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Superintendent's Call VADMJeffrey L. Fowler '78,USN An Ocean Away Captain Shawn Grenier '85,USNR Over the WaU George P. Watt Jr. '13

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DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE Dear Shipmate, Thank you for naming Admiral Rindskopf '38, USN (Ret.), as a Distinguished Graduate Award recipient in the May issue. My wife Barby and I met Admiral Rindskopf and his wife Sylvia, at the recent opening of the BilderbackMoore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

On the walls of the hall of fame are listed the vwnners of major lacrosse awards and other honors. In a special place of honor are also listed Navy Lacrosse players who have received batde awards. I told my wife that it was the courage and sacrifice of the men memorialized on that special wall that make the Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame unique. Just as we pointed to the Admiral's name, he walked into the room. He introduced himself and we both thanked him for his service and congratulated him on his accomplishments.

Admiral Rindskopf told us a little about several of the other battle award winners he knew. He then told us that he admires the naval personnel who man our ships today. He said how much he admires them for their technical skiU and the courage that is necessary to accomplish their missions.

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COACH SMALLEY Dear Shipmate, On June 1st the Naval Academy lost one of its most distinguished graduates with the passing of Mr. David P. Smalley. "Coach," as he was known to all of the men and women who had the privilege of playing basketball for him, devoted over 50 years of his life to our institution as a midshipman, basketball coach and associate athletic director. Those titles, though, do not do justice to the legacy this man leaves to all those who knew him. At Coach's funeral on June 6th, the SmaUey's eldest son Dave spoke eloquently of Coach's commitment to his family, his faith and team over individual accomplishments. Coach's individual accomplishments were many, but his greatest legacy is how he treated all people with utmost kindness and respect, and how he constantly taught and motivated, regardless of circumstance. His life was one of service to others, and his impact will be felt for generations to come.

More than a dozen of his former women basketball players attended his funeral, and 1 was struck as 1 scanned the faces of these former teammates, at the I think that the mark of a great man is level of accomplishment of this group his ability to recognize greatness in other of women—Navy Captains and people. Admiral Rindskopf is not only Commanders, Marine Corps Colonels, distinguished but one of the great men of business leaders, airline pilots, coaches and our service.Thank you for honoring a devoted moms. I felt a profound gratitude great man. for the courage of the man who agreed to take on the brand new women's basketball Bob PeU '72 program in the late 70s with a no excuses commitment to bringing out the best in Editor's Note: Visit wuw.usna.com to view us Shipmate archives to read about the Laaosse as players, as midshipmen and as Hall of Fame in the June-July issue. Also, find people. Coach gave that commitment to out more about the Distinguished Graduate everything and everyone he came in

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contact with, firom those he worked with toin the athletic department and on the admissions board, classmates,firiends,players and, of course, his beloved family. And how Coach loved children—his own, but also any who passed his way. He always made time for all of us, but gave particular attention to the youngsters, and made each one feel special during whatever time they had together. I am the mother of three young children (7,6 and 4), and though Coach saw them on a couple of occasions on our trips back east, it deeply saddens me that my children will not have the opportunity to really know this great man. Many of the women at Coach's fiineral commented on how much their kids Hked him, and how we all grieve as much for our children's loss as our own.

The last thing Coach said to me wasn't about Minnesota, or basketball, or my job, but was "Marge, just take care of those kids." Don't worry Coach, I will. I know it is the very best thing I can do to honor you.

I would be remiss without also mentioning his beloved vwfe, Gerry, for it was her love, devotion, and support over their 50 year marriage that truly enabled Coach to be the man he was. To raise four great kids when your husband is gone most evenings during the long basketball season is testament to her strength of character, faith and love. They were truly a team, and my heart goes out to Gerry, and to their wonderfid children and grandchildren, during this time of great loss.

Coach Dave Smalley was a mountain of integrity; truly everything a Naval Academy graduate should aspire to be.

He will be profoundly missed.

Marge (Trott) Binder '87 Editor's Note: Please see page 126 for Coach SmaUey's obituary.

TENDENT'S CALL

By Vtce AdmiralJeffrey L. Fowler '78, USN

Honored to Serve Fellow Alumni, having assumed duties on 8 June, I am honored and humbled to serve as the 60th Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.

I fiiUy realize the magnimde of this responsibility and will do my utmost to maintain the standards of excellence which have long distinguished the Academy.

I was pleased that many of the people key to my growth and development were present in Alumni Hall as I assumed duties, and I would Kke to mention a few of these special people who made this day possible.

My parents taught me responsibility and consideration for others at a young age. Since the start of my Navy career, they have attended all of my key Navy milestones,firomPlebe Parents'Weekend in 1974 to this day, despite having to travel firom North Dakota. Dad's sea stories as a Boiler Technician First Class during the Korean War serving in SoLEY, DD707, helped peak my interest in seeking my own Navy adventure. It was wonderfiil to have my parents in attendance.

My junior high school and high school classmate.

Captain Mark Munson, USNR, left Bismarck on a plane with me to a place we had never seen—the Naval Academy.Throughout our four years, as best firiends we Med each other up during the tough times to make it through.

Mark and I were met at BWI airport in the summer of 1974 by our sponsors, the late Rear Admiral Charles Moses '26 and his wife Peggy. Rear Admiral Moses graduated firom the same high school Mark and I did, and attended the Naval Academy with a high school classmate as we did—52 years ahead of us! Admiral and Peggy Moses were everything a sponsor should be— teaching us about Navy life in an atmosphere away from the Yard. I was honored that Peggy Moses, 98 years young, was able to join us that day—still supporting her midshipmen after aU of these years.

Admiral Hyman Rickover '22 challenged me and all who served in our nuclear navy to achieve the highest

standards of excellence. Mrs. Rickover honored us with her presence and I was able to thank her for her continued support of our Navy.

Finally, my wonderfiil wife Katie. We recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Italy. For the past 25 years, my Navy life has been our Navy Ufe as a family team. I'm certain I would not have made it to this point in Hfe without her.

We are a Navy family, with all of the moving parts typical of families today. Our 13-year-old son Connor was able to get out of school in Italy early to be in Annapolis for this ceremony. Our 17-year-old daughter, Lynsee, is finishing her junior year at Naples High School, and then wiU join us for her third high school adventure next year. Our 19-year-old daughter, Brittany, benefited from our last tour, learning the culture and language of Italy, and heads off to college later this summer.

Our sincere thanks go out to Admiral Rodney Rempt '66 and Pam who provided Katie and me with an extremely thorough and friendly turnover. Thank you for your kindness and service. We wish the best for you both as you head to my neighbor state Montana.

Together with the superb faculty and staff^ on my new team, we are here to serve and fulfill the Academy's mission as we take care of our midshipmen and this wonderful institution. I'm confident that if we can provide an environment for every midshipman as supportive as the one I recently received upon arrival here in Annapolis, the Naval Academy will be in great shape. vi>

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hile more than 12,000 young men and women applied for acceptance in the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2011, only about 1,200 were sworn in during Induction Day on 27 June. Of these new Plebes, 255 were women, making up 21 percent of the class. There were also nine international students inducted, representing Albania, Azerbaijan, Behze, Federated States of Micronesia, Lithuania, Madagascar, Singapore and Tunisia. One day prior to Induction Day, on 1-Day minus one, 86 prior enlisted arrived at the Naval Academy, 15 of whom served in the Navy and Marine Corps during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

On Induction Day, these 1,200 young men and women were issued uniforms, had their hair cut, learned to salute and, after assembling for the Oath of Office Ceremony, embarked on seven weeks of Plebe Smnmer training.

Midshipman Daniel Chang, one of nine international students from eight nations in the Class of 2011, takes the Oath of Compliance during Induction Day Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Croft

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A Plebe from the Class of 2011 studies a copy ofReei Points.

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Ai i/.:. •.•j!,~.i-^:iion of Induction Day, the Plebes say goodbye to friends and family and embaik an seven v\,v'^ks of Plebe Summer training. Photo by USNA Photo Lab 6

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broadcasting livefi-omAlumni Hall in the midst of the ^Class of 2011 Induction Day, Go Navy! Radio captured the events and excitement of the Plebes' arrival at the Naval Academy. For the third year in a row, George P. Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO of the USNA Alumni Association & Foundation, hosted the special Uve 1-Day broadcast of the Alumni Association's internet based radio show. Special guests included Captain Margaret Klein '81, USN, Commandant of Midshipmen; Conunander Eric Purdy, USN, and Lieutenant Walter Manuel, USN, r^vo of the officers in charge of Plebe Summer; Midshipmen Sarah Atwell '08 and Keide Akinola '08; and Captain Henry "Jack" Barfield '61, USN (Ret.), whose son entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 2011. Listen to the arcliived show at www.gonavyradio.com.

George P Watt Jr. '73 talks with Midshipmen Keide Akinola '08 and Sarah Atwell '08, about their role with Induction Day and Plebe Summer Photo by Debbie Latta

At the Class of 2011 Family Picnic, members of the Class of 1961 joined parents, family and friends of the Class of 2011.

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ot only does Induction Day mark the beginning of a Plebe's four years at the Naval Academy, but it is also the start of their relationship with their legacy class (the class that graduated 50 years prior) through the "Another Link in the Chain" program. This program cultivates the cormecrion that exists between current midshipmen and Alimini, creating a bond that will last long after graduation. As the Class of 2011 continues through the challenges of Plebe Summer and the next four years at the Naval Academy Alimini from the Class of 1961 will ofier encouragement and support. The bond between these two classes will become a physical one when, as part of the "Bonds of Gold" program, donated class rings firom the Class of 1961 will be melted in with the gold used to cast the Class of 2011 rings.

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ollowing Induction Day, the Class of 2011 said farewell to ferruly and friends and officially began their four year journey at the Naval Academy with a seven week training program known as Plebe Summer. This orientation to the demands of Hfe at the Academy tests the Plebes' physical and mental limits. to begin the development of leadership capabUiy, cultivate a strong character and moral values and amass physical strength and stamina.

Over the course of Plebe Summer, the Class of 2011 wiH learn basic skiBs in seamanship, navigation and damage control Their instruction will include infantry drills, shooting both 9-mm pistols and M-16 rifles, sailing and learning to handle yard patrol craft.

This training will prepare them for the next four years at the Academy and ultimately to be officers and leaders in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

At the conclusion of the sixth week of Plebe Summer training, the Plebes will be reunited with their family and fiiends at the Class of 2011 Parents' Weekend on 10-12 August. <ÂŁThe Class of 2011 receives valuable training and development during Plebe Summer.

Photos by Larry Thorton A u g u s t 2007

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History & TracEtions The Origin of USNA Class Crests

By J i m Chieevers, associate director, seriior curator of t h e Naval A c a d e m y M u s e u m

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any may think that the origin of U.S. Naval Academy class crests began vwth the inception of class rings in 1869. After all, the Naval Academy Alumni Association published a beautifiil color booklet tided Class Crests Through theYears: A Pictorial History. It provides pictures of one side of each class ring, for which rings were available, from 1869 through 1905. For the classes 1906 through 1981, this fine and usefial booklet has color pictures of the true class crests represented in the U.S. Naval Academy Museum's collection by class crest pin devices. It has recendy been discovered that, with few exceptions, the designs featured on each of side of the rings from 1869 to 1905 were made for the ring alone. They were not otherwise employed to represent the class. From 1906 forward to the present time, it has been the continual custom to place the U.S. Naval Academy coat-of-arms, adopted in 1899,

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on one side of the ring and the class crest, designed by a committee of the class, on the other side of the ring, and with the setting or top of the ring left to the desire of the class member purchasing the ring.

When and how did class crests originate? The emblems designed for specific classes were actually first used on printed documents such as dance invitations and Christmas cards and on class barmen long before they began appearing on class rings. When Admiral David Dixon Porter introduced team sports for the first time in 1866, namely baseball and crew boat racing, contests were intramural and held initially between the four classes then resident in theYard.This increased the development of class identity and probably class emblems. Printed invitations for the second class hops in 1868 and 1869 contain respectively a pennant inscribed "Class of '69" and a flag with a large '70."

A first class hop invitation for 16 November 1872 contains a very distinctive device at the top representing the Class of 1873, consisting of a large letter U entangled on

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Additional hop invitations of the period contain specific representations for classes.

The farewell ball invitations of the 1880s began to show that the first and second classes had very clearly defined emblems. Part of the June Week, now Commissioning Week, festivities included for many generations was the second class giving a farewell ball for the graduating class.The invitations were printed in the 1880s by Bailey Banks and Biddle of Philadelphia, and feature distinctive class emblems for each class. Although they included many of the same patriotic and nautical devices, these emblems were not used on the class rings. Among the design feamres are eagjes, shields,flags,binoculars, hats, swords, sailing ships, anchors, laurel branches, tridents and so forth. The Class of 1889 was represented by a horizontal laurel branch, over which laid an anchor with a chain running from the stock and up and over the blade of the anchor with a number eight attached to the end of the chain and a number nine attached to the bottom loop in the eight. A trident crossed in the opposite direction over

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the anchor shaft and below its fork an attached swallow-tailed permant inscribed "USNA" intersticed vwth stars. This same class crest appears on the invitations to both the 1888 and 1889 farewell baUs, adjacent to emblems of the Classes of 1888 and 1890 respectively; and in the upper left corner on a Class of 1889 Christmas card.

School colors, the Navy Blue and Gold, were adopted in 1892 to offiet too much class identity and to represent the entire Academy when it participated in athletic contests against other schools. It is not known when class colors and class banners had been adopted, but there is evidence in publications and photographs that they were used from at least 1892 through 1905. The Book of the Naval Cadets of the Class of Ninety-Tivo, published in 1912 on their 10th reunion, as an obvious take-off" on the annual Lucky Bag yearbook first published in 1894, stated that the class colors for '92 were orange and white; and that "at a meeting of the First Class, held here recendy [about March 1892] the question of the Academy Colors was brought up. N o one present was able to state or ever had heard any reason why the present colors, maroon and white, had been adopted. It was therefore unnanimously [sic] decided that the

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The Class of 1893 crest survives on its Christmas card. In the first printed Luchy Bag yearbook, a group photograph of the Class of 1894 standing on the steps of their dormitory shows them holding a light colored banner or flag in the center back ranks. Unformnately, no emblem can be seen on the banner. Further on in

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the yearbook the class colors of Nile green and pink are revealed. The Class of 1894 class crest has survived on a hop card from its farewell ball given by the Class of 1895, whose crest is on the left side of the card, and to the right is an emblem consisting of a square sail inscribed 94 with a trident and two spears behind, and lower lines of the sail spelling out USNA underneath.The hop card itself is cut in the shape of a square sail.

The Class of 1895 crest, which is on the 1894 farewell ball hop card, too, is the first design employed on one side of the class ring. It consists of an eagle, wings spread, shield on its breast inscribed "95," holding a sword in its left talons, an anchor in its right talons, and overhead a tiident and a pole bearing a swallowtailed pennant inscribed "U.S.N.A." The Class of 1896 crest appears on its crimson class banner, as published in its Lucky Bag, IS engraved in reverse as a signet on top Its class ring, and is even found on the medal which die class gave to Bandmaster Charles Zimmerman. Zinmierman who had composed a march in honor of the graduating class and die class commissioned Bailey Banks and Biddle of Pliiladelphia to make him a gold medal engraved with the class emblem. His medals are exliibited

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in the N a \ ^ Academy Museimi.The Class of 1896 banner is one of only three of these rare flags to have survived.

It is also in the U.S. Naval Academy Museum collection.

The Class of 1897 crest can be foimd in ic Liicky Bug, on its banner and on its dass ring. It is a scallop shejl inscribed "97," a ribbon bow above, crossed swords in the back with their grips below a banner at the bottom inscribed "U.S.N.A.," and flanked by dolphins. The Class of 1898 emblem is on its banner and in its Lucky Bag, but it is not on its ring, nor is the Class of 1899 device on its ring. The Museum has the 1900 crimson and gold banner bearing the same crest that appears on page 13 in the 1900 Lucky Bag. Although design elements of the Class of 1900 crest can be foimd on one side of its class ring, they are very differently assembled.

The 1900 crest also appears on the cover of the hop card used at its farewell ball, as does the crest of the Class of 1901.

The latter is featured on the crimson and white class barmer and in its yearbook, but it is not on the Class of 1901 ring.

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collection.The Class of 1903 crest is in its Dicky Bag. on its banner, on its ring, and on the 1903 farew'eU ball hop card.

The Class of 1904 has the distinction of being the first class to feature the U.S. Naval Academy coat-of^arms on its class ring. It is rather freely translated but the main elements of the Roman galley, open book, and trident are all present.

Interestingly, '04 did not use its own class emblem, as seen on its banner and on a 1904 farewell ball card, on the side of its class ring.

The 1905 crest can be found on the 1904 farewell ball card, too, on its class banner, on

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As you look around the mezzanine level of Alumni Hall, one can see the long and distinguished history of the Academy represented by replications of 102 class crests dating back to 1906. The class crests are a series of 18-inch high bas-relief bronze sculptures.

The class crest display project began in 2001 when the classes, through the Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation, funded the creation of these replicas. Each Alumni class provided the design of its crest to Signcraft, owned and operated by John Prehn 72, which was used to create a hand-sculpted clay model. Once the class approved the model, it was used to form a flexible mold from which a wax model was created. The foundry casts the bronze crest using the high detailed and exacting lost-wax process. The final burnishing, patination and lacquering are done by hand creating a lasting legacy on the walls of Alumni Hall.

Each new graduating class will add its crest to the display in a formal dedication ceremony during commissioning week.

A special thank you goes to the Class of 1946 for their generous support of the production of some of the crests and the introductory exhibit detailing the history and traditions of the class crests.

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2007 unveiling. Photo

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the 1905 farewell ball card and on its strange Utde Christmas card cut in the shape of a torpedo. The Class of 1905 was the last class to have class colors and a class banner.

The Class of 1906 was the first class to produce a separate pin device bearing its class crest. Henceforth, too, all fiiture Naval Academy class rings would bear each class crest on one side or shank of the ring and the academy's coat-of-arms on the other shank. Class crests continued to be used on farewell ball invitations and dance cards, to be imprinted on Christmas cards and to occasionally be illustrated in Lucky Bag yearbooks.

Yearbook entries also began including the class crest committee among the activities in which individual midshipman participated; and in some fiiture editions photographs of the committee itself were included.

Although it is encouraged that the original class crest design be filed in the U.S. Naval Academy Archives, very few classes have followed this course to establish a long term record of the emblem which will represent them for all time. Fortunately, a permanent record exists on the rings

and crest pins preserved in the Museum.

Many crests, too, have been made into plaques of various sizes and for various class reunions and a number of these have been deposited in the Museum. Most recendy, a collection of standard sized class crests have been made under the supervision of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumm Association & Foundation and installed in Alumni HaU. 4> Photos and illustrations courtesy of Jim Cheevers

ML A Salute to Our Oldest Alumni R A D M E.Alvey Wright '31, U S N (Ret.) 98 years old, 27January 1909 C A P T Arnold H. Holtz '31, U S N (Ret.) 98 years old, 3 February 1909 R A D M Leland G. Shaffer '31, U S N (Ret.) 98 years old, 28 February 1909 C O M O J o s e Francisco '31, P N (Ret.) 97 years old, 27July 1909 R A D M Otto A. Schenni '32, U S N (Ret.) 97 years old, 19 August 1909

WefetVy ive happy feWy we hand of brothers...

L C D R Samuel S. Labouisse '32, U S N R (Ret.) 97 years old, 10 October 1909 VADM John B. ColweU '31, U S N (R.et.)

97 years old, 26 November 1909 C A P T Ralph E. Styles '33, U S N (Ret.) 97 years old, 27 February 1910

R A D M WiHard M. Sweetser '26, U S N (Ret.) W5 years old, 9June 1902

Mr. John C. Green '34 97 years old, 2 March 1910

R A D M Richard A. Larkin '25, U S N (Ret.) 103 years old, 12 January 1904

Mr. Edwin Shuffle Jr.'33 97 years old, 9 April 1910

R A D M Aubrey J. Bourgeois '30, SC, U S N (Ret.) 99 years old, 7 December 1907

R A D M Richard H. Lambert '32, U S N (Ret.) 97 years old, 20 May 1910

Mr. Joseph L. Harwell '32 98 years old, 21 September 1908

C A P T Richard H. Blair '32, U S N (Ret.) 97 years old, 8 July 1910

C A P T Frederick O.Vaughan '32, S C , U S N (Ret.) 98 years old, 1 October 1908

Mr. Daniel E. Hanlon Jr. '34 96 years old, 22 September 1910

As of 9July 2007. This list is based on upon date of birth and valid address, as well as response to recent inquiries by the Shipmate staff If you wish to updat your record, please contact the Membership Department at 410-295-4026 or alumni@usna.com, or update your profile at uww.usna.com.

Shipmate is sad to report the loss of six of our oldest Alumni since the publication of the 2006 Salute.

CAPT David H. Byerly '21, U S N R (Ret.) 7 June 1900-17 February 2007,106 years old Last Call, May 2007

R A D M John E. Kirkpatrick '31, U S N R (Ret.) 13 Febmary 1908-3 October 2006,98 years old Last Call, December 2006

VADM Wallace B. Short '24, USN (Ret.) 18 May 1903-26 Febmary 2007,103 years old Last Call, September 2007

CAPT Albert K. Romberg '31, USN (Ret.) 27 April 1908-18 October 2006,98 years old Last Call, January-February 2007

CAPT William A. Burgett '30, USN (Ret.) 23 August 1907-26 March 2007,99 years old Last Call,fune-July 2007

R A D M Ernest B. EUsworth Jr. '31, USN (Ret.) 15 September 1909-22 October 2006,96 years old Last Call,January-February 2007

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By David Poyer '71

Jefferson, Norfolk and Near War

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The engagement between CHESAPEAKE and LEOPARD

on 22 June 1807. Sketch courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation

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he Affair initiated three chains of consequences: one to the nation's relations with Britain, one concerning James Barron and a third relating to the Navy itself.

The first consequence was immediate public outrage. Even before the frigate returned, an angry population came out in boats to question ships inbound fixim the Capes.When CHESAPEAKE returned carrying dead and wounded, the excitement became general.' Norfolk citizens held a mass rally on 24 June at the Town Hall.

They unanimously agreed to call out the mihtia, refiase aU supphes and trade to the English men of war in the Bay, right down to pilotage and water. Money was collected for the families of the dead.'

On 27 June, Robert MacDonald, one of CHESAPEAKE'S wounded, died at the Marine Hospital. His frineral became the occasion of another huge demonstration.

"As his body was ferried across the river to the County Wharf, all of the American vessels in the harbor displayed their colors at half mast, while minute guns were fired by the artillery on shore. An estimated

4,000 citizens were waiting on Market Square... the long line of citizens then marched to the measure of muffled drums to the first Christ Church on Church Street for an elaborate ftmeral service in MacDonald's honor.'"

While Decamr attempted to get the rowing-gunboats which were his main defensive force manned and ready, Barron sent Gordon to report to President Jefferson. Meanwhile the British squadron in effect blockaded Norfolk, heaving vessels to as they passed and issuing threats of bombarding the town if the boycott were not rescinded."* Tempers were high. Soon mass meetings up and down the country began, while die British squadron in the Chesapeake made preparations for an attack on Norfolk.'

Throughout JulyVirginia and to some extent die whole East Coast self-mobilized, caUing up militia, preparing sea defenses and repairing and arming forts.

Jefferson recalled the Mediterranean squadron to home waters and dispatched a fiigate to England with demands for reparations, Berkeley's recall and disavowal and abandomiient of impressment. He

ordered the go\'emors to prepare the mihtia, especially at what seemed to be the most threatened point. Hampton Roads. Interestingly, t h o u ^ , he was also temporizing, wiring to see Britain's response. He told his son-in-law he was operating on three principles: to give the British a chance to give satisfaction; to get American ships and property home before declaring war; and that Congress was the arbiter of \\:ar and should not be bound by any act of the President.'"

Given the gjacial communications of those da\-s. tempers had rime to cool before an answer arrived. The new Foreign Minister. Canning, recalled Berkeley and Humplire\"s. apologized, and ottered compensarion to the famihes.

But he refused to renoimce impressment, the root of the trouble.

But by then the inventive Jefferson had e\olved a third altemati\'e to submission or war.

That December the great Embargo Act went into efect, cutting off^the U.S. firom all foreign trade. It was a noble experiment: embargo in place of war. to defend the rights of neutrals to trade on the h i ^ seas.

Merchants protested, but then, if war had come, they wxiuld probabK' hav e lost their shqK and caigps to the Royal Navy.

The Embargo cut Britain off from the resources and markets of the United States, effecting what German U-boats tried to do in later wrars. But in the end it hurt America more than it did Britain." After 15 months Congress gelded it by permitting trade with other countries than Britain or Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^which meant only that transshippers made a profit too.

To the end of his days Jefferson believed that if pursued, the Embargo would either have made Britain buckle, or at the least, "encouraged manufactures among us.'^' Instead the country- staggered from

himiiliarion to htmiiliation, tmtil the election of the "War Hawks," largely in response to raids by Indians believed to be armed and encouraged by Britain, brought Congress to declare war in June, 1812.'"

Long-term Effects in The Navy Historians point to four effects.The first was a Dreyfiis-affair-like spHt among officers of the time," reminiscent of the later controversy over w^hether or not Commander Lloyd Bucher should have surrendered PUEBLO without a fight; and in fact, the Affair was invoked during the debate over whether Bucher should be punished or commended. (Though Bucher was indicted by a court of inquiry on the same grounds as Barron, the then SecNav ordered he not be tried.)'The second effect was increased readiness on exiting pott and when in the \icinit)- of other warships, especially British.This had been in the regulations before, but apparendy was not obser\'ed, especially since the practice then was to ship a totally new crew only days before deploying.'"' Now it was enforced.

enforcement duties. Neither combatant survived the incident long. LEOPARD was wrecked in the St. Lawxence river in 1814; CHESAPEAKE was boarded and

taken by HMS SHANNON off'Boston in the bloody 1813 engagement that ended with Captain LawTence's d\ing words, "Don't give up the ship." She had an tmtrained crew, she was outmaneuvered and outfought; but this rime she resisted desperately, and there was plenty of blood shed on both sides before the contest was decided.''

Barron's Court-Martiai Barron did not take over the Mediterranean squadron. For one thing, he w-as wounded, or at least, complained of sore woimds.

On 26 Jime Decatur was ordered to replace him in command. O n 27 June a Court of Enquiry was ordered.

Meanwhile, CHESAPEAKE'S junior officers sent a letter to the Secretary' of the Navy, requesting Barron be arrested and tried

The Affair resulted in the addition of 188 gimboats to the Na\y and the design and purchase of new small arms, but rnterestin^y enough, not one major ship purchase.Jefferson advocated Httoral defense, not a blue water na\y. AcmaUy, the Army's fortification s\3tem w^as the major beneficiary of the incident, along with a tripling (on paper) of the Regular Army fixim 3,000 to 9,000 men.''

Perhaps the most telling effect was an iron determination among the small community of U.S. naval officen to never again \ield without a fight.'' And that determination wras not long in beir^ tested. now with the name of an unluck\- ship.''' spent the next two years on antipirate and Embargo CHESAPEAKE,

Captain Salisbury Humphreys. Sketch courtesy of Naval Historical Foundation

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our neutral relations, and that we should continuously avoid, whatever may have a tendency to bring us into collision with any other power."'* The court reached a verdict on 8 February. It found Barron guilty only of "for neglecting on the probability of an engagement to clear his ship for action."

His punishment was to be suspended without pay for five years.

The Barron-Decatur Due!

Sir George Cranfield Berkeley. Sketch courtesy of Naval Historical Foundation

for negligence and for striking the flag without a fight just as the guns were ready to fire back.

The Court of Inquiry foimd in early November that Barron was at fault on both counts: on not beating to quarters when an attack could reasonably be anticipated, and by surrendering without a fight.

Delayed both because of Barron's wounds and the possibility of war, the court-martial did not convene until January 1808.John Rodgers was President, and one of the 11 members was Stephen Decatur. Decatur had asked to be excused, on the grounds he was prejudiced against Barron. His request was denied.

Barron presented a spirited defense, pointing out that had he detained Meade or openly beat to quarters before LEOPARD opened fire, he would have been accused of triggering the fight, and quoted from the text of his saihng orders: "Our interest as well as good faith requires, that we should stricdy preserve

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The Affafr had another, tragic sequel, of course. After many years in France and then Denmark, including the duration of the War of 1812, James Barron remmed to the United States. His suspension had ended in 1813, and he'd been restored to half-pay status then.''' But he did not remrn until December of 1818, because, he said, he could not afford to.'" Barron had been applying for reinstatement and renewed command for years, and intensified his campaign when he remrned.

Unfortunately Decatur was now on the Board of Commissioners, and felt strongly that Barron's behavior both during and after the Affair was not what he wanted to hold up as an example. He wrote that by keeping Barron out of the Navy he was "performing a duty I owe to the service; I was contributing to the preservation of its respectability."-' Identifying his former subordinate as his main barrier to renewed command, Barron opened a correspondence that reads today like the sort of e-mail exchange that starts with LOL and degenerates into something involving actual punctuation.But in those days, the outcome of such a disagreement was often fatal.

Barron and Decamr met at the Bladensburg Duehng Grounds in Maryland on 22 March 1820. Captain

Jesse EUiott was Barron's second; Captain William Bainbridge was Decatur's. Both men aimed at die odier's hip, which would disable without killing." Both fired at once and both went down.

Decamr died that night; Barron had a long and painfiil recovery.

Thus began another consequence of the Affair. The senseless death of a young hero hastened the already widespread suspicion (after the Burr-Hanulton duel) that duehng cost the nation more than it was worth. Certainly Decatur's death helped end dueling in the Navy.-' Nationally, the custom took decades more to die, especially in the South, but it was on its way out.

Though now known as "the man who killed Decatur," Barron continued to press for reinstatement. A court of inquiry in 1821 decHned,but in 1824 President Monroe, apparendy due to the intercession of General Andrew Jackson, gave him command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.^ Barron later held such shoreside commands as Gosport Navy Yard, the Philadelphia yard again, and the Philadelphia Naval Asylimi, in between more resignations and retirements. Despite ups and downs he evenmally became senior officer of the Navy by sheer longevity, dying in 1851 at the age of 83.

The question of when a unit taken by surprise at sea may be surrendered, or should be fought, is stiU with us, and should be pondered {before it happens) by every officer in command. Recent comments by the Heutenant in charge of the 15 Royal Navy crewmen captured by armed Iranian boats in the Gulf sound very much hke Barron's defense at his court-martial.-" But the rational guidelines for making one choice rather tiian the odier could be die subject of another entire article, or even a book.

As for the four seamen taken from CHES-\PE\KE. Rattbrd. w ho had insulted a

British officer in the street, was hanged soon after being returned to the Royal Navy. And Ware had died in a British prison^ before the summer of 1812, when London, trxing at last to patch up the long quarrel, returned Martin and Strachan to CHES.\PE.AKE in Boston

Harbor under a flag of truce. But by then it was too late. ^ To end with Potter and Nimitz again: On June 18,1812, die United States with defense forces consisting of a 6.700-man army, a total of 18 seagoing wrarships, and a scattering of gunboats, mosth" out of commission, fbrmally declared war on the Mistress of the Seas.^ •d>

' Tucker.Geoige Holbert, .Vorfi* Higlili^his 1584- ISSt, Chipttr iO. Norfolk Historical Sodeui - Resolutions; "At j Meeting of the Citizens of the Borough of Norfolk and Town of Portsmouth, held at the Town Hall, on Wednesday the 24 June 1807." In Emmerson. Pg. 2-1-27 ' Tucker, G. H. Chapter 30. ' Decatur to Secretary of the Navy, 29 June 1807 ' Tucker. Dttanir.Pg. 91 ' Peterson. Pg. 876 " Tucker and Renter. Pg. 130 ' Plotter and Nimitz. Pg. 208 ' Peterson. Pg. 916 '" Potter and Nimitz. Pg. 209 Pran. Fletcher PrMe's Bop: CJimwodore PiMe and ihe Binli cfAmeriaui Sea Riiiw. William Sloane. New York, 1950. Pg. 53 '- Valle, James E.. Roch & Siioals: Disdplitte in the Age of Fighting Sail, US Na\-al Insittute Press, quoted at \\-\\-\v.na\-\:indmarine.oig/ondeck/' 1 SOOrocksandshoals.htm " Tucker, Dtxatiir. Pg. 30 " Tucker & Renter, Pgs. 208-209 ' Tucker. Decancr. Pg. 102 Roberts, W.j\dolphe and Lewd Brentano. 77ic Book of the Navy, Doubleday, NewYoik, 1944. Pg. 50 " Roberts and Btentana Pa?. 5-^-55 "* Barron's oidei^ from the Navy Department, 15 May 1807 " Tucker & Reuter, Pg. 204 =° Tucker and Reuter, P ^ . 200-^ -' Decamr to Barron.31 Oaober 1819.cited inAllison,Pg.202 - The best short account of the exchange is in ^ Q i a m H. White's "The Barron/Decatur Letters" in Sea History, Spring 2007, Pgs. 16-19 - Tucker & Reuter, Pg. 203 -^ Tucker. Dtxanir. Pg. 188 - Stevens. William 0..-in.AffiarofHotuyr, the Biogmpli)' of CommodoreJaines &iny. USN. William and Mar\^, 1967. Pg. 166 - BBC Ne\\3 Service, " R o \ ^ Navy Capti\-es: Ke\^ Quotes," 6 April 2007, at ne\\3.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_ne\\^/6533287.stm " Tucker, Decantr, Pg. 94 - Tucker & Reuter, Pg. 211 •^ Poner and Nimitz, Pg. 209

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The Role of Trustees

By Admiral Carlisle A. H. Trost ' 5 3 , USN (Ret.), Chairman of the Board, USNA A l u m n i A s s o c i a t o n

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want to take this opportunity to share with you my views of board governance and how your trustees are required to govern themselves in accordance with Maryland corporate law.

Whether in Maryland or any other state, there really are only four duties of a nonprofit board: 1. Provide fiduciary oversight; 2. Provide for the board's governance; 3. Assure a strategy is in place to assure mission readiness and execution, and, a process for monitoring resiilts; 4. Act as informed advocates for the organization (collectively and individually).

Since we are just beginning the cycle to elect ttustees to the board for the positions of Vice Chair and Eastern and Central Region Trustees (see the accompanying sidebar for the call for nominations), I want to focus on the second duty and discuss the role of a tinstee. At the 30 November 2006 meeting of your Association's Board of

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Trustees, I asked John Simcox '73, who has been the Alumni Association's attorney for several years, to provide us an overview of the trustees' duties as they pertain to Maryland corporate law. This was the first of what I hope will be many sessions to educate the board so that we might be more effective and efficient in our governance. While board governance is, at best, a dry topic, I thought John did an excellent job with this issue and I will summarize firom his presentation to give you my views.

There are five basic concepts that we ask trustees to consider in their role as a director of a nonprofit corporation. First, trustees gain their power as part of our board, which has 29 members. An individual trustee, acting alone, has litde power nor does he or she have any line authority within die Alumni Association. Rather, ttustees exert power as a participating element of the boai-d.Therefore, as a body the board has considerable power to superintend the organization's activities.

Second, the tt-ustees direct but do not conduct the corporation's business. Key oversight fianctions include advising and

focus primarily on the latter nvo: the Naval Academy (and the Brigade of Midshipmen) and our Alumni.

e\-aluaring top management, reviewing financial objectives and major strategies, checking financial results, re\-iewing corporate compliance with appUcable law-s. and e\-aluaring board process and performance. Most of this direcrion is done within our standing committee structure.

Third, the board is a coUegial bod\; We have multiple trustees to ensure that differing \iewpoints are heard. Our board consists of 29 members: a Chairman, aVice Chairman (both elected as candidates at large), a Past Chairman, the President and C E O of our association, two Board-selected trustees, four regional trustees (eleaed b\- their region's members) seven class president trustees (elected by classes and designated as "Decade Reps" for the Council of Class Presidents; i.e., elected b\- their peers w ho are themselves class presidents in their decade), and 12 chapter trustees (elected by chapter meinbers).We have a wealth of talent and experience on this current board who share their opinions so that together we can decide what course of action is best for the Alumni Association.

Fourth, and in my view one of the most important duties, is that the trustees act to support our mission. Our mission is to support the cotmoy; the naval service, the Academy and its Alumni.

Over the years, our practice has been to

Fifth, the trustees act on behalf of the membership-at-laige. While the trustees are boimd under a legal duty of loyaltv; it is not a dut\- owed to the board itself nor to the particularized constimency that put each trustee in officeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as a class, chapter or region. All decisions that a trustee makes should be responsive to the question: what is best for the membership of the Alumni Association as a whole?

Maryland law" imposes two categories of obligation upon direaors of corporations, or in our case trustees of the Alumni Association: A dut\- of loy^ty and a dut\' of care.

There are two elements in the duty of loyalty. The first is simply that a trustee should not make a personal profit or gain any other personal advantage at the expense of the Alumni Association. The duty of lov'altN' is also impHcit in the trustee's primary fiincrion to advance the Associarion's mission. In short, trustees must be loyal to the mission and not have their owm agenda for the enterprise.

The dutv- of care guides the conduct of trustees in overseeing the affairs of the Alumni Associarion. It obliges memben to be informed and to exercise independent judgment by regularly attending meetings and reviewing data suppHed by the Associarion in advance of the meetings.

In addirion to guidance provided by Maryland corporate law, we seek best pracrices of other organizarions in the nonprofit and for profit environments.

As a member of the Coimcil of Alumni Association Executives and the Associarion of Governing Boards of Universiries and Colleges, we are exposed to pohcies and pracrices that work best for a number of like-minded organizarions.

We will continue to seek best pracrices and share these with the board in order to become more efficient and effecrive in our operarions.

Going forward, I would ask all of you to get engaged with your local chapter and your class organizarions. I have been very impressed with the class and chapter leaders you have selected to lead our Extended Brigade. They have proven to be dedicated Alumni whose focus is on our mission. We need your input and we certainly need your support for today's Naval Academy, Brigade of Midshipmen and Alumni Association. I hope we see you around the Yard this fall or at a Navy football game. ci>

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The Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees will submit nominations for election of three tmstee positions whose terms will begin in May 2008. The positions are Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, Eastern Region Tmstee and Central Region Trustee.

Nominations will be submitted to the committee no later than 19 October 2007. Association members are requested and encouraged to submit for the Nominating Committee's consideration the names of individuals for these positions.

Submissions should include detailed information of the candidate's service to and participation with the Alumni Association (class organization, chapter participation, committee work. Blue and Gold affiliation, etc.). Candidates for nomination must be members of good standing and be willing to serve.

Send nominations to the Nominating Committee, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068, to be received no later than 19 October 2007.

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"When we define the word patriot, we think of someone who does something for their country, and you have done just that," said Ripley.

"If anyone deserves the respect and appreciation of our nation it is the families of these brave Sailors."

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You will find FTS officers at all levels of the Navy, on staff from coast to coast and all the way to the front lines of the war on terror. Together, with our highly dedicated selected reservists, we work in Operational Support Centers in middle America, provide the entire Navy air logistics support, make up a large portion of the aviation training wings, command ships and brown water Navy boats and send doctors and nurses to support combat operations in the Middle East.

So has it been exactly what I thought it would be?

Mosdy. However, since taking that reserve commission 1 hav-e mov^ed as often as most of my active duty contemporaries, spent coundess days away from home and even managed to So,flashforward a fewCaptain Grenier in a VFA-201 F/A-18 Hornet go on cruise again. I suppose years after graduation when Photo by Captain Grenier this current conflict has done I was an instructor at an the most to change the original expectations, but I think F/A-18 training squadron. A couple of fiiends walked it is for the better.The U.S. Nav-al Reserve Force is more into m>- office and told me thev' had just transitioned to relevant to day-to-day operatiom than it has probably the Training and Administration of Reserves (TAR) ever been. Every day is exciting, and I can actually say that program. "What's that?" I asked. Their answer was a litde it is still fim putting on a uniform and going into work. long, but the one thing I remember most was those words

When I graduated fiom the Naval Academy in 1985, everv- one ot us was given an active commission. At the time I certainly thought nothing of it, probably did not even know there was any difference between that and a reserve commission. I do know there was a period of time, not all that long ago, when the Navy decided that all graduates would be given reserve commissions. I think there w-as some outcrv" on that decision, and the Navy subsequently reversed it. So here we are today with everyone obtaining that coveted active commission. I'm StiU not sure what all the arguments were about. Every Navy officer IVe ever met who started with a reserve commission was always able to "augment" into the active component when the time was right, although I do seem to remember mv' Marine Corps buddies being much more concerned with the reserve commission idea, so I suppose there wras some relief w hen the Navral Academy went back to the active commission poHcy.

"reserve commission." Wh>' would someone want to go "backwards?" I was commissioned as an active duty guy, and thought I'd alwav-s be one too. Well, I did a Htde research... not that there was really a whole lot about it out there. Others I talked to said it was a great deal. Still living. No cruises. All the good stuff. Ok, so I decided to go "backwards."

Wow; what a ride. I've been in the TAR program for more than 15 yeais.The prc^;ram name is the same, but we are now referred to as Full Time Support (FTS) officers. While I know there is a Navy instmcrion diat

I encourage all the new Ensigns and Second Lieutenants to enjoy these next few* years getting your feet wet, and when the time to decide what to do after your initial commitment arrives, search your soul. I hope you choose to continue to serve on active duty, or make a commitment to Ri-serv-e as an FTS or selected reserve officer. AU of these choices are noble. The Navy needs them all now and in the foreseeable fiiture. Have fun out there. <I> Captain Grenier is atrrently serving as the directorfor Senate Affairs with tiie Secretary of Defense's Legislative Affairs office.

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13-16 S E P T E M B E R Class of 2002 — 5di Reunion Class of 1977 — 30di Reunion Class of 1952 — 55di Reunion

20-23 SEPTEMBER Class of 1982 — 25th Reunion Class of 1972 — 35di Reunion Class of 1962 — 45th Reunion Class of 1937 — 70di Reunion

18-21 O C T O B E R Class of 1997 — 10th Reunion

GRADUATE RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP

The Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the Naval Academy and Harvard Business Review have selected five recipients, including Charles T Burbage '69, for the inaugural Leadership ExceUence Award. Burbage served in the Navy for 11 years and is currently president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems and a vice president of Locklieed Martin Corporation. This award, which wUl be presented to the five recipients at a banquet dinner at the Naval Academy as part of the Leadership ExceUence Summit, strives to recognize top executives of U.S-based companies who consistently exempUfy a commitment to personal integrity, feUow employees and business success.

The Naval Academy's Stockdale Center is the classic example of a public-private partaership—enabling the Naval Academy to attain the "margin of exceUence" the nation has come to expect. Launched with a generous individual gift by William C. Smtt '49, private fiinds remain critical to the Center's continued operation and growth.

Never before has our country or world needed leaders of character more—and never before has the Naval Academy been better prepared to provide them. The Stockdale Center ensures that we not only maintain, but also extend this vital and defining capability. Developing midshipmen moraUy is a key component of the Academy's mission, and the Stockdale Center is one of the highest priority opportanities for private gift support from our Alumni, parents and friends.

Visit www.usna.com or caU the Naval Academy Foundation at 410-295-4177 for more information on how you can support the Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership.

Class of 1992 — 15th Reunion Class of 1987 — 20th Reunion

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The Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees is accepting nominations for three trustee positions. For more information on submitting nominations, torn to page 19.

A complete summary of the Board of Trustees 28 June 2007 Meeting is available on the Alumni Association's web site at www.usna.com.

Class of 1957 — 50th Reunion

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ACADEMY WELCOMES NEW B A S E B A L L COACH Navy basebaU head coach Paul Kostacopoulos announced the addition of a new member to the team's coaching staff. Matt Reynolds.

Reynolds joins the Academy's athletic program as an assistant basebaU coach and wiU work with outfielders and hitters as weU as help with recruiting.

Reynolds comes to the Academy from the University of Massachusetts, where he served as a graduate assistant coach for the last three years.

Coach Kostacopoulos has known Reynolds personUy for many years, since Reynolds played for him for two seasons at the University of Maine.

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15 Sept—Navy vs. BaU State @ 5 p.m. (USNA Alumni Association & Foundation Tailgate @ 3 p.m.)

3 Nov—Navy vs. Notre Dame @ South Bend, IN, 2:30 p.m.

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1940s '43: C D R LaagfaUn Barker, U S N (Ret.), lus been selected as one of three Sanca Fe. N M .

Sterling Citizens. Li\Tng Treasures, citizens who distinguish themselves through myriad accomplishments, civic and charitable woik.

19.S0S '55: R e v e r e n d A l e x a n d e r B. A r o m s has been named interim senior pastor of the American Church in Paris.

196fl.s '60: C A P T D o n g a s M . J o h n s t o n Jr., U S N R , recent the inaugural Founding Spirit Award tor Faith at The IMjshingiott Times' 25th .\nniversarv- Gala. L t C o l Karl R i p p e l m e y e r , U S M C (Ret.), has been selected for induction into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

'62: Brooks T. M a n c i n i was appointed to the Reno Tahoe International .Airport Authority board of trustees tor a four \Tear tenn.

'65 A D M J. Paul R e a s o n , U S N ( R e t . ) , has joined Todd Shipyards Corporation board of directors.

'66: R A D M D a v i d S. BiD HI, U S N ( R e t . ) . is die new chief executive officer of the Northern Califijmia GolfAssociarion and Poppy Holding, Inc '68 A D M D e n n i s C . Blair, U S N ( R e t . ) , has been named as recipient of the General Omar N .

Bradley Chair in Strategic Leadership at Dickinson College and the U.S.Armv'War Coflege. A D M Michael G. M u l l e n , U S N , has been nominated by President Bush to be die next Chainnan, Joint Chiefe of Staff.

1970s '70: T h o m a s L. M a c K e n z i e has been named vice president of naval programs by Northrop Grumman Corporation. A D M J o h n B .

N a d o n a n , U S N (Ret.), retired after 37 yiears of naval service after serving as commander fleet forces. A D M E d m o n d P. G i a m b a s t i a m Jr., U S N , is leriring from active dutv' after more than 37 yeais of service to our Navy and die country.

"72: R o b e r t E . O s t e n d o r f Jr. has joined Neenah Foundry Company and its parent, ACP Holding Company and has been elected its president and chief executive officer. R o n a l d S. Stowell is a 2007 recipient of the pTnancial Executives International Distinguished Service Aw^rd, â&#x20AC;˘73: V A D M E r i c T. O l s o n , U S N , has been chosen bv- Ptesident Bush to lead U.S. Special Operarions Command. A D M Gary R o u g ^ e a d , U S N , is the new commandeT, Fleet Forces.

'74: C A P T MarshaD N a d e l , U S N R (Ret.), senior vice president of Aon Corporation, has been named one of the top insurance brokers in the United States by Risk & Insurance Magazine for the second consecutive yeat.

'77: G e o r g e F. " S k i p " M c R e n z i e has been appointed to the board of trustees and promoted to president and chief e.xecutive officet of Washington Real Estate Invesmient Trust.

V A D M S a m u e l J. Locklear m , U S N , is die new commander. U.S.Third Heet.

'78: C D R WiDiam Levis, U S N (Ret.), has been elected president and chief opeiating officer of PSEG Power.

MSi '80: C D R Q n i n c y M . H o d g e , U S N (Ret.), has been promoted to vice president of human resources of L i n b e c k . R A D M Frank C. Pandolfe, U S N , has been assigned as commander. Carrier, Strike Group Two, Norfolk, VA. Jack S m i t h was honored at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, receh-ing the Outstanding Biomedical Technologv- Student Avv:ard. S c o t t A .

A l b e r t s o n is the new vice president of production fbrWoridWater & Solar Technologies Corporation. C A P T B r u c e E . G r o o m s , U S N and C A P T J a m e s C. G n m e w a l d , U S N , were promoted to rear admiral (lower half) in separate ceremonies at the Pentagon.

'81: E r i c A r m o n r has been appointed vice ptesident, corporate strategy for Xerox Corporation. R A D M Michael A .

G i o r g i o n e , C E C , U S N , has taken over as commander. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacifrc, Pearl Harbor, HI. '82: C A P T M a t t h e w J. M c d o s k e y , U S N , has taken command of BoXER (LHD 4).

'83: C A P T Peter J. Fanta, U S N , has taken over as commander. Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 2 and commander, Bataan Strike Gtoup.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Amir Shareef '05, USN, and Lieutenant Anne Gibtxin '03, USN, at the U.S. Women's Heavyweight Boxing National Ct^mpionship in Colorado Springs, CO.

Lieutenant Anne Gibbon '03, USN, won the U.S. title in her weight class at the U.S. Women's Heavyweight Boxing National Championship.

For the Championship title. Gibbon was matched with 2001 Golden Glove winner, Nikki Cane of Wendell, NC. "Before my first fight I thought about my classmate. Marine 2nd Lieutenant James Patrick Blecksmith," said Gibbon.

"I thought about what it felt like to see his name engraved on a marble stone in Memorial Hall and how I won't ever see him again. I chose not to just get in the ring and let the fight happen, but to dominate my opponent from the first momentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to risk everything I had so that I could honor his memory," said Gibbon.

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Memorial Award recipient and as the commander. Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) Mihtary Instructot of the Year. LT Milciades A . T h e n , U S N , is new commanding officer of Patrol Coastal Crew Lima, stationed at Litde Creek Naval Amphibious Base.

'98: U r J o h n R M e n t z e r , U S N , was the first American to cross the finish line in the 96th Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco, CA.

'84: Carl J. Fricker is the new vice president, operations support foi Public Service Enterprise Group.

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'85: A l e x J. Kiefer has received a masters of science degree in computet science from George Mason Universitv- in Fairfax,VA.

'03: LT A n n e M . G i b b o n , U S N . won the 2007 U.S. Women's Hea\-yweight Boxii^ Championship in Colorado Springs, C O .

'88: S h a o n H . D o n n e l l y has joined Bowen Advisors as a principal.

'04: LT Johnathan A . Bernard, U S N R has been awarded a prestigious Zuckerman Fellowship to pursue a public service degree at Harvard University.

'89: C D R Peter A . Garvin, U S N , has become the Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron E i ^ t 59th Commanding Officet.

ma '97: Capt. A a r o n P. Shelley, U S M C , has been selected as the 2007 Colonel Leo Codd

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T H E WALL George P. WattJr. '73, president and CEO

To every season... privilege of participating in at Since our last issue, we have least 13 more reunions this witnessed the swearing in faU, to include the 70th with of the newest class of the GREAT Class of 1937— midshipmen to come aboard and a probable oppormnity the United States Naval to celebrate a rare 75th with Academy—the Class of CaptainWm I. BuU from '32!

2011! This was the first Attending a significant official engagement of the reunion with your classmates 60th Superintendent— affords you the oppormnity Vice Admiral Jeffirey Fowler '78, to catch up with the greatest USN—^with members of the friends you ever made—or Brigade of Midshipmen. The Vice Admiral Jeffrey Fowler '78, USN, with Captain Ed Robie '43, ever wUl make. Depending Plebe Summer cadre is made USN (Ret), class president during '43's 65th reunion. on the weekend, you can also up of leaders from the Class catch a parade, a great taUgate at Navy-Marine Corps of 2008. Oddly for me, it seems like only yesterday I was Memorial Stadium as weU as a win on the gridiron. informing our readers of '08s swearing in as the Plebe A spring reunion provides a completely different class and the events of that summer of 2004. This brings atmosphere—and in some ways, even more time to enjoy me to the theme of this month's column—measurement. the moment. Regardless of the frin and camaraderie, a We aU measure different things, different milestones, reunion also affords you something else—an oppormnity different achievements as we go forward. At the Naval to engage with today's Naval Academy. And, when Academy, there are many ways to measure time and you engage, you wiU be reminded of why we have an success. The Athletic Director is hkely to look at wins Alumni Association, why we have senior naval leadership and losses in aU sports over aU seasons. A coach wiU at the Academy and why the midshipmen are here in measure how many times he or she has faced Army the first place—to serve. (and/or Air Force) and won. In footbaU, we measure As you enter this reunion season with us, please make how many Commander-in-Chief Trophies we win (and how long we hold it). The Dean of Admissions measures every effort to find a way to engage—and to engage often. If this isn't a reunion year for you, then come back the number of I-Days he participates in and how many for Homecoming and stop by historic Ogle HaU, or play classes he forms to bring aboard. The Academic Dean would Ukely count the number of graduations he has in the annual Homecoming Golf Open. Attend the participated in—and how many graduates he has sent to Superintendent's" AU Alumni Briefing" and learn about the fleet. 1 could go on and on with how the leadership today's Brigade and the enduring mission to develop the midshipmen moraUy, mentaUy and physicaUy. at the Naval Academy measures time.

If you are in my job you are interested in aU of those There is so much here to see and so much to learn. things above, but I tend to measure time by reunion When you do come back, take advantage of it.You'U seasons. I entered my eighth reunion season as the be glad—and proud—that you did. I look forward to President and CEO of the Alumni Association & seeing you "around the Yard" in the very near future— Foundation when 132 Alumni and guests of the Go Navy!

GREAT Class of 1943 returned to Annapohs to celebrate their 65th reunion in June. 1 wiU have the Non Sihi vt

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Charlie and Peggy were proud and happv- to sponsor Jeff and Mark during their years at the Academy. They had them to their home often, hosted their parents when thev" came to visit, and after graduation both of them faithfiiUy kept my parents, and then my mom, up to date on their careers and famihes. On 8 June, Pegg\" was in the audience to watch Jeff receiv-e his third star and become Superintendent of the Academy. I

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Captain Veazie Pratt II USN (Ret) celebrating his 95th birthday

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Captain Ralph Styles USN, (Ret.), who is a member of the Sarasota Manatee CouncU leads a nighdy flag-lowering tradition in front of his home in Siesta Key, FL. On 14 May 2007, however it was even more special than usual. More than 100 to 150 people were in attendance due to the annual crew reunion of the USS SEA DEVIL ( S S - 4 0 0 ) . It was complete with a drummer and bugler who played as Captain Stvdes led the crew members and guests in singing patriotic and service songs. Captain Styles served as commander of the submarine during World War II and wimessed the attack on Pearl Harbor.

At 97, he hopes to continue to remember the past by honoring veterans and the fumre. It was a special night for aU honoring our flag and those vv^ho served aboard SEA DEVIL. Later that same week.

Captain Stvies addressed the Sarasota Manatee CouncU at its monthly dinner meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club and he spoke of the SEA DEVIL'S history, replete with anecdotes and the antics of his brave crew.

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Captain Styles chats with Harold Miller, who dressed in traditional uniform for the flag-lowering ceremony on 14 May

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Loss of a Class of 1934 Widow and Accomplished Artist—Mrs. Katharitte "Kit"Ainesworth Semmes Mrs. Katharine Ainsworth Semmes, Kit, 89, died peacefuUy on May 24,2007, at Piper Shores' Holbrook Nursing Center.

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Georgetown, SC. She graduated from Dobbs Ferry School, NY, and smdied painting at Newcomb CoUege,Tulane University, New Orleans, LA and American University, Washington, DC. As a U.S. Navy Admiral's daughter, she traveled the world extensively. Kit married then, LtJG. Benedict Joseph Semmes Jr. of Memphis, TN, in 1939 at the start of World War 11. While he served in the Pacific, she served by drawing airplane struts in California. She then joined her husband in post-war Germany as part of the reconstruction effort. They went on to serve many tours of duty including Commander Middle East Forces in Bahrain, President ofThe U.S. Naval War CoUege in Newport, RI, and served on the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Vietnam War as Chief of Naval Personnel.

Kit was steadfast in her devotion to her husband, her family, the Navy and her art.

In the early 1970s she and BJ retired to the famUy's summer home in Wonalancet, N.H. where her art flourished.

She is survived by two daughters and a son, Walden S. Morton of Cape EUzabeth, Amy Semmes of Medford, MA, Dr. Benedict Joseph Semmes of South Pordand; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchUdren. She was predeceased by her husband; Benedict Joseph Semmes Jr.; and her daughter, RaphaeUe Jeanne D'Arc Semmes.

A memorial service was held at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Cape Elizabeth on May 30,2007. Her fiineral wiU be held at The National Cemetery in ArUngton,VA, on Aug. 1,2007, where she wiU join her husband and her parents.

There wiU be a second memorial service in Wonalancet, N.H. on Monday, July 23, 2007, at The Wonalancet Chapel.

Memorial contributions in her name can be made to: The Wonalancet Corporation (benefits the Wonalancet Chapel) 3805 Chase Rd., Wonalancet, NH 03897; or The Arts CouncU ofTamworth, RQ Box l,Tamwordi, NH 03886.

Arrangements are by the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Pordand, (A full obituary was published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on 5/28/2007.)

M 1 would like to share this email letter from George R Watt '73 for those of you not typically on the Internet and email. It arrived earlier in June in regard to Superintendent Rodney P. Rempt '66 and his written overview of his four years as Superintendent.You wiU need to

have someone access it via the web address in the letter. /s/Grayson Merrill • • Fair Winds and Following Seas!

This email is being sent to the volunteer leaders of the USNA Alumni Association & USNA Foundation to include members of the Board ofTrustees, Board of Directors, Class and Chapter Presidents, President's Circle Donor Society, and Parents' Clubs Presidents. 1 would normaUy be preparing and sending you a new edition of "Leadership Update" about this time of year. In fact, we wiU soon close out what may be the most successfiil fiscal year in our joint Association—Foundation history. However, of greater importance and perhaps of wider interest,Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt has offered us his perspective of his nearly four year tour as the 59'-" Superintendent. 1 have had the opportunity, and the privilege, of working and traveUng with him as our respective organizations have focused our coUective efforts in support of the akna mater and today's Brigade of Midshipmen. Two weeks ago was VADM Rempt's last Commissioning Week as Superintendent, and he has graciously provided an overview that he has entided," Four Years Together By The Bay ..." <http:// www.usna.com/NetCommunity/page.re dir?&amp;target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.us na.com%2fNetComniunity%2fDocument .Doc%3f/o26id%3d401&amp;srcid=2226 8&amp;srctid= 1 &amp;erid=909071 >.

It gives me great pleasure to share this "e-feature" with aU of you. I would ask you to give it very wide distribution.

Please join me in wishing Rod and Pam "Fair Winds & FoUowing Seas" as they leave the Navy on 8 June to enjoy a weU-deserved retirement in Big Sky Montana after 41 years of service to our nation.

Go Navy! George George P. Watt,Jr. President and CEO U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation 410.295.4090 GPWATT(gl973.usna.coiii 120 Years of Service to the Alma Mater and its Alumni Visit us at www.usna.com •

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The Numbers Coincide As of this writing and according to our records, the Class of "35 has thirtv- five Uving members. Those stUl aroimd comprise fevv-er than eight percent of the 442 of us who graduated.

Happy Birthday The Class sends congratulations to Mike Besson as he reaches the age ofniners'-five on 30 August.

Sad Sews \*i'imfred de Lorimer LvTidon, widow- of Dennis Charles Lyndon who died in 1967. died on 27 May in CenterviUe.VA. She was the head of the Washington Navy ReUef Societv- AuxUiary for many years.

She and CharUe had four children.

IsabeUe Wood Tipton, wife of H e n r y Tipton, died on 30 March in Virginia.

She w-as bom on 1 August 1916. She attended the Urdversitv- of Southern CaUfomia and graduated fixjm Kent State Uruversity. She and Tip were married on 25 December 1937. They had one son and three daughters. She was long-time volunteer at the Loudoun Hospital and served on the Ladies Board at the hospital.

Pipes and Drums at USSA The June-July column noted the presence of a bagpipe unit performing at a Dress Parade, something new from our day and. investigation revealed, only a recent addirion to the overaU repertoire of the Brigade of Midshipmen. Here, for those who might want to learn more, is the storv" of that unit. Their preferred name is,"Pipes and Drums": Their Mission Statement promises. "To field a performing band capable of providing highland musical support to the Brigade." Their website notes that they are the only active dutv- pipe band in the Navy and just one of three in the US Armed Forces. The site continues, "The band began unoffidaUy in the summer of 1995 and became recognized as a Brigade Support Activitv' in 1999. The generositv- of the class of'61 enabled the purchase of equipment, uniforms and instruments. There are 42 members of the band â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 Pipe Major, 16 Pipers, 2 Drum Majors, 8 Snare Drummers, 4 Tenor Drummers, 1 Bass

Drummer and 10 Highland Dancers."

FoUowing the lead as to their financial support this column made contact with Jerome Smith '61, Ptesident of that class. He replied with a most informative EmaU saving. "Their request for outfitting funds came to the Alumni Association and Foundation and then made its way to our class, helped by our then Class President, Arleigh Campbell '61.pioud of his Scots heritage. It was a way to help Midshipmen direcdy. We became involved and started communicating with Pipes and Drums. They use the Polaris tartan because Arhe w-as commander of a Polaris sub and also have incorporated our class crest into their kUt pin. The announcement at parades as they march past the reviewing stand always includes an acknowiedgement of our class support." Additional key information w-as kindly furnished by Robb Mansfield (Maj. USMC), the officer-in-charge,"The kUts worn by the pipers and drummers are aU of the same style and fit, man or woman. The Highland dancers wear fighter. sUghdy shorter kUts in order to tacUitate the dv-namic leg movements required. WhUe playing the Midshipmen wear a modified parade dress coat with rank insignia. Beginners are welcomed and taught how to play but skilled players are certainly recruited on an informal level. We receive correspondence from high school seniors about Pipes and Drums, and I beUeve with increased exposure it wiU be a soUd recruiting tool for the Naval Academy."

After the Cows Many of us stUl recaU the ample, good tasting milk and ice cream produced for Midshipmen by the nearby Nav-al Academy Dairy- Farm. We enjoyed drinking and eating those rich products. Our recoUections may be enhanced by reprinting here a storv- that appeared in the Baltimore Sun of 5 June. The paper headlined it, "Anne Arundel plans to turn Nav-y- dairy farm into a garden." Some excerpts firom the item: "Anne Arundel County wiU seek to convert the former Naval Academy Dairv- Farm into a communitv- garden and botanical garden after its bid for the prized 857 acres won initial approval. The farm produced milk for the Nav-al Academy from 1917 to 1998. Marvland Sunrise Farms has worked the farm since 2001 to grow produce and field crops plus raising dairvheifers and beef Other proposed uses for the land were for a SI 14 miUion state horse park and for a sand-and-gravel

mining operation. Counny Executive John Leopold pledged that the site wiU retain its rural identit)'. He said, 'We would like to guarantee that our precious agriculmral land and wroodlands are preserved forever.'" The Academy now purchases dairy products on the open market as the Maryland dairy lobby has succeeded in exerting its longtime demands to have the dairy closed.

The Natural Bridge The May colmnn told of a visit to the Namral Bridge, one of the two geographical locations considered by early settlers to be the true American marvels. The other is Niagara Falls. The photo acconipanving the column may remind those of the Class w'ho have been there of its impressive magnimde as they compare the picmre of a visitor with the immensity' of the bridge.

A member of the Class sits under the Natural Bridge

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From the President August: It is good that the world - at least most of it - is beginning to realize the damage being done by global warming and beginning to take steps to slow it dow-n.

Remembrance Stanford CaldvveU Hooper (1905) was one of the early pioneers in radio August 2007

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communications. Many senior officers with whom he served had spent considerable time studying the radioless Batde of Jutland, a communication disaster. They welcomed him when he reported with enthusiasm for radio. They backed him and joined the pioneers. His words in 1930 foUow.

papers the next day but there was not even a mention.

So on 16 August 1912 (my birthday) I became Radio Officer of the Fleet on the Staff of Rear Admiral Osterhaus, and found much to do. My work consisted mainly of operating and estabUshing disciphne in the air - an unheard-of thing in those days, when radio was used mainly I As an ensign I became interested in for the convenience of the operators and "wireless" and built a set on the official messages were passed through as a Yorktown. Captain Glennon was so intercourtesy. The regulations were very brief ested in the messages 1 picked up from the and none were carried out except in flagship that he caUed for volunteers in spots. This was true not only in the Navy the ship to stand a regiUar watch on the but in commercial operations. I had to outfit. So after that I rotated with the make personal agreements with radio Captain's yeoman (a Filipino mess attenoperating companies for the estabUshment dant) as we were the only operators on of a joint operator's "blacklist" in order to board. The next time we put into Mare bring order out of chaos.

Island 1 applied for special postgraduate Among the accomplishments of this instruction in radio, and was disappointed cruise were: to receive a reply from Lieutenant S. S. • EstabUshment of discipUne in the air Robison, on duty in the Department, to • EstabUshment of batde radio stations • the effect that wireless was such a smaU Distant control from the bridge • Batde thing in the Navy that it would never aerials • Simultaneous use of more than require the exclusive services of an officer, one radio channel • Development of the and suggesting that I specialize along wave changer • Tests of direction-finding broader Unes.

After seven years at sea, as a Lieutenant apparatus • Effecting training of operators on shipboard • Practice in the use of I was given my first shore duty — instruccodes and ciphers and their revision • tor at the Naval Academy. 1 went to the Discontinuance of American Morse in Academy with the understanding that I favor of Continental Morse • DetaiUng a would be assigned to the Electrical radio officer to each capital ship and each Department, so I could study radio. When flag ship of other types, and requiring I arrived I was put in the Seamanship them to keep "on the air" four hours daUy Department, but eventuaUy shifted to the • Putting into effect the first radio compeElectrical Department, and had charge of tition • Rehance on radio for signaling the radio instruction. There I learned a with paraUel use of flags on many occagreat deal. One learns a great deal as an sions • Revision of signal books to paraUel instructor, especiaUy in a technical department. 1 had a chance to do a good deal of radio and visuals • DetaUing two officers yearly for radio postgraduate training original research work with directional In August 1914, on the outbreak of antennas, receivers, wave changing and the World War I, I was sent to Europe as aircraft antennas. an observer — somewhat as a free lance. 1 WhUe at the Academy Admiral went over on the Olympic, the first Schroeder borrowed me occasionaUy to passenger ship 1 ever saUed on. I learned a help get up a radio part of the Signal good deal in Europe by listening in on Book, and Commander T.T. Craven took my own receiver, in England, France, me out in the Fleet to help introduce HoUand and Belgium.

What I reaUy radio for tactical signaling. Many of the gained by that trip was the realization that recommendations 1 made as a result of the work I had in mind for the Fleet and that trip are almost identical with the recommendations 1 would make today if I for our shore radio stations was as good as anything abroad, so 1 came home and inspected the radio of the Fleet. One of helped push the plan through. the recommendations I made was that At the end of 1914,1 was given charge there should be an officer on the Staff of of the Radio Division of the Bureau of the Commander in Chief as Fleet Radio Engineering.

That was just after the office Officer. This recommendation was of Superintendent of Radio Service (now approved and eventuaUy 1 become the Director of Naval Communications) had first Fleet Radio Officer. If 1 woke up in been established.

My first big job was as heaven tomorrow I wouldn't be as happy member and recorder of a Board of as I was to receive that appointment. 1 Organization of the Naval Radio Service, looked for headlines in the New York

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In that 1 got an opportunity to put in all of my ideas, particularly about radio on shore. One was to estabUsh a receiving station several nules distant from the transmitting station and control the transmitters by distant control so that there could be two sets operating simultaneously - one with ships and the other with shore. This was the origin of our present system. Another pet scheme was to have a district communications officer in each naval district, with a material officer in each yard.

1 then reUeved Lieutenant Hepburn at the Radio Material Desk in Steam Engineering. He had completed the Darien high-power radio station and, based on the conclusions reached after that system was tested, I was to carry on the buUding of the other stations of the Navy high-power radio chain - San Diego, Cavite, Honolulu, Guam and Samoa. That was a big job and we had little knowledge, but they were aU in operation before the United States entered the World War I. If I knew then what 1 know now I would never have dared to go ahead — at least so fast.

Among the important advances made during my tour on shore 1914-1918 were: • Completion of naval high-power radio chain • Construction of Annapolis Radio Station Modernization of Fleet radio equipment with batde radio stations, standard spark sets, batde aerials, etc • Development of aircraft radio equipment • Development of radiocompass and instaUation on naval shipsEstabUshment of radiocompass stations on shore • Standardization of aU types of radio equipment • Completion of distant control for aU district center stations • Development of arc sets and instaUation on flagships and at district center stations • AppUcation of radiotelephony to Fleet • Design and instaUation of aU Shipping Board radio equipment • Maintenance of radio equipment in entire US Merchant Marine and US commercial radio stations during war • Preparation of specifications which resulted in development of various tube transmitters up to two kilowatts • InstaUation of radio control of helm and engines of ex-batdeship Iowa • Development of the first radio beacon • Construction of system to handle onethird transadantic cable traffic if cables were cut • Construction of high-power radio station AnnapoUs and Lafayette (Bordeaux, France)

In 1918 I was ordered back to the Bureau and placed in charge of the Radio Division. The work was so enormous that it required aU our talent to keep it going.

After the war it was necessary that the Navy reairn the conmiercial radio stations to private owTiership, and this involved serious thought, in order to keep these stations from passing into foreign control.

It was my OWTI idea and recoiimiendation, and Admiral BuUard's able and courageous action, which brought about the formation of an American radio company — the RCA - to handle international radio communications. The opportunity was leaUzed, seized and the plan ably executed by the Admiral, in cooperation with Mr. Owen D.Young and others of the General Electric Company. The Navy can always feel proud of this achievement.

