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Men's Soccer- Navy vs. Air Force @ Glenn Warner Soccer Facility, 3 p.m.

Labor Day Football—Navy vs. Rutgers @ Piscataway, NJ, 7 p.m.

New Jersey Chapter Luncheon with VADM Jeffrey Fowler '78 as guest speaker @ Beacon Hill Club, Summit NJ, 12:30 p.m.

Boston Chapter Dinner with George R Watt Jr. '73 as guest speaker @ Hanscom Air Force Base Officers Club, Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA, 6 p.m.

Parents' Club Officers Conference @ USNA Class of 2008 Parent's Weekend Morning Colors Ceremony ©Tecumseh Court, 7:45 a.m.

Formal Parade @ Worden Field, 4 p.m.

Parents' Weekend Glee Club and Gospel Choir Concert® Mahan Hall, 7:30 p.m.

USNA Alumni Association & Foundation Tailgate @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 3 p.m.

Football—Navy vs. Ball State @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 5 p.m.

Water Polo—Navy vs. Air Force @ USNA, 7 p.m.

2007 Naval History Symposium @ USNA Formal Parade @ Worden Field, 4 p.m.

Football—Navy vs. Duke @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 1 p.m.

USNA Alumni Association & Foundation Tailgate @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 11 a.m.

Sprint Football—Navy vs. Army (Allegiance Bowl) @ Saratoga, NY, 12 p.m.

Women's Volleyball—Navy vs. Army @ West Point, 2:30 p.m.

Women's Soccer—Navy vs. VMI @ Glenn Warner Soccer Facility, 7 p.m.

President's Circle Weekend USNA Alumni Association & Foundation Tailgate @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 11 a.m.

Football—Navy vs. Air Force @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 1 p.m.

Golf—Navy vs. Army @ USNA

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Football—Navy vs. Pittsburgh @ Pittsburgh, PA, 8 p.m.

Distinguished Artist Series—Balet Folklorico de Mexico @ 7:30 p.m.

Men's Cross Country—Navy vs. Army @ West Point, 4 p.m.

Women's Cross Country—Navy vs. Army @ West Point, 4:45 p.m.

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HOMECOMING WEEKEND @ USNA Alumni/Spouse Homecoming Golf Tournament® USNA Golf Course, 9 a.m.

Beat Wake Forest Pep Rally @ Tecumseh Court, 7 p.m.

Alumni Homecoming Golf Championship Tournament @ USNA Golf Course, 9 a.m.

Board of Trustees nominations due Formal Parade @ Worden Field, 4 p.m.

Men's Glee Club Homecoming Concert® Alumni Hall, 8 p.m.

USNA Alumni Association & Foundation Tailgate @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 11 a.m.

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DIRECTOR

By Chet Gladchuk

A Partnership with a Cause I believe members of the NAAA and the Alumni Association & Foundation all share in a meaningful and effective partnership. We are committed to making every effort toward extending our resources, while creating an environment of encouragement in support of our Academy, the Brigade, our Alumni and friends. Talented midshipmen are the primary beneficiaries of our efforts and so often they make us proud we are members of an Academy family that is unified, has direction, vision and a central mission thousands have believed in for over 162 years.

Successful athletic programs can contribute in a significant way to institutional morale, spirit, pride and especially in the personal development of those who participate. To compete at the NCAA Division I level requires a special person who understands commitment, can persevere to great extent and make sacrifices that are extraordinary.

Let me introduce you to that person.. .who they are.. .what they represent.. .what they face daily, and why our partnership is so important in support of their charge.

At the Academy, the scholar-athlete is constantly raising the standard of excellence. And, there are special people who choose to become those athletes. In both the sporting arena and classroom, and as part of a family of students nearly 4,000 strong, he or she prepares today to be a combat leader for tomorrow. By choosing to wear the Navy Blue and Gold, these midshipmen can compete alongside and against the best in Division I athletics, while joining the generations of Navy athletes who have transcended the fields of play.

Committing to the Naval Academy's mission of developing young men and women morally, mentally and physically means becoming part of a team whose Alumni include not only Admirals and Generals, but Olympians and All-Stars in the game of Ufe. Past members of the intercollegiate athletic programs sponsored by the Naval Academy have become Rhodes Scholars, explored outer space, distinguished themselves in the worlds of science and technology and helped shape our universe as leaders in government and business. AU are lifetime members of one of college athletics' most elite orders, the men and women who demanded enough of themselves to compete on behalf of the United States Naval Academy.

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Pride And Passion Just as the entire Brigade of Midshipmen is educated about the rich history of the Naval Academy, forged by the heroes who have preceded them, each studentathlete dons the Blue and Gold seeking to carry on a tradition of excellence. The trademarks of all Navy teams are pride and passion. Fueling each is the knowledge of those athletes who came before and the accomplishments they attained as winners on and off the field. And, the realization that extra effort and sacrifice is the only way to achieve the excellence of those who preceded our athletes of today.

Teamwork Of course, to fulfill the ultimate mission of the Naval Academy, every midshipman who is a student athlete reinforces the value of total teamwork. Immediately upon beginning the Academy experience, athletes learn to puU together to achieve collective goals. Soon the bonds from one teammate to another are tight enough to last a Ufetime. Within each of the 31 varsity athletic programs, those "family ties"—already unbreakable—are made even stronger. Members of the Navy teams often refer to themselves as the "Band of Brothers" or the "Sisterhood."When asked what they value most from their playing days in Annapolis, most—if not aU—speak of their relationships with teammates. And, as teammates they learn and exhibit: Goal Setting Taking Direction Leading/Following Example Setting Peer Motivation Overcoming Challenges Dealing in Adversity Lifelong Friendships Unified Pride Achieving Success

"Expect to Win" As truly America's team, the Midshipmen maintain their broad profile by traveling the country to compete against many of the best teams and individuals in college athletics.

Just as the Navy football team annually meets Notre Dame and longtime rivals Air Force and Army in games of great national interest, the Academy's other programs compete against schedules of comparable caliber from one coast to the other.

Against our counterparts from West Point, continuing a college rivalry second to none in the nation, the Midshipmen have dominated the all-sports series in 32 of the last 34 years while winning about 70 percent of our competitions over the last 10 years. Overall, our varsity teams win on average almost 65 percent of all Division I contests each year. As individuals, through varsity competition, they learn and exhibit: Mental Toughness Passion Unselfish Commitment Competitiveness Inner Strength Physical Conditioning Confidence Honor Integrity Winning Attitude Sportsmanship

Conditioning for Combat Offseason does not see the athlete rejoining the Brigade with a normal routine. They do their job in Bancroft Hall and more!

Conditioning programs that are conducted all year-round take up the "free" time that their classmates and company mates may enjoy. It is typical for athletes to gain muscle mass, strength and weight over their four years by the bay in order to compete at the highest level of NCAA intercollegiate competition. The dedication of these athletes to meet a multitude of standards, on and off the field, goes well beyond that of their fellow students at the Naval Academy and colleges and universities around the country.

Totai Commitment Scholar athletes at the Naval Academy are challenged every day to set the standards and lead the Brigade in: • Academic Achievement • Conduct

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Our athletes are expected to be leaders among leaders on the Yard, role models for all midshipmen.

Annually all tearns are held accountable for their advancements in these categories and how each member measured up against the Brigade at large.

How Do Thev Do it?

Midshipmen varsity athletes must meet all of the daily requirements of their companymates and then some.

Year round practices take up to 20 extra hours per week, as well as extended travel, missed class time and missed weekends and holidays. No weekday liberty exists for the in-season and dedicated athlete and rare is the case \vhen free weekends appear on their very demanding schedules.

In the fall, in-season teams return from summer leave early and miss almost every liberty period extended to other midshipmen in order to compete on Saturdays and Sundays while representing the Naval Academy. Besides missing weekend and afternoon liberty, the winter teams miss most of Christmas leave to compete around the country and, similarly, spring teams compete over spring break. Those that are successful enough to gain post season play, miss part, if not most, of their summer leave periods.

Athletes give up five more free periods during the week than non-athletes in which to accomplish their personal business, engage in extra instruction, or simply relax or study due to practice requirements.To do that, and still lead the Brigade in graduation rates, and have comparable grade point averages takes an extra dedication and meticulous time management in order to succeed in all that they do.

As Athletic Director, I believe we are fortunate to have such men and women, comprising almost onethird of the Brigade, who work so hard to excel in their sport and to represent the Brigade of Midshipmen and the Navy-Marine Corps Team so well, so often and in so many different venues around our great country.

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CAa - Ever Vigilant in Supporting Our " p W C l i e n t " "A good Navy is not a provocation to war.

It is the surest guaranty of peace."

- President Theodore Roosevelt

Since 1963, we have sailed with the Navy through seas both turbulent and tranquil.

So we understand better than most that the words that shape the core of every man and woman in the Navy - honor, course, commitinent - also guide us at CACI. We thank all of you for your contributions to maintainingfreedomand democracy. We salute the Navy, and remain committed to serving our "first cUenf' as we have for the last 44 years.

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Unfortunately, the S pet goat died during the cruise, but the officers preserved the beloved goat's hide to have it mounted back at port. Two young ensigns were given the hide for transport to a taxidermist in town. On their way to the merchant, the two gendemen took a side trip to take in a Navy football game. At halftime, one of the ensigns was overcome with Navy spirit, grabbed the goat hide,

draped it over his back and entertained the crowd.When Navy won the game, the crowd continued to cheer for the costumed ensigjn.

After the eventual trip to the taxidermist, the goat's hide never attended another Navy game. Records of attendance at Navy games are scarce in the 1880s and it is unknown if the two ensigns returned for Navy football.

A different tale has Bill's entry into Naval Academy folklore in 1890 b^fcae the first Army-Navy game. Legend has it—and it's inscribed on a plaque on fl»e Yard—that on the cadet (they didn't i s e the term "midshipmen" yet) march to West Point they took part in h i ^ jinks.

Outside of the non-commissioned officer housing, the cadets "borrowed" a goat for the game. Navy beat Army 24-0, so this story also has a very happy ending.

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The next official sighting of a goat at a Navy game wasn't until 1893 at the fourth meeting ofArmy and Navy on the gridiron. A goat named "El Cid" made his debut as the Navy mascot.

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of Midshipmen. Navy won the game 6-4 in Annapolis, and El Cid was adopted as part of the team. After a six year hiatus, El Cid returned to the football field at the Army-Navy match up in 1900. Navy beat Army 11 -7 at the second game played at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, PA. El Cid traveled home with the midshipmen, but not before doing a victory lap on the train. On the return to Annapolis, El Cid was renamed "Bill," a name borrowed from the pet goat of then-Commander Colby Mitchell Chester, Class of 1863, who served as Conunandant of Midshipmen from 1891 to 189.5 and was the first president of the Naval Academy Athletic Association.

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The Next Generation Fast forward more than a century and some 30 "Bills" later to 2007.Widi die sad passing of Bill XXXI only days after the Army-Navy Lacrosse game—^many say that Bill "held out" to see the outcome of the game (Navy won 12-9)— and Bill XXXII still in service but getting a littie "long in the horn," replacement Bills were in order.

But where do you find an angora goat in Annapolis? In 1916, Navy placed a classified advertisement in the newspaper stating: "Wanted: the meanest fiercest goat possible... Would like to see same before purchasing." Navy ended up with Bill VI with that request. In this century, however, Navy turned to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation for the second time. Back in August 2000, the Foundation found two goats (Bill XXXI and Bill XXXII) generously donated

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"I thank Navy for this wonderful oppormnit\- to be part of this grand tradition." Bonus said. Bonus sees the donation as a chance to educate the general public on angora goats. As a certified Colored Angora Goat inspector, she is knowledgeable on all aspects of the goats and about uses for mohair, the product the goats are tvpically bred for.

The first oppormnity for Bonus and Barton to visit Bill XXXIII and XXXFV in action is at the Navy —Air Force game.

The donation was more than two years in the making so both are looking forward to seeing the "kids" on the field.

"We were amazed at the enthusiasm these goats were greeted with when they were delivered," said Bonus. "It made us

even more happy that we could contribute something that will bring so much happiness to so many people."

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"I believe the new 'kids' will reinvigorate Bill XXXII," said Lieutenant Derek Dr\-den '00, USN, the Team Bill' Officer Representative and Company Officer.

But the two new goats have plenty to learnfi^omthe more senior Bill and the 10-member goat crew called Team Bill.'

Team Bill, along with Lieutenant Dryden, is responsible for the logistics of getting the goats to and from the games, visits to the veterinarian and preparing the goats for meeting the public. The preparation of goats for public appearances is not easy as the goats are known to be

"gnarly." While the specffic training regiment for Bill is highly confidential.

Lieutenant Dryden is confident with the development of the team as well as the new goats.

"This year should prove to be another successful season with 11 remming starters on the field and Bill XXXII remrning for his seventh year of faithfld service," analyzed Dryden. Bill XXXII is 9-3 against service academies and Dryden makes the same prediction for the Navy team.

Team Bill and Navy will start the football season on the road \^^th a game at Temple on 31 August followed by Rutgers on 7 September.

"Alumni are the backbone for the spirit of the Brigade during sporting events across the country," said Lieutenant Dr)'den."Team Bill is honored to represent both the Academy as well as Aluinni and \\e will continue to do so with pride, professionalism and spirit for as long as Bill roams the sidelines." ct

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Vitals for the ''Kids' Bill XXXill (Left)

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From the Athletic Director continued from page 5 intercollegiate competition takes dedication, time management and sacrifice that is often unseen by those who do not or have not participated at the varsity level.

Missed class, physical demands, weekend travel, lost leave, injury and mental challenge are all part of the daily Ufe of the Midshipman varsity athlete. Rising at 5:00 a.m. to row on the Severn in the cold early dawn or swim in the pool before the rest of the Brigade awakens is "another day on the Yard" for many athletes.

Arriving at the end of the evening meal in King Hall and having only a few minutes to eat what remains on the hne and get to study hall is standard practice for the remainder of the athletes. Long bus rides to and from competition sites week in and week out requires studying en route and late night academics upon their return. For those who succeed in doing it all, the time commitment above and beyond the "normal" routine is significant.

Varsity athletes at the United States Naval Academy: • 31 varsity sports offered by the Naval Academy Athletic Association • More than 500 competitions per year winning almost 70 percent of all competitions • More than 34 percent of the Brigade competes in varsity athletics • 42 percent of all female midshipmen are varsity athletes

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• More than 1,500 athletes represent the Academy at the NCAA Division I level • The Naval Academy has 10 conference and league affiliations • Varsity athletes graduate at a higher rate than the Brigade and lead the nation for all Division lA programs • More than 50 percent of the varsity athletes engage in conxmunity outreach programs • Varsity athletes wear our blue and gold with pride and a sense of responsibility as representatives of the Brigade of Midshipmen • Successful varsity teams promote Academy spirit.

Alumni and Foundation support • Varsity athletes are loyal and committed to representing our institution with dignity and as role models for sportsmanship • Varsity athletes lead by example and...

"Expect to Win" I hope you share in my enthusiasm and appreciation for those who represent us on the fields of athletic competition. Let's continue with a strong and effective partnership, unified in vision and dedicated to achieving the meaningful, educational experience that is beneficial to so many.

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hile history and tradition are synonymous with the U.S. Naval Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1-Day and Plebe Summer, football and sailing, parades and formationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so are innovation and advancement: academic majors in information technology, exchange programs and now, Middle Eastern studies. In a changing world and a country at war, the Navy and Marine Corps seek officers with knowledge of tactically significant areas of the world.

"The Navy and Marine Corps agree that in-depth knowledge of the cultures, languages, history and civiUzations of regions in which our forces are deployed can be a critical factor in the success of our military operations," said Dean William "BiU" MiUer '62, academic dean and provost at USNA. "Such knowledge is essential for effectsNot only do midshipmen benefit from the expertise based thinking and operational planning, and shotild dii^ecdy impact canipaign planning, at CMEIS, but the Navy does as well. Professor Deborah Wheeler, Ph.D., briefed Sailors aboard the strategic coiTmiunications, theater security cooperation and naval engagement strategies."

JOHN C. STENNIS Carrier Strike Group as they headed To give midshipmen this essential knowledge on Middle East affairs, the Center to the Gulf on deployment When she walked into the ready room of the ship, she was met by many for Middle East and Islamic Studies (CMEIS) was established. Growing in depth and Naval Academy graduates. She said the two weeks spent on the ship changed her in a fundamental way breadth since its inception two years ago, the Center brings together faculty experts "The experience made what I'm doing here to educate future Navy and Marine Corps officers with a greater knowledge of this at the Academy seem so much more real and part of the world and one of its religions. important" Wheeler said.

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Curricular Growth "Middle East snidies may be part of majors in histon." and pohtical science."

Professor Brannon Wheeler. Ph.D., director of CMEIS, said. A major focusing on the Middle East involves twx) years of language study, probably Arabic, and bv first class year, a midshipman would have two years ot Arabic and two or three courses on history and Islamic studies.

Courses Offered to Midshipmen through CMEIS Courses in Leadership, Ethics, and Law Leadership and Law

Courses in Language Studies Arabic French

Courses in Political Science Middle East Politics

Courses in History Middle East History Islam in Africa Ancient Near Eastern History

Iran South Asia Islam in Southeast Asia

Late Antique History Crusades

While it would be ideal for all midshipmen to smdy the Middle East. not aU majors are able to fit into their schedules electives with such a focus because of already rigorous academic demands, such as those for engineering majors. Thus, the Navy has decided to pursue foreign language proficiency for USNA graduates majoring in the humanities and social sciences; regional expertise for USNA midshipmen taking foreign languages; and cultural awareness for aU naval personnel, according to Dean Miller.

"We do encourage all midshipmen who have had previous language training and education to continue their studies at USNA where their choice of electives permits," Dean MiUer said. Plebes interested in smd\ing one of the critically important languages are encouraged to start their studies in their fourth class year.

"The returns on this latter initiative thus far have been slow but encouraging." Dean MUler said, noting that the Class of 2011 wiU have 44 midshipmen studying Arabic in the faU semester, 39 studying Chinese, 13 Japanese and 16 Russian; totaling 112 midshipmen taking one of the criricaUy important

languages during their plebe year, an increase of 32 midshipmen over the Class of 2010.

Among the electives offered, Wheeler has taught courses in classical Arabic, Quran and Muslim interpretation in Arabic, origins ofJudaism, Christianity and Islam in the Middle East.

"It is rewarding to teach courses and supplement other course offerings,"Wheeler said.

Faculty Development In addition to teaching, the CMEIS director develops and enables faculty to explore their areas of expertise further and share their knowledge with the Navy, Marine Corps and USNA midshipmen. Professor Wheeler coordinates 12 faculty members as of August 2007. They teach in language, history and pohtical science departments. New courses relevant to the Middle East continue to be added to Naval Academy academics, some being electives and others wUl come in the form of modifications to the core curriculum.

'...in-depth knowledge of the cultures, languages, history and civilizations of regions in w h i c h our forces are deployed can be a critical factor in the success of our military operations." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dean Bill tyliller '62, academic deart and

provost

"Greater curricular impact wUl come \vith the addition of more regional specialists in the departments of history, EngUsh, economics, pohtical science and language studies," Dean MiUer said.

"Faculty changes come more slowly than course changes because most hiring oppormnities occur only when an existing faculty member leaves the Academy. That is why philanthropically funded hiring opportunities, like the newly established Class of 1955 Endowed Chair in Middle East Studies,

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In the four months of the spring 2007 semester, CMEIS organized the following activities: Kylan Jones-Huffman Memorial Lecture Series • Director, Center for Study of Civilizations, Ain Shams University, Alexandria, Egypt (January '07) • Classical Arabic music (February '07) • President of the Islamic Society of North America (March '07) • His Royal Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan (April '07) USNA Visits • Deputy Director of Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies, Amman, Jordan (February '07) • • • • •

Deputy Directorof Center for Advanced Operational Cultural Learning (March '07) Harvard Law School and Fulbnght Fellow (March '07) Professor of Operational Culture at Marine Corps University (March '07) President, American University of Kuwait (March '07) KBR Force Protection, Kabul, Afghanistan (April '07)

• Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense for International Affairs (April '07) • Director, Anti-Arab Discrimination League, Washington, DC (April '07) I'^ftviirtille.d^fusannM^i'?'.-

are so important," he said. They enable the addition of faculty experts long before federal budgeting processes could respond to changing needs.

Professor Wheeler said that he works hard to get faculty educated with the military aspects of the studies, especiaUy in a constantly changing world and war. "When faculty travels to the region they try to hook up with the local navy," the director said. "We have good connections with the international affairs division of the Navy and Marine Corps, Quantico and Carrier Strike Groups staff."

In fact, three professors have completed assignments aboard ships at sea where they briefed officers onboard on their subjects of expertise. Over the summer. Professor Ernie Tucker completed an assignment with the carrier ENTEWIUSE Strike Group deploying to the Middle East. Professors Brannon Wheeler and Deborah Wheeler were deployed in January and April.

CormnanderTim Disher '81, USN (Ret.), director of IPO, who manages all international programs for midshipmen, faculty and staff. IPO sends students to study and live in foreign countries, in the Middle East and elsewhere, for a semester or a summer.

A four year program, aUows up to 60 students from foreign countries may attend the Naval Academy at one time for a four-year education. This program is not a reciprocal exchange program, but rather one for which students come from countries that are invited to apply for admission to the Naval Academy.

Participating in the four-year program at USNA, 48 students represent these countries: Albania, Algeria, Belize, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Ireland, Jamaica, Korea, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Micronesia,

Pakistan, Peru, PhUippines, Romania, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Tunisia.

Up to 24 students enroUed at foreign service academies may receive instruction at USNA in exchange for USNA midshipmen receiving instruction at those foreign service

international Programs Working with the International Programs Office (IPO), Professor Wheeler coUaborates with

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Midshipman Ben Fehr '08, Professor Wheeler, HRH Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Commander Disher, USN (Ret.}, at Prince Ghazi's Amman, Jordan in Summer 2006 at Prince Ghazi's palace. Photo courtesy Tr/rfenf newspa

academies through the Semester Program. For the 2007 faU semester, there wiU be 20 foreign mihtaiy students at USNA. They come fixmi the French Naval Academy, French MUitary Academy, Colombian Naval Academy, Chilean Naval Academy, Japan National Defense Academy, Spanish Naval Academy, Royal MUitary CoUege of Canada and HelmutSchmidt University in Germany (where Gernaan Officers complete their academic program requirements).

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen wiU study at these institutions this faU except the French Naval Academy where the midshipmen wiU study for the spring semester instead. Also this faU, USNA midshipmen wiU suidy at civUian universities in China, Egypt, Jordan and Singapore.

A shorter program, the Immersion Program is a Naval Academy sponsored language smdy and ctUtural program abroad to include university summer sessions, study tours, exchange visits and limited translator-intern duties. During the summer of 2007,164 midshipmen visited 15 countries: Belgium, Cambodia, ChUe, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Spain,Taiwan,ThaUand andVietnam.

Strateoic Priorities This adaptation of curriculum at the Naval Academy has been jump-started by appropriated funds designated for faculty, infrastructure and enhancements to the language curriculum.

The Naval Academy envisions a broader program and has requested an infusion of private funds to add the margin of excellence necessary to produce superb leaders for today's complex and dynamic world.

Already, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Saudi Aramaco, the American Society of the French Legion of Honor and the Strake Foundation, along with numerous individual donors, have made a commitment to support the Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies.

To find out more about the program and fundraising priorities, visit www.usna.com.

Also in the summer. Professional Programs offer midshipmen oppormnities to work with foreign navies. For 2007, 46 midshipmen participated in taU ships and fleet units from BrazU, ChUe, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, ThaUand, Turkey and the United Kingdom. AdditionaUy, 15 midshipmen participated in saUboat regattas in BrazU, France and Turkey, often against foreign naval academies in the particular region.

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The newness of the program makes it hard to measure success.

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Mike Dubocfj '06 (Flutter), Margie Drake '07 (Ms. Ogle) and Midshipman Joy Dewey '08 (Mrs Rackett) in the 2005production of Belle's Stratagem.

n the spring of 1846, the Midshipmen Spirit Club of the Naval School presented Tlie Lady of Lyons at a smaU theater on Dtike of Gloucester Street in Aimapolis. Received weU by midshipmen and community members aUke, the group was compeUed to put on a second production. However, being thorough and hardworking men of this fine service academy, they celebrated their success perhaps a bit too enthusiasticaUy, popping champagne corks backstage whUe their feUows continued to perform. When word of the incident reached thenSuperintendent Commander Franldin

Buchanan's staff (and not before several jokes regarding the purpose of the "Spirit" Club circiUated), school regiUations were rewritten to prohibit "any convivial club or association, either in the Academy or in the city of Annapolis."

Nevertheless, a tradition was bom.

WhUe thespian societies lay dormant throughout much of the remaining 19th centory, the seeds of theater had been planted. It was not imtil 1907 that the Spirit Club's heritage was formalized and the Masqueraders became an official organization at the Academy. In faU 2007, the members of this longstanding and

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storied group wUl gather to celebrate the Masqueraders' centennial and more than 160 years of entertainment and education on the Yard.

Changing with the Times Like the Academy itself, the Masqueraders have a remarkable histoiy After the Spirit Club was shut down in 1846, war and poHtics determined the presence of theater at the Academy for nearly half a century. When the school moved to Newport, Rl, in 1861, theatrical productions were not aUowed. After the return to AnnapoUs, dramatic societies again emerged alongside musical organizations and a handfrU of productions resulted. In 1881, Superintendent Captain Francis M. Ramsay, Class of 1856, again eliminated aU extracurricular leisure

activities and it wasn't untU later in the decade, Ukely after then-Conunander WUUam T Sampson, Class of 1861, became Superintendent in 1886 that theater returned in the form of a musicalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; GUbert and SuUivan's HMS Pinafore.

Musical theater continued throughout the first half of the 20th century as the Masqueraders blurred the lines between plays and musical theater. When the Glee Club spun off and formed its own organization, the Masqueraders became stricdy devoted to acting.

WhUe many of the scripts tackled by the Masqueraders were written as dramas, the aU-male casts inevitably injected a level of humor into many of their productions.

Early on, female roles were played almost exclusively by the male midsliipmen, so many of the shows tended to be Ught comedies. As the Masqueraders evolved more and more actresses were brought in tofiUthe female roles.When an older woman was needed, the Masqueraders mrned to local theater groups such as the Colonial Players ofAnnapoUs, and when younger girls were needed members of officers' families would volunteer.

Women were first admitted to the Brigade during Professor Michael Jasperson's tenure as director of the Masqueraders and he took the opportunity to cast them.

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"I was very much in favor of [having women at the Naval Academy]," Jasperson said. At first he was concerned women wotUd avoid participating in groups such as the Masqueraders because they might not appear tough enough to handle the more athletic extracurricular activities, but such was not the case.

"I was more concerned than they were," Jasperson recaUed, but he does feel that many women saw participation in Masqueraders as a safe haven where they could be treated as equals, and in that respect it was a win-win. Jasperson was very pleased with the talent and enthusiasm demonstrated by the women he cast.

Rear Admiral MicheUe Howard '82, USN, welcoined the escape from the stresses of Ufe in Bancroft HaU. Howard had acted in high school and lent her talents to the smaU screen, appearing in a television commercial and as an extra in a couple of movie-of-the-week features.

For her, the Masqueraders was the natural next step in her acting career.

"The bluest gift the Masqueraders gave me was the friendships," she said, recaUing laughter, hard work and satisfaction. She also rememben her professors' passion and their true love for the craft of the theater. "It's just a wondeiflU, positive memoiy"

Above: A Streetcar Named Desire (2006)—Stella (played by Midshipman Julie Barca '09) ones for her sister as Stanley (played by Midshipman David Smestuen '08) attempts to comfort her Photo by Bud Johnson.

Right Moliere's Tartuffe—Tyros Lemerande '94 and Bernadette Quattrone '94 play husband and wife, Orgon and Elmire. They each won an Irene Ryan Nomination from ACTF for their performances.

Dual Roles The Masqueraders' modern contribution to Academy life is twofold. Participants further develop the discipUne and time management skills they learn in other areas of their education and, at the same time, provide a space where midshipmen can creatively apply and enhance various aspects of their academic strengths, physical conditioning and ethical smdies. Former Masqueraders director and EngUsh professor, Anne-Marie Drew, beUeves participants learn a lot about the importance of discipline and dedication during their time with the club.

Masqueraders provide an opportunity for midshipmen to set aside their "compartmentalized" thinking in favor of emotional and psychological release and "it does extraordinary amounts of good," according to Drew.

Lieutenant Commander Tyrus Lemerande '94, USNR, former Masquerader, agrees. He attributes his success in both miUtary and civiUan life, at least in part, to his time with the club.

Lemerande erUisted in the Navy in 1988, entered the Academy in 1990 and joined the Masqueraders under then director Dr. David White. Lemerande described the former director as a great Shakespeare teacher. WhUe at the Academy, Lemerande performed with both the Masqueraders and the Glee Club. He

nearly missed graduation because of injuries that disqualified him from most shipboard duty assignments, but graduated in 1994. He resigned his active duty commission in 1999 to pursue theater.

Although he was concerned about his short resume as compared to most other students applying for Master of Fine Arts programs, his Academy training prevaUed. After September 11th, Lemerande joined the Naval Reserve. When he is not teaching media relations strategies at the Naval War CoUege, he runs Knighthorse Theater Company in partnership with his wife,Amy.The two-person troupe travels the country and the world perforiTung—^predominandy Shakespeare— and providing workshops for aspiring actors. Having never been a member of a theater company before, Lemerande reUes on his discipUne and his passion for theater—both traits he picked up at the Academy—to get him through the day.

The chaUenges are not urUike those he faced m AnnapoUs. "There are days when you want to pack it in," he said."l never grew up so much as I did those first few years I was in the Navy." In many ways, Lemerande's time with the Masqueraders was the foundation for his career, and he describes White and Drew's contributions as "instrumental" to his personal and

professional development, both as a civUian and as a Reservist.

"I'm sure I'm joining an already loud chorus in praising David [White] for his brUUant leadership of the Masqueraders and for demonstrating the power of Uterature to transform Uves," said incoming Masqueraders Officer Representative, Commander Mark Larabee '86, USN. Unlike Lemerande who spent most of his time with the Masqueraders under the direction of Drew, Larabee's entire tenure with the group was overseen by WTaite.

White directed Larabee in four productions whUe at the Academy including a monumental effort producing Kings with co-directors Michael Jasperson and Lois Evans.

"Through the Masqueraders, he exempUfied the best of the USNA iTussion in aU three areas of moral, mental and physical development," Larabee said.

"He made us better persons aU around and we'U be forever gratefial to him for that."WTiite taught his students both by direction and by example, taking the role of Falstaff in Henry IV. "We learned valuable practical skills in pubUc speaking and cultivating a command presence," Larabee said. "Several sea tours showed me the importance of the performative dimension of an officer's job—that being a good leader and role model means playing a role weU."

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ilOR^ffl OTIJKISI IN ACTION Current director, Christy Stanlake, beUeves participation in the Masqueraders endows every member with quaUties that buUd both character and careers.

"These interpretive, conmiunicative skUls aUow Masqueraders to become commissioned officen who exemplify the kind of'warrior diplomats' that our contemporary miUtary increasingly desires," Stanlake said. "Midshipmen experience ciUtural diversity, examine criticaUy the complex motivations and contexts that motivate people's behaviors, and learn how to navigate the tricky passages between human emotions and culmral limitations." Ask any Masquerader what makes them special and they wiU say it is their abUity to think outside of the box. Stanlake explained the "members

leave here looking for creative, often collaborative, solutions for difficult sittiations."

And whUe paiticipation may augment the miUtary training and discipUne taught at the Naval Academy, the Masquerades also provide an escape both for their participants and their audiences. An otheiwise regunented day-to-day life is enriched through stories told and lessons learned.

Masqueraders and the Community Masqueraden' productions also act as a bridge between different groups of midshipmen and between the Naval Academy and the surrounding community.

The most direct form of interaction is through the pubUc performance.

"As a director, it is important to me to use theatre as a means for connecting audiences to the wider world around them," said Stanlake. It is traditional for the Masqueraders to produce the same drama taught in first year EngUsh. By seeing the pl.iy performed Uve, midshipmen can explore more in-depth the traits of each character and the themes that are not so easUy gleaned from a sUnple reading. In addition, faculty directors often select dranaas containing lessons easUy appUed to Ufe on the Yard or in the fleet.

"In Macbeth, for example, the production focused on the relationships among passion, thought and action," Stanlake said. Themes like these are often appreciated by midshipmen learning the intricacies of command and self-discipUne. The performances also sti-engthen the Academy's connection to the local and national coinmunity.

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"The Masqueraders is a veiy inexpensive and fairly hassle-free way to reach out to others and cidtivate goodwill between USNA and the pubUc," Stanlake said. FiT)m coUaborative productions with other universities to spectacular productions at prestigious venues, the Masqueraden have continued to entertain and educate the community. In spring 2007, fotir Masqueraders members traveled to New Orleans to present scenes from, and a discussion of, empathy and ethics in A Streetcar Named Desire at the CoUege EngUsh Association.

"Such presentations aUow the pubUc to see not only how talented and discipUned midshipmen are," Stanlake said, "but also how deeply and intricately midshipmen think."

For Christopher Perrien '74, there was great value in the work of the Masqueraders for those on the outside looking in. Perrien himself was never a member, but he was good friends with former director Michael Jasperson.

When Jasperson created the CtUtural Affairs Society in 1973, Perrien took advantage of the opportimity to see shows in Washington, DC, attending a mtUtitude of performances.

"Without Michael, I woiUd have had no refuge," Perrien said.Today, Perrien attributes his professional success to his formal and informal education at the Academy and his time in the fleet. "The conjunction of this ti-aining and experience has enabled me to find work, suut companies and even to advise executives at the largest of our nation's enterprises," he said.

Perrien was also fiiends widi renowned American stage actor Arthur Hanket '76, who played GuUdenstern in the production of Rosenaaittz and

Gtiildaistem are Dead which won praise at the American CoUege Theatre FestiN-al (ACTF) and was in\ited to play at the Eisenhower Theater at the Kennedy CenterThe Eisenhower Theater production was a phenomenal achievement for the Masqueraders. The show met with critical and financial success and they were the onh- group ever to turn a profit for the Kenned\" Center as part of the ACTF series in 1974. a feat they accompUshed in aU three of their performances.

"We were such a no\"elty," Hanket said, "and frankh" such a good showaccording to TlieWashitigtoii Post, that we sold a load of tickets." On opening night, the Masqueraders were treated to a

reception held by then-Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr.'43, USN (Ret.).

Jasperson looks back on this part of his career at the Academy qtiite fondly. "It was a major highUght of my career at the Academy," he said. And what was a high point in Jasperson's career was also great pubUcit\- for the Academy during a time when many Americans were stru^Ung with perceptions of miUtary service.

Those involved in Masqueraders— whether acting or directing—^whUe at the Academy continue to recognize the long-lasting, positive influence on their Uves and careers.

Celebrating 100 Years, Anticipating the Next 100 The Masqueraders Alumni Centennial Celebration wiU be held Samrday, 17 November. AU Masqueraders Alumni are invited to attend a special production of 0»r Coiiiitr)''s GtW by Timberlake Wertenbaker at 8 p.m. in Mahan Theatre.

A reunion and reception wiU foUo\\'.

The fldl ran of the show is from 9 November through 18 November.Visit ww^v.usna.edu/Masqueraders for times.

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5th Fleet Operations Today "An Ocean Away" in the Middle East The Nax-^s 5th Fleet remains very busy in the Middle East. In addition to the more than 12.000 Navy personnel on the groimd supporting operations in Iraq and Atghaiustan. the Na\"\" recendy sailed three large decks and their escorts through the Strait of Hormuz in broad daylight. This is the mightiest display ofAmerican naval firepower in the Arabian Gulf since the opening days of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Called an Expediaonary Strike Force (ESF). it is an impressive show of force. In this case, the JOHN C . STENNIS Carrier Strike Group (commanded bv Rear Admiral Kevin Quinn '77, USN). the NLVUTZ Carrier Strike Group (commanded by Rear Admiral John Terence Blake "75, USN). and the BoN'HO.M.viE RICHARD Expedirionarv' Strike Group aU operated together as one cohesive combat force. Indeed, the line of warships stretched for miles, reassuring our friends and allies that the U.S. Navy remains committed to stability' in the Middle East region.

The ESF had important work to do as well. The ESF's flat tops prov-ided air power in support of both Iraq and Atgjianistan as well as delivered Marines to Iraq. In fact, carrier-based fighters have been dropping live ordnance in support of troops in Afghanistan regularly; troops that are "in contact"—^actual combat fighting—^vvith the Taliban. Naval aviation makes all the difference in the world to those troops on the ground.

Inside the Arabian Gulf, cruisers and destro\'ers are busy keeping a watchfiJ eye on Iranian missiles boats, getting to know local operating patterns, keeping a sharp surface and air picture, and even conducting some boardings. O K A X E ( D D G 77), for instance, ran shotgun for STENNIS and conducted more than 120 approaches under Destroyer Squadron 215 control—the Rampant Lions commanded by Commodore Mike Salvato '83, USN—^and recendy conduaed a boarding on a suspected oil s m u ^ e r wixh potential ties to international terrorist organizations. Indeed, warships and aerial reconnaissance axe keeping tabs on potential bad actors in the Arabian Gulf almost daily.

After spending four months in the Arabian Gulf and interacting with the local fishermen, it is also clear that some low level piracv' is occurring. Of note, the fishermen tell us that piracy subsides when U.S. Navy

O'KAHE (DDG 77) undenvay in the Arabian Gulf. Photo by U.S. Navy photographer MC2 Mark G. Logico

vessels are operating in the area. In fact, even though a Nav\" boarding team looks like a SWAT Team "loaded for bear," the fishermen understand our good intentions and are always happy to spend half an hour or so just talking with U.S. boarding teams. This certainly indicates that we are perceived as a force for good in the area. And, as good mariners every^vhere. Navy warships render assistance whenever a distress call is received, an almost monthly occurrence.

Naturally, in every unit's effort to remain perpemaUy ready tor combat in all warfare areas, training remains an important goal even in 5th Fleet. Ships and aircraft run a constant stream of exercises with regional navies and coalition forces to strengthen our ties. And when our fiiends and allies are not available, U.S. units practice on their own, conducting everything from anti-submarine warfare to air defense to humanitarian assistance/disaster relief exercises.

All in all, the U.S. Navy is incredibly busy doing important work in 5th Fleet, led by many of our fellow Bancroft Hall Shipmates, both those few mentioned here and the unnamed many throughout the area. Better yet, naval presence is clearly making a positive difference in the region while providing combat ready forces "on call"—^vvith AnnapoHs alums serving at the helm—in case American leaders need a quick response force. vi> Commander Tom Dniggan '89 is the commanding officer of O'KANE

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Earlier this yc.ir, six Aliinini (and three bi'ave wives) set sail on M/V POLAR STAR for a 14-day Antairtic expedition.The journey, bcgining in Buenos Aires, Argentina, proceeded to thcWcddcll Sea.Throughout the trip, the group was provided many opportunities to go ashore and explore. They encountered many different species of wildlife, including penguins, seals, birds and whales. The trip culminated with a mountain tour back in southern Argentina.

The Alumni Travel program, with a 25 year history, provides affordable travel opportunities around the world for Alumni, family and friends. In 2007, Alumni Travel offei-ed 16 different guided trips and cruises to a variety of exotic and interesting locations including India, Egypt, Japan, Scotland, Alaska,Thailand, Panama, China and in.iny others.

Foi- the rest ot the travel tale and for more information on the Alumni Travel progiMiii visit www.usna.coni/travel.

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Standing in front of MA/POLAR STAR (from L to R) are Commander Jim Kelly '66, USN (Ret); Lieutenant Commander Duane Stratton '59, USN (Ret); Captain Roger Onorati '61, USN (Ret); Lieutenant Colonel George Watts '58, USAF (Ret); Steve Haines '68 and Raese Simpson '61. Photo courtesy of Captain Onorati

CLASS OF 1957 R E U N I O N The Class of 1957 has reached a great milestone this year, celebrating their 50th reunion.

This event will be held at USNA on 25-28 October (rather than on 18-21 October, as was incorrectly stated in the August issue). Congratulations USNA Class of 1957!

Alumni Products and Services Fall Events 2 Representing more than 10 years of Naval Academy graduates, members of the Green Knights (the Alumni Collection 135 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron, All Weather (VMFA(AW)-121)), stand before a Marine F/A- 18D Anchors Away Alumni Travel 2008 131 Hornet in Al Asad, Iraq. Front row, L to R: Lieutenant Colonel John Passant '91, USMC; Captain Patrick Army-Navy Bus and Tailgate 133 Doyle '01, USMC. Back row, L to R: Captain Chris Main '01, USMCR; Major Anthony Baggs '96, USMC; Home Football Tailgates 132 Captain Graham Sloan '97, USMC; Captain Kevin Goodwin '99, USMC; Captain John Guzman '02, SACCâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Austin, TX W USMCR; Captain Megan Groh (Coles) '01, USMCR; Captain Derek Oliver '00, USMC; Lieutenant Beverly Designs 24 Colonel Mark Palmer '91, USMC, and Captain Dan Thompson '00, USMC. Photo courtesy of Captain Carlyle Park Place Inside Back Cover Kevin Goodwin'99, USMC CACI International Inc 5 Firstto Fifty 27 Ginger Cove 21 Graduate Management Admissions Council .. .11 CORRECTION JPC Diversified, Inc 29 Laurel Grove Inn 27 In the article "A Legacy Etched in Cold" in the June-July 2007 issue of Sliipiiinic, MilitaryResumes.com 15 Navy Federal Credit Union ... .Inside Front Cover it was incorrectly stated that the C'lass of 2006 was the first to incorporate their Principal Financial 24 legacy class year in their class crest design.This tradition actually began one year USAA Back Cover prior, with the Class of 2005. Sliipniatc apologizes for the error and thanks First USNA AA Corporate Membershhip 22-24 USNA AA Homecoming Golf 130 Lieutenant Alfred Ti'aylor '05, USAF, for the correction.

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H O M E C O M I N G 2007 18-21 OCTOBER 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20

Alumni/Spouse Homecoming Golf Tournament @ USNA Golf Course, 9 a.m.

Beat Wake Forest Pep Rally @Tecumseh Court, 7 p.m.

Formal Parade (ﾂｧ Worden Field, 4 p.m.

Alumni Homecoming Golf Championship Tournament @ USNA Golf Course, 9 a.m.

Men's Glee Club Homecoming Concert @ Alumni Hall, 8 p.m.

USNA Alumni Association & Foundation Tailgate @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 11 a.m.

Football窶年avy vs. Wake Forest @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 1 p.m.

Homecoming Dance @ Smoke Hall, 8 p.m.

* On 18-19 October, registration will be held in the lobby of Alumni Hall (from 12-5 p.m. on the 18th and from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on the 19th).

Because of the ongoing construction of the Ogle Hall Enhancement project, the house wiO not be open during Homecoming Weekend. Visit www.usna.com to learn more about the project.

N A V Y VS. W A K E F O R E S T On 20 October at 1 p.m., the Naval Academy Midshipmen will face off against the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons for Navy's 2007 Homecoming game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Prior to kickoff,join your fellow Alumni at the USNA Alumni Association & Foundation Tailgate, from 11 a.m. until halftime.

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19S0s '56: C A P T Barrj- Tibbitts, U S N ( R e t . ) , received the 2tÂťt>t> Harold E. S.iunders .\\vard imm the American Society of Naval Engineers.

196ns '62: Brooks T. Mancini has been appointed to the RenoTahoe Internadonal .Mrport Authority board of trustees for a four-year term.

'63: Bernard J. KeDey has been apf)ointed to the board of directors of ,\L\P Pharmaceuticals. Inc. '64: R A D M Winford G. ' ^ e r r y " Ellis, U S N (Ret.), was av\:arded the National InteUi^nce Distinguished Service Medal by the Direaor of National InteUigence. the Honorable .Michael .McCormell.

'67: C D R Ritchie W. G o u k , U S N R ( R e t . ) . has coached the bov's" soccer team of Hazen High in Oregon to their first State Championship.

1970s "70: Phillip M.S. Crisson is the new president and chief executive officer ot the American Public Power Association. C D R D a n i e l A .

EDisoii, U S N (Ret.), has been elected chairman of the Helena Regional .Airport Authority- which oversees operations and financial management for the airport in Montana's capital cit\'. C D R Andrew^ C. R o b e r t s o n , U S N R . has been elected department commander of the American Legion of Virajnia.

Captain Charles T. "Tom" Burt)age'69,USN(Ret.) Captain Charles T 'Tom" Burt)age '69, USNR (Ret), executive vice president and general manager of F-35 program integration, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Photo courtesy of the received the Leadership Excellence Leadership Summit Excellence Award at the Leadership Excellence Summit in July. To celebrate leadership and the organizations that foster rt. Harvard Business Review and the United States Naval Academy's Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership joined together to sponsor the prestigious new award. For more information, visit www.usna.com.

'72: R A D M Curtis A. Kemp, U S N (Ret.), has been selected <is the new chief operating officer for Prison Fellowship Ministries in Lansdowne.V.^.

'73: R A D M D a v i d Architzel, U S N . has been nominated by the Piesident for appointment to the grade of vice admiral and assignment as principal deputv' assistant secretarv- of the Navy (research, development and acquisition).

'74: L C D R B e n C. Meyers, U S N R was appointed by McCarthy Building Cos., Inc. to serve as project director for its San Diego operations.

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CaU for our catalog 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 6 2 - 1 0 8 6 Stufflebeem, U S N , Email: jcolli74@msn.cotn has been nominated for reappointment to the Online Catalog: www.jpcdiversified.com grade of vice admiral and assigned as director, NavyGregory R . T h o m a s , U S N , has taken over as Staff. N09B. office of the CNO. Washington, D C . commanding officer of Pead Harbor Naval Shipv'artL '76: C A P T Keith T. Weaver, U S N (Ret.), '84: C o l D o u g l a s P . T h o m a s , U S M C , has has been appointed U S O chief operating officer. taken over command of the 10th Marine B G e n Mark W. Bircher, U S M C R has taken Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. C A P T D a v i d command of fourth Marine Aircraft Wing.

L. Kiehl, U S N , has assumed command of Sealifi: Logistics Command Pacific.

'80: Professor Michael R . Ales received the Sue Alice McNultv" Award for Distinguished Teaching during commencement ceremonies at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

'81: L C D R Charles H . Church Jr., U S N (Ret.), CIO. Department of Homeland Securitv; along with his colleagues at DHS, have garnered the following awards: Government Information Technologv' Executive Coimcil 2007 Projert Management Excellence Award for "Data Sharing across Agencies;" seleaed as an honoree for 2007 C I O magazines 20th annual CIO 100 Awards; one of five finalist for the prestigious Nobhs Innovations Award in Homeland Security; selected as the 27th ranked CIO in the United States by a committee of eigjit of the top editors and writers fiom Ziff Davis pubUcarions CIO Insist, Baseline and eWeek fiom the ranks of current U.S.-based CIOs who do not work for technology vendors. Dr. D e a n E . Fish has been appointed chief acquisition officer for the U.S. Government Printing Office.

'82: C D R J o s e p h D . Welter, U S N (Ret.), retired after 25 years of active dutv. C A P T

'85: C o l Wilbert E . T h o m a s , U S M C , is the new commander of Marine Aviation Training Suppon Group-21.

'89: C D R T h a d E . N i s b e t t , U S N , is die new commanding officer of ALBAISIY ( S S N 753) Brian C. CliflFord has joined the law firm of Pepe & Hazard, LLP and will practice in the firm's nevvWaterbury office.

JSSHi '90: H a r v e y R . K l y c e has been appointed managing director of Al-Futtaim Technologies.

C D R Troy S. Jackson, U S N , is the new commanding officer of NORFOLK (SSN 714).

am '01: GeoflHrey J. Miller has been hired as a financial advisor at Smith Barney.

'03: LTJG G r e g o r y E Cruser, U S N R , is the 2006 recipient of the C D R Lanny King Memorial Leadership Award.

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L«I5aRlTHE WALL George P Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO

Generation to Generation Legacy is a sometimes overused word. At its best, it connotes the passing along of something of great value, something to be respected and something of which to be proud. It can also imply an entitlement and when used by a self-promoter or a self-server, it can make for a detrimental effect on one's successor(s).We use the word often here when we look back to those who went before and to what past generations have passed along to the rest of us—at the Naval Academy and especially at the Alumni Association & Foundation.

In the June-July 2006 Shipmate, there is a wonderful article about the early days of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. Rear Admiral Edward Simpson, Class of 1846, USN (Ret.), was asked to be the president (e.g. volunteer chairman) of the new organization— known then as the U. S. Naval Academy Graduates' Association—because he was the senior living graduate of the Academy, and one of the most respected of those attending. He addressed the first council members on 11 June 1886: "The formation of an association such as we now propose seems to be a natural consequence to the establishment and development of our institution of learning. We are but following a custom which obtains in the case of graduates of all colleges of distinction. The object is to promote kindly feeling and social intercourse

among the members, and to foster the memories of the alma mater!'

He continued :"The act we are about to perform wiU put the capstone on the monument we have all helped to rear, wiU show our devotion to it, and prove our interest in its fijture welfare."The monument he was referring to was the ahna mater, the United States Naval Academy.

We are now 121 years into the course set by Rear Admiral Simpson and his colleagues.Today, as then, we look to support of the alma mater as our primary directive.

But, as in 1886, we also seek to promote kindly feeling among all of our alums as we bind and bond together through our class and chapter organizations. At its founding, the Association had some 86 members.Today, we are 52,000 members strong and growing. Through our integration with the Naval Academy Foundation we

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are global in scope and we have grown exponentially in our import, impact and relevance to our constituencies— the USNA and our Alumni and parent members.

In closing, 1 offer one last quote from Rear Admiral Simpson's eloquent address at the inaugural event and one which 1 hope every one of us will take to heart: "[so] what influence does this exert upon our personal relationship? We do not separate to pursue different callings: we remain united in one profession; thus is the family relationship preserved. This teaches us to be forbearing and considerate in our treatment and in our judgment of each other, having in mind the common origin from which we spring. This binds us by that bond of charity which is the highest type of brotherhood... The establishment of the Association of Graduates augurs well for the continuance of peace and good-will among the members; it shows their watchfulness of and interest in the Academy, and will tend to ensure the preservation of the high tone which has ever pervaded the Navy. " I look forward to seeing many of you "around the Yard" over the next few months as we at the Alumni Association & Foundation enjoy 14 class reunions, the 2007 Homecoming events. President's Circle Weekend and numerous other opportunities to continue with friendly discourse. We are resolved to carry on the legacy given to us and further resolved to stay on our task and mission. As a former Superintendent might have said " And, my friends, you wouldn't want it any other way!"

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CDR Tom Gurney '81, USN (Ret.) sent in photos and news of the ceremonial swearing in of his son with family in attendance on 1-Day 2007.The generational chain of connection to USNA began with the Class of 1922.

• Ann Gurney daughter of RADM Al "Buddy" Malstrom '22, looks on as RADM Hi Gurney '52, USN (Ret.), son of CAPT Marsh Gurney '26, administers the oath of office to his grandson, MIDN Michael Graham '10, on 1-Day. Also in the picture are Mike's parents Gary and Laurie Graham of Houston, MIDN 2/C Phil Gurney '09 (Univ. of Virginia), and C D R Tom Gurney '81, USN (Ret.) —Anne Gurney snapped the photo. The ceremonial swearing in took place in front of the ship's bell from USS ENTERPRISE (CV-6).

In December 1941 Al Malstrom was serving as Air Officer onboard ENTERPRISE.

He went on to command USS SANGAMON (CVE-26) (struck by a kamikaze following operations in support of Okinawa in May 1945). Other commands included USS TARAWA (CV-40) and Naval Air Station Jacksonville. •

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TTTT Presenter, Robin Pirie and LCDR Zachary McMechan Award presentation attendees

• On 21 May 2007 Robin Pirie '55, son ofVADM Robert B. Pirie '26, presented the Class of 1926 Award for Excellence in Shiphandhng at the annual Seamanship and Navigation Awards Ceremony. This year's winner was Midshipman Michelle V. Rollins, Class of 2008 of the 21st Company for her performance on LANTPAT Cruise.

Other '26 Juniors in attendance at the ceremony were Mary Gale Buchanan, Penny Vahsen, Judy Housely, and Pat Stroop '69. • Judy Corbin Housely also attended the annual Seamanship and Navigation Awards Ceremony and contributed the following for the '26 Class column: • The Class of 1926 gave its annual presentation to the outstanding midshipman on the Youngster Cruise. This year it was MIDN 2C Michelle Rollins. •

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The Alumni Association recently learned the sad news of the passing of a class widow, Mrs.Vertie (Luke) White '28: Vertie Stanley White, 87, passed away December 16,2006 in Oriando. Mrs. White was born on December 20,1918 in Carroll County,VA to Hobert and Elda Stanley. Mrs. White made her home in TitusviUefor many years. She was a Real Estate agent for several years, was very energetic and enjoyed living around the river. She was preceded in death by her husband of 18 years, Capt Luke E.White USMC (Ret.) in 1990. A Memorial service was held Thursday, December 21st at Baldwin Fairchild Conway Chapel.

Opinions expressed in Shipmate are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy or attitude of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, its officers or editorial staff. All pictures are official Department of Defense photographs unless otherwise credited. Member, Council forthe Advancement and Support of Education |CASE|, Shipmate (ISSN 0488-6720) is published monthly except for combined issues IJan.-Feb. and June-July) and copyrighted 2007 by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068. Membership dues lincluding Shipmate) are S50 per year Subscription rate is $50; Canadian and foreign subscriptions are $45. Single copies are $5 each. Periodicals Postage Paid at Annapolis, MD, and at additional mailing offices.

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Goodbye to the oldest Filipino USNA alumnus.

The oldest Hving USNA graduate from the Philippines, Commodore Jose V Francisco'31 passed away last Monday 23 July 2007. He was healthy almost up to the final day, frequently playing 9 holes of golf alone with a cart and a caddy at the Manila Golf Club and lately, since the MGC is undergoing renovation at the Phihppine Navy Golf Club at the Bonifacio Naval Station (BNS).

His remains were viewed at the Bonifacio Naval Station Chapel, Fort Bonifacio, in Metro Manila from Tuesday to Friday.

Necro services were held on Thursday evening, 26 July 2007 while interment was held after the funeral mass at 0900 on Samrday 28 July 2007.Two USNA alumni. Congressman Roy Golez'70 and National Defense College President Commodore Carlos Agustin'60 (Ret) delivered eulogies together with the PN Chief,VADM Rogeho Calunsag, whose message was delivered by the Vice Chief, RADM Amable Tolentino since the former was out of town, and Brig Gen Jaime Echeverria (Ret), President, Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO).The late Commodore Francisco was one of the original incorporators of the AGFO in the late '50s.

Commodore Francisco was supposed to be age 98 on Friday (27 July).We had hoped that he would be the first among us to reach the century mark.

Commo Francisco was the longest serving FOIC PN (1951-1961) and he was there when I was commissioned in 1960. He was then one of only 11

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generals and flag officers in the Armed Forces of the Phillippines (One MGen and 10 BGen/Commo).The PN then was the largest Navy in ASEAN and the AFP was the model in anti-insurgency operations (after defeating the HMBs and the MusHm Kamlon rebellion).

On his 97th birthday his son Rene hosted a dinner in his honor at the Manila Yacht Club where the club also recognized his being the Yacht Club CoiTmiodore in 1960=61 and gave him a fife honorary membership. At that time I also got hold of a copy of the book that he wrote about his experiences at AnnapoHs, the war years and a fUl career.

He is survived by son Rene and Carlos and daughters Monina (married to the late C D R Rodolfo Bermejo'54) and Linda, and many grandchildren May the soul of Commodore Joe Francisco rest in eternal peace.

The following is the eulogy presented

by Commodore Carlos L Agustin AFP (Ret), President, National Defense College of the Philippines, BNS Chapel, Fort Bonifacio, Makati City, on 26 July 2007 I WISH TO THANK THE FAMILY OF O U R LATE ESTEEMED ELDER, COMMODORE JOSE FRANCISCO FOR THIS SPECIAL H O N O R OF BEING ALLOWED TO SAY A FEW WORDS ABOUT A MAN W H O HAS SPANNED A LIFETIME OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO GOD AND COUNTRY. I AM ESPECIALLY MOST H O N O R E D BECAUSE I WAS N O T A CONTEMPOP.ARY OF COMMODORE FRANCISCO,WHO GFIADUATED FROM THE ACADEMY EVEN BEFORE 1 WAS BOPJSI,AND HAD RETIRED FROM THE AFP DURING MY ENSIGN DAYS IN 1961.

WE CONSIDER THE C O M M O D O R E THE MEMBER EMERITUS OF 3 ORGANIZATIONS - T H E PMAAA,THE USNAPHIL AND THE AGFO — HE BEING THE OLDEST KNOWN RETIRED AFP OFFICER. I FIRST SAW HIM WHEN HE TOURED THE UNITED STATES AS PN FOIC AS A GUEST OF THE C N O IN 1959.1 WAS SO PROUD AS A FIRST CLASS MIDSHIPMAN TO SEE MY FUTURE BOSS SPEAKING BEFORE THE BRIGADE OF MIDSHIPMEN. RIGHT THEN I ALREADY SAW IN HIM A COMMANDING MAN W H O DID NOT TAKE A BACK SEAT, YET SO WARM AND AFFECTING

WHEN BENNY LOMOTAN AND I REPORTED TO THE NAVY IN 1960, HE GAVE INSTRUCTION THAT WE SHOULD BE ASSIGNED TO THE PATROL FORCE BUT FIRST HE ASKED US TO BE GIVEN CRASH TRAINING O N THE PN LOGISTICS SYSTEM - AND THAT TASK WENT TO THEN CDR ABRAHAM C CAMPO'40, CNTC. BECAUSE WE HAD TO START AS MESS AND SUPPLY OFFICER, WE HAD TO LEARN THE INTRICACIES OF MAKING THE MESS REPORT, PREPARING THE PAYROLL AND DOING ALL SORTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE STUFF TFL\T WERE NOT TAUGHT AT THE USNA. WE APPRECIATED TLIE FORESIGHT. AFTER THAT 2-WEEK ORIENTATION TRAINING HE DIRECTED THE COMMANDER PATROL FORCE TO ASSIGN US AT LEAST FOR A FEW MONTHS ON THE TWO NEWLY DELIVERED COASTAL MINESWEEPERS, WHOSE EQUIPMENT WERE ALL NEW U S. TECHNOLOGY, APPARENTLY TO HELP US W I T H WHAT HE T H O U G H T COULD BE A "CULTURE GAP". IN REALITY BENNY AND I ADJUSTED WELL, PARTICULARLY BECAUSE O U R CLASSMATES AND COLLEAGUES FROM THE PMA WERE THERE TO HELP, AND BOTH OF US E'VENTUALLY WENT ALL TLiE WAY TO COMMAND AT SEA. I SEE MANY OF THOSE CONTEMPORARIES HERE TONIGHT. C O M M O FRANCISCO WAS THE LONGEST SERVING FOIC PN AND HE WAS THERE WHEN IWAS COMMISSIONED IN 1960, ONE OF THE ONLY 11 GENERALS AND FLAG OFFICERS IN THE AFP (ONE MG - T H E CSAFP — AND 9 BG AND 1 COMMO).THE PN THEN WAS THE LARGEST NAVY IN ASEAN AND THE AFP WAS THE MODEL IN ANTI-INSURGENCY OPERATIONS (AFTER DEFEATING THE HMBS AND THE KAMLON REBELLION).

MANY REALLY DID N O T UNDERSTAND WHY HE STAYED SO LONG AS FOIC.THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE. THERE WAS THE GREAT DEPRESSION OF 1929, AND EVEN MANY GRJVDUATES OF THE US SERVICE ACADEMIES DID N O T GET CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY

BECAUSE OF THE DBJ^STIC US FORCE REDUCTIONS FROM 1929 TO 1933.WE HAD N O ARMY O R NAVY THEN AND EVEN THE PC COULD NOT TAKE HIM IN. SO HE WENT INTO TEACHING FLYING. THE PA WAS ORGANIZED BY VIRTUE OF CA #1,AND HE WAS CALLED TO DUTY IN THE PAAC ON TIME FOR WORLD WAR II. WHILE THERE HE EVEN HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH THEN MAJOR DWIGHT D EISENHOWER. A FUTURE 5-STAR GENERAL AND US PRESIDENT, HOW T O FLY. THUS WE CAN SEE THAT LUCK WAS WITH HIM IN THAT REGARD. SINCE WLLEN HE JOINED THE PA IN 1935, HE WAS COMMISSIONED A FIRST LT BUT HIS ACTIVE COMMISSIONED SERVICE ONLY STARTED WITH THE CLASS OF 1938. W H O ENTERED THE SERVICE IN 1935.

AFTER THE WAR. HE TRANSFERRED T O THE OSP (WHICH BECAME FIRST TLiE PHILIPPINE NAVAL PATROL AND LATER THE PN) EVENTUALLY SUCCEEDING THE LATE C O M MODORE JOSE ANDRADA'29 AS PNP CHIEF MUCH HAS BEEN SAID AND KNOWN ABOUT HIS PHYSICAL FITNESS. UP TO ALMOST A MONTH BEFORE HIS DEMISE, HE WAS STILL UP AND ABOUT PLAYING 9 HOLES OF GOLF WITH A GOLF CART AND A CADDY AT THE MANILA GOLF CLUB AND, SINCE THE LATTER WAS LATELY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION, AT THE PNGC HER^ AT BNS. IN FACT SOMEONE TOLD ME YESTERDAY THAT HE SAW THE C O M M O D O R E PLAY 9 HOLES AT PNGC THREE WEEKS AGO. THUS I CANNOT LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS W I T H O U T TELLING WFL\T PRESIDENT FIDEL V RAMOS LOVES T O RELATE. FVR SAID THAT ONCE WHEN HE WAS THE PRESIDENT HE ASKED THE COMMODORE, "SIR, WHAT IS THE SECRET OFYOUR LONGEVITY?" THE COMMODRE REPLLED BY SAYING, "BATA, FLALIKA.YOU WANT TO KNOW THE SECRET OF BECOMING 100?"

"YES SIR" REPLIED FVR. COMMODORE FRANCISCO RESPONDED, "WELL, LET ME JUST

TELL YOU. TO REACH THE AGE OF lOO.YOU MUST FIRST REACH 99.

THAT IS THE SECRET" HAVING HEARD THAT FROM PRESIDENT RAMOS LASTYEAR, I'M TRULY DISAPPOINTED THAT C O M M O D O R E JOSE FRANCISCO FAILED TO REACH EVEN THAT THFLESHOLD 1 HAD T H O U G H T THAT WHERE I FAILED WITH GEN LEONCIO TAN'28, W H O DIED AT THE AGE OF 99,1 WOULD SUCCEED WITH C O M M O D O R E FFIANCISCO I WAS PMAAA CHAIRMAN IN 2002-2004 AND FL\D ENSURED THAT WE WOULD HAVE A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION FOR TATANGTAN IN 2005.THAT DID N O T HAPPEN. AND A FEW MONTHS AGO I PROPOSED TO SOME MEMBERS OF THE PRESENT PMAAA BOARD, INCLLJDING BENNY LOMOTAN, TFL^T WE SHOULD DO THE SAME F O R T H E LATE C O M M O D O R E . 1 GUESS TLL\T CENTENNIAL TARGET WOULD LLAVETO BE SATISFIED BY ANYONE OF US IN THE FUTURE. OFFICER, SAILOR, FLYER, BUSINESSMAN, ATHLETE, HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND FRIEND, UNCLE JOE ACHIEVED SO MUCH IN HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO COUNTRY AND SERVICE TO FELLOW FILIPINOS, LOVE OF HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN, AND OF SHARING A C O M M O N PURPOSE WITH HIS COMRADES IN ARMS. THE NUMEROUS AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS HE EABJMED AS AN OFFICER DURING WAR AND PEACE CANNOT ADEQUATELY DESCRIBE HIS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. BUT PJ^THER BY THE PERSONAL ACCOLADES THAT HAVE BEEN BESTOWED U P O N HIM BY HIS COMRADES IN ARMS. EVERY WARFIGHTER DREAMS TO BE TLiE ULTIMATE LEADER OF HIS AIUVlY, HIS AIR FORCE O R HIS FLEET.THIS GENTLEMAN'S DESTINY, HAVING BEEN ESPECLU-LY MADE TO BE THE CHIEF OF ONE OF TLiE STRONGST NAVIES IN ASEAN AT THE TIME, IS QUITE ENVLABLE. INDEED, O U R BELOVED JOE FRANCISCO HAD SEIZED EVERY MOMENT AND OPPORTUNITY IN REALIZING HIS DREAMS. 1 AM

CERTAIN ALL OF US WHOSE LIVES LiE TOUCHED CAN ATTEST T O HOW HE SPENT THIS LIFE REACHING F O R HIS STAR AND MAKING IT HAPPEN. A MAN W H O GREW TO LIVE ALMOST A H U N D R E D YEARS MUST BE TRULY BLESSED AND PRIVILEGED BY THE ALMIGHTY. FINALLY, PLEASE ALLOW ME T O EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO TLiE BEP^AVED FAMILY, TO RENE AND RENEE, MONINA, LINDA AND CARLOS,THE G R J L N D C H I L D R E N , GREATGRANDCHILDREN, RELATIVES, COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS. TO YOU UNCLE JOE, WE PRAY THAT YOU WILL SHARE GOD'S GLORY IN TIME. AND 1 QUOTE FROM REV. LAURIE SUE BROCKWAY: YOU WERE BLESSED IN ALL YOUR DOINGS. YOU ARE BLESSED IN ALL YOUR ENDINGS. THERE IS N O PAIN WHERE YOU ARE GOING. THERE IS N O SADNESS...

JUST THE HAPPINESS OF GOING HOME. HOME INTO TLiE ARMS OF GOD...

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Preface

Understandably our Heritage Class has more widows than alumni; that is why I am telling them about Mrs. Pat Young, widow ofjohn Joseph Young, a Hospital Corpsman who served in submarines and September 2007

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aircraft carriers in the South Pacific from Peari Harbor to Okinawa. After W W 11 John retired as a Warrant Officer, married Pat and pursued a career in International medical education.

Pat raised five children with John while teaching kindergarten children in foreign nations served by him. More than any other person 1 feel she is a practitioner of Christianity's primary dogma: "Love One Another". Her students' yarns are just below.

Worthy of Love B "Everywhere evident on television, radio and newspapers we see and hear of acts of violence, unimaginable, cruel, senseless deeds of hate. And yet I know some acts of kindness are taking place in the world right now. The loving acts of kindness, caring and empathy make up the fabric of our oneness as God's fairdly on earth. I know this for I have witnessed it.

While we were a Navy Family I recall the words of a child that have stayed with me all these years. We invited a friend for Thanksgiving dinner. Our son was nearly four and his sister was nearly six months old. When our guest said that she would take Johnny's sister home with him...

Johnny responded with a loud "No!" "Why do you need her?" our friend asked. "She can't talk, walk or run. She can't even play games." I felt sorry for Johnny as he tried to come up with an answer. Finally he blurted out: "You can't have her for she is good for loving!"

1 thought what a perfect answer.

Everyone is worthy to be loved and to give love. It is one of the reasons we are here!

Another time, while in Kenya, I witnessed nature's response to love. The litde children we encountered while on mission were very shy. They could neither hear nor speak. The moment we showed any sign of caring or love they came to life and hugged us so. They felt worthy of love. God loved them and so did we!

While a teacher in Alexandria, Egypt, I taught multicultural students and there were differences but we were able to overcome their shyness in this way." H Four legs,fur, tail does not make cat • Listen! Do you hear them too? School bells are ringing; calling our children back to school. Buses are rolling through our communities carrying the children to needed opportunities in expanding knowledge already stored in active minds.

Some years ago I was at home with my folks in New Jersey. John was away in the Navy. Our son Johnny was small and

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often played on the glass enclosed front porch. From this vantage point he could see the daily activity passing by and it kept him happily entertained. 1 could watch from inside the house and not distract him from whatever he was doing.

Along came the most beautiful, golden-tan coOie. He trotted up the brick steps to the door. His tail was wagging in a friendly manner. Johnny, extremely interested when the dog pressed his nose against the glass, toddled over and pressed his face on the glass too. They were eye to eye when he confidently exclaimed, "HuUo, pussycat!"

1 was doubling over in silent laughter for it was plain to see the animal had hair, four legs and a tail—but Johnny needed more information to discriminate in order to correctly identify the animal with the picture he had in his mind.This is a case in point.

