to bemg selected

by Admiral Hyman Rickover '22 for the nuclear power program in 1959. Shordy before he was to report for duty aboard THRESHER, which was subsequendy lost at sea, his orders were changed to become basic course supervisor of the Nuclear Power School at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Later he was ordered to participate in the construction of a new nuclear attack submarine.

PLUNGER ( S S N - 5 9 5 ) , which was commissioned m 1962.

Providentially, Arch's fiancee, who was a ffight attendant with TWA, left for CaHfornia to make wedffing plans the day before the ffight she normaUy would have staffed coUided in mid-afr with another aircraft, clairrang aU Hves on board.

In 1963 Arch resigned his regular commission and began work for Aerojet General in Los Angeles, later working for Hughes Aircraft Company on the Phoenix missUe system. In 1967, he received a master's degree in business engineering from UCLA. After giving his Hfe to God, he was led to move his famUy to Salem, OR, in 1973 where he operated a plum farm, engaged in real estate and Caught "Inttoduction to Engineering" at the local commuraty coUege.

In Oregon, his lffe was devoted Co serving God and his church. The Hfe he Hved as a Christian had a profound affect on everyone he had contact with, both young and old. He was the driving force in the ttansformation of his church's 31-acre property into one of the most beautiful Christian retteat centers in the Pacific Norchwesc His smUe, sense of humor and godly wisdom are missed deeply by aU who knew him.

He was a devoced father and famUy man. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sharlene; two sons; three daughters; and 14 grandchUdren.

Memorial services were hosted by Macleay Christian Retteat on 7 August 2005 with interment with fiiU rruHtary honors at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, OR. Tlie Beckmann Family

EDWARD PETER DEFEDE '54

Ed Defede ffied on 8 September 2006 in his home in Loxahatchee, FL. He was 76 years old.

OriginaUy firom New York, Ed was a man of great integrity and enormous inteUect. He had ffie ffistinction of grad^m uating from ffie prestigious Bronx School of Science. One of Ed's favorite pastimes was to read aU ffie history books avaUable to him.

A member of ffie Naval Academy Class of 1954, he roomed wiffi Niel Ferraro, who passed away in December 2005.

Upon graduating from the Academy, Ed vv^as commissioned in ffie U.S. Afr Force. He went to Low-ry AFB, Denver CO, for craining in ffie Matador graded missUe,ffieAir Force's first operational surtace-to-surface nuclear missUe. From ffiere, he went to Orlando AFB, FL, as a gmdance sy-stems officer in a Matador squadron, ffie 1 Iffi PUodess Bomber Squadron (which was renamed ffie 1 Iffi Tactical MissUe Squadron). He participated m operational smtabffity testing at Cape Canaveral, guiffing Matador missUes launched firom ffie Cape out over the Adantic toffiefrtarget areas.

Ed deployed in ffie summer of 1956 wiffi ffie Matadorequipped 1 Iffi Tactical MissUe Squadron. Operating out of Sembach Afr Base, Ed was instrumental in establishing gmdance and control sites in West Germany and helped bring ffie squadron to operational status, where it conttibuted imporcandy CO deterrence in ffie Cold War. Ed commanded a missUe guidance and control detachment, which for miHtary survivabUity reasons, was located at a remote, unannounced site. The squadron participated in ffie first-ever alert of Afr Force graded missUes in response to a crisis. During ffie Hungarian Revolution in Oaober-November 1956, Ed and his detachment were prepared to guide and control Matador missUes to ffiefr targets in ffie Warsaw- Pact ff caUed upon.

From West Germany, Ed returned to civUian lffe and the private sertor A resident of Cinnaminson, NJ, for 30 years, he was general manager of a missUe and space vehicle ffivision of General Electric Corporation in VaUey Forge, PA. Upon his retirement, he moved to Horida and pursued his passion for architecture and custom woodworking. Ed personaUy constructed the famUy home in Loxahatchee, FL. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dolores "Mickey"; ffiefr chUdren (and spouses), Edward, Diana Runnels (Todd),Valerie GrogHo (Joseph), MicheUe Potesta and Suzanne Mino (Mark); 11 grandchUdren; and one great-grandson.

He was buried with mffitary- honors at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery on 12 September 2006.

JOHN WILLIAM EVERETT '54

Lieutenant Colonel John Everett, USMC (Rec), beloved husband of EUeen Burming Everett, passed away in his home on 1 August 2006.