It was also my own idea and action which brought about the exchange of patent Ucenses between the General Electric Company, Radio Corporation of America, Westinghouse, American Telephone and Telegraph Company and othen, which permitted the sale of vacuum tube apparams probably ten years before it would have been possible had the adjudication of patents through the courts foUowed its namral course. But this action, coupled with the formation of the Radio Corporation ofAmerica, has given the United States the undisputed leadership in radio.

The additional major achievements up to 1923 were: • EstabUshment of radio and sound sections in the Naval Research Laboratory • AppUcation of vacuum mbe transmitters to naval service, requiring complete new modernization of aU equipment • Development of automatic depth finder • Completion of radiocompass stations • EstabUshment of radio material schools • Enlargement of postgraduate course to twelve officers annuaUy In 1923 I was ttansferred to sea as Heet Radio Officer under Admiral Coontz.The principal cruise was to AustraUa. During this cmise we tested out high frequency and made complete recommendations concerning its appUcation to the Heets and shore estabUshments.

In 1925 I was remrned to the Bureau, and in 1927 assigned, by request, to the Federal Radio Commission as technical advisor in charge of engineering. My principal duty there was to prepare the original strucmre for the aUocation of high frequencies and to recommend the

basic aUocation of channels for aU but domestic conmiunicarion.This was done.

I was technical advisor to Captain Craven, naval delegate to the Washington International Radio Conference in 1927.

In August 1928,1 was made Director of Naval Conmiunications under Admiral Charles F Hughes, one of the greatest Admirals the Navy ever produced. In the faU of 1929,1 represented the United States as a delegate to the first International Radio Consultative Committee at The Hague. During this convention, as in the 1927 convention, I was Chairman of the Wave-Length Committee.

One might think from reading my brief oudine of Navy radio that I had done it aU. I hope the idea that this is intended wUl not prevaU. From Admiral S. S. Robison, who visuaUzed and commenced the layout of our radio system, down through the Navy Ust there have been many ahead of, and foUowing me, who have done as much or more, and most of the work 1 have Usted has been ably planned and executed by many highly quaUfied and able officers, weU known to the service, but it was impossible for me, engrossed in the affairs of Naval Communications since the beginning, to write my own history without entwining it as a chapter of Naval Communications.

During my present term of office, 1 am endeavoring to help hold the shore estabUshment of Naval Communications together untU the day of reckoning arrives when Congress wUl investigate government communications and decide what part the Navy wiU continue in this field.

We have estabUshed ourselves firmly over a period of thirty years and this position we shaU hold untU the ultimate set-up is finaUy determined. • Administration Ann Pratt moved to Maine. Her new address: Mrs. Richard R. Pratt; 60 Balsam Drive, HaUoweU, ME 04347; Phone, 207-622-1722 Teresa, "Tita", Hanger CaldweU, widow of Hugh CaldweU died in Chapel HiU N C at age 93, She is survived by daughters Pamela CaldweU-Foggin of Washington, DC and Meredith (Penny) Rucks of Reno NV, 5 grandchildren and six great-grandchUdren.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 18% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 48% P l ^ S : CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) 3801 Canterbury Rd. #812 Baltimore.MD 21218 E: captnjack228@gmail.com VICE PRES: Meredith Minter Hinkle Daughter of Charlie Minter '37 3603 Prince William Drive Fairfa.x,VA 22031; E: mahink@cox.net C O R R . SEC'YS: RADM Robert B. Erly, USN (Ret.) E: BERJyl914@aol.com and CAPT Edward S. Arentzen, USN (Ret.) E: arentzenrn@earthlink.net Submit all posted material to: Bob Erly 830 Country Club Lane, Coionado, CA 92118-2411;P:619-435-8919 If by email, submit to: Erly with a to Arentzen

Washington Reportfrom Captain Slaughter That second Thursday of the month always makes its appearance and just as faithfiiUy those Washingtonians (although none of them Uve in that far away rarefied air which is not in touch with reaUty) manage to come in from various points on the compass and show up at their meeting place on AnnapoUs's South River for relaxation, food, Ubations and lots of chit chat. As Elsie Mack had missed the previous two sessions shefiUedaU in on her time on the beach. Jean Stein always wins the prize (what prize?) for coming the longest distance. Mary Minter with our VEEP Meredith but without our mentor, CharUe, provided an update on his mishap.

He, Uke the class Prez had faUen, and broke his hip. He too has been screwed back together again and now has been issued a chaUenge to beat the Prez's record of foUowing the therapy through the stages of wheel chair, walker, cane and walking without any aides in ninety days. Margaret BeU informed us of her daughter's retirement as a high school principal and was immediately appointed by the governor to a position on the state school board.The Lajaunies and Slaughters with their daughter Anne brought the total to ten.

We noted that registrations for the 70th were lagging, only ten, that deadUne date was stiU a few days away and that we had been taught to manage our money wisely; i.e. keep it in an interest bearing account until the last minute. True to form, the date has arrived and forms are arriving. We never expected to have 66 as the year old non-binding returns indicated but were hoping for somewhere around 45-50. We doubt if we wUl reach that number, nevertheless we are going to have a good turnout and it wiU be a happy and memorable experience.

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37-40 CLASS N E W S Ray Wadleigh died on 16 AprU. Her daughter responded to the letter we sent: • "Dear Capt Slaughter, "Thank you so much for your nice note. I remember your visit here too. I know Mummy cherished her connections with the Class of'37.

"Her burial in ArUngton is scheduled for June 29th at 2 PM. It would be wonderfrJ if you would make it but I understand if you do not. (Ed Note: Bess & Jack hope to attend, but they can't always foUow through on their intentions.)

"How lovely for the Class to donate to the Potter League! {Ed Note:The charity designated by the famUy) Thank you aU so much.

"Stay weU Sincerely, —Marjorie" • Bess and Jack announced they would be away for a family reunion in July and your VEEP gladly assumed the responsibUity for being OinC. Admiral Erly Shares News from Coronado

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One of the many activities during the opening day of the CYC were the afternoon sabot races in the Bay

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An Administrative Health Advisory: Please note that we have made what I hope is a temporary change of command of the Washington Group, Bob Carter, who reUeved Hugh Robinson some time ago, has suffered a stroke which has put him out of action for the moment. We pray for a recovery which would permit him to resume his Chairmanship of the smaU but eUte Washington Group. We are grateful to Betty Luby for keeping aU informed. For it was a caring Bob Carter who assisted Betty in her recovery from surgery not aU that long ago.

'38 Stars on PBS:We received an alert from Herb Mandel and a subsequent report from Jean Coward Mason that Ralph Weymouth had a starring role in a PBS report of the exploits of BombRon 16 during World War II. I admit to watching aU the comparable submarine history programs, so it isn't so surprising that I missed this one. 1 asked Ralph if he would give us a bit of background on his part in the Big Show, Here's what he told us:

iLdi I UMJ Coronado Yacht Club Commodore Shawn Powell, Coronado Senior Center Vice President of Hospitality Peg Moore, Coronado Senior Center Director Tom Moore and ADM Bob Erly hosted seniors in the annual "Salute to Seniors" harbor cruise on Friday June 1,2007.

On June 1,2007 the Coronado Yacht Club and Commodore Shawn PoweU in association with the Coronado Senior Center set sail for a scenic tour of San Diego Bay for the annual "Salute to Seniors" cruise. Volunteer members of the CYC skippered each one of the yachts in theflotiUa.After the cruise the senior saUors enjoyed a buffet lunch on the Yacht Club's veranda.

L to r: At Coronado Yacht Club Rear Admiral Bob Erly, presented Jim Strickland with the 2007 Erly Eager Beaver Award for his work on behalf of the club's new design work and future planning

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I My second tour of the Pacific War was in Bombing 16 (VB 16) with Air Group 16 in LEXINGTON, AG 16 consisted nominaUy of a 36 plane F6F fighter squadron, an 18 plane TBF torpedo squadron, a 36 plane SBD squadron and various smaUer attached groups of night fighters, heUcopters, etc. Thus about 130 pUots, 90 enlisted aircrewmen and another 500 or so ground crew and administrative personnel. Sometime after the war, perhaps in the 1960's or earUer the group started having occasional reunions,The group formed in late 1942 in Quonset Point, RI, while the carrier, the new

LEXINGTON (CV-16) was buUding in Quincy, MA.The first Pacific deployment of AG-16/CV-16 started in May 1943, and completed in July, 1944. FeUx Smmp was L E X I N G T O N " S skipper, Jock Southerland the CAG, Ernie Snowden hadVB-16, Paul BuieVF-16 and Isely VT16. Shortly after the group's first combat at Tarawa, Snowden moved up to Group Commander and I moved up to command VB-16 whUe stUl a Ueutenant.

(To this, we add Jean Mason's comment that Red Coward was then in the LEXINGTON Gunnery Department).

WhUe the ship and group served under various Flag Commands early in that tour the majority of the tour we flew Admiral Mitscher's flag as CTF-58. (As I write this I must add the caveat that aU this was long ago and my memory "ain't what it used to be" and errors need be aUowed).

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Sometime weU after the war some in the group started the reunion practice. 1 remember thatVB-16 had a reunion that I did not attend in JacksonvUIe and one that I did attend in Providence, RI, about 1978. (I have not been very loyal to my various shipmates' reunion enthusiasm though I have given some attention to several of them, or rather to some of their members. I stUl have files and some reunion rosters from my first and third ships, OMAHA, and T R E N T O N back before the war. The second ship, JACOB JONES, went down off the East Coast to a German torpedo in 1940 which seemed to stymie its reunion desires.) But I have been a most pleased participant in the last two AG-16 reunions in San Antonio, inviting a nostalgic visit to the final berth of LEXINGTON, and Washington, DC. One of myVB-16 gunners, Paul BonUla, has become a treasured friend and the principal spark plug for the warm continuing friendship within AG-16 and there are many others that I have come to admire and value for their loyalty to our time and action together, despite long time and geographic separation.

The details of the PBS film origin are not clear to me. Hugh Drescher, the documentary's producer, was exploring in the spring of 2004 for a way to document the upcoming dedication of the long anticipated W W II Memorial. Somehow he latched onto AG-16's plans, among many others, to combine a reunion with the dedication. In San Antonio we had thought that a good "final" reunion. In any case, Drescher began contacting the group and sought the participation of the

group as a whole and ot the four characters he cracked to make his special storv-. Drescher"s is a sniaU film company but he did .lU the planmng and execution and consulted heavih.- with .lU hands to trvto create an accurate picmre. He had much footage and went through many drafb to get a fibii acceptable to PBS and his subjects.The drive to Connecticut and later to the deck of Manhattan moored FRANKLIN with Drescher and his cameras and mikes was interesting to Lo and me: 1 hadn't been so close to film malting since Ronald Reagan starred in a naval aviation uniform in 1941 at North Island, San Diego, and we made an 18 plane takeoff for the cameras on the mat there! —"... once again for the cameras. ij?ndemen..."B Ralph adds an observation on aging: B You note that we are aU reaching the level of nonagerians, alas. Even you eventuaDv.This year I finaUy had to recognize mv- inabUity to shinny up the mast and so sold KATRINKA in February. But it sold to a vveU-off saUor who is putting the boat up for a grand renovation at BrookUn Boat Yard and a new lease on ocean Ufe and then setting her up in the Med as his second home. Son Loric and I are sort of looking for something smaUer and more manageable single-handed, but it w-as great to have aU that ocean between the Bahamas and Nova Scotia those many v-eais. I'm reminded of the old storv- told of ChiefJustice Holmes at a ripe age walking in Washington once with a younger coUeague and passing an attractivT young w-oman: he commented to the coDeague "Oh!, to be your age again." • An Impressive Ceremony with a twist: Bob and Pat .McNitt and Sylvia and Mike Rindskopf represented the venerable class of 1938 at an impressiv-e Change of Command at the Naval Academv' on 8 June, accompanied bv- the Retirement of VAD.M Rod Rempt who has recognized the contribution of our Class to the betterment of leadership at every oppormnitv-.

His successorVADM Jeff Fowler. Class of 1978, wias not ev-en a plebe when the last of "38 retired in the early 1970s. But be\ond the pomp, and the participation of CN'O Admiral Mike MuUen, was the astounding new-s release as we watched the ceremonv-.The C N O would be nominated as the next Chairman. Joint Chiefi of Staff.

Clearly,he had a secret he did not reveal to die crowd of about 1,000!

A somber Note: Betty Luby, Betty and Jack Rav-ner. and Sylvia and Mike Rindskopf represented the Class at an uiipressive memorial service for Carl Heps at Ginger Cove in McLean.VA. He died on 28 Febmars- and was interred in Arlington Cemeterv- on 14 May 2007.The Class made a contribution in Carl's memory to the Parkinson's Disease Foimdation.

ANNUAL MEMBERSFOP: 11% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 56% PRES: CAPT Robert B.Wood, USN (Ret.) E: rbwaciiv@aol.oom C O R R . SECT: Ronnie Wood 1525 Soudi 23rd SL.Ariington,VA 22202 THIRTY-NINE O N LINE; docabbot@aol.com ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 16% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 63% PRES:CDR Phil Eckert, USN ( R e t ) 6801 Rorida St. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 H: 301-652-9464 E: phileckerT@aoI.com SEC"Y: CAPT John H. Shns, USN (Ret) 726 Lakeside Court. Dam-ille, CA 94526 H; 925-820-3954 E; JHSIMS@,\OL.COM

There still seems to be very litde activity on any front by the members of the '40 Faithfiol. Ted Rodgers, Northeast Vice President, is continuing to work on reorganizing the class, and getting a newpresident and vice president, among other matters. There has been no action on changing the Bylaws to broaden the geographic area for election of officers, other than regional vice presidents, beyond the Washington-Annapolis chapter pending advice vv-hich is being sought

by H a r v Seim, the Treasurer, firom Association headquarters in AnnapoUs. It should be noted that your secretarv- and sev-eral of his predecessors are already and have been in violation of this requirement. There seems to be no record of previous action to reconcUe this simation.

Ted Rodgers has talked to J i m Elkins, South Regional Vice President, Cros Croft. Central Vice President, and Al Bergner about the reorganization. Croft and Bergner are not candidates for the office of president. Elkins is willing to continue as South Regional Vice President but is not a candidate for president. Rodgers also talked to Karl Stefan several months ago. At that time Karl said he is avaUable. Others contacted by Rodgers uiclude Fred Karch and George Kittredge. neither of whom is interested in volunteering. Pat Clancy is not interested, and reported that in a conversation with John Chase John said he is not up to taking on the job.

Carlson says he is too involved with local Swedish organizations to be able to consider running. That seems to be the current stams of the project to reorganize the class. Ted Rodgers would like to hear from any classmate who is interested in being a candidate for president and/or vice president of the class. Please get in touch with him: earodgers@juno.com.

This is a good month for classmates — no obits. However, we have received information on the deaths of twro widows of classmates. On 24 November in Mt. JuUet.TN, Eugenia Freeman McCuUoch, widow of non-graduate John Frank McCuUoch, died. On 30 May in Randolph, VT, Hannah, widow of Bob Jeffeiy, died. No additional information was available on either of these.

In addition to keeping up with the Swedes in the Bay Area, Isabel and Swede Carlson are keeping up with their grandchildren. They recendy attended graduation ceremonies at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego to congratulate their eldest grandson, Mark Leung. Mark is now at Camp Pendleton learning the rest of how to be a Marine.

Semper Fi. Pat Clancy reported a recent phone conversation with Vic Matusek's wife and daughter in Concord, CA.Vic had a problem with his hip which put him in the hospital and then in a convalescent home. No fiirther word at this writing on a prognosis.

Better news comes from Phogg N e w c o m b in Santa Barbara. He and Bettv- recendy went on a 5-day epicurean advenmre with Elderhostel in San Francisco and on up to Sonoma County.

He reports that the experience was a real tonic, ridding him of his depression and attendant ev-ils. He feels much better — better than he has for months. He feels that he is back to normal. However, he declined an offer to take back the Class Secretarv-job. He also reported a change in home address for Cros Croft — 2529 Mayapple Ct., Northbrook, IL, 600626531, phone 847-412-1533. His office address is unchanged — 2150 Parkes Dr., Broadview, IL, phone 708-681-6370.

In the next issue we should have a rousing report, with picmres, of the next Sunday brunch for the Bay Area Group.

Pat Clancy is in charge of making arrangements for the BAG on 24 June. It wiU be interesting and informativ-e if classmates in the rest of the vv-orld report exciting advenmres for the entertainment of their classmates in the September issue.

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40-43 CLASS NEWS Remember to report your interest in being considered for an office of the class to: earodgers(^juno.com. And remember that...

Only'40 is 4.0.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 71% PRES, CHMN & SECY: CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret) 5610Wisconsin Avenue.Apt. #1409 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4419 H: 301-215-7532; FAX: 301-215-7358 E: vdelano@1941.usna.com WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1941

In my enthusiasm last month over having found our long last Classmates, Heber Badger and Jake Beatty, I forgot to include Heber's address so you wiU find it this month leading the Roster changes at the end of the column. In May I received a deUghtful caU from Louise Borden, the niece of our late Classmate, Ted Walker, who was lost in 1944 when his ship, USS Albacore, struck a mine and sank off Japan. Louise is the author of many chUdren's books of which one, Aaoss the Blue Pacific, is about her Uncle Ted. It's a deUghtful book and I would be happy to share the copies I have with you readers.

Just caU or write me.

On 10 May, we lost the first of two Classmates, Howard Schoenbaum. I beUeve he may have been Ul for some time but I have no detaUs. Howie was a pitching ace when we were niids and was a visionary founder of the Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel. After leaving the Navy in 1949 he opened a biUiard and bowUng supply company in Columbus, OH which became one of the largest suppUers in the country. He was later inducted into the Jewish Sports HaU of Fame. He was an active member of many civic organizations in the Columbus area.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mickey, three daughters and four grandchUdren to aU of whom go our sympathy and understanding at this time of loss. On 20 May we lost another Classmate, Bill Heavey, who died after a long fight with Alzheimer's disease. Before his iUness, BiU was a stalwart attendee at Class events in the Washington-AnnapoUs area. Happily for us, his lovely wife, Betsy has continued to come to those events that she could. At BiU's Memorial Service, their son, BiU 111, gave a delightful talk about his father who was very highly regarded in the community. I know that you join me in extending our condolences to the entire Heavey famUy.

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Now for those great August birthdays: Beatty, CostagUola, Cuccias, deLatour, Koecher, Marquardt, Parry, Shutt, Stricter and Zirkle.The stones for these fine people are Sardonyxs or Peridots, which have something to do with "Married Happiness," but you can settle for Poppies or Gladioluses if you prefer.

I hope you are keeping your Rosters up-to-date because here are some changes: Heber Badger, 7117 Carmen Boulevard, Las Vegas NV 89128, phone 702-363-1253;Jack Betmett, new edress â&#x20AC;&#x201D; deepsubone(^lcglen.com; Roland Bienvenu can be reached by email through his daughter, Ann Broussard, at abroussa(^midwives.org; Pat Murphy, 3775 Modoc Road -Apt. 249, Santa Barbara CA 93105, phone 805-879-5552.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 11% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 64% P I ^ S : CAPT Ken Simmons, USN (Ret.) E: kensimmons02@comcast.net SECY: CDR R.S. Day, USN (Ret.) 2426 Chestnut St., FaUs Church.VA 22043-3052 E: hapday@erols.com

With the bright skies and higher temperatures replacing the gray and the chUl of winter, Ufe is quite beautiful, although it would seem that Class news has setded into the doldrums. Probably, there wUl be travel, visits and get-togethers to share as faU moves in so we can hope for a real upmrn in our incoming maU. As you probably reaUze by now, Jerry's decision to resign as Class president reflected physical problems that demanded his fuU attention. WhUe a number of smaU strokes did slow him just a bit, he seemed to bounce back and each time would graduaUy resume his rather active schedule. He and Bill Houser were able to hit the courts almost every Sunday for an energetic game or two of tennis and he was looking forward to Bill Morrow's annual Homecoming golf tournament. However, his routine suffered a setback the end of May when he suffered another stroke after returning home from a brisk nine holes of golf. This put him back in the Bethesda Naval Medical Center once again and into the very capable hands of a NA Class of'92 graduate. A seven hour serious, high risk stroke prevention procedure addressed his neuro and cardiac problems which had plagued him for months. He was back home and in the care ofJo Ann in four days and is confident that he wiU indeed play with BiU Morrow this faU. Buck Catlin, daughter Jo Dee Jacob our 70th Reunion coordinator, and

Barbara Sewall were among a great gathering of'42 shipmates who were at the Batde of Midway and participated at the "Victory of IVhdway celebration" held on the carrier in San Diego on 4 June.

Buck Catlin, JoDee Jacob and Barbara Sewall at the "Victory at Midway celebration" at San Diego on board USS Midway A great gathering of '42 shipmates who were there at the Battle

On 27 May 2007. Doug Plate's lovely wife, Peggy, passed away after a four and a haff year battle with pulmonaryfibrosis.In Doug's words, "She was a vivacious and feisty Uttle gal who truly enjoyed Ufe. Little as she was, there's now a tremendous gap in my Ufe â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but with lots of wonderful memories."

According to the Charleston Post & Courier, Peggy was born 8 AprU 1922 in Panama where her Army father was stationed. In her early years she led the Ufe of a true Army brat, Uving at a number of U.S. Army posts in this country as weU as spending several years in China in the early 1930s. She is a graduate of Stephens CoUege in Columbia MO. In December 1945 while Uving in Washington D C , she met and married Doug. They Uved in the Charleston area since Doug's retirement in 1975. In addition to Doug she is survived by their two chUdren and four grandchUdren and a brother. General John R. Deane,Jr. U.S.Army (Retired), N o r m Tate left us on 18 May 2007 after a five-year iUness, He was inurned at the Academy on 30 May. Norm was born 2 March 1918 in Pittsfield, MA and moved to Baltimore at an early age. where his father founded Tate Engineering. Our soccer and lacrosse-playing classmates wiU remember Norm's enthusiasm and commitment to those sports untU his back injury Youngster year. That injury was to plague him the rest of his Ufe Norm was Junior Officer of the Deck in Yorktown at both the Batde of Coral Sea in May 1942, and at the Batde of Midway in June 1942,Yorktown was severely damaged at Coral Sea and sunk at Midway. Norm and five other classmates survived with the adventure of swimming in submarine infested waters, with the

rescue ships dodging both submarines and iiir attacks and the curious occasional shark. After serving in Columbus, Tarawa and the new Yorktown, Norm went to flight training and received his wings in December 1944.

As exec ofVH-4 after ffight training he participated in Operation Bikini, then on to succeeding assignments at sea and to PG School in Aerological Engineering.

From 1953 more squadron sea assignments foUowed untU his final navy duty in BuWeps where he headed the Navy Metrology Program. He gained a master's degree fixini George Washington University and for the first five years after retirement he was an Assistant Professor in the Command Deparmient at the Academy. In 1971 he became a Professor at the Marine Instimte ofTechnology at Lithicum. MD. He retired permanendy in August 1977 to Uve in AnnapoUs. Norm and his wife, Betty, enjoyed retirement on an extended cruise in their boat.Tumbleweed, through the waters of Florida, Bermuda, the Bahamas and CaribbeanfiromAugust of '77 to Febmary of'80. Norm's later years were marred by several strokes and his last year was spent bedridden. He is survived by his wife, Betty, whom he married on 8 August 1942, three children and six grandchUdren.

Tex Winslow succumbed to a heart attack on 6 June 2007 at his home in Chicopee MA,, where he had moved from AnnapoUs about six years ago to be near his daughter. WhUe detaUs were not avaUable as this is written, he was to be inurned at the Naval Academy.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 12% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 6 5 % PRES: CAPT E.A. Robie, USN (Ret.) 2111 River Crescent Dr.,Armapolis,MD 21401 H: 410-224-0850; E: ediobie@aol.com SECY: CAPT Leslie R. Heselton Jr., USN ( R e t ) 7101 Bay Front Dr., Apt. 611, AnnapoHs, MD 21403 H: 410-216-9629; E: Heselton43@1943.usna.com

Remembrance WUUam Richard Riblett, our top scholar, died 17May 2007 at Asbury Methodist VUlage in Gaithersburg, MD, of Parkinson's disease. His wife of 59 years, Dorothy, predeceased him in 2003. BUI is survived by three sons; WUUam Jr. of ArUngton County, Chuck of Loveland, CO, and John of Culver City, CA, and daughter Susan of Rochester, NY. Found Classmate Paul E Padgett surfaced in a hospital near his home in Costa Mesa, CA. In early May he suffered the rupture of an aortic

aneurysm and stiU hoped to attend the reunion. (Due to deadlines, we wiU not know if he makes it when this is submitted!) He is living with his sister at 2014 Wallace Ave, Apt E, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-5939. (949) 574-0767.

Sterling Citizen Laughlin Barker was honored by the City of Santa Fe, NM, as a "Living Treasure" for his Ufetinie of cultural and business contributions to the city. He was particularly cited for his work in preserving some of Santa Fe's architecture and cultural uniqueness!

Amazon River Cruise and Rain Forest Having toured the Amazon as far inland as Manaus, BrazU, when I received a brochure for an Amazon tour in Peru I decided that it would be great to visit the upper reaches of the river and formed a mental image of what to expect. Every image was wrong! We flew from Lima, Peru, to Iquitos which I visualized as a smaU primitive vUlage and found that it was a city of half a mUUon people with aU the usual items of city Ufe including ceU phones! Also I expected to fly in a smaU plane to a jungle airport; instead we flew in an Aerobus to a large International airport. My biggest misconception was the river itself I visualized the upper reaches would have a smaU river being fed by narrow streams since this was over two thousand mUes from the ocean. Actually this was about the middle of the river, since the headwaters were about 2500 miles fiirther. The main river was over a mUe wide in places, and accommodated ocean ships, and was being fed by other rivers as large as the Potomac. However there were no disappointments. Before embarking on our river boat we toured Iquitos by motorized Pedi cabs and learned much about the area. In this region the river rises about 50-60 feet during the rainy season, which was the time we visited. Many of the houses were on stilts and several were buUt on balsa wood rafts. Although automobUes were plentiful there were no highways except to one smaU town nearby. AU materials and equipment had to come by boat or barge with the nearest highway over six hundred mUes up river and aU personal movement was by boat.

Our ship, Aquamarina, was about 100 ft long with two decks; the lower had twelve cabins and the upper had the gaUey, dining room and lounge, but there was Utde time for lounging. The rooms were very comfortable and aUnost as large as normal bedrooms, with queen size

beds, private baths, hot showers, and air conditioning. When making up the room the attendants prided themselves by folding the towels in various shapes like ships and birds! Meals were exceUent!

Our schedules varied somewhat from day to day but always included launch rides in search of birds and other wild Ufe. We found nearly 100 varieties of birds, primates, and both pink and gray dolphin plus many smaUer animals and butterflies.

It was fascinating watching the monkeys scamper through the trees.The onboard guides gave presentations on the life, history and culture of the area and the native tribes which we visited and found that they were not as primitive as expected. They had schools for the chUdren and doctors made periodic visits.

They grew their own food, some of which they sold in town and made various articles for sale. The children seemed much happier than those in town and one man had come from a remote vUlage to work in the city and after about six months moved back to a vUlage where he was much happier!

Each day our ship would cruise on the major rivers observing wUd Ufe. Once or twice a day we would make a launch trip up the lesser streams for a closer look, and occasionally we would take namre walks.

We spent most of one day in a namre preserve where we went around a lake by catamaran canoes and saw a colony of giant otters, hiked through the rain forest included a passage on swinging bridges in the upper portions, and were entertained by songs and dances of local school chUdren.

We visited a local shaman and received a lecture on their medical practices. We joined a local Indian famUy for their midday meal and cooking demonstration and explored with the locals by dugout canoe. One day we fished for piranha and found that they were hard to catch but very good eating. We also swam in the river with the dolphins.

The trip was very interesting and enjoyable and also very educational.We learned things about the history and nature of the area that we had never conceived and would recommend the trip to anyone looking for adventure!

Another Essay this one from Clem O'Brien Submarine-The Wry It Really Whs It is midwatch in the Solomon's on the surface with eyes glued to binoculars. The hiss of the bow wave and the low rumble and burble of the diesels and their exhaust is the music of the night. A dark starless August 2007

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cloudy night and calm seas.You can smeU heavy aromas from the jungle in the mountains whose shores mark St. George Channel, "the slot", and the route of the Tokyo Express from Rabaul to Guadalcanal.

It is nights such as these, in areas such as this, which are as vivid in my memory as the night surface attacks, a strafing, bombing, and multiple depth charging.

The darkness heightened auditory and visual alertness. Days were different.

Special attention was given to the search for periscopes and enemy aircraft.

60 years later our own combat actions and enemy responses are vivid recoUections and are easUy recaUed but in a major sense they only highlight the long days and nights of searching before a contact was made. On one patrol we ran 30 straight days with orders to report sightings but not to attack. The aUowed exceptions were capital ships. None were sighted. Depressing!

Battle actions were intensely exciting!

The after actions and the 'crack bang' of the depth charges provided a vicious counterpoint. In a different way, the 9 out of 10 days between endarounds and attacks are just short of depressing for a crew eager to fight.

This was the Ufe in the 55 days of the average submarine war patrol.

65th Reunion As you read this our reunion was held six weeks ago, but as 1 write it the reunion is not untU next week, so there are no picmres or commentary untU next month.

From Bud Carter The big focus as this goes to press is on preparation for our 65th Reunion.Your Reunion Committee (numerous Classmates and Spouses) has worked long and hard on the detaUed arrangements for the many meaningftd activities. At this time, 124 attendees are expected, including classmates, spouses, widows and guests.

Anchored at Lowes AnnapoUs Hotel, the opening Reunion eventis the Welcome Aboard Reception/Buffet Sunday evening, 17 June.

Events on 18 June AM include discussions by the NA Supe and President of NAAA, foUowed by a luncheon in Alumni HaU. A Severn River Dinner Cruise is scheduled for the PM. Dedication of our renovated Compass Rose Memorial starts the 19 June AM activities, foUowed by N A Yard tour and YP cruises. In the evening, our 65th Anniversary Banquete/BaU wiU be held in the Lowes hotel baUroom.

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On 20 June AM, a memorial sevice is schediUed in the NA Chapel, foUowed by a Farewell Brunch at the Officers Club at noon.

We wiU certainly sorely miss those that cannot attend.

President's Comment A number of years ago, Lona Hurt, PhU Hurt's widow, caUed to ask my recommendation for the disposition of Phil's sword since no heirs were avaUable to receive it. I requested that she send it to me and that after renovation plus a new sword case, 1 would present it to the outstanding graduating Mid in the 3rd Company during Commissioning Week. On Tuesday, May 19,1 presented the 17thsword to Midshipman Lawrence CylcThis was significant since a.) it was the sword donated by my former roommate Dale Cox, and b.) no more swords are in hand to present, which is timely since the Class of 1993 has now taken over responsibUity of sponsoring the 3rd Company. At each presentation, I provide historical background info on the donee and request that the ttadition be carried on.

Proud to be '43 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 62% PRES: Fred Schnurr WASHINGTON I ^ P : CAPT Charlie Rozier, USN (Ret) SECY: LCDR Prescott Pahner, USN (Ret.) 7450 Spring Valley Dr., Crestwood Ct., #227 Springfield.VA 22150-4939 H: 703-644-3180; E: spalmer_22151@y.ihoacom

Sort of skimpy input received this month, and no photos. Keep it coming guys. Even ff it seems trivial to you, the rest of your '44 Classmates get great delight from aU the information about you and yours: your activities, meeting with Classmates ("when two or three shaU meet"), photos and yarns from both Boatschool and Days in The Fleet, family get-togethers, family photos, etc.

On this 40th anniversary of the wanton attack on the USS Liberty in the Med in 1967, the cauldron is bubbUng again.The survivors'USS Liberty Veterans Association has filed a Formal Report with DoD of Warcrimes Committed against U.S. Military Personnel On June 8, 1967. (See: Liberty_warcrimesreport.pdf) The 172 wounded and injured survivors (34 killed) stUl remain outraged that the President of the Court of Inquiry (Ike Kidd) reported that he was ordered by President Johnson and SecDef McNamara to conclude that the attack was a case of "mistaken identy".

Gerry Miller '42 also suggests ooking-up: usna com,Then, in succession,

go to Home Page, Historry and Traditions, Sea Stories, USNA '42, and Defining Moment (whew!), for the story.

Once again. Bill Burlin has come through with a Utde grist for our niiU, He recently went in for surgery to his right knee. He reports that a Johnson and Johnson chromium -cobalt joint and crossed-Unked polyethylene "cushion", in due time have resulted in most satisfactory "Time Trials". Best yet, his surgery reminds us that we are aU "in the zone" for this type of "Overhaul and Repair".

How better can we regale each other?

Would you Uke to hear about my recent "finger wave?

Randy King has come through with the upcoming 2008 Class Luncheon schedule for the East Coast crowd. (And, of course, we hope some you "out-of-towners" may find oppormnities to join us.)

January— No Class Luncheon February— 7 USNA O&F Club March— 6 ANCC AprU— 3 USNA O&F Club May— 1 ANCC J u n ( ^ 5 USNA O&F C LUB July-Aug— No Class Luncheon Sept-Dec— Luncheon Schedule TBD Class Losses We lost but two of our dear '44 wives in May: Jane Monsport passed away 6 May 2007 in Parsippany, NJ, and Charme (Jackson) Kirby passed away 26 May 2007 in JacksonviUe, FL. Class of '44 ranks were reduced only by one last month: Phil Steiner in Salt Lake City, UT. However, courtesy of the San Diego Alumni Chapter we have learned of our loss of Lindy Lendenmann, back on 15 February 2005. (Shipmate stUl needs an obituary.)

Changes of address, phone number, and E-mail address: Hank Eimstad, 4021 Falcon St. #302 San Diego, CA 92103, Phone (619) 795-0651; Hank Gorman, E-maU: w4rqk@comcast.net. Phone (561) 686-1193. and Al Neuman Eiiiail: neuniann44embarqmail.com.

Remember or Honor a loved one in Alumni Hall.

Call 410-295-4164 for more information.

Honor Chairs

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 5% LIFE .MEMBERSHIP: 65% PRES: BGEN D H . Brooks, USMC (Ret.) 1212 t3\unc> St,.\le-\andria.\'.\ 22302 E: DHBRC10KS2@comc-a.st.net CORR SECT: CAPT Emil Saroch, Jr., U S N (Ret.) 237 .\nchor.ige Ct., .\iinapohs, MD 21401-6301 H: 4UV757-S75S E: emilsarem@comcast.net WEB SrrE; www.iisna.coiii/classes/1945

In Menwriam John (Jay) Vl^TTian Schriever,Jr. died on 15 .May 2007 in his home m Kingwood,Texas. He was 84. After ^aduation. he serv-ed on active dut\- in the Pacific until the end ot'AX^ll. and continued service untU 1948. when he resigned and spent the next 35years in the oU industrv. working for GuU OU and Warren Petroleum.

He met and married Mart Barnert at Ingleside Nav-al Air Station, near her hometown of Gregorv.Texas.They had four chUdren. Ann, Sandy. John, and Laura before Mart died in 1968. In 1973. Jay married Ev:a Copetas, a widow- with two girls with whom he shared the next 34 wondertul years.

He wTis an aaive voltmteer serving the Kingwood Trails Associarion. United Way and Martha's Kitchen. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on 19 May at St. Martha CathoUc Church. Kingwood.Texas.

CAPT. James Tate "Jim" Cockrill n died peacefiiUy at home in Ginger Cove Annapolis. Marvland on 3 June 2007 foUowing a lengthy but heroic stni^le with emphysema. He was 86 and is surviv-ed by his wife of 62 years BettvFarinholt CockrUl. Jim entered the Naval Academy from CrawfordsviUe, Arkansas and served aboard the USS Boston as a gunnery- officer and assistant navigator foUovv-ing graduation and before becoming a naval aviator in 1947. Besides various assignments in attack squadrons and carriers, he obtained a masters degrees in Electronic Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School and in Foreign Affairs from George Washington Universitv: Besides his sea dutv- tours, he was also stationed at the Naval Air Special Weapons Squadron in Albuquerque, N.M., attended the Naval War CoUege and serv-ed at the former Atomic EnergyCommission. He was assigned to the Naval Air Systems Command when he retired ui 1968. After his active duty naval service, he worked for IBM for 20 years, as vveU as in land development, and banking.

Jim was weU know-n for his generosity with his time and talents serving class, conmiunitv- and church serving with KADM D o n Poe USN (Ret.) friend and neighbor at Ginger Cove, as corresponding secretary and author of this colunm for four years.

His activities ov-er the years were numerous. He was a director for Habitat for HumanitN; co-founder and president of the Manassas, VA, chapter of the Boys and Girls Club of America and president of Kiwanis. AdditionaUy, he serv-ed as chairman of the Service Corps of Retired Executiv-es and was on the board of directors and president of Evergreen Country Club. Haviiiarket,Virginia.

Jim was also RepubUcan magisterial district chairman of Prince WUUam Counts; Virginia, and a member of the AnnapoUs Rotary Club. He attended St. Anne's Episcopal Church in AnnapoUs and previously serv-ed on the vestries of Episcopal churches in Manassas, HavTiiarket and The Plains,Virginia.

A memorial service was held on June 15 at the Naval Academy Chapel, foUowed by inurnment at Naval Academy Columbarium and a reception at the Nav-al Academy Officers Club.

A delayed graveside memorial service wiU be held at 11:00 am on Thursday 13 September 2007 for CAPT Richard Dolan "Hook" Hertzig USN (Ret.) at ArUngton Cemetery. FamUy, classmates and other friends are welcome and should meet at 10:30 am at the Administtation BuUding. He died 10 May 2006 at his home in Stockton, CA and vviU be buried at the Hertzig gravesite where his second wife, Nancy McCambridge Hertzig, is buried. An obimary appeared in the August 2006 issue of Shipmate.

As We Are

fDottie and Spence Neale on board the Windstar, April 2007

Spence Neale reports that he and Destiny made a great Adantic crossing from Barbados to Lisbon on the schooner Windstar m superb AprU weather. This is the fifth voyage they have made on either

the Windstar or one of her sister ships, including one unforgettable trans- Pacific transit from Panama to Aukland. If the prospect of 60 congenial passengers, five star cuisine, and ocean breezes tempt you be sure to get in touch with Spence for more detaUs. He can be reached at 17199 Blue Ridge Turnpike Post Office Box 836 GordonsvUle,Virginia 22942-0836 p: 540832-2097 f 540-832-3223 eniaU: skneale@hughes.net.

Carolyn Hoover widow of BUI Hoover writes of her deUght and surprise at having Martha Mae and Bill Doubt, along with Chi Chi (their Chihuahua), arrive at her home during commissioning week. The Doubts were enroute from Vashon, Washington to visit their chUdren including son Randolph, a Marylander.

Besides the great companionship and good laughs, the highUght of their visit was watching the Blue Angels fabulous rehearsal over the skies of AnnapoUs from Carolyn's patio.

(I to r) Tod Packer, Bill McCuUoch and Doe McCuUoch at the Annual Golden Knights and Past presidents dinner on 18 April 2007 at the Army Navy Club, Washington DC.

Francis A. "Tod" Packer sends greetings along with his annual update.

Tod and wife Barbara are enjoying their new surroundings in a condo within walking distance of dow^ntown Summit as weU as appreciating the reduction in their gasoUne bUl. Their new address is Apt. 3B 11 EucUd Avenue Summit, New Jersey 07901-2166.

Besides visiting daughter Judy in Boulder Colorado, daughter Debbie in Brooklyn and son Frank in Basel Switzerland, along with mandatory and deUghtflU sightseeing in the German Black Forest and Alsace Region of France, Tod traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the Army Navy Club Golden Knights and Past Presidents Dinner.

"Golden Knights" are members of 50 years standing. BiU McCuUoch, a past president, and his wife Doe also attend this grand affair.

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Gus Swainson and Doc Prothro came over to the house for a visit in May foUowing a long day photographing sights at the Naval Academy for Guiding Lights (see below and in fiimre issues.) We were able to convince Gus to stay for dinner before his ttip back to Garden City, New York on the foUowing day. My son CDR George Saroch '87, who retires this June after 20 years of active duty, and his famUy were able to join us.

Class Business Please take note of our new slate of class officers Usted at the beginning of this column. I know we aU give a vote of thanks to Don Brooks for his service as class president over the past three years as weU as for the tireless and faithfiU service of aU those who served our class so weU. I am particularly humbled to be stepping into the shoes of Don Poe and Jim CockrUl who did a top notch job with our class notes in Shipmate.You aU make it possible so please keep the news flowing and forgive our errors, which wUl hopefuUy be few.

Extracted from ALL HANDS 45 Number 11 2007: Please be aware that our class keeps a file of obimaries managed by Chuck Gardner of aU Uving classmates. It is important for aU '45ers to get an obit prepared and submitted in proper form before it is needed by your survivors who may have a difficult task trying to assemble aU the detaUs in time to meet deadUnes. (You can obtain the proper form from Chuck or Dick Van Orden (vo45@comcast.net). Blank spaces may be left to be fUled in later by heirs.)

Obituaries on fUe wUl be provided by the Class of 45 to the Alumni Association for pubUcation in Shipmate and to the surviving next-of-kin for local newspapers.

Each classmate who has not already done so is requested to prepare his formal obimary and submit it to Chuck (chuckeroo45@juno.com) even in draft form. He is happy to assist you.

The foUowing paraphrased resolutions were passed at our 12 June 2007 class meeting at Fort Meyers Officers Club: 1) A 65th Class Reunion wiU be held.

Don Poe accepted the job of "lead man", 2) The class gift wiU be a copy of Guiding Lights to each entering midshipman of the Class of 2013, Guiding Lights is a book written by USNA English professor Nancy Arbuthnot combining stories of great Navy discoveries, batdes and heroic actions with poetry and

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prose by USNA midshipmen and ancient wimesses of heroic events. It shoiUd prove to be a great read and inspiration to aU, Look for more information on Guiding Lights in the fiimre.

Look Alive with '45!

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DEFENDIRESPUBUCAM ADOLESCENS, NON DESERAM SENEX Here's a note from Tuck Huey (1): "Nancy and W m E. (BUI and Soup, of course) CampbeU (6) hosted us at Ranco (sic) Del Tia Rosa, a beautiful Mexican restaurant near Phoenix on AprU 10,2007. He and I were shipmates on ANDERSON (DD 411) before it was vaporized at Bikini and we later joined up in FUght Training Jan '47. As Lee Zeni (3) mentioned in his 60 Reunion letter our blood mingles in his veins along with Barksdale's (12) and Whalen's (l).BiU is doing real weU along with his problems and is stiU cheerful as ever."The accompanying photo shows (left to right) BUI and Nancy CampbeU and Jean and Tuck Huey. Now that you've seen this picture ofJean, I can teU you that she was in Phoenix to celebrate her 80th and certainly doesn't show it.

Bill, Nancy, Jean and Tuck

Ernie Lowen (2) reports that: "He joined other members of the famUies on 26 anuary 2007 (by coincidence his birthday) at a formal dedication at Edgewood Arsenal and Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, Maryland, to honor his late wife, Sibyl MacPherson's grandfather.

Colonel (Doctor) Edward Bright Vedder, USA. Several BuUdings were named Vedder or were dedicated to him. In 1962, Ernie was present, representing Sibyl, at the dedication ceremony at Walter Reed Army Instimte of Research.

The north wing was named Vedder PavUUon. Colonel Vedder was the first Commanding Officer of Edgewood Arsenal and was known for his work in chemical warfare. He was one of the early pioneers of vitamin deficiency, key to conquering beriberi, and leading to the discovery of ascorbic acid. Colonel Vedder contributed many scientific articles, wrote five textbooks and received many honors.

He also was Professor of Preventive Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine. After the dedication ceremony at the Arsenal, Ernie's chUdren, Pamela, Cathy from Arroyo Grande, California, and Jim from NashvUIe, Tennessee, treated him to a birthday bash, attended by the dedication visitors, at a Baltimore restaurant." (In his report, Ernie was too modest to mention his age, but for the edification of you readers, it was his 85â&#x201E;˘.) (Its just an indication that we are aU getting older. 1 won't include "wiser" because I'm sure that we aU agree: "That's a given.")

Here's a sea story from Hank Schvdtz (20) which may bring back some memories of reporting for duty in the waning days ofWWII and in the confiision that foUowed, although this one is probably has more twists than yours. â&#x20AC;˘ "Upon graduation in June 1945 I was ordered to proceed to the Western Pacific, seek out the Ught cruiser MONTPELIER and report aboard for duty. After a deUghtfiil week in San Francisco, an APH transported me to the PhiUppines and dumped me into a tent City atTacloban.

The Port Director gave me air transport to Okinawa (where he thought 1 would find MONTPELER) via Palau and Guam.

"Again, I was ensconsed in a tent city in Okinawa and experienced a devastating typhoon. My orders were blown away with the Port Director's Office. "After the typhoon, 1 went down to the beach and talked with a naval aviator whose PBY was beached and in repair. He told me that he had seen CRUDIV 4 inWakayama

Harbor on his maU run dovvTi froniTokv'o. the geisha houses in this area. The Admiral He agreed to drop me offin Wakayama on wanted inspections and a written report his return flight to Tokvro. On a calm Simday ASAP. My good Captain, for some reason, morning the PBY landed inWakav-ama assigned the task to me.

Haibor and a motor whaleboat fiom "With sedan, driver, map, interpreter MONTPELIER deUv^ied me to the ship. and medical officer 1 spent several deUghtThe OOD told me that the Captain would fiil days in the tea houses. My written receive me. 1 had a shave and a shower. report recommended that, in the best interests of the local economy and the The First Lieutenant, Class of 44. met morale of the men, the geisha houses be me and assigned me to a spacious four opened. When I submitted my report to man state-room, thus avoiding the infathe Captain, again 1 saw that shght smUe mous JO bunkroom."I paid my caU on and dreamy eyes; I beUeve that he was the Captain on his priv-ate sun deck. He recaUing his days as an ensign and the noted that I looked verv' sharp considering many innocent pranks in which he had my 'arduous' search for the ship. This been involved. should have been my first clue.

The Captain said that he was curious "The MONTPELIER returned to as to why I was escorted out of "the Top home port in New York City and of the Mark' Hopkins Hotel in the conducted Good WUl cruises to HaUfax company of 2 ladies. I explained that it was and Quebec. Schultz was again assigned to a simple mis-understanding. I was not some coUateral duties — more mundane. avv-are that one coiddnt go from the bar to "Fair winds andfollowingseas to my an occupied table, even when invited. My Captain, wherever he may be cruising ..." • Captain seemed pleased with the answer.

The SIXTY TWO AND A HALF "Now- he asked me to comment on R E U N I O N group has returned to soUd the trashing of the bar in the Officers' ground and the initial reports indicate that Chib at Clark Air Base in the PhiUppines. it was fabulous. AU of the 64 who had I told him that I was avv-are of this incident made reservations were there. A fiiU report and noted that there were many SchiUtzs is being prepared by Ken Lyons (14) in die Navy and that 1 had never had the with photos courtesy ofJean Huey, wife pleasure of the Officers' Club at Clark of Tuck Huey (1).

Field. He seemed reUeved.

New news emanating from the "The Captain then asked me why I Reunion is: Our 65th wiU be in had bought a jeep in Okinawa and wanted AnnapoUs in May 2010 whUe the to know- what had happened to it. I told Midshipmen are stUl there. There's stiU a him that I had bought it forfiftv'doUars lot of planning to be done. Watch this firom two US Armv- Air Corps pUots who Column for additional information as had orders to CONUS. I said that it planning progresses. appeared to be a good deal at the time.

Homecoming is only two and a half I explained that 1 planned to donate it to months away, Samrday, October 20, 2007.

Welfare and Rec when MONTPELIER Navy is playing Wake Forrest. Remember returned to Okinawa, as expected by the ff you want to see the game you'U have to Port Director. Unformnately, the Senior buy your rickets direcdy from the Navy Shore Patrol Officer discovered that the Athletic Association. Lee Zeni (3) is serial numbers had been chiseled off the MC-ing our portion of Homecoming. engine block. He expropriated my newHe's arranged a special feast at S35/ea. in jeep tor his personal use. The Captain the same place as last year. For reservations smiled and appeared to be dreaming. He contact our Class Treasurer, WUs Engel awoke and informed me that I was his (4). His address is shown in the Masthead new-Assistant Navigator. I was very of this column. pleased-1 would have no time for the Here's a new address for Patricia and mundane collateral duties.

Elmer Harding Fisher (1) provided Leave those for the ensigns in the through the courtes>' of Capt J. H. JO bunkroom. How naive 1 was.

LobdeU USN (Ret) '43 who fives in the ".MONTPELIER departed Wakayama same facUity: 12705 SE Paver Road, Apt vvidi COMCRUDIV FOUR flag aboard 603D, MUwaukie, O R 97222, Tel: and anchored at Kure - Hiroshima. I was (503) 652-6444. happy with mv- duties. Then, over the PA: (Intrigued by that city name? It's as "Ensign Schultz report to the Captain's suburb of Pordand, OR, and the "ie" cabin".The Captain explained that the is correct.)

Admiral was concerned about the morale In the course of m\' smdies I encountered of the men and was considering opening die following Dead Horse Theory The

tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians, passed on from generation to generation, says that, 'When you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount.' However, in government, education, and in corporate America, more advanced strategies are often employed in such simations, such as: Buying a stronger whip. Changing riders.

Appointing a committee to smdy the horse.Visiting other countries to see how other culmres ride dead horses. Lowering the standards so that dead horses can be included. Reclassifying the dead horse as Uving-impaired. Hiring outside contractors to ride the dead horse. Harnessing several dead horses together to increase speed. Providing additional fimding and/or training to increase the dead horse's performance. Doing a productivity smdy to see ff Ughter riders would improve the dead horse' performance.

Declaring that as the dead horse does not have to be fed, it is less cosdy, carries lower overhead, and therefore contributes substantiaUy more to the bottom line of the economy than do some other horses.

Rewriting the expected performance requirements for aU horses. And of course.. Promoting the dead horse to a supervisory position. The source of the foregoing is unknown.

I deeply regret to advise that an unconfirmed report has been received that RusseU Bruce MiUer (2) died on January 11,2003. RusseU dropped out of sight after leaving the Navy in June 1947.

We have no obimary for him and do not know his last address.

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DIRECTIONS!

As on every trip on the waters of our earth, a few modificarions have been made to our cruise plans for next year — and we think you'U approve of them. We wiU stiU make a FaU FoUage Cruise on the Hudson Raver, but it wiU be for seven nights, not for twelve, and vviU cruise only on the Hudson, not on the Erie Canal or St. Lawrence river.

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Based on information received from previous participants, and after investigating our options further, we have selected new providers, and wUl now be saUing with American Cruise Lines aboard their newest ship, American Star. She has just this week completed her maiden voyage (she visited us here in AnnapoUs), and wUl be about a year old when we go aboard.

Embarkation and debarkation wUl both be at Chelsea Piers, at 23rd Street in lower Manhattan, (on the West Side) within easy reach of the world's best air, raU, subway, and taxi connections, and the cabins will be the newest and most spacious in the business. About 65% of aU cabins have balconies, and aU are air-conditioned, have flat-screen sateUite TV and CD players, and have large, openable windows (not portholes!) The heads are spacious, with a separate shower and washbasin. An indoor elevator, rather than chair lifts, connects aU decks, but as in our previous plan, there wUl stiU be no more than 100 passengers, BYOB is fine (although there are compUmentary cocktaUs daUy!), there is single-seating casual dining, and of course with this trip you won't need to worry about a passport.

We are scheduled for Voyage #879 saUing on 11 October 2008, and our Travel Agent, Eva Kiriazoglou, now has complete information on cabin layout, schediUes, prices, insurance, and just about everything else. CaU her at 888-314-6956 to get started on your arrangements NOW. Given the popularity of the trips, it's not too soon. Stand by to answer aU beUs! ONTHE ROAD AGAIN The title is particularly apropos — an emaU and photos from Les and Mase WeUs remind us of how many times we've used words Uke "peripatetic" and "globetrotting" in describing them. From Georgia (heavUy edited): H "We recently returned from a wonderfiil trip to Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia.

We had a wonderful Tour Director who was a fountain of knowledge about aU things.

We spent six days in beautiful Cape Town, took the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a spectacular view.

Visited Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, drove through the nearby great vineyards. After visiting Cape Point, where the Adantic and Indian Oceans meet, we stopped at a lovely glassed-in restaurant and were dining when a huge and very ferocious baboon

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jumped in through an open window over Les's shoulder, landed on our table, broke the dishes, then ran the length of the dining room, terrifying about 70 guests, andfinaUyjumped out another window.

After we found no one was hurt, we decided this was definitely to be one of the highlights of the trip!

We then flew to Namibia, toured the mountainous region and the Namib Desert near the coast (See photo nearby) and flew from Windhoek to Livingstone, in Zambia, to visit Victoria FaUs —just as spectacular as expected!

We toured a native vUlage caUed Mukuni, met the folks in their grass and bamboo huts — a real experience. Thence by coach to Chobe National Park in Botswana. Stayed in the Mowana Safari Lodge, made an evening cruise on the Chobe Paver, and got up close and personal with elephants, crocodUes, baboons, giraffes, kudu, warthogs, buffalo, jackals, impala and aU kinds of birds.

Thence to Johannesburg, Pretoria and the native city of Soweto, before our last stop at Kruger National Park, in the Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp at Thorneybush.The few animals we had missed at Chobe were aU here: Uons, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and MANY more!

From there it was by air back to Jo'burg, then Dakar (Senegal) and Adanta before arriving back in GainesviUe. A truly memorable trip.

A PS. to the above: If anyone is interested in a similar tour, I would be happy to provide detaUs and costs by email. It is a do-able trip for 82-year-olds!!

Mase." (Editor's note: this statement assumes a certain sangfroid about baboons, of course!) H

Les and Mase Wells in the dunes of the Namib Desert, Namibia. They don't call this "The Skeleton Coast" for nothing!

From Will Small in California: M "Elaine and 1 were in Reno last weekend to attend the 60th Anniversary SUver State Square Dance Festival (Yes, we are stiU square and round dancing, and enjoying it

a lot!) WhUe there, we had lunch with PhyUis and Howie Weiss, as we do each time we are in "The Biggest Litde City".

Howie had a knee replacement operation last January, and aU went exceedingly weU. Not content with one, he had the other knee done on May 14th. PhyUis caUed us that evening to say that again aU went weU. Now Howie wiU be able to ride again on the TraU Drives without PhyUis worrying whether he'U faU off the horse.

He is quite a guy!

AU weU here in Sun City, Lincoln HUls, which Elaine and I moved to the first of this year. We finaUy got out of the two-story home we Uved in for over thirty years, and are enjoying single-floor Uving. Best regards and be advised both Howie and PhyUis were tremendously pleased with the article on him in Shipmate earUer this year. —WiU" • George Grove advises from Vermont: H " Al Nimocks arranged for my visit, and the enclosed photo shows the group — we had a great time last AprU near Memphis,TN chatting about aU the rest of our Classmates!" H

LtoR in Memphis: Al Nimocks, Jack Albright and George Grove

And "Smug"Winans pipes up from Richardson,TX: • " Just like the old song says: 'But stiU when two or three shaU meet, and old tales be retold ...'. but in this case it was first two and then three.

"Beau" Foster flew over from JacksonviUe to visit with me for a few days while he checked in with a brother and sister who live in the DaUas area too.

And then Lew Taylor came through DaUas from StiUwater, OK, on his way to AbUene TX. He stayed for the night, so that made it three for '47.We had a great time. Spliced the mainbrace a time or two, played some bridge (with Carolyn making a fourth); and then Ustened to Beau's tales (retold, just as the song says!)

In case any of you have wondered why the iiranigration problem down here is growing worse, it is of course because '47 no longer has representation along the

Rio Grande, since I moved up here to the DaUas area, and Beau left BrovvnsviUe for lacksonviUe! —Smug"

LtoR near Dallas: Smug Winans, Beau Foster, and Lew Taylor

FINAL HONORS We have received word ot the passing of nvo more of our Classmates. Joseph Dunning Weed, Jr. uid James Andrew deGanahl.We join in the sorrow- and grief of their famUies. FuU obimaries vv-fll appear in List Call.

THE USNA MUSEU]^ ^'e are pleased to note that both of our livir^ Ac-Year sis-stripers. Joe Flanagan. who led the Brigade at Centennial Week, and Stan Turner . who was Brigade Commander at our graduation, have donated their sbc-striped blue unitorms to die Naval Academ\- Museum. Sadh; Don WTiinnire s uniform w-as no longer available.

In teUing this storv- to others, the question has often come up, ''What about Gene Henry?"Yes. Gene served as sixstriper during "49"s Plebe Summer, before the Academic Year started, so that in fact he was "the first one". But it w-as a temporarv; informal appointment, he says, and points out that at the end of the summer thev- made him give back the shoulder boards he had used on his whites, so that w-as the end of that!

And this is as good a place as any to let you know that at the time of this vvxitiiig,we were just $3117 short of our irulUon-doUar goal, so by now- we may have achieved it. Don't let that stop you! ff you have not in fact already helped in this attempt to renovate the Museum, resolve that shortcoming N O W — your gift may yet be THE one that puts us over the top, but even ff it isn't — you'U feel better!

For any details, addresses, or other assistance please caU your Secretarv- at 410 224 5890.

LEGACY Rufe Sadler passes along the foUowing emaU, which he received from Tom , the son of our late non-grad Classmate John Kieman:

• "Mr. Sadler: 1 thought I woidd just give you a post.

My second. Tom , wiU graduate (from USNA) on May 25. He gets 1-2 months off—paid — befoie he repoits to Ch.irleston SC for Nuclear Power School foUowed by prototvpe. Sounds like he is happy with subs, so we'U see how that goes.

On a difl'erent note.JuUe —our youngest — vviU check into the Academy on luiie 27 with die Class of 2011. See what my father started! Tom Kieman" H QLTCKTAKES Bob Turnage teUs us of his Class of'41 boss when he was a Juice Prof whose claim to fame was that, against his better judgment, he had skipped out, in unfform whUe a Mid, to attend the weeknight coming-out partv' of his debutante girlfriend in the District of Columbia.

One guest at the party showed extreme interest in the young man in uniform; he vv-as Frank Knox, Roosevelt's long-term SecNav, who the next day caUed the Supe to inquire about Ubertv^ poUcies for Mids.

Probably the only rime a SecNav ever put a Mid on Report! .. .And having received the news of the recent rumble about singing Tlie Star Spangled Banner in a Spanish version, Jim Hatch objects as a matter of famUy pride! "My ancestor Marv-Tayloe was married to Francis Scott Key on January 19th, 1802" he grumbles, "We think it shoiJd be sung in EngUsh only!"... See you here next month.

—CHS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 60% SECY: CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 .Mansion Dr..Alexandria.VA 22302 P: 703-549-8739: E: Sk48moore@aoLcom WEB SITT: asna.com/classes/1948

If this column isn't as smooth or as newsworthy as you are used to it is because this is Dav-e Carruth trving to cover for Sumner just for this August issue.

As those on the emaU distriburion know Sumner's wife, Jane, passed away on June 9. Sumner is receiving radiarion treatment for cancer which aU of us know wipes you out. That tteatment vviU conclude on Wednesday June 27th. He and his famUy wiU be going to New-port early next month to recuperate so keep him in your prayers.

Jane's memorial service was on the 15th and the class was very weU represented. Sumner managed to greet everyone at the receprion. Bodi the service and the receprion were exceptional with Peter, Jane's son, giving an exceUent eulogy.

We had a luncheon in May and, by popular demand went back to Pirate's Cove, very good food and service. WhUe I don't have a Ust of attendees the count was just over 40 so we had exceUent conversation and companionship.

Question; don't you folks out in the hinterlands get tired ofjust reading about the Washington area luncheons? Sumner would love to get some input from your luncheons.

Your reunion committee is hard at work and PhU Rogers niaUed another letter out to aU hands the first week in July. If you haven't already responded, please do so post haste so the committee can start firming things up.

At this year's graduation Warren Graham presented a $300 doUar check to Cameron Mackly '07, the 1st Class Midshipman with the highest grades in the IT department. Warren was a guest at the graduation parade and tells me that the 1st Class marched off the field sans shoes.

Reminded me of the game in Baltimore when it was raining, the field was muddy and we aU had on overshoes which came offin the mud when we broke for the stands. The game was late starting so we could aU go back and get them.

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S £ C R E T : 4 R Y NOTES:

Last month's column was too long, so the SHIPMATE staff and I did joint editing job by telephone. 1 wUl try to repubfish some items in this column, but ff you see dupUcarions, please excuse bad eyes as vv-eU as fat fingers.

WASHINGTON/ANNAPOUS: The Washington Group met tor lunch on 8 May. Attending w-ere: BARTHOLOMEW, BECKWITH. BENOIT, BLACK, CLAYTOR, GHORMLEY, GOEWEY, JONES, NELSON, REIHER, SWANSON (WITH GUEST OTTO KRUEGER), andVOSSELER. For the first time since we moved from the Orleans House to the Army Navy Councrv- Club we lost out on the "private luncheon room" in the basement, which w-as perfect for a noisy group of gendemen — a ladies' group had preempted the facUities by getting there August 2007

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first, and we had to eat in pubUc. No other guests cringed and we were not asked to leave, so it appears that we are fit to appear in a larger circle. As usual. Jack Benoit was our official host and took care of us with his usual grace ('49 style). The group met again on 12 June for the final lunch of this school year (funny how schedules learned through our children's schedules continue to guide us). Attending were: BARTHOLOMEW,BECKWTTH, DRAIM, GHORMLEY, GRABOWSKY, HASKELL (duty host), HELBIG, JONES, LEONARD (with a new paper on Palestine), MCVOY, SMITH, SOMERVILLE, SWANSON, WOLFORD, and WOOD. Jim McVoy was in town to be honored at the June 2007 American Society of Naval Engineers Day Symposium at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, where he was awarded the Frank G. Law Award, named for Capt Frank G. Law, USN (Ret) '36 earlier executive Director of the ASNE, for his lifetime contributions.

Jim served as the Executive Director from 1980 through 1989 and is an Emeritus at the Society.

CORRESPONDENCE. Jack Huenerberg sent the foUowing from John Camp which helps recall that glorious batdeship cruise where we learned about "the real Navy — midwatch coffee that stood your hair on end, the kindly old chiefi who taught the "young gentlemen" how to conttol boUer feed rates. And the beauty of afiiUyholystoned deck".

I "Last year an issue of the USS North CaroUna's newsletter recounted our 1946 cruise aboard BB55 affectionately known as "The Showboat."The three page article commemorated the 60th anniversary of that voyage, which also was the ship's sole peacetime exploit of its brief five year commissioned service. Built just prior to Pearl Harbor, BB55 would fight throughout every major Pacific engagement earning 15 battle stars, sustaining numerous bombings, strafings, and a devastating submarine torpedo hit before being decommissioned the year foUowing our cruise. It now displays its past grandeur as a memorial in WUmington, North CaroUna. "That pubUcation prompted me to inquire of their annual reunion. In 2006 I was flattered to be invited to the reunion by the crew. My wife and I were honored as long lost comrades in arms. They recognized me as the only midshipman from that cruise to ever attend a reunion.

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yesteryear crammed with tales and memories of an impressionable youth upon our first venture to sea.

"Despite the absence of any credentials to my credit, 1 was invited again this year to the annual reunion that the crew celebrates as a birthday party for their ship.

With the toU that time takes on its dwindling survivors, 47 former shipmates gathered this AprU for four days of shipboard activities to rekindle and reUve a memorable past. By now even I was feeUng a tug on my heartstrings at being amidst crewmates of a ship with such heroic pedigree.

"1 am intent upon a third return visit buoyed at being honored two years running as a missing saUor found. Maybe the Tidewater contingent of our classmates on that cruise long ago should attend and overwhelm the crew with our presence and support. We would come with fresh tales and new faces to hearken the ears of this gaUant, dwindling, and venerable crew and again tread the decks, climb the ladders, and scour the compartments we once did." I

components to farming pecans. I also got a chance to take Mariene, who in her first 50 years in the Navy knew the aviation Navy (thanks to Frank Sherman), but not submarines, through a SOVIET FOXTROT class submarine which is open for visitors in San Diego (they reaUy Uved Uke the German UBoats, shabby and crowded) as weU as one of our advanced 688 class SSNs, which we retirees aU thought was a lot more crowded than we had been in the 1960s nuclear submarines. Marlene was a real trooper who, after a bit of initial hesitation transited aU the hatches and ladders (down, fore-and-aft and up).

Here is an e-maU dated 24 May from Pat Linder with bad news.

• "Dear Don and CecUe. Don't know ff you are stiU doing e-maUs, but it's the only way I have time to pass the word about Jim. He feU on the goff course last week and was taken to ICU for bleeding in the brain. His heart rate was thirty and the doctor was pretty pessimistic. They put in a pacemaker on Tuesday and he is to be moved to a continuing care with cognitive rehab perhaps this Saturday. The chUdren have been here since it occurred and we're taking it a day at a time." I Here is a foUowup e-niaU from Pete Swanson dated 29 May.

L-R unknown NC crewman, Joy and John Camp, unknown NC crewman)].

Secy note. In May, Marlene and I also attended a reunion - of USS SAM PJVYBURN (SSBN 635) which 1 had been privUeged to command 1965-1968.

It was great to see old shipmates (who neatly reminded me that I was now almost "the Old Man," being the second oldest person there) again and to learn what they have been doing since they retired. We had about 80 former shipmates and their wives in attendance. It is great to see the gents you knew as ratings. Chiefs, department heads, and reminisce - finding out some things you should have done differently and some that they carried elsewhere. They all have been eminently successful not only in their Navy careers but in aU sorts of ventures since, ranging from being top AEC training officials at reactor sites to changing smaU fish into fertiUzer along the Gulf Coast to manufacturing cryogenics systems and

H "I just had a taUc with Pat Linder re Jim. Jim is now in skUled nursing care, having improved from the dire simation that befeU him on the goff course two weeks ago. WhUe on the course, he just feU flat and moved erraticaUy-no apparent reason. He made it home but stayed erratic. Pat soon caUed for help.

"His exact diagnosis is not yet clear but Jim is responding. Their famUy is in high gear in assisting Pat, which is so welcome. Jim has had a pacemaker instaUed, can speak a Utde, has normal blood pressure and pulse, not real cognizant so needs some cognitive therapy. In short supply, locaUy, are neurosurgeons who seem to be what Jim needs most.

"So, Jim is not in good shape and probably not aware of aU that goes on around him. StUl, a note to Pat and Jim, and a prayer, would be good."

The Linders, 13500 North Rancho Vistoso Blvd, No. 246,Tucson, AZ 85755; Tel: 520-825-8335 • Jim McVoy also advised that Bob GUlUand joined Jim and his four year roommate, Ham Perkins and wife Marge.

Bob was escorting Ed YeUding to meet fellow Alabama aviators, mcluding Joe Sherman, hero of die Bay of Pigs. Ed Yeilding set a world's recordflyingthe SR-71fixiniLos Angeles to DtUles,VA, in 68 minutes. He (EdYeUding) wUl be inducted into the Alabama HaU of Fame.

The latest firom Fred Grabowsky • Getting too much bad news lately, so thought you aU nfight Uke to know that some prayers got answered. Got the resiUts of my fuU body scan today, and it showed no signs of cancer. Guess the chemo worked even if I was convinced they were trying to do me in. StiU have the rest of my problems so won't be taking on any heavyweights soon.Thank you aU very much. —FG • Secretary Note: My son (the Command Master Chief for EOD in the Middle East) sent on the foUowing —just in case you have not talked with a Chief in a long time: • "Something to be said about those Chiefi - taking care of the troops up and down the Chain of Command.

"A young Ueutenant decides to try horseback riding, even though he has had no lessons or prior experience. He mounts the hone, unassisted, and the horse immediately springs into action. As it gaUops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, the LT. begins to sUp from the saddle.

"In terror, he grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot get a firm grip. He tries to throw his arms around the horse's neck, but he sUdes down the side of the hone anyway! The horse gaUops along, seemingly impervious to its' sUpping rider.

FinaUy, losing his fraU grip, the LT attempts to leap away from the horse and throw himseff to safety. Unformnately, his foot becomes entangled in the stirrup, and he is now at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves as his head is struck against the ground over and over and over. As his head is battered against the ground and he is mere moments away from unconsciousness, to his great formne a Chief, shopping at Wal-Mart, sees him and unplugs the horse." H

special okayfiromthe Secretary of the Navy, immediately joined the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), smdied in St. Louis, in France where I was ordained a priest, in Washington D C , and taught spirimaUty for forty six years, mosdy in Rome and mosdy to priests smdying for graduate degrees.