Our children have the opportunity this fall to add to their learning; expand facts; become acquainted with our world, the nations and people in it; increase skills and appreciation of our ever growing horizons of the new millennium.

Schools are where this happens but also let us not forget that each one of us is a teacher in wisdom and example— thereby advancing a child's knowledge in the Christian way of life.

Proverbs 2:1-10, "For the Lord gives wisdom, from this mouth comes knowledge and understanding...Then wisdom will come into your heart." I ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 5% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 65% PRES, SEC'Y/TREAS, AND CORR.SECY; RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret.) 3704 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218 H; 410-235-3803 F; 410-243-1960 E: edkeaLs@comcast.net VICE PRESIDENT: CAPT Bladen D. Clagggett, USN (Ret.)

Birthday greetings The Class sends congratulations to William McManus who becomes ninety five on 6 September.

Sad news Oliver Finnegan died on 1 June in Santa Rosa, CA. Eugene Fluckey died on 28 June in Annapolis.

Return addressed and stamped post cards were included in all of the Annual Class Letters. One of them brought this old news hiddenfi"omus for many years. Anne

Bobo, daughter of Henry Bobo, wrote,"! am heartened to see that there are stalwart souls still carrying on. Unfortunately, my mother and father are not among them.

My mother, Grace, died in 2000 and my father, Henry, died December 23rd, 2003.1 apologize for not informing you sooner."

Henry resigned at graduation and shunned contact with the Class thereafter. Even the funeral home notice of his death and flineral, recovered after the card from Anne was received, did not mention his being an Academy graduate.

Elizabeth Shertz Gimber, widow of Stephen Gimber who died in 1992, died on 27 February 2006 in Nashua, NH. Barbara Vaughn Woodward Garside, widow of Barclay Woodward who died in 1953 and of Kenneth Garside who died in 1987, died on 16 June. She was born on 18 November 1913 in Whitman, MA. She was graduated from Smith College in 1935. She and Woody were married in Boston on 8 June 1937.They had four children.

Virginia Ewbank " Ginger" Wideman, widow of William Wideman who died in 2004, died on 27 June in Atlanta. She was born on 26 August 1914 in Hendersonville, NC. She was graduated from Coker College in HartsviUe, SC and received a MS degree in English from the University of South Carolina. She and Bill were married on 13 May 1939. They had two children, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

From an optimistic standpoint this may not come under the category of "sad news," perhaps just "carelessness."Ten of the Annual Class Letters came back marked "return to sender, not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward." Did the ladies move without notifying the Class and without leaving a forwarding address?

Or, have they died with their survivors not caring enough to notify the Class?

This column asks readers with information on the whereabouts of any of these widows to please provide it: Nan Adams, Elizabeth Clay, Elaine Holmes, Dorothy Jack, CaroHne O'Handley, Marguerite Purdy, Mary Riera, Doris Russell, Edna Smith, and Ma.xine Smith.

Mike re-lives Midway All of us are familiar with the story of the batde of Midway on 4 June 1942. On the sixty fifth anniversary of that stirring event a commemoration was held on the island.

A search through our 20 Year Rendezvous reveals that eight classmates were present during the fighting. Sam Adams

was declared missing as a bomber pilot fix)m the carrierYorktovvn: Mike B e s s o n was the assistant engineer on board the cruiser Pensacola; Charles B i e r m a n was commander of the Marine Detachment onYorktovvTi; Art Ely. a pilot in Torpedo Squadron Six on board the carrier Enterprise, did not survive the squadron's anack; \ 5 y m a n Packard served on board the carrier Hornet; J o e Penland. a bomber pilot on board Enterprise, was shot down but was rescued; Stan Ruehlow. a fighter pilot on board Enterprise, was shot dovvii but was rescued after five days in his life raft; and LeRoy Taylor served on board the destiDver Russell. O f the six w h o survived the batde only Mike is ahve today.

Moreover, of all the participants in the batde onlv three attended the ceremony.

Mike, at ninetv- five and in rip-top shape. was the oldest and the sole officer. A portion of the account of the festivities furnished the colunm by his wife. Aase, reads. '"We arrived in Honolulu on May 30th and went to a reception for the participants at the Halekulani Hotel in the evening. The next nvo dav-s were iilled with svTnposiums. O n June 2nd we spent a couple of hours on the batdeship Missouri where there was an impressive and moving ceremony with the three veterans being honored. O n June 3rd there was a dinner partv' at the hotel hosted bv the International Midway Memorial Foundation with the man sent bv President Bush dehvering his message.

On June 4th we flew to Midway on a Continental airlines chartered plane with many press people. T h e three veterans flew for free and in first class. I bought my own ticket. After the 1300 mile trip flving over Midway was a beautifiil sight with green water near the coast and bluer firrther out. Besides the passengers on our flight a cruise ship landed 1500 people."

The Honolulu Advertiser newspaper interviewed Mike and printed this remark ot his. "1 was locked up inside [the engine room of the cruiser Pensacola] waiting for signals of changing the speed of the ship.

It they [the Japanese] had [made] a torpedo attack and thev" wanted to put [one] into the side of our ship it would have come in where I was." O n Midway there were speeches by Governor Linda Lingle of Hawaii and by R o b e r t Willard '73, Pacific fleet c o m m a n d e r With n o overnight accommodations for so many people everyone had to leave at the end of the day. The fhght back to Honolulu had its takeoff delaved until dark to wait

until the Gooney birds quit their occupation of the runway to remrn to their nests. Accompanvnng the colunm is a photo of Mike on Midway being interviewed for television.

Mike Besson being interviewed on Midway by NBC during the celebration of the sixty fifth anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

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From the President I am disturbed, as we aU must be, by the reports of the poor treatment that wounded veterans have been receiving at Walter R e e d hospital. It is encouraging to know that our President is taking prompt action to correct this condition that never should have occurred.

Remembrance This is the story- of the batdeship. T h e word was first used in the late 1790 as a synonvTn for "line of battle ship", the dominant warship of the age of sail. In the 1880's large steel ships with main battery guns of greater caliber than any other ship type were labeled batdeships.The one hundred years between these dates was the struggle between the estabhshed age of sail and the developmental age of the maritime industrial revolution. It was the conflict benveen those loyal to the stams quo and the visionaries of change. Like the m o o n phases the age of sail was waning and the age of steam was waxing.

In the 18th C e n m r y competition among European nations for colonies led to a naval arms race. Battleships became more than war vessels; they constituted a potent sv-mbol of national power and naval domination.The United States Navy had n o such svTnbol. In 1888 Spanish colonies were in revolt. Both sides committed atrocities. T h e Yeflow Press screamed that a quarter of the rebels were dead and the rest suffering.

O n 15 Februar>- 1898 Maine O B B blew

up in Havana Harbor. (The cause of the explosion has not been determined.)

President McKinley did not want war with Spain. But pubUc indignation pressured the President for war. Unable to restrain Congress or the people, war was declared on 25 April 1898.

T h e U.S. Navy was organized into Squadrons; two in the Atlantic were conmianded by R A D M Sampson and C o m m o d o r e Schley and one in the Pacific by R A D M Dewey. Squadrons consisted of batdeships and cruisers (all of mixed cahber guns), gun boats and m o n i tors. T h e dying Spanish Empire could not compete with the American fighting spirit. In this 100-day war the United States destroyed the Spanish fleet off Santiago harbor, annexed Guantanamo Bay, restored order in Cuba, and occupied Puerto Rico. In the Pacific the Phihppines were seized and Guam occupied.

T h e War projected the United States into the Western Pacific and consequendy into international affairs as a world power.

Vice President Theodore Roosevelt had a deep conviction that only a through strong navy could a nation project its power and prestige abroad. From service as assistant secretary of the Navy and vice president he knew that the navy was not powerflil enough to be a world power.

W h e n President McKinley was assassinated in 1901 Roosevelt fleeted up to president. In 1898, during his tour as assistant Secretary of the Navy, naval construction legislation was initiated to rejuvenate the fleet. T h e batdeships were built in small classes to insure improvement in subsequent classes. T h e first class w-as experimental sub-batdeships Maine and Texas. T h e first group ( from 1891 to 1895) of eight classes of twenty-five batdeships, ranging in displacement from 10,000 to 16,000 tons, with mixed main batteries of large and medium cahber batteries. T h e second group (from 1906 to 1919.) was of eleven-classes of twentynine batdeships and six batde cruisers (one class), displacement ranging between 16,000 to 42,000 tons, with "aU-big-gun" main batteries.

From 1899 to World War 1 the arms race heated up. Britain maintained her fleet uvice the strength of any two maritime powers. Land-oriented Germany built her first high seas fleet.

T h e other colonial powers could not compete. Colonial powers disregarded Japans's recent defeat of the Russian Fleet that made her the dominant power in the Far East.

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Britain pulled a coup on the arm race nations, that produced a unique batdeship, Dreadnaught (built in one year), made all existing batdeships obsolete. She was superior across the board: Tonnage 18,110; All-big-gun main battery, ten 12in guns mounted in five turrets; Steam turbans instead of triple expansion engine produced 21 knots; Superior fire control equipment. During World War 1 Dreadnaught was in the North Sea where she rammed and sank German Submarine U - 29, her only aggressive act. Later she was flagship of the 3rd Batde Squadron based on the Thames blockading the German Navy that never again went to sea. Dreadnaught was sold for scrap in 1922.

In 1906 Roosevelt mediated the Portsmouth Treaty that ended the RussoJapanese war. The Japanese were not satisfied. The California school system discriminated against Japanese students.

Relations with Japan plummeted.

President Theodore Roosevelt decided to demonstrate the upgraded and expanded United States Fleet. He assigned sixteen new batdeships to the Atlantic Fleet, later known as the Great White Fleet. It consisted of four squadrons each commanded by a RADM. "Fighting Bob" Evans also was Officer in Tactical Command (OTC).A small logistic group accompanied the fleet. This fleet of sixteen modern battleships departed Hampton Roads on 16 December 1907, about to make history. In fourteen months it circumnavigated the world sailing 43,000 miles, making 20 port calls on six continents. As the White Fleet departed Hampton Roads, it passed in review of the president with the bands playing "The Giri I left Behind."

Highlight examples of the cruise follow.

The first leg of the cruise was into the South Atlantic. At Rio de Janeiro the first night there was a brouhaha that almost shattered goodwill. It began in one of Rio's rowdier waterfront bars.Two local longshoremen were arguing. One contestant threw a bottie at the other. The bottle missed its target, crossed the room and hit one of a group ofWhite Cruise sailors enjoying a brew. The sailors gather around their victim and a batde opened. By the time the shore patrol and poHce arrived the donnybrook was out in the street.

Order was restored and the sailors escorted to their ships. An inquiry blamed the civilians.The sailors were invited to enjoy their stay in Rio.

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The next leg was the transit of the Straits of Magellan. (Note: CruDiv 8 transited the strait during the 1930's, and I can attest to its roughness.) Apparendy yellow newspapers flooded the White Fleet with scary rumors: Massive whirlpools could twist a ship completely around; Winds known as wiliwaws, were said to be so wild that ships could be dashed to pieces on the rocky shores of nighmiarishly labeled places as Delusion Bay, Desolation Island, Point Famine and Dislocation Point, all inhabited by cannibals. A Chilean cruiser escorted the Fleet through the usual fog and wind of the Straits— without the calamities conjured up by over active newspaper editors.

The San Francisco visit was interesting.

The batdeships Maine and Alabama were coal hogs and could not keep up with the Fleet and were reheved by Nebraska and Wisconsin, RADM Evans the OTC became iU and was relieved by C M .

Thomas, a squadron commander. Thomas almost missed the sailing of his fleet. He was ffirnished two cars for the trip to the landing (In 1907 cars were not very reliable.) A traffic cop noticed one of the car's kerosene taiUights was out. The other car's back-up light also was out. The cop placed both cars out of action. The driver lighted the lamp and the admiral reached his flag ship in time. The Rio auto lamp law was changed.

The there was no Uberty in the Manila stop because of a cholera epidemic, stopping only for logistics. Heading north to Japan, the Fleet rendezvoused with a strong typhoon. A sailor was washed overboard by a large wave then carried him to another ship and threw him up on deck.

(Courtesy of "Believe it or not" by the Naval Historical Center.)

Roosevelt was unnecessarily concerned about Japanese reception of the White Fleet. The welcome was overwhelming. Flag officers were accommodated in the Emperor's palace, Commanding officers in the in the Imperial Hotel. There was one close call.

During a Champaign party aboard the Japanese ship Nikasa.A group of exuberant Imperial Navy cadets suddenly picked up the guest of honor, Admiral Sperry, and tossed him in the air three times, shouting "Banzai!". In the Japanese navy the Banzai cheer and tossing were considered tributes. This was explained to the ruffled Sperry after he was placed on deck, gasping and trying to straighten out his twisted sash, dislocated sword and wrinkled uniform. Sperry graciously accepted the tribute.

The Great White Fleet entered Hampton Roads on 22 February 1909 and passed in review of the President as the bands played "There's No Place like Home".That sixteen batdeships could sail 43,000 miles around the globe with out serious casualties or accidents was miraculous. The voyage reported technical defaults for correction. The Cruise reflected the highest quahty of planning, leadership and sailors that achieve such operational readiness and endurance.

World War I and the Battle of Jutland The Batde ofJutland was the only full-scale engagement between batdeships during the war Germany fought to force Britain to raise its blockade of German ports. The British Grand Fleet, commanded

by ADML Jellicoe, was based at Scapa Flow, the Scouting Force, under ADML Beatty at Rosyth.The German High Seas Fleet commander,VADML Scheer's scheme was to deploy a cordon of submarines off British bases and station the Scouting Force under VADML Hipper as a decoy to entice the British out. Hipper could attack ships that escaped the submarines. The High Seas Fleet under Scheer would locate in the North Sea to complete the clean up.

JeUicoe was informed by Radio InteUigence that the Germans were planning something big. He ordered the Grand Fleet to sea under cover of darkness before the submarines deployed.

Hipper's Scout Force met Beatty much earlier than expected. The batded commenced. Signal flag and search light Communications were virtually useless in the Poor visibility caused by coal fuel and cordite powder. Radio telephones were used by naval intelligence to communicate with fleet commanders, but seldom to control the fleet. The four admirals soon lost command and control of their forces. Can a melee of 250 ships be controlled?

The Batde ofJudand has been called the last batde between batdeships. Not so.

The last battle between batdeships was in the Surigao Straits in the Philippines 2325 October 1944 during the Batde for Leyte Gulf The Japanese planned a two pronged approach to Leyte Gulf: the northern or main attack through San Bernardino Strait;The southern attack of two independent groups through Surigao Strait. I\ADM Jesse Oldendorf, Commander of the Shore bombardment force for the Leyte landing was charged with stopping the Japanese. He placed 39 PT boats in the approach to the Strait.

Next 26 destroyers in a gavmdet either side of the route. Finely 6 batdeships and 8 cruisers formed a " T " across the strait.

VADM Nishimura's first Southern Force passed the PTs without damage.

But Oldendorf was kept inform of its movement. On entering the destroyer cjaundet Nishimura was overwhelmed bv a savas^e torpedo attack. One batdeship was sunk, one damaged, 2 of his 4 destroyers were sunk. 1 batdeship. I cruiser and 1 destrover were left to face Oldendort's "T".The batdeship sank, the cruiser reduced to a blazing wreck, the destroyer escaped.VADM Shima s second Southern Force headed up the strait ran into the remains of the First Force his flag ship was damaged by the burning cruiser. It said that admiral Shima was discouraged and retired.

The Batde ofJudand was not a parrioilarly well conducted batde. While Japanese Sputhem attack forces did not approach the German threat at Judand.

Oldendorffs command and control was tauldess. (he also, fought a night batde.) It w-as a most appropriate affair for escorting the batdeship into retirement.

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those of you who know Don, they are up to his hish standard—»ors:eous.

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77ii-< iV It! When you read this in early September, the surviving members of the Class—all 46 of us—^wiU be nonagenarians except your President and Permanent Acting Secretarv-. But by the end of that very month. Mike, too, will join the crowd. Considering that longevity for males in the United States is about 77 years, none of us can complain about our good fortune.To give him his due. we again state that Cal Calhoun maintains his grip on the tide of "Class Patriarch".

A Mini-Reunion.

Virginia Beach in June—now- that's a great place for a Class Reunion. And so it happened. Mike and Sylvia made a business/pleasure tripfixDmAnnapolis to Adantic Shores.a Cooperative Retirement communitv- near Oceana Nav-al Air Station west of the Beach. The pleasure/social part of the trip was highhghted bv- a great dinner at which Norma and BiU Glennon, Marie and John Burkhardt and Jake Reed (all residents of Adantic Shores), and Peggy- Greene (Fred Greene's v^idow, and a resident of nearby Westminster Canterburv') and Mike and Svhia had a great oppormnity to talk of years past, and the 70th Reunion to come in 2008. The accompanying photographs prove that these eight are hale and hearty.

Doc Laborde does it again!

Here, via Paul Schultz in Florida, is a chpping from the Ofishore Magazine of June 2007 teUing us that Doc, as he is known in the oil patch, is still using his brains, acumen, and experience to improve our abihtv- to extract oil from the deep reaches of the oceans. If you, the reader, want more detail, please direct your questions to Doc.

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• MinDOC3 construction under way Construction is under way on the huU and topsides ofMiiiDOCJ. slated for the ATP-operated Mirage field in Mississippi Canyon blocks 941/942 and Atvvater Valley block 63. Gulf Marine Fabricators is building the hull.

The MinDOC3 design looks like a semisubmersible, but acts Hke a spar, says ABS.The design was created by Alden "Doc" Laborde and William Bennett, and is ow-ned by Durw-ard International, a joint venmre of Keppel EELS and TexBass. ATP says the MinDOC is scheduled to sail out in mid-summer 2008. First production is expected in late 2 0 0 8 . 1 A Celebration in Remembrance.

The Saxten family gathered at the Academy Chapel on 25 June 2007 for a celebration of the life of LeClaire who died on 13 September 2006. Joyce and Sandy and the grandchildren dehvered impressive eulogies honoring their Mother and Grandmother who was inurned in the Columbarium with John, vv-ho died in Februarv- 2005. He was our Class President for the 50 years after graduation.The RindskopFs represented the Class.

A Sad NoU. We have just learned that Muriel Wells died on 3 July 2007 in Margate, Florida.

Dee Knabb, her daughter reported that Muriel had recently moved from her retirement digs in Pompano Beach to be nearer Dee. Services will be held at a later date in Arlington Cemetery at which Muriel will be laid to rest alongside our esteemed classmate, Heyden, vv-ho died in 1970. The Class has made a memorial contribution in Muriel's memory to the U.S. Nav-al Academy Foundation.

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He said he and R o n n i e were doing a litde sight seeing, and asked me to cover for them on the next submission of Bull for SHIPMATE. I said "sure," and here 'tiz. By Email 1 rattled the cages of a few classmates and asked them to send me a " H o w Goes It" or "Health and Comfort" report.

In advance of reporting results, we can all join in congratulating Jig D o g R a m a g e for having been selected as a member of Naval Aviation's Hall of Honor. It's a well deserved recognition of Jig's superb performance as a dive bomber pilot and subsequent devotion to all aspects of Naval Aviation. AU of us can be proud.

B i n g Gillette sent me a very short note. I quote: • Margalee is in Sibley Hospital, Washington, D C . She is on the mend and hopefioUy wiU be home in the next week. • Surely by the time this gets on the street Margalee wUl be fit as a fiddle.

H e r b KriloflF sent a newsy Email which reveals the secret of him Hving in Austraha. He'd limped into Sydney with his 1200 tonner, and 1 quote: H "While in Sidney I met D a g m a r , w h o m I married a year and a half later in Perth. N o w married 64 years. IncidentaUy there's a 2 page spread of her in the AustraHan edition ofVogue, Fashion,July '07. She is now a model—of a model Major General. We are in good shape, aU things considered. 1 visit the states about every two or three years, hopefldly for our 70th. Been pubHshed three times with hopes of another." I Herb, if you can't make it for the 70th, send D a g m a r .

Val Holzapfel sent a good report on his migration back to Annapolis with Gay. B "We have lived in homes in Honolulu, Tokyo, and Brussels but never did we think we would end up in a farmhouse in Maryland. After retiring from the Navy we had 12 great years traveling the world for the 3 M Company. Real Retirement foUowed in Southern California—23 years of living on a lake with a canoe, a rowing scuU and a pontoon boat which was built by classmate John Crowe. As time passed, the inevitable question arose—where best to setde for our declining years? We considered, as many of you did, that there were four options: O n e was to stay put and hire help as needed.

Sounds good but reUable help is hard to find. Option two was to go live with one of our four children.That choice would

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mean a loss of privacy and independence.

Option three was to move to one of the many Retirement Homes—a good choice for many but not for us. Instead we chose to build a separate but connected annex to a farmhouse which we had purchased in '93, and which was occupied by our daughter, Carol, and her husband (Arnie McKechnie, USNA '65).

They operate a riding academy for children with 12 horses on 14 acres. So here we are in DavidsonviUe, MD, just 20 minutes away from the U S N A . It has worked out well and we hope to see you aU at the Seventieth." I Received a nice account from D i c k and Len Tunnell.

H "We keep chugging along and independently get ourselves to our numerous medical appointments. See my Cardiologist, Nephrologist, and Urologist on a regular basis and have to have blood samples drawn once a month (sometimes more often) to keep track of my clotting time since I have been on Coumadin for several years due to a faulty Mitral valve.

All in aU, 1 take it in stride. Most of the time 1 feel fine and get most things done except for those that require physical effort—like yard work! For amusement, 1 stay very active with music. Started studying home organ actively when I retired from McDonneU Douglas—nt^w Boeing—in 1979. Have practically no connection here with the Navy. All classmates are gone, so greatly miss getting together with them at Gulick's Grog attd Grill and reunions at Paaro D u n e s . Do get invited to several functions celebrating the Battle of Midway since I'm one of the surviving veterans." • Fred Bush sent me a most comprehensive report on him and Katie. Excerpts: I "We used to go to Cancun every February with classmates B o b Green, Paul A d a m s , John Guerry, and J i m E l s o m . Joining us as guests at various times were J i m C o l e m a n , J i m Sinith, Mendenhall, Dunford. Schratz and perhaps others that slip my mind. Also there were a few shipmates and other Navy friends. Sadly only John and Betty Guerry and Tony Green were able to go this year. Time does march on and too few of us arc still "vertical and ventilating" as my doctor friend puts it. Katie and 1 recently celebrated our 90th birthdays, and 65th wedding anniversary. I T o m and Trina Weschler had very exciting news, as T o m had just (end of

June) successfuUy concluded the S E V E N T H assembly ofTili Ships in N e w p o r t — t h e first having been 31 years ago in 1976. Excerpts: • "A couple of weeks to remember have just finished for the Weschlers! Tall Ships took place last week, 27 June—1 July • with about twenty ships on hand—five of them direcdy attributable to the coincidence of the Naval C o m m a n d College reunion (25-29 June). It was a busy time and lots of fun. We had about 20(),()()0 visitors over the period for the Till Ships with some seventeen social events, an International Village, a crew and cadet parade, a magnificent Tall Ships black tie BaU at the Breakers (Vanderbilt mansion) and a departure Parade of Sail. After the ships departed, Trina and 1 were treated to a clambake at the hotel that evening, with all the relatives, for a very lovely and sentimental gathering to celebrate (late) our 60th wedding anniversary (1 /4/07) and (early) my 90th birthday (12/21/07).

We crashed that night (Sunday, 1 July) and now are almost back to battei"y, adrenalin down, and sleeping normaUy!" I Joe and Lillian Vassey checked in.

Excerpts: I "We sold our home in Pordock six years ago, having decided it was rime tti move to .i retirement residence after Lillian tell h,vK c. requiring hip replacements." anti later:"As for me. as you know, old sailors never fade away, they only get a bit dingier. 1 h.ive been drydocked a couple of times but otherwise in good health, considering die vintage." B 1 wish there was space to recount here the complete story ofjoe's h.iving founded PACIFIC FORUM, and then merging it with CSIS, but we can all be daiiiii proud ot him. Among his many deserved honors are an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hawaii, a "IVestigioiis Fellow of the Pacific" Award from H.iw.m Pacific University, and a "Lifetime I'atnol Award" from the Navy League.

As for Doc and Margaret Abbot: H "We just keep on keeping t)n at 42511 Wilkinson Way Margaret caUs herself "inactive", but nevertheless enjoys the occasional gathering of the Colonial Dames. 1 enjoy flying my little Cirrus SK2(I airplane, but bec.iuse 1 haven't been able to get the FAA to renew my flight physical, have to fly with a "Baby Sitter".

It's better than not flying at all!

As ever. D o c " H

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As promised in the last issue, and proceeding more or less chronologically, we'U start with West Coast news, specifically the Bay Area Group Sunday brunch on 24 June. A splendid meal in lovelv surroundings was arranged by Pat Clancy at the Los Altos Country Club, of which he was the President of the Board some years ago. We know that because we pass his picture, along with other former presidents, on the way to the rest room. Attendance was sparse, as is membership in the BAG these days. In addirion to Betty and Pat Clancy there were Isabel and Swede Carlson, Ben Frana and friend,Joyce Crowther, John Sims and friend, Kathe MitcheU, and Doc Weatherup's daughter Ann and husband Stan Gage. Florence Smith (Snuffy) was almost there. She arrived a httle early and was told by the person at the front desk of the club that there was no such gathering, so she went back home. By the time this news reached the other arrivals it was too late to intercept her. The BAG is pleased that Ann and Stan Gage continue to be regular participants, and in fact volunteered to host the next gathering, probably in October.

Ozzie Osborne sent his regretsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Toshiko was Ul and couldn't make it, Hkevvise Betty and Phogg N e w c o m b and Cissi and CUff'Bundy. Jeanne Bruce (Don) couldn't attend, but she sent, via Swede, a coUection of clippings from the AnnapoUs Capital newspaper concerning USNA activities. Jeanne gets these from her daughter, Kathy, who Uves in AnnapoUs. We enjoyed aU the "local" news about the Naval Academy and this year's graduation. Swede also provided additional discussion material in the form of some silk maps and targeting charts from WWII in WestPac.We also discussed Vic Matusek's health problems, which, as reported below, had ended a few days eariier. Other than that it was the usual congenial, informative, happy gathering of the BAG.

Swede and Isabel Carlson

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residence in Hackensack he was buried in the Hackensack Cemetery.

Peter Vogel reported the death on 30 June of his mother, Helen Maulsby, who was married to his father, Harvey Vogel.

A memorial service was scheduled for 21 August in the Ft. Myer chapel foUowed by burial in Adington National Cemetery.

And the toll goes on. As noted above, Vic Matusek's health problems ended with his death on 18 June in Concord, CA.Vic's duty assignments were mostly on the west coast and in the Pacific. When he retired in I960'the family ended up in Concord, where they setded down for good.Vic's second career was as a math teacher, in public schools and also at Diablo VaUey Community CoUege. We have reported in this column in the past about Vic's involvement with the Concord Men's Golf Club, and about Vic's and Lois's volunteer work with Meals on Wheels and other volunteer work with their church. He is survived by Lois and five daughters. A memorial service was held at their church, St. John's Episcopal Church in Concord on 29 June. Swede Carlson, Pat Clancy, Ben Frana, and John Sims attended, representing the Class.

There was a large crowd of former students, golfing partners, feUow volunteers, and church members. After the service there was a luncheon in the parish haU, where numerous items of memorabUia were on display.We noted that one of the items in a prominent spot was Vic's Navy N * golf sweater, of which we were told he was very proud. Ben Frana arranged for a floral tribute from the Class. With Vic's passing the taUy of Class survivors reduces to 91.

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We received information about the death of non-graduate classmate Francis Smith in GreenvUle, SC, on 8 January. After he left the Naval Academy he graduated from the University of Mississippi. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII, then obtained a dentistry degree from the University ofTennessee. He practiced dentistry in GreenvUle untU his retirement. He was buried in Christ Church Cemetery. We also received a report of the death of another non-graduate classmate, Frank CampbeU, on 9 June in Hackensack, NJ, on 9 June. He served m the Army during WWII and afterwards received a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Colorado. He retired from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey After a Ufe-long

Swede Carlson, Pat Clancy Lois Matusek, John Sims and Ben Frana

John Sims, Pat Clancy Ben Frana, Swede Carlson: '40 Floral Offering

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40-43 CLASS N E W S There is nothing new with regard to reorganizing the Class and getting new officers. Ted Rodgers has reported no new volunteers, although the caU for volunteers won't be pubUshed (in the August Shipmate) for another three weeks from this writing. Harv Seim, who inherited the job of Class Treasurer, has talked to the finance officer of the USNA Alumni Association in AnnapoUs, who informed him that they handle finances for a number of classes, paying biUs etc. If we arrange for this, the account would remain in the Class of '40 name under their blanket account and could be drawn on by registered class officers.They would pay bUls we send to them OKed by these officers.This idea has been circulated to members of the Class Executive Committee, and in the absence of any contrary opinion Harv wUl take care of this.

In the absence of any fiarther input (come on classmates) we'U favor you with an item from Ted Rodgers's 90th birthday, which item may be of interest to aU of us who are either just past or rapidly approaching this milestone. Ted was favored with a big surprise celebration (which wasn't a surprise), and responded with this poem: • THE CLOCK OF LIFE Oh to those innocent years to the age of five Discovering many of the joys of being aUve Then on to school learning reading, riting & rithmatic And by 18 we're discovering what makes us tick Next comes leaving home and the end of our teens With more school and work comes the mamring of dreams When 30 roUs around we feel we have Ufe by the taU With wife, children and happiness ahead along the open traU At 40 we're on top and buckling up for the sUde Hoping that from mid-Ufe crisis we'U be able to hide By the time we're 50 there's no avoiding fate But the spark of youth in us says it's never too late For at 60 starts the golden years and perks of senior life Even with its aches and pains we smile at toU and strife Then from 70 on we relish each retirement day

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And take life at a slower pace, come what may From 80 on we no longer try to keep up with peers But greet each day with thanks for the gratuity years And at 90 as we struggle with aching knees and hips The doctor becomes the goal of our most often trips And now there's lots of tmie to spend counting the blessings For famUy and friends in prayerfial sessions Too bad Ponce de Leon faded in his endeavor For it would be nice if we could Uve forever Instead now each morn as we look into the glass We thank God we're stiU on the right side of the grass AMENH And still—only '40 is 4.0 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 7 1 % PRES, CHMN & SECY; CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Avenue.Apt. #1409 Chevy Ch.ise,MD 20815-4419 H: 301 -215-7532; FAX: 301 -215-7358 E; vdelano@l 941 .usna.com WEB SITE; www.usna.com/classes/1941

Quite some time ago, 1 passed along in Shipmate a request from the Superintendent to provide "Sea Stories" for use as educational tools at the Academy. The net result was only one Sea Story from our Class, a neat story from Jack Bennett. Since then I have learned more about their usefulness and have submitted several myself. AU these Sea Stories are listed by Class in the USNA Alumni Association and Foundation Web Page. Here is how you get there and if you do not have a computer, ask your "Buddy" to do it for you, and you do not have to remember Key Words passwords.

• On the Internet, (AOL, Google or whatever) put "usna.com" in the address bar and then hit Enter or Go. This brings you to the USNA Alumni Association and Foundation Web Page. Open the page to fuU size. Across the top of the Web Page wUl appear a large pictorial banner and in the lower right corner of the banner there wiU be two arrows - < / > . Hit either arrow ( < or > ) untU a banner reading "History in the Making, Sea Stories and More" shows up. Put the cursor somewhere in this banner and Open it. (Other

banners may be of interest but stick to "Sea Stories" for now.) ScroU down and on the left side of the screen, "Sea Stories

by Class" and "How to Submit a Story" wUl appear. Take a look at 1941 (and perhaps some of the others such as 1942).

By then you wUl know what we are looking for and "How to Submit a Story" will teU you how to do it. If you have a problem, caU or emaU me. My interpretation of "Sea Stories" is more entertainment than education but there is some of both throughout. • Now that you know how to do it, send in some of those great yarns that I have enjoyed hearing at our reunions.

Mike MUler has moved from the lovely home where she and Eddie Uved in FaUs Church for so many years and now Uves in Vinson HaU. Mike wrote that the move went smoothly and that she is very happy in her new apartment. Next month, Seymour Einstein wiU be vsiting the Washington—Annapolis area.

Seymour wrote that he is either taking or planning a cruise and has also kept busy doing some remodeUng. In May, Vic Rowney took a cruise to Alaska on the Princess Line. I had such a good time talking to him that I forgot to get aU the detaUs other than that he survived. He reports that he is comfortable and happy hving in a pleasant part of San Francisco.

Just before writing this, I had an interesting caU from my old friend, Pem Southard, who—Uke aU of us—is hanging in there. He is on about the same daily piU count as I am! Pem has three 1941 Class miniatures which he would be glad to dispose of at a fair price. Just give him a caU and since you may not have brought your Roster up to date, I'U teU you how at the end of the column. Two of the rings have a sapphire suroundedby diamonds and the third has an aquamarine. If your wife or girl fi-iend was born in September, one of the sapphire rings would be appropriate!

On 23 June, our Classmate, Lloyd DeLatour, died in Suwanee, GA. Services were held in LawrenceviUe GA and interment wUl be atArlington National Cemetary on a date to be announced. After retiring from the Navy, Lloyd became active in real estate and home building and established his own company which I believe is now run by his son. I always admired and envied Lloyd's contribution to our track team of which he was the captain and that year beat Army. His forte was the 440 and the

880 of which he once held the Academy record. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 49 vears. Bettv; two daughters, one son and 6 gnmdchildren.To aU of them go our sincere condolences.

Smce vou -tre anxiously waiting to hear about the September birthAiys. here they are: Bienvenu. Brandt. Bvrd. Davenport.

Fields. Lemos.Waldo Simons. Stnom.Werth and UTiitaker. The book says aU these fine t"eUovv-s are "clear thinkers" and deserve Sapphires with a bouquet of Asters and Morning Glories.

Now get readv- to make some changes in your Rosters: Bob Baughan's edress is now bbaughan77(a embarqmaU.com; Jake Beatty-'s FAX is (214) 522-5473; Sev-mour Einstein's edress is sev-m2(a comcast.net; Mike .MUler is now- at 6251 Old Dominion Driveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;#446. McLean VA 22101. phone 703-970-3913:Pem Southards phone is (843) 522-0939.1 have had no new additions to our "Buddy" List which I hav-e been touting the last few- months and I am disappointed. It seems to be working vveU and is an important w-ay of keeping in touch without just waiting for Shipmate. It works vveU with the help of a son. daughter. grandchUd, good fiiend or neighbor who has a computerin the Internet. If you w-ant to talk about it, please caU me. As of now; mv- phone number is 301-215-7432.

It wiE change in November.

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Our Fall social season resumes with the taUgating at the home footbaU games, imder the vvatchftal eye of Bruce and Judy Lee ChUders Mead. The ground "rent'" charged by- the Athletic Association has again been paid by an anonv-mous "fiiend" of the Class, come and enjoy.

Bill Spiegel, vv-ho passed away on 17 December 2006, was interned at Arlington on 11 July with a luncheon reception foUowing at nearby Indigo Landing arranged by Marcia and son Tom. The August column closed with word ofTex Winslow^'s passing on 5 June. He was interned at the Naval Academy on ISJune.Te.x was bom in Dallas and attended Southern Methodist Universitvbeforejoiiung the Class pf'42. He attended the Naval War CoUege and the Industrial CoUege of the Armed Forces, and received a Master's degree from

George Washington University. Tex served on Lang in the Adantic, Mediterranean and southwest Pacific, including Guadalcanal ops and batde ofVeUa Gulf. He then commissioned Robinson and served in the Pacific during World War II as gun bosss. He stayed in her throughout the Marianas campaign, PeleUeu, Leyte Gulf nd Surigao Sraits, Borneo landings, and minesweeping operations in the Yangtze River, China. He served briefly as C O Holton (named for our classmate, Ralph Lee Holton, who is Usted as kiUed in action on 7June 1943 whenYorktown was sunk in the Batde of Midway. Tex was C O Learv- and gun boss in New Jersey during the Korean War. His subsequent assigrmients included XO Des Moines, Sixth Fleet flagship, commissioning CO of LaSaUe, which served as flagship in the Dominican Crisis. From '66 to '68 he was COMPHLBRON Twelve, operating as Sixth Fleet COMPHLB and as the Commander Caribbean Ready Group He also had what most of us would see as an unique experience in that he had command of Sequoia , the Secretary of the Nav-v-'s yacht. He retired from the Navy in 1970, largely as a resiUt of severe hearing loss. After retirement he worked as vice president of Stanwick International Corp, in Iran, and for RCA Services Corp. in Virginia Tex Uved in the Washington, D C . area for many years before moving to AnnapoUs, where he Uved for seven years and then moved to Chicopee, MA near his daughter, Mary.

Len Erb passed away on 12 June 2007 at age 87. Born on BurUnvUle PA, he attended VaUey Forge MiUtary; Academy prior to attending the Naval Academy. AU his Ufe he cherished happy memories ofVaUey Forge.

FoUowing graduation from the Academy, Len served in Decamr, a fourstacker After about a year in the North Atlantic, he concluded "there had to be a better way to make a Uving," and when the opportunity presented itself volunteered for submarine dutv: He spent the rest of the war in Ray making seven war patrols, the last three as XO. Before going to sub school, he had marriedYvonne Grumpier of NorfoUc,VA. The marriage produced three sons and seven grandchUdren. Unfortunately Yvonne passed away m 1989.

After WWII, a Bureau of Ordnance PG program resulted in Len achieving a Master's degree from MIT and two tours of duty m the Bureau. .Both tours

entaUed being a project officer for ASW weapons research programs.. Additional post war duties included C O of the submarine Requin and C O of the destroyer Haynesworth. In 1958 Len was selected to the nuclear powered ship program and became C O of Abraham Lincoln one of the early nuclear powered baUistic missUe submarines Upon completion of his tour in Abraham Lincoln, Len decided to retire and "try civiUan Ufe." There foUowed 22 years with Litton Industries. At Litton Len had an iUustrious career, including Director of Production Programs andVP Business Development, President of the American Division in CoUege Park, and finaUy ten years as President of IngaUs ShipbuUding in Pascagoola. In 1985 Len retired to Phoenix, AZ., where he started his third career, this time as a consultant. He said that in order that his career not interfere with more important activities with Yvonne and golf, he Umited his work to ten leisurely weeks a year.

He is survived by his sons, "Rusty, Jeff and David Erb, ten grandchUdren, and three great-grandchUdren. His Ufe was celebrated in a private burial-at-sea service.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 12% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 65% PRES: CAPT E.A. Robie, USN (Ret.) 2111 River Credent Dr...Annapolis. MD 21401 H: 410-224-0850; E; edrobiegaol.com SECY: CAPT LesKe R. Heselton Jr., USN (Ret.) 7101 Ba\- Front Dr., Apt. 611. Annapolis. MD 21403 H: 410-216-9629;E: Heselton43@1943.usna.com

In Memoriam Edwin George Dankworth, Jr passed away 8 June 2007 in Alameda, CA. A Celebration of His Lffe was held 15 Jun at the Al Dewitt O'Club on Alameda Point.

Ed is surviv-ed by Kitt)-, his wife of 65 years; his two daughters, Charlotte Dankworth Eddy and Jane Dankworth Lesesne, four grandchUdren and six great grandchUdren.

Guy Chamberlin Leavitt died 11 Jun 2007 at the Stuart F Meyer Hospice House, Ormond Beach, FL. Memorial Services vv-ere held 18 Jun at the chapel of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, Flagler Beach, FL. Guy is survived by his wife of 24 years, Catherine, a daughter Elaine Clark of Bradenton. FL, a son, Guy C. Jr, two step-daughters, Mary Baum of Pennington, NJ, and Barbara Gioia of Manahawkin, NJ, a step-son, James WiUiams, of Great Falls,VA, three grandchUdren and eight step-grandchUdren.

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CLASS N E W S Charles Arthur Pendleton, Jr. died 15 Jun 2007 in Adantic Beach, FL, after prolonged illness. Burial is planned, with full military honors, in ArUngton National Cemetery on 6 Sept 2007 at 1100. Chuck is survived by Norma, his wife of 64 years, and son, C'harles A. 111.

Si.xty Fifth Reunion The Reunion was held 17-20 Jun, as planned, with about 130 in attendance.

Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and reminiscing with those they had not seen in awhile. Many familiar sea stories were retold! A few pictures of the festivities will follow, with more in the next few months!

At the farewell dinner, after the usual speeches. B u d Carter, representing the Class Board of Directors, presented certificates for Meritorious Sei-vice to: Ed R o b i e for dedicated service as Class President for many years and implementation of the C'lass Compass Rose: Fred Fearnow for dedicated service as Class Vice President and his role in planning and conducting Class functions: B o b G r e e n w o o d for keeping the Class roster up to date and keeping the Class informed ot changes in addresses and the untortunate demise of classmates: John Lobdell for his efforts to locate classmates and widows and track down the lost and strayed: and to Les H e s e l t o n for his work in mauitaining a Class Colun-in even though very few Classmates report their activities. â&#x20AC;˘ O u r 65th Reunion is now history!

In attendance were 49 Classmates, 42 spouses, 15 Widows and 17 Guests, primarily sons and daughters. It was truly an emotional experience to stand in front of diis unique Class fanuly recognizing the tlict that it was the last formal assembly of our Class. From the accolades received the Reunion was thoroughly enjoyed by aU commencing with the opening Reception Buffet, luncheon in Alumni HaU, Dinner Cruise on the Severn,Yard Tours a n d Y P Cruises to a tremendous Banquet/Ball. Included in this busy schedule rededicatitjn of our renovated Compass Rose Memorial was accomplished.The four d.ay activities were concluded with a Memorial Service in the main Chapel and Brunch in the Officer & Faculty Club.

1 received this Commendation with great pride from George Watt, P r e s / C E O ot the Aluinni Association and Foundation during our Class Business Meeting. Its contents are all inclusive of

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the participation and contributions made in the service of our country by our entire Class. For that reason 1 asked to have it published in Shipmate so all Classmates are aware Bud Carter and of the legacy we leave. It wiU be fUed in the archives of the Naval Academy Nimitz Library along with the congratulatory letters received during our 60th R e u n i o n from many high level government officials.

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44-45 CLASS N E W S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 62% PRES; Fred Schnurr WASHINGTON REP; CAPT CharKeRozicr,USN (Ret.) SECY; L C D R Prescott Palmer, USN (Ret.) 7450 Spring Valley Dr., Crestwood Ct., #227 Springeeld.VA 22150-4939 H; 703-644-3180; E: spalmer_22151@yahoo.com

Alas, media and poUtical promoters of American defeat and decUne are at it again.

Remember for starters, how they tried to abdicate Nicaragua to communist control.

However, Ollie North ('68!) and die 'Iran-Contra' operation frustrated their effort. So they then tried to crucify Ollie

by Senate comn-uttee.That was where they discovered that the old jokes about dumb Marines were merely affectionate old Navy humor, (—and Ollie ate their lunch!)

These people were more successftU with Viemam.The enemy terror operations (as bad as Iraq) couldn't be coveredfixDmthe hotels in Saigon, and was falsely blamed as U.S. troop poUcy.The absence of any U.S. defeat on the ground was ignored, as weU as when the Viet Cong's back was broken in Tet. But Uncle Walter decreed the war a faUure, nevertheless. So U.S. forces were "drawn-down," promised materiel support to the South Viemamese armed forces was reneged, and the unacknowledged reasonably-effective South Viemamese forces (especiaUy their Marines) didn't have a chance.

The more things change, the more they remain the same.

What better in a Class column than the Class crest? The photo shows Fred Schnurr (and someone we'd Uke identified) together with a large finished and an unfinished copies of our crest (colored in the original.) We should make sure that a copy is displayed in our Class room in Alumni HaU. As you probably know, we are indebted to Gordon Duncan's creative artistic skiU for our uniquely handsome crest.

L to R: Shannon Cramer and Hank Gormdii-~Like the rest of us survivors—enjoying retirement years.

Desperate for column copy, your Scribe requests indulgence for using a couple of personal photos. The first shows me in a replica of my father's W W I doughboy sergeant uniform, as Color bearer in our American Legion Post,VA 176 Color Guard I assembled the outfiit with acquisitions at Ft. Belvoir's quarterly MUitaria CoUectors' Show. Except that it's his helmet, (complete with trench-dents,) which actuaUy served in Belgian and France, The second photo shows me again, engaging in nostalgia, in the town square of Poperinge, Belgium. This is actuaUy where Dad's Brooklyn, NY National Guard battaUon deployed to the Front, 80 years earUer, in 1918. But it gets even better! In genealogic research, I discovered that our ancestor one Joest deBeagne, immiigrated from Poperinghe in 1668, 250 years earlier—and to what by my father's day had become Brooklyn!

Your Scribe as a replica-doughboy American Legion color bearer

Fred Schnurr and crony (can anyone identify) diplaying copies of the '44 Class Crest

Next, two genial old salts, Shannon Cramer and Hank Gorman, reminiscing times gone by.

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Remember or Honor a loved one in Alumni Hall.

Call 410-295-4164 for more information.

Honor Chairs

Again your doughboy Scribe, posing in the town square of Poperinge, Belgium. Do note the town hall in the background. Its cellar records the WW I firing-squad execution there, of some 200 British Tommies, for alleged cowardice. Poor drafted, terrified and shell-shocked schoolboys actually! (In recent years, however belatedly, a saner British Army has officially rehabilitated their records.)

Can you beUeve it? No report of loss of any of our Classmates or wives, in the past month! Whatever you guys and ladies have been doing to stay healthy—keep it up. I know some of you, Uke me, must creak and groan of a morning—but we're hanging-in!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 5% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 6 5 % P I ^ S ; BGEN D.H. Brooks, USMC (Ret.) 1212 Qmncy St.,Ale.xandria,VA 22302 E: DHBROOKS2@comcast.net C O R R . SECY: CAPT EmU Saroch, Jr., USN (Ret.) 237 Anchorage Ct.. Annapolis, MD 21401-6301 H; 410-757-8758 E: emilsareni@comcast.net WEB SITE: www.usna.coin/classes/1945

In Metnoriam JOHN R.WALKER III, 84, of Memphis, died Wednesday June 27, 2007.

His funeral was held on June 29 at Christ United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Tate Walker.

He entered the Naval Academy foUowing one year atVanderbUt University. During WoridWir II he served aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Monssen in the 3rd and 7th Fleets in the Pacific, and fought in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. After World War II, he worked as an engineer for General Electric Company, was recaUed into the Navy during the Korean War, and served as an Aide to Admiral Roscoe H. HiUenkoetter, Commandant of the 3rd Naval District in New York City. After the Korean War, he left die Navel service as a Lieutenant and returned to civilian life as an ensineer for

General Electric. He was graduated from Southern Universitv- Law School,became a patent attorney, .uid founded the law firm otlValker, McKenzie & WaUcer, P C , where he practiced patent law- until retirement in 1997.

As a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, he was a Sunday school teacher. Church School Superintendent, and Board member.

Then. untU his death, as a member of Christ Umted Methodist Church, he taught Simday School, sang in the choir, was a member of the Officiid Board, and served on other boards and committees within the church. He was also a Teaching Leader for the Men's Bible Study FeUowship Class. He was active in the Engineer's Club of Memphis, w-as President in 1956 of the Memphis Chapter of the Tennessee Societv- of Professional Engineers,and received the Distinguished Service Aw-ard in 1999 tixDm the Memphis Chapter of the Tennessee Societv- of Professional Engineers. He w-as also activ-e in the Kiw-anis Club of Memphis, was its President in 1974-1975, and was recendy honored with its Distinguished Service Award.

As We Are

her camera. BUI is in the foreground center in the wheelchair and not too recogiuzable because of the shadows.

Others are classmates Don Edge and D o n Shelton. Neither Bea nor Dean could identify- the third figure. If any one can identify the unknown figure, please let us know.

Bill McLaughlin (in wheelchair) with classmates Don Edge and Don Shelton.

Many thanks to Bea McLaughlin for the photos.

Dean continued "A phone check with the Duffy and Hank Anson and LU and Gerry Johnson revealed that they, as weU as SaUv and 1, are aU stiU aUve and kicking, but leading much less glamorous Uves."

From Walt Rose: H "Two months ago, I had a faU and fracmred my right thumb. I was disappointed to have my goff play interrupted for 8 weeks, but the doctor said, "Think of the splint as a training device for bettering your game." H

Billie Chappell (I) and Bea McLaughlin on their hugely successful Hawaiian Island cruise.

Dean Axene kindly sent us news from Pensacola.

BilUe ChappeU and Bea McLaughlin, scheduled Azalea Trace sponsored cruise ot the Hawauan Islands, came off as planned and was a huge success. The gals had such a good time together that they have already signed up for a Caribbean cruise this faU. As Dean so apdy pointed out "That's the kind of sea duty we could aU learn to like."

The Golden Eagles organization had a reunion at the National Museum of Naval Aviation, here in Pensacola, earUer this spring. Three of the attendees came out to Azalea Trace briefly to visit Bill McLaughlin. Bea captured the visit with

Walt continues "On 2nd attempt to play, 8 weeks after healing, I scored a "Hole-inOne." Now I wonder what falling on other hand would do."

Walt's wife Betty added her on reflections on Ufe without two hands in which the worst daUy occurrence was putting on one's socks. "On the other hand, Velcro shoe straps are a Gift from Heaven!"

Reports on Bill Barnes' prognosis for afioUrecovery from spinal stenosis surgery are exceUent.WhUe he is stiU not mobUe, he is free from pain and off aU pain medications. Doctors teU him that he is making great progress and in a few months he should be mobUe and back to normal.

Betty CockrUl sent her heartfelt thanks on behalf of herself and her two daughters and their famUies for the great kindness, messages and support from the Class of 45 foUowing Jim's death.

Al Olsen reported on his famUy's upcoming trip to Ireland where granddaughter Laura Olsen wUl be competing to be the International Rose ofTralee.

This most talented WUUam and Mary^

premed woman was named the Washington DC rose (one of seven named from the states) and vviU be competing August 17—21.You can see a picture of Laura and learn aU about the festival on the internet at www.roseoftralee.ie.

Class Business Doc Prothro reported on a very pronusing meeting with the US Naval Instimte (USNI) regarding pubUcation of Guiding Lights. For those unfamiUar with the project. Guiding Lights is an inspirational book, which is a compUation of prose and poetrv' by USNA midshipmen combined with photography and history of USNA monuments and heroes edited

by Doc's daughter USNA professor Nancy Arbuthnot. The book wiU be submitted to the USNI Board of Dfrectors for their approval and then, if accepted for pubUcation, wiU move toward the presses.

In related action the class, which has approved giving a copy of Guiding Lights to each entering midshipmen of the class of 2013, is seeking approval from USNA to be designated as a class gift.

We are blessed to have Dick Van Orden as our data base manager and faithfiU ALL HANDS author. He is also responsible for maintaining the data base for the Alumni Association so he needs our help. If you receive emaU and haven't gotten a Class of 45 ALL HANDS emaU lately it may be an emaU address problem.

So please give Dick a hand by updating your emaU address if necessary-.

REMOVED FROM LIST (AU because of midtiple bounces.) as of July 2007 Charles Brennecke—chasmin(@ nwcomputer.com John Cox—jwcox(@arczip.com Bob Kirk—rkirk45(^aol.com JuUen LeBourgeois—jplebourgeois(@ tds.net Floyd Lissy—kenchar@teleport.coni Helen Rovvson—helenrowson(@ aol.com Cleone WUson—cleone@hargray.com ADDED TO LIST: Joe Henson—henson88@juno.coni— Changed 5/8/07 Carolyn Hoover—CarolynHoover@ msn.com—Changed 6/2/07 Earle James—ejames45@gmaU.com— Changed 6/17/07 Dick Van Orden—vo45@ comcast.net—Changed 6/1/07 Please start thinking about our 65th class reunion.

Look alive unth '45!

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46*47 C L A S S N E W S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 62% PRES; VADM C.H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) 7101 Bay Front thrive. Apt. 11 l,Ann.ipolis, MD 21403 H; 410-26.3-0880 E: chuckgriffidis01@comcast.net VICE PRES.; CAPT A. E.White, USN (Ret.) E: WHlZZER0923@/iOL.COM TREASURER: CAPTWils E Engel, USN (Ret.) 6807 Rosewood St., Ann.-uid.ile,VA 22003 H: 703-256-5832; E: wengel@belladantic.net SECY; Clete KenneUy 7911 Sle.ifoid Pl.,Bethesda,MD 20814-4625 H: 301-654-7315; E; hudkennelly@aol.coni C O R R . SECY: CAPT Ed EUis, USN (Ret.) 5229 Baistow St.. S.in Diego, CA 92117-2202 H;858-278-8665;F; 858-576-0979 E; thirteen22ed@aol.com WEBMASTER.: CDR A.C. HANSMANN, USN (Ret.) E: hansmaiin@.ilum.mit.edu WEB SITE: w^vw.usna.com/classes/1946

DEFENfDI RESPUBUCAM ADOLESCENS, NON DESERAM SENEX The biggest news comes from the SIXTY TWO AND A HALF REUNION held on the Columbia River from 27 May to 3 June 2007.The official report on this Reunion came from Ken Lyons (14) and I quote: • "I have just remrned from the best Class Reunion I have ever attended, the Columbia River Cruise on board the stern paddlewheel cruiser, QUEEN OF THE WEST. This week long celebration had something for everyone, entertainment, good food, educational lecmres, plenty of free time, and aU in the most gorgeous scenery of the Pacific Northwest.

"The cruise was a round trip from Pordand on the Columbia River through four lochs, to the junction with the Snake River, then up the Snake River on waterjet boats, back down the Columbia to Astoria, then returning to disembark again in Pordand. The cruise was weU organized, with three large passenger buses foUowing the ship that transported us on day trips to such places as the Pendleton Woolen MUls, Mount Saint Helens, Fort Clatsop and the Astoria Tower.

"As we were traveling in what had been the last segment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804—06, that expedition was weU covered in lectures we had on board. Four of the lectures were by the embarked historian, Lawrence Cotton.

One was by J.T. Smith, a Nez Perce Indian in fuU regaUa.The last one was by Rex Ziak, speaker and historical tour guide. The lectures were fascinating, far from the dry, classroom style oration one might expect. I came away determined to

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fiU in some of the gaps in my knowledge of Lewis and Clark.

"The ship had a capacity of 142 passengers. Our Class of 1946 group, including graduates and guests totaled 72 people, tabulated below. We had one brief Class meeting in which our Class President, Chuck Griffiths (6), acknowledged the debt we owed to Bob Gautier (7) and his wife Fran, who made many of the arrangements which facilitated our reunion cruise. Jean Huey, wife of Tuck Huey (1), coUected the pictures associated with this article.

"The cruise might be considered for reunions by other USNA Classes. If so, I would recommend starting the process three years in advance of saUing. If this were done, the reunion group might fill the ship to capacity. The price at first seems high, but considering that aU side trips are included, it is reasonable." • The attendees were: Barbara and Chuck Cox (8);Jeanne Crawford, widow of Bob (20); Dona and Bert Decker (18);Joe Dolan (12); Ann Farmer, widow of Harry (12); Fran and Gautier (7) with their daughter and son in law, Gayle and Jim Watring; Peg and Hoot Gibson (6); Bob Gorton (5); Barbie and Chuck Griffiths (6);Joan and Chuck Grojean (1); Marilyn HeberUng, widow of Don (4); Suzanne and Bob Horner (5); Jean and Tuck Huey (1); Grace and Ace Jones (5);Jerii and Lucky Jordan (16);Jane and Art Kinneberg (20); Helen and David Leighton (18); Ken Lyons (14); BiU MassareUa (13) and his guest Vivan Ersiier; CaniiUe Metzger, widow of Bob (2); Barbara and Art Morrow (16); Marjorie and James Murray (guests of the Simpsons); Audi and BiU Pettigrew (19); Kathleen Plummet, widow of PhU (10); Judith and Paul Ratte (15); Dick Richardson (19); Melba and Dick Scott (4); June and BUI Simpson (4); Patsy Skidmore, widow of Skid (13);Nonie and Joe Skoog (12);Virginia and BiU Spangler (9); LU Thomas, widow of Al (4); Bob Wertheim (7)) and guest Joan Witt; Al White (6);PhyUisWhitde,widow ofAl (9), escorted by Pat Hannifin '45; Shirley WiUiamson, widow of Bob (2), escorted by her son Bob; andToula and Lee Zeni (3).

The foregoing represented a shade over 50 percent of the total passengers; but it is even more remarkable when it is reaUzed that the average age of the Classmates identified herein was 84 and that there were only two cancellations of reservations which closed out in December 2006.

I have many exceUent pictures of Reunion participants but space limitations permit only 3 with this Column. I'U have to find a way to include others in future columns. It'U take months. (Each photo represents 100 words and I'm Umited to 2000 words each column.)

(left to right) Bob and Fran Gautier and Nonie and Joe Skoog

Barbie and Chuck Griffiths and Jerrie and Lucky Jordan

(I tor) Lee Zeni and Al White.

The foregoing capture the images of our Reunion Chairman and our Class President and Vice President. They also show Lee Zeni, our Chairman for this year's Homecoming who has the foUowing message: "The '46 tent at Homecoming at the Navy/Wake Forrest game on October 20 wiU be in the same location as in previous years. Coffee, tea and water wiU be avaUable at 1030. Lunch wUl be served at > 1200. Cost per penon $35. Send money to Wils Engel (His address is in the masthead of this Column.) For questions, contact Lee Zeni at leezeni@aol.com."

1 deeply regret to report the deaths of the following Classmates: Franklin G. Babbitt (19) ofVienna, VA, died on June 26,2007. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; daughter, Melissa Crane; son , David Babbitt; stepdaughters,

Sara Bishop and Jessica Herchenroder; and. two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife. Nonna. his second vv-ife. Francis Anne and his son, Stephen Babbitt. In heu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

David A. Barksdale (12) died on June 20,2007 foUowing a lengthy iUness.

Survivors include Annie Brow-ne Barksdale, his wife of 57 years; son, David; daughters, LvTin B.Abbot. Elizabeth Barksdale and Marv' Browne Mancino and 9 grandchUdren. The famUy asks that memorials be sent to the Northern Florida Chapter of Alzheuners Disease, 2131 Mango Place, Jacksonv-Ule. FL 32207.

Robert E Mott (1) died at Pike's Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs on June 9.2007 from a weak heart and other medical compUcations. He is survived bvhis youngest son, Stephen Craig Mott and 3 grandsons, Kevin (currendy a third classman at the Nav-al Academy), Casey and Carey. He w-as predeceased by his fiirst wife. Frances Louise Behrend in 1984. and by his second wife. SaUy Simondson in 1994. He wiU sorely miss the companionship of Patricia Ragas of Colorado Springs his recent care-giver.

I express the deepest sympathies of the Class to the survivors of the foregoing and request everyone to refer to Last CaU for die obituaries of these Classmates.

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PRES: VAD-M James H . Doyle Jr., USN (Ret.) SEC"^": Chester H . " C h e t " Shaddeau Jr. 1972 Scons Crossing Way; Apt. #002 Anmpolis..MD 21401 H: 410-224-5890; F: 410-224-7613 E; stadii^eTols.coni TREASURER C A P T Francis J. Readdy, USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dommion Dr...\piL 153 McLean.VA 22101 H: 703-554-5154 E: Teaddy§@msn-com

THE J^IAIL BUOY From the hUls of CaroUna and Bfll Gay: I "Just a short note from North Carolina.

In voting the Class baUot, it occurred to me that you shoidd get your address changed from 1972 Scotts Crossing to 1947 Scotts Crossing. As you can teU, we obviously have important details to consume us when vv^e are retired.

AU is vveU here.Weather is nice, but Uke at the Wimbledon Tennis matches. If you don't like it. wait a whUe. I had ambitions to get back up there (to Washington. ed.) now and again to see people, but such trips are getting more rare since for some reason, the older I get, the longer the trip.

Besides that, when we get there to see son WiUiam. one of our least favorite rewards for completing the trip is the Washington area traffic. The only good part of the traffic there is it renUnds us of how good we have it in the Winston-Salem area.

Fourteen niUes to Winston in 14 minutes.

Betty has been throw-n back into her old stomping grounds. She was born about 20 miles from here. One of the significant things she can do now is meld back into her family more easUy. She has three Aunts on her Mother's side stiU living near us.Two are in their 80's and one is 92. As our son David says when we make the rounds to visit them, we are going on "The Tour de Aunts". ActuaUy, they are nice old ladies; about my age.

Say heUo to our classmates if you vv-Ul. Best regards, BUI Gay" • From Bob Peniston in Lexington,VA: H " Sorry- to hear about Buster Cobean.

He and I along with about 12 classmates went to USS NEW JERSEY. A good group who aU did vveU, some better than others. Best assignment I ever had.

I was taking therapy today for my AchiUes tendon when I engaged in conv-ersation with the ow-ner of the therapy establishment. He made the comment that he had visited USNA a few months back and he thought it one of the best places to use tax payer doUars that he could think of.

Of course, I did not disabuse him of the idea. But I Uked what he said and it shows that aU is not lost.

Warm regards. Bob Peniston" • THE BOOK NOOK Your scribe can't count the number of times he has had occasion to try- and remember some fact or story which, whUe a Mid or during early days on active duty, he could solv-e out-of-hand by reference to LCDR (laterVADM) Leland P. Lovette's "Naval Customs, Tradition and Usage". Somewhere along the line—in one of our 37 house moves, I suppose— my copy disappeared, as did so many other books.

That's why my reaction was so immediate when BUI "Ike" Metzger wanted to know if there was any need by the Class for some books he was cleaning out as the Metzgers went through the trauma of"downsizing".

To make a long story- short. 1 now have the books , and if there is anyone among you who served in USS FARGO (CL-106) , and/or made the Med Cruise with her from Februarv through

September of 1949,1 have avaUable a copy of her Cruise Book—for free!

AU the other books I am hanging on to for reference or simUar use:The Navy Book of Songs, from which we learned during Plebe Sunmier; the 1940 Edition of The Bluejacket's Manual, which is a nautical treasure-house; Lovett's Naval Customs , referred to above (and in another item in this month's column!); as weU as Reef Points, Naval Leadership, and Naval Phraseology, among others. From now on, if you can't get any answer by GoogUng it, you are welcome to check here!

Along siniUar Unes, we have access to several copies of the 1945,1946, and 1947 Lucky Bags, which you are welcome to; and no, please don't ask us to take any Lucky Bags off your hands—they are big and v-ery heavy, and the so-caUed threebedroom condo is running out of space!

FINAL HONORS Our latest loss is that of Classmate Warren Robertson "Bus" Cobean, whose fiiU obimary wiU appear in Last CaU as soon as feasible. And we are advised by Wayne Warlick of the death in June of his beloved wife Rosemary.

Their Classmates join in heartfelt sympathy with the bereaved famiUes. Both Bus and Rosemary are planned to be laid to rest in the Academy Columbarium.

POET'S CORNER Quintains fiom our Class Poet Laureate, Lew Taylor: ACCRETION Travel Broadens people.

We see it every trip.

As from their seats in coach they walk Away.

SPLINTER GROUP RITES 1 read Animal Farm Some forty years ago.

I thought It was about Russia, But now?

ON THE ROAD AGAIN They are presendy back at their home in Sev-erna Park, near AnnapoUs, but Marie and Stan Gary earlier this year took a seven-day cruise along the Columbia River in a 200-passenger stern-wheeler operating out of Portland, Oregon.

Accompanving were their daughter Barbara and her husband BUI Citterbart.

Shore tours and shipboard lecmres highlighted the e.\-ploration of that area by Lewis and Clark in 1805 and 1806.

And fixjni Mai Jester in Coronado:

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47*50 CLASS N E W S I "In late June we were on the East coast of the big island of Hawai'i.We were at the KonaVUlage resort seven mUes north of the Kona airport and about two mUes west of Highway 19. Frances and I were celebrating the graduation of one grandson from High School and the other from Cal Tech in Pasadena, with their father (our son Mike) and the rest of his famUy. Daughter-in-law Dorothy mentioned that she had seen a man on the beach, close to our hale, wearing a Naval Academy t-shirt.The next day I approached a sUni, handsome gendeman—who was not wearing a t-shirt— and asked him if he had been wearing a coUege tee the day before. He repUed yes, that he had graduated from the Naval Academy long ago. 1 asked what Class, he said 1947, and then it aU came out. 1 told him who 1 was, and he turned out to be Ben Johnson of Louisiana—18th Company. I was 19th—and we had a wonderful few minutes talking about Plebe year and destroyer duty. He had to depart soon after, as did we.

My suggestion: That we aU wear some distinctive Naval Academy item of dress wherever we may be—we just might meet a feUow alumnus—or Classmate— anytime, anywhere! Mai" H No sooner had I typed the above from Mai, than I opened a Class Officer BaUot, and out feU a separate hand-written note from Ben Johnson: • "I ran into Mai Jester at KonaVUlage Resort in Hawaii in June—about two hours before my deparmre. Had a great— though short—^visit. Ben" • So don't think we don't keep tabs on aU you people!

From Bob Turnage—in Florida: • "From 1951 to 1953,1 was our Navy's Sub-Area Petroleum Officer for the Northwestern section of Africa; my main office was in Casablanca. During 1952, HMS INDOMITABLE was in port for a week. The Royal Navy aircraft carrier was returning from the war in Korea to be decommissioned in Britain.

Late one afternoon, 1 was escorting two American young ladies to a party, to be hosted on board by the ship's officers.

As the three of us walked along the pier toward the ship, 1 noticed a French Army General with his party, in front of us. I noted that the ship's brow was unusually long, and I slowed my party; I explained that I did not wish to interfere with the expected boarding honors being rendered to the General. As a junior officer, this 48

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matter of rendering honors was aU pretty new to me. The General continued walking beyond the gangway, so I began to walk faster; then the General mrned around, headed for the brow, and began to ascend. I slowly foUowed, and as he was part way up the ladder, the piping of the side commenced.

I recounted this to a few of my hosts later, and they explained that whUe sideboys had been deployed for the General, the piping was for me, and hence started only when my foot touched the ship's brow! The Royal Navy, they pointed out, unlike the U.S. Navy, limits this distinctively maritime honor to Naval officers, and regardless of rank, none other than a Naval officer is ever piped aboard a Royal Navy ship!

Then as a particular honor to me, they risked trouble with their Captain when they piped me over the side upon my deparmre after dark—usuaUy a No-No unless specificaUy authorized by the Old Man! At least this time this very junior foreign Navy officer realized that the honor was for him! Bob" H (/ checked up on this in Lovette's "Naval Customs", and he quotes the Royal Navy's Admiralty Regulations, which confirm their Irestriction ofpiping in the RN to Maritime Officers—so strongly feb that it was a matter of great note when the nde was extended at the funerals of both Queen Victoria and of King Edward VII, thus allowing the RN to pay distinct nautical respects to those two favorites of the Navy by piping as their coffins were lowered.)

QUICKTAKES 1 find it difficult to keep track of Nancy Apthorp's travels—I thought she had most recendy gone to Borneo, but am now reminded that that was way back in March—now she has just remrned from a one-month twelve -nation spin to the Black Sea—Turkey , Greece, etc. Talk about complex scheduUng—her concern with our 2008 Hudson River Class Cruise is that it may overlap a planned Trans-Siberian RaUroad tour! For the rest of you, whose plans probably aren't quite that complex, be sure to get in there NOW if you want to ensure cabin selection and even SPACE on our next year's cruise . Our travel agent, Eva, at (toUfree) 1-888-314-6956, says the phones have been busy, and we of'47 are not the only ones who wiU be wanting that saUing! ... To keep me honest, and his record straight: I botched the mini-bio for Web Gokey that accompanied the recent baUot. It shoiUd have said that his Master's in Engineering Administration came fi-om

George Washington University, and that he attended the program in Advanced Management at Harvard... We mentioned Jim Hatch's Federal Era family connections to Francis Scott Key last month— space and time cut me off before noting that the Ogle famUy, Maryland governon and buUders of what is today the USNA Alumni House—Ogle HaU—as weU as Colonel Tayloe's famous Octagon House on New York Avenue in Washington, DC, where President Madison ended the War of 1812 by signing the Treaty of Ghent in 1815 were aU in Jim's famU(ies). No wonder he came back to AnnapoUs!...

"ChieP' Rainwater says that when USPS opened the new Post Office near his office, it was a simple choice for him to select a new business POBox number that suited him: 170—47, what else?...

See you here next time! —CHS

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SECY; CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 11 Seastones Dr.. Portsmoudi. Rl 02871 P: 410-846-2875; E: Sk48nioore@aol.com WEBMASTER: John Tsiknas E: 15644 Caldas De Reyes. San Diego, CA 92128-4414; E: johntsiknas@sbcglobal.net WEB SITE; usna.com/classes/1948

On June 5th Sumner asked me to sub for him one more time so I'm trying.