Born on 25 AprU 1930 in Marston, MO, he grew up in BlythevUle, AR, with ^â&#x20AC;˘^ ^ ^ ^ ^ seven brothers and sisters. John enhsted ^^ ^ ^ in the Marine Corps after high school graduation and was appointed Co the U.S. Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1954. At USNA, John made many Hfelong friends, who continued to be in the tapestry of his entire Hfe. WhUe serving in the Corps, he earned a master's degree from The George Washington Uraversity, attended John Hopkins Postgraduate School for advanced mathematics and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. He served in Vietoam (1967-1968) as the project officer for classffied activities. John retired from the Marine Corps in 1972.

In 1978, John completed his doctorate ofjurisprudence. He worked with Napoc Inc. as vice president and legal counsel and was involved in the development of high-rise buUffings in Los Angeles, CA. After receiving his general buUffing and conttactor Hcense, he formed his own company, Everett Development.

John's greatest joys were his chUdren, grandchUdren and his great-grandson. He buUt wonderfiU memories with them in San Francisco and at his cabm m Tahoe, teaching them to ski, explore che Urated States and supported them in their 4H projects.

When he moved to Santa Barbara, CA, he became a master gardener and served as a volunteer for many years. He was also a best friend and mentor to a young man named Joe through the Fighting Back Program.

He wiU be deeply rrassed by his wffe, EUeen; four chUdren and ffiefr spouses, Blafr Everett, Armie and Doug SkUHng, Karen and Mahlon Buck and Peter and Sara Everett; 14 grandchUdren, Paul, CJ, Jack and NeU SkUHng; Edward, Richie, Bucky and Deanna Buck; Alex, Madffie, Clafr and Abby Everett; as weU as Dawn and Rick Erickson and thefr chUdren, Annika and Aidan; brother, CHfford; sister, Justine; numerous nieces and nephews; and his newest great-grandson, Joseph Buck. He was predeceased by his siblings,Joseph, Larry, Inez,Jumor andVfrgima.

A celebration of his Hfe was held in Santa Barbara, CA, on 11 August 2006. John was laid to rest at ArHngton National Cemetery on 17 August 2006.

Memorial donations may be made to the new Seremty House buUding project c/o Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, 222 E. Canon Perffido, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

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Commander John R. Thune, USN (Ret.), of ArmapoHs, MD, and previously of Fairfax,VA, for many years,ffiedof pneumoraa on 29 May 2006. He was 73 years old.

Commander Thune was born on 19 November 1932, in Norway, MI, attended high school in Green BayWI, and graduated from ffie Naval Academy with the Class of 1955 as a member of the 23rd Company. He received master's and engmeer's degrees in naval architectore and marine engineering from MIT in 1963.

"WhUe serving 20 years in ffie Navy, his seagoing assignments were concenttated in ffie Eighth Fleet, as engineer of THEODORE E. CHANDLER (DD-717), and as chief engmeer on TANG (SS-563) operating out of Pearl Harbor These assignments were separated by a three-year tour at MIT and a stint at Sub School in New London, CT. Becoming an Engineering Duty Officer, he had engineering assignments at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, the Navy Ship Engineermg Center the Ship Systems Command, and ffie Center for Naval Analyses. He retired in 1975.

He subsequendy was marketing manager for RockweU International (now Boemg), and was named vice president of engineering by Sargent Conttols ofTucson, AZ, where he served for five years before retiring in 1996.

Commander Thune was a member of the National Ski Pattol and served as pattol leader at Canaan VaUey, "WV. He also served as tteasurer of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Fairfax, VA. In adffition to skung, he enjoyed termis, hiking, saUing and playing with his grandchUdren.

Surviving are his wffe, EHzabeth "BeCsy"Thune, whom he married in 1956; two sons, Eric S. Thune of Naples, FL, and Lars Thune of Cuyahoga FaUs, OH; daughter, AHson T. Cunard of Edgewater, MD; and 11 grandchUffien.

A memorial service was held on 5 June 2006 at St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy. Interment plans are stUl penffing.

The Thune Family WILLIS SCOTT RICH '56

Captain WUHs S. Rich, USN (Ret.), ffied of cancer at his home in KaUua, HI, on 24 August 2006.