"I now Uve at Marquette University in Milwaukee, do a lot of ministry and am trying to find more time for writing. My web site is www.robertfaricy.org I CHANGES: Jim Linder — MaU: 13500 North Rancho Vistoso Blvd No. 246, Tucson, AZ 85755;Tel: 520-825-8335 NOTHING COULD BE FINER THANTO BE A FORTY-NINER! ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 5% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 6 8 % PRES: VADM Thomas J. Bigley USN (Ret.) 1329 Carpers Farm Way,Vienna.VA 22180 H: 703-759-2996 E: vadmtjb@aol.com CHIEF FUND RAISER: J. Richard PoweU Jr. 8123DunsinaneCt. McLean.VA 22102 H: 703-893-4583 or 866-859-4362 EXEC. SECY; Larry Hawkins 3916 Linda Ln.,Annandale,VA 22003 H: 703-573-4256; F: 703-573-1661 (cal first) E: llhawkinsl@juno.com C O R R . S E C Y : CAPT Wayne L.Jensen, USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Ct., ChulaVista, CA 91910 H: 619-421-6756; E: wayneljensen@cox.net WEBMASTER: Col John C.Akin,USAF (Ret.) WEB SITE:

"Down East" In Maine: Jack Akin, Bob Murphy, Chuck Mull, Bob Wright and Burt Weymouth

Ken MoU's twin brother, KendaU, USNA '50, and his wife, Barbara, from Portola VaUey, CA. recendy visited Ken and his wife, MarUyn, in Alexandria,VA. The twins were feted at an 80th birthday party at Chez Andree French Restaurant on their Big Day, 30 AprU 2007. Guests included Margie and Bob Shultz. Oh yes, 1 guess I should have mentioned that KendaU's twin was USIVIA '50. Each had one candle on the birthday cake— MarUyn and Barbara decided that 160 candles would be a bit much!

E: bojac@earthlink.net http://usna50.8k.com

John Hobson writes that he enjoys reading the information about our class in SHIPMATE and he encourages your C.S. to "Keep up the good work." John forwarded the picmre of himseff, his grandson and his son and says it was a particularly meaningful occasion for the famUy. In AprU 2007 son, Mark, was promoted to Col. USAF whUe in May 2007 grandson, Jake, was graduated from Western KY. Univ. and was commissioned 2ndLT. USAF John pinned the bars on Jake and Mark administered the oath of office.

John reminds that he wUl be at our 60th reunion in AnnapoUs during AprU 2010.

Bob Faricy sent on the foUowing last year, and I am just catching up.

• "Ralph I intend to come to the 60th anniversary reunion of our class. And I'd like any information you can send me about what information I shotJd send you for the 60th anniversary yearbook.

"Maybe this is enough. I resigned from the navy a year after graduation by

At the "Down East" annual gathering of the 23rd and the 25th companies in Maine, they enjoyed good weather and cordial relations and displayed some new fashions as indicated in the picture of the Maine group.

John Hobson, Jake Hobson and Mark Hobson

Kendall Moll '50 and Kenneth Moll '50

Regional Meetings: The San Francisco Bay Area met on 7 June at the Pleasanton Hotel which is fast becoming their regular meeting place and they had in attendance: Martin Hardy, Jim Kennedy, Dick Landes, Jim Lyttle, Ken MoU and Joe Pausner plus wives and Dori Davi.The next meeting was scheduled for 2 August.

In San Diego at the Board Room of the Coronado Goff Club we saw a number of 50ers out of town, at graduations, conventions, reunions, hospitalizations etc, but stiU managed to get a few together on the 1st ofJune: BUI Grimm, Mark Frudden, Dick Martin, Wayne Jensen, Faye and Don EUiott, and Debby and BUI Martin. Our thoughts August 2007

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were of the Green Revolution that seems to be going on around us but vowed not to worry about the Greenland Icecap and our rising tidal levels. Many had seen Al Gore's movie on the matters and thought he StUl might be attempting to establish himself as a presidential candidate.

The Washington D.C. area class of'50 met on the 7th ofJune with: Daryle Tripp, W K.. Rockey BUI Diehl,Jack Ryan, Deke Forbes, BUI Kiehl, Dick PoweU, Law Kivlen, John McNally, BiU Smoot, CharUe Cooper, MUt Schultz, Bob Shultz, Rod Eyster, Frank Sterner and Tom Bigley. We had promised a few more picmres of the D.C. couples and here we have: Anna and BiU Rockey, Carol and CharUe Cooper and Margy and Bob Shultz.

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Narional Laboratory. Cremarion was conducted and a funeral mass held on 22 May at the Annunciation CathoUc Church with inurmiient at Santa Fe National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Katherine, children, Kevin, Peggy, Mary Kay, and David and nine grandchildren.

There was a Protestant Committal Service on 19 June 2007 at the USNA Columbarium for Catherine E.Van Kleeck who died on 4 December 2006.

Catherine was the wife of Captain Justin (Rip) Van Kleeck.

Cdr. Stanley W. Krohn died on 1 June 2007. Service was conducted at USNA Uriah P. Levy Chapel on 3 June with interment at Knesseth Israel Congregation Cemetery in AnnapoUs. Stan is survived by his wife, Evelyn, and chUdren, Stephen, Alan, Robert and Carolyn and ten grandchUdren.

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"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" -William Shakespeare, King Henry V Bob and Margy Shultz

President's Comer: Continuing from our last column: At the Annual Meeting, we reelected Tom Boyce Vice President, Jay Woodbury, Treasurer, and Beau Dietrich, Secretary, New

Charles and Carol Cooper

Losses Charles F. Kyger passed away on 15 May 2007. Chuck entered the USAF on graduation and served in bomber command at Fort BUss. After discharge, Katherine and Chuck made their home in Albuquerque where he spent 35 years working for Sandia A Sterling Band of Friends

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Board members are Gene Saylor, Dick Smith, and Dan MarangieUo. Bill Holmberg, Bob Adler, and Don Richett will serve for another year. Guy Shafi'er wiU continue as Class Fundraiser, and Sam Ginder is the webmaster.

Wake Stornetta is our 16th Company Rep, and Bob SmaU is the Museum Rep. and ''Princess Royal" coordinator.

Wake has worked with the 16th Company in purchasing new fiirnimre for their Wardroom. Kin McKee and Bob SmaU attended their annual Dining Out, where Kinny was the speaker. Wake continues to chaUenge the Company Mids to a round of goff, and the local area classmates have lunch with them annuaUy. And now the results of our Class survey: Bob Adler reports that the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs is the first choice, and we are planning it for the Air Force Game in '08.

Bob has already formed a committee and planning is underway for a gala weekend and mini-reunion. Those that did not have Cheyenne Mountain as their first choice are encouraged to join us. Second choice was Branscom, Missouri, and third choice was the the Canadian RaUway train ttip. Our initial thoughts are to schedule these events for '09 and '10.

I trust everyone is having a great sunmier. Al Burkhalter "USNA 51.com". Sam Ginder continues to work diUgendy on our Class Web Site, with monthly updates to keep the news fresh. He gready appreciates text material and photos. Remember, the web site is not limited as to length of articles or number of photos as is the Shipmate column. Send material to Sam at: saniginder@comcast.net Faretvell: It was with great sorrow and condolences for Pat and BiU Shaughnessy, that a

number of Classmates joined members of the famUv for the interment of Pat and BUl's daughter Lt. (MC) Maureen Shaughnessy. USNR (Ret.), at ArUngton Narional Cemeterv- on 14 June.

Around the Class Sarosdy—Yarborough Wedding: This photo w-as taken in October 2006 at NashviUe. Tennessee on the occasion of the wedding of Anne Sarosdy. daughter of Marv- iAnn and Lou Sarosdy, to Mr. Barrv-Yarborough. Already a grand famUy ev-ent. it w-as made more memorable by the piesence of this sterUng band of longtime friends. aU USNA graduates., who had come troni far and near to be there for Arme. Kneefing. left t right: Hi Gumey "52: BiU Ramsey '53; Roger Boh "49: Bob "Wilmer "54. Standing, left to right: Pete Booth "56; Guy Shaffer '51: Lou Sarosdy "51. proud father of the bride: Herk Camp "46: Skip Furlong '56:Jim Rough "51; Mickey Finn "57.

Missingfiromthe picture Ed Dennis "49 (SIQ1 and Bob Swart's Evel^-n.

Fleet Landing Reunion: AroUickingFleet Landing group consisting of Beny & Ed Clausner. Elesa & Grafton McFadden. Clifi"Rigsby and Libra Gv-sel had the pleasure ot hosting some of their "51 Classmates and their wives: Becky & Al Burkhalter. Bettv- & John Cochrane, on 9 .March. Cocktails at Clausner"s w-ere foUow-ed by a lov-ely dinner at the Admiral Joe Coleman Center. Good food and drink with lots of reminiscing. We aU agreed to a repeat performance this time next year. We remembered every-thing except the camera. (Maybe, next year?)

Severn School Reunion:

The boys of '47 60th Reunion at Severn School

On 29 AprU, four members of the Class of 1947 at Severn School in Severna Park, MD gathered for their 60th Reunion. In die pic. (L to r). Bob .MUler. Bob Reed, Jack HamUton standing, Casey Hernandez who went to Maryland, and Dave Ghysels. Other '51ers who were with us in '47, and are stiU kickig but couldn"t

come, were Floyd HoUoway. Grafton McFadden and John TiUson; and our deceased. Art Ha^en.Al Maclnnis. Buzz Rue, Steve Schoen and Noel Young.

That's aU for now. Please keep those letters & photos coming.

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Other than a few exceptions we constimte a "retired" class.That does not mean a "do nothing'" class since so many of you are up to your ears in community and volunteer acriviries.Then there are the few vv-ho have taken on fiUl time chaUenges. My good fiiend Gus Eggert is devoting what amounts to a 24/7 effort to get a Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Museum up and running. This has been a big enough task just assembling the displays.That probably was the easy part. The real chaUenge has been to enlist and pav a staff, find a site acceptable to the Navy, and most important drum up fiinds to buUd the fadUty. Gus coiUd schmooze the devil into mrning off the heat, but squeezing money out of the state of Maryland, various aviation oriented companies, and the Navy has proven a job that would tax a haff dozen Gusses.

Nonetheless, there is but a single Gus; a persistent, determined, never-give-in guy.

Because of this the museum is progressing weU.The question is whether Gus, a perfectiorust, vviU ev-er be satisfied enough to pronounce the job complete.

Remember, Gus, PMG*.

Another good friend who has never figured out the defimtion of retffement is Ace Lyons. Ace's schediUe keeps him away from many of our class activities, thus aside from his OpEd columns in the Washington Times I had no idea what keeps him on the run. I decided to do some research. My findings, of course, are not aU mclusive, but here are some of Ace's more impressive activities: —In 1993 he chaired die Fint Plenarv- session of the United Nations conference convened m Hong Kong to discuss Restrucmring Chinese MUitary Industry.The objective was to see dev-elopment of the Chinese economy through

conversion of mUitary factories. (This appears to have been one of those "unintended consequences" successes) —In 1994, as chairman of'Subayco" he signed an agreement with Phihppine President Ramos for development of a trans-shipment container port at our former Subic Bay facUity.The underlving purpose was to create an enterprise permitting reestabUshment of a US presence under an economic umbreUa. —In 2002 Eg\-pt opened a brand new port on the Red Sea. Our peripatetic friend negotiated its avaUabifity for USN ship visits and use by MSC pre-positioned ships as necessary.

—In 2004 the Democratic and RepubUcan conventions in New York and Boston were identffied as high threat terrorist targets. Ace was picked to lead a team from the Operation Respond Instimte, a CongressionaUy funded program relating to Homeland Security.

The team's objective was to develop a means to track and respond to HAZMAT incidents involving lailroads irutiaUy, but then expanded to include trucking firms.

Within 30 days the team produced an integrated, three-dimensional, computerized terrorism response solution for the entire 453 mUe corridor from Boston to Washington. The software for this system was developed by Dr. Jim Boone.. .an amazing accompUshment in view- of the time constraint.

—Since the niid-'80s Ace has devoted a great deal of his time to humanitarian projects. He worked closely with Cory Aquino, the then new- President of the PhiUppines, to develop and implement plans to employ the hospital ship USNS MERCY to improv-e health care and quaUr>- of Ufe in the PhiUppines. This was expanded to include other Southeast Asian countries as weU. Although the program was highly successful, the importance of this effon w-as not universaUy recognized within our Government bureaucracies thus it required constant contact with key players at aU levels from the White House to the Congress. Ace was joined in these humanitarian efforts by the CEO of Project Hope, Dr. John Howe. A major pay-off came with the Navy's response to the Tsunami disaster in Indonesia.

So as to avoid having the dreaded moss grow under his feet our Man-FromTeaneck manages to find time to wxite the aforementioned op-ed columns and make TV appearances addressing the Islamic terrorist threat. B Z Ace! August 2007

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Golden Eagles

Ken Weir checked in with a brief note and a picture of nine of'52s twelve Golden Eagles gathered at the Pensacola Naval Aviation Museum.The picture is of BiU Knutson, Gus Eggert, Jim LoveU, Corky Lenox, Jerry Zacharias, Paul German, "Shoeless" Ken Weir, Joe Wilkenson, and Scott Gray. Roger Bos and Paul GiUcrist could not attend. Hunt Hardisty the twelfth '52er is deceased. It certainly is a fit and trim looking group. 1 guess Ken has bunions or severe athletes foot...oh weU. Another one of those gents always on the go is Bob Morris, who has the good formne to Uve in Coronado when he is not on the move. He provided the foUowing, "I've just remrned after a two week trip through Chattanooga, Tennessee and Athens, Georgia. WhUe in Athens I tb

attended my 60'-" high school reunion...(I ran) into our classmate C D Martin! He married an Athens gal who Uved immediately across the street from me in Athens and was with me through my high school years." Bob included the photo of CD. and him and another photo of a good family friend named Fred Birchmore. In 1936 Fred was the first man to circle the globe by bike. The bike, named Bucephalus is in the Smithsonian.

Fred is stUl going strong at 96. Bob said he caUed BUI Bryson but was not able to arrange a rendezvous. He ended his note by saying he had just finished three sets of tennis, was going dancing that evening, and looked forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.. .probably to rub it in about his Coronado lifestyle.

Ron CampbeU sent a lengthy and entertaining memoir about his introduction to his first command USS SNOHOMISH COUNTY. I wUl condense it as best I can. On reporting on board the C O . greeted him with, "Welcome aboard to Snow White and the seven dwarfs." It seems his new wardroom consisted of himself and seven very inexperienced ensigns. For those wondering about this BUPERS detailing phenomena let me say that detailers in those days

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seemed to take great glee in manning LST and MSC wardrooms with ensigns as support for the novice and nervous C O .

Shordy after his change of command his first chaUenge was an amphibious exercise.

Not faiiUliar with the concept of deliberately running one's ship aground Ron was anxious. He asked his Chief Engineer how the ship was to be baUasted for the beaching. Skeptical about the answer, which was to do it with whatever was in the tanks, Ron researched the matter and found it to be correct. The next problem was to find out at what point on the runin was the anchor to be dropped. The answer was non-technical to the extreme, "Sight across the edge of the forward 40nim gun shield and when your line-ofsight reaches the center of the surf zone, drop the anchor!" Once at the exercise area the LSTs formed a fine abreast and headed for the surf fine at fuU speed. At the point where his Une of sight hit the prescribed point in the surf zone, Ron gave the order to drop the stern anchor.

You guessed it: Murphy's Law! Phone communication with the anchor detaU was lost, Ron said there was a lot of shouting, arm waving, and most Ukely some cussing when at last the anchor was dropped. The ships carried 900 feet of anchor cable, but the ideal was to use 600 feet especiaUy to avoid running out the 900feet and watching the cable disappear over the stern, Ron said he figured he had messed up by dropping late, but to his surprise when the ship finished it's run up the rocky beach he was told that they used 610 feet,. .darn near perfect! The flagship dropped at the supposed right time and had its wire run out and go over the side. When he reviewed the situation Ron found that the beach had a severe shore break drop-off, thus the anchor took a lot of wire as it plunged to the bottom. In addition the graveUy beach caused the ship to run further up the beach than normal, Ron, clearly nothing beats good luck to start one's first command tour, I was notified that Bob Gay passed away on 20 November 2006. Bob and 1 arrived at Navy the same day and after being sworn in found ourselves in the same cutter crew. He was quite knowledgeable about engines so he was a major help when we were given the task to tear down and reassemble an engine because back then I didn't know a crankshaft from a piston. Bob was a big man but my memory of him was that he was a gende giant, and a good friend with a great sense of humor. That was almost sixty years ago

and after academic year began we had Utde contact and none foUowing graduation. I truly hope Bob had a ftiU and wonderfiU Ufe because he was such a good friend during our brief time together in that long ago, and hot Plebe summer.

In my last column 1 noted the loss of John "SmUey" Burnett. I met Jack at BuUis, and since we both were Washingtonians we got to be good friends. The fickleness of BattaUon assignments and my move to ArUngton from the District broke up our association.

Nonetheless, 1 have a very strong memory ofJack during our Plebe year. As you are Ukely to remember the Firsties Uked to order various Plebes at their tables to "sound off" for the benefit of aU in the mess haU.The idea was to find a Plebe whose voice would resonate throughout the haU. There were a number of Plebes who managed a respectable sound-off.

However, there was one of us who was far and away the best.. .and the loudest.Jack Burnett had the abiUty, if required, to be heard aU the way to West Point, I would not be surprised if Saint Peter has Jack stationed at the Pearly Gate to announce the arrival of members of the Class of 1952 and their spouses.

Regarding the latter I received delayed notification of the passing of Faith EUzabeth Winkler, widow ofT.Q, Winkler on 4 January 2005, and EUzabeth Whelden Pearson, widow ofJohn Pearson on 9 January 2006, Northwest Chapter group photos which didn't make it into the May '52 column due to space Umitations, foUow. * PMG = Play More Golf

Marty and Chet McRorie

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It is nUd-June and is no longer cold and wintry. In fact I hate to say it but we have had some nice weather recendy. The weather was lovely in Annapohs on Samrday 9 June when a number of us gathered in Memorial HaU to celebrate a long overdue ceremony—the enshrinement of our classmates Francis A. Flood Jr and Thomas J. MitcheU who were killed yean ago. Frank Flood was kUled vvhUe co-pUoting a Martin Mercator that was shot down by the Chinese Communists in August of 1956 whUe flying off the Chinese Coast in International waten.Tom MitcheU was kiUed by a sniper at Subic Bay in the PhiUppines in 1974. Neither of these incidents took place in declared wars and thus the Academy said theff names were not eUgible to be placed on the Memorial HaU Honor ScroU. I do not think there was any question that both our classmates were kUled by hostUe fire. However, the powen that be would not budge. If one was not kiUed in a "declared war" one's name was not eUgible to go on the Honor ScroU. Our Classmate Bruce Ogden spent about 20 years banging his head against this bureaucratic waU. A recent story in the Washington Post entided "The Spy Who Loved Me" brought the subject up again. The spy in this article was the other co-pUot lost with Frank Flood in the Chinese shoot down of Frank Hood's aircraft. Interestingly, Frank and this co-pUot had been recent grads of Naval FUght School along with another young pUot named Rumsfeld. Barriers somehow do not seem so high when friends are involved. It also helps when one friend is in a powerftil position.

Bmce's struggles finaUy found some friendly ears. Our Class President Chris Zirps presented the case for Frank Flood to Secretary Rumsfeld and got approval.

Chris then asked for approval for Tom MitcheU and got that as weU. Now both names are on the Honor ScroU where Bmce has always said they deserved to be!

WeU Done to Bruce, Chris and Secretary Rumsfeld! It is great when a plan comes tofiruition,or some such words.

Bruce's words from our 40th Reunion when he started his campaign are worth recaUing: "Let us use this occasion today to join in remembering PhU Armstrong, Frank Flood and Tom MitcheU—together with aU of our faUen classmates who have given the ftiU measure of their devotion to their God, their Country, their Service, their FanUUes, their Brothers-In-Arms, and their Friends." Bruce went on "Whenever I enter this place—I am profoundly reminded that they are aU waiting somewhere for us—wherever it is that warriors go when they have finished fighting the good fight. May God be with them untU we meet again—See you there." Thanks Bruce and Chris you have done us aU proud! And I feel sure Frank, PhU and Tom appreciate it as weU After the Mem HaU Services we went over to our PavUion where we were joined by a number of survivors from the USS Liberty and members from the Classes of 1954 and 1963. The high point of this ceremony was the dedication and instaUation of a Memorial Plaque to the Liberty on the waU above the FootbaU Field and in front of our PavUion. The plaque has a Ukeness of the Liberty itseff with the foUowing words below: To honor those USNA Graduates and their Shipmates who were killed or wounded on hoard USS UBERTY (AGTR-5)

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Eastern Mediterranean June 1967 Phillip McCutcheon Armstrong '53 David Edwin Lewis '54 Stephen Spencer Toth '63 Dedicated by their classmates Chris and Tom Schaaf as weU as the Presidents of the Classes of 1954 and 1963, George Zeberlein and W. Spencer Johnson both talked at this ceremony. A final speaker was David Edwin Lewds.The Plaque dedication was foUowed by a hearty and delicious PavUion lunch featuring grUled burgers and hot dogs, Chris's deUcious homemade baked beans and potato salad. These edibles were washed down with one's choice of several different beers, various soft drinks as weU as hot coffee. These goodies were prepared and served by DarreU Dempster, Horace (Hebe) Jones, Art GUmore, Chris Zirps, Earl Griggs, BUI Trueblood,Joe Thomas, BiU HaU, Joe DiGiacomo,

and Judy Hubal, Mary Lou Griggs, Pont HaU, Karen Trueblood and probably several others that I missed. At any rate it was a very good day, and it is good to know that Frank, Tom, PhU and aU the crew of the Liberty are remembered by their Navy Family, Midge Orr, Arnie Orr's wife of 53 years died on May 15th. Midge had been fighting breast cancer for three and a half years and fought it valiantly. As Arn says "She had been in the home hospice program since 23 March when she was released from the Bethesda Naval Hospital after a two week stay. They had to cancel a trip to CaUfornia scheduled in AprU and JVlidge had been mostly bedridden since.

We did have some good days when I coiUd wheel her around the neighborhood and she loved to sit on our screened porch. I was even able to get her to River Farm Gardens for an hour so she could see the ttiUps she had helped plant in the faU. Her condition worsened in the last couple of weeks. Her cancer had spread to her fiver, and the mmor in her abdomen had become larger and more aggressive.

She found it almost impossible to swaUow, so she was not taking in any nutrition or pUIs. FinaUy on Saturday she told us she could feel the cancer aU over her body and had to let loose of her Ufe. Sunday we had a wonderful Mother's Day with just our three daughters and me. Since Midge had lost most of her abUity to speak coherendy 1 took over and regaled our daughters with sea stories about our past adventures. Midge enjoyed the stories as much as the girls, Monday was her worst day and Hospice sent extra help to control her pain. Late in the day she became comfortable and quiet and we watched as she drifted slowly into eternal peace." Thanks Arnie. Midge was truly a neat Lady and was loved by aU of us lucky enough to have gotten to know her.

Tyke Furey e-maUed me the foUowing: "The previous Tenth Company attendance record for Class of 1953 Company Reunions was exceeded with the recent gathering of the 22nd Company that had fifteen classmates and their wives in attendance. The foUowing classmates and wives held a truly memorable reunion from May 17th through the 20th in Colorado Springs, Colorado: Dick and Sue Albright, Davey and Wanda AUen, Dick and Margaret Almen, Art and Marcy Bivens,Tyke and Pauline Furey, Roy and Pat Girod, Bob and Ruth Kotick,Walt and Sascha Lake, Bob and Barbara Osborn, Howard and Lois RandaU, August 2007

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Hal and Norma Rumph, Paul and Lori Salgado (and four Salgaditos), Bert and Dixie Shoopman, Bob and Sue Skerrett, and Bob and Lou Woods. Paul had reserved commodious accommodations, private dining facUities and a HospitaUty Room at the Embassy Suites Hotel which feamred daUyfiUlbreakfasts and the managers compUmentary two hour Happy Hour each evening. The activities on Thursday started with a toast to absent and departed company mates, foUowed by a buffet dinner and a lengthy Sea Story Session. Friday morning Lori and Paul arranged for a VIP tour of the Air Force Academy and personaUy guided tours and informative presentations at the Visitors Center and the magnificent Chapel, foUowed by an exceUent lunch at the Officer's Club. We then proceeded to the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Namre Center to view an introductory film foUowed by a driving tour through this magnificent park. In the evening a chartered bus took us to the spacious Flying W Ranch for a great chicken, beef and trout barbecue and outstanding country stage entertainment by five very talented 'cowboy' musicians. Samrday morning our group boarded the famous Cog Wheel RaUway train at the historic Manitou Springs Depot for the spectacular journey to Pikes Peak. En route the conductor kept us weU informed with the history and facts of the 14,110 foot mountain, the general region and the engineering feat that is the Manitou and Pikes Peak RaUway. Passengers reported numerous sightings of the native whistUng marmots and an occasional Rocky Mountain Big Horned sheep. On arrival at the summit, in very thin air, we could see New Mexico, the snow covered peaks of the Continental Divide, the cities of Denver, Manitou Springs, Colorado Springs and the historic gold camps of Cripple Creek and Victor. We departed for the somewhat faster trip down the mountain in a Ught snowfaU passing by cascading streams, and through shaking aspens and pine forests.

Several couples toured the most impressive US Olympic Complex and Training FaciUty or Cave of the Winds later that afternoon. The evening's steak and salmon dinner at the Hotel was hi-Ughted by an unforgettable rendition of'Navy Blue and Gold' by aU fifteen gents for their ladies.

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the Academy's Armel-Leftwich Visitors Center. Pat and Roy provided an interesting summary of their active leadership roles in the Columbus, Ohio Service Academies Parents Club. Sunday morning's breakfast wrapped up this most welcome first ever Twenty Second Company Reunion, Old friends said their fareweUs and headed to the Denver and Colorado Springs airports or got underway via automobUe (and Davey's fifth wheeler) for homeports AU hands were unanimous in their genuine appreciation of the weU planned and successfiU reunion. We salute Davey and Bob K for the original concept and Lori and Paul for their planning, execution, and diUgent efforts."ThanksTyke, sounds as if you guys do these things as weU as the Tenth does.

Also am glad to see that you sang the Class Lyrics to Blue and Gold. We sang them the other day in Mem HaU. Here are the words: Through Main Gates open portals fair in Forty-Nine we came.

And four long years we studied there while learning Navy's Game.

Now time and tides divide us all, yet it's still plain to see We're brothers all from Bancroft Hall the Men of Fifty-Three

That is it for now. Lots of pictures next month. Only two pictures now, one of the Liberty Plaque and one of BiU Trueblood and John Quirk. Our Class Luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at The Fort McNair Officer's Club at 1130. Have a great summer and Beat Army. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dave

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Two of our intrepid world-travelen submit their end-of-journey reports.

Jon Hurt's "Down Under "Adventure EarUer this year, my wife Bea and I took a wonderful 28 day trip to AustraUa, New Zealand, and Fiji. Our first stop after a 17 hour flight from LA was in Melbourne. In addirion to getting to see this lovely city, some of us got to watch an afternoon of AustraUan Open tennis at the Rod Laver Arena. Next we flew to AusttaUa's famed Outback. Sacred to the Aborigines, it is characterized by red clay and imposing formations.We visited the frontier town of Alice Springs with its WUd West flavor, and Uluru (meaning meeting place to the local people), the sandstone monoUth known as Ayers Rock. Measuring 5 niUes around, it is the largest piece of stone in the world. Our group enjoyed champagne while watching the changing of the colors on the rock as the sun set. If you go to Australia, we reconmiend the Outback.

From Ayers Rock, we flew to Cairns (pronounced Cans) on upper northeast coast. The feature there was visiting and admiring the briUiant coral formations of the Great Barrier Reef We also spent a deUghtful afternoon and dinner at Weatherby Station, one of the oldest catde ranches Down Under. Next we visited the modern and beautiful city of Sydney with its hospitable residents, lovely harbor, magnificent Opera House, and the Harbor Bridge. We took a long cruise of the large harbor and bus tours to the principle attractions, including Bondi Beach, where the swimming was restricted due to rough surf. Leaving Australia, we flew to Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island. Ever since

the fint exploren journeyed to Antarctica nearly a cenmrv" ago, the citv' has been the center for the exploration of the "Great White South." En route to our hotel, we visited the International Antarctic Center and its cold room where, after being suited up in heavy parkas and hats, we were subjected to temperamres and winds simUar to Pole. Four of us spent one wonderful night home hosted by a deUghtfiU New Zealand couple. From Cc we bussed aU day to the resort city of Queenstovvn. On the vv-ay vv-e saw thousands of sheep and the breathtaking peaks of the Southern Alps. WhUe in Queenstovvn. vv-e viewed the activitv- in a sheep farm and w-ent to MUford Sound in NZ fiord coimtrv-. Our next stop was .\uckland where haff the NZ popiUation Hves. Like Sydney. A. has a beauofiU harbor and vv-hat looked Uke thousands of saUboats -1 got a turn at the helm of a 50 footer. We then flew to Fiji where the highUght was when we ceremoniously met a Fijian Tribe and ended up sharing the popular Fijian drink of Kava.

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Jamie Deuel's Singapore and India Excursion Carol and I visited the last remaining major w-orld destination vv-e've targeted since beginning our trav-els 15 yean ago, India. But fint we got to spend a couple dav-s in Redlands, CA, with Pat and Al Casey, then 4-days in fascinating Singapore. Al and Pat are hale and hearty with the ladies getting into local mischief via automobUe whUe poor Al and I spent almost two hours on hard bicv'cle seats for a 25 mUe ride, ov-er some good "roUers," on a deceptively sunny day that mrned out to be bitter cold. Al and son Pattick, vvhUe collaborating on a biography of a long time general officer fiiend of thein, came across the tragic career ending story of another fine general officer, John D. LaveUe. He had command of aU 'Nam air operatiom in the early 70s but seven

months after taking command he was cashiered for, aUegedly, ordering unsanctioned bombing imssions. Son Patrick "snieUed a rat" so the two of them digressed firom their primarv' task for awhUe and discovered LaveUe had been made a scapegoat. During my visit Al had just received a reprint from the FEB Air Force Magazine of an article Pattick and he had subnfitted, "LaveUe, Nixon, and the White House Tapes." Without reveaUng the shocking result of their research (for those who also may have known Gen. LaveUe), suffice it to say the viUain was not Pres. Nbcon (although as CinC that is arguable).Too late for the general who died in 1979, it appears the record vviU now be corrected and his name cleared, to the tean of his famUy. After our remrn firom Asia, Al informed the New Yorker magazine had also picked up this story and that he had completed marathon #97 (LA) with his target of doing #100 this faU in Scranton stUl on track (no pun intended). Classmates, free your SEPO C T travel schedules and let's plan to be present to give AI the Class of'54 support he deserves. Stay tuned for details of date and place. This India tour included flying on the world's No. 1 rated airline, Singapore Air, and they were good.

How-ever, back vv^here we sat, there wasn't much difference except in the exemplary, and attractive, service provided. Four months after graduation I had visited Singapore on a DD. Needless to say it has sigrdficandy changed since then, now a repubUc (city-state) of 4.4 mUUon, it is also has the world's most free market economy. We learned the week before our arriv-al that rwo drug dealers had been hung and the cane is used to mete out some lesser sentences, Uke eight strokes for a second graffiti violation. Note that it is a misdemeanor to chew gum on the subway (not merely being caught depositing it).We loved S'pore, though, and found our doUar was stUl valuable (although the "Singapore SUng" I bought for 90c at the famous Raffles Hotel in 1954 had risen to SS18~about 313 now).

Unlike 98% of the tours 1 have seen for India, instead of the northern "Golden Triangle" (DeUu, Agra {theTaj}, and Jaipur), we took what our ttavel company called a "Culmral India" tour across the south. Other ttavelers knowing both routes claim the south has more interesting countryside, better food, and is cheaper. We started m Chennai (nee Madras) on the Bay of Bengal which, we learned is the 4th biggest city, where

England got its first trading toe-hold, and where "doubting" St. Thomas is buried (one of only three of the original disciples to be buried in a cathedral/church).We visited Bangalore, the SUiconVaUey of India where most of the voices we now talk to for computer and other technical or customer support Uve, and Mysore, where its brUUant sultan, "The Tiger of Mysore," untU 1849 held off the Brits for years until his ttaitorous SecDef revealed the secret enttance to his heavUy fortified casde. Also there on my birthday, whUe visiting a famous Hindu temple, a group of 22 older teenage girls from the north (aU in beautiflU saree's), when told by Carol of my special day, serenaded me, in fauldess EngUsh (the official language of business and education), with the "Happy Birthday" song. We had many more advenmres ("crises that never materialize") and, for those who may be interested, I have a 3-page summary, tided "SIN and India," that I'd be happy to share with you.

The first photo is ofJamie and his guide relaxing as the sun sets in Kerala State, the region of India's "Blue Mountains;" the second has Jamie and carol taking theff leisure on a riverboat in AUeppey, India.

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H "Class goff in the Washington metro area continues onward and upward although Umpingly into the 2007 season. We kicked off at Arlington A/N Country Club hosted

by Tony Bracken in AprU with 9 goffersBracken, Hine, Mustin, Adams, Chmelik and son Tom, Ray Medeiros visiting from CA and recendy married George Francis, soon to move to Maine for the summer Denny Sullivan joined us for the after-goff festivities and stories.

In May, we had a wonderfiU 2 day outing inWUUamsburg at the KingsmUl Resort, playing at the Woods Course and the Paver Course where the LPGA played just the week before. Jack Garrow did a supurb job as goff host aided by Ace Davis who fiUed in as social director. Present for this outing were Donna and Jack Renard, Shirley and Joe Dunn, Shirley and Tom Cann,Virginia Wyman and Ray Hine, Sharon and Kirk Rowe, Martha and Tony Bracken, Layne and Jack Garrow, WUbo Peterson, John Adams, Ace Davis and friend, SaUy, and Hartley Holte.The weather was perfect as were the goff courses and the total WUUamsburg scene. Several went to nearby Jamestown to take in the ongoing festivities celebrating the 400th anniversary of the first permanent setdement in the colonies. A wonderfiU time for aU attending— and Bravo Zulu to Jack Garrow and Ace Davis for their work." As a late entry to this column, 8 members of the class enjoyed a fine outing at A/N ArUngton on 12 June, organized by the combined efforts of Monroe Hatch, Tony Bracken and Ray Hine. Other locals participating included, John Adams, Joe Chmelik and son Tom, Mai MacKinnon and Hardey Holte. • Tom Kiefaber set up a terrific outing, with luncheon, to Washington's home at Mt Vernon in June. In attendance were, Ursula and Tom Kiefaber, Virginia Wyman and Ray Hine, Syd and Fred ToUeson, SaUy and Hartley Holte, and Jackie and Mort Rubenstein, Tom Stallman, and Joan and Ed Ogden, John Adams, Denny Sullivan, Lucy and Hank Mustin,Jean and Darrel Westbrook, Margo and Gary Snyder,Joan ConneUy

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Alex Aronis has been appointed senior interim pastor of the American Church in Paris, France. It is the granddaddy of international churches in that it was the first American church established on foreign soU (in 1814). It has a multffaceted mission, serving as community center with more than 2,000 people using die facUity each day, which includes bUingual nursery schools, twelve-step recovery programs, aerobics classes, basketbaU leagues and a free concert series. There are two services on Sunday morning. Among the congregations are residents of Paris and visitorsfiromsome 34 countties representing several races and some 34 denominational traditions as well. Aronis is a 1955 graduate of the Naval Academy and was weU known as a relatively diminutive, but key, member of the "Team Named Desire" football team that defeated Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl. Shordy foUowing entry into the Navy at graduation, Alex entered seminary and emerged as a Navy Chaplain and served in that capacity imtil his retirement as Commander. He was one of the Chaplaim to have served the POW's remrned to the Philippinesfiromcaptivity in North Viemam. He later continued his relationship with the people of the PhiUppines in the capacity of pastor with the Union Church of ManUa, and with several other churches in the United States. Alex is author of a book based upon the St Ignatius Spirimal Exercises, "Developing Intimacy with God."The unique photo included here shows Alex prior to his entry into the Academy as a mnner-up in national body building.

According to Alex, mention of him in the magazine, in context of his appointoient to USNA, was "somewhat controversial" and provided him with an early "opportunity" to meet the Commandant of Midshipmen. Midshipmen who find weights readUy avaUable today (and for the last several decades) can thank Aronis. In 1951, he brought his own weightsfiromHollywood and "conducted classes" in Ufiing in the loft in McDonough HaU. One of his "smdents" in these sessions was John McCain'58 whom Alex saw again when meeting the former POW's returningfiromViemam. Alex has also recendy been inducted into the Greek HaU of Fame.

Alex and his wife, Carol, wiU have arrived in Paris in June of 2007 and wiU serve approximately one year with the possibUity of an extension. As he says, "The challenges are very significant and I wUl need a great deal of energy, wisdom and grace. Please keep us in your prayers. Hope to see some of our classmates (and others) who may be traveling to Paris during the coming period. The church is adjacent to the River Seine and within walking distance of the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower." and Tom McIsaac,Anne and Ted Parker, and Shirley and John Camp. The presentation of "George's" Ufe and philosophy in a short film cUp, and with materials in letter form, were highUghts of our visit.

According to Tom Kiefaber, the 14th Company won the "Best Attendance" award and Hank Mustin won the "Team Spirit" award, having just visited Mt Vernon with his grandchUdren!

Ed "Breeze" McHale sent in a note describing a ttip, he and wife, CeUna, made to Ecuador/Pem/Galapagos in the March/AprU time frame, FoUowing SeUna's recovery from "a lot of smff", they were able to get ashore for both wet and dry landings on the many Galapagos Islands, They also visited the main Machu Pichu (vUlage) site (fantastic!) and rode the Orient

Express train back to Lima, "Smooth saUing and my best to aU." We absorbed several terms in a message from Joe Perez, bUe-duct cancer, hernia, Whipple surgery, Uver-enzyme levels, nuclear cholangiogram, pancreas, insuUn production, and on top of aU that, the dreaded root canal. As he says, "Thanks to medical science and generosity of Medicare andTricare for Lffe, I am holding my own, and doing aU this whUe Uving alone. Best wishes,"Joe Uves in a smaU town south of Roanoke,VA. George Francis checked in to let us know that he and Rachel are now safely ensconced for the summer on Great Diamond Island, just off the Maine coast of Pordand, He says there are no goff counes on the island, but I'm sure he wUl find a way Winters plarmed for Florida.

not designed for this press of bodies in this area. The temperamre is rising already.

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CU\SS EXECUTIVE COMMriTEE CHAIRMAN: Col George Mushalk<^ USAF ( R e t ) (15) 10:36 houn (local EST):The clapping 8214Tteebrooke L.uie..\le.xandria,V.\ 22,Âť8 starts at the E-Ring, the outermost of the E: gmu_shjIko<a cox.net; Tel: 70.V768-4543; 8214 five rings of the Pentagon. This clapping is SEC"YS: Dan Garges (24) low. sustained, and hearty. This applause is 1846 Greenplace Terrace Rock\-ille. MD 20850 with a deep emotion behind it as it moves P: 301-340-8197; E: Dan.Garges@taetek.com WEB SITE; www.usna.com/classes/1956 forward in a wave down the length of the haUvvay. A steady roUing wave of sound it Mai Malloy (10) Honored at Sea is, moving at the pace of the soldier in the Bob Shinn (17) reports that Mai MaUoy vvheelchaff who marks the forward edge wiU be taken to sea onThunday.June 21st with his presence. He is the first. He is to scatter his ashes across the waten deep. missing the greater part of one leg, and Bob's Grand Banks 42 trawler. caUed the some of his wounds are stiU suppurating.

Andante. wiU be underw-ay from San By his age I expect that he is a private first Diego Yacht Club (SUp B5) at 1330.The class. Captains, majon, Ueutenant colonels plan is to go out and scatter Mai's ashes and colonels meet his gaze and nod as just past BaUast Point, under the Navy Lab they applaud, soldier to soldier The where he w-orked for many yean. We wiU soldier's chaff is pushed by, afiiUcolonel. return to the v-acht club to continue a low Behind him, and sttetching the length kev "Celebration of Life"" on board firom E to A, come more of his peen, each Andante, consuming among other things, private, corporal or sergeant assisted as some of Mai's single malt scotch which need be by a field grade officer. TwentyMai would be proud to see his shipmates four minutes of steady applause. For partake. Heather and about sev^en of the uventy-four minutes, soldier after soldier famUv w-UI be on board with expectations has come down this haUway, most with that an additional 12 or 14 w-Ul be easUy missing legs and arms, but down this haU accommodated. It is truly a special way to aU came with soUd hearts. They pass down commemorate such a w-onderful classmate this corridor of officen and applause, and and friend. If we listen carefuUy we expect then meet for a private lunch, at which to hear the gende sound of bagpipes they are the guests of honor, hosted by the coming across the water (submitted to generals. Some are wheeled along. Some Shipmate onjime 13). insist upon getting out of theff chairs, to Lemy Collins (19) to speak at Nairy League march as best they can with their chin Rear Admffal LeRoy CoUms.Jr USNA held up, dow-n this haUway, through this (Retired). Executive Direaor of the most unique audience. Some are catching Honda Department ofVeterans Affain, wiU handshakes and smiling like a poUrician at address the Sarasota-Manatee CouncU of a Fourth ofJuly parade. More than a the Nav-v- League's June 20 dinner meeting couple of them seem amazed and are at Bird Kev-Yacht Club in Sarasota. His smiling shyly. There are famUies with topic wiU be "Leadenhip is Everv-thing." them as weU: the 18-year-old war-bride We wiU look fonvard to an informative pushing her 19-year-old husband's wheelrepon in the September Shipmate on this chaff and not qiute understanding why extremeh,- important topic. her husband is so affected by this. The boy Deceased Veterans Honored at Pentagon she grew- up with, now a man, who had It is 110 yards from the "E" ring to the never shed a tear is crying. The older "A" ring of the Pentagon. This section of immigrant Hispanic parents who have, the Pentagon is newly renovated; the perhaps more than their wounded midfloon shine, the haUway is broad, and the 20s son, an appreciation for the emotion fighting is bright. At this instant the entffe given on theff son's behaff. No man in length of the corridor is packed with offithat haUvvay, walking or clapping, is cen, a few sergeants and some civiUans, aU ashamed by the sUent tears on many crammed tighdyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^three and four deep cheeks. An Affborne Ranger wipes his against the walls. There are thousands eyes only to better see. A couple of the here. This haUvvay, more than any other, is officers in this crowd have themselves the "Army-" haUvvay. Moderate convenabeen a part of this parade in the past. rionsflowin a low buzz. Friends, who These are our men, broken in body they ma\- not have seen each other for a few may be, but they are our brothers, and we weeks, or a few- yean, spot each other, welcome them home. This parade has cross the way and renew: Everyone shifts gone on, every- single Friday, aU year long, to emure an open path remains down the for more than four yean. (This report center The aff conditioning sy-stem was provided by LTC Bob Bateman, USA) ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 4% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 62%

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 58% PRES: CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) SECY: LCDR. R O. Behrends, USN (Ret.) 143-A East Lake Drive, Annapolis. MD 21403 E: pobehrends@aol.coni C O R R . SECY: CAPT EN. Howe Jr., USN (Ret) 1 Walter Cir, Fredericksburg.VA 22405-2363 E: fiihusna57@cox.net WEBMASTER: Fred Dammann WEB SITE: www.usna57.org

It has been an especiaUy tough month for the team as we have lost two more of our finest, both to long-threatening infirmities, a fact that does nothing to dimirush the loss.

Robert Arthur Steelnack died on 25 May 2007 at Barefoot Bay, FL foUowing a long batde with leukemia. Bob is survived by Barbara and sons Robert Jr, and WUUam and three grandchUdren. The Company Coordinator vvUI manage the Last CaU entry.

David Peter SmaUey passed away on 1 June 2007 as he finaUy lost his struggle with multiple myeloma cancer.

A fixture at the Naval Academy and mentor to nearly two fuU generations of midshipmen, his loss was a particularly heavy blow to Navy athletics. Dave is survived by Gerry, four chUdren; David Jr., Donna, Diane and Danny and five grandchUdren.

FoUowing Bob Steelnack's loss companymate Bob PhiUips fonvarded the June Week '57 photo you see below feamring the outgoing Eleventh Company color guard in one of its last official mrns around Worden Field. Left to right: Bob PhiUips, Bob Steelnack, Harry Joe Andrews and Steve Thurman. A handsome shot apropos to the moment.

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The postcards have been roUing in to the scribe since March tracking the progress of Nancy and Bob Bowers as they make their way around the world and back again en route to the 50 reuruon in October Those of us who only fantasize about six-month excursions to remote places are namraUy drawn to the annual "Walkabout" schedule—and this year's is something pretty remarkable, even for our resident globe-trotters. It started with a briefjump from home in Hobart, Tasmania to Papeete, Tahiti in March where they boarded "the good ship" (as Bob characterizes it) DISCOVERY and launched on a 62-day transit to Harwich, England through the Panama Canal. The fiiU Ust of the "vias" on the itinerary are too numerous to Ust here but a few (Pitcairn Island, the Galapagos, Cuba and the Azores) reaUy stir the juices.

The Bowers' schedule lacks some specfficity through the summer and faU but provisionaUy includes the US northwest, Alaska, a trans-Canada run and arrival at the Farm in time for The Big Noise in October As someone who has ttouble packing the car for a weekend excursion, the prospect of arriving prepared in any one of the four hemispheres armed with only something that can be carried is truly mind-boggUng. If Bob shows up at the Welcome Reception looking Uke Steve Irwin you'U know it caught up with him.

Speaking of the reunion.. .The Big Noise in October.. .here's the latest dump on that operation from the PAO, Jerry Smith: M Registtation for the 50th Reunion in AnnapoUs on 24-28 October continues. As of 1 June, 325 Classmates with 314 guests were signed up and paid. This puts our total attendance at 639, though survey information indicates we wUl reach 400 Classmates and a total attendance of about 800.This wiU set a record for attendance at a USNA 50th Reunion. Please plan to join us and sign up soon. If a situation develops downstream that prevents your attendance, no ttip insurance wUl be required, your investment wiU be reftinded.

There is lag time between receipt of the registration form with payment and the time our business manager gets the information, so please send your form in at least a month before the reunion date.

If you did not get a registration maiUng or have misplaced it, contact Jerry Smith at scoop@his.com or (703)360-3038.

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Among other things, reunion events wiU include the formal presentation of our Class Gift, the Chair in Naval Heritage. If you have not contributed previously please consider donating to this effort before reunion as the more funds that are raised, the longer our legacy gift wUl keep giving back. It would be great to have a high percentage contributing to this effort no matter what the amount.

Send contributions marked "Class of 1957 Chair" to United States Naval Academy Foundation, 1957 Naval Heritage Chair, 291 Wood Road— Beach HaU, AnnapoUs, MD 21402. • WhUe a lot of folks were sitting around doing precious Uttle in the early days of June, things were goingfrUltUt in York County (VA),As members of the Fightin' SIXTH are Ukely already aware, SheUa NoU (bride of CharUe) is presendy in her third term as a County Supervisor there (which is BIG smff in VA) and apparendy concluded that she was ready to go up to Pachmond and see if there wasn't more to be done there (Scribe note: as we are laboring through the term of a Democratic governor just now—there's plenty).

As it mrned out the RepubUcan canvas on 9 June to select a nominee missed a golden oppormnity by narrowly approving SheUa's opponent by just a handfiU of votes, CharUe promised in an earUer communique from the NoU for Delegate HQ to give us a dump on the outcome and we'U pass along the highUghts of that when it is revealed. HopefiiUy this wUl not be the end of the quest.

Below is a recent shot of our man and the candidate out on the hustings.

Charlie and Sheila

A couple of weeks before these York County activities a substantial aggregation of Classmates and wives participated in the signal events surrounding ConmUssioning Week, 2007. For many of those involved—in particular the cocoordinators of our four year involvement with the Class of 2007 through the Link in the Chain program. Ken MaUey and BiU Hamel—these activities marked the

end of the close association '57 has enjoyed with '07, stretching back to the day that the fresh-faced candidates arrived in AnnapoUs and '07 was stood up. As he has positioned himseff throughout the four short years, front and center, BUI was man in the nfiddle of the activity and kindly provided the foUowing summary of the week's activities: • On 25 May our four-year Link in the Chain with the Class of 2007 entered a new phase. These 1028 men and women are now commissioned officers and are scattering far and wide, by the service caUed away. Some of us helped them to solemnize and celebrate this major mUestone this week.

Commissioning Week's first event was the weU-attended baccalaureate service in the Chapel on Sunday the 20th. Present were BiU Bryant, Larry Ingels, Jim BaUentine, Joyce and Jack Kersh, Mimi and Dave Cooper, Marge and Tom Sims, Sue and BiU Hamel, and Betty and Cam Eraser. We conttibuted by handing out Bibles to soon-to-be ensigns and second Ueutenants who signed a dedication log. It was a magruficent and moving service, with wonderfiU music and a huge midshipman choir.

Then on Tuesday two major events: First, at a Marine Corps famUy orientation briefing for aU aspiring Marines and their famUies, our Class was recognized and, on behaff of the Marines of'57, Buzz Beans presented an engraved Mameluke sword to Midshipman Andre Alves '07, selected for his leadership potential and commitment to mUitary education. The scabbard was engraved to show the Unkage between the Class of 2007, die Corps, and the Class of 1957, Also present were Dave Cooper, Fritz Warren, Jack O'DonneU, Joyce and Dave Mclntyre, Rosemary and Sam Trippe, and Sue and BUI Hamel. The sword and accessories were a gift from '57 Marines, Overlapping this event was a huge first class family picnic, held under and around an enormous tent on Hospital Point. While the Blue Angels practiced dieir routines for Wednesday, thousands of people - mids, family friends, OAOs enjoyed the bright sunshine and picnic fare (pardy subsidized by '57). '07 was welcomed to the Alumni Association by the leadership and the Supe said a few words, BiU Hamel spoke briefly, reiiUnding the class of our first encounter with them on Induction Day in 2003, thanking them for four great years together, and

expressing the hope that the relationship will continue.

Also in attendance at the picruc were the Marine ceremony attendees, plus Trudy and Frank Fendler. Audrey and Charlie Hall, .md Marge and Andy Dulik.

On Wednesday evening, the finries held their graduation baU (the fareweU baU of our day). 3000 people—mids, famihes. etc..—gathered again on Hospital Point, this tune in formal wear.We were represented by the courageous Gin and Paul Behrends.

A large aggregation of Classmates and wives attended a historic Color Parade on Thundav under the awning at the reviewing stand. This y-ear. for the fint time, the company commander chose as his color gffl a second-class mid. No antebeUum govv-n or big hat this time; just a standard summer service dress skirt, jacket and cov-er The graduation and comrrussioning ceremony in the Stadium on Friday w-as a oreat success. After a nice "pre-reception" in the Flag Deck of the Stadium, we were escorted to our seats to Usten to music whUe the mids and faaUry did theff processiom.The Blue Angels blew- us aU aw-ay-.The Marines w-ere sworn in by- the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Ensigns by the Chief of Naval Operations. Secretary- of Defense WUUam Gates spoke, and did so very- weU and to the poUit.Then the presentation of diplomas proceeded.

As the new 0-ls came dow-n the ramp, vour representativ-es handed each one a set of engraved gold ban (57-07) in a jewel case along with a notecard that said: "A Link in the Chain—'And stiU when two or three shaU meet. And old tales be retold. From low to highest in the Fleet. WUl pledge the Blue and Gold'— Fair winds and foUowing seas to the Class of 2007 from the Class of 1957." Domg die honon with the gold ban were Carol Marryott. Walt Meukow. Fritz Warren, Pete Boyne. Dan Cooper, Bruce DeMars, Dave Cooper, and BUI Hamel.

When the week was over some of us fek perhaps a tinge of post-parmm depression. Our friends in '07 were weU and truly launched, with our affectionate blessings. We are hopeful that our friendship wiU continue and even strengthen in the coming yean. • A week and change later the Washington Chapter met on 5 June and continued the ttadition of Father-Son/Daughter lunches. Celebrating our own Links in the

Chain the guests were Conmiander Tim Disher, "81 and his wife Sharon Disher.

'80, the son and daughter-in-law of John Disher. and the parents of twins Brett and Ahson Disher, members of the Class of 2010. Picmred below are the host, Pete Boyne and his daughter Margaret (far left) with Sharon and Tim.

Lunch with the troops

We are weU over our aUowance for fim this month but can promise much more for September Carpe deim. —FNH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 54%

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PRES; Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) E: gordon.ger50n@1958.usna.com SECY: ColW&rren S. Waters, USMC (Ret) 5664 Rarenel Ln.. Springfield.VA 22151-2430 H: 703-321-9586; E: \\T,\-alter5@eiols.com 'V.'EB SITE: www.visna.com/Classes/1958/

Welcome August, bearer of heat and dry-ness, scorcher of the earth and dehydrator of plants and people, and named after the Roman Emperor Augusms Caesar He didn't pick the month; it was bestowed upon him as an honor, much as July was bestowed upon the Emperor JuUus Caesar Grab a cool drink, sit in the shade, and catch up with the advenmres of the '58ers for the past few cooler months.

Fint off, however, w'e have an item of business regarding Reunion 50. WhUe the gathering doesn't take place untU 18-to21 September 2008, the primary hotel, Loews, isftiUybooked in the Class of '58 "reserved" block of 200 rooms as of last June. There may be some canceUations, so try a stand-by list. The back up hotels are: O'CaUaghan (866-548-1446), vv^ith 50 rooms in a '58 block, some affeady taken; Best Western AnnapoUs (833-333-7959), also w-ith 50 rooms in a '58 block. Starting on 12 October 2007, the Waterfront Marriott wUl have a '58 block of 15 rooms avaUable for reservatiom. Pricing was explained in the class letter maUed out in mid-May, and is also avaUable on the class web site. If you haven't made hotel reservations already, you shotUd be taking action now. Indications are that

Reunion 50 vvUl have a great mrnout, as many classmates have agreed that "this is the one" they have been waiting for. Like Presidential campaigns, hotel reservations go way earUer than they used to!

The warming winds of last spring had the goffers in action, and two of the groups on the '58 tour reported in with their stories. First, the Pinehurst report from George Jenkins (10th): • "On 28 March, the roving goff group of Dick Sorensen (5th), Ed Kessler (15th) and I, aUowed ourselves to be again seduced by the hospitaUty^ ofJeanne and Wes May (10th).We were invited to stop by the May's in Pinehunt N C for a round of soff and a visit whUe en route to a 4day goff tournament in Myrtie Beach SC. We again played the #6 course at Pinehurst, a deceptively charming layout that requffes close attention to score weU. That rught, Jeanne tteated us to a superb ItaUan dinner and w-e had the opportunity to sociaUze and reminisce with the Mays and neighbors MarUym and N o r m EUiott (23rd) and Al Barbero (15th).

It is interesting to note that Ed and Dick went on to finish first and second respectively in the 4-day 12-man tournament the foUowing weekend; which proves that: (a) Warming up on a first tier goff coune guarantees success in the foUowing tournament; and (b),Jeanne's Bellissimi ItaUan dinners ward off 3putting for several days after consumption!

In the photo you see 1-to-r, Ed Kessler, Wes May, N o r m EUiott, Al Barbero, Dick Sorensen, and George Jenkins.

'58 IS Great! George" •

Pinehurst Golfers

The second group of'58's golfing greats is reported upon by Jack Nulty (9th): I "A group of 58 goffers met in HUton Head for a week (almost) of goff and comradeship. Bob Mason (9th) graciously hosted the festivities. (His wtife August 2007

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Debbie wisely chose to visit her sister in Salt Lake City while we convened.)

Before Debbie departed she decorated the dining room with a blue & gold tablecloth and a USNA flag centerpiece.

Participants included Pete Westphal (1st), Scotty Gibbons (19th), and Jack Nulty from the DC area, and N o r m EUiott (23rd) from Pinehurst. The Hilton Head contingent included BiU Pendley (3rd), George Stubbs (17th), Pete Berg (18th), Lee PoUiiU (19th), and Bob Mason.

Scotty was the chef extraordinaire for the event and also did double duty as the goff matchmaker Jack was the sous chef intevn and Pete headed up the scuUery crew.

Everybody pitched in as necessary.

AU nine of us attended the opening dinner The foUowing day the group opened with a round of golf at The Legends, the Parris Island Golf Course. It was hard for Marine Pete to focus, since we drove past recruit platoons marching to the firing range and were serenaded, whUe playing goff, with intermittent machine gun fire! On the foUowing days we played three other HUton Head courses; Long Cove (Bob's course). Oyster Reef (Lee's course) and the Palmetto Dunes Robert T.Jones course. The golf was great, the food was better, and the companionship the best! We're planning a repeat next year tentatively scheduUng AprU 21 2008 as the arrival date and are hoping for wider participation, especiaUy from the DC and Florida area. Jack" â&#x20AC;˘

years ago at age 70.Twelve days after the One-Miler, Gordon then swam once again in the Chesapeake Bay Swim, shore-to-shore near the Bay Bridge. It was a long day, getting up at 0400 to get to Kent Island by 0730 to get the bus back to the starting line (always leave your car at the finish!) or the 0930 start. His swimming time was 2 hours, 20 minutes and 17 seconds, an average mUe time of 31:53, which had him winning the 70-74 age group. (Can you remember gasping through the one-mile swim in McDonough HaU as Midshipmen to meet the swim requirement?)

On the ski slopes at the 2007 National Standard Race (NASTAR) National Championships held in Steamboat Springs CO, Al Sidles (12th) finished with a sUver medal in his age group, and his son, Dan Skiles, finished with a silver medal in his age group. Ann and Al SkUes Uve in Steamboat Springs, where Al says "It's great to be an old ski bum!" In the photo, Al is the one with the mustache.

throughout the nation and directing their historical and civic efforts for that period.

This is almost as good as his other position as President of the Washington Chapter of the Class of 1958, except SAR pays travel expenses! If you are male and can trace your ancestry back to participants in the Revolutionary War (either side), check in with Bruce,

Wilcoxes at John Paul Jones

Also traveling in Europe were Pat and BiU Cartwright (9th), who took a River Boat Cruise along with Barbara and Don Ogram '56,They started in Brussels, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands, and then traveled to 12 historic locations in Germany before ending in Vienna, Austria, They saUed on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers during this tour While this was taking place, Pat and Ron Eytchison (1st) were spending a month in the home in which they are owners in Ascoli Piceno, Italy. It is their sixteenth trip to the house since they purchased it in 1998.

The Skiles Skiers

Hilton Head Golfers

The class of'58 has its Masters athletes (read Old Guys athletes), and two of them have done very weU in competitions this year, deserving congratulations from the class.The current Aquaman, Gordon Gerson (11th) took second in his age group (70-74) in the US Masters One-MUe Open Water national Championships last May 29th.The geezer who beat him is the current record holder as the oldest man to swim the English Channel, who gained that distinction two

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The traveling flag did get away for some adventures. In early May,Terry and Bruce Wilcox (12th) traveled to Scotland for pleasure and as the advance team for a later tour to be taken by the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). One of the sites they visited was the birthplace of Revolutionary War Naval hero, John Paul Jones in Kirkbean, Scotland. As you wUl see in the photo, this is not the easiest place to get to, being at the end of a smaU road and not being particularly impressive.

Bruce reports that the locals have figured out that we colonials have some interest in John Paul Jones, so they are in the process of making the area more conducive to the tourist trade. By the time you are reading this column, Bruce wiU have been through the investiture that makes him the President General of the SAR, the leader of this national (and international) organization, basicaUy an undertaking of a fuU time job for a year He wiU be traveUng to SAR Chapters

Ograms '56 and Cartwrights '58

Eytchisons At Home in Italy

John Bradley (16th) reimnds aU to check the Agent Orange information on the class site, particiUarly with reference to the automatic relationship to prostate cancer He points out that there is a new warning that when there is surgery coupled with Agent Orange involvement, there is an increase in reoccurrence of 48%, and it comes back more aggressive.

That's the limit for this issue. Check the website! â&#x20AC;˘fj ~

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 55%

PRES: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret) CHAIRMAN EXEC. COMMITTEE: Gerald G. Garbacz E: g^arbacz@aol.com SECY: Col J.H. "Tim" Tinsley, USMC ( R e t ) 2207 Lomond Ct.,Vienna,VA 22181 H: 703-648-1744; E: ttinsley59@cox.net WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1959 WEBMASTER: Dave Sullivan E: dsulli\'a9@cox.net

50th Reunion: The 50th Reunion Committee met on 5 Jime in AnnapoUs, under the gavel of coordinator Joe Flynn (6). Planning is progressing on schedule for the events of 1-4 October, 2009, with aU the subcommittees reporting progress to the fiiU committee. To be sure there are a myriad of detaUs to be attended to, aU of which wiU result in the best ever reunion. The model is the format for the exceUent 45th reuruon, and many committee members are veterans from the planning group for that memorable Class mUestone.

Dave SuUivan (2), our skUUul and faithful webmaster, has estabUshed a Unk on the Class website at www.usna.coni/classes/1959 for the 50th reunion. Currently you wUI find the highUghts of the program, names of our two hotels (Westin Annapohs and O'CaUaghan), the footbaU game opponent (Air Force), mUestones for fumre announcements in 2008-2009, and information about a CD-ROM of period photographs to be distributed at the reunion (see letter below).This website Unk wUl be used also to post the current Ust of attendees once registration for the reunion begins in spring 2009.

Callfor 1955-59 Pictures for CD-ROM: Greg Nolan (24), project leader for development of a CD-ROM covering our days at the Academy, is appeahng for picmre contributions to complete the project. Greg writes: B "Work continues on a picture CD-ROM of our time at USNA for distribution at the 50th. To make it

successfiU, we need your help. We currendy have pictures from some events, but need pictures from you to make it meaningful for aU. Some of the events that we need are: Aerial View of USNA about 1955; Pictures of the Yard in 1955-59; Herndon Monument CUmb 1956;Youngster Cruise ships in the Chesapeake Bay; Ring Dance Pictures; First Class Cruise; Color Parade 1959; Pinning on Shoulder Boards after Graduation; andWeddings in the Chapel after Graduation. We also need pictures of sports and other activities that you feel are appropriate. We want this to be a "fun" picmre album.

If you have picmres that you wUl share, please send an e-maU to Greg Nolan (greg_nolan@prodigy,net) or caU him at 301-937-3561. Please include "USNA 1959 50th Reunion Photos" in the subject Une, so it doesn't get lost in the SPAM! We would like fairly high resolution pictures in digital format. It would be best if you could have them digitized at a local photo store (if you don't have scanning equipment) and send the pictures on a CD-ROM; or if there are only a few, they could be sent by e-mail. We do have a 35mm film scanner and a photo scanner, if you want us to digitize the sUdes or picmres. We don't want your pictures to be damaged or lost, and would prefer that you have them digitized and put on a CD-ROM locaUy Our 50th may sound Uke a long time away, but there are many steps to be done before then! We look forward to your input. The success of this project depends on YOU! Thank you.

Greg Nolan, 50th Reunion Committee" I This letter was previously sent out by emaU and a summary can be found at the Class web site.

Link in the Chain Luau: Marty Finerty (10), Link Coordinator, provided a summary for the latest Link in the Chain event, a luau on Hospital Point with the Class of'09: â&#x20AC;˘ "The 17 May Luau presented the best opportunity for interaction and conversation with Class of '09 members of any event in the program to date. The food was very good, there were plenty of tables with good seats, and the commemorative shirt given to aU attendees was a keeper One PoUtical Science major indicated that his class with our own Professor BiU Garrett (3) was superb. An Ocean Engineering major had nothing but praise

for the acadenffc program in his field. The old "one fits aU" major aU we endured is "resting in peace" as a program of the past. Class representatives who supported the event, enjoyed talking with the Mids, and told real sea stories were: Bob Beaton (2), Ruth and Jack Brons (21), Joan and Marty Finerty , Gerry Garbacz (22), BiU Garrett , Mickey Garverick (23), Hayden Leon (20),Van Nield (1), Greg Nolan, SaUy and George Simmons (15), and Rod Tomlinson (17), Marty" I The next Link event with '09 is the Comnfitment Dinner in Alumni HaU on 20 August. Bud McFarlane (14) is the speaker Reservations for the dinner close on 1 August, and we wiU have a report for a subsequent Shipmate column, Dan Branch (2) has returned from a most interesting trip in AprU-May to China, Here is his report: I "The accompanying picture of Kathleen and me was taken in Hong Kong in May whUe we were visiting the floating restaurant in that city. The visit to Hong Kong foUowed 19 days with the Naval Academy Alumni Association tour of mainland China in AprU-May. In addition to being vast in size and population, China is a rapidly transforming nation that should not be missed by those able, and who are interested in government, civUization, history, nation buUding, and infrastructure development on a national scale. The pace and scope of change is quite something to behold, and it was a great experience for us and the other members of the tour group. Dan" I Thanks to Dan for checking in and providing his travel summary. He and Kathleen are off again in September for a cruise in the Central Med (Rome to Rome) with Bob Morgan (1), BiU McAree (23) and Dave Osburn (10).

Kathleen and Dan Branch in Hong Kong

During a phone caU with Stan Legro (3) he mentioned he had participated in a Graduation Week ceremony and was impressed by the quality of the August 2007

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Midshipmen, I asked him to relate his experience for the benefit of the Class in Shipmate. He kindly did so, as foUows: • "For the first time since 3 June, 1959 I was at the Naval Academy during Graduation Week. I had been asked to present the award to the outstanding member of the Naval Academy Debate Team. The awards ceremony in Memorial HaU was for the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences.That Division includes the Departments of Economics, EngUsh, History, International Programs, Languages and PoUtical Science, There were separate awards ceremonies for Engineering and Weapons and for Mathematics and Science, which are the other two academic divisions. 1 had several observations that I thought are worth sharing with Classmates.

For those who have not been back in the Yard recently, the expansion of the physical plant and facUities is striking; there are far more academic, athletic and Uving faciUties for a Brigade htde changed in size since our day. Even more sttiking are the academic changes,WhUe we did have some academic choice - which one of six languages we would study - the Midshipmen now have a choice of nineteen majors and a broad array of courses.

The use of computers and other technology for teaching and learning have gready enhanced the abUity to take advantage of these academic offerings.

The Midshipmen seem to have embraced these oppormnities with enthusiasm.

The most encouraging observation of aU for me was the Midshipmen themselves, I had the opportunity to talk with a number of these young men and women.

The Blue and Gold Program and the Admissions Office have clearly been doing a great job in enroUing high potential Plebes. The faculty and staff have Ukewise done exceUent work in molding and developing that potential. These young men and women are bright, able, have very positive attitudes and are clearly dedicated to the service of our Country, 1 left my visit to the Academy in very good spirits and with high optinUsm about the future of the Naval Service. Stan" • Bob Larson (3) wrote about a father and son goff outing with Buddy Wellborn (11): • "Buddy WeUborn's son Burke WeUborn '85 and my son Rob Larson served in the same Reserve Training squadron and are great friends, Burke put together a golf outing for 12 to play five courses on the Robert Trent Jones TraU in

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Alabama. Buddy and I joined them and had a baU. Wonderfiil golf courses and great to hang out with the younger set for three days. Buddy and I kept up with the young guns through 90 holes of golf in those three days. Buddy played very weU and sank some great putts on tricky greens, I played to my usual high handicap. It was great to see Buddy and to swap sea stories, most of which were true. We are looking forward to another outing next spring. Bob" B

beloved Katy in Alexandria,VA. Some of us decided to spend the next day together Our real interest centered on visiting three memorials: the new Air Force Memorial on the Virginia side of the river, the World War II Memorial and Viemam Veterans Memorial on the National MaU. We lost six classmates in Viemam; but just as sad for us was the loss of COL WUUam 'Lefiy' Lefiwich USMC, USNA '53. From FaU of 1957 untU graduation, Lefiy served as 21^'company officer He remained a mentor and friend until his death. Attached is a photo taken at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. We're indicating the engraved name of COL. Lefiwich. Left to right are Ron Koontz (21),Joyce Koontz, Donna CounsU, wife of BiU (21) deceased in 2006, and Lew PoweU (21). •

Rob Larson, Bob Larson, Buddy Wellborn, Burke Wellborn

Reminder: If your contact information has changed, please advise Dave Sullivan. He wiU ensure your records with the Class are kept current, and wUl advise the Alumni Associarion for its membership database.

Our Company Reps are working to keep up with your changes as weU.This becomes especiaUy important as we head into the announcements for the 50™ Reunion. For example, if you did not receive an emaU with Greg Nolan's caU for photos for the CD-ROM project the Class does not have your current emaU address. Dave is at dsuUivan9@cox,net.