I talked with Sumner's daughter, Ann, and she asked me to express the famUy's deep appreciation for aU the food, flowers, caUs, notes and letters in the weeks before and after Jane passed away. She also noted that classmates have sent contributions to the class flower fund in Jane's name. The family is eternaUy grateful.

It is time to consider some numbers.

The Class had 1,078 entering in June of '44 and graduated 910. By my count we have lost 443 of the graduates leaving 467.

I have emaU addresses for 270 classmates and 25 widows and I notify these people immediately when we lose a classmate or wife. I also try to keep this group apprised of time critical class news. If I don't have an emaU address for you and you wish to be included send me your address.

Sumner wiU continue to publish and expand on aU class news.

Many classmates and wives have had joints replaced (bionic people!) and Warren Graham has joined the group with a knee replacement on 6/04/07.

He reports rehab is going weU. Nan Baughman took a wonderful river boat cruise the end of AprU early May She boarded in Vienna and disembarked (at 0400) in Amsterdam.

Unformnately, she contracted a reaUy nasr\- virus for which, as of this writing 7/8/07, she is stiU being treated.

FinaUy, sad to report we have lost the foUowing friends: Brad Dalev. 11th Co. on 5 18/07?W.W. Lewis. 23rd Co., on 5 26/07;JoeTagUente. 1st Co. on 5/18/07; Keidi O'Keefe's wile NataUe on 5/22/07; and Sumner Moore's wife Jane on 6/9/07.

I am writing this column for the September edition of S/iipHMfc.This gives vou a clue as to deadlines. Sumner is going to be hard up for a column ff you folks don't send him some material so take a moment and put pen to paper or get on your computer and help him out.

S.K. Moore . 11 Seastones D r .

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SECRETARY NOTES This column wiU be brief^^—sparse correspondence and my E-maU has been down for a week, confounding aU corrective efforts. The expert comes tomorrow; so here's hoping.

ANlSiAPOUS The -AimapoUs Group met for lunch on 10 Juh,-. widiVOSSELER, DAVIS, BR.\DY. BENETT. KRAUSE and MCDON^^LD attending. The group decided to meet regularly on the third Tuesday of the month, starting with 18 September Cal ROBERTS missed the meeting, being in transit via motor home to -Alaska for the fishing season.

NEW YORK EUiott Schuman advised that the New York Group met at the WiUiams Club for lunch on 26 June. Present were BUI BACCHUS, Jack ENGLISH. Richard GLICKMAN, Ted ANNENBERG. Thomas SEELYE, BUI WYNNE, Paul LARIC, Don LISTER, and EUiott SCHUMAN. Lies, exaggerations, and denials of w-rong doing (or any responsibUity) were predictably fiequent. AU spoke, but most of the luncheon was taken by BiU Wyrme who described his seven years working for ADM Rickover. For me the choicest anecdote concerned BiU and his wife Mickevmeeting ADM Rickover in Dahlgren HaU. Mickey who mav not have met the

Admiral sociaUy previously, but who was vv-eU acquainted (via BiU's complaints) with the Admiral's interminable complains about everyone and everytlung, engaged the Admiral with deUghtful conversation that our wives are so skiUed at using. The Admiral, apparendy transformed, remarked that BUI "was brilUant." Mickey, intrigued and curious, asked for an example. "WeU," repUed the Admiral, "He married you."

BiU's anecdotes were so rich that he was advised to write a book about his experiences under this exceptional Naval Officer C0RRESP01>IDENCE TheVosselers, in company with Big John Dixon's widow-. Liz, took a USNAAA trip to Japan. They visited Toky-o, Nikon, Mt. Fuji, Ankone. took the buUet train to Kyoto and Nara, and flew back out of Osaka. Voss reports "Great trip."

WiUiam D. CoUins.Jr., sent in this photo of his granddaughter. Ens Deidre CoUins '07 and Lt Carl Scott, USMC, who won this years "CoUins Scholar" in historv-.

L-R: William Collins, Deidre Collins, Lt Cart Scott Kathy Collins, and Col Ward Scott USMC (Ret)

LOSSES Capt CharUe Reid died last week. His service wiU be at the Nav-al Academy and he wUl be inurned in the Columbarium.

NOTHING COULD BE FINER THANTO BEA FORTY-NINER! AN-NUAL MEMBERSHIP: 5% LIFE .MEMBERSHIP: 68% PRES: VADM Thomas J. Bigley USN (Ret.) 1329 Carpers Farm Vl^.Vienna,VA 22180 H: 703-759-29% E: vadnitjb@aoLcom CHIEF FUND RAISER: J. Richard PoweD Jr. 8123 Dunsinane CtMcLean.VA 22102 H703-893-t583 or 866-^9-4362 EXEC. SECY; Larry Hawkins 3916 Linda Ln..AnnandaIe,VA 22003 H: 703-573-1256; F: 703-573-1661 (caDfijst) E: llhawIdnsl@jimo.com C O R R SEC-Y: CAPT\feyne L. Jensen, USN (Ret.) 499 Sk\hill Ct.. ChuhVista. CA 91910 H: 619-421-6756; E; w3\-neljensen@cox.net WEBMASTER: Col John C. Akin, USAF (Ret.) Vt-EB SITE;

E: bojac@earthlink.net http://asna50.8k.com

On 3 July 2007 the name ofJennifer J. Harris was placed on the marble tablet

designated to honor graduates who were kUled in action joining the 954 men and one woman dating back to the CivU War. The "KiUed in Action" tablet is the centerpiece of Memorial HaU. Harris was the pUot of a CH-46 heUcopter over FaUuja which was shot down by insurgents during an emergency mission.

As he did last year, George Irish, representing the state of Nevada, vv^as active again this year on 30 June in LouisviUe, KY. when he placed 4th in the 1500 meter race walk at the National Senior Olympics. George preaches proper technique, training and conditioning and with that he would like to have classmates join him at the next senior games to be held in San Francisco in 2009.

In the matter of General Pace not being nominated for a second term as chairman of the Joint Chiefi of Staff, CharUe Cooper who commanded Pace as a young Major sends him an E-MaU, "The poUtics of this war defy commentary and you were an undeserving victim." Pace now plans to retire this September. Charles Colson WTiting in "Breakpoint" adds, "We should mourn the fact that we have lost the services of this decorated and principled man."

In a letter to Tom BigleyVADM Rodney Rempt takes the opportunity to thank him and the donors in the Class of 1950 for being generous supporters of the Naval Academy.

• The most recent class gift of the new Yard map at the entrance to the Gate 1 Visitor Access Center wiU be used by many of our visitors. Further, you and your classmates have done much to support our Museum and ensure that it remains a valuable forum for teaching our Midshipmen and Academy visitors the core values exemplified over the course of our Nav-y and Marine Corps history.This commitment to the Museum is valued for what it aUows us to do in the fiiture for our Midshipmen. Thank you for supporting us and our ffimre Nav-y and Marine Corps leaders. / s / Rodney P. Rempt, Vice Admiral,

U.S. Navy. • To celebrate thefr 30th wedding anniversary and Jacques' 80th birthday, Marian and Jacques Trev-iUyan w-ent to Italy recendy and took eleven kids and grandkids with them. On past trips they usuaUy stayed in large cities and visited museums and churches. This time they decided to enjoy the coimtry-side and visit smaU viUages.They spent time in an September 2007

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50*51 C L A S S N E W S ancient viUa in the mountains ofTuscany but near the coast. They were invited to another vUlage where local families prepare and seU pasta, pizza and wine.

One person there spoke English. After dinner, the viUage sheriff who was also a disc jockey, played Italian folk music. AU then danced including 4 year old grandson, Jac, and his sister, Lauren. They then drove to La Pregthiera in Umbria which was originaUy a 12th century monastery but restored to a beautifiil luxury country estate. It had beautifiil gardens and a pool and was equipped with a fuU staff. It had its own chapel where Marian and Jacques repeated their wedding vows.Trips were made to Assisi, Siena and to Etruscan towns of Montone, Gubbio and Citidi CasteUo.The 80th birthday party at the vUla was one to remember as the famUy surprised Jacques by showing a documentary of his Ufe starting with the immigrants who came to EUis Island from CornwaU and from Oslo. The TreviUyans set out to make it a "trip of a Ufetime" and they certainly succeeded.

K. C. Spayde advises that his new address is 11900 BarryknoU Ln.Apt. 7115, Houston,TX, 77024.

Fred Duggan responds to the May '50 Class News by saying his memory of service selection was just as vivid now as then but he adds that Captain Pirie had caUed us aU together and guaranteed Naval Aviation to aU of us qualified and able to pass the physical when the time came. (To the best of Fred's knowledge and that of your C.S. that promise was kept.) Nancy and Fred had just returned from a vacation in Oslo and he closed with a "Beat Army" and a "See you aU in 2010 in AnnapoUs." Losses John J. Oltermann died on 31 May 2007 in Spring, TX. He served in the Marine Corps in Korea and entered the private sector designing onshore and offshore oU rigs and as a consultant in the oil industry.

Survivors include his wife, Emma Lee, chUdren, Kathryn, Edith, Steven, and Mark and eleven grandchUdren. Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, AmariUo with burial in the Lutheran Cemetery in Spring, TX. on 16 June.

Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Church budding fund at 5005 1-40 West, AmarUlo,TX. 79106.

Charles T. Howard died on 8 June 2007 in Lebanon, PA. He was a retired LTCOL, USAF His wife, Claire predeceased him on 24 December 2002. He is survived by daughters, Susan, EUzabeth,

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and Jane and 4 grandchUdren. Graveside memorial services were held at MUlback Cemetery, Newmanstown, PA..

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Lebanon County, 150 N Ramona Rd., Myerstown, PA, 17067.

John W Lynn died on 17 June 2007 at his home in Ft. Belvoir,VA. Graveside services were conducted on 12 July at Arlington National Cemetery with a reception that foUowed at The Fairfax in Ft. Belvoir. Survivors are his wife, Nancy, two children, Karin and Randy and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 3720 Upton St. N.W,Washington DC. 20016.

Lydia R. McNabney of Clemson SC. Passed away on 19 June 2007. Mass of Christian Burial was held on 22 June at St. Bernard CathoUc Church in Akron, Ohio. Survivors include her husband, John E McNabney Beat Army, —Wayne.

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President's Corner By the time you read this, we wiU have some great class events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of our induction into USNA. There were luncheons in both the AnnapoUs and Tidewater areas, and a gala black tie affair in San Diego with others planned for Pensacola andJacksonviUe. The new Supe, VADM Jeff Fowler ('78) and his wife Katie dropped by our AnnapoUs luncheon to say heUo.To keep things in perspective, Jeff was a mid during our Kin McKee's tenure as Supe, '75-78. We also have two plebes in the new class to carry on the '51 legacy: Jay McKee and Katie Rentz.The grandparents must be thriUed! Speaking of the Supe, 1 understand he's asking lots of questions from the faculty and staff especiaUy related to how the Academy is preparing the midshipmen to become warriors on graduation. Jeff comes from the Sixth Fleet as Ops boss and Commander of US/NATO

submarines, and fuUy understands the global war on terrorism.

Here and there The Academy I luncheon was held at the Officers and Faculty Club on 27 June, the same day about 1200 new 'recruits' were about to be brought aboard in a formal Induction ceremony in Tecumseh Court, with UteraUy thousands of Moms, Dads, sibs and friends (and hopefuUy their sibs' and friends' kids), picnicking aU over Worden Field whUe the new troops were getting geared, clothed, shaved and whathave-you inside that niecca we came to know and love as Mother Bancroft.

At the luncheon we had a great rundown on middle recruiting by Don Nelson, the Assistant Director of Admissions and principal in grass roots digging up some 12000 hopeffils. Don said 'about 1200' because one was hanging on his decision, and another was somewhere in town and the troops were out looking for him! So, maybe 1199 or 1201 at press time. Don and his wife Carol were our guests, and he is in the pic with Ralph and BUI. Our '51 attendees were Elsie and Bob Adler, Bev and Joe Bray, Al Burkhalter, Jack Hamilton, BiU Holmberg, Ralph Hooper, Barbara and Dick Inman, Sherry and BiU Marin, Patti and Kin McKee, Mary Jane and Gene Saylor, Ruth and Bob SmaU, Alberta and Wake Stornetta, Pat and BiU Thomas, and Fredda and Jim Winnefeld.

Tom Boyce reports that Barbara and he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with good friends by enjoying breath-taking scenery in South America and saiUng around Cape Horn. They flew to Rio de Janeiro for a few days before boarding HoUand America's MS Rotterdam. Heading south they visited Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Falkland Islands (Tom wrote to his English friends asking why they went to war to retain them). Rounding Cape Horn was a cup of tea—very clear and the sea was like glass.The day before a Princess Hner had encountered 42 foot waves and when they met some of their passengers in Ushaia, ChUe (southernmost city in the worid) they indicated that they may never go to sea again after this cruise. The worst sea state that the Boyces experienced was 17 feet waves off the Falklands.The highlight of the trip was a fuU day at a gaucho ranch/winery in Argentina. The food and wine were scrumptious and Barbara was feted by a hard riding gaucho who speared the gold ring at fuU gaUop and

presented it to Barbara with a kiss and a horseback ride. After 25 days we flew home from Santiago. The photos show "Skid" Masterson ('54) and his wife, SaUy, good friends of the Boyces and the anniversary cake-cutting ceremony with church friends.

Skid('54) and Sally Masterson with the Boyces

Barbara and Tom with their 50th cake

On a sad note, on 2 July we lost Barbara "Babs," widow of our Vic "Ben" Benjovsky, who died in 2000. She had Uved at the Fairfax near Fort Belvoir, and had fought a vaUant batde with cancer.

Babs was very much involved with classmates and friends in the DC ,Virginia and AnnapoUs areas, at footbaU taUgates, Army/Navy game parties, and Class parties. A memorial service was held for Babs at the Fairfax on 6 July, and another at the Academy Chapel on 9 JtUy, with inurnment with her beloved Ben at the Columbarium.

When this hits the streets, our footbaU team wUl have already played their first game and maybe their second, and hope you can come and attend our great tailgates at AnnapoUs. We can usuaUy manage a few extra tickets with some notice weU ahead of time.

Word was received in early July from Bob Adler that we now have a signed contract with the Cheyenne Mountain Resort for our 'Tween-Reunion' gettogether in Colorado Springs in October 2008. Come join us for a great vacation and the 2008 Ak Force-Navy footbaU game.

Our leader. Beau Dietrich, is recovering from back surgery, is in rehab, and if he were writing this he would say "Please keep some of your stories and photos coming to us, no matter how outrageous they may be". Ciao.Jack. Next up is Walt Boyes.

News from San Diego The San Diego '5lets had a superb celebration of our Plebe Year + 60 commemoration. Thirty couples gathered at the Scripts Oceanographic Laboratory's gorgeous recreational faciUty in La JoUa. We had open bar cocktaUs and dinner outside in perfect Southern California weather with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. Dick Seymour, who is a retired senior scientist emeritus at Scripts, StiU has an office there and worked his influence to secure the faciUty for us. A committee of BiU Hutchison, Lee Bolt, Paul Tuzo, and Andy Kremm organized the catering and adult beverages. The menu was: SUNSET SALAD butter lettuce. Mandarin oranges, feta cheese, almonds, and champagne vinaigarette; DUO ENTREE roasted plank salmon and petite beef tenderloin; MUSHR O O M RISOTTO; G P ^ E N BEANS with ginger butter; capped with a DESSERT TRIO of mini chocolate tower, lemon tart, and a chocolate dipped strawberry. Does your mouth water? AU this with a non-stop flow of an AustraUan Chardonnay and an AustraUan Shiraz blended with a Cabernet Sauvignon.

ExceUent wines to accompany a superb dinner! The West Coast 5lets know how to party. BRAVO ZULU! Here are a few photos of the celebrants. Sam Ginder is posting many more on the Class Column On Line. Check 'em out at http:// www.usna51.com .

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Buzz and Mary at dinner

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52*53 CLASS N E W S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 4% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 62% PRES; RADM William J. Ryan, SC, USN (Ret.) E; ^yjr52@ve^i^on.^et SECY: CAPT Frank Hannegan, USN (Ret.) 309Yo.-ikum Pk%vy, Apt. 1507 Alexandria.VA 22304-3905 E: fatdadret@earthlink.net WEBMASTER; RD. Sierer E: pdsierer@earthlink.net CLASS VXTEB SITE: www.usna.com/cIasses/cIass52/Default.htm

After a roaring start inputs fi-om afar have hit the summer doldrums so as September and footbaU season approach I wiU improvise as best I can.

Our class lost one of its true stalwarts on 13 July: Jim Troutman passed away leaving a legacy of professionaUsm and hard work as our long time Class Treasurer, and dedicated and enthusiastic participation in Class activities. Jim was a generous and true friend to aU who knew him; his passing is a sad time for us aU but especiaUy for his famUy. Fair winds and a foUowing sea old friend!

To show the dearth of input as I write this I am including a note from Garnett Bailey who posed the foUowing questions and passed on the response for the edification of aU you trivia players: â&#x20AC;˘ " Who in our class was the first person to cUmb the Herndon Monument? A simple question that restUted in a miUtimde of answers, serious, comic, and otherwise! I (Garnett) have it under (sic) good authority that the guy who attained the top of Herndon Monument was none other than John AUen (by his own admission!).The only (other) correct response was from John Derr. Now you know the rest of the story..." â&#x20AC;˘ Oh well, what can I say? News is in short supply

Jim and his grandson 2/C MIDN Dane Sagerhorn

Jim Sagerhohn sent me a note and a picture of his grandson, Dane Sagerholm, a Second Classman who posed with Jim foUowing this year's color parade. (The picture was cropped so 1 have to assume he stUl had on his shoes.. .which according to Sag are size 16!) Jim said that

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Dane's father was in the class of '83 and that the young man has been elected President of the Rugby Club and Captain ofTeam BiU, the group of Mids who handle the Goat during footbaU games. It appears Dane is leaning toward the Marine Corps Uke his Dad, but Jim says he keeps teUing his grandson that the only good marine is a submarine. As with most messages provided by us old fiids, Dane, so far, has poUtely ignored this one. Having known Jim for many years starting back in 6th Batt days I was astounded at how much Dane looks Uke his handsome grandfather did back then. I know Jim is proud as heck of Dane, and clearly Jim started quite a USNA tradition.

In an earUer edition of SHIPMATE I mentioned Harry Cawthon along with the West Florida contingent. With apologies to Harry I would like to recount a Midshipman story that introduced me to Harry. It all started first term, second class year. 1 became incUfferent to my studies especiaUy EE and as 1 should have expected I flunked that course so badly I stiU am not sure I even got my name right on the final exam. When my father found out about my simation he caUed and made sure I understood that if I got tossed out he was going to march me to the nearest Marine Corps recruiting office, and would make sure I got ordered to Korea. That got my attention! Shordy after that I and a large contingent of feUow Mids found ourselves early one morning waiting to be caUed before the Academic Board to learn our fate: reexam, turnback, or dismissal. Progress was slow that day so I had time to make Harry's acquaintance. He was inordinately calm whUe I was sweating buUets. In response to my question about his demeanor he informed me that he was an old hand at the process.. .a very old hand.

We visited frequendy as the Board's process continued, and the fact that it was getting very late had me very up tight, but Harry remained clam. FinaUy only the two of us remained to be caUed. Now it was our turn to enter the room fUled with somber Captains most of whom I had met growing up. Then Captain Smedberg spoke for the group, "Hi there, Harry, you are looking good, do you want another re-exam?" Or words to that effect. Of course Harry responded affirmatively, and was given his clearance to return to the world. I was then asked the same question but without the jovial introduction.

Having said yes I was told I could leave.

As I was opening the door Captain

Smedberg said, in a very stern tone of voice,"Just a minute, Mr Hannegan!"The next five minutes were the worst of my Ufe.AU of my grease chits from Officers, instructors and classmates were read back to me. When the ordeal finished the Captain said he thought I should think about an attitude adjustment, and dismissed me. Man did I ever envy Harry!

'52 Get-together in June Mix an unbeUeveably mUd, Ughdy overcast day with a gathering of classmates at the home of Alex and SaUy Alexander on Plum Creek on the very last day of June 2007! 'What do you get? HEAVEN! Add to that the gifted cuUnary skiUs of the hostess plus the warm hospitaUty of Alex and SaUy and you have the ingredients for a memorable EVENT! '52ers attending included Alex and SaUy Alexander; Vince and Joan Argiro; Garnett and Rita BaUey; Charles DarreU and Connie Gubisch; Bob and Joan Denbeigh;Jim Fisher; George and Virginia Lester; Walt and Rosemary Locke; Tom Lyons and Mary Eshman; Vince and Esther Manara; Jerry and Jan Rapkin; BiU and Jane Smdebaker; Buz and Adele Thomas; Biscuit and Petey Wev. The outstanding repast began with hot hors d'oeuvres of puff pastries with brie and proscuitto and sUced Sopressata with a variety of olives plus Ubations (including champagne punch!).This was foUowed by poached whole salmon; pork loin smffed with goat cheese, pecans and fresh sage; fresh asparagus with garni of artichoke hearts and grape tomatoes; and deUcious wild rice salad. Accompanying these was mango chumey and homemade mayonnaise accented with homegrown basU and French and Italian bread.

The tempting dessert course included apple cake with caramel swirled topping and canneUoni! Need we say more?

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Class of 1953 Christmas Party, Norfolk NAS1957

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I regret to report that D o u g Haigh passed aw-ay on 19 June 2007 after an eighteen month struggle with cancer.

Doug was Uving in Santa Barbara.

CaUfomia at the time of his death. Doug is survived by his wife Anne and numerous other famUv members.

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It has been a quiet month or so. The only bad news that I have heard is that my old roommate Robert Greeley Barnes died at his home in Phoenix, Arizona on Jtme 26th. Bob was from Cold Water, Michigan, and was a good guy-. We knevvhim as "Stick."We wiU miss him and send our best to his widow; Pat and to his chUdren MeUnda and Chris.

We did not have a Class Luncheon in July due to the fact that the Fort McNair Officers Club was closed. HopeftiUy, it wiU be open for us on the first Tuesdays of the each of the rest of the months this year The next big Class Function vviU be our 55th Reunion which wUl be held at The Sheraton BargeUo Hotel in AnnapoUs over the September 18-21,2008 time period. Note that is in 2008, not this year.

We will of course have our usual taUgates

at this y-ear's home footbaU games. And, by the time you read this it wiU be the footbaU season. Hope this years' team is as good as last years team w-as. Things have gone so weU the last couple of years that it is hard to remember how bad Navy teams vv-ere only a few years ago. Thank god for Coach Johnson. Lets BEAT ARMY and AIR FORCE again!

As I said not much news this month.

SaUy and I went to a reunion of friends fix)m our first Air Force Squadron in the first couple of days ofJuly. We used to have 15-20 attendees at these dos but attrition is wearing us down. This year we had two couples, two widows, one widower and one chUd of one of the widows (taking care of her momma).

Getting old is heU.The only reason I brought this up is that one of the widows was Laura Feaga who is Roy Feaga's widow-Was very good to see Laura again, she has been a good friend since 1954.

Got a note from Ron Rodda wanting us aU to know that he has a new e-maU address. It is: <QWLTR@COX.NET>.

The significance of this is that Rod's wife Gena is a quUter. He adds that they are coming to our 55th in AnnapoUs in 2008 and says they also have their reservations at the hotel. He mentions that I probably already know that the hotel is now caUed the Sheraton AnnapoUs vice the Sheraton BargeUo. I did not know^ that, see above where I caUed it the BargeUo. Thanks Rod. Rod also w-anted me to get his new emaU out.The easy way to do that is to send your emaU address, or any changes to our class web site manager who is Paul Dudley-. His emaU address is <paiUdudley53@earthUnk.net> If you don't already check the class web site, you ought to start. It usuaUy has lots of information including lots of detaU that doesn't always get into Shipmate. Thanks Paul for aU your hard work.

Lois and Bob Hempel sent me the new's on Bob Barnes's death. They both said Bob was a caring, good, human being. Not a bad epitath for any of us.

Lois also has an idea which I wiU present to Chris and the Class Executive Committee. She notes that Bob stiU has some Navy Blankets that were given to him after victories over Army. They are stUl in good shape and she wonders if they coiUd be preserved by being hermeticaUy sealed in clear plastic and placed or mounted in our paviUon.They also have picmres of Bob in his footbaU uniform, which could also be placed with each blanket. And, particularly important, they vvoidd be wUling to pay for the preserving. Sounds Uke a good idea. Thanks Lois.

That is about it for this month.

Picmres include: a shot of Carole and Kim Bassett with Ed Petersen taken on our recent cruise; a shot of AUce and Gerry Weinstein on the same cruise; the third shot shows Anne and Don Ammerman in Honolulu in fron of King Kamehameha; the fourth shot is of Karen Trueblood with her son and husband both Captains (BUI looks pretty good in his old uruform doesn't he?) The next shot shows three generations ofTrueblood Officers, good to see one in a good looking set of Blues (Ugh!).The sixth picmre is a great shot of Libby Brady with former Class President Pete Conrad; the next shot shows Jack and Dotti Hoch with Liz and Cricket Johnson; the eighth shot is of Chris Zirps with Tom Schaaf whUe the last shot is another Class of '53 Christmas Party at the Norfolk NAS O Club a long time ago. Don't forget Class Luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officers Club at 1130. See you at the home footbaU game taUgates.

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Alice and Jerry Weinstein The Hochs and the Johnsons at the pavilion

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USS Liberty Remembered From Henry Holt:

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â&#x20AC;˘ My Plebe Year roommate, Dave Lewis, spoke at the Naval Academy of his personal experiences during the Israeli attack on USS Liberty 40 years ago on June 8.

"Good morning, classmates, ladies and gendemen. Naval Academy dignitaries, and especiaUy those who were instrumental in getting Naval Academy recognition for one of the most highly decorated ships of the US Navy and the only one in the Navy's history to sustain serious damage without a Congressional inquiry.

1 was the "Research Officer" aboard Liberty, a euphemism for InteUigence

Officer Of the ships complement of 297, 195 were in my Department. The Liberty was unique among US Naval vessels in that it had the first production model of a satelUte communications system in the Deparmient of Defense, the AN/SRD-19 Moon Bounce system with its 18 foot dish aft of the superstructure. When operating properly, with its four earth stations, one could expect to get 16-18 hours of comms via the moon. On our usual station south of the hump ofAfrica we'd often go 3 or 4 days with no radio contact with the rest of the world so this was a welcome addition.

Unfortunately it was instaUed in the shipyard with 150 psi fittings for a 1500 psi system and was usuaUy leaking hydrauUc fluid or blowing fittings.

The day started peacefuUy enough.

Under a bright Mediterranean sun, the troops were sunbathing on deck. We'd had several recon and photo-recon flights that morning and the Star of David was reassuring. The 6th Fleet Commander,VADM Martin, Class of 34, had said earUer we had no need for an escort in international waters flying the American flag and that they would be orUy 30 minutes away (actuaUy they turned out to be an hour away) so it was nice to see a friend overhead. Some of the ffights were so low that we were waving to the pilots and they were waving back. The IsraeU Defense Force had identified our ship in their War Room from Janes Fighting Ships as the USS Liberty (AGTR-5).

Steve Toth, our Navigator, Class of 63, had been photographing the Recon missions for the record, so he didn't suspect anything when a ffight came in low untU they started firing. Then it was too late, he took a rocket to the midsection and was kiUed instandy.

Phil Armstrong, our XO, Class of 53, got hit next. After heroicaUy trying to jettison burning gasoUne drums, in which attempt he got hit with a rocket which shattered his legs, he was finaUy kiUed by a smaU piece of shrapnel in his chest which apparently severed an artery. His autopsy revealed that his chest had fiUed with blood putting pressure on his heart which stopped it. I guess I was the last person to talk to PhU but I'm ahead of myself.

I'm not supposed to be here today either. I guess I'm fortunate because I never saw the mangled bodies or mayhem and 1 have total amnesia from the time the CO said stand by for torpedo attack, starboard side, untU I regained consciousness and heard Phil talking to me. We were sitting, propped up against a bulkhead,

waiting for an empty table on the mess deck, which the ship's Doctor had taken over as a giant Sick Bay. Nearly everyone who had been within 20 feet of me was kiUed instandy.

The force of the torpedo dislodged a temporary bulkhead which wrapped itself around me and I was shielded from the ftiU force of the blast but blessed with 20 years of burnt navy paint and deprived of 2 eardrums. The burning paint had seared my eyes shut and the intense heat and pressure had deprived me of both my eardrums, so I coidd neither see nor hear It didn't end there. After everyone had left the flooded spaces and watertight integrity had been estabhshed one of my seamen on a hunch decided to violate Navy Regs and opened the hatch's scutde, saw me, and puUed me out. Even then it wasn't over. Sickbay wrapped me from head to toe and placed me in a Utter basket the next day and Helo'd me to the USS America. The Corpsman flying with us couldn't teU top from bottom and sat on my head for the whole ffight. AU I could think of was what an ignominious way to die after surviving the attack. I was blue when we finaUy landed.

As soon as my eyeUds were lanced open and the burnt paint removed from my eyeballs I was summoned to RADM Lawrence Geis'cabin. Admiral Geis, Class of 39, was Carrier Division 2 Commander. He swore me to secrecy for his Ufetime and proceeded to teU me, as the Senior Officer from Liberty on board America, what had happened from his perspective since he said he knew there would be a cover up and wanted someone to know he tried. He said that upon receipt of our SOS he immediately launched aircraft to come to our assistance, which were almost instantly recaUed by the Secretary of Defense. He assumed that someone might have suspected that nukes were airborne since they were in the middle of a SlOP driU when the SOS was received. He said he reconfigured a flight of aircraft, using aircraft incapable of carrying nukes and re-launched and re-notified Washington.

The Secretary of Defense again ordered the flight recaUed and RADM Geis challenged the order, upon which the Commander in Chief came on the phone and ordered the recaU saying he wouldn't embarrass an aUy. So, we were left alone after the attack ended, untU the next day when the USS Davis arrived.

You won't find many Victory huUs that survived a torpedo attack and it was

only through outstanding damage control and a heroic effort on the part of LT George Golden and ENS John Scott that the ship was able to limp back to Malta with 821 holes in the huU, including one 22X39 feet. Drills do pay off and Capt McGonagle driUed the ship incessantly.

Victory huUs were basicaUy 4 compartments. Three holds and engineering. The torpedo had completely destroyed Number 2 hold, my spaces, and ruptured the mainframes into number 1 hold.

Survivors say that on the trip to Malta the shoring moved an inch with each turn of the screw but with constant attention and continuous pumping they made it.

It is fitting that today you recognize those from the Naval Academy who were assigned to the Liberty but we must also recognize aU the heroes of that infamous day as weU.The Skipper got the Congressional Medal of Honor, There were 2 Navy Crosses, 11 SUver Stars, many bronze stars a couple Nav^ Commendation medals and 208 Purple Hearts awarded for that engagement. Not many of us were missed. 28 were kUled by the torpedo. The former US Navy Judge Advocate General, RADM Staring, has stated that the Court of Inquiry had changes made after he reviewed it.AU the Liberty Veterans Association has ever wanted is a fair and complete Congressional investigation or a new Navy Court of Inquiry in which aU survivors are aUowed to testify. I have never been aUowed to testify and 28 of the saUors murdered that day worked for me and I'd Uke to see their deaths vindicated and that the official record would clearly show that they did not die in vain. I thank my classmates and those of the Classes of 53 and 63 who have made possible this dedication and 1 thank especiaUy aU my Liberty shipmates here this morning for their devotion to the memory of our gaUant crewmembers who are no longer with us. God Bless YouAU. The ceremony was conducted at the Class of 1953 PavUion at Navy/Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on 8 June 2007,40 years to the day of the attack.

The memorial, a plaque dedicated to the memory of the Liberty and her vaUant crew, is now permanently mounted at the paviUon." • Latest News from the Reunion Committee As the result of the committee's early May letter, payments have been recorded for 332 attendees for our June 8-11,2008 54th reunion. Responses to the prior, first, letter had indicated that 477 would make it and therefore additional registrations are

expected to arrive in the weeks to come.

Past experience has shown that 40% or more of the total registrations are received after the established deadUne. Hit it now!

Don't wait any longer.

Biking Team of David Smith and Grandson From Dave: I "During the last week ofJune I made my annual bike ride with the Pennsylvania 2007 Sojourn group. A total of 500 individuals from 34 state participated in the ride. I took one of my grandsons. Carter, (who had his 10th birthday during the ride) and he made it the entire 340 miles. We left Georgetown (Washington, DC) on a Saturday and rode the C. & O (Chesapeake and Ohio) Canal TraU up to Cumberland, Maryland, where we joined the Great AUegheny Passage Trail to finish the ride in Pittsburgh the foUowing Saturday.

I would encourage aU Classmates to take a grandson on a simUar expedition. A rewarding experience for both and what a memory for a youngster." •

This is the Route Grandpa

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55*56 CLASS N E W S experimental test pUot Rear Admiral Smoke WUson, USN (Ret), Class of'55, to be elevated to the lofty grade of FeUow for having performed a test pUot career of very noteworthy ffight testing and "having attained a position of distinction in the field of experimental ffight testing". He joins the ranks of legendary test pUots such as NeU Armstrong, the late Marion Carl,Jim LoveU '52,Tom Morgenfeld '65, Jim Sandberg '69,Tom Stafford '52, the late WaUy Schirra '46, the late Alan Shepard '45 and ChuckYeager. Col Sandberg, USMCR (Ret) is President of the Society and has informed the new inductees. The annual banquet wiU be held on 29 September at Disneyland, at which time the new FeUows wUl be presented their credentials. An official pubUcation (citing the award) wiU be in the Societies report to the Aerospace Profession before the end of the year." • Ken hknself has been a highly respected test pUot and weffiankhim for this great input.

Here is a note from non-grad John DeZeU (13th Co) via BUI McCarron.

• "I'm going to send you a letter I wrote about a month ago when I jumped off the elevator into the Arabian Sea with some other saUors. It was about a 35 foot jump, but the water felt good. I swam aft about 500ft and clambered up on deck via the Jacobs Ladder. I've lost about 20 pounds on this voyage and have strengthened myself considerably. I also have the privilege of attending mass each day during the week. I have found that I enjoy teaching American Government to saUors and marines more than anything I've ever done in my Ufe. John—from the USS Nimitz (CVN 68)."As BiU says, "John never dreams of retiring, it seems, and would appreciate emaUs to John.dezeU@cvn68.navy.niU." • In talking with Dan Butterfield recently, we found that he has joined the ranks of the bionic men with a hip replacement.

This foUows a shoulder overhaul some time back. His USNA gym coach told him he would pay later for aU those "Iron Crosses" he performed as a quality team member. Dan says that he was encouraged

by Jack Renard to attach some sort of Go Navy item to his hospital clothes.

Apparendy, the doctor performing the operation was aWooPoo man and retaliated by engraving on his metal insert the words,"Go Army, Beat Navy". A permanent reminder of a rivalry that never ends!

Dan also indicated that he has recently

retired from teaching a variety of science related topics at a local Virginia highschool.

Tom Davis recendy joined the local DC luncheon bunch with his wife, and suppUed some fine photos of several who attended the event.

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Tom Kiefaber and wife, Ursula, Hope Davis, Lucy and Hank Mustin, with others in background

Roger Betsworth says that he is now retired from teaching at a smaU Methodist CoUege in Indianola, IA (just outside DesMoines), and he and his wife have taken up tandem bicycle riding!

Jim EUstrom recendy provided a summary of his Ufe since leaving "home" (mother Bancroft).This info replaces the errant info which we had placed in our SOYears Later Book. FoUowing Primary FUght and Multi Engine training, he flew Uve target for GCA trainees at Keesler AFB.Then on to Elmendorf AFB in Alaska, servicing aU the radar sites from King Salmon to Point Barrow and Ice Island. From there to Ent AFB, Colorado Springs Engineering Dept. andfinaUythe "VIP POOL" flying T-29 Convairs on commercial type runs to Washington DC and Los Angeles, including unanounced readiness inspection teams. He resigned in 1967 and remained in Colorado for some 3 years. He then went to Canada for a holiday and stayed! getting into electronics manufacturing and a short time later into real estate for 19 years. He retired from that when he had trouble getting upstairs showing property with cUents (hip replacement). More recendy, he has taken up gardening, writing poetry and baking (known by the local kids as "the cookie man).Jim also told me that he had become a better than average golfer. He and his wife, SheUa, now live just outside Toronto. ReaUy glad to hear from Jim after aU these years!

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House Fire Tragedy Beryl and Chip Honsinger (04) reported that on March 5th their house in Lexington,VA, burned to the ground in a 5 a.m. fire due to a faulty garage door opener. Chip suffered burns to his hands and scalp, aU now completely healed, and fortunately Beryl was unscathed. Chip had an emergency plan in mind to first save their important papers—financial statements, tax documents, medical records, insurance ffies, etc. In the eight minutes before the smoke became too thick that is what they grabbed, and then they had to "abandon ship" and stand outside in their pajamas and watch their Ufetime of accumulation go up in flames.

After a trip to the emergency room Chip went to a drugstore in his PJs to buy toothbrushes, and life started over again.

This experience led Chip to reemphasize to classmates and others the importance of being prepared as much as possible for such a loss from fire, flood, or whatever Two things! First, what would you save if you had just a few minutes to work? For Chip he has thanked himself everyday for saving his paperwork ffies, and that is what he would do again if he had it to do over.

Secondly, do you have a record of every item in your home? You wUl have to Ust each item for an insurance claim including the year purchased and price paid plus receipts (if possible) for expensive items ($250 and above—90 typewritten pages for us). Chip suggests that the best way to start is to make a photographic survey of your home—photos in every room fi-om every angle including into closets and open drawers. Lay out your valuables on a table and photograph them. Chip had done this and kept it up to date, even without a digital camera, and it proved invaluable in remembering and proving possessions for insurance claim purposes (and maybe someday for tax loss audit purposes). IncidentaUy United Services AutomobUe Association provided excellent service and fuU setdement in two months, pardy because Beryl and Chip had records and worked long hours at Usting their claim. Chip and Beryl are busily resetding into their new home at 13 Sixty

West. Lexington.VA 24450, (540) 4633145. honsinger57@conicast.net. "Yes, '57, the year of our wedding." wrote Chip. "We just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with an Elderhostel cruise down the Intercoastal Waterway, giving us a chance to visit Muriel and Rodger Lyle (04) and Jean and Jack Wilson (04) in HUton Head Island, SC, and then in June, an eight-night cruise in a rented canal boat on the Erie Canal in Left to Right at the Navy League dinner, Roger New York State. In July we w-iU take Betts(22). Leroy Coltlns(l9) and Alex Morris(02) another Elderhostel trip to the CalgaryThe Genesis of an Author Stampede in Canada.This year has After 20 successfiil years as an US Air alreadv had more than enough Force officer and some time as a belrway excitement for us!" bandit in Washington DC, Tom Tlhviks Chip tor si4ch a meaningfiil account Schwartz (04) started writing books. of overcoming adversitj' through proper preparaThe inspiration aU started w-hUe Tom was tion. Best regardsfotn all your classmates. Dvkreading stories to his grandchUdren vv^hen for die photo of Beryl and Chip who can still he realized that the stories could be much smile in spite of this terr^ set back. better As a residt ofTom's natural instincts

Beryl and Chip Honsinger (04)

Leroy CoUins Speaks on Leadership Leroy CoDins (19) addressed the Navy League's Sarasota-Manatee Council at a June 20th dinner meeting at the Byrd KeyYacht Club. His topic, "Leadership is Everything." was aimed especiaUy at guest ROTC and USNA smdents who are starting their smdies, training and careers.

Admiral CoUins noted that, Uke his generation, they- vvUl deal with constant changes. They can take pride in having the privilege of serving—as vveU as representing—their nation during what w-fll be chaUenging assignments. He encouraged them to take note of a question Admiral Rickover put to him when he was just starting out, "What do you do better?"

Rickover meant that knowing what you are good at is a good w-ay to determine your career.

Leroy now serves as Executive Dirertor of the Horida Department of Veterans'Affairs in Governor CharUe Crist's Cabinet. Only CaUfornia has more veterans than Horida's 1.8 rruUion, and their needs are quickly- increasing. He stressed the need for staff initiative and good leadership w-hen put in charge of an organization such as Veterans'Affairs without having career experience as a guide.

about chUdren and his intense interest in the environment, in 2000 he wrote an environmental fairy tale trilogy, entided, "How- Mother Namre How-ered the Field's of the Earth and Mars," pubUshed by^ Battison PubUshing (a Canadian firm) in 2002. Aftervv-ards Tom visited over 60 schools and some 20,000 smdents to speak about the importance of the environment. In 2004 and 2007, Reagent Press in Washington State pubUshed the 2nd and 3rd edition of his book series changing the tide to "How Mother Nature How-ered the Fields." It is included in the Accelerated Reader Program that is in the elementary schools in the U S and Canada. For those interested, it is avaUable on-line at Amazon, Books-A-MiUion and Barnes & Noble. Now- that he is on a role, Tom never puts the pen down. He writes a chUdren's foUow-up venion that made it into movies and TV entided "How- Mother Namre Helped Creamres of the Earth"—a coUection of 6 short stories about Dinosaurs, Elephants, ViUmres. Dolphins, Horses, and Hunters.

For the adult audience he has also written, "Wrongly Accused," "Fourth Reich Rising," "Identity and MoraUty" and "Spaceship Earth—A Beginning Without End." So be on the lookout for these interesting tomes and potential best seUers! I'm confident you could get your copy autographed by the author when you see him in person, if asked.

Fittal Tribute As planned Mai Malloy's (10) ashes were scattered off Point Loma near the Navy Research Lab where he worked during his second career Heather, son Sean, and several other famUy members were joined bv seven classmates: Jun Thomas,

Bob Shinn, Rich Thomas. Joe Talbert, Don Scovel, Dick Shigley,Jim "Bunffi" Murtand and Carl Nelson as representatives of the 10th Company.Wives—Dolores Hansen Nelson, Lyn Shinn, and Liz Shigley- were also present. We aU dropped roses upon the water as Bob Shinn maneuv-ered his vessel The Andante in a tight circle then Sean released Mai to the deep. Cad read the expressions sent to him by Danny Michaels, Dan SuUivan, BUI O'Keefe, and Ted Bermett. As this occurred, it was appropriate that the newly commissioned destroyer USS Gridley and an America's cup saU boat passed by. Later, after docking. Heather and Sean broke out Mai's very special single malt and we toasted our brother as was truly fitting. See group photo.

Shipboard tnouie lo iviai Malloy from his friends and loved ones.

Jean Parker's Passing It is our sad duty- to report the passing of Jean Parker, beloved and Ufelong wife of Ed Parker (13), in a nursing faciUty near their home in Arnold, Maryland on 15 June. Jean was a long time sufferer from Alzheimer's disease, a slow debiUtating iUness. Ed selflessly took care of her for many years imtil this past December when she w-as admitted to the nursing home, an exceUent facUity that treats orUy Alzheimer's patients. The inurnment took place in the Columbarium at the Naval Academy on 29 June. Ed, and Jean (when she was able) were regiUars at most of our class activities.

Benefitfrom the 50th Reunion Pete Booth and Jack Bossert both from the 22nd Company had not seen each other since graduation from the Academy and renewed their close friendship at the 50th reunion. Like so many of us said to those classmates at the reunion who vv-e had always Uked but we hadn't seen for 30 to 50 years, "ffy^ou are ev-er in my current home town, look me up."WeU, this past May Pete was in Adanta and did just that.

He had lunch with Jack, "one of the good guys who stayed that way." Pete wasn't that specific but said, "it w-as a good meeting because we w-ere solving most of the September 2007

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Check out the satisfied grins on the photo below.

Jack Bossert (22) and Pete Booth (22)

Update Status from a Classmate Hugh Hanna (16) is firmly ensconced in Santa Barbara, CaUfornia where he setded foUowing a 20-year Air Force career, retiring at McCleUan AFB, CaUfornia in June 1976. He spent aU his career in Air Weather Service providing weather support to operations around the globe. He spent some time with the aerial weather reconnaissance fleet and a tour in Viemam at Saigon and Pleiku, where he flew special missions in Al-E and provided weather support to Army and Air Force units. At retirement he immediately pursued a second career with BeU Aerospace at NPTR and Oceanographic Services, a subsidiary of Global Marine.

The company, based in Santa Barbara, cUd off-shore oU drUUng and oceanographic research and service work. Currendy Hugh is happUy retired. He's been married to Karolyn since 1967 and has four children and four grand chUdren.

Hugh didn't make the 50th (or the GLB) but wUl strive to make the 55th.

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his wife of 52 years, Margaret, two sons and two daughters and eight grandchUdren. A foneral mass was held at St. Burnadette CathoUc church in Fuquay-Varina on 8 June.

The smUing face of Commander Urban Randel Lamay,Jr.,USN (Ret.) was taken from us suddenly on 14 June as the residt of a heart attack. Urb is survived

by Kathleen, two sons and four daughters and 12 grandchUdren. He was buried at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, PA. As this piece is being naUed together the weather is reminiscent of that summer we assembled at the Farm. Remember that? On the fourth deck of the third wing in the speciaUy assigned room with the expansive view of Goat Court it rarely got below 85F. After a couple nights in the top rack the sheets bore the teUtale suggestion of some kind of "accident" which was nothing but the first couple of quarts of the many gaUons of perspiration we each contributed to that first summer "by the bay," as the lyrics remind. One can only guess what sacrifices to character-buUding must be attributed to the fact that Mother B is now fuUy air conditioned.

During the interval since the gala '07 Commissioning Week which was elaborately reported upon by Bill Hamel in last month's column, we have come by a few photos of related events which we wiU share over the next couple of months.

The first of these is a shot of Andy Dulik and grandson Second Lieutenant Andy Dulik, '07, who is so freshly-caught as to StUl be in possession of his cooUe lid. The Dulik boys bear the honor of being the second grandfather-grandson team (based on constituent reports); second only to Ira Hughey and grandson Sean Kinney, '06. Congratulations, gendemen.

PRES; CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) SECY; LCDR. R O. Behrends, USN (Ret.) 143-A E,^st Lake Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 E; pobehrcnds@aol.coiii 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

With the 54th anniversary of the day we stood up having now passed quietly under the bridge we are required to pause a minute to remember the names of two who were there with us on that day—and every day since.

Richard Allen Blosser, Sr. died at his home in Fuquay-Varina, N C on 6 June after a long iUness. He is survived by

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Andy and Andy

A note ratded in from John Shewmaker which reported on a recent foray into the heart of Dixie and provided a photo of a pair of the natives: • Monica and I went to New Orleans May 26 and had a wonderful time

roaming the French Quarter and eating and eating. Then we went to Lafayette for more eating and I had the honor of celebrating my nephew's wedding to a lovely Cajun girl. WhUe there, Bobbye and Dick Meaux joined us for lunch at the famous restaurant, Don's. Attached is a picture of the foUcs. •

(/. to r.) Dick, Bobbye, Monica and John

As a Dago bucket I adrrUt to being unsure about just how to form ffie plural of Meaux wiffiout risking offense.. .so it's Dick and Bobbye. Thanks for the report,John.

From the Department of Previously Unreported Hot Dope comes a dump fi:om a feUow named John Hocker whose position as the chief organizer forffie'57 Army golf aggregation apparendy required him to submit the foUowing piece: • The eighth annual, world famous '57 Black & Blue Goff match took place on June 6th at Fort Belvoir,VA. It was a gorgeous day for goff and both teams turned out in force, ready to do batde.

These winners received cash and golf club gift certificate prizes. First place in the low nest score with a 62 was Ted Johnson (A). Second place went to Jerry Smith (N) widi a 65.Third was Bill Hamel (N) with 67 and fourth place was a tie between Jim Foresman (N) and George Laiunan (N), both with 68s.

Fifth was Paid Basse (N) with 69. And sixth place went to Bob McClosky (A) with 70.

Closest to the pin on hole # 7 was Dave Mclntyre (N).And closest to the pin on #16 was Chip King (A).The longest drive on # 6 was won by Ted Voorhees (A).

AndfinaUy,the overaU match was won

by Navy, 18—9.

BZ, Blue Team. • Less than two months now until the Big Noise in October and Reunion PAO Jerry Sinith is in with the penultimate shot across our bows in preparation.

• The 50th Reunion (24-28 October) sign up is in the homestretch with over 400 classmates and their 400 plus guests on board for a great time. If you're not among tiiose 825 plus folks, please sign up

now. Some reunion mailings have gone astray. If you need the niaUing which includes the registration form with payment options, contact Jerry- Smith, scoop@his.com; (703)360-30'38.The reuruon schedule and hotel information are posted on the Class web site.

There is room for more goffers! We would like to hav-e enough so that we have ffie goff course to ourselv-es. Rental clubs are avaUable at 340 a set, but adv-ance notice to BUI Hamel is needed. If you have already sent in your registration form wiffiout committing to goff. but now would like to play; contact BUI Hamel (WSHamel@aol.com. (410)647-6214) Tw-o Hundred Classmates and guests hav-e requested a Yard Patrol Craft Tour. .Many offien have requested Yard tours on Wednesday and Thursday-. Shutde buses vviU nm finm Loevv-s Hotel to the Academv-Visitors" Center throughout Wednesdav- and Thursday-. The hour long •YP cruises wiU be Thursday; 25 October, 1000-1600.

The Midshipmen Store wiU be open 0730-1600 on weekdays and 0830-1300 on Saturday-. DetaUed irfformarion on tours and shutde bus transportation vvUl be included in your class registration check-in package.

Penons checking in at Loevv-s, 0'CaUaghan,Westin Hotels or a Historic Inn prior to 1500 may- leave their luggage wiffi a poner for later deUvery- to their room. Come early and take a tour or ride aYP. AU hands are urged to not plan on driving within the Yard. Parking is veryUmited. Reumon shutde buses wUl be av-ailable for aU events within ffie Yard and ffie footbaU game.-A photo ID is required for entry toffieYard.

Any reumon registration charges to be paid during ffie reumon will require payment by check or cash. •

Here's a picture we took at our anniversary gaffiering, wiffi 21st company classmates: 1. to r, Fred and Cathy Shea; Stan and Anne Bator; and me and Martv. I

The last item of business here is to report on ffie first few- of ffie nearly 200 Golden Wedding armiversaries we're scheduled to celebrate in 2007. Chosen simply because we got wind of ffie events and were able to secure photos here ffiey are, in no particular order:

• Vic Prushan: Our sons and daughtersin-law threw a party for Horence and me, and famUy and fiiends in honor of our 50ffi vv-edding armiv-ersary; Saturday, 16 June 2007.The party took place on a harbor cruise boat at Marina Del Ray in Los Angeles on a beautiful evening under ffie stars. Representing ffie Class of 1957 were Mary-Jane and Joe Koch. Lois and Mike Gubitosi, and EUie and Sandy liebesman. Sandy, my roommate for four vears at the Academy, and Mike were ushers at our weddUig way back when. Fifty years!

Tune ffies when you're having fim. •

• Sam Coulbotu^: Marty and I celebrated 50 years togeffier (except for various deployments) on June 8ffi. Our kids put on a nice outdoor party for us in Th-erton, Rl, and ffien a vv-eek later we drov-e up to mid-coast Maine for three day-s in that beautiftU part of ffie world.

•as Florence and Vic

Coulbourn Celebrants

• Jim Paidk: The story of our wedffing w-as what happened on the night of 7 June 1957. A lot of my companymates stopped at the Meffia Inn (PA) to celebrate at a stag/graduation party. To make it short I was the only one with the address to the house where friends of Pat's famUy had moved out for the evening and I was out cold in the back of one of ffie cars. Our West Pointer knew- the street and tried to open doors untU he found one unlocked. We slept wffierever we coidd find space. Bottom hne, if the w-edffing had not been a mid-afternoon affair, none of us would have made it. Our crossed swords ceremony- included aU four services and our belov-ed Ron Marryott. •

Just one more—hosted by ffieir kids Anne and Jerry Smith celebrated their 50th with Washington area Classmates on 1 July and, as you can see, look unchanged for the two score and ten (and Uvo days).

Anne and Jerry

Seems Uke we just get up on ffie step and ffie flmmeter two-blocks. Same place, next monffi. Carpe diem. —FNH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 54% PRES: Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) E; gordon.gerson@1958.usna.com SECY: Col Warren S.\«Mters, USMC (Ret.) 5664 R.a\-enel Ln.. Springfield,VA 22151-2430 H; 703-321-9586; E: w-\%Tilters@erDls.com WEB SITE; www.usna.com/Classes/1958/

Pat and Jim Paulk with Cake #50

September greetings! The start offfie2007 footbaU season for Navy takes place this monffi, and ffie 12-monffi countdown to Reunion 50 for our class begins. In last monffi's column, you were reminded to get your hotel reserv-ations, and advised ffiat ffie primary hotel was fiaUy booked as of last June. If you stiU haven't figured it out, ffie 50ffi Reumon of our graduation wiU be held in Annapolis on ffie weekend of 18 to 21 September 2008. This wiU be ffie last huge mrnout, as FaffierTime is lurking around ffie area, but ff everyone who has been holding offffiepast few gaffierings and saying "I'm going to the 50th!" shows up, it wUl be a whopping crowd. Advance hotel reservations are Uidicating this is how ffie reumon vviU be. There is stiU time to get reservations at ffie back-up hotels, so make your calls! DetaUs on where to caU were inffieAugust issue.

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58*60 CLASS N E W S The D C . Chapter luncheon in May was joined by a representative from the class of '58 San Diego Chapter, Chuck Smith (20th). He was in Washington for a couple of goff outings, one the Ft. Belvoir Member-Guest tournament, where Chuck played with his son Derrick Smith '87.The other game was played at the USNA course, again with son Derrick and Jack Adams (4th). One picmre shows two of the '58 players at the Ft. Belvoir tourney. Jack Adams and Scotty Gibbons (19th) getting ffieir game faces arranged, and the offier photo is of ffie three playing at ffie USNA course. In San Diego, Chuck is actively involved with the San Diego MiUtary Outreach Ministries, which is a Christian service of the San Diego Presbytery to aU junior (E5 and below) erUisted personnel. They assist with non-perishable food, ffirnimre, chUdren's clothing, baby equipment, or other urgent needs, and provide appropriate events at Easter and Christmas for irUUtary parents, aU the whUe helping these young couples with chUdren trying to survive in an expensive economy on low salaries.

Chuck is the President of ffie San Diego organization, and Larry Biu-khardt '54 is the Chairman of ffie Board. For those in ffie Souffiern CaUfornia area who are interested in helping provide used items, you may visit the web site at www.mUitary outreach.org.

Adams, Smith and Smith

Jack Adams and Scotty Gibbons

Classmates make frequent visits to Capitol HUl in D C , usuaUy to the Senate Office

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BuUffing to visit another classmate, but it's not that frequent that someone drops in to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. On such an occasion, a photo shows up, and there wiU be a '58er in the picmre with the President. One such event took place this past Spring, when the leadership of the Sons of the American Revolution (S AR) made a presentation to President Bush on May 8,2007, of a framed set of SAR Jamestown Commemorative Medals in commemoration of the 400th anniversary ofJamestown. In the photo from 1-to-r: Secretary General Bruce Wilcox (12th), Theresa Wilcox, VASSAR President Joe Dooley, President Bush, President General Nathan "White, Wanda White, Former President General Roland Downing and Norma Downing. There are reaUy three SAR President Generals in the photo; an incoming, an outgoing, and a past, with Bruce being the incoming. <K4BK

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There are three islands right near Stresa, where we stayed that are on the "tour by boat" route so we did ffiem.They were aU owned by ffie Borromee famUy, a fascinating famUy wiffi a saint, a pope, a bunch of generals, etc.They obviously didn't have as good a pubUcist as ffie Medicis since we never heard of ffiem and yet ffiey were equal in ffieir accompUshments.

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Gersons at Lake Maggiore, Italy

The class flag did some traveUng in June, once again in the company ofJane and Gordon Gerson (11th).This time their travels took them to Italy, and here is Gordo's story: â&#x20AC;˘ "It is getting harder to take the class flag where no classmate has already been. But I think we have a few here. We ffidn't bother with Venice; it's been done.

We stayed at the VUla MarceUo in Veneto, the land region next to Venice. We were about 40 train minutes from Venice.

TheViUa is one of these lovely OLD famUy residences that has gone downhUl along with the famUy's wealth so they rent out rooms...kind of Uke the casdes in England. Our host was Count Jakopo MarceUo. We toured the local countryside along with a couple of days in Venice.

That's how we came upon Castlefranco and Bassano, two old waUed cities with interesting histories. We moved over to Lake Maggiore, N W of Milan for our last three days and stayed in a nice hotel. The lake is beautiful as is the region...much more picturesque than around the old VUla MarceUo.

Two change-of-address notifications came roUing in. Sandy and Gary Krause (13ffi) now reside at 73 Spring VaUey Drive, Lakewood NJ 08701, with telephone 732-202-8510 and emaU KrauseGaryvino @aol.coni. Down in CaroUna, Bob Mason (9th) is now using an emaU address ofrhdcmason@hargray.com as he moves to broadband service.

A very short note was received from Sharon Hale announcing the passing of her husband, William Barnett Hide (3rd) on 17 June 2007 in Connecticut.

No ffirther details were provided.

That does it for this column, a short one indeed. If the input doesn't arrive, ffie column doesn't get fiUed, so please continue to send in your advenmres, photos, hobby doings, notable activities, meffical tales, chance meetings, planned meetings, sports awards, civic citations, poUtical victories, sea stories or bragging rights so that the 2,000 words are used and the web site colunm is kept fiiU.

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PRES; VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret.) CFL\IRVL\N EXEC. CO.VLMITTEE: Gerald G. Garbacz E: ^;gaibacz@aol.com SECY: Col J.H. "Tim" Tinsley, USMC (Ret.) 2207 Lomond Ct.,Vienna,VA 22181 H: 703-648-17+4; E: ttinsle\-59@co.x.net ^"EB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1959 VJ-EB.VL^TER: Dave Sullivan E: dsulli\-a9@ cax.net

This colunm was prepared in mid-July; a time for vacations at ffie beach, travels, femily gaffierings and assorted offier summer preoccupations. It foUows ffiat ffie Class maU buoy has not received inputs of late. As you read this in September please consider dropping something off to me for ffimre columns.

The Washington—Annapolis area Itmcheons stood down for ffie summer after ffie 14 June gaffiering. Local Classmates attending ffiese monthly lunches (aKv-ay-s ffie second Thursdav- at Army—Navy Coimtry- Club in Arlington) encourage our out-of^area Classmates to attend ff ffiey are on a crip nearby. Pat and Tom Crompton (13) iiom Miami, Horida vv-ere w-armly welcomed at ffie June luncheon. They- were in town for ffieir grandson's high school graduation.

Their son is a Navy Captain, Class of'83, on duty- in Washington. Offier Classmates at ffie luncheon were Ted Alexander (18). Ray Art (5). John Ekstrom (9).

Norm Mayo (22). Si Nunn (5),Ragan Phillips (8), Tim Tinsley (17). and Doug Volgenau (8). Most adjourned to ffie goU course for more fim! The next limcheon is at 11:30 a.m. on 13 September. There w-Ul be an emaU to ffie local area Classmares wiffi ffie details.

Greg Nolan (24) has gotten a great response to his caU to ffie Class for picmres fiiom 1955—59 for the 50ffi Reumon CD—ROM project. See ffie August Class column m Shipmate or the Class w-ebsite (50ffi Reumon Unk) for ffie details. More photos from our days togeffier at the Academy are stUl sought, however. Greg is at greg_nolan@ proffigy-.net and (301) 937-3561.

With footbaU season underway in September a remmder was included in ffie August column that the Class holds a taUgate before each home game (same location m the Blue/West side parking lot under ffie Class tent and banner). Local area Classmates bring a food item to share and a supply of their favorite beverages.

Out of area Classmates are "treated."

If game rickets are needed contact

Marty Finerty (10), who serves as a central coorffinator for supply and demand for tickets among the Class. His eniaU address is mjffia59@comcast.net. Or you can contact the Athletic Association ticket office at 1-800-US4-NAVY. There are six home games in 2007 with the Mids taking on BaU State, Duke, Air Force, Wake Forest, Delaware and Norffiern lUinois. See you at ffie Staffium!

Go Navy!

Another e.xceUent Color Company photo has been received. The 1966 Color Girl. Susan McCoy; provided the accompanymg photo of our Color Girl, Sue Volgenau, wiffi this year's Color Company Commander Midshipman John Ross (4th Company) and the 2007 Color Honoree, Midshipman Amanda Burney '08, ffie first female micishipman to forgo ffie traffitional white dress in favor of her Naval Academy uruform. '59 Color Company Commander Doug Volgenau completes ffie picture.

2007 Graduation Week Ceremony

EUeen and Ray Art have been doing some spring cleaning and, as a result, Ray is offering copies of the Luck)' Bag for Plebe,Youngster and Second Class year.

If mterested contact Ray at arayart@ aol.com.

In Remembrance: Sadly the Class was notified by- emaU in June of the passing of Rusty Vogt, belov^ed wffe of Larry Vogt (11), on 19 June 2007 at home in Lake Mary, Horida. Rusty had batded ovarian cancer for nearly three years. Services vv-ere held in Florida on 25 June, with an inurnment ceremony to be conducted at the Naval Academy Columbarium at 11:00 a.m. on 17 August. Survivors include daughter Kari Logan, son C D R Timoffiy Vogt USNR, son Robert Scott Vogt, their spouses and four grandchUdren. The Class extends its smcere condolences to Larry and his famUy. Rise and Shine, —Tim

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 4% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 64% PRES; VADM Ed Clexton, USN (Ret.) 1000 BoboUnk Dr.Virginia Beach.VA 23451 H; 757-491-2141; E; dexboeck@aoLcom SECY: Bill Levris 14312 Cove Ridge PL, Midlorfiian.VA 23112-1337 H: 804-744-8808; E: bilewTs@comcast.net WEB SITE: http://www.usna60.com/

From Tom Head (14): • "BUI, Doc Hand (7) and I and wives have just returned from a spectaciUar trip to ChUe and Argentina. We were blessed wiffi good weaffier throughout, much to ffie dismay and deUght of our tour gffides.

Santiago and Puerto Varas in ChUe and Bariloche, and Buenos Aires, in Argentina were base campsfixiniwhich we took numerous fascinating side trips. Winery tour,Valparaiso trip, sheep and polo ranches, tango lessons and show in Buenos Aires, to mention a few, and great food throughout.

CrossingffieAndes by boats and buses involved ffie transit of three mountain lakes wiffi breaffitaking view-s of snow capped peaks and narrow connecting roads wiffi lush vegetation and ffie occasional w^aterfaU. I think aU wotUd agree that this was ffie highUght of ffie trip. Legare and I added an optional post trip to ffie incredible Iguassu Falls on ffie Argentina, BrazU, and Paraguay borders and ffien on to Rio for a memory recaU and photo documentation. My dad had given me a Kodak Retinette II camera to take onYoimgster Cruise. My ship, ffie cruiser Macon, went to Santos and I signed on for a tour to Rio. I took a whole roU of pictures but when I remrned home I opened ffie back of ffie camera before rewinding and was left wiffi no photo record of ffie trip! Read ffie instructions!

NaturaUy; I had to go back and try again.

Corcavado, Sugar Loaf, and Copacabana StUl thriU ffie tourists and, yes, ffie girl fix)m Ipanima is stiU taU and tan and young and lovely, or, at leastffiat'swhat I heard from ffiose on ffie tour who were aUowed to look!

The picture is Janet and Doc Hand and Tom and Legare Head at theVimcola Cavas del Maipo winery near Santiago, ChUe." Tom •

Hands & Heads in Chile

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60*61 CLASS N E W S From Rod Friedmann (5):

From Jack Shaw (2):

• "Oz, many thanks for ffie invitation to watch the LPGA from your house along the 11th fairway on the River Course at the KingsmiU Resort and especiaUy for your hospitaUty. "BZ", my friend! From ffie picmres that I took, it looks Uke everyone had a great time, with a tantalizing spread of food and ample liquid refreshments.Your house only got flagged three times by the guys and gals in the orange shirts...that must be a new record.

Attached are a few pictures taken during the course of play and partying.

Those in attendance included: Ed Clexton (10), Henry von Kolnitz (22), BUI Lewis (5), Bob Osmon (17), Bill Kee (9), Jim Eilertsen (21), Wick ParceUs (12), Rod Friedmann (5), Paul Cooper (5),Joel Febel (5), Don Schlicht (23), Ray Taylor (14), Ed McCaskill (8), and Tom Inderlied (23).

Also meeting one of the LPGA players, Nicole Jeray, was enjoyable as weU." Rod Fighting Fifth •

• "New news on the March 2008 reunion. Rooms at the Kona Kai are stUl avaUable at the special rate of $145. CaU 1-800-566-2524 for rooms. Also look for the reunion detaUs by e-niaU from Company reps or by maU if you do not have e-mail in September."Jack •

5th Company attendees Friedmann, Cooper, Febel and Lewis

From Tom Solak (2): • "Al Arcuni (2) asked me to let the class know that his wife, Jeanne, passed away recently. I ffid pass the word to the 2nd Company and to the Washington DC and AnnapoUs Chapters, but I thought the best way to notify the class would be for one of the two of you to pass the word to the rest of the class, if that's O.K. with you. Solak" • From NavySports.com: • "Navy's Karl Rippelmeyer (11) selected for National Lacrosse HaU of Fame" ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Kari Rippelmeyer, a three-time AU-American at Navy who led the Midshipmen to the first of eight-straight national titles in 1960, has been selected for induction into the National Lacrosse HaU of Fame US Lacrosse announced over the weekend.

Rippelmeyer earned AU-American honors three times, incluffing first team recognition in 1960 when he led the Midshipmen to the USILA national championship. • From Colin Saari (4): • "BUI, Here is a photo of the "Super Sixty" flag on the Arctic Ice somewhat NW of 73 North, 146 West. I did not us my 1958 Nautical Almanac and H O 214 to determine the posit. Rather GPS provided 3 decimal accuracy with a continuous track.What do they do in Second Class Nav these days?

60 relaxing watching the tourney

60 at KingsmiU with Golfer, Nicole Jeray

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Every 3 or 4 years, the AppUed Physics Laboratory, U ofWA, estabUshes an Ice Camp about 200 mUes north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. We provide the location and logistics support and operate the Ice Camp for the Navy and various scientists for a 7-week period for up to 52 personnel. This year USS Alexandria and HMS Tireless trained in arctic submarine warfare below us. We also had various scientists conducting experiments and a movie crew,"Stargate" shooting footage for some upcoming episodes. In general, the arctic is flat, white and if the sun is shining, very bright.

The camp is located close to about 4 to 5 feet thick new smooth ice, so that an aircraft runway can be maintained. The logistics, about two ffights a day from Prudhoe Bay, are maintained by a two engine CASA or single engine Cessna Caravan aircraft. By maintaimng the ice runway relatively smooth with scrappers drug by snowmobUes, the aircraft can use rubbertires.A helo was also maintained at the ice camp for scientific use and for safety. Fuel (Jet A & B) is carried by aircraft in 55 gaUon drums. Water is obtained by melting old ice, greater than two years old that the brine has drained from, and is as good as regidar botded water.

The two cooks had a gaUey and attached tent that could seat about 30 and provided exceUent chow. No need for a chiU box or freezer, outside or against the tent waUs was aU you needed. We had 9 bunkhouses that would sleep 6 people each and a generator/machine shop tent.

Six snowmobiles with sleds provided our local transportation.

The weather mm, ^^p^^ was normaUy pleas- t^^^ i ant, about 15 below.

When a storm blew through and constant winds, it could become brutal.The worst we experienced was 95 below. I understand why the musk oxen stand with their Saari in the North rears to the wind.

The first time you sit on the outhouse seat and it's 30 below, ffiere is no way that one can comprehend the term Global Warming. It takes your breath away! 1 quickly determined that I would not eat or drink after 1800 each evening to avoid caUs of nature.

Colin Saari (4)" •

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From Thom Moylan (22): • "BiU, too many times when I send something in it is usuaUy bad news, someone sick, etc. This time I am very pleased to inform you and the class of a wonderfiil and weU deserved award given to James McCusker (14) and another accolade for Super Sixty.

