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Plebes No More! The Class of 2016 worked together to climb the 21-foot tall Herndon Monument on 20 May 2013 to accomplish the goal of retrieving a “dixie cup” from atop the monument and replace it with a cap. The Herndon Climb is a tradition that has endured at the Naval Academy for many years. More than 200 pounds of lard is applied to the monument by upper-class midshipmen to complicate the task. It took the Plebes one hour, 32 minutes and 43 seconds to retrieve the “dixie cup” and the midshipman’s cap was placed atop the obelisk by Midshipman Pat Lien ‘16. The Class of 1966, bonded to the Class of 2016 through the Another Link in the Chain program, was also in attendance. The Another Link in the Chain program forms bonds and relationships between current midshipmen and members of the 50-year class counterpart throughout their four years on the Yard and beyond. Inset: The Class of 1966 looks on as the Class of 2016 climbs Herndon.

8th and I at the Academy On 21 May 2013, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC, performed with the Drum and Bugle Corps and Color Guard on Worden Field. The hand-picked 24-Marine rifle platoon executed a series of calculated drill movements and precise handling of their 10 Â˝ pound M1 Grand riflesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;without a word. The Drum and Bugle Corps performed a number of musical pieces including a selection of Motown. The performances took place as part of the 2013 Commissioning Week events.

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Class of 2013 Graduation “Today, each of you can take enormous pride, for you’ve met the mission of this Academy. You’ve proven yourselves morally, living a concept of honor and integrity—and this includes treating one another with respect and recognizing the strength of every member of your team. You’re the most diverse class to graduate in Naval Academy history. And among the many proud young women graduating today, 13 will serve on submarines,” said President Barack Obama, who provided the graduation address to the members of the Class of 2013. President Obama concluded his remarks by congratulating the newlycommissioned officers stating, “So, Class of 2013, in your four years by the Bay, you’ve met every test before you. And today is the day that you’ve been counting down to for so long. You will take your oath. Those boards and gold bars will be placed on your shoulders. And as your commander in chief, I congratulate each of you on becoming our newest officers—ensigns in the United States Navy, second lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps.” Congratulations, Class of 2013! Inset: Andrew Wondolowski ’13 rushed back to a conference room at the U.S. Naval Academy following his graduation at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on 24 May 2013 so that his older brother, Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Philip Wondolowski, could be the first to salute him via satellite from sea near the Middle East. Photo courtesy of USNA Photo Lab. Large photo by Debbie Latta

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War of 1812 Exhibit Mahan Hall, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD April–November 2013 For exhibit and walking tour information, visit www.usna.edu/War1812.

Independence Day 4 July 2013 Commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

USNA Band Summer Concert Series City Dock, Annapolis, MD 4 July–13 August 2013 For schedules and band information, visit www.usna.edu/USNABand.

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Hail and Farewell

This is always an exciting time to be in Annapolis and at the Naval Academy. For the Class of 2013, graduation and commissioning marks the end of their education and training at the Academy and the beginning of their service as ensigns and second lieutenants. For the Class of 1963, graduation marked the culmination of their mentoring role through the Alumni Association’s Another Link in the Chain (ALINC) program. Having met members of the Class of ’13 on Induction Day four years ago, their relationship now shifts as the members of the Class of ’13 move into the fleet. The ALINC program continues to be one of the most meaningful at the Alumni Association. Without exception, when we first talk with the senior alumni class, they wonder what they have in common or what value they can offer the incoming plebe class. And, without fail, at the end of four years, members of both classes have forged relationships that last well beyond the time at the Academy. We look forward to having members of the Class of ’67 join with the incoming Class of ’17 in this program at the June 2013 I-Day. The 2013 graduation ceremony also marked the end of Captain Bob Clark’s tenure as the longest-serving commandant of midshipmen. Captain Bob Clark ’84, USN, has been a terrific supporter of the Alumni Association and Foundation, and a leader for the Academy. We wish him well in his next assignment at Penn State. We would also like to thank his wife, Ruth Ann, who was a wonderful ambassador for the Naval Academy. Captain Clark’s relief is Captain Bill Byrne Jr. ’87, USN. We welcome Captain Byrne as the 85th commandant and his wife Amy Donovan Byrne ’87 back to the Academy. In “Hail and Farewell”

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on page 14, we get to know Captain Byrne and have the opportunity to reflect with Captain Clark in an interview. Past and present commandants are not the only alumni with advice for midshipmen. In “A Message for Midshipmen,” the 2013 Distinguished Graduate Award recipients offer their thoughts for those graduating and still at the Academy. Prior to the ceremony in March, Shipmate sat down with the incoming class of distinguished graduates. They shared their advice for midshipmen and thoughts on the Academy. In addition to reading the quotes on page 47, visit www.usna.com for videos and photo galleries from the DGA events.

In a small ceremony on the field at graduation and commissioning, members of the Class of 2013 presented a sword to the family of the late Midshipman Austin Zalik, a member of the Class of 2013 who was killed in a vehicle accident last summer. The class also named Midshipman Zalik an honorary graduate. The other honorary graduates were Naval Academy History Professor Mary DeCredico, Blue & Gold Officer James Carrier and local business owner Brendan Fisher. Photo courtesy USNA Photo Lab

Welcome to the Ranks of Alumni Even with the overcast sky and falling rain, the 163rd traditional graduation ceremony held the excitement and enthusiasm of past years as 1,047 men and women, including 603 Navy ensigns and 223 Marine Corps second lieutenants, graduated and received commissions. Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2013, and to your families who have helped you along the way.

In this issue, we also honor our Vietnam veterans. Read “Fallen Vietnam Airman Returns Home” on page 34. After Lieutenant Richard Lee Laws ’62, USN, death more than 40 years ago, he returned home to his family, his classmates and to the grounds of the Naval Academy. Welcome home, shipmate. It was our honor to be able to share this story with you and fits with our dedication to honoring our fallen. Telling the stories of our alumni—past and present— who exemplify the mission of the Naval Academy is but one way to keep our history and traditions alive. In “The Long, Strange Voyage of Our Winston Churchill” on page 22, author Captain David Poyer ’71, USN (Ret.), recounts the life and little-known legend of Winston Churchill, Class of 1894. Another legend at the Naval Academy is Coach Al Cantello. In the 2012-13 season, Coach hit the 50-year milestone at Navy, with 45 years as head coach of cross country. As a former athlete under Coach Cantello’s reign, even I learned a thing or two after reading “A 50 Year Run” on page 42 by sportswriter Gary Lambrecht. Thank you for your service and your commitment to the Academy and midshipmen. Ensign Chris O’Keefe ’12, USN, is also a storyteller. In fact, he’s spent more than a year collecting and retelling the history of the Navy in 100 objects. Inspired by a long hike on the Appalachian trail and BBC podcasts, Ensign O’Keefe joined with the Academy and the USNA Museum to share video segments on the objects. Read about how the project came together and its creator in “Telling the Navy Story” on page 18. To members of the Class of ’13, good luck on your journeys, and we look forward to sharing your stories in Shipmate. Even as we say goodbye to ’13, we prepare to welcome the incoming Class of ’17 on Induction Day. The cycle continues, and the legacy endures.

Chaplain Madison Carter with Second Lieutenant Katie Whitcombe ’13, USMC.

Outgoing Commandant of Midshipmen Captain Bob Clark ‘84 celebrating the day with his son, newly-minted Ensign Andy Clark ’13, USN, and his family.

The Honorable Deborah Wince-Smith with Second Lieutenant Chris Smith ’13, USMC; Michael Smith and Ensign Dev Smith ’12, USN.

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FEEDBACK SOCIAL EXPERIMENT OR FEATURE STORY? How sad that with so many worthy alumni-heroes risking and giving their lives daily all over the world that you chose to publish a feature article on Major Wujciak. She isn’t even an alumna, and by your article had a rather unremarkable career. We can therefore deduce that the only reason she was featured is her sexual orientation.We see now with great clarity the direction you are taking. Sorry, can’t follow you there. I have recently retired after being a BGO [Blue & Gold Officer] for 20 years, not based solely on this article, but on the general movement of the Navy away from seeking the highest quality leaders and mounting the most effective fighting force to using the Navy as just one more social experiment. I cannot sell a product I can no longer support. How sad where you have gone. —CAPT Jan Milligan ’71, USNR (Ret.) former Blue & Gold Officer

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Shipmate responds: After being established in 1886, the Alumni Association shifted from a graduates’ association to an alumni association in 1931 to recognize both graduates and non-graduates. In 1938, Shipmate was launched to highlight not only the Naval Academy, but all of its alumni. Shipmate has featured not only admirals and generals, but also alumni who give back as teachers, volunteers and in their communities. The common theme is their connection to the Naval Academy, and the guiding editorial principle in our alumni features is to tell the story of the Naval Academy through its alumni. Major Wujciak is an alumna. Even after leaving the Academy before graduation, she has a strong connection to the Academy and service to her country. And, that’s the story we told in the pages of Shipmate.

WHICH WAY DID HE GO? While celestial navigation may have been dropped from the Academy’s curriculum at the dawn of the 21st century, surely the basics of determining latitude and longitude from the stars has not faded from the corporate memory of its alumni nor, by extension, from the editorial staff of Shipmate. A quick check of history of stellar navigation will reveal Christopher Columbus’s navigation challenge was longitude, not latitude. Latitude is easy, astrolabes and cross-staffs have been long used to measure latitude from observations of Polaris. The lack of accurate timepieces made the determination of longitude the bane of oceanic navigators. As a navigator who took star shots and sun lines while crossing the Atlantic, the idea of discarding paper charts to rely solely on electronic displays with reduced manning while operating in a marine (i.e., wet!) environment leaves me slightly troubled. —CDR Ken Hall ’80, USN (Ret.) Shipmate responds: Commander Hall is correct. Clearly, Shipmate needs a bit more EI (extra instruction). Thanks for the come-around—we’re embarrassed that we missed it.

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS… BUT, CHOOSE THOSE WORDS CAREFULLY Shipmate received a phone call from Commander Fred Beck ’50, USN (Ret.), about the image used on the 2012 donor report mailed with the spring Stewardship issue. He pointed out that the midshipmen were out of step, and it “really annoys” him. He’s right. Midshipmen don’t always march perfectly. And, the editors of Shipmate don’t always choose the right photos.

“LIKE” OUR FACEBOOK PAGE (U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation) Spend some time on Facebook, and read comments like these:

Live updates were posted from the Bonds of Gold Ceremony in Memorial Hall where Mrs. Ann Molishus donated her late husband LCDR Joseph Molishus’ ring. LCDR Molishus, who died in 1979, was from Pennsylvania and was in 8th Company at the Academy. “Great job grandmom!”

44 comments were posted about the news that Navy beat St. John’s College in croquet, including these: “I may be an SJC [St. John’s College] alum, but you guys are so adorable, it’s hard to work up any real outrage. Nice work guys! (we’ll get ya next year)” “Living the dream. Go Navy!” “Almost as good as the Commander-InChief’s Trophy!”

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Hail and Farewell aptain Bill Byrne Jr. ’87, USN, joined the Naval Academy as its 85th Commandant of Midshipmen this spring. While serving as Chief of Staff Commander, U.S. Third Fleet in San Diego, CA, Byrne was interviewed by Shipmate prior to his arrival in Annapolis, MD.

What was your path to the Naval Academy? I grew up just outside of San Francisco, CA, in a non-military family. I wasn’t dreaming dreams of great sea battles or becoming a Blue Angel as a young guy. I was a good student with good board scores and a good athlete with some other extracurriculars thrown in. I wasn’t great at any of those things, but the combination of “good” across the board got me into NAPS. I wasn’t sold on the military, but I was pretty excited about venturing outside my comfort zone and giving NAPS and USNA a shot.When Navy started recruiting me for football (they were the only school that recruited me), I was all in. What do you remember most about your Academy days? The camaraderie. Most certainly the brotherhood of the football team, but it goes way beyond the locker room. It’s the people that I remember most: roommates, classmates, teammates, schoolmates … all of them. And, I’ve found that after 26 years in the Navy what stays with you most is not necessarily what you’re doing or where you’re doing it, it’s who you’re doing it with. Tell us about the commandants you had while at the Academy. When we first heard Captain Leon “Bud” Edney [’57] come over the PA system during plebe year with his signature “GOOD MORNING, NAVY!”, we thought it was the voice of God.When we got to hear him speak, or when we crossed paths with him on the Yard, he was always smiling, always positive and full of energy. We bump into him every once in a

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while in Coronado, CA, and he’s the exact same way today. He is a good, positive example of “you never get a second chance to set a first impression.” I’ll try to follow his example. How did you feel about your children attending the Academy? My wife [Amy Donovan Byrne ’87] and I are both Class of 1987, so when people see that our first two kids are midshipmen, they think,“that figures,” but that certainly wasn’t the case with Brigid [’13]. She had lots of options, from coast to coast, and spoke longingly about living the “kicked back” college life. She decided late that it would be Navy. Mike [’16] also had lots of options and dreamed about the California beach schools, but he knew much earlier than Brigid that he wanted to go to Navy. I think we did a good job as parents to help them keep their options open and to not put any pressure on them to go to Navy. They’re both happy with their decisions, and that’s what Amy and I are most thankful for and proud of. What are you looking forward to as Commandant? What I’m looking forward to most is daily interaction with the midshipmen. On the ship, I’m inspired every day by the junior officers. They report to the ship so fired up, and they set the tone both in the wardroom and with the crew. I hope to help the next wave of junior officers find that enthusiasm and maintain it through their time at the Academy, and carry it with them into the Fleet or Fleet Marine Force. What do you want the readers of Shipmate to know about you? I never thought I’d spend a single day in uniform beyond my initial obligation. It was “five and dive” for me. Get out of the Navy and head back to Terra Nova High School to teach and coach.Well, somewhere in those first five years I started liking what I was doing ... and then somewhere along the way I started loving what I was doing. At about the eight-year mark it dawned on me that teaching and coaching was exactly what I was doing. The ship was our classroom, the sea was our playing field, the “mission” was our game plan and the crew was my team.

A Question and Answer with the 84th and 85th Commandant of Midshipmen his spring, the United States Naval Academy will bid farewell to Captain Robert E. Clark II ’84, USN, as he departs from his position as Naval Academy Commandant of Midshipmen following a successful three-year tour. A 1980 graduate of the Naval Academy Preparatory School and 1984 graduate of the Academy, Clark became the 84th Commandant of Midshipmen in April 2010, and when he departs he will be the longest standing Commandant in history. Shipmate sat down with Clark to discuss his accomplishments as the Academy’s second-in-command, his favorite memories and what lies ahead.

What has been your most significant accomplishment? I don’t look at anything as my significant accomplishment as there is nothing about this place that calls to the individual. That being said, in coming back to the Naval Academy family I felt we needed to focus on creating a path that removes, what I refer to as,“distractors from excellence,” things like major conduct and honor issues and physical fitness deficiencies. As a team we were able to identify alcohol abuse as a root cause. With that understanding, we agreed that going forward, if someone faltered it was no longer an individual falter, but a group falter. Personal accountability was enforced in line with class and group accountability because we are ultimately our brother’s and sister’s keeper. Once the Brigade understood and took ownership, we were able to effectively and efficiently move forward. We have reduced alcohol and major conduct deficiencies by almost half and drastically reduced honor offences. We have reduced the number of physical fitness deficiencies by close to 70 percent, and the grade point average to include the retention rate in the Brigade are at historical highs. What do you expect for the Naval Academy in the next two to four years? I see nothing but great things in our future.The reason this institution is so enduring and the legacy is so strong is because

the Academy is so much more than one person.The Naval Academy’s future is bright because of individuals like Earnest Smith who I call “Smitty.” Smitty cut my hair when I was a midshipman, and he still cuts hair today. People like Tony the tailor who fitted me with my first naval uniform and is my tailor still today, or Ronny Smith down in the cobbler shop who used to work on my cleats when I was here.The USNA family is full of so many people who have dedicated their lives to the empowerment, education and inspiration of our future. If the sailors or Marines that we have the privilege of serving and living with when we get to the Fleet continue to see the professionals we send their way, then together we will continue to make up the most revered and respected fighting force in the world. What is one great memory that you’ll take with you? I have many great memories.The feeling I experienced coming home and seeing the men and women who had served the Brigade when I was here and continue to serve still today was indescribable. Having the privilege to serve the Brigade, to serve the Naval Academy family and to come back home has provided me with so many incredible memories including women’s soccer against Army, men’s gymnastics against Army and Navy football against Notre Dame. Above all, being able to witness young men and women arrive at the Academy unsure of their potential for excellence and breaking free of those uncertainties has been my greatest joy. What was it like having two sons here when you were Commandant? I have 4,500 sons and daughters, and I truly believe that.There is a personal investment here that is only natural because of the family that is the United States Naval Academy. I’m very proud of both of my boys, but just like my other 4,500 sons and daughters, their successes and accomplishments are up to them.We provide the opportunities here, the education, the empowerment, inspiration and accountability, but at the end of the day the execution, and the willingness to succeed are up to each and every one of my sons and daughters.