As you receive this Shipmate footbaU season is nearly upon us, with the first home game on 15 September against BaU State, We wUl be gathering at the Class tent at the same location in the Blue parking lot for a pre-game taUgate throughout the home season, Hope to see you there this year Rise and Shine, —Tim A N N U A L MEMBERsmp: 4 % LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 64%

PP^S: VADM Ed Clexton, USN (Ret,) 1000 Bobolink Dr.,Virginia Beach.VA 23451 H: 757-491-2141;E: clc.xboeck@aol.com SEC Y: BiU Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PI., Midlorfiian.VA 23112-4337 H: 804-744-8808; E: bilewis@comcast.net WEB SITE: http://www.usna60.com/

From Ron Koontz (21): • "BiU, in November 2006 Joyce and I joined friends and faiiiUy gathered at a memorial service for Hank ChUes' (21)

Koontz & Powell

From Rod Friedmaiui (5): • "BUI, sorry that you and Linda could make this combo luncheon and the visit to the Mariner's Museum, which included a tour of the new and very weU done M O N I T O R Center. Our group rendezvoused on Wed. 18 AprU, at the Yukon Steak House about 10 minutes from the museum. The luncheon entrees were surprisingly good, the service was fast, the price was right and the camaraderie keeps getting better..We had a total of 19 classmates and wives show up, including a last minute surprise visitor, Ed "The Sailor" Mangan (20). Other participants included:Tom Wishart (22), Ed Clexton (10), Sue & Paul Cooper (5), Sandy & BiU Manning (14), Paula & Rod Friedmann (5),Jim Eilertsen (21), Maureen & Bob lanucci (16), Joe Jaap (13),Janet & Dave Harden (23), BiU Kee (9), Jack Brockman (18), Sarah & Ed McCaskill (8). After finishing a satisfying lunch, we aU headed for the Mariner's Museum, where we caught up with George VanHouten (24), giving us an even 20. Based on previous communications with the Group Sales Manager, we were able to obtain group rates for the tour and had an assigned volunteer Tour

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Group Leader for each group of seven people, which reaUy made it nice to hear and see. The highUght of the tour obviously was die USS M O N I T O R . • From Bob Osmon (17): • "Just FYl. I was the guest speaker for the Raleigh Durham Alumni Association in May at a Itmcheon. Jim Kinney (17) asked me to present the information regarding the Another Link in the Chain Program to the local chapter. I feel I generated some enthusiasm for the vrounger classes by- teUing them how much our class has embraced and enjoyed the program. God bless. Oz • Speaking ofALITC: Another Link in the Chain Continues to Thrive.

• "May 15-17,2007 marked Plebe Recognition Week for the Class of 2010.

These three days included a fiiU day of Sea Trials, the last physical test for the Plebe Class, afiiUdress P-Rade, Parent's Dinner, the Herndon Monument CUmb, and a promotion ceremony to formaUy recognize theff new stams as 3 Class midshipmen. In each and every one of these events, the Class of 1960 as part of the Another Link in the Chain program was present and participating.

This program, started by the Class of 1950 as a way to celebrate theff 50"- year reunion by- presenting collar devices to the graduating Class of 2000, has now grow-n into a four year, multi event programfiiUysupported by both the Alurrmi Association and the Academy.

The week started on Tuesday morrung with aU 1100 Plebes mustering on Rip -MUler Field at 0430 for Sea Trials. 15 of the Class of 1960 were there to kick it off with them and throughout the day more than 30 of the class participated. The day was one of endurance, strength, and teamwork as the Class of 2010 competed for the Iron Company Award. Competition included Zodiac Boat races, crawUng

under barb wire, mud pit Capmre the Flag, sit-ups and pushups, underwater swimming, obstacle counes and the mg of war among others.

Special T-shirts were designed for the Class of 1960 to indicate they were part of the official Academy staff. This aUowed the class memben to get up close and penonal with the Plebes. A number of the class, Rob Kunkle (10), Dick Davis (20), Larry Ryan (5), Doug Menikheim (10), Tom Solak (2) and Justin Wickens (18), ran with the Plebes from Hospital Point, over the Severn Raver Bridge and on to the Naval Station, about a three mUe jaunt. Later in the day, these classmates plus Bob Osmon (17), BUI Levds (5), D o n Delude (12), Pete Chabot (14), and Randy McHeiuy (7) joined in with the Plebes for the Tug of War contest on Farragut Field.

What was particularly gratifying to members of the class was the fact that numerous Parents and Plebes came up to them aU day long expressing their appreciation for the support and enthusiasm that was being shown by the class. It w-as truly heartwarming 50 years after graduation to be openly appreciated for theff service to the Academy once again.

Wednesday evening at the Parent's Dinner in Dahlgren HaU, RADM Pete Chabot (14) gave a very appropriate and emotional speech pointing out that the friendships they have made during this Plebe Year vvUl last a Ufetime. Nearlv 40

Class of 1960 and wives were interspersed among the Plebes and their parents giving congratulations for completing Sea Trials and ofiering encouragement for the fumre. Again the response from the parents was overwhelming.

OiiThunday morning the Class of 60 was present for the Herndon Monument CUmb.The class aU joined in with the Class of 2010 in a nUghry roar when the upper class hat wasfinaUyplaced on top of Herndon after one hour and 32 minutes.

'60 classmates were proud of aU of them as memories of theff own Herndon flooded through everyone's mind.

The final event was the acmal Promotion Ceremony taking place in Alumni HaU. In their ftiU dress whites with more than a thousand parents present, the Plebes Ustened to VADM Ed Clexton (10) teU them how the Class of 1960 is even more proud of the Academy now than it was the day it graduated 50 years before. Then 35 members of the Class of 1960 moved between the ranks of the Plebes and officiaUy promoted them to 3 class by presenting each of them with his/her 3 Class anchor coUar device. This was accompanied by a proud smUe and the admonition, "Wear it with pride.You earned it."

In addition to the memben of the class mentioned above, the foUowing memben of the Class of 1960 participated in at least one of the events during the week: Gene Tucker (9), Curt Goldtrap (10), BUI Davidson (19), Mark Golden (6), Rich Lang (7), Howard Sipple (8), Bob Towle (8), BUI Kee (9), Frank Kay (8), Jack Lynch (11), Jack Greenhalgh (9), Ron Burdge (9), Doug Johnston (5), Ted McClanahan (23), GU Hansen (5), Jim EUertsen (21), Paul Cooper (5), Gene Gasser (7), Gerry Nelson (8), Bob Lowe (7), Jim Duffy (7), Hank PhUlips (17), Bob Gamba (11), Bob Antonio (14), Dan Aff"ourtit (24), and Pete Latimer (16).

As a result of the encouragement and support of both the Academy and the Alumni Associarion, the response to date

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from the Class of 2010 and their parents has truly been gratifying and heartwarming. The Class of 1960 looks forward to parricipating in future events and strongly encourages the classes of'61 and beyond to become intimately involved with the Another Link in the Chain program. The class participants wUl receive much more back than they wUl ever give. Oz" I Go to the Alumni Web site and look for detaUed write-ups as weU as picmres. https://www.usna.com And from SAN DIEGO: I "Dear Classmates and Widows, If your USNA maUing address is correct, you should have received a maiUng about the 47 and a half reunion in Mid-May. We stUl need to contract for the adjacent hotel to the Kona Kai. Let John Schmidt (20) or me know if you are interested in attending and how many nights you desire at the hotel. E-maUs;John,jschniidt@ score.com and mine, jshawl4@aol.com.

Phones;John,619-313-2243(W) and mine, 619-437-0687(H). A flyer wUl go out in September giving the final schedule and costs. Reunion dates 4 through 6 March 2008.Jack Shaw (2) • From Rod Friedmann (5): I "BUI, just thought that you woiUd Uke to know that the Hampton Roads/ WUUamsburg/ Outer Banks Super Sixty goff participants made a noteworthy impression at the USNAAA HRC's Annual Sp[ring Blue and Gold Goff Tournament and Steak Cookout.The tournament was held at the SeweU's Point Goff Club on Thursday, 26 Apr under cloudy, cool and windy conditions.

Approxmiately 75 USNA and USMA Alumni signed up to play. The Class of'60 won the Class Participation Trophy with 12 participants. We fielded three teams, Ed Clexton's team (Team #1) won top honors for the tournament. The foUowing golfers and hackers participated-Team One: Ed Clexton (10), Jim EUertsen (21), Don SchUcht (23), & Tom InderUed (21); Team Two: Rod Friedmann (5), Henry von Kolnitz (22), Mike McCuUough (14) and Dave Harden (23), and Team Three: Jack Greenhalgh (9), Joe Jaap (13), Joel Febel (5) and Chris Thomas (23),"Twas a good time with some old friends, I

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Howdy classmates! Lot's of nooze to report so let's get on to it.

On 27 June, a gaggle of our classmates gathered at the Naval Academy to be with the class of 2011 and their famihes as the new plebes took their first steps toward their four-year odyssey. Below you wUl find a very short summary of the events and activities that we wUl be involved with.

Another Link in the Chain Program.

Purpose: Initiate and sponsor activities that perpetuate the history, traditions, memories and growth of the Academy, and bind Alumni together. From Induction Day to Commissioning, become a living part of the Naval Academy legacy for midshipmen. Bring a unique frame of reference to those who foUow our footsteps a half-century later, engaging them with real life examples of personal character and service.

Fourth Class - Plebe Summer 1. Reef Points: HighUghts of the Class of 1961 are placed in Class of 2011 Reef Points. tb

2. Induction Day: On June 27"-'^ during mid-day, our classmates wiU mingle with parents and friends of the Class of 2011 at a picnic on Worden Field.

At 6 PM, we wiU observe the Oath of Office Ceremony of the Class of 2011 as guests of the Superintendent and Commandant.

3. Parade: A member of the Class of 1961 wiU be invited to be the reviewing official at a parade by the Class of 2011.

About 15 other'61 couples wUl be invited guests of the Superintendent 4. Introduction to D.C. Memorials: The Class of 2011 wiU be taken to Washington D.C. to visit the various war memorials. Members of the Class of 1961 wiU be invited, 5. Reaffirmation Day Parade and Ceremony: The Saturday of Parents' Weekend, Class of 1961 couples wiU be invited by the Commandant to observe the morning parade and to attend the Parents Information Forum and

Reaffirmation ceremony that foUows later in Alumni HaU, Along with the Superintendent and Class of 2011 Honors Chair, our Class President and another member of the Class of 1961 wUl speak to the Class of 2011 6. Fourth Class Regimental Dinner: A member of the Class of 1961 wUl be invited to be the keynote speaker.

Throughout 4th Class - Plebe Year 1. Class Ring Program: Barry Gastrock, who designed our crest, wiU participate in the Class of 2011 crest design activities.

Recent classes have included their 50-year senior class year into their crests. During the Spring of 2009, the Class of 1961 wUl be invited to donate class rings and miniatures which wiU be melted down and incorporated into the gold for the Class of 2011 rings.

End of 4th Class - Plebe Year - ChaUenge and Recognition 1. Sea Trials ChaUenge 2. Plebe Recognition Week: (week before graduation) a. Welcome Parade b. Plebe Recognition Ceremony 3rd Class -YoungsterYear 1.YP Pass in Review 2. Graduation Week Picnic "Luau" 3. Additional Activities 2nd Class Year 1. Commitment Dinner 2. Ring Dance 1st Class Year 1. Service Assignment Night 2. Battalion Receptions 3. Graduation Week a, 1st Class Parents' Picnic b. Graduation Brief c. Color Parade d, Graduation/Commencement 4. Delayed Graduation THE LATEST NOOZE. Mark Waggoner: • Thanks very much for the "Another Link in the Chain" information, Harry Marxen and I met and talked with nine great candidates from the Pachmond area who wUl be attending USNA, It was a most enjoyable occasion and we had a reaUy good time forging the Unk, Getting it Done! H

Jim Luper: • SmaU World. A good friend of Pat's and nUne caUed to ask if I knew a high school classmate of his who played basebaU, went to USNA and flew for the airlines—his name is Joe Maiden. I told him we were in the same battaUon together Then, I e-mailed Joe about the coincidence and received the foUowing from him, which he said was okay to pass along: .th "You did not see me at the 45'reimion as I canceUed the week before.

My wffe Susan and I had bought a lake house (second home) in Georgia earUer in the year and the whole famUy decided to gather that weekend. So I opted to spend the time with the famUy. Providence works in strange ways. On the foUowing Halloween night Susan was taken very Ul, evenmaUy diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, and died March 20'-". That weekend turned out to be the last we aU had together with her feeUng weU.Thus, Ufe has taken a hard mrn in a direction I never anticipated. Susan was 6 years yoimger and I always assumed she would lay me to rest. I know in my mind what needs to be done. The difficult part is getting it from my mind to my heart. The missing her and the ache vvUl not vanish qtuckly. Gary Carlson had notffied the 10 Company guys of Susan's UUiess and then of her death. Most of the San Diego 61-ers were also in the loop. In the meantime, 1 continue to play basebaU as normal.

It provides a divenion and an oudet. In faa, I wUl be leaving in late June to play in the Czech RepubUc in an international tournament. We wiU play 6 games over a 10-day period and do a lot of sightseeing the rest of the time. Susan and I spent a 3day Christmas in Prague a few years ago. I wiU also go to Paris where we Uved for two yean and caU on a few of our French fiiends who truly loved her." H Tom Hinton: I I was very touched with your column in the AprU Shipmate and wanted to write you to congramlate you on being nominated for the POPAM award. I guess for someone who Uves on Point No Point Drive, that this would give you an edge over the competition. I tend to write every quarter cenmry so being motivated, and before this quarter is out (our 50'- is coming up), here goes. By the way did you ever stop to think what class was celebrating their 50'- when we graduated? 1911 Can you beUeve it? I don't think I ever met anyone from that class.

However, I digress. Carolyn and 1 have

been living in Panama for the last couple of years. A few years ago George Glavis introduced me to the State Department, I was retired so I took a job with him. It segued into a job as mechanical engineer for the State Department in the consttuction of a new embassy compound here. It a great job for a retiree, they give you housing and pay you a stipend to walk around and get exercise. Having had a second career of pushing a desk, this has been a welcome change. The embassy is almost complete and we wiU be going home in June. Carolyn was fortunate to get a job teaching English at an international school so she stayed busy as weU. We have seen a lot of the country here as we have gotten to celebrate Panamanian hoUdays as weU as US holidays — most don't faU on the same days. Seeing classmates are few and far between. We have sold our house in Jacobus, Pennsylvania to our daughter and are looking for a new place to Uve. It's hard to do that by the internet.Your eyes go bUnd looking at aU the ads. Being a touchy feely sort of person, I don't beUeve I could buy a house without going inside. I remember the movie "Money Pit". Before we came here we looked in the St. Augustine area as a possible rerirement locale and concluded that Florida wasn't for us.

Maybe we'U do Uke Bob Metcalf and just travel around. We do have tickets to the home footbaU games this season so we wUl look forward to seeing you and hear about your progress to achieving the POPAC award. Good luck. I'm sure we're aU cheering for you. H Tex Painter: • 1 finished the State/USAID project in the West Bank that 1 was managing at the time of our reunion last September and I am now managing the construction of a special forces training center in Amman, Jordan,This is caUed the King AbduUah II Special Operations Training Center Companies that handle these projects keep seeking me out and making me fat offers because they need my background and security clearances. They made me a tremendous offer to go and manage the construction of a new Embassy for State OBO in Djibouti, but 1 decided it is much too unstable there. Amman is a good town and Jordan is a very nice country, I may be in your neighborhood in September - I wUl look you up. Al Walker has been keeping us updated on our classmates, B

The Callendars in Peloponnesus of Agamemnon's Mycenae at the famous Lion Gate.

Gordon CaUendar: • Ann and I just returned from a lengthy excursion to Greece, the Aegean, and one port caU in Turkey, We also went to Delphi. I wanted to get the Oracle to give me a reading on whether or not we'd win the Commander-in-Chief's trophy in '07, but our guide told me it was the Oracle's day off. We raised our class flag in a couple places: First at the Minoan palace of legendary King Minos at Knossos, Crete.

No sign of Minos, the Minotaur or the labyrinth. In the Peloponnesus of Agamemnon's Mycenae we unfurled it again at the famous Lion Gate, I SEEN AND HEARD AROUND TOWN. Jerry Smith sent the foUowing to the Midshipman Commander of the USNA Pipes & Drums Corp, H "Seven other classmates and I, along with our wives, had the honor yesterday of watching the Dedication Day Parade as guests of the Superintendent, We were deUghted and honored with the performance and precision of the Pipes and Drums of the Brigade as an integral element of the parade evolution. You aU do the Class of 1961, the Brigade of Midshipmen, and yourselves proud by your enthusiasm and skUl. Best of luck to you as you receive your commission and start your service career I'm sure you left the Pipes and Drums in good hands and you can be sure that the Class of 1961 wiU continue to support them with pride." H On April 1st, the local crowd met downtown at McGarvey's for our monthly luncheon. Attending were: Jay Bower, Rod Bubeck, Tom Corboy, BiU Deutermann, Earl Diamond, Tim Dugan, Bob Glover, D o n Hislop, Bob HoflFord, Joe Kiel, Dan March, Jack Pappas, Mike Roth, Bob Sherer, and Jerry Smith.

In early June, my Club 11 mate Tim "Pygmy" deGavre and his bride, Caroline, left their home in Antigua and August 2007

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came to Crabtown for a visit. We had a great reunion and lots of laughs, Jerry Smith and I met with some people at the USNA Foundation regarding our 40th reunion project; endowing a chair for the Professor of Leadership Education. At that time the cost of endowing the chair was $2 mUUon.We were told that the cost of endowing such a chair has now risen to $3.5 miUion. Part of the rise in cost is because D r Horner, who sits in our chair is now working 12 months rather than 10 months because his accompUshments have been exceUent, and his duties have grown. To date we have raised more than $2.5 miUion for the chair That means we wUl keep working toward completing our obUgation by our 50th.

"GET IT DONE WITH '61" ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 65% PRES: CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret.) H: 703-461-3582; E: usna621@verizon.net SECY: CDR Howard S. Pinskey, USNR (Ret) EO. Box 3380, AnnapoUs, MD 21403-3326 H: 410-974-1962; E: PINSK62@aol.com WEB SITE: www.nampows.org/62.html

GREETINGS FROM ANNAPOUS. Less than three weeks before our 45th Reunion, five day event. Over 400 classmates and 350 wives and friends are expected to attend.We reaUy have spirit!!

If any classmate needs last minute information or assistance, please caU HAYES, LINGLEY or PINSKEY. Look forward to seeing everyone in September Now for our class news.

CLASS NEWS WAYNE HICKAM, class president way back when, teUs us about the '62 golf match and the memorial services, both held on 6 June 2007. Our 45th graduation anniversary was celebrated by 17 classmates in a Captain's Choice Best BaU at the USNA goff course on 6 June 2007.

The course was in great condition and so were the classmates. There was three

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foursomes tied for first place but the winning foursome was BARKER, FUTCH, HUTCHINSON and LE"WIS with GEORGE putting his tee shot closest to the par 3 eight hole with a driver and then sinking the seven foot putt for a birdie. Those playing were: WARREN ABEL, MIKE ABERCROMBIE, ED BARKER, BOB DiAISO, GEORGE FUTCH, JOHN GLUCK, WAYNE HICKAM, BILL HOFFMAN, DAVE HUTCHINSON, BILLKRULAK, FRED LEWIS, MIKE MIGA, PETE ODELL, HOWIE PINSKEY, EM PEISTETTER, DICK TREANOR and WALT WELHAM. Then later that night at 2030, a sunset toasting to our departed was held at the USNA Columbarium. Attending were WAYNE HICKAM, STEW LINGLEY, Harriett and GEOFF NELSON, Barbara and GEORGE PHILLIPS, JOHN RIPLEY and Roz THERIOT. We went across CoUege Creek to the Alumni HaU and then toasted those classmates Usted on the Vietnam War Memorial. We then went to a restaurant on Maryland Avenue, close to Johnson's Clothing shop, where we were joined by Toni and JIM COPPERSMITH who were celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversary (married on 6 June 1964) and proceeded to toast every classmate. A good time was had by aU and we felt special in remembering our lost classmates on our graduation date.

ANDY and Jean ZAGAYKO displayed the '62 flag inside the Kremlin waUs on

May 21. We went to Russia for a 16 day river cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg, A great trip and recommended for anyone who hasn't been there recently. We were a Uttle concerned that the Russian cops wouldn't take kindly to a flag demonstration in the middle of the grounds, but we had no trouble. Russia has come a long way in the past 15 years, especiaUy the traffic in Moscow - every day was a new experience with worse jams than in NY or DC, generaUy caused by broken down Ladas Uttering the landscape. We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.

BARNEY WALSH, son in law, Steve Piatt, USNA 96 and one of Steve's friends.

Josh Lauman, USNA 2002, are seen here foUowing their completion of the Lanikal Triathalon on Oahu in AprU 07.

BARNEY says that diey had a great time running, swimming and biking along the windward shore of Oahu. They even had competition firom the "Bachelor" ofTV fame who led the field. BARNEY and Nina were visiting Steve and Nicia and their new daughter, Chloe, who was born on Barney's birthday, the 4th of Febmary.

An In Memorium update. MIKE PATTEN, passed away on 4 April 2006 and his obituary appeared in the October 2006 Last CaU section of SHIPMATE.

Based on his wishes, Mike was cremated and buried at sea firom USS TOPEKA S S N 754 on 1 May 2007. A bench was dedicated by his friends in Mission Bay Park.

San Diego. A final fareweU to our friend and shipmate.

That's our class news for this August 2007 edition of SHIPMATE. Your input is gready appreciated by your classmates.

By whatever means, send them in. See vou at our 45th Reuruon in September Keep in touch. UntU next time....

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It w-as good to hear firom BUI Anderson. who provided a photo and teUs us about his attempt to reconstimte the squash team fiom our Midshipman days.

Bill/Anderson and Phillip Marsden

I Here is a picmre of PhU Marsden and me on AprU 10 in Edmonds, WA. PhU was up to see his mother, so we met north of Seatde — a fint after almost 44 years. We had hoped that Pete Soverel would join us but he had just gone to New Zealand to visit his nephew and saU and fish and hike.AU of this came after I cffciUated a bright idea to reurute the '63 squash team for an assault on the current team. Lee Pekary begged off on account of worn out knees and back. I suggested we stack the ladder as coach Art Potter was aUeged to have done in the old days, but PhU pointed out that we didn't have anyone to stack it with. PhU comes up here about four times a year, so maybe Pete vvUl join us in the fumre, as weU as Denny Vaughan (who Uves in Edmonds)— and anyone else nearby. • Marti Livingston, widow of our classmate Lee Livingston, has shared a remembrance of Lee which appears in fuU in the web version of this column at USNA63.org. Here's an excerpt:

H Fifty years ago this summer, as a new high school graduate, Lee left home with a five-doUar bUl and a bus ticket. Having been rejected by several universities for scholarship assistance, and his family not having the means to pay for coUege, he opted to enhst in the Navy. After Boot Camp in San Diego, he went on to Electronics Tech School at Treasure Island, and then to Submarine School at New London. Hungry for more learning, he approached the education office for yet something more. When the counselor suggested that he apply for the Naval Academy, the then 19-year-old naively asked if it were an accredited coUege! The appUcation was processed, but so were his fint orders for a submarine cruise. He was moments from boarding when he was summoned to the education department to be irfformed that his appUcation to the Academy was accepted.

At the closing ceremorues at NAPS, Lee received the Class of 1939 Award for having the highest academic ranking in his class. At graduation from the Naval Academy, he ranked 33rd out of nearly 900 men.

I was, and remain, ever proud to have been the wife of Lee Haltom Livingston. • Now for a great story from Z i m m Zimmerman, who recounts how three of our classmates puUed a daring and enduring prank which put '63 in the limeUght and kept us there for three years.

• It seems the diggers and fUlers had a slack day, and decided to spruce up the USNA laundry smokestack with a fresh coat of sUver paint at the start of our Youngster year The Brigade was admonished not to ruin the new paint job with any class signs.

That's the kind of chaUenge we needed. JJ Hogan, Steve Leisge, and I were coming back from inttamural footbaU at Hospital Point one evening and stopped into the Laundry boUer room. An ancient attendant was alone there, and we asked him," If you were going to break into this buUding at night and gain access to the smokestack, how would you do it?"

He said, "Now that would be a criminal offense —breaking and entering — so 1 would never advise anyone to do it, but if I were going to do it, here's what I'd do.

With that, he took us up the fire escape to the roof showed us a set of windows with the hinges on the outside, then said, "See, if you back out the pins from the hinges, you can hft out the locked windows, thereby gaining access to the ladder that

takes you to the base of the smokestack."

We thanked him and laid plans for the assault. At 2:00AM, the alarm went off, we dressed in black, snuck out of Bancroft, and started running for the laundry. The hinges came offjust Uke the ancient one predicted, and we started up the smokestack ladder But the ancient one hadn't warned us that the wind that night would cause the stack to sway about three feet in both directions, so holding the ladder with one hand and spray painting," '63 Sez BEAT ARMY!" with the other hand was exciting in the dark!

WeU, we got back to bed without detection, but were so excited to see the Brigade's reaction at formation, that we couldn't sleep. We were feeUng proud of ourselves for one day, untU the next morning, when we saw that someone from '62 had gone up the foUowing night, painted out the " 3 " and replaced it with a "2", so that the stack now read: "62 sez BEAT ARMY!"They stole our paint job!

This could not stand! JJ Hogan had an idea. We went out in town and bought three, giant sized jars of 100 percent Pure PettoleumJeUy.The next night, we repeated the assault on the stack, painted out the "2" and replaced it with the "3."

This time, as we came down the stack ladder we coated each rung and raU with PettoleumJeUy! At the base of the stack we painted a Warning Sign, to the effect that cUmbing the ladder would be dangerous to your health!

We were amazed we never were caught, and the Petroleum JeUy worked, because " '63 sez BEAT ARMY" remained as the stack sign not just for that footbaU season but until we graduated. • Upon returning to Albuquerquefiroman April visit with famUy and friends in FL, Mike Blackledge sent this bit of news.

• 1 stopped in Port St. Lucie to visit Judy Henghold, the widow of our classmate BUl Henghold. BUl died from esophageal cancer in March of 2006, one day after my wife, Helen. BUl and Judy Uved in same cluster of houses at the Air Force Academy with us during their teaching years 1968-1970. BiU and 1 were among the 60 members of the Class of 1963 commissioned into the Aff Force.

A noteworthy event wUl occur this June at the High School where BUl's son Mitch Henghold coaches.The new Weight/Conditioning Room wiU be dedicated as the "WUUam M. Henghold Memorial."

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That wraps up things for now. Don't forget to write!

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After the wedding

In early May, Ray Kutch sent news about an exciting project to estabUsh USS Ranger (CVA 61) as a museum in Pordand, OR. Judy and I stiU live in the thriving mettopoUs ofWashougal,WA, Last summer, I was elected to the Board of Directors of the USS Ranger Museum Foundation. Before the first meeting was over, I was nominated and elected as President/CEO of the Foundation, You guessed it: no one else wanted the job and I was elected by default. That's not completely accurate, but close.

As President of the USS Ranger Foundation, 1 have had the opportunity to speak to many organizations about the mUitary and about the Ranger and what we are trying to do. Our group is trying to bring the USS Ranger to the Portland MetropoUtan area as a Museum, Emergency Preparedness FacUity, Tourist Attraction, School, etc.

In my efforts with the Ranger group, I am seeking to find anyone who served on the Ranger, either as Ship's company or with any of the air wings that were stationed aboard. We are very close to getting a site here in Pordand for the ship and we are making some progress.

Networking can be our biggest asset in getting the ship here to the Northwest, If you served on the Ranger or know anyone who did, we would love to hear from you. Please check out our website at www.ussrangercv61,org.We have a number of large donors who wiU be able to help once we have the City of Pordand convinced, but we need seed money to pay for the Marketing Study and Business Plan, The BOD have donated in excess of $20,000 toward the Marketing Study and Business Plan, Now is the time for you to get out your checkbooks! We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, so your contributions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; notice that 1 used the plural - wiU be tax deductible. Please visit the web site for detaUs,Your help is very much appreciated.

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If you are in the Pordand area, Judy and I would love to see you. Please give us a caU at our home (360) 835-7481, Be a part of history and help us save the Ranger! B Big changes came this year for Steve Duncan, who had served since 2004 as the Director of the Institute for Homeland Security Studies at the National Defense University, In February, he assumed the position ofVice Chairman of General Atomic Technologies Corporation, the parent company of General Atomics and its many aflUiated companies. The company and its affihates are engaged in a wide range of advanced technology businesses providing products and services for government and industry.

Steve and Natalie

On 12 May, Steve was married to NataUe Lui at a ceremony in the chapel at the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria. Natalie is Counselor to the Director of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security.

She is also a member of the Board of Visitors of the National Defense University. The reception and dinner were held at the Fort McNair officers club in Washington. In an induction ceremony ably led by Chuck Stone, our classmates and their ladies welcomed NataUe to the Class of 1963. In this picture, taken just after the wedding, are (left to right) Bob and Carol Harper FeUx DeGolian, Lou SheUey, MaUory DeGoUan,Judi and David Puckett,June Stone, Mike SheUey,

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After a "surge" (to use an overwrought expression!) of classmate inputs in the past few months, this month's column has hit a dry spot.

Thanks to BUl Lifsey for coming to our rescue and supplying the foUowing interesting tale, otherwise this page would have been embarrassingly blank.Your humble correspondent doesn't recaU whether BiU was a BuU major or not but compared to Tom Schwartz's recent missives, he quahfies for a PuUtzer!

I "There I was, standing on the poop deck of a flat-bottomed Chinese scow as she made her way through the Lesser Three Gorges on a tributary of the Yangtze in inclement weather, when out of the mid-April mist steps a rather dapper, and somewhat famUiar looking, lad and he asks me, "Are you an American?". Of course I reply to the affirmative and he then asks me if I went to the Naval Academy. My reply is slow in coining this time because my brain is using the entire RAM that I possess in the process of making a connection with this feUow traveler HefiUsin the conversational gap by stating that he is David Walsh of the 6th Company My wife, the former Miss Jane Pennefeather of CoUege Park, MD and a former cheerleader extraordinaire for the University of Maryland, deftly positions her index finger under my jaw and smoothly returns my mouth to the closed position whUe teUing David Walsh of the 6th Company that I am BUl Lifsey of the 11th Company David said that he thought he recognized me because I "hadn't changed a bit" since our Academy days.

Immediately 1 thought; what a Ukeable feUow this guy is! 1 did notice that he was not wearing glasses and I could not help but think that maybe he wasn't seeing very clearly There he stood with brown

hair; not at aU gray mind you, a flat stomach and a body mass of a very trim 145# to 150#'s. My hair is completely platiniun, gravity has lowered the position of my cheeks and jowls and I have an extra 20#'s on my firame and he is teUing me that "I hadn't changed a bit".

David and his lovely wife. Jade, were traveUng south firom Beijing and were bound for Shanghai after our Yangtze Raver cruise aboard the Victoria Star and Jane and I were headed north for Xian and Beijing after entering China from Hong Kong and GuiUn. After the entertainment onboard the ship that evening we toasted each other with cheers of "Ganbei" and reminisced about the Old Navie. It w^as a wonderfioUy exhUarating experience to encounter a Classmate on the other side of the world." H

Either David and BilL with one of the entertainers, are on a port list or the photographer, the former Miss Jane Pennefeather, had one too many "Ganbei's" prior to taking the picture. (The entertainer is the one in the middle!)

Guys, in closing, please help keep your humble correspondent gainfriUy employed and send in smff, (sea stories, picmres, etc.) otherwise Dave Tuma wiU be forced to cut my outtageous salary! Remember, when sending in time sensitive gouge that a two to three month gap exits between colunm submittal and pubUcation.

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Sorry that I have to start out this month with some sad news. Dave Bailey's beloved Judy, his wife of 40 years, went home to be with the Lord on 28 May.

She'd been in faUing health for a long time. FoUowing info is excerpted from Judy's obituary in the Richmond paper Dave is stiU living in Powhatan,VA, west of Richmond. Judy's survivors include her husband of 40 years, David Bailey; her daughter, Andrea MacgiU and her husband, Gordon; and her granddaughter, Zoe Grace MacgUl.Judy was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution,Virginia Quilt GuUd and the Powhatan QuUt Club. A memorial service was held on 31 May at New Life United Methodist Church.

I forgot to mention in last month's item about the Lacrosse event at USNA that during the Army-Navy lacrosse game and at the Friday night dedication of the new "Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse HaU of Fame", Denny Wedekind was honored as the two time winner of the KeUy Award given to the national Goalkeeper of the Year Denny won those awards in 1963 and 1965.

In DaUas on 16 May 16,The National FootbaU Foundation & CoUege HaU of Fame (NFF), announced the recipients of the NFF's 2007 Major Awards: The CoRecipients of the Gold Medal went to Pete Dawkins (U.S. MUitary Academy) and Roger Staubach. Check out this link for more info on our Rog and this award: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/ story?id=2872860.

On to some good gouge, mosdy received via emaU in May and June.

From Geoff Groves, 19 Apr : • As an update, I've got four grand kids to spoU, and the best part is the oldest, Emmy (15 years old) is going to have her adoption finaUzed with a ceremony in Superior Court May 7th and she'U be an official Groves. I've been a single dude now for almost 5 years and learning how to date after aU these years has been attip.The one thing I've found is grey hair and SLSOO's makes it a bit easier being taken seriously. For a whUe 1 thought I was going to be the oldest guy "carrying a bag", got caught in a poUtical crossfire,so I reran the numbers and found out I could retire, no sweat!! Best thing that ever happened to me. I've joined the Newport Beach Country Club, goff about four days a week, rowing a single scuU three days a week, doing a bit of writing, a bit of business development consulting, and in my spare time chasing good looking women at the beach Ufe is good! I'm off to the Cayman Islands SCUBA diving for a week with this terrific woman who's 47 and who's good looks stop traffic...

seriously,. ,and then back to golf, writing and more good times, Geoff B From Jack Musitano, 21 May • The 22nd Last Annual Crusader Ball was held in San Diego May 9-12,2007, Four of the Five '65 attendees are show in front of an original Alex Rucker painting of an F-8 vs, a Mig-21, Left to right Tom Morgenfeld, Frank Corah,Tom Weinel and Jack Musitano. Present but not in the photo - Mike Scott. Jack •

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From Tom Humphries, 22 May I Good to hear about the update on the "immortalization" ofTom Morgenfeld.

We've had many classmates who found their careers rewarded with promotions and "stars", but none (in my opinion) who have done as much as Tom has. What a career, both in and out of the mUitary!

Definitely ranks up there (if not ahead of) ChuckYaeger What a Ufe! and to think he earned flight shins for having so much fiin. My heartiest congratulations, Tom. H From Larry Eggert, 30 May H Ten members of the class of 65 and their spouses participated in the annual couples Memorial Day goff outing in The VUlages, FL.This annual eventwas once named "The Lancaster Cup", but has recently been renamed "The VUlages Cup", since the organizers now mostly live in Florida, For the Cup tournament, the format is a scramble, with no spouses permitted to play in the same foursome.

This event has taken place for about 12 years, but there were "rain outs" when it was held in Lancaster, PA. The teams this year were: Team 1 - Ken Andrews, Gayle Hancock, Geri Vigrass,Jim Roorbach; Team 2 - Mike Epprecht, Kayleen Hadd, Jo Roorbach, Larry Eggert; Team 3 Clem Meehan, Pam Epprecht, Connie Andrews, Dave Kirkpatrick;Team 4 - Hap Hadd, Pat Eggert, CaryU Moore, BiU Hancock; Team 5 - Dave Vigrass, Betsy Meehan, Peggy Kirkpatrick, Jack Moore.

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Meehan's, Roorbach's and Eggert's and an "awards ceremony dinner" at Nancy Lopez Country Club. The group picture is firom Nancy Lopez Country Club, and also included Spider Webb and his friend, Linda Ward. Spider Uves near The ViUages, and wasn't able to play goff this year, but didn't want to miss a good party. In addition to the enclosed group photo are photos of each team, as weU of one of the winners with their trophy. Regards, Larry • From PhU Ferrara, 04 Jun

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M Six classmates plus their wives rendezvoused for the 2007 Class of'65 raft-up. We arrived by boat in a creek off the Tred Avon River on June 2nd to continue this annual tradition which started with the inaugural gathering in May 2000. On deck this year were Cindy and Lloyd Abbot, Pam and Mike Epprecht, Linda and Phil Ferrara, Sharon and Doug Katz, Tracy and Bob Lasseter, and Karen and Doyle Winters. We anchored on a bright, sunny afternoon, and the fiin began when Mike introduced us to his 'painkiUers' at the start of happy hour ! It was aU uphill from there. Wine flowedfreely,food was gourmet quaUty, and the appetizers were devoured fast by twelve hungry saUors.We laughed into the night, and then Cindy and Lloyd started the dancing, with Pam and Mike getting frisky on the dance floor early. Bob and Tracy were feeUng N O pain, and every time you mrned around a new botde of wine emerged from Doug and Sharon's boat!! They have a vineyard below decks.

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Doyle and Karen and Linda laughed aU night with fun !! The photos prove aU this—aU 89 of them! Partying is a lot of hard playing, but the first thing Lloyd said Sunday morning was—" when are we going to do this again ?"The rainy, stormy ttip back on Sunday did not dampen the spirits of the inttepid'65ers. • From Mike Epprecht, 5 Jun • We are planning the 45th reuruon and one of our goals is to make it more cost effective. We wUl accomplish this in two ways, first to make the reunion ala carte, rather than aU in,You wiU be able to choose which events you want to attend.

The second is to have an alternative to the Marriott, which is a big expense. The alternate hotel(s) have not been selected as yet, but would be in the class of Hampton Inn, Fairfeld Inn, Marriott Courtyard etc.

These hotels wUl be in the $140 range compared to the Marriott Waterfront which is $300-1- range. These are today's rates and both wiU escalate. This selection of alternate hotels wiU NOT be available untU a year before the reunion. AU of these alternate hotels are located in the Riva Road area near route 50 and wiU require Bus transportation to all events.

We know a large number of you want to stay at the Marriott so we are making a deal with the Marriott for a block of rooms.They want us to make a commitment for a certain number of rooms which if we didn't use most of them, we would be obUgated to pay for the unused rooms. We are contacting aU classmates who have stayed at the Marriott for either the 35'-" or 40'' Reunions to seek you current intentions about where you wUl want to stay for the 45 . Obviously the Marriott offers Location, Location and Location, the bad news is, and they know it.

Please respond to Mike ASAP with your intentions about attending the 45th and your choice of hotel, the Marriott Waterfront or Alternative. Mike's emaU address is: mikeepprecht65@verizon,net. •

• As you may recaU, we did a second printing of the book that we handed out at the 40'-" reunion. I deUvered about 30 to classmates wanting one and stiU have a number left over. Here's some gouge on our 40'-'' Reuruon Book stUl being avaUable:We have completed a second printing of the book published and distributed to those classmates attending the 40'- reunion,The book contains a complete printing of aU ofWaxer's cartoons fiom the beginning of time through present day. The other half of the book is a coUection of articles written by our classmates comparing different aspects of life at the Academy when we were there (the tough times) and current day. It covers sports, academics, uniforms, regs etc, A great read and a compliment to the Uterary skiUs of the Class of 1965.The cost is $25.00 plus shipping and can be ordered by contacting Mike Epprecht at sixtyfive.book@yahoo.com or imkeepprecht65@verizon.net. • From Phil Ferrara, 08 Jun • We have this hiking club out here that 1 started back in mid-'05 and several classmates participate so far.,Forrest Horton, Bob Andretta, Bob Lasseter, & Sted Garber, along with many of my non-USNA friends from the surrounding area. Yesterday there were three of us on the hike from '65 ,,. Bob Andretta, Bob Lasseter and myself. PhU. (See our website for a photo). • From Jack Kohl, 10 Jun I FeUows- I was on travel yesterday, to take my bride of 42 years on a trip to the Canadian Rockie Mountains, and in doing so did not get a chance to read the emails until now. Forty-two years is a long and wonderful time to have memories and interaction with a wonderfiU group of brothers. What a great time we have had over the years. Joan and I were number 7 through the Chapel on June 9th, and yesterday we relived that great day for the 42nd time. We hope many of you also had a wonderful day and great memories. Jack and Joan Kohl.. Beat Army •

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By the time this gets into print, the summer wiU be weU advanced, and around AnnapoUs, MD it wiU be very hot and muggy - remember Plebe Sunmier? I have a couple of reminders, then some very good feamre stories to relate, so here we go.

Dick Michaux and Jim Burger have created a website for the cross country bike advenmre. Any Classmates on the route can contact the riders if they'd Uke to bike a few mUes or meet for a beer or dinner And if any Classmates would hke to support our charity they may do so on the website as weU.The website is www.PKUCycIeAmerica.com.Jim and Dick depart the coast of Oregon the fint week in August and end in Maine the last week in September.

A quick snippet from our West Coast Cortesponding Secretary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Robert Johmon - Bo WUey.WUey Automottibe Group, including Classmates Roy BeU and BiU "Spats" Spadafora, have invaded the CocheUaVaUey in PaUn Springs, where they are presendy in escrow to add to car dealerships to their chain of five in the Southern CaUforrua and western Arizona regions. If you need cars at a good price, caU Bo, and see the ad in this month's issue of Shipmatel (Of coune theff primary motivation is to be near some good goff courses during the winter months.)

George Moore sent me a brief emaU to state that he and wffe SteUa moved to Austria July 2. He'U be spending at least two years at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the Vienna headquarters where he'U be working in the nuclear safety area. Theff address wiU be: CasteUigasse 21/3 1050Wien,Austtia.

They can be reached by phone via 510931-6250 (a Skype access no. where anyone can leave a message if we're not onUne) or they can be reached by emaU at kennmoor@ix.netcom.com. Sarah, who is finishing her sophomore year at Harvard, wdU be coming with then for summers and hoUdays. Greg wiU be off to LA to pursue an acting career and wUl hopefiiUy be able to come for visits. They look

forward to hearing from Classmates who may be in the area.

Thanks to George and best wishes in what promises to be a very chaUenging two years.

A San Diego Tribune article by Staff Writer Terry Rodgers features, among others, John Orcutt. Several portions of that article have been repeated here. A complete reading is at http://www. signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20070523/news_ln23oceans.html.

The university's efforts are part of a $350 miUion federal initiative that coordinators describe as the greatest leap in marine science since research vessels began exploring the seas in thel870s.

Oceanographers, biologists and other experts plan to study the diverse ecosystems of the oceans by instaUing unmanned observation systems at various depths. These stations on the sea floor wUl have interactive insttuments such as highresolution cameras and remote-controUed robots that can drUl into rocks to coUect samples. Data-gathering buoys wUl be deployed on the surface and in the water column. This network initiaUy wUl cover the Pacific and Adantic oceans, but evenmaUy may span the globe. The hardware, including a computer framework that UCSD wUl buUd, is designed to provide information year-round, 24 hours a day to anyone with access to the Internet.

Recently, the consortium awarded the $29 rruUion contract to UCSD to develop a computer infrastructure for operating the whole morutoring network, storing the massive amount of data it wUl generate and aUowing people worldwide to access that information via the Internet."(It's) the glue that holds the project together," said John Orcutt, a lead scientist for the Ocean Observatories Initiative and a professor of geophysics at UCSD's Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La JoUa. The project's participants emphasize that oceanographers won't be the only people to benefit from their undertaking. Orcutt, the Scripps professor, envisions aU types of scientists tapping into the data and fostering a cross-poUination of research.

Congramlations to John and my thanks to Dave McKie for forwarding the Unk to me so you could share this news. Dick also reported that he visited Ginny and Dick Michaux at their beautiful home in St. Helena in the NapaVaUey Dick and he took the oppormnity to get their bicycles out on local roads for a couple of hours.

Joe Taussig sent an emaU saying: I Dear Mike I read your piece on '66 and the Hue City and its Commanding Officer with more than casual interest. In Viet Nam, I started out as a platoon commander and patrol leader in 1st Force Recon (with Andy Finlayson). After 6 months of leading pattols, 1 was slated to assume a staff position in keeping with USMC poUcy at the time (? of the tour in a Une position and ? in staff). Being highly aUergic to staff work (not to mention that my level of competence in a staff role could easUy have done irreparable harm to the war effort), I submitted an Administrative Action form to go to the infantry in hopes that I might get a platoon (or even a company), with the downside being staff duty in the infantry (which would be more interesting) rather than in recon. As they say, be carefiU what you wish for .. ..Tet broke out and an acute shortage of infantry officers suddenly developed.

UnUke Scott Redd, who never got an assignment he asked for, there I was ... asking to go to the infantry (in writing, no less). Easy decision for the G-1. So in the middle of Hue City, I became the C O of Bravo Company, 1st BattaUon, 5th Marines and finished the second haff of my tour as a 1st Lt Company Commander in 1/5.

Needless to say, 1 was quite pleased when the ship was named.

In 2001, Mike Jacobsen was C O of CARNEY (DDG-64), which was named after my grandfather, Mick Carney. My mother was Carney's Sponsor and our famUy has maintained close ties with the ship and its skippers over the years.

Franfoise and 1 were married on CARNEY and Mike gave Franfoise away, since her father was not weU enough to travel to the wedding and there are no other adult male relatives in her famUy. Mike's leadership and organizational skUls took a day that could never have been less than perfect and made it into a day that was way beyond perfect. Thanks to Joe for that very interesting insight. It's a smaU world after aU. H In this month's issue, you'U see a mini-reunion of 19th Company Classmates with BUl Schwarz who wasn't able to attend the big one in ArmapoUs last September From the Left: Teresa and Steve Niss, Maureen and Don Jackson, Jim Maynard,JuUe and BiU Schwarz. We got together at the new Marine Corps Museum in Quantico (reaUy nice place) Samrday afternoon, 21 AprU. Thanks To Don for the news and photo.

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responsibiUty whUe they are stiU students.

"If we reaUy want them to learn responsibUity and authority, we acmaUy have to give it to them," Rod said. Pam Rempt was also honored for her work in.. .ADM MuUen presented her the.. .Later that day. Rod's retirement ceremony was also held in Alumni HaU. Many Classmates gathered to wish Pam and him a happy retirement (finaUy) after 41 years of exemplary service to the Navy. ADM WUUam J. FaUon , CENTCOM, presented Rod with a letter from President George Bush. As parting gifts from the Class, Rod was given aflyfishingrod and reel, which he promised to make good use of; Pam was given a day-hiking back pack so she could accompany Rod on his tteks to local stteams. Rod expressed his thanks to aU Classmates, especiaUy for their support throughout his chaUeng.

uncanny how our word choices, humor and smUes are a lot alike. I know she said when she stopped by one of your other reunions, so many of you commented on the resemblance between her and her biological father I am writing fiction and I am making one of my heroes a Naval Academy graduate. WhUe my story is a long way from being finished, I have reaUy enjoyed working in some of the tales Joe and Mom passed on about his experiences. If you or any of your classmates are interested in contacting me, please let me know at the emaU address slugman@aol,com or at 1001 S.Alvord Blvd., EvansvUle, IN 47714.1 would ttuly love to hear any memories you have of my brother,Joe Johnson.Thanks so much and have a great 40' reunion! I

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Rod Rempt passes the baton at USNA

On 8 June, Rod Rempt passed the baton of Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy to VADM Jerry Fowler ('78).

It was a very impressive ceremony, held in Alumni HaU and presided over by ADM Michael G. MuUen ('68), CNO. Several Classmates flew in from aU over the country to wish Pam and he weU. Rod's comments focused on the three key areas of the Academy, academics, ethics and leadership, and athletics, which he worked very hard during his four years to grow and strengthen. He was especiaUy proud of his leadership development efforts, which he rooted in a renaissance of the saUing program. As Rod stated, "Early on we determined that saiUng is everything?seamanship, navigation, watch standing, smaU boat handling, teamwork, leadership. It is the best way to teach young men and women about naval leadership." Rod stated that he had worked to put more Midshipmen in leadership positions, to let them get to understand

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Registration for our 40th Reunion is far along. It's aU being done on Une this time and seems to be going weU (as of midJune when I'm writing this) with the expected number of bumps you get when you change procedures. If you're stUl procrastinating in August, go to the Class web site (www.usna67.com) for Unks to the registration page and to the merchandise page. If this is the first you've heard about on Une registration, go to the Alumni Association web site (www.usna.com) and update your profile to include a good e-mail address. Send me a note, too and rU try to get you caught up, Dick Meade forwarded a note from Julee Johnson-Tate, Joe Johnson's sister Here's what she had to say: H My name is Julee Johnson-Tate and I am Joe's Uttle sister Yes, I was the "junior bridesmaid" at his wedding to Shirley the day after graduation. Was it Hawk that walked me down the aisle? I was 14 years younger than Joe, so while I have fond memories and a ton of pictures, I was only nine, almost ten, when he was kiUed in 1969.

By the way, I saw Joanne Branson, Joe's daughter (who was born exactly nine months to the day after his death) and her four chUdren last night at a famUy event.

Because Shirley remarried and I lived in lUinois and Indiana, Joanne and I didn't have much contact growing up, but it's

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Julee and I exchanged a couple more e-maUs after that one. She said she has scanned photos ofJoe's graduation and wedding she's wUUng to shareffyou contact her She sent one appropriate to our 40'-" and said she's the Utde giri m the foreground in the white shades. Julee also added that she's not just interested in flattering stories ofJoe, but also those that might be less so. "I think the latter would be more Uiteresting, don't you?" as she put it. Sounds just Uke a kid sister I know and love!

And this from Dewey Struble. It sounds hke he's about ready for the Reunion. The photos he mentioned wiU be on the Class web site. â&#x20AC;˘ Getting tuned up for October... Look forward to seeing our Classmates in Annapolis. Crabtown isn't Truckee and the Sierra, but it is not bad! Had lunch the other day with BiU Goodwin, Ron Jauch and Greg MarshaU.We aU plan to attend upcoming Reunion! See attached pictures. BUl starting to build a new home in Truckee, CA. Notice the great views from his new lot in the pictures. Greg runs the Nevada County Airport in the foothUls of N. California, and hves on beautiful Lake WUdwood. Ron lives

nearby said airport in Nevada City, CA, and enjoys his retirement and playing bridge and racquetbaU regtUarly. I'm stiU Uving in Reno, working hard seUing commercial real estate and helping run a high tech company that provides online solutions to Conmiercial Real Estate Practitionen. B If you hke goff tales, yrou'U love the rest of this column! Here's a good one firom Bob Havasy. As he says, a blast firom the past: I This is a real "blast from the past""....Skip Dittmann hosted Coach Wayne Hardin. Tom Lynch '64 and me for goff at his club just before Memorial Day. Coach Hardin, at 81. looks and feels great. Imagine, he w-as the best goffer of the day- and almost shot his age with an 86. He is very- actively promoting the Navy vs.Temple game at the end of August. He had a soUd 13 year career as Temple's head coach after leaving Navy.

Reflecting back, he took ov-er as Navy's Head Coach at the age of 33 in 1959. He beat Army- 5 times (in a row; remember Drive For Five?), had 2 HeismanTrophy Wiimen (BeUino and Staubach) and went to 2 bowl games, winning one (Sugar Bowl) and losing the Cotton Bowl during our Plebe Year. Quite a record, and it was a sad day for Navy FootbaU when he left.

Tom LvTich w-as the captain of the '63 footbaU team and is a former Supe, Uves in the PhUly area and very active at the Nav-al Academv-. B

A truly Fearsome Foursome: Lynch, Hardin, Havasy, Dittmann

I told Bob that somebody better find the water Coach Hardin's been drinking! He doesn't look any older than the other three guys.

Elsewhere, the '67 officiating crew has been at it again according to Doug Ogden: H HeUo from the '67 roving goff reporten. Since my last report from Winged Foot, Bemie Magdelain and I have been busy. Last faU, we were walking scoren at the Nationwide Tour event at Daniel Island, SC where Bernie is a member I scored for Kevin Stadler (son

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of Craig) the first day. Walks, talks, and cusses like the old man.

We've been busy the last two weeks.

Fint, we were Marshals at the Senior PGA tournament at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island: Bernie on number 6 and me on number 8. Great time, and reaUy fun watching the goffers we could reaUy identify with. Of course, the beauty of volunteering is that you are inside the ropes with the pros, right up close and penonal, and you get to play the course afterwards.

Last week, we did a new LPGA tournament in Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston) caUed the"GINNTribute hosted by Anruka", which of coune is Annika Sorenstam. Bernie was a walking scorer, and on Thursday by luck of the draw, he was the scorer for Annika heneff. What a thriU! He said she was absolutely deUghtful, and he has a signed hat to prove it.

I was a greens reporter, which meant that 1 was the guy at the green with the radio. I probably looked more official than 1 reaUy was. On Friday, Morgan Pressel hit into a bunker on my hole. Morgan is one of the young, very attractive stars on tour.

She won the Nabisco Dinah Shore major earUer this year as the youngest player ever to win a major She's either 18 or 19. She got out of the bunker and made a nice putt for par, and as she was walking off, 1 noticed her signing her baU. I was standing by the players walkway, and as she walked by, she smUed and said "Here you are, sir" and handed me the baU! Needless to say, I was at a loss but managed to recover and thank her I showed the baU to one of my friends a Utde later, and he said I probably reminded her of her grandfather!

Both of us had a great two weeks, and I'U teU you this. Watching Paula Creamer,

NataUe Gulbis, and Morgan Pressel is a heck of a lot better than watching Craig Stadler! H And one more from the '67 East Coast Tournament Director, Bob Havasy: H The most recent stop on the '67 Goff Tour was the '67 Goff Classic held at JJ O'Brien's club, Deepdale Goff Club on Long Island. This event is held every year around our graduation day, and this year it was on June 7â&#x201E;˘, 40 years to the day. In the photo (1-r) you wUl see in the first row: Roger Paradis, BUl Calhoun, Bob Havasy, Jack Vance, JJ O'Brien, Norb Ryan; second row: John Ryan, Chet Gladchuk (Navy's Athletic Dffector), Skip Dittmann, Mark Keating, Al Davey and John Morton. As always great fiin and good goff. We feel lucky to spend this time with our friends and classmates. Skip is retiring at the end ofJune from Wachovia Bank and John Ryan has left his position as ChanceUor of the State of New York University System to move to Greensboro, North CaroUna to take over as Managing Partner/Dffector of a company speciaUzing in Leadership Training. Clearly, his goff game wiU improve. H Some interesting pieces of news there in that last one.. .beyond the goU! Next month, I'U recap 2007 Navy home footbaU schedide and the aU-important taUgate picmre (themes and start times).

That's it...Goodnight!...â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jim

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In early June Secretary of Defense Gates announced that he wUl recommend to the president that he nominate Admiral Mike Midlen, the Chief of Naval Operations, to serve as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, succeeding General Peter Pace '67 at the end of September Mike has served as C N O since July 2005 and has earned high marks for his efforts to stabUize the Navy's shipbuUding plan, support U.S. combat operations during the war on terror, and increase international cooperation in creating a virmal "1,000-ship navy" on the global maritime commons. At the time of his announcement. Gates said, "I have become weU-acquainted with Admiral MuUen over the past six months and beUeve he has the vision, strategic insight, experience and integrity to lead America's armed forces." Congratulations to Deborah, Mike, and their famUy!

Marty Gunther demonstrates his side-kick technique en route to earning his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

recipient of the General of the Army Omar N, Bradley Chair in Strategic Leadership during the 2007-08 academic year and wUl conduct senUnars at both institutions.

Denny was president of the Instimte for Defense Analyses from November 2003 to September 2006. At IDA, he led a staff of 800 in research and analytical support to the Department of Defense and other federal departments and agencies, primarily on problems and issues with scientific and technical content. At the time of his retirement in 2002, Denny served as the commander of the U.S, Pacific Command, Named in memory of the World War II hero, the Omar Bradley chair provides a visiting scholar the oppormnity to explore with smdents and faculty the nature of leadership and how it can best and most ethicaUy be exercised in a world transformed by globaUzation, technology and cultural change. The chair is intended to enhance the smdy of leadership and to encourage civUian-miUtary dialogue. Way to go, Denny!

Thanks to Denny Young, my "West Coast scribe," I learned that Marty Gunther was awarded his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do martial arts. Here is Marty's rundown on this unusual accompUshment:

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen departs the guided-missile destroyer USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) during a visit to U.S. Fleet

Activities, Yokosuka, Japan, in June. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1^^ Class Chad J. McNeeley

Another member of our four-star ranks, Denny Blair, also was tapped in June for a distinctive posting, Dickinson CoUege and the US, Army War CoUege have announced that he wUl be the next

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• "What a weekend! This event rivaled my high points in the distant past, including graduation from USNA and getting my Navy wings. After four years of ttaining,,.the last six months as intense as anything we saw as Plebes the Black Belt Test was fantastic. Friday night we had our written test. On Samrday morning, our actual test, with only a couple of mistakes over the first two hours, and these 1 corrected on the spot. Then I survived three bouts of sparring, two with younger guys who had a lot more reserve energy than an old 61-year old. I was totaUy wiped

out with no more reserve energy. Then we ended with board breaking. I was able to break aU three boards—front kick, back kick and side kick. What a thriU—only about 25 percent of aU the testers were able to break aU three. It was a real chaUenge but a blast. Lots of friends came to watch the event.

We had a great Black Belt show in the evening where we demonstrated various parts of our curriculum. Early in the show we 1st Degree Candidates were told to remove our Red Black belts (worn Red up as a Candidate) and flip them Black up. We were now Probationary Black Belts. They played the Top Gun theme to mrn our belts over I almost cried—I Ustened to that music nearly every day driving to class for the last few months.

What a way to connect my past Navy flying with Tae Kwon Do today. The show ended at about 2130 and then Conditioning., just Uke Plebe Summer..around 200 pushups, 200 crunches... sit-ups...knee bends...squats...bear crawls...crap crawls...army crawls...sprints...and running around the track over and over again for what I thought was an eternity.

We ended past midnight. Our fanUlies were not aUowed to watch the conditioning untU near the end when we run our victory laps. Since my daughter, Natasha, is a Black Belt and Assistant Insttuctor, she was able to be on the field during conditioning. What a tremendous feeUng having my 10-year old daughter with me.

What a fantastic inspiration she was for her 'old Dad.'" • Marty told me that he vvoiUd receive his official Black Belt at a ceremony this sunmier, but they wiU stiU be probationary He wiU continue training for the remainder of the year and then receive his permanent Black Belt at another ceremony in December.

Marty with fellow Black-Belt daughter Natasha.

Marty- said that Natasha leads bun by example. "At least Tm staying fit and thorou^Jy enjoying martial arts with her. For the next year we wiU be training together, then she wUl niov-e on to training for her 3rd Degree and I, hopefiUly, wiU foUow- a year later—that's assuming that the old body lasts that long. Natasha is a wonderful daughter. Nicole and I are v-ery proud of her."" BZ Marty! "Use it or lose it!""

Speaking offimess, Mike McHugh vn!i be biking 75 miles as part of his ftmdraising activities to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The ride, slated for late July, is held outside of Portland, O R , and runs lirom Mount Hood to the Hood River "Since I am a novice at this and it win be my first event with my son," Mike wrote."we are doing the 50-rrule segment."" Mike retffed from Navy Mumal Aid and relocated to JacksonvUIe, FL."We love it here in JAX." he said. "We have a nice home on a canal connected to the inter-coastal and, most importandy, we're just a mUe firom the grandson!"

Denny-Young also passed along a fewupdates to close out this summer missive.

He reported that Dave Myers is recovering vveU from his second kneereplacement surgery-. Chip Lawler, who left our ranks before graduation, is novvsemi-retffed from the DeerVaUey Resort near Salt Lake City and is said to be planning to attend our -10th reuruon next year. Denny's daughter, Brittany; is doing weU at the Academy and wiU be the 6th BattaUon Sgt. Major next semester Dennyalso said he recendy- attended the USNA AlumiU Association chapter presidents' forum and met with Gerry Motl (Cincinnati).Also in attendance were John (J.J.) Mackin (Colorado). BUl Riffer "\X"iUiamsburg).Joe Mcguire (New Mexico) and Terry Murrayrepresenting the Association. At the nexT

day's Board otTrustees meeting he also saw Randy Bogle. Doug Bomarito, and Jack Klimp.

Dan Lear was recognized and honored (in absentia) by the Association's Chief Executive Officer George Watt '73 as the fint USNAAA Shipmate of the Year Award recipient," Denny said, "for his many distinctive conttibutions to the work of the Alumni Association.""

CongrattUations, Dan, and as always, Denny, thanks for your new« report.

In my last colunm I reported on the sad loss of Tim Frank's son during combat operations in Iraq. I asked Tim to bring me up to date on his activities. He reported that his son's funeral was held in Cincinnati, hometown to his mother, Diane, and me. and his son Mike's home for most of the last 13 yean. "I was a Navy pUot for 10 yean,"Tim related, "and then went to dental school. I retffed as an Aff Force dentist in 1994 and have worked part time at the local Aff Force base here in Great FaUs. MT, since then.

Most of my time is spent fishing and hunting, mosdy bow and arrow. I am also getting remarried this summer Other than that, Ufe has been unev-entful. Thank you for your condolences and for your work with our classmates," he concluded. rU close the column with an encouragement tor ev-eryrone to be working on theff biographical sketches and photo to submit for the volume that Ed Sullivan is compUing to distribute at our 40th next year, "ff it's not written down, it's forgotten!"

AU the best, — Gordo y j

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PRES: FJL."Mike".MichaeU5 VICE PRES: Pat Stroop SECY: D r . Ste\-e Hudock 6<X)6Woodlake Ln..Alexandria.VA 22315-2637 703-989-4606: E: shudock@1969.USNA.com TREAS: Steve W^rd O: 703-413-4186; M: 703-969-6872 E: sward@minicormectcom

Hope aU of you have been enjoying the summer months and wiU like the foUowing sea stories:

Ron Barrow wTote in from the Great Pacific Northwest: B I just remrned from San Diego where 1 skippered LIVELY, one of two Navy 44s on the west coast, with a crew of 8 USNA IVlidshipmen. 1 had two youngsten and 6 plebes! We spent the fint week doing saU training in San Diego Bay- with a nvro day foray into the Pacific. The foUowing week we left San Diego and saUed to Santa CataUna Island for a brief stop, then we saUed around Santa Barbara Island, then down to San Clemente and back to San Diego covering over 300 mUes of ocean. I vv^as on invitational travel orden from USNA (Robert Crown SaUing Center).The two boats are enroute to Seatde where they^ wiU ev^enmaUy be berthed. During the academic year, they vvfll be saUed by the Univeniry of Washington N R O T C SaUngTeam.

During the summer, Mids from the Naval Academy wiU travel to Seatde for saU training. I recendy- became a sailing coach for die U W N R O T C SaUmgTeam which is what led to this great oppormnity. I anticipate skippering one of the boats (LIVELY or VIGILANT) during die coming summers. The Mids are curtcndy saUing them up the west coast.

It was impressive and inspffing to see the large Blue and Gold Spinnaken unfurled in San Diego... 1 think they are one of the most recognized spinnaken in the world! I have been blessed to have participated in the show-ing of the Nav-al Academy Hag on the vv-est coast, a vision of Supt Rodney- Rempt. The "old" Lively; a Luten -HYawi that vv-as at the academy when we were is the boat the U W Mids have been saiUng for the last 20 yean. She is now 40 yean old and reaUy showing her age...boats are nev-er the same after they have been sunk a couple of times!

She had become totaUy- unreUable and usuaUy had to be towed in after each ttip underway: She hasn't been undenvay- now for over 6 months. The U W Mids have been saUing on coaches boats in the meantime. Needless to say- we are very excited about getting the two "new" 44s!

I can't wait to see those Blue and Gold Spiimaken in Puget Sound. On a side note, the U W Mids usuaUy participate in Opening Day Ceremonies at the Seatde Yacht Club, one of the largest opening day- boating events in the coimtry. Since they had no boat this year, I offered up my boat RESTLESS, for them to use in the parade. (I think you wiU recognize the name of my- boat as also the name of one of the Navy 44s). We took second place in August 2007

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CLASS N E W S Dee and BUl Coleman enjoyed pinning on Ensign Boards for their daughter Sarah as '07 joined the Fleet. Sarah, a surface nuke, is assigned to the USS O'KANE before going on to Nuke School in Newport, CongrattUations BiU & Dee!!

A contingent of 69ers attended the 27 May presentation of the traditional Class of 1969 Gavel, crafted of wood from the USS Constitution, to MIDN Beauchamp, Class of 2007 President, by our President IMike iVIichaelis,We then visited the 9™ Company Wardroom in Bancroft HaU where we were hosted by Midshipmen Smith and Haupt—9™ Company Wardroom O&cers for the Class of 2007.

It was great to see what these talented Mids have done with the room under our class sponsorship. A far cry from the old days in Mother Bancroft! BZ!!

'69 Gavel Presentation

Dress SaU! 1 had about 12 Mids on board, we were flying the Navy Flag, the USMC Flag, the UW Husky Flag, and the Brigade of Midshipmen Flag. 1 have attached a couple of picmres...one from Opening Day on RESTLESS, the other of me and my crew on LIVELY. I think y'aU know that 1 had been working atWESMAR since 2001 as Head of the Defense Products Division.

WeU just before my trip in March 1 was laid off (not related to the trip).... woooohoooo! It was just in time to aUow me to pursue something that to me is much more worthwhile..,,participating in the training of Midshipmen! Having a great time! I John OhUnger writes: • On the 38"^ anniversary of our iUusttious graduation (as weU as 65™ remembrance of the Batde of Midway), wanted to pass along some comments on class stuff as weU as a MOAA ceremony from our local MOAA chapter's celebration.

But first, we held our 12'-'^ annual Plebe Send-Off picnic last Saturday at our Mt, Juliet lake place...turned into a '69 reunion of sorts with SaUy and Don Tippett.Jan and Tommy Hagan, Kat and Jake Jacobs and the outgoing USNA AC, me!! Jan and Kat were out on garden tours/shopping etc., and their 1430 ETA was overtaken by events!

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Another good year for Middle TN B&GO team, fourteen (14) appointment offers, ten (10) players heading to " 1 " Day...seventy + (70) folks at the Samrday picnic. Parents Club left a couple Tridents behind and enjoyed reading about the 9 Company article and multiple Pat Stroop quotes...did you reaUy say we'd give those guys "a mUlion doUars"???

Hey, we can buUd a 9 Company Chapel at that rate!!!

MOAA ceremony included one obvious naval officer, large medals, sword and white gloves...ready for any sort of fleet inspection! Jan's ninety (90) year old Dad, BUl Hinton also enjoyed the group gathering tremendously...he repaired B24's during W W II as weU as performed as a glass-blower in Oak Ridge,TN for the Manhattan Project. The ladies continue to love a saUor in a SDW uniform.... especiaUy back at the assisted Uving facUity where Jan's Dad hves!! I

14 May DC '69r luncheon gathered a few folks for sea stories and table salt including Auggie BeauUeu, Gerry Doempke, Pete Zuidema, Dave Rose, and Tom McQueen, Next meeting should be July 11 at the 4 Corners of Ireland located on Wilson Blvd, in Arlington. EmaU Auggie or Steve Ward for detaUs, Rich Red continues his batde against cancer of neck and undergoing some experimental chemo tt'eatments and is responding weU. He welcomes email and phone caUs: rpred0505@cox.net; 337-257-4375.

Myles Fisher has issued a major chaUenge to die Class to match his $400,000 leadership gift to our 4 0 * Reunion Legacy Gift project, which is focused on the refiirbishment of the Naval Academy Chapel, As most of you are aware, our Class seeks to raise a imnimuni of $1M in commitments to support the renovation and refurbishment of die Naval Academy Chapel, which wUl observe its own major mUestone in 2008

- die USNA Chapel Centennial. The Class of 1969 Chapel Renovation Fund will be used by the Academy for the refurbishment of pews and floon in the Main Chapel and in the St. Andrews Chapel; re-setting and possibly repaffing stauied glass in the St, Andrews Chapel aU work beyond the reach of Navy O&MN budgets for more than 60 yean.

As ofJune 14.2007. die Class, led by Mvles" extraordinarv- gift, has raised over $969K in comnutments to the Chapel Renovations Project.

Classmates can direct theff gifts and pledges to the Naval Academy Foundation's "Class of 1969 Chapel Renovation Ftmd." sending these to the attention otTiniWoff-87.291 Wood Road. AnnapoUs. MD 21402. For additional information. caUTimWoffat 410-295-4187 or emaU tim.vvolf@ usna.com. Class Project donations are included in the Annual Giving Program sponsored by the Alumni Association, so please direct your gifts to our Class Project!! Beat Army; often!! - steve AN-NtaL M E M B E R S H I P : 6 % L I F E .MEMBERSHIP:

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Greetings all. Summertime, and the living is easy;fishare jumpin' and the cotton is hi^..Sorry- about that, I got a Utde carried away.

I hav-e been meaning to teU you aU about my- discovery-. Ot coune it"s a Utde embarrassing that it took me so long to discover it. but although I'm slow; at least I'm inefficient. Anv-way; I "smmbled" on a link to Cap ParUer's website through the 70 web site...shows how long it's been since I browsed that site, huh? I found that he had published a second book in the "Anod"" series caUed "Anod's Redemption.'" 1 contacted him and next thing you know, I'm reading it...and again. I whole-heartedly recommend it.

The fint book extrapolated our societal lust for technology, and this one explores our concepts of abortion. Cap certainly tells a good story; and whUe I am not an afficionado of science fiction, it is a thoughtful and thought-provoking tale. I do so Uke his work!

There was a great letter to the Navy Times on the 18th ofJune, from Ed Giambastiani's kids. They teU how they grew up in a famUy of an absent

submariner and how much they love and respect him for his 41 yean in unfform. 1 thought it was a class act and a real ttibute to how Ed raised his faniUy. By the time this article hits the streets, Ed should be pretty close to being short. I for one was sorrv- that the Secretary didn't have him stay on to be the ne.xt CNO, he'd have been a good one. But since he didn't, I guess I can teU everyone that my favorite memory of the current VCJCS, happened many yean ago when he helped me break into my house to get an e.xtra set of keys for my van...which my son had conveniendy locked, with the fint set of keys inside...whUe vv-e were at a homecoming footbaU game. And since Black Nathman retffed earUer this year, this brings the nuniben of our class stiU in unfform dowm to a REALLY sniaU number Les Gable vv-as concerned that I might have slow month...so he sent a picmre of Debbie and he flying an "experimental" RV-10 "homebuUt" affcraft to Cedar Key, Florida for lunch having launchedfiromAdanta and taking only 1 hour and 19 minutes to fly nearly 300 mUes.The plane has a "ttiple redundant" glass cockpit that exceeds navigational equipment and performance of a 757 or 767. The best news is that only bums about 15 gaUons per hour!