James McCusker, Esq. was honored by ffie 'Massachusetts Association ofWomen Lawyers" (MAWL), a ffivision of the Massachusetts Bar Association, as ffie outstanffing lawyer of ffie year and an unsung hero in the legal profession in Massachusetts. 'His mentoring to newer and female lawyers and his avaUabffity, service and counseUng to feUow attorneys has been a great help to the legal profession in Massachusetts. His 'Pro Bono' work has always been of the highest caUber';The Board of ffirectors of MAWL is very proud to honor Attorney McCusker" The award was a complete surprise and was presented to him (and his famUy) atffieirAnnual Dinner June 12th in Boston. I hope things are weU with you.

Regards,Thom" • From Harry Lewris (15) foUowing some recent plumbing repairs: • "Thanks BiU. I'm home now heaUng before rehab. Had an aortic valve replacement and the resultant aorta aneurysm repaired. Surgeon said I'm good "tU age 125." Harry • From Doug Johnston (5): • "BiU, A canffidate for the next time you're looking for fiUer in the 60 column: "Janean & Doug Johnston (5) schmoozing with the upper class." By the way, you have been the subject of barroom conversation in relation to your steUar performance as a grey warrior. And they're not easy graders, so coUective compliments to the chef. Doug" •

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Howdy Classmates! Hope you're having a great summer Here's some good gauge to pass on to your company mates.

Thanx to Jim Luper, our "Man in AnnapoUs" for the next 4 years, 1-Day for ffie Class of 2011 on June 27 th was a day worffi viewing. It was hot and humid (almost as hot & humid as 1-Day 50 years ago, according to Jerry Smith in his short address to the parents.) The World's Greatest Naval Academy Class (WGNAC) had 47 classmates and their spouses on hand. We heard it was more than any previous class.

Thus, we began to buUd the next Unk in ffie USNA chain by participating in activities of Induction Day for the Class of 2011.

Mixing with ffie parents of the inductees during a picnic sponsored by the Alumni Association was a highUght for us.Then came the parent orientation, where we heard from the new Superintendent, the Commandant,ffieAthletic Director and the Academic Dean and Provost. During the early evening, we were guests of the Superintendent and the Commandant for the Oath of Office Ceremony—quite a beautifial event. After the ceremony, we met with plebes who had no relatives or friends there and provided supporting words and lent them our ceU phones for a last caU home. Afterward, we gathered at Jerry and JiU Smiths home for a relaxing BBQ and wind-down of the day. It was a long, hot and humid, but very enjoyable day.

FoUowing is a note from George Watt ('73):, President & CEO, USNA Alumni Association and Foundation:

• "You are to be commended for the enthusiastic attendance of so many of your classmates on Induction Day for the Class of 2011. The presence of 1961 at this important, life-changing event in the Uves of these famiUes made a very strong statement of support. At the picnic, each of you made special efforts to provide parents with handshakes and congratulatory comments face to face. What a special touch! AU of you truly exhibited the pride of being a Naval Academy alumnus for the past 50 years and expressed the importance of a bigger, extended brigade. We know 1961 wUl continue to be a strong presence of encouragement... The bond you have begun to estabUsh wiU support and sustain these exceptional young people and their famUies over the next four years. Please accept our heartfelt thanks to you and aU of your ffistinguished classmates." I Those honorable words are the result of our classmates who were able to participate. Those who could not participate wUl have other opportumties throughout the next four years - keep checking the '61 Website and responding to occasional emaUs from Jerry Smith on the subject of Another Link in the Chain.

The Moore's

Jim Heltauer

Tom Murray

The Johnston's and a '58er

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Bill Hartman & his group in Iraq

picmre is (from left to right) Eileen Pestorius, Joe, Rose Ann Chapel, myself, and Mike Pestorius. • Have a drink

Joe Bellino, Gary Chapel & Mike Prestorius In Texas More Classmates

Chuck St. Laurent:

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THE LATEST NOOZE. Bill Hartman: • "61 in Iraq"This is a project caUed Constant Hawk currently operating in support of the MNC forces out of an Iraqi base. Shown are the JSC led team of pUots, sensor operators, analysts and developers that comprise the system that won one of the Army's "Top Ten Inventions of the Year" awards. • Gary Chapel: • joe Bellino was in Austin for the inaugural Heisman Trophy Winners Association meeting this week, along with about 20 other Heisman Winners. Mike Pestorius and 1, along with our wives joined him for dinner the final night of their meeting at the Barton Creek Resort. Most of the Heisman attendees were there and we were able to meet them, what a thriU! It was clear they aU thought a lot ofJoe, as we aU do, as he introduced us to them. The attached

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• The 5th annual 21st Company S & A Golf/Truck party was held 7-10 May at the Temecula Creek Inn Resort, in TemeciUa CA (about 60 mUes North of San Diego).The annual 2 day goff competition (scramble) between the Loose Cannons (Darrel Gonyea, Bob O'Neill, Jack Sheahan, and rookie Rick Holly) and the classy Marauders (Saint, Dick Norman, RT Davis and honorary member Pete Sheridan) found the Loose Cannons "squeaking" by for the win.They were presented with the annual trophy (a footbaU autographed by Joe Bellino) at our Wednesday night Banquet. Meanwhile Team 61 (Tom Markley, Justin Ryan, and Denny Moore, aU non-21st company duffers) proceeded to beat the two 21st Company Teams on both days. (We gave them to many strokes!!!!). On the third day we mixed up the teams and were joined by Bruce Maxon and Frank Butsko to make 3-Three-sums. I beUeve Sheahan, Butsko, and Moore took aU the money that day. In addition to golfing we had attendees who explored the country side and joined in for the afternoon and evening festivities. They included John O'Connor. Larry McEwen, Warren Hoppe, and Kurt Rodenburg. As a finale to the event, my bride, AriUa, was

kind enough to agree to us hosting an afternoon BBQ at our house on Thursday whUe we aU sorted out, amongst other things, those "could of been" putts. Bill Kraus, Tom Bailey, and Jim Richardson joined in for the festivities.

RT Davis wUl be hosting next year's event which is tentatively scheduled for AmeUa Island in South Carolina. So the caU wUl go out for any other Team 61 group that woiUd Uke to participate.

Ciao • SEENAND HEARD AROUND TOWN. On the first Tuesday ofJuly the foUowing folks met at McGarvy's Bar & GrUl for our monthly luncheon. Attenffing were: Jay Bower, Rod Bubeck, Tom Corboy, Bill Deuterman, Earl Diamond, Tim Dugan, Don Hislop, Bob HoflFord, Joe Kiel, Roger Onorati, Jim Rauth, Mike Roth, Bob Sherer, and Jerry Smith.

My company mate, Dick Kievit arrived in Crabtown for a week in midJuly to attend an update for the Blue & Gold officers. Before he checked in, we were able to sneak a round of goff to see who would keep the "Kievit/Onorati Golf ChaUenge" trophy he won last autunm for his first victory, having had several comfortable years sitting in my office foUowing it's inauguration.Thanks to a 1-up victory, I am happy to report the trophy is again in my office where it belongs, hopefuUy for a long, long time.

Tim "Pygmy" deGavre and has bride CaroUne left the island of Antigua for a long trip to the mainland. My Babe and I had lunch with them in Crabtown and caught up on the passing years. He returned for 1-Day then headed for his Virginia home.

UPCOMING CLASS EVENTS. Class luncheon in Annapolis on October 2nd and November 6th.

"GET IT DONE WITH '61"

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 65% PRES; CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret.) H: "03-461-3582; E: usna62@-s-erizon.net SEC"Y: CDR Howard S. Pinskey, USNR (Ret.) P Q Box 3380,.\nnapolis. .\ID 21403-3326 H: 4UV974-1962; E; PlNSK62@aol.com \CEB SITE; www.iiampows.org/62JitniI

Greetings from AnnapoUs The waiting is over Anticipation buUds. Less ffian three weeks and our class vviU celebrate our 45ffi reumon wiffi a gala 5 day ev-ent in AnnapoUs. Any last minute needs. caU DICK. STEW or HOWIE. Look forw-ard to seeing our 700 class mates, wives and liiends at ffie reunion. Now for our class news.

IN MEMORIAM We reported ffie deaffi of our fiiend and classmate. MIKE NEWKl.T,, more ffian 30 years ago. Recent events bring his deaffi to somew-hat of a conclusion. LT. MICHAEL R. NE'WELL, USNA, fixjm EUenviUe. NY, w-as reported kUled in action on December 14.1966 m an F8E on a mission from USS BON Ho.viE RiCR^UJ CVA 31 wiffi VF-194 over Norffi Viemam. His remains were repatriated August 15,2005 and identified November 27.2006. His name was released April llffi. His remains w-ere buried wiffi fuU rrUUtary honors including a Navy missing-manfly-overat ArUngton National Cemetery on 30 May 2007.

Members offfieUSNA Class of 62, his VF-194 squadron mates and offier memben of ffie Crusader Association, very many fiiends and his large extended famUy were in attendance. Both his 92 y-ear old moffier and hi daughter Erm received a flag in his honor Again ffie class of 1962 extends it's deepest sympathies to ffie NeweU famUy.

Those in attendance included: Front row -John L.Baker,Bob Champion,Ann Thomes, Sue Zaccagmno, Gerri Monaghan, Becky Mercer, CoUen Foster, Diane Munger, Claudene Garmon, Lois Nichols, Deena Koemg, Naomi BroeringChauncey. Second row - Anne Havey, Joanne Manno, Jim Thomes, Tony Zaccagmno, Sandy Smith, Tom Mercer, Jim Hughes, Mike Foster, Reeda Hughes, Momka Owens, Jerry Munger, Gerry Garmon, Mike Smith, Rick Nicols, Buzz Hurst, Don Watkins, Harold Koemg, Susan Hurst, Barbara Smith, Elaine Santi, Greg Chauncey, Ralph Santi. Back row Myron Fleming, Susan Fleming, Judy McNeal,JohnVoUc, FrankieVoUc (fix)nt), Brian Havey, Suzanne Pfingstag, BUI Pfingstag, Bob McNeal, Don Griffin, MeUssa Griffin, (in center) Steve Todd, BiU Smith, Sam Matmo, Brian Monaghan, Bob KenneUy, John KeUy, Richard Lee, Lyrme Lee,AprU Alffiouse, Pat O'Connor, Tom Althouse, Mike O'Connor.

Prizes for farffiest go to BiU Pfingstag from Wickenburg, AZ and John L. Baker from Lafayett, CA.Tom and Becky are now m Coronado.

Mary Jo "MJ" Sweeny, a retired Navy Captain and wife of our classmate DAVE HOFFMAN, sends this note along.

• Dave and I are boffi lookmg forward to ffie 45ffi (!!) reunion this year. I wanted to let you know about something Dave has done this year ffiat he would never take creffit for or mention to offiers, but I'm very proud of him for doing. He has been m Texas, norffi of DaUas, for over 6 months this year, volunteering unpaid time as ffie fiiU-time ranch manager fro a feUovv former POW who was in hospice at ffie ranch. Dave drove out to ffie ranch after Christmas wiffi his two horses and one of our dogs. Though this started out as just helping for a monffi foUowing a heart procedure, ffie gendeman's healffi went

fixjm bad to wone, and he came home to ffie ranch and hospice support. Dave took on ffie running offfielarge hone ranch and dressage training faciUty and stayed the coune to support his POW broffier until ffie end, not returning home until mid-July.

I think ffie brotherly spirit of stepping up to help imconditionaUy, buUt onffiebonds of shared ordeals, captures what I take pride in seeing in ffiose who have served, especiaUy finm Naval Academy graduates who have been immersed in an ideal of service to offiers. I've been caUing it his "humanitarian deployment". He traded our Lexus for a 3/4 ton Dodge Ram ffiesel truck and horse traUer, quite properly decorated wiffi Wings of Gold, but, ffiank God, no longhorns attached toffiefiiontbumper. • "MJ" thinks this note in SHIPMATE wiU be a mce surprise for Dave and a way to show how special she thinks his act of kindness and assistance was. IncidentaUy, ffieir 25ffi wedffing anmversary is September 23rd, so our reumon weekend is perfecdy timed.

That's our class news for this September 2007 issue of SHIPMATE. Keep your stories, photo's and emails coming in.Your classmates appreciate them. Only 30 more years untU our 75th reumon. Keep it in the back of your head. keep in touch. UntU next time...

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 5 5 % PRES: CAPT W. Spencer Johnson IV, USN (Ret.) SECY: Michael H. SheUey 25 Sweenrater Ln., Pisgah Forest, N C 28768 H: 828-862-4245; E: nstar@dtcom.net WEB SITE: www.USNA63.org

I am sorry to begin this monffi's report wiffi news offfiedeaffi of our classmate Jack Reed, who succumbed to bone cancer on 13 June. Hisfoneralwas attended by what was described as "a

Mike Newell's service atArlington Natoinal Cemetary

CLASS NEWS As reported by GREG CHAUNCEY, ffie '62 west party- took place m San Diego on 30 June 2007. Large mrnout of classmates and wives. Good food, friendship and sea stories. GREG promises next years party to be even larger.

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63*64 CLASS N E W S staunch contingent" of his classmates. His fioU obimary can be seen in ffie Last Call section of USNA63.org.Jack's widow, Luida, can be contacted at 2240Tunberneck Land, Newport News,VA 23602.The famUy has requested ffiat any memorial donations be made toffieAmerican Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A-102, Newport News,VA 23606.

Jim Metcalfe sent a report after he attended a very significant ceremony in AnnapoUs. • On June 9th at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium there was a dedication of a plaque honoring the three USNA graduates kiUed aboard LIBERTY (AGTR-5) on June 8,1967, by the stiU unexplained attack by IsraeU armed forces during the six-day Arab-IsraeU War. The three USNA gratis were Phffip McCutcheon Armstrong '53, David Edwin Lewis '54, and our own Stephen Spencer Toth '63. About 180 people attended, incluffing many members of LIBERTY'S crew.

Representing our class, Spencer Johnson spoke about the attack and Steve's duties aboard ship, his actions that earned him the Silver Star posthumously, and his death. In addition to Spencer, other '63 members present were Carla and JeflF Miles, Pam and Frank Hilton, Tren Ward, Kathy and Nick Nerangis, and yours truly. A special guest was Josie Toth Linen, Steve's older sister. See more at USNA63.org.U Frequent contributor Dave Moore sent some news that makes us Rotarians feel good and highlights a classmate's charitable work over the past several years.

• Dick Anderson recently took me to his Rotary Club meeting where he was the guest speaker on Rotary International's Guatemala Literacy Project. In February Dick and Helen returned from their sixth annual trip to the mountains of Guatemala where they help distribute text books. Working through the local school systems, they have helped to make school books affordable in 135 vUlages and have put computer labs in 16 schools. The recipients are mostly ethnic Mayans, many of whom do not speak Spanish. While incountry they also provide scholarships to students above the sixth grade and undertake other charitable projects. Any Rotarians who would like to get involved should contact Dick about this wonderful humanitarian program. •

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Gaylord Hopkins checked in with me from his home in Lakeland, FL. • I'm StUl working for Siemens Communications. I've been with them over 22 years now, and may retire soon.

However, I enjoy what I'm doing. Sales Support, so I hope to stay with it another few years. My wife, Barbara, is stUl in remission after her bout with Breast Cancer in 2003.We are stiU raising our granddaughter, who is a rising semor. Here's a picture taken at USNA in 2005. This was part of a trip to NYC, PhUadelphia, and Washington, DC, which we took to show her the "roots" in our famUy. My avocation, swimming, is also going very weU. Last year I set 10 records in 10 events (the max aUowed) in the Polk Senior Games, and then set three records in the State Games a few months later. I was also ranked #1 in the world for the 1,500 meter and 800 meter freestyle events for the Masters 65-69 age group, and #1 in the U.S. for the 200 meter backstroke. Even at my advanced age, swimming can stUl be fun. See more at USNA63.org.M

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Gaylord Hopkins and granddaughter

BiU Runkle submitted several photos from times long past. This one shows BUI, Stan Smiley, Dick Bachman, and Austin Lett in back. He couldn't identify the man sitting on the right. Can you?

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In Bancroft Hall, circa 1963

Last month's report included a nifty account of how some of our classmates managed to paint "63 sez Beat Army" on the USNA laundry smokestack.

The intrepid guys were identified as J.J. Hogan, Steve Leisge, and Zimm Zimmerman.

I have just learned that NUes lannone, Dick Ortwein, and Mike Krause were also members of the midnight warriors and deserve to share the credit and honors.

BZ.guys!.

Almost as big a Class of 1963 tradition as the smokestack, and certairUy more enduring, is our participation in the annual Northern Virginia bicycle tour to benefit Multiple Sclerosis research. As of the event in May this year, the USNA Class of 1963 has ridden in more than 15 of these fun, fitness, and fond raising tours through the roUing hiUs ofVirginia.

Thanks to Bob Harper for forwarding an account of the tour prepared by Peter Browne. See it at USNA63.org.

Roger Mehle sent a heavUy Ulustrated report from a 24th Company dinner party in Washington, DC, on June 9.

• My wife Colette and I hosted the dinner, which took place at the Seasons Restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel.

Twelve classmates and their wives and one "stag" classmate graced us with their presence. Several came from a distance, as noted: Pat and George Emery (from Maine), Beth and Joel Gardner, Mary Ann and John Gowens, Barbara and BUI Keffer, Colette and Roger Mehle, Judy and Tom Morgan, Kathy and Nick Nerangis, John Nielsen (from Pennsylvama), Sandy and Ken Metviner (from New York), Kitty and Grayson Redford, Patty and Tommy Thompson (from Pennsylvania), Sammie andJiniThoreU (from Mississippi), PriscUla and Tren Ward. See more at USNA63.org. U Long-time Albuquerque resident Mike Blackledge sent this news of an alumm social event he hosted this summer.

• In a spasm of altruism, I volunteered my backyard as the site for the 2007 Picnic of the New Mexico Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumm Association. The one smart move I made was to ask Bonnie Nolan, widow of our classmate George Nolan, to serve as Honorary Hostess of the event. Bonnie, once convinced that the title was not a sneaky way to say Cook and Dishwasher, made a supreme effort to convert my bachelor environment to a half-way respectable party site. Success on aU fronts.The picnic was held on Saturday of Fathers Day Weekend and local alumni were encouraged to bring fathers and fanuUes. Over 50 attended.

Pam and Ron Walters came and were able to re-acquaint with Bonnie's daughter Beth. Ron had become Beth's godfather while Ron and George were enroUed at ffie Nav-al Postgraduate School in Monterey where Beth was born in 1969.

Glen Thoitipson also attended the picnic but was unable to stay for long, having to remrn to continue supporting his wife RJ., who is eng-aged in a series of chemo and raffiation treatments. He says she is doing weU and we wish her the very best.

Jo Ann and Lou Simpleman earned ffie traveled farthest award for the picnic, having driven down from ffieir home in Triiudad, CO, for the event. Here's a picmre showing me. Borniie, Jo Ann, and Lou. •

Picnickers in Albuquerque

In late June, MAP Pharmaceuticals of Mountain View, CA, announced the appointment of Bernard J. KeUey to its Board of Directors. Berme retired from Merck and Co. in 2003, after more than 35 years of service. Most recendy, he was a member of the Merck Management Committee, reporting to the Chairman, President and CEO of Merck, and served as President of the Merck Manufacmring Division. In his capacity as President of the Manufacmring Division, he had responsibUity for chemical, pharmaceutical, and biological manufacturing at 30 faciUries in 17 countries around the world employing over 17,000 people.

AdditionaUy, he directed the activities of corporate engineering, global procurement, and Merck's strategic Operational ExceUence Initiative.

In late spring, Steve Coester journeyed with his grandson from Florida to DC, AnnapoUs, Gettysburg, and other places. His trip report, including photos of Tom O'Brien and Pete Quinton, can be seen at USNA63.org.

Vern Browne wrote to me from Tampa in June, sending news and pictures for you to enjoy.

• EUse and I recendy spent a memorable evening with our good friends Barbara

and Tom Hall at the annual St. Petersburg Area MOAA Chapter instaUation inner hosted by Don Freese, president of the chapter. Tom gave a great speech to about 95 members and guests regarffing reserve components in aU services. He has been the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs since October 2002 with 1.2 miUion solffiers, saUors, airmen, and marines under his control.Tom's fornudable Navy commands include CO ofVP-8, NAS Bermuda, the Iceland Defense Force, and Commander/Chief of Naval Reserve.

Tom and 1 flew P-3's inVP-8 in the 60's along with Vince Gilroy and Jim Richards. By the time 1 reported to the squadron Tom was already a PPC, and it was my good fortune to be his co-pUot for many months.

AfterVP-8,1 truly enjoyed my 18-month extension as aT-28 flight instructor inVT-3 at NAS Whiting. My first civiUan job was pretty general with emphasis on administration, EDP, and accounting in an international chemical company. After 15 years of expansion and orgamzational change the company was sold to UnUeverThey did not need aV.P. of Administration. After being a minor player in real estate, I retired in 1995.

EUse and I moved to Tampa in 1996.

It is a great place to live, especiaUy with several classmates (Donelan, Detrick, Jacqmin, and Freese) and their famiUes as neighbors. Sandy and OUie Donelan, EUse, and I wUl soon travel to New York for the Belmont Stakes. We have three sons and two grandchUdren to keep us weU ffistracted. • Whew! What a great version of our News Exchange we had this month! Thanks to aU the contributors.

Finally, remember that our 45th Reunion wiU be held in Annapolis from Thursday through Sunday, 24-27 AprU 2008. Be there!

See you next month.

QUAUTY—'63 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 5% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 57% PRES: David Tuma H; 703-549-8068; dftuma@aol.com Acring C O R R . SECY: Roland Marquis 1605 Rohlwing Road Rolling Meadows IL 60008 P: 847-970-7562 E; roland.ninrqnis@ngc.coni WEB SITE: wTVW.usna64.org

The total dearth of input from the hinteriands for this month's column is forcing your humble correspondent to

resort to an interesting e-mail received from John Howland some time ago and saved for just such dry times. Chicago classmates recognize John as our resident iconoclast who can always be counted on for an uber conservative opinion on just about anything. However, in this instance, he reflects the sentiments of aU who were privileged to attend Nancy and Charlie Jett 's great Chicago get together reported on in July.

John writes: • ".. .1 want to note that Saturday mght I was with a goodly group of my classmates. It was a group of giants. These are men that spent some significant chunk of their lives on the front lines for The American Experiment. There were A-4 drivers, swift boat skippers. Marines, submariners, surface skimmers and many more. Combat leaders. Precisely what the Naval Academy has always been particularly good at producing and is stUl producing albeit with perhaps less efficiency than in the past. But, the core combat leaders are stiU there. It doesn't matter which Class it was; every Class has them. And, it never ceases to fiU me with awe and respect. If our Naval Academy can keep its focus,The American Experiment wUl always be in good hands!" Nice, John. IncidentaUy, one of John and Karen's sons is an accomplished author; it's easy to see where those genes originated. • Continuing in the same vein, the foUowing comprises an attention-grabbing "compare and contrast" quote from EmU DiMotta: • CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Get upset ff you're too busy to talk to them for a week.

MILITARY FRIENDS: Are glad to see you after years and wUl happUy carry on the same conversation you were having last time you met.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: CaU your parents Mr. and Mrs. MILITARY FRIENDS: CaU your parents mom and dad.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.

MILITARY FRIENDS: Cry with you.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.

MILITARY FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from you.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: WiU leave you behind if that's what the crowd is doing.

MILITARY FRIENDS:WU1 kick the whole crowds' ass that left you behind.

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64*65 CLASS N E W S CrVILL\N FRIENDS: Are for a whUe. MILITARY FRIENDS: Are for Ufe. CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have shared a few experiences...

MILITARY FRIENDS: Have shared a Ufetime of experiences no civUian could ever dream of.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS:WUl talk crap to the person who talks crap about you.

MILITARY FRIENDS:WU1 knock the crap out them for using your name in vain. • ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 5% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 58% PRES; CAPT Jim Minderlein, USN (Ret.) 1080 Carriage Hill Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401 E: jinim65@verizon.net; P: 410-841-6644 F: 410-897-0411 C O R R SECY; CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 1600 Alamoana Blvd. #2208 Honolulu, HI 96815 E;daveand65@earthlink.net P; 808-942-9234; O; 808-477-0338 F; 808-257-1609 WEB SITE; http://home.earthlink.net/~daveand65/

Greetings, Classmates, as we open another annual cycle of activities with this September issue. Space being scarce, we charge right ahead with the class news. We wUl open this month with a message from Class Prez Jim Minderlein, (edited) • Classmates, Your Executive Committee met in June. Present were myseff. Skip Orr, Chip Seymour, BUI Hancock, and Mike Epprecht. Participating via teleconference were John Wroten, Dave Anderson, and Gary Rezeau.John Bishop and Doug Katz were out of town on business. Once the minutes are reviewed, John Wroten wUl forward them to Dave to be put on the Class website.

We received a letter of thanks from now former Superintendent Rempt for our Adrmssions ExceUence Project.

"I want to take this opportunity to thank you and the many donors in the Class of 1965 for being such strong supporters of aU that we do here at the Academy. The primary component of your recent class Adrmssions ExceUence fondraising project, the Leaders of Character video, wUl touch and impact the Uves of many young Americans, much in the same way that the To Lead and To Serve video, which '65 also sponsored, has done over the past decade. The Leaders of Character video wiU be widely used in our Admissions process—^we are ffistributing copies to high schools around the country and each inffividual appUcant wUl receive a copy of the video in their

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admissions packet. It is our utmost hope and beUef that this video wUl show them the many outstanduig quaUties of the Naval Academy itseffand of those that attend our Nation's premier leadership instimtion, along with demonstrating that service to our country in the Navy and Marine Corps is an honorable and noble occupation. AdffitionaUy, as you are aware, we are showing the video at the USNA Visitor's Center as a way of introducing our many visitors to our mission and core values.Your class project wiU help us to attract the best and brightest appUcants. Thank you for supporting ffie Academy and our fomre Navy and Marine Corps leaders."

We have over $956K in hand with enough remaimng in pledge balances to sUghdy exceed our goal of $1M. We are just shy of $10K of meeting our goal of $250K for our Class Battle Arch at the staffium; however, we have had only 118 classmates contribute to this endeavor. I would hope that we could meet this goal during the 2007 Annual Fund campaign. If you have not made a donation, please consider it. A $25 gift from 400 classmates would put us over the top.

The Executive Conunittee approved a proposal to assume responsibffity for the Class of 1915 project—the bronze statoe of BILL THE GOAT. "BUI" sits right inside Gate 1 and is one of the first things visitors see when they enter the Yard. "BUI" is in need of some repairs and a good cleaning.

Estimates are being obtained. We wUl have to go through the paper work drUl to get this approved by the powers that be and I wUl keep you posted.

Many of you wUl be receiving (have received) a letter from me shortly about the 2007 Annual Fund. We were very successful last year and I hope we can keep that trend going. I wiU be coming out with a separate President's e-maU to let you know what projects in the Yard need your financial support. • Thanks, Jim, for that report and your continuing efforts to keep the class informed regarffing happenings in and around the Academy. Next, we turn our attention to a subject we aU enjoy.. .classmate Roger Staubach. There has recently been a spate of coverage on Rog's new interest in NASCAR racing.

Here are two related pieces; one from the media and another from classmates.

From Charlie Morrison comes this story on the Rog and NASCAR in 11 Apr USA Today:

• For the U.S. Naval Academy graduate (the most recent service academy member to win the Heisman Trophy in 1963), NASCAR remains a learmng experience.

Watching his car run midpack has been occasionaUy frustrating for a 65-year-old who retains the competitive fire that earned him the mckname "Captain Comeback" during an 11-year NFL career with the DaUas Cowboys.

Since entering Cup with partner and feUow Cowboys icon Troy Aikman, Staubach has adjusted his championshipcaUber expectations to suit the harsh reaUties of being a single-car start-up team in NASCAR's prermer ffivision.

Heaffing into Sunday's Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway—a "home" race for Aikman, Staubach and their DaUasbased sponsor, Texas Instruments DLP—the No. 96 Chevrolet is 26th in the stanffings, and Staubach is satisfied with its second-year progress.

"I'm more excited," he said. "I was scared last year because I ffidn't know how ffifficult it was. When we announced we were getting into this thing, I thought we'd do it right, but then I reaUzed this is tough. I ffidn't think we were going to make it. I was scared that we ffidn't embarrass ourselves."

The team met its 2006 goals despite only two top-10 fimshes.A 26th-place ranking with Tony Raines and Terry Labonte guaranteed a spot heading into '7.

Those results, along with engine and engineering support from Joe Gibbs Racing, have stoked optimism about evenmaUy adding a second car and contenffing for a Chase for the Nextel Cup berth.

"We've estabhshed creffibffity," said Staubach, who by just fielffing a car succeeded where many celebrity car owners faded.

"People looked at us and said, 'Aikman and Staubach, what the heU are they doing?' But now they know we've gone about this in the right way."

The chairman of the Staubach Co., a global real estate advisory firm that handled $21 biUion of business last year, has taken a hands-off, CEO-styled approach to the team, delegating to those who understand the nuances of racing.

"We don't want to get in the way," he said. "At first I felt Uke a fish out of water, but I'm floating around a Utde better now.

It's the first time in my Ufe I've been involved with a sport and not been a participant.

"I played footbaU, basketbaU and basebaU, and you were at least involved

vvrffi ffie outcome. Now you're just rooting for ffie team.You feel helpless at times and wish you coidd do more."

Raines said ffie duo who won five Super Bowls have begun to appreciate ffie respectabffity- of a top-25 limsh.

"Roger and Troy are used to winmng or losing, first or second," said Raines, ffie team's lone ffiiver this year. "Top 25 is considered somewhat successfid in this sport. At first ffiey said,'We don't get it."

Butffiey-'repicking up on it."

Staubach's wile, Marianne, noticed upon receiving an enffiusiastic high-five fixmi her husband after a 19th by Raines last monffi at LasVeg-as Motor Speedway.

"She said, "Man, isn't it amazing ffiat you're celebrating coming in 19ffi."'

Staubach said, laughing."I never vvoidd have dreamed it, but I said, 'Hey, we'U take i t . ' " • To round out this ffieme. fijom Doyle Borchers. (See ffie photo nearby-): • On June 24ffi, Roger had his NASCAR racing machine number 96 at ffieToyota-Savemart 300. He graciously invited ffie 65ers in ffie area to be his guests m a tower smte ov-erlooking ffie racew:ay-. Brian Lantier rounded up the usual suspects and in ffie picmre left to right you see Jimmy Lew-is ('66), Carla Lander (standing),Judy- Zitzowitz (midffie fiTont), Jeanne AUen (seated. Barbara Goodroe. Rob Zitzov^tz. Chip AUen, Wayne Goodroe. Goose GosneU, Shoni Blevins. Roger Staubach, Joan Borchers, Doyle Borchers, Marianne Staubach and Brian Lantier.

About a hunffied thousand folks showup at Infineon here m Sonoma County norffi of San Francisco, and we had a great day- of touring ffie pits and watchmg some great racing. Roger's car came in 3rd last y-ear and this year it was running first for awhUe untU some unfortunate pit stops dropped it back. •

OK, so there it is re NASCAR and Roger. From PhU Ferrara, we have this report on the good Ufe (see photo): • Robin and Sted Gather, and Linda and I cruised dovv-n to GalesvUle, MD, for ffinner at the Pirate's Cove on AprU 28th. It was a beautiful evemng for a ride on Sted's new boat, and a comfortable ride as he pUoted it down the Chesapeake Bay at 25 knots. PhU • There was a string of emails in AprU about classmate aUments and suggested treatments for bad knees and offier smff.

John Flynn has a new knee as does Fred Rowe. Dave BaUey and Ed Hlopak.

Thel Hooks and Tom Humphreys have had boffi knees replaced. George Kent had surgery to aUeviate syptoms of arthritis in his hands and wrists. Al Kasper's wife. Brum, George Sudikatus, Dave BaUey and CharUe Morrison are deaUng wiffi back problems. Near ffie end of this emaU string. Jack Moore chipped in suggesting a separate forum for ffiese discussions which he termed "organ recitals."

Robin and Sted Garber

Mike Goodwin, came through wiffi this photo and report:

anmversary of theVN Memorial, so it was a special event. WhUe some caU the ride a Memorial, it is acmaUy a Protest meant to catch the ears of Congress to remind them that there are stUl POW and MIA persons who are not accounted for and let them know that there is a significant group out there that remembers. I was humbled a bit this year when 14 other bike owners from the Boerne area said they wanted to go and asked me to organize a ride. These were mosdy veterans, and some had not made the trip to the WaU—^it was a very emotional and personal venmre. •

Mike Goodwin and John Bishop

We ffid hear from PhU Tower. For space considerations we have to give a summary. Phil is stiU working for Dow after 18 years. His job is "very Ught on supervision and heavy on the best of high tech, so I can do what were once three contract R&D jobs without working a mght or weekend in years." PhU plans on being there for a couple of more years. He and Sharon enjoy the summer place near Lake Michigan that belonged to his dad.

A picmre of PhU and Sharon and grandson Max is nearby.

• Once again I am sending my too long summary of meeting John Bishop for the Memorial Day Weekend RoUing Thunder Ride to ffie WaU. This year marked the 20th armiversarv of the ride and the 25ffi

Phil and Sharon Tower with grandson. Max

So, that's it. Now go into a trance and focus on Beating Army!

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Welcome to September and ffie beginmng of footbaU. I wiU start this issue wiffi a feature story provided by Skip Stephenson. I think ffie article speaks for itseff. Skip included a couple of pictures too.

• "From AprU 22 to May 6, the foUowing group of USMC veterans from'66 remrned to Viemam 40 years after their first "visit": Carl Fulford, Rich Wilmes, Mark Campaigne, Sam Marrone, Ron Hartnett, Ed McMenamy, Skip Stephenson,John Roland (USN), Helmuts Feifs, Bruce Bickel (USN), JackJeweU, and John Bishop ('65).

Included were spouses of the first seven names Usted, as weU as Skip's daughter.

The tour was capably led by Mffitary Historical Tours.

"For the wind is in the palm trees, and the temple belb they say: Come you back, you British soldier, come you back to Mandatay" —Rudyard KipUng KipUng heeded the caU to remrn to scenes of his youth, and so ffid we—out of a need to reconcUe our memories, a curiosity about a country which had such a tormred history in the late 20th century "2007 FLORIDA COMEAROUND in which we played a part, and a deep We then took the bus to Hue City, respect for faUen Classmates who ffidn't spenffing a day tracing the Marines' fierce have our good fortune to remrn. batde to re-take the city after it was We arrived in Saigon for two days of captured by the NVA during the Tet touring—the first in the Delta region on Offensive in '68.The next day we traveled several different watercraft where John Roland served on a Swift Boat. The second up Highway 1 past the DMZ, to stand on soU of the former North Vietnam. We day we spent in the Army's Tay Ninh area went west to the Con Thien combat base, to visit the remarkable VC mnnels at Cu then past the Rock pUe and on to Khe Chi, which the Army never could subdue.

Sanh, where the longest batde of the war We then flew to Danang for four days of was waged.

To get back to Hue for the touring significant base camps and operanight, we paraUeled the nearby Laotian tional areas, from Hai Van Pass in the north, border in the fabled A Shau VaUey. Its to the An Hoa base in the west, and as far mountain beauty today belies its past as an south as the tragic viUage of My Lai, below NVA sanctuary along the Ho Chi Minh Chu Lai. The tour guides ffid a great job in TraU.Veterans who knew these routes getting the bus into some remote areas of during the war would be amazed at ffie interest to us. Requests to visit a specific quick travel today. area were honored, and the veteran whose From Hue we flew to the capital city area was being visited was encouraged to of Hanoi for the final two days,firstvisiting use the bus microphone to relate his expeHo Chi Minh's mausoleum where he Ues riences on the way. Great smff for aU, on mummifiedffisplay,much as Lemn in especiaUy the spouses, who got a much Moscow. The HanoiJdUtoo was sobering, closer concept of our combat experiences. but we smUed at the way the "pleasant Ufe"

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of our POWs was depicted. It is a good example of the fact that "the history of a war is written by ffie winners".We met the US ambassador to Viemam at ffie Marine House, where the embassy guards Uve, and he answered our questions on ffie current situation in the country. We learned ffiat whUe the government is adhering to a hard communist party Une, the inevitable ffiift to ffie economic reaUty of capitaUsm is happening. We also got a briefing at ffie MIA Task Force office, ffie nUssion of which is to locate and recover the 1,754 stiU nUssuig.The formaUzed procedures which are used in MIA efforts were interesting.

With aU of its weU-reported, recent progress, the country is stiU relatively destitute, with an average annual income of $720. The people are gende, mosdy shy, and very frienffiy. I felt no animosity at aU over what they caU the "American War".

There were Soviet-style war memorials ip many locations, some with engraved Usts of locals who perished in the war, simUar

in concept to The WaU. We were surprised at ffie lack of overt governmental auffiority-—very few poUce were evident, and no uniformed solffiers.

It was very satisfying to see ffie formerly- deserted homes and rice padffies now at peace, and productive. We remembered noisy and dusty- base camps, which are now largely overgrowri and so quiet, wiffi namre reclainung what is properly hers.AU of us e.xperienced some degree of closure wiffi ffie defimng event of our generation." • Pete Leniart provided ffie foUowing emaU write-up to document ffie events of this year's Florida Comearound.

• On 2 June. 12 Classmates mustered at ffie Countryside Country Club in Clearvv-ater. FL for ffie 12ffi annual Florida Comearound.i\ tropical storm hovered ov-er ffie area and prevented some of our "mates irom making ffie crip but. as usual, ffiose vv-ho arriv-ed had a great time.

Attending were Ron Buschbom, Dee and BUI Caiazza. Kay- and John Earhart.

Diane and Scott Hood. Mary- and Joe Kinsey.Jane and Pete Leniart. Ly-nne and \5^yne Lynn. Jan and Carl McCuUough.

Donna and BiU PhUUps. Carol and Rich StarosteckL Cindy- and Bob Zvacek and Denny Zveare. ff you are having trouble finding Bubba, he's behind Donna proclaiming to be number 2.

I am very- pleased to report that Keith Melton has generously- agreed to host the 2008 Comearound at his private spy museum m Boca Raton. Keiffi was our host in 2004 and just flat out ov-erwhekned us wiffi ffie many artifacts in his coUection along with intriguing stories about ffiem. It wiU be held in May or Jime and should not be missed.

Anyone who w-ants to be included in my emails about the Comearound should send me a current emaU address and other contact info; I'U keep you in the loop.

Pete (plemart@tampabay-.rr.com) • Many ffianks to Pete, who began this event 12 years ago.

Jim Fleming (james.fleniing@ gm.com) also chimed in with news about ffie annual Spring Fling held by the 32 (new^)/22 (old) Company.

• The sixth armual 22/32nd Company Spring FUng was held on Figure 8 Island, near Wilmington, NC, the weekend of 17-21 May. This year's get together found Robin and Tom Blount, Mike Chandler. Judy and CharUe Cronan, Sue Reardon and Jack Drake, Karen and

Jim Fleming, Irma and BUI Geib, Heather and Tom Murphy, GaU and Ralph Negron, Suzanne O' Hanlon and Paul Rasmussen making muster Ralph's presence marked the first time we've had a Marine in attendance, and it took the proceeffings to a whole new level.

As usual, the same old sea stories were told, but we found that, with our failing memories (among offier things), it was Uke hearing them for ffie first time. And, as always, the laffies made sure ffiat no one was in danger of starving.

We have no agenda for the weekend—just being together for 3-4 days is enough, fimng testimony to friendship which has endured for 45 years.

As always, we invite others from 22/32 to get in touch and join us next year. •

"22732 SPRING FLING 2007"

"RECHARGING BATTERIES FOR ANOTHER GO"

Dick Michaux (ffick@michauxfamUy. com) sent this emaU regarding the PKUCycleAmerica trip ffiat he and Jim Burger had intended to kick off in August. Here's Dick's message, canceling the event this year and aiming at next year.

• Greetings friends, Unformnately, Jim and I are going to have to postpone our cross country bike advenmre for a year.

I found out a few days ago that I have a blood clot in my right leg. It was likely caused by an overtraining day a few weeks ago. I have started a course of anticoagulants that I wiU have to take for six months.

This wiU preclude me from traimng for a whUe. Plus a nasty faU could lead to a bleeding incident that woidd be diffictUt to control; terribly inconvement for sure.

Jim and I had buUt up to 60+ mUe days. We have been enjoying ffie freedom of biking and are looking forward to maintaimng these gains and next year Thanks for your support. We'U be in touch about next year. Dick • Dick here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

That wraps up September. As I said footbaU is back, and I'm hoping Navy can continue its streak of winmng; especiaUy the CINC Trophy Unffi October— AU the best—Mike!!!

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And so, along comes another of the next generation. Steve PhiUips '92, not to be confosed with father Steve PhiUips '67, has pubUshed his first novel. (I read a piece last week that said "first novel" is Ukely a rmsnomer.. .there's a lot of writing that precedes it that never sees Ught of day.)

The book's name is Proximity:A Novel of the Nairy's Elite Bomb Squad and is based on Steve's experiences as an EOD Detachment Officer-in-Charge. It's previewed and avaUable at either www.gobombsquad.com/eodbookpage. htm or https://www2.xUbris.com/ bookstore/bookffisplay.asp?bookid=25836 .. .or it should be avaUable on Amazon.com as this is in your hands. By the time I fimshed reaffing the preface, I had sweaty paUns.Take a look.

Skip Cannady sent us this note and photo: • I had the oppormmty on the Fourth of July to renew my friendship with one of my Youngster Year roommates, BiU McNeU. My wife, EUeen, took the attached photo on the porch of our cabin m Twin Lakes, CaUforma. BiU was in the area with his famUy. (Skip's on the right. Bill on the leji....jm61) We had not seen each other in over forty years. BiU left the academy in January 1965 and started a successful thirty-one year career with Southern CaUfornia Effison. He now runs a consulting business out of Hemet, CaUforma. •

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Skip said he and EUeen wiU be attenffing ffie Evemng Parade at 8th &: I that's being hosted by Pete Pace on 13 July. Hope I see ffiem there! (/ should have a parade report and photos next time.)

Pat StaeheU forwarded this one to the Chat List so some of you have seen it.

For those who have not, here it is! It's about Ritchie GoiJc! • Ritchie Gouk, coach of Hazen High School boys varsity soccer team, was successful in leaffing his Hazen High School boys team to the Washington State AAA Boys Soccer Championship on Memorial Day Weekend.

His team's 2-1 victory against a perennial power, Camas HS,fix)mffiesouffiwest part of ffie state near Pordand (OR), capped a super-successfid 19-1-1 season.This was the first State Championship for the Hazen Highlanders, but under Ritchie's mtelage they have long been a regional winner in boys soccer. Ritchie has put aU three of his sons through his rigorous soccer traimng program in adffition to dozens of other young soccer athletes.

Some are now playing on coUege teams throughout the West.

Ritchie learned his soccer skills growing up in the PhUadelphia area and was a member of the USNA 64-65 soccer team that won the NCAA soccer crown. • Good job. Coach! That sounds like a season to remember Congramlations!

Just when you thought you were going to get out without hearing from the goffers, I found a photo Bob Havasy sent me back in AprU taken at the "67 Spring Tee Off April 20-23 at the Tidewater Goff Club & Plantation.

Stanffing in the back: Jim McQueen, Marc Lonesk, Mike Quinlan, Dante Marzetta,, Roger Paraffis, Dave Tate, Denny Haley, Skip Dittmann, Al Davey, Tom Leiser, Lou Romano, and Paul White. KneeUng in front; Keefer Welch, John Matus, jack Vance, John Morton, Steve Fisk, Don Roesh, Doug Ogden, and Bob Havasy. Not in the photo: Nardy DeGeorge, Lim Perley, and Rick Poole.

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As advertised last month, here is critical information for the 2007 footbaU taUgates at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Staffium.

First the rules (Dave caUs them the '"67 FootbaUTaUgate protocol"): —Each classmate needs to bring a ffish/food to share—enough for your own party and 10 offiers —The "Cup $" is for the Uquids & suppUes (plus the occasional rental or tent purchase) —Guests/famUy are welcome; separate "nUm-parties" of non classmates are not And the home schedule and food themes: —Sept. 15 (BaU State): Game time 5 p.m. broadcast on CSTV;TaUgate starts at 1:00 p.m. (MexJcan) —Sept. 22 (Duke): Game time 1 p.m. broadcast on CSTV;Tailgate starts at 9:30 a.m. (ItaUan) —Sept. 29 (Air Force): Game time 1 p.m. broadcast on CSTV; TaUgate starts at 9:30 a.m. (Sandwiches/picnic food)) —Oct 20 (Wake Forest): Game time 1 p.m. broadcast on CSTV; (Separate 40th Reunion Schedule—catered tailgate starts at 11:00 am) —Oct 27 (Delaware): Game time 1 p.m. broadcast on CSTV;TaUgate starts at 9:30 a.m. (Soups & Stews) —Nov 17 (Northern IlUnois): Game time 3:30 p.m. broadcast on CSTV; TaUgate starts at 11:30 a.m. fBring meat to grUl + dish to share) —Dec. 1 (Army): Game time 12 noon in Baltimore; broadcast on CBS; Postgame dinner in Litde Italy - watch wwiv.usna61.com for detaUs In closing: BEAT 'EM ALL!.. .That's it.. .Goodmght!

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Just when I despaired of having any news to report for this issue's colunm, several members offfiecavalry rode over ffie ridgeUne wiffi flags flying to saveffieday, beginnins wiffi one offfiemore unusual stories to cross my screen. Okay, how many out ffiere stUl have ffie original cruise box we were issued just prior to graduation? Its deUvery—clean white pine aU ready to be stencUed—sigmfied ffie momentous transition ffiat was upon us.

WeU,Joe Kavale Qjkavale@comcast. net) reported that as he and Jan prepared to seU their new house in Pordand and move out to the country closer to where he works in Newberg, O R , he came across his original cruise box as he cleaned out the garage. "This old box went wiffi me on every one of my cruises, and it has a few batde scars to show for it," he said.

"I got to wondering how many offier guys StiU have the cruise box we were issued at graduation?"

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Bruised but unbowed, Joe Kavale s hrst-class cruise box is readied for another permanent change of station

Joe related ffiat the "new" home he and Jan were buUffing is ffie one ffiey are now seUing.They bought 2.5 acres just outside of Newberg and hope to start a new house ffiere wiffiin a couple of years. As he wrote: • "Newberg is smack in the middle of Oregon wine country, in an area ffiat is especiaUy known for its Pinots.The local is rapidly becoming ffie 'Napa' of Oregon ffiat is how I came to be involved in biulding this new resort irm and spa. I had to step down as ffie secretary for ffie local chapter of ffie Alumm Association, because of a conffict wiffi our consultant meetings and ffie luncheon. It is a shame ffiat work always wins in ffiose sorts of confficts. I have heard fiiom Chip Lawler.

He and his w-ffe. Lyrine. wUl be in ffie Pordand area in August, and Jan and I hope we can get togeffier wiffi ffiem.

Chip Uv-ed across ffie passagevv-ay fix)m BiU Ruch and me plebe year. My memory is a Utde foggy, and I know Denny "Young could help me. but Chip left before we graduated, but for ffie Ufe of me, I can't remember what year, ff anyone is interested in what I have been up to,ffiey-can go to w-ww. spruigbrookproperties.com and see.

AUffiephotos on ffie website were taken by members of our team, and Jan and I have a couple ffiere ourselves." • Trivia question of the monffi for this issue ot Shipmate: Aie cruise boxes stiU issued to graduating firsties at USNA? I know my cruise box made ffie trip home after graduation, but it went MIA during my year m Viemam. I could never load it on my MGB roadster! I think my Dad used it for kindling one cold winter in New York.

My work on Senator Jim Webb's staff has led to sev-eral enjoyable reumons wiffi classmates who hav-e had ffie occasion to interact wiffi our Senate staff. In June, Joe Sikes (Joseph.Sikes@osd.mU) met with one of my- staff coUeagues toffiscussan issue that is very close to his heart— Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Joe told me ffiat he and his wife, Jan Withers, Uve m Upper Marlboro, MD, and are very active in this organization, having lost thefr daughter AUsa to a drunk driver in 1992. Joe has been the group's Maryland state chairman for most of the last 10 y-ears. He and I subsequendy met for a cup of coffee, and he later sent this update on his important responsibffities in the Department of Defense to expand

private-housing initiatives for our men and women in umforni and their fanuUes: • "1 retired in 1993fix>mthe OSD staff and w-as deeply involved in the base closure rounds of the 90s. In 1996,1 was asked to help start the nascent privatization initiative for nuUtary housing. I've ffirected that effort since it got roUing in 1998. BasicaUy vv-e transfer houses to priv-ate developers and provide housing aUowances to the famffies who pay rent.

The private sector borrows money to replace/renovate and maintain the houses.

We've contributed about $1.5B to generate $18B private capital to ffx 180,000 houses in CONUS. If anyone wondered what happened to aU the Capehart/ Wherry houses we aU Uved in, many are gone, and I expect aU to be replaced in ffie nextfiv-eto 10 years. I cross paths with BiU TirreU who works in ffie D O D compensation world on the per ffiem and transportation comrmttee." •

Joe and Jan Sikes enjoy the Virginia country side at die Red Fox Inn in Middleburg, VA, in June.

David Robinson (david.robinson@ chavezschools.org) has departed his sixmonffi stint in ffie reffied ranks for a career change in June involving pubUc service as chief operating officer with a charter school in Washington, D.C. He reports that he jogs past ffie Senate's office buUdings every day between 0430 to 0500 (hard core here!). Here is David's report: • "I retired from Fredffie Mac again January 31 (the ffist time was 1997 to 2001), but this time instead of screwing off in retirement, I am remrmng to a pubUc- service career after 32 years in the busmess worid. I started fiiU time in June as Chief Operating Officer of a 501 ( c) (3) tax-exempt District of Columbia inner-city charter school—three campuses in DC (NW, NE, SE), 1200 smdents, and headed for more over the next few years.

This encompasses grades 6 to 12,

year-round classes, and coUege preparatory curriculum for kids who come to us from DC PubUc Schools, where many struggled to make it. The school is Cesar Chavez PubUc Charter Schools for PubUc PoUcy, and I am in the basement of one of the schools at 12th and G Streets, SE (about 3 blocks from the Home of the Commandants).

"My duties include aU the normal school business operations, but also some new smff for me, Uke teacher recrmtment, smdent recruitment, school security, and fiind raising. The athletic ffirector also wiU report to me! Friday mght Ughts! About 20 percent of our kids are involved in our sports programs, plus a debate team, a chess team, drama club, etc.

Judy and I have taken an apartment three blocks from ffie office to aUow me to walk to work a few days a week and to avoid a daUy 100-mUe round trip way commute fixjm our home west of Leesburg,VA. She'U visit during the week now and then, and we wUl spend weekends m Leesburg.

That's my story, and I must say that my many USNA Classmates who made a career commitment to pubUc service have helped inspire my own renewed commitment to pubUc service. I have done my thing m busmess wiffi some success smce leaving active duty in the Marine Corps inl975, and now I think I have the skUls and experience to make a difference in the Uves of a few kids. Since Chavez's first graduating class in 2002,100 percent of our semors have been accepted to coUege, and I hope to help us do the same for more and more kids. Semper FideUs, David Robmson" • Thanks for that uplifting testimony to your commitment to ffie next generation, David. Prior to my own career transition in January, I mtored in a weekly one-onone program for homeless chUffien in Washington, D.C. I know ffiat you wUl be enriched by your associations with smdents, staff, faculty, and parents aU trying to make a difference.

In my last column, I reported that President Bush would nominate Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mvdlen to be the next chairman. Joint Chiefs of Staff. The president ffiscussed his selection when he officiaUy forwarded his nomination to the Senate in late June. Here is what the president said, in part: • "Admiral Mike MuUen is umquely quaUfied to take on ffiese important responsibUities. Mike has had an iUustrious September 2007

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"At the Pentagon, he has served as the Navy's Director of Surface Warfare; Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Resources, Requirements, and Assessments;Vice Chief of Naval Operations; and Chief of Naval Operations. Mike is a man of experience, of vision, and high integrity. He is the right man to lead America's Armed Forces, and, Mike, I thank you for agreeing to take on this important assignment." •

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• "Clearly, we remain a nation at war against formidable enemies. The way forward in Iraq and Afghanistan, the path we take now and in the future wUl shape the character of the longer, larger struggle against terror. It cannot be a miUtary path alone; that much is clear. We must continue to focus on the broad range of America's defense and security commitments around the world, and on the many instruments of national power needed to safeguard those commitments.

"We must remain mindful that we Uve in a world made smaUer by the speed of change, more dangerous by the actions of extremists and tyrants, and, yet, more hopeffil, more promising, by the power of partnerships, cooperation and trust.

"The men and women of America's Armed Forces understand these complex chaUenges, Mr. President, and as you know, are finding new ways to overcome them each and every day. Our solffiers, sailors, airmen. Marines, Coast Guardsmen and their farmUes are the most defficated, talented and courageous people with whom I have ever been privileged to serve. Representing them, serving them, in turn, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, would be my great honor." •

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That's a wrap for this column!

AU the best, —Gordo

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House following his nomination by President George W. Bush as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

Mike's wife, Deborah, and sons John and Michael, serving naval officers and USNA alunmi, were present for the ceremony. In his brief remarks, Mike said, "I think we aU know that very litde can be achieved in life without the love, support and sacrifice of one's family, and I'm certainly no exception." Mike also said:

The Class of 1969, led by Myles Fisher, is weU on its way of reaching a goal of raising $1 miUion for the refurbishment of the Naval Academy Chapel.

Because of Myles Fisher's generous donation of $400,00Q| to the class project, they are on their way to reaching- and exceeding- theirJ primary goal with $973,000 raised as of 10 July 2007.The Class of'69 decided to sponsor a Class Reunion Project for their 2009 40th Reunion After much discussion and poUing within the class, the Chapel Renovation ^ Project was selected as the most popular and appropriate. The $1 miUion gift that the class wiU undoubtedly raise will go to refurbishing the pews and floors in the Main Chapel as weU as resetting and repairing stained glass and replacing the marble in the chancel of the St. Andrews Chapel. For Myles Fisher, making a generous contribution to this project was an easy decision, Says Fisher, "My hope is that my commitment will motivate others to step and contribute. Renovation of the Chapel is a very worthy cause. Over the years, midshipmen have spent quiet times in the Chapel in prayerful thought while in personal crisis or weighing Ufetime decisions. It is a sacred place to aU alumni".

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Tom Fahy wrote in to share this story.

• Early in the last century my grandmother handed a Navy sword to my grandfather, Thomas E Fahy, with the foUowing inscription: "Presented by Anna M. Fahy July 6th 1917."

Today, ninety years later, I passed it down to my nephew. Mid'n John F. Fahy, '08, faciUtating its journey through four generations of Navy men. My father, Richard T. Fahy, '39, received it from his dad when he graduated. I received it from him when I graduated.

1 had planned on waiting untU John's graduation next year, but he's runmng plebes this sunmier and may need it.

Beat Army and have a great summer, Tom (7/6/07)

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Next, OUie North '68 was in the Phffippines and ffid some TV work in the Jolo and Tawi-Tawi fastnesses in Mindanao in connection with a counterterrorism series for Fox News. When he returned to Mamla, OUie caUed Roy up and they had coffee to exchange sea stories. Chuck Agustin '60 joined them. If you remember, Roy was one of the Brigade Boxers with OUie.

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PRES; CAPT Lynn H. Widener, U S N R (Ret.) SECY: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret.) 1978Valley- RA.AnnapoUs, MD 21401 E: njrotc@usna.edu WEB SITE; http://usiia70.org

Greetings aU, I have to brag, I apologize, but I have to. My youngest son, David, who up to this week was in the Class of'09, has just submitted a resignation in order to serve a mission for the Church. I know, it seems strange to brag about him resigning, but I know he'U be back and re-apply in two years to finish and fly with the class of'11.

He deeply loves the Academy and it is his dream to graduate and go to Pensacola. We are very proud of him.

Roy Golez wins the corespondant of the month award with two missives. First, our classmate, Robert "Mike" DooUn, was again a visitor in ManUa.The photo shows Roy and Mike, together with Mrs. AprU DooUn and Mrs. Natty Golez, after a lovely evemng of sea stories and taU tales about AnnapoUs and Ufe after USNA. Mike, former Navy pUot, is now based in Kentucky and ffies for UPS whUe Roy, recendy reelected as Phffippine congressman, is now preparing for the start of his fifth term as member of the PhiUppine House of Representatives.

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Kent HamUn is getting ready for taUgating season. He sent pics from Atlanta.

These were taken at the annual USNA Atlanta Alumni Association Lobster Fest.

The first pic shows Jody & Paul Borer with Teresa & Kent HamUn, preparing to eat two lobsters apiece. The second shot is of Paul and Kent with Kent's new wheels—and he says: "the truck is leaning, not the guys! Now the third pic is a different subject—it is their reserved parking space at the staffium.. .we were surprised they made it as requested.. .See y'aU at the taUgates—we plan on making most of the home games again."

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I got a letter from Hawk [Steve] Harkins '73. Recently, he attended the graduation ceremony for his son at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Cape Cod. BJUDM Rick Gurnon '70, is the President of the coUege and has been there for 27 years. Over the last 4 years Hawk has spent time on and off with Rick. They had the bond of both being former P-3 pilots. The ceremony could not have been better, with temperatures around 70 degrees (naturally...), and a beautiful breeze off of Buzzard's Bay. There were around 165 graduates with most going into the Merchant Marine and many choosing the Navy, Military SeaLift Command and Marine Corps.

The night prior to the graduation, the Navy and Marine grads had their commissioning, hence aUowing them to wear their mUitary uniforms to the graduation. Over the years RADM Gurnon has UteraUy transformed the school from a sleepy unknown cpUege to one in which there are on average over 400 job offers for the 165 -t-/- graduates. He included a photo of he and Rick on the ffias.

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FinaUy, I received the foUowing letter and photo from CAPT R. M. Henffiickson, CO offfieUSS LAKE ERIE; • Dear Commander ConneU, It is my ffistinct pleasure to report to you and your shipmates in USNA Class of 1970 that the prestigious Class of 70 Leadership Award for 2006 has been presented in LAKE ERIE to Lieutenant

(Jumor Grade) Maffi Neverosky.

In a ceremony held on board, Maffi received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal in recognition of her selection as our Class of70 Leadership Award recipient. We selected her for her meritorious service as Traimng Officer and Auxffiaries Officer throughout her four year tour, and particularly her performance in 2006. She is truly deserving of this award and your class would be proud of her contributions on LAKE ERIE. Commanffing unequivocal respect from the Wardroom, Chief Petty Officer's Mess, and the SaUors on the deckplates, she is a remarkable Surface Warfare Officer and leader. It was an honor for me to present this namesake award to recogmze one who is worthy offfietitle.

Thank you for supporting the mentorship and development of leaders at sea. You and your classmates are always welcome as honored guests in Cruiser 70, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where you can see the names of past Leadership Award recipients onffisplayin our Wardroom. •

hope ffiat kept me going, I know ffiere were offier forces that kept me on track to the goal.

Perry Martini got ffie 40ffi "celebration" going wiffi this note:

• "It is with great joy and celebration ffiat I send this message, now 40 years later when 1,384 of us met for the first time on a hot and sunny Wednesday mormng on Time, tide and formation wait no man!

June 28,1967 in AnnapoUs, Maryland—to That's the theme of this month's column. form a bond that would never be broken As aU recaU, we took our oath of office 40 and that has now given us the gift of years ago. How many of us could imagine brotherhood for forty years. where our time along the banks of the "Life long friendships and loyalty to Severn River in Mother Bancroft would the place we can caU our humble beginlead us? I was hoping to become a carrier mngs. Reef Points, White Works, Upper jet pUot. By the time September'67 roUed Class, TaUor Shop Parties, runmng, squararound I was in such deep sierra with (the ing corners, bracing up, sw^eating, giving late) Dave Grove '69 that I had to think the beckon caU to 'Beat Army, Sir!', only day to day with carrier piloting a ffistant hope. When 1 recaU the gUnimer of runmng, runmng, aU now memories of days gone by ffiat summer of '67.

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fellow Naval Academy graduates.

Captain Allen Hansen '73, USN (Ret.), vice president of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, has been with the school for 24 years.

Rear Admiral Rick Gurnon '70, USNR, president of the Maritime Academy, presided over the graduation ceremony. The academy's 2007 graduating class of roughly 165 cadets received more than 400 job offers, as weU as commissions in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Merchant Marines and Military SeaLift Command. Captain Harkin's son plans to pursue a Masters degree which wiU enable him to obtain a license with the U.S. Coast Gaurd for urdimited tonage.

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"Our numben may be dwindUng sUghdy but we give ffianks for knowing ffioseffiathave gone before us. Be weU and celebrate our 40ffi anmversay of 1-Day!! The Yard—'Four years our home, forever a memory'. DucesVirum, Perry." • Dan Stewart repUed: • "Thanks for ffie memory tweak.

Perry-...don't think I ever miss a June 28ffi as it passes on ffie calendar. Tough time for yxiu as ffie 29ffi company had ffie worst of it as a group, ffidn't ffiey? Best. Dan." • Perry responded; • "Yes—no doubt w^ aU had it tough '67-'68, and old 29 was bad news. I just sot off ffie phone this mommg wiffi many of ffie remainmg 29ffi dirty- dozen and we laughed about ffie come around w-e had 30 mmutes before Herndon monument! \^ e nearly- f o i ^ t ffiat bad experience....""^"ow-—I hadn't heard about ffiat come around! That's surely- ffie stuff of legends. 29ffi Company Classmates have my vote for toughest Plebe year! • Jerry Werner sent this note to Perry• "Hey Classmate! Thanks for ffie memory-jogger. No w-ay- wUl I ever forget that day. I had just spent a year at ffie Uberal Utmersity- ot"W'isconsin campus m Madison. Surrounded by- lakes and beautiftU w-omen, I had come to identify that emironment as a coUege campus. I e3q?ected something similar in -Annapolis.

But tour hours after arriving at USNA wiffi its 4 gray- w^aUs, shav-ed heads and screaming upper classmen, I decided to leave. 1 counted ffie money in my w-aUet and came up tw-enty- dollars short for ffie return trip. I'm glad I stayedl —-Jerry." • Let see, as I recall Jerry had a very successful F-4 squadron tour which netted him a Test PUot School class date. We had some v-ery- mteresting and try-ing times m VT-4. Hope aU is weU for you Jerry!

Mark Krivona sent this note: • "Perry, it's a hard day to forget indeed for me smce that day- w-as my 19ffi birffidayvv-hen vv-e took ffie oaffi as midshipman. I remember ffie day- was so crazy- and it w-as haff ov-er before I remembered it was mybirffiday-. Now- that's focus!

Regards, \lark." • I think ffie only parts I recaU are ffie ride to USNA, uruform issue and ffie swearing Ul. After that, it's a blur of activity- and lots of upperclassmen shoutmg orders.

Here's a tale of ffie shock which hit shordy- after ffie swearing in which BiU McKinney sent to Perry: • "It was great to read your remembrance of our "I Day'. It had to be one of the most frightemng and fearfid days of my Ufe for a young kid bx>m CaUfornia. After sleeping in ffie same room wiffi WaUy Winslow ffie mght before and being kind of sheU shocked. I was exhausted when I finaUy got back to my- room and figured I could hop on my rack and grab a weU deserved power nap... that is when my second class w-aUced m. I think it was eiffier Dick Bartlett '69 or Arnie Barden '69. AU I remember is that whoev-er it was walked m and saw- me stretched out on my rack and in ffie softest sweetest voice said to me,'Mr. McKinney-, is ev-erythmg comfortable for you? How does your bed smt you?'And ffien just as ffie ffiought 'This place is not gomg to be so bad...' flashed across ffie screen of my- mind, ffie guy- whoev-er he w-as just about busted my- ear drums wiffi •Who ffie ##!!##!!##!!!! do you dimk y-ou are? , etc. etc' I think I lost a couple of y-ears of my- Ufe in ffiat Utde exchange. I guess it w-as good for me. for I learned to buckle my- chin strap around ffie place.

"I am soffiankfiUas y-ou expressed for ffie relationships ffiat vv-ere formed starting on that day; 28 June 1967.. .that memorable day-. In His grip, BiU." • I think that sums it up very weU for just about 100% of ffie class. The luU ffien ffie storm!

Steve Diantonio, our classmate vv-ho ate twelve cannonbaUs, sent this response to a note fiom John Meister: • "John, thanks for ffie reminder I spent a few- minutes thinking about ffiat day. I also spent some time thinking of each of you.

Thanks for being an important part of my- Ufe." • Mike Gafliiey responded wiffi this: • "I'U do 71 push-ups plus 1 to Beat Army!" • Steve Dmetruk sent this note: • "Duke, attached is ffie group photo from Pormgal. From left to right: Mike McNaUen. Joe Johns. Dan Nelson.

Greg Barber (guest), Mike Hecomovich. Tom O'Brien. David Howe. Steve Dmetruk.

"This was our 3rd bi-annual goff crip.

The first nvo were to Ireland and ffie next one in 2009 is planned for Scodand.The trip is aU about camaraderie and stories

abound (ffiey get better each trip!). David Howe won ffie MVP Award for this trip and Greg Barber was granted "Honorary Class of '71" stams. A great tmie was had by aU, Best regards, Steve." •

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Stev-e's note is a mce lead m to the North Carolina Neu's Observer article on Tom O'Brien, ffie new N C State footbaU coach. Caulton Tudor, a staff writer mterview-ed Tom and wrote this about ffie goffexpeffition: • "O'Brien, who was 52 at ffie time of ffie (9/11) terrorist attacks, said he ffidn't reaUy know- Chic Burlingame. But ffie nature of ffie Nav^ Academy is such that aU Midffies are Unked one to anoffier.At a reumon ffie foUowing w-eekend, O'Brien and some of his fiiends decided that Ufe is too short for good fiiends to become disconneaed by professional obUgations.They- v-ow-ed to get togeffier for something special every offier year ffiereafter O'Brien said he told Wol^ack athletics director during contract negotiations last winter that ffiere could be only- one deal breaker—that he wouldn't be aUow-ed to join his old budffies on ffie spring getaway." • That's an awesome story.

Beffi and Jeff Albright continue finding missmg company mates. Here is ffieir latest: • "Good Ev-ening, Everyone: It w-as good to hear firim a number of y-ou ov-er ffie past couple of months. Here is some news on those we were able to track down.

"JuUe and Scott Steward are domg weU in Nov-ato.JuUe has most of her famUy- m San Francisco and San Rafael, so ffiey- hav-e good famUy connections ffiere.

Scott (probably- unbeknownst to JuUe) offered ffieir spare bedroom to folks traveUng through!! When he isn't running a bed and breakfast for w-ay^vard USNA alurrmi. he is also President of the HOA Board, a 'thankless job but necessary ...'

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my USNA experience and my connections with lifelong friends of integrity and conscience.'Thanks for the nice words, Scott, but JuUe, you had better check the wine rack!"

Jeff continues, "Beth and 1 are doing weU, having just returned from visiting some of her relatives in Ocean City New Jersey, incluffing 3 great aunts, aU in their 90s!! We also visited my aunt (90) in York, Pa.Then we visited the Naval Academy on a whim. Talk about being out of sync with thetimes!We saw aU of these midshipmen around town. We went into the 'Dockside' restaurant and I asked one of them if it was 'June' week. Of course, it was May— and I got this blank look Uke 'What is he talking about!!?' Of course, it is now 'ComnUssioning Week', but it was stUl a lot of ffin—and the food was STILL terrific.

"P.S.We had some rumors on the possible whereabouts of Don Davis— 1) in prison in South Africa; (2) deep sea fishing rental in North CaroUna; or, (3) head of some army reserve unit in Mississippi or Alabama. PersonaUy, my guess is number (1). Duces Virum—-Jeff."

Jeff continued later: "Beth wanted me to make a sUght correction on Don Davis.

The Don Davis associated with the army reserve unit is actually the head of Human Resources for the Army Reserve in Alabama. Beth thinks that one is the clear winner!! Jeff Albright." • Keep on sleuthing Beth and Jeff! Nice work.

Rick Ector foUowed up with this note to Jeff: • "Thanks for the update. Sly. I'm stiU runmng around the country budding wind farms—the one we just finished near Buffalo made on NBC Nightly News yesterday. I don't know any more about Don Davis' (Dondo) whereabouts.

By the way, Jerry and John Muncie live in our neighborhood. Regards, Rick." • Here's some interesting news about Jim Queen from the Automotive News June 22nd: • "Jim Queen, General Motors' top gun for global engineering, is a graduate of Annapolis. He took his commission in the Marines because 'I was going to have a very difficult time Uving on the ocean, and I wanted to fly' Queen went to flight school and ended up piloting F-4 Phantom fighter planes. Big break:'I was flying cross countiy, stiU in the Marines. I was sitting in an airport bar around midnight, and I ran into the personnel director of Buick. One thing led to another. It was 1977.'" • 78

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What a great storyjmi. Looks Uke '71 is on ffie move to run ffie nation's major uidustries!