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Telling the Navy Story “A HISTORY OF THE NAVY IN 100 OBJECTS” PREMIERED ON THE NAVAL ACADEMY WEBSITE EARLY THISYEAR, A PODCAST AND VIDEO SERIES ABOUT NAVY ARTIFACTS LIKE A SEXTANT FROM THE BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE AND THE JOHN PAUL JONES CRYPT. IT IS THE BRAINCHILD OF ENSIGN CHRIS O’KEEFE ’12, USN, WHO DEVELOPED IT AS A MIDSHIPMAN. FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, HE AND CAMERAMAN MATT MCMAHON HAVE FILMED DOZENS OF INTERVIEWS AND CONDUCTED RESEARCH INTO THE

100 OBJECTS THEY BELIEVE ARE KEY ELEMENTS IN THE LONG AND STORIED HISTORY OF OUR NAVY. SHIPMATE SPOKE WITH O’KEEFE TO GET TO THE ROOT OF THIS MONUMENTAL PROJECT.

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What was your path to graduation? I got in quite a bit of trouble my plebe year, so I spent that entire year on restriction and just wasn’t really happy with what I was doing. I left the Academy in 2008 and spent the next 20 months working in South Sudan and Kenya. I got malaria a couple of times, got shot at a couple times, learned quite a bit … it taught me humility, which I had been greatly lacking. At the end of 2009, the Catholic bishop in Sudan and I had been working with asked me to find a way to raise some additional money for some projects we were working on.We came up with the idea of hiking the Appalachian

Trail and explaining to people about what was happening in South Sudan. In early February 2010, I started hiking. Four days later the record winter hit and I spent the next three months on the trail in snowshoes.While I was on the trail, I reapplied to the Naval Academy and found out, while on the trail, that I had gotten back in. How did this experience make you a better candidate for the Naval Academy? I was not a very mature midshipman.When you don’t do your schoolwork, it gives you a lot of time to have fun doing other things. I pulled a lot of pranks. I also lacked perspective, but what I lacked most was knowing how it all fit together. Having seen the world a little bit more, I gained a lot of perspective and that, when I came back, totally changed my attitude.When I returned, my order of merit went up something like 500 or 600 spots in a year and a half. I became regimental commander. All of my friends from my previous time at the Academy thought that was hilarious. I took advantage of everything the Academy had to offer. I took every trip: I went to Senegal to study French, I went to bowl games and I really just embraced my company mates. It was such an incredible experience that I was disappointed that I had wasted the first two years. Describe the “100 Objects” project? When I was on the Appalachian Trail, I was bored. I started listening to podcasts to get me through the long days, hiking upwards of 30 miles a day. I would charge my iPod every time I would come into town for food, which was about once a week. When I got back to the Academy, I realized that one of my favorite podcasts had been the BBC’s “History of the World in 100 Objects.”They took 100 objects from the British Museum and told the story of the world through them—it was just

awesome. For an organization that loves heritage and tradition as much as the Navy and the Naval Academy, we really don’t talk a lot about our history.A lot of the historical artifacts at the Academy are, although not inaccessible, just not well known. I wondered if I could do a similar podcast and tell the story of the Navy through objects at the Naval Academy. Originally my idea was to use an iPhone and just do some basic recordings with some of the museum curators—this has since spiraled to include high definition video and producing websites. There’s talk of syndicated radio series, book ideas and interviews with amazing people. I’ve interviewed the CNO, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Ambassador Paul Wolfowitz, the granddaughter of the stone cutter of John Paul Jones’s crypt and an Asian historian who dated 16th century samurai swords in the Naval Academy archives. Looking at these connections and interviewing these amazing people was such a revelation to me. This project that stemmed from my hike has since become an all-consuming idea. What’s the most meaningful object for you? I think the class ring exhibit. In the Naval Academy Museum, as you leave on the left there’s a display with almost every class ring. The only way a ring gets there is because a graduate has died and their family has donated that ring. It’s just amazing stories and people, and that is very moving. When did you start the project? In fall of 2011. I spent the next two to three months going door to door, floating it around and asking if this could happen. Everyone loved it, no one really saw a reason not to. I’ve been working on it ever since. I spent my leave after graduation at the Academy prior to intel school working on the project. I would drive up from intel school every weekend to DC from Virginia

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FEATURE Beach,VA, to film, write, edit and interview. Every spare minute I have now, I work on it, at night, usually. I do my Navy work first … and I don’t sleep a lot.

can tell them, but the broader Navy doesn’t know about them. The way to make them accessible would be to get them into a podcast, into a video and get them out there.

What is your ultimate hope for the project? I’ve talked with a lot of other people in the broader Navy community, from the Naval War College to the Naval History and Heritage Command and to other groups.They’ve gotten wind of the project, and I would like to see broader collaborations Navy-wide on similar projects because they are relatively easy to do. It doesn’t take a whole lot of equipment, it takes a lot of time.You could easily film five-minute videos at naval bases around the world. For example, up in Newport, there are old Navy ships and people in the area who know the stories and

How can alumni and friends help with the project? They can provide their time, resources or help to find interesting people. Having alumni share their amazing historic connections in their own commands and elsewhere and telling these stories would be awesome.

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What would you like alumni to know about you? I love the project, and I get no benefit out of it other than seeing it through. It’s just been a project that for whatever reason I just almost tripped into and I’ve loved ever since.

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Footballers of 1894. Winston Churchill is in the middle of the front row. Photo courtesy of Nimitz Library

The Long, StrangeVoyage of Our Winston Churchill By Captain David Poyer ’71, USN (Ret.)

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rom 1899 to 1916,Winston Churchill, Class of 1894, was probably the author most widely read by the American middle class.1 Far outselling such contemporaries as Upton Sinclair and Theodore Dreiser, Churchill was much more famous than the British journalist of the same name. He was the first American master of what Joseph Blotner calls the political novel, later practitioners of which would be John Dos Passos, James T. Farrell,

Robert Penn Warren, Allen Drury and Norman Mailer.2 Yet when the American Churchill died in 1949, he had long ceased to write. Not because he was unpopular; he turned down munificent offers for movie rights as late as the 1930s. But he had turned away from success, in a selfeffacing spiritual quest that transcended any material success or fame. And in this self-effacement, he succeeded. Today, it’s difficult to find

a mention of him. His name is uncommemorated within the Yard. Outside the wall, he’s an obscure footnote to literary history. How did he achieve such a success, from rowing crew and sweating math at the Naval Academy? And why, once atop that pinnacle of literary glory, did he fall into silence for nearly 30 years? The American Churchill was born in St. Louis, MO, in 1871 to a family that included shipbuilders, traders, merchant seamen, politicians, businessmen and ironworkers.3 His mother died two weeks after his birth; his father was an attractive but shiftless dreamer who essentially abandoned the infant to the care of his wife’s family. Churchill was first cared for by his maternal grandmother, then his mother’s half-sister and her husband, James and Louisa Gazzam.4 Churchill grew up with the imperative that he should not turn out like his missing and negligent father. His foster parents “... could not bear to think of him growing up to be a worthless, selfish and perhaps unscrupulous man.”5 Aside from this questioning of his own worth, the lad seems to have had a reasonably happy 19th-century childhood.The description of his boat building adventures in A Far Country reads like a Huckleberry Finn or Penrod boyhood. He went to a private school, Smith Academy, in St. Louis, and graduated in 1888 at the age of 16.6 However, his foster family couldn’t afford to send him to Yale or Harvard, where his friends were going.7 There also seems to have been some sense he wasn’t that smart, or at least, hadn’t applied himself academically. There are hints, though, that he didn’t really bother to work very hard while at Smith.8 At any rate, it was decided he was better suited for business than college, and the youngster was apprenticed to a local paper wholesaler.

Circumstances in the warehouse were not exactly Dickensian, but Churchill chafed under them. He felt superior to the other clerks and warehousemen.9 But how could he get to college? “One Sunday at church he saw a boy who had been appointed to Annapolis.”10 Throughout his life, Churchill was capable of swift, concentrated action, and he swung into that mode now. He grilled that boy after church and found he was declining the Academy candidacy due to poor health.The next day Winston parked himself in his congressman’s office in St. Louis, and walked out with the appointment. He reported to the Naval Academy in May of 1890.11 The most extensive look into Churchill’s career at the Academy was carried out in the mid-1970s by Robert Schneider, for his book Novelist to a Generation. The picture drawn there is of a naval cadet (they didn’t call them midshipmen then) who was popular, not terribly disciplined, who worked hard to bring up his math grades after a rough start.Where Churchill really shone was in athletics.

There’s a famous picture which shows Churchill as a member of the first football team ever to use a helmet (though he didn’t wear one).12 The captain, Joseph M. Reeves,“ … is generally credited with being the first college football player to wear some form of protection on his head. Reeves was a senior on Navy’s team in 1893 as the footballers headed into their season-ending meeting with Army. Reeves, an Illinois native, had previously suffered some serious blows to the head. Reeves sought and found a form of protection that would allow him to play, thanks to a shoemaker in Annapolis, MD. The crude cap prevented Reeves from suffering another serious head injury. That allowed him to go on and graduate, return as Navy’s head coach in 1907 and reach the rank of admiral. He also took the idea of the crude helmet to help develop similar caps for pilots.”13 Along with football, Churchill competed as a fencer, but his most lasting contribution was in crew. A storm in 1870 had destroyed the boat house and shells. Starting in 1892, Churchill taught himself the sport, developed a team,

First Naval Academy eight-oared crew, 1893. Winston Churchill is third from left. Photo from the 1894 Lucky Bag

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FEATURE raised the money to buy a new boat and hired a coach from Columbia University. “Churchill, it is said, used all his spare time for crew work in an effort to have the sport taken up in earnest at the Academy.”14 He became team captain and rowed number 7.15 He later wrote,“It is perhaps amusing to remember that my ardor in the cause of rowing was responsible for my first literary effort, written in the form of an appeal to all interested in the Navy to subscribe for a new eight-oared shell. It was published in midwinter in the Army and Navy Register, and my roommate learned it by heart and used to recite it to me every morning as I was dressing until I was thoroughly sick of it.”16 Churchill wore stars in his youngster

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year, but lost them; still, he graduated 13th out of a class of 47, with a grade point average of 3.325. However, the young cadet lieutenant cherished a secret: he had no real intention of staying in the service. He wrote home, “I realize more and more that the Navy is no place for a man who has the smallest ambition, and there has never been the slightest trouble experienced by our graduates in getting good positions … I feel no compunctions as my resignation would only let in a man below who has probably set his heart on it.”17 In a later, semi-autobiographical manuscript, he writes,“he had discovered that he did not want to be a naval officer; he hated discipline, and he had no aptitude for

mathematics, mechanics, seamanship or fighting. Learning all these had been hard work indeed.”18 His attitude contrasts with that of another famous graduate, Philo N. McGiffin, Class of 1882, who desperately wanted to join the Navy, but who didn’t make the cut. In those days of glacial peacetime promotion, only a certain percentage of graduates could actually be commissioned. Churchill made the cut, but didn’t care to stay in. He half-heartedly considered an engineering job with Westinghouse, but by the time he graduated in spring of 1894, he still hadn’t located a position he wanted. Perhaps significantly, though, the graduation speaker that June was General Lew

Wallace, not only a military man, but the author of the immensely popular novel Ben-Hur.19 Churchill’s actual naval career was so brief as to be almost derisory. He and his football chum and classmate Joe Reeves (later to be promoted to full admiral on the retired list)20 reported to SAN FRANCISCO, a cruiser, in New York. SAN FRANCISCO was spending most of her time in the yard, except for short cruises in Long Island Sound. Churchill seems to have been assigned as a flag aide, but he was only attached to the ship for about three months.21 It’s worth musing on what his career might have been like if he had stayed in, through the Spanish War,World War I and World War II. He probably would have ended up as an admiral, like Reeves, or like his classmate and roommate David Foote Sellers.22 The WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG-81) might not have an “S.” in its name. Instead, Churchill wrote to the Secretary of the Navy asking for terminal leave and submitted his resignation. This was accepted, and he left the Navy on 11 September 1894, still holding the rank of naval cadet.23 Churchill had made some acquaintances in New York, including a Colonel William Conant Church, the editor of the Army and Navy Journal. Leaving SAN FRANCISCO, he moved ashore and began work as a staffer at $10 a week. He was soon moved up to Navy editor, but was then hired by the more prestigious Cosmopolitan, then a general-interest women’s magazine publishing a great deal of fiction.24 Interestingly, he was still depending on his old commanding officer for letters of recommendation when being considered for employment at Cosmo.25 He was assistant and later editor there from February to December

Class of 1894 group photograph. Photo from the 1894 Lucky Bag

1895, rising with amazing speed to the managing editorship.26 In June 1895, Churchill married Mabel Harlakenden Hall, the orphaned heiress to a St. Louis ironworking fortune. By the winter of 1895-6, he was free of all necessity of “getting on,” and also seems to have experienced friction at Cosmopolitan. Perhaps routine editorial duties dissatisfied him, as naval duties had; perhaps his new wife convinced him to use her fortune to try what he had really wanted to do all along: write.27 Churchill’s first published fiction was a novelette titled “Mr. Keegan’s Elopement.” This author pulled out a copy of Century Magazine for June, 1896, from a stack of that long-gone periodical sitting in his office, and turned its yellowing pages … probably the first person to read the story in 70 years. It follows the machinations of a boatswain’s mate chief aboard DENVER as he arranges the elopement of a junior officer with an English girl … unbeknownst to the JO, young Ensign Pennington.