"You see, it was a very rainy night in DC on July 23rd 2004, but 1 was steadfast to push away from Georgetown Suites for the National Day celebrations with the new ambassador at the Egyptian Embassy.

My savvy female coUeague was late, but we spUt on arrival at the capacious embassy reception and went about our business. I was Uving in Geneva CH, and had a significant port security project in Alexandria, so there were tickets to pimch. After nearly an hour sipping wine, both of us had checked aU boxes, and it was time. After a heartfelt thank-you/good bye to the Ambassador, I couldn't avoid the magnetism of an unknown 4-star admiral in polyester SDW close to the exit. We had a virile handshake and started to talk, findy about the Mideast and then his wife's recent reading ofThomas Friedman, etc...I dianked D C N O Mike MuUen for Plebe Summer, and vv^e thankfiiUy moved firom there. Mike asked me ff I knew his brother, who left (the Great) class of'70 after about two yean, and was now in the hUls around Geneva doing God's wrork as a CathoUc in some color of robe. Mike was headed to the big job in Naples, before he was anointed CNO. I told MUce that I'd be eamesdy happy to extend myseff to meet with his brother in Geneva, only to learn firom him in the succeeding weeks that our classmate had upped stakes for Ireland, or northern New-York, or somewhere...Cest la vie. Its hard to keep up with the diaspora which is Seven Ohh, but we ARE connected to the top.Your devoted and itinerant trustee." I That's it..

Ring-A-Ding-Ding!

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Not to be outdone, Reedo Clark, in Beirut also took computer in hand to wxite. 1 can't do better than simply copy^ it, so here it is: I "Royal.. .Here foUows a snipit for your next Shipmate inclusion. I hope it measures up!

"Gendemen aU. I've just remrned from a large size dinner with great foUc in Beirut (by now; we "re aU crazy) to read near midrught that MUce MuUen '68, vvUl replace Peter Pace '67 at the top of the top.We've obviously got those aboard w-ho have connections to Peter, and aU of us probably paid him our respects during chow calls. But 1 thought it worth your whUe to pass a snipit on the young man

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Do we aU remember those hot, humid August days at USNA? Those days are not quickly forgotten. How about theWGBT readings which determined whether we could PT or not! How- about those clean, freshly pressedTWL's which were soaked with penpffation after standing in the noon meal formation? Or. do your remember youngster cruise in the Caribbean Uv-ing under the fantaU and hot-racking? The matttess seldom was dry! Ah, those were the days! WeU, there is much to report this month, so here goes!

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Dennis Junge, a new Life Member, sent the foUowing note: H "Hey Duke, thanks for aU your good work. Mike Cohen was my roommate at the Academy and has been a true friend for aU these years. He's done a terrific job of keeping in touch with the '71 Alumni Association. 1 let my membership lapse too many years ago, but have kept quiet tabs.

Guess 1 just didn't have too much to say. I retired as an Engineering Duty Officer from CINCPACFLT (where I served as the fleet combat systems maintenance officer and as the fleet ship maintenance budget officer) in June 1992. It seems Uke a Ufetime ago. My family kept me pretty busy and I stayed on in Hawau working at the Estate ofJames CampbeU for seven more years. Retiring from my second career in 1999,1 headed back to Colorado Springs to look after faniUy. My Ufe has pretty much comeftUlcircle. I stay active in my church and community and am enjoying Ufe. I've reUved a lot of memories whUe reviewing the on-Une shipmate class articles and 1 appreciate the efforts of my classmates in keeping us informed. Thanks for the memories." H

"Next day we 'borrowed' the 25' Grady-White speedboat that came with the house (as 1 said, my friends are idiots), and Skippers Blue and Timmins gave us a nice tour of the Eastern Bay, which included lunch at a place in Oxford caUed The Masthead. In the photo, from left to right, are Blue, Mac, Luckey, Timmins, me and Roger As you can see it was a gorgeous day!

"That evening we griUed steaks back at the house and ended the day with the usual spirited conversation along with a few games of eight-baU.We even managed to stay up untU one am! (except Luckey). I retired from SAIC on June 2nd after 27 years with the company. I join Roger and Mac now in that particular state of bUss. Kind of a weird feeUng to teU you the truth. I'U stay on as a part-time consultant for awhUe. Everybody's doing weU; aU pretty healthy and looking forward to the next advenmre! AU the best, Steve Ayers." H Wow, you 16th Company mates always have a great time at the T-Fest. I think your annual outings are beginning to take hold throughout the class!

Thanks Dennis for the note. I'U have to look you up when 1 get to the Springs for my next ski trip. By the way, I saw Mike pedaUng past my house just yesterday.

Steve Ayers sent the foUowing T-Fest update: • "Hi Duke, Can't beUeve it - it's already that time of year again to teU you about the latest annual 16th Company Testosterone Festival (T-fest).This year we were able to finagle the use of a R.EALLY nice house in St. Michaels (Maryland Eastern Shore) from one of my idiot friends - see enclosed photos. Attendees were the usual cadre: BUI Luckey, Mike (Blue) Bluestein, Paul Timmins, Roger Young, Paul (Mac) Mclntire, and my own sorry self. We got together the weekend of May 18-20 at Blue's place in DavidsonviUe and drove across the Bay from there.

"On Friday, Paul, Roger and 1 played a round of golf at The Harbourtowne Golf Resort near St. Michaels. It was cold and windy and the greens were like BriUo pads - we could have been in Scotland - but we had a grand time anyway. The other guys roUed in on Friday afternoon, and after getting reacquainted over some wonderful old Johnny Walker Blue Label (donated by Blue, natch) we went over to the Crab Claw for a feast of crabs and beer

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John BaU sent the foUowing good news about Walt Havenstein (Scribe's Note: the material was taken from the May 21st, 2007 Aviation Week & Space Technology, page 68): • Walt took the reins as President and CEO, BAE Systems Inc. (U.S. subsidiary) and CEO, BAE Systems plc (parent company) in May.Walt now runs a company which has about $1 IB in sales to the Defense Depai-dnent! Before being promoted to his current job in January, Walt was president of BAE's Electronics and Integrated Solutions operating group. He was president of Lockheed Martin's Sanden operation when it was sold to BAE in 2000.

After serving as an active-duty Marine firom 1971-83,Walt held executive positions at ITT and Raytheon. •

WOW! You're doing a great job, Walt.

Keep up the great work!

I received the foUowing note firom Brian Horias: • "Duke, USNA '71 had an exceUent turnout at VADM Stan Szemborski's rerirement at the Pentagon on Thursday, 31 MAY 07. Stan served as the Principal Deputy Director, Program Analysis and Evaluarion, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Shown in the photograph are (left to right):VADM Ron Route, Nick PanteUdes, Charlie Quirdan,J.T. Morris,VADM Stan Szemborski,VADM (RET) Kevin Green, Tom Ledvina and me.VADM (RET) Scott Fry was also attended the retirement ceremony but was not able to stay for the group photograph.

"Stan was highly thought of in the Pentagon as evidenced by his two guest speakers: Bradley Berkson, Director Program Analysis & Evaluation (OSD), and Admiral Michael MuUen, CNO. Gordon England (DEPSECDEF) and AdnUral Giambastiani (Vice Chairman JCS) were also in attendance. Bradley Berkson summed it up weU in his comments when he indicated that since Stan was direcdy involved in the funding process, many people paid attention to what Stan did and said. 1 think the high level of attendance at Stan's retirement ceremony reaUy gives credence to the pivotal role Stan played in OSD." Brian, that's a great photo and sununary. I'm betting that Stan wiU land a nice "rerirement" job somewhere in Northern Virginia. AU the best to you, Stan! Your classmates are proud of your service in a chaUenging biUet. •

VADM Stan Szemborski's retirement

Next note is from a long time friend and training command compatriot, Tom Dussman: • "I was up in AnnapoUs over the weekend to attend my godson/nephew's graduation.

Ensign John Baxter '07 is going Navy Air ('natch).John has a one brother (Mike) in

die class of'09, and they have another brc>ther (Tom) entering Canoe U with the class of" 11. Doing the math, that means the last Baxter brother wiU be graduating 40— coiuit "em: four zero yean after we did. Oh my aching back.

"This w:as the fint grad I'v-e been to since oun. Great day and gieat weather...and not a dry- eye in the whole stadiimi for the final event—'"three cheen tor those we leav-e behuid"" and the hat toss.

Fuiinv - the only- thing I clearly remember about our "71 ceremony is the hat toss.

"Got some class new-s/announcement: 17th company (34th company- in •67-"69) is holding a 40th anniversary of plebe summer reunion. Lynn and Paul lindgren are hosting the reuruon in Avron (near Cleveland). Ohio.The dates are 27-30 July 21X17. Contact Paul and Lv-rm at Pw-Uhl@aol.com for more irffo and to rsv-p.

"Good "ole United AffUnes continues to muddle along. After 4 yean in BK court and 25*'o layoffi. Irn holding on to im- 737 captain's seat and may ev-en bid up the 757/767 as a captain. On the down side, Tm stiU spending 16-18 days a month on the road, and getting so many houn (just passed 15,000—equal number of takeoffi and landings) that I'm acmaUy sick of flving when I finish a 5 day- trip.

I'm not sure that this is the way I'd planned to spend my- golden yean, but I StUl love to flv....at least when I start a trip.

Live long and prosper, Bffddog.'' H

need me to send you the information firom the obimary again, I can do so. She also knows that she has some picmres from the Naval Academy when he was with us and vviU attempt to find those and wiU send them to us when she finds them. Karen said that Ron spoke fondly of his shipmates at the Academy. Duces Viruni, Jeff."" •

Nice note,Tom. Please give my regards to Monica and ghe me an update after the 17th Company reunion!

The next note isfiromJeff Albright.

It brings to closure some classmate searching Jeff starting working on last winter

Greetings, Classmates! Everyone must be reaUy busy- this summer because your lonesome old scribe has an empty maUbag. Either that or ev-eryone is too busysigning up for the 35th Reunion coming up on September 20-23rd.You stragglen who have procrastinated up until now: Time to move out! The Class website contains aU up-to-date information regarding the Friday Night Social on Hospital Point, the Samrday taUgater in the stadium, hotel information, and transportation. Tal Manvel and his team have done a fffst rate job preparing for this event — hope to see you there.

Have a great month. More to come.

DO. Tried and True With '72.

• "Duke, I was able to get through to Karen Stader Hart in Jonesboro, Arkansas over the weekend. She is the sister of Ron Stader, who entered the academy with us in 1967, but departed prior to graduation.

Karen was reaUy pleased to hear from me. and said that she appreciated the letten I had sent to Ron's address some time ago with updates from the company. She said that Ron was involved in the AT&T / Baby BeU breakup and was under a lot of sttess during that period. He had a heart attack, was admitted to the hospital, and was then released. The foUowing week, whfle mowing the lawn, he suffered a second (fatal) heart attack.

Karen said she would be very- thankfrd ff we could pubUsh Ron"s obimary- - or even just a short note in Shipmate. If you

Thanks for aU the dihgent work, Jeff.

You've done the yeoman's work necessary to locate a dear classmate.

The inputs are flowing in again with legularity. Please keep sending me your updates!

The Global War on Terror continues.

On some day-s it does seem as though it is one step forward and two steps back. Our service penonnel in Iraq and Afghanistan are doing the heavy Ufting for the nation.

Our classmates on active duty continue to lead and shape the fumre. Please pray- for our repubUc, suength for our classmates and active duty- penonnel as weU as classmates suffering with health issue. Only four more yean to the next reunion!

Duces Virum, —^Duke ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 48% PRES: C A P T Rick Rubel, U S N ( R e t ) E: rubel@usiia-edu SECY: C D R Rich Robison, USN ( R e t ) 12695 Catawba Dr..Woodbridge,V.^ 22192 E; Scribe72@comcastnet WEB SITE: wTvw.usiia72.com CLASS LISTSERV: TheGouge@usna72.com

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ANNUAL ME.MBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 56% PRES: BCevin Callahan SECY: RADM T o m " T J " Wilson m , USN ( R e t ) 7300 SoudiView C t , Fairfa.\ Stadon.VA 22039 H: 703-455-7940; E: wilsontoml@cax.net

Classmates, Welcome to summer This wiU be a gready abbreviated column because I'm (a) late and (b) running around doing summer things. Many of you have provided inputs to me which I wiU use later so please don't think they're lost.

Let me take this oppormnity to pass alons a note from our class President til Kevin CaUahan concerning the 35™.

• A lot of guys have asked about the plans for our next Reunion. Doug Rice is the Chair and is supported by- the same guys w'ho hav-e brought you the past two Reunions, so there's plenty of experience at aU positions.

Decisions so far: Based on input at the cwo last Reunions, we vvUl avoid Boat Shows and Homecoming and have our Reunion on September 18-21,2008.

Despite the fact that ArmapoUs is the capital of Maryiand, no single hotel has more than 200 rooms. For a number of reasons, we have chosen the new Westin Annapolis at lOOWestgate Cffcle, AnnapoUs, Maryland 21401 (Phone: (410) 972-4300 ) at die corner ofWest St. and Taylor Avenue. This is about 0.2 mUes out from the Loew's and provides veryconv'enient access to the stadium (about 0.75 mUes). Resen-ations wiU be taken starting in about six weeks. The Westin wiU provide a web page for our class group reservations.

The schediUe of events is starting to take shape and looks Uke this: Thunday- 18 Sep: ShipwTCck Party for early- arrivals.

Friday 19 Sep: P-rade, Class Meeting, Dinner-Dance Samrday 20 Sep: Memorial Service, TaUgate, FootbaU Game, Company- Parties Sunday- 21 Sep: Chapel Services, FareweU Brunch Currendy- that weekend's footbaU opponent is scheduled to be Rutgen.

The time of the game is stUlTBD, so our Samrday plans have to remain flexible.

Registration again vvUl be done online through the Alumru Association. For memben, this is very- simple. For nonniemben, a temporary- ID and password w-Ul be assigned, e-maUed to you. and can be used for the duration of the Reunion processing.

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As a result of many comments at the 30th Reuruon, some (stUl to be determined) token gedunk wiU be part of the package. But aU major gedunk purchases are avaUable to you 24 X 7 online at the Alumni Store page of the Alumni Association webpage. Check out: http://www.usna.com/NetConimunity/ Page.aspx?&pid=419&srcid=425. If you don't see something you like or want, let them know and they'U attempt to meet your needs. And the Class receives 10% of the total sales for our logo items!

FinaUy, the committee needs your help! The most difficult part of planning is estimating attendance. Conttary to other classes of the 1970s,'73 had more people at the 30th than our 25th, which exceeded the 20th crowd. Attendance estimates are especiaUy important for the dinner-dance, shipwreck party and taUgate.

If you haven't already done so please contact your company rep if you plan to attend. He wiU send Doug a rough muster so we can better plan events. H That the column for this month. Next month wiU be more newsy, I promise.

Hope you're having a great summer.

Non Sibi ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 4% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 50% PRES: Steve Middleton 516 Green Forest Dr., Severna Park, MD 21146 CORR.SECY: LtCol John Brown, USMC (Ret.) 3630 Serendipity Road WoodbridgeVA 22193 H: 703-583-9713; C: 703-568-0385 E: jrbrown74@comcast.net

Greetings to aU, hope you are enjoying yourselves this summer MaU bag is sUm, so here we go with what I have.

Dave Antanitus (DAVIDJ. ANTANlTUS@saic.com) sends: • "Speaking of photos, I have included some from last week whUe I was in northern Alberta, CANADA. Marc Goldberg (USNA '73) was with me - he shot a bear with his bow. Although not as big as the bears I shot (See attached photo) , Marc's bear had an ear tag meaning it had a past! It was a "bad boy" bear that did something un-towards, was darted, and was relocated. Marc is getting in contact with Alberta fish & wUdUfe to get the particulars. 1 bet it proves to be a real cool story. Dave" •

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I look forward to seeing you aU at Homecoming, and Army Navy in Baltimore this year!

Go Navy! Cosmo" • John Wiles sent the foUowing note on a major event for one of our classmates.

Fresh Meat!

Now from Darius "Cosmos" Karalis: H "My hfe for the last six years has been that of total bliss. As my sixteen year old daughter, Asta says, 1 am living life deluxe.TotaUy deluxe! It is not that 1 have too much money or too Uttle, but that I am able to help a lot of family and friends. Most of my outside activity is around the Church. Started a company six years ago with no money and 12 people; sold this high-tech firm to L-3 Comm in 2005 and had 220 people with $60M in yearly revenue. 1 moved back to my hometown, Chicago, to help out mom who is getting older I have enjoyed the old neighborhood, meeting aU my high school friends, and getting involved in my local church. Even the Sox won the pennant in 2005!

Did I teU you I started dancing, folk dancing at church, and wiU be going to Lithuania during July 2007 to participate in their Dance and song festival in the city of Kaunas andVUnius. 1 wiU dance with 8 other men from the LA Retro group, and dance several times with the Chicago Grandis group. I also sing in the church choir Funny, back at school when 1 tried out for the choir, they told me "don't caU me...I'U caU you" after the try-out. Ha Ha. The best thing about going to Europe is that my uncle/God Father is President of Lithuania; He'U be master of ceremonies at most of the weeks's activities.Valdas Adamkus, President, has brought stabiUty to that part of Europe.

My son,Valdas, named after my God-Father, is 24 this month and has graduated from Cal State Long Beach.

He received a Journahsm position with Bobit publications recently. If only I could write as weU as he does. Ted Phelps, classmate of ours, and started with us in 22nd company, wiU be visiting Chicago in a couple of weeks; His company Phelps Consulting is conducting an event in town. We wiU meet up in town and tailgate before a White Sox BaU game.

• "I just wanted to pass on some information about our classmate, George Corrigan. He has been a very close friend, shipmate, officemate, and neighbor since we graduated. In May, George was ordained as a priest in the Franciscan branch of the Catholic Church (pictured with my wife Sabrina and 1), This foUows three years of missionary service in the ghettos of Kenya and over six years of pastoral studies. Our thoughts and prayers go with him as he starts his new Ufe in Tampa, FL. —-John WUes H

Father George Corrigan

Vice Admiral Bert CaUand retired 8 June after a remarkable 33 year Naval Career I know Bert can not teU us aU the detaUs, but it is apparent to aU who have foUowed his career that Bert's service to the nation is one for the record book.

From aU of our class, we wish Bert and Cindy the best in retirement and our heartfelt thanks for your service and sacrifice. HopefuUy, we wiU get some picmres from the ceremony where Bert was presented a framed photo of him when he was a star on the Navy footbaU team way back when.

That's aU for now. Take time stay in touch with a classmate. Roamer sends.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 4% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 5 3 % PRES: LCDR Steve Hubbard, USN (Ret.) E: hubbs99@comcast.net SEC'Y: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN (Ret.) 5732Tamarack Dr., Pace, FL 32571 H: 850-995-0051; E: usna75scribe@hotmail.com

Dear 'mates.

It's summer time, school's out, and your scribe is feeUng a bit lazy. So what does that mean to you, my classmates?

Photographs! As my NPS thesis advisor once wrote on one of my chapter drafts.

"A^good picmre here would be worth words,"

BiU NeU (Boston Chapter President); Ron Casey (Operations Manager for USNAAA); and Alex Plechash (Upper Midwest Chapter President).

Unfortunately, not included is Gene Griesau (Capital District NY Chapter President) who left before the picture was taken.

"Pete Harley '03 and Mike Groothousen alongside "our" ship - USS DONALD COOK DDG 75"

Our president Steve Hubbard was thinking ahead and orchestrated a terrific ceremony in vv-hich RDML Mike Groothousen presented the annual USNA Class of 1975 Leadership Award to the junior officer nominee from USS DONALD COOK. Hubbs made it happen whUe COOK and Mike's flagship both happened to be in Rota in May. Here's Groot's after-action report.

1 1 had the distinct pleasure of being able to present our class leadership award to LT Pete Harley onboard USS DONALD COOK P D G 75) when SNMG2 (embarked onboard USS ROOSEVELT—DDG 80) made a brief stop for fuel in Rota Spain. Pete is firom the class of 2003 and majored in Naval Architecmre. Not dissuaded after being sidetracked by NAMl during the course of his original service selection of aviation, Pete made a lateral ttansfer to Cryptology His fint tour was in USS CABJSTEY (DDG64) and second in USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68). WhUe attached to the Naval Security Group Activity NorfoUc (NSGA) he terminated his first shore duty early to remrn to sea in USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75). Obviously an outstanding officer, Pete is quaUfied as an OOD, CDO, and Surface Weapons Coordinator (SWC). During COOK's Tactical MissUe Certification he served as the ship's primary SWC. His wife Erin is a main stay in the famUy support group and works in the Chrysler Museum in NorfoUc. OBTW, Pete and the wardroom along with 12 midshipmen from the classes of 2008 and 2010 were assembled on the bridge for Pete's SWO pinning which 1 was honored to do. He had no idea about the leadership award untU I unsheathed the sword with his name engraved. A fine young officer 1 was proud to recognize. Thanks to Hubbs for discretely providing COOK's X O with the sword prior to deployment. Groot B

"At the International Chapter Officers Forum"

"Class of 75 Leadership Award Winner Pete Harley with Groot on the bridge of DDG 75"

Every year, a couple of 11th Company 'mates make it a ttadition to get together for the running of the IndianapoUs 500.

The party is now in its 20*'" year And every year. Jack Monger makes sure to send a brief report and a photograph commemorating the event. Five stalwarts were on hand for the rainy 2007 race at the Brickyard in Indy. WiU MerreU, Mark Disney and Mark Lambright are in the back row with Pete Ortiz and Jack up front. At the rain delay, Pete Ortiz was winning the race pool, but feUow Marine WUl ended up the big winner At this writing, WiU is stiU awaiting his check.

Back home in Wayzata, MN, Alex sent this note and picture as weU, • Things around the Plechash household just don't setrie down. In addition to our involvement in a variety of church, community, poUtical and non-profit work (and our paying jobs), my wife and I recently became state certified firefighters for the Wayzata, MN Volunteer Fire Department. I never knew how much firefighters were required to know! It is quite hectic at times but we both love the work. I've included a picture of us both in our mrnout gear alongside the department's Rescue Truck. •

'The Plechash volunteer firefighters"

"20 years of Indy- 11^^ Company"

Our class was weU represented at USNAAA's International Chapter Officers Forum in AnnapoUs in AprU. Alex Plechash forwarded this picmre that includes Skip Lind (Phoenix Chapter President); Kerwin MiUer (Dept. ofVeterans Affairs for Washington D.C);

Here in sunny Pace, FL Nancy and I are gready enjoying our Uves and each other Cancer is in remission, the nest is empty, and we ttavel often—mosdy to visit our kids and theff spouses, but occasionaUy I talk her into accompanying me when I go on a fast pitch softbaU umpiring odyssey. I caU baU games whUe she searches the area for cute shops. (She can spend it faster than I can make it—especiaUy at $30 per game!)

FootbaU season is only weeks away.

Go Big Blue! Beat Temple!

'75 Sir! —Larry

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PRES: Kevin Stone 928 Lynch Dr., Arnold, MD 21012 H: 410-974-4313; E; kevin.stone@1976.usna.com SECY: Mark Hubbard 5632Tessie Court, New M.irket, MD 21774-2918 H:301-865-4472 E: Mark.Hubbard@1976.usna.com

Another footbaU season is rapidly approaching and here to open this edition of the Class News is our Class President, Kevin Stone, to discuss an important matter — taUgaters!

• Here it is in June, 80-1- degrees but as Keith Weaver said to me the other day "It wiU be footbaU season before you know it." So, are you ready for some footbaU and taUgating? This year wiU undoubtedly end up as the best yet for taUgating (let's hope the footbaU is just as good.) We start with BaU State on Saturday, September 15'- (evening game).

We'U have a great dinner spread suitable for the season kick-off. The foUowing week against Duke we're going to have 'bring your adult chUdren'... this would be the game to have your 'adult' kids come to the game and get to meet their compatriots.They can swap stories about their loony parents and network as they plan their careers. Next up is Air Force on the 29'- of September - this is going to be a 'mini-reunion' and should be the largest turnout of the year, we have a block of 50 extra seats sold already. I suspect that the game wUl seU out so if you don't have seats already start scrambUng now! October has two games: Homecoming against Wake Forest on the 20'-" and Delaware on the 27'-"; plan on wearing 'period' Navy wear for Homecoming. We close out on November 17*-" against Northern lUinois with plenty of warm food to ward off the chiU. FinaUy, Army in Baltimore! That is StUl cloudy in the crystal ball and we'U be hard pressed to beat Pete Varsanyi's postgame dinners in obscure (but great!) restaurants in PhiUy. Oh, 1 almost forgot ... if Navy is bowl eligible we are likely to be in San Diego for the Poinsettia Bowl December in Southern CaUfornia.,, how hard a decision is that? 1 look forward to seeing you in September H To aUeviate the withdrawal symptoms that accompany the lack of taUgaters in the offseason, a Class of 1976 'Halfway Dinner' was held 19 May with many of the regular participants from the faU present, along with a surprise guest from Italy, Peter Varsanyi provided a summary of the event:

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• A very special thanks to Vanessa and Mike Seifert for their superb planning and being gracious hosts (duty greeters LOL) to the '76 Halfway Dinner @ Bebo Trattoria on 19 May 2007.

May 19'-" was the official halfway point of our'deployment' away from 'home' (e.g. the Class Tailgate Tent). Most of us don't deploy anymore, but we definitely were in need of a good party in the period between the footbaU tailgate sessions and start of yet another successful and winning 2007 Navy Home FootbaU Season. The new restaurant in Crystal City (Arlington) ,VA, was an appropriate setting for good food, lots of wine, and some very jovial classmates and their wives from the surrounding areas. Chuck Bush is my nomination for Class Comedian and "aU-around" fun dude to hang with.

At one point we were also graced not only by the renowned and portly owner/chef Roberto Donna, but our gaUivanting "euro trash" Tom Kennedy, temporarUy in from Naples Italy, and soon to retire after 32 years of dedicated Naval service. Our infamous primate, "TK", seemed to even impress "Chef Donna" despite his austere NeapoUtan epicurean tastes. In attendance were: Vicky and Rick Neidlinger - 6th Co. Mary and Ray Putt - 8th Co. Debbie and Jim McKee - 11th Co. Mary Joe and Chuck Bush - 11th Co. JuUa and Gary Hentz - 14th Co. Pam and RADM "Bud"Jewett 17th Co. Vanessa and Mike Seifert - 21st Co, CAPT "TK" (Tom Kennedy) NapoU, Italy (26th Co.) Karen and Peter Varsanyi - 31st Co. Becky and Scott Pugh - 33rd Co. JeffHoy-33rdCo. Lisa and Chris Alberg - 33rd Co. Barbara and Kevin Stone - 34th Co. Susan and Greg Vaughn - 36th Co.

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Very special thanks also to Debbie and Jim McKee, both quite the artistic and photographic jet setters, who took most of the shots and posted them (free if I might add) on: http://pubUc.fotki.com/ mckeejh/76-halfway-night-dinner/. • Here are a few shots from the 'Halfway' Dinner:

Tom Kennedy laughs as the wives express their appreciation of the fine wine selection

Ray Putt and Scott Pugh waving to the camera

Speaking of Tom Kennedy (who was, by the way, a former rooime of mine at "Canoe U"), a personal update was provided by Peter Varsanyi:

1 1 pass on a hearty Buon giorno from TK Things are going weU forTK and Barb as their Navy adventure in Italy is coming close to an end.

TK was back on the East Coast last month job hunting.TK was over for dinner, brought some lively REDS and even found time to attend the Class of'76 HalfWay Dinner in AriingtonVA. Only regret was that his lovely Barb was not here to enjoy his revelry.

TK has decided to take a position with a small consulting firm:Whitney, Bradley and Brown as "Manager, Strategic Planning and Analysis". WBB is headquartered in Reston,Va. close to DuUes Jeff Hoy Airport, butTK wiU work out of the Virginia Beach office. He and Barb wiU take up residence somewhere in the Tidewater region.

I am convinced he will have fun playing goff, teUing tall tales, enjoying Susan and Greg Vaughn massive cases of imported wines with fellow classmates down there.

They are looking to buy a house with a swimming pool. Invited guests 1 am sure would rather sip Redsfiromhis ceUar Tom and Barb Kennedy and watch the smile after TK received othen wade. the Legion of Merit TK wiU spend award at his retirement ceremony some time at the Reston HQ, so no excuses to not socialize with DC Metro Area classmates and in class ftinctions/tailgaten.

TK leaves Naples on 15 June to go to Norfolk for "out processing". Last chance to visit Italy on his nickel. pMote from Class Scribe:TOO LATE!] His official retffement date is 30 June.

Capt Thomas Kennedy, Classmate, feUovv NAPSTER leaves with 32 years and three months of service.

As TK opines "pension starts immediately — giddy up!" • In addition to TK, a hearty "BZ" goes out to the foUowing Classmates: • Frank Rennie on his promotion to Rear Admiral whUe serving as battle staff dffector,J3R, U.S. European Command, Stuttgart-Vaffdngen, Germany.

• Fred Byus for his yean of service in the Navy as he wiU be retiring in September Fred passed on the reigns as Oceanographer of the Navy on 29 June to RADM Dave Gove '75 at a ceremony hosted by VADM Jon Greenert '75.

From the fUes of "Classmates 1 haven't heard from untU now". Ken Grain writes: • 1 have had the chance recently to visit with Dave Lawrence, feUow 10'' Company classmate, whUe he was in Austin for a nephew's wedding on June 2.

I had not seen Dave in 31 years (to the day) on graduation day from federal prison in Annapohs. We had a ruce threehour chat to catch up. Dave is a retired navy captain since his retirement from navy medicine. He is now Uving in Lancaster, PA with his lovely wife Rosie and their three children.

I have also had the pleasure of spending some time with Joe Sheppard recently.

Joe and 1 were also in tenth company. Joe and his wffe, Faye, are both graduates of Texas Tech Law School in Lubbock. Joe does mainly criminal defense work in Burieson,TX, about thirty mUes south of FT Worth. Joe and Faye and I spent some rime together over Memorial Day weekend at the Horseshoe Casino Hotel in

Bossier City, LA, where we did some gambling and went to a Charlie Pride concert together Joe and I also went to a criminal defense lawyers seminar in San Antonio last week, where we had another chance to visit and make decisions on how to run the world when that job gets turned over to us <grin>.

I am a senU professional gambler these days along with practicing law in Georgetown, TX, about thirty mUes north of Austin. I mainly play video poker since your odds of winning are much better than most other casino games. I was fortunate enough to hit a dealt royal flush in late AprU in Reno for $40,000.1 was playing on a hundred-play machine where you play a hundred hands at a time. This was the first dealt royal flush (dealt in the first five cards out of the deck) 1 have ever received. It is a one in 650,000 hand occurrence on average. It was a great way to end a trip to Reno.

My wffe, Micki, and I are celebrating our 31^'' wedding anniversary today. Our daughter, AUyn, is a brand new chiropractor She graduated from Palmer Chiropractic CoUege in Davenport, Iowa, in late February. She is setting up a chiropractic practice here in Georgetown,TX. H Ken, 1 guess sometimes it is better to be lucky than good — can you pick my lotto numbers for me next time?

Payne KUbourn, President of Unmanned Ocean Vehicle, Inc., wrote to inform me that he is running unopposed for membership on the King George County Virginia school board. It was no "slam dunk" for Payne (you nught say that Payne went through some pain — sorry, couldn't resist!). In his own words: I To get on the baUot for non-partisan school board elections inVirgirua, each candidate must have citizens, registered to vote in the candidate's district, sign a petition. Signatures of 125 registered voters are required. The deadUne was today (Tuesday, 12 June), and 1 made it ("certification" letter attached). Although 1 had 136 signatures yesterday (11 June), the registrar caUed me around noon to say that only 103 of the 136 were a "good" signature. After scrambUng, and wearing out some shoe leather, including getting cursed at, dog bit, and rained on, I felt I had plenty of signatures by 8:00PM. Dropped the final petitions off this morning - now I'U be on the baUot. • Good luck, Payne! 1 hope you get elected to the school board (1 would say your chances are pretty good being that you're running unopposed).

That's it for now. I look forward to seeing many of you at the taUgaters.

BEAT ARMY! ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 4% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 6 8 % PRES: CAPT Richard "Rick" White, USN 11 Porter Ro.id, Annapolis, MD 21402 H; 410-295-0089; HE: rick.white@1977.usna.com SECY: Thorn McKee 1202 Shady Creek Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104 H: 410-489-5080;F: 410-489-5071 C: 202-438-1541; E: m.igool310@comcast.net

Ahoy Shipmates! Our 30th Reunion is just around the corner, and hopefuUy those who wish to attend have already signed up. If not, registration may be accessed through either our class website at www.usna 1977.org or through the USNAAA website. Again, anyone interested in participating in the Thursday goff tournament should contact me directly via either email or telephone.

First up, a quick note from Wayne Vanderschuere (28*"), who's loving Ufe in Colorado managing the state's water and natural resources. Wayne is pictured with his wife Terry (29 years!) and their oldest son Matthew, USAFA '06, Wayne's younger son Joshua was scheduled to graduate this year from Colorado State, and is an avid outdoorsman, paintbaUer and rock cUmber From his note, Wayne apparently reUshes the thought of rock cUmbing as Uttle as we do!

Matt, Terry and Wayne

Gordo McEIroy (13* ) checked in from just south of Reading, PA, from whence he's been making a weekly commute to Reston,VA for the last three years working with Lockheed-Martin, Gordo stays in close contact with Pete Knoetgen and Andy Anderson (13*" Co. mates), Andy headed west from York, PA and has started his own company in Denver Pete's oldest son Peter is heading to HeU on the Hudson July 2'^'i, Pierre Thuot (S*'^) had sent Gordo's young son Kyle a couple of nUssion patches from his shutde flights, so it was a special treat for Kyle to meet him in person last St, Patrick's Day. Anyone else get any mission patches?

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WaUy "Gator" Tart (9**^) forwarded a press release on the recent appointment of George "Skip" McKenzie (9**^) as CEO ofWashington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT). Having been privUeged to personaUy foUow his storied career in real estate career, we congratulate Skip on a weU-deserved promotion. Most importandy, Kirk "Buddy" Barker, BiU Herberger (9*") and I ttust this means George can manipulate his schedule to aUow him to participate in the annual Homecoming goff event! Then again.

Speaking of goff,Jim KeUy (11*") sends his best along with news his son Ryan ('07) and he recendy competed in a rather unique father-son goff tournament in Scodand.They played a Stableford format for four rounds, teeing it up on a different course each day. After a slow start on the New Course (they were 17'" out of 20 teams),Jim and Ryan finished strong on the Old Course at St. Andrews with a round that included six pars from Ryan and two consecutive birdiesfromDad, including a miracle 153' putt on the double green at 10. Jim finished with a steUar 74 and Team KeUy took home 2^'^ place. Bravo Zulu to both of KeUys and a question for Ryan: Dad's 74 didn't include any.. .you know.. .foot wedges?

St Andrews

FinaUy, congratulations to Jim Coulson (12*") on his recent retirement. Jim, wife Maggie and daughters Deidre and Jamie reside in Hudson,WI, where Jim's last posting was with the N R O T C detachment at the University of Minnesota, At his change of command, Jim's staff

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presented him an 1893 officer's cudass engraved with his dates of service, which, as Jim put it, isn't a bad way for an old seadog to go out. Former roommate, Mark Tierney, was in attendance, along with other notables, including keynote speaker Barry McCuUough ('75), Jim and Maggie are pictured below with PhU Wisecup (17*") at a recent joint-service review and awards ceremony. WhUe plans for a second career remain unclear, Jim's looking forward to a weU-earned retirement, a Uttle yard work and some long-overdue fishing. Here's to fair winds and foUowing seas!

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PRES: Glen Woods SECY: Vince Balderrama 3402 Van Wie Dr. East, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 E: vince.balderraiTia@lmco.com WEB SITE: usnal978.org ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 90% PRES: LCDR Sean Gate, USN (Ret.) E: Sean.Cate@1979.usna.com SECY: LCDRJohn"Wiz" Withers, USN (Ret.) 22445 Bluebird Ct., Leonardtown, MD 20650 H: 301-997-1980; W: 240-556-0637 E:JDWithers@1979.usna.com WEB SITE: wvirw.usna79.com

Greetings, 79ers!

It seems like every month 1 have news about our class flag officers. In honor of that, I'm instituting a new feature section in this and future Class Columns, devoted solely to flag news. The chaUenge was what to caU it. In my Navy career, about the closest I ever came to a "flag" is when 1 would set up my chaise lounge on the signal bridge of a Knox class frigate. Then it hit me: there is a key component of every signal bridge - without this, it wouldn't be a "signal" bridge. So this month I'm inaugurating our new feature: the '79 "Flag Bag". Let's begin.

The FY08 0 8 Reserve Selection Board results were posted on the BUPERS website in May, and among the

names Usted was our own RDML Jeff Lemmons,Jeff- it's a cliche to say that your promotion is weU deserved, but it certainly is "weU deserved"! Our heartiest congratulations on this new accompUshment in an impressive miUtary career Also in May BUPERS pubUshed another round offlagassignments, where we learned that RDML Steve Voetsch left his "cushy job" as deputy chief of staff for operations, training and readiness, N3/N7, U.S. Pacffic Fleet. Steve is now in NorfoUc,VA, where he took over as Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force. HisfriUbio is posted at http://www.cotf.navy.niil/bios/OObio.ht m. Congratulations, Steve!

After I wrote last month's column {hut before I came up with the snappy "Flag Bag" descriptor) I received some foUow-up gouge from a couple of the guys. The Navy put out a great press release on RDML Scott Van Buskirk,who commands Carrier Strike Group 9 aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN. In that role he coordinates operations conducted by Destroyer Squadron 9 and Carrier Air Wing 2.1 Uked this Une: "With eight ships and 10 aircraft squadrons spread out over a wide geographical area - from Oceana,VA to Pearl Harbor - this is no smaU task."

No kidding! I had forgotten that Scott is a submariner, having had tours as executive officer of GEORGIA (SSBN 729) and as commanding officer of PASADENA (SSN 752). And if that wasn't enough, prior to his current tour Scott was the senior naval officer on the Multi-National Force-Iraq staff. If that doesn't define a"weU-rounded Naval Officer", then nothing does.

Congratulations, Scott! And best of luck as you lead your sttike group in these troubled rimes.

Alert readers of this column wiU also remember firom last month that CAPT Ted Branch selected for 0 7 . In an emaU to Kirk Michealson,Ted updates us on his status: Looks like DC is in our future with a job for me as OPNAV N3 IPS.We intend to live in the Fairfax area so Austin can attend Woodson High School, and wUl Ukely move in the July timeframe. We've loved Coronado and it wiU be hard to leave (as always), but we are excited about renewing our relationships with aU our east coast friends. Again, thinks for the kind words from everyone.

Welcome back to the East Coast.Ted! Looking forward to seeing you at the '79 taUgaters this faU!

WeU. time to put the cover on the is absolutely no excuse for that (except "Flat; Bag"" and proceed with other news. perhaps that in my tenure as Class Our fint item up for bids on "The NEW Secretary I never HEARD from Jack Price is Right" {did you see ivhere Bob Kasiski - but that's beside the point). I hope I can come up with some smaU way Rirkcr finally retired after 437 hears L]!'hosting that show?) is this emaU firom Sean Gate: of moUifying our stalwart classmate Jack Kasiski.

B On 18 May I attended my 17th To other news. I received a great emaU Company classmate Ed O'Brien's {there's a hint,Jack Kasiski) firom our Class Retirement Ceremony at NAB Litde Webmaster and world traveler Stan Clark Cteek.VA.The attached photo shows (stan-clark@cox.net), who took time firom other 79en in attendance. From 1-r: Joe his meanderings in the Pacific to send Johaimes. me, Ed. Jack Kasiski. Dave these lines: Frost. Mike Sottung. and John Schneider. Interestingly; Jack Kasiski savs he has never had his name in the Class Colunm of Shipmate, though it has been bolded often in the Chapter section.

Jack Kasiski's son, he wanted pointed out. is graduating firom Law School this spring. WeU done to Jack Kasiski's son.

But this is Ed's story. Ed retires after a long career in the P-3 community; which means he didn't do much, but did it weU. Ed, and his lovely bride Kim. vv-Ul be relocating to Northern Virginia as he begins his second career as a contractor working for SAIC in Crystal City. Ed and Kim wUl be the newest additions to the 79er Tailgate Team this faU. At the post-ceremony party at Ed's house, other friends including Chad Sain joined the celebration. WeU done to Ed for his 28 yean of Naval Senice!

Did I mention Jack Kasiski was at the ceremony?

Anyway, Joe Johannes and Dave Frost, feUow- 17th Company- buds (Joe also vv-as a roommate of Ed), serv-ed as sideboys. Dave Frost wanted me to pass along that he wiU also be retiring firom his job as Dffector, Joint National Training CapabUity; Joint Management Office, Norfolk,VA on 17 August. Joe said he too vvUl retire early next year. Jack Kasiski did not mention retffement. Happy 28th Armiversary! —

Sean •

• My wffe and I went out to Hawau last month and had a great time. I have attached some picmres. The first one my wife and I were visiting the Michelle & Stan Arizona Memorial.

WhUe there a lady came up to me and said "I see that you are graduate from the Naval Academy."

I'm not wearing any USNA gear and was wondering how on earth she could know.

Guessing my bewUderment she then continued "I saw your ring — it's Uke my Dad's." Man, talk about eagle eyes!

Anyway; turns out Larry Dizinger is from the Class of'59. He was there and I had this picture taken of us on ARIZONA. The second picture is of Ron Kim and me. Ron was one of my plebe roommates. We had a great visit with aU of his famUy-. He took us in for Easter dinner and it was very special for us.

Plebe Year Roommates: Thanks Ron! Ron Kim & Stan Clark The last picture is MicheUe and me at a luau at the Hale Koa.What a great mUitary hotel. Highly recommend it. WeU, it's time to go! Off to other adventures! Stan •

Ed O'Brien's Retirement Ceremony (1-r): Joe Johannes, Sean Cate, Ed O'Brien, Jack Kasiski, Dave Frost, Mike Sottung, John Schneider Stan Clark and Larry Dizinger '59 aboard ARIZONA

Thanks, Sean for the update. And it pains me to realize that in my tenure as y-our Class Secretary; not once did I ever mention the name ofJack Kasiski. There

Thanks, Stan for the update and the photos! 1 echo your comments on the Hale Koa hotel in Waikiki - it's a great

miUtary hotel. I had the pleasure of being in Honolulu during the 60th Annivenary of Pearl Harbor in 2001 (just a few weeks after 9/11— airport security was a NIGHTMARE in those days), and as I mingled with the remrning veterans 1 was reaUy caught up in the history of the whole thing. It was a wonderfiU experience.

Last month 1 included a note about the newest "club" in our class — the '79 "New Father at Fifty" club. For a whUe the President (and to my knowledge, the fint member) of that distinguished group was Pete Long (pl_long@verizon.net).

Then we found out from the Washington Post that Brian Rodgers (brianrodgen3057@hotmaU.com) had doubled the membership of "79NFA50" {kinda looks like a license plate, doesn't if.'). WeU, this month I heard from not one, but BOTH members. Here's Brian: • I eagerly scan the pages of Shipmate looking for updates on the classmates. It is always good to read about the amazing folks in our class. '79ers have been very supportive as I met and married Cathy.

She is a wonderfiU woman and I am blessed. About a dozen classmates made it to San Diego for the wedding, and now that we are spending considerable time in DC, once again '79ers are roUing out the welcome mat. As time passes I become more and more appreciative of the camaraderie in our class.

I think the "oldest to sffe theff fint chUd" award is one of those awards that no one wants. My son was bom at the 50 yean, ten months and eight days mark.

Again, not the award you vviU find at the top of my resume. Sean, the best to you and I wiU look forward to showing off the newest Navy fan at a game this faU. If I can find them I wiU send along some pix of the wedding and of Cole. • Then Pete fired back: • WeU, 1 lost the record. Looks Uke Brian is the new "champ". I was 50 yean, 3 days old when PJ hit the deck! Brian: Congrats on the new tecoid. ff you need any advice on surviving as a "mature" fint time dad, I'm more than happy to help. When my wffe {was 35 when PJ was bom) went for her checkups, she was put in the "mature mother" category. 1 thought it was fimny that she was the mature one of the bunch! • So there you have it — congratulations to Brian on his new "presidency". And ff there are any other members or prospective memben of"79NFA50", please let me know. I don't think Jack Kasiski August 2007

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Marine Reserve. He had a great career that covered activation for several confficts and he was insttumental in the development of much of their current docttine of warfare. We were formnate to have the former Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Gray and several classmates and their wives. It was also fiin to hear him address the senior leadership, dignitaries and .. .none other than M r D'Agostino, ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% (Thomas.DAgostino@nnsa.doe.gov).

LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 95% Class of 1980 was weU represented by me, PRES: Tim Kobosko Joe Catoe, Mark Arnold, Gail and SECY: CAPT Joseph A. Grace Jr., USNR Frank McKinney and of course Skids, 15 Allanj Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70119 Maura and famUy. As Tom described, it 504-915-6711 was scary looking at his son, Karl, who E; joe.grace@1980.usna.com looks to be an exact copy of what aU of us WEB SITE: www.USNA1980.org saw for the first time in Harley back on 6 Greetings Classmates and Happy Father's JUL 1976. It just doesn't seem right - to Day. As I write this I'm on another have us retiring (when we just entered the airplane heading back to New Orleans. service only .. .27 years ago) and to be the Seems Uke once again I'm Uving on dignitaries in the group! Can't be! airplanes, in hotels Anyway, we were aU in the cheap seats tUl and on the road. we were insttucted to move forward. It The company is was great to have everyone there. Skids going weU and busihad a great reception afterwards and it was ness is great—just a super ceremony. We aU ttied in vain to too much ttavel. get Joe Catoe to own up to some great One of the nice sea stories from his past — he denied tilings about DC is everything! that I have the boat Noting that many of our Classmates there as my office are very successful and have been assigned and "floating hotel."

Skidmore Retirement great tides, wealth and acknowledgement, Makes Ufe a lot one of our own is presendy running for more enjoyable.

Congress. Sean SuUivan is Sean is Come on down if you're in the area! running for US Congress against Joe One of the advantages of aU that travel Courmey. He is running a grass-roots is the great privilege of being in various campaign as he does not have previous locations to attend commissioning cerepolitical experience and therefore monies, promotions, award ceremonies campaign finances are an issue, but this has and retirements. In this case it was Harley been as much of a dream of his as being "Skids" Skidmore's, (hskidmore in the Navy. If anyone wants to know @new.rrcom) retirement from the more or if you want to support our quahfies as a member of this club. Too bad — if he did, he could have appeared in this column. I guess I'U have to find another way to make that happen...

And with that, I'U close to leave room for the photos. Have a great summer everyone, and as always, "See You Next Month." (Maybe then I'U think of a way 1 can talk about Jack Kasiski...)

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Classmate, check out www.suUivan2008 .com for more information. He can also be reached at sulUvansean@comcast.net.

Sharon SuUivan caUed me to garnish some support for his campaign. Sean had Command of the Jefferson City in San Diego and has four chUdren, Amy (23), KeUy(19), and sons Casey(21) and Max(16). They moved to CT in 1999 where Sean was a deputy. He then went to Naval War CoUege, and then was the EB person untU he assumed command of Naval Submarine Base New London. He retired last year and has been employed at Brown Jacobson in Norwich as a lawyer Give him a caU and if it works for you send him a check!

I received another note from our Flag Select, Mark Guadagnini, mark.guadagnini@navy.mU, with the foUowing update: • Joe, Mark Whittle's son, Ryan Whitde, successfuUy graduated firom Airborne school. Mark was there to watch and beam proudly. The Whitde famUy continues the tradition of service to the Armed Forces of the nation.

Speaking of ttaditions, two more of Thirsty Third's offspring are joining the ranks of Midshipmen: Zeke Coughlin (son Jessica and Curt CoughUn) and Michael Guadagnini head to AnnapoUs for I-day on 26 June to join MIDN 3/C Matt Sanders (son ofJane and lUDML(s) Scott Sanders) and MIDN 1/C Mark Guadagnini.

Trapper Spence is headed back to DC after spending over a year doing great vvork in Bahrain...oh by the way, working side-by-side with Joe Sensi and Sam Perez. RDML(s) Earl Gay is going to take conmiand ofWashington Navy Yard way to go BAMF! Mike LopezAlegria is back in Houston after a hugely successful Conmiand-at-Sea tour on the International Space Station, JR Haley and Andy McCawley are stiU kicking butt as CVN Conmianding Officers. BUl Sizemore is doing his part supporting the GWOT as the Chief of Staff for JTF Horn of Africa in Djibouti, I have recendy heard firom Rick Episcopo,Tom Stein, Reuben PadiUa, and CharHe Kanewske - aU of who are doing spectacularly Thanks to aU the '80 brethren and sistten who supported the SmaUey fanuly after Coach passed away At altitude, guad • I received a second note from Andy (Tonto ) Otaiio, kalotx@mac,com, who had been good enough to provide last months info on our now once again

famous Astronaut ships right now. I (David) retired last Classmate, Mike January and went right back to work for Lopez Alergria and the Navy as an engineer working the base closure detaUs. Pat Castleman and his remrn firom the Cheryl just moved into a new house in International Space Fredrick. Pat stiU keeps the glow-in-theStation. He sent in dark toys under control at the N R C another photo of Andy Otano and Mark Several othen sent in birthday wishes and hunseff and Mark Rushing updates too. Ron Thompson doing weU (Marcinkowski) with GE down in Virginia. Marty Hahn Rushing, They are checked in too— stiU out west at bothfirom27*" Company and have STRATCOM. T.J. JUes checked in just hooked up at his house in DaUas Ft, to teU us we 'looked old.' For the record Worth as Mark travels for Lockheed.

TJ., at least I stiU have my haff. Speaking Mark and Barbara hv-e in Orlando. FL. I of hair A.B. Cruz checked in and sent also got a note firom Derek Meek. me a new baby announcement for theff DMeek@go2uti.com. who is the 20*" second.

Ana Marie. FuU head of Cruz Company Rep. He's looking for input hair.

A.B. andJUl Uve in Cincinnati where from his Company- Mates, so please check A.B. is a Senior Vice President & General in. Note this is a new e-niaU for Derek.

Counsel in the E.W Scripps Company.

Ako. Bob Morris has changed his e-maU Amazingly; the Friddle famUy also are to lambmorris@v-erizon.net. expecting a new baby themselves.

Those Tom Sloan, sloant@bah.com sent keeping score wiU realize this is Friddle in a note to let us know that one of the number eight, no nine. The Une up is new ships. DDG 110. wiU be named the impressiv-e: 1-Harlan, 2-Jack, 3-Michael, USS WUUam P. LawTcnce to honor "Vice 4-Josh, 5-Pattick (it's always so cool to Adm.WiUiam P. Lawrence. It is a fitting honor for such a great man. As yrou hear Christina pronounce his name), 6Joey, 7-Mora (the first gffl), and know; Mn. LawTence is an honorary 8-JacqueUne. I did get a note from way member of the Class of 1980. down south in Buenos Affes. Fernando Heard firom a bunch of Classmates Giatan checked in to say he's doing weU with short notes. One of our western nowand stUl working for Emenon.

Classmates. Bert Nelson, Fernando said: "1 was diagnosed with lung bnelson(ascpow-ersv-stenis.com wrote in cancer on AprU of last year. I never fiom COMTHIRDFLT where he was smoked a cigarette in my lffe. Had surgeryout supporting an exercise. He's out with to remove a lobe of my left lung and C3F standing Batde Watch for Ardent chemo for six months.

I am feeUng great Sentry-/Northem Edge 07 and reports and with a new oudook on lffe. Carpe that "it's a pretty cool homeland defense Diem.

Emerson transferred me to joint forces exercise." Bert is in the heat Argentina as General Manager for the ot a start-up company and doing weU. Southern Cone. Arrived in Buenos Aires a 7*" Company- is always weU repremonth ago and enjoying lffe in this great sented by Dave Foy. Here is the latest city. Needless to say,ffanybody is ttaveUng update from the Seadogs: this way make sure you contact me. Steak and red wine are on the house!"That's aU Hjoe,A few updates on our 7* company from our friends from 7*" company. • Seadogs. Last month we had a surprise birthday party for Ron Friddle. Yep, the I also received a note from CAPT Jim big 50 caught up with him. In the "buster" Crabbe, james.crabbe@ picttu-e (firom left) is Jeff Maynard, (hi navy.mU, from 18 Company, who gave PauUne; she never gets mentioned), Mike his fint update in almost 27 yean. He is Fitzgerald, Rick Petersen, David currendy finishing up his tour as CO of Foy, Pat Castleman, and Ron Friddle.

NAS KingsviUe and wiU head to Jeff is a patent lavvYer in Baltimore. He CNATRA as COS in September He was acmaUy in 16*" company, but Uke and EUy continue to enjoy South Texas many of us, tends to pop up wherever and aU the great people down there. The diere's free beer Mike Fitzgerald is real reason for his update though, was to working for the Navy m the DC Crystal advise that his youngest daughter,Victoria City- area. He's a geo-bachelor right now (Vicky), wiU be heading to 1-Day on June but his wife Debbie wiU be reeUng him 27 as she prepares to join the Class of back into Washington state soon enough.

2011.

They're hoping to see everyone at Rick Petersen, stUl with Lockheedsome footbaU games and "catch up with Martin, has a couple boys graduated from

the old crowd." We'U be making every effort to make it to some footbaU games; hope to see some of the old crowd when we visit.

MUie Ales, AlesM@USMMA.EDU is StUl teaching at the Merchant Marine Academy where he just received the 2007 Sue AUce McNulty Award for Distinguished Teaching at Kings Point.

The graduating class selects the awardee so it's quite an honor He also reported that Brad Peterson's (14th Co.) daughter Elizabeth wiU be starting at Kings Point in JiUy with the class of 2011.

Mike Agudo's son Karl is going to be a member of the Air Force class of 2011 (he was also accepted at KP), and my son Thom is headed to Lynchburg CoUege in Vffginia in the faU.

Ales Family

That's aU the news for this month. I hope that this finds each of y-ou healthy, happy, and wiser today than yesterday. Please take a few moments to renew a friendship, caU a Classmate and send me an update! As Always, BEAT ARMY! —Joe.

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Aloha'81. Another good month for gouge. First up a continuation on the profUes of our new flag selectees. This month Pat Brady (2nd CO), Paul

Bushong (19*h co), andJohn Christenson

Clarise and Pat Brady at the Sumarine Ball

home ported in Groton. For his major (0-6) command, he commanded FPjysIK CABLE (AS 40) (now being commanded by Leo Goff (26*- co)), a submarine tender, in Guam. Shore tours have included graduate school at MIT, Submarine Squadron Engineer in Pearl Harbor; Naval Reactors in Washington, DC; and SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters AUied Powers Europe) in Belgium, Paul has been stationed outside CONUS for about 13 years (between Hawaii, Guam, and Belgium), He married his high school girlfriend Dona shordy after graduation. They have three daughters: the oldest, Cassandra, graduated from USNA last month, and is now married to LTJG Anthony Sisti (USNA 04), The second, Sarah, is a 2nd Class MIDN at USNA, and the youngest, EUyce, has one year of high school to go.

(35*h CO).

Pat Brady (patrick.h.brady@navy.mil) is a submarine officer He commanded PORTSMOUTH (SSN 707), and served at sea in LEWIS AND CLARK (SSBN 644); OMAHA (SSN 692); SAN FRANCISCO (SSN 711); and DRUM (SSN 677). Ashore he served on the staff ofCOMSUBPAC Pat became a member of the Acquisition Professional Corps in 2000. He has served as C51 Deputy Design Manager and Warfare Requirements Manager, and subsequendy the Deputy Program Manager for the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office (PMS 450); the Major Program Manager for Submarine Combat and Weapons Control Program Office (PMS 425); and the Executive Assistant to the Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command. In 2006, he reUeved as the Major Program Manager for Advanced Undersea Systerm (PMS 394). He is responsible for the research and development submarines NR-1 and JIMMY CARTER, and the Navy's submarine escape and rescue systems including deep submergence rescue vehicles, submarine rescue chambers, atmospheric diving systems, and the submarine rescue diving and recompression system. Pat has a master's degree in National Security Affairs from the Naval Post Graduate School. He and his wife Clarise have a daughter (Ashley-13) and a son (Andrew-11).

Paul Bushong (dmbushong@ yahoo.com) is also a submariner He has been assigned to four Los Angeles class attack submarines, home ported in Norfolk, Hawaii, and Groton. Paul commanded PITTSBURGH (SSN 720),

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Bushong wedding: Paul Bushong, Dona Bushong (wife), ENS Cassandra Bushong IUSNA07), Ellyce Bushong (age 17), and Sarah Bushong (USNA 09).

FinaUyJohn Christenson, John is a surface warfare officer who has served at sea on COOK (FF 1088), GUSHING P D 985), CRUDESGRU 5 (Flag Aide), and McCLUSKY (FFG 42) (his CO tour). For his major 0 6 command he commanded DESRON 31 out of San Diego, Major shore assignments included company officer USNA Qohn was David Robinson's company officer and taught him everything he knows!). Executive Assistant to the Assistant to the CJCS, and Surface Warfare Officer Schools Command (where he was the CO), John is currendy the Vice Commander Mine and Antisubmarine Warfare Command, in Corpus Christi,TX, He and his wife Teresa have three children, Tim, Matt, and Grace.

Next, a note from someone who 1 have not heard from in a long, long time, Dave "Otter" Ott (27th co). Otter is the Commanding Officer of the Joint Warfare Analysis Center in Dahlgren,VA. He writes: • "It's been 26 years, so I think it's about time to write a note to the class thus

losing a bet only to Bob Matheny, but he was going to win anyway (God Bless him!). The career has been awesome — Naval Aviation (A-6E/EA-6B), Special Ops (mostly supporting Army SF), with some staff time (AIRLANT & DesGru 8) to balance the fun with the not so fiin. 1 wUl give up Command of the Joint Warfare Analysis Center in July where it has been my privUege to serve as the Commander for the past three years.

Most don't know much about JWAC, but rest assured, it is a national asset that aUows us to sleep a Uttle bit better at night, 1 am married to an absolute babe, Cindy, and together we have 3 chUdren: Nicholas (12) who at 6'l"/1751bs is already a gifted athlete in 13U AAU basebaU and a QB on the County footbaU team; Madehne (11) who is an equaUy accomplished Soccer player; and Alexandra (6), a beautiful young girl who reaUy enjoys soccer and baUet. We are setded in King George,VA with 3 acres on the Potomac.

Transition is a question right now, but I am anticipating the long drive of shame uptown everyday to what/where, I haven't a clue yet. I have enjoyed keeping up with the class Dave and Cindy Ottei by reading Shipmate. Maybe now we'U have more time to visit The Yard, especiaUy now that I have a classmate and a company mate running the place -Way to go Peggy...you rock! EmaU address is david.ott@netscape.com, 540 653 8781. I wish aU the very best that this Ufe has to offer Hope to see you soon!"H Otter, it was great to hear from you.

Thanks again for the update.

Courtesy of Jim Ahlgrimm, 1 have the foUowing updatefiromChuck Chandonet: • "AU is weU here in Jamaica and it's going to get even better! For those that don't know (or forgot), 1 have been in Jamaica working for a company buUding a facUity for USAID. My wife Tracy started her training for the State Department on the 1st of May The intent was I would finish this project then join her and Chase somewhere in the world.

WeU someone Uves a charmed life, because Tracy found out when she arrived in Washington that a position was actuaUy open in Kingston at the US Embassy

So she appUed and we recendy found out the position was hen! Our son Chase wUl also be joining us here. HopefuUy, there won't be too much trouble a 16 year old can get into in Jamaica! So my grand plan of foUowing Tracy around for the next 13 yean and finding consttuction work is panning out quite nicely! We'U have plenty of room so our home is always welcome to visitors!" H Chuck, thanks for the note. If anyone wants to contact Chuck, emaU him at Chuckc@desbuUd.coni, or caU him at (876) 470-8312.

Ne.xt, Jon Haugen (14*" co) gives us an update on a few of his company mates: I "1 visited an old roommate Ken Liss in MinneapoUs MN. He is now a cheese monger! Having completed cuUnary school and a three month internship in New York City, Ken is now the ow-ner of Premier Cheese Market in Edina, MN. 1 also ran into Anthony Chiffolo, via the firont page of the Los Angeles Times on Christmas day. I was 'enjoying' a Christmas layover with Delta Air Lines in LA and there was Tony on the front page.

Anthony has written many books; the Times wTote about one of his latest tided "Cooking with the Bible". B I was also formnate this month to hear from Bob "the Ghastly One" Gast (23 co). Bob, who was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles out of high school, instead went to NAPS and spent two years at USNA. He came to the 20 year reunion, and thenffonicaUywe ran into him at dinner in AnnapoUs the night of the 25*" reunion (Bob CFO Bob Gast receiving an award could not make it).

He was gracious enough to buy my table a botde of wine.

Bob Uves in the eastern shore of MD in Easton, and is the CFO of Triumph Technologies. One of their subsidiaries, Rosetta Stone Language Software, was recendy selected as the Emerging Company of the year for $100m organizations. Attached is a photo from a dinner where he received the award.

Bob remarks: ' "I look forward to catching up with everyone at the NAPS reunion in Newport this coming faU (note:Tim Burke is working on this - we wiU have an announcement once it is firmed up).

I live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland about 15 miles from Annapolis and invite anyone who is in the area to get together for drinks and/or golf (my treat). B Bob, again, great seeing you last year, and thanks for the wine!. If anyone wants to get in touch with Bob, his contact info is: gast@friend.lynet, 410-490-2436.

My 26*" company mate Charlie Church made the news again this month.

Charlie was selected as the #27 ranked Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the United States by a technology trade publication. Once 1 discovered the award, I decided to look into exactly what CharUe is doing, and I found out that he is doing a lot! CharUe is the CIO for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He has been working for the DHS since 2003, and was at the Treasury Department before that. BZ CharUe, keep up the good work. If anyone wants to get in touch with CharUe you can emaU him at Charles.Church@dhs.gov, or caU him at 202-282-9089.

Through the 81Yahoo.com website, I was informed of an award received by a son of a classmate. Robert Foster ('07), the son of Susan and Dave Foster (4th co), received the honor of being the top midshipman from Tennessee. This is an inaugural award presented by the combined Tennessee USNAAA Chapters from KnoxvUle-Oak Ridge, Nashville, Memphis and Chattanooga. WeU done and congramlations to Dave and his son.

From the random photofiles,Jim Alghrimm sent me a 25th reunion photo of three 34th company mates, Eric Lum, Cory Green, and Joe Arnett,

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HeUo, classmates. The inputs have started to flow again, and for that 1 thank you.

Let's get right to it.

First is from Rick Stein: H "Greetings from Charleston, S C After retiring from USNR, I am now a Realtor in my hometown (Check out the ad in the back of Shipmate). I am also the President of the Charleston Alumni Chapter "I was also recently at the Alma Mater to attend the Chapter Presidents meeting and Alumni Board ofTrustees Meeting.

Also in the Yard and attending a reception were Dan Proulx (Goat One), Mike Fierro (CO Naval Station AnnapoUs), Tom Logue (New Head, Computer Science Department USNA), Lee Cohen, and Chuck CoUins.

"Looking forward to the 25*1^ reunion!""

Rick included a photo that shows Pat O'DonneU and him in Charleston.

Pat is a civiUan employee of MUitary SeaUft Command.

34^^ company mates Eric Lum, Cory Green, and Joe Rick and Pat in Charleston Arnett

FinaUy, congratulations to Kevin "Tex" Taylor (27 co) on a great career Kevin retired from the Navy on June 14. He can be reached at kbtaylor81@ yahoo.com, or (757)406-0861.

Have a great summer See you next month. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Steve

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completely connected to your buddies whereabouts, but here's a honest attempt.

Bottom Line: These Classmates are either in these current positions or have recendy left them for new orders. _Dave Dunaway in Pax River working PEO ASW aviation program (congrats on the FLAG Ust). _Mac McNeUis currendy commanding CVW-5 in Atsugi,Japan.

George Chamberlain currendy commanding NDW/Washington Navy Yard. _Mike WaUey is commanding USS rWOJIlVIA._TimWatkins currendy commanding NAS lngleside,TX. John Hardison recendy commanded HS WING Pacific and headed to PAX River/ NAVAIR. _Bob Adrion recently commanded CPRW-2 in Kbay, Hawaii.

Troy Shoemaker recendy commanded CVW-17 and is headed to Hawaii as PACFLT EA. .Tom Tack is currendy commandingVAQ WING inWhidbey Island, WA. Mark Wralstad is currendy commanding CVW-1 in NAS Oceana, VA. _CharUe King is commanding NAVSTA MAYPORT, FL. .Ron Horton is currendy commanding USS ENTERPRISE. Paul Monger is currently commanding USS SHREVEPORT. Unformnately, I have lost good contact with our USMC 82 Aviators, but I'd sure Uke to get an update from those bubbas ff avaUable.

AdditionaUy, I'm positive I've left out other outstanding 82 aviators (I apologize in advance), but these are the ones I've talked to recendy. Please help us out with an update if possible.

As for me, I'm getting real close to finishing up my extremely rewarding tour as Commander, CVW-2 in Lemoore, CA. It has been an absolutely fantastic tour here in the CaUfornia Central VaUey where the temperatures are always hot, but the flying is awesome. We've completed two deployments aboard USS ABBA.HAM LINCOLN and I'm preparing the Air Wing for its 3rd deployment in 3 years. My wonderful famUy has thrived during the tour with Michael (14) at Lemoore HS, Martin (11) at Neutra Elementary, Merrick (6) also at Neutra Elementary, and Madeleine Rose (4) at NAS Lemoore Pre-School. My Beautiful Bride Marylee continues to keep the famUy in superb order whUe I'm consistendy away from home (God Bless our BrUUant Spouses). If you haven't seen any of these great kids before, I've enclosed a recent photo of the family in front of my VFA-2 Super Hornet CAG bird. Hope this wasn't too long winded. 1 was

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attempting to highlight a bunch of our impressive USNA 82 classmates and brag a Uttle bit about my super family. God Bless & FLY SAFE! •

The Klunders in front ofMatt's CAG bird

And finaUy this from Linda Postenrieder: • "A couple of USNA bits from Northern CaUfornia. On May 17th, 2007, we had a reception at the PeUcan Art GaUery here in Petaluma. Kathy Busde and Jan Myers were both in attendance. Kathy is a 747 United pUot flying out of San Francisco and Jan is now the Assistant Wine Maker at the KeUer Estates Winery here in Petaluma. It was great to see Jan with his wife RodaLee and Kathy with her partner Denna at the event. 1 didn't get a picture that night. I did get a picture of the USNA attendees at the retirement ceremony for Cdr Zoe Dunning, USNR on board the USS Hornet in Alameda on Saturday, June 2.

Pictured are alumni Tom Carpenter '70, yours truly, Zoe Dunning '85, Steve HaU '75, Barb Wujciak '84,Jeff Pettie '89 and Eric Shangle '97. It's weird to see our plebes retiring! BTW, this retirement was a bit of history since Zoe has been serving openly as a lesbian since 1993.1 was proud to have been there for the historic event. Hope to see everyone at the 25th in September!" B Obviously the 25* reunion is on everyone's mind, as it should be. By the time you read this it'U be mere weeks away, We'U see you there.

Cheers — Ward

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Shavwi Messer and his amazing wffe, JuUe Snyder, have initiated plans for our reunion. The Class of'83 wiU officiaUy celebrate its 25 Reunion from 18-21 September 2008. The host hotel is in the plans to be the Marriott Waterfront (100 rooms), with overflow going tentatively to the O'Calaghan and the HUton Garden Inn. The Marriott wiU also be the location of a cocktaU reception on Thursday, 18 Sep and a brunch on Sunday, 21 September The venue for the dinner dance on Friday, 29 Sep is StUl in the works.

If you can volunteer for what promises to be an awesome event, please contact Shawn or Juhe at,jsnyder@ aaedc.org.

The Sagerholms

As promised in last month's column, we have the photo of Mark Sagerholm's son, Dane, plus an update on how he's carrying on his fanuly's Q-adition of honor His grandfather, VADM Jim Sagerholm, wrote: • "Dane is in the class of 2008, 24'^'^ company He is a member of the rugby team, and was just elected president of the club. He is also captain of Team BiU, the goat tenders group. His major is economics, and he, like his dad, intends to go into the Marine Corps. (1 keep teUing him that the best Marine is a submarine, but he won't buy that.) He's a big guy, as is evident from the photo, and wears a size 16 shoe!! He is a pretty good musician, playing the piano and the guitar, but he can't sing worth a darn (neither could Mark), All in aU, 1 think he's a real good

kid. .md I'm proud to have him continuing m the SagerhoUii midition at the Naval Academy. Jim Sagerholm, dass of 1952' FYI, my brother was class of 1949. • (Tlianks for the family iipdatd-Angic) This is a slow- month for information, so I wiU reiterate my pronfise to start teUing tales if I don't hear from more of yrou. For instance, here's one on me.