WUl was born in WeUfleet, IVLA, on 15 August 1932, son of Katharine and WUHs Rich. He attended St. Louis Uraversity before being appointed to the Naval Academy. WiU was one of the first two replacements in the sheU of che "Greac Eighc," and rowed bow. He was crew team captain in 1956. He was in che 13ch Company, graduating in June 1956.

WUl'sfirscduty station was McCaffery (DDE-860). He then attended postgraduate school at Monterey and New York Uraversity, obtaining a master's degree in mathematics. He next served as executive officer in WALDO COUNTY (LST-1163) and

whUe there, was selected for nuclear power ttairang. He

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completed Submarine School in 1965. Early submarine tours included navigator of SWORDFISH ( S S N - 5 7 9 ) , and executive officer in STONEWALL JACKSON (SSBN-630B) and GATO (SSN-615).

He spent two years at BuPers as program manager for nuclear power personnel. He commanded GuARDFlSH (SSN-612) and SAM HOUSTON (SSBN-609B), each for two years. After a tour as ComSubPac assistant chief of staff for Personnel and Traimng, he commanded FuLTON (AS-11). He then retorned to ComSubPac as assistant chief of staff for Sttategic and Tactical Systems.

WUl's final cour was as ffie first professor of Naval Science at Boston Uraversity.

Retiring fiom active duty in 1986, WUl became associate dean of the CoUege of Engineering at Boston Umversity Retoming to KaUua, HI, fri 1990, he became general manager of a smaU research company and an adjunct professor of mathematics at Hawau Pacific Uraversity. He was active in his church, St. Anthony of Padua, was effitor of the parish newsletter, served as a ffirector of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association and was president of the Larakai Canoe Club. In his seventies, he was a regular paddler in the club's long ffistance races. WiU also taught mathematics in preparation for GED to prisoners at Hawau Commuraty Correctional Center WUl is survived by his wife of 50 years, ffie former Janis Bradley of Ardmore, PA; daughters,Arme DolanVan Oss, Mary Beth Friedman, Sarah Vick and Carolyn Weinstock; sister, Lucy Keohan; ten grandchUdren; and one great-grandchUd. Memorial services included a foneral Mass at St. Anffiony Church on 30 August. Inurnment was at ffie National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl, Honolulu, HI. Memorial donations may be made to Hawau CaffioHc Charities, 250 S.Vineyard Stteet, Honolulu, HI 96818.

NICHOLAS P E T E R EDMONDSON '57

Nicholas P. Edmondson ffied on Satorday, 5 August 2006 at Penobscot Bay Meffical Center in Rockport, ME. He was ffiagnosed with cancer at ffie end of May and experienced a rapid decHne. flH^BH^ISH He was 71 years old. ^^^^^^^BP^ Born in Astoria, Queens, NY, on 3 October 1934, he was ffie son ofJesse and Martha Edmondson. His famUy moved fiom Astoria to Ridgewood, NJ, where he attended Ridgewood High School for the majority of his high school years. He ffien graduated from CoUingswood High School in CoUingswood, NJ, in 1952. He attended ffie U.S. Naval Academy as a member of the Class of 1957.

He married Juffith "Judy" Smiffi of Haddonfield, NJ, in 1956. She ffied m 1986. In 1988, an old friend ofJudy's mttoduced him to his beloved JuHanne (Jones). They were married on 12 September 1988 in Ridgewood, ISQ. Nick and JuHanne moved to Camden, ME, in 1992.

Nick worked as a techracal writer and effitor for General Electtic in the 1960s at Cape Canaveral, FL, during the "space race." He was an advertising and marketing executive for Provanffi, Eastwood & Lombarffi (Boston, MA) on ffie Rayffieon

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account, and served as ffirector of marketing for ITT Decca Maruie (NewYork, NY). Nick was ffie founder and president/CEO of N.P. Edmondson & Associates; Edmondson Evans Commuracations; Edmondson Commuracations Associates, and Duntreaffi Commumcations, marine advertising agencies m New York, NY, and East Ruffierford, NJ. He was a member of ffie National Marine Electromcs Association and ffie American Association of Advertising Agencies and received numerous awards firom national marine magazmes. He also served on ffie board of ffie New Jersey Museum of Archaeology; and as a former deacon and finance committee member of ffie Fine Congregational Church of Camden, ME. Nick is survived by his wffe, JuHarme Edmondson of Camden, ME; daughter, Laura Amerman and her husband, Stephen of Ruffierford, NJ; son, Thomas and his wife,AHcia of Canby, OR; sister Janet Wooding of Marlton, NJ; nephews, Paul and CoHn Wooding; and grandchUdren, Benjamin Blanchfield, Kayleigh Amerman, and Sara, Thomas, Joseph and EmUy-Anne Edmondson.