This first effort at fiction has its flaws; it’s a bit mawkish and unbelievable, but the scenes on Madiera are beautifully drawn and it’s certainly an amusing and romantic story.28 Churchill was half done with his first full-length novel, The Celebrity, when he departed with Mabel for their honeymoon in Europe. He left half the manuscript with his friend Albert Shaw, also a Century contributor, and founder and editor of the Review of Reviews. Shaw showed it to George Brett, president of the Macmillan Company, who said that if the second half were as good as the first, he’d publish it.29 Churchill had found the publisher he would stay with for the next 25 years. While still in Europe, Churchill set to work and finished the novel, a lighthearted story of a famous author who takes the incognito of a man who turns out to be an embezzler. There’s romance, and a good deal of plot-driven complication. Churchill later described it as “my little comedy” and “a bit of fun.”30 He sent it to Brett, who wanted revisions. Churchill May-June 2013

FEATURE finished and sent off the edited version, but it vanished in the mail between Europe and the U.S.31 Churchill rewrote The Celebrity several more times over the next year, making it more comedic. Meanwhile, he was working on a massive historical romance, taking Thackeray as his model.32 Churchill did thorough research both on-site and in archives and rewrote this second novel, which he recognized as a more serious effort than The Celebrity. The Celebrity came out in late 1897 to fairly good sales, but it was quickly eclipsed by Richard Carvel, which was published to massive acclaim in 1899. It sold more than two million copies and was adapted first for the stage, and later for film.33

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Carvel is a romantic novel about an orphaned boy and his lady love, set in Maryland and London before and during the American Revolution.34 35 The eponymous hero moves through high circles in England and the United States, meeting Charles Fox, George Washington and other historic figures. There is a lot of action, as well as romance; he experiences duels, reversals of fortune and, finally, serves as a naval officer in BONHOMME RICHARD under John Paul Jones. It had its effect on the Georgian mansion in Annapolis where Churchill had stayed during the book’s research phase.“When the novel achieved its outstanding success, an enterprising developer turned the house into a

200-room hotel and called it Carvel Hall after the Carvels’ country house.”36 Our pre-1965 graduates will remember the old Carvel as a great June Week graduation headquarters and “drag house” for hop weekends.37 (The additions were torn down after 1965, the gardens on which they were built restored, and the William Paca House now appears much as it must have to Churchill in the late 1890s.38) Richard Carvel also made the two Churchills aware of each other.The Britisher took the initiative, writing to the American to propose that, as he was also a writer, he would mark himself off by signing his own books as Winston S. Churchill (for Spencer.) Churchill acceded to this proposal, but what a biographer

calls “a relationship of quiet hostility” seems nonetheless to have been established. The two never appeared on the same platform, though Mark Twain offered to introduce them.They met only twice: once at a private dinner in Boston in 1900, and again during World War I.39 As Churchill wrote in Richard Carvel, “The years of a man’s life that count the most are often those which may be passed quickest in the story of it.” As a recent reviewer of his work said,“From 1899 through 1913,Winston Churchill appeared on the annual bestsellers list eight times. Five of those times, he was in the number one spot. He became a millionaire and a household name.”40 From 1899 to 1917 he turned out bestseller after bestseller from a palatial home he and Mabel built in Cornish, NH, named Harlakenden House (see sidebar). It’s clear just from this list that Churchill’s work moved steadily from historical and light fiction, with a markedly romantic emphasis, into what was then termed progressive literature, as he wrestled with how American industrial development could be reconciled with our traditions of democracy and Christianity. At the same time, he was no ivory-tower scribbler.When Coniston was being written, Churchill was actually serving in the New Hampshire state legislature, and he competed in the gubernatorial primary in 1906. From 1903 to 1905 he served in the state legislature and in 1912 was a Progressive (Bull Moose) candidate for the governorship, though he lost to a Democratic candidate.41 He didn’t just write about politics; he practiced it, and moved in the lofty circles of industry, finance and law he wrote about. He was also part of the artistic and literary group known as “The Cornish Colony,” which included poets and

playwrights Percy and Marion MacKay, Sue Lewin, Maxfield and Lydia Parrish, art historian Abeline Pond Adams, artist Lucia Fairchild Fuller and others.They’re portrayed in a famous painting by Maxfield Parrish that formerly hung in Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney’s home.42 Last, but not least, he was elected founding president of the Author’s League, forerunner of today’s Author’s Guild, Dramatists’ Guild and Writers’ Guild (for screenwriters).43 Churchill’s later novels, especially The Far Country, and his private letters give the impression he saw the American economy as progressing from competition, through trusts and monopolies, to government control. A private letter from 1912 said:“Since the counteracting effect of competition has been removed, we must replace it by another element— that of governmental control. I am in favor of federal incorporation, and the control of prices by a federal commission. That such a course will eventually, in the more or less distant future, end in government ownership I had not the least doubt, but I don’t see how it can be helped.”44 Needless to say, we never took that route. But many of the Progressive Party’s goals are part of our life today: a graduated income tax, antitrust legislation, free trade, women’s suffrage, social security, direct primaries, outlawing of prostitution, federal regulation of corporations and of the money supply, national health insurance45 46 … the list goes on. At the same time, though, Churchill was still evolving, still changing, on the long, strange voyage of his life. In the next stage, he would leave behind both writing and politics, and go on to something far deeper … though less accessible to the readers who’d followed him so enthusiastically. Before visiting that period, let’s look at his wartime work for the Navy.

Winston Churchill as an author. Photo courtesy of Professor Eric Steinbaugh, Edison State College

Churchill’s Major Works: • Richard Carvel (1899)—a historical novel of the American Revolution • The Crisis (1901)—a historical novel of the Civil War • Mr. Keegan’s Elopement (book version) (1903) • The Crossing (1904)—about the westward-moving pioneers • Coniston (1906)—about New Hampshire politics and the rise of bosses • Mr. Crewe’s Career (1908)—about the railroad lobby and New Hampshire politics • A Modern Chronicle (1910)—about wealthy modern women and the question of divorce • The Inside of the Cup (1913)—about Christianity, business and modern life • A Far Country (1915)—about law and municipal corruption • The Dwelling-Place of Light (1917)— about labor troubles in a New England mill town • A Traveler in War-Time (1918) (Nonfiction)—reportage from France and Britain • Dr. Jonathan (1919) (play)—about labor troubles, shell-shock and industrial democracy • The Uncharted Way (1940) (Nonfiction)—religious/philosophical

As a Progressive, Churchill had enjoyed good relations with Woodrow Wilson and, in fact,Wilson had stayed at Harlakenden House for two seasons as a May-June 2013

FEATURE “summer White House.”47 As World War I loomed closer, Churchill began a book on the Navy and its readiness for war. He became convinced Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels was a major barrier to preparedness. When the country entered the war in 1917, Churchill wrote to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, offering his services to the Bureau of Naval Intelligence. Roosevelt instead asked him to do a series of articles on naval preparedness. But shortly thereafter, when Churchill was at meetings of the Board of Naval Strategy, Roosevelt, dismayed by Daniels’s lack of urgency in assisting the British in controlling the sea lanes, asked Churchill to prepare a

report for Wilson documenting that fact. Churchill presented this report to Wilson in person in July, and changes followed that speeded up the antisubmarine effort in the Atlantic.48 Churchill continued his promotional writing for the rest of the war, much as H. G.Wells and Joseph Conrad were doing in England. He published pieces promoting patriotism and the Navy, though not making a partisan endorsement of the administration. The titles convey the flavor:“Winston Churchill Salutes the Navy Gunner”—“Midshipman Churchill O.K.’s the Navy” —“Winston Churchill’s Pot-Shot at the Submarine”—“Winston Churchill Admires the Admiral”— “Winston Churchill’s Trumpet Call to

America.”49 A sample:“I am convinced there is no smarter, handier or more adaptable body of troops (U.S. Marines) in the world … always spick and span, ready at an instant’s notice for duty, the nation owes them a great debt.”50 He went to Europe in August 1917 and visited the front. He stayed in Paris and met with Wells, Barrie, Sims, Pershing, Smuts and Lloyd George, plus his British namesake. A Traveler in War-Time (1918) was the result of this trip. By the time the war ended, Churchill was apparently ill and tired, as well as disappointed in an extramarital love affair.51 Still, he kept writing, now planning a book about politics in Washington. But then something happened. continued on page 30

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FEATURE continued from page 28 In the fall of 1919, while trying to write 30 years of clinical practice gave as his the Washington book, Churchill suddenly opinion that although they are difficult reading, and bear signs of a mind strugexperienced something very much like a gling hard to understand,“These are not “Saul on the road to Damascus” insight the writings of a schizophrenic.They or mystical visitation that made him border, I believe, on the mystical.”55 regard all his previous activities as not only trivial, but harmful.52 He tried to In late 1923, Churchill notified his incorporate his new insights into the new editor he would never again write for novel, but it just didn’t work. He pitched money or register a copyright. Resigning Brett on a work about what he called from every organization he had ever “skychology,” or a science of human joined,56 he went into a self-effacing, happiness and integration, but Macmillan withdrawn retirement, although he wanted no part of it. worked on and off on unpublished Churchill published two articles manuscripts attempting to describe his about his experience:“An Uncharted new insights in fictional forms. He also Way” in TheYale Review 53 and “The read deeply in religious philosophy, Greek and Hebrew, traveled with Mabel and Knowledge of Good and Evil” in the 54 took up landscape painting. North American Review. The last thing he In 1934 he felt he had enough down was to publish for nearly 30 years, these to contact Brett again, but the reader are very interesting manuscripts. Most Macmillan assigned to the manuscript saints and sages have refused to describe called it “the maunderings of a disordered their transcendental experiences, saying mind.”57 Churchill withdrew the project they’re ineffable—impossible to describe. But here we have descriptions of a mystical and reworked it over the next several experience by an Academy-trained years. It was finally accepted by Dorrance engineer and a skilled writer and then his in 1939 and published as The Uncharted attempt to make sense of it in terms of Way in 1940.58 what was then known of psychology and The Uncharted Way seeks to explain the neurology.“An Uncharted Way” argues Gospel, and much else in world history, both for life after death and for the in terms of the alteration of propitiatory influence of spirits beyond the grave religion and scientific rationalism.This on those still living.“The Knowledge of historic dichotomy is reflected in a Good and Evil” discusses what seemed to corresponding split within each individual, be a primarily auditory form of revelation, and creative states and their inducement. Each reader of these essays may take away something different … or possibly the saints and sages may have been right; the experience Churchill underwent, whatever it was, really couldn’t be described in words. It does seem clear, though, that he was in no sense mad, as some seem to have concluded. A psychiatrist of Plaque for new boathouse.

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who must choose at any given moment whether to act the part of the rebel or the moralist.Yet this “choice” is not really one our conscious selves can rationally make. Addressing how the individual can achieve personal fulfillment without trampling on the rights of others—in other words, basically the same conflict he’d addressed over and over again in his political and economic novels—Churchill arrived at a solution he called noncontention.The answer is to stop striving and accept, while training oneself to understand and thus reconcile these opposing selves.This letting go, this refraining from judgment, Churchill calls “The Way of the Cross,” and is the only possible route to integration as an individual and liberation from harmartia 59 —the “missing of the mark,” in the Koine Greek of the Gospels. Not many read The Uncharted Way. Time magazine said,“The reader who finds it … cold comfort may perhaps be pardoned. But he who finds it mere idiocy may perhaps be mistaken.”60 Theological journals were kinder than Time, but on the whole, the book sank without a bubble. Mabel died in 1945 in Florida, and Winston followed her in 1947. They’re buried in New Hampshire, not far from where their famous Harlakenden House once stood.61 Churchill’s papers are housed in the Dartmouth College Library. At USNA, Churchill has long been forgotten. Major Eric N. Steinbaugh, USMC, then of the English department, took the Churchill Society over from Professor A. Stewart Pitt in the early 1980s. He found Churchill’s books, some papers and a typewriter at a yard sale in Cornish, NH. Some of these

materials were donated to Dartmouth; others, to USNA Special Collections.62 The Society’s last documented faculty representative, Professor C. Herbert Gilliland, says it was active into the 1990s, sponsoring speaker visits and other cultural events at USNA, but it is inactive again at present.63 The only physical memento is a bronze plaque that was posted at Navy’s Poughkeepsie boathouse during the training camp for the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship. (Navy competed for the IRA in Poughkeepsie from 1920-1949, before the IRA was moved to Marietta, GA, then Syracuse, NY.) The plaque

will be hung in Hubbard Hall when the current renovations are complete.64 Warehouseman, midshipman, naval officer, journalist, editor, novelist, politician, reformer and, finally, philosopher, theologian, mystic and near-hermit … Churchill’s was indeed a long, strange voyage. It has ended now in the oblivion that he concluded, after many struggles for the right as he saw it, constituted the wisdom of the ages. That, perhaps, is his most fitting memorial. Special thanks for this article are due to Shan Williams and Sarah Hartwell, Rauner Special Collections Reference, Dartmouth

Titus,Warren I. Winston Churchill.Twayne, New York, 1963. Preface, unnumbered page. Blotner, Joseph. The Political Novel. Doubleday & Co., Garden City, 1955. Discussion of Churchill. 3 “The American Winston Churchill.” New Hampshire’s History Blog, www.cowhampshireblog. com/2008/02/16/the-american-winston-churchill-1871-1947 accessed 28 February 2013. 4 Schneider, Robert W. Novelist to a Generation:The Life and Thought of Winston Churchill. Bowling Green University Press, Bowling Green, 1976, pps. 1-3. 5 Gideon manuscript, quoted in Schneider, pg. 5. 6 Chase,William C. The American Winston Churchill. Introduction. <http://wwwfac.mcdaniel.edu/ History/awc.html>, accessed 5 March 2013. 7 Titus, pg. 22. 8 Titus, pg. 22. 9 This is my interpretation of the apposite passages in A Far Country, in which the protagonist, Hugh Paret, is apprenticed to a grocery wholesaler. 10 Schneider, pg. 11. 11 Schneider, pg. 12. 12 USS SAN FRANCISCO Memorial Foundation, Inc. www.usssanfrancisco.org/ADMIRAL%20 JOSEPH%20MASON%20REEVES.html, accessed 25 February 2013. 13 Miller, Jeff.“The College Football Helmet has Come a Long Way.” www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/ connect/public/NCAA/Resources/Latest+News/2010+news+stories/September+latest+ news/The+college+football+helmet+has+come+a+long+way, accessed 25 February 2013. 14 Glendon, Richard. Rowing. Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1923. pg. 173. 15 Schneider, pg. 15. 16 Jones, Francis Archer. "How They Broke into Print." The Editor, 1916,Vol. 43, pg. 286. 17 Titus, pg.16. 18 Gideon manuscript, pg. 10, quoted in Schneider. 19 Schneider, pg. 18. 20 SAN FRANCISCO Memorial Foundation; data on promotion to full admiral on the retired list in 1942 from a personal communication from James Cheevers, 12 March 2013. 21 Schneider, pg. 18. 22 “USS SELLERS DDG-11,” http://www.usssellers.org/Sellers_History.htm, accessed 27 February 2013. 23 Titus, pg. 24. 24 Miglena Sternadori,“Cosmopolitan’s Improbable History.” Journal of Magazine & New Media Research 2,Vol. 12, No. 2 , Summer 2011. 25 Letter of recommendation by CDR C.M. Chester to J.B.Walker, 10 January 1895, held at Rauner Special Collections Reference, Dartmouth College Library. 26 New Hampshire History Blog. 27 This is my speculation, but based on Schneider, pg. 25, and other sources. 28 Churchill,Winston.“Mr. Keegan’s Elopement.” Century Magazine, June 1896, pps. 215-227. 29 Schneider, pps. 25-26. 30 “The Rambler,” in The Book Buyer: A Monthly Review of American and Foreign Literature, June 1898,Vol. XVI, New York. pg. 387. 31 Jones, pg. 286. 32 Steinbaugh, Eric. Winston Churchill: A Reference Guide. G.K. Hall, Boston, 1985. pg. Xvi. 33 “The Founding of the Author’s League of America.” Author’s Guild Bulletin, Fall 2012/Winter 2013, pg. 15.

College Library; Alena Gonzalez,Yale Review; Jennifer Bryan, director, Archives Division, Nimitz Library; James Cheevers, Naval Academy Museum; Charle Ricci and Stacia Childers, Eastern Shore Public Library; Dr. Noel C. Galen; Eric N. Steinbaugh and Herb Gilliland. Dave Poyer’s latest novel is The Whiteness of the Whale, a retelling of the Mocha Dick/Moby Dick story in modern dress. (St. Martin’s, April 2013.) The Towers: A Novel of 9/11 and his 12 other novels featuring USNA graduate Daniel V. Lenson are available in hardcover and electronic versions.Visit his Facebook page or his website at www.poyer.com.

Churchill,Winston. Richard Carvel. Macmillan, New York, 1899. Walcutt, Charles Child. The Romantic Compromise in the Novels of Winston Churchill. University of Michigan Press, 1951, pg. 8. 36 “Richard Carvel,” Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Carvel, accessed 28 February 2013. 37 Historic Annapolis,“Meet Me at Carvel Hall” Forum. http://www.annapolis.org/index.asp? pageid=111&prid=19, accessed 14 March 2013. 38 Shellenhamer, Jason.“The Archaeology and Restoration of the William Paca Garden, Annapolis, Maryland.” Thesis, University of Maryland College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. 2008. 39 Schneider, pg. 37. 40 Kahn’s Corner, Saturday, 9 February 2012. http://kahnscorner.blogspot.com/2013/02/theinside-of-cup-by-winston-churchill.html, acessed 28 February 2013. 41 “Winston Churchill,” Encyclopedia Britannica online, accessed 28 February 2013. 42 Heritage Auctions.“Maxfield Parrish (American 1870 - 1966).The Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Murals.” http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=638&lotIdNo=106001#Photo, accessed 1 March 2013. 43 Author’s Guild Bulletin, pps. 15-19. 44 Schneider, pg. 153. 45 “Platform of the Progressive Party; 7 August 1912. Declaration of Principles of the Progressive Party.” PBS Primary Resources, www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/primaryresources/tr-progressive/, accessed 28 February 2013. 46 Chernow, Ron. Titan. Random House, New York, 1989, pps. 551, 519. 47 Titus, pg. 67. 48 Schneider, pps. 222-223. 49 Texts of various 1917 articles kindly provided by Rauner Special Collections Reference, Dartmouth College Library 50 Leatherneck Magazine,“Marine Corps Quotes,” http://www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck/ marine-corps-quotes, accessed 1 March 2013. 51 Schneider, pg. 224 etc. 52 Schneider, pg. 249. 53 Churchill,Winston.“An Uncharted Way.” Yale Review,Vol. 11, part 2. April 1922, pps. 526-545. Copy furnished to author by Alena Gonzalez of TheYale Review. 54 Churchill,Winston,“The Knowledge of Good and Evil.” The North American Review,Vol. 215, No. 797 (Apr., 1922), pps. 483-500. 55 Private communication between David Poyer and Dr. Noel C. Galen, 3 March, 2012. Dr. Galen retired as Chief Resident in Psychiatry at Bellevue Hospital, New York. 56 Steinbaugh, Reference Guide, pg. Xiv. 57 Schneider, pg. 270. 58 Churchill,Winston. The Uncharted Way:The psychology of the Gospel Doctrine. Philadelphia, Dorrance and Co., 1940. 59 The Uncharted Way, pg. 49. 60 “Prophet.” Time magazine, Books section. Monday, 17 June 1940. 61 Titus, pg. 145. 62 Private conversation between author and Eric N. Steinbaugh, 1 March 2013. 63 Correspondence between between author and C. Herbert Gilliland of USNA, February 2013. 64 Personal correspondence with Rob Friedrich, Director of Rowing, USNA, 14 March 2013.