Plebe year, I had LCDR CaUaghan for ChenUstry; I think. AU I remember is that he meant to say the word, "organism"" and said another one by mistake. The entirely male remainder of the class broke into laughter. The good commander apologized very sincerely to me. I had no idea what the word meant, but I accepted his apology- with my own very red face.

Later that evening, I caUed home (remember how- hard it was to wait for phones dow-n on fint deck?) and asked my- Mom what that word meant. After she got over her hysterical laughter, she gav-e me a quick definition. Mortification did not begin to describe how I felt. However, just pretending I w-as ''cool" seemed to work for the rest of the semester HopefiiUy; y-ou aU get the message, send in something fun or interesting, ok?

I bought some new- photo soflAvare and hope to get creative enough to share photos with aU of y-ou. Until next month, take care. Angle '83-A Class Act AN-NUAL ME.MBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99%

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Greetings, Classmates. Lots of news and great pictures this month so let's get to it.

Fint, a note firom CAPT Dan Doster:

geo-bachelor instead of doing yet one more move from our new home in Pamxent River, MD, after three yean assigned to NAVAIR flying a desk.

After about a month of settUng in, I took my motorcycle for a ttip down to visit our classmate and a former squadron mate, Jim Wasko at his home in Santa Ana, CaUfornia for his daughter Claire's birthday party. Jim has been busy since leaving the Navy as an EP-3/P-3 pUot as an extremely successfiU restaurant owner and avid outdoonman.

As fate w-ould have it, 1 got in an accident on the way down and had to spend about 10 day's in the hospital with 6 broken ribs and a partiaUy coUapsed lung.

During that time Jim, Rhonda and theff great family; spent each day visiting me in the hospital and hosted my son and I at theff beautiful home for a couple of days for recuperation. Jim visited everyday making sure my spffits were up and that 1 was weU fed and that aU the admin requffements were in order After the hospital stay; he put me on the "program" to recovery and then took the time to get me, my son and my- bike back up to China Lake. I would Uke to pubUcly thank Jim, Rhonda and theff chUdren, Jimmy, Claffe and Jesse for aU the time and effort that they took to take care of me and get me back on my feet.

It truly makes me appreciate the great relationships that we have forged together as the class of 84. I hope that aU of us can experience (although under different cffcumstances) that kind of dedication and friendship that has past the test of time. H Mike Smith wTOte from the Northern Vffginia area, about halfvvay between DC and CharlottesviUe,VA. Mike is working for a Nonvegian company; Tandberg, in Reston, VA as the Dffector of Services and reports he reaUy enjoys his job. The company- manufacmres videoconferencing equipment which has no doubt been used by many of you as the company's federal and mUitary sales are pretty substantial.

Mike serves as a Blue and Gold Officer and just had his first candidate admitted this year with the class of 2011. His newiiud is the daughter of famUy friends and he guesses that the many ttips to USNA for footbaU games with her finaUy paid off. Mike has his own mids to boast about — oldest son Andrew is in the class of 2010 with plebe year now nothing but a Kafkaesque memory. Mike nussed the Herndon cUnib though his wffe Debbie was able to attend. Mike reports that the class of 2010 did not beat our chmb time.

Mike, I am astounded that you can even remember what our class cUmb time was!

Mike and Debbie's second son Ben reported in June with the class of 2011.

With two in the school, Mike is working hard on recruiting the remaining three chUdren. Last summer, Mike ran into four other classmates with kids in 2010: Steve Smith, Ginger (Bressler) Rice, Mark Mohr and Tom Huff. Mike met Tom's wffe at the Orioles game outing that the 'lOers went to during Plebe Summer.

Also on 1-Day, Mike bumped into one of his former squadron mates fromVP-23, Mark Schaeffler ('85). Mark Uves in the Annapolis area with his wife Kari and theff children. Karl's dad is retired Admiral Tom Paulsen ('60) and he is acriv-ely involved in the "Unk in the chain" program. In this program, the class 50 years senior to the entering class acts as mentors to the incoming plebes. At the reaffirmation ceremony during Parent's Weekend, a group of '60 grads handed keepsake medaUions to aU of the 2010 Plebes, had a few words with them and shook their hands. As Mike points out, our "Unk in the chain" class, 2034, isn't even born yet! Mark and Kari are Mike's son Andrew's official sponson but he also has an "unofficial" sponsor, Ben Fluhart whose brother John Fluhart is our classmate. Mike, John and Ben got together four yean ago for Navy footbaU games and they have a regular group of mostlySouthwest pUots that taUgate for aU of the home games. A final note from Mike —

I rd Uke to pubUcly- thank one of our classmates who embodies the spirit and dedication that we have as classmates for one another.

Recendy I was selected for major aviation command and ttansferred toVX9, (the Navy's tactical affcraft operational test and evaluation squadron) located in China Lake, CaUfornia for my X O / C O tour Due to my daughter's entry into high school andValerie's current job, we decided that 1 would do this tour as a "Allison Retires!"

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twice this year he was privUeged to hear CAPT CharUe Plumb ('64) speak.

CAPT Plumb was a 6-year POW during Viemam and Mike reports that his powerful and inspirational message is one that even civiUans could understand and apply.

CAPT Plumb spoke at two Tandberg sales meetings and Mike had the honor of spending a few moments with him on both occasions.Thanks for aU the information and great picmre, Mike.

Best of luck to your boys!

1S USliK ^^^^^^^^^^•^ "Mike and CAPT Plumb"

Allison Webster-Giddings retired at ArmapoUs back in June and had a great mrnout of classmates. Picmred left to right are: Rebekah Barrish, Rob Everist, Marjorie Raw^houser (back from a year in Iraq in AprU), Ronda (Beagle) Syring, Sharon Pfeiffer, Doug Borrebach, Alison, Mike Collins,Virginia (Forehand) Horn, and Linda Eriksen.

Congratulations, AUison!

successfiU in getting our Representative from N C to sign on as a co-sponsor to the biU. Further info and current advances in overmming the policy can be found at sldn.org. I Thanks for the picmre and information, Barb!

A note for Mike Smith • I'm married to a Scandinavian. If they ever serve lutefisk at one of your company parties, run for your Ufe, feign appendicitis, anything, just get out of there fast. B That's aU I've got for this month. Please keep those letters and picmres coming.

Talk to you later. —Karen.

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As I was recendy waiting to renew by daughter's ID card on Hospital Point I ran into Jennifer HUlman (1) and her daughter The HUlman famUy is Uving in southern Maryland and Simon HUlman (18) is working in sales. Jennifer obtained her nursing degree after getting out of the Navy and continues to work in the nursing field.

Curt Lindsay (10): • No earth shattering news, but 1 ran into Andy Lewis (25) in the course of my work. I'm currendy the OIC of the TEAM planning detachments in Norfolk (AOSD) and Andy is Deputy Air Wing Commander for Air Wing 3 and came for a briefing and some demonstrations.

Didn't get to chat for long. • Laura Dunbar (10):

"Barb and Marjorie on Capital Hill"

FinaUy, a note and picture from Barbara Wujciak: • This spring I traveled to Washington, DC to chat with members of Congress to encourage them to sign on to the MUitary Readiness Enhancement Act. This would end the current "Don't Ask, Don't TeU" poUcy which in effect bans gays and lesbians for serving in the armed forces.

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I The Jersey Shore is in fuU swing, with great waves and clean beaches. My summer break from teaching nfiddle school science is working for Rutgers University, their Coastal and Marine Sciences department. It is so neat to see what the researchers are doing and then developing lessons for teachers to use with their classes. Real-time data coUection is huge now and with the Internet, anyone can access it. 1 have recently taken up kiteboarding, and haven't kiUed myself yet, a cooler sport doesn't exist. For those who haven't seen it yet, you strap a wakeboard on your feet, harness yourself into a parachute-looking kite that is larger than

an SUV and use a bar with 4 Unes attached to fly across the water at ttemendous speeds. It's sort of Uke ultimate saiUng. Last summer I worked on my wakeboarding skiUs after finding a fantastic instructor in Rumson. I have been flying the kites for the last 2 years, doing both at the same time is the chaUenge.

Of course longboard surfing is always fiin (ff the wind is blowing from the wrong dffection off the beach). Gotta run! • Mark Flagg (31) (www,flaggforcongress,com): • Since the loss of my parents (Bud Flagg '61 & Dee Flagg on Sep 11,2001), I have been actively pursuing legislative changes and improvements for aviation security, I was involved from inception to law, arming passenger pUots in 2002 and cargo pUots in 2003. I worked with die 9/11 Commission to ensure passage of their recommendations. In 2005,1 co-founded and became President of Passenger-Cargo Security Group to foster awareness and improve aU aspects of aviation security.

During this same period, I became involved with Paths of Pattiots, to help our severely wounded and amputee soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Recendy, I was asked to run for pubUc office and have decided to pursue this endeavor I am running for U.S. Congress, Florida Disttict 22. I would appreciate any support firom our class, miUtary, fiiends and alumni.

Thank you. I Bobby Armes (7) (barmes@firstam.com): • I recendy accepted a new position with First American Tide Insurance Company.

We are the largest company as far as market share in the industry. I wiU be doing siniUar work in the Southeast US. I amVP, Strategic Markets Sales ConsiUtant.

I have a territory that includes 12 states and Puerto Rico. Primary responsibiUty is to help us grow Hispanic, Asian, African-American, and Inmfigrant real estate markets. Some additional key markets include nfiUtary. I am being relocated to Tampa Bay, FL. My territory wiU include the Southeast and Mid-Adantic US. Obviously the Law hcense (GA, DC, and CT) and the MBA in Finance are helpful in this job. Many of the states in my territory are Attorney Closing States.

Real estate may be a litde slow now. But, the Southeast US is the place to be for the next 20 years as far as real estate.

Also, I was very proud to recently see our shipmate/classmate Jim Winkler (9) and his fanffly (wow 5 kids) featured in

oiu" Adanta CathoUc Church Weekly periodical. ]im looks as fit as he did 22 vean ago and he has a beautiftU t^uiuly.

Good on ya Winks! • Mark Colby (15) (mdcolby@gniaU.com): • I have had a great fint career in the Navy and owe much to the service and people who helped me throughout my 22 vean. I have decided that I am ready to shift to a new career after retiring on 1 Nov-ember 2008. Regrettably; the ceremonv wiU happen at sea due to commitments ot my current job. I plan to work as a director in program management or engineering in southern CaUfornia. but would mov-e for the right job. My famUy and I are excited about this new phase in our hv-es. I would appreciate an oppormnity to network with shipmates who may have a lead that might help me in my- transition. H Les PhUKp (24): B It has been a long time, but I w-fll finally send in some information to Shipmate. After graduation I went fint to the surface Navy and then into the NavAff side of things. 1 flew- H-3"s in Jacksonv-iUe Florida for a few yean, did two deplov-ments to the Med and Middle East, respecriveh,-. After almost 8 yean I got out Les and company and went into the dviUan world. I w-orked for a couple of companies then Merle open a business and I joined her after a year and we did the enttepreneurial thing for a few years.

Learned a lot and it made me a better employee when I went into the corporate world, where I have been for the last 6 yean. I am presendy a manager in an electtonics distriburion company managing a S200 million account with a staff strung out across the US. Sometimes 1 reaUy miss the option of three days bread and water! LuckUy I wiU soon be moving into a new position where I w-Ul have no direct reports but it vv-iU involve plenty of mtemational ttavel. After 7 years my company offers a sabbatical program where I could get up to 10 weeks off, which w-iU coincide with my oldest daughter's graduation. We plan on a drive cross-country and a ttip to Hawau so after being in the Navy 1 wiU finaUy get a ttip to Hawau. That's the first month, the next

month vviU be aU mine and I plan on going on a goff ttip to Scodand. As a friend of mine says Uving the dream!

FaniUy wise I am stUl happUy married to the lovely former Merle Ford of Montclair New Jersey; for the last 22 yean. We have three lovely daughters, Kyle 17, Sydney 11 and Avery 10. They love aU things girls do and they have burned thru many doUan with activities ranging firom honeback riding, competitive cheerleading, dance, karate and soccer I cannot beUeve I have a daughter old enough to drive in my house. They are Uving the Ufe 1 could only dream of. Merle has been a successfiU businesswoman and has been better to me than I deserve. She currendy runs a Catering business and keeps me straight, as weU as anyone can do. We Uve in Madison Alabama, the home of more real rocket scientists than anywhere else in America. The area is one of the best-kept secrets in the US and 1 hope 1 never have to leave. The area is relatively quiet, pattioric with great churches and is a great place to raise a famUy. We have been lousy at staying in contact but hope aU is weU with Chuck and Myra.Joel and Sean C TUl the next time God bless. H

"Phillip family photos"

So what am I up to? I married Roseanne in 1990, we have three boys and we Uve in Oceanside, CA (North County San Diego). I'm running a corporate apparel and promotional products business caUed EmbroidMe of San Marcos, CA. We create custom shirts, caps and gift items for cUents across the nation.

We support corporate and goff events, famUy reunians, or tradeshows (see our ad in the back of this issue of Shipmate).

Stop by our showroom next time you're in the San Diego area or visit our website at vvww.embroidme-sanmarcos.com. H

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"Phillip family photos

Jerry Jordan (8): • I'mfinaUygetting around to sending m a photo from our reunion in 2005 (hey, better late than never). Eighth Company alums met for dinner one night and we snapped this picmre. Back row: Jerry Jordan. BUl Lyons, Wade Schmidt, and Cindy Thebaud. Seated: Debbie (MUler) Nowak, Richard Johmon, TerryGarbuzinski,WUl Costanrini, Don Hume, and Keith Brunini.

HeUo Class of 1986, By the time this issue hits your maUbox, the Class of 2011 wiU be finishing Plebe Summer, the brigade wiU be heading back for the start of the 2008 Academic year, and vv-e wiU be heading into another winning footbaU season here in AnnapoUs. A special thanks for the women of the class for baUing me out this month with inputs remember to send me news when you can so that I can keep the columns fiiU in every issue of Shipmate!

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From Alison (Swedean) Hernandez: I HeUo from Virginia Beach, Since the reunion, I've taken on a part-time job from home, I'm working for HoneyweU, looking for new contract opportunities for them. The work load is very flexible so it aUows me to continue the volunteer work that 1 do at both my chUdren's schools. Speaking of that, I was recendy at my son's middle school, Kemps Landing Magnet School, and there was Barb (Qiunones) Protacio working in the flower beds! Her daughter is finishing up her eighth grade year at the same school!

We didn't get to talk much, but Barb did teU me she is stiU in the reserves. Jean (Dumlao) Hurst's son is a classmate with my son. They wiU both be 7th graders next year It always amazes me what a smaU world it is! M

the islands last August and we were fortunate to have the last several months to spend some time with Ernie and his fanuly, Ernie has two wonderful children, Hannah (10) and WUl (8). Other 86en attending Ernie's retirement were Scott Gureck (20) and Rod Urbano (26.

As for me, I'm currently serving as Chief Staff Officer at Naval Computer and Teleconmiunications Area Master Station, Pacific (NCTAMS PAC). In addition to three Hawaii tours (non of them consecutive!), I've done tours at NPS in Monterey USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54) homeported in San Diego at the time, NATO H Q in Brussels, Belgium and the Communications Station in Keflavik, Iceland. WhUe in Monterey, 1 met my lovely wife EUzabeth, We'U celebrate our 15th anniversary this August, We have two chUdren Zachary (8) and Jordan (5). B

From Fran (CardineUi) FrankUn: Spradlin family

From Nan RusseU: • On AprU 14 and 15, 2007,1 was part of a team of four women who walked 100km (62 mUes) around theTaupo region of New Zealand to raise money for Oxfam. (Oxfam is an international organization that works to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.) It was a pretty amazing thing to do; you walk(some teams ran!) the entire distance without stopping, except for seven check points when you can have something to eat, change your socks, or whatever The course wanders through some beautifiil New Zealand country, and the total climb is more than 1100m. Our team finished in under 30 hours, and we raised over $12,500 for Oxfam, putting us in the top five ftmdraisers.There were 250 teams at the start, with 190 finishing the course. It was one of the most amazing things 1 have ever done, and 1 would highly recommend if there is a TraUwalker scheduled anywhere near you (or somewhere you always wanted to go to) and this crazy idea appeals, you should consider entering, H

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H HeUo Classmates! Recently I threw a going away party for Lisa (Voegels) Brennan (9). Lisa and her husband, Pete, are transferring from Norfolk to San Diego, Pete is going to be in charge of the Rag there. They wUl be living at Coronado. The party went weU and a good time was had by aU. Special guests included Jim Gosney (9), Mike OrzeU (12) and his wife Janet. Mike's parents, a thoroughly delightful couple, were also there, I From Bob Goodwin: B 1 had the honor of serving as a sideboy in the retirement ceremony for Ernie Philips (25) on May 1st. Ernie retired onboard USS MISSOURI (with Peari Harbor as a backdrop) after 21 years of service. Ernie started as a SWO, but soon made the jump over to the aviation community serving as a P-3 N F O Towards the end of his career, Ernie found he had a knack for handling the Navy's budget (a talent 1 knew he possessed way back when we were Ensigns) and his last tour was in the comptroUer shop at COMPACFLT HQ. My fan-iUy and 1 returned to Hawaii for my third tour on

And I received a great input for the 'Odd and Unusual jobs' section of the column: From Joe Calandra: B I've never written before but your "odd job" choice column hit a nerve. Quick career recap: graduation-USMCOkinawa-Quantico-Civilian Sept, 1992, Married AprU 2003 (Sybil), Started as a poker dealer at the Seneca Niagara poker room in Niagara FaUs NY in April 2006, currendy deal 3 days a week and supervise a shift in the room 2 days a week. My wife also works in the poker room as a host. The pay is pretty good, we keep our own tips, N O STRESS, and 1 can hear one of the Seven Wonden of the World (the roar of the FaUs) from my front porch. Not what 1 had planned, but we're

happy and that's what reaUy counts. If anvbody makes it up to the FaUs, stop in the room, maybe I can deiU you in. B

CLASS OF '87 BUS TRANSPORTATION IS PLANNED FOR REUNION WEEKEND!! Check out the web site for the scheduled bus Lost Classmates: routes and times!!

From Kip Pagach: BABYSITTING SERVICES ARE B "1 want to put out these two names AVAILABLE FOR FRIDAY Steven L. Daniels and Larry S. Walker NIGHT'S RECEPTION.'.'.' WE have 4 from 1st Company - tor the 'Lost babysitters signed on for Friday night's Classmates" section of the '86 colunm function. We are waiting to see how much in Shipmate." B interest before recruiting any more. Two kids enroUed so far for Friday night Thanks, Kip. If anyone has info on these babysitting. 1 have emaU addresses for two, please send to me or to the Class rep babysitters if classmates contact me for ad Usted on the webpage at http:// hoc requirements - no interest yet. wrww.usna.com/Classes/1986/ WE NEED SPONSORS!! In an 86comreps,htm. effort to assist us with subsidizing some of That's aU for this column. Thanks for the reunion weekend costs and to reduce all the great inputs and keep sending to some of the out of pocket expenses per me when you have news and pictures famUy, we are soUciting sponsorship for to share! our reunion. If you know of anyone interested in sponsoring our reunion or an ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% event at our reunion (i.e. GoffTourney, LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% Thursday Night Icebreaker, Friday Night PRES; Jim Matheson Reception, FootbaU tailgater), please E:jmatheson@1987.usna.coni contact Jim Matheson.

SHIP\L4TE COLUMMNIST: Craig Branchfield VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

326 Palisades Ridge Ct.. Eurr:ka. M O 63025 We need volunteers to help us with our E: Craig.Branchfield@1987.usna.com registtation tables. The plan is to set up a WEBSriE; wvrw.usna87.o^ "watchbUl" to check-in class mates and Greetings '87! I have way more to report hand out Goodie Bags. If you're this month than I have space, so let's get interested, contact Roy Ledesma right to it! Fint up is a 20th Reunion (20th@1987.usna.com). update: USNA HAWAIIAN SHIRTS!!! Go As of 13 June, WE have 126 days and to www.TimeandTide.BlZ and check out a wake-up untU our 20th Reunion that these cool, sporty, and custom made wUl be held October 18th -21st. If you Hawaiian shirts designed by one of our haven't registered yet, now is the time to classmates (Chris Hodges) and Reyn get it done!

Spooner of Hawaii. By the way, the Mid I strongly recommend that you visit our Store does not carry these shirts. Let's ALL new ami improved Class of '87 web site wear these at our class taUgater!! (www.usna87.com) CLASS OF '87 CUSTOM 1 took a look at the web site recently EMBROIDERED APPAREL IS and it is indeed an exceUent resource for NOW AVAILABLE!! Go to aU you need to know about the reunion https://www.sewnart.com/categoryNavig so take a few minutes and check it out!!! ationDocument.hg?categoryld= 11 to The foUowing are the latest updates purchase Class of'87 apparel from pertaining to our Reunion Weekend; another one of our entrepreneurial classONLY 20 CLASSMATES HAVE mates (TimThomure).You don't want REGISTERED SO FAR!! The names to be the only one during our reunion of our classmates who have registered wUl weekend N O T wearing something that be posted on the class web site weekly. Go has the class of'87 embroidered on it!! check it out and don't be late to register 1 hope this update answers most of The class registration fee ($87.00) goes up your questions pertaining to our 20 to $187.00 if you register after 15 Reunion. If not, please send an emaU to September 20th@1987.usna.com and someone on THE ANNAPOLIS LOEWS the 20th Reunion Task Force wiU answer HOTEL IS NOW FULLY BOOKED any question you may have.

AND WELL N O T ACCEPT ANY Now on to the news, and do we have FURTHER RESERVATIONS!!! Go some exciting news to start off with! The to the class web site to find a list of local list of FY08 Navy CAPT selectees hotels for you and your family to stay. recently came out and as you would

expect '87 was weU represented.

Congratulations to aU the 0 - 6 selectees!

Active - Line Unrestricted L/'/ie: James Childs, Marc Dalton, Rob Douglass, Kevin HiU, Eric HoUoway, Logan Jones, Shawn Lobree, Brett Pierson EDO: Tim Corrigan, Ken Frack AEDO: Tony Ferrari, John Martins, Michael Peoples Special Duty Officer (SDO) (Info Professional): John Chandler 5DO (Info Warfare): Darren Turner, Tim White SDO (Intelligence): ]oe Cheneler, BiU Hamblet SDO (Foreign Area): Dawn Driesbach, Joe Piontek SDO (Oceanography): Nick Cipriano, John DiMento, James Todd Monroe, Charlie ShiUing, Dean Sadanaga Active - Staff Supply: Dave Kless, Mike Patten, John Polowczyk, JoyceUn Robinson, John Titus CEC: Brant PickreU, Erica Sahler, David Sasek Reserve — Line Andy Buckon, Joe DiPaola, Pat HamUton, Andy Lennon Reserve — Staff CEC: Susanne Clautice Openshaw Matt Sampson recently joined the ranks of the retired and sent along this report from his retirement ceremony: B On January 1st 2007,1 retired after over 26 years of uniformed service. Three of the years were my Marine enUsted service before the Academy, four of the years were spent with my classmates by the bay and my last 19 years were served as a Marine Officer In 1993,1 married my wife Victoria and in fourteen years, we have grown to a family of seven. I now work as a CivU Servant at Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico (matthew.sanipson@usmc.mil).

My retirement ceremony was held on October 20th 2006 at Memorial HaU with many classmates in attendance.The Presiding Officer was VADM Stanley Szemborski USN '71, and my guest speaker was Col Gregory Reuss USMC '77. From the class picture you see (L to R) Mike Herron, Greg MasieUo, John Polowczyk, Jim SuUivan, Tim Wolfe, Roy Ledesma, Ty Schieber, me, John Loesch, Fred Woodaman (bagpiper), Dave Major, Steve Sylvester and OUn Filyaw. My roommate of many August 2007

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years, Ted MiUer, flew in from Adanta for the occasion but had to leave before this picmre was taken. 1 enjoyed having so much support from classmates, family and friends that day. Special thanks go out to Roy Ledesma for ushering, Fred Woodaman for bagpiping, and Mrs Karren Polowczyk for making a beautiful and delicious retirement cake.

I look forward to seeing aU of our classmates who can make it this faU for our 20th. B

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'87 joins Matt Sampson for his retirement ceremony.

(L to R) Mike Herron, Greg Masiello, John Polowczyk, Jim Sullivan, Tim Wolfe, Roy Ledesma, Ty Schieber, me, John Loesch, Fred Woodaman (bagpiper), Dave Major, Steve Sylvester and Olin Filyaw.

Matt Sampson, wife Victoria, and the rest of the Sampson crew.

Nick CampbeU reports in from the West Coast; B Ok, this is my second letter in six months, after 2 in 20 years. Anyhow, we've been looking to relocate west for awhUe, after having spent the last 12 years in Jersey near my hometown. Kristen's famUy is from the Portland area, so we decided to make the move to somewhere in Pacific Coast Time. I scrounged up a couple of interviews in San Diego and San Fran for early March, and wasn't sure what I'd remember of the state. My last recoUection of SD was a pretty good one; moved there in January '89 after spending the winter at prototype in Idaho. 1 think that's caUed a step change.

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Flying into town, it aU came back.

Seeing the Balboa Park Golf course and remembering having my car vandalized whUe 1 was hacking away. Seeing the Coronado Bridge and recaUing the 5-k race we ran over it. And, having suffered thru yet another NJ winter, seeing this round warm thing in the sky that evidently never leaves the area. After the SD interviews were done, I had a fuU day to myself, so I got on the trusty USNA website to see who was around.

First stop:Judy and George Cox. G and I were roommates after graduation, having found an apartment in Greenbelt.

He was teaching NAVTAG at school, and I did the refresher course for Nuke School prior to spending 3 months at David Taylor in Carderock. George finished his master's in theology and is now pastor at a Chinese-speaking church (13th Company: put down your drink, stop hyperventUating, and re-read previous sentence s-1-o-w-l-y.This is not a driU).We had a super time catching up, and only wish 1 could've stayed longer. We recaUed that many 13th company midshipmen had gone to bed with fuU stomachs courtesy of George's 7th Wing Bar and GrUl. Next up: Chris Newcomb, C and I have a special bond, having overstayed our welcome at Prototype. Heck, we just enjoyed the Idaho scenery too much (not to mention The MUl), and didn't reaUy want to leave. Chris met me at the Denny's off Rosecranz, and took me to a bar on Point Loma where we had some Bloody Mary's. C was evidendy one of our more sttaight-laced classmates, having spent aU his USNA time in the Ubrary or in his room studying. Not. He mentioned raising heU at school with many others, including Steve Sisney; more on that later Last stop: The Hermanns. I caught up with Jessica (wife of Al), who gave some lame excuse about the Commander being out at sea (Al is Assistant Reactor Officer on his carrier).They Uve on Coronado, and for some siUy reason they don't want to leave when Al retires. Can't imagine why. Flashback to Idaho: when Al was taking his Final Evaluated Watch, he was watching the main panels whUe the throtdeman started messing with him by unilateraUy adding rpm. Al heard the frequency change, turned around, and screamed, "Throttleman, if you can't maintain your station, I'll have you relieved!"The

evaluating officer nearly wet himself with pride, and Al saUed thru the rest of watch.

Back on Coronado, Jessica and 1 starting

figuring out how we could spUt a lot and buUd a duplex. Too funny.

On to the airport for the trip up to SF and the last interviews. Somehow the company put me in first class for the short hop (thank you Chandra Farnsworth, sister of William Farnsworth USNA '65); I look up and see someone in a pilot's uniform who looks Uke none other than the aforementioned Steve Sisney.

Nab, can't be. So 1 ask the flight attendant, and of course it's him. I haven't seen Steve since school, just heard his name 4 hours prior, and now he's flying the plane.

Couldn't believe the coincidence; wouldn't be surprised if next I ran into John Plohetski at a chess tournament (remember, Plo?) 1 sent a note up front, and Steve came back to the cabin for a handshake.

Afterward, he puUed me into the cockpit and we caught up some more. Steve fUes 737s for United, and lives in Gig Harbor He said that Newk was flying up for a visit soon, so I asked them to hoist a Pyramid at the Tides for me.

What a great trip. Interviews went weU, and wUl hopefuUy get a foUow-on trip. But the best part was catching up with some super friends, and laughing with them for 8 hours straight. Gotta do this more often.

Many thanks to Jason H. and aU who maintain the class database. That info made for a memorable weekend.

—Take care, '87. nbc333@gmaU.com B I'm afraid that's aU I have room for this month. For those of you who have sent in updates and keep wondering when you'U see it in the column please be patient! I pronfise it wiU make its way in next month along with updates on our '87 retirees and classmates in the Yard. Thanks to aU of you for your notes!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PB^S: Tlicker Hite E: thite@Inc.com SECY: Eric Reinhold 1900 Summit Tower Blvd., Suite 230 Orlando, FL 32810 W: 888-NAVY1988; F: 866-840-2229 E: eric@academywealth.com WEB SITE: www.usna88.com

The summer is coming to a close and you know what that means... "are you ready for some footbaU?" Sorry to those geeks in our class who preferred to study in your room over mandatory footbaU, but hey... the only reason I made it to USNA was through footbaU via NAPS and I'm writing the column.

Anyway, I digress. We have a brief input this month firom Shaun DonneUy, who was too lame to send it to me himseff and Shaun Donelly instead it came via his penonal promotion company. Sorry to throw you under the bus Shaun, at least you had your minions forward something, unUke those who haven't conttibuted over the past 19 years (hint, hint). So here it is; B Bowen Advison, a Boston-based M&A firm that focuses on the technology communications sector, announced yesterday that Shatm DoimeUy '88 has joined as a principal. Shaun wiU be based in Washington DC and brings more than a decade of senior management experience to the oiganization, adding to the team's deep operational expertise.

"As Bowen Advison approaches its five-year anniversary, we are excited to continue our growth by expanding into a new sector, defense and government technology, and adding a new senior-level member to the team with Shaun DonneUy," said PaiU Bowen, president of Bowen Advison. "Shaun's naval background and extensive telecom experience gives us 'field proven' expertise in the defense, government and communications technology sectors and broadem our skUl-set as we enter this new market segment." B "Quick grab your Lucky Bag and see how different Shaun looks firom 19-yean ago."

I didn't verify it, but I'm sure Shaun was an Engineering major and Bowen Advisors are lucky to have him. I faUed EE but StiU managed to promote the fact that I "minored" in Engineering as USNA! WeU, that's it for now. Look for updates in upcoming issues of Shipmate because our 20-year Reunion is just around the corner! — Eric

COMING TO ANNAPOLIS? TAKE A fflSTORIC TOUR and $2 will be donated to USNA Alumni Association & Foundation!

Contact Linda Lee 410-295-4025

'iT'"iSNffii:'Rffiiiis&iBP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES: Ingar Grev 904 B.ubury Pl.,Ann.ipolis, MD 21401-6485 H; 410-571-0105; W: 703-243-6613 F: 419-818-7319; E: igrev@1989.usna.com C O R R . SECY: Scott McFadden E: smcfaddl@nyc.ip.rr.com LISTSERV: usna89@yahoogroups.org LISTSERV SUBSCRIPTION: send a blank email to usna89-subscribe@yahoogroups.com fiom the address you wish listserv traffic to be sent TO POST A MESSAGE: write your message and send it to usna89@yahoogroups.co»ti UNSUBSCRIBE: send a blank message to usna89-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com WEBMASTER: Tony Newpower E: newps@sprintmail.com

Howdy Classmates, Man, its hot!

Definitely Dog Days of summer!

Apparendy, everyone's on vacation (or watching Sopranos reruns) because I haven't been getting many submissions. I expect a lot of vacation pics this faU! From Paul Dabbar: B Classmates:

I am glad to pass along from the USNA Foundation and our class fundraising committee that our class project wUl be completed at the stadium by the first footbaU game this faU, along with our instaUation of our class dedication plaque.

After discussions with the Foundation, our committee and our class president, Ingar, we decided to have our Class of '89 Project Plaque UnveUing this year at Homecoming on October 20th.

Separately, we plan to also have a Dedication Ceremony at our 20th Reunion (what an amazing concept, our 20th is coming up!) in 2009.

We would love to have as many classmates attend as possible this homecoming.

Logistics for the UnveUing: Time: Homecoming Game Day, Oct 20th, 11am Location; at our plaque site at the stadium, near the Class '53 banquet pavUUon, north side of the field, same side as the "hiU" seating areas A-D. Everyone around the area and there for the game this year, please attend. Once again, thanks to the class for such a successfiil first class project!

See everyone there. —Paul B

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WeU, that's it, 1 guess. I've enclosed a picture of me showing how I'm spending my summer Take care, —Scott ANNUAL MEMSMRSMIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES: Jonathan Salkoff C O R R . S E C Y : Kent Anderson 1027 Junco Dr., Columbus, IN 47203-1365 H: 812-378-5375; W: 812-376-2502 E: shipmate@usna90.com WEBMASTER: E: webmaster@usna90.com WEB SITE: www.usna90.com CLASS E-GROUP: http://Iists.usna90.com/listinfo.cgi /classmates-usna90.com

Greetings '90, Another exciting issue of Shipmate is upon us. I know that this is about as eagerly anticipated as the flu season by most of you. Hey, 1 have a quick question for you. If a tree faUs in the woods and no one is there, does it make any sound?

How could I reword this question? If a Shipmate column is printed and...

Enough of that, we have some exciting news this month. But before we get to that, I wanted to put in a smaU advertisement for supporting the Alumni Association and thus the finest Academy on the planet. There is a great solution for donating that 1 wanted to share with you, it is caUed ACH.With ACH, 1 have the Alumni Association puU a smaU amount of money from my (wife's) checking account monthly. This payment is set up without a stop date determined, thus our annual donation to the Academy via the Alumni Association takes place automaticaUy and consistently. Good Navy deal, eh? If you want to set this up, just give USNAA a ring at 410-295-4115.

Some of our Shipmates continue to move up the chain, whUe others such as me are working the opposite direction.

One of those moving in the more inteUigent direction is Brian Cavanaugh.

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with the picmre. I don't know what to say, I love those two pictures side by side.

Lt Col. Brian 1/1/ Cavanaugh (Iraq, 2007)

MIDN 4/C Brian W. Cavanaugh (Annapolis, 1986)

Here is a direct quote from the Marine Corp News webpage about our classmate Brian and his service in Al Asad, Iraq: B Lt. Col. Brian W. Cavanaugh, the Marine Heavy HeUcopter Squadron 362 commanding officer speaks to the Marines and special guest of the squadron about the "Ugly Angels" history during their birthday celebration, AprU. 30. The Ugly Angels celebrated 55 years of service. Photo by; Sgt. Anthony Guas "I have been blessed. It's an honor and a privUege," said Cavanaugh about serving as the Ugly Angels commanding officer "To command (a squadron) is an honor and when I selected for this squadron 1 was floored. I served with the Ugly Angels as the maintenance officer before. (The squadron) is better (now), the foundation was laid in the late 90s and it holds sharp stiU today. It's good to know that the hard work put in over the 55 years is holduig strong."

The Ugly Angels, who are based out of Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, are currently serving a seven-month deployment here. B Congratulation Brian and thanks for serving in rough times. We are aU proud of you! Here is another piece of news from another classmate who has made a career of beating the air into submission.

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Commander Peter A. Garvin reUeved Commander Christopher P. Ramsden and became the Fighting Tigers' 59th Commanding Officer Patrol Squadron EIGHT has been flying a version of the Orion since October 1962, when it became the fleet's first operational P-3A Orion squadron. CDR Garvin, born in Poughkeepsie, New York, Uved the majority of his youth in Boca Raton, Florida.

He graduated with merit from the United States Naval Academy in "1990 minus one" earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering.

Commander Eric S. Wiese, a 1990 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, assumed duties as the Executive Officer The FIGHTING TIGERS, normaUy based at Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, are currently deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, conducting detachments in Iraq and other sites in support of ongoing miUtary operations. B Did you shipmates catch that? The Navy PAO who wrote the above release was courteous enough to put "1990 minus one" in their press release instead of typing some offensive class number. How thoughtful. On a serious note, congratulations go to Eric. Keep your "90 minus one" CO flying straight!

Since I have already taken the opportunity to badger you for some money, let me now try and squeeze some rime on the keyboard out of you. If you are reading this and have not sent in an update to Shipmate in the last ten years, then you know what to put on your "to do" list. As an alternative to a Shipmate submission you can do chow caUs for the noon meal hour at your place of work for the next week. It is your choice. Shipmate submission or chow caUs. Let me know what you chose. Life is short, don't be shy, let your shipmates know what you are up to.

With that, it is wrap for another month, 1 hope this finds aU of you doing weU. Fair winds, — Kent ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 98% PB.ES; LCDR Rich Brophy, USN 75 Ravenglass Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 H: 719-576-1007; E: usnal991@aol.coni WE: richard.brophy@northcom.mil SECY: LT John De Vine, USN 17246 SE 46th St., Bellevue.WA 98006 E: shipmate91@comcast.net WEB SITE: www.usna91.com

My continued commitment is to get something into Shipmate every month, but we Uterally have no maU this month. If

anyone has sent an update and has not seen it printed, please send me a foUow-up. And if you haven't sent an update...please do!

Cheen, —J D ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP:

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LIFE MEMBERsmp: 9 9 % PRES: Christopher "Cush" Nevmian SECY: Robert Pothier 77 Colby Street, Bradford, MA 01835 E: rbpothier@yahoo.com WEB SITE: www.usna92.com ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 96% PRES: Maj Joe Moreno, USMCR VICE PRES: LCDR Kevin Klein, USN TREAS: Efren Mojica C O R R . SEC Y: Maj Shogo Cottrell, USMCR 20902 W 117th St., Ohdie, KS 66061 H: 913-782-8149 E: shipmate@usna93.com WEB SITE: http://virww.usna93.com ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 98% PRES: Scott K. Hornbuckle, USMC 1395 Caminito Capistrano #4. Chula Vista, CA 91913 H: 619-934-4932; E: hombuckle@hotniail.com VICE PRES/TREAS: Kirk Clermont 3110 Graystone Lane, Apt. 1207 Albany, GA 31721 H: 229-436-4153 E: clermonk@bellsouch,net SECY: Chris WilUams 425 South St., #2104, Honolulu, HI 96813 E: christian_b_\villiams@yahoo.com C O R R . SECY: Jim Keck 13714 SanViscaya Drive Jacksonville, FL 32217 H: 904-737-1633; E:JKeck@usna94,com

HeUo, 94! There isn't much class news to pass your way this month, but I stiU wanted to get something in this month's colunm,This article is being typed from the confines of an Army Post, This summer I PCS'd from JacksonvUIe, FL and took up residence on Fort Lewis (Tacoma,WA), where I'm stai'ting a 2 year Faculty Development FeUowship,WhUe I wiU be spending most of my time at Madigan Army Medical Center, I wUl be making the trek to Bremerton to spend some time at the hospital periodicaUy If you're in the neighborhood, look me up.

Before 1 close this brief subimssion, let me tempt you to consider sending a quick blurb on email with a brief update.

Pictures would be a bonus.

Okay That's aU 1 have. Take care of younelf and each other God bless.

C-ya,,, —Jim,

Class of 1992 15" Reunion

Homecoming: Navyvs. Wake Forest

Cuss EMAII: USNA92reunlong'yahoogroups.com; CLASS WEBSITE: http://www.usna.com/dasses/1992

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18^" - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21", 2007 THURSDAY, OCTOBER W Early Arrivals AnnapoUs/Academy Tours Welcome / Reunion Packet Pickup Informal parry at Dock Street Bar (upstairs) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19'" Golf Class of'92 Memorial Service, Memorial Hall Mid score / U S N A Lunches Superintendent / Pres & CEO of Alumni Assoc Briefing Class Meeting Formal Parade Class Social and Banquet - Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20'" Fun Run Tail Gate Party Football Game - Navy vs. Wake Forest Tailgate Party continued / Company Parries SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21" Chapel Services, Main Chapel IMPORTANT INFORMATION Ctes mates: The reunion committee will be using the webpage and email as the primary means of communiating reunion information.

Please ensure your information is current with the Alumni Assodation (especially email): http://community.usna.com Login, then dick on "my profile". Verify or update your information on the Address and Contact Information tab.

Visit the Class Webpage for the latest reunion information and periodic updates: www.usna.com/dasses/1992 Hotel information is listed on ourdass website. Room blocks have been held under "Class of 1992 Reunion."

Email reunion questions or volunteer to help at: USNA92reunion@yahoogroups.com

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PRES: John Fleet E; class.piesident@1995.usna.coni SECY: LCDR Don Jamiola, USN 47 Spring Drive, Bowdoin, ME 04287 H: 207-319-7685; E: djamiola@yahoacom WEB SITE: www.usna95.com

PRES: LT Bart PhiUips, USN 724 Mills Way Annapolis, MD 21401 H: 410-263-4672; E: bphilUp@usna.edu SECY: Tonya (Barz) Bush 749 Howe Dr., Carmel, IN 46032 H: 317-581-0305; E: tbbush@tcco.com

Greetings again '95! I have to help put out this information from Dave Richardson and JeflF Webb, Big thanks to them for organizing this.

Let's join together for "95 for '95...Run to Honor", a chance to show our love and respect for our faUen Classmates and their famihes at the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D C , Sunday October 28, at 7:00ani.

AU updated event information about Class plans and activities for race weekend can be found at the event blog (http://www.usna95.blogspot.com,/) Marathon registration is closed through the race website. You can stiU register by printing this, completing it, and maiUng it in by August 1st, The race dffector has aUocated 100 extra slots to our Class. Available to members, famUy, and invited friends of USNA'95 only. We have 40 hotel rooms reserved at the Crystal City HUton that wiU be made avaUable to those that need them. You are invited to attend the events whether you run or not. Please forward this information to famUy members, unit members, and friends of Erik, Megan, and Doug, or anyone else you want to participate.

You do not have to be a fast or "good" runner to do this. If you have the wUI to train and complete the distance, you wUl not be alone on the course! We wiU seek to raise fiinds for the scholarship or foundation chosen by the famUies of the faUen in conjunction with this event. We wUl also invite the famUies to join us.

Consider running the 10k on the same day if the marathon doesn't suit you.

Registration open untU October 14th, Send questions or suggestions to Dave Richardson (g dkrclub34(§hotmaU,com orJeSWebb @ jeffrwebb@gmaU,com, Contact numbers are Dave 757-5758106,Jeff 804-475-8190.

By the looks of things, we wiU have way more than 95 Classmates running.

By the time this column is printed, it may be too late to register, but we could always use some cheers from the sideUnes!

—Don.

Greetings, 1996! News arrives this month from Darlene DelkViscusie ('99) about Classmate (Daiiene's older sister) Tracey (Delk) Moys;

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• HeUo'96. Never when 1 was a Plebe did I diink that I would be writing a submission for my Firsties in Shipmate.

Anyways, 1 wanted to update you on my sister,Tracey (DeUc) Moys (8di Co.). She is happUy married, as some of you already know, to Lt Cmdr Andrew Moys, (Royal Navy).They currendy Uve in Porthleven, CornwaU, UK with the newest addition to their famUy, Rachael AUce Moys, She was born October 30,2006 at 81bs. 8oz

Tracey (Delk) Moys & daughter Rachael

(a nice number for aU the 8-baUei-s out there). • I am sure that she would love to hear fiom you aU, her LtCmdr Andrew Moys emaU is (Royal Navy) and tracey. moys(§ Rachael Moys btinternet.com.

Thanks, Darlene. Our best to Tracy and her family over in the UK! WeU, as Tracey would probably say from the UK -"Cheers, '96" (& look forward to your news and photos)! UntU next month,,. —Tonya ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES: Tom Wagner E: rwagner1@san.rr.com Send iicii'.! to: CAPT Aaron Shelley, USMC 2830 Escala Circle, S.in Diego, CA 92108 E: <ipshelley@hotni.iil.com

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES: David Forman H: 831-224-3490; E: DSForman@aol.com VICE PRES: John Chau TREAS: Daniel J. Martin SECY: Shavm C. Gee E: shawngec@nisn.com C O R R . SECY: Mark Symmes 529W.29diSt.,Baltimore,MD21211 E: shipmate98@yahoo.com

Hey '98, As 1 said in our last column, we reaUy want to get our shipmate inputs up fix)m the past few years, so get your updates in.

Did you get married, get out of the Navy/Marines, get promoted, have a kid, etc. Let us know. We want to know aU about you before our 10-year reunion.

Mark, Lorelai, and Logan Symmes

I'U start: My wife Lauren and I both got out of the Navy in 2006 and have setded in Annapohs after finishing up great tours at USNA. We had our first child Lorelai in September of'04, and this past January had a beautifiU baby boy, Logan Andrew.

When 1 got out of the Navy, I started a MUitary Division with Hanover Uniform Company out of Baltimore, MD. You may even see some of our labels in your old Midshipmen Uniforms. It is a great job and allows me to stay close to the Academy, the great people that work there, and many of our classmates and other grads in the area. I never thought in a nuUion years 1 would setde here, but here 1 am. 1 recendy spoke with Jake Schmitter who just returned form a year in Iraq and is back at USNA for another year. Josh Lafferty just left for a year in Iraq and appears to be doing weU, and Brendan Robinson just started Grad School at Duke University and a new job as the project manager for a new hospital being built at Duke. Everyone I have run across (too many names to hst but hopefuUy they'U aU subnfit inputs also) appears

to be doing weU, and the Armapohs/DC/ Baltimore area seems to be a Mecca for "98 grads to settle.

Speaking of another'98er who setded in the area. Lacey Sladky has another reunion update tor us: • We are way too yoimg to be having a Ten Year Reunion! Based on your imbeUevably positive feedback it looks most of vx>u are coming back to Annapolis next Oaober for the weekend's events. Thank vnu. your respome makes our efforts completely vvT)rthvvhUe. Here is a quick recap of the basics, and how yx)u can stay current on plam throughout the next )-ear: Date: 23-26 October 2008 Headquarters Hotel: Sheraton Barcelo Annapolis, 173Jennffer Road, 410-266-3131 Tink to group rate: http://vvvvvv.starvvoodmeeting.com/Book /USNA1998 Reunion Website: http:/'vvwYv.usna98.org/reunion.shtml E-mail: reuruon@usna98.org Even non-locals can lend support.

First, please update your contact information and e-maU (www.usna.com) and sign up for the Class Reunion MaUing list through our Reuruon Website (see above). Next, ff you plan on attending please visit the link and book a room at Sheraton's group rate, or let us know that you've made reservations elsewhere. It's eariy, but ArmapoUs fills fast on footbaU weekends and we'd Uke to set aside additional rooms as needed.

Please send us your ideas, questiom, and offers of support. We'd love to have you at a reuruon committee meeting over a few drinks downtowTi.We look forward to hearing from you I Thanks, have a great summer, Lacey • UntU next month, I look forward to reading your updates. Take care, —^Mark y j

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HeUo '99! Hope everyone is having a great summer Let's not waste any time and just get to the updates. Here's a note fiom Matt Markham;

• I'm out here in Air Force land, Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, where I'm fiUing a 7-nionth LA. It's been a standard deployment, only without the flying. Of course the quaUry of lffe's been great, but I'd gladly trade it for a few hours a week in a Hornet. I've run into and heard from tons of boat schoolers since I'v-e been here, C D R Dan 'Danimal' Brown ('87) served a stint out here and is now back home in Whibdey. He's doing weU and is married with a daughter Captain Mark 'Shrek' Simon ('00) is currendy dowTi here supporting his Squadron. Captain Russel 'Bubba' Strange ('01) just left to go back to Cherry Point, Captain Cory 'Clutch' Callison ('02) was passing through a few months ago and I was able to catch up with him. He's a BuUdog now vvithVMA-223 in Cherry Point. LT Dana Chapin ('01) served a few months here and has now left. She's planning on going back to the USNA to instruct.

LTJG/LT Ana Ortiz ('03) is also here supporting her squadron, as vv-as her predecessor, LT Amanda 'Chester' Kammier ('01). Amanda's executing orden to the Pentagon by choice, ff you can beUeve that. Ana wiU be a LT by the time this goes to press and is planning on having a wet-down at the British O-club here aboard the base. LT Justin 'Homestar' Kanfield ('00) also roUed through here. He tramitioned to Prowlers fixim the S-3 and has enjoyed it. Captain Ralph 'Geuse' Featherstone ('99) spent a 7 month stint out here as an lA and is currendy at home and neck-deep in wedding planning. By the time this comes out, he'U be a married man, assuming his bride-to-be doesn't wise up! The poor guy wiU have to spend his first two years of marriage in the grueling crucible of NPS in Monterey, CA. He's heading out there this summer to start work on his Master's in Operations Analysis. Ralph, ff you're reading this, congratulatiom to you and best wishes to Tiffany. In other class news, Paul and Kadiy Tully ('99) are enjoying being new parents.They're up in Whibdey, where they have a house and are doing weU. Mike and Candis Edvrards ('99) are out of the Navy.

Mike's now a Financial Advisor for Smith Barney in NorfoUc so ff you Uke money and want more of it, give Mike a caU. Susan and I have enjoyed Uving in Beaufort. I've missed being there and occasionaUy Susan has missed having me around, too. She's done a fine job of adjusting to mUitary Ufe in my absence and I can't wait to get home to see her

I've attached two picmres- one of Ralph and me flanking the Commandant, who made a brief visit to Al Udeid, and one of me and Susan on vacation.

If anyone finds themselves in Al Udeid, please don't hesitate to look me up. My DSN here's 318-436-4397 and I'd love to hear from vou.Take care •

Thanks for the note. Matt.

Congratulations, Ralph, on your nuptials! Kelly (Twiggs) Kozink has an update for us: • Just thought I woiUd drop a line to say heUo fix)m Quakertown, PA. A Utde update on Scott and me: Scott gets out of the Navy this month and started with Holtec this past week. I started with Lutron Electrorucs in late December foUowing the birth of our Daughter, Taylor. Her Big Brother (Tyson) seems to Uke her so far, even more when they can play together I'm sure! We buUt a house here in Quakertown and moved in about a month ago.

This faU, Alicia (Evans) Stickle, Darlene (Delk) Viscusie, and I wiU be participating in the PhUadelphia Breast Cancer 3 Day. For those not famiUar, it is a 3 day event in which you walk 60 mUes. We wUl be completing this event in honor of Christine Weeks and hope other classmates can join us for the event.

Anyone else that might be in the area, or willing to come in for the weekend, can join our team at wvvw.die3day.org, join a team- "99ers". Please check out our website at vvww.the3day.org/phUadelphia07/99ers.That's about aU for now.

Hope everyone is weU. •

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Thanks for getting a team together Hope more of us can come out and show our support for Christine! Closing out with a picture of Dee (Ruley) Persons, Dave Paz and Dave Burns taken at Dave Paz's parents house over Memorial Day weekend. Dave's parents were throwing a party to celebrate his moving out of their home (finaUy!) to begin his residency at UCSD, That's aU for this month! Hope to have more pictures and updates for you next issue. Take care!

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2K, Three big hits from the inbox! Keep them coming! The rumor is true, I did marry the sister of one of our classmates, 1 wUl post some pictures once 1 refinance my house in order to pay for them. Enjoy this months submissions! Check out the May-June Issue of Approach Magazine for an enticing article by Eli Burleson about taking offin a broken F-18, If you have not seen the March-April Naval Aviation News centerfold yet, 1 highly encourage checking that out as weU, There is a picture of Derek Oliver that wiU make you sing the Kenny Loggins hit "Danger Zone" immediately out loud regardless of your location. Send your stuff to ShipmateOO@yahoo,com —Murph Josh Gillespie writes: • Just wanted to drop a Une to everyone, and send my best wishes as you aU get ready for this summer season. Here in Khowst, Afghanistan, it reaches 100 degrees nearly every day, however.,it is very rainy, causing severe humdity. Despite this, the area is very arid, due mostly to the soU which is very rocky. There is an old legend that say when God was finished making the world, He deposited aU the remaining stone in Afghanistan,,.! am inclined to agree :)

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My job here mostly concerns running convoys between several Afghan National Army (ANA) and US. bases in the provence, but also entaUs mentoring the ANA Garrison Operations Officer, a Colonel who taught school in the days before the Taliban, Although we have had some minor engagements, the population seems to appreciate our support, and I have taken the initiative to attempt bringing humanitarian suppUes to the local children in our area. For me, it has become my motivation for participating in this fight, and is quite humbUng. 1 am confident Ufe wiU never be the same after this adventure, WeU, more to do before bed,,.l wish you aU the best, and look forward to seeing each of you again in the not so distant future! Joshua Gillespie • Art Terry writes: • "TeU me, where is fancy bred? Is it in the heart or in the head?"—WiUiam Shakespeare Hideous and inflamed debaucheries, foul and cold mumbUngs of the underworld gangs. We travel though time on some heU bent mission to stay in, to write fitness reports, to advance. We face tragedy each day and look fiiriously into the eyes of superior's for justification; we look for answers outside ourselves but find none,This is the tormous set of knowledge we deal with. We fight the war within ourselves much more fervendy than any war outside.

Mother of God, What annals of fame and fury has Richard Cranium brought our humble readers since his release from prison? No less than tales from the crypt.

Gloriously recounting the likes of Trey Batten in downtown San Clemente dressed as MusUm cleric, 1 mean, how upbeat can we be? Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, they say "know thine enemy."The time has come to do so and Trey was simply taking advantage of the situation. Right about the time the poUce came, several Mexicans were pleading with him, "Just don't blow my butt up, homes!" they jabbered. As the story goes, we were removed from the streets not for reasons of racial bias (as California is a socialist repubUc) but for reasons of our own safety, "Beatniks", the cops said, 1 repUed "Gangbusters."

How could 1 begin to speak ofTrey without mentioning his esteemed coUeague Marc Daigler, Marc has opened a wayward school for the unemployed he caUs "Marine Corps Recruiting Station Buffalo", which is located in said tropical paradise. After the end of the Sabres'brUbant-but-alas-too-short playoff run. Marc

has nothing else with which to concern himseff except for consuming mass quantities of chicken wings and vaguely thirJcing about something caUed "recruiting". With the rise and faU of Rudy GiuUani, I see very verboten task looming in the wings (albeit the west wings) for Marc and crew - who incidentaUy he calls "The Funky Bunch" out of affection.

We mrn our attention to Eric Krause, who now models for Nun's Lffe magazine.

Life for Eric revolves around flying what he caUs a "vacuum cleaner with wings" at high and almost ludicrous speeds. He has most recently switched platforms to accommodate his need for puncmal and articiUate crew members. When asked by an instructor to draw out the electrical system he repUed,"Ok, you want me to buUd you a freakin' airplane too?"

Denny Watkins probably looks at aU this writing (as most of you do) with distain and opinionated disgust — righdy so. He is a hot shot reporter for numerous pubUcations including Men's Health. He recendy came under intense scrutiny by the pubUc for an article he authored on seff medicating for erectUe dysfiinction. Flooded with caUs about the moraUy ambiguous benefits of mega dosing Viagra, Denny is on vacation to the south of France, hanging out with Johnny Depp.

As we speak 1 plunge south to the land down under Myseff and members of the outside classes Jamie Peace '01,Jeb Bolen '02, Ernie Medina '03 and others wait to be inoculated by the authorities so as not to contaminate the host country ofAustraUa. We have one Irishman among us whose blood ttavels back eons.Yes, Mike Wiedl '01, the Mighty Midget leads us here on this ship. We foUow him out of curiosity. He recendy attended a sort of charm school caUed WTl. He thought it stood for Where There's Irishmen.

Unfortunately for him in meant something else. A host of our classmates were there. Most notably Matt Crouch, Drew Rundle, Tommy Trimble and more to speak of in future episodes.

Death has surrounded us this year I can not leave you with much,, ,only morbid curiosity, I can give you some words that have carried me through many a lost and lonely night. They are the words of our most esteemed and beloved leader.

Captain WiUiamTR, Bogle: "Be a man, know your men and keep punching."

Richard Arthur Terry Transcribed aboard die USS Essex on 5/29/2007 somewhere in the Soudi Pacific. • Lauren (Narducci) Symmes writes:

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Logan's Baptism

• Hey guys! A lot has happened since 1 last WTOte so I thought that it was time to send in an update. I got out of the Navy in January of 2006 and am now a stay-at-home mom. My job got a Uttle busier recently when we added another member to the famUy. Logan Andrew was born on January 26, 2007 and weighed in at 61bsl0oz and 21 inches.

He is a happy Uttle guy and adores his big sister Lorelai who is now 2 1/2, She tells us that she wants to go to the Naval Academy so that she can be BiU the Goat, so look for her on the sidelines in 2022! Logan's Godmother (and the 5 * member of our family) is Holly "Fry" Fryburger. She is doing reaUy weU as a Defense Contractor in Alexandria,VA and in her spare time makes an awesome babysitter! I have included a picture of "Aunt HoUy" and Logan watching ESPN together as weU as one from Logan's Baptism at the Chapel. That's it from me. Take care everyone and for those StiU on active duty, thanks for what you are doing and be safe! — Lauren (Narducci) Symmes • ANNUAL M E M B E R S H I P : 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 95% P I ^ S : Capt Aaron Fielder, USMC VICE PRES: LT Dave Harrington, USN TREAS: LT Andy Kenwood, SC, USN SECY: Capt John March, USMC E: usna2001navy@ayahoo.com WEB SITE: www.usna01.com

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Mickey Jarboe." Looks Uke the USS Riptide's team chenUstry may have seen better days. WUl Burgess and Nick Macola are taking the Ufe of a SWO daddy to heart and Uving it up in Jacksonville. Honesdy, ff you get some free time and have facebook, please check outWUl's deployment picmres, Speedo's and mustaches have nothing to do with it, 1 swear. If that can't break your bearing, and yes I said bearing, you're a better man than me, Lindsay Adlam,Justin Heitman, Jeff Foulds, Matt Reed, Danny Garcia and the Big Man Zander Owre are among the first ought sixer's to make it through primary and on the fast ttack getting through flight ttaining, Congrats guys and best of luck. Last but not least, our Utde friend Richard has gotten orders and is packing his bags for Japan. After the word got out 1 got the chance to get the reaction of some friends.

• "Richard good job taking my advice.

Have a blast in Japan"-Matt RusseU "No comment"-Steve Looney "Fair winds and foUowing seas"Edwin Riddle Navy Laxers getting it done in Chicago for the LA Riptide •

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Friends, Thanks again to everyone who sent in articles for the last Shipmate column. It was easUy our longest one so far. If you check out the next few issues wanting to hear from classmates but see a gap between the '05 and '07 column don't worry were stUl here but our Shipmate access could be on hold for a whUe. Now onto the news around the class. Our good friend. Matt RusseU, known by the lacrosse worid as "Big Rig" voiced his pleasure with the latest American Idol winner and sent in a great picmre of past Navy Laxers now on the same team, the LA Riptide. In my interview with the Big Rig he was quoted, "Some of us are stUl good looking, some of us are getting older and then there is

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Alabama Alabama Chapter President: Scott Watson '83 1936 Cahaba Crest D , Birmingham, AL 35242 P: 205-999-3977; E: Swatson83@aol.coni

Vice President: Gordon Lawson '00 3301 Marlboro Dr., Birmingham, AL 35223; P: 205-969-8040; E: gordonnilawson@gmail.coni

Arkansas Chapter: L-R: Scott Pursley '79, Leanne Collins, Frank Butler '63, Charlie Collins '85, Carol Alto Tom Poindexter '92, Holly Chambers, ENS Andy Chambers '07, Chip and Susan Chambers, Kathryn Gou Beth Pursley, Mary and Clyde Musholt '47

Go Navy lunch

HeUo to aU feUow Alabama grads. We would Uke to extend a special thanks to the Alabama Parent's Club for hosting an outstanding send off for the Class of 2011.

It is always great to have parents engaged with the chaUenges that await their sons and daughters during plebe year and beyond, FootbaU season wUl be underway soon and we are looking forward to some great events. Please let us know if you would be interested in hosting any of the away games at your home. Attached is a picmre from the May Go Navy lunch in Homewood. It is always a great time to interact with grads from aU decades.

We look forward to getting even more attendees in the fiiture. Go Navy, Beat Temple!

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Arkansas Arkansas Chapter President: CAPT Scott Pursley USN '79 7 HULsborough Ct., Litde Rock,AR 72212; H: 501-954-9612; E: spursley@aol.coni

Vice President: Mrs. Carol Altom '95 2620 Indian Oaks Trail, Springdale,AR 72762 P: 479-756-3347; E: c_altom@yahoo.com

Sec'y-Trea: Mr. Greg Stimis '68 42 Clervaux Dr, Litde Rock, AR 72223 p; 501-868-7590; E: gstimis@swbell.net

During early June, members of the Arkansas chapter were able to participate in two wonderful events with recent and fiimre graduates. O n 10 June, we helped

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the Parents' Club welcome aboard Arkansas's members of the Class of 2011.

(How time flies!) 46 people gathered at the Litde R o c k home of Carolyn and Harvey Matheny (Ross '08) and were treated to a wonderfiU "Link in the Chain" presentation by Stan Jones ('61). It was nice to see that the soon-to-be midshipmen were wiUing to travel long distances to meet one another and the assembled alumni. Alumni in attendance included Jones, Curtis Goldtrap ('60), Greg Stimis ('68), Scott Pursley ('78), and IanHadden('91).

IVlidshipmen Jacob Pitchford ('08), Andrew McCarthy ('09), and Barrett Turner ('09) provided the incoming plebes with information to help them make it through Plebe Summer and Ac Year With another large class (by Arkansas standards) - 7, it appears that our B G O efforts are becoming successful and we are finaUy filUng our Congressional slots.Two "legacies" were also offered appointments but opted for N R O T C (at the University of San Diego) and USGCA, respectively.

At least they're staying afloat.

O n 12 June, members of the Arkansas chapter participated in the ceremony honoring Andy Chambers (the Arkansas member of the Class of 2007 with the highest O O M ranking) with the presentation of the A D M John S.Thach sword.

A D M T h a c h ('27) was a native of Pine Bluff and made significant contributions in his service to our Navy and our country. A m o n g his numerous awards were the Distinguished Service Medal and the Navy Cross. His final active duty assignment was as C I N C of U S Naval Forces in Europe.

Mary and Clyde Musholt ('47), Frank Butler ('63), Beth and Scott Pursley ('79), Leanne and CharUe CoUins ('85),Tom Poindexter ('92), and Carol Altom ('96) dined with and enjoyed the company of newly-weds HoUy and E N S Andy Chambers '07, Andy's parents. Chip and Susan Chambers, and Kathryn Gough, representing Congressman John Boozman (who provided Andy's U S N A nomination).

USS Harry S Truman Friends and Family Cruise

O n a personal note, wife Gale and I spent Saturday, 2 June, off the Virginia coast aboard the USS Harry S Truman with our son R o b ('02 - V F A - 1 1 , N A S Oceana).

During the Friends and Family Cruise, we were able to observe our young men and women at work carrying out the duties required on a modern aircraft carrier Gale was able to join R o b (an F/A-18-F pUot and LSO) on the LSO platform as pUots/weapons systems officers from four squadrons performed carrier landings and catapult launches.

T h e live ordnance demonstrations, formation flying, and high speed fly-bys were incredible.

Those attending the luncheon included; Lefty Lavrakas '43, Walt Arizona Chapter Stevens '43. B o b R u b e l '44, R i c h President: J J Skip Und 'IS Crane '47. J i m Kirkpatrick '47, John H; 602-265-0238; C: 602-697-1563; F: 602-265-1227 Snyder '50. Hal V i n c e n t '50, T o m E: SKIPLIND@ 1975.USN.A-COM Gillen '51, D a v e Grover '53 and his \\-\\-\v,usna.com Chapter u^ arizona wife Maude, B o b Lowell '53 and his Secretary: Ed Howard '63 wife Joan and guest Hal Liberman, Ed E: Ehow:ardl963@cs.com Petersen '53, Joe Zebrowski '53 and Southern Arizona Chapter his friend Barbara Carr. Joe K o c h '57, President: COL George Dolan '57, USAF (Ret.) D a v e Stiller '57. John C o b b '58, B u d 7700 CaDe Sin Concro\^rsia.Tucson..\Z 8571 Manazir '58. D i c k Davis '59. Joe H; 520-29~-3659: E: wgntdolan@earthlink.net Keeley '59. B o b V a s e y '59. D i c k Secretary:AMB Jack R. Binns '56 Banister '60. Jack O ' B r i e n '62, R i c h 4240 N Larrea Ln. Tucson. .\Z 85750 Pace '63. M i k e W h i t m o r e '63, Steve H: 520-886-9222; E:jmbinns@aoLcom Andres '67, Jerry Farrow '69, R L Hartshorn '71, J i m L i m i n g '77, T o m Stein '80, N i c k Madigan '81, C A P T Los Angeles Chapter J o n Kurtz '82, Steve Shatynski '83, LCDR Richard R. Pace '63 USNR (Ret.) Tony St. Clair '84, Pete Snyder '90, 6443 BLxb\ Terr. Dr.. Long Beach. CA 90815 Bill Bailey West Point '60, former P: 562-193-4106; E: rpace@ninint.com richardpace^dslextreme.com Naval Officer Bill Meddings, and Corn Sec'y: William Cray '67 Gordon DUlow: E; wiDiatn_cra\"@cymer.coin Our upcoming speakers are: June 12, 2007 - L T C O L Matt C o o p e r May 2007 Orange County Luncheon U S M C '90, die C O o f 1st A N G L I C O , The May Orange County Luncheon was wiU talk about his battaUon's deployment held on Tuesday. May 8.2007. O u r speaker to Iraq which ends in AprU 2007. for May vv-as Gordon DUlovv; a columnist July 10, 2007 - W e wiU meet at the and reporter for the Orange County Los A l a m i t o s N a v y G o l f Course Register Gordon was a U.S. Army sergeant C l u b h o u s e for lunch in stead of the in Vietnam in 1971-72, graduated from the Santa Ana Elks Club this month.

Uruversity of Montana Journalism School AU alumni in the area are always with a BS. and has spent over 30 years in welcome to join us at the Orange the newspaper business. H e has three tours County luncheons which are held on the as an embedded journalist with the Marines second Tuesday of the month. in Iraq. CJordon was with the 1st BattaUon, 5th Marines in the march finm the border Monterey Bay Chapter to Baghdad in 2003. H e rejoined the same President: John A. Alich '64 Marines in Al Anbar Province in AprilCorr. Sec'y: Jim Egerton '56 June, 2004. His last tour was with the 5th E: usnaaa_mry@pacbell.net and 7th Regimental Combat Teams in the Sacramento Chapter summer of 2006, also in Al Anbar Province.

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Sacramento had not experienced a 100We doubt ff any journalist is more degree day - that is the latest such date in supportive of our troops than Gordon. the year since at least 1986.

The class of the most classmates Attendees:Joe Drachnik '43, Stan present was 53 with 4. We welcomed Hal H o g s h e a d '43, T o m Hartigan '47, Vincent '50 and T o m Gillen '51 w h o Bill D o d d y '48, Steve Y o u n g '50, joined us again after a long absences and J o h n H a y n e s '55, B r u c e Friederich hope they joins us again on a regular basis.

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'57, H o w a r d M c C o r d ' 5 9 , J o h n T a i t '60, Kent RiflTey ' 6 1 , D e i m y Joyce ' 6 1 , G e o r g e S i m m o n s ' 6 1 , Pete Kieflfer ' 6 1 , Corky Guenter '61, D a v e M c K i e '66, Steve B e r g '66, Terry B r o w n '67, Larry Smith '62 USMA, Skoshi Blamey (2009 mom), laian B l a m e y '09, Elliott Joses '10, Eric H u n t e r ' 1 1 , M o r g a n D i a z ' 1 1 , Alan Janigian ' 1 1 , and Curtis Clark ' 1 1 .

Chapter president Denny Joyce opened the meeting with flag pledge and sound off. H e then reviewed "insider" info from H O , including the just-broken unsavory story of a sponsor w h o videotaped mids and drags in compromising simations. Since no one w h o has matriculated within the past twenty or thirty years knew what the term meant, Denny explained "swimming to Baltimore" for the benefit of the plebes-to-be. H e also likened this visit of incoming mids to the concept of "Unks in the chain," and then asked aU our midshipmen guests to take the floor, one by one, and brief us on theff airricula vitae "in 5 minutes or less." EUiott Joses. a Calaveras High School grad, took the floor first. H e said he had "a great time" plebe year (for the old-timers, that phrase is an oxymoron), and informed us that carrier landings continue to take place in the passageways of Mother B. It sotmds as though training tables are stUl the key to surviving the rigors of plebe year; he played on the championship caUber rugby team ("we're soUciting contributions, since it remains a club sport without official U S N A fimding") that finished # 2 or 3 in the nation, losing only to Cal.To prove that hi-jinx stiU take place, he explained that he and his classmates completely disassembled theff company officer's office and reassembled it in the women's head during Army week. H e closed by strongly suggesting to aU Class of 2011 members "don't get on Facebook, and if you feel you have to, don't suggest that the Academy 'vvUl be a breeze' for you. Some of my classmates did, and when their site was discovered by the upper class, it didn't go easy."