A memorial service wUl be held at ffie First Congregational Church in Camden, ME, on a date to be annoimced. Burial wUl be in ffie private cemetery on ffie Edmondson property.

Memorial contributions may be made to ffie Humane Society- of Knox County, EO. Box 1294, Rockland, ME 04841.

Wishing Nick Fafr Winds and a FoUowing Sea. The Edmondson Family ROBERT STANLEY KENNEDY '62

Robert S. Kennedy ffied on 24 August 2006 at ffie Umversity of Arkansas CoUege of Meffical Sciences Hospital in Litde Rock, AR, where he was undergoing tteatment for multiple myeloma.

He was 67 years old. He had Hved in Danbury CT, and Ocean City, NJ. before moving to HUton Head Island, SC, Ul 2005.

He was bom on 5 November 1938 in Staten Island, NY, son offfielate Dorothy Hanson Kermedy and Donald Banta Kennedy. He graduated from Madison High School in Madison, VA and attendedVfrgiraa Polytechrac Institote in Blacksburg, VA before receiving an appointment to the Naval Academy, where he graduated with honors wiffi the Class of 1962. At the Academy, he participated in Hghtweight footbaU and rowed crew.

After graduating, he attended Nuclear Power School and Submarme School before serving on ffie submarines THOMAS EDISON and RAY. He also taught at ffie Submarine School m New London, CT. After leaving the Navy Mr. Kennedy joined IBM, holdmg various positions until retiring in the summer of 2002 from ffie Marketing Programs Department for the America's Worid Trade Group, IBM International. He was a Hfetime member of the USNA Alunrni Association, Navy League of HUton Head Island, SC, member of St. Francis by the Sea CaffioHc Church, HUton Head Island, SC, and the Knights of Columbus Thomas E. ReUly St. CouncU No. 10668 of HUton Head Island, SC. He also was a

former member of ffie Candlewood VaUey Pop Warner and FootbaU Commission of ffie Danbury Athletic Youffi Organization.

Mr. Keimedy is survived by his wffe of 40 years, Mary Mrozek Kennedy; three chUdren and six grandchUdren, Robert Kennedy and his wife. Amy and thefr chUdren, Chloe, Henry and LUy of Needham, MA; daughter, Kerstin Humphrys and her husband, Scott and ffiefr chUdren,WUHam and Katherine of DubUn, OH; and son. Captain Edward Kennedy, USA, and his daughter Katelyn of Ft. Hood,TX. He is also survived by his broffier Don Kennedy '56 and his wffe, Nancy of HUton Head Island, SC; sister-in-law, Christine Beach of Fairfax,VA; four meces; three nephews; and ten grandmeces and grandnephews.

Services were held at St. Joseph Church m Danbury, CT, on 30 August 2006, foUowed by burial in St. Gertrude's Cemetery,

Rahway, NJ. In Heu of flowers, please honor his memory through a donation to ffie world's number-one private fimder of Myeloma research: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5ffi floor NorwaUc, CT 06851; 203-972-1250; info@ffiemmrf.org; www.multiplemyeloma.org.

ROBERT FRANCIS CUNLIFFE '69

Commander Robert F. Cunliffe, USNR (Ret.), passed away of a heart attack at his home in The Woodlands, TX, on 21 June 2006. He was 59 years old.

"Robby" was bom on 17 June 1947 m Queens, NY. After graduating from East Orange High School in New Jersey, Robby entered ffie Naval Academy wiffi the 18ffi Company. At ffie Academy, he exceUed in gymnastics, mastering the trampoHne, and swimming, a sport he continued throughout his Hfe. He graduated on 4 June 1969 wiffi his 24th Companymates. His moffier, Evelyn Travers, and his adopted moffier, Mrs. Albert Carson '44, commissioned him as an ensign in ffie U.S. Navy.