One last note from Perry Martini:

"First off, I want to recogmze our class for what we've accompUshed by increasing both our level of participation and giving over the last decade. Under Rick Rubel's • "Retiring Navy CDR, Kevin Haley has leadership, we are involved and supporting been selected as our DMP and wiU be the academy in a number offfifferentways arriving 1 August. Kevin has an iUustrious (just take a look at our website Navy career having served as an F-14 www. usna. com /Classes /!912/index, htm, RIO, combat missions during Desert there are 12ffistinctimtiatives Usted).

Storm, as weU as loads of teaching creden"On the giving side, we have reaUy tials when he taught at USNA and stepped up over the past five or so years. We USAFA. Duces Virum, Perry." • used to be among the lowest/worst classes That is good news! when the Foundation put out the Time to close. I do hope many of you comparison charts (total giving and % are taking time to strengthen the bonds participation). Now we have cUmbed up that bring us together. Too many of our and are in the "upper haff". Our last good friends have gone on before us. So, campaign set an unreaUstic (for us) high too, have we bid an early fareweU to wives goal of $750,000 to support a battle arch at of our classmates. Please remember them the recendy renovated memorial staffium in your prayers. Our surge efforts in Iraq ($250,000) and to support a new role, the show signs of success. Please pray for our Distinguished MUitary Professor (DMP) for national leaders and classmates on active Character ($500,000). Many of you made a duty to be firm in their resolve to bring gift that aUowed us to exceed that goal by peace to that troubled region. $90,000 (acmal gifts/pledges commitment Duces Virum, —Duke since January 2003: $840.000).

"Now is the time to plan for our next ANNUAL M E M B E R S H I P : ' 7 % ' major five-year class project ffindraising LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 48% campaign, which wiU begin in early 2008.

PB^S; CAPT Rick Rubel, USN (Ret.) At the class meeting (during our reumon) E; rubel@usna.edu later this month, I'U be proposing a plan SECY; CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) for your endorsement. Here are some of 12695 Catawba Dr.,Woodbridge,VA 22192 the elements I'd Uke you to think about: E: Scribe72@comcast.net WEB SITE: www.usna72.com —The DMP for Characterffindcould CLASS LISTSERV: TheGouge@usna72.com run out of money in 2009 and may be cut unless our class steps up to continue its Behold, dear readers, our 35th Reunion is funding of the position. It's been a great upon us! Tal Manvel and the Reunion success, you've seen the DVD, and you'U Committee have worked exceeffingly get a chance to meet and hear from Jim hard to put this affair together—your CampbeU at our class meeting. Our enjoyment wiU be the fruits of their labor. recommendation is we continue to Now don't forget that, since that you've support this valued position as one of the registered for the reunion, you need to visit the ship's store at www.usnaclasstore.com project options for the next campaign.

—In the current campaign, many of to order your 35th Reunion merchandise. you liked having the option of directing This, my friends, is where you go to order your pledge to support either the '72 batde polo shirts, t-shirts, jackets, and other fasharch (as part of the Staffium renovation) or ionable paraphernalia with the '72 class the DMP for Character position.. .orboth\ crest.You won't find these treasures at the So, in coordination with the Naval Mid Store, Sam's Club, Hogen's Five and Academy Foundation, for this next Dime, or anywhere else in Annapolis, and campaign we're proposing to have the N O items wiU be sold at the Reunion— DMP as one option and a second you gotta do it here. So grab that credit option—the Naval Academy Annual card and have at it.

Fund. Gifts to this priority initiative aUow Jeff Beard provides the foUowing: the new Superintendent,VADM Jeffrey L. • "Greetings from Switzerland! I'm lookFowler (Class of'78), the flexibility to ing forward to seeing everyone at our direct the money toward programs or upcormng 35th reumon and catching up projects he deems to be most important to with friends. I sent a note around to the meet the emerging needs of the Academy class in late June regarding the stams of our Moreover, these unrestricted gifts underclass project, and said I'd send around some write the iffission-critical activities of the additional information for you to consider U.S. Naval Academy Alunmi before the class meeting later this month.

Association/Foundation that serve the Academy and alumni Uke us.

—^We'U need to set an overaU funffing target for the five-year campaign, as weU as deternUning how much should be targeted to each of the two options. This will be important as many of you have pledged, and rather than specifying one option or the other, you've instead asked us to aUocate your donation as necessary.

—We need to set up a campaign committee, so I'm looking for volunteers.

We had about 10 classmates help out with ffie last campaign. Expectations include being able to contribute to ffie class project yourself, participating in steering coninuttee meetings (mosdy by telephone. Keep in nUnd 1 Uve in Switzerland guys), and making phone caUs or visiting classmates to encourage them to contribute to this campaign.

—The campaign wiU be supported by ffie Foundation, as before, and the target tuneUne is to run it during the first haff of 2008, starting wiffi a leadership precampaign (around the time we have the class crmse), foUowed by the regular campaign. The leadersffip campaign is dUected toward those in our class who are capable of making a major gift, and aUows us to see wheffier the financial goals we set are reaUstic. One goal during the regular campaign is to encourage more classmates to jom the 20 or so of us that are President's Circle-level donors ($2500 or more per year).

"Many of you (two-thirds) have chosen not to participate in the recent class campaign, but I would ask you to consider joining the one-third of us that are participating. Many of us give... either through our time.. .or through our financial gifts because we're at that stage in our Uves where we want to give something back. From a pragmatic standpoint, it's also simply not true that the Academy can fund aU its needs and desired initiatives through the annual appropriations that Congress provides. This just covers the basics, it does not fond exceUence. Private funds are absolutely essential to the strategic advancement of a dynamic learning environment that encourages midshipmen to anticipate, prepare for and ultimately shape this new global century.

Character Education and congratulations as you ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 56% celebrate your 35th reunion this fait. In the fall, we unit also mark ttie 3rd year of your generous PRES; Kevin Callahan support for tttis important DMP position.

SECY: R A D M Tom " T J " Wilson III, USN (Ret.) 7300 South View Ct., Fairfax Station, VA 22039 Our Midsliipmen today are commissioned H: 703-455-7940; E; wilsontoml@cox.net into a militar)' service that is markedly different Classmates, ttian wtiat the Class of 1912 (and 1913) WeU 1 certainly hope that by the time entered. Tlie force structure is different, you read this you wiU have enjoyed a weaponry is different, our enemy is ill-defined spectacular sunmier. Since this input is for and indiscriminate, and the line between right September and I'm writing in July I hope and wrong continues to move deeper into a gray to be a grandfather and well on my way haze. Tliese factors and the asymmetry of to spoUing the foUow on generation. conflict today, complicate the leadership chalMore on that in a future column.You lenges for the young officer. To help prepare have been more than generous with input Midshipmen to face these challenges, ttie so let's get to it.

Academy's leadership program is working tiard to emphasize character, ethics, and morals as In notthe lead-off spot this month is a note from Steve Hanson. Here's his news: just buzzwords but as mutually supporting necessities for today's military leader Tlte inte• just thought I'd drop a quick line with gration of leadership, ethics and character in the the big news from our family. My education program for Midshipmen starts youngest daughter, Lindsey, graduated during Plebe Summer and continues through from Duke (with distinction) with a First Class year. major in Chemistry (ACS certified) and I took forward to providing more clarity onminor in Russian. We had a great weekthis topic and discussing the highlights and end in Durham. My oldest daughter flew accomplishments of the past three years... and from PhUly (she's a DPT at Children's a took to the future at your class meeting.

Hospital in PhUly) and Jan's sister flew Sincerely, from Florida. We enjoyed the "Guys and /s/Jim Campbell DoUs" production by the Duke students Class of 1912 Distinguished Military and a wonderful "Dinner Extravaganza."

Professorfor Character Education We were fairly lucky with the weather.

"So please reflect upon aU of this, and The only rain was at a time we were I look forward to seeing everyone at the already inside. reunion! "Thanks, —-Jeff" • We also had time for a good visit with my roommate. Bob Adams. Bob is Perry Dempsey sent the accompanying enjoying "retired" Ufe in Raleigh. He's "admirable" photo of himself, Harry running a cUnic, learmng the issues in the Ulrich and Alton Stocks (weU, at least 2 civilian side of the medical world and of them are "adimrable") taken on Harry's trying to buUd his clientele. barge in Naples a couple of months ago Now that both of our girls have when Dempsroc blew into town. finished coUege, we just need a job for (Something about reminding him of first Lindsey.That wiU come in time... • class cruise with Saul Klein... ) Anyway, of the two days he spent with Alton and Joyce: "We had a baU; laughed about old times, fon times. Lied a lot, too! The older we get, the better we were."'Nuff said!

"Before sigmng off, let me also pass on a short note from Jim CampbeU, who wiU be providing more information to us "Pirate Pete.. .Are you out there?" at our class meeting: WeU, folks, that's aU there is, there ain't "To the Class of 1912, no more. Have a safe trip and see you at Thank you and congratulations! Thank you, once again, for allowing me the privilege the Reunion! More to come. D. O. "Tried and True With '72." and opportunity to serve as the Class of 1912 Distinguished Military Professor (DMP) for

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Steve, I thought Chemistry was Russian!

WeU, I'm certain Lindsey is smarter than me in that area ... as is my dog ... bur sincere congratulations to your whole famUy for the good news.

Terry McKearney passed along a note with news that Jim Zortinan addressed the San Diego chapter of the Alumm Association in AprU. Terry included pictures but unfortunately they were corrupted in the emaU. Terry, thanks for passing along the info.

On the topic ofJim Zortman, he recendy retired as a VADM and was reUeved in his final job of Commander, Naval Air Forces by Tom KiUcline ... basicaUy it was a '73 event. The class was very weU represented by ADM Bob "Rat" WUlard, VADM Jim "Zorro" Zortman, VADM Tom "KUler" KUcline, RADM Jamie KeUy, VADM John Harvey, George Watt, Mike Simpson, Scott Haney, Kevin Vienna, Frank Coletnan, Dave Kuhn, Dave Wagner, Chuck McKeone, Mark Clapper, Bud King, Pete Vrotsos, Dave CorneU, Jack Kirwan, Howard France, John Burkholder, Jim CampbeU, Gary Nowak, Austin Smith and Steve Resser. Zorro has elected to stay in the San Diego area for the foreseeable ffimre.

Zorro, thank you for your service to the RepubUc. KUler, your turn ... get to work!

By the way, Frank sent the picture attached. Can you beUeve the sun wasn't shining on '73's parade?

On a sad note it is my duty to report that JB Peterson passed away in May. He and his famUy lived in New Orleans where he was an attorney and a writer.

On behalf of the entire class, let me express our deepest sympathy to his wife, Michele, and their chUdren.

Next I have a note from Hawk Harkins with some interesting news.

• This past weekend I had the privUege of attenffing the graduation ceremony for my son at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Cape Cod. RADM Rick Gurnon '70, is the President of the coUege

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and has been there for 27 years. Rick presided over the graduation that had as a keynote speaker, the Governor of Massachusetts, the Hon Deval L. Patrick.

The Vice President of the school is CAPT AUan Hansen '73.AUan has been there 24 years. There were around 165 graduates with most going into the Merchant Marine and many choosing the Navy, Mffitary SeaLift Command and Marine Corp. The mght prior to the graduation, the Navy and Marine grads had their commissiomng, hence aUowing them to wear their mffitary uniforms to the graduation. With AUan's leadership and devotion to the cadets, this school now has over 400 job offers for the 165 + / - graduates.

AUan read out the names of the various awards that were given by the school, various commumties and corporations that wUl employ many of the grads. Over the years I had to opportunity to share emaUs with AUan. When my son went on his first Sea Term, the winds and wave heights out of Buzzard's Bay were horrific. I emailed the parents about 'our' first few days out of San Diego enroute to Vietnam, in 1970, where virtuaUy aU of us on the Cleveland [LPD-7] were sick.

AUan commented to the parents that he too remembered that, but he was one of the lucky ones whose stomach was intact.

It was great seeing AUan and the job he has done with these cadets. •

• Karen and I had the opportuffity to have lunch with Dirk Mosis, wife Virginia and their youngest, Anme, Memorial Day Weekend. AU doing wonderfoUy and Annie's a "peach." SimUar to the trek through March Madness, the coUegiate "Boys of Summer" begin with 64 teams competing for the opportuffity to emerge from the Super Regional Tournament as one of the eUte eight and a ticket to the double-eUrmnation COLLEGE WORLD SERIES in Omaha, Nebraska; the site for this special event since 1947. Dirk Mosis and I met in Omaha for opeffing day and 5 DoubleHeaders. I have heard from sports fanatics for years that tffis event ecUpses the Super Bowl, NBA Championship and MLB World Series. We were not ffisappointed.

And, it would take someone with much greater talent and command of prose to describe the experience in words—^ya just have to be there. BasebaU, hotdogs, popcorn, "a real orgamst between innings", and the ambience of basebaU lore, legends and foture haU of famers. For those who have been, you already know.

For those who haven't, I would recommend tffis trip as a must; if you can go with your kids or grandkids even better.

Next year starts June 13th and you don't want to wait for reservations. • Leif, sounds Uke a great trip but 5 double headers in one day!?! Thanks for ffie note.

The next note was an eniaU sent to George Watt from Dan Musmanno:

From left to right Michael DeManss, Jim Campbell, Dan Musmanno, Rob Bender and George Watt

Allan Hansen and Hawk

Hawk, thanks for the great story and good luck to your son.

• Yo Classmate!!!! How are you doing and know that it as great seeing you a few weeks ago.

I wanted to let you know that my nephew,Timothy Musmanno just swore in wiffi the class of'11. He is in 18th platoon (I guess that wUl equate to 18th Company when the Brigade returns?) so if you have time to see the Plebes, look him up as I am sure he would appreciate it—and so

would I. he is working wiffi Craig Daw-son and the Squash team so I wiU ask Craig to keep an eye on him for me...

Take care and hope to see again soon.

Attached is ffie picture we took togeffier.

—Dan^

Alumni Profile Thomas J . Kilcline '73 In June 2007,Vice Admiral

Thomas Kiernan passed along ffiese photos to George Watt during commissioning week. They were taken 25 May 2007 at ffie '73 Batde Arch and at a post graduation party-.

Thomas J. KUcUne '73, USN, assumed command of Naval Au- Forces (CNAF). In this role,VADM KUcUne wUl head a force that includes 12 aircraft carriers, 17 air wings,

From L to R: Captain Douglas J. Waite, force chaplain of CNAF; Vice Admiral James M. Zortman 13. USN (Ret), formermore ffian 3,500 aircraft, 169 commander of CNAF; Admiral Robert F Willard '73, USN, active-duty and reserve commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet and Vice Admiral Thomas J. Kilcline 13, USN, commander of CNAF. Photo by Mass squaffions, and more than Communication Specialist Second Class Roland Franklin

100,000 personnel.

Proud father, Tom Kleman at the post graduation party with Classmates Watt and Dawson

VADM KUcUne reUeved Vice AdnUral James M. Zortman '73, USN (Ret.), who held command of CNAF from August 2004 until ffie change of command. As commander of CNAF, VADM Zortman led development of ffie Naval Avaiation Enterprise, a partnership of ffie organizations resposible for providing naval aviation forces to meet ffie nation's needs. Admiral Robert Willard '73, USN, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, was ffie guest speaker at the change of command ceremony.

FoUowmg graduation firom ffie Naval Academy,VADM KUcUne underwent ffight training and was designated as a naval aviator in 1975. Prior to CNAF, he held a variety of commands, ffie most recent of which was Commander, Carrier Group (CCG) 2 and Commander, Theodore Roosevelt Cartier Strike Group.

At the 73 Batde Arch, Ensign Thomas Kiernan '07 with his sister Julie ('11) and their dad, Tom'73

Onefinalnote this monffi. I had ffie great good fortune to bump into two classmates on different day-s and opposite sides of ffie country.At a Batde of Miffivay Memorial Dinner I ran into Rick Stewart who works wiffi CSC here in ffie DC area. He is doing well and enjoying Ufe. In San Diego I found Bob Harding attending a conference. Bob works wiffi Joint Forces Command in NorfoUc ... we were boffi a long way fixjm home. Always great to see classmates!

Folks, that's what I have for you this monffi. I am deeply thankfiU to each of you for the wonderfol notes. You have made my job even more enjoyable than usual tffis month. I look forward to what you wUl be sending me in the near foture.

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In his naval career sparming more ffian 30 years,VADM KUcUne l o ^ e d more than 5,300 ffight hours, including 63 combat missions in a variety of aircraft, and 1,150 cartier aircraft arrested landings.

VADM KUcline's son, Midshipmn Thomas J. KUcline III, is a member of ffie Naval Academy Class of 2008.

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Greetmgs to aU! It is now September and you should be happy watcffing the progress of Navy footbaU and hopefoUy attenffing a game or two. Received a bunch of input, so let's get started.

First, from our President Steve Middleton, a proud moment to report!

• "On May 26,2007,2nd LT Pete Midffieton graduated from that other school on the Hudson, USMA. He asked me to admimster the oath of office. The picture is of the oath ceremony. Shown

are the proud Mom and Dad, as weU as sister EUen and her husband Kurt.

Also, On March 23,2007, the 7th Company held a deffication and ribbon cutting of the 7th Company wardroom and a ffining out. VADM Bert CaUand was the guest of honor and the speaker.

Yes that is the new wardroom. The Class gave the 7th Company money and they ffid aU the work. It is the mcest warffioom in Bancroft HaU. The Batt Officer and the Dant both assured me that it would be locked during the summer so sports campers could not get m it.Yes there was champagne in the wardroom and the Company Officer and the Batt Officer was there. The Mids loved having Bert and many wanted their picmre taken with the three star. No one asked John Yeager, Mick Halbriener or me ff they could take their picture with us. Steve" • September 2007

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74*75 CLASS N E W S received the Navy Cross. His statue was defficated in Litdeton on July 4th. Also, I'm trying to figure out how to attend the Navy-Univ. North Texas footbaU game this faU and stiU get to Vancouver, CA the next day on a business trip. Any spare lear jets avaUable?! rusty.stephens(§navigators. org Rusty" •

Trav conducts the Ceremony

Class of 74 at the Dedication

BiU Bruen checks in with the foUowing update: • "Had a GREAT caU from Eric "Flash" Gordon last week on 29 June, reminding me it was 37 years ago that we smmbled into T Court with dixie cups on our heads, met each other (from Kentucky and New Jersey), and were roomates for the next 4 years! Looking back, it was the beginning of a great friendship. His parents and mine became good friends, and remained close ever since plebe year, and our famUies have shared many milestones and memories. (I also have the honor of being the godfather of one of his daughters.) Our paths usuaUy cross each year somewhere, and our wives are forced to listen to the same stories, which orUy get better with time!

Best wishes, BUI 973.285.00'74 (How 'bout that phone #) •

John Peskuric check in from Texas with the following: • "I have been in touch with a few '74 grads....22nd Company: Dan "Bear" Steele has visited my humble abode twice recendy.He is more bald than l,but he continues to be one of the most inteUecmal inffividuals I have ever had ffie privUege to be around. Other 2nd Company dudes I have had ffie oppormmty to correspond are Frank Short (my raonunate for an eternity and my bestfi-iend),Mike Byram (newly married), Joe Aweduti, Tom McMuUen and Paul Terjak. On a Grandfather note, Bruce Lewis (Evemng Consrimtionals-my Brother) has sent picmres of his latest Uneage.

FinaUy, MarshaU Nadel connected me with a 2nd Class summer roommate from Chile. Sergio Ramirez was caUed back during the AUende coup in 1973.1 was in ChUe as a bodyguard of an exNew York model. Sergio is doing great!

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Now we hear some news from Rusty Stephens: • "My wife Lani and 1 enjoyed a few days in Virginia Beach recendy with Dave Zacharias and wife Dana. Dave is working as a contractor at USJFCOM and is involved with DOD planning regarding pandemics and other major ffisasters. He also did the DOD Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina. While there we got our seafood fix, as Colorado (where we Uve) isn't the best place for that. In June I was honored to present the Danny Dietz Scholarship Award at Heritage High School in Littieton, CO. Danny was a Navy SEAL kiUed in Afghanistan and

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Grandfather Bruce!

Speaking of Grandfathers, Chris Nigon teUs us • "Jeanne and I became grandparents for the first time in June. GabrieUa Marie AndoUno came into the worid and changed everything for us. It has been a fantastic experience, highly recommend it to my classmates. Our son remrned from his second stint in Iraq as a LT in the dark and shady worid of InteU.We are glad to have him back in the US, safely We are very proud of him and his coUeagues of course. A Swiss conglomerate purchased our Utde company here in central Pennsylvama. It makes lffe very interesting to be part of a global organization again. I run into our class mate and company mate, Karl Meek at church. He is doing great! I walked around the academy yard yesterday and marveled at aU the new construction. Our Utde piece of the world is undergoing major upgrades in faciUties.

It ffid my heart good to see the plebes running aU over the place! Chris" • Now, from Sparky Lersch, a long overdue report!

• I saw the email from my Napster roomie Steve Middleton in an urgent plea for Shipmate input. Rather than suffer through his threat of you senffing in your own letter, I thought I would enjoy the drop in HelUsh temperamres and reply with my own tripe. My recent knee replacement surgery ( a common aUment of older, devoted CathoUcs) has left me on a ffiet of Percocet and red wine so if there is an edge to my letter, please excuse ffie lack of PC. I am currendy one of the few remaining classmates of'74 at Delta Air Lines, as most, if not aU, of the others jumped ship during the early retirement oppormnity prior to Delta's bankruptcy. I would like to state for the record that I personaUy stayed on to stem the tide of financial bleeffing and airUne mismanagement by putting my famUies and my own weU being behind those of the company I have been employed by for 22 years.The words "Don't Give up the Ship" come to mind!

But alas, whUe I would Uke to sayffiis,it would of course be a load of crap as ffie truth is I have 3 young kids and have squandered away my nest egg and am a resident of the brotherhood of the pUots brothel (is this too symboUc for the Marines in your auffience?)

I have enjoyed over the years the many, many, dare I say many, reports of the proverbial, change of command fixture.

reporting of Morgan Ames. I have watched wiffi wonder and awe at ffie rising; career of Bert CaUand vv-ho ff memory serves me correcdy at one time had a roommate whose pet dog was named "Reefer" like ffie naval refrigerator. I also am amazed at ffie perils and advancement ofJJ Quinn who used to stuff towels under his B O Q room door presumably to ffiw-art ffie midmght odors offfiePensacola BOQ. Just soffiatffiey-wiU see their names in bold font before ffieir appearance in ffie rear section of our magazine I would like share ffie mimmal knowdedge of a few of my- onetmie roommates at Navy.

RichViverito continues to Uve on Long Island wiffi ffis beautifid ffigh schools swTeeffieart Donna. Their 2 chUffien have recendy^ left ffie nest and Rich and Donna hope to someday- move to Florida. Rich strongly desires not to here fix)m any of his old classmates especiaUy Ted Coyle.

Larry Munns and his ffigh school sweeffieart, Beffi, stffi Uve m Whitbey Island. Larry retired and is now flying for Souffiwest -AirUnes.

Chris Hikade resides m New England and is very bitter about his career wiffi Eastern. Trump. US Air and novv"AirUne de Jour". Like RichViverito, he happUy desires his emgma but can be reached at an email address and phone number I wiU happUy- provide.

The last time I saw Tom Pruss was at my weddmg; my first w-eddmg. Tom was ffien working for Pepsi not Coke in Houston. 1 would love to hear from Tom unless of course he has rehabffitated from his drinkmg problem.

Dai Spickett has disappeared fiom my radar screen.

I saw Joe NuttaU m ffie Atlanta airport about a year ago and he stiU has his infectious laugh and foUback figure.

I have three beautifid chUffien; KeUy (14), CoUin (11) and Audrey (7). I have a wffe and two dogs who love me (get the wording exact on ffiat one John).

I am pursumg a Masters in Rehgion along wiffi my airUne career and whUe I haven't passed my final exam may-1 suggest ffiat we aU keep on praying just m case my thesis proves true. Warmest regards. Sparky" • That is a wrap. Reached ffie word count Unfit! More next month from D o n Loren, Tony Racette. Rolf Detrich, and offiers m the queue. Appreciate the uiput, call a classmate. —^Roamer sends.

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Dear 'mates, I'm not sure if it's an effect of ffie sunmier doldrums, the fact that we're in ffie qmet "in-between" m ffie reumon cycle, or if y'aU just don't love me anymore, but I had to beg for good gouge for our column this monffi. Formnately, sev-eral of you came through with flying colors. That means we can avoid my contingency plan (prmting my speaker notes from a talk on global warming that I gave to ffie local Optimist Club in July).

So everyone say ffianks to Brian Curdy, Les Edgar, Rick Udicious. and Matt Rick '94 (XO of DONALD COOK DDG 75).

Last monffi we covered ffie presentation of ffie Class of 1975 Leadersffip Award, presented annuaUy to an officer assigned to DDG 75. X O Mart Rick forwarded some more photos, includmg a cool shot of a Tomahawk launch durmg pre-deployment vv^ork ups. (See our class web page.) COOK's Change of Command ceremony was held underway on 2 July. C D R John Esposito was reUeved by C D R BiU Parker The new skipper is a distmguished mffitary graduate of the government playschool in Colorado vvffiere he was class president. (I do beUeve ffiat Ufe on board wiU be quite mterestmg durmg ffie w-eek before ffie Navy-Air Force game.) Wisely, C D R Parker elected a Navy commission and has an absolutely stellar record. The photo below shows X O Rick, C D R Esposito, C D R Parker, and Command Master Chief Fotenot. Congratulations to CMC Fotenot's daughter who is a plebe m ffie class of 2011.

the chapter and NeU ToUesfrud isffisVP. Rick is the Shipmate correspondent. If you're in ffie north central part of ffie country, check out ww.usna.com/Chapters /US/MN/UpperMidwest and let Alex, NeU, and Rick know how to find you.

16th Company Rep Les Edgar helped get ffie word count up with a qmck update. Here's what Les had to say:

Underway on USS DONALD COOK

• "Jeti" Winston and I just fimshed our 10th year with Raytheon on the Tomahawk MissUe Program. I'm in Lexington Park, MD and Jeff works out of our Crystal City.VA office. ADM Tim Heely (PEO(W)) and John Moran (SAIC) are the other 75'ers working Tomahawk down here m Souffiern Maryland. I'm now two years out from my second stem ceU transplant for NonHodgkins Lymphoma but doing great compared to a lot of folks wiffi this ffisease. I'm on a short leash with the doctors in Seatde but lffe is remming to normal somewhat. My goff game stiU stinks but that isn't anytffing new and Rick White is always game to ffiive over from Manassas,VA to humffiate me at ffie USNA goff course!

My roommate from USNA, Mike Stephenson, just completed the MS 150, a 150 mUe bicycle ride from Duluffi, Minnesota to ffie Twin Cities to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. "Ironman" survived but wasn't above complaining about ffie 20kt headwinds for ffie 1st 75 mUes! Tffis was his 5th year participatmg in this worthwhUe event. Speaking of worffiwhUe events, I'm a Team Captain for ffie "Light ffie Night Walk" on Sep 30th in support of ffie Leukemia and Lymphoma Society m Annapolis, so mark your calendars and join my team. I'U get ffie info to the webmaster wffien avaUable.

This wiU be my second year supporting tffis group in gratimde for them supportmg me wiffi information and financial assistance over ffie past many years. Last year Anne and Richard Thomas and ffieir daughter participated m ffie w^alk on my team as weU as a former member of the class of 1972, Bob Stecher, also a transplant survivor.

Rob Ganze just checked m fixjm Tucson, AZ. He Ukes the desert environment but m ffis words "It is hot as heU and dry, but peacefid and quiet". He's looking to give that up to move again, possibly back to San D i e g o . ' •

Rjck Ufficious checked in on behaff of the Upper Midwest Chapter of USNAAA. Alex Plechash is president of

I always look forward to reading e-mails from ffie Class's Swiss correspondent, Brian Curdy. In fact. I think it's high September 2007

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75*76 C L A S S N E W S time we presented Brian with the seem, Frederik's uncle and my Dad (now Coveted Scribe's Award. [As you may a 98 year-old retired LCdr, USNR) were remember, the Coveted Scribe's Award entitles feUow students in Boston University's the winner tofreeroom and board and all the Graduate School of Education from Abita Amber you care to drink when you visit 1931-34, majoring in French and modern us in sunny Pace, FL—airfare not included.] Romance languages and Uteramre.

Brian reports e-maU contact with BiU Frederik's uncle had earned ffis underDixon, Bob Zakula, Nelson Bendeck, graduate degree inVienna, Austria, and Tom Kapurch, Jaymie Durnan, and ffis my Dad had earned his first bachelor's old roommate, Doug Martin. So take a degree in Canada in 1929. As years passed, deep breaffi and setde m for ffie the world became smaUer. I left the fascinating Curdy report from Switzerland.

Marines with a physicalffisabffityand moved to Switzerland (where my famUy • Doug Martin outranks me (as almost originated) and became active in the Cold everyone in the class does) so I wUl not War Albaman and East European ffiaspora pretend to offer news or progress reports whUe working and smdying. Rapiffiy beyond what the proper authorities have mastering French and ffie ruffimentary so delegated. I can say that Doug is a working basics of some other foreign fighter Like Doug's Deb, I am an " R N " iffioms (I hope USNA professors Rau, registered nurse—not Royal Navy. My Mangano, and Tolstoy are as proud of us as Maryvonne is also a cancer warrior, so I am of them), I evenmaUy crossed paths after 7 months of "virmal fire support," with Frederik Tashko. Frederik was born tffings would be looking great in Kansas, in Albama and was an early graduate of were it not for the problem of shoring up the Warsaw Pact sponsored aviation offithe Missouri River in Ught of recent cer's preparatory school or climatic compUcations. WeU, as most class"NAPS-equivalent" in Tirana. With the mates are aware, my duty station, or home rank of "aviation cadet," he arrived as a port, for most of the past 30 years has foreign smdent at the Techmcal Umversity been near the source of the Rhone river, of Mffitary Aeronautics at Kiev in 1958 to far from the Severn, the Missouri, the smdy engineering and aircraft design, Mississippi, the Tennessee, the Offio...or whUe completing requirements for a the Merrimac for that matter. Any jumor Ueutenant's commission in the Classmates famffiar with the Neva, Drin, Albaman SociaUst People's Army aviation or Shkumbin rivers? branch. Albaman cadets in the Soviet Maryvonne (my one and only better Umon were ffispersed singly to assorted half) and I have managed some recent sea mffitary aviation school pipeUnes from service in the North Adantic, Lemngrad to Volgograd for the adffitional Switzerland's lakes, the EngUsh Channel, purpose of homng inffividual mastery of the North Sea, the Baltic, the Black Seas, the Russian language through immersion. and especiaUy those beautifol Ionian and To tffis day, Frederik's Russian is as good Adriatic waters in the Med. We feel as my EngUsh. The Sino-Soviet split obUged, therefore, to insist that we are in forced ffim to return to Albama where he no way responsible for Switzerland's and his famUy were subjected to 30 years second America's Cup trophy won at of imprisonment and internal exUe. He Valencia tffis year (or recent world tennis was never tried or convicted of any crime. triumphs, either). I am stiU lacking in He was detained by the leaders of his own physical coordination and apt to turn country as an apparent security risk Marine Corps-green beyond 10° Ust, be because of "poUtical errors" by a close that to port or to starboard. But at 56 I famUy member. Frederik could have StiU have some cannon-cocking remained in the Soviet Umon by means OORAGH left over. Maryvonne and I of poUtical asylum but he has no regrets manage shore parties as community social over returning to his native land to share volunteers. Community volunteer work, the fate of his parents and sisters. Today he in any form, is service. We service people helps support his wife (a high-school know that means interesting people as music teacher) and their 10 year-old friends, comrades, or "brothers and sisters musicaUy incUned son with a smaU in arms."

Albanian state pension awarded to A relatively recent Balkan acquain"formerly persecuted persons" whUe tance, who has since become a friend and coaching local youth in mathematics. a classmate in the "graduate school of hard Frederik also works hard in a nonknocks," is a 65 year-old volunteer educaprofit, non-governmental orgamzation tor and social worker in Tirana, Albania, which he helped found. They seek to named FrederikTashko. Odd as it may 84

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combine recreation, education, civU aviation, and civic awareness for "Albaman youth of aU ages." A prominent cofounder is an American printer and pubUsher with a soft spot for aviation modeUng and promoting social and economic development, Mr. Lee Church.

M r Church and his wife are long-time Tirana residents, weU-integrated in the neighborhood. He and Frederik coUaborate with other veterans and aviation enthusiasts ofTirana's CiviUan National Airport, adjoimng mffitary aeroffiome, and air fields around the country including both NATO and Albanian nuUtary and civU umts. Other devoted coUaborators mclude the legendary MiG pUot (and one time "plebe" to Frederik) LtCol Kofo Biku. Colonel Biku completed stuffies in Cffina before acquiring wide ffight experience and thousands of hours in numerous aircraft. He earned his tactical reputation by chasing ofiYugoslav incursions into Albaman air space in ffie late 1960s and early 1970s. The AAC (Albaman "Eagles" Aviation Club in EngUsh—^Aero Klubi Shqiptar "Shqiponja" in Albaman) coUaborates with internationaUy recogmzed Albaman educational instimtions to provide thousands of hours of teacffing in mathematics, civil aviation, history, and social awareness. They have a smaU army (or air force) of volunteer instructors and overseas contacts who work to orient youth away from the streets and back into schools as part of a long run to rebuUd a society shaken by wear and social upheaval. Anyone wishing to contact the ACC can e-maU Lee Church at lchurch@abcom-al.com or Frederik Tashko at ftashko@hotmaU.com.

MeanwhUe, back in AnnapoUs... footbaU season is here. Go Big Blue!

N—A—V—Y... Gooooo NAVY! • '75 Sir! Larry y

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As I sit here typmg during ffie dog days of summer, my mind wanders as I recaU ffie cooler days of autumns' past and I realize ffiat we are on ffie verge of anoffier Navy footbaU season replete wiffi aU of ffie wonderful taUgaters and ffie camaraderie of Classmates, fanulies and friends.WOO HOO!!!

My wffe. Barb, and I had ffie pleasure of attending a combined Change Of Command and retirement ceremony for Fred Byus. wffich was held outdoors on ffie grounds of ffie Naval Observatory m Washington, D C , on 29 June. Fred handed ffie reigns over to Dave Gove '75 after his extremely successfid tour as Oceanographer 'Navigator of ffie Nav-v.

Several Classmates (and spouses) vv-ere in attendance: Mike Lefev-er, Susan and Greg Viugjin. Mike O'Loughlin.Vanessa and Mike Seffert. Nancy- and Mike WUK; Becky- and Scott Pugh, Kaffiy and Trev SnUffi. Bruce Northridge, and BUI Matzelevich. Fred's lovely- wife, Kaffiy, was ffiere (of course) along wiffi several of ffie By-US chUdren, aU of whom receiv-ed a medal and certfficate ot appreciation fiiom Fred for ffieir y-ears of faithfiU and devxjted service during ffieu faffier's career. Guest speaken for ffie combmed ceremomes were Tim McGee '78 and Jon Greenert '75. A reception w-as held inside ffie mam buUding after ffie ceremomes.

Fred Byus delivering his remarks at the Change Of Command

Fred Byus receives another meda

Jon Greenert joins Fred Byus

Members of the Class of 16 and their spouses proudly pose witn Kathy and Fred Byus

Bruce Petit—18th Co Mike Seffert—21st Co Sm Funk—24th Co Scott Moore—24th Co Peter Varsanyi—31st Co Tommy Gardner—32nd Co Gary Stark—34th Co • The Byus Family during the awards presentations

Luke Mermrunger informed me that ffis son, Christopher, entered the Naval Academy on ffie 27 June as a member of 2011. He is entermg with his best friend, Michael Gmbas, who is the son of Izzy Guibas, '84. Boffi were co-captains of ffie Paxon HS Lacrosse team QacksonviUe, FL) which Izzy and Luke coached. Luke is flying for American Airlines, Miami as a 737 Captain.

Peter Varsanyi provided a recap of ffie monthly- Class luncheon at Champps held 28 June.

• AU had a fun time despite a sweltermg H O T JUNE day in ffie DC metro area.

Most welcomed ffie afr-conffitioned venue and everyone seemed to be gearing up for summer vacations/travel, and ffie upcommg FaU Navy Home FootbaU Game TaUgaters. Ideas for ffie 1 DEC 07 Army-Navy Game m Baltimore were tabled. AU are welcomed to submit any ideas for a '76 Pre-Post game activity.

Hugh Neighbor (2nd Company) seemed to mesmerize us (at least on our end of the table) on his exotic mternational travels. Look for ffim m ffie fomre when he leaves OAS and wiU be sipping some mce vintage somewhere on the Continent along the banks of the Danube. Best and safe travels to Hugh.

Dave DeSUva took some canffid shots. Awaiting for his copies Attendees at ffie 28 June gaffiering were: Hugh Neighbor—2nd Co Dav-e DeSUva—5th Co John Mann—5th Co Keith Champion—6ffi Co BUI Ostendorff—7th Co Tom Bakke—9th Co Chuck Litz—9th Co Gary Hentz—14th Co

Bruce Hinkley sent me a picmre taken at the swearing in ceremony for BiU Ostendorff.The Secretary of Energy, Samuel Bodman, swore in BiU on 27 AprU as ffie principal deputy admimstrator at ffie Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security-Admimstration (NNSA).

Bruce Hinkley, Wayne JakubowskI, Secretary Bodman, Joelle JakubowskI, Tom D'Agostino '80, Bill Ostendorff, Steve Chapman gather at Bill's swearing in ceremony 27 April

John Sarao writes: • I was recendy offered and accepted a new job at ffie Umversity of South Horida a couple of monffis ago. The position is ffie Associate Director of ffie Umversity of Souffi Horida's Joint Mffitary Leadership Center QMLC). I am also ffie Actmg Dfrector for the next year m place of BG LmsVisot who has been recalled to active duty and is deployed to ffie Midffie East.

The JMLC at ffie Umversity of Souffi Horida is a umque program that wiU erffiance ffie training of ffie umversity's ArmyAu: Force and Naval ROTC programs through constraction of a state of ffie art faciUty for ffieu use and provide joint, interagency, and multi-national competencies and skills m leadenhip development, global undentanding, and national security/mUitary strategies.This wiU aUovv ffiese foture officen to be moreftiUyprepared to serve in ffie continmng transformation offfieU.S. armed forces in a dynarmc and chaUenging global environment.

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The JMLC stood up in 2004 and I was previously involved in its inception whUe serving as the XO of the N R O T C umt at USE My faniUy and I are enjoying retirement from active duty and Uving in the Tampa Bay Florida area. • From Mike "Mac" McConneU, 15th Company, • Doris and I prouffiy announce our daughter Megan's graduation from the United States MiUtary Academy at West Point (it is a long but interesting story).

Megan took her degree in Mechanical Engineering and was on the Dean's Ust every semester. She rowed crew for 3 years and participated in the Sandhurst competition as a Plebe. She was selected for the aviation branch (service selection) and wiU report to Fort Rucker, Alabama in late July to begin flight training. At this point she wants to be an Apache driver.

The accompanying photograph is her bar pinning "oath of office ceremony" with her former crew coach. •

Mike McConnell's daughter, Megan, at West Point during the bar pinning ceremony

Tim FarreU sent a 27th Company update: • This picture was taken Monday mght, 11 June 07, at Citizen's Bank Park in PhUadelphia, the occasion is 27th Company Boys' Night Out. Scott Jenkins initiated our quarterly boys' night out series in August 2002 when I moved to the PhUadelphia area. UsuaUy it's just Scott and me, but this was our bestattended boys' night out ever. Many thanks to John Lovasz,John Stamos, Kip Nicely, and Dan Galik for driving up from the Washington area to join us. •

Kudos to the foUowing Classmates: —^Elmo CoUins for being appointed Regional Administrator, Region IV for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission —Frank Drennan for his assignment as commander. Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, San Diego, CA —Garry HaU for being assigned as commandant. Industrial CoUege of the Armed Forces, National Defense University, Washington, D.C. —Keith Weaver for his appointment as USO's first chief operating officer (COO). As COO, Keith plans and manages the day-to-day activities of the orgamzation, incluffing its centers and niobUe canteens worldwide. Prior to accepting this position, the Florida native was USO's Semor Vice President, Operations.Way to go, Keith!!!

I look forward to seeing you at the Class taUgaters. Go Navy!

FinaUy, our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers go out to Mara & Tim Traaen and farmly.Tim reported with great and profound sadness the news of his eldest son's murder in San Diego on 15 July.Tim's son,Timothy, age 30, had spent a wonderfol evening with his girlfriend, Nikki, when they were robbed at gunpoint as they were getting into their car to head home for the evening. Nikki survived the attack and at the time of this writing, the gunman in this senseless kilUng is stUl at large. Timothy was a handsome and talented graphics artiest who worked at Tshotchkey's designing logos for coUege gift items nationwide.

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so I'U apologize for being too "CUff Note's" and try to curtaU my asides and wifficisms (or /«'f-witticisms). Here we go— First big news—a classmate and his famUy now occupy the Supe's House!

Before a large audience in Alumni HaU, Jeff Fowler reUeved Rodney Rempt as the 60th Superintendent and was promoted to VADM. An alumnus and former company officer when we were there (okay—which of you ffid he fry?), C N O (by now JCS) ADM MuUins was the guest speaker. There were many other alumm on hand that included among them senior Navy officials (SECNAV and former SECNAVs), Navy and Marine Corps general officers, various corporate big-wigs, senior officers and other "important people"—but none were more important, supportive or vocal as the many classmates from '78. (The big whooping yeU that erupted from us as we were recognized in speech and in support ofJeff StUl echoes in the haU!). I'd be a nut to start nanUng names of who was there because 1 know I ffidn't see everybody and I knoiv I would be excluding names but what the heck—no guts no air medals— attendees I saw (or thought I saw) were: Bart Buechner, Craig Cowan, Tom Crowley,John Rudder, Bob McMasters, CabeU Greenwood, Chris Hassler, Art Athens, Steve "Jock" Maloney, Bob Schmermund,John Rudzis, Ray Kwong, Steve Hincks, Tom Dudley,Jim Rennie, George Wadzita, Steve Petri, Bob Novak, Glen Woods, John Cooke, Maurice Tose, Tom Abernathy, Scott Provow, CharUe Hautau, Kevin Olsen, Terry O'Brien,Joe Martin, Gary Eisenmann, Joes Schmitz, Gary Vincinguerra, Mark Natdt,John Kovalcik, Sean Coffey, CharUe Sotomayor, AJ Wise, Bruce Latta, Dave Heinz, John Newcomb, WiU Kramer, Drew Nienhaus, Ralph Scaffidi, and Ray Milton. (I'm stanffing by for the e-mails from folks who'U say— "don't you remember?!)

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Standing L to R: Kip Nicely Scott Jenkins, Dan Galik Seated L to R: John Stamos, John Lovasz, Tim Farrell

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No excuses for the loss of a column last time. Let's just say brain flatulence exacerbated by the loss of some files were contributing factors. I'U be walking off the demerits aU next week. Anyway, lots to catch up on.This wiU be a Uttle "photo intensive" which eats up the word quota

John Rudder, Supe and Bob McMasters

Vince, Bart, Bill Chatfield, Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and

and empathize with the emotional impact of such horror. We wish them weU as they and everyone in the VA Tech faniUy continue their heaUng process.

More retirements—On May 18th, Brett Ayotte had his Navy retirement ceremony in Memorial HaU at the Academy. Classmate and former reserve boss. Jay Deloach officiated and was also Joethe guest speaker. Jay regaled on Brett's career and accomplishments that make me wonder what the heck the Navy Reserve force is going to do without him around?!

It was a great ceremony and a fun party at the club and later at the Ayotte homestead! Also on hand were Steve Petri, Mike Yurina, and George BiUy.

Fowlers flanked by Cowans

Sad news came on ArU 5th with word of ffie death ffiat day of non-graduating classmate, Bobby "Chico" Garcia in JacksonviUe, FL. After leaving the Academy, Chico went back to Texas A&M (where he had afready fimshed a freshman year before corrUng to AnnapoUs) and received ffis degree in '78. In 1983 he married Kate Higgins and together they have four chUffien Alexander Garcia (22), Nicholas Garcia (20), OUvia Layne Garcia (18) andjarme Garcia (11). Bobby worked twenty years for the Umted States Postal Service. He was a strong Christian man, loved serving God and attended the JacksonviUe Church of Christ. We wish his famUy weU. The tragedy atVirgimaTech touched every around the nation but none more closely that the Surgent and McEntee farmUes of'78. Kathy and Dave Surgent's daughter, Stephanie, was a semor engineering student at VA Tech.

She had not gone to class yet that day and was safe from the horrible events.

Stephame is now in Tampa for an internship this summer and plans to return to VA Tech for graduate school. Mike McEntee's daughter (Momca) and son (Mark)—who were in their second and first year at Tech, respectively—^were also formnate to be spared. His class having been canceled due to his prof's iUness, Mark was safe in his dorm at the time of the shootings. Momca had left her class buUding at the time of the shooting and waUced right past Norris where she heard the shots and saw smdents runmng out of the buUding and jumping out of the windows. We are glad that aU were safe

Jay presents awards to the Ayottes

The Gearys and their Anchor Baby

In late June Bruce Gearey attended Chris Wode's retirement ceremony in Memorial HaU. Bruce reported it was a wonderfol event and fiUed with remarks that brought back many great memories.

Bruce wanted to pubUcly correct a few erroneous facts that Chris had mentioned—When Bruce took a couple of chip shots at the Commander in Chiefs trophy in the Rotunda from the 4-2 balcony, it was a Wedge, not a 9 iron and he did, in fact, hit it one time before the O O D came running after them.Then, Chris tried to have them remember the number of glass panes in Memorial HaU. All could not remember, but Lew Wolfrom could recite how many stairs there are from 4-2 to Steerage. The foUowing week Bruce had dinner with Larry Easton in Suffolk and shared more "great trips down memory lane". (Larry

was down there for some business.) Bruce expects that one day he wiU have to relinquish the Anchor Baby tide to one of our classmates at some point, but untU then he enclosed a current photo of his current tide holder.

Jock Maloney(samaloney@ conicast.net) and Marty Thamm (MartyThamm@aol.com) are soUciting any interest from classmates who rraght want to be involved in a "group" retirement ceremony in AnnapoUs. The occasion would be 30 years to the date of our graduation and corrmiissiomng—June 6,2008.

If interested—drop them an e-maU. Flag officer updates and assignments: BiU Burke is assigned as director, Assessment Division, N81. Rich CeUon is now the commander, First Naval Construction Division, Norfolk. Two-star promotions announced in AprU went to: Mark Boensel (Benz is currendy the Commander, Navy Region Southeast, JacksonvUle, FL), Vic GuiUory (Deputy Director, Surface Warfare Division, N86B), Cecil Haney (Commander, Submarine Group Two, Groton, CT), Harry B. Harris, Jr. (Director of Operations (f3), U.S. Southern Command), Joe Leidig Director, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Sixth Fleet, Plans and Operations/deputy commander. Sixth Fleet/commander, Submarines AUied Naval Forces South/commander, Submarine Group Eight, Naples, Italy), CharUe MartogUo (Commander, Carrier Strike Group Seven, San Diego, CA), and Rick Wren (Commander, Carrier Strike Group Five,Yokosuka, Japan) WeU that's aU the space for me.. .See you next month. Launchin' Spot Four Fl

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Greetings, 79ers!

I remember that as a Utde kid, I didn't Uke "September". September was always the month where I looked back at summer and said, "Where ffid aU that time go?" In September the days were stUl hot, although now I had to spend them in a classroom with the nuns of St. Thomas Parish.There seemed to be Uttle to look forward to: Christmas was too far away to contemplate.

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79*80 C L A S S N E W S Things are a Utde ffifferent now (although I StUl ask myseff "Where ffid the summer go?"). FootbaU and taUgating seasons are upon us. Business travel picks up, the schools and coUeges are back in session, and everyone is just plain BUSY! I mean, most of us are busy aU the time, but this time of year it seems Uke everytffing is happemng at once. I always notice a drop in the "virtual mailbag" this time of year. But fear not: I do have gouge to pass on!

We'U start things this month with a '79 "Flag Bag" update. Sean Cate ffies diis report from Richmond,VA: • On Friday, 15 June 2007,1 had ffie pleasure of attenffing RDML Mark Heinrich's Change of Command at Defense Supply Center, Richmond,VA. Mark is moving up to DC as Director, Logistics Operations & Reaffiness,J-3/4 for the Defense Logistics Agency. Mark's reUef was BGen Andy Busch USAFA '79. It was a great "Joint 79" event as BGen Lynn CoUyar USMA '79 was also there. Mark's feUow 18th Company classmates, Roy Harkins and Earl McLain, were also m attendance. •

Mark Heinrich's Change of Command (l-r): Roy Harkins, Judy & Mark Heinrich, Gregg Nivala '80, Earl McLain

Joint '79 Flags (l-r): Mark Heinrich, BGen Lynn CollyarUSMA '79, BGen Andy Busch USAFA '79

Sean also sent along a couple photos of the event—thanks, Sean!

In other Flag news, RDML Nevin Carr reports that he's nearing completion of his tour as N86F Surface Warfare Deputy for Combat Systems & Weapons.

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Looks Uke his next job wiU be as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy— International Programs "to help buUd the 1,000 ship Navy." Congratulations, Nevin —and best of luck in your new assignment!

The 23 June 2007 effition of T7ie National Journal newsletter provided an update on our own Dave Morriss. After retiring in 2005, Dave soon found ffimseff working in a staff position for the Senate Armed Services Committee. WhUe on active duty he had worked closely with the panel as the ffirector of the Navy's Office of Legislative Affairs and was famUiar with its broad range of issues. Dave is impressed by the SASC membersffip roster, wffich now includes former Navy secretaries John Warner and Jim Webb '68, the two senators fromVirgima. Dave is quoted as saying he enjoys the namre of the work. "You get up in the mormng and read in the paper about something you rmght be working on that day. And you go to bed and read in tomorrow's paper about sometffing that you ffid."

Congratulations, Dave! We're counting on you to keep those "ffistinguished gendemen and laffies" in Une, OK? I received another emaU from Sean Cate saying he recendy heard from Kyle Kaker (kyle.kaker@usmc.mU). Kyle has been working in the counter-IED (improvised explosive device) field at the JIEDDO USMC Center of ExceUence in 29 PaUns, CA. As you may remember form the January 2007 column, last winter Kyle's wffe Mary passed away suddenly. Kyle says that he and his son Jon (16) are slowly working through the emotional aftermath. Jon has been devoting himseff to sports, making aU-conference (honorable mention) tffis year in high school basketbaU as a sophomore. Kyle also says that he has heard from many classmates in recent months, and he thanks everyone for their continuing thoughts and prayers. He is excited about attenffing our next reunion, as he finds that classmates and friends have become more important in recent years.

And now, time for the "Ever Popular and World-Renowned 'Tidbits and Snippets' Section": Back in March Dave Fleenor (dfleenor@aUtel.net) was appointed General Counsel to the Governor of Kentucky. He also asks: "Since it has the word "general" in the tide does that get us up to 24 flags?" He intends to provide a more complete update ".. .once I am paroled from state government."

Dick Tobey reports that class stargazer Dr. Alan Whiting no longer unemployed—he is DEPLOYED. DoughbaU updated his Merchant Marine Mate's Ucense, and he currendy is making runs between Houston,TX and Djibouti on a cargo sffip. He expects to be back in the DC area around September. "You can take the boy out of the sea, but you can't take the sea out of the boy..."

Kirk Michealson passes that Rick Marrs is back from a successful tour m Iraq. Rick was leaffing the construction of about $7 biUion (with a "b") of infi:astrucmre for the Iraqi Security Forces. His force buUt and/or renovated over 500 poUce stations. Rick is now at the Wasffington (DC) Navy Yard working as the IG for Naval Facffities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) under RADM Greg Shear.Welcome home. Rick!

I received a very brief note from Bob Larys that he FINALLY completed ffis residency at Naval Hospital San Diego.

Bob and Rebecca are headed back east— to Portsmouth,VA. Congratulations, Hoser—I'm real proud of you. Karen and I are looking forward to seeing you guys real soon!

Pete Long (pl_long@verizon.net) emaUed to say ffiat he was the lone USNA participant in tffis year's DC-Area Joint Service Academy Class of 1979 Goff Tournament in Haymarket,VA. He says the goff was great (his team came in second), the weather was perfect and ".. .the dogs and burgers were of the ffighest quaUty!" He's hoping to recrffit more NAVY-types for next year's event.

And that's it from the "Land of ffie Chesapeake". If you happen to Uve in diis part of ffie country, I hope you'U join us at a Navy home game taUgater at the Official "Permanent" '79 TaUgating Spot on the GOLD side parking lot—just look for Fred Gerheiser's big '79 flag!

And before I forget, I have one more personal reason to REALLY Uke September now: my wife's birthday!

"Happy birffiday, sweetheart! I love you!"

(Now I gotta rush out and get a present...)

"SeeYou Next Month!"

OtmiesViri! —^Wiz...

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Greetings Classmates. Once again I'm writing tffis trom seat 2A on ffie US Air flight to DC. I think I'm going to see ff 1 can get a time-share on this seat or at least some kind ot name badge.This past week was "I" Day and a bunch of our Classmates had ffiefr chUdren swearing in to join this "fratermty ot ffie sea" that we jomed some 31 years ago. I remember it weU as it w-as also my- 18ffi Birffiday- and as I recall—it w-as qmte a whUe tiU I had my- fint legal beverage of interest! Mark Guadagnini. Guadsqd@aol.com. w-as ffiere and sent in this great reflection: •Joe. I-day was a nostalgic event for ffie '80 bunch. Hodaddy's son. Matt Boensal's daughter. Curt Coughlin's son, Mark Czarsasty's son, and my- own son are aU classmates in ffie class of 2011. Hard to beEe\e that 31 y-ears ago we were sitting m ffie same "hot seats" onT-Comt. gettmg sworn into ffie Navy that we hav-e aU grown to lov-e.When ffid we get "seasoned" sufficiently to hav-e our chUdren taking over ffie defense of ffie nation?

Earl Gay pins his star on ffie 24ffi of July and wiU be m command of ffie Washington Nav-al District. Mike Brown.

Sandy Daniels. Earl, and Scott Sanders wiU aU be attendmg new Flag officer school starting in mid-August.

MUUngton is hot. but Corpus Chrisri is hotter, w-ffich is where I am headed m -August. At Altimde, Guad • Isn't it amazmg that as we swear m our kids we have our own Classmates putting on ffie Stars of semor leadership—quite a contrast? When I was at ffie Boat School, I alway-5 ffiought it w-as amazmg ffiat my roommate. Pete "Rat" Stanford, and I boffi had Dad's from ffie Class of 1944.

They- often w-ould joke that ffiey sat around m "Moffier B " back in 1943 and plaimed to have son's attend Navy and be roommates some 33 years later WeU, here we are 31 y-ears later and history is repeating itseff. So, Guad, were you and ffie boys planning aU tffis too anyway, Tamrme and Rich Rogers Rich.Rogers@nasa.gov-, fixjm 12ffi Company also have ffieir son Jesse (now

time with Mary Beth and Dave Lengyel and ffid a lot of sightseeing with the kids.

Also took in two Navy Lax games against MD and Army. It had been years and years since Robm and I had done any sightseemg back ffiere, so I think we enjoyed it more than the boys.

I talked with Bobby Lynch recendy after many years of not being in touch. It aU started one early morning last week wffien I checked my emaU as the coffee was brewmg. I had an emaU from Lee Futch forwarffing a note from K-ris EUiott who had heard through the The Rogers Clan—Jesse, sister Taylor, Tammie and grapevine ffiat Bobby was m mtensive proud papa care m some hospital near his home in Oregon. I vviU spare you aU the gory Nancy- and Steve "Hodaddy" Honan details, but Bob suffered a large tear m his also sent in conffimation of ffie story and aorta (luckUy found before it rupmred) a few photos. He reports that he is and ffiey had to perform emergency "happUy retired for the past 2 years and surgery to repafr it. (This is ffie sort of vv-orkmg for D r Delores Etter, thmg that kUled actor John Ritter a few ASN(RDA), as her Dfr. Cong Affafrs. He years back!) Anyw^ay, after a couple days of and Nancy- are planmng to be productive intense emailing with many classmates, empty nesters & contmue traveUng from includmg Jim Grunewfald, K-ris ffieir current home base of Fairfax, VA. EUiott, Mark Lethbridge, Dave They also have anoffier daughter, Jessica, a Quessenberry, Dave Lengyel, Mike semor atVT. Ferguson, Lee Futch, and others, I caUed Bob. He sounded GREAT and is recovering weU and was ffischarged from the hospital the day after we talked, hopefliUy m time to attend ffis son's ffigh school graduation!

AU is gomg vv-eU out here on the left coast. I have been keepmg busy wiffi my job, and Scouts, and High School FootbaU and Jr. High band. And about 3 months ago I started a 2-year Masters program in Systems Engmeermg Management "Hodad" family. Laura '09, Nancy, Stephen '11 & offered through NPS Monterey. I just Steve '80. finished ffie fost of eight quarters, and I often find myseff vv-ondermg, "What m Another of our faithful writers, AK ffie heck w-as I thinking when I appUed "Dad" WeUesley, vv-eUesleyaffirobm@ for this program???" The old noggm stUl verizon.net wrote m wiffi this note: works, but not as qmckly- as it used to! I • Joe, better wrap tffis up for now. AW • Just a short update. I have to get this in.

On May 24th I was pleased to attend ffie annual Boy Scouts ofAmerica Venmra W • ^H ^ \ County- CouncU Eagle Scout Recogmtion Dinner at the Reagan Presidential Library. The setting of ffie Reagan Library- for tffis event was just sensational, but I have to say that the r ^v >j^L highUght of ffie evening was Ustemng to an eloquent speech by guest speaker Captain Steve Huber, an Eagle Scout hirnseff (and an Assistant Scoutmaster m Troop 228's Eagle Scouts (L-R) Kyle Eckhart Steven Reynolds, Andrew Vasiloff, Mike Wellesley and Troop 228!)!

Taylor Waters with Captain Steve Huber Back m AprU I took ffie famUy to Wasffington DC and AnnapoUs for a Seems that ffie acaderffic bug is not spring break vacation. We spent a lot of umque to the "left coast." Kevin Scott, in 13th Company) in this Class, and reported ffiat it is "amazmg reUving plebe summer as a parent."

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80*81 CLASS N E W S Kevin.Scott@arnffor.uscourts.gov sent in this note and it appears that he is headed to the "dark side" of the fence: • Hey Joe, Believe it or not, I just finished up my first year in law school. 1 had decided I wanted to do something completely different when I retired and after getting accepted to Georgetown last year, I went on terminal leave. After retiring from the Marine Corps on Jan 1st, 1 started working in the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

Not sure where I wiU end up when I graduate, but if you see my face on television at 0230, you'U be able to figure it out. AcmaUy, I am trying to decide between working for the Commonwealth Attorney (inVirginia), or focus on estate and trust management—that being something we probably aU have an interest in nowadays. Kevin • Speaking again of the "left coast" 1 received a note from JiU Hawkins Votaw and a few photos from their annual "80th mght" dinner: • Hi Joe! Greetings from San Diego! Once again the San Diego Chapter of USNA 80 got together for our annual "80th Night" ffinner—held on the 80th night of the year (back in March). Our chapter Class President, Alan PortiUo, ffid an amazing job setting up the event, which was held at the Coronado Country Club.

As you can see by the photo, we had a huge group of'80 and spouses—even the spouses of some of us who were deployed! And, we got to celebrate Terry Mack's birthday that evening (he wouldn't teU us which one it was!) We are talking about having a beach event for famUies some time this summer; I'U let you know if we puU it off!

Two of our class are retiring in the next few weeks. First, CAPT David Porter (24th Co.) retires at the end of June from being the PMW-126 lead at SPAWAR , and my plebe year roomie.

Barbette (Henry) Lowndes (24th Co.) wUl retire on 11 July also from SPAWAR, where she is serving as the Director of Contracts. We seem to be dropping like ffies these days! That's it for now Joe— my best to the class and—BEAT ARMY!!

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80th Night Dinner celebrants

Captain Mike Reed, our Fleet IG wrote in to let us know that WiU GUdner, WiU_Gildner_2000@alumni.ksg.harvard. edu is also retiring (from the Air Force!) on 7 September, 1400, Mem HaU at USNA. Ann, daughter's Paige (18) and Avery (13) have been back in Washington at the Pentagon for about a year foUowing a "very short three years in London where he served as the Air Attache. AU are invited!

Also heard from Pat (O'NeiU) Sudol, AudreyJacob@aol.com who recently retired from the Navy on 29 June 07.

They had a wonderful ceremony, which was graced by a few of our superstar classmates: CAPT Joe McGettigan and his lovely bride Bernadette, Barb Gerharty, Tina D'Ecole and her two chUdren, and Reserve PJUDM (Sel) Sandy Daniels!

Congrats. Photos are expected to foUow next issue. Also, I received an invitation to Captain L. Bret Gordon's change of Command. He is the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Engineering Station, Lakehurst, New Jersey. He'U be reUeved on the 3rd of August.

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It's always great to hear from the "lost Classmates" and one in this case who has a daughter who is among our Inductees for this class as you can read below— welcome home: • joe, Jim "Buster" Crabbe (18th Co), checking in after a long "lost comm" career. 1 didn't want to wait aU the way untU I retired before I checked in for the first time so I figure the 27-year mark was a good milestone. My primary reason for writing is to brag on my daughter Vicky, who wiU be starting Plebe Summer this year with the Class of 2011.

EUy and I have 3 super kids and 3 grandkids. Patty is our oldest daughter and is enjoying being a mom.Vicky is 19 and was Inducted on 27 June at USNA and Jimmy is 12 and working on being elected Mayor of KingsviUe. We're kind of entrenched down here in South Texas.

EUy is teaching math at one of the local high schools here and I'm C O of NAS KingsviUe and wiU move to COS at CNATRA in Corpus Christi later this summer. Even though I don't get to fly as much as I'd like, leading students out to the carrier for the first time is stiU fun.

Enjoy, Buster • That's certainly not aU ffie news—^but it's aU that I am aUowed by the rules to print!

1 hope that this finds each of you healthy, happy, and wiser today than yesterday. Take a few minutes to renew a friendship, caU a Classmate and BEAT ARMY. As always—BEAT ARMY, —Joe

DUE BY 19 OCT 2007

academy He started out as a Surface Warfare Officer and then transitioned to Public Affairs Officer In his current PRES; Jim Ahlgriitim 1948 Friendship PI. Falls Church.VA 22043-1542 assignment, he is the Deputy Assistant H; 70.V848-0793; E; jini@.ililgrinim.net Secretary of Defense Qoint CORR.SECY: CAPT Steve Colon,USNR (Ret.) Communication) & Director, Strategic 115 Kaapuni Dr., KaUua, HI 96734-2728 Communication Integration Group E: scolon@haw;ui.rr.coni H; (808) 265-4253 Secretariat (SCIG.) WEB SITE; www.usna.com/classes/1981 Prior to this assignment, Frank was CLASSWIDE MESSAGES; usnaI981@yahoogroups.com the Special Assistant for Public Affairs to Aloha'81. Hope ffie summer is treating the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. you weU. Not much in the niaUbag this In 2003 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, monffi, but I stiU have some gouge to he was deployed to Qatar as the Chief of report. First off a continuation on the Meffia for U.S. Central Conmiand profiles of our flag officers. This month (forward). Frank was the senior uniformed WUly HUarides (3rd co), Frank Thorp PubUc Affairs officers during the invasion.

(14ffi co), and Frank CaldweU (8th co).

Frank has had tours on the staff of the WiUy HUarides was our first classmate Chief of Naval Operations, Bureau of selected for flag. He is an Acquisitions Naval Personnel; Naval Surface Forces Professional, and is ffie Program Executive Pacific Fleet; Joint Task Force Midffie East; Officer for Submarines. He is responsible Cruiser Destroyer Group Twelve, and for ffieVirgima Class submarine program, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN which means he owns each one untU it 69). He has also served as Director of gets deUvered to ffie fleet. I caught up PubUc Affairs and Congressional wiffi WiUy m May at ffie commissiomng Notification at the Navy Office of offfieUSS HAWAII in Groton, CT. He Legislative Affairs, and has had assignments was lookmg very sharp and adrmral Uke at the Navy's Office of Information (as usual), gave a great speech, and looked (CHINFO). impressive siding next to a bunch of 4 In 1999 Frank star admirals. completed a feUowship at HUl & At the academy WiUy was a physics Knowlton major, and was on ffie saffing team. He Worldwide PubUc went subs, and had tours on the PARGO Affairs in (SSN 650), GURNARD (SSN 662), Wasffington D.C. MAR'^AND (SSBN 738), and as C O of He has a master's KEY WEST (SSN 722). His shore tours degree in Broadcast were with the Commander Submarine Frank Thorp JournaUsm and Force,U.S.Adantic Fleet (Flag Aide), Bureau of Naval Personnel, Joint Staff, and PubUc Affairs from ffie staff of ffie Chief of Naval Operations. The American Umversity and a master's degree in Since becoming an Acquisition National Security and Strategic Smdies Professional, he has served as the Director, from the Naval War CoUege.

Advanced Submarine Research and FinaUy (for ffis month),James (Frank) Development (SEA 93R) and as the CaldweU. Frank is a submarine officer, and Conversion Manager and subsequendy is currently the assigned to the J-5 the Program Manager for the SSGN Strategic Plans and PoUcy Directorate on Program (PMS 398). the Joint Staff in Washington, D.C. as the WUly has a Assistant Deputy Director for Europe, Masters Degree in NATO, Russia and Africa.

At the academy Engineering he was a Marine Engineering major.

Management from Frank has had sea tours on the BOSTON the CathoUc (SSN 703),ALABAMA (SSBN 731) University of (GOLD), BUFFALO (SSN 715) America, and has (XO tour), andfinaUy,as CO of the done additional JACKSONVILLE (SSN 699). His major schooUng at the Air sea command was as Commodore, Force Command Willy HUarides Submarine Development Squadron and Staff CoUege TWELVE in New London, CT. and the MIT Seminar XXI program in Frank's shore tours have included duty International Security Affairs. with the Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Frank Thorp, our second flag officer, Exanuning Board, Commander in Chief, was an Operations Analysis major at the ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% U F E MEMBERSHIP: 95%

U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Commander Naval Submarine Forces. Along the way, he managed to earn a masters degree at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. His next assignment is Deputy Commander for Global Strike and Integration, U.S. Strategic Conmiand, Offott Air Force Base, NE. I received a really interesting note from John Howland ('64). John is a blogger who puts out a daily USNA message.

I can't say I agree with everything he is putting out, but he did send me an interesting article he uncovered on our very own Louis Cooper (33rd co). It turns out that Louis just graduated fromWeUl CorneU Meffical CoUege and is now an operating room physician. He decided to go into medicine after witnessing the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York. Louis says: "Like aU New Yorkers who witnessed the September 11 attacks, I felt a sense of helplessness. I wanted to be of service to my feUow man, but I was not equipped to do so. The best way I thought I could help others was to become a physician."

I learned some other interesting things about Louis. He spent a large part of his chUdhood in Europe. His father was in the movie industry, which took his famUy overseas to France, Norway, Italy and England. After finishing secondary school, he moved back to the Umted States.

After attending the academy (Louis was a double major, physics and ffistory) he served as a submarine officer for 5 years, and then left the Navy to pursue a career in business. He earned an MBA at Harvard Business School, and went on to pursue a successfol career as an investment banker in mergers and acquisitions at Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. and Deutsche Morgan GrenfeU, Inc. in New York.

As we would expect, Louis graduated fromWeiU CorneU Medical CoUege with "academic distinction" and "honors in research." He is now a resident physician in Emergency Medicine at New York University/BeUevue, because he feels that in the ER he can help the most people with the widest range of problems.

In addition to his leadership and management experience in the Navy and on WaU Street, Louis is a glassblower and sculptor. In 2006, he was awarded the "David Clayson Prize for Creativity" as the third year medical student who best demonstrated the abiUty to balance ongoing involvement in the creative process with the rigors of a medical education.

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Next, a report from Bubba Turtnan (31st co) on the annual class picmc at Hospital Point. Bubba writes: • "I tffink tffis was eight years in a row we have held this picmc. We had a good mrnout and lots of food and beverages were consumed. Here is a rundown on the classmates who wereffiere.I apologize to anyone I left out, I'm working by an old Ust and a memory ffiat was beer clouded.