Chris Clark (Sheldon High School locaUy). Erik Hunter. (Union Mine in PlacerviUe). Morgan Dahl. and Alan Janigian (JVlira Loma here in Sacramento), aU took the floor and spoke briefly. We wish them weU in theff upcoming U S N A and naval careers.

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FinaUy, Steve Young (not the NFL haU-of-famer) spoke introspectively and with perspicacity about one of the unsung benefits of a naval career "I'U be celebrating my 50th wedding anniversary in a few weeks, and I look back on an interesting and rewarding-civiUan career. However, I have to admit that you don't make the friends in civiUan Ufe that you would having spent 30 years in the Navy, 1, of course, cannot speak from personal experience, only from observation and the testimony of my friends and classmates that made the Navy a career. We in the civilian world simply do not enjoy the camaraderie and the respect for one another, nor do we depend that strongly upon co-workers, the way shipmates know they can depend upon each other It's something missing in our Uves, and 1 wish we could have it." His words struck a chord among Ufers and those who "left early" aUke, and were an exceUent message to the young men who wiU become a part of the fraternity in a few short weeks.

The column photo this month includes a youngster and four incoming plebes.

(Another photo showing these fine young men with members of the 50-year "Unked" Class of 1961 wUl appear in the "Shipmate" class column.)

Front row, L-R: Elliott Joses '10, Morgan Diaz II, Alan Janigian 71, Chris Clark 7 /, and Erik Hunter 7 ;

Stan Hogshead led us in a robust, from-the-heart rendition of "Navy Blue and Gold" and Denny adjourned the meeting at 1305 hours.

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San Diego Chapter

President: Mike Mowins '19 W: 760-602-0857; H: 760-02-0884 E: president@usnaaasd.coni

Corr. Sec'y: Heidi Maley Gutierrez '89 W: 858-450-8422; C: 858-405-5819 E: corrsec@usnaaasd.coni Web site: www.usnaaasd.com

New Leadership Our May luncheon saw a change-incommand. Every two years, the chapter's 1st Vice President fleets up to President.

So, Chris Cooke '81, who has done a superb job leading the chapter, was reUeved by Mike Mowins '79 as our new President. Dan Archer '80 takes Mike's place as 1st Vice President, foUowed by Bryce Whiting '94 as 2nd Vice President.

Good luck to aU! Looking at the Une-up, we know we are in good hands for some years to come.

May 2007 Luncheon Our feamred speaker at the May luncheon was CDR Jay CavaUeri '89, Director of Sailing at the Naval Academy. Jay was an AU American sailor at the Academy. He has raced many different types of boats at the pro/semi-pro level aU over the country, for over 30 years. Jay is a former Surface Warfare officer, having served on board USS MISSOURI and USS CHANCELORSVILLE. He lateral transferred to Meteorology and Oceanography ("METOC") at Postgraduate School.

Since then, he has forecasted typhoons in the Pacific, and he has run numerous forecasting teams across the globe. Jay transferred to the Academy from PEO C41 at SPAWAR in San Diego, where he became Acquisition Level 111 Certified, Jay gave an exceUent talkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;complete with slide showâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;about the Academy's sailing program. His stated goals are twofold: (1) Improve the quality of the training provided to nUdshipmen; and (2) regain national and international preeminence in aU areas. In furtherance of

these objectives, the Academy wiU soon take deUvery of new boats; it is expanding its professional training menu, including the addition of a series of midshipmen summer cruises on the West Coast; and it is working to improve the performance of its competitive saiUng teams. AU with Jay at the helm.

Chris Cooke '81 and Jay Cavalieri '89

On June 9th, chapter leadership met for a strategic planning session, thanks to the efforts of the newly-formed Strategy Development Comnuttee, chaired by Frank Hewitt '67.The session was led by Stephen G. Haines '68. Steve is founder and CEO of Haines Centre International and its four Haines Companies, including his publishing companion. Systems Thinking Press, based in San Diego.

Guided by Steve's experienced hand, and buUding on prior chapter strategic planning initiatives, the session participants exanfined the chapter's existing goals and processes and ways to improve what we do in the future. The session gave rise to a healthy list of action items going forward, which should translate in time to, among other things, improved chapter organization and activities.

NAVNET NAVNET is a networking venue for USNA grads, as weU as anyone else. The group convenes every third Friday at Trellises Garden GriU in the Town &

Counuy 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 out. For information, contact T o m M a m m o n s '71, phone (858) 538-9824, email t)hammons@aol.coni.

San Francisco Chapter President: CItet Kolley '85 P: (.50-678-5956: E: chet.kolley@1985.usna.coni

Vice President:James Ryan '86 E:j.uiies@peis;iles.coiii

Secretary:Jeff Petrie '89 W: 415-750-7648; E: jspetrie@homi.ul.com

Santa Barbara Chapter Pres: CAPT Homer E Smith '63, USN (Ret.) 1925 Euc:il\-ptus HiU Rd. Santa Barbara. CA 93108-1830 H: 805-695-0033; E: hohohosniith@cox.net

Secretary: Cam Vantrease '70 E: c.ini_v@sbcdobal.net

Colorado Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret.) 555 Apollo Dr.. Boulder, C O 80303-5002 H: 303-499-0337; E: dbranchji@aol.com Web sice: wwAv.usna.com/Chapters/US/ Colorado ^default.hmi

Connecticut Connecticut Chapter Raymond Boyd '13 89 Davis Dr., Guih"ord, CT 06437 P: 202-453-9439; E: raymond.boyd@ansys.com

Not much Chapter news to report this month because at the time of this writing, our June 21st meeting in CromweU has not yet occurred. Details of that meeting wiU be included in next month's column.

Ray Boyd was able to attend the Connecticut U S N A Parents Club meeting for the Class of 2011 candidates w h o wiU begin Indoctrination in AnnapoUs on June 27th. The guest speaker at the meeting was R A D M CecU Haney, '78, Commander Submarine Group Two in Groton. H e gave an exceUent talk to the candidates and parents relating his experiences as a candidate and tales from his Plebe Year PJVDM Haney is a class and company mate of VADM Jeffery Fowler, '78, the new Superintendent at the Academy. Seven of the ten direct appointees and their famiUes attended the meeting. Three Midshipmen from the class o f ' 0 9 and two newly graduated Ensigns from the Class of '07 were also present and made themselves avaUable to answer questions from the candidates/ parents. O u r state had 13 direct appointees, ten of which accepted their appointments

for the Class of 2011. There were also eight Foundation appointees w h o wiU be attending prep schools in Connecticut, two appointees to the Naval Academy Prep School for the Class of 2012 and one appointee to a Foundation school for the Class of 2012, Congratulation and best of luck to aU the candidates from our N u m i e g State,

Delaware Delaware Chapter Mr. Frank S. "Nick" Carter III '70 P O Box 462; Lewes, DE 19958-0462 H: 302-644-4838; E: nick.carter@verizon.net

Florida Fort Lauderdale Chapter President: Walter Telmo Ortega '59 PO Box 4593, HoUyvvood , FL 33081 E: w32422002@yahoo.com; P: 305-297-6260

VP Programs: William Weiler '65 E: willweiler@aol.com; P: 954344-4513

VP Membership: Dave Yablunosky '84 E: dyablunosky@beUsouth.net; P: 954-234-1070

Secretary: Brian Kting '99 8841 NW 78th Place # 423Tamarac, FL 33321 E: Brian_Kling@ml.coni; P; 954-907-7529

Treasurer: Rob Gillette '90 E: rgillette@centexconstruction.com; P:954-444-6782

Gainesville Chapter CAPT J Michael Smith '61, USNR (Ret.) 10424 SW 41st PL, Gainesville. FL 32608 H: 352-376-6611;W: 352-376-3301 E; mickey@accelerarion.net

In order to permit President Mickey Snfith to attend the Chapter President's meeting in AnnapoUs during the third week of the month, the GainesviUe Academies Alumni C u b met a week later.

Luckily, our speaker, R . B . Davis, Col. USA (Ret) was able to accommodate the change as he had to attend a general court martial in Anchorage, while Mickey was in AnnapoUs. Col. Davis, a local ttial attorney prior to 9/11 was caUed to active duty with the 32nd Army Air & MissUe Defense C o m m a n d at Ft. BUss,Texas as the senior JAG officer We were given a history of the exploits of the Command after 9/11 whUe in the United States, the deployment to Kuwait and the protection of the advancing forces into Iraq. During Operation Iraqi Freedom the Command was able to shoot down 12 SCUDs aimed at Kuwait.

It also was able to identify the area in which the S C U D launcher was located and directed a Navy F/A-18 in to destroy the launcher, ending the S C U D threat.

After two years of active duty with the Army, Col. Davis was asked to become the judge advocate for the Florida National Guard. H e served a year in that position at St. Augustine. After his retirement he was appointed county judge in Hamilton County, Florida, his boyhood home. However, this past November he was defeated by is former law partner w h o campaigned that he was the "local boy" not a judge from the Army.

Col. Davis had two sons graduate from West Point, O n e son died on active duty in 2001, His remaining son, a member of U S M A '02 is a captain in military inteUigence with the 2nd ID. We were thriUed to hear of a harrowing experience his son had when a Blackhawk in which he was flying was shot down earUer this year It was the third Blackhawk to be shot down in the area north of Baghdad in a short period of time. T h e Blackhawk was first hit by ground fire. Captain Davis said it sounded Uke gravel hitting the underside of the helicopter The crew immediately went down to fly along the nape of the earth. In a few seconds the taU rotor was hit by an R P G round. The copter hit the ground and skidded to a stop on its side. The other passengers were a group from Delta Force w h o immediately got everyone out and set-up a defensive perimeter A flight of gunships orbited the site, putting the first gun out of commission and suppressing any fiirther ground fire. T h e Army brought in everything it had to get the survivors out. Col. Davis says that stories Uke this keep parents praying aU of the time.

Those present for the club meeting were:Vito, Al, U S N A '44, HaU, CharUe, U S M A '46,Whittington,Jerre, U S M A '46, Zimmerman,Jim U S N A '54, Graham, Frank U S N A '56,Vismski,Walt U S M M A , '56, Reid, Larry U S N A '58, McCaU, Peter, U S N A '59, Smith, Mickey U S N A '61, Kennedy,Jerry, U S N A '61, Bruderly, Dave, U S M M A '69, Mutch, Sam, U S N A '71, and Tyler, Hansford (Ty), U S N A '76, O u r next meeting wiU be at GriUmaster's Restaurant at the 1-75 & Newberry R o a d interchange, on 21 June, AU alumni are welcome.

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. Borns '70, USN (Ret.) 1185 Salt Marsh Cir. PonteVedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 H: 904-273-4714; W: 904-285-3400, e.xt. 356 E; mborns@meridiannignit.coin usnaaajaxchap@usa.net

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As usual, we ended the day with the singing of "Navy Blue and Gold".

We continue to invite aU alumni and friends to attend our events.

(55) alumni and friends attended the luncheon.

5590 Hammock Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33156 H: 305-665-9641; B; 305-663-5860 E: billol@bellsouth.net

Sec'y: Sergei Kowalchik '67

Space Coast Chapter

E: sergei@bellsouth.net

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Naples-Fort Myers Chapter President: Robert Shearer '58 3900 Isla Cuidad Ct., Naples, FL 34190 P: 239-596-2460; E: rhss58@swfla.rr.coni

Orlando Chapter President: LCDR Nick L. Peterson '86 USN 5679 Pond Pine Point. Oviedo, FL 32765 H: 407-365-6707; E: nick.peterson@1986.usna.com

Palm Beach Chapter CAPT Walter Whipple '57, USNR (Ret.) 1100 Marine Wy.West, #A3L North Palm Beach, FL 33408 H: 561-624-3051; E:WalWhip@aol.coni

MIDDIES COMING TO PALM BEACH T h e Midshipmen are coming to the Port of Paffn Beach as part of their summer cruise.The visit dates are: July 1 4 - 1 7 and August 5 - 7.The contact person for activities and volunteers is: Carl S. Baker Special Assistant to the Executive Dffector Port of PaUn Beach Disttict Tel: 561 882 1132 Fax: 561 842 4240 LEADERSHIP NEEDED T h e PaUn Beach Chapter needs officers (President/Vice President/Secretary/ Treasurer) for 2007-8. If you are interested in keeping an active Chapter in Paffn Beach, please contact me.

Pensacola Chapter Mr. Dick Folga '70 2653 Del Mar Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 H: 850-934-1056; E: dfolga@beUsouth.net

Clifford P. Bermann '45 Si Kittler ('53), Lee Steele ('83), Hank Reeves ('83), Donna Reeves

The Chapter welcomed Lee Steele, '83, w h o just arrived from Iraq the previous Friday. We aU thank Lee for his service to our nation and look forward to hear his experiences at a fiiture event.

We also set a record in the breadth of classes attending a Chapter event. O u r senior attendee was Mac Miller, '37, and our junior attendee was Corbin Pierce, incoming class of 2011, a spread of 74 years!

Corbin Pierce and Mac

Mary-Grace Miller '37 Reeves, 12 yr. old daughter of Hank ('83) and Donna Reeves, attended the luncheon. She wrote a paper entided, "Escort Carriers - Triumphandy Protecting a Nation during World War 11", which won first place in the Junior Historical Paper category at the Escambia County History Fair which was hosted at the National Museum of Naval Aviation.

Mary-Grace used information and images from the Naval Historical Foundation for her project and she was able to present her paper to RJUDM-Tobin,

NationalTrustee: CAPT Glenn Montgomery '71 USN (Ret.) 1152 Ceylon Ct. Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 C: 850-449-2510;W: 800-332-1411; E monty4gb@aol.com

HeUo from the "Cradle of Naval Aviation", The Pensacola Chapter had a busy week.

O u r May 9th luncheon at Skopolos Restaurant was a resounding success, R A D M . PaulTobin, (ret.), Director of Naval History,Washington, D C , was our guest speaker RADM.Tobin gave a sUde presentation and overview of the Naval Historical Archives, H e provided a unique view of stams of navy history which was interspersed with humorous anecdotes about certain historical items. Fifty-five

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Suncoast Chapter

Secretary: Roger Rotondi '57 E: RHROTO@YAHOO.COM

Milton E. Burdsall '56,

11W Indian Oaks Dr., G-120,Vero Beach, FL. 32966 P: 772-299-4347; E: miltandpat@msn.coni

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:kanienjl@soconi.niil

Secretary/Communications: Steve Swift '87 E: sswift@1987.usna.com www.usna.coni/Chapters/US/fl/tampabay/

AU - By the time you read this hopefiiUy no hurricanes have come near, and none are planned for in the near fiimre!

We had a very busy May/June time-frame recognizing incoming midshipman for the class of 2011/2012, (yes - that is 2011 - are you feehng old yet?!) O n May 17th, the Tampa Navy League CouncU recognized the accompUshments of appointed nfidshipman.

There were 8 appointees for U S N A there, as weU as 1 for NAPS, Alumni there included; Mike Nies '85 (son CUnt '11 was appointed), DavidVann '79 (son R o b e r t '11 was appointed), R j \ D M CoUins '56 (he was the guest speaker and is shown in the picture with an appointed midshipman and the Navy League president),Steve Swift '87, KeUy & Mike Niel '96, and Jim Aldrich.

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O n May 31st, we had the first combined event ever between Clearwater and St ^ ^ Pete Navy League CouncUs. Guest speaker was D r Donnie H o r n e r U S M A '81, U S N A Distinguished Professor of Leadership Education delivered an outstanding, inspirational address. O n e appointee to U S N A and one to NAPS. RADM. Paul Tobin, ret, ('63), Mary Grace Reeves, Alumni included B G O Jennifer Coleman

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FL-Tampa Bay Picnic attendees included USNA upperclassmen and incoming Plebes

'92, Bud Alexander '56, Dick Ardavany "61, Perry Dempsey '72, and probably others missed here.

On June 10th. the Naval Academy Parent"s Club had theff annual plebe send off. Picmre below includes eleven of the sixteen incoming USNA nfidshipman/ NAPSters that attended fixim the Tampa Bav area, as weU as four upperclassman.

Seeffyou can figure out which are which!

We also had a good J U N 6th monthly meeting foUovv-ing our J U N 4th Board meeting. Attendees at the JUNE monthlymeeting include; Don Haertel (Parent David "06).Tom Doyle '66. Carl MccuUough "66, Dick Ardavany "61,Jim Aldrich '67 (working with Dick - had viery successfiil Academy/NROTC/ USCGA USMMA Recognition Dinner Events), Stanley Gray '77 (left Devil Rays and started up company- supporting mihtarv famUies of injured mihtary- members).

Perry- Dempsey- '72 (He is back for good now- - and has USNA Tampa Alumni POLO Shffts for sale - both White and Blue!), Steve Swift '87, Ken Mayeaux '73 (Paid Dues and signed up to be the Membership Chairman!),Warren Hahn '60, Andy-Andrews '74,JeffTomeo '80 (offeringfree Devil Rays tickets to alumni). Matt Poage '94 (heading to Kabul, Ai^hanistan in a month for a "YEAR!), oeWiendl '93 (at Raymond James and doing weU!) We discussed our Board meeting and went over our focus list concept of our top 6 ev-ents. Discussed new composition of Board below. We discussed Ufetime membership - Ken wiU research what national does, and research paying online.

President: John Kamen '77 Vice President: Bud Savv-y-er '74 Treasurer: Brian Schultz '95 Secretary: Steve Swift '87 Officer: Jun Aldrich'67

Officer:Warren Hahn '60 Officer: Scott Hood '66 Officer; Perry Dempsey '72 - Polo Shirt Officer!

Officer: Pete Leniart '66 Officer: Len Laporta '87 Future Dates to Save; Monthly Alumni Meetings - first WED of every^ month at LeRoy Seknon's - Go North on Westshore from 275 - go right on Boyscout and we are up on the right, (corner of Lois and Boy- Scout Blvd.)

6:00-7:30 PM. Come out and get your first drink for free!

SEP - Luncheon with Speaker O C T - Foimder's Day DEC - Army-Navy Game Gathering

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Atlanta Chapter

CDR Steve Frederick '72, USN (Ret.) 1031 CockreU Dr.. NVX; Kennesaw. GA 30152-4766 H: 770-119-9224; E: stevefied@bellsoudi.net

Secretary: CDR Paul Borer '70, USNR w: 770-364-4332: E: pjborer@injndspring.com Web site: www.usnaaaa.com

MONTHLY CHAPTER LUNCHEONS: When; Third Friday of each month "Where; Sheraton Suites at GaUeria, 2844 Cobb Parkway SE, 770 955-3900 What: Great oppormnity to spend time with feUovv alumni and to netw-ork m the Adanta area. Registtation begins at 1130 and the chow line opens at noon.

See the website for details.

Great news for our Chapter - we have discovered a new venue for our luncheons that we intend to use for the foreseeable fiimre. The Sheraton Suites at GaUeria wiU accommodate us in a perfecdy sized room with a v-ery good luncheon. It has taken us avvhUe to find a place that works, but you can expect fumre monthly- luncheons to be held at this v-enue. which is just

across the stteet from where we have held the Dark Ages Party for the past few years (see address above.)

Our luncheon in May was weU attended for the frrst time use a venue, with attendees including: Roberto E. Leon '47,Jmi Hatch '47, Ed Flynn '51 and his wife Sherrie,John Stark '51, Walt Coakley '54, BUl Rentz '55, Pat Beard '58, Carl McCaUum '60 and his wffe MarUyn, Ed Hux '61, BUl Holmes '64, Bob SneUing '65,BiUWUliaiTis '65,Jon Barton '66,Jim Slemenda '66, Mitch Rowland '71, Lee "Whitfield '71, Steve Frederick '72, Ed Browler '81, Mario Maddox '85, Brian PUger '93 our guest speaker, Blake Dow '98, Karlton Holston '02. Brian PUger is currendy serving as the Vice President for Transportation at the Adanta Chamber of Commerce. He gave a very informative and interesting talk on the ttaffic simation here in Adanta, what some of its origins are, and what some of the long term repercussions wiU be. If you missed it, stay mned, as it was the kind of presentation that most agreed needs to be updated and reviewed on a recurring basis. We hope to get Brian back at some point next year for an update.

Our luncheon speakers over the coming months are the kind that you should not miss. In June, Bruce Latta '78, the Dffector of Admissions at USNA vv-iU bring us up to date on the adrrussions process and stams of the Class of 2011. In September, we have tentatively scheduled Congressman PhU Gingrey, and we have Ron TerwiHiger '63 scheduled to speak to us in October Keep an eye on the website for updates and confirmations about these speakers and others as we make our way through the summer.

This wiU be my last newsletter for Shipmate as President of our local Chapter. We have w^hat I beUeve is the best Chapter in the Alumni Associarion because of the quaUty- of the folks that we are formnate enough to count as members. If you ever visit Adanta, I suggest strongly- that y-ou visit our website first and determine ff we are having any events vvhUe you are in town. If vv-e are, plan to join us and see what a great time we have.You are more than welcome. I plan to stay-fiiUyengaged with the Chapter in the fumre after my term as President comes to an end, and 1 plan to attend as many events as possible. I hope to see you at any- or aU of them.

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CHAPTER NEWS Philippines Chapter Jose "Roy"Roilo Golez '70

Hawaii Honolulu Chapter CDR Alan B. Lerchbacker '74, USN (Ret.) 1350 Alamona Blvd., Ste. 2203, Honolulu, HI 96813-4618; H: 626-644-6452 E: Alerchbacker@aol.coiii

Sec'y: Erin Orlich E: erineorhch@yahoo.com

Idaho Northwest Chapter CoL Kenneth WMoore '66, USMC (Ret.) 31048 E. Hayden Lake Rd., R Q Box 2020, Hayden, ID 83835-7059; H: 208-772-7494; E: i35hawk@sisna.coni

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/illinois/chicago

Indiana Indianapolis Chapter CAPT Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Dr., Carmel, IN 46033 H: 317-815-0575; E: ciainey@flilbi.com

Michiana Chapter President: CDR John (Chris) Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Dr, Granger, IN 46530 H: 574-273-2939; E: CHaizlip@aol.coni

Louisville/Southern See Kentucky

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.coni

Guam Chapter CAPT Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNR PO. Box 26849, GMF Barrigada, GU 96921-6849 H: 671-472-9629; HFax: 671-472-1966 C: 671-777-9629; E: NME@1984.usna.coiii

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Secretary: Vincent Sibala '93 O / N - l H Q Phihppine Navy (pnia92) 2335 Roxas Blvd., Manila P: 919-354-5846; E: pastilan@homi.iil.coni

Bancroft tales Here's something for everyone: From Skid Heyworth [maUto:skid.heyworth@usna.coni] we received a letter via emaU on AprU 05, 2007 which reads: • In coordination with the offices of the Chief of Naval Information and U S N A PubUc Affairs, we have been asked to forward this emaU from USA Weekend Magazine. For those of you on active duty w h o have an Army-Navy story to share, we encourage you to work through your local Public Affairs Office and/or chain of command. If you are interested and have a story to share, please contact M r Dennis McCafferty at USA Weekend Magazine at the foUowing e-maU address: dmccaffe(§usaweekend.com before May 15th. For more information, please see M r McCafferty's e-niaU below.

Go Navy!

L. Heyworth 111 '70 Vice President, Communications U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association •

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4/F Crowntop Condominium Ortigas Ave., Greenhills, San Juan H:726-8134 917-539-5095 (NSC) 927-6271; fax: 928-6029 E: gogo@golez.coiii

Since Dennis McCafferty's message is somewhat long, please just check this out:<http;//www. usna.com/ NetCoinmunity/view.image?Id=498> Julia Campbell R e m e m b e r the Peace Corps volunteer Julia CampbeU, w h o was a victim of a brutal murder in the CordUleras? Chuck . Agustin'60 posted something in Julia's memory, andVic Mamon'61 subnfitted this reply: • For the information of everyone, JuUa CampbeU is the daughter of William R o n a l d Campbell Jr. of Alexandria, Virginia. He's 15th Co. 1961 classmate of nune. His Lucky Bag entry indicated he joined the US Marine Corp. right after graduation. • B o b b y Lim'42 had some problem regarding his USAFFE serial number, which needed verification with World War 11 Phihppine Army records.The US Army wanted to make sure that there was

no dupUcation.The result received from the AFP Adjutant General's office was negative, which was the needed response, and Professor Bob was happy Thus he wrote Chuck Agustin'60, w h o provided a Utde help: • It gives m e a great feeUng of power to have contacts with friends w h o can be counted to respond both quickly and accurately in situations that make help meaningful. I attended the hearing over my request for a pension in support of my active duty in the AUS Army Air Corps. It did not evolve into a formal hearing, because the hearing officer was already convinced that we had the correct information to substantiate my AUS active duty service.

Please pass the word on to those that helped us with the correcting irfformation.

Mabuhay, Bobby • Chuck passed on the "Thank you" to the AFP and responded to Bob: As that android nurse in the nice sci-fi movie. Bicentennial Man, dutifully answered to any thank you, 'Glad to be of service"!!!

Two "88 Graduates star T h e PhUippine Star on 0 4 / 0 4 / 2 0 0 7 pubUshed the bar results and the name Joseph A Abaya'88 pronfinendy showed (posted by feUow C o n g r e s s m a n R o y Golez'70). Chuck Agustin quipped; "I thought your dad said you only need Fourth Class Math to be a successfiil Congressperson?" Qunjun's dad is former Congressman Plaridel Abaya PMA'59).

Anyway, congratulations to the new attorney were received from almost everyone.

N o t to be outdone, his classmate, D r M a x Mejia'88 induced many congramlatory remarks after he informed that he had successfuUy defended his P h D thesis (entitled Law and Ergononucs in Maritime Security) at a public defense on 5 June 2007 at the Division of Ei^nonUcs, Department of Design Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University, Lund, Sweden. Max started his P h D studies at Lund in the beginning of 2001.

Max also said he would come to Manila for Christmas in mid-December, to which Chuck conmiented: • Second week of December?

In that case: (1) You will irass the first Saturday (for Army Navy Game R e u n i o n 2007) (Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 12:00 PM at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore,

MD), i.e.. you might wish to reconsider your vacation period; (2) You can just bring the books to save on mailing expense.

CLA^ Army Navy Game Reunion 2007 This brings us to an early renunder for everyone to put in his or her cUendar December 1,2007 (Samrday), tentatively 12 PM .issembly for golfers, and dinner reuiuon in the ev-emiig and possibly- hve viewing in the U S Embassy at about 2 .A\l. AU of these are subject to final planning by the joint conuiuttee.

Eastern Shore Chapter President: CDR Craig Etka, USN (Ret) '65 P: 410-M.V2433; scorpiovenuires@goeastoii.net

Vice President: CDR Doyle Winters, USNR (Ret) '65 V: 41i'-~*""(i-52~l'; vio\lc\Sii( I^)()5.usiu.com

Sec'y/Treas: CDR Dave Lovelady, USN (Ret) '66 P: 410-822-7748; del66@liushes.net 29425 Andrew LN, Easton, MD 21601-6223

Frederick Chapter John M. Heiges '59 13502West Oak St.. Mt.Airy. MD 21771 H: 3( 11-79S-IK145: E: lMHEIGES@msn.com

Secretary: Dan T.Altomare '88 E: AltomareDT@worldkitchen.com

Tokyo Bay Chapter CDR Solan D. IWarin '82, USNR PSC 4"3 Box 99(1, FPO Ap 9h349-( i>)90 O: DSN243-7437; Comm: OH-81-16-816-7437 E: vinaTin@c7fjaavyonil

Turkey Chapter LTJG.ArifCirtlik '98,Turkish Navy Vehetendi Mah.75'6 Sok.No:51/2 Zeytinbumu- Istanbul Turkey 34765 H: 212-511^5805: E: aciitHk@hotmail.com

Greater Southern Maryland Chapter CAPT Michael Dougiterty '13 USN (Ret.) 23585 Town Crtek Dr. Lexington Park, MD 2U653-6343 H: 31)1-866-0484; E: dbosdch(2;dcscorp.com http;//w\\-\v.na\-y^unini. org

Massachusetts Boston Chapter William R. Neill '15 p: 781-258-2882; e: williain.neill@1975.usna.com

Kentucky

(see also Ohio)

Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter Captain Gregory Reinhardt '79, USNR (Ret.) 712Tdon Place, Louis\Tne, KY 40223.

E: capcaingreg@insi^tbb.coni: H: 5i t2-24J-~7( ~

Louisiana New Orleans Chapter Captain Thomas E Naoelin,Jr. '14ISMR 3510 Mimosa Cc. New Orleans. LA 70131-8305 H: 504-392-2076; C: 504-352-7922 ÂŁ: tonLj]agelin@cox-nec

Maine Portland Chapter Jeffirey Peters '85 7 Sumac Dr.. Brunswick ME (MO 11 H: 207-729-7306: W: 207-143-5576 E:TPeter^ pTeli.com

1Maryland Annapolis Chapter President: CAPT Owen Thorp '11 1037 Ba\berrs- Dr..Amold.MD 2l0l2-165fÂť R-41f>-626-7002; E: owen.thorp@1977.usna.com; thorp@ usna.edu

Secretary: CDR Dave McDonneU '85 E: mcdonnel@usna.edu

Baltimore Chapter CDR Steve G.Young '84, USNR c o \loigan Stanle}' 11311 McCorniickRd..HuntValley.MD 21031 W:410-229-82fJ6 E: steven.g.young@inor^nstanley.coni

Dan paid his own ttavel expenses for the trip from D C Instead of being reimbursed by the Chapter he requested that the Chapter make donations to charitable organizations in Ueu of reimbursement. T h e chapter is sending conttibutions to the Navry-Marine Corps Rehef Society, Toys for Tots T h e Captain Harris Scholarship Fund, the Sgt. CaUahan Scholarship Fund and the N e w England Shelter for Homeless Veterans. You can go to our Chapter website to get donation iifformation. I wUl be donating out of sheer respect for Dan's service and admiration for his wishes.

O n 7 June the Chapter held its Spring dinner at the Hanscom Air Force Base Officers' Club. Chapter President BUl NeiU '75 brought the attendees up to date on recent events such as the highUghts of the International Chapter Officers Forum and near pending events as weU as infor H e noted that the next Chapter meeting wiU be 10 September 2007, which vviU feamre Alumni Association President G e o r g e Watt '73.

President Watt vviU giv-e us an update on the Association and the Academy. We'U also conduct chapter elections.

O u r guest speaker was Lt Col D a n i e l R . Wagner '91, U S M C R , Assistant Director, Land Operations Domain, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense. Although also having served in Afghanistan, Dan spoke mosdy of his tours in Iraq. He was an individual augmentee serving as a CivU Affairs team commander with Third BattaUon Seventh Marines in Ramadi w h e n it was Indian country. His weU constructed Power Point presentation, video, and picmres accompanied his riveting and insightftU stories and comments about his advenmres on the ground. T h e lively Q and A session following his remarks eUcited cogent comments about the big picmre in Iraq also. For example, Dan thought the surge supposedly ending in September would last a lot longer

Dan Wagner and Bill Neill answer questions after their presentations

LtoR- Pete Seibert, Tom Hudner and Gerry Doyle at the dinner

T h e event was very weU attended by earliest class alumnus and M H recipient T o m H u d n e r , Jr. '47 and his lovely wife Georgea.Jacky and G e o r g e Deranian '50. Ted E d s o n '54, R e d Clevenger '57. D a n O'Connell '57, Carolyn and Al Jordan '60. Jack E d s o n '61.

Kathleen and D i c k N o r m a n '61, Rosalie and J i m Masella '62, "Will U m p h r e y '63, Midge and Corresponding Secretary- Pete Seibert '65,Jides Selden '67, Kevin Clancy '69, Greg H e m p h i l l '72, Chapter Webmaster Paid Farrell '75, Chapter President Bill Neill '75. Steven Raher '76, Brendan Gray '77, John Kovalcik '78. Chapter Treasurer S a m Sichko '79.

Bill Malloy '80. J o h n T h o m p s o n , Jr. '80. MaxweU MulhoUand '82. Chapter Secretary Gerry D o y l e '84. J i m B u d w a y '85. Chapter Networking

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CHAPTER N E W S Secretary Chris D u n p h y '87, Paul Burkett '87, Eric Savage '88, D e n n i s Sullivan '88,John D o b b i n s '88,Jeflr Stutz '91,John Garry '92 as weU as several friends of attendees, the speaker, and members from the Navy League.

Save the date! 10 September Alumni Association President George Watt '73 wUl be in town to address the Chapter probably at the Minuteman O Club at Hanscom AFB. It pronfises to be an interesting, Uvely, and informative session. We'U send updates in emaU, so please make sure your emaU address is accurate in your profUe on the Alumni Association website.

Need the gouge on how to do that? CaU Pete Seibert at 781-235-5909 or BUl NeUl @ 781-258-2882. We'U also pubUsh updates on the Keep checking the Chapter web site under the Alumni Association website. Also check the Chapter website calendar for monthly Service Academy Business Network luncheons (usuaUy downtown Boston) and our own monthly U S N A N o Host Social networking happy hours managed by Networking Secretary Chris Dunphy (again usuaUy held downtown Boston).

Peter K. Seibert '65

Michigan Detroit Chapter Arthur WBryant '66 1811 Holly\vood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 H:313-885-2174;F: 313-881-2333 E: lynorart@comcast.net

The June luncheon was held at Hogan's restaurant in Southfield.We discussed the fact that several of us from the Detroit Chapter, aU members of the class o f ' 6 6 , would be attending the Change of C o m m a n d Ceremony for our classmate.

Vice Admiral Rodney R e m p t , '66. We also discussed plans of the visit to our chapter by LtCol " D o c " Church, '89.

From left;Bo Kovacinski '71, Paul Walker '64, Bill Hagenmeyer '56, AlFylak '78, Charles Schott '85, Mike Bennett and Jim Fleming '66

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From left; Sonja Bennett, Mike Bennett, Jim Acker '86, Chris Bernard '88, LtCol John Church '89, Col John Church Sr USMC (Ret), Gary Stahl '79, Rick Fresquez '79 and Shannon Fresquez

O n June 12 we had a reception for LtCol John " D o c " Church recendy remrned from his second tour in Iraq. H e served as a civil affairs officer in Rimadi. H e spent the evening bringing us up to date on the Iraq situation as he sees it, which in his region was much better than the situation printed by the media. H e is presently on the faculty at VaUey Forge MiUtary Academy in Pennsylvania. O u r chapter donated a number of naval resource books for the Ubrary at VaUey Forge which John wUl deUver Everyone was very impressed with his knowledge and enthusiasm and grasp of the problems that need to be overcome. Thanks to Chris Bernard for setting this up.

O n May 11, the Chapter witnessed the Change of C o m m a n d for the University of Minnesota N R O T C Unit.

C A P T J i m C o u l s o n '77 turned the reins over to C A P T D u a n e N e s t o r '83.

Flying out from the Pentagon as the keynote speaker for the ceremony was R A D M Barry M c C u U o c h '75.

Chapter members known to have attended the event included â&#x20AC;&#x201D; D o u g M e n i k h e i m '60 (a past University of M N N R O T C C O . himseU);Mark S a l m e n '73; J i m M o o n e y '84; and T o m M o r t e n s e n '84 as weU as two Chapter alumni w h o are on the N R O T C staff- L o g a n S c h u l z e '00 and Taeko M c F a d d e n 'Ol.And, of course, Jim's daughter D e i d r e C o u l s o n '11 w h o was there too. She was scheduled to be sworn in as a member of the newest class at U S N A by her dad on June 27. N o n Upper Midwest Chapter alumni w h o also attended included K e n n B o b b '75; Mark Tierney '77; Mrs. Kami Lannetti, wife of D a v e Lannetti '81; as weU as Col.Tom BeU, USAFA '78. In his capacity as President of the Twin Cities CouncU of the Navy League, A l e x Plechash '75 presented C A P T CoiUson with a plaque commemorating his years of service.

Minnesota Upper Midwest Chapter President: LtCol Alex Plechash '75, USMC (Ret.) 475 Highcroft Rd, Wayzata, MN 55391 p: 952-473-0011; m: 612-801-8222 E: AlexPlechash@mchsi.com

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Secretary: Richard Udicious '75 E: richard.a.udicious@lnico.com

We were privUeged to have E . K. Wilson '87, Supervisory Special Agent of the FBI come speak to us at both the West Side and East Side AU Academy networking breakfasts in May. H e spoke of his career at the FBI and of the Bureau's current efforts at combating domestic terrorism and the coordination among the other intelligence agencies in the post-9/11 age.

E. K. is runs the FBI's Minnesota Office Joint Terror Task Force. Attending these events were: B o b "White '50; D o u g M e n i k h e i m '60; Steve S i m p s o n '62; D i c k EUiott '68; BiU EUis '74; Alex Plechash '75;JefrAbel '80; B o b Christensen '80; Peter Nickitas '82; Todd Park '85; Margie Binder '87; Eric Winter '93; Curtis Craig '96; Jon Gruen '97; Logan Shulze '00; and Taeko M c F a d d e n '01.

CAPT Coulson and his wife Maggie at the Change of Command.

O n May 31 four U S N A Chapter alunmi attended the first annual MUitai-y Leadership Forum sponsored by the Defense AlUance of Minneosta and SMI, Inc. Attending the event were: D o u g M e n i k h e i m '57; Alex Plechash '75; R i c k U d i c i o u s '75; and D a n Frawley '80. D o u g organized and spearheaded the panel along with C D R Chip Laingen, U S N (ret.). D o u g and Alex were both on the panel wlfich was made up of six business leaders with miUtaiy backgrounds.

O n June 1, the West Side stricdy networking breakfast was attended by R A D M Stan A n d e r s o n '51; B o b C o w i n '69; A l e x Plechash '75; Peter Nickitas '82; and T o d d Park '85.

O n June 8, we were privileged to hear from Ken Kasprisin, USJVLA '75, the

Federal Director of t h e T S A in Minnesota. It is safe to say that the talk vv-as fascinating and very- irfformative.

If v-ou didn't make this one, you reaUy missed out.We may have him come back again at another event in the fumre. Stay tuned. D o u g M e n i k h e i m '60; B e r n Fleming '61; A l e x P l e c h a s h '75; Jim C o u l s o n '77; B o b Christensen '80; R i c h H a d d a d '84; and John Stefanko '87 Calling AU Navy Goffers ... and Hackers too. O u r next AU Service Academy GolfTournament is scheduled for August 17th. Although Navy capmred the inaugural event in 2002, Army has taken the trophy- the last four y-ears in a row-. Navy has come in a very close second in each case; losing by one or two strokes and we'd Uke to recapture the tide.

So, ffy-ou have a goff handicap, or like to play the game, or even ff aU you can do is swing a club, mark y-our calendar and caU in y-our reservation ASAP. It's always a great time.

Intermountain - See Utah

Mississippi South Mississippi Chapter Pres: CDR E. Spencer Garrett IV '88, USNR P.O. Box 1792. Gauaer. .MS 39553 H: 228-497-5050; E: esgarreit@aoLcom

Secretarry: Harry J.Rucker E; navN-nomadSO^caldeone.nec

Southern Nevada James R. Koehn '63

PO Box 778, New Bern, NC 28562 H: 252-514-0299; E: crskrot5k>'@earthlmk,net

Chapter

2864 Sumter Valley Cir., Henderson, NV 89052-6876 H; 702-232-3317; C: 925-736-9642 E: jkoehn@mindspring.com

13022 Carter Sc, Overland Pk., KS 66213-4636 P: 913-239-0327; E: bryan,didier@aquila.com

Secretary:John Williamson E; John. wilIianisongd6s.mil

St. Louis Chapter President: Mike Brown '88 3446 Pestalozzi St.. St Louis, .MO 63118

Vice Pres. & Com. Secretary:Jay Butka '90 P: 314-694-8165; E:ja\-.3.bu tka@1990.usna.com Web site: usna.eom/ChapceTs/US/.MO/StLouis /de&ult.htm

192 Ashland Rd.. Sunmiit, NJ 07901-3244 H: 908-598-0512; E: patrick.hurle\'@gs.com

New Mexico Albuquerque Chapter Henry WSchwartz '62 60 Sandia Haven Dr., Cedar Crest, NM87008-9425; H: 505-286-8934 E: hwschwartz62@earthUnk.net

Secretary: Herb Richter '59 E: herbertrichtei@msn.com www.usna.coin/chapters/us/nm/

NewYork Capital District Chapter Gene W Griesau '75 216 Woodlawn Ave.. Albany, NY 12208 H: 518-482-3370; E: gwgriesau@goconteccom

Central New York Chapter President: Robert Fegan '64 1570 Route 20 West, Cazenovia, NY 13035 P: 315-655-5949 E: bobfegan@alltell.net

Secretary: Michael T. Keville E: mick\'l@twcny.rT.com

Metro New York Chapter President: Robert Black '63

(NAANY)

E:Tom_2500@msn.com; Website; wivw.naany.org; H o d ^ e ; 1-800-234-USNA (-8732)

Western New York Chapter CAPTNeUonA. Blish '69, USNR (Ret.) 3840 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3729 H: 716-248-9739; E: nelson.bUsh@kodak.com

North Carolina Cape Fear Chapter CDR Geoffrey A. Losee '85, USNR 3128 Lantern Way, Wihnington, NC 28409-8548 H: 910-350-1516; E: ^osee@ec.rr.com

Charlotte Chapter President: Mr. Ryan M. Stone '96

Montana Chapter - See Utah

Nebraska Omaha Chapter CAPT Alan R. More '62, USN (Ret.) 2510 Notnn^iam Dr.. Bene\-ue. NE 68123-1959 E: alan.raore@1962.usna.com

Secretary: LCDR Matthew Finney '93, USN C: 402-541-6398; E: mdfinne\-@yahoo.com

PO Box 731, Kure Beach, N C 28449-0731 E: tmarvin@earthUnk.net 601 Doral Ct., New Bem, NC 28562 H; 252-636-1977; E: saintUnk@alwa>'s-online.com

New Jersey Chapter Mr. Patrick J Hurley '87

Vice Pres. and Webmaster: Tom Williams '88

Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter LCDR Bryan J Didier '91, USNR

Vice President: Rick Kunkel '67 Secretary:Tim Marvin '59

Treasurer:Jim St John '53

New Jersey

24 W. Railroad Ave., #115,TenaflyNJ 07670; P: 201-569-8925; E: RABlack@1963.usna.com

Missouri

Intermountain

Eastern North Carolina Chapter President: Rob Skrotsk}' '67

Nevada

17235 Georgian Hall Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277-1775 H: 704-540-4354; E: ryanmstone@carolina.rr.com

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MINUTES OF THE IMAY16,2007, MEETING OF THE EASTERN NORTH CAROUNA CHAPTER OF THE U.S. NAVALACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION T h e monthly meeting of the chapter was held at Capt Ratty's restaurant in N e w Bern, N C , on Wednesday, 16 May 2007, at 1200 hours.

After lunch, Mr. R o b e r t Skrotsky, '67, president, caUed the twenty (20) members and guests to order H e asked for a m o m e n t of sUence and for a prayer for those w h o were alone or were Ul, and for our service members w h o are in Harm's Way. There was n o Blue and Gold report, but Mr. Skrotsky said that U S N A is looking for more Blue and Gold officers, especiaUy from alumni.

T h e Treasurer, M r James St. John, '53, made his report on the bank balance. H e reminded the members of the chapter that dues of S20.00 are due next m o n t h , in June.

T h e guest speaker was Mr. D o n Oltz, a retffed geologist. H e has had extensive experience in the oU industry, including assignments exploring for oU overseas. H e has worked for several oU exploration companies and has been involved with setting standards for the oU business. H e gave the group an outstanding presentation including "Power-point" shdes, explairung where the U.S. stands with respect to the supply and demand for oU. T h e demands of the rest of the world are affecting the avaUabiUty and cost of pettoleum products in the United States. In spite of the poUticians' calls for reduction in energy use, M r Oltz predicts there wiU StiU be an increase in the demand domesticaUy as the economy expands. T h e requirements of states such as Miimesota and CaUfornia for "boutique" grades of gasoUne have overloaded domestic refineries. As a result the U. S, now imports refined gasoUne products, as weU as jet fuel. H e also pointed out that there are stUl areas in the U.S, where oU exploration can be done, but are off-Umits for now; for

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CHAPTER N E W S poUtical reasons. H e noted that there is untapped oil and minerals in Russia that has not been developed, for a variety of reasons. H e also mentioned that gasoUne prices are set by the traders located in N Y C , as they seek to chase the dinunishing supply, for a profit, M r Skrotsky thanked the speaker and then provided some additional news from his recent trip to the annual alunmi meeting in AnnapoUs,The session to deal with organizing the Chapter Presidents CouncU was held. Nothing has been implemented as discussion continues.

O n the local scene, he noted that the new USS N o r t h CaroUna (SSN 777) has started buUder's ttials and comnfissioning wUl be late this year or early next in WUnfington, Morehead City, or Norfolk.

T h e C O is C D R Mark Davis, '87.

H e probably wUl visit N C in the next few months.

M r Skrotsky mentioned that a TaU Ships assemblage in NorfoUc from 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 12 June is in connection with the 400th anniversary of Jamestown.

T h e president announced that the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, at M C B Camp Lejeune, N C T h e guest speaker wUl be M r James Sides, the UtiUties Officer for the Base, T h e meeting adjourned at 1330.

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: chilsonj@conierfordbritt.com

North Carolina Triangle Chapter LCDR Timothy S. Wood '92 USNR 45 North BeUaire Ct., Clayton, NC 27527-4541 H: 919-359-8403; E: tnpwood@earthUnk.net

Western North Carolina Chapter President: Bob Cowin, '69 H: 828-299-4476; E: brcowin2@beUsouth.net

Vice President:Jerry Porter, '68 H: 828-713-7046; E: jmporterl029@charter.net

Secretary/Treasurer: Ken Granzin '58 H: 828-890-4246; E: granzin@bnnet.com

North Dakota Upper Midwest Chapter - See Minnesota

Ohio Cincinnati/Northern

Kentucky Chapter

9825 GatecU.b Dr.. Cincinnati, OH 45241-3827 H: 513-769-4556; E: gerrymotl@fuse.iiet

Sec'y:Shane Crase '94 1188 Caniionb.ill Way Independence, KY 41051; H: 859-363-3467;W: 513-977-8495; E: cscyddc@aol.coni

SHIPMATE

90 Pheasant Run, Chagrin FaUs, O H 44022 H: 440-247-4379;W: 440-247-5100 Ext328 EE: ruleIII@aol.com

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter Charles Hoffman '69 281 Glenn Drive SW, Pataskala, OH 43062-8675 E: chuckh@chucksite.com

Toledo Chapter Mr. David B. Puckett '63 5051 Chath,iniVaUey, Rd.,Toledo, OH 43615-1107 E: dpuckett@buckeye-express.com

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Chapter Col I.E "Buck" Bonifayjr '60, USA (Ret.) 920 Riviera Dr., Norman, OK 73072 H: 405-360-8147; E: BBONIFAY@COX.NET

Tulsa Chapter CDR Harry VRouse IV '11, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 PI.,Tulsa, OK 74105-2334 H: 918-748-8650; E: HVRouse@aol.com

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: tobyniaggiel@aol.com http://usna.coni/Chapters/US/OR

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Chapter LtCol KM. "Corky" Gardner UI '11, USMC (Ret.) 121 Glenn Rd.,Ardmore, PA 19003 H: 610-645-5361; E: president@usnaphU.coni members@usnaphil.com; events@usnaphil.com webmaster@usnaphil.com; \v\v\v.usnaphil.com

Shipmate News Input: Phil Cahill '10 E: phil.cahiU@lnico.coni; navyred@nisn.coill

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '11 4105 Tartan Ct., MurrysvUle, PA 15668-1045 E; figaro4105@aol.coni

Recreational Vehicle American Chapter CAPT James N. Roberts '59, USN (Ret.) 152 Springlakes Dr., Martinez, GA 30907 H: 706-860-6430; E: jrobe92528@.iol.coni

Sec'y:Charlie Norton '62 E: Charles.norton@ 1962.usna.com

Treasurer: Glenn Shindler '64 4530 Lisheart Dr., La Canada, CA 91011 E: gshindler64@earthUnk.net

CAPT Gerald R Motl 68 USNR (Ret.)

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Cleveland Chapter CAPT A. O. Rule III '50, USNR (Ret.)

Shipmate inputs to:Terry Sutherland '54 10100 HiUview Dr. Apt. 1101 Pens.icola, FL 32514 E: squid54@cox.net http://hey_frankl6.tripod.com/rv/

Rhode Island Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USN

(Ret.)

2556 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871 H:401-841-2625

Corr. Sec'y: Ben Katz '57 E: becat57@msn.com

South Carolina Charleston Chapter CDR H. Richard Stein '82, USNR (Ret.) 784 Preservation PI., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464-5196 H: 843-856-6591 ;E: rstein@sandlappergroup.com

Low Country Chapter CAPT Peter M. Hyers '77 75 Port Tack, Hdton Head Island, SC 29928-5237 H: 843-842-6167; E: hyersp@cs.com

Palmetto William B. Swent '88 Leatherwood, Walker,Todd &: Mann, P.C. 100 E. Coffee St., PO. Box 87 GreenviUe, SC 29602-0087 W: 864-242-6440; E: WSwent@LWTM.com

South Carolina Midlands Chapter President: LCDR A. EdTilden '71, USN (Ret.) 4040 Bloomwood Rd, Colombia, SC 29205-2847 H: 803-254-0425; E: aetilden@sc.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

Tennessee Chattanooga Chapter Mr. John R. Rodman '66 1302 Peter Pan Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA 96729 W: 423-756-0285; E: rodman@usit.net

Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter President: CAPT Steven K. Crowe, '11 USNR (Ret.) 103 Carnoustie Point. Kno\-viUe,TN 37934 H: 865-675-5560; E: stevekcrowe@att.net

Secretary-Treasurer: CAPT Mark Kohring '73, USNR (Ret.) E: kohringmw@onil.gov website: kor.tridentsource.com/home /tabid/74/defaut.,Tipx

Memphis Chapter CAPT Jack Quinlan '67, USNR (Ret.) 3987 Uikewood Cv., Meiiiphis,TN 38128 E:JACK.QUINLAN@na.nianpower.coni H: 901-372-8423

Nashville Chapter CDR John E Ohlinger '69, USN (Ret.) 880 L.ikemont Dr., Nashville,TN 37220-2124 H:615-370-1441; w: 615-594-7628 E: john.ohliiiger@usna.1969.com

Knoxviile, Tennessee Chapter Only Zorro Needs Tivo Stvords On May 22,2007, MIDN 1/C Robert Louis Foster of Cordova,Tennessee, USNA Class of 2007, was presented with the inaugural RADM Samuel Powhaten Carter Award to honor him as the highest ranking graduating midshipman fiom the state otTennessee.The avv-ard was originaUy conceived to be a Navy sword. However when MIDN Foster learned that he MIDN 1/C Robert Foster with his parents Captain Dave Foster USN (Ret) (USNA '81), and Susan at the Class of 2007 graduation was the award's first recipient, he also received news that his parents, Susan and David Foster '81, had purchased a sword as a graduation gift. Jack Quinlan '67, president of the Memphis chapter, quickly communicated with the officers of the KnoxviUe-Oak Ridge chapter who originated the idea for the award, and his classmate Dave Church. Director of USNA Alumni Services and Career Programs, and a decision was made to substimte an engraved USNA watch for the sword since, as Quinlan qiupped,"Only Zorro needs two swords." ^^^^^^^ George Watt '73 and Dave Church '67, on behaff of the fourTeimessee Chapters, made the ^ ^ H ^B^^^^MpM^ ^> ^ ^ ^ ^ 9 N ^ i ^ ^ ^ ^

presentation to MIDN Foster during the Alumni Association's 1/C Parents Thank You Picnic and the Blue Angels practice show on Hospital Point. MIDN Foster, his parents and ten other famUy members were thrUled to be on board for this presentation. George recounted the -ivv-ard"s purpose, origin and a short history of RADM Carter, and being fixDm the neighboring state of Kenmcky, he made it a very personal and moving experience for the Foster family.

MIDN Foster was commissioned an Ensign with his class on May 25,2007. He married his high school sweetheart, Beth BamweU of Bardett,TN, on Jtme 2. ENS Foster was selected to the Surface Nuclear Power Program. He is presendy in the Voluntary Graduate Education Program at Johns Hopkins AppUed Physics Laboratory and wUl receive his Master's degree in .AppUed Physics this December He wiU then report to PREBLE ( D D G - 8 8 ) in San Diego, CA, for his first assignment to obtain his Surface Warfare qualification. Once he is qualified, he vvUl report to Nuclear Povv-er School and then later assignment to a carrier

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The idea for this avv-ard was given birth in the faU of 2005 when Carl Strawbridge '72, then president of the KnoxviUe-Oak Ridge chapter, fbUowed a lead Sx>m the Wisconsin all chapter and enUsted the support of the other three Tennessee chapters to annuaUy honor theff"

state's graduating midshipman with the highest order of merit ranking. The award was established to promote exceUent perftirmance by Tennessee midshipmen, to sttengthen the bonds between Termessee USNA alumni and those fiom Tennessee attending the Academy; and to celebrate and commemorate the proud tradition ofTennessee volunteers and the naval service. Thd chapters agreed that a Nacvy or Marine Corps sword would be a worthy^ prize and after some discussion of several great Tennesse Naval officers including Admiral David Farragut of KnoxviUe, NashviUe's Admiral Albert Cleaves (USNA 1877) andVice A "WUliam Law-rence (USNA '51), and Admiral Frank Kelso (USNA '52) from FayetteviUe, a decision was made to name the after Rear Admiral Samuel Powhaten Carter of EUzabethton,TN. RADM Carter was a direct descendant of the early setders for whom Carter County Tennessee, is named. He was a member of the USNA Class of 1846. His career mcluded Uvo tours of duty- at the U.S. Naval Academy, as an assistant professor of mathematics, and the Commandant of Midshipmen. He also served ui two vv-ars, die Mexican-American War and the Civil War. It was durmg the Civil War that Carter, who had been recruited by Tennessee Governor Andrew Johnson to organize and train the mUitia m East Tennessee, accepted a commission as Brigadier General after leading successfiU cavaffy operatiom. FoUowing die war he remrned to the Naval semce, and went on to become the only officer m United States history to hold bodi flag rarUc ui the Nav-y as a Rear Admffal and general officer rank in die Army as a Brigadier General.

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CHAPTER NEWS Flesher '61, Mike Goodwin '65, Anne and Jun Kiehle '62,Jeanette and John McKeown '52 and his daughter and son-in -law Alamo Chapter President: CAPT Ron A. Sandoval '81 USN Carolyn and Eddie CastiUon, PhU Meurer 18010 Keystone Blf San Antonio,TX 78258-34361 '58, Donna and James Montgomery '93, Please send Shipmate Submissions and all WiUiam Nash '80, Elaine and Joe Pope correspondences to: '56,Wendy Rivers '52, Karen and Carlos Secretary: Dave Driskell '63 Rosende '77, Blanca and Ron Sandoval P O Box 461564, San Antonio,TX 78246-1564 '81, Ron Shaw '52, Bea and Dick Trippe E: info@alamogoats.org '59 and Carol Moore, Navy Recruiting Our May meeting was held on the 18th District PAO who took the pictures. at Joe's Crab Shack on IH 10 W in San Pictures of the awardees receiving their Antonio. May is our annual awards meetsymboUc checks are too voluminous for ing for our Summer Seminar scholarship this column but hopefuUy are featured wirmers.We met at 1900 hours to better elsewhere in the magazine. suit the schedules of our awardees and to The annual STNAPC Plebe Picnic try an everting meeting for those unable was held on June 3rd at USAA. The new to make noon meetings on a regular basis. president of STNAPC is Tom GaUo '81.

This year due to the generosity of our This picnic is held to introduce the new membership, we were able to award a class of Plebes and NAPSTERS to total of eight scholarships. Alumni present current midshipmen and to brief their at the awards dinner were Richard Boggs parents on the new Ufe of Plebes. Alamo '83, Dave DriskeU '63, Pat and Gene

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Chapter members attend to lend support and offer alumifi perspectives. Chapter members in attendance were Blue and Gold Area Coordinator Bruce Davis '85, Blue and Gold Officers Richard Boggs '83, PhU Meurer '58, and Dave DriskeU '63 and Chapter members J. P Ayubi '91 and BUl Nash '80.

Please note our regular meetings are now being held at Joe's Crab Shack, 12485 IH lowest, ph. 210-699-9779 and we do not meet injidy or August.

Other scheduled events as of this submission are: JiUy — No regular meeting August — No regular meeting November 9 - Founders Day Please visit our website Alamogoats.org for the latest information on our Chapter

A l a m o , Texas Chapter USNA Summer Seminar Scholarships Chapter Secretary, J. D. (Dai^) Driskell '63 The Alamo Chapter recendy held an awards dinner to present chi their scholarships to Naval Academy Summer Seminar. Due to the ge: chapter members this program has grown each of the last three years. eight scholarships were awarded.Two scholarships were for $600 which covers mition and airfare from San Antonio to Baltimore. The other six scholarships were for $300

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each to cover mition or airfare. Chapter President Captaui Ron Sandoval '81 and chapter treasurer Wendy Rivers '52 presented the checks to the winners ui attendance. AU Picmres courtesy of Ms. Carol Moore Navy Recruiting Office PAO.

Tyler Wilson receives his $300 check from CAPT Sandoval '81and Wendy Rivers '52

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attend the Naval Academy Prep School and their families was held at the Frontiers of FUght Museum in DaUas, Texas.

Corresponding Secretary: Don McAlister '63 H: 512-365-7068; E: don.mcalistet@skyvueusa.coni

North Texas Chapter LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR 3825 Manquette St.. DaUas.TX 75225 W: 214-75+4X119 e.xt. 222 E: Iim-Bethniaim@highLindpartners.com

LCDR Kurt Metcalf '91, USNR 13108 Hemiitage Lane Frisco, TX 75035 H: 972-712-1540; M: 214-578-4127 E: kurt.metcalt@ 1991 .usna.com; \tfeb site: ww-w.usnaaa-nDccom

pne2007 The Chapter vviU not hold its monthly luncheons in June or July. T h e Chapter vviU resume its normal monthly luncheons on August 7 th.

USNA Admissions Roundup Once again. North Texas is vv-eU represented among the newest m e m b e n of the Brigade.

At this point vv-e hav-e 42 total candidates entering the Academy; N A P S or attending prep school on a Foundation scholarship.

At this writing we stiU have 7 on the waiting list. At least one candidate on the w-aiting Ust w-iU definitely re-apply ff not successful this year.

Some highUghts — "• Among those receiving an appointment seven footbaU players, four soccer playen (men and women) one voUeybaU player, one track athlete and one wTesder ^iFour female candidates w-ere offered appointments to b o t h Navy and USAFA — aU four chose Navy.

"•19% of the incoming plebes are female — in keeping with the Academy's recruiting goals Sixty-tw-o percent of the incoming class attended the Blue Chip D i n n e r Numbers would hav-e been a bit higher had it not been for some close medical

rejections. At least one on those on the medicaUv disqualified Ust wiU defirutely reapply because his case is expected to be resolved at a later date.

AU in aU another soUd year, showing that the cooperation between alumru, parents and Blue and Gold Officers reaUy pays off. For more irfformation on admissions please contact either Tom Kapurch (Dallas) at purch(gl975.usna.edu or Bob Mackey (Ft Worth) at bobmackey70(g verizon.net.

June 9,2007 O n Samrday; J u n e 9,2007, the Annual Welcome Aboard Party^ for the 34 members of the Class of 2011 and nine members of the Class of 2012 w h o vvUl

T h e Parents Club Academy Liaison, Marion Witt, with the help of more than 50 Club Members and Alumni, executed a w-onderfiU program for the more than 220 guests in attendance. T h e guests were entertained with several Plebe Summer videos, wonderful food and drink and the opportunity to meet and visit the newest potential members of the Extended Brigade. Alex Delgado, NAPS graduate and member of the Class of 2011, and Midshipman Braz Kennedy '10 gave those assembled gUmpses of N A P S and plebe years. Midshipman Bemadette Gargan '08, Executive Officer for a Plebe Summer first set company, gave the new plebes a vision of what they wUl experience beginMidshipman ning Induction Day, Bemadette Gargan '0 June 27,2007.

The highUght of the program were speeches given by Alonzo Barber '97 and North Texas Alumni Chapter's own CUnt Bruce '97, both of w h o m discussed the value of a Naval Academy diploma and the satisfaction of serving our country.

Navy — University of N o r t h Texas footbaU game — November 10th Plans are underway for a taUgater at the Navy - N o r t h Texas game in Denton, Texas, on November 10th. T h e N o r t h Texas Naval Academy Parents Club wiU be working with the Alumni Chapter on it. Details wUl be announced as they become known but mark the date on your calendars to be there. Volunteers are needed to execute this operation, please contact Keith Tibbits at ktibbits(^ heidrick.com to volunteer your services.

Chapter website at http://www. usnaaa-ntx.com/

Upcoming events Aug 7 Alumni Luncheon Sep 4 Alumni Luncheon O c t 16 Alumni Luncheon (date changed to accommodate guest speaker) N o v 9 Alumni Luncheon N o v 10 Navy — University of N o r t h Texas footbaU, Denton, Texas Nov 17 A r m y / N a v y / A i r Force Alumni Flag FootbaU Dec 1 Army — Navy Game Watching Party - Location T B A Dec 4 Alumni Luncheon Dec 19 Blue Chip Dirmer

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Dan Holsberg '92 14406 Corktree KnoUs, C\'press,TX 77429-4818; H: 281-256-2643; E: Holsberg@eaithUnk.net Web site: usna.com/Chapters/US/Texas/GulfCoast /defauU.htm

Chapter Dinner Speaker: ADM John Harvey '73, USN, CNP/DCNO O u r annual June dinner for alumni, spouses, guests, and U S N A Parents' Club members was held on Saturdayjune 2nd.

D a n Holsberg '92 opened the evening by welcoming everyone, including our guest speaker,VADM John C. Harvey, Jr. '73, USN, die Chief of Naval Personnel, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel,Training & Education) in Washington, D.C. We had a number of ceremonial toasts ... to our country (given by B u d d y W e U b o m '59), to the C o m m a n d e r - i n Chief (given by B o b Meyer '60), to the Navy (given by LT R u g a b a Kanani '02, U S N , Aide to A D M Harvey) ... to the Marine Corps (given by T i m Hanley, father of M i d n 3 / C D a n i e l Hanley, aka "BiU the Goat" mascot) ... to the Naval Academy and the Brigade of Midshipmen (given by M i d n Paul Eckert 2 / C ) ... to the dates and spouses (given by Z e b Alford '48 ) ... to the Distingiushed Guests & Visitors (given by Marcus Greenspan '93).The "newest M i d n " that night was Mathew Bova, son of J o h n & Susan Bova, w h o wUl enter U S N A with the Class of 2011.

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CHAPTER NEWS A D M Harvey was introduced by his classmate, Royce Engler '73, A D M Harvey spoke about the "numbers" for today's Navy because we face a recruiting chaUenge for talent. H e issued a rallying caU for the " N e e d for Influencers", like us, to (1) BuUd Confidence; (2) Encourage Service; and, (3) Share Experiences.

Afterward, A D M Harvey received his commission as an Admiral in the Texas Navy, along with a BB35 "Battleship Texas" baU cap, since that's the flagship of the Texas Navy, Oct 5 USNA Birthday Celebration We wUl celebrate the Academy's birthday with a Social H o u r and Dinner on board our state's historic batdeship, US,S.Texas (BB-35) www.usstexasbb35.com.The birthday celebration (casual attire) with social hour, dinner, and program, wiU be held on Friday Oct 5.Tickets wiU include admission to Batdeship Park, tours of the ship, and dinner onboard the battleship.

T h e dress is casual - no ties/coats. More detaUs to come.

Business Networking There are two different business networking groups, for service academy graduates and other former miUtary officers, that meet monthly in the Houston area. Please check our Chapter website for detaUs. Chapter Luncheons Chapter luncheons are USUALLY held on the first Friday of every month: Sept 7, N o v 2, Dec 7, and Jan 4,There wiU be no Oct Luncheon because of the BB-Texas event that night. For additional information, please visit www.usna.com/Chapters /US/TX/GulfCoast/default.htm, or send an emaU to kleinl985(@sbcglobal.net.

Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter President: Thomas Rossa '67 thom.rossa@hro.coni

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@earthlink.net

Treas: Eric Lindenbaum '81 E: eric.Undenbauiii@sperry.ngc.com

Although this chapter held fewer meetings and events this year we expect to ramp back up to the usual 6 or 7 when we start our program back up in September after the summer vacation period. What foUows is a summary of the 2006-7 activities.

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.i^^HI T h e Sept'06 m e e t i n g was our first after summer break. It was a Social-only meeting to get folks back into the Alumni mindset and thinking about USNA activities.

O u r D e c m e e t i n g was the ArmyNavy Game "Special". It was a joint effort with local Army brethren, 15 of w h o m attended. We convened at a local Sports Pub with appropriate BIG S C R E E N viewing, good food and drink, and a great game! 24 U S N A alums, spouses and guests attended to include; R e e c e Belk '51, Steve Brashear '78 and son, T o m E m e r y '55, Jerry Jones '56, Betty & Tony HastogUs '55, Pat & Carl Headland '53,Teddi & Lee Kollmorgan '51, Eric L i n d e n b a u m '81 and son.

Jack M c N i s h '55,Judy & Frank MueUer '67, Kyle Murray '95, Dianne & Richard R a y m o n d '54 and guest.

Donna &Jack Renard '55, and Scott Wild '85 and son.The Chapter and individual members contributed numerous tickets for Midshipman and other Navy personnel to attend the Navy - B C Meineke Car Care Bowl game.

The Jan '07 m e e t i n g was held joindy with the local N a v y League CouncU, which is an annual tradition,The guest speaker was former Vietnam P O W Paul Galanti '68 w h o gave a stirring presentation to the 57 present, of which 37 were U S N A types.

For our March l u n c h e o n meeting, EdWaUace '72, currently VP Athletic and Scholarship Programs at the U S N A Foundation, was the speaker H e gave the 28 attendees a great rundown on how the Foundation operates and the impact on the Academy plus an overview of how things are developing at USNA, He also touched on the post-hurricane Isabel repairs and improvements completed and in progress at USNA, O u r June m e e t i n g (the last untU September) was a Send-Off for 3 Appointees from our Chapter's area. T h e Appointees and their parents joined about 35 of us at a Sunday Brunch, As in previous years we gave them our "sage advice," made sure they weren't too fuU of themselves for making it in, and did our best to ensure they appeared at 1-Day with the proper degree of humiUty. Chapter members JeflF HoUoway '77 and Eric L i n d e n b a u m '81 were the "sages" w h o dispensed aU the wisdom. We also had two Mids from this area, Michael Kerrigan '10 and Christian Giles '09, w h o volunteered to come home and give some current "gtudance"

to the rwo young m e n and one young lady. Daria KiseUca, mother of Mid'n Kerrigan, met with the appointees' families afterwards to give them some practical advice about 1-Day and Plebe Summer It was a great day for us, the Appointees and their parents.

O u r chapter is proud to have 10 Midshipmen from Central Virgirua enroUed in the Naval Academy - 2 in '08, 3 in ' 0 9 , 2 in '10, and n o w 3 in ' l l . W e are hopeful that with number at USNA, we wiU have sufficient m o m e n t u m to get a Parents Club started - time wiU teU. Other Info: - Last CaU for area graduate D r . James AUer '43.

- Gained 4 new dues paying members: Carl H e a d l a n d '53, D i c k R a y m o n d '54, Stewart C h a n g '89, Alan Swinger '66.

- Alan Swinger '66 became Corresponding Secretary on our Officer's roster (He forgot that lesson about volunteering for which the Chapter's President is thankful). H e also represented the chapter on 26-27 April at the International Chapter Officers Forum and observed the Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting - both at U S N A .

- Ted M i x o n '74 is implementing a Chapter Web page available soon through the Alumni Association (or however it wiU be avaUable).

Should you have contributions for the next Chapter update, please send to me Alan Swinger â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at awswinger@earthlink.net Dulles Chapter LCDR Eric C. Ruttenberg '88, USNR 20445 Needleleaf Wy,Ashburn,VA 20147-2389 P: 703-858-4404; E: eruttenberg@titan.com www.usna.com/chapters/us/va/dulles/

Hampton Roads Chapter LCDR Jack Kasiski '79, USN (Ret.) P:757-631-2239; 0:757-753-5563 E;jack_kasiski@anisec.coiii

Corresponding Sec'y: Chad Sain Website: www.coniniuiiications@usiia.iahrc.org

^:ft L-R Tim Stark- '78, Rich Johnson- '74, Damon Bateson- '86 Bill Daniels- '77, John Reed- '77 and Nick Diorio- '96

Ah, the sunmier months in H a m p t o n Roads. Crabs, heat and hunfidity! And lots of that stickiness in the air!!!! Sort of reminds us aU of Plebe Sunmiers past (and certainly present). Speaking of such. O u r annual Plebe Recognition Dinner was a huge success. WeU over 100 Alunmi, fanuly and friends welcomed most of the region's inconfing class of 2011. O u r guest speaker R A D M Curtis '76 ( C O M S U R FLANT) entertained us with quite a collection of sea stories, as weU as very insightfiU words of encouragement to the inconfing Plebes. As always, our "Master of Ceremonies", Captain BiU D a n i e l s , '77 showed aU h o w to put o n such a classy event. Also part of our evening was acknowledging the hard vvork of our Blue and Gold Officers, led by T i m Stark, '78. O u r "youngest at heart" class present was weU represented by " ^ c k Harlan, '46 and our "youngest by age" class was represented by D a v e R i c h a r d s o n , '96.