He reported to McMoRRis (DE-1033), and after a tour in Hawau as damage control officer, Rob entered ffight school, received his Wings in 1972, and began his Hfelong dream of being a pUot and ffight instructor In AprU 1975, he finished his instructor tour at NAS Saufley and reported to NAS Oceana. He left active duty in December 1977, whUe serving as ffie afr traffic conttol officer of NAS Norfolk, but remained an active Reservist. He immeffiately went to work for IBM. In 1981, he joined CalTex Pettoleum in Dallas, TX, and continued to pursue his goal of flying for a major afrhne. Four years later, he was hfred

by Continental AfrHnes. In 1989, he retfred from the naval service as a commander, but more importandy, as a key member of VT-23 and a respected ffight instructor Having endured four back surgeries since 1995, he was on meffical leave from Continental as a first officer in ffie MD-80, but regularly assisted the local SPCA in Montgomery County,TX, and supported The Woodlands Umted Methoffist Church.

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Rob is survived by his mother and sister Evelyn Travers and Virgiraa Hogan of Bethlehem, PA; and nephews, Scott Akus (wffe, Santeia and son. Mason) ofWiUiamsport, PA, and David Akus of Bethlehem, PA. A memorial service was held on 6 July 2006 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, PA. Interment was at ArHngton National Cemetery on 23 October 2006.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Northampton County SPCA, 1165 Island Park Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18042.

RICHARD GAIL SAMUELS JR. '73

l^chard "Ric" Samuels ffied suddenly in his sleep at his home in MUlersviUe, MD, on 1 August 2006. He was 55 years old.

Ric was born on 9 July 1951 in Erad, OK, and grew up in Cleveland, OH. Ric graduated with the Class of 1973 with a bachelor's degree in mecharucal engineering. He was a member of the varsity footbaU team and a five-striper As deputy brigade commander, Ric was ffie first Afiican-American Midshipman to lead the Brigade of Midshipman in a fuU ffiess parade.

Upon graduation, Ric was a recruiter for the Naval Academy before reporting to ffight school in Pensacola, FL. Upon receiving his Wings, Ric served as a ffight instructor and then as an attack pUot,flyingA-6 Inttuders off EISENHOWER. Lieutenant Richard G. Samuels resigned his commission and was honorably ffischarged from the Navy in 1981.

Ric joined IBM in 1981 as a sales and marketing representative and in 1982, married Victoria Unthank (starting the Vic and Ric era). Ric joined Aerotek, Inc. in 1985. In 1991 he started a management consulting firm in Baltimore, MD, and in 2000, became executive vice president at TEK Systems. Ric retired from corporate Hfe in 2001 to spend more time with his famUy and church.

Ric is survived by his wife,Vic; daughter Nicole, who is a semor at The George Washington Uraversity; son, Aaron, who is a sophomore at Severna Park High School; brothers, Hubert, Carl and Robert; and sisters, Beaulah, Carrie and Cassandra.

Funeral services were held on 7 August 2006 at Central Church of Christ in CatonsviUe, MD. In attendance were famUy friends and many Classmates. Interment was at Meadowridge Memorial Park in CatonsviUe, MD, with foU miHtary honors.

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BRIAN ROBERT ST. JACQUES DEFORCE '03

First Lieutenant Brian Deforge, USMC, died on 26 June 2006. He was 25 years old.

Brian was a native of Plattsburg, NY, where he played as quarterback for Beekmantown High School. AdffitionaUy he was a high school honor student and a letterman in basebaU and basketbaU. Upon graduation in 1999, Brian entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 2003, where rugby and sprint footbaU faUed to satisfy his taste for competition, so he compensated by leaffing his Company to the Brigade Field BaU Championships. Brian earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and a conunission in the United States Marine Corps upon graduation.

"WhUe at the Naval Academy, Brian met and courted his bride: the former Jane Romano. After sensing her approval, Brian faded twice to win the blessing of her father but soon proved that the third time was the charm! Wasting no time after graduation, Brian and Jane married on Kent Island in Maryland in June 2003.

Brian entered The Basic School with Echo Company and completed aviation preffight indoctrination. After a move to Pensacola, FL, Brian and Jane welcomed a new adffition to the famUy, Brian St. Jacques Deforge J r Shordy thereafter Brian entered Traimng Squadron Two for primary ffight ttairang.

Earrang exceptional marks, he earned a coveted selection to advance jet training and Traimng Squaffion 22.