Jan and Rod Adams (16th co) provided some great watermelon.

Stephame and Mark Adamshick (13th co) showed up late, ate lots of food and I don't tffink they paid for it. Maureen and Larry Burt (27th co) drove up from Northern,VA (first time attendees).

Conffie and Mark CantreU (34th co) ffiove up from Pax River Charlene and Matt Carr (30th co) brought their daughters. I guess their son couldn't make it because he was busy bemg a plebe.

Dave CiccareUi (1st co) was there and he got real sloshed and started talking about what a lousy class secretary you are. Sharon and Tim Disher (12th co) brought some mid with them that they said belonged to ffiem. Mike "Ski" Dzieciolowski (24th co) ffid a great job cooking hot dogs. Jane and Herb Elkin (18th co) were both ffiunk and trying to pick fights with everybody. Gary and Mary Gunther and famUy roUed in and crowded everybody out of the chow Une. HoUy and Paid Hankins (30th co) brought some ice wffich was mce, but what was even mcer was ffiat Paul cooked aU of the hamburgers. Bob Jollif showed up with a Frisbee, but no one would play with him. Frank and Peg Klein stopped by ate a bunch of food and then she fried us aU for being out of umform. Randy and LU Lovdahl (16th co) brought their dog who wouldn't play with Bob JolUf either Rosa and Tom Moore (21st co) tried to teach the Uttle kids how to play spades and kept winning aU of their deserts.

Nelson Moe's (24th co) only job was to grUl some cfficken legs, and he screwed that up. They were uncooked and we almost had a salmoneUa break-out. I fired Nelson and put Paul Hankins in charge of the chicken legs. Ruth and Jim O'Hara (30th co) drove up from Northern Virgima, tried to pawn their kids off on anybody who would take them, but they had no takers, so they left. Judy and Bob Perry (28th co) brought some cake and brownies that were unbeUevable. I hope

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they come every year and to aU of the taUgaters too. Kim and Scott Sutherland (16th co) drove down from Pennsylvama.

Scott hung out in the bushes with a camera with a giant lens on it taking picmres of aU of us. You never know about those FBI guys. Eva and Ed Tucholski (33rd co) reserved the picmc area and got car passes for aU of those civffians to drive on the Yard, very mce. Myseff and Carol, weU we just stood around and looked good. Bubba, I am sure you did! Thanks for the input. • FinaUy, there was a sniaU '81 gathering in West Texas on May 20 to celebrate Jaime Navarro's (3rd co) wedding, and ffis mother's 70th birthday party. In attendance were myself, Tim Burke (34th co),John Clay (26th co),Jim ("Hubbs") Hubbard ( 29th co),Dave Jackson (26th co),Neal Kusumoto (8th co), and Greg ("Doc") Dougherty (25th co).Yes, it was quite a group. We aU had a blast, from the birthday party to the wedffing, and finaUy afineffisplayof karaoke in the bar afterwards. El Paso wUl never be the same!

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Classmates: By the time you read tffis we wUl be perUously close to the 25th Reumon. Have you registered yet? Get to it: http://www.usna.com/classes/1982.

Matt Sharpe checked in wiffi this gouge:

"Class of '82 at the Sharpes."

• "In late AprU, Carole and I welcomed 13th Classmates to our home in Virgima Beach. From left to right in the photo: John Clay Dave Jackson, Jaime Navarro, Greg Pete Hayes, Tim Thomas, Jeff Cleary, Dougherty, Neat Kusumoto, Jim Hubbard, and Steve me. Rich Alexander, and Dave Colon at the Navarro wedding.

Samples. Pete is flying for Souffiwest AirUnes. He and Lori Uve in Clearwater, Florida. Tim is an ordained immster, has his doctorate, and works as an advisor to the World Bank. He and Steph Uve in Westminster, Maryland. Jeff Cleary is the peffiattic pulmonologist at Naval Meffical Center Portsmouth. He and Jane Uve in Norfolk. I am loving Ufe in USS SAN JACINTO. Rich is an instructor at Joint Forces Staff CoUege. He and Chris Uve in Virginia Beach. Dave is with BeU Textron supporting naval heUcopters. He and Jean Jaime and Val Navarro Uve in MUton, Florida.

"I also just returned from San Diego Hope everyone had a great summer. where VADM Etnyre hosted the annual See you next month. Steve Surface Major Commanders'Traimng Symposium. We broke out classmates for a picmre. Shown left to right are: Nominations' Matt McCloskey, USS BOXER; are due by Visit Bruce Lindsey, USS DUBUQUE; www.usna.com Matt Sharpe, USS SAN JACINTO; 19 October 2007 tor more info

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Sept 20 - 23, 2007 IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED, YOU NEED TO REGISTERASAP!

Download the '82 Reunion Movement Order for all the details:

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Exact starting times and locations are TBD Thursday Sept 20th All Day: Check In at Visitor's Center Halsey Field House , Evening: Crab Feast at a Mike's Crab House ^^ ^^|^'

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All Day- Check In at Visitor's Center, Halsey Field House 0900 (Shot Gun): Golf Tournament: All classes having reunions will participate 1400: The Chapel- Memorial Service: A short service to remember our fallen comrades 1400: Alumni HaW-Optional: Superintendent's Presentation to the Assembled Classes: A short welcome by the Superintendent and the President/CEO of the USNAAA 1600- Worden Field: Review the P-Rade: The reunion classes will review the P-Rade 1830- Navy Marine Corps Stadium: Evening Reception: Inside Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

Saturday. Sept 22nd 0830- Location TBD: Fun Run: Inquiries about the Willie McCool Memorial Fun Run contact Bill Kovach at billjkovach@yahoo. com 1100- Navy Marine Corps Stadium: Ta/'/^rafe; The Tailgate will be INSIDE the Stadium at the Class Ring North West and the '53 Pavilion (A GAME TICKET WILL BE REQUIRED) Evening: Open for Company get togethers Sunday, Sept 23rd Morning: Brunch: (TBD) A last chance to see old friends before we depart and go our separate ways.

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Tom Rowden, Surface Warfare Officer School and soon to be Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea; Lang Reese, DESRON 14; Mark Rios,MCM CLASSRON; and Perry Bingham, USSANZIO."^

be an athletic bunch so I was highly nervous that the ceremony would conclude with one more run through the obstacle course or an applied strength test for old times sake but, thankfiiUy, I was wrong.

Instead we headed out to Becky and Jim's place for a pool party and BBQ which was the perfect enffing to a great day and involved no puUed hamstrings or blown out knees as far as I could teU. Congratulations, Becky! Thanks for inviting me!

FinaUy, news from Brian Caraveo and famUy:

"A gathering of handsome and powerful '82 blackshoes."

Thanks, Matt.WeU, that's it for this month. See you at the 25th! —Ward ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES; CDR James H. Flatley IV, USN 618Vanderbilt Ave.,Virginia Beach.VA 23451 H: 757-963-7353; W; 252-435-2488 HE: flatniingo5@aol.com SECY: Angela Rodi H: 713-432-0069; E; chrisangelaroth@sbcglobal. net WEB SITE; www.usna83.com ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES; CDR Mike Collins, USNR 935 Barracuda Cove Ct. AnnapoUs, MD 21401-4718 H: 410-626-8876; E: mike.collins@1984.usna.com VICE PRES; Maj James W. Wilhelm, USMC TREAS; CDR Doug Denneny, USN SECY; LCDR Karen (Malloy) Halverson 213 A Lee Avenue, Fort Myer, VA 22211 E: dkhalvy@earthlink.net WEB SITE; www.usna84.com

Greetings, Classmates. It's a hot, hot, hot July day as I write this September article and the feeble a/c units in our old set of historic quarters are having a tough time keeping up with the northern Virginia heat. So, before my computer fries, let's get to the news.

First of aU, I had the pleasure back on 16 June to attend Becky (Lewis) Vautier's retirement ceremony. The event was held in Halsey Field House (where else?) and the gym was packed with Becky's friends, famUy, and coworkers spanning her life from high school days aU the way to her final assignment as USNA Personnel Officer Classmates in attendance were husband Jim, Anne (Tolg) MaUwauki, and John Funk. Becky's friends (excluding me, of course) tend to

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"The Caraveo Family"

• Greetings from the sunny San Diego area of Santee. We've been here 14 years now. WeU, Genny and the kids have been here that long. I just get to make frequent visits. I am currendy working for SWOS. Yes, SWOS is back in San Diego!

OfficiaUy, I am the Director for Damage Control Training. Which means that in adffition to being responsible for the DC training in Newport, I am also responsible for the DCA schools located in San Diego and in Norfolk. I have a staff of 3 officers and 3 senior enlisted in San Diego and another 3 officers and 2 senior enlisted in Norfolk. I travel out to the schoolhouse in Norfolk and make an appearance in Newport a few times a year, but spend most of my time in San Diego. As for my famUy, for those that ffid not know, my wife Genny was ffiagnosed with breast cancer in Dec 2001. We are proud to say that she is now 5+ years breast cancer free!!! We had a big party in December to celebrate. She's doing great and has remrned to coUege to finish her degree. Scott (25) graduated from San Francisco State Univ. in June of'06 with a degree in Sports Psychology. Nicholas (22) is a junior at Cal State Univ. San Marcos majoring in History and studying to become a teacher. Stephanie (18) graduated from high school a few weeks ago.

Genny & 1 made it to PhUadelphia for the Army-Navy game in December and froze our behinds off! We had a great time and

look forward to going again. We toured the AnnapoUs/DC area the end of June with Stephanie as sadly, none of our kids have been to the Academy. (AU mids were ordered to stay away from my daughter).

We celebrated Independence Day in WUUamsburg.When you're in the San Diego area, please give us a caU. • Brian also sent along a great famUy photo picturing himseff, Genny and Scott in the back and Stephanie and Nicholas in the front. Thanks for the information and photo, Brian!

Happy news from Mike and KeUy (King) Henry. KeUy wrote back in late June to announce her return from China with their new son Jake in tow. KeUy reports that Jake's paperwork had described him as shy and introverted but that he has had a major personaUty change since that report was written. In KeUy's words, Jake is a "busy, busy boy who is always on the go". He loves sisters Nora and AUie and brother Nick and (so far) they love him too. We're looking forward to pictures, KeUy! Congramlations to you and Mike on the newest member of your famUy. WeU, that's it for this month. Here's hoping the end of summer finds you aU happy and healthy. Keep those cards and letters corffing! Talk to you later —Karen.

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Seen or heard around AnnapoUs: I was recendy at a retirement ceremony and post party for BiU Dawson ('82) and ran into four other '85ers. John O'NeiU (35) is currendy the USNA Deputy Dant, Bob "Goodie" Goodman (3) has recendy taken over a the head USNA Supply officer after completing an overseas tour in Italyjim Anderson (16) is heading up a shift over to the new paybanffing personnel management system for USNA, and Steve Pimpo (19) is working for Bearing Point consultants. I should have taken a photo, but the party got the best of me. I ran into Charley Smith (15) at Congressional golf club as we watched the ATT National tournament. Stacey and Rich Dezelon (25) had Carman and Jim B o n o m o (25) and

Laura and I over for ffinner on ffie Eastern Shore of MD a short whUe back for a sniaU 25ffi company reumon. Rich is working tor Arbitron ratings and Jim is a consultant at PriceWaterHouse. Matt Schatzle (28) is working for ffie Naval Instimte and has about a 4 nUnute commute fiom his home by ffie staffium to his office on Hospital Point. Kevin Reeds (28) is working for ffie Naval Academy Foundation raising money to support USNA. He is m ffie corporate fimdraising arena.

I have recently transferred fixjni USNA to work in DC. I work with Rudy Randolph (17).We boffi conunute into DCfix)niAnnapolis. Qmte ffie change fiom my 2 mUe commute at USNA. Gene Mendoza (3) (geneniendoza@. comcast.net): • I work for U.S. CeUular, Chicago, IL. My tide is Sr Manager, Strategic Leadership Research and Development.

Fancy- tide. Simply stated, I'm responsible tor brmging world-class leadersffip development trairUng and processes to the company-. Previously, I worked as a consultant deUv-ering leadersffip development training, desigmng talent development solutions, and facffitating and coaching executive leadersffip teams. To bring you up to speed, I serv-ed as a Surface Warfare Officer for 5 years between 1985 and 2000. First as ffie ASWO on USS O'BANNON (DD 987) and, later, as ffie OIC of Mffitary Detachment.USNS JOSHUA ' HU.MPHB^YS (T-AO 188). After ffie Nav-y; I began a career m business as a human resources professional m multinarional corporations, includmg MobU OU, Dade Behiing, and Nortel Netw-orks.

Today, w-ork and famUy keep me very, very busy-. We Uve in Barrington, IL (about 30 mUes norffiwest of Cfficago). I love spending time wiffi my wife.JoeUen, and two great kids, AUcia (6) and Christopher (3), especiaUy- at our Utde getaway- in Fontana, Wl.We hope to travel to Spain next summer for a long awaited vacation to visit my- side of ffie famUy. I do find a Utde tune to play- the acoustic guitar, tenms, read and write (I took a class on memofr writing earUer this year). An eternal smdent, I hope to pursue another graduate degree (my- first was a Master of Science in Organization Development, American Uruv-ersity; 1996) when my youngest starts kindergarten in a couple of years. Just yesterday; we went to a Hy-In breakfast and, as ex-pected, was inspired to start flying again someday—I have a private

pUot's hcense, which needs a littie dusting off, but eager to take flight again. •

Robin Hooker James (24) ( rjames(a), syserco.com):

Rob "Mux" Muxlow (20)

• It was great seeing everyone at the 20 year reumon and my husband and I are already looking forward to the 25th year reumon. I was promoted to President tffis year of Syserco Inc. and I can now reaUze the stress that aU of you must feel who have command at sea. Not that I am saying it's the same, but when the buck stops wiffi you it is defimtely a whole new baUgame. It is now more ffian ever that I look back at my years at AnnapoUs and am thankflU for what I learned and ffie mental toughness I gained. I have come to reaUze that those haUowed waUs of Bancroft HaU provided me with an inner strengffi that wiU last a Ufetime. Recendy I came across a book caUed,"It'sYour Ship". I would highly recommend it. I have co-written a book with ffie founder of Belimo, a company I used to work for, and am looking for a pubUsher If anyone is in the busmess or knows someone in the business I would appreciate ffie lead. •

I 20ffi Company recendy held a "micro-reumon" at the Rock Bottom micro-brewery in San Diego. In attendance were four ffie-hards: Dave OUver (P-3 guy mrned Navy Psychiatrist, currendy shaping impressionable young minds at MCB Camp Pendleton); Dave Gilmore (Surface Nuke mrned Navy Dentist, currendy head of Orthodontics at Naval Station 32"" Street, San Diego); Dave Island (P-3 guy mrned civiUan, now seUing U.S. conmiunications industry secrets abroad); and Rob Muxlow (HSL guy mrned TACRON guy, making what I hope to be my last deployment this summer, in support of Amphibious Force 7th Fleet and USS ESSEX (LHD-2)).

Good beers were had by aU and many reminiscences were ffiedged up. In the wake of 85's recent infamy relating to the space program, we here made an effort to "reconnect" with aU the 85/20 guys listed m ffie NMCI adffiess book, and found out that quite a few 20-bubbas are "stiU m" after 22 years. Many of ffiose are wearmg eagles (congrats!). One guy who is "stUl in", although wearing a ffifferent shade of blue, is Chet WUson, who is currendy CO of a Kansas Air National Guard squadron at McConneU AFB (in Wicffita...iromcaUy,MY HOMETOWN!). Bob Walzer is no longer m, but he does a great job of keeping tabs on people (apparendy, without their knowledge) from Greenacres, Wasffington, where he Uves wiffi ffis wffe and three kids and pickup truck and some cows (do I sound envious?). He told me ffiat the guy we aU ffiought would ffiop off ffie map, Mike Merritt, UteraUy has...even Google can't find him...so, Mike, ff you're out ffiere reaffing tffis, check m, wUl ya?!

I'U close by saying it's stUl ffin and rewarding being in umform, but I know I have to grow up some time, so as of tffis writmg, 23 and out is the goal. Best wishes to aU you true patriots out there! •

"3 Daves and a Mux"

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AU, HeUo from Annapolis. It has been great seeing quite a few classmates on the yard this summer I've had the chance to cross paffis or catch up with Bobbie (Bass) HeUer, Lori Reynolds, Glenn MiUer, A.C. Raines, Morgan Jones (ffie new 1st Batt O), Marie (Schanz) Burris (here bringing one of her daughters to swim camp), George Pointon (here assisting with soccer camp) and Jim McNeal (here with his son who was attenffing Summer Seminar). Joe Leonard, Mark Larabee and I have been attenffing PEP with the plebes— great workout and, yes, we can teU we are no longer 18 years old...

On to the news.. .It brings me great sadness to let you know that C D R Glen "Lefiy" Hansen (5th Co) passed away Friday 22 June 2007 at 12:40 PM after a long and vaUant four-year struggle against colon cancer Lefiy had recendy retired from the Navy; True to his namre as a Naval Aviator, Lefiy fought this batde with courage and ffigmty. His doctors were amazed that he could last four years September 2007

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and commented that they had never seen someone fight so hard. Lefty is survived by ffis wife, CAPT(sel) MeUnda (Mindy) Suszan, and their two lovely young daughters, Mereffith and JuUa. Mindy reports they are doing fine and have lots of local famUy and Navy support.

Lefty wiU be buried at sea on 18 August under the watchful eye of his former squaffion CO, Captain "Monty" HaU, commanffing officer of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), foUowed by a memorial service at ArUngton National Cemetery sometime in the faU, possibly O C T or NOV. For ffis wife, Mindy, please know ffiat the thoughts and prayers of aU of us in the Class go out to you and your famUy. Glen wUl be sorely missed by aU of us.

From Rick Dean, checking in for the ffist time in about 10 years.

• It was good seeing so many of you at the Class Reumon at Homecoming last faU. For those of you whom I ffid not see, Rick Dean and son, MIdn 4/c Rick Dean '11 here's my ffistory.

After 5 years of service in the Submarine Fleet (Charleston, SC), I left the Navy for a career in Corporate America. I have been m the software industry for the last 7 years, and I currendy work in Federal Sales. I reside in the west suburbs outside of PhUadelphia, along with my wffe (Pam) and 2 of my chUdren (Jeff, 17) and Christina (13). My oldest son, Ricky (19), completed a year at NAPS in May, and I was in AnnapoUs this week for his Induction-Day Ceremony with the Class of 2011. Although I was sad to say goodbye to him, it was one of the proudest moments in my Ufe. For those of you who know him, he's is in 24th Platoon if you want to drop him a Une. I have enclosed a picture of us. Some things at USNA have changed. Things that struck me the most: aU the rooms in Bancroft HaU are air conditioned. Main Office has moved to the other side of the Romnda (now on the right as you walk into the Rotunda), a woman (Capt Margaret Klein, USN) holds the post of Commandant of Midsffipmen, the upper class Plebe Summer DetaU is now caUed the "Cadre," and many of the officers assigned to USNA—even the young Company Officers—have combat experience as evidenced by their ribbons. Some things remain the same: hot, hurmd weather in

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the summer, the red bricks of StribUng WaUc,Wlute Works Affa, chow caUs, and the new plebes' oudook on the summer (During our brief visiting with Rick after the Oath of Office, I overheard several plebes teUing their loved ones: "I hate this place already") And—to answer the ageold question: YES, new Wffite-Works umforms stiU smeU the same now as they ffid 25 years ago. • From Fran (CardineUi) FrankUn: • Ninth Company is aUve and weU out there and is stUl runmng for color company twenty years after the fact. In order to ensure that ninth company gets seriously considered for the color company award during our next reunion, we have entered a mnth company team for the Marine Corp Marathon. Tffis team consists of BiU Merz, Pete Rodnite,Jim Gosney, Brett Sturken and Chris CasteUi.Two niners wiU also be part of the morale and support team incluffing myseff, Fran (CardinaUi) Franklin, and Trish (TrudeU) Samora.Together tffis team should lock in the color company award and negate the four years of consecutive losses during the 1982—1986 time frame. • Other news: Trish (TrudeU) Samora reports that she ran into Dave Lemek whUe purchasing some mce legal sparklers for the fourth ofJuly. Dave just graduated from ICAF (Industrial CoUege of the Armed Forces) and is going to be a professor at the American Defense CoUege at Ft McNair Maura Quinn, ffis wife, is an attorney working down by Quantico. I got together with Becki Baczuk (16th co.) and Rich Kramer ('81) whUe Ughting some nice legal sparklers during a fourth ofJuly celebration. Becki just fimshed a flight surgeon tour at Point Magu and is due to start her anesthesiology residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital at the end ofJuly. Chris CasteUi passed along the great news about ffis wife Andrea that she completed her Masters Degree in Education with an Emphasis in Math from UVA in May. From Mike DuflEy: • This is my first time in Shipmate, so here is my last 21 years. After graduation I went to USS Ticonderoga where I ffid tours as ELO and ANAV. Before leaving Tico, I married Emily and then headed to Newport for instructor duty at SWOS Gas Turbine EOOW.WhUe in Newport, my first child was born, Michael, now 16, and I earned my MBA from URL After

Newport we left the Navy and headed to Chicago, where 1 got a job as a Risk Manager for a commoffities trading firm. I've been working at SMW Trading ever since.

Two more kids arrived along the way, Lyffia, 13, and Matthew, 11.1 The Duffy's hiking in the couldn't completely White Mfs of NH separate from the Navy, and I have been serving in various Reserve umts, most recendy SAC-T out of Buffalo this year, and moving to Chicago in '08.

EmUy has recendy started desigmng and seUing gorgeous Infant Clothes on E-bay http://stores.ebay.com/ Under-a-Cabbage-Leaf. Matt is my jock, soccer is his passion, and he wiU be starting track in the faU as weU. Lyffia is into horses, fimshing her second season showing. She made it to Regionals this year and has an exceUent chance to place.

Michael is active on the Speech team at school and has a popular raffio show (The Mike and MeUssa show) out of the High School Raffio station. • From Dave Sheridan: • I am two monffis into my tour as Reactor Officer in USS J O H N C. STENNIS (CVN 74), currendy deployed to the Middle East in support of OIF and OEE I lead a department of 400 young Officers and SaUors in ffie daUy operations, maintenance, and training associated wiffi the ship's two nuclear propulsion plants.

One would think ffiat being a mere Department Head again after having had command of a DDG should be easy, but I'm working every bit as hard as I was when I was in command. And it's reaUy interesting being the semor Surface Warfare Officer assigned to a ship run by aviators! I had a great 18-month ride as CO of USS MILIUS P D G 69) out of San Diego Brought the ship home from deployment, took it through the sffipyard and ffie workups. Got to do many cool tffings (i.e.

BMD testing, a couple of tomahawk shots, avoiffing test torpedoes) and visit Brisbane, Pearl (twice), and Seatde.

My famUy is doing weU. My wife Amy and my 3 younger kids (Courtney-5, Kathleen-3, and James Patrick ([P)-6 nios) are enjoying our big, old house on Captain's Row in Bremerton.The place has a great view of

Sinclaff Inlet, a playground out back for ffie kids, and it's a short w-alk for me to ffie pier My oldest daughter Nikki graduatedfix)mhigh school in June, and wiU be attending Boise State Umversirv- in ffie faU.And my 15-year old son Matt is working his way ffirough high school. • From Gene Burgess: • 1 served on various submarines and submarme stafe in ffie Seatde and San Diego areas. Most of ffie tmie aboard USS Puffer SSN 652 and Submarine Development Group 1.1 met my wffe Beffi m Feb "93. Deciding ffiat ffie life of a submariner was not ffie Ufe I w-anted for a tamUy; 1 left ffie navy m ffie summer of'94 and niov-ed to Fairfax,Virgima taking mylint "civiUan"job m 12 years. I worked for TRW doing defense engineering w-ork (^traded a steel submarine for working m a dark v-ault wiffi no windows).

After marrymg Beffi Uhrm m Nevv-port. Rhode Island m Oct '94, we continued to Uve mVfrgima until 1997.1 ffien made a career change mto Telecom Sales (1 had been smdymg for a masters m Telecommmiications Engineering at ffie rime and it seemed Uke a logical idea).

The job reqmred a move back to San Diego. We couldn't pack our bags fast enough. Smce ffien I've changed companies sev-eral times, but am stUl m telecom sales. I work for Alcatel-Lucent, a large French Telecom Company and I hanffie sales to mobUe phone operators on the west coast. Beffi and I have two girls.

EmUy b. 1999. Erm b. 2002.They keep me busy wiffi swim lessons, gymnastics, Tai Kwan Do, etc. •

employed working Counter-Narcotics.

He occasionaUy takes trips to Afghanistan and managed to be caught in this photo with this umformed trio. Glenn is back on active duty after taking a leave of absence fix)ni 1998 to 2000 where he worked with HoneyweU as a supervisor.

He is currendy assigned to CSTC-A's budgeting dfrectorate as a Program Analyst and Uves inVfrgima Beach wiffi his wife.Tes, of 21 years and seven chUffien. He vvUl transition to CIVLANT this December Steve is on active duty as an Engineering Duty Officer, Uving in San Diego with 4 chUffien, and serving at PEO C4I involved in C4I acquisition. He is currendy assigned as CSTC-A's Chief of Construction for the Afghan National Army and just pinned on 0 - 6 this July.

We are aU working together to man, train and equip the Afghan National Army and PoUce security forces." •

Nels Swanson (28), Scott Donaldson (06), Glenn Estrada (21), and Steve McPhillips (07)

From Steve McPhiUips: • Glenn Estrada, Scott Donaldson, Nels Swanson and I are submittmg this coUective mput & photos for SHIPMATE.We send our coUective regards from Kabul, Afghanistan. Nels, Glerm and Stev-e are aU supporting the Combmed Security-Transition Command, Afghanistan (CSTC-A) as Inffividual Augmentees. Nels is a reservist, having left ffie Navy m 1997, and currendy Uves near Rochester, NY, with his wife Jeanette and thefr three kids, and works for Merck & Co. as a primary care sales rep. Nels has been mobUized to Iraq and Afghanistan smce NOV 2005 and is currendy working m CSTC-A's CJ7 as ffie Special PoUce Programs Traimng & Education and Border Patrol action officer Scott is a GS-14 working at CENTCOM m Tampa FL and is actively

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Thanks for aU your news. AU the best, —Anne ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES; Jim Matheson E; jniatheson@ 1987.usna.com SHIPMATE COLUMMNIST: Craig Branchfield 326 Palisades Ridge Ct.. Eureka. M O 63025 E; Craig.Branchfield@1987.usna.com WEB SITE: www.usna87.org

Greetmgs '87! WeU, tffis is it classmates!

Last chance! Our 20th Reumon is upon us, right around a month away depenffing on when you get tffis effition of Shipmate.

The dates—October 18th-21st.Ifyou

haven't registered yet, now is the time to get it done!

I strongly recommend that you visit our new and improved Class of '87 web site (unvw. usnaSl. com) The new and improved web site is an exceUent resource for aU you need to know about the reumon so take a few minutes and check it out!!!

The foUowing are the latest updates pertaimng to our Reumon Weekend: —THE ANNAPOLIS LOEWS HOTEL IS NOW FULLY BOOKED A N D 'WILL N O T ACCEPT A N Y FURTHER RESERVATIONS!!! Go to the class web site to find a Ust of local hotels for you and your famUy to stay.

—CLASS OF '87 BUS TRANSPORTATION IS PLANNED FOR REUNION WEEKEND!! Check out the web site for the scheduled bus routes and times!!

—BABYSITTING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR FRIDAY NIGHT'S RECEPTION!!! We have 4 babysitters signed on for Friday mght's fonction.We are waiting to see how much interest before recrffitmg any more.

—WE NEED SPONSORS!! In an effort to assist us with subsidizmg some of the reumon weekend costs and to reduce some of the out of pocket expenses per famUy, we are soUciting sponsonhip for our reumon. If you know of anyone mterested in sponsormg our reumon or an event at our reumon (i.e. GolfTourney, Thunday Night Icebreaker, Friday Night Reception, FootbaU taUgater), please contact Jim Matheson.

—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

We need volunteers to help us with our registration tables.The plan is to set up a "watchbUl" to check-m class mates and hand out Gooffie Bags. If you're interested, contact Roy Ledesma (20ffi(@1987.usna.com).

—USNA HAWAHAN SHIRTS!!!

Go to www.TimeandTide.BIZ and check out these cool, sporty, and custom made Hawauan sffirts designed by one of our classmates (Chris Hodges) and Reyn Spooner of Hawau. By the way,ffieMid Store does not carry these sffirts. Let's ALL wear these at our class taUgater!!

—CLASS OF '87 CUSTOM EMBROIDERED APPAREL IS NOW AVAILABLE!! Go to https://www.sewnart.com/categoryNavig ationDocument.hg?categoryId=ll to purchase Class of'87 apparel from another one of our entrepreneurial classmates (Tim Thomure).You don't want to be September 2007

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1 hope this update answers most of your questions pertaining to our 20th Reumon. If not, please send an eniaU to 20th(§1987.usna.com and someone on the 20th Reumon Task Force wUl answer any question you may have.

For those of you stiU sitting on the fence, unsure of whether or not you want to attend, remember that there are very few oppormnities when our entire class has a chance to come together and reconnect, catch up on the past, network, and begin anew, so don't let this one pass you by. Together we share the unique experience of our "Four Years by the Bay." Over time I beUeve we have aU come to understand and appreciate how special that experience was, and how those we shared it with have had, and can continue to have, such a sigrUficant impact on our Uves. Our 20th Reumon is a once in a Ufetime oppormmty to come together one more time and show how the Class of'87 represents the best USNA has to offer, so make sure you're a part of it!!!

Now on to the news! First, an update from the Yard. John FuUer wiU soon be joimng Joe Deleon as BattaUon Officers at the Academy. Other faces in the Yard include Scott Herbener and Mary KeUy with the History Department, Roy Ledesma, Art CimUuca, and Dan Schindler, aU of whom are hanging out in the Mathematics Department, Greg EUison (LEL), Tim Wolf (USNA Foundation) and Tracy Sims.

AdditionaUy, Wes Huey and Dave Smith are at Maryland studying to be PMPs in Leadership We also have a group of classmates who recently retired. Scott Herbener held ffis retirement ceremony at the Academy on 4 May. Roy Ledesma did the same on 26 April and was kind enough to send along some photos.

Rick Dau also took the leap into retirement this summer and is taking a civiUan job in the Navy InteUigence community.

Ronnie Harris had his retirement event in Annapolis on 1 May and John Mykyta, and Chip Neidhold have also joined the ranks of the rerired.Thanks to aU of you for your years of service!

Roy Ledesma with Rear Admiral Tim McGee ('78) at Roy's retirement ceremony

Roy with wife Sharon

A number of our classmates recendy completed assignments. CDR Jim Fisher turned over command ofVT-28 in Corpus Christi on 1 June. His next assignment is as Air Boss on USS B O N H O M M E R I C H A R D (LHD 6) in San Diego where he'U be right around the corner from Spike BeU and Dick Hoflfinann. CDR Vince McBeth mrned over command of USS M C C A M P B E L L (DDG 85) in San Diego on 12 May and is coming back East to work at the Pentagon on the CNO's staff doing strategic planning.

Todd Cramer turned over command of

ffie attack submarine USS V I R G I N I A (SSN 774) to James P. Waters m '89 at a ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base after taking the VIRGINIA, which is the first of her class, on her first deployment.

Ed Schofield had ffis change of command and retirement ceremony on 1 June.

Among many famUy members and friends, classmates Steve Yoder, Tim Wolf, JuUe and Jim Matheson and Susan and Don Ward helped celebrate the big day.

Separately, Steve is fimshing ICAF at Fort McNair and wiU be serving as a North Africa country desk officer within J-5 of the Joint Staff for his upcoming tour. He and wife Anme have 5 chUffien. Don works for PRTM in Wasffington, DC. Scot Hopkins recendy completed ffis command tour and sent along the foUowing: • I just completed a tour as the C O of USS SEAWOLF (SSN 21) last week (4/5/07) here in sunny New London, CT. (Groan ... it's cold, cold, cold).

SEAWOLF just came back from a WESTPAC deployment where I ran into some of our classmates doing ffieir duty with the KITTY HAWK Strike Group.

This included MarshaU Brown on LASSEN and Joe Deleon on GARY. I even had some of my Jumor Officers aboard GARY for a FAM ride ... they had great tffings to say about riffing around an FFG in 15 foot seas ...They had no idea how good they have it submerged in bad weather ... It was a pleasure to work wiffi so many classmates as a part ofTeam KITTY HAWK. I'm already at my next job here in New London—I'm one of three Submarine Force PCO Instructors. We teach four classes a year for prospective submarine CO's and XO's.The class alternates between New London and Pearl Harbor, so hopefuUy I can hang wiffi some of you Hawaii classmates.

You can add me to the growing Ust of 87ers who have law degrees—I finaUy finished up my degree at Georgetown in 2004 before I started my command tour .... maybe someday I'U get to use it some how ...:) Cheers and 1 hope to see everyone in AnnapoUs in October 2007! •

I received a ton of e-niaUs with news reports about Suni WiUiams' return to Earth on the Space Shutde Adantis after spenffing a world record 195 days in orbit More from Roy's retirement Sideboys include from left to right CAPT Chris Gunderson (USNA '77), CDR Edon board the International Space Station, Austin, CAPT John Cousins (Penn Sf, '83), CDR Ted Kuziela (USNA '87), CAPT Bob Kiser (USNA '82), me,so much in fact that there is no way I RDML Tim McGee (USNA '78), CAPT Andy Brown (San Diego Sf, '83), CDR Andy Kraft (Citadel '84), CDR Joe could get it three, much less one column.

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To <^tffiedetails I'd encourage aU of you to check out aU ffie meffia attention duown Sum's way on ffie cla.ss website.

Suni served as a scientist and engineer on ffie nussion. participating in a range of meffical experiments designed to prepare ftiture astronauts for deep space missions to ffie moon and Mars. Her four spacewalks and 29 hours outside ffie space station, also a record tor women, helped to overhaul ffie space station's cooUng and povv-er svstems. She wasflovv-nto ffie outpost in December aboard shutde Discovery; Simi's return to eaith. however, doesn't mean '87 wiU be absent from space for long. As reported a couple monffis ago Ken Ham. who was accepted into ffie astronaut program m 1998. was named as ffie pUot for space shutde Adantis mission STS-124. targeted for launch m February 2L>08.The ffight w-Ul deUver ffie Pressurized Module and robotic arm of ffie Japanese Experiment Module, known as"Kibo" (hope), to ffie International Space Station. Dave Quint provided a Htde personal perspecthe on Ken: Ken Ham's (mckname—"Timer") a great guy! He Uv-ed three doon down from me at Moffier B. His roommate. Steve Fenstamaker. and I ffid a lot ofjoke .s\v;appin". Ken ffid a lot of eye-rolling and head shaking... and continued smdying (wiffi above average results, obviously).

And last, but certainly- not least, congratulations to Jeff Kane who was recendy- appomted to ffie position of President of NEC Corporation of .\mericas Norffi America subsiffiary NEC Umted Solutions, Inc. Well, that aU I have room for this monffi. For ffiose of you wx)ndering where your input to ffie column has disappeared to please be patient! Thanks to aU of you I have a bit of a backlog Em working myway- throu^, but I promise it's coming! I hope this column finds aU of you doing weE, and I look forw-ard to seeing as many of y-ou as possible at ffie Reumon!

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19-21. The game ffiat weekend is against Rutgers and ffie planmng committee is in fiiU swing if you'd Uke to be a part.

Contact Tucker Hite at 410-987-3590 or by e-maU at Tucker Hite(^FG.com Can you beUeve it's been tvventy years?

Here is a quick update fix)m ffie Jon Dachos. I remember Jon as part of ffie "Three Armgos" blurring around the yard on cross countrv runs.

'Bob Kellogg, Jon Dachos, and Lance Davidson gather for Jon's retirement ceremony"

• I retfred on May 25ffi 2007 at Dahlgren,Vfrgima and am now working at NSWC DD as a Nav^ Engineer wiffi ffie Human System Integration Engineers. We have a Human Performance Lab and an Integrated Combat Environment lab—ffie work is exciting and new for me! My wffe Kerry and daughter Alex are domg weU. Kerry- is finishing up school and is busywiffi Big Sisters and our Church. Alex is tummg 4 years old and is just starting to play sports. I have been busy- wiffi Civil War reenacting, coaching track, racing, spendmg hours in ffie garden and oU painting. During my reffiement ceremony; I gav-e My- Dad's sword (Class of 1959) to my sister, C D R (SEL) Sarah Dachos '93. My Dad gave it to me m 1988 when he reffied. Lance Davidson and Bob KeUogg came to ffie ceremony—the 3 NAPSTERS are stiU togeffier after 24 y-ears of fiiendship. CDR Chris Cook also attended ffie ceremony; We had a Uv-e Greek Band and great Greek food. Our house is alvv-ay-s welcome so please contact us m Dahlgren at Jon.dachos(§navy.mU if y-ou are passing by; Hope to see you at ffie Army-Navy game this year. Cheers and best wishes. Bo •

PRES: Tucker M t e E thite@Inc-com SEC-Y: Eric Reinhold 1900 Summit Tovrer Blvd., Suite 230 OdandcFL 32810 W: 888-NAVY1988: E 866-840-2229 E: eric@acadenT\'w^th.coin WEB SFTE: www.asnag8.com

The date has been chosen for our 20-year reumon, for aU ffiose that want to start planmng. One year fix)m now^ we wiU be gaffiermg for ffie big event, September

"Jon presents ///'sis' CDRISel) Sarah Dachos with

Congrats on your retirement fitjm ffie Navy I can't beUeve we acmaUy have classmates retiring. I ffid notice ffie May 25ffi date—"exacdy" 20 years to ffie date after our graduation on May 25th, 1988 and of course you got ffie one-year NAPS creffit.

Send me a qmck e-maU with picture updates of you and your famUy. Reffiements, new jobs, new locations, footbaU taUgates, and world travels are always good reasons to write. Send ffiem to eric@academyvv^ealffi.com and remember, Sffipmate wiU only prmt picmres ffiat grads are m, so ffyou sent a cute one of ffie kids, make sure you are in it! Later, —^Eric. f^

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Aloha classmates! My old roomie and Best Man at my wedding, Steve Brown, his wffe Katie and their three chUdren have transferred to Hawau! Makalapa!

Anywho...Ed Drew sends this note (wiffi pics) m: • Classmates, At least four 89ers again chaUenged themselves to swim 4.4 mUes from Sandy Point to Kent Island on Sunday,June lOffi m memory of our Classmate, BUI "Salty" Watkins, vvffio paid ffie ultimate sacrffice in the Une of Dutj; In order of fiffish, Keiffi Kfrol (33rd), Chris Carson (258ffi), John Tregoning (380ffi) and myseff (Ed Drew—465th) stepped mto ffie Chesapeake early Sunday Mommg to emerge about 2 hours and 15 seconds later (A subde poke at Chris's time—he always wanted to beat 2 hours! So close!).

As ffie group slacker, fimshing last of the 89ers, I have ffie honors to wTite ffie article this year, ffianks to an amazing time improvement from last year's slacker— John T. The conffitions were amazmgly good, with penonal best times for ffie whole 89 team. Also joimng us for the swim were Tim Anffiew-s ('88) and Rod HarteU (USAFA—'90).We always welcome new- participants in boffi the 1

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Contact any of us for more info on how to enter, or go to the coorffinators website—www.lin-mark. com.

As we remember BiU, who left behind his wife MeUssa, a 15-month old son (now 5), WiUiam Tucker, and a daughter, Mary AUison (now 3), who was born three months after BiU was kiUed, we are caUed to action to help make a sniaU ffifference in tffis charitable event. Chris Carlson again led the charge, raising approximately an adffitional $5K for Salty's chUffien's coUege ffind, bringing the total up to approximately $33K raised.

I encourage aU of our classmates to assist in tffis charitable endeavor in honor of our faUen classmate. To make contributions to "The Air Warrior Courage Foundation," send to the address below.

For corporate matcffing gffts, the AWCF's EIN number is 77-0490412 and the adffiess is Usted below.

AWCF EOBox 1916,Harrisonburg,VA 22801 As an alternative, you can make a contribution on Une at http://www. airwartiorcourage.org. Go to donation prompt in ffie top right corner After fiUing out the creffit card information, where it asks ffyou would Uke to make a donation to someone special, please write BiU Watkins chUffien's coUege fond.

Thank you for your consideration.

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WhUe perusing the Arleigh Burke class websites (yeah, I lead an exciting life!), I discovered the foUowing Class of 1989 Commanffing Officers: SHIPMATE

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PRES; Carter Honesty C O R R . SECY; Kent Anderson 1027 Junco Dr., Columbus, IN 47203-1365 H; 812-378-5375; W: 812-376-2502 E: shipniate@usna90.coni WEBMASTER; E; webmaster@usna90.coni WEB SITE; www.usna90.com CLASS E-GROUP; http://lists.usna90.com/listinfo.cgi /classmates-usna90.com

Greetings Ninety!

I want to start by apologizing for the short article tffis month, but the strain of Paris being incarcerated in the LA County JaU has taxed my abffity to work. I had to take the last two weeks of work off to recover How could they do such a thing to her? Who was managing the HUton Empire whUe she was jaUed? How coiUd they expect us Paris fans to endure three weeks without her? Life is just not fair!

Did I mention the other thing that shortened this month's column? Nobody sent me any material. By the time you are reading this summer vacations are over, so man that keyboard and send me a flash message suitable for ALCON about the neat places you went to while on vacation.. .or deployment.. .or business.

1 checked in with our now former Class President Jonathan Salkoff.The new class officers are now official and wiU be getting the 20th reumon planmng in gear pretty rapidly here. Here is ffie listing of your new class officers: President—Carter Honesty VP—Frank Bendik Treasurer—Mike Nash Secretary/Chief Marketing Officer —-John Byington Congratulations to our new officers! I do think we forgot one position... that is the Six Sigma Black Belt, or was that the Total QuaUty Manager? Sorry for the sarcasm, the Marketing Officer thing just

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WiU Triplett USS McCampbeU (DDG-85), Tom Druggan USS O'Kane (DDG-77) and, Ted Zobel USS Curtis WUbur (DDG-54).

Ted took command this past June. Ted was in 25th Co. with me where he was affectionately known as "Swobel", because he exhibited classic SWO characteristics even back then.

BZ to aU the CO's and aU '89ers out there serving this awesome country! You are leaffing sailors and marines with courage, compassion and wisdom in very tough times. Take care! And...Go Navy!

caught my eye. I ffid not know we were doing the marketing thing.

On a serious note,ffianksto our outgoing President and officers is due. Here is the Ust of your outgoing class officers: President—Jonathan SaUcoff VP—David Streight Admin VP—John Byington Secretary—Jim Forrester Cai-ter, I would Uke to put in a plug again for a ffimng-out for our 20ffi Reumon. I would be happy to organize ffiat event. Does anyone else think a dining-out would be fim? If so, let me know.

So how ffid I spend my two weeks recovering from the shock of the HUton incarceration? I flew over to "old Europe" and spent a week on the Damsh island of Fano and another week in my old stomping grounds in Bavaria hanging out with my wife Kathja and our three kids. On Fano we managed to eat around one metric ton of soft ice cream, Danish hot dogs, and Danish pastries combined.

When not eating we managed to engage in such sporting activities as kite flying, puzzUng, and sun tarming. It was rough. In Bavaria I took control of aU consumption activities and consumed a years worth of Bavarian wheat beer (aka Weizen) within ffie week. Seeing as my chUdren are underage (even by German standards) it was my duty to ffiink their portion of beer I also got to take my good friends 420 horsepower AUDI RS4 for a spin. Tffis was namraUy prior to the beer consumption!!

The picmre below is of me and my former AUDI coUeagues at one offfielocal beer gardens. Unformnately it was rainy and cold so we had to eat indoors. It was a long mght ofWeizen and talking logistics.

It is always ffin to see old friends again.

1 . " :/^ Kent and his A UDI friends

I would have put a picture of my wife and kids in but those picmres are on the family camera which is stUl with my wife and kids in Germany.

I hope this finds everyone doing weU. Send me some news so I don't have to implement emergency procedure Honesty and write about myseff.

Fair winds, —Kent

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Hope all is well, '91! Again, no news m ffie maUbag this monffi. Please send your updates to me at shipmate91 @ conicast.net.TeU us what you ffid this year on yiour summer, break (or summer cruise).

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I hope ffiese words find y-ou w-eU. dear laffies and gendemen of ffie Fortune Favors ffie Bold class, our last episde before our fifreenffi reumon. Though I cannot attend m person. I w-iU be ffiere in spirit, so take out your spy cameras and be sure to take embarrassing picmres of y-our fiiends and loved ones, and send ffiem to me for pubUcation. UntU ffien. let's pass ffie time wiffi some wordsfiTomour broffiers and sisters, shaU we?

From our dear fiiend John Reimann, who, ffyou ffidn't know; plays a prominent role in ffie Harrison Ford motion picture Patriot Gaines. He w^as selected for this role because he is a Napster. Take it aw-ay, professor: I As ffie 15 year reumon looms, I ffiought it was higji time to foUow- through on myNewYear's resolution (firom 10 years ago) and make a first submission to Shipmate.

We spent Memorial Day- weekend in PhUK- where Harlan & Vanessa Kickhoefer. Al & Patty Schrader.John Weber, his fiance JuUe, my- wffe Trish and I celebrated ffie wedding of good fiiend and feUow submariner Kurt Schreyer (Notre Dame, 92).

The Kickhoefers (HaHHarlan,Vanessa andffiefrfour kids) Uve in Miami where Harlan is wiffi T-MobUe as a network engineering guy- and reservist. After thirteen moves wiffi ffie Navy and telecom,ffieyare hoping to stay in Miami at least long enougb to have ffieu kids finish two consecutiv-e vears in ffie same school district.

Al & Patty- and thefr two boys just relocated to Northern Vfrgima and Pentagon duty where Al is working on

ffie Joint Staff after completing his tour as E-xecutive Officer on USS KENTUCKY (Blue). He is qmckly learning ffie ways of an 0 - 4 in ffie Pentagon in his new role as CINCSNACK (runmng ffie best office snack bar in ffie E-ring!). In a fantastic coincidence. whUe we were aU having dinner ffie mght before ffie wedding, Al received a caU telling him he had screened ft)r Submarine Command! Ev-en ffiough he is nv-o y-ears away Emm a command tour, we are already lobbying congress for his dream assignment as CO of ffie USS Tucson!

John Weber is out m San Francisco wiffi Carrier Corporation, as a project engineer/business development guy- and reservist. It's hard to find someone as easy gomg and adv-enturous as Web, but aU of us agree that JuUe is ffie perfect match: she tolerates his undying lov-e of sports, skUng and ev-en road trips in his truck.

Trish and I—and our four kids age three and under—Uve just outside of St Paul, MN, where I've spent ffie last five years wiffi Ecolab.When I'm not chasmg Utde people around ffie house or changmg ffiapers, I lead ffie marketmg team for one of Ecolab's smaUerffivisions,domg my part to make ffie world a sUghdy cleaner place.

ThankfuUy, we have nothing but good news fir)m this part of 92.This was our thfrd get togeffier m ffie last five years and now we're lookmg forward to ffie 15 year reumon to reconnect wiffi the rest of ffie class! See v-ou ffiere. •

Presiding over ffie retirement ceremony was Chief of Civil Engineers, RADM Wayne G. Shear, USNA Class of'79. As unusual as it may be to have three two-star CivU Engineer Corps USNA graduates on ffie stage at one time, I subrmt it is even more unusual to find a leader Uke RADM PhiUips. He set ffie standard for inspirational leadersffip at NMCB FIVE, and brought the Naval Construction Force and Seabee commumty to new heights of accomplishment and reputation whUe m command of 1 NCD (ffis sixffi command).

It was a real honor and pleasure to have served with him and to be present for his final Change of Command and reffiement fix)m Naval service.

The Change of Command also provided opportuffity for some miffireumons for ffie class of'92. Tim liberatore and Darcy (Irwin) Wolfe also attended ffie ceremony; Tim is in command of Underwater Construction Team 2, and Darcy is assigned to 1 NCD as a reservist. I also visited my best man, Dan Packer, who has just completed a successfid submarine X O tour m Groton and is now assigned to JFCOM, and my old roommate, Dave Brett-Major, who is starting a Master of PubUc Healffi at Beffiesda.

FmaUy, I am completmg two years as Facffities Manager for ffie Marmes at TwentyTiine PaUns, and I am moving my wife Jennffer and sons Nathamel and Robert to Newport to serve as Cffief Staff Officer for ffie 7ffi Nav-al Construction Regiment. I have turned over my duties with Officers' Christian FeUowsffip to Tim Barrick, w-ho is starting a newWeapons and Tactics Training Program out here in the desert, and I occasionaUy see Jay George at the Nav-al Hospital cafeteria.The temperatures are up over 110, but my wife has made me pronUse to move back to the desert someday. In ffie meantime, I hope to make it down to ffie reumon from New-port. Go Nav-v '92! •

From left to right John Reimann, Trish Reimann, Alan Schrader, Kurt Schreyer (Notre Dame), Patty Schrader (back), Kim Schreyer, Vanessa Kickhoefer, Julie (Weber), Harlan Kickhoefer, John Weber

Next up, Jason Faunce: • I had a lov-ely- escape from ffie Mojave Desert for ffie Change of Command for the First Naval Construction Division (1 NCD). Littie Creek.VA. My Commandmg Officer from my Ensign tour wiffi Naval MobUe Construction BattaUon (NMCB) FFVE ffid good and retired as a two-star, 32 years after graduating wiffi USNA Class of'75. RADM Robert L. PhUUps handed command of ffie U.S. Navy Seabees to RADM Richard E. CeUon, USNA Class of'78.

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That's aU she wrote, folks. Pour a cold one in my honor at the fifteenth, and toast me with a favored four-lettered word or three. As always, a hearty thank you and wishes of fair winds and foUowing seas to aU of you out there in Harm's Way. Come back soon, and safely. Peace.

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BeUeve it or not, planmng for our next major reunion is weU underway. At a mimmum, break out your calendar and mark down Sept 20,2008, as the date for our 15th reunion. Kevin Klein is diligently working on the detaUs for the reunion and weekend, so stay tuned!

Our first update this month comes from companymate Pat Hittle, who is overseas on the rock.

• Thought I'd forward this photo on—it's me with Terry Hagen as he was passing through T Q on his way home in February after a year in CF w/ I MEF. I guess everyone sniUes when they're going back the other way! You have no idea what a class reunion it was in Iraq. Only two Marines (or two Navy grads) could meet in a combat zone and say to each other, "Hey, what are you doing here?" 1 saw alot of guys from our class, and also from TBS that I hadn't seen in twelve or fourteen years.

I got back in March after 7 months as the XO/OpsO for 9th ESB in Iraq. Our battaUon covered two rotations (OIF 0507.1 and .2) so we had to do some creative things with the staffing. We ffid lots of quaUty engineer work from FaUujah out to the Syrian border and up to Al Asad and Al Qaim over thirteen months.

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X O ofVMA 214 The Black Sheep, flying ISO the 31st MEU. Like 2/1, they got extended and won't be home to the states untU next year. Crazy times all around.

As for us, Amy and 1 (with our boys Eric and Alexander, and our black lab Daisy) have anoffier year on Okinawa.

Looks Uke I'U stay in place as the XO for 9th ESB for another year. Life is good, but if anyone tries to tell you III MEF is a vacation spot, don't beUeve it...theTEEP never slows down and we run through about a milUon exercises aU around the Pacific aU year. Amy is looking forward to July, since we'U be heaffing back to CONUS to see her sister Amanda (who married Tom Owenby) at their place in Adanta.Tom is StUl buUffing homes in the $500k and up range for John Wieland Homes.

I bumped into John Turner the other day at the activation ceremony for 3rd Supply Bn, he's working at III MEF G4; I spotted Chester McMiUon across the crowd but didn't get a chance to talk to him, I think he's PCSing soon.

It was tough to hear the news about Drew Lamorie. We're aU going to miss him sorely, another giant of our class who wiU live on in our memories.

Feel free to print in Shipmate, and throw in my eniaU hitdes@oasis.meffiatti.net while you're at it! Semper Fi and Go Navy! PR •

wiU be an increffible and emotional experience. I recently appUed for and received my Elite (Pro) license from USA Triathlon so am now officiaUy a professional athlete.:) For more information about coaching and racing, check out my company (EnduranceWorks, LLC) website: www.enduranceworks.net.

Second, I competed in the QueUe ChaUenge Triathlon in Roth, Germany this past Sunday The ChaUenge is an Ironmanffistance triathlon with a 2.4-mUe swim, 112-nUle bike and 26.2-mUe run. At the race, I set a personal best time of 8:51 (hh:niiii) to finish in 23rd overaU (out of 2,600+ registered athletes) amongst a quality field of athletes second only to the Ironman World Championsffip Race in Hawaii. This is a huge accompUshment for me as it opens the door for more meffia exposure leaffing to more sponsorsffip opportumties. My next race on August 4 wUl beVineman (www.vinenian.coni), anotherfiiUIromnan-ffistance race, where my goal is to break the course record of 8:50...which is very achievable given my results at Roth.:) For a more detailed write up about my experience at the QueUe ChaUenge (with pictures), please visit my journal at www.davidglover.net.

AU the best, David Glover •

Major Terry Hagen and Major Pat Hittle in Iraq

David Glover enjoying his beverage with his German host Annette Spiegl, at the famous Hofbrauhaus in Munich following the Quelle Challenge Triathlon

Our next update comes from David Glover who certainly hasn't been letting the grass grow beneath his feet.

• Greetings friends!

Just a quick update on what I'm doing and recent exciting news.

First, my occupation is now 100% triathlon. After leaving Capital One in AprU 2006,1 took last summer off before deciding to make the plunge from triathlon being a hobby to triathlon being a career. 1 now coach other triathletes and will organize / direct six triathlons this year. Two of the races wiU directly benefit the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation (www.melanomaresource .org), which for me, as a cancer survivor.

David Glover with Quelle Challenge Race Director Felix Walchshofer and friend Veronica Crandalt of Reston, VA

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HeUo, 94!

I pray this effition of class news finds you weU. I beUeve tffis submission is a modern record for me.. .3 issues in a row, and 6 out of ffie last 8. This month's column also breaks a streak in the "nophoto" category. So I applaud you (or at least 1 inffividual) for giving Shipmate sometffing to print.

Today's contribution arrives courtesy of Matt Rick: I HeUo from ffie Meffiterranean, I am currendy deployed in USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75). I reUeved LCDR Derniis Velez—USNA '92 as X O back m March. The sffip deployed in May to ffie Med and as I write tffis we are in the Black Sea.'WhUe I was in PXO School I had the oppormmty to see several classmates who were up in Newport, RJ either at the War CoUege or at SWOS with me. Aldan Cruz, Mike Riggins, Marc and Laura (Regan) Boran, WUson and Cathy (Morgan) Marks, and Dave (USNA '93) and Jana (Nvdl) Vavaseur. I also heard Tristan Rizzi and Brenda Sasso were also in Newport but I did not get a chance to meet up with them and their famffies.

Having been to Newport 4 times previously—this was the first time I got to enjoy the summer Newport.

The real reason I am writing is to report the birth of our second daughter Stephame and I welcomed EUa Grace Rick into our famUy on 02 February 2007 at 0100 in the morning at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. I was formnate to be home and our oldest daughter, EmUy is a proud big sister Attached is a photo of the famUy in my stateroom the day I deployed.

See you out there '94! •

Maft Rick with his lovely bride Stephanie, their newest addition Ella Grace, and proud big sister Emily; Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, VA.

Good to hear from you Matt, and congratulations to you and your growing famUy on the newest adffition to the Rick household.

I received a brief emaU from one other grad this month. Arnold Alqueza is a third year Orthopeffic Surgery resident at Harvard. He teUs me that Dave Fink is in the area as a General Surgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital.

As I mentioned in last month's column, I am now swimming in a sea of Army green, having taken up shop at Fort Lewis for the next 2 years (... 1 year and 9 months to go as of press time... but who's counting?!) I figure I have 2 months to come up with some fun ideas to be a thorn in the coUective sides of my neighbors come the first week of December.

With my boss haffing from that New York trade school up there on the Hudson River, the stakes are a bit higher. So feel free to send me your ideas.

As an update on the Class Website.. .the message board is up and rurming agam. I've had relative success in keeping it free from various and sundry soUcitors of nefarious intent. So check it out. I am looking for suggestions for forum names. Also, it has been awhUe since I've had the time to update the website. If any of you have some ideas, or want to donate some time and expertise in giving it a fresh look, please let me know.

Let me start to close by making my regular caU for class subrmssions (i.e. begging!) It has been awhUe since we've come close tofiUingup our aUotted real estate on these pages. We're paying for it, so we rmght as weU use it. =) Til next time, 94'...remember to hold each other close; in heart if not in person.

Take care and God bless. C-ya...—Jim.

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Greetings '95! Here is a Utde bit of good news from Classmate George Kessler.

This is an excerpt from the Carroll County Times, which may be titled, "Class of 2024 FiUing Rapidly."

• Babies make six: Life with quadruplets is a whole new world.

BY DIANE REYNOLDS,TIMES STAFF WRITER SYKESVILLE - It took one dose of clomiphene, the mUdest of fertiUty drugs.

MicheUe JoUy Kessler of Herndon,Va., formerly of SykesvUle, achieved a pregnancy - but instead of one baby, ended up with four.

Four bunffies ofjoy—two girls and two boys—each from a separate egg: Michaela, Rachel, Jared and George.

MicheUe, 36, and her husband ffiscovered the news when she was 101/2 weeks pregnant last August.

"I was in a good bit of shock and immeffiately calculating what needed to change in our house and our Uves," said dad, Lt. Cmdr. George Kessler, 34, a Naval Academy graduate who works at the Pentagon for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

What changed? Just about everything as Ufe was upended by four Uttle pink and white baUs of cuteness and clamor The babies are surprisingly unfform in size, with Ught hair and bright, round eyes.

Michaela, in a deUcately flowered onesie, dropped her binkie from her mouth and crumpled into tears as relatives and others took photos of the four star attractions at a SykesvUle open house June 16.

She's usuaUy the cheerful one, MicheUe said.

Then George III started sobbing.

Each parent held two babies, bouncing them expertly, a baby supported in each hand, comforting the two who were overwhelmed.

But nothing, not coacffing soccer and lacrosse at McDaniel CoUege, where she received her master's; not working as a guidance counselor at South CarroU High School in Winfield and Liberty High in Eldersburg, her alma mater; not even coacffing soccer and lacrosse at Liberty, prepared MicheUe for the ordeal of giving birth to quads.

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The babies were born by Caesarean section on Jan. 16 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. At 301/2 weeks of gestation, they ranged in weight from 2 pounds, 3 ounces, to 3 pounds, 4 ounces.

George and Rachel came home fix)m ffie hospital on Feb. 20, foUowed a few days later by brother Jared, then sister Michaela.

But MicheUe endured 40 days in ffie hospital, including two stays in intensive care.

The first was for internal bleeffing from treamient for a pulmonary emboUsm, her husband said. MicheUe needed six units of blood and three units of frozen plasma.

Her blood began clotting again, but too much fluid in her system led one of her incisions to burst. It was back to the hospital to have the fluid drained.

MicheUe, exhausted by her ordeal, ffidn't come out of anesthesia after the procedure, so she landed for a second bout in intensive care. "That was a terrible time," she said.

Now, however, she's immersed in babies—and even getting five hours of sleep a mght.

Her days revolve around feeffings, naps, walks and playing with babies. It's not a 40hour week either:The job lasts firam 5 or 6 in the mormng until 8:30 to 9 at mght, seven days a week. 'It takes a vUlage' ReUef comes from MicheUe's mom, Harriet Bishop of Eldersburg, who stays in Reston during the week, and from members of Reston Presbyterian Church, where the Kesslers are members.

"I've always dealt weU with babies," Bishop said. "You just go with the flow."

Members of Liberty Reformed Presbyterian Church in Owings MiUs, where Bishop is a member, have also helped, and prayers have come from aU over, including churches in Laurel and Odenton, where extended family lives.

MicheUe almost always has at least one other person on hand to help, though that StiU means often tending to two demanding infants at a time. "When more than one or two are crying, that's the hardest thing," MicheUe said. Rachel can be demanding. She wants to be held and walked and can scream when her mom puts her down to tend to a sibUng. Sometimes, MicheUe said, she's caUed a neighbor at night and asked her to hold a baby. One of the toughest things is to acknowledge not being able to do it aU alone. "We need to ask for and accept help," MicheUe said. "We have people in

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and out of the house aU the time." But that let's her get out of the house once in awhile to shop and relax. Church people do laundry, vacuum and make up botdes.

So do relatives, incluffing great grandparents Frank and Marie Banahan of Hampstead, who spend the ffight and help out a lot, MicheUe said.

MicheUe's father and stepmother came up from Adanta to help, and George's parents arrived from Florida to lend a hand. Husband George does as much as he can at night, though recently he's been working long hours at the Pentagon. But for aU the round-the-clock labor, the incurably cute babies make the effort worthwhUe. "I feel they're adorable," MicheUe said. "1 just Uke to look at them."

When they smUe, it melts her, she said.

Beyond that, the reaction of the larger community has been more than the couple expected. They've had to buy only two packages of diapers since the quads arrived, and checks have come in from friends of the famUy they harffiy know.

"It's been an amazing outpouring of graciousness, love and support," MicheUe said. "It's very humbUng." Meet the babies: The quads may only be five months in chronological age and three months developmentaUy, but they've each got a ffistinct personaUty, according to their parents: Rachel: Wide-eyed and always has to be involved in everything.

Michaela: Laid-back but talkative. She loves to jabber Jared: Laid-back ffirt.

George:Wiggle worm. Already trying to race in ffis bouncy seat. • WeU, Congrats to George and MicheUe!!!

George, how about some pictures? 1995, we'U talk to you again next month, untU then, take care. Later, —Don. •fiJ

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Greetings, '96!

The maU run to my place appears to be running dry again. Please be inspired to jot us a Une with the "goings-on" in your worid!

Look forward to hearing from you!

UntU next month... —Tonya

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Hey 97! If you have not heard yet, we'U be gathering over Homecoming weekend, 19-21 October, for our 10th reumon. Sam Lanasa has been doing legwork to reserve blocks of hotel rooms and the rest of the reumon committee is working hard to handle other arrangements.There's heavy competition in AnnapoUs with aU of the other classes corffing to town m October as weU. Here's an excerpt from a recent emaU that Tom Wagner sent to the class: • Reumon planmng is in fuU swing.

There are a couple of things you need to do if you are planning on attenffing the reumon over homecormng weekend, namely. Hotels and FootbaU Tickets.

Different people have ffifferent budgets set aside for tffis weekend so we have considered three options for hotels. Please understand, just Uke ComnUssioning week, AnnapoUs hotels during Homecormng are very pricey. We tried to pick 3 ffifferent price points to meet ffifferent needs.

We have the foUowing options: First, the Westin AnnapoUs is opening for the first time Sept. 1 .You can check out the hotel at www.westinannapoUs.com or call them at 800-394-8011 or 410-972-4300 and be sure to identify yourseff as a member of the Class of'97. Second, the Annapolis Courtyard Marriott has 9 rooms currently on hold under Sam LaNasa's name. Just caU the hotel at 410266-1555 and ask for the Class of 97 booking under Sam's name. Any questions, emaU Sam at samueUanasa@ yahoo.com or caU at 757.572.6754.Third, the DoubleTree AnnapoUs has a block of 20 rooms for a two mght booking. CaU them at 410-224-3150 or 800-266-7631 and ask for the Class of 1997 block. Their point of contact is Trent Nance. • Stay tuned for more info via this column and class emaUs. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

We'U provide you with an accurate schedule of events for the weekend soon.

Francisco Alsina contacted me recendy and sends his news to the class: • I returned in March from Iraq serving on the ground as an Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) for the Army, but in the Al-Anbar Province with the Marine

Corps. So, even though I'm an NFO and have less ffian 60 days underway incluffing YPs, since 1-Day (Can you say boondoggle?), I spent time playing G.I.Joe and am gratefiU for the experience. Before Iraq I deployed with the Air Force in a 'concrete' or Expeffitionary Prowler squadron on my sea tour. Roffing to shore duty, I mrned into what we aU hated at one point or another, a company officer back in Moffier B.WhUe there, everyone ffiatflewProwlers were exUed to the Army or Marines to be EWOs. It wasn't pleasant at times, but it was the most important and rewarffing job I've ever had. Now, I'm looking to move from active duty into civiUan Ufe. If you are in AnnapoUs and need a place to crash, ffiop

by I can be reached at (410) 349-6285 or ciscol018@gmaU.com. Oh, and if you're wondering ff they've stopped construction on the yard, ffiey haven't. We're buUffing stuff aU over the place. • Thanks, Francisco. I have received word and even seen a few picmres of the new field house being buUt adjacent to 7th wing, just behmd Luce HaU, next to Dewey Basin. For ffiose of you who have not been on the Yard m many years, you're m for a surprise with some of the new construction and renovation that have been done. I'm looking forward to visiting as weU, having been away since our last-second field goal victory over Air Force m the pourmg rain, back in 2005.

FmaUy, Shauna and I would Uke to announce the birth of our first chUd. His name is Aidan WaUcer SheUey and he was born on 19 May 07 and weighed 8 lbs, 13 oz. Aidan is doing weU,just turned two months, and is growing at a rapid rate.

Parenthood is an amazing thing, but reaUy mrns your world upside down.

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Shipmates, The inbox was not exactly bombarded this month, consider yourseff formaUy counseled. We did get a mce update from Jamie Thurston however and I managed to bump into a couple people. At the fourth ofJuly festivities on Pacffic Beach I happened to notice a suspicious bunch watcffing "the talent" walk by and thought I recogmzed a face or two. It was Doug "Touchdown" Howard, Terrence "Baby Diesel" Anderson, Costas Hatzidakis and Jose PuUdo. Howard instructs prospective NFOs in

P-cola and enjoys making them throw up as he tests the Unfits of the aircraft provided by the traimng squadron. He sees Dave Ryno often and says that Ryno is stiU very go-lucky and happy.

Terrence is a D r in the Orthapedic ffivision of Balboa Hospital. He some how skipped the whole residency thing and must have had help getting the skin tight "wife beater" he was wearing on this day overffimseff.Hatz is in sales and Uves in L.A., he was down visiting. Jose has been on vacation since leaving the Navy around Christmas time last year. He runs triathlons and drinks beer in his spare time and is headed to Austin to attend UT's pharmaceutical school. Chris Roesgen sent us a phone number for ffim in San Antomo and Kyle Baker from Washington state. Chris Roscetti is taking a coUege course on Saturdays with 35-40 people in it. Brian Glaser from our class and Ken Mussina from 99 included... .smaU world? I bumped into Des Bowens '99 m downtown San Diego. He is at LemooreflyingF-18s these days as a result of the S-3 going "bye bye." Dwain Donaldson cried as he left San Diego recently permanently in early July. He is headed to Quantico for the Ulustrious Amphibious Warfare School.

Mickey Jarboe walked on to The Los Angeles Piptide which is a professional lacrosse team this past spring, made the team and subsequently was recently the leagues "Goalie of the Week." He has not gotten any bigger and he stUl has trouble breathing when he laughs. Kyle Shoop and ffis wife Sarah are enjoying San Diego and mentioned that iMike Slatt is now engaged. I researched tffis matter and the girl whom he is supposed to be engaged to confided in me that she does not even

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The Shelley family

Keep those updates corffing!

Beat Army!

Aaron

From L to R: Doug Martin, Nick Kalt Zach Guerra, Chip Kelleher, Chuck Coursey, Nick Lalota, Murph McCarthy Manny Pardo, the former Miss Lauren Banasz, John Halt, Pat Graham, Justin Allen, Chris Landon and Dwain Donaldson „ -__ September 2007 105

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know who Mike Slatt is. Please see the May/June issue of Approach Magazine as is there is good article by Zane Stickel about what it is Uke to have your airplane struck by Ughteffing in ffight. Enjoy the below from Jamie Thurston!

Godspeed...—Murph Jamie Thurston writes: • Dudes, Greetings from rainy, hot MUton, Florida.Thought I'd give a shout out from the trenches of Primary FUght Traimng. It's not a bad gig, lots of flying.