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The interment at the Naval Academy Columbarium

FallenVietnam Airman Returns Home By Rachel F. Goldberg

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n 10 May 2013, Lieutenant Richard Lee Laws ’62, USN, finally returned home to Annapolis.With his widow, Karen Laws Engelke, his son, Richard Laws, daughter, Cheryl Laws Ridenhour ’86, and grandchildren standing nearby, Laws was interred with full military honors in the Naval Academy Columbarium. Many friends, relatives, classmates and Naval Academy and other military personnel came to honor the Vietnam-era fighter pilot in one of few interments of its kind.

“Lieutenant Laws may be the first one” to be interred at the USNA Columbarium whose remains were identified in Vietnam and repatriated 40-plus years later, according to Sharon Moffatt, memorial affairs coordinator for the USNA Cemetery and Columbarium. There may have been one other before him, Moffatt said, and another is waiting on positive identification. The Class of 1962 suffered more Vietnam War losses than any other USNA class, said Ed Clarke, 11th

companymate and dear friend to Laws. Classmates who have been recovered are buried at Arlington National Cemetery and other military cemeteries, but Laws is the first of his class to be recovered, repatriated and interred at USNA, according to Stew Lingley ’62. (See sidebar on page 36 on Class of ’62 casualties.) Engelke, Laws’ widow, chose to have this interment and service at the Naval Academy because “the Naval Academy is so important to me,” she explained.“The Naval Academy meant a tremendous amount to Dick and my father.” Her father, Lieutenant Commander Joe Jeff Wilcox ’45, SC, USN (Ret.), graduated in 1944. She said she has always felt a tremendous connection to the Academy and Annapolis. Karen said that this memorial service “is so important to me to commemorate Dick’s retiring because (1) it is the first and only time that my husband, me, our son, daughter and grandchildren will ever be together; (2) to show what an incredible people we have become; and (3) to remind all of us that when you think of all the people who have died in war, it has long legs—it affects people for a long time.” Wings to Fly Laws always wanted to be a pilot, according to classmate Clarke. He was the first in his family to complete high school and believed firmly in achievement through hard work, Clarke said. By applying himself at the Academy, Laws achieved top ranks in his class for math and physics and was able to select flight school. After graduating with honors on 6 June 1962, Laws married Karen Wilcox at North Island NAS, Coronado, CA, on 25 July 1962, and earned his wings on 15 November 1963 at Kingsville, TX. Laws joined fighter squadron VF-24, the F-8C “Fighting Red Checkertails,” and was sent to Vietnam aboard HANCOCK from which he returned to his family in California. During his four or five months at home with his wife and two young children, Richard and Cheryl, Laws trained for his next cruise, including learning what to do if taken prisoner in Vietnam. Before his second deployment, Laws told his wife that he had nightmares about being captured. “Dick was incredibly unhappy about going back [to Vietnam],” Engelke recalled. “It was a very, very sad departure when the squadron flew out to HANCOCK. It was quite different then [the second time].” And indeed it was. In all, Laws had flown more than 200 combat missions. In fact, he was on a mission when he was hit by ground fire. “He said, ‘I’m hit,’ and then his plane crashed into a ravine,” Engelke said. That was the last anyone heard from him—3 April 1966.

The Search Engelke always “maintained a love for Dick and a desire to know what happened to him,” Clarke said.With the help of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), Engelke was able to find out, albeit 46 years later. After Engelke’s second husband, Edwin Engelke, died in 1992, she started meeting with Navy Personnel Command Casualty Assistance Division POW/MIA Section, headquartered in Millington,TN. The Navy assigned a Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO), and Engelke began receiving bulletin reports about Laws’ case, No. 0294. “First it was research in the Hanoi archives,” she said. “Then a group of Americans went to a museum in Hanoi and saw a wing from my husband’s airplane.” Also, “They saw photos that the Vietnamese salvaged from my husband’s plane.” The research progressed, leading to discovery of a crash site in Xuan Du in 1993, but nothing was available to identify a particular plane.

JPAC History 1973: Central Identification Laboratory, Thailand (CIL-THAI) established; focused on the Americans still missing in Southeast Asia. 1976: Central Identification Laboratory, Hawaii (CILHI) established to search for, recover and identify missing Americans from all previous conflicts. 1992: Joint Task Force-Full Accounting (JTF-FA) established to focus on achieving the fullest possible accounting of Americans missing as a result of the Vietnam War. 2002: Department of Defense (DoD) determined that POW/MIA accounting efforts would be best served by combining JTF-FA and CILHI. 1 Oct. 2003: JTF-FA and CILHI joined together to form the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command.

The Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command conducts global search, recovery and laboratory operations to identify unaccounted-for Americans from past conflicts in order to support the Department of Defense’s personnel accounting efforts. Source: www.jpac.pacom.mil

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Class of 1962 KIA From Stew Lingley ‘62 Thomas Lee Carter Bradley Gene Cuthbert Barry Ronal Delphin Charles Wigger Fryer Lucius Lamar Heiskell Charles Allen Knochel John Allan LaVoo Richard Lee Laws Charles Richard Lee Michael Thomas Newell Cyrus Swan Roberts IV Clarence Orfield Tolbert

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FEATURE continued from page 36 her grandson Carson and a suitcase filled solely with 357 memory ribbons—like ribbons that fly from regimental or unit flags, she explained. They started with a visit to Hanoi where they prepared for what was next: a visit to the site of the upcoming three-month excavation. “It was to be the largest and longest excavation to date for the JPAC team at a very complex crash site requiring three months and 600 workers,” Engelke wrote. Her party, accompanied by two cars of Vietnamese, set off early in the morning for a 150 kilometer drive southwest to Xuan Du, “a rural village an hour by car from the end of paved roads,” she noted. They trudged up a steep ravine to reach the designated location where they conducted a meaningful ceremony and affixed the flagpole with memory ribbons to a tree (the ground was too hard to insert the pole as initially intended). The memory ribbons represented “a whole host of people whose lives were effected by my husband’s death; family members of mine and my husband’s and my second husband’s as well,” Engelke said, including people she didn’t even know.“I realized that his death affected others very, very much. People from all over who read about it and wanted to honor him and remember him sent ribbons of all different shapes, sizes and colors.” After the ceremony, Engelke’s daughter Cheryl and grandson Carson walked down the hillside to the ravine to collected some dirt to bring home, which was interred with Laws’ remains in the Naval Academy Columbarium.

Cheryl Laws Ridenhour ’86, Carson Ridenhour and Karen Laws Engelke in Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Karen Laws Engelke

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“A 12,000 mile journey, three years of anticipation and planning, 40 years of living on and remembering someone. It was worth every mile, every minute,” she wrote. But still, she didn’t have answers. At that time, none of the findings confirmed that this particular crash site was that of Dick Laws. DNA Tests Five years after Engelke’s trip, she attended the annual POW/ MIA Day event at the Pentagon. At the October 2011 gathering, she was told that results from DNA testing should be available in the next six to twelve months; but when October 2012 came and went and there wasn’t any news, Engelke said she “was getting a little edgy” waiting for any word. As the holidays rolled around, Engelke headed for South Carolina to visit her son, Richard, and his family. En route on 21 December 2012 at 12:12 p.m., her cell phone rang. CACO Bill Spofford was on the other end of the phone. He was “telling me there were remains and we could plan a funeral,” she recounted. “I floated all the way to South Carolina,” Engelke recalled. “I have been a torch bearer all this time. It is so important to me that part of him is back. I alternate between laughing with great joy and weeping.” In early 2013, more information came. Laura Dolezal, DNA analyst for this case; Bill Spofford, with the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) in Millington,TN; and Commander Matthew Testerman ’93, CACO who works on details of arranging for repatriation and interment, visited Engelke at her home in Annapolis on 17 January 2013.The team reviewed the DNA analysis of the remains from Xuan Du and Dick’s mother’s blood sample and “they were identical, they matched perfectly,” Engelke said. Testerman, on his first assignment as a CACO, said he wasn’t sure how Engelke would take the news. It could be a peaceful conclusion or mournful, reopening wounds, he said. “I’m happy” to have some closure, Laws’ widow told Ed Clarke, classmate, companymate and dear friend of Dick Laws, who visited Engelke just a few days after she was delivered the news. “She’s at peace,” he said, after all this effort was put into finding some remains and closure. Answers finally came to the many questions of a journey that began on 3 April 1966. “[Dick] flew over a military encampment” and was shot down, Engelke said. In fact, on her trip to Vietnam she said that she saw armed guards atop the ridge. continued on page 40

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FEATURE continued from page 38 Homecoming “I’m amazed,” Engelke said. “[Recovery and identification] is a very complicated process. It’s not as though we’re the only family and we’re the only ones doing it,” she acknowledged. According to the JPAC website, the organization identifies about six MIAs each month, and there are more than 1,000 active case files under investigation at any one time. Each case requires the work of many individuals. On 7 May, Commander Testerman flew from Annapolis to Hawaii to escort Lieutenant Laws’ remains back to Annapolis by 9 May. “I feel so graced,” Englke acknowledged. “I know that hundreds and hundreds of people, so high up in Hawaii Central Identification lab, will be thinking of Dick and me on 10 May.” At the interment at the Naval Academy Columbarium, Engelke added Laws’ watch and comb that were found at the crash site and Cheryl Laws Ridenhour added the dirt from the ravine in Xuan Du. From a tragic end to life in Xuan Du, Vietnam, Lieutenant Dick Laws has finally been brought home to rest in peace and honor.

Lieutenant Richard Lee Laws ’62, USN. Photo courtesy of Karen Laws Engelke

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A 50Year Run

By Gary Lambrecht

here was a time when Al Cantello turned down overtures from big-time track and field schools wishing he would leave Navy and show their highly-recruited distance runners the way to greatness. Indiana, Oregon and Penn were among the institutions that pursued Cantello several decades ago. Now navigating his 50th season coaching at Navy, Cantello is still turning heads with his incredible run of success. During a continuous 45-year run as the head coach of cross country and a combined five decades as an assistant and head coach with the indoor and outdoor track teams, Cantello had amassed a record of 318-81-2 by the end of 2012, and dominated Army like no other Navy coach in history. Under Cantello, the midshipmen have won a combined 46 N-Stars, including 35 in cross country. Cantello decided long ago against leaving the Yard for the world of elite Division I. He could not leave a place that keeps attracting competitors bent on over achieving in a non-scholarship environment. “I could never have lasted this long at a civilian school,” said Cantello, who turned 82 in June.“Navy is an anachronism, in terms of what goes on in college athletics today. You know what keeps me going? The Mids don’t have to do what I say. They don’t have to run, but there are 50 of them out there every day because they want to run. They want the euphoria that comes with winning a Patriot League championship or beating Army. Every day I get older, but the Mids are always going to be 18 to 22. I love my kids, and I love my job. I’ve got my niche.” Talk to some of the countless distance runners

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who have toiled under the demanding tutelage of Cantello, and the pictures they paint are similar. Cantello sizes up a runner’s strengths and weaknesses with precision. He knows when to push hard with some cutting comments for good measure. He knows when to back off and accept a lesser talent’s best effort. He knows every inch of a course and every detail about his opponent. His cranky side gets more lovable as time strengthens the bonds between him and his runners. “You’re always a plebe again when you’re in Al’s presence,” said Lieutenant Commander Ronnie Harris ’87, USN (Ret.), an All-American in cross country who still holds the Naval Academy course record and just missed qualifying for the 1996 Olympics in the 5,000 meters.“I came to see him during my 25th reunion weekend [in October, when Cantello was honored at the Homecoming football game] and Al was ordering me around his office, telling me to pick this up and move that.” “Looking back, he just knew everything. I showed up at Navy as the second-best [high school] miler in California, and he knew I would be a good 5,000 [meter] guy. He made me unafraid to fail.We never talked about the stopwatch.We just talked about beating the guy next to me.You were never surprised by anything in competition because you were so prepared.” “A lot of people want a buddy or a friend for a coach instead of somebody who goes at your weaknesses with a scalpel and cuts them out like [Cantello] can,” said Lieutenant Aaron Lanzel ’03, USN, an admitted overachiever who went from “an average” high school runner to an Olympic Trials qualifier in the 1,500 meter in 2004. Lanzel is now the officer representative for the cross country team. “[Cantello] manages egos. He can pick apart your racing tactics, and he tells you what you don’t want to hear as an 18-year old feeling like a big fish. He’s honest, and his demands are never unrealistic. Some of his best compliments are silence or just a smile. It did take me a couple of years to understand what the heck he was saying at times.” Midshipman Kyle Satterwhite ’13, a two-time, secondteam All-Patriot League performer in cross country and one of the Mids’ most consistent scorers in four years of track, can relate. Some of Cantello’s memorable lines like “Do you think the Kenyans care if you look cool?” or “Do you think I like coming out here and telling you how bad you are?” still ring loudly in Satterwhite’s head.

“I love my kids, and I love my job. I’ve got my niche.” “Coach looks old, but don’t be fooled by that. He knows how to get you in shape, physically and mentally. He finds a way to make you reach your potential,” Satterwhite said. “He’s still that guy on the YouTube videos in his prime.” Posted in August 2012 by La Salle Athletics in honor of the London Olympics, the video from more than 50 years ago shows a much younger Cantello, a few years removed from an All-America run as a javelin thrower at La Salle University, made a name for himself with a loud bang. He once held every national and international record in the event. In 1959, Cantello set a world record in the javelin and competed for the U.S. Olympic Team in the 1960 games in Rome. “It was just fate that my high school [in Norristown, PA] had a javelin. I didn’t even do it until my senior year. I won a state title on a fluke,” recalled Cantello, a 1949 high school graduate who counts Tommy Lasorda, the legendary ex-manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, among his boyhood friends. Clearly, Cantello’s coaching longevity is no accident or shock. And, he has no plans to end it anytime soon. “I want to be able to keep relating [to the younger people]. It’s about having a core of sincerity and enjoying what you’re doing,” he said. “Each day is a party when the Mids come to work. Running is a pure and brutal exercise. The day I walk off the job, the sky will be black with buzzards.”

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AN OCEAN AWAY By Captain Connie Frizzell ’86, USN

Preparing Legends and Heroes Military practices are more than rituals and traditions I stood to the side preparing to climb upon my mighty steed, a flexible and commanding beast called “Power Point.” My trusty lance was in my hand—small, but with a laser-sharp effect of highlighting vulnerabilities and pointing out opportunities for the edification of my commanders. It was 2006, and I was attending a conference in Souda Bay, Crete.Waiting to brief, I found myself thinking this convening of senior officers, subject matter experts, and staff officers of Commander, Naval Forces Europe/ Commander U.S. Sixth Fleet (ComNavEur/ComSixthFlt) was a dim echo of the ages when Vikings and knights would be gathered in councils and tourneys. It was as if shadows of the historic warriors who slung their battle axes and brandished their spears without fear had somehow slipped into this modern day assembly of officers I was preparing to address. It was a moment of living in the modern world while sensing the spirit of the old. Who knows how practices and observations of traditions survive and filter down from one military to the next, generation to generation, across centuries, oceans and national borders? Today, we share military tactics with partners to improve coordination; exercise with allies to understand each other’s methods of warfare—to provide support and to be supported; train among ourselves to improve our own effectiveness; offer opportunities to display new skills and challenge old paradigms; and participate in mandatory social events, encouraging informal bonds among potential brothers-in-arms. Yet the practice of practicing doesn’t readily show up in the Navy Lessons Learned database. It isn’t studied or analyzed the way the specific elements of our exercises are. Instead, we inherently understand that this is how we improve our skills and our chances of success. Instilled into our military training psyche, it’s part of what we do to prepare. In 2006, the United States was entering the fifth year of the war in Afghanistan. The term “the long war” had just been coined, and violence in Iraq seemed to be spiraling out of control. The U.S. European Command directed mission for ComNavEur/ComSixthFlt was to prepare allies and partner nations for coalition operations, so although we were separated by a continent and an ocean, those wars felt much closer in our minds. On the other side of the coin, the Navy directed mission was to prepare ourselves for the hazy unknowns of a new century, with new partners and in new waters.