During jet ttairang in theT-45A Goshawk, Brian exceUed during carrier quaUfications earrang Top Hook honors aboard JOHN E KENNEDY ( C V - 6 7 ) . After earrang his Wings, he then joined the F/A-18 Hornet commuraty at Strike Fighter Squadron 125."WhUe in Lemoore, CA, Brian and Jane welcomed AHson Kay LangraU Deforge to their famUy. Brian is survived by his wife, Jane; chUdren, Brian Robert St. Jacques Deforge Jr and AHson; his mother and stepfather, M r and Mrs. John Landry; his father and stepmother Colonel and Mrs. Robert D Deforge; and his brothers, Ryan Peter Landry, Bradford James Deforge, Robert Benjarmn Deforge and Zachary Conner Deforge.

The Deforge Family

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ARMY-NAVY BUS Saturday, 2 December 2006 ^ Registration Deadline Nov. 27,2006 ir

ARMY-NAVY TAILGATE Saturday, 2 December 2006

No Refunds After Nov. 27,2006

^ Registration Deadline Nov. 27,2006 ^

Lincoln Financial Center—Philadelphia, PA

No Refunds After Nov. 27,2006

Check-in Time: 7:00 a.m.

Departure Time: 7:30 a.m. SHARP

Time: 10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Price: $40 member; $45 non-member (sorry, no chUdren ffiscount avaUable)

Buffet: PhUly Cheese Steak, Arena Hot Dogs, Pasta Salad, Potato Chips, Baked Ziti,Toasted GarHc Sticks, Cupcakes, Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate

• Round trip bus ride from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to Wachovia Center in PhUadelphia, PA

Price: $40 member, $25 chUdren $45 non-member $30 chUdren

• Buses wUl depart 45 rmnutes after the conclusion of the game and return to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Staffium

Reservations required—no walk-ins accepted Wachovia Center (enter taUgate at Broad Stteet entrance)

• $5 fee for parking at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Staffium

SAVE $5—SIGN UP FOR BOTH ARMY-NAVY BUS AND TAILGATE $75 member/$60 chUdren

$85 non-member/$70 chUdren

REGISTER ONLINE A T W W W . U S N A . C O M / E V E N T S Class:

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REGISTER ONLINE A T W W W . U S N A . C O M / E V E N T S Resistration closes at 10 a.m. the Monday prior to the event. No refunds will be given after this time.

Or mail form to: USNA Alumni Association, Army-Navy, P.O. Box 64975, Baltimore, MD 21264 Must be postmarked one week prior to the event Or fax to 410-295-4002. If you have additional questions, please contact Ardath Appel at ardath.appel@usna.com; 410-295-4018

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Cruise the Panama Canal aboard the Crystal Symphony (27 Feb. - 9 March) (A Joint

2007 ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM

Russia—The Golden Ring (27 May - 6 J u n e ) — C r u i s e the Volga River and enjoy Moscow, Yaroslavl, Kostroma and Gorki (now Nizhni Novgorod).Visit Star City where Cosmonauts train, see Moscow in depth and enjoy local and regional cuisine and entertainment.

12 days/Alumni Holidays/ from $1,995 + air.

Academy Travel program)— Join one of our great alumni trips and see ifhat you have been Visit islands in the missing! Great itineraries and fabulous new destinations allow Caribbean then transit the canal in style, ending in our travelers to explore wonderful places in comfort, safety and style, tropical Costa Rica. with the very best guides and staff. To receive one of our catalogs or Grand Turk, St. Barts, get on the mailing list for brochures, please email AnguiUa.Aruba and Caldera onboard a ship bobhi.collins@usna.com or call 410-295-4023. Go NAVY travel! that takes comfort and style to a new level. Great alumni pricing. 12 days/Alumni Holidays/from $2,395 + air Cruise the Mediterranean aboard the Crystal Serenity (12 - 2 0 June)—Athens, NaupHon .Santorini, Kudasai, Mykonos, Antarctica (4-17 Feb.)—Discover the beauty of Antarctica, a vast Sorrento and Citavecchia in style and comfort. Classical ports of expanse of exquisite ice, populated by wildlife that has adapted in history; with beautiful beaches, towns and archeology. 9 days/Alumni extraordinary fashion to the cold. Visit the Antarctic peninsula and the Holidays/from $2,695 + air WendeU Sea aboard the Polar Star, perfected suited to this voyage. 14 days/International Expeditions/from $5,795 + air Alumni Campus in Scotland (5 - 16 July) (a Joint Academy Travel program)—Two location campus, featuring both StirHng and Inverness.