And I've been on cross country flights to Colorado, Chicago, Key West and other places. So there are benefits. I'm inVT-3 with a couple other '00 guys Uke Jason 'J Bro' Brotherton and Jeff Clark. Only about 16 of the 60 or so instructors are Navy, it's a joint squadron with predominately Air Force foUcs. Plus there's plenty of usna guys, from our class and many others in the other 2 squadrons. Figured I'd jump on the wagon and send in some pics of my baby girl, Hayley Gray. She was born 17 Dec 2006. She's about 6 months in these pics. Her and my lovely wife.

Amy, are doing good. That's aU I got.Thx. Later, Jamie Thurston •

Mickey Jarboe of the Los Angeles Riptide

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 95% PRES; Capt Aaron Fielder, USMC VICE PRES: LT Dave Harrington, USN TI^AS; LT Andy Henwood, SC, USN SECY; Capt John March, USMC E; usna2001navy@ayahoo.coni WEB SITE; www.usna01.com

Hi everyone!

I just got tffis picture in an e-niaU from Kristina and Andy Haffele of their new baby boy Logan LuttreU-Kai Haffele and thought it was too great not to start with...

any of you stop by on an Individual Augment or on rotations through the NAG swing by and say heUo! Daniel.p.biUe@kuwait.swa.arniymU Cheers!

Daniel BUle, Lieutenant US Navy; 2515th COMMO; Phone DSN (318) 828-0112; damel.p.bUle® kuwait.swa.army.mU •

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Old roommates Dan Bilte and Joe Mederos in Kuwait

Logan, Kristina and Andy Haffele shortly after Logan's birth.

Dan BiUe writes: • Hi Shipmate! I'm with the 2515th Naval Air Ambulance Detachment in sunny Kuwait. The only tffing greater than the Uberty here is the mass quantities of alcohol. The locals are warm and welcormng and the dust here is no where near as bad as everyone else says it is. The temperamre gauge never cUmbs past 50 degrees... Celsius ... and we enjoy long days of playing voUeybaU with our shirts off and blaring tunes from some 80's 'Naval Aviator' film. It's just Uke a beach out here, just no water within 90 iiiUes! I'm busy working on my tan and fending off letters from adoring fans back in Guam where I'm stationed. Honesdy now. Camp Beuhring (Udari Army Airfield) Kuwait is Uke a big truck stop on the way north to Iraq, so low and behold what marine pUot I ran into at the DFAC eating chow? Joey Mederos '01, my old plebe year roommate! He was busy planning his unit's push north whUe I sit around waiting on the 911 caU that another British soldier feU out of a 14 kilometer hump across the firing range. 1 mean, you'd think they were from a cold, rainy environment and never seen 120 degree temperatures before! Sheesh.

Flying MEDEVAC is fun even if we have to work under the Army's command, glad to be keeping everyone in southern Iraq safe with some competent Naval Aviators in HSC-25. I'm here into next year, so if

Thank you very much Haffeles and Dan for keeping us updated!

On the other side of the Adantic, there was at least one other gathering of old roommates that recendy took place.

DanieUe Kaegel, Shannon Lewis and about thirty other friends and famUy of their old NAPS, USNA, and DDG-85 roommate Angle Karalekas gathered to see Angela don her new habit, veU, and name and enter the novitiate after her first nine months with the Sisters of Life.

There were many guesses as to what her name might be. DaffieUe suggested some of the "classics" Uke Eve or DeUlah.

Another friend felt even more strongly and sent 100 recommended names which Conffie Chung, Luke SkywaUcer and Anna Nicole Snfrth nfrght not have been amused by. After carefLUly weighing aU of the options. Angle stayed close to her nautical roots and chose/was given the name "Sister Maris SteUa", wffich means "star of the sea" and is also a Latin name for Mary. Her reasons for taking that name are too cool and poetic for someone other than her to put into words, but to say the least she likes it a lot and humbly describes the name as beautiful.

To give you an update on how Sister Maris SteUa has been adjusting to the convent lifestyle, she is doing great. Tffis past winter, she and the sisters usuaUy opted for a game of street roUer hockey for recreation time. One day they went to play at Central Park and upon finffing a longstanffing men's pickup game, shocked the crowds and entertained the players by caUing and taking on winners. (Other sisters teU me it was our classmate leaffing

PoweU. Good effort Steve and Russ... that's what friend are for, Richard your better ffian that. There are stiU a good number of ought sixers making their way through prmiary here in Corpus Christi.

Everyone is pusffing their way through during ffie week and enjoying the beach on the weekend to get away. As for class news, the proud parents of classmate Jennffer Sanders, who is stationed in Sasebo, Japan, sent us an article that was Eliza Colquitt Jaimie Lusk, Sister Maris Stella (Angela Karalekas), John March, Andrew Crawford, Shannon originaUy in Navy News on what she has Lewis, Andrew Crawford's fiance Colleen, Josh Lewis '00, and Danielle Kaegel in the Bronx. (Katie McClintock Gilliam was also present via phone and spirit) been up to. Thank you for the article and the update. Enjoy. —Anffiew ffie charge ffyou can beUeve it.)...

A N N U A L MEiMBERsmp: 0 % LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 96% Needless to say,ffiey-are having a lot of fim togeffier The next year wiU be one PRES; LTJG Daniel Bailey fiUed wiffi more smdying and praying and VICE PRES; LTJG Dan Emmert TREAS: IstU Noelle Navas hat-tricks for Sister Maris SteUa and ffie SECY: LTJG Rick Mui year after she wiU get more exposure to E: na\'yclass2003@hotmail.com ffie houses where ffie sisters work wiffi pregnant woman, w-omen w-ho hav-e had ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 93% abortions, and moffiers of newborns.

Though her letter-w-riting and receiving PR.ES; LTJG lincohi Lukich wiU be more limited just tffis corffing year E: LukichL@lpdl3.na\ymil "Jennifer Sanders" VaCEPRES: 1st Lt James Brobyn (I caU it BUD/S TREAS: LTJG Joseph Zukowsky for nuns), she can SECY: LTJG Andrew Froistad • Ensign Jennffer A. Sanders, assigned to StiU receive letters E: LukichL@lpdl3.navy.niil dock lanffing sffip USS Harpers Ferry and prayer requests (LSD 49), plays with a Fffipino chUd at 198 HoUy-wood ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% durmg a friendsffip-buUdmg project LIFE .MEMBERSHIP: 98% Ave. Bronx NY between Harpers Ferry SaUors and a 10465. Be sure to PRES: ENS John M. Burger Zamboanga chUffien's home. Harpers label ffie letterffit E; JohnMBurger@hotmail.com Ferry is participating m Cooperation VICE PRES: ENS Jonathan Miller contains a prayer Afloat Readmess and Training (CARAT) E:J0NATH0N.BYRD.MILLER request. @GMAIL.COM 2007. CARAT is an armual series of bUatIf you w-ant to Sister Maris Stella TREAS: ENS Colleen Vote eral maritime trairung exercises between SECY; 2ndLt John McLaughlin beaming in her new see more of what ffie Umted States and six Southeast Asia Sister Maris Stella's habit and veil which nations designed to buUd relationships and she sewed the whole fmY^ ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% Ufe is Uke, MTV enhance the operational readmess of ffie month of January with LIXJJ LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 98% . ffid a 5 minute the help of her teacher participating forces. • PRES: ENS Andrew Lukich spot on ffie Sisters Sister Antonianna.

E: andrewlukich@yalioo.com of Lffe a few VICE PRES: ENS Joshua CampbeH months ago where you can vv-atch her TREAS: ENS Jeflrey Foulds play- hockey (http://ww-vv;mtv;coni/ SECY: ENS Jamison Lupo PRES: ENS Brady Beauchamp overdrive/?id= 1559081 &-vid= 147851) VICE PRES: 2ndLt Benjamin Tuck Friends, and Time magazme (http://www.time TREAS: 2ndLt Jennifer Rounds HopefuUy everyone's summer went SEC'Y; 2ndLt Julie Jordan .com/rime/magazine/arricle/ vveU.WbUe some of us were able to enjoy E: m073174@usna.edu 0,9171,1558292,00.html) also pubUshed it m the states there were a few classmates an article m ffie 13 November issue. who spent ffiefr "vacations" deployed.

And yes - ffiey do talk a Utde smack Chika and Jonny Bfrsner, good to hear wiffi each offier when playing hockey vou guys are back. Chika, ffyou run mto PRES: MIDN 1/C ErikWestland Have a good one everyone, —-John VICE PRES; MIDN 1/C Gerald Brooks Kelvin m NorfoUc teU him that ffie mayor TREAS: MIDN 1/C Jason Perocho of Boston wants the key to the city back.

AN'NUAL ME-MBERSHIP: 0% SECY: MIDN 1/C Dianna Dietrich They got the names mixed up. Jonny L I F E MEIMBERSHIP: 9 7 % E: m081770@usna.edu should be back by the tune diis article PRES: LT C.J. Simonsen makes its way- out. Jonny survived the past VICE PRES: LT Greg Chapman six months on care packages from Steve TREAS: LT Chris Carter SEC-Y: Capt Dani (La SaDe) Casteflo Looney and Matt RusseU consistmg of PRES: MIDN 2 / C Robert Poulin 2652 Broad S c Beaufort. SC 29902 haff eaten candy bars, postcards from San VICE PRES; MIDN 2 / C Arthur Eugene Griffin E: iisiiashipmate02@yahoo-com Diego remmdmg him what he is missmg TREAS: MIDN 2 / C Cody Robert Forsythe SECY; MIDN 2 / C Michael Albert Matus out on, LA Riptide gear and crayon E: m094128@usna.edu drawings from the one and only Richard ^^::£-:iL:-^W.^l^-.-.i

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Los Angeles Chapter

President: Scott Watson '83

LCDR Richard R. Pace '63 USNR (Ret.)

1936 Cahaba Crest D , Birmingham, AL 35242 P: 205-999-3977; E: Swatson83@aol.com

Vice President: Gordon Laivson '00 3301 Marlboro Dr.,Birmingham, AL 35223; P; 205-969-8040; E: gordonnilawson@gmail.com

FeUow Alumm, We are pleased to announce that C D R Dan O'Shea '91 will be our guest speaker for our next U S N A ffinner on November 10 atVestavia Country Club.

C D R O'Shea is a Navy SEAL w h o served as the H o s t a g e Working Group Coordinator U S E m b a s s y Baghdad from 2004 to 2006. Dan estabhshed and served as the Coorffinator of the Hostage Working Group ( H W G ) , the US Mission's primary planmng facffitator, InteUigence fosion node, and coorffinating element for aU hostage-taking incidents in Iraq. This prormses to be an exciting program and we look forward to a great mrnout. More detaUs to foUow.

Huntsville Chapter LCDR Frederick N. Steiner '57, USN (Ret.) 1059 Teenajo Dr., SE, Huntsville,AL 35803-3907 H: 256-650-5423; E; navy57@aol.com

Arkansas Arkansas Chapter President: CAPT Scott Pursley USN '79 7 Hillsborough Ct., Litde Rock, AR 72212; H: 501-954-9612; E: spursley@aol.com

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

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President: J J. Skip Lind '75 H; 602-265-0238; C; 602-697-1563; F; 602-265-1227 E: SKIPLIND@1975.USNA.COM www.usna.com/Chapter/us/arizona

Secretary: Ed Howard '63 E: Ehowardl963@cs.com

Southern Arizona Chapter President: COL George Dolan '51, USAF (Ret.) 7700 Calle Sin Controversia,Tucson, AZ 8571 H: 520-297-3659; E; wgntdolan@eartlilink.net

Secretary:AMB Jack R. Binns '56 4240 N Larrea Ln,Tucson,AZ 85750 H: 520-886-9222; E; jmbinns@aol.com

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Corr. Sec'y: William Cray '67 E: william_cray@cymer.coni

June San Gabriel Valley Luncheon The San Gabriel VaUey contingent of Los Angeles Chapter met for lunch on 28 June at MinU's Cafe in Mom-ovia.Jim Ferrero '49 joined his 49er classmates Jun Carmack, Lloyd Hoover, Tim Mahoney, and PhU Suhr to set a new class attendance record - for the Mimi's group, at least. Our semor class was '37, represented by regulars Guy O'NeU and Frank Taylor Also attenffing were R o b Bolster '62,Jim KeUy '66, Joe Koch '57, Glenn Shindler '64, and PeteTamny '65. Joe Koch fiUed us in on happemngs around AnnapoUs, from his perspective as L.A. Chapter Tmstee of ffie Alurruii Association.

T h e San Gabriel VaUey group meets the forth Thursday each month except November-December, combined on Beat Army Thursday, 30 November 2007. For more info please contact gshinffier64(^ earthlink.net or 818-790-7475.

11th Marines. Each year the Chapter presents the BattaUon with a check for $1000 for use by the BattaUon Morale Welfare and Recreation fond. This year the check was presented to the new battalion commanffing officer, L T C O L Brad HaU U S M C at Fidffier's Green after the formal BattaUon Change of command ceremony where Brad releibed L T C O L Kiel Gentry U S M C '86.The chapter wished KeU and his bride, Jenmfer, bon voyage as they head to R o m e for the N A T O Defense CoUege. T h e foUowing is a picture of R i c h Pace, LA Chapter President, and Joe Koch, National Trustee, presenting ffie check to LTCOL Brad HaU.

L to R: Rich Pace '63, LTCOL Brad Hall, Joe Koch '57

July 2007 Orange County Luncheon The Orange County Luncheon was held on Tuesday, July 10,2007, at the new Eagles Nest Clubhouse at the Cyprus Navy Goff Course. This is the venue where the Formal Dimng O u t and Army/Navy Game party wUl be held on November 30/December 1. It was an attempt to expose our alumffi to this new facffity which opened in November 2006. It is very centraUy located in the LA Basin and we envision holffing more chapter events here in the fomre.

T h e class of ffie most classmates 49ers at Mimi's on 6/28/07 (L to R): Lloyd Hoover, present was 47 with 4 classmates.We Jim Carmack, Tim Mahoney, Phil Suhr, Jim Ferrero welcomed D o n Aitcffison '56 and Andy Gnau '95 w h o attended our luncheon for the first time.

Those attenffing the luncheon included: BUI McReynolds '41, Lefiy Lavrakas '43, Walt and Jean Stevens '43, Bob Rubel '44, R i c h Crane ' 4 7 , T R Johnson '47,Jim Kirkpatrick '47, Stan 6/28/07 Luncheon at Mimi's (L to R): Frank Taylor '37,SchUler '47 with his brother D o n SchiUer, John Snyder '50,Tom Gffien ' 5 1 , Dave Guy O'Neil '37, Phil Suhr '49, Tim Mahoney '49, Lloyd Hoover '49, Jim Carmack '49, Jim Ferrero '49, and Maude Grover '53, Ed Petersen '53, Joe Koch '57, Jim Kelly '66, Rob Bolster '62 Joe Zebrowski '53 and Barbara Carr, D o n Aitchison '56 and Patricia Michaud, 2nd Battalion 11th Marines Change Joe and Mary Jane Koch '57, Dave StiUer of Command '57, George Watts '58,BobVasey '59, For several years the Los Angeles chapter Gray Farley '61, R i c h and May Pace '63, has been a supporter of the 2nd BattaUon

MUce Whimiore "63, Gleim Shindler '64, Jun KeUy "66. Pete and N m a Dabbieri '67, lerrv- Farrow "69. R L Hartshorn ' 7 1 . Steve Shatynski "So.Tony St. Clafr •84,Andy Grau '95. and Fred and Patricia Sendra C G A '56.

Our upcoming speakers are: .\ugust 14.2007 - Brad Litde '76 wiU talk to us about his experiences as a contractor m Iraq for 18 mondis in 2005/2006.

September 11. 2007 - R i c Arffiur '93 wiU talk to us about his experiences as a HoUyvvood vvTiter for ffie television shovv-s N C I S and C o m m a n d e r in Cffief.

October 9,2007 - Speaker is not confirmed as y-et.We wiU celebrate ffie Navy and Naval .A^cademy birffidays wiffi a cake cuttmg.

November 13.2007 - L T C O L Brad HaU ffie new C O of ffie 2 / 1 1 Marines has been mvited to be our speaker. We vviU hav-e a cake cutting to celebrate the Marine Corps birffiday; AU alumffi m ffie area are alway-s welcome to j o m us at ffie Orange Countyluncheons which are held o n ffie second Tuesday of ffie monffi.

Monterey Bay Chapter President: John A. Alich '64 Corr. Sec'y: Jim Eaerton '56 E: usnaaa_inr\"@pacbelLnet

Sacramento Chapter President: Mr. Dennis P. Joyce '61 P: 916-631-8110: E;djo>cel961@hotmaiLcom

Vice President: Drlerry Broum '67 P: 530-676-0327; E: tw-brown@inneicite.com

Secretary: Mr. Stetx Berg '66 P: 916-359-8811: E: reelberg@sutrsvest.net

"BeasmerAb.Jim D'Orso '52 P: 916-"^ I-8950: E: jndo@suiewest.net

San Diego Chapter President: Mike Mounns '79 W: '(/.^^<2-'<%D'-. H : "60—02-0884 E: presidencausnaaasd.com

CofE Ser'y.- Hd£ Maley Gutierrez '89 W: 858-450-8422: C; 858-405-5819 E: corT5ec@iisnaaasd-com Web site: w-«-w.usnaaasd.com

Jurte 2007 Luncheon Our featured speaker at ffie June luncheon was George W'an. CAPT U S N R Retired, President and C E O of ffie Nav-al Academy Alumm Association, Class of '73.

George was named President and Chief Executive Officer of ffie U.S. Na\-al Academy- Alumm Association and ffie U.S. Nav-al Academy- Foundation in May 2000. Smce ffiat time, the uvo organizations have joined togeffier to realize unprecedented grow-ffi m alumni membership, donations m support of today-'s Brigade of Midsffipmen, and member services. T h e Naval Academy

Foundation recendy completed a six-year comprehensive campaign resulting in a total of over S250 mUUon in receipts and pledges. During George's tenure, the Alumm Association and Foundation have provided over SI20 miUion in ffirect support to ffie margin of exceUence at ffie Nav-al Academy. Prior to cormng back to the Naval Academy; George served as a Semor Vice President of First U m o n Corporation and was Managing Director of First Umon's Enterprise Business Solutions Group in Charlotte, Norffi CaroUna. H e had previously been a p r m cipal in IBM Consulting Group's N o r t h American Fmancial Services practice, w-here he managed its Adanta office fixDm 1991 through 1994. Joimng IBM m 1981, he held numerous sales, staff and management positions m v-arious IBM locations.

Born m Lock Haven, Pennsy-lv-ama, George entered ffie U.S. Naval Academy m June 1969 fix)m LouisviUe, Kenmcky, wiffi ffie Class of '73. FoUowing his commissioning as an Ensign, he reported to USS R O A R K P E 1053), where he served as Damage Control Assistant and Gurmery- Officer and received O O D and E O O W quaUfications. In 1976, George reported to N A S Pensacola and began trairung toward quaUfication as a Naval FUght Officer. After receiving his wings in June 1977, ffien LT Watt reported to ffie yiad Foxes of Patrol Squaffion Five (VP-5) in JacksonviUe, Horida and made two N o r t h Adantic deployments and various patrol aviation detachments prior to resigrung his regular Navy- comrmssion m December 1980. George immeffiately received a commission m ffie Naval Afr Reserve and served mVP-0516, N R A S W O C 574, N R P A T W I N G 1174 and N R A S W O C 374, at N A S JacksonvUle. H e w-as privileged to hav-e two commandmg officer and three executiv-e officer tours prior to his retfrement as a Captam, U S N R m July 1995.

George spoke to a fiffi house about issues concerrUng ffie Alurrmi Association at ffie national level; he shared new-s from ffie Yard; and he gave Chris Cooke some weU-deserved recogmtion for his work as our chapter President.

Welcome-Aboard Dinner for the Class of2011!

T h e Class of 2011 and prospective members of the Class of 2012 vv-ere welcomed aboard on Tuesday; May 29ffi at ffie annual ffinner hosted by ffie San Diego Chapter Over 100 people attended the dinner to honor ffie twenty young m e n and women w h o wiU j o m ffie

Brigade of Midsffipmen, or attend N A P S or Prep school under ffie sponsorship of the Naval Academy Foundation.The generous response of our San Diego Chapter and friends resulted m contributions of more than 31300 to host these outstanffing young people.

NAVNET N A V N E T is a networking venue for U S N A grads, as weU as anyone else. T h e group convenes every tffird Friday at TreUises Garden Grffi in the Town & Country Hotel &: Resort on Hotel Cfrcle. It's "come as you are" and "pay as you go." They average 30 + for breakfast, so ffyou are in the market for a new career or a motivated "new hfre," check it out. For information, contact T o m H a m m o n s '71, phone (858) 538-9824, emaU tihammons(@aol.com.

San Francisco Chapter President: Chet Kolley '85 P: 650-678-5956; E: chet.kolley@1985.usna.com

Vice President:James Ryan '86 E: jam es@peisales.com

Secretary:JeffPetrie '89 VT': 415-75(V7648; E:jspetrie@hotmail.cbm

T h e luncheon this monffi at ffie Tarragon Restaurant in Sunnyvale, C A was attended by a total of 15 Academy grads -10 USNA, 4 U S M A and 1 USAFA. MikeTunUn, U S M A '80 gave a mce talk o n "Green Busmess Opportumties m the 21st C e n m r y " and ffiere w'as a very- good mteractive exchange on ffie subject. Mike's company, TerraThermal, is a green energy company that provides advanced field services to geoffiermal power producers.

T h e attendees were: R o b e r t Burr U S N A '81,JeffAsher U S N A ' 8 1 , Craig Larrew U S N A '81, Manny Barrera U S N A '81, Mark W h a r t o n U S N A '86, Gareth Crossley U S N A '91, Neal Whitsett U S N A '74, Matt Eichmann U S N A '00, CharUe Mason U S N A '67, R a y m o n d Burkley U S N A '60.

We're aU looking forward to our annual picmc sometime m rmd-September.

T h e location of tffis year's picmc is going to be the Coy-ote Point Recreation Area m R e d w o o d City; Look for detaUs on ffie w-ebsite; http://sf.myusna.com/.

Santa Barbara Chapter Pres: CAPT Homer E Smith '63, USN (Ret.) 1925 Eucahpms HUl Rd. Sano Barbara. CA 93108-1830 H: 805-695-0033; E: hohohosmidi@cox.net

Secretary: Cam Vantrease '70 E: cam_v@sbcgJobal.net

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CHAPTER N E W S Colorado Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret.) 555 Apollo Dr., Boulder, CO 80303-5002 H; 303-499-0337; E; dbranchjr@aol.coni Web site; www.usna.com/Chapters/US/ Colorado/default.htm

Connecticut Connecticut Chapter Raymond Boyd '73 89 Davis Dr., Guilford, CT 06437 P; 202-453-9439; E; raymond.boyd@ansys.com

I begin this month's Chapter News article wiffi congratulations to the new Chapter Officers w h o wiU begin their terms of office on the 1st of October They are: D o r i '82 and B o b Freer, '81, as C o Treasurers, Pastor T o m H o g s t e n , '85, as Program Chairman and T o m H o d g s o n , '83, as Vice President. I also extend the Chapter's heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation for the outstanffing performance of the current incumbents of those offices named above, specificaUy: Ted Lovely, '56 (and Nancy) w h o have served long and weU as Treasurer for our orgamzation and John Feeney, '71, w h o has Ukewise served with distinction as Program Chairman. Tom Hodgson wiU continue to serve a fiiU term as Vice President in that he stepped up to beVP as Ray B o y d , ' 7 3 , our then Vice President, was elected President to replace Dave Stryker, '63 in 2006. Congratulations to the incoming officers and a hearty "WELL D O N E " to the incumbents for your many years of defficated service to our Chapter.

O u r last Chapter event, a Dinner Meeting, was held on June 21st, at the Courtyard by Marriott in CromweU, CT. It was a "Blue and Gold Affair" highUghted by the scintUlating after-dinner presentation made by Colonel Art Athens, '78, U S M C R , entided "Leadership Development:A Debt Owed."Adffitional biographical irfformation on C O L Athens is avaUable on our website in the "From The President" section. Typical of that information is ffis having been appointed USNA's first Distinguished Mffitary Professor of Leadership in 2003. His quaUfications to speak on the subject are unassaUable.The presentation was lively, moving and very weU received by aU the attendees which included: S a m B a e z , '57 and Marianne,Jim B o t t e n , '53, B o b B o u g h n e r , '55 and Marty, R a y B o y d , '73 and Christine, S a m C o n n o r , '54 and Ursula, Matt D ' A m i c o , '65, B o b Freer, '81 and D o r i Freer, '82,

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Joe H a n s o n , '61 and Liz, T o m H o g s t e n , '85 and Anne, S a m Koutas, '56 and Bess, Mike McLane, '58 and Cindy H e r b N y b e r g , '78, Chris Pearson, ' 8 1 , Mike Shanok, '60, BUI Sheehan, '63, and Dave Stryker, '61 and Sharon. Also attenffing this event were Bernadette Figura, our Chapter Ombudsman, Evan Gaffey a prospective canffidate for the Class of 2012,Tom MaxweU, our state Blue and Gold Program Coorffinator and ffis wife Lorraine, and Bonme McGuinness.A good time was had by aU. O u r next event currently being scheduled is our annual Admissions Dinner in November. T h e particulars for this meeting, including venue, are unknown at the time of this writing however detaUs, as they become available, wiU be posted on our Chapter website. This is the annual event which provides us with the opportunity to meet the candidates for the Class of 2012 from our state. This is always a most enjoyable affair and never faUs to put a little additional luster on our venerable Alma Mater.Your attendance is guaranteed to increase your pride in the Naval Academy. It also drives home the superb quaUty of the candidates w h o have been selected to attend U S N A today. Make plans to attend.

BEAT ARMY, A I R F O R C E and N O T R E DAME

Delaware Delaware Chapter Mr. Frank S. "Nick" Carter III '70 EO. Box 462; Lewes, DE 19958-0462 H; 302-644-4838; E; nick.carter@verizon.net

Florida Fort Lauderdale Chapter President:WilterTelmo Ortega '59 PO Box 4593, Hollywood , FL 33081 E: w32422002@yahoo.coni; P: 305-297-6260

VP Programs: William Weiler '65 E; willweiler@aol.com; P; 954344-4513

VP Membership: DaveYablunosky '84 E: dyabluno5ky@bellsouth,net; P; 954-234-1070

Secretary: Brian Kling '99 8841 NW 78th Place # 423Tam.irac, FL 33321 E; Brian_Kling@nil.com; P; 954-907-7529

Treasurer: Rob Gillette '90 E; rgillette@centexconstrucrion.com; P;954-444-6782

Gainesville Chapter CAPT J Michael Smith '61, USNR (Ret.) 10424 SW 41st PI., Gainesville, FL 32608 H; 352-376-6611;W: 352-376-3301 E: mickey@acceleration.net

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, ext. 356 E; mborns@meridianmgmt.com usnaaajaxchap@usa.net

Miami Chapter Richard W Ogden '66 5590 Hammock Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33156 H; 305-665-9641; B; 305-663-5860 E: billol@bellsouth.net

Sec'y: Sergei Kowalchik '67 E; sergei@bellsouth.net

Naples-Fort Myers Chapter President: Robert Shearer '58 3900 Isla Cuidad Ct., Naples, FL 34190 P: 239-596-2460; E; rHss58@swfla.rr.com

Secretary: Roger Rotondi '57 E; RHROTO@YAHOO.COM

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.com

MIDSHIPMEN VISIT The Midshipmen visits to West Palm Beach are scheduled for July 1 4 - 1 7 and August 5 - 7 .

A report on the visits wiU be in a later edition.

OPPORTUNITY T h e Palm Beach Chapter needs new officers. Please contact me for information.

Pensacola Chapter Mr. Dick Folga '70 2653 Del Mar Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 H; 850-934-1056; E; dfolga@beUsouth.net

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

With the successful conclusion to another year at USNA, the Alumni of the Pensacola Chapter took a day to reflect, relax and otherwise have a good time with both alums and foture Midshipmen.

O n June 2, this opportunity came to pass in the form of a Pig Roast, to celebrate the graduates of the Class o f ' 0 7 and welcome the new Midshipmen to the Class o f ' 1 1 . W i t h alums from the class of '43 to new mids and aU decades in between, there was a large and ffistinguished crowd for the party.

Chapter President Dick Folga provided a recap of the significant Chapter events over the past year, which included a hot wash of the first

U S N A / N R O T C Symposium, which was judged by aU accounts to be a huge success; the visit fi?om the Supe to celebrate Founder's Day, and several other guest speakers of boffi local and national note.

Rod Tindal (01) huddles alumni team for next play!

(88),Jiin Kirby (69), Si (53) and Peggy Kitder, D o n (50) and Mary Ann Long, BUI (52) and Nancy Maxon, R o b (87), Justyn, and Amanda McFarland, Lou (52) and Helen McMUlan, Bert (81) and Stephanie O r u m , Lee (78),Debra and Kevin Price, BiU (53) and Scottie Ramsey, Jim Righter (82), Lou (51) and Mary Sarosdy Andy (67) and Beth Sloan, Gordon (43) and Maggie Snyder with guests Baraara Martin and Angelo Marino, R o d TindaU (01), PB WaU (44), Kurt (84) and Mary Woltersdorf, Paul Wright (79), BiU Yeagar (78),Krysde Kageyama (04), Annie Ouelette, and Janet Shannon (Parent's Club President)

In adffition to ffie alumni, the foUowing new rmdshipmen from the Class o f ' 1 1 and their guests also attended: Bianca BeU with her parents BiU and Patty, Sarah Faessel with her parents, Katlin Krause with her parents AJ and CaroUne, Seth Inductee team/Class of 2011- Corbin Pierce, Katlin Labak with ffis parents, and Corbin Pierce Krause, Sarah Faessel, Bianca Bell, Seth Labak with his parents Ralph andjaune.

The ffighUght of the event was a T h e upcoming year is also expected to footbaU game between the alums and the be an exciting time for the Pensacola "soon-to-be rmds".The alums took and Chapter alums with another U S N A / early- lead relying upon "old age and R O T C Symposium, new guest speakers treachery to overcome youth and skiU" and a fondraising GolfTournament on and then hung on with some grim the schedule. In fact, the next scheduled determination (meamng more treachery) luncheon for the new school year is to win ffie game 42 - 35.

12 September at Skopelos on the Bay. T h e guest speaker is C D R T i m Disher of the U S N A International Programs Office.

Space Coast Chapter LCDR Milton E. Burdsall '56, USNR 7740 Indian Oaks Dr.. G-120,Vero Beach, FL. 32966 P: 772-299-4347; E: miltandpat@msn.com

Alumni on the offense. Sybil Bradley (87) out for a pass!

Suncoast Chapter Clifford P. Bermann '45 3240 Lake Pointe Blvd #324, Sarasota, FL 34231 E: plcwec@aol.com

Tampa Bay Chapter CAPT John S. Kamen '77, USN (Ret.) 1105 Culbreath Isle Dr.,Tampa, FL 33629 H: 813-288-9548; E; kamenjl@socom.mil

Secretary/Communications: Steve Swift '87 E: sswift@1987.usna.com www.usna.com/Chapters/US/fl/tampabay/

Football2.jpg - Inductees using the "option" for a score!

Alumm attending this celebration uicluded: Pete Booth (56), SybU Bradley (87),Ward (58) and Helen CorreU,Tom (65) and Carol Crowder,BUl Daniels (54), Dick (70) and Celeste Folga, Scott Gray (52),Tom (69) and Terry Hoffman, Jack (57) and Jan Horsefield, Dave (80), Mary and Jordan Huey, B o b Jacobson (72), Richard (78) and Terri Jesmonth, R A D M Gary (75) and Tammy Jones, Chris Carp

Georgia Atlanta Chapter President: Mitch Rowland '71 4 Pinegate Court; Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 E: grumpymitch@bellsouth.net; H; 770-487-9746 W: 770-846-6427

Secretary: Pies Bruce '77 E; pies.bruce@gmail.com;Web site; w^wrw.usnaaaa.com

Monthly Chapter Luncheons W h e n : Third Friday of each month Where: Sheraton Suites at GaUeria, 2844 C o b b Parkway SE, 770-955-3900

What: Great opportunity to spend time with feUow alumm and to network in the Atlanta area. Registration begins at 11:30am and the chow Une opens at noon. See the website for detaUs. June is our annual business meeting where we elect officers.The officers are Mitch Rowland '71 Pres, Erik Busko '88 Vice Pres, Pies Bruce '77 Secretary and Pete Knoetgen '77 Treasurer O u r appointed general directors are Jim Slemenda '66 andjay Wicklund '97.

So, here I am, writing my first column 40 years to the day after I was sworn in as a midshipman. I consider it a honor to get a chance to serve this chapter. There have been great leaders before me, and I just don't want to mess it up. I have great people on the board with me, and I'm sure they wUl keep me on the straight and narrow. Just remember that these columns wiU not be works of great Uterature. I was one of only 18 members of the class of 1971 to faU E 101 English Composition and Literature. I'm writing this late at mght, just before the dead Une, and I'm leaving tomorrow on vacation.

O u r guest speaker for the June meeting was Bruce Latta '78 Dean of Admissions. Bruce brought us up to date on the latest classes. It seems that rmdshipmen are getting smarter, now about 85% of the incormng classes graduate as opposed to only 66% in the 70's and 80's.

Bruce spoke of the difficulty of getting the classes to reflect the population at large and the Navy enlisted corps in particular. Each congressional ffistrict is represented, that helps in diversity, but not as much as needed.

We had a good turnout for our June meeting. We hope to keep meeting at the Sheraton GaUeria. HopefoUy with a regular meeting place, we can keep attendance up. Those attending the June meeting were BiU R e n t z '55, Bruce Latta '78,Jerry Makey '54, David HummeU '00, R o b e r t o E. Leon '47, R o b b Wetzel '89, Les Gable '70, N e d Hunter ' 8 1 , Cindy MUler '90, Jan MiUigan ' 7 1 , Mario Maddox '88, MicheUe Maddox ('12 hopefuUy), CUnt Johnson '60, D o u g Fuge '64,John Stark '51, BiU WiUiams '65, Chuck Penme (Blue & Gold Officer), Lee Whitfield '71, Bob Shultz '71, BiU Holmes '64, Gary Hoy '84, Jon Barton '66,Jim Slemenda '66, Rick, Haley '72, Phil Polefrone '74, Al Hochevar '77, Michael Lores '74, Greg Morrow '85, Pies Bruce '77, Pete Knoetgen '77,John M o r r o w '84 and Kariton Holston '02.

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CHAPTER NEWS We also held our signamre event on June 9th. Tffis year we had almost 250 people in attendance w h o ate 400 lobsters, 60 pounds of mussels, corn on the cob, salad and dessert. It seems to get better each year Tffis was our 34th annual lobster fest. O n e of the founders of this event was unable to attend. Carl McCaUum was in the hospital, but ffis beautiful bride was there. Carl was there too, just by ceU phone. Carl caUed many times whUe we were setting up. Even in the hospital he was worried that sometffing may get overlooked. We rmssed having Carl there, but look forward to having ffim there next year Beat Army, Mitch Rowland '11 Atlanta Chapter President

Northwest Chapter Col. Kenneth WMoore '66, USMC (Ret.) 31048 E. Hayden Lake Rd., EO. Box 2020, Hayden, ID 83835-7059; H: 208-772-7494; E; i35hawk@sisna.com

Intermountain Chapter - See Utah

Illinois Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick WWeber '75, USNR (Ret.) 2134 Evert Ct., Northbrook, IL 60062-6612 H; 847-559-9381;W: 312-845-3444 E; Fred.Weber@lpmedia.net Website: www.usna.com/chapters/us/illinois/chicago

Indiana Indianapolis Chapter CAPT Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR

Hawaii

12804 Double Eagle Dr., Carmel, IN 46033 H: 317-815-0575; E; crainey@flilbi.com

Honolulu Chapter President: CAPT Steve Colon '81, USNR (Ret) 115 Kaapuni Dr, Kailua, HI 96734 P: 808-265-4253; E: scolon@l 981 .usna.com

Sec'y: Elizabeth Cianci '02 E: Elizabeth.Cianci@ferguson.com

TAMPA

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appointees

Michiana Chapter President: CDR John (Chns) Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Dr, Granger, IN 46530 H: 574-273-2939; E; CHaizUp@aol.com

Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter See Kentucky

Iowa Upper Midwest Chapter - See Minnesota

International Costa Rica Claudia A. Pacheco '64 Apt. 4307-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica H; 506-224-4325;W; 506-225 4239 C; 506 383 5824; E; cpacheco@1964.usna.com

Guam Chapter CAPT Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNR R Q Box 26849. GMF Barrigada, GU 96921-6849 H; 671-472-9629; HFax: 671-472-1966 C; 671-777-9629; E: NME@1984.usna.com

Philippines Chapter President:Jose "Roy"Roilo

Golez '70

4/F Crowntop Condominium Orrigas Ave., Greenhills, San Juan H: 726-8134 917-539-5095 (NSC) 927-6271; fax; 928-6029 E; gogo@golez.com

Secretary: Vincent Sibala '93 O / N - l H Q PhiUppine Navy (pma92) 2335 Roxas Blvd., Manila P: 919-354-5846; E; pasalan@hotmail.com

ready to set sail for the Sea Service

Academies

by Perry W. Dempsey'72, USNA O n 31 May, the Clearwater CouncU and the St. Petersburg CouncU of the Navy League of the United States combined to host a recogmtion banquet honormg appointees from PineUas County (and nearby areas).The banquet was held at ffie Feaffier Sound Country Club in PmeUas County wiffi D r Donald H . Horner J r , fixim ffie U.S. Naval Academy's Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law deUvering ffie Recogmtion Adffiess.

Seven appointees wUl set saU this summer to ffiefr respective academies and schools to undertake their traimng to become this country's next leaders and admfrals of the seas. The U.S. Naval Academy wiU welcome two new midshipmen: Andrew Blazuk and Anffiony Scalamogna, T h e U.S. Coast Guard Academy welcomes two midshipmen also: Jared Korn and Darnel Shockey.The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy wiU receive Jonathan Gardner Two adffitional graduates wUl report to schools ultimately to become naval officers: Patrick Dees wiU attend George Washington Umversity, having been selected for the Naval Reserve Officers Traimng Corps. Anthony BoniUa wUI attend ffie Naval Academy Preparatory School.

T h e recogmtion program commenced with a welcome fixjm Jim King, president of ffie Clearwater CouncU. Captain Sherman "Bud" Alexander, U S N (Ret.) introduced the prospective midshipmen and cadets to the auffience. Richard Ardavany president of ffie St. Petersburg CouncU then introduced D r Horner, the guest speaker Dr. Horner was appointed in January 2005 by the Superintendent of ffie U.S. Naval Academy to be ffie U S N A Class of 1961 Distinguished Professor of Leadership Education. D r Horner graduated from the U.S. Mffitary Academy in 1981 and subsequendy received an M.S. degree from the Massachusetts Instimte ofTechnology, and an M.A. and a Ph.D. fix3m Stanford Umversity. H e served previously as an associate professor and ffirector of the Leadership Development Program at Pennsylvama State Umversity. D r Horner served as a career mffitary officer in the U.S. Army for 22 years. D r Horner's son Donnie, III is a midshipman in ffie U S N A Class of 2008.

T h e banquet ended with closing remarks presented by Richard Ardavany, president of ffie St. Petersburg CouncU of ffie U.S. Navy League.

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Tokyo Bay Chapter

Eastern Shore Chapter

CDR Nolan D. Villarin '82, USNR

President: CDR Craig Etka'65, USN (Ret)

PSC 473 Bax 990. FPO Ap 96349-0990 0:DSN243-7437;Comm: OH-81-46-816-7437 E: \T!larin@c7f navy.inil

P; 410-770-5270; doylew@1965.usna.com

Turkey Chapter LIJGArifCirtlik

'98,Turkish Navy

Vyiefendi Mah. 75. 6 Sok.No:51/2 Ze\tinbumu. Istanbul Turkey _>4765 H: 212-510-5805; E: acirdik@homiail.com

Kentucky

P; 410-643-2433; scorpiovenmres@goeaston.net

Vice President: CDR Doyle Winters'65, USNR (Ret)

(sec also Ohio)

Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter Captain Gregory Reinhardt '19, USNR (Ret.) "12 Talon Place. LouisxiUe. KY 40223.

E: captaingreg@insightbb.com; H: 502-244-7707

Louisiana New Orleans Chapter Pres: LCDR Daniel G. Musmanno '73, USNR 13295 Highw-ay 23. BeUe Chaase. LA 70037-4107 H: 504-656-7597 C; 504-717-6401 E: dan_musnianno@ainsec.com

Sec'y/Treas: CDR Dave Lovelady'66, USN (Ret) P; 410-822-7748; del66@hughes.net 29425 Andrew LN, Easton, MD 21601-6223

Frederick Chapter John M. Heiges '59 13502 West Oak St., Mt.Ain; MD 21771 H: 301-798-0045; E:JMHEIGES@msn.com

Secretary: Dan T.Altomare '88 E: AltomareDT@woridkitchen.com

Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Michael DeMattss '73 Briscoe Cove. RO. Box 277, Compton, MD 20627 P: 301-475-7028; Website; http://w\\-iv.na\-\Jumni.oig

Massachusetts Boston Chapter William R. Neill '75 p; 781-258-2882; e: wTBiam.neiU@1975.usna.com

Maine Portland Chapter Jeffrey Peters '85 7 Sumac Dr.. Brunswick ME 04011 H: 207-729-7306; W-; 207-143-5576 E:jpeteis@preti.coni

Maryland Annapolis Chapter President: CAPT Michael Fierro '82, USN 1 Kmkaid Rd.. nnapoUs. .\ID 21402-10502

Secretary:Jenn Stillings '96 145 Lehman Ct^,.^nnapoUs,MD 21409-5483

The AnnapoUs Chapter recently held an election for n e w officers and council members. It was a unanimous backing of ffie slate. Congratulations to ffie foUowing new chapter leaders: qSicers: Mike Fierro ('82) - President EdTucholski ('81) -Vice President John CraighUl ('67) - Treasurer Jenn StUUngs ('96) - Secretary Council: GeneAvalon ('52) JoeAUegretti ('61) Spence Johnson ('63) Gene HoUoway ('64) Sharon Disher ('80) John O'NeUl ('85) Matt Schatzle ('85)

Baltimore Chapter CDR Steve G.Young '84, USNR c/o Morgan Stanley' 11311 McCormick R i . Hunt VaUey, MD 21031 W: 410-229-8206 E: steven.g,young@morgaiistanle\'.com

Michigan Detroit Chapter Arthur WBryant '66 1811 Hon\-ivood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 H: 313-885-2174; F: 313-881-2333 E: lynorart@comcast.net

Convention, and specificaUy the Veterans ffinner T h e Adm also asked ffis aid, LT Anne Gibbon '03, to teU some of what she has done since j o i m n g the fleet.

In adffition to great sea duty, she has done a great deal of volunteer work and become a champion heavy weight boxer.

We hope to have some picmres from the lunch next month Those chapter members in attendance included: Jim Acker '66, Hal Anderson '64, C A P T Tony Barnes '81, MUce Bennett, Chris Bernard '88, Art Bryant '66, Jerry Esper '83,Jim Flerrung '66, Rick Fresquez '86, Al Fylak '78,Jeff Gagne '78, Mark Petroff'90,Jim Sizer '48, BUI Storen '58, Martin Z i m m e r m a n '78,Ted Moss '61, and Rick Forzano, Navy's head footbaU coach from 69 to 72.

Also in attendance were five Mids; Alex Adams ' 11, Lauren Anffietti '08, Alex Duncan '10, Anffiew Kuehl '10, and J o h n Thomas '08.

Art Br^'ant '66

Minnesota Upper Midwest Chapter Pres: LtColAlex Plechash '75, USMC (Ret.) 475 Highcroft RAWaN-zata. MN 55391 p: 952-473-0011; m: 612-801-8222 E: AlexPlechash@mchsi.com

Shipmate Contact: CAPT Rick Udicious, USNR '75 p; 651-156-2900; m: 651-492-2390 E; Richard.a.udicious@lmco.com

We're trying to better to serve our members and ffie commumty by embarking on a mission of service and volunteerism, in adffition to our social and networkmg activities. We've been working to update our eUgible membersffip roster and hope It was a sea of Navy Gold at the NAACP Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Awards Dinner in you'U either send an update to U S N A A , Detroit as the Supe helped congratulate LCDR answer the phone w h e n we caU, a n d / o r Jimmy L Ryals on receiving the Roy Wllklns Award ffiop a Une to one of us with your latest for the Navy. Pictured from left in the front row are contact irfformation. At our June Chapter LTLaDonna Gordon '01, RADM Joe Kilkenny Board Meeting, we modffied the bylaws VADMMetvin Williams 18, LCDR Jimmy Ryals, VADM Terrence Etnyre, Superintendent VADM to aUow up to 10 adffitional non-executive Jeffrey L Fowler 18 and LTKatiiryn S. Wijnatdum '01 board members and wiU be expanding ffie board roster to mclude: O n 10 July 2007 our Detroit Chapter was President: A l e x Plechash '75 privileged to be the ffist chapter to host alex.plechash(ยงl 975.usna.com an event for new Supe,VADM Jeffirey L. Vice President: NeU ToUefsrud '75 Fowler '78, the 60th Superintendent of neU.toUefsrud(@gd-ais.com the Naval Academy. We had more than 60 Secretary: Peter Nickitas '82 Alums, parents, B&G and West Pomt petern5(ยงaol.com friends m attendance to hear the A D M Treasurer: Ernie Leidiger '76 talk about the statistics of the newly erme(^bro thersofficeforffimre.com entering Plebe class, the needs of the servShipmate Contact: R i c k Udicious '75 ices, ffie wonderfiU j o b our grads are domg richard.a.udicious(^lmco.com m the Navy and Marine C o r p and the Prospective Adffitional Board sacrifices they have made. H e also talked Members include: about the need for and ffis comrmtment to ffiversity witffin the officer corp. H e B o b Christensen '80 was m Detroit, also, to attend ffie N A A C P September 2007

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CHAPTER N E W S J i m C o u l s o n '77 Todd Park '85 Chip Sharratt '74 J o h n V i r d e n '76 reported that the Iowa contingent held a breakfast in May attended by himself, Aaron C o o p e r '92, Pete D u R o c h e r '71, and Larry K o e n i g '74. In the Twin Cities area we held our June Benny Havens Happy Hour attended by: A l e x Plechash '75, B o b Christensen '80, T o d d Park '85, B r y c e Wergeland '02, and also two U S M A grads, Darren Campion '97 and Jack Scharrett ' 9 1 , along with their guests.

There was a Ught holiday week turnout at our West Side networking breakfast on July 6th: Alex Plechash '75, B o b Christensen '80 and T o d d Park '85.

The Iowa contingent of the Upper Midwest Alumni chapter had a decent mrnout for its July breakfast: JohnVirden 76, Pete D u R o c h e r '71, Carl Bledsoe '61, J i m Berger '77, Nathan Kring '96, D i c k RUey '42, Ralph StoweU '63 and Aaron Cooper '92.The group is looking for new venues and for ways to meet with the Parents Club of Iowa to see if we can be of any assistance to them.

O n a hot and hunUd July 4th, the Upper Midwest Chapter was represented by two alumni at an Independence Day Veterans Memorial Event in StiUwater, M N . Alex Plechash '75 and Brad G a w b o y '81 (second and third from the left respectively) each laid wreaths at the base of their respective service branch flags which ringed the Veterans Memorial.

After the wreath-laying ceremony, there was a Civil War re-enactment.

Intermountain - See Utah

Mississippi South Mississippi Chapter Pres: CDR E. Spencer Garrett IV '88, USNR RO. Box 1792, Gautier, MS 39553 H; 228-497-5050; E: esgarrett@aol.com

Secretarry: Harry J. Rucker E; navynomad50@caldeone.net

Missouri Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter LCDR Bryan J Didier '91, USNR 13022 Carter St., Overland Pk., KS 66213-4636 P: 913-239-0327; E:bryan.didier@aquila.coni

Secretary:John Williamson E: John.wiUiamson@dfas.mil

St. Louis Chapter President: Mr. Charles M. Stevens II '73 chuck_stevens@l 973.usna.com

Vice Pres. & Corrs. Secretary:Jay Butka '90 P; 314-694-8165; E; jaya.butk.i@1990.usna.com Web site; usna.coni/Chapters/US/MO/StLouis /default.htm

Montana Intermountain - See Utah

Nebraska Omaha Chapter CAPT Alan R. More '62, USN (Ret.) 2510 Nottingham Dr.,BeUevue, NE 68123-1959 E: alan.more@1962.usna.com

Secretary: LCDR Matthew Finney '93, USN C: 402-541-6398; E; nidfinney@yahoo.com

Nevada Southern Nevada Chapter James R. Koehn '63

New Jersey New Jersey Chapter Mr. Patrick J Hurley '87

O u r summer social calendar kept a monthly rhythm of networking events: West and East Side Breakfasts, a Benny Havens Happy Hour, and a Chapter Board Meeting in July; our Annual AU Academy GolfTournament at Bunker HiUs G C in Coon Rapids in August, and a Combined West Point Society/ U S N A A A luncheon in September You're encouraged to go to www.usna.com to update your profile and check out aU thg features on the national website. We also have established a chapter website: www.usna.com/Chapters/ US/MN/UpperMidwest.

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New York Capital District Chapter

2864 SumterVaUey Cir., Henderson, NV 89052-6876 H: 702-232-3317; C: 925-736-9642 E: jkoehn@niindspring.com

Independence Day Veterans Memorial Event

the Schwartz's and Mark Byrd '54 for beverages and dessert, we had a deUghtful feast. Alumni in attendance included Leo Stockham '56,WendeU Cosner '52, Barry Howard '58, R o n Walters '63, Ken Fladager '78,Jim Dickey '56,James Bier '50, Lou Deasaro '74, BiU Horton '44, Larry Molnar '53, Ole Olsen '64, Herb Pachter '59, Mark Schaefer '83, Olen Thompson '63, Steve Schoderbek '53, R e e d Mulkey '49, and guests from Trinidad Colorado, Lou and Joe Ann Simpleman '63.

O u r next scheduled event is our Air Force game get together on September 29th at Heroes and Legends (formerly the Sky Box) at Tramway and Indian School.

We'U hope for a great turnout to cheer on the start of another Navy Commander-in-Chief's trophy.

192 Ashland Rd., Summit, NJ 07901-3244 H; 908-598-0512; E: patrick.hurley@gs.com

New Mexico Albuquerque Chapter Henry W Schwartz '62 60 Sandia H.iven Dr., Cedar Crest, NM87008-9425; H; 505-286-8934 E; hwschwartz62@earthlink.net

Secretary: Herb Richter '59 E: herbertrichter@msn.com www.usna.com/chapters/us/nm/

We held our summer "Father's Day" picnic at the home of Mike Blackledge '63 on Saturday 16 June. Over 50 alumni, farmly and friends attended the event, catered by Quarters. With the support of

GeneWGriesau

'75

216WoodlawnAve.,Albany NY 12208 H; 518-482-3370; E; gwgriesau@gocontec.com

Central New York Chapter President: Robert Fegan '64 1570 Route 20We5t,Cazenovia,NY 13035 P; 315-655-5949 E; bobfegan@allteU.net

Secretary: Michael T. Keville E: mickvl@twcny.rr.com

Metro New York Chapter (NAANY) President: Robert Black '63 24 W. Railroad Ave., #115,TenaflyNJ 07670; P: 201-569-8925; E: RABlack@1963.usna.com

Vice Pres. and Webmaster: Tom Williams '88 E;Tom_2500@nisn.com; Website; www.naany.org: HotLine; 1-800-234-USNA (-8732)

N A A N Y members this summer began an endeavor to support troops deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Somalia when Enfrly Bringle, wife of D o n Bringle '76, spearheaded a drive on the 4th of July.

Because of the logistical headaches for individuals to send packages, Ermly has undertaken that aspect, sending desired items on behalf of participating alums. For a sponsorship of $25 to $100, she purchases, packs, and ships, asking only that a note with contact information from an alum to 'Any Serviceman' accompany the sponsorship. Servicemen receiving the packages almost always send a thank you. Any member w h o wishes to participate in this pro bono endeavor should contact Emily Bringle, 176 West 87th St, 6E, N Y C , N Y 10024 Actiinties Summer was, as usual, generaUy quiet, with few gatherings. C A P T James

DriscoU '81 took over c o m m a n d of the N R O T C Unit for S U N Y Maritime CoUege-Fordham Universir^'-MoUoy CoUege wiffi a change-of-command ceremony attended by N A A N Y members at Ft. Schuyler on 20 Jidy Some alums saw each other at the N Y Naval Mffitia's T R O J A N H O R S E multiagency exercise 30 July - 3 August: R o b Black '63,Joe Stewart '64, BiU H i g g i n s '66, and John D e w '68. T h e operation focused on a terrorist incident at Throne's Neck in The Bronx and a mass evacuation fipom Kings Pomt to Throgg's Neck, boffi simulating potential simations that could occur Alurrmi also were present at a planmng meeting on 26 July for ffie remrn of INTPJEPID to Manhattan in September 2008. She left drydock m Bayonne for Stapleton m June and by n o w is moored at Brooklyn pier, where reforbishmg and operung of adffitional interior spaces wUl continue. T h e last time the Chapter was able to hold an event on her was w h e n Richard Z i n o '67 held our ffinnerdance m Hanger Bay 3 / Technologies HaU a decade ago.

The I N T E R - A C A D E M I E S G O L F T O U R N A M E N T , Thursday 9 August at ffie Cormecticut Goff Club, had not been played at column deadUne. IAGT'07 Chafrman Mike Krause '63 had a waitUst as weU as a bunch for Apres Goff.

Look for results in October's column.

BEAT A R M Y !

Upcoming Events The N e w Jersey Chapter is hosting a luncheon with Superintendent V A D M JeflBrey Fowler '78 at 12:30 Friday 7 September, Beacon HUl Club, Summit, NJ, prior to the Rutgers game. Those wishing to be guests of the NJ Chapter should contact ffirectly Chapter President Pat Hurley '87 at pjhurley@19878. usna.com. Cost is $60 per person.

Networking Night 33 kickoff session this FaU is on Wednesday 19 September at the Soldiers, SaUors, Marines, & Airmen's Club at 283 Lexington Avenue off East 37th Street m Midtown Manhattan. N o rsvp needed, $10 at the door, three real drinks for $10.

The Parents Club of Long Island has extended an invitation to N A A N Y members for its FALL L U N C H E O N on Sunday 14 October at BedeU's, in Freeport, L.I., N e w York. A speaker from USNA has been scheduled. DetaUs sent via emaU and on HotLine. Don't forget to check Web site for updates.

Western New York Chapter

Eastern North Carolina Chapter

CAPT Nelson A. Blish '69, USNR (Ret.)

President: Rob Skrotsky '67

3840 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3729 H; 716-248-9739; E; nelson.bUsh@kodak.com

T h e Western N e w York Chapter held its annual Midshipman Canffidate Recogmtion Dinner on Friday June 15,2007, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rochester, N e w York. Those attenffing included parents of the canffidates. Blue and Gold Officers, Naval Academy graduates, and Ian Cunningham USMA, President of the West Point Society.

T h e speaker for the event was Dave Church 67. Dave flew many different aircraft whUe on active duty including the OV-lOA Bronco in South Vietnam, the A-4 Skyhawk, A-7B Corsair, and the EA-6B Intruder.

PO Box 778, New Bern, NC 28562 H: 252-514-0299; E; crskrotsky@earthUnk.net

Vice President: Rick Kunkel '67 P; 910-455-6280; E; rkunkel@ec.rr.com

Secretary:Tim Marvin '59 PO Box 731, Kure Beach, N C 28449-0731 E: tmarvin@earthlink.net

Treasurer:Jim St John '53 601 Doral Ct., New Bern, NC 28562 H; 252-636-1977; E: saintUnk@always-onhne.com

MINUTES OF THE JUNE 2007, IMfEETING OF THE EASTERN NORTH CAROUNA CHAPTER OF THE U.S. NAVALACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION T h e June meeting of the chapter was held at the Officers' Club M C B C a m p Lejeune on Wednesday the 20th.

After a buffet lunch, Capt. R o b Skrotsky, '67, president, caUed the twelve (12) members and guests to order. H e asked for a m o m e n t of sUence and for a prayer for those service-members and their farmUes, those w h o are suffering and those in harm's way. H e welcomed M r James Sides, N C S U '87, w h o is the M C B Dave Church 67, Alison Lankes II, Gavin Karskyll, utffities manager, as our speaker.

Carlton Smith 12, Tessa Snow 11, Erica Sizemore 11, Mr. Sides gave a very interesting and Nelson Blish 69 PowerPoint presentation wffich included organization, responsibffities, priorities, and future plans. His responsibffities include operation and maintenance of one of the largest water, wastewater, steam and electrical distribution systems in Eastern N o r t h CaroUna. His priorities are safety, service and efficiency in that order Some of the most amazing tidbits of Second row: Gavin Karsky 11, Carlton Smith 12, Bill information were: some of the coal burning Knittle (Blue and Gold), Erica Sizemore 11, RADM systems, wffich have been environmentaUy Triftshauser (Blue and Gold), and Dick Kievit 67 (Blue and Gold). In the first row: Alison Lankes 11, upgraded have been there since W W I I ; Tessa Snow 11, and Diane Knittle (Blue and Gold) coal is StUl the least expensive to operate; other alternative foels in use included gas and oU, use of wffich is determined by price. There was considerable interchange Cape Fear Chapter as Mr. Sides fielded questions from the CDR Geoffrey A. Losee '85, USNR 3128 Lantern Way, Wilmington, NC 28409-8548 floor. It was a fitting foUow up to last H: 910-350-1516; E: glosee@ec.rr.com month's presentation on energy.

M r Bob Dupuis, '79, the Blue and Charlotte Chapter Gold Officer for the region, reported that President: Mr. Ryan M. Stone '96 17235 Georgian HaU Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277-1775 normnations and appointments to the H: 704-540-4354; E; ryanmstone@caroUna.rr.com Academy were in progress for the class of 2012. H e stated that for the Class of 2011, two appointments were tendered, one was accepted, and the other decUned.The number of interviews equaled or exceeded past years. Expectations are high " Calling for the current year for your TRUSTEE R o b . Skrotsky reported his attendance in Norfolk at the 400th Anmversary of NOMINATIONS the founding of Jamestown and Norfolk

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CHAPTER N E W S taUship festival incluffing current naval vessels and two of the old Naval Academy Luders yawls. H e reported on email received from Gen. John AUen, '76 in Iraq and on foture programs. Jim St John, '53 gave the Treasurer's report.

T h e next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, in the N e w Bern area at the River Bend Marina.

Tim Marvin, 59 Seaetary 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@comerft)rdbritt.com

North Carolina Triangle Chapter LCDR Timothy S. Wood '92 USNR 45 Nordi BeUaire Ct., Clayton, NC 27527-4541 H: 919-359-8403; E: mpwood@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@brinet.com

North

Dakota

Upper Midwest Chapter - See Minnesota

Ohio Cincinnati/Northern

Kentucky Chapter

CAPT Gerald R Mod 68 USNR (Ret.) 9825 Gateclub Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45241-3827 H: 513-769-4556; E; gerrymod@fiise.net

Sec'y:Shane Crase '94 1188 CannonbaUWay Independence, KY 41051; H: 859-363-3467;W: 513-977-8495; E: cscyddc@aol.com

Cleveland Chapter CAPTA.O. Rule IU '50, USNR (Ret.) 90 Pheasant Run, Chagrin FaUs, OH 44022 H: 440-247-4379;W: 440-247-5100 Ext328 EE: ruleIII@aol.com

Columbus/Central Charles Hoffman '69

Ohio Chapter

281 Glenn Drive SW, Pataskala, OH 43062-8675 E: chuckh@chucksite.com

Toledo Chapter Mr. David B. Puckett '63 5051 Chatham VaUey Rd.,Toledo, OH 43615-1107 E; dpuckett@buckeye-express.com

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Oklahoma Oklahoma City Chapter Col I.E. "Buck" Bonijayjr '60, USA (Ret.) 920 Riviera Dr., Norman, OK 73072 H: 405-360-8147; E: BBONIFAY@COX.NET

T h e chapter had the honor of hosting the U S N A Commandant, Captain Margaret Deluca Klein, '81, at a 4 May noon luncheon at the Oklahoma City Petroleum Club.

Attenffing alumffi were Charles Coley '34, DickVaUl '46, Lloyd Smith '63, Bruce Lenz '63, Lance Benham '72, w h o was the Master of Ceremony, Steve Barnes '74, Steve Jordan '79, Nels Petersen '80, Brian CosteUo '83,Tim Pedersen '85, Eric Olson '85, Jeff MarshaU '89, Adam Scott '95,Tim Smith '95,Anffiea Kowal '97, T i m Lobner '99, Sean Jones '05, famUy members, and members of the Oklahoma City Navy League.

DickVaUl '46 presented the Commandant an Oklahoma 100th Anmversary Centennial Celebration commemorative plate from the chapter T h e Chapter Board of Advisors met in N o r m a n on 25 May to discuss plans for the cormng year and hear the information from the Chapter President's meeting at U S N A 26-27 AprU from Buck Bonifay '60.

O u r next scheduled chapter gathering wUl be the footbaU game and combined taUgate with Tulsa and the four Texas alumffi chapters at the 10 November Navy vs Umversity of N o r t h Texas game in Denton,Texas.We are expectng many area Midsffipmen to fly in for that game.

T h e U N T staffium in Denton has a smaU seating capacity so I urge you to purchase your tickets asap through the U S N A AD ticket office website. More information wUl be forthcormng.

Chapter representatives wiU speak to the newly appointed canffidates of the U S N A Class of 2011 at their Oklahoma City "Welcome Aboard" orientation ceremony on 10 June presented by the Oklahoma U S N A Parent's Club members at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics.

T h e chapter welcomes nine new active participating members, Jim Davis '43,Tom Stafford '52, Charles Coker '56, James Van Hoose '58, Mike McCarthy '77, Charies Kilburn '84, Jeff MarshaU '89, Andrea Kowal '97, and Tim Lobner '99.

We hope more of you wiU join our active participating member ranks.

Keep in touch.

Buck Bonifay '60

Tulsa Chapter CDR Harry VRouse IV '77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 PL.Tulsa, OK 74105-2334 H: 918-748-8650; E; HVRouse@aol.com

Oregon Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter CAPT R. Tim Myers '64, USN (Ret.) 3766 Lanewood Rd., Lake Oswego, O R 97035 H: 503-697-0865; E: tobymaggiel@aol.com http;//usna.com/Chapters/US/OR

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Chapter LtCol V.M. "Corky" Gardner Iff '77, USMC (Ret.) 121 Glenn Rd.,Ardmore,PA 19003 H; 610-645-5361; E: president@usnaphil.com niembers@usnaphU.com; events@usnaphil.com webmaster@usnaphil.com; www. usnaphil.com

Shipmate News Input: Phil Cahill '70 E; phil.cahLU@lmco.com; navyred@msn.com

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Ct., MurrysviUe, PA 15668-1045 E: figaro4105@aol.com

The long-awaited Army-N*AVY Goff ChaUenge is getting very close to reaUzation. O u r invitation was accepted by a West Point group in N e w Jersey, and the event wiU be taped and broadcast on Comcast Sports Network. Recognition wUl be given to the respective Acadermes as weU as our Alumffi Chapters during the broadcast. T h e venue is the Pine HiU near Clementon, NJ (South Jersey near R t e 70 exit, 1-295), with eight Navy golfers (led

by Kerr (Tiger) S m i t h '72) paired up against eight West Pointers tffis faU. G O N*AVY! The Goff ChaUenge notwithstanffing, we held the annual Army-Navy golf outing at LimekUn Country Club on May 12th. Kerr S m i t h '72 reported that the event saw six foursomes enjoy die beautifid springtime weather.

O n Thursday mght June 21 our chapter members, fanfrhes, and guests enjoyed our 2nd annual picnic at the Camden Riversharks v. Newark Bears basebaU game. T h e weather, setting, food, and fun were terrific. This has become our third largest annual chapter event as measured by participation after Founders' Night and Parents' Night. Watch this column or our website for the date of our next picnic at the Camden Riversharks.

For those members w h o stayed focused on footbaU, Navy plays Temple on Friday 31 August in PhUadelphia: Skip D i t t m a n n '67 and Cal Q i d n n '97 are working with the folks in Annapolis to

RV Chapter The Usual Suspects At Memphis 2007 National

RV Chapter Takes The Deck At Memphis National

coordinate our activities, and those details wiU be announced later in ffie s u m m e r The PhUadelpffia Chapter w-Ul host a luncheon for ffie new Superintendent,VADM Jeffiey L. Fowder, ffie day of ffie game. T h e location for this reception wiU be announced shordy. AU alumm in ffie area encouraged to attend the luncheon as weU as the footbaU game. As luck would have it, the game is scheduled for the Friday of Labor Day weekend, but this is a great way to kick off both the weekend and Navy's 2007 season. Navy is currendy rated 64th

by Lindy's CoUege FootbaU Magazme.

O u r Events Calendar describes detaUs for these and later events, and can be accessed from the Internet at http://www.usna.com /Chapters/US/PA/PhUadelphia.htm, by foUowing ffie Unks to ffie Events Calendar. Any alumm mterested m any of these events, about membership information, or information about USNA-signamre Pennsylvama Ucense tags can also contact the T i m FarreU '76 at 484.919.8087 or at tim.farreU(ÂŽ 1976.usna.com.

AU hands are rerrdnded that tffis year's Army â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Navy Game is scheduled for Baltimore M D instead of PhUadelpffia PA.

American Chapter CAPT James N. Roberts '59, USN (Ret.)

Recreational Vehicle 152 Springlakes Dr., Martinez, GA 30907 H: 706-860-6430; E: jrobe92528@aol.com

Sec'y.Charlie Norton '62 E: charles.norton@1962.usna.com

Treasurer: Glenn Shindler '64 4530 Lasheart Dr., La Canada, CA 91011 E; gshindler64@earthUnk.net

date is 6 Sep. atVirgima's Beach Campground in N o r t h Springfield, a few mUes west of Erie City. T h e day saU on the brig NIAGARA is Monday 10 Sep. Group departure before n o o n on 12 Sep. T h e b e g m m n g of October wUl see an innovative approach to the C o m e Around meeting concept, sponsored by Frank C o n e r y '58 and CharUe N o r t o n '62.

T h e plan is to tour CivU War battiefields startmg near WUUamsport, M D and ending near Appomattox,VA during the period 1-13 Oct.There wiU not be a detaUed P O D pubUshed until members have sent m ffiefr plans, since the schedule wiU flex with thefr desires. N o need to ffit the whole caravan, yet many wish to do so. Please check the web site frequendy on tffis one.

T h e last hurrah for the year wiU be the traffitional Watts B a r . T N Fooshee Pass Campground gathermg of Alumffi with invitations bemg offered to local Chapters.

Being the final orgamzation meetmg of the calendar year. Watts Bar is the scene of camp activities such as weeme and marshmaUow roasts, singmg around a big ffie, boating, fishmg, and hearing the same old sea stories over and over with good cheer. During 17-21 October our Firsty J i m C o n n o r s '74 wiU lead us m a P O D that mcludes dimng at our favorite waterfront seafood restaurant, ffieworks at Jim's house nearby, introduction to muscadme and peach w m e making, and plenty of time on our own. StiU a working man, Jim has generously offered his time each year he could. H e must have more Ffrsty stars on ffis U S N A hat than anyone in the Chapter It would be fon to mclude m a column the number of times each Ffrsty has served to host a meetmg smce the Chapter was auffiorized.

Thanks to Lynn and " R e d D o g " C a n n o n '53 and courtesy of the photographer, BiU Bradford '63 we have some photos from ffie May 2007 National C o m e Around across ffie river fir)m Memphis,TN. Is it too late to get your footbaU tickets for this season? Go Navy! Beat Army!

Rhode Island Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USN

(Ret.)