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To meet both missions, ComNavEur had initiated the practice of taking subject matter experts from the staff to the subordinate task forces on a routine basis, a rotation among which was established for hosting purposes. Typically three days in length, the host would assume responsibility for coordinating accommodations and putting together the program of events, including formal presentations and mandatory socials. With a new topic to study and examine at each conference, the selected staff officers, ComNavEur/ComSixthFlt subordinate task force commanders, and allied and host nation dignitaries assembled to practice the art of war and war planning. Preparing to brief, I realized that gathering at subordinate commands, where veteran warriors and experienced tacticians debated new strategies and procedures developed on the battlefields, was more than a tradition. It was, in fact, a battle-tested technique, a practice of preparation carried out for centuries and cradled in the hearts of leaders such as Rollo the Viking and William the Conqueror. While competitions of strength and jousts had been replaced by briefs and rock drills, crashing grog glasses had been replaced by wine toasts and oversized drumsticks were supplanted by chicken wings, bonds of trust, confidence and loyalty were still being built and strengthened among new and old shipmates alike. As our military begins its steady march out of Afghanistan, new legends will continue to be born. Like the champions of medieval epics, pioneering warriors carved into the halls of history, our own fallen will be honored as vanguards of 21st century warfare. The heroic stories of Iraq and Afghanistan, written in the sands and inscribed on the mountains, will be passed down among families and friends much as musicians and poets wrote songs of military glory centuries ago. Meanwhile, the rest of the military will continue to prepare for the next time we’re called by exploring technical breakthroughs and new ways to gain operational advantage using practices passed down from some of the best fighting forces of our proud, military heritage. Captain Connie (Carlisle) Frizzell ’86, USN, is currently serving as a National Security Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the position or policy of any department of the United States Government.

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A Message for Midshipmen From the 2013 Distinguished Graduates his spring, the four alumni recognized for their distinguished service and commitment to the Naval Academy and Navy offered advice to the members of the graduating Class of 2013 and the entire Brigade of

Midshipmen, but their words ring true for all alumni and friends. Visit http://www.usna.com/2013DGA for event coverage and biographical videos of each of the recipients.

“ I would hope to get the midshipmen to stop and think that someday they’re going to be 71 years old and that they’ll be looking back through that rearview mirror. I’m hoping they’ll think about that for a moment and what they’d really like to see when they look in that mirror.” —Roger E. Tetrault ’63

“How you define character really comes down to a threefold test which I use: doing the right thing, doing it the right way and the tough one is doing it for the right reason. I think the top of the list of right reasons for a leader is the idea of service. A good leader is one that serves those he has the privilege to lead.” —The Honorable John Scott Redd ’66

“I think the most important thing that I learned here—and I didn’t always follow, but I try to—is one of the sayings of John Paul Jones that we were introduced to: ‘where principle is involved, be deaf to expediency,’ and I’ve tried to live that.” —Ambassador Richard V. Armitage ’67

“The midshipmen should be tremendously proud of being associated with a fabulous institution and what they’ve learned at Navy. What they’ll learn in the immediate years that follow will be absolutely invaluable to them, no matter what their chosen path in life.” —Admiral Thomas B. Fargo ’70, USN (Ret.)

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MIDSHIPMEN PARTICIPATE IN THE MRA OYSTER DIVE On 20 April 2013, 12 midshipmen arrived at Ferry Point Marina in Arnold, MD, for a morning of scientific diving on an oyster reef in the Magothy River just north of the Severn. For 13 years, the Magothy River Association (MRA) has been partnering with the USNA Scuba Dive Club for an Earth Day activity to assist the MRA with counting and measuring oysters on several reefs in the river. This year’s data collection was especially important in monitoring the health of the river as the Magothy received a failing grade for water quality in 2012, and Maryland has set a restoration priority level for the river at low. Adventure Scuba from Chantilly, VA, provided the dive equipment for the day including dry suits, tanks, masks and weights. Before loading the boats, the dive project manager, Dick Carey, reviewed dive procedures and mission protocols as Paul Spadaro, president of the MRA, encouraged the group and thanked them for their participation. “I believe there is always a part in your heart that wants to bring you back to doing something that matters for the next generation,” said Spadaro. At the reef, Captain Dale Plummer from TowBoatUS provided a safety patrol to keep inquisitive boaters away. Divers quickly entered the chilly water and went to work by following the transect lines, collecting baskets of oysters and bringing them to the surface for measuring and data recordation. Participating midshipmen included: Ellen Deckinga ’14, Jamison Thornton ’14, Uriah Eilinger ’16, Mark Stebiein ’16, Zane Pluhar ’13, Brock Hightower ’16, McLean Panter ’13, Alex Fedorovich ’15, Nick Sloan ’16, Luke Stocking ’16 and Daphne Williams ’13.

United States Naval Academy BONHOMME RICHARD Model Travels to France While in port visiting Norfolk,VA, this April, the new French Navy frigate AQUITAINE welcomed aboard a unique passenger courtesy of the United States Naval Academy. AQUITAINE will transport a model A model and painting of BONHOMME RICHARD. of BONHOMME RICHARD donated by Photo courtesy of Melissa Ryan, project manager for the search for BONHOMME RICHARD the Academy to the French Naval Academy when it returns home to Brest, France, this spring. The model will be displayed at the French Naval Academy as a symbol of the continuing partnership between the United States and France in the search for BONHOMME RICHARD, flagship of John Paul Jones. On 23 September 1779, off the coast of Flamborough Head, England, one of the fiercest battles of the Revolutionary War took place between BONHOMME RICHARD and HMS SERAPIS. While Captain John Paul Jones emerged victorious from the battle and captured SERAPIS as his prize, BONHOMME RICHARD sank into the North Sea, the remains of which have yet to be found. An event honoring the search for BONHOMME RICHARD was held while AQUITAINE was in port and attended by Admiral John Harvey Jr. ’73, USN (Ret.); Commander Timothy Disher ’81, USN (Ret.), director of International Programs at the Academy; Captain Benoit Rouviere, AQUITAINE commanding officer; and scientist Melissa Ryan, project manager for the search for BONHOMME RICHARD at the Ocean Technology Foundation.

“This is a very SPECIAL AWARD obviously and I had the privilege of sitting on the selection committee for two years so I got to know the QUALITY OF THE PEOPLE nominated and selected and that alone makes it very special.” —The Honorable John Scott Redd ’66 regarding his selection as a 2013 Distinguished Graduate Award recipient.

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USNA SELECTS 2013 CIVILIAN FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT In April, the United States Naval Academy awarded Professor Angela Moran with the 2013 Civilian Faculty Service Excellence Award. An expert in materials science and engineering, Moran joined the Mechanical Engineering Department in 1993. Moran has demonstrated a high level of commitment to the Naval Academy, midshipmen and nation through her efforts involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Through her development and organization of the STEM office and her position as the Ralph Odgers â&#x20AC;&#x2122;47 Distinguished Professor in STEM Chair,

Moran has launched several successful programs aimed at attracting rising 8th-11th graders into programs that ensure a rich pool of students interested in science and engineering at the Academy and across the nation. While actively seeking government funding to assure sustainability of such programs, Moran has also involved STEM Majors, the STEM Midshipmen Group Study Program and STEM Extracurricular Activities in the development of a strong culture of STEM at the Academy. As of 2013, Moran has secured more than $2.5 million in support of STEM programs and

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has been awarded the National Women of Color Corporate Promotion of Education Award and the Meritorious Civilian Service Award for her efforts.

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AN ANCHOR TO THE PAST The schooner AMERICA was assigned to the United States Naval Academy in Newport, RI, as a midshipmen training ship 162 years ago this May. Not your average Navy vessel, AMERICA was designed by American yacht designer George Steers and winner of the 53-mile race around the Isle of Wight for the cup that today bears her name. On 22 August 1851, AMERICA joined six other schooners and a line of eight cutters for what was originally known as the Royal Yacht Squadron’s “One Hundred Guinea Cup,” “One Hundred Sovereign Cup,” or “£100 Cup.” Renamed after the original winning yacht, AMERICA was presented with the infamous trophy after placing first by 18 minutes. In the years following her victorious race, AMERICA was rebuilt, sold and used as a blockade runner during the American Civil War before being assigned to the Naval Academy. Entered by the Navy in the 1870 America’s Cup race in New York Harbor, AMERICA finished fourth and remained in the Navy until 1873. After falling into disuse and disrepair at the hands

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of various owners, she was sold to the AMERICA Restoration Fund in 1921 and donated to the Academy where she fell into disrepair and was eventually scrapped and burned following the collapse of the shed she was housed in.

MIDSHIPMAN CLIFTON LUBER III ’14 SELECTED AS 2013 TRUMAN SCHOLAR

MIDN Clifton Luber III ’14

On 10 April 2013, the Truman Foundation announced the names of 62 students selected from 54 national colleges and universities as 2013 Truman Scholars. United States Naval Academy Midshipman Clifton Luber III ’14 was among those selected to receive the scholarship. A political science major, Luber currently serves as a squad leader in 30th Company, is a member of the Italian-American Midshipman

Club, founder of the Academy’s genocide awareness program and co-captain of the Naval Academy Ethics Debate Team. Luber is the Academy’s 21st Truman Scholar and plans to pursue a master’s degree in public policy with a concentration in international and global affairs. Dedicated to former President Harry S.Truman, the Truman Foundation recognizes college juniors with exceptional leadership potential and intellectual ability who are committed to careers in public service. Truman Scholars are required to work in public service following completion of a foundationfunded graduate degree program.

USNA TRIDENT SCHOLAR PROGRAM CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY The United States Naval Academy Trident Scholar Program celebrated its 50th anniversary this April with the class of 1964 in attendance. Instituted in 1963, the Trident Scholar Program provides an opportunity for a select group of exceptionally capable midshipmen to engage in independent study and research during their senior year. Naval Academy faculty and other area specialists mentor the Trident Scholars, helping them expand their knowledge and contribute to their fields of study. Over its 50-year history, nearly 500 midshipmen have participated in the program. Midshipmen in the top 10 percent of their class at the end of the first semester of their junior year are invited to submit proposed research projects and programs of study for evaluation. This April, 13 midshipmen were selected to participate in the Trident Scholar Program. The 2013 Trident Scholars are: Mitchell R. Graves ’13, Andrew J. Rydalch ’13, Zachary M. Patrick ’13, Matthew P. Christian ’13, Max C.Van Benthem ’13, Peter A. Roemer ’13, Jennifer L. Jones ’13, Caitlin M. Fine ’13, Kyle A. Elam ’13, Andrew C.Tresansky ’13, Nicholas R. LaSalle ’13, Phoebe M. Kotlikoff ’13 and Christopher D. Galvin ’13.

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On 12 April 2013 the United States Naval Academy football team was presented with the Commander-in-Chief ’s trophy by President Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House. The trophy is presented to the winner of the triangle series played by the United States service academies every year, and 2013 marked the Naval Academy’s eighth visit to the White House in 10 years. Navy has won 19 of their last 21 games played against other service academies and finished the 2013 season 8-5, earning their ninth bowl bid. In addressing the Navy football team, President Obama expressed his admiration for the players’ dedication, work ethic and camaraderie demonstrated both on the field and in the classroom. “But at Navy, obviously it’s not just about the wins. It’s about how you win.” said President Obama. “This year, your team motto was INAM, which is short for ‘It’s Not About Me.’ That ethic of teamwork and discipline and unselfishness was led by your captains, Bo Snelson and Brye French, and it ran through your entire season. All season long you kept your priorities in line, your mission in focus. Your work in the classroom helped keep the Naval Academy’s graduation rate in the top 10 of the NCAA for the eighth straight year, including linebacker Keegan Wetzel, a first-team Academic All-American with a 3.89 GPA in systems engineering.” The trophy stands 2.5 feet tall, weighs 170 pounds and will be displayed in a glass case in Bancroft Hall.

2013 NAVY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Navy will host five home games during the 2013 season that kicks off on 7 September in Bloomington, IN, when the Midshipmen take on the Indiana Hoosiers. Navy head football coach Ken Niumatalolo stated, “This will once again be an incredibly challenging schedule for our football team. With seven teams on our schedule that went to bowl games a year ago and with four teams from BCS conferences on the schedule, our young men will have to work extremely hard this off-season to accomplish all of our goals next year. I think we have a great home schedule and hope our fans and the Brigade will be excited about the quality games we are playing at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, as we will need that home field advantage.” CBS has the rights to all of Navy’s home football games and either CBS or CBS Sports Network will televise all five home contests. Navy’s game at Notre Dame will be televised by NBC, while CBS is home for the Army-Navy game. Game times and television information for the rest of the road schedule will be announced at a later date. For more information please visit, www.navysports.com. Photo by Phil Hoffmann

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF’S TROPHY PRESENTED TO THE USNA FOOTBALL TEAM

2013 NAVY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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7 Sept. at Indiana, Bloomington, IN 14 Sept. vs. Delaware 28 Sept. at Western Kentucky, Bowling Green, KY 5 Oct. vs. Air Force 12 Oct. at Duke, Durham, NC 19 Oct. at University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 26 Oct. vs. Pittsburgh (Homecoming) 2 Nov. at Notre Dame, South Bend, IN 9 Nov. vs. Hawai’i 16 Nov. vs. South Alabama 22 Nov. at San Jose State, San Jose, CA 14 Dec. vs. Army, Philadelphia, PA Bold=Home games

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Alumni Products and Services Alumni House Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Alumni Assoc. Homecoming Golf . . . . .57 Alumni Merchandise: Barware . . . . . . .59 Alumni Merchandise: Chairs . . . . . . . . . .58 Academy Leadership LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Adler School of Prof. Psychology . . . . . . . .40 Air Force Villages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Ashford Univ.–Bridgeport Education . . . . .28 Bechtel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Beechcraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Boeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 CENG LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage . .51 DHS Technologies LLC-Drash . . . . . . . . . . .39 Electric Boat Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 GEICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation . . . . . .46 HMS Technologies Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Jostens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Kazan, McClain, Satterley, Lyons, Greenwood & Ober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Lockheed Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Naval Mutual Aid Assoc. . . .Inside Back Cover Navy Fed. Credit Union . . .Inside Front Cover Polaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Rolls-Royce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ShipConstructor USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 State Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Trident Home Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 USAA Corporate Ad Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 USMMA Department of Engineering . . . . .53 USNA Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Vinson Hall Corp.-NMCGRF . . . .Back Cover ViON Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 War of 1812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Weitz and Luxenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Zachary’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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General John Allen ‘76, USMC (Ret.)

BRAVOZULU 1940s ’49: LCDR Elliott Schuman, USNR (Ret.), PhD, has been awarded the David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching by Long Island University.

1950s ’58: Dr. Murray D. Blank, received the 2013 Teaching Recognition Award by the Graduate School, University of Maryland University College.

1970s ’70: VADM Cutler Dawson, USN (Ret.), has been awarded the Governor’s Business Ambassador Medal by Governor Rick Scott of Florida. David Graham has been featured as one of the 2013 “Faces of Technology” in the Florida High Tech Corridor Council’s annual magazine, florida.HIGH.TECH 2013. ’71:Vince Conroy has received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a Robotic Defilade System, a defense against roadside bombs. ’73: Ken Berger has been inducted into the Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

’74: Claude Goddard of Husch Blackwell Partners has been named to The BTI Client Service All-Star Team for Law Firms 2013. ’77: VADM Dirk Debbink, USNR (Ret.), has been named chairman and CEO at MSI General Corporation as well as being named to the boards of the Cincinnati Insurance Company and the U.S. Naval Institute. ’78: The Honorable Joseph Schmitz has been inducted into the Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. VADM Mark Fox, USN, has been appointed deputy commander, U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, FL. ’79: LtCol Steve Walsh, USMC (Ret.), has been named chief restructuring officer and CEO of Traxys Power Group.