Egypt- Gift of the Nile (23 Feb. - 4 March)—Cairo and the See Sterling Castle and Bannockburn battlefield, where Robert the Pyramids, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel with a Nile cruise included. See Bruce fought for freedom. Visit Andrew's, the home of golf and the major archeological sites and amazing history of this land. Travel ancient Dundee. See Loch Ness and look for its famous inhabitant and with special Egyptologists and guides, stay in perfectly situated hotels so much more! 11 days/Alumni Holidays /from $2,798 + air and travel in comfort and safety. 10 days/International Expeditions /from $2,898 -t-air Danube's Enchanted Valleys and Festivals of Music (16 - 2 4 July)—Travel aboard the new Amadeus Princess as she J e w e l s of India ( 6 - 1 7 March)—^A vast country with many cruises the Danube, through charming villages and towns of Hungary, facets, India has much to offer. Stay in the best hotels and see Delhi, Austria and Slovakia. Overnight in Budapest andVienna and enjoy a Varanasi, Sarnath, Jaipur and Agra, including the Taj Mahal. Visit special excursion to the WachauValley. 9 days/INTRAV/from $2,595 + air U N E S C O World Heritage Sites; enjoy a cruise on the Ganges River, plus much more. 11 days/Alumni Holidays/from $5,095 + air Black Sea—Crossroads of Culture (29 July -10 Aug.)—Sail the Bosphorus Strait and along the coast of Turkey, visit Crimea and China & the Yangzi River (19 April- 6 May)—^Beijing, Xian, see the site of the world-altering Yalta Conference. Enjoy Odessa and Guilin, Chongquig,Yangzi River cruise, Zhujiajiao and Shanghai. See Bulgaria's Nesebur with its Byzantine churches. End in Istanbul, with all the history and culture of this amazing country, with special its dazzling sites and amazing history. 12 days/Travel Dynamics/from features and visits. Whether this is your first trip or a favorite repeat, $7,995 + air join us for the trip of a lifetime. Optional H o n g Kong extension. 18 days/China Advocates/from $5690 + air Alumni Campus in Sicily (15 - 26 Sept.)—From Medieval Taormina and Mt. Etna to the archeological ruins of Syracuse, plus Alumni Campus in Tuscany (Cortona) (9-17 May) (a Joint Agrigento, Palermo and Sagesta—see all the stunning architecture and Academy Travel program)—Back by popular demand, the trip everyone marvelous artistic feats. Transfer to R o m e to explore the sites of the wants to take! Seven nights in Cortona and day trips to see Assisi, Eternal City. 12 days/Alumni Holidays/from $2,795 + air Siena, Florence, Perugia and all the Tuscan sites, history (and cooking!)

An aU-inclusive Campus program. 9 days/Alumni Holidays/ from T r e a s u r e s of t h e East (1 - 1 4 Oct.)—Explore the palaces, temples $2,095 + air and scared sites ofThailand and Bhutan, nestled high in the Himalayas.

Learn about the rich culture of these amazing countries; from chanting monks in the Thai walled city of Chang Mai to an elephant Paradores and Pousadas (7 - 21 May)—Join a small group of ride in the bamboo groves of the Chaing Dao Elephant camp. 14 travelers to journey through Spain and Portugal, staying at historic days/Alumni Holidays / from $4,495 + air lodgings and enjoying the history and sites surrounding them. Feel the areas R o m a n and Moorish influences, and get to know the people of each region. Visit Lisbon, Evora, Carmona, Ronda, Ubeda and Azure Waters of the Dalmatian Coast ( 2 - 1 1 Oct.) Cruise Madrid. 15 days/Odysseys Unlimited/from $3,595 + air aboard the 30-cabin MV Monet to enjoy Croatian cities with their deep blue seas, magical islands, R o m a n ruins and medieval Treasures of Japan (27 May - 6 June)—A uniquely designed architecture. The on to Venice with its wonderful canals and Itinerary—experience the culture, architecture and landscapes of St. Mark's Basilica. 9 days/INTRAV/from $3,595 + air Japan—urban Tokyo, coastal Kamakura and volcanic Hakone. See it Please note all dates and pricing are tentative all—shrines and temples, shoguns castles and a visit to Mt. Fuji, plus until final brochure is printed. much more. 12 days/Alumni Holidays / from $3,495 + air.

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.USNA.COM/TRAVEL, or email bobbi.collins@usna.com to be sent a brochure when it is printed. Call 410-295-4023

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