2556 West Main Rd., Portsmoudi, RI 02871 H: 401-841-2625

Corr. Sec'y: Ben Katz '57 E; becat57@m5n.com

Shipmate inputs to:Terry Sutherland '54 10100 HiUview Dr. Apt. 1101 Pensacola, FL 32514 E: squid54@cox.neq http://hey_fiankl6.ttipod.com/rv/

At the old ballpark in Camden. From left to right Members w h o receive this early enough Gene Lovely 12, Steve Maloney '78, Mike Delorey 10, Ron Lovelace 18, Kerr Smith '72, & Tim Farrell '76can StUl make it to ffie Darwin H a t h e w a y

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CHAPTER N E W S South Carolina Charleston Chapter CDR H. Richard Stein '82, USNR (Ret.) 784 Preservation PL, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464-5196 H; 843-856-6591; E; rstein@sandlappergroup,coni

Low Country Chapter LtCol James O. Gay '79 USMCR 9 Oak HiU Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910-6121 H; 843-815-5705; E:jimplus5@hargray.com

Palmetto William B. Swent '88 Leatherwood, Walker,Todd & Mann, PC, 100 E. Coffee St., RO. 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: iodman@usit.net

Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter President: CAPT Steven K. Crowe, '77 USNR (Ret.) 103 Carnoustie Point, Knoxville,TN 37934 H: 865-675-5560; E: stevekcrowe@att.net

Secretary-Treasurer: CAPT Mark Kohring '73, USNR (Ret.) E; kohringmw@ornl.gov; website; kor.trident source.com/home/tabid/74/defaut..ispx

Memphis Chapter CAPT Jack Quinlan '67, USNR (Ret.) 3987 Lakewood Cv, Memphis,TN 38128 E: JACK.QUlNLAN@na.manpower.com H:901-372-8423

Nashville Chapter CDR John E Ohlinger '69, USN (Ret.) 880 Lakemont Dr., Nashville,TN 37220-2124 H:615-370-1441; w; 615-594-7628 E;john.ohUnger@usna.l969,com

Texas Alamo Chapter President: CAPT Ron A. Sandoval '81 USN 18010 Keystone Blf San Antonio.TX 78258-.3436i

Please send Shipmate Submissions and all correspondences to: Secretary: Dave Driskell '63 PO. Box 461564, San Antonio,TX 78246-1564 E; info@alamogoats.org

O u r June meeting was held on the 15th at Joe's Crab Shack on IH l O W

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in San Antomo. O u r guest speaker was Bob LoeQler '72 the Chief Operating Officer of H E B and he was accompanied by his secretary Brenda Zook. Bob has been a staunch supporter of the Chapter but due to the demands of his position at HEB, he is unable to attend our noon meetings. Since this was an evening meeting he was able to not only attend but provide the program as weU. HEB being the largest grocery chain is this area touches aU of our Uves on a daUy basis.

This in turn bought out several wives to learn more about the supermarket chain.

They were not ffisappointed. Bob presented a very informative briefing incluffing some insights as to HEB's directions and techmques not pubUcly known.

His points are too numerous to mention here but suffice to say there were numerous questions from those in attendance and Bob graciously answered them aU.We look forward to having other alunmi in the area discuss their industries and careers outside of the navy. Alumni present at the meeting were Richard Boggs '83, Chris Claiborne '94, Bruce Davis ' 8 1 , Fran and Dave DriskeU '63 (with Fran's mother Ann Hildreth), Janet and D o n Free '78, Mike Goodwin '65, Anne and Jim Kiehle '62, Jeanette and John McKeown '52 and his daughter Carolyn, PhU Meurer '58, Diana and Butch Moldenhauer '67, Bob Morris '82, Elaine and Joe Pope '56, Carlos Rosende '77 and his son Pablo , R o n Sandoval '81, R o n Shaw '52, Bea and DickTrippe '59. We were also pleased to have PJchard and Patty ViUarreal, past president of South Texas Naval Academy Parents Club and their son Ensign Vance ViUarreal '07. O u r special guest was M r Cray Pack '11 recendy selected to the new plebe class at U S N A . Mid'n Pack was accompanied by his parents Annie and Sam Pack.

O t h e r scheduled events as of this subnUssion are: August - N o regular meeting November 9 - Founders Day

L to R, Dick and Bea Trippe '59 and Diana and Butch Moldenhauer '67 attend June meeting of Alamo Chapter

Jeanette McKeown, Carolyn Castilton, and Chris Claiborne '94 at June meeting of Alamo Chapter.

Please visit our websiteAlamogoats.org for the latest irfformation on our Chapter J D. (Dave) Driskell '63 Chapter Secretary Austin Chapter RADMWilliamA. Heine '62, USNR (Ret.) 8704 Blue Creek Cv., Austin,TX 787.35-1431 H; 512-327-5619; E; bheine@acitexas.coni

Corresponding Secretary: Don McAlister '63 H: 512-365-7068; E; don.mcaUster@skyvueusa.com

North Texas Chapter LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR 504 Byron Court, Irving,TX 75038 W; 214-706-7713; E;jbethiiiann@heidrick.coni

LCDR Kurt Metcalf '91, USNR 13108 Hermitage Lane Frisco,TX 75035 H; 972-712-1540;M: 214-578-4127 E; kurt.metcalf@1991 .usna.com; Web site; www.usnaaa-ntx.com

July 2007 As has been the normal practice for the last few years, ffie Chapter ffid not hold its monthly luncheon in June or July. T h e Chapter wiU resume its normal monthly luncheons on August 7th.

June 16,2007 - Tri-Service Academy Softball In a summer like none other in a long time, the Tri-Service Academy Softball L to R, Bob Loeffter '72, Bruce Davis '82, Mid'n Cray Tournament and barbecue was rained out Pack '11, Richard ViUarreal BGO, and Ron Sandoval on June 16th. It wiU be rescheduled for '81 attend Alamo Chapter June meeting August or September November 10,2007 - Navy - University of Please note our regular meetings are now North Texas footbaU game being held at Joe's Crab Shack, 12485 IH After an absence of two years from Texas l o w e s t , ph. 210-699-9779 and we do not and longer from N o r t h Texas, Navy meet in July or August. returns to play the University of N o r t h Texas Mean Green on November 10,

2007 in Denton. As we have in ffie past for games at S M U and T C U , ffie Norffi Te.xas Alumm Chapter wiU host a pregame taUgater Discussions are already being held wiffi the Academy to have ffie new Superintendent anend ffie game and you can expect ffie monthly luncheon to be rescheduled to ffiat Friday; Nov-ember 9ffi. As always, volunteers are being sought to plan and e.xecute ffie taUgater If you are mteresting m contributing, please contact Dave R i c h at db_rich(§ 1981.usna.com. G O N A ' ^ ^ !

N A V Y v s . University o f N o r t h Texas Fonts Field, D e n t o n , Texas Saturday, N o v e m b e r 10, 2007 TaUgater starts at 11:30 K i c k o f f - 3:00 P M For tickets visit: http: / / w w w . usnaaa-ntx. c o m / events/untfootbaU07.htm For Tickets tnsit: Chapter website at http://www.usnaaa-ntx.com/ Upcoming events Oct 16 Alumm Luncheon (date changed to accommodate guest speaker) Nov- 9 Alumm Luncheon N o v 10 Navy - Umversity of N o r t h Texas footbaU, Denton, Texas N o v 17 Army-/Navy/Afr Force Alumm Hag FootbaU Dec 1 -Army- — Navy- Game Watchmg Party- — Location TBA Dec 4 Alumffi Luncheon Dec 19 Blue Cffip Diimer

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Dan Holsberg '92 14406 Corktree KnoUs. C>-press.TX 77429-4818; H: 281-256-2643; E: Holsberg@earthUnk.net Web site: usna.com/Chapters/US/Texas/GulfCoast /de&iJt-htm

CItapter Luncheons Chapter luncheons are USUALLY held on ffie first Friday of every monffi: Sept 7, N o v 2. Dec 7, and Jan 4.There wiU be no Oct Luncheon because of ffie BB-Te.xas event ffiat ffight. For adffitional mformation, please visit vvww.usna.com/ Chapters/US/TX/GuUCoast/default.htm or send an emaU: kleml985(^bcglobal.net Ed Klein '12

Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter President:Tliomas Rossa '67 thom.rossa@hro. com

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Central Virginia Chapter CAPT Anthony A. Hastoglis '55, USN (Ret.) 102 Shaw-nee Ct., Charlottes\TUe,VA 22901-1034 H: 434-973-7846; E: ahastogUs@eanhUnk.net

Treas: Eric Lindenbaum '81 E; eticlindenbaum@sperry.ngc.com

Dulles Chapter LCDR Eric C. Ruttenberg '88, USNR 20445 Needleleaf V)l^-..Ashbum,VA 20147-2389 P: 703-858-4404; E: eruttenberg@titan.com ww-w.usna.com/chapters/us/va/duUes/

Hampton Roads Chapter LCDR Jack Kasiski '79, USN (Ret.) P: 757-631-2239; C:757-753-5563 E: jack_kasiski@amsec.com

Correspottding Sec'y: Chad Sain E: coinmumcarions@usnaaallrc.org

National Trustee: David G. Paddock '77 Trustee emaU: trustee@usnaaahrc.otg Chapter^\eb site: ww-w.usnaaahrc.org

Richmond Chapter Mr John J Driscoll,Jr. '90 207 N.Behnont Ave. Richmond,VA 23221-2811 P: 804-353-0165; E: john.driscoU@genworth.com

Corresponding Sec'y: Rich Polek Oct 5 USNA Birthday Celebration We wiU celebrate the Academy's birthday wiffi a Social H o u r and Diimer on board our state's historic batdesffip, L'S.S. Texas (BB-35) vvw-w.usstexasbb35.com.The birffiday- celebration (casual attfre) with social hour, diimer, and program, wiU be held on Friday O c t 5.Tickets wiU include admission to Batdeship Park, tours of the ship, and dinner onboard the batdesffip.

The ffiess is casual - no ties/coats. M o r e detaUs to come.

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suppUes and decreasing costs whUe keeping the focus on the organization's people.

A umque ffifference in this joint services ceremony was the symbol of transferring command, which differed from the traffitional Navy rehef.The conmiand flag was handed to Mark by the C o m m a n d Sergeant Major, w h o then handed it to General Dail, w h o ffien handed it to General Busch. It was a bit more busy than the traffitional Navy hand salutes of reUnquishmg/accepting command, but equally effective in conveying the instant transfer of responsibUity.

5543 Fox Vale Ct.. Midlodiian.VA 23112 H: 804-639-2860; W: 804-743-3239 E: richpolek@aol.com

O n Friday afternoon 15 June Rear Adnfrral Mark H e i n r i c h '79 SC, U S N was reUeved as Commander Defense Supply Center R i c h m o n d by Brigaffier General Anffiew Busch USAF on ffie front lavv-n of the headquarters buUffing at D S C R . T h e weather could not have been better, very comfortable, for this outdoor event presided over by Lieutenant General Robert DaU USA (Umversity- of Richmond class of'75), Dfrector Defense Logistics Agency. General DaU praised Mark's performance and accompUshments durmg the past two years speeding ffie deUvery of

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Mark's next duty station is at Fort Belvoir, Vfrgima, as Director of Logistics Operations and Readmess. Mark has comrmtted to remain active m the U S N A R i c h m o n d chapter despite his relocation; in fact he has paid ffis annual dues for 2007.

Congratulations go to Mark on the completion of ffis ffighly successfiil command tour! O n behaff of U S N A Richmond, I wish you and your famUy- aU ffie best, as you continue to serve our great nation, and we are gratefiil to you for your defficated service. U S N A R i c h m o n d wiU remain prouffiy- associated wiffi you wherever you go.

T h e foUowing U S N A Bachmond members, aside from Mark, attended the event: Mark Waggoner '61, Rear Admiral Frank R e n n i e '76 U S N R . R i c h Polek '78, Cindy & Gregg Nivala '80.

U S N A Richmond's R e a r Admiral Frank R e n n i e '76 U S N R has been selected for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral (upper half). So much for Frank's plans to reffie in September of tffis y^ear! H e serves as battle staff ffirector, J 3 R , U.S. European C o m m a n d , SmttgartVaihingen, Germany. Congramlations to Frank! Thank you for your dedicated service to our great nation. U S N A R i c h m o n d is honored to have you as an active member of the chapter, and celebrates your commendable acffievement vv-ith vou.

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CHAPTER NEWS 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 '60 USN (Ret.) 4759Winterberry Ct.,Wmiamsburg,VA 23188 P; 757-253-0250; E; twishartl@cx.net or usnaaawnisbrg@cox.net

T h e chapter's faU 2007 events are as foUows: Date—^Event T B D Sept—Luncheon and tour of Newport News Sffipyard — DetaUs T B D September 25—^Evemng Dirmer Meeting — WUUamsburg Country Club October 23—Founder's Day Dinner Meetmg -WUUamsburg Country Club November 2 7 — N o meeting—ArmyNavy footbaU on ffie next weekend December 1—^Army-Navy footbaU— Navy hosts at the Colomal Heritage Club House December 2 5 — N o M e e t m g — Season HoUday period We are pleased to announce the avaUabffity of the Chapter Web Site. Please "bookmark" tffis site and check it often for current Chapter information: http://www.usna.coni/Chapters/US/VA /WUUamsburg/

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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@ri.gov; eschwier@charter.net; egschwier@aol.com

Today is July lOffi, deadline for submission of my column for the September 2007 effition of SHIPMATE. N o messages on my voice maU or emaUs m response to my request for someone to assist in orgarazing and end of summer get-togeffier Spoke to John and PriscUla Butteffield on Fridayjuly 6ffi at ffie airport in Denver I was remrning fix)m Mexico and John was remrning fixjm AnnapoUs. H e had just promoted his son to Captain in Memorial HaU. Assuming I am stiU here, I wiU host a gathering of Alumni and friends of the U S N A for the September 7th footbaU game against Rutgers, 7 P M Eastern time zone on ESPN. Check the local Usting to make sure that this time is stiU vaUd. Bring a ffish to share. I wUl have plenty of soda, beer, and wine avaUable and sandwiches or something appropriate. Adffitional nationaUy televised games are November 3rd at Notre Dame, 2:30 P M on N B C ; and December 1st Army in Baltimore, time TBA on CBS. W h o would Uke to host or arrange an event for either of these games?

As always, I am looking for volunteers to help organize and execute group activities and fonctions. If you would Uke to host a fomre meeting, at either your home or an estabUshment in the Tri-Cities or surrounffing area, please make the offer We woiUd aU benefit from involvement of more of our group in planning and orgamzing social gatherings. As noted in

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Puget Sound Chapter Pres:CAPTJames N.AdkinsJr '58, USN (Ret.) 7304 NW Duckabush Ln, Silverdale, WA 98383; P: 360-662-1958; E: jadkins@wavecable.com

CAPT Jack Barfield '61, USN (Ret) 3945 SW 328di Place; Federal Way WA 98023 P; 360-407-7483 Pay); H: 253-835-1115 E: capnjack8@comcast.net

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Washington, DC Area Greater Washington Chapter Capt Jerry Farrell '70 E: farrellgm(§comcast.neC Website: www.usnaaagwc.org

West Virginia West Virginia Chapter Stephen S. Shumlas '69 105 Brierwood Dr., Hurricane,WV 25526 E; shunilas@marshaU.edu

Wisconsin Wisconsin Chapter President: Mr. Dan LaFave '85 djl@quarles.com

Secretary Mr. Bob Simi '88 (USMCR) P: 414-577-1058; E; bnscsimi@execpc.com

Wyoming Intermountain Chapter - See Utah

COMING TO ANNAPOLIS? TAKE A HISTORIC TOUR and $2 will be donated to USNA Alumni Association & Foundation!

Contact Linda Lee 410-295-4025

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my last column, Jeame 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 hke volunteers to step forward to take officer and leadersffip roles. Contact me by emaU at Edward_ G_Ed_Schwier(@rl.gov or phone above.

Beat Army, Edward Schwier '69

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ALLEN, WAYNE R O B E R T '65

JACKSON, J O S E P H A R G O N N E

2~ June 2007 BELLINGER, THO.MAS P E T E R II '40

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GRADY, M O R R I S R E E D '48

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 8 July 2007 HAIGH, ALFRED D O U G L A S J R . '52

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 19June 2007

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 8 July 2007 LARSON, R A Y F O R R E S T '46

R E I D , CHARLES E C K F O R D J R . '49 *

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CAPT, USN (Ret.) 4 July 2007

LAUFERSWEILER, WILLIAM JOSEPH HI '61

SAILOR, C H E S T E R LYALL '51

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22 June 2007 S A P P , J O H N J R . '52

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30 July 2006 LORTSCHER, H A R O L D G . '39

SCHNELL, R O B E R T EDWARD '40

LCDR, USNR 17 July 2007

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SMrTH,JoHN CHANDLER '40 LtCol,USAFR(Ret.) 2 July 2007 STEINER, P H U J P '44

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STENGLE, R O B E R T G E O R G E '74

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CDR, USNR 20 July 2007

M E T Z G E R , ISAAC WILLIAM '47

STRANGE, R O B E R T C O O P E R '55 *

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Vice Admfral WaUace B. Short, CEC, USN (Ret.), passed away after a brief illness on 26 February 2007 in San

Antomo, TX. He was 103 years old.

Bom on 18 May 1903 m Meriffian, MS, he was the son of the late Minrne Lee Wffiite and Benjamin Augusms Short. He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1924 and subsequendy received his master's degree in civil engineermg fiom Rensselaer Polytechmc Instimte. During his Navy career, he was known as "Dyna," a mckname earned from seding off a string of foecrackers whUe in high school during smdy haU. His first duty- station was aboard TEX.ASfrithe gunnerydepartment. Twenty-four years after graduation, TEXAS supported

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ffie landmg on Okinavv*a where Commodore Short was ashore servmg as commander of a brigade of Seabees (some 15,000 men). Previously, he was commander offfieFourth Nav-al Construction Brigade on Manus in the Adrmralty Islands. He was avv-arded two Legion of Merit decorations with Combat V in adffition to numerous other awards. After his promotion to adrmral, he served as dfrector of construction in Spain, and ffis final duty station was command of aU Seabees activity m the Pacffic.

He retired from the Navy m 1959.

WaUace was an avid goffer and at one pomt had a 2 hanfficap.

He w-as stiU playing goff and ffiivmg himseff to the goff course at ffie age of 102. His spfrit and humorous Christmas letters are weU remembered by- aU.WaUace was a ffighly respected and admired person who was lov-ed by aU he came in contact with both sociaUy- and professionaUy. He was a wonderfiU father, grandfather and great-grandfather and we wiU rmss your love.

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CALL your wit and your wisdom so very much, but we know you are at peace with God. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife of eight years, Marye Adele Lenehan, mother to their son, Ben Short '56 of Santa Barbara, CA. WaUace is also survived by his other son, WaUace Short Jr of San Antonio,TX; his former wife of 13 years and most wonderful friend, Ann Mosley; grandchUdren, Dawn MuUer of LouisvUle, KY, and BiU Short and Samantha Short of San Antonio,TX; and great-grandchildren, Ashley and Nicole MuUer of Louisville, KY. Interment with fuU nfrUtary honors was at ArUngton National Cemeteiy on 23 May 2007.

The Short Family JOSE SAMOSA FRANCISCO '31

Commodore Jose S. Francisco, PhUippine Navy (Ret.), died on 23 July 2007.

Born on 27 July 1909 in ManUa, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with the Class of 1931.

Upon graduation, he worked in civilian jobs related to aviation. In 1935, he was commissioned in the Philippine Constabulary and attended pUot training at the U.S. Army Air Corps Training Center at Randolph Field, TX. In 1936, he received his Wings and attended the Air Corps Technical School, Chanute Field, IL. Returning to the PhUippines in 1937, he was a flight instructor at the PhUippine Army Air Corps Flying School. From 1938 to 1940, he was one of the flight instructors of Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Eisenhower (then Chief of Staff for General Douglas MacArthur).

At the outbreak ofWorld War II, he served with the Phffippine Army in the defense of Bataan. In January 1942, he transferred to Corregidor, where he was assigned to the beach defenses with the Fourth U.S. Marines. In May 1942, he became a prisoner of war and was imprisoned at Capas,Tarlac.Wffile there, he became the custodian of the records of more than 10,000 Fffipino POWs who ffied in the camp. He smuggled the records out when he was released in October 1942. Later, they became the basis for death benefit claims by the famffies of the deceased.

Upon the arrival of the U.S. forces in 1945, he returned to MiUtary Control. In 1946, he transferred from the Air Corps to the Off-Shore Patrol, the nucleus of the future Philippine Navy.

In 1948, he attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff CoUege at Fort Leavenworth, KS. After graduation in 1949, he returned to the PhiUppines and was appointed commander of the Off-Shore Patrol (renamed the PhiUppine Naval Patrol and in 1952, the PhUippine Navy). He organized the various units, composed mainly of patrol crafts, LSTs and auxiUaries acquired from the U.S. Navy. Subsequendy, he was promoted to conmiodore and became flag officer in command.

He retired in 1961 and engaged in private business in Manila.

In 1987, he retired again, enjoying summers in the U.S.A. and Canada, and winters in Manila.

His wife, Pacita, predeceased him in 1985. He is survived by his sons, Rene and Carlos; daughters Monina (widow of Commander Rodolfo Bermejo '54) and Linda; 19 grandchUdren; and 23 great-grandchUdren.

He was interred at the family plot in Loyola Memorial Park, Paranaque, PhiUppines.

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OLIVER DAVIS FINNIGAN J R . '35

Captain Oliver D. Finnigan Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 1 June 2007 in Santa Rosa, CA. » iBorn in CoatesvUle, PA, in 1913, jl^^f- ..

"Pat" graduated from Mercersburg ^ ^ ^ ^ X ' ^^ Academy and from the Naval Academy ^ • ^ A j H k | with the Class of 1935. ^^^^^H^^^H WhUe stationed in Hawaii in 1939, ^ ^ H H ^ ^ ^ ^ H i he married Jane Coyle, the daughter of Colonel WiUiam Radford Coyle, USMC (Ret.), the U.S. congressman who had appointed Pat to the Academy.

The Finnigan fanfrly grew as Pat and Jane moved around the worid. Their first child, Tia, was born in Portsmouth in 1940, and son, Dave, was born in AnnapoUs, MD, in 1941. Pat served in the Pacific Theater throughout World War II, part of that time on the staff of Adnfrral Arleigh Burke '23. After the war, he served in Washington, DC, where their third child, Margaret, was born in 1946.

Pat attended the Naval War CoUege in Newport, RI, and then went to Guam, where he served for two years as fleet weatherman for the Marianas Islands. He then taught physics at the Naval Academy for two years. The famUy Uved in Virgima Beach,VA, while then-Commander Finnigan skippered the tanker CHIPOLA in support of fleet operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Next, the family reported to Sasebo, Japan, where Pat, promoted to captain, held the brevet rank of commodore, commanding aflotiUaof wooden-huUed non-magnetic minesweepers with an LST for hisflagsffip.Duty included clearing Korean waters of rmnes foUowing the Korean Conffict. No matter where in the world the Finnigan family found themselves, they spent most summers in Barnstable, MA, through 1963.

Pat's next posting was as director of Morale Services for the Navy. Two prestigious and exciting assignments rounded out Pat's 31-year career. He served two years as naval attache to Canada, stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa; and was commanffing officer of the U.S. Naval Station, Newport, RI, when President Kennedy visited as a spectator for the America's Cup races in 1962.

The Finnigans retired to Winter Park, FL, in 1966, and Jane passed away in 1986. Pat married Leah Thompson, a Navy widow, and they lived in St. Petersburg, FL, untU she passed away in November 2005.

Captain Finnigan is survived by his three chUdren, Tia, Dave and Margaret; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchUdren.

Services wiU be held at a future date at ArUngton National Cemetery.

The Finnigan Family EUGENE BENNETT FLUCKEY '35

Rear Adnfrral Eugene B. Fluckey, USN (Ret.), died on 28 June 2007 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in AnnapoUs, MD. He was 93 years old.

"Gene" Fluckey was born in Washington, DC, attended pubUc schools and graduated from Western High School. He graduated from the Naval • /^^diiilHIilllll^i^lH Academy with the Class of 1935 and his initial assignments were to NEVADA (BB-36) and M C C O R M I C K

pD-235). In 1938, he began a career in submarines wiffi duty in S-42 and BONITA (SS-165).

In late 1943, Conuiiander Fluckey began preparation for submarine conunand and Ui AprU 1944, assumed command of B.'U*^ (SS-220)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;beginning five legendary patrols. He is creffited wiffi sinking ffie most tonnage of any U.S. skipper during World War II. He vv^as awarded ffie Medal of Honor and FOUR Navy Crosses for his five patrols in command. He sank ships, attacked ships at anchor in island-protected shallow water, launched the fint baUistic nfrssUes fixmi a submarine, and sent a party ashore to blow up a train, ffie sole lanffing by U.S. Forces on Japanese home islands in World War II. After ffie war. Gene served on Secretary Forrestal's staff and as aide to Adnfrral Ninfrtz. Gene also became an Eagle Scout at the age of 33 to assist ffie National Headquarters in recruiting. He served as naval attache in Lisbon, conmianded a submarine ffivision, tender and squadron. During a tour at the Naval Academy, he headed ffie successfid fond ffiive to buUd Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Staffimii. He ffien attended the National War CoUege.

Selected for admiral in 1960, Fluckey was, in succession.

Commander Ampffibious Group, president of the Board of Inspection and Survey, Commander Submarines Pacific, Director of Naval Inteffigence, and Commander NATO Iberian Area.

Ainiral Fluckey retired from active duty in 1972 and Uved in Pormgal unffi 1981 when he moved to Annapolis, MD. Adrmral Fluckey received the USNA Alumffi Association's Distinguished Graduate Award in 2003. At ffie time offfisdeaffi, he was the most decorated Uving veteran.

Admiral Fluckey's first wife, Marjorie, ffied in 1979. He is survived by his wffe, Margaret; daughter, Barbara Fluckey Bove; four grandchUffien; and four great-grandchUffien.

Memorial services were conducted at the Naval Academy Chapel wiffi fuU mffitary honors on 28 August 2007, foUowed by inurnment m ffie Naval Academy Columbarium.

Captain Max Duncan '42 Editor's ÂŤofe; please see www.usna.com for an extended obimary for Admfral Fluckey.

GROVER STANLEY HIGGINBOTHAM '35

Captain G.S. Higginbotham, USN (Ret.), ffied on 8 July 2007. He was 92 years old.

Born in Amherst County,VA, "Higgy" grew up in BuenaVista,VA. At the Naval Academy, he was one of the youngest members of the Class of 1935.

Before Worid War II, his assignments included ARIZONA (BB-39), a remrn to USNA as assistant crew coach, WYOMING (BB-32) and TEXAS (BB-35).

After Pearl Harbor, TEXAS set out to escort convoys to England, then served in the invasion of North Africa. Captain Higginbotham later became a staff officer for the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, DC, and subsequently commanded ALBERT W. GRANT ( D D - 6 4 9 ) in the Pacific.

After the war, he decomnfrssioned GRANT and reported to Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet where he developed homeport assignments of post-war ships centered on carrier task forces. In 1949 he received orders to the 15th Naval District in Panama as commanding officer of headquarters and district

personnel officer, then to the Army Guided Missile School at Ft. BUss,TX, and from there to PITTSBURG (CA-72) as executive officer In 1954, he transferred to the staff of Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force Pacific after which he was Conunander Destroyer Division 212.

Upon graduating from the Naval War CoUege in 1955, Captain Higginbotham was assigned to surface weapons staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, DC. He was appointed chief of staff to Commander Cruiser Division Two, was then sent to Pearl Harbor to conmiand PONCHATULA (AO-148) and, afterwards, became Commander Destroyer Squadron 25, the "Pineapple Fleet." In 1961, he was Chief of Staff to Commander Seventh Fleet,Yokosuka, Japan.

After retiring from the Navy in 1964, Grover worked for Speriy Univac for 15 years. He earned a master's degree in engineering adnfrnistration with honors from the University of Utah, and headed the development of the on board computer system for the S-3A carrier-based antisubmarine aircraft buUt

by Lockheed.

Upon retiring from Univac, he and Vivian traveled extensively with destinations to China, Europe, and an aroundthe-world cruise. He was active in the Sons of the American Revolution, the USNA Alumni Association and the Naples CouncU on World Affairs.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years,Vivian; daughter, Chris Slaven; son. Ken; five grandchUdren and two great-grandchUdren.

A private interment service was held on 11 July 2007 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota.

The Higginbotham Family J O H N BIRKNER RAWLINGS '36

Captain John B."Doc" Rawlings, USN (Ret.), passed away peacefoUy on 3 July 2007 in Murrieta, CA. He was born on 8 March 1914 in Lincoln, NE, the son of FrankUn RawUngs and Alma Birkner. At the age of 12, he was the youngest person in Nebraska to attain the rank of Eagle Scout in the BSA. He received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy in 1932, attained ffis "N" letter in boxing, and graduated with distinction with the Class of 1936.

After serving in PENSACOLA, he was one of six officers selected to go to MIT in 1938, receiving his master's degree in naval engineering in 1941. On 1 February 1941, he married his companion of 66 years, Evelyn Eads, in Boston, IVLA.. Doc was then transferred to the New York Naval Sffipyard, where he supervised the construction of MISSOURI, BoN HOMME RICHARD and two LSTs. After serving on the Fleet Maintenance Office Staff of the Pacific Fleet, Captain Rawlings went to Rennselaer Polytechnic Instimte in Troy, NY, from which he received a degree in management engineering.

He then served four years in the Bureau of Ships in the Navy Department as director of the industrial capacity department and then as director of the piping and machinery arrangement department, after which he was comptroUer of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

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CALL After his retirement in 1957, he moved to Pascagoula, MI, and worked at IngaUs ShipbuUffing Company. There, he oversaw aU operations (except the legal and marketing departments) and then moved to Litton/IngaUs West as the assistant to the president.

After retiring from Litton in 1960, Doc worked as a nation-wide consultant untU he was 83, as an expert on complex naval construction claims and nuclear power plant construction.

Captain RawUngs was a Ufetime member of the Society of Naval Arcffitects and Marine Engineers and of theTheta Xi Fratermty.

Doc served in many capacities in the Church ofJesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, incluffing as bishop and high councUor. He served two nfrssions for the LDS Church, one in British Columbia and another at the FamUy History Center in Salt Lake City,UT. Doc is survived by his wife, Evelyn; five chUdren, John B. RawUngs II, D.M. "Cffip" RawUngs, Kay Giblette, R. Scott RawUngs and W. Craig RawUngs; 24 grandchUdren; and ten great-grandchUdren.

Memorial services were held on 21 July 2007 at the LDS Church in Murrieta, CA. ANTHONY EDWARD CORYN '39

"Tony" Coryn of St. Petersburg, FL, ffied on 30 AprU 2007 at St. Anthony's Hospital. He was 91 years old.

A native of MoUne, IL, he was a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1939. He went on to serve in the Navy during World War II and briefly taught at St. Ambrose Umversity m Davenport, lA, before moving to St. Petersburg in 1948.

A businessman and entrepreneur, he founded Dairy-Mix in 1948, and it is stUl operated by his famUy. He later founded Guffcoast Plastics in Tampa, FL, and Antec, a cattle ranch in BrooksviUe, FL. He was a past president of the National Ice Cream Mix Association, a member of St. Petersburg Yacht Club, and the Eight O'clock Investment Club. He enjoyed golf and tennis and was a former member of Lakewood Country Club and the St. Petersburg Tenms Center He was a member of the board of directors for CathoUc Charities, a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and a member of St. Mary's CathoUc Church.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Helen; two daughters, Mary Lawson of Laguna Beach, CA, and Ann Coryn of St. Petersburg, FL; three sons, Edward of Clearwater, FL,John of St. Petersburg, FL, and Thomas of Brandon, FL; 15 grandchUdren; and three great-grandchUdren. excerpts from the St. Petersburg Times

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MURRAY BENNETT FRAZEE JR. '39

Captain Murray B. Frazee Jr, USN (Ret.), of Hanover, PA, died on 27 June 2007 of compUcations from a faU two weeks prior He was 91 years old.

He was born on 8 January 1916, in Lafayette, IN, to Lieutenant Colonel Murray Bennet Frazee, USA, and Mrs. CaroUne Matthews Frazee. During ffis youth, he moved several times with his famUy before setffing in Gettysburg, PA, in 1931. He graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1933 and attended Gettysburg CoUege (1933-1935). He received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1939, Fifth Company, Second BattaUon. His love of the Academy is exempUfied in his Ufelong recruiting efforts of anyone young and uncomnfrtted.

His active duty started with service on LEXINGTON (CV-2) and DUPONT ( D D - 1 5 2 ) . He attended Submarine School in the faU of 1941 in New London, CT. Murray married ffis ffigh school sweetheart, Betty Swope, at her famUy's home in Gettysburg on 27 December 1941. The next day he reported for duty aboard GRAYBACK ( S S - 2 0 8 ) in Portsmouth for seven war patrols in the Pacific, foUowed by four more on TANG (SS-306), enffing September 1944. He was inffividuaUy decorated five times (three SUver Stars, two Bronze Stars) for ffis wartime efforts, on wffich he noted "I can't claim much credit for the medals except as being part of a team effort."

His naval career continued with postgraduate smffies at The George Wasffington Umversity (1945-1948) earmng a J.D. degree with honors, MA from American Umversity (1963-1964) and National War CoUege (1958-1959). He served for three year tours of duty at the Pentagon and one three-year tour of duty for NATO in England. He voluntarUy retiredfiromthe Navy in 1966.

After moving back to Gettysburg, PA, he practiced law with ffis brother-in-law, the late Donald Swope from 1966 to 1981.

A graveside service was held at Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg on 30 June for his interment. A memorial service foUowed on 21 July at the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by wife of 65 years, Betty (Swope) Frazee, now of Abington, PA; sister. Colonel Mary E. Frazee, USA (Ret.), of San Antonio, TX; chUffien, James (Tricia) of Gettysburg, PA, Murray III (Amanda) of Eugene, OR, Nancy Poor (Dr David Poor) of Meadowbrook, and SaUy Frazee (Dr Raymond WeUs) of Abington; 11 grandchUdren; seven great-grandchUffien; and his faithful dog, Cosmo, now of Gettysburg, PA. GEORGE LAWRENCE BLOCK '40

Captain George L. Block, USN (Ret.), died peacefuUy on 16 October 2006 of pancreatic cancer in Taos, NM. He was 88 years old.

He was born in Davenport, lA, on 17 July 1918 to Albert E and Margaret SchUchter Block. A 1940 graduate of the Naval Academy, he married EUzabeth Vogler of Davenport in 1943.They retired to Angel Fire, NM, in 1970 and moved to Taos, NM, in 2004.

At ffie Nav^ Academy, he was a member of ffie rifle team.

Human Relations Board he founded "Smart Healthy Babies," a M e t he was conmfrssioned wiffi ffie 12th Company, he served program to support parents of young chUffien in Alameda. On in World War II on ENTERPRISE (CV-6) and LANGLEY (CVL-27).

6 June 2006, Ed was honored as Citizen of the Year at the City of During ffie Korean War. he served on NEW JERSEY (BB-62) and Alameda Heroes Breakfast. earned ffie Bronze Star withV. He later conmianded two He is survived by ffis wife of 64 years, the former Kitty destroyers, W \ T T S (DD-567) and WILLIAM M . W O O D (DD-715); Jackson of Chattanooga, TN; daughters, Charlotte Eddy and Jane and CHILTON ( A P A - 3 8 ) . an attack transport m the Adantic Fleet.

Lesesne; four grandchUffien; and eight great-grandchUdren.

He came to Albuquerque, NM, in 1966 as a deputy • The Dankworth Family commander at the Defense Atonfrc Support Agency.

On his retirement in 1970 wiffi 32 years active service, he *" ^ '•••^^ HARRY SCHOUTEN R O Y M C C O O L '43 and Betsy moved to a ffigh mountain vaUey m Norffiern New ir^ ^B|lk Harry S. McCool a longtime Las Mexico. There, at Angel Fire, he served as president of the propM ^^m Vegas/Henderson, NV, resident of 41 erty- ovvmers" association and helped to estabUsh ffie Angel Fire m ^ B vears, passed away in ffis sleep at home Sportsmans' Club. He was an avid shooter and hunter He was a ^y " ^ after a lengthy iUness, wiffi ffis loving Mason and also a Ufe member of ffie National Rifle Association. wife by ffis side. He was 87 years old.

He is survived by-ffiswfre of 63 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" of Harry was born and raised in Ogden, UT, where he met his wffe and longtime Taos, NM; son, James C. Block and his wife, Mary- EUen "Penny" compamon, LeotaVarney.They were of-Mount Hermon, MA; daughters, Nancy E. Mock and her sealed for time and aU etermty on husband, B. KendaU of Santa Fe, NM, and Susan J. Sims and her Valentine's Day 1942, in the Salt Lake husband. Donald M. of Bakersfield, CA; grandchUdren, Benjamm Temple by Harold B. Lee. He began ffis nfrUtary career at the N. Block, Michael A. Sims. AbigaU E. Block, Brian D. Sims and Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, where he was on ffie gymnastics Margaret J. Block; and his cousm, Donn W. Block. team and where he developed a love for physical fitness.

A memorial service was held at ffie Umted Church of Angel Ffre on 29 December 2006. He was buried at the Umted He continued ffis naval career as a physical trairung mstructor.

He also served on McArthur's flagsffip in the Phffippines. He Church Cemetery on 13 July 2007.

The Block Family managedffieVamey Canning Company in Roy, UT, whUe earning a mechamcal engineering degree at the Umversity of Utah.

Later, after relocating the famUy to San Diego, CA, he worked at EDWIN GEORGE DANKWORTH '43 Convair and General Dynanfrcs whUe earring a master of busiCaptam Edwrn G. Dankworth, USN ness administration degree at CaUforma Western Umversity.

(Ret.), ffied at his home m Alameda, CA, Next, he worked for Pan American in Las Vegas, NV, for four on 8 June 2007. He was 86 years old. years at the Mercury Test Site. He and his wffe, Leota were A native of Los Angeles, CA, Ed business owners ofThrifty Car Rental m Las Vegas for 20 years. received his congressional appomtment to ffie Naval Academy- from CaUforma.

Harry and Leota's greatest joy and gratification was serving as He was a v-arsity gymmast and graduated temple ordmance workers for the past 15 years m the Las Vegas wiffi ffie Class of 1943 mjune 1942 as a LDS Temple.They especiaUy enjoyed workmg with the very member of the 11th Company. special, spfrimal people at the temple.

Upon graduation, he served aboard Harry is survived by ffis bride of 65 years, Leota; son, Michael PHILLIP during ffie assault on Guadalcanal, and ffien finished of San Diego, CA; daughter, Patricia of Reno, NV; six grandchUdren; ffight trairung m 1944. He was very mv-olved m combat ffight and six great-grandchUffien who wiU rmss ffim immensely. operations, mcludmg bemg a member of an early mght fighter A celebration of Harry's Ufe was held on 27 AprU 2007 with squadron. Later, Ed served on ffie Joint Staff during the Cuban services at the Horizon Ridge LDS Chapel in Henderson, NV MissUe Crisis. He was commanding officer of Fighter Squaffion excerpts from the Las Vegas Review-Journal (NV) 71. Carrier Afr Wmg Three, HE.N-RICO and ESSEX. FRANKLIN GOODSPEED BABBITT '46 Ed subsequendy served on staffs m Brussels, Belgium, and Captam FrankUn G. Babbitt, USN Naples, Italy. He attended the Industrial CoUege of the Armed (Ret.), joined the eternal patrol on Forces, and was awarded master's degrees by the CaUforma 26 June 2007. He ffied peacefiiUy m Imtimte ot~rechnology and The George Washmgton Umversity.

Oakton,VA, at the age of 84.

Durmg his career, Ed was awarded the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal and others.

A native of Rushford, NY,"Snfrley" attended Houghton CoUege prior to FoUowing his retirement to Alameda, CA, Ed worked for the receiving his congressional appomtment Peralta CoUege System and became active on numerous boards to the Naval Academy from New York. and activities m the city- of Alameda, mcluding the Red Cross, He was associate effitor of the Lucky Bag Alameda Electric utffity, Xanthos, Mastic Semor Center and and managing effitor of the Log. FrankUn othen. He served as president of Alameda Rotary-. Concerned that aU ffiose in need be aware of resources that nfrght help them, graduated with the accelerated wartime Class of 1946 as a he led a team of Rotarians to produce four editions of the "Serve member 19th Company, on 6 June 1945. and Be Served" gmde.The Head Start Playground at Alameda His career included a number of sea tours mcluffing LSM(R) Point (formerly NAS Alameda) was named for him in recogm516, SPINAX ( S S - 4 8 9 ) , VOLADOR (SS-490), CHIVO ( S S - 3 4 1 ) and tion of his service. As a member and chafr of the Social Service September 2007

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In 1961, Franklin began the naval InteUigence phase of his career with a tour as assistant U.S. naval attache in Moscow (1961-1963), traveling widely in the USSR and Eastern Europe.

He then served as operations and plans officer for Submarine FlotiUa Six in Charleston, SC (1963-1966), foUowed by the Systems Analysis Division at the Center for Naval Analysis (1966-1967), and ONI (1967-1969). He returned to Russia from 1970 to 1973 as the U.S. naval attache, again with extensive travel throughout the USSR. From 1973 to 1975, FrankUn managed 16 defense attache offices in Western and Southern Europe, foUowed by several years of consultant-analyst work, largely related to Soviet nfrUtary affairs.

In 1978, Franklin, a gentle loving being, kind to aU God's creatures, and blessed with a wonderfol smUe, retired to a Ufe of gentleman farmer, historian and genealogical researcher He spent his days researching fanfrly ffistory, as ffistorian for his church, traversing battiefields, caring for his pets and keeping his gardens beautifol and bountiful. Every faU he was an avid fan, taUgating with other alumni and fanfrly at Navy footbaU games, cheering on the Midshipmen.

FrankUn is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne; daughter, MeUssa; son, David; stepdaughters, Sara and Jessica; and grandchUdren, CaldweU and Samantha. He was preceded in death by his ffist wife. Norma; second wife, Frances Anne; and son, Stephen.

Memorial services, were conducted on 7 July 2007 at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, VA, with interment on 28 July 2007 at the Podonque Cemetery in Rushford, NY, with fiiU nfrUtary honors.

The Babbitt Family WARREN RICHARDSON COBEAN JR. '47

Captain Warren R."Bus" Cobean Jr, USN (Ret.), died at home in Greenwich, CT on 27 June 2007. He was 84 years old.

Bus was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1923, lived in Monterrey, Mexico, and in RosweU, NM, and attended New Mexico MUitary Institute before his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. He was a fine wrestler and played Plebe and JV footbaU, but his greatest success as a Mid was meeting and winning Jean Beaumont. They were married in the Academy Chapel on graduation day.

He served first in N E W JERSEY (BB-62), then in LST-611, graduating in 1949 from Submarine School and serving in BESUGO (SS-321), then as aide to ComSubPac. He was among the first group of officers selected by Adrmral Rickover to train in nuclear power at the University of Pittsburgh, then at Bettis Labs and at the Idaho FaUs Naval Reactor Center Bus was the first person in our Navy to bring a reactor critical, and was granted Reactor Operator License # 1 .

He was the commissioning reactor officer of NAUTILUS (SSN-571), fleeted up to serve as its executive officer, then became commanding officer of TiRU (SS-416). After duty on the staff of ComSubRon 14, he went back to sea in 1961 in command of HALIBUT (SSGN-587), a one-of-a-kind nuclear

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wm boat armed with Regulus nfrssUes, later famed for shadowing the Soviet fleet at Vladivostok during the Cuban MissUe Crisis.

From 1963 to 1966, he was commanding officer ofJAMES MONROE ( S S B N - 6 2 2 ) , and from 1966 to 1967 of GEORGE C .

MARSHALL (SSBN-654). He became deputy director of the Strategic Systems Project, which directed both the Poseidon and Trident missUe systems, from 1968 untU 1972, when he retired, receiving the Legion of Merit. During tffis period, he earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

In civiUan Ufe, Bus was first with ConEdison of New York, then at Burns and Roe, of which he eventuaUy became president. Upon retirement from Burns and Roe, he served as a consultant in nuclear matters to the boards ofTVA, Duke Power, Toledo Edison and other utffities.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Warren and Charles; and daughter, Lisa.

His ashes were comrmtted with mffitary honors at the Naval Academy Columbarium after memorial services in the USNA Chapel on 23 July 2007.

Chet Shaddeau '41 CHARLES ECKFORD REID JR. '49

Captain Charies E. Reid Jr, USN (Ret.), of Richmond, VA, passed away on 4 July 2007 after a long iUness.

Captain Reid was born in Punta Gorda, FL, in 1925 and grew up in Benoit, MS. He won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, where he I graduated 13th in the Class of 1949.

He married Helen Redditt of Scott, MS, on graduation day at the Naval Academy Chapel.

His first duty as an ensign was to WALLACE LYNN. Due to the changing world situation, he was reassigned to naval ffight training in Pensacola, FL. Over his career he flew numerous amphibious, land-based and carrier-based aircraft, and remained a pUot throughout his career He attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, and received a master's degree from the University of lUinois. He was deployed to the Mediterranean for one tour of duty, the western Pacific three times, and served two tours of duty in the Vietnam Theatre. He retired in 1981 whUe Uving in Fairfax County,VA. He and his wife moved to Richniond,VA, in 2000.

Captain Reid is survived by his wife, Helen Redffitt Reid; daughters, Karen McCombe (Scott) and Deborah JerezMcPherson (Glenn); sons, Charles E. Reid III (Aura Lila) and John Reid (Nancy); grandchildren, Sara Marlow (Richard), Debbie Roemer (Matt), Alvaro Jerez (Jennie), Alison Roark (Andy), Leah McCombe, Brooke Reichard and Ian Reid; greatgrandchUdren, Christian, John Alexander, Alexandra, Samantha; and his brother. Jack Raymond Reid and his farmly of Denham Springs, LA. A memorial service and interment were held at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium on 20 July 2007.

In Ueu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Richmond Parkinson's Disease Foundation, the Columbarium Fund at the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, or to a charity of choice.

The Reid Family

mm MELVIN MELTZER '52

Captain Melvin Meltzer, USN (Ret.), cfred of a heart attack at his home in WiUovv Street, PA, on 6 July 2007.

Mel was born on 28 May 1928 in New York City and graduated from the Bronx High School of Science. He enUsted in ffie Marine Corps and after a tour in the Pacific, was selected to attend NAPS. He was comnfrssioned as an ensign after graduating fixjm the Naval Academy with the Class of 1952.

Mel served in TIMMERMAN (EDD-828) before being selected for ffight training. Upon designation as a naval aviator in June 1954. he was assigned to VP-10 at NAS Brunswick, ME, for three years. He then attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, foUowed by a year at MIT, where he earned a master's degree in astronautics and aeronautics.

Mel was ffien assigned toVX-1 at Key West, FL, where he served as avioffics engineer in the evaluation department. In 1963, he reported to VP-44 at NAS Patuxent River, MD, as operations officer.

In 1965 he was ordered to ffie Naval Air Test Center, NAS Patuxent River, as program manager during development and evaluation of an advanced airborne anti-submarine warfare avioffics system, wffich became ffie prototype of the P-3C aircraft.

In December 1968, Mel reported toVP-56, the Navy's first operational PC-3 squaffion, as executive officer and later as commanffing officer. In March 1971, he returned to sea duty as navigator in CoRAL SEA ( C V A - 4 3 ) operating out of Alameda, CA. He served his final tour on active duty in July 1972 as Director, Command and Control in the Naval Electroffics Systems Command, ArUngton,VA. Captain Meltzer retired after 30 years of mffitary service on 31 January 1976. In civffian Ufe, he became senior engineering manager at M I T P ^ Corporation, where he supported the development of MILNET, the precursor of today's internet. After his second retirement in 1993, he served as Class of 1952's executive vice president, volunteered at the Holocaust Museum, and lecmred grammar school classes about careers in engineering and science.

In 2005, he and Frieda moved to WiUow VaUey Retirement Community. He is survived by his wife, the former Frieda Cohen of AnnapoUs, MD; son, LoweU and his wife, Beatrix of Burke,VA; and two granddaughters.

Memorial services were held at WUlow VaUey on 16 July 2007, foUowed by interment and graveside services with foU mUitary honors at ArUngton National Cemetery on 18 September 2007.

CHARLES WHIXAM T U R K

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D r Charles W.Turk, Ph.D. (12 December 1929-6 March 2007), an activist, has left this world for his next journey. He was 77 years old. He Uved his Ufe devoted to fairness, equaUty, justice and peace for aU. His last scheme whUe at the hospital was on how to spread the core concept that "WAR IS N O T THE ANSWER."

He was a Ufelong avid reader of aU genres. He was adventurous in heart and Uved a rich and varied Ufe. He received degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy (BS), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS (EE)) and Stanford University (Ph.D. in management science). He served in aU four branches of the nfrUtary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Navy, Air Force, Marines and Army. He retired from IBM Corporation after 27 years of service. He served as board of director at Monterey Peace and Justice Center and at World Federalist Association. He also assisted in fornfrng the PhUadelphia II and One World nonprofit corporations; traveled to many parts of the world; and loved his extended fanfrly dearly.

He was a caring and devoted father He Ustened, gave advice, and was a role model to his children sharing how to lead an honorable and optinfrstic Ufe. He characterized the life he led as "a charmed Ufe."This phrase expresses his attitude toward aU thingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that every turn of events brought new opportunities.

Because of this beUef, he exuded calmness and level-headedness which enveloped his strong convictions.

His wffe, Sylvia Sffih of Monterey, CA; son, David Turk of DubUn; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Bruce Walker of FayetteviUe, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Ara Bicakci of San Jose, CA; niece, Jean Shih Ho and her husband, Brian of San Jose, CA; grandchUdren, Lori Walker, Sarah Walker, Rebecca Walker, NicoUeTurk,TaUne Bicakci, Charlotte Bicakci, Jocelyn Ho, Raymond Ho and the peace community are here bidding him a wonderful journey.

A memorial gathering, a celebration of ffis Ufe, was held at the Old WhaUng Station in Monterey CA, on 31 March 2007.

Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity or to Monterey Peace and Justice Center Please caU 831-484-9747 for details. excerpts from the Monterey Herald WILLIAM EDWARD SCHULER '54

Colonel WUUam E. Schuler, USAF (Ret.), ffied of congestive heart faUure on 2 June 2007 in Albuquerque, NM. He was 76 years old.

"BiU" was born inTexarkana.AR, and grew up in Texas. He graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1948 and attended Del Mar CoUege before receiving his congressional appointment to the United States Naval Academy.

After graduating from USNA with the Class of 1954, BUI was comnfrssioned in the U.S. Air Force. He served two combat tours in Vietnam and was shot down in December 1966 over the South China Sea. BUl's numerous decorations included the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross. Wffile serving in the Air Force, BiU earned a master's degree from the University of Southern California and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.

After retiring as a colonel in 1976, BiU founded and operated Systems Research Corporation. After seUing SRC, BUI became a corporate vice president with SAIC and later a partner with Coopers & Lybrand. BiU and Carolyn moved to Albuquerque in 1993, where BiU was corporate vice president of BDM International.

BUI was active in many organizations. He served as president of the T VI Foundation Board and of the New Mexico Chapter

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ICALL of the USNA Alumm Association. He was appointed to ffie New Mexico Game and Fish Comrmssion by Governor Gary Johnson. At the time of ffis death, he was vice chairman of the University of New Mexico's Science and Technology Corporation Board. In retirement, BiU enjoyed goff, fisffing, hunting, bridge and poker.

His first marriage to Katherine Hasik ended in ffivorce. He is survived by ffis wffe of 26 years, Carolyn CaUaway; son and daughter-in-law, BUI and Kathy Schuler and their son,Wes of Spartanburg, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Chandler von Schrader and their sons, Lee, Edffie and Max of Alexandria, VA; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and KeUy Schuler of ArUngton, VA, and their chUdren Kate, WUl and CaroUne; son, Mike and ffis compamon. Faith Bridges of Albuquerque and Mike's daughter, Robyn; his devoted German shepherd. Bounty; and cat,TJ. He wUl be sorely nfrssed by his fanfrly, friends, poker, goff and bridge budffies and ffie commumty.

A celebration of BUl's Ufe was held in Albuquerque, NM, on 14 June 2007, foUowed by a mffitary foneral at ArUngton National Cemetery on 15 August 2007.

77ie Schuler Family ROBERT COOPER STRANGE '55

Captain Robert C. Strange, USN (Ret.), passed away on 20 July 2007 at the Superior Residences at Cala HiUs in Ocala, FL. He was 78 years old.

The son of Dr. RusseU and Mary Strange, Captain Strange grew up in Mount Pleasant, MI. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and Michigan State University before being accepted to the Umted States Naval Academy at AnnapoUs, MD, where he graduated with the Class of 1955.

Captain Strange had a distinguished career in the Navy. After graduating from the Academy, he trained as a pUot and flew patrol planes on nfrssions over Greenland, and later, Argentina and the Azores. His next duty station was with the Airborne Command Post at RAF MUdenhaU in England, where he spent three years.

Captain Strange then spent two years in Vietnam, where he commanded a detachment of the HAL-3 Seawolves Squadron flying U H l heUcopter gunships supporting operations along the waterways from Chau Doc to outposts along the Cambodian border After being stationed as executive officer of the NROTC program at the Umversity ofWisconsin, ffis next assignment (one of his favorites) was as naval attache to Mamla, PffiUppines, for four years where he found the embassy Ufe both interesting and rewarding.

His last duty station was Izmir, Turkey, where he spent almost two years before returmng to Washington, DC, and retiring on 1 July 1985.

Captain Strange earned numerous medals and citations throughout his Ulustrious naval career, incluffing the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star and the Defense Meritorious Service Star After retiring from the Navy, he eventuaUy moved to Florida, where he purchased homes on the water, first in Port Charlotte

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and then Leesburg. He enjoyed boating and visiting with ffis extended fanfrly and many friends.

He is survived by his wife, Carin (Arngrip) Strange; two sons, Michael and Anffiew, from his first marriage to Ann Bassett; and three grandchUffien, Smart, Alexander and Louisa.

A memorial service and burial with fiiU mffitary honors wiU be held at ArUngton National Cemetery in September In Ueu of flowers, a donation in his memory to a favorite charity would be preferred.

The Strange Family URBAN RANDEL LAMAY JR. '57

Commander Urban R. Lamay Jr, USN (Ret.), ffied on 14 June 2007 at his home in Camp HUt, PA, from a sudden heart attack.

Born in PhUadelpffia, PA, on 22 June 1933, he was the son of Urban and Margaret Lamay. "Urb" attended West PhUadelpffia CathoUc High School for Boys andVUlanova CoUege before entering ffie Naval Academy. He graduated with the Class of 1957 as a member of the First Company.

FoUowingffisimtial assignment on the destroyer BRAINE, he attended Submarine School and served three and a haff years aboard the submarine CHIVO prior to attenffing the Naval Postgraduate School and beconfrng an Engineering Duty Officer.

Subsequent assignments included sffip superintendent and assistant repair superintendent (nuclear) at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard; Navigation equipment officer and trident navigation project officer at the Strategic Systems Project Office where he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal; repafr officer on the submarine tender L.Y. SPEAR; submarine overhaul and repafr project officer with the supervisor of shipbuUffing and repair, Newport News,VA, where he was awarded a second Navy Commendation.

He retired in May 1977 and subsequendy joined Catalytic.

Inc. in PhUadelpffia, PA. ImtiaUy an assistant to the site manager of the company's new project at the Three MUe Island (TMI) nuclear power plant, he later became site manager. FoUowing the March 1979 accident at TMT he oversaw the numerous site recovery efforts. In June 1980, he transferred to PhUadelpffia as ffirector of quaUty assurance. FoUowing several mergers in ffie 1980s, he retired as a regional manager of nuclear construction and maintenance for Raytheon Engineers and Constructors.

In retirement, he became a volunteer mtor with the Central Pennsylvama Literacy CouncU and served on its board of ffirectors. He instructed adults in EngUsh-as-a-Second-Language with CathoUc Charities and the Center for Educational, Econonfrc and Entrepreneur Development in Harrisburg, PA. He served ffie Church of the Good Shepherd, Camp FuU, as a special Eucharistic nfrmster, a lector and an assistant in the church's RCIA program.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathleen (Hutchinson) Lamay, formerly of Drexel HUl, PA; sons, Kenneth of Chesapeake, VA, and Gregory of Naples FL; daughters, Barbara of Greenfield, MA, Maria Lamay of Mesa, AZ, Demse JuUana of West Chester, PA, and Anne-Marie Crossan of Newark, DE; three sisters; one broffier; and 12 grandchUdren. He was predeceased by his son. Urban III; a brother and a sister Tlte Lamay Family

J O S E P H WOJDYGO W A D E '60

Joe Wade succimibed after a tough fight against cancer on 22 November 2006.

He graduated Irom Maine Tow-nship High School in Cfficago, IL, and attended Purdue Umversity on a NT^OTC scholarship before entering ffie Naval Academy in 1956, entermg ffie Class of 1960 and ffie 17ffi Company.

Joe defimtely w-as a "no-sweat" ty-pe of guy who aKvays had a smUe on his face and a good word for everyone. His pranks on ffis roonmiates and offiers reflected his dry- wit and tremendous good humor Joe ffid weU m acadermes, and moved on to ffie Fleet in 1960, embarking in BARRY (DD-933) and rismg to CIC officer, eanfrng a Letter of Commendation before attending Destroyer School in 1962.

Fromffiere,he was bUleted m WILLIAM R . RUSH ( D D R - 7 1 4 ) as weapons officer rising to operations officer shortly- ffiereafter Joe received a master's degree m management fix)m Rensselaer Poh-techmc Instimte in 1965, and served in ffie Bureau of Personnel serving as aide to Admiral Manin, Assistant C N O for Aviation, until his resignation mjuly- 1967.

Joe married his love, Pamela "Pam" Grimm, a ffight attendant, in 1962 andffiey-enjoyed ffie remainder ofjoe's activ-e duty tour togeffier having fun and startmg a fanfrly-. Joe enjoy-ed goff, boating, and gardening when he was not at w-ork or servmg his church. Joe had a fuU 18 year, professional, civiUan career wiffi E.I. DuPont before starting his own mantffacturing representativ-e busuiess.J.W^ade and Co., where he worked at ffie time of his death.

Joe was a devout Christian and devoted much time and service to his church. He wias saluted as a man of mtegrity- and honor in Ufe and at his funeral service, and he ahv-ay-s beUeved in and practiced ffie Academy- Honor Code m his Ufe's endeav'ors.

He dearly- lov-ed his wffe, chUdren and his grandchUdren passionately; and he was devoted first to ffiem. He wiU be sorely missed as a beacon of kindness and leadersffip for ffiem.

In adffition to Pam, he is surviv-ed by- two sons, Joe (EKzabeffi) and Michael (Jennffer); daughter, Lynne Burkeen (Michael); and eight grandchUdren. Matffiew, Jensen and Andrew by his Hanghrer Lymne; Joey; Ben, Conner and Jason byElizabeth; and Maddy- by-Jennffer.

Mass of Christian burial was held m St. Michael ffie Archangel Cemetery m Palatme, IL. Pat Cecil '60, 11th Company

GLEN KENNETH HANSEN '86

Commander Glen "Lefiy" Hansen, USN (Ret.), ffipped ffie surly bonds of earffi on 22 June 2007 in Fairfax,VA. Born on 8 November 1963 m Idaho FaUs, ID, Glen graduated fixjm Rfrie High School as v-aleffictorian and class president and also earned his letter in varsity wTesffing. He received an appointment to ffie Naval Academy and reported as a Plebe m ffie summer of 1982, as a member of ffie Fifffi Company. Goal oriented, he majored m EngUsh Uteramre, exceUed, graduated wiffi ffie Class of 1986 and subsequendy earned his Navy Wmgs of Gold. A Ufelong learner, he also obtamed a master's degree in strategic smffies firam ffie Army War CoUege and earned two adffitional master's degrees m busmess.

During his career. Glen was assigned to Attack Squadron Nme Fiv-e (VA-95) Green Lizards, Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81) SunUners and Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven (VFA-87) Golden Wartiors. His skUl as a combat pUot and airborne leader was nev-er questioned. As an instructor at ffie Naval Strike Warfare Center, he trained semor pUots as afr wing strike leads vv-hUe actmg as fleet Uaison for trairung m ffie use of laser gffided and stand-off weapons mcludmg GBU-24 and WaUey-e. Wiffi numerous combat missions ov-er Iraq and ffie former RepubUc ofYugoslavia, Glen w-as mffividuaUy- recognized for deUvering ffie first naval combat load m Kosovo.

A vibrant inspiration. Glen bravely faced ffis batde wiffi cancer. He contmued to serve as ffie Navy Treaty Implementation Program Manager, Strategic Sy-stems Programs, unffi his very recent meffical retfrement on 7 June 2007.

Lefi^' was a great American, a devoted husband, faffier, son, patriot and fiiend. He is survived by his wife often years, Commander Mindy Suszan, USN; son, Nick (14); and daughters, Mereffiffi (7) and JuUa (6). He wiU be remembered as "ffie best Dad in ffie whole worid!" for his qmck wit and dry sense of humor, for his love offlying,fanfrly, playing soccer, fishing, enjoymg ffie great outdoors, traveUng ffie world and always sampUng new "weird food."

As he wished. Glen wUl be buried at sea under ffie watchfiil eye of his former squadron CO, Captam "Monty" HaU, commandmg officer of ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) on

18 August, foUowed by- a memorial service atArlington National Cemetery this faU. Memorial donations may be made in Glen's name to ffie American Cancer Society for colorectal cancer research.

He wiU be missed and celebrated.

Captain Polly Suszan, USN (Ret.)

If you have any questions regarding submission of obituaries to Shipmate, please contact either your Class secretary, or Shipmate's obimaries effitor, Tfrnoffiy EUzabeffi Woodbury (410-295-4064 or obits@usna.com).

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FORMAT SCRAMBLE THURSDAY Shotgun start a t 9 a.m.

N o Handicap required.

L i m i t : I 12 Paid A l u m n i and spouse o r family member.

C H A M P I O N S H I P FRIDAY Shotgun start a t 9 a . m .

Q N o U S G A Handicap? The Thursday, 18 October 2007, event is a Scramble format t o accommodate you.

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 f o r players who are a least 70 years old. Seniors must elect t o compete in th Seniors Flight. Play from the Gold tees. You will still b paired with the foursome of your choosing.

^ The Championship Round on Friday, 19 October 2007 will be open only t o U S N A Alumni wiffi established U S G A 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 t o handicap. Limit Is 112 players.

^ Reservations will be accepted in the order in whic paid applications are received ( w i t h photocopies o U S G A Handicap cards).

^ Classes will be automatically grouped together, unles the individual specifically requests otherwise. Please marl your applications accordingly.

^ Players in the Friday event are required t o submit photocopies of their U S G A Handicap cards with sign up t o facilitate tournament administration. Naval A c a d e m y G o l f Club m e m b e r s need n o t submit cards, b u t 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 t o purchase both days befon and after playing. Mulligans and 4 ' string available ti purchase on Thursday only.

USNA Alumni with ||

established USGA Handicaps only.

Individual stroke play by flights.

N e w this year! On Thursday only a spouse or family member can play, with USNA Alumni.

Reminder! Come early t o practice and hit all the balls you want at no charge.

See KRR Photography on Hole # 7 for t e a m photo!

Limit: I 12 Paid Alumni.

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GREAT PRIZES

D E A D L I N E : 5 O c t o b e r Your $90 fee due by 5 October includes: a cart (all players must ride), 18 holes of golf, drivin range, player package, refreshments, awards programs, raffle prizes, and a donation t o the Navy Golf Team.

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E n t r y fees a r e n o n - r e f u n d a b l e (includes inclement weather). Fee will be used t o help defray tournamer expenses with the remainder going t o the Navy Golf Team. N o substitutions will be accepted after applications ar processed. Replacements will be made from the standby list. Once on the standby list, teams/pairings are not guarantee!

If Individuals o r teams are subsequendy offered a tee time and decline, the non-refundable policy applies.

AWARDS Individual awards f o r Championship-Captain

HOMECOMING GOLF

W i l l i a m B. M o r r o w Trophy f o r overall low

NAME:

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net winners and runners-up in each flight.

Linda Lee 410-295-4025 o r signup online www.usna.com log in online c o m m u n i t y , click on event registration, click on golf event

lOCEEDS GO TO THE NAVY GOLF TEAM!

Please check as applicable: D Enter me in the Scramble on Thursday, 18 October D Enter me In the Championship on 19 October D Enter me in the Seniors Flight on Friday, 19 October.

O I am a current member of the USNA Golf Club.

D I cannot play, but am enclosing a donation in the amount

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EMAIL:

n A photocopy of U S G A card must be enclosed or faxed t o 410-295-4003, if playing on Friday.

My handicap index is as of / / Course name in support of Navy Golf. of $.

D I would like t o be paired with:

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O My entry fee of $90. A f t e r 5 October, fee $ 100 (no exceptions).

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Signature Please m a k e checks payable t o : U S N A A l u m n i Association Golf Mail t o : U S N A A l u m n i Association H o m e c o m i n g Golf, P O Box 64975, B a l t i m o r e , M D 21264-4975 For inquiries email: linda.lee@usna.com o r F A X A P P L I C A T I O N T O : 410-295-4003

ALUMNI P R O D U C T S AND SERVICES

See the World Great Trips and Great Friends!

Island Life in Tahiti (FebrLiary 3) • Amazon Voyage (February 15) • Baja—Among the Great Whales (February 16) • Austraha Discovery (February 20) • Holland and Belgium (April 11) •Treasures of Southern Africa (May 9) • ACA Normandy & Brittany (May 25) • Treasures of Italy (June 6) • ACA Itahan Riviera Qune 7) • Great Journeys through Europe (June 14) • Black Sea Cruise

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(July 3) • ACA Ukraine (July 14) • Cruise

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the Baltic Sea/Crystal (August 3) • ACA Dubhn—^An Irish Casde (August 11) • | Passage of Peter the Great (September 11) Highhghts of China (September) • ACA Spain—^Barcelona/San Sebastian (October 6) • ACA Umbria Towns (October 22) • In the Wake of Lewis and Clark (October 22) • Galapagos (October 24)

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To receive a catalog or more information on a specific trip, please contact Bobbi Collins at 410-295-4023 or bobbi.collins(^usna.com

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ALUMNI PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

NOW THROUGH HALFTIME! Tailgate w i t h the Alumni Association Located inside at the North End Zone Date

Game

Tailgate Time

Menu

15 Sept 22 Sept 29 Sept 20 Oct

Ball State

3 pm through halftime

All American Picnic

Duke

11 am through halftime

Little Italy

Air Force

11 am through halftime

South of the Border

Wake Forest

11 am through halftime

Classic Southern BBQ

Delaware

11 am through halftime

Oktoberfest

Northern IL

1:30 pm through halftime

Coach's Chili

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27 Oct 17 Nov

Buffet opened until kick off and snacks served until the end of half time.

Beer, wine and soda available throughout. See menu online at www.usna.com/tailgates

HOME FOOTBALL TAILGATES Game

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Prices: Members $25, Member Children $15 (under 12), Non-Members $30, Non-Membei Children $20 (under 12) $5 additional for walk-ins

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Exp.

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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 Association, 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 Ardath Appel at ardath.appel@usna.com; 410-295-4018

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9:30 a m - 11:30 a m (Noon Kick-off) Chef's Custom Brunch Menu: Scrambled Eggs • Home Fried Potatoes Bacon & Sausage • Fruit • Caesar Salad • Hot Dogs Boogs Pit Beef with all the Fixin's • Baked Beans • Cookies Bloody Marys and Mimosas • Beer, Wine and Soda • Coffee, Decaf and Tea Price: Member $40, Member Chddren $25 (12 and under); Non-Member $45, Non-Member Children $30 (12 and under)

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Check-in: 8:00 a m D e p a r t u r e t i m e : 8:15 a m Price: Member 330, Non-Member $35 iSorr)' no children discount available) Roundtrip bus ride from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to M&T Bank Stadium Buses wilt depart 45 minutes after conclusion of the game.

S5 parking fee at Nav)'-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

SAVE $5-SIGN U P F O R B O T H ARMY-NAVY BUS A N D TAILGATE Member S65, Member Chddren S50 (]2 and under/; Non-Member S75, Non-Member Children $60 (12 and under) Registration closes November 25, 2007. No refunds unll be given after this time.

REGISTER ONLINE A T W W W . U S N A . C O M / T A I L G A T E S Class:

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State:

-Zip:

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O American Express

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* Made payable to L'SSA Alumni Association. Must be postmarked one week prior to event.

Credit Card #:

_Exp. Date:

_Signature:

Indicate number attending: TAILGATE ONLY: Member Adult Member Child —Non-Member Adult —Non-Member Child BUS ONLY: Member Adult Member Child Non-Member Adult — Non-Member Child BUS & TAILGATE: Member Adult Member Child Non-Member Adult —Non-Member Child

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Registration closes November 25, 2007. No refunds unll be given after this time.

REGISTER ONLINE A T W W W . U S N A . C O M / T A I L G A T E S Or mail form to: USNA Alumni Association, Army-Navy, RO. Box 64975, Baltimore, MD 21264. Must be postmarked one week prior to the event If vou have additional questions, please contact Ardath Appel at ardath.appel@usna.com; 410-295-4018

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