1980s ’82: RADM Katherine Gregory, CEG, USN, has assumed command of Naval Facilities Engineering Command and chief of civil engineers. CDR Tom McGraw, USNR (Ret.), has joined Noridian Administrative Services as president and chief executive officer. VADM Michelle Howard, USN, has been appointed deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy N3/N5, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, DC. ’87: Sean Coughlin has been named adjunct professor of basic writing and English composition at Middlesex Community College in Bedford, MA. CAPT David J. Sasek, CEC, USN, has been inducted into the Academy of Fellows for the Society of American Military Engineers. ’89: CAPT Tim Trampenau, USN, has assumed command of ANZIO in Norfolk,VA. Thomas Phelan and crew of the Marin Rowing Association, have won the 2013 San Diego Crew Classic Men’s Master’s Eight (50-54) with a time of 6:33:20. John Olsen has been named president of Delta Career Education Corporation.

1990s ’91: LtCol Steve Cantrell, USMC (Ret.),

In a ceremony held at the Naval Academy on 29 April, General John Allen retired after more than 30 years of dedicated service in the Marine Corps. Friend and peer, General John Kelly, USMC, stated of Allen [and General James Mattis, USMC (Ret.)], “Only a few guys like them come along per generation.They are brilliant.They are dedicated. They are selflessly devoted to their duties.They give their unvarnished opinions and recommendations when asked by their political masters or the Congress, then salute and, to their deaths, will carry out the orders they are given. We are less as an institution when men like these ‘go over the side,’ as we Marines say, ‘for the last time.’”

has been named athletic director at Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, PA. ’92: CDR Dan Goldenberg, USNR, has been appointed executive director of the Call of Duty Endowment.

2000s ’06: Capt Robert Spodarek, USMC, has been selected to the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Officer Strategic Intelligence Program and will attend the National Intelligence University to pursue a Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence. ’07: Capt Patrick Coffman, USMC, will be attending the Naval Postgraduate School to pursue a Master’s degree.

2010s ’13: MIDN Laura Gorinski, USN, Patriot League Swimmer of the Year (2012 and 2013) is one of three Patriot League athletes awarded an NCAA post-graduate scholarship. MIDN Christopher Galvin, USN, Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year, is one of three Patriot League athletes awarded an NCAA post-graduate scholarship. ’14: MIDN Clifton Luber, III, USN, has been selected as the Academy’s 21st Truman Scholar.

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FORMAT SCRAMBLE THURSDAY Shotgun start at 9 a.m. No handicap required. Limit: 112 Paid Alumni and spouse or family member.

CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY Shotgun start at 9 a.m. USNA Alumni Championship Division— USGA handicap holders. Calloway Division—non USGA handicap holders. Individual stroke play by flights. Limit: 112 Paid Alumni.

• The Thursday, 24 October 2013, event is a Scramble format open to USNA Alumni. A spouse or family member can be paired with an USNA alumni.We will have the Mixed Foursome category again (must consist of two men and two women). No handicaps needed. Shotgun starts at 9 a.m. Limit is 112 players. • The Championship Round on Friday, 25 October 2013 will be open only to USNA Alumni. Those with established USGA handicaps will be in the Championship division and those without an established USGA handicap will be in the Calloway division (new division). The format is individual stroke play; a seniors flight will be included. Limit is 112 players. • Players in the Championship Round on Friday are required to submit photocopies of their USGA handicap cards with sign up to facilitate tournament administration. Please send a copy of your handicap card to noreen.frenaye@usna.com or fax to 410-295-4002. Naval Academy Golf Club members need not submit cards, but please note handicap below.

• Optional—Senior Flight for players who are at least 70 years old. Seniors who elect to compete in the Seniors Flight, play from the Gold tees. You will still be paired with the foursome of your choosing. • Reservations will be accepted in the order in which paid applications are received. • Classes will be automatically grouped together, unless the individual specifically requests otherwise. Please mark your applications below accordingly. • Beverage cart will be available on course both days. • Complimentary appetizers, beer and wine available both days at The Club at Greenbury Point. • Raffle prizes and awards presented at The Club at Greenbury Point. • Raffle tickets available to purchase both days before and after playing. Mulligans are available to purchase on Thursday only. (No String available.)

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GREAT PRIZES & AWARDS Individual awards for Championship-Captain William B. Morrow Trophy for overall low gross; overall low net; and low gross and low net winners and runners-up in each flight.

CONTACT Noreen Frenaye 410-295-4016 or signup online www.usna.com/golf log in online community.

Your $130 fee, due by 18 October, includes: a cart (all players must ride), 18 holes of golf, driving range, free practice balls, player package, lunch, awards programs, raffle prizes and a donation to the Navy Golf Team. DEADLINE: 18 October (all reservations received after this date are $140) Entry fees are non-refundable (includes inclement weather). Fee will be used to help defray tournament expenses with the remainder going to the Navy Golf Team.

USNA ALUMNI HOMECOMING GOLF 2013 NAME:________________________________________________USNA CLASS:________DATE:_________________ ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________________________________ DAYTIME PHONE:__________________________________EMAIL:_______________________________________ Please check as applicable: p Enter me in the Scramble on Thursday, 24 October. p I am a current member of the USNA Golf Club. p Enter me in the Championship on Friday, 25 October. p Name of Home Course__________________________. p Enter me in the Calloway on Friday, 25 October. p A photocopy of USGA card must be enclosed p Enter me in the Seniors Flight on Friday, 25 October. or faxed to 410-295-4002 by 18 October 2013. (Must be 70 years or older) (If a member of USNA Golf Club, copy of handicap p I cannot play, but am enclosing a donation in the is not needed.) amount of $__________ in support of Navy Golf. If you do not have a foursome, the golf chair and USNA golf coach will assign; or partner requests below: Name ____________________________________________USNA Class of__________ p 10/24/13 p 10/25/13 Name ____________________________________________USNA Class of__________ p 10/24/13 p 10/25/13 Name ____________________________________________USNA Class of__________ p 10/24/13 p 10/25/13 I am paying for: p One Day p Two Days Paying for guest listed above: pYes p No Total $__________________ p My entry fee is ___________. After 18 October, fee $140 (no exceptions).

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE NAVY GOLF TEAM!

Please make checks payable to: USNA Alumni Association Golf or go online www.usna.com/golf Mail to: USNA Alumni Association, 247 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21402; Attn: Noreen Frenaye For inquiries email noreen.frenaye@usna.com

REMINDER: FAX APPLICATION TO NOREEN FRENAYE AT: 410-295-4002

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PRES: RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret.) 207 Brightwood Club Road Lutherville, MD 21093 H: 410-235-3803 E: edkeats@comcast.net

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PRES, SEC’Y/TREAS, AND CORR.SEC’Y: RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret.) 207 Brightwood Club Road Lutherville, MD 21093 H: 410-235-3803 E: edkeats@comcast.net

Sad News Mary Clark Brown Hird, widow of Louis Hird who died in 2010, died at the home of her eldest daughter, Sally Hughes, in Murfreesboro, TN on 16 March. She and Lou had remained married for 73 years, the longest of any ’35 couple, despite having to wait until 1937 to marry because of the two year “no marriage rule” imposed by USNA Superintendents from 1933 to 1940. Our Crew Plebe Year In the past year, Betsy Dunkle (Dunk’s widow) found the photo appearing alongside the column. It was in a wellhidden box that contained much of his memorabilia. She has kindly made it available to the Class. It depicts what

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“‘35 plebe crew.”

some called “the ’35 plebe crew” as they appeared, most likely in the spring of 1932. She has identified the tall, handsome young men as, left to right, Jack Seymour, Bunny Schecter, JC Wilson, Dunk Dunkle, Fritz Schrader, Ed McLean, Tom Baldwin, Ken Roth, plus the coxswain, Jim McCallum. We run the picture even though many questions regarding it remain unanswered and, at this late date, undoubtedly forever unanswerable. There is no remaining evidence of any competition between that crew and the freshmen crew of another college. Our 1935 Lucky Bag, because of printing timetables, included the pictures and results of sports held in the spring of 1934, such as crew but not the spring of 1935. The picture of the varsity crew in it includes only two members of “the ’35 plebe crew” and none appears in the picture of the junior varsity crew.Varieties of reasons, dropping out of the Academy, tiring of looking at the back of the teammate rowing just

ahead or a suggestion by the crew coach to try another sport were most likely causes but, of course, we cannot now find out. In addition, strangely and without any explanation now available, the captain of the varsity crew our First Class year, Clark “Joe” Hood, does not appear in “the ’35 plebe crew” picture. Our new centenarian After the December and January deaths of our only two centenarians the Class had none until on 2 April Lew Schock became one hundred years old. The Class sent deserved congratulations to him. The conclusion of a sad event Ed Keats and Sara Carlton represented the Class at the interment of Henry “Tip” Tipton at the Naval Academy cemetery on 12 April. About fifty family members and friends attended the service. Chaplain Madison Carter gave the eulogy, three grandchildren, Alexa Lewis, Henry O’Donnell and Robert O’Donnell read poems, and his daughter, Priscilla O’Donnell, read a tribute she had

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 for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Shipmate (ISSN 0488-6720) is published eight times annually including six bi-monthly issues in January-February, March-April, May-June, July-August, September-October, November-December as well as two special issues in May and September. Copyrighted 2013 by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-1306. Membership dues (including Shipmate) are $70 per year. Subscription rate is $70; Canadian and foreign subscriptions are $75. Single copies are $7 each. Periodicals Postage Paid at Annapolis, MD, and at additional mailing offices. All editorial matter should be addressed to Kristen Pironis, p: 410-295-4072, kpironis@usna.com. Inquiries concerning membership or subscriptions and notification of change of address of members and subscribers should be addressed to U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, 247 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21402-1306; p: 410-295-4027; alumni@usna.com.

composed. Tip’s wife, Isabelle Wood, preceded him by a few years into his plot, acquired more than fifty years ago.

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CORR. SEC’Y: Gordy Carmichael Seaman (daughter of Captain John H. Carmichael, USN (Ret.) E: gordy_seaman@bellsouth.net

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PRES: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) 3801 Canterbury Rd. #812 Baltimore, MD 21218 E: captnjack1937@gmail.com VICE PRES: Meredith Minter Hinkle Daughter of Charlie Minter ’37 3603 Prince William Drive Fairfax,VA 22031; E: mahink@cox.net CORR. SEC’YS: RADM Robert B. Erly, USN (Ret.) E: BERly1914@aol.com Submit all posted material to: Bob Erly 830 Country Club Lane, Coronado, CA 92118-2411; P: 619-435-8919 If by email, submit to: Erly with cc to Arentzen E: arentzenrn@earthlink.net

We lost Ed and Kay Pace some time ago. after distributing their ashes at sea in Hawaii, their eldest son David, his wife Jeanne and their daughter Alyssa brought their final remains from Portland, OR, to be inurned at the Academy’s Columbarium on the 5th of April. Younger son Brice was unable to attend the Annapolis service, but he was on hand for the two previous memorials. After a lovely ceremony at the Columbarium, guests returned to the home overlooking the Severn rented by David and Jeanne to enjoy conversation and a delightful lunch. Other guests included family friends and classmate Jack Slaughter with his two daughters Anne and Mary Frank. As children the Pace sons and Slaughter daughters played together on the large, shared Makalapa back yard during their father’s tour with CinCPAC/CinCPACFlt Staff 1955-1958 and again consorted in high school in Arlington,VA, in 1962-63. Before leaving the Columbarium, we visited ‘37s Bodies Not Recovered Memorial.The names on it have been rearranged by class which is a major improvement.We are proud of it.

David and Jeanne Pace at Machu Pichu-Peru

Columbarium placard

Mary Frank Slaughter, David Pace, Jack Slaughter, Anne Kern (left to right)

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SEC’Y: RADM Paul G. Schultz, USN (Ret.) 5205 7th Ave. Dr.West, Bradenton, FL 34209 P:941-792-1492 E: pgschultz3@tampabay.rr.com

Obituaries— The last class news reported the death of CAPT James Douglas, USN (Ret.) on February 24, 2013. There was a committal service at the Naval Academy on April 8, 2013, for both Jim and his wife, Sally, who pre-deceased him by just two months. We have since lost another classmate, RADM Leslie “Obie” O’Brien, USN (Ret.) ’38, who died on March 18, 2013, at Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, FL, after a long illness. His obituary is listed in Last Call. We’ve also just received news that Mr. Henry E. Bowes died in North Palm Beach, FL, on April 7, 2013, and that his wife, Lauretta, had pre-deceased him in 2012. Henry started with the class in 1934 but did not graduate. He was 97. No other information is available at this time. As of April 19, 2013, there were only 14 left from the graduating class.

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PRES: VADM Thomas R.Weschler, USN (Ret.) 186 Jerry Browne Rd. #6415 Mystic, CT 06355 P. 860-572-4437; E. tomwes39@aol.com SEC’Y: Barbara Fidel Adams (Also Sec’y for ’39 Navy Juniors) Daughter of Jack and June Fidel 215 Ikerd Drive,Concord, NC 28025 P. 704-784-3876, E. adamsjimr@aol.com THIRTY-NINE ON LINE: tomwes39@aol.com WEBMASTER: Roland Weybourn Schumann III (son of Bud Schumann) 1011 Apollo Way, Incline Village, NV 89451 P: 775-298-2011; E: rolandws@gmail.com

Greetings to the Great Class of ’39 from your Class Secretary, Barbara Fidel Adams. You will be reading this column sometime in June, just as the Class of 2013 will be graduating from the Naval Academy. This time next year- 2014 - will mark the Seventy Fifth Anniversary of 1 June 1939. As the 581 proud members of the Class of ’39 eagerly awaited that moment, when they would graduate and toss their caps high into the air, they recalled another moment, four years earlier, when their sponsor and friend, Commander Walter Delaney posed the question to them: “What about ’39?” “How will it stand up?” “Will it meet the test?” And did they ever make a difference! (As this column is being written, great efforts are being made by the members of the ’39 Executive Committee to plan a time to remember and to celebrate this terrific Milestone - compatible with attained age and current communication techniques – so stand by!) The ’39 Class luncheons in D.C. were suspended during the winter months. Currently they are “on call” for those who would like to get together. Please contact me- see ’39 column Masthead (above) for my contact information- and let me know of your interest. Would also like to hear news of classmates, spouses and widows- any time you get together in other areas of the country- in fact, would just plain like to hear from you all! The winter months saw the passing of a number of our classmates, spouses and widows. Memorials were sent for each by the Class: Hubert Thomas Murphy, Capt. USN (Ret.), of Ipswich, MA, passed away on 25 February, 2013. During WWII he served aboard USS Detroit and USS Zane in the Atlantic. He was XO of the submarine USS Greenling and CO of USS Snapper in the Pacific, May-June 2013

39•40 CLASS NEWS and brought back a captured U-Boat to the U.S. from England. He was a member of the Submarine Veterans of WWII. He also worked as a Supervisor on the Polaris Missile Project and with GTE on ground stations for satellite communications in South America and Africa. A Memorial was sent to the US Naval Academy Foundation. George A Roberts passed away on 5 February, 2013 at the age of 93 in Dallas, Texas. While George did not graduate with the class, he was nevertheless a distinguished member of ’39, graduating from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S., M.S. and D. Sc. He became President of Vanadium Alloys Steel Corporation, in Latrobe, PA and then president and CEO when it merged with Teledyne, Inc.- growing Teledyne to a Fortune 500 corporation along with his friend, Henry Singleton, also ’39 through youngster year (as told in his book “Distant Force”, a memoir of Teledyne). Dr. Roberts served the community in many civic and charitable projects. He funded the George A. Roberts Engineering Hall at Carnegie Mellon University, as well as founding the American Society for Metals Materials Education Foundation (establishing an undergraduate program that has supported nearly 100 materials science students). Our Class Memorial was sent to the ASM Materials Education Foundation. Katherine Margaret “Peg” Walker, widow of Naval Aviator, VADM Tom Walker, passed away on 3 January, 2013. She was born into a family of USNA trained officers, including her father, two brothers and son, David. Peg graduated Valedictorian of her class at the Ogontz School in Philadelphia, PA. She created beauty in her homes, gardens and as an oil and watercolor artist. Peg also bred and showed Belgian Sheepdogs, and was very proud of winning National Best of Breed with one of her dogs. Her son, John, said that “her dogs and sons were highly trained, and that her bark could make anyone freeze!” As a Navy wife, she said her greatest achievements were “raising her three sons to become thriving adults and her husband to the rank of Vice Admiral.” The Class donation was sent in her memory to the Fisher House Foundation to support our military men and women. Elizabeth Betina “Betty” Guerry, beloved wife of 72 years to John Guerry, passed away on 23 March, 2013. Betty was the daughter of USNA faculty