Our chapter Trustee, D a v e P a d d o c k '77, presented D a n Lear '68, with honorary recognition for jobs past weU done. This was the first of its kind within the Chapter Way to go, Dan!!

troops and a Boy Scout troop in the R i c h m o n d area this past spring to send over 480 pounds of Girl Scout cookies to soldiers and Marines deployed in Iraq. Two Army Divisions and the 1st BattaUon of the 6th Marines each received 160 pounds of cookies. As the Girl Scouts sold cookies, they asked their customers if they wanted to purchase cookies for the solcUers and Marines.These cookies were packed by Boy Scout troop 737. Along with the cookies went cards and letters from individual Girl Scouts. FinaUy the R i c h m o n d U S N A Chapter tteasury paid packaging and shipping costs for the cookies sent to the Marines, and"WPSR paid the same for the cookies sent to the two Army Divisions.Your chapter dues at work...

Speaking of dues â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a caU for payment of annual chapter dues was issued in AprU via emaU. Please contact R i c h Polek for dues payment instructions, and thanks to those w h o have aUeady supported chapter activities in 2007 by paying dues.

Watch for emaU announcements of Navy footbaU game viewing parties during the season.

Go Navy!

Shenandoah Valley Chapter Pres: Mr. Ronald Tebben, '63 p: (304)258-4108 e: rtebben@earthUnk.net

Sec: LCdr. Grayson Redford, '63 (Ret) p: (540)662-6142

Williamsburg Chapter CDR Tom Wishart '10 USN (Ret.) L-R:Den- s P 3-~< '69 (Chapter Vice President), RADM Curtis, '76 COMSURFLANT and Capt Bill Daniels '77 (Master of Ceremonies).

As always, check our local chapter website for the latest and greatest events (www. usnaaahrc.org) or reach me at communications(§usnaaahrc.org. If you are in our area, please stop by and reacquaint yourseff with your classmates and shipmates in the area.

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., Midlothian.VA 23112 H: 804-639-2860;W: 804-743-3239 E: richpolek@aol.com

I am pleased and proud to report the results of perhaps the finest expendimre of chapter tteasury funds in my experience.

The chapter joined with the West Point Society of R i c h m o n d , three Girl Scout

4759 Winterberry Ct.,WilUamsburg,VA 23188 P: 757-253-0250; E: twishartl@cx.net or usnaaawmsbrg@cox.net

O n May 22,2007 the WiUiamsburg Chapter was pleased to welcome Captain Rick Rubel, U S N , (Ret) '72 as our guest speaker at our monthly meeting. Captain Rubel currently serves as the first Distinguished MUitary Professor of Ethics at U S N A . His remarks after dinner introduced those in attendance to the four year instruction that today's midshipmen receive in this vital subject. Capt Rubel began with an overview of the U.S. Naval Academy Core Ethics Course that Midshipmen receive during their time at U S N A . He presented definitions of core concepts such as Character, Morals and Professional Competence and discussed how those core concepts intersect in a thought process leading to "doing what is right". He also mentioned the impact of responsibiUties unique to the miUtary profession and how midshipmen were

encouraged to integrate what they learned as a chUd from their parents. H e emphasized that especiaUy in the more senior years midshipmen were taught using the Socratic Method and case studies. His presentation was most interesting and weU received by the membership.

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From the left, Williamsburg Chapter former president Paul Roush, Capt Rick Rubel, and Williamsburg Chapter current president Tom Wishart

T h e WUUamsburg Chapter tracUtionaUy "stands down" during the summer months as the membership travels and pursues other summertime activities.We wUl resume our regular schedule in August with a deck party at the home of one of the members on the Chickahominy Paver. Information about the chapter can be found on our website, www.usna.com/ chapters/US/VA/WUUamsburg/ or by e-maUing usnaaawmsburg(a)cox.net.

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

Today is June 12th, deadUne for submission of my column for the August 2007 edition of SHIPMATE. 1 depart for vacation to Puerto VaUarta, Mexico on June 23rd, remrning July 6th. Sorry that 1 wiU miss the excitement of Cool Desert Nights and the "Slow Drags," but duty caUs.This is going to be a special vacation because my oldest grandson, Garrett Schwier age 7 ?, is going to join me. I've order his first set of real goff clubs and plan to take them along with mine. O u r accommodations in Mexico are located between the 9th and 10th holes of a resort course.

Looking for someone to assist in organizing and end of summer gettogether If you have an idea, caU or email me. N o t to early to start planning for Navy footbaU season. Nationally televised

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CHAPTER NEWS games are September 7th at Rutgers, 7 P M Eastern time zone on ESPN; November 3rd at Notte Dame, 2:30 P M on N B C ; and December 1st Army in Baltimore, time TBA on CBS. As always, I am looking for volunteers to help organize and execute group activities and fimctions. If you would Uke to host a fiimre meeting, at either your home or an estabUshment 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 orgarfizing social gatherings. Jeanie has been reassigned to the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC as the D O E Deputy Manager Business starting in May. I expect to remain in the area for some time; however, I do need assistance in keeping our local Chapter active. Would Uke volunteers to step forward to take officer and leadership roles. Contact me by emaU at Edward_G_Ed_Schwier(^ rl.gov or phone above.

Beat Army, Edward Schwier '69 Puget Sound Chapter Pres.CAPTJames N.AdkinsJr '58, USN (Ret.)

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T h e Parent's Club also joined us for this event. LTJG Windsor FrineU '06 entertained the future Plebes with a humorous description - some would say expose' - of Ufe at the Naval Academy. Jack Barfield '61 delivered the "Link in the Chain" address, describing how the Class of 2011 is Unked to the Class of 1961 as the class that preceded them by 50 years at the Naval Academy.

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CAPT Jack Barfield '61, USN (Ret) 3945 SW 328th Place; Federal Way WA 98023 P: 360-407-7483 (Day); H: 253-835-1115 E: capnjack8@comcast.net

Ahoy to aU alums from T h e Great Northwest! T h e rain has gone, the skies are clear, and - to those of you sweltering in the heat and humicUty elsewhere - it's mid-70s and gorgeous here (but don't ask us about our winters),The Puget Sound Chapter is in fiiU swing with our fiinfUled summer program of events!

Just finished on 3 June was our rousing annual send-off dinner for the incoming Plebe class of 2011 and the N A P S Class of 2008 from Washington State. D e a n A n g e l '60 arranged a superb event at Naval Station Everett to send these young men and women offin style.

We are very proud to have 22 Plebes-tobe headed back east for I-day on 27 June and another four headed for NAPS. Twenty-one of this contingent were present for the dinner, and together with family, friends, and many of the appointees' Blue & Gold Officers added up to a crowd of 140 for this great event.

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Bob Hoag '81 Displays the 61 Banner for the Class of 2011

Next on the agenda is another highlyanticipated event, our annual summer picnic - this year scheduled at Lake Kitsap on 15 July. This is a catered affair, so bring only your swim gear, suntan lotion and yourself for an afternoon of sun and fiin.

It is rumored that adult beverages may be avaUable to wash down the burgers, dogs, ice cream, and watermelon.

Last on the summer calendar is basebaU! Yes, the Mariners are whupping up on almost everybody these days (we're trying to get used to that idea), but we're doing the classic, smaU-town America version - minor league basebaU at the Class A Everett Aquasox! It's half the expense and twice the fun! The festivities include a pre-game B B Q Chuck PeUetier '68 is setting this up for us.

D o w n the road, we're planning on expanding our "official" Navy footbaU

functions in the faU. We've always done the A r m y - N a \ ^ game of course (joint with the West Point Alumni), but this year we're going to expand the concept to the nationaUy televised N o t t e D a m e and Air Force games. We figure that's just the Uttle push the team needs to put one over on the Irish and maintain our dominance over Air Force.

That's it from the Left Coast N o r t h e r n Region.We're looking forward to an exciting summer —join us if you are in the area and not a member — or even ff you are. You can caU any of the officers or trustees for information, or check out our web site at http://www.usna.com/ Chapters/US/Washington/PugetSound/.

Oregon and Southwest Chapter - See Oregon

Washington

Washington, DC Area Greater Washington Chapter Capt Jerry Farrell '10 E: farrellgni@comcast.net Website: www.usnaaagwc.org

West Virginia West Virginia Chapter Stephen S. Shumlas '69 105 Brierwood Dr., Hurricane,WV 25526 E: shumlas@iiiarshall.edu

Wisconsin Wisconsin Chapter President: Mr. Dan LaFave '85 djl@quarles.coni

Secretary Mr. Bob Simi '88 (USMCR) P: 414-577-1058; E: bnscsimi@execpc.coni

Wyoming Intermountain

Chapter - See Utah

MEMORIAM

Rear Adnfiral Eugene B. Fluckey '35, USN (Ret.)

From A Psalm of Life

By Henry Wadsworth LongfeUow

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^^r\ 2003, Rear Admffal Eugene B. Fluckey, ^ / USN (Ret.), was recognized as a Distinguished Graduate for his outstanding service to the Naval Academy, the Navy and the nation. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for heroism in his submarine service during World War II. In addition to his Iffelong commitment to the naval service. Rear Admffal Fluckey gave

back to his akna mater. During his tour at the Academy as head of the electtical engineering department from 1956 to 1958, Fluckey chaired the Fundraising Committee for the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Stadium was fuUy paid for when it opened in 1959.

Rear Admiral Huckey's obimary vviU appear in the September issue of Shipmate.

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LAST' "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we tvill remember them." ^ „.,.,„ —Laurence Btnyon, 1914 ANDERSEN, H . R O Y '52

FOERSTER, ROBERT SAMUEL '33

MATUSEK, V I C T O R GUSTAVE '40 *

31 May 2007

17 December 2006

BABBITT, FRANKLIN GOODSPEED '46

pRAZEE, MURRAY B E N N E T T J R . '39

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 18 June 2007

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 26 June 2007

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 27 June 2007

M C M I L L A N , EDWARD BELLAMY '33

LTJG, USN (Ret.) 1 May 1999

BARKSDALE, DAVID ARMISTEAD '46

FREUND, BERNARD WILLIAM '32

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 20 June 2007

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 9 February 2007

M O T T , R O B E R T FRANCIS '46

BARNES, ROBERT GREELEY '53

G R A N T , CARL EDWARD '33

26 June 2007

6 February 1979

OLTERMANN, JOHN JAMES '50 31 May 2007

BLOSSER, R I C H A R D ALLEN '57

GRIEST, R I C H A R D ALAN '51 *

PENDLETON, CHARLES A R T H U R J R . '43

6 June 2007

4 June 2007

BoBO, HENRY B E N S O N '35 23 December 2003

H A I G H , ALFRED DOUGLAS J R . '52

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 15 June 2007

9 June 2007

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 19 June 2007

R E E D , J O H N RAYMOND '63 *

CDR, USN (Ret.) 31 May 2007

H A L E , WILLIAM BARNETT '58

R I C H A R D S , PAUL BLAND '46 *

17 June 2007

30 June 2007

BRENNAN, A N T H O N Y CHARLES '60 *

13 June 2007

CAMPBELL, FRANK ALEXANDER '40

HEAVEY, WILLIAM FRANCIS J R . '41

SCHULER, WILLIAM EDWARD '54

CPT, USAR 9 June 2007

30 May 2007

Col, USAF (Ret.) 2 June 2007

CARLE, GARY LEE '64

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 29 May 2007

31 May 2007

HOFFMAN, E D M U N D J O S E P H '36

SHEARER, R A L P H W I L S O N '41

10 June 2007

COBEAN, WARREN RICHARDSON J R . '47

HOWARD, CHARLES T H O M A S '50

SMITH, FRANCIS T H O M P S O N '40

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 27 June 2007

Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) 8 June 2007

8 January 2007

DANKWORTH, EDWIN GEORGE J R . '43

JAMES, ELLIOTT LINDSAY J R . '33

20 June 2007

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 8 June 2007

CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 6 December 1997

STATLER, R O N A L D DALE '71

DAWES, ROBERT ALDEN J R . '33

KENGLA, WILLIAM ARCHIBALD '33

CDR, USN (Ret.) 16 May 2007

Col, USMC (Ret.) 3 January 1993

DELATOUR, LLOYD LOUIS '41

LAMAY, U R B A N R A N D E L J R . '57

CDR, USN (Ret.) 23 June 2007

CDR, USN (Ret.) 14 June 2007

EMERSON, S C O T T '49

LEAVITT, G U Y CHAMBERLIN '43

8 December 2005

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 11 June 2007

E R B , LEONARD '42

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 12 June 2007 FiNNiGAN, OLIVER DAVIS J R . '35

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 1 June 2007 FLUCKEY, EUGENE B E N N E T T '35

RADM, USN (Ret.) 29 June 2007

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LENDENMANN, W E R N E R J R . '44

CDR, USN (Ret.) 15 February 2005 LEWIS, WILLIAM W H I T E J R . '48

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 26 May 2007

SPENCER, JUAN MILKESON '90

16 June 1984 WALKER, J O H N RUSSELL III '45

27 June 2007 WALTER, BRUCE E D G A R '72

LTJG, USN 1 June 2007 W E I R , WILLIAM D O N A L D '49

LT, USNR 27 June 2005 W H E E L E R , D O N A L D R O B E R T '60

CDR, USNR 14 March 1984 WINSLOW, EDWARD H U G H E S '42

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 5 June 2007

LYNN, JAMES WILLIAM '50 *

CAPT, SC, USN (Ret.) 17 June 2007

• obituary appears in this issue

LEROY THOMAS TAYLOR '35

Captain LeRoy T.Taylor, USN (Ret.), died on 23 AprU 2007 ui Newport, RI. He was 94 years old.

A nativ-e ot Mississippi, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was conmfissioned with the Class of 1935.

He served in the heav-y- cnuser LOUISVILLE, on the stafr ot Conunander Cruisers, Scouting Force, in the destroyer DAVIS, and the Nav-y-"s first PT boat squadron. During the first vear of World War II. as executive officer and as gunnery officer of the destroyer RUSSELL, he fought in the First MarshaU Island Raid, the Batde of the Coral Sea. the Batde of Midway and the Batde of Santa Cruz. Later, he conmianded motor torpedo boat squadrons during the Solomon Islands Campaign and the destroyer P.\RKER in the MecUterranean and the Western Pacific.

He was awarded two SUver Star medals and nvo Letters of Commendation for action in combat. He earned seven Batde Stars.

After the war, he served on the faculty of the General Line School in New-port, RI. was the captain of the desttoyer CoNE and the LSD SH.ADVX-ELL. served in Naples, and was on the staff of Admiral the Earl Mountbatten of Burma in Malta. He commanded Destroyer Division 302, attended and was on the staff of the Naval War CoUege, and served in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations untU retffement.

After being retffed. he earned a master's degree in international relations from Boston University- and taught in the Nhddletow-n schools for 16 years.

Predeceased by- his wffe. Horide Hewitt Taylor, Captain Taylor is surviv-ed by- his son, Kent Hewitt Taylor; daughter, Martha Sims Tay-lor Schantz; three grandchUdren: and one great-grandchUd. Tlie Taylor Family FRANCIS HARDING H U R O N '38

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Captain Francis H. Huron, USN (Ret.), died on 2 May 2007 m Beffnont, MA. He was 90 years old.

Bob was born and raised on a farm in

Imbler, OR, his father was a doctor, his mother a singer in an amateur opera company. After a year in coUege, Bob entered the Naval Academy in 1934, where he was member of theThffd Company and the Radio Gang.

FoUowing graduation with the Class of 1938, he jouied NORTH.\.viPTO.N and in September 1939, went to UPSHUR, and then TEXAS until May 1941. He received a master's degree in nav-al architecmre and marine engineering from MIT Ui February 1944."WhUe at MIT, he met EUzabeth FarvveU ofWatertown, MA.They were married in 1943. His first EDO duty was in Nav-al Shipyard. Portsmouth. NH, as assistant huU superintendent.

From December 1945 until December 1948, he was docking officer, then design superintendent at Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor In the Bureau of Ships, he headed the SpecUications and Standards Branch, was assistant to the du-ector of the Materials Development Division and director of the AppUed Science Division untU August 1951.

After a course at the Naval Damage Conttol School, he reported as engineering officer in MIDWAY. In March 1954, he became assistant repair superintendent at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and in July 1957, the U.S. Naval ShipbuUding Liaison Officer, Madrid, Spain. In 1959, whUe in the Bureau of Ships, he attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

From 1961 until 1964, Bob was commanding officer and director of the U.S. Naval Marine Engineering Laboratory, Annapolis. MD. Hisfinalassignment was again in the Bureau of Ships.

Bob retired in 1966, and joined the NASA Electtonic Research Center in Cambridge, MA, on the team which sent the first astronauts to the moon. His last job was in the Department ofTransportation untU 1978.Thereafter, Bob and Betty spent much time on LakeWinnipesaukee in New Hampshire and trav'eled extensively. Bob continued his genealogical research, teaching classes, and found the personal computer an exciting hobby- in communication with Classmates and friends.

Bob is survived by his wffe Betty; daughter, Betty-Jean Cole; son, Bruce; and grandsons, David Cole and Captain James A Nelson, USMC, who carries on the naval ttadition.

A memorial was held on 2 June, with aU famUy members in attendance.

Memorial conttibutions may be made to the Naval Academy Foundation.

The Huron Family & '38 Classmates JOHN DAVID BAUR '39

Lieutenant Colonel John D. Baur, USAR I Ret.), of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away on 18 January- 2007. He was 91 years old.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on 27 January 1916, "Jack," as he was fondly- caUed throughout his Ufe, actively' served his country- during World War II. He was a non-graduate of the Naval Academy Class of 1939 and after graduating from what IS now- Carnegie-MeUon University, was commissioned in the U.S. Army. Jack received commendations for his participation in amphibious landings in SicUy and Southern France. He remained an officer in the Army Reserve and reached the rank of Ueutenant colonel.

In the early 1950s, Jack moved to St.Thomas in the U.S. Vffgin Islands, opened a business knowm as Tropical Motors and enjoyed 30 years importing cars and renting them to islanders and tourists. In the early 1990s, after the death of his wffe, he moved to JacksonviUe, FL. Jack was predeceased by his parents, younger brother, Robert, and his wife of many years, the former EUnor Hogg.

His ashes have joined hers at sea off St. Thomas. He is survived by his stepdaughter, B.J. Honkamp, and by a large and lov-ing extended famUy. Tlie Baur Family

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mm&MStAmiÂť JAMES GOODRICH WATSON '39

James G.Watson entered into the joy of his Lord on Tuesday, 1 May 2007 in FarmviUe,VA. He was 91 years old.

He was born in DarUngton Heights, VA, on 30 July 1915, the son of the late WiUie A.Watson and Sudie O.Watson of Darlington Heights, Mr Watson was a 1935 graduate of Hampden-Sydney CoUege and a 1939 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He retired from Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company (Verizon) in 1978.

He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 50 years, HUde Kasd Watson; four sons, James W.Watson ofWest Palm Beach, FL,Thomas S.Watson of HeathsvUle,VA, Eric S.Watson of Woodstock,VT, and Evan L.Watson of FaUs Church,VA; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchUdren; brother, Samuel E.Watson of Merritt Island, FL; sister. Sue W PoweU of FarmvUle,VA; and a host of nieces and nephews, including Hunter R.Watson of FarmviUe,VA. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor lee Copeland, were held on 4 May 2007, foUowed by burial at Spring Creek Baptist Church in DarUngton Heights,VA. Memorial gifts may be sent to the missionary fund of Faith Bible FeUowship Church, P O Box 917, FarmvUle,VA 23901, where he and HUde were faithful members, or to the Ama Nyame Memorial Medical Center, P.O. Box 353, FarmvUle,VA 23901, a medical center in Ghana supported by M r Watson's physician, D r K. Donkor excerpts from The FarmviUe (VA) Herald VICTOR GUSTAVE MATUSEK '40

Lieutenant Commander Victor G, Matusek, USN (Ret,), passed away peacefuUy in Concord, CA, on 18 June 2007. He was 89 years old.

Born in Grand Haven, MI, on 3 May 1918,"Vic" left Michigan when he won an appointment to the Naval Academy.

He played on the Academy golf team, continuing a passion that started when he was 12 years old.

After graduating with the Class of 1940,Vic served on TRENTON, which patroUed the Pacific coastUne from the Panama Canal to the tip of South America. In September 1943,Vic saUed out for action in the Pacific on OAKLAND, In the post-war years, the famUy was stationed in Bremerton,WA, Madison,Wl, and Guam.

With the onset of the Korean War, Vic again was assigned sea duty and the famUy returned to Oakland, CA.Vic retired with the rank of lieutenant commander in 1960.

The fanuly settled in Concord, CA, in 1963, where Vic and Lois completed raising their family.Vic's second career was as a math teacher. He cherished his memories of former students who recognized him years later and made a point to thank him; teUing him that finding success in his math classes reaUy made a difference in their Uves.

Vic enjoyed watching sports and had favorite teams and athletes he would cheer and curse. He bowled in leagues for many years and was an avid golfer aU his Ufe. In their retirement

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years,Vic and Lois kept busy traveUng, playing kiUer scrabble and doing volunteer work. They were active in St. John's Episcopal Church, the Concord Senior Citizens Center and volunteered with Meals on Wheels for 30 years.

Vic beUeved in duty and responsibUity, but was very generous and shared his home happUy He was a good man and a wonderfiil father whose contributions added up to a legacy of love and achievement.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Lois (Crane) Matusek; daughters,Virginia, her daughter Kathleen, partner. Grant, and great-granddaughter, Hana; Kay and her daughter. Amber; SheUa; Sharn and her husband, Tom, and daughters, Johanna and Bessie; and Lynda and her husband, Dwight. His beloved sister, Kathleen "Kicker" Dahlstrom and her husband, Edward, both predeceased him. Vic leaves behind two nephews, a niece, and their children living in Michigan and Florida. He also was preceded in death by his only son, Brett, in 2006.

The Matusek Family OLLIE BUFORD ADAMS '44

Captain OUie Adams, USN (Ret.), died on 21 April 2007 in Pinehurst, NC, from complications foUowing abdominal surgery. He was 86 years old.

Upon graduation from the Naval Academy in June 1943, OUie volunteered for submarine duty and was assigned to DRUM, which had an outstanding record in World War 11. His medals include the Bronze Star.

After the War, OUie entered naval aviation. His initial flying duties were with an anti-submarine squadron, a logical choice for a former submariner FoUowing duty inVS-21 andVS-25, flying from smaU carriers, he was ordered to postgraduate school, majoring in meteorology. He was then assigned to a hurricane reconnaissance squadron, flying in and out of violent storms from a base in Guam. Next came three years at the Weather Central in Florida, forecasting storms. Then, for variety, he joined the naval air transport service, where a shortage of experienced pUots existed. His weather experience stood him in good stead as he covered the globe. Next was a land based patrol squadron, flying the North Adantic. Back problems terminated his flying career, so he joined the new staff of the Atlantic Submarine Force as baUistic nfissUes were being introduced into the Fleet.

Then came language school, foUowed by an interesting assignment as the naval attache in Turkey. For more variety, he spent a short tour in the National MiUtary Command Center, where the duty officers often received caUs in the middle of the night from President Johnson, who spent a lot of time worrying about the war in Vietnam. OUie's final active duty tour was an assignment in the Pentagon, where he was involved with foreign mUitary sales. That set him up for civUian employment in the aerospace industry after his retirement from active duty.

He had a great career with combat in submarines, anti-submarine aviation, hurricane flying and forecasting, the naval air transport service, baUistic missUe submarine experience, naval attache in a country that was the "front" in the Cold War, and finaUy mUitary salesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;helping to fiU the arsenals of our aUies.

His is a great example of the interesting Ufe that can result from

die naval service. Along the way, he also managed to keep his golf handicap under conttol.

OUie was predeceased by his wife, Geralchne Herndon Adams, in 1992 and by his son, David, who passed on in 2006.

Survivors include his daughter, Sandi Adams Busde of Fairfax, VA, and four grandchUdren.

Jerry Miller '41 JAMES TATE COCKRILL II '45

Captain James T. CockrUl II, USN (Ret.), cUed on 3 May 2007. He was 86 years old. â&#x20AC;˘Jim" was born on 30 May 1921 in CrawfordsviUe, AR, and graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1945.

On 7 AprU 1945, he married the former Betty Boyd Farinholt at the Naval Academy Chapel.

He was assigned to BOSTON (CA-69) as gunnery officer and assistant navigator prior to receiving his Wings in 1947. He graduated fixjm the Naval Postgraduate School with a master's degree in electronic engineering in 1952.

He was assigned to various attack squadrons and carriers, including the Naval Aff Special Weapons Squadron, Albuquerque, NM. He attended both the Naval War CoUege and The George Washington University, receiving a master's degree in foreign affairs. FoUowing duty at the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, he was with Naval Air Systems Command and retired as a captain in 1968.

Jim worked with IBM for 20 years as program manager for many programs, mosdy in ASW. He was in charge of projects deaUng with the Mark48 torpedo electronic guidance systems, the defensive system for ULMS, baUistic missUe submarine, LAMPS desttoyer based hehcopter anti-submarine warfare, and the SOSUS, a highly accurate ASW target locating system.

After IBM, Jim was in land development, banking and numerous volunteer activities including services as the director of Habitat for Humanity, co-founder and president of the Manassas Chapter of the Boys & Gffls Club of America, president of Kiwanis, chaffman of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCOR^), board of directors and president of Evergreen Country Club, RepubUcan magisterial district chairman of Prince WUUam County, VA, and a member of the AnnapoUs Rotary Club. Jim was also an active member of the vestries of the Episcopal churches in Haymarket,The Plains and Manassas,VA.

RICHARD D O L A N H E R T Z I G '45

Captain Richard D. Hertzig, USN (Ret.), died on 10 May 2006 at his home in Stockton, CA. He was 83 years old.

A memorial graveside service wiU be held at Arlington National Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Thursday, 13 September 2007.

A fuU obituary for Captain Hertzig appeared in Last Call in the August 2006 issue of Shipmate.

ROE HOWARD JOHNSTON '45

The Reverend Doctor Roe Johnston died on 7 May 2007 in Greeley CO. Roe was born in Mt.Vernon, lA. He was a great and robust personaUtyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and now, "a mighty oak has faUen." He was a storyteUer, ttout fisherman. Naval Academy graduate, AU-American footbaU player, French hornist, civU rights activist and beloved Presbyterian minister, serving churches from Westminster in the Rockies to Rochester, MN, from First Church in IndianapoUs to Lakeside in San Francisco.

Roe had a talent for making the church the commuruty center and uniting diverse voices into a chorus for community service.

He was one of the founders and board of directors, emeritus of the FeUowship of Christian Athletes. He joined Martin Luther King Jr. on the march from SeUna in the 1960s. In the 1970s, he served as moderator of the Golden Gate Synod, during a time of turbulence and activism, where he inspired his congregation to reach out and put their faith into action, founding programs such as Friends Outside for famiUes ofjaU inmates and Services for Seniors, a housing program for low-income elderly. In the early 1980s, Roe ministered creatively with the development of the Mountain Center, a retreat of the Denver Presbytery, devoted to theology for daUy Uving. In the late 1980s and 1990s, he launched a career serving as interim minister for churches in transition, helping congregations maintain unity, understanding feUowship and faith.

On the golf course or at a roundtable, even in his hospital bed during his final months of Ulness, Roe charmed with his wit and inquisitive inteUect. He attended St. Ambrose CoUege (playing on their undefeated, never scored-upon footbaU team of 1940), graduated from the Naval Academy (served aboard ViNCENNES in World War 11), and McCormick Theological UntU his death, Jim and Betty resided happUy in Ginger Seminary in Chicago, IL. He was awarded an honorary doctorate Cove, a retirement community in AnnapoUs, MD. of divinity from Hanover CoUege (Indiana) in 1955.

Jim is survived by his wife, Betty; daughters, Betsy C. Bannat Roe is survived by his wife, Beth MacAulay Johnston; her of Severna Park, MD, and SaUy C. Cottingham of Douglas, GA; chUdren (and spouses),WUl Biddle (Lise) and Maggie (Brian six granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren.

Naffin); his chUdren with his late wife, Helen Nickless Johnston In Ueu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anne's who died in 1986, Ginny, Doug (Susie), Ken (Kerri) and Jane; as Episcopal Church, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., AnnapoUs, MD weU as six grandchUdren; one great-grandchUd; sister, Louise, 21401 or the Ginger Cove Foundation, 4000 River Crescent "Weeze" (Charles Cairns); and many nephews, nieces, admiring Dr,AnnapoUs, MD 21401.

The Cockrill Family fans and friends.

A memorial service was held on 18 May 2007.

In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Peace and Justice Task Force, 1980 DahUa St., Denver, CO, 80220; (303) 355-1651. excerpts from The Coloradoan August 2007

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John W. Schriever died in Houston,TX, on 15 May 2007. He was 84 years old.

'Jay" was born in the infirmary of the Gulf Oil Refinery in Port Arthur, TX, and oil continued to run through his veins during his career with Warren Petroleum and Gulf OU. He graduated in the Naval Academy wartime Class of 1945 and fought in the Pacific on DEHAVEN (DD-727) as gunnery officer. One ofJay's proudest moments occurred on 2 September 1945 when DEHAVEN was anchored by MISSOURI (BB-63) during the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender Jay retired from the Navy in May 1948, having achieved rank of Ueutenant (junior grade). It was during this time that he met his sweetheart. Mart Barnett, at the Ingleside Naval Air Station, near her hometown of Gregory, TX. They married in Pensacola, FL, and had four children, Ann, Sandy, John and Laura. Jay and Mart shared many "wunnerful" years together before Mart passed away in Japan at age 46 years.

Jay returned to the U.S. to start a new life in Pittsburgh, PA. He met Eva Copetas, a young widow with two daughters, Chris and Karen. Jay and Eva married on 5 May 1973.

Representing Gulf Oil, Jay was among the first Americans to travel to China in 1974 and 1975. He transferred to Houston in 1977 and retired in 1983 as general manager for Crude OU, Worldwide.

Jay enjoyed his retirement. He loved golf and participated in the ' O F W W at Kingwood Country Club in Kingwood, TX. Jay was a member and usher at St. Martha's Catholic Church. He was on the board of the Kingwood TraUs Association, a "loaned executive" for the United Way and loved "popping trays" at his favorite place, Martha's Kitchen.

Jay is survived by Eva, his loving wife of 34 years; children, Ann Schriever QoeVarela), Sandy Schriever,John Schriever (Dana), Laura Stewart (William), Chris Copetas (Rick Corn), Karen Copetas (Joe Garcia); beloved grandchildren, Hayley and Max Stewart, Nick and Sarah Schriever, and Alexandra Corn; and his faithful golden retriever, "Oliver."

"Poppa Jay" had a great and fiiU life and lives on in our memories and his grandchUdren. Jay loved his God, his country and his famUy, and wiU be greatly missed. To celebrate Jay's Ufe and send a written tribute, please visit www.niem.com.

Memorial services with miUtary honors were conducted at St. Martha's Church.

The Schriever Family JOHN DOWNING WHITE '45

Lieutenant Conunander' J.D." White, USN (Ret.), died on 28 February 2007 in Front Royal, VA, after a long iUness, He was 85 years old, J,D. was born in Fauquier County, VA, on 19 January 1922. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in Washington, DC, and attending a prep school for a year, he received an appointment to the Naval Academy in 1941.

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Upon graduation with the Class of 1945,J.D, joined INDIANA in the Pacific, After a year he began flight training, but at the war's end, returned to ships, including LSMRs, CoRAL SEA, and then to the Korean Conflict aboard MISSOURI. He later had duty on ALBANY and two destroyers. Shore duty included two tours at the Naval Academy Charleston Naval Shipyard, ComNavAirLant Staff, and chief staff officer of RadRonTwo in DavisviUe, RI, After J.D, retired, he earned his master's degree in education at the University ofVirginia and taught math at Warren County High School in Front Royal,VA, for the next 15 years.

He loved animals, coUege and pro sports, the outdoors, and spending time with fanfily and friends. He could fix anything and took great pride in maintaining cars and equipment around the house, J,D, was an active member of Calvary Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry and as the church treasurer He was involved in Boy Scouts, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and whUe teaching, served as the president of the Warren County Education Association, In his retirement.J.D. and his wife,Jane, enjoyed traveling the world, bridge and the beach, J,D, is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jane; son, Roffe "White ofVirginia Beach,VA; daughters, Dian Fechtel of Staunton,VA, and Corinne LleweUyn of Front Royal, VA; and five grandchUdren, Katie White, Bryan "White, Mark Fechtel, Blake Fechtel and Andi LleweUyn. His integrity, loyalty, generosity and great sense of humor were celebrated at services on 11 March 2007 at Calvary Episcopal Church and Prospect HiU Cemetery in Front Royal,VA. The White Family PAUL BLAND RICHARDS '46

D r Paul B. Richards, a mathematician for many years with the Naval Research Laboratory, died of kidney faUure on 30 June 2007, He had recently moved to Harrisonburg,VA, but had been a longtime Alexandria,VA, resident before his retirement to Sarasota, FL, in 1995. He was 82 years old, Dr Richards was born in North Atdeboro, MA, and attended the U,S, Naval Academy, graduating with the Class of 1946 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He served as a Navy ensign in World War II and subsequently earned a master's degree fi-om Harvard and both a master's degree and a Ph,D, from Case Western Reserve University.

He worked at the Naval Research Laboratory from 1968 untU 1995, researching celestial mechanics with applications to manned space flight. He served as President of the American Astronautical Society (1971-1972), promoting the commercial utilization of space technology and contributing to the ApoUo Hussions, Dr Richards was recognized as an AAS FeUow for his outstanding contribution to astronautics. He also co-wrote a book describing computerized networking systems designed to evacuate victims in disasters for medical treatment.

In retirement, he volunteered as a tour guide at the Moat Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL. Predeceased by his first wife, PhyUis Gray Richards, D r Richards is survived by his wife, Ruth M. Richards of Harrisonburg,VA; sister, Claire Chase of Cohasset, MA; brother,

Robert Richards of Singer Island, FL; five chUdren, Donald He served first in LITTLE RoCK (CL-92), then after Yorktown Richards of Bloonungdale, NJ, Barbara Richards of and the Mine Warfare School, in SHANNON (DM-25). Duty at Gaithersburg, IS/ID, Steven and Meagan Richards of Kensington, London, England, and then at the Special Weapons Center at .

MD, and Paula Richards of Salisbury, MA; and six grandchildren.

Albuquerque, NM, ended when he resigned in 1954 to return to BeUevue. He married Anne Baer, sister of '47 Classkiate Joe Baer A memorial service was held at the U.S. Naval Academy on 23 July 2007.

Back in Washington, he worked for Boeing for a time, while The Richards Family managing the famUy whaUng company buildings and piers. He eventually converted them into a marina, which he operated until 1998, then sold to the City of BeUevue.

JAMES ANDREW DE GANAHL '47 Owner of a 52-foot diesel Chris-Craft, he was involved in Captain James A. de Ganahl, USN (Ret.), nfining ventures and real estate development, both in Alaska and died on Thursday, 24 May 2007, at at BeUevue, and occasionaUy chartered his vessel. One voyage to Sanford, FL. He was 82 years old.

V L_ '^^ "Jim" was born on 24 August 1924 in transport a ton of ore samples resulted in four electrical fires en route, and proved to him, he said, the value of early Navy damage \C ' Santa Monica, CA, son of the late Frank control driUs. » ^\„_^A. and Katharine McCreery de Ganahl. The Both he and Anne enjoyed outdoor Ufe, cruising and lots of t^^ • ^ fanfily relocated to NewYork, and he dogs. He served on the BeUevue City CouncU, was a member of won letters in basebaU and hockey at the chamber of commerce and was active in Rotary. He helped Kent School in Connecticut, then create local pubUc parks and develop today's downtown BeUevue. received his congressional appoinmient to the Naval Academy fix)m New Jersey. At the Academy, he was a varsity footbaU tackle He was weU-known locaUy for interesting ideas and conversation and as a rugged individuaUst, as weU as a creator of pubUshed during Fffst Class Year. He graduated with the Class in 1946, works and interviews on local history. His enjoyment at firing his with the 24th Company. cannon to celebrate—celebrate almost anything—required a Uttle He served first in R I C H (DD-820), where he met Dorothy explanation to newcomers.

"Dossie" Eccles in her home town of Newport, RI, then married her in Pensacola, FL, in 1949 whUe in flight training.

BUl is survived by his wife, Anne; sons,Tom, Marc, Joe and After receiving his Wings, he flew withVC squadrons and as a Brian Lagen; daughters, Deborah Bratt and Carol Peltola; and by flight instructor untU a tour in Joint Security Group in Germany seven grandchUdren.

(1956-1958).That was foUowed by six years of A3D and RA5Cs A celebration of his life was held on 29 AprU 2007 at the flying out ofVAH squadrons at NAS Sanford. He was executive Seatde Yacht Club. officer of B O N HOMME RICHARD (CVA-31) foUowed by two Chet Shaddeau '47 yean in the Joint Reconnaissance Center of the 0&.ce: of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from where he retired in 1969.

JAMES M U R P H Y IVEY JR. '48 James M. Ivey J r cUed on 11 May 2007 at Having become enamored of Centtal Florida, they buUt a the Anderson Area Medical Center in home at Lake Mary, near Sanford, where he dabbled in orange Anderson, SC. growing, managed the A&B Equipment Co., and doubled as the "Buddy" Ivey was born on 28 August company pUot. He was an active member of Rotary and a 1925 in Graham, NC. He was the son of vestryman of Holy Cross Episcopal Church.

Fern Hadley and James Ivey, one of eight In addition to Dorothy, his wife of 58 years, he is survived by chUdren raised in their Quaker home. He his som, James L. de Ganahl of AguadUla, Puerto Rico, and graduated from Graham High School in Michael de Ganahl of Sanford, FL; daughter, Ms. Daphne 1942, and attended North Carolina Summers of AnnapoUs, MD; and by four grandchUdren. He was State University on a footbaU scholarship for two years. He predeceased by a daughter, Katharine "Kit" Newman. was appointed to the Naval Academy from North Carolina, Memorial services with mUitary honors were held on graduating with the 23rd Company in 1948.

29 May 2007 at Sanford, FL. Buddy married Chispah"Chip" Freeman on 16 October Chet Shaddeau '41 1948. He remained at the Academy for one year for indoctrination of the Class of 1952, also serving as an instructor in the departWILLIAM SCHUPP LAGEN '47 ment of seamanship and navigation. His subsequent service was WUUam S. Lagen died peacefuUy at his at NAS Pensacola, in LSMR-401 during the Korean War, and in home in BeUevue,WA, on 15 AprU 2007.

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He was 83 years old.

He resigned his commission in 1954 to work with a former BUl Lagen was born to Emily and shipmate in Toronto, Canada, in the air conditioning business.

Marc A. Lagen in PawUng Manor, NY, He greatly enjoyed the idea of seUing cold air to the Canadians. but spent his youth at BeUevue, traveUng Shortly thereafter, he formed his own business as a general frequently with the whaling ships of his contractor, working in that profession for 19 years in Canada, grandfather's American Pacific WhaUng and 35 years in South CaroUna. During this time, he earned the Company, which was headquartered at highest respect of his coUeagues and was the recipient of Meydenbauer Bay there. After graduating from Garfield High in numerous awards.

BeUevue, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from Washington, and graduated m 1946 with the Class of 1947's Second Company.

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In addition to his work in construction. Buddy enjoyed many activities, including service as an elder in the Presbyterian church, membership in the Lions Club, restoring antique cars, raising Arabian horses, painting and tending to his farm.

He and Chip raised five chUdren together and made Ufe an exciting experience for each one of them. He welcomed each of his chUdren's spouses into the fanfily. Buddy was a devoted family man and his seven grandchUdren were his pride and joy. He was much beloved and wiU be gready missed by aU who knew him.

May he rest in peace.

The Ivey Family WILLIAM TAFT EMERY '49

After a courageous battle with cancer for a year and a haff, Commander WUliam T, Emery SC, USN (Ret.), of 14 Baylor Blvd, Lewisburg, PA, died on Tuesday morning, 21 March 2006 in River Woods, Lewisburg, He was 80 years old.

Born on 11 August 1925 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Gustav Harold and Kathryn (EUiott) Emery. "BiU" graduated from the Severn School in Severna Park, MD, with the class of 1944, Upon graduation from the United States Naval Academy with the Class of 1949, he was sent to the Naval Supply School in New Jersey, where he met his fiimre wffe, also a supply officer He served aboard TACONIC, FRANK KNOX, NAS North Island, CA, and PRAIRIE. He also served on the staff of the U.S. Naval Academy, MUitary Assistance Advisory Group attached to the U.S, Embassy in Rome, Italy, for three years, the Naval Supply Depot in Mechanicsburg, PA, and he also taught at the Wright Patterson School ofTechnology, FoUowing his retirement from the Navy, BUl served on the staff of the University of Vermont, Earlier in Ufe, he had served as a page in the United States Supreme Court, BUl was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg, PA, and he was a member of the Lewisburg Lions Club, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, served on the committee for the Union County Fourth ofJuly parade and the Fleet Reserve Association, He was a descendant ofWiUiam Howard Taft, former President of the United States and ChiefJustice of the Supreme Court, He is survived by his wife of 55 years, EUzabeth "Betty" (Ibach) Emery; sons, Scott Emery of Lansdowne, PA, and Alan Emery of Palm Beach, FL; nine grandchUdren; sister, Patricia Smith of Bethesda, MD; brother, Robert Emery of Silver Springs, MD; and nine nieces and nephews.

Commander Emery was inurned at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 3 May 2006 with fuU miUtary honors.

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JAMES WILLIAM LYNN '50

Captain James W Lynn, SC, USN (Ret.), died on 17 June 2007 of compUcations due to emphysema. He was 79 years old.

Captain Lynn was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. He reported for active duty as a seaman first class onV-J Day and after a year of enUsted service, entered the Naval Academy via a Fleet appointment. After graduating with distinction as a member of the Class of 1950, he was commissioned in the Supply Corps.

His first duty was aboard COLUMBUS (CA-74), homeported in Plymouth, England, foUowed by duty as supply officer in KNAPP ( D D - 6 5 3 ) . He met his future wife, Nancy, on a snowbound train as he returned to KNAPP from shore leave in Cincinnati. FoUowing assignments were at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Supply Center Peari Harbor, and the Office of Naval Material in Washington, DC. He received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1961 and then served on the submarine tender PROTEUS."WhUe at the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts in Washington, DC, he helped estabUsh the Naval Supply Systems Command.

Captain Lynn was posted in NorfoUc with the commanders in chief of the Adantic and the Adantic Fleet, and then as the supply officer on the affcraft carrier INDEPENDENCE. He graduated fixim the Industtial CoUege of the Armed Forces at Fort McNaff and then served in a number of staff positions with the Naval Supply Systems Command and the Patuxent River Naval Aff Station. He remrned to the Industtial CoUege of the Armed Forces to teach and retired in 1979 as associate dean for program implementation.

After his miUtary career, he worked at Sperry Corp. in Clearwater, FL, untU retiring again 1987. He and his wffe returned to Alexandria,VA, where they Uved until moving into The Fairfax in 2000.

In retirement. Captain Lynn volunteered as a docent at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and at the Navy Museum at the Washington Navy Yard. He was a member of the MiUtai-y Officers Association of America and was active in his Naval Academy class as class tteasurer for a number of years.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 56 years, Nancy (Richards) Lynn; chUdren, Captain Karin Lynn, CEC, USN (Ret.), of ArUngton, VA, and Randy Lynn of Locust Grove, VA; sister,Janet McCoy; grandchUdren, Heather and Eric; and great-granddaughter, Kairi.

Graveside services were held at ArUngton National Cemetery on 12 July 2007. excerpts from The Washington Post RICHARD ALAN GRIEST '51

Richard A. "Dick" Griest died on 4 June 2007 in Tucson, AZ. He was 79 years old.

Dick Griest was born on 27 Januaiy 1928 in Middletown, OH, and attended Otterbein CoUege in WestervUle, OH. He was appointed from Ohio and entered the United States Naval Academy in 1947.

Graduating with the Class of 1951, his first assignment was to In 1966, whUe attached to the submarine type desk at the COLUMBUS (CA-74) where he serv-ed as engineering officer and Bureau of Ships, Charley resigned from the Navy to pursue a later as as.sistant navigator in the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. civilian career He joined the Ocean System Division of North In 1954, Dick was o-ansferred to KEMPER COUNTY ( L S T - 8 5 4 ) as American RockweU Corp in California as a project engineer in executive officer WhUe on board, the ship was assigned to the the development of the commercial cUver lockout submersible, BEAVER. As a result, he was appointed a member of the Special Amphibious Force, Pacific Fleet, operating in Korea and Japan Committee on Underwater Systems and Vehicles to advise on vvidiTask Force 90. the estabUshment of rules for the survey and classification of Dick resigned from the U.S. Navy in 1955 and worked for vessels under the American Bureau of Shipping. die Lau Manufacmring Company in Dayton, OH. He later managed one of that company's mamffacmring plants in Other civUian efforts included the initial design of the IndianapoUs. IN. In 1963. he went to vvork for Ford Motor Canadian Forces diver lockout by a firm in Canada.

Company in IndianapoUs as an engineering supervisor Dick In 1971, Charley was selected to be the deputy director for retired in 1984 and niov-ed to Tucson, AZ, where he worked in the Submarine Maintenance Monitoring and Support Office at the Naval Sea System Command to develop new maintenance teal estate for five years, retffing again in 1989. He was a member strategies for modern submarines to extend operating cycles. The of the Nav-al Academy Alumni Association and the Association of performance monitoring program formiUated provided the Navy die Class of 1951. with a basis for reUable and safe submarines without need for Dick's decorations include the Navy Occupation Service shipyard overhauls for up to 12 years.

Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal Survivors include his wife, Gracelene; two daughters, Carla and United States Service Medal. and Clare; and a son, Tony. He is also survived by a sister and Dick was predeceased by his wife, MarUyn Anne Shackefford six grandchUdren.

Griest and his son. Stephen Alan Scott. He is survived by his son, He wUl be inurned at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium.

Roger Scott and his vv-ite, Mary- Gibson Scott ofJackson, "WY; brother-in-law; George Shackefford ofTucson, AZ; daughter-inJOSEPH LOUIS MASI '52 law; Kada Scott of Los Banos, CA; and granddaughter, Annalee Colonel Joseph L. Masi, USAF (Ret.), â&#x20AC;˘'Annie" Scott of Los Banos, CA. passed away peacefiiUy at his home in After cremation, a committal service was held at Christ San Francisco, CA, on 19 May 2007 with Church United Methodist in Tucson. The service was attended his devoted wffe, Susan HUlsttom-Masi by famUy and friends and his cremains were interred in the by his side. He was 77 years old.

Memorial Pray-er Garden at the church.

A graduate of the Naval Academy Memorial donations may be made to the Naval Academy Class of 1952, Joe retired proucUy as a Foundation or Christ Church United Methodist. colonel in the U.S. Air Force after 23 The Griest Family years of service, and Stanford Research Instimte after 13 more years. He graduated with a Ph.D. in CHARLES GEORGE KOSONEN '51 physics from University of London and received other graduate Commander Charles G. Kosonen, degrees from Stanford University and the University of lUinois.

USNR (Ret.), died on 13 AprU 2007.

Joe is survived by his wffe, Susan; three loving chUdren, Eric "Charley" was bom in San Pedro, of Stow, MA, Renee of Santa Monica, CA, and Robin of CA, and graduated with distuicrion from Concord, MA; daughter-in-law, Janice; and five grandchUdren, the Naval Academy with the Class of 1951.

David, Dan, Tyler, Ben and Greta, aU of whom he was extremely Upon graduation he served in proud. He also leaves a stepson, Bryan HUlsttom, his wffe, Iva and COWELL (DD-547) as a torpedo officer theff twin daughters, HoUy and Rose. and communications officer "WhUe on He wiU be buried in Stow, MA, with his dear mother, Anna. board he participated m the Korean War In Ueu of flowers, please send memorial donations to your and a world cruise, crossing the equator Afterwards he was favorite charity. assigned as operatiom officer on ComDesRon 12 staff. This tour excerpts from the Boston Globe mcluded operations in the Mediterranean Sea as screen commander Subsequendy, he was selected to attend the naval JACK CAMPBELL '53 comttuction course at MIT leaduig to the advanced degrees of Captain Jack CampbeU, USN (Ret.), died naval engineer, and a masters degree in naval architecmre and on 14 AprU 2007 from compUcations marine engineering. resulting from cancer at his home in Designated as an engineering duty officer, Charley was Honolulu, HI. assigned to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine. His duties here Jack was born on 10 May 1927, in included ship supermtendent for the consttuction of the diesel Buder, PA. After graduation from high submarine BARBEL (SS-580), and the first major overhaul of a school, he enUsted in the United States nuclear powered submarine, NAUTILUS (SSN-571).

Navy.

After completing three and a haff liis next assignment was at the Supervisor of ShipbuUding years as a smdent at Shppery Rock Office at Elecoic Boat Division, Groton, CT, as assistant inspection Teachers CoUege, he was selected to attend the Naval Academy officer for the new construction of the nuclear POLARIS at AnnapoUs, MD. submarines, and subsequendy as project officer for the design and comtruction of the nuclear attack submarines at Electtic Boat.

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LAST CALL FoUowing his graduation in June 1953, and after being commissioned as an ensign, he served a distinguished career as an officer in the United States Navy. This included assignments as commanding officer of FoRSTER (DER-334) and WHIPPLE (DE-1062). During the Vietnam War, he commanded River Patrol FlotiUa Five in the Mekong Delta region.

Among Captain CampbeU's numerous medals and citations are the foUowing: Legion of Merit with CombatV, Meritorious Service Medal, two Air Medals, Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action PJbbon, Presidential Unit Citation,Vietnamese Armed Forces Honor Medal, World War IlVictory Medal and others.

FoUowing his retirement with the rank of captain in 1977, Jack spent nearly 12 years on his sailboat. VENTURE, saiUng between numerous islands and countries throughout the Pacific Ocean, with his wife as his companion and shipmate.

In addition to his beloved wife, Loretta, to whom he was married for 53 years. Captain CampbeU is survived by his chUdren, SaUy, Scott and Susan; and two grandchUdren, Layla and Jesse.

Inurnment services were held with nfiUtary honors at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl, HI, on 23 AprU 2007.

The Campbell Family WILLIAM RAY WALKER '54 (BILL RAY WALKER)

WiUiam R.Walker of Alpine, CA, died on Sunday, 9 July 2006. He was 76 years old.

He was born in AbUene, TX, on 8 December 1929, graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1954.

As a civUian, he was an engineer for Calmat and was a chairman of the Mission VaUey Planning Committee.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Walker; son, WiUiam Walker of San Diego, CA; sister, Joanne Thompson of AbUene, TX; and two grandchUdren.

Services were held in El Cajon, CA, on 13 July 2006, foUowed by interment in Alpine Cemetery in Alpine, CA. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2655 Camino del Rio N., Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108-1633. excerpts from the San Diego Union-Tribune DAVID PETER SMALLEY '57

Lieutenant Colonel "Dave" SmaUey, USMCR (Ret.), died of compUcations due to multiple myeloma cancer on 1 June 2007 in Annapolis, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, in 1934, 1 )ave graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1957, entered the U.S. Marine Corps, and served on active duty for five years.

He returned to the Naval Academy in 1962 as assistant basketbaU coach, became head coach in 1966 for ten years, and then became the first women's basketbaU coach in 1976 for 12 years. Since 1979, he had held the position of assistant athletic

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director in charge of adnfission. He was promoted to senior associate athletic director of admissions, academics and compUance in 2001 and was active in that position untU the day he died.

Dave was a superb athlete at the Academy, winning six varsity letters in basketball and basebaU. He was captain of the basketbaU team in his Second and First Class years and led the Ivy BasebaU League in hitting in his Second Class Year He was awarded the Naval Academy Athletic Association sword at graduation as the outstanding athlete in the Class of 1957. In AprU of 2007, he was inducted into the Maryland Sports HaU of Fame, receiving the John Steadman Lifetime achievement Award.

Dave became a legend at the Academy as he impacted thousands of Midshipmen, helping them with their appointments to the Academy, working them through the admissions board, helping them to avoid dismissal by the Academic boards and mentoring them as student athletes. Coaches and former players of aU varsity sports depended on him for his sage advice. Dave always greeted you with a smUe on his face and a song in his heart. Truly, he was a man for others during his half century of athletic endeavors at the Academy.

A lifetime parishioner of St. Mary's Church in AnnapoUs, Dave's funeral Mass at the Naval Academy Chapel was concelebrated by the pastor of St. Mary's along with the CathoUc chaplain at the Academy. The final tribute to Dave was conducted at a packed to capacity chapel foUowed by interment at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 6 June 2007.

Surviving are his wife of nearly 50 years, Gerry (Barlow) SmaUey; children, David SmaUey Jr QiU), Donna Guadagnini (Mark '80), Diane SmaUey and Danny SmaUey '89; grandchUdren, Christine Guadagnini; Casey Guadagnini, Midshipman Mark Guadagnini '08, Midshipman Michael Guadagnini '11 and David SmaUey III; and sister, Mrs. Betty Maclnnes.

ANTHONY CHARLES BRENNAN '60

Commander Anthony C. Brennan, SC, USN (Ret.), died on 31 May 2007.

Born on 23 January 1936 and haUing from St. Louis, MO, "Tony" attended St. Louis University and Columbian Prep before entering the Naval Academy.

During his four years at USNA, Tony was a member of the footbaU team.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1960,Tony proceeded to the Naval Supply School at Athens, GA, after marrying his wife, Anne. His duty assignments included WAHKIAKUM COUNTY; supply corps aide to CinC South, Naples, Italy; ESO, Great Lakes; ComServGroup Three (CTF-73), Sasebo, Japan; Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA; Naval Supply Center, Oakland; and SupShips, San Francisco, CA. He retired with 20 years service from this last assignment. During his civiUan life,Tony worked with PATH, U.C. Berkeley.

Tony is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anne; six children, Anthony Jr, Matthew, Anne, Margaret, Jane and Tug; and eight grandchildren.

A celebration of Tony's Ufe was held at St. Joan of Arc in San Ramon, CA, on 7 June 2007, Bob Meek '60 &The Brennan Family

JOHN RAYMOND R E E D '63

John R. Reed died at his home in Newport News,VA, on 13 June 2007 after a long, brave batde with bone cancer. He was 65 years old.

"Jack," from Auburn, NY, was one of three sons of Raymond and Dorothea Reed. He graduated from Auburn's West High School in 1959 and entered the Naval Academy by congressional appoinmient. A gifted athlete and member of the varsity tennis team, he graduated as member of the 20th Company, He was knowm to many as "Jake" and to aU for his contagious friencUiness and good humor. After graduation, he married his longtime sweetheart, Linda Scjuires of Auburn.

Jack entered submarine service foUowing graduation, first quaUfying in ALEXANDER HAMILTON (SSBN-617), and then serving as weapons officer in LAFAYETTE (SSBN-616) untU leaving active duty in 1969.

A bright business Ufe began with Jack's employment at IBM Components Division. NY. In 1973, he began new marketing responsibUities at IBM Federal Systems Division, Manassas,VA, In that capacity, he gave memorable support to the Navy in the transformation of the submarine force to digital combat systems.

Further IBM executive assignments foUowed as marketing manager, and administrator for business development. In 1981 he joined ENSCO as vice president, then started his own company, JCN, in 1985. For years thereafter, he provided valued consultation to Navy and commercial projects.

Jack was visionary, and in 1989 started AMERICOMP, a successful Alexandria.VA, laser printer business, when this was new technology. He remained active in the business community after moving to AmeUa Island, FL, ui 1997 where he resided for ten years.

Jack served country and community in many capacities over the years as naval reserve officer, coach and mentor. He served for years on the USNA '63 Foundation Board. On AmeUa Island, he was a member of St. Michaels CathoUc Church, and the American Legion, was actively involved with Big Brothers, and generously supported the Woman's Club of Fernandina Beach.

He wiU remain weU remembered for his Ufetime of service, business acumen, compassion, optimism and endless good cheer Jack is survived by his Ufetinie sweetheart and wife of 44 years, Linda of Newport News,VA; sons, John Reed (Kim) of Fredricksburg,VA, and Christopher Reed of BJchmond,VA; four grandchUdren; four great-grandchUdren; brother, Robert Reed of Auburn, NY; and many loving nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was conducted 23 June 2007 in Newport News,VA, with mUitary honors.

Tom Robertson '63 &The Reed Family

JOHN DALE SANDE '64

John Sande passed away on 11 May 2007 at his home in CamariUo, CA, after a lengthy battle with cancer, surrounded by his mother, wife, sister and two daughters.

He was 64 years old.

John was born on 28 November 1942 in San Luis Obispo, CA, and grew up and attended schools in CoaUnga, CA, graduating from CoaUnga High School in 1960. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy by Congressman B.E Sisk from Fresno, CA. John graduated from the United States Naval Academy with the Class of 1964. He completed flight ttaining and joined VF-111 at Miramar Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA, flying the F8 Crusader He served two tours in Vietnam flying off the carrier ORISKANY, on "Dixie Station" in 1966, then "Yankee Station" in 1967-1968. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism on 24 and 26 October 1967 and an Air Medal Bronze Star on those same dates also for heroism, one of which was for flying over Lieutenant Commander John McCain in the Hanoi Park Lake and reporting his downing after his ejection. He survived the horrible fire that killed 42 pUots aboard ORISKANY. After completing his service to his Country, he became a commercial airline pilot with Continental AirUnes, with his home base in Honolulu, HI. He was chairman of the PUot's Association in Honolulu and also chairman of the Honolulu ScheduUng Committee for the union. He was a check pUot for the DC-10 and retired from Continental Airlines as a Boeing 777 captain in 2002 after 33 years.

John is survived by his wife of 30 years, the former Janet WaUace; two daughters, Kristen Stewart and Katie Kartes; mother, Dorothy McWaid; sister, Diane Wagner; and four grandchildren.

Memorial services were conducted on 21 May 2007 at the Presbyterian Church in CamarUlo, CA. His ashes wUl be buried alongside his dad's at Shaver Lake, CA, where John had a summer cabin that had been in the famUy from his grandparents.

The Sande Family DAVID ANDREW BRUMLEY '84

Captain David Brumley, USNR, passed away on 12 March 2007 in Seatde, WA, after a two year battle with cancer He was 44 years old.

David came to the Naval Academy from CamariUo, CA. Far from the beaches of California, the Academy offered David the opportunity to become something that he reaUy wanted...a Navy pUot. Upon graduation in 1984,"Brums" (as he was known to his Classmates) reported to Pensacola for flight training and earned his Wings in 1986. He then received orders to HS-2 in San Diego, and deployed to the Western Pacific onboard KITTY HAWK. In 1989, he returned to Pensacola and

HT-18 as a heUcopter flight instructor In 1992, having completed his initial active duty requirement, David moved his famUy to Seattle, WA, where he continued serving as a Naval Reservist. In 1999, he accepted two-year active duty orders to August 2007

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David and his fanfily spent these two years in Italy. Afterwards, they returned to Seatde, WA, where David worked as a financial planner for Merrill Lynch. He served another extended active duty tour in Iraq and Kuwait from December 2002 to October 2003. From January 2005 to March 2005, he played a key role in the U.S. Pacific Command's response to the devastating tsunami that sttuck Indonesia by assisting with the humanitarian reUef effort. In 2006, David was the first of his Companymates to be promoted to captain.

David's service to his country was surpassed only by his love and devotion to his wife and sons.Through the years they spent many special days as a family enjoying three of David's favorite activities: traveUng, hiking and skiing.

David was interred with fiiU miUtary honors at Tahoma National Cemetery on 23 March 2007. A portion of his ashes wiU be spread on the Mist TraU in Yosemite National Park where he spent his honeymoon and a recent, very memorable vacation with JuUe and their sons. David wUl always be remembered as a loving father and husband, a superb naval officer, and a true friend. His easygoing nature reminded us to enjoy Ufe to the fiiUest whUe taking nothing for granted.

David is survived by his wife, whom he married in 1988, JuUe (Martinez) Brumley; sons, Andrew (17) and Ryan (12); his mother, Patricia Rose; father, David Brumley; stepfather, Frank Rose; brother and sister, Thom and Lisa Brumley; and nephew, Alex Brumley.

The Brumley Family

(2001-2007). At Eisai, Bryan marketed pharmaceuticals focused on the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, earning top salesman honors in 2002. AdditionaUy he served on the New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer's Associarion as vice president (2003-2005).

Bryan enjoyed rock cUmbing. yoga and writing. He patented a rock cUmbing gear product and in 2006, Bryan filed a provisional patent on"CoUaborative Mapping" and co-launched a private equity offering for GeoLex Holdings Inc., which intended to combine the technologies of the internet, GPS, and digital photography to develop a unique mapping toolbox with appUcation across industries.

He is survived by his wife, Karina Krabbe Claussen Graham and son, Jonas Graham (11) of Albuquerque, NM; father and stepmother, Warren and Sherry Graham; mother and stepfather, Linda and Earl Gruer; and sister, Brenda Karras.

A memorial service was held in the Sandia Mountains of Albuquerque, NM, on 8 February 2007.

Memorial donations to assist with his son's coUege education may be maUed to: Jonas Graham c/o Karina Graham, 3205 Cascades TraU, SE, Rio Rancho, N M 87124.

Yaa-Daa-Duch, Shipmate!

Blake Blackwell '88

• Obituaries for Shipmate must be submitted by, or approved by, the fanfily of the deceased.

BRYAN PAUL GRAHAM '88

Bryan Graham died unexpectedly on 3 February 2007 in Rio Rancho, NM. Bryan was born on 31 July 1966 in Wichita, KS. He attended Eldorado High School in Albuquerque, NM, where he was an honor student and lettered in track and cross country. Upon graduation, he selected the Naval Academy over offers to attend Boston CoUege andTulane.

Bryan exceUed academically at the Academy; finishing in the top 5% of the Class of 1988. He was a disc jockey for the radio station and ran on the undefeated Sixth Battalion cross country team. He was also one of seven First Class Midshipmen selected as Trident Scholars. As a Trident Scholar, Bryan engaged in an independent research project on expert systems, "Multiple Fault Diagnosis System."

Bryan was commissioned in the Marine Corps upon graduation and completed training at The Basic School and the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course in Fort SUl, OK. Bryan was assigned to Battery "Delta" 2/12 in Second BattaUon, 11th Marines in Camp Pendleton, CA, holding biUets as gun platoon commander, fire direction officer, and Uaison officer, deploying to Okinawa during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

Upon his separation from the Marine Corps as a captain in 1994, Bryan worked in industrial sales with Buckeye International in Kansas City, KS, and St. Louis, MO. In Albuquerque, NM, Bryan worked in pharmaceutical sales with Abbott Laboratories (1996-2000) and then, Eisai Pharmaceutical

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• If possible, emaU format is preferred.

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• Please note that we have a firm 400-word Umit.

• A photo is encouraged, but we ask that irreplaceable photos not be sent through the maU in case of loss or damage in transit.

• EmaUed photos must be at least 300 dpi in resolution.

• We have Lucky Bag photos here (for graduates orUy) and they may be scanned in-house, but must be specificaUy requested .

• Our "how to" document, "A Fitting Tribute: How to Write an Obimary" is available onhne (search www.usna.com), or via USPS upon request.

• Although we encourage people to write their own obituary in advance, we D O N O T keep them here at Alumni House. We suggest that you keep a copy with your important papers for your family to update and send m when the time comes.You may also wish to contact your class secretary to see if he/she is keeping files.

• Direct submissions or inquiries to: Shipmate obituaries, 247 King George Street, AnnapoUs, MD 214025068; obits(gusna,com; 410-295-4064.

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Shotgun starts at 9 a.m. A spouse or family member can be paired with an USNA alumni. Limit Is 112 players.

^ The Senior Flight option Is for players who are at least 70 years old. Seniors must elect to compete In the Seniors Flight. Play from the Gold tees. You will still be paired with the foursome of your choosing.

i ^ The Championship Round on Friday 19 October 2007 will be open only to USNA Alumni with established USGA handicaps. The format Is Individual stroke play, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.The Seniors Flight competition will be Included In this event as usual. Players will compete In flights according to handicap. Limit is 112 players.

^ Reservations will be accepted In the order In which paid applications are received (with photocopies of USGA Handicap cards).

W Classes will be automatically grouped together, unless the Individual specifically requests otherwise. Please mark your applications accordingly.

^ Players in the Friday event are required to submit photocopies of their USGA Handicap cards with sign up to facilitate tournament administration. Naval Academy Golf Club members need not submit cards, but please note handicap.Thanks for your cooperation!

^ Refreshments and appetizers available on both days, and with raffle drawing and prizes awarded after 3 p.m. ^ Raffle tickets available to purchase both days before and after playing. Mulligans and 4' string available t o purchase on Thursday only

established USGA Handicaps only.

Individual stroke play by flights.

Limit: 112 Paid A l u m n i .

New this year! On Thursday only a spouse or family member can play, with USNA Alumni.

Reminder! Come early to practice and hit all the balls you want at no charge.

See KRR Photography on Hole #7 for team photo!

PLEASE N O T E

GREAT PRIZES AWARDS

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DEADLINE: 5 October Your $90 fee due by 5 October Includes: a cart (all players must ride), 18 holes of golf, driving range, player package, refreshments, awards programs, raffle prizes, and a donation to the Navy Golf Team.

Entry fees are non-refundable (includes inclement weather). Fee will be used to help defray tournament expenses with the remainder going to the Navy Golf Team. No substitutions will be accepted after applications are processed. Replacements will be made from the standby list. Once on the standby list, teams/pairings are not guaranteed.

If Individuals or teams are subsequendy offered a tee time and decline, the non-refundable policy applies.

Itidividual awards f o r '. Championship-Captain

HOMECOMING GOLF

William B. M o r r o w Trophy for overall low

NAME;

gross; overall low net;

ADDRESS:.

and low gross and low

DAYTIME PHONE:

net winners and irunners-up in each flight.

Linda Lee

410-295-4025 or signup online www.usna.com 5 in online c o m m u n i t y , k on event r e g i s t r a t i o n , click on golf event

_USNA CLASS:

Please check as applicable: 3 Enter me In the Scramble on Thursday, 18 October. n Enter me in the Championship on 19 October D Enter me In the Seniors Flight on Friday, 19 October.

G I am a current member of the USNA Golf Club. a I cannot play, but am enclosing a donation In the amount O I would like to be paired with:

Name Name Name

2007

EMAIL:.

D A photocopy of USGA card must be enclosed or faxed to 410-295-4003, if playing on Friday.

My handicap index is as of / / Course name in support of Navy Golf. of $. _USNA Class of_ _USNA Class of_ USNA Class of

O My entry fee of $90. After S October, fee $ 100 (no exceptions).

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Signature Please make checks payable to: USNA Alumni Association Golf Mail to: USNA Alumni Association Homecoming Golf, PO Box 64975, Baltimore, MD 21264-4975 For inquiries email: linda.lee@usna.com or FAX APPLICATION TO: 410-295-4003

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We will also work with you on orders for custom crest and seals, please call for details.

To order, please contact Molly Connors at 410.295.4024 or niolly.connors@usna.coni or visit www.usna.coni/shop

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Ball State

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All Ainerican Picnic

22 Sept

Duke

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Little Italy

29 Sept

Air Force

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Classic Southern B B Q

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27 Oct

Delaware

11 am through halftime

Oktoberfest

17 Nov

Northern IL

1:30 p m through halftime

Coach's Chili

Buffet opened until kick iff and snacks served until the end of halftime.

Beer, wine and soda available throughout. See menu online at www.usna.com/tailgates

HOME FOOTBALL TAILGATES # of Adults/Children

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22 Sept: Duke

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Prices: .Members $25, Member Children S15 (under 12), Non-Members S30, Non-Member Children $20 (under 12) $5 additional for v^'alk-ins

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REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.USNA.COM/TAILGATES Please keep in mind that if you don't already have a password to Online Community, there is a 24 hour delay in obtaining one.

Registration 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 Assoaaaon, Home Football Tailgates, P.O. Box 64975, Baltimore. MD 21264 Must be postmarked one week prior to the event If you have additional questions, please contact ArdatJi .^ppel at ardath.appel@usna.com: 410-295-4018

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Start the fun in Annapolis...Get on the USNA AA Bus! Don't worry about the price of gas, parking issues, the weather...

Leave the driving to the professionals.

Sit back, relax and have some FUN. Brush up on your trivia and win some prizes.

More information to follow in the September issue of Shipmate or visit us on line at usna.com/tailgates

Bring Your Event Home For more information visit: www.usna.com/alumnihouse CalhArdathAppel 410-295-4018 or Lyn Looft 410-295-4020 241 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402

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Director, Major Gifts; Claudia Cunningham Major Gift Officer; Shawn Messer.

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Annual Giving Programs Director of Annual Giving Programs: 77m Wolf Associate Director, Presidents Circle; Julia Hutchison Assistant Director, President's Circle: f//se Brodeur.

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