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member, Captain Tyler, and she and John met while he was a Midshipman. There is a wonderful story they would tell about getting married 3 months before the 2 Year limit was up, and then having to get re-married after the 2 year limit was up for the housing allowance application! They shared many happy times in Cancun, Mexico over the years with Toni and Bob Green, Fred and Katie Bush, and Paul and Eleanor Adams. Betty enjoyed volunteer work, bridge, golf and raising their two children. By the way, Toni Green continues that annual trip to Cancun, accompanied by her daughter, Cathie Craighill and other members of the family. Toni wrote that in 2012 she had about three 95th birthday parties and one of her favorite gifts was her Kindle! She and her family went to Duck, NC. in August, and then on an annual ocean cruise on the Seabourne departing from Montreal. While ported in Boston, they were told about Hurricane Sandy coming, so they had to change their route down the East Coast, and head out to sea. They missed two ports and had lots of big waves, with the Captain getting them into Ft. Lauderdale right on time! You will recall, from the Mar- April issue of Shipmate, our telling you of the passing of classmate, Dick Neal on 22 November, 2012.He had been associate Director of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center until his retirement in 1985. Upon receiving the ’39 Class Memorial for Dick, they contacted Tom Weschler and asked him to share with the Class that Dick was the individual chiefly responsible for the design and construction of the two-mile accelerator. They directed us to the SLAC website for the story. That website is: http:// www.slac.stanford.edu/history/bios/neal. richard.shtml It was really wonderful to learn this about Dick and makes us wonder how many other significant “lights under bushels” we have not yet uncovered?! We fervently hope you will let us know (this means you- Principals, Classmates, Spouses, Widows and ’39 Juniors!) Speaking of ’39 Juniors, there are two we have learned that are “making a difference”: Doug Norton, ’65, Capt. USN (Ret.), son of Dal and Marvin “Doc” Norton is a novelist who has published an exciting book entitled “Code Word: Paternity, a Presidential Thriller”. It is based on his experiences as a naval officer throughout

most of the cold war, with nuclear weapons as objects of diplomacy and politics, and with their operational deployment in a strategy of deterrence through Mutual Assured Destruction (“MAD”). It is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, ’70 USN (Ret) son of Tut and Bill Fargo, has been selected as one of the four recipients of the USNA Alumni Association’s 2013 Distinguished Graduate Awards. Selected annually, this award honors alumni for their demonstrated and unselfish commitment to a lifetime of service, their personal character and significant contributions they have made to the Navy and Marine Corps or as leaders in industry or government.You can read all about this on the website www.usna.com/DGA as well as on youtube.com/USNAAAF and read the March/April issue for a feature article on Tom and the other three recipients. Another Classmate is “making a difference” - none other than our illustrious ’39 Class President, Tom Weschler, who as original Chairman and now emeritus of the OHPRI ongoing project, is building the SSV OLIVER HAZARD PERRY- Rhode Island’s own school ship, providing the State with a 196- foot long three-masted, squarerigged sailing vessel. It is the first, full rigged ship to be built in the U.S. in over 100 years, and will be based in Newport, RI. The ship’s mission is to be Rhode Island’s Maritime Campus, offering experience-based core learning opportunities to a diverse student population, including those with disabilities. As members of the crew, students develop morally, socially and academically as they work together as a team- learning their usual school subjects, but enhanced by the ship and sea environment, and at the same time working and standing watches on the ship (sounds a lot like a Naval Academy summer cruise, doesn’t it?!).You can go to their website to learn more about this wonderful tall ship project: www.OHPRI.org . As one of the original “Plank Owners” and driving forces behind this project, Tom will be honored at a large social event during the ship’s Dedication weekend (July 5-7, 2013), at which some 40 members of the extended Weschler family will be on hand! As Tom referred to the Naval Academy summer cruises, it calls to mind a letter we received from Harvey Lasell, out in Oak Harbor, WA. He recalled the 1936 Midshipman cruise ’39 took when

they spent some time in Paris. While there, Harvey purchased two 44 caliber Cap and Ball dueling pistols, built about 1832 by the same armorer of Napoleon. They are now in the Smithsonian in a crafted box with gold trim. Classmate Loren Kiser bought an old Flintlock pistol at the same time. Harvey said “you pulled the trigger, looked for a target, then aimed. It fired!” Harvey sent a good deal of material we will look forward to sharing with you in coming issues of Shipmate.

manages nighttime by himself with Life Alert, a red call button. His daughter Susan Sims, friend Kathe Mitchell and other family members and friends are keeping him comfortable. He plans to write the next column himself. Please give him a call or drop him a note or email. Or, if you are in the area, pay a visit! Before the fall, John and Kathe had lunch on Feb. 24 with Pat Clancy and Florence Smith (Snuffy). His oldest son, who lives in Augusta, ME, also dropped by for a visit, bringing his 4-year-old great-grandson.

Dagmar and Herb Kriloff

Harvey Lasell, Loren Kiser and Andy Gardner

Harvey Lasell ’39 firing antique pistol

So there you have it for ’39 - the past, the present, the future. We are looking forward to seeing the plans for the 75th take shape. We have helped to shape the future with our contributions in time of war and time of peace. “What about ’39?”…. “How will it stand up?”…. “Will it meet the test?”…. you bet we did! (Last Minute Entry: We are saddened to report Classmate (RAdm) Gene Fairfax died in his sleep AM 5 April. Services will be July 11 at 1:30 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in New Mexico. We will have more on Gene in the next issue. Our sympathy and condolences to his family.)

Antique dueling pistols in case

Our classmate, Herb Kriloff, must surely be smiling a lot since Adam Scott, the “Wonder from Down Under” became the first Australian to win the Master golf tournament! As you know, Herb has lived in Australia for many years. He wrote that he and his wife, Dagmar, had recently moved into an aged care facility….and that they may be the oldest chronologically, but otherwise, at 97 and 104, the youngest, with the most gumption there!” Congratulations to Herb and Dagmar and to Adam Scott for their “winning attitudes”!

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PRES: CAPT E. A. Rodgers, USN (Ret.) (Winter) 3609 S. Banana River Blvd. #414, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931; P. 321-784-4894 (Summer) 28 Bear Rock Lane, Orland, ME 04472; P: 207-469-3562 E: earodgers@juno.com HONORARY VICE PRES AND TREAS: Wendi Winters Daughter of Leigh “Early” Cosart Winters 1007 Magothy Park Lane Annapolis, MD 21403-5300 H/O: 410-349-0945; C: 410-562-4189 E: wendi@wintersgeimer.com SEC’Y: CAPT John H. Sims, USN (Ret.) 726 Lakeside Court, Danville, CA 94526 P: 925-820-3954 E: JHSIMS@AOL.COM

Wendi Winters here. I am taking over for John H. Sims on this issue. John had a bad fall in late February and has been in and out of the hospital a few times since. He is improving and at home, but is still in bed most of the day. With limited mobility, he has a home health care attendant during the day and

A trio of family USNA grads “chillin’ in Chile” while trout fishing and telling tales about the trout that got away …

Here’s the news: Richard James “Jack” Nesbitt passed away March 8, 2013, at his home in Fellowship Village, Basking Ridge, N.J., with his family nearby. A Nevada native, Jack was aboard the USS Nevada during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was married to his wife, Peggy, whom he met in Honolulu, for 68 years. Retiring from the Navy after 23 years with the rank of Captain, Jack held several positions in the marine industry. He was also active in several organizations in the Short Hills and Millburn communities of New Jersey. Mrs. Antoinette Figuers Pierce notified the Alumni Association of the passing of her father, Horace Figuers on July 7, 2010. He was 92 and is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia, TN. Until we received an email from USNA AA’s Timothy Woodbury, we had not heard the news of his death. His wife, Emily Louis, passed away in Feb. 2003. Horace retired as a Marine Colonel in Aug. 1961 and, in retirement, bought and sold commercial real estate. In going through Horace’s possessions Antoinette found a “Last Man Bottle.” She would like to pass it on if we can determine who the next “Last Man” is in Horace’s group. Her email is nonie01@mac.com. According to our Class Secretary John H. Sims: “The tradition is that the bottle is passed along as members of the May-June 2013

40•44 CLASS NEWS group pass away. The last man drinks a toast to all his predecessors and disposes of the remainder. There are other possible criteria and specifications.” He added, “I have never participated.” John Sims noted: “Although we have been reporting the deaths of our Marines as they have occurred we were not previously aware of Horace Figuers’ death, so we should have noted that with Steve Brody’s death on November 19, 2013, we lost our last Marine.” By my count, there are approximately 32 surviving members of the Class of ’40. Isabel Johanson Carlson, wife of Harold Carlson, passed away on Feb. 19, 2013. A native of Portland, OR, she was the daughter of immigrants from the Swedish-speaking Aland Islands in Finland. Isabel and Harold, who were Castine Capers regulars, settling in Los Altos, CA. Isabel is remembered by family and friends alike for her gorgeous good looks, svelte figure, her wonderful laugh and beautiful and kind spirit. The Carlsons had five children together and currently have eight grandchildren. Bruce Rohn called to let me know his wife of 73 years, Betty Neal Rohn, passed away on Mar. 10. Bruce said Betty had suffered a stroke a year ago that left her paralyzed on one side. It was a tough year for her, but she fought the good fight. Her family was with her when she finally succumbed. Her internment will be at the USNA Columbarium on Monday, June 10 at 11:30 a.m. Afterwards, the family will host a luncheon at the nearby Officers Club. Bruce will be joined at the service by his son Bruce Rohn, Jr., of Newport Beach, CA; and his daughter Marie Rohn Felger, wife of Dr. Thomas Felger, from South Bend, IN. Betty was raised near Lake Erie, PA, where her grandmother was friendly with Mable Ringling, matriarch of the Ringling circus family. When her grandmother would lunch with Mable, the circus clowns would babysit young Betty. Can you imagine that? “She was a circus nut,” said Bruce. “That’s one reason why we retired to Venice, FL, near where the circuses used to spend the winter months.” Bruce recalls he courted Betty during his midshipmen years. They used to spread a blanket and picnic on the point where the Columbarium is now located. He finds comfort in how the circle of life is playing out on that peaceful spot on the USNA campus.

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The Rohns married soon after his graduation in 1940. Bruce served aboard the USS Tennessee, the flagship for bombardment battleships during WWII. His daughter, Marie, was born the same day as the battleship, the USS New Jersey, was christened. He often jokes the ship is Marie’s “twin sister.” He managed to attend Marie’s middle-of-the-night birth before hustling off to the mid-morning christening of the USS New Jersey. And, he won a $20 bet from a friend who didn’t think he could be in both places. Now 95, while caring for Betty, Bruce has had two surgeries during the past year and contracted pneumonia twice. The surgeries were to eliminate the cancer in his bladder. His mother lived to be 102, and he expects to do the same. Hopefully, we’ll see him at the 75th Reunion in the Fall of 2015. In the meantime, Bruce is active with the Sarasota USNA Alumni group, which spans all ages. USNA ’70 grad John Montgomery, Jr., son of USNA ’40 grad John Montgomery, Sr., is still planning a possible get-together for USNA ’40 alumni, wives, widows and Class of ’40 “kids,” grandkids and friends later this spring or early summer. We will notify the folks in the D.C.- Maryland – Virginia area once a firm date is set. And, one last thing: The USNA Class of ’75, which will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2015, has graciously offered to host the Class of ’40 at its reunion tailgate. We will be working on the details as we begin to gear up for the Class of ‘40s 75th Anniversary Reunion in the Fall of 2015. Let us hear what YOU would like to do during this special Diamond Anniversary Reunion! Lest we forget … Only ’40 is 4.0!

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PRES, CHMN & SEC’Y: CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Avenue, Apt. # 1409 Chevy Chase MD 20815-4439 H: 301-215-7532; C: 239-293-9155 E: vdelano@aol.com VICE PRES. &TREASURER: CAPT Russell S. Crenshaw Jr., USN (Ret.) 47371 W St.Mary’s Manor Road Drayden, MD 20630 H: 301-994-0899; F: 301-994-0686 E: rscrenshaw@earthlink.net

In the last issue of Shipmate I encouraged all you readers to help us keep in touch with those who do not subscribe to Shipmate. I already have some help from some widows and 41jrs who are offspring

and they are are all included in the Class Roster which I maintain with the help of the Alumni Association. If you know of anyone in this category who can help, please let me know. Also in the last issue I encouraged readers to send me more news that I can share with Classmates and their families. In the meantime, I have a book that many of you might find interesting. I certainly did. The name is “Days of ’41” and it is published by Kapa Associates , Ltd., Honolulu. The author is Ed Sheehan and it his account of being among almost a thousand young men who were recruited in 1940 from many mainland states to work in the growing Naval Shipyard in Pearl Harbor. In October 1940 they sailed from San Pedro in the SS Washington. Sheehan’s account goes through the attack on Pearl Harbor and his participation. It also includes interesting coverage of Japan’s planning for the attack. It’s easy reading and well worth the effort. Now for the Birthdays starting with May: MacKinnon, Naymark and Shelley. This bunch deserves Emeralds as credit for Love and Success and should be accompanied by Lily’s of the Valley and Hawthorns. From June we inherited Blandin, Hadler, Jamison and Moore and they deserve Pearls or Moonstones for Health and Longevity with a bouquet of Roses and Honeysuckles. This has been one of those rare eriods when nobody moved or bought a new telephone number. All of you have a good summer and then write and tell me about it. Take some pictures, too.

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PRES: CAPT Max C. Duncan, USN (Ret.) Villa 209 The Marshes, 95 Skidaway Is. Pk. Rd. Savannah, GA 21411; P: 912-598-7013 E: maxc1942@aol.com SEC’Y: CDR R.S. Day, USN (Ret.) 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church,VA 22043-3052 E: hapday@cox.net

Class updates from Captain Charles B. Bishop, USN (Ret.): n Happy to report my marriage on 9 Feb 2013 to Jane Walker of San Diego. She is a West Point widow and a sailor on many seas. We are happy to keep in contact with the San Diego submarine force group. Respectfully, C.B. Bishop n

Charles B. Bishop, USNA’42 and Jane S. Walker, Bryn Mawr ’46

Charles and Jane Bishop, February 2013

n Enclosed fotos of some longtime subscribers to Shipmate, taken on the occasion of their wedding on 9 February 2013 at San Diego, CA. Charles B. Bishop, USNA ’42 and Jane S. Walker, Bryn Mawr, ’46 The Class of 1942 is alive and well! n Class of ’42 news submitted by Captain Gordon I. Peterson ’68, USN (Ret.):

n VADM Jerry Miller ’42 and Mitzi Peterson (the widow of RADM A. Atley Peterson ’39) were on hand when Chief of Naval Operations ADM Jonathan W. Greenert ’75 addressed the Alumni Association’s Greater Washington Chapter in March at the Army-Navy Country Club in Arlington. n

Wedding? Reunion? Conference? Host your special event at Ogle Hall

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ACTING PRES & SEC’Y: CAPT Robert E. Stark, USN (Ret.) 3211 River Crescent Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401 P: 410-224-1168; E: RES5464@aol.com

TEMP SEC’Y: CAPT Ernest Reynolds, USN (Ret.) 17598 Bocage Pt., San Diego, CA 92128-2080 E: ernest.reynolds@att.net P: 858-673-8122 TREAS: RADM Randolph W. King, ED, USN (Ret.) E: rkingnavy@aol.com P: 410-266-1142

We are sorry to report the following losses: Myron Earl Tremain, Lieutenant USN (Ret), died on March 2, 2013 in Charlottesville,VA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betsy Gilmer Tremain. Interment for Mike was on March 9th. Lona M. Hurt, widow of Philip Hurt, Lieutenant Commander, USNR (Ret) died in Winter Park FL. On February 10, 2013. Last January we reported the passing of Doris Carter, wife of Arthur McDowell Carter, Commamder USN (Ret,), Doris died on December 27, 2012. On April 15, 2013 a memorial service was held in the Academy Chapel with a reception following at Ginger Cove. Among those attending were Ed Robie, Patty Robie and Grace Stark. Franklyn E. Dailey, Jr. Captain USNR (Ret) wrote on April 3, 2013 that he enjoyed reading in the JanuaryFebruary Class Notes regarding our class and Guadalcanal. Frank spent his years during the war in USS Edison, DD439. Like your class secretary, Frank and Edison participated in the landings in Africa and the Mediterranean during 1942 and 1944. Service in the Med, after we finished the landings in West Africas, was somewhat less hectic than the Solomons. We worried about the JU88s, ME109s and German submarines but did not have to be as concerned about the “long lance” torpedoes or enemy surface ships. Best of all, about once a year we could bring a convoy back to New York- a great liberty port. Our clasmates out west, on the other hand, had to take a torpedo or several bombs to make it back home. Frank has written a book on his experiences entitled “Joining the War at Sea”, which your Secretary has read and enjoyed. His destroyer viewpoint gives a different picture from that acquired in three years aboard PHILADELPHIA (CL41).

My computer crashed just before I sent out this months issue so I may leave something out in order to get this in on time. The main topic to be discussed will be for our 70th class reunion. Harold Holz called me to let me know what he had done to get something kicked off for getting one organized. He called Holly Powers, the class reunion manager, listed in SHIPMATE. She recommended that we join one of the other classes for any major events. She agreed to check into our options. Her recommendation came back with the class of 1963 for Homecoming weekend, October 24. They have graciously offered to let us join them for the Superintendent’s briefing on Friday in Mahan Hall starting at 1350 and the Saturday Tailgate party inside the stadium at Class Ring North East on Saturday before the game. Navy will be playing Pittsburgh. It will be up to each of us to find our motel or hotel, purchase a game ticket to enter the stadium in order to attend the Tailgate, and to arrange our own dinner on Friday. Holly has agreed to send each of us registration forms for Tailgate attendance. The cost will be $80.00 per person. Be certain to get your reservations in as soon as you decide to attend. I am really looking forward to renewing acquaintances and exchanging exaggerated sea stories. This month has been a disastrous one for the class. Two wives and seven men are no longer with us. Names are listed below. Wives: Marion Patterson (wife of Nathan Patterson) Betty Stock (wife of Ed Stock) Men: Cdr. George William Watson Cdr. Alfred Croft Capt. Jack Pennington Capt. Norman Bohan Capt. Wayne Surface Capt. Nathan Patterson U.S.Army Mr. Alman Frost (non-Grad)

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All of you have a great summer. I hope to see you in October. GO NAVY!!!

events @usna.com Lyn Looft 410-295-4020 Wendy Owen 410-295-4018 May-June 2013

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Bob and Pat Harvey together with Hank and Peggy Gorman met for lunch today at the Greek restaurant “I’m Greek Today.” Pat was formerly married to CDR Tom Reddington ’44 (deceased). Bob and Pat will be returning to their home in New York next month.

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PRES: RADM George F. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 1824 Milvale Rd., Annapolis,MD 21409-5923 P: 410-757-4423; E: ellisnav45@aol.com CORR. SEC’Y: CAPT Emil Saroch, Jr., USN (Ret.) 237 Anchorage Ct., Annapolis, MD 21401-6301 P: 410-757-8758 E: emilsarem@verizon.net WEBSITE: www.usna.com/classes/1945

In Memoriam (Please note that, at the suggestion of Classmates, henceforth, we will just list deaths in this section. Extensive approved obituaries appear in the Last Call section of Shipmate. Since widows obituaries are not published elsewhere, they will appear here.) Ernest “Ernie” Robert Barrett, 90, a 40-year resident of Annapolis, died 9 March in Ginger Cove, Annapolis. Ernie retired as a Captain in the U.S. Navy having served 35 years in the submarine force. Ernest is survived by his wife, Jayne Chittom Barrett, whom he married April 6, 1946; two daughters, Stephanie Branch and Elizabeth Lacouture; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Ernie’s memorial Service was held on 9 April at the Main Chapel of the Academy with interment following at the Academy Columbarium. Sara Ann Best, 87, widow of Classmate Guy A Best died 2 March 2013. Sara Ann Best leaves behind her 5 children (Geoffrey, Diane, Eric, Deborah and Emily) as well as 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A musician, teacher, activist, and writer, she gave hope, strength and love to many. Her ashes will be placed with her husband in Arlington Cemetery. Raised in Washington DC, Sara Ann (Levenson) Best watched presidential inauguration parades from her parent’s store, J.B. Levenson Jeweler, 1720 Pennsylvania Ave. She attended Connecticut College for Women and earned her PhD in Drama at American

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University. A lover of music and theater, her first job was writing for The Lone Ranger Radio Show. In 1964, Sara Ann Best started to teach drama at National Cathedral School. She joined her talents with Wayne Dirkson, a composer and music director, to produce musicals that displayed the talents of St. Albans and National Cathedral students. In the 1970s, Sara Ann Best taught English, Speech, and Drama at Charles W. Woodward High School, MD directing plays and musicals. After retirement, Sara and Guy founded Grows, a grass roots organization that promoted the role of seniors and women in society and religion. Sara and Guy Best were fortunate to share their lives together and help change the world for the better. We received a note from Patty Stewart informing us of the death of her mother Patricia Gibson Stewart, 93, of Huntington, NY, widow of Classmate William “Bill” Stewart, on 23 September 2012 in Richmond VA. Following Bill’s death in 1995, Pat remained in the family home in Arlington until moving to Richmond to be near her daughter, Patty. She is also survived by their son, Scott, of Afton,VA. As We Are Classmate Bob Close shared the following with Dick Van Orden who was kind enough to pass it along. Thanks to both Bob and Dick. n “Our Classmate Les Buck, 91, married Margaret Ann Yeakley, 91, Saturday 9 March at 1600 in the club at the Towers in San Antonio. It was a really fine Baptist ceremony. Margaret Ann was a high school chum of both Les and his two former wives and is a delightful hard charging lady from Oklahoma. Some 50 relatives of Les and Margaret Ann attended – from a screaming 18 month old great grandchild on up, including a grinning 4 year old strewing rose petals as the bride came down the aisle. There were so many relatives, that I was the only Towers resident invited. Following the ceremony, there was great Champagne and goodies buffet there in the club.” n I was happy to see Gus Swainson who came to Annapolis on his semiannual trip south. Gus was here to see relatives and attend the Washington/Annapolis Chapter Sweethearts’ Luncheon which was postponed until 13 May due to Classmate Ernie Barrett’s funeral. I was able to have two pleasant meals with Gus who

remains active as ever in his home in Garden City New York. While Gus came safely through Hurricane Sandy, he did tell us that Garden city on Long Island suffered a great deal of damage and is still recovering. March and April were busy months for me with the wedding of my granddaughter, Kate Dykeman to 1st Lt Kyle Kapron, USMC, ‘10 here in Annapolis and the birth of my 4th great grandchild, a daughter, Avery Patricia, to granddaughter Sarah and husband 1st Lt Steven Kasdan, USMC, ’10. The family now numbers 4 children (two Navy retired 0-5s), 20 grandchildren (3 active duty Marines, 1 active duty Air Force and 1 prospective Navy enlistee) and 4 great grandchildren. My cup runneth over.

Emil Saroch at the wedding of granddaughter Kate to 1st Lt Kyle Kapron ‘10

Classmates Dan Clements and Dick VanOrden are working on a project related to Jacksonville’s Lone Sailor Memorial. Here is the background: friends of Dan’s have reported to him that the memorial is in sad repair and requested his help in contacting officials who might help right this situation. Dick has contacted via email classmates in the area who might give a current assessment of the problem. We would like to broaden the search to suggest that other class members who may be reading this column and have current detailed knowledge of the issue may be also able to assist. Please email Dick Van Orden at mdvo45@gmail.com. Class Business We had a great March meeting, with 19 in attendance. Class Vice president Bill Cosgrove had arranged for a guest speaker, Retired Marine Colonel John McKay. Col McKay is a twice wounded Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and Naval Academy graduate and good friend of Bill’s. Additionally he graduated from the National War College and was an Olmstead scholar and holds a Master’s degree from Georgetown University. He recently received honors for first place in

the MOAA’s 2012 essay contest. His essay titled “Females in Infantry Line –Units? A Need for Reflection”, appeared with the other finalist essays in the November 2012 issue of Military Officer. The thesis of Col McKay’s article is that a more thorough and deliberate public debate on integrating female service members into combat arms is needed. A lively discussion followed Col McKay’s succinct and well thought out argument. Unfortunately Bill was not in attendance due to injuries sustained in a tennis match. We hear that he is well on the way to recovery as of this writing. The Washington Annapolis Class Sweethearts Luncheon was postponed to 13 May 2013. Hope to report on it in the next Shipmate! A new Class Directory is available by email or in print. To get your print copy, please send $4 to Dick Van Orden 900 North Taylor Street, Apt 102, Arlington, VA 22203. We have digitized all obits we have on file. Some of the obits are quite old and many of the obits need some work, but we have no obits for 141 Classmates. We thought reprinting obituary suggested guidelines would be helpful. These guidelines were prepared by our Classmates Dick Van Orden and (now deceased) Chuck Gardner. The following suggestions are only a guide for organizing and composing your obituary. Other significant facts and details are appropriate, but should be kept brief and factual. Its publication in Shipmate and in local newspapers will reach many old friends, neighbors and Navy associates who have not been in touch for many years, but also those who didn’t know you, so include information that will be memorable and of interest to all.Your obituary is a personal matter and should carry memorable facts, some humor if you like, and serve as a means of conveying to others significant parts your life. It is your goodbye to friends, acquaintances, family members, and the world in general. 1) Begin with a straightforward statement of your full name, age, date of death, place of death, and cause of death. (Leave blanks for the underlined data when you write it for yourself; your heirs can add this info later.) 2) Important background information that may include place of birth, early schooling, Naval Academy and post-graduate education. 3) Brief discussion of your Navy/ Marine Corps service; mention most

important ships and shore billets, significant actions, command assignments, and any medals or awards received. Ignore “meritorious” or “attendance” medals, but highlight decorations for valor. Give date and place of your Navy or Marine Corps retirement and length of active service. 4) Civilian career(s) may be covered in similar detail; include honors, fraternities, and civic distinctions, and club and association affiliations. 5) A brief description of your survivors to include name and relationship. Use judgment about detail in listing survivors; if there are only a few, detail is possible, but if you have 14 grandchildren, don’t try to name them all. 6) Finish with provisions for your heirs to fill in known details about place, date, and manner of final disposal of remains. Be sure to leave space for times and dates of services, to be added later when they are determined.You may make recommendations regarding memorial donations if you have definite interests in special donations. 7) Remember that your survivors will be extremely attuned to details, so be sure that only well-known relationships and interests are stated. Such things as divorces, estranged family, live-in girlfriends, deceased or disabled children, financial matters, etc., are sensitive subjects and should be handled with care. Please note that Shipmate has a maximum word limit of 400 words. Obituaries may be submitted electronically (preferred) to mdvo45@gmail.com. Paper copies can be sent to Emil Saroch 237 Anchorage CT. Annapolis MD 21409. One photo may accompany the text. We request that irreplaceable photos not be sent in case of loss or damage in transit. If sending the photo electronically, please be sure the resolution is at least 300 dpi. Close-up photos work best since the final photo will be about 1x1.5 and Lucky Bag (yearbook) photos are available (for graduates), upon request. SHOULD BE DONE: The following things should be done for Naval Academy graduates: 1. Report date of death to any of Class of 45 Class Officers, and request assistance if needed. The Class provides flowers for the Classmate. Looking forward to our 70th Reunion in less than two years, 11-14 June 2013, and to hearing from you before then. Look Alive with ’45!

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PRES.: CAPT A. E. White, USN (Ret.) 4108 Wynwood Dr., Annandale,VA 22003 P: 703-256-7327; E: whizzer0923@aol.com VICE PRES.: CAPT Lee Zeni, USN (Ret.) 100 Severn Ave., Apt. 208 Annapolis, MD, 21403 P: 410-280-0532; E: leezeni@aol.com SEC’Y/WEBMASTER: CDR A.C. Hansmann, USNR (Ret.) 14009 Oakvale St., Rockville, MD 20853 P: 301-871-3496; E:vze2x7vb@verizon.net CORR SEC’Y: CDR Walter R. (Bob) Horner, USN (Ret.) 5351 Laurel Oak Court, North Port, FL 34287 P & F: 941-429-5808 E: bhorner14@comcast.net WEBSITE: 1946.usnaclasses.com

DEFEND! RESPUBLICAM ADOLESCENS, NON DESERAM SENEX Good Day. Not a very exciting issue for you but no news is good news sometimes! This column could be very interesting if you shared some part of your life (Navy best but not necessary) with your classmates, I’ll do my job if I have input. From our President, Al White: n “On a cold, dark, blustery Thursday, representatives of ’46 gathered at the Arlington Columbarium to bid farewell to our classmate, Perry Taylor. Though their noise made hearing difficult, the roar of the departing jets from Reagan National added a somber tone to the proceedings, as did the sight of the saluting squad on the nearby ridge silhouetted against the rushing clouds. In attendance were Al White and Patsy Skidmore, Barbara and Chuck Clark, Ernie Lowen and companion, Sallie Engel and yours truly. Ave atque vale, Perry Butch” n

The two pictures nearby completes the commentary by Bud Edwards presented in your last Shipmate about his Artic adventure. The sailboat is the 43’ fiberglass racing Reindeer. Call Bud for further details- like, did they sail through the iceberg, who took the picture, how about that handsome couple in the picture, etc.

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BUD- Perhaps you would like to elaborate or provide more details about your adventure- not everyone is brave enough to go sailing around the artic in a 43’ fiberglass sailboat (the Titanic was a bit safer). Look forward to your comments. PASSING REPORT: (Editors note: If you would like more details, give me a call or send me an e-mail) CAPT Thomas E. AUGER USN (Ret.) July 22, 1922- February 25, 2013 Tom was a submariner and the C.O. of two submarines: the USS CHAR and USS CHUB. He retired in 1965 followed by employment with GE in their ASW Systems Division. Services were held in Lenox, MA on March 3rd. CAPT Joseph L SKOOG USN (Ret.) July 27, 1922- February 27, 2013 See obituary in “Last Call” Mr. Jack David KELLEY January 8, 1923- March 3, 2013 Jack served his country honorably as a Lieutenant during the Korean War and was active in the Inchon Landing and the withdrawal of troops facing the Chinese. He spent most of his working life with Oklahoma Natural Gas retiring after 33 years of employment. Services were held on March 8th, followed by internment in Tulsa, OK. LCDR Marshall T. MAYS USN (Ret.) July 21, 1924- March 12, 2013 Marshall led an exceptionally active military and civilian life! For me, as an editor, to provide you with details would not do justice to his life’s story. See editors’ note above. CDR Eugene GRALLA USN (SC) (Ret.) May 3, 1924- March 14, 2013 Gene’s Navy career included many stops (including the receipt of an MBA

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from Harvard) on the way to a 1966 retirement. He also retired as President of the Columbia Gas Distribution Company in 1989. Services were held on March 17th followed by interment in Boca Raton, Florida. CAPT George P. PAVIS USN (Ret.) Oct. 22, 1923- March 31, 2013 His 30 year Navy career included the command of two destroyers at sea. Partaking in numerous volunteer opportunities, he was also a physics lab instructor at San Diego State University. A traditional U.S.Navy honors ceremony was held in Annapolis. Mr. Joseph F. DOLAN August 27, 1924- March 21, 2013 His obituary contains the words “ as a loving father, he taught his children, by example, the virtues of honesty, hard work, patience, and the importance of a few magic tricks-” words which have real meaning for all of us. John J. MATHEWS - April 10, 2013 Mr. Charles B. (Chuck) KNOWLES (non-grad) - April 8, 2013

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PRES: CAPT James L. Anderson, USN (Ret.) SEC’Y: Chester H. “Chet” Shaddeau Jr. 1972 Scott’s Crossing Way, Apt. #002 Annapolis, MD 21401 P: 410-224-5890; F: 410-224-7613 E: stadir2@gmail TREASURER: Edward J. Myerson 5618 Swift Creek Ct., Haymarket,VA 20169-5423 P: 703-754-7221 E: ejm@mandmcpas.com

FELLOW ANDOVERIANS HONOR HUDNER His fellow graduates of Phillips Academy, Andover, met on 12 April at the Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine, to honor

Tom Hudner, ’47, whose namesake destroyer, THOMAS HUDNER (DDG-116) is just beginning to take shape in the building yards of Bath Iron Works, located close by the Museum on the Kennebec River. Honored by attendance of the family of ENS Jesse Brown, the downed wingman whose attempted recovery from the snows of Korea in 1951 was the basis for Tom’s receipt of the Medal of Honor, top officials of the shipyard, the Museum, and the ARLEIGH BURKE class destroyer program joined with numerous graduates of Phillips Andover to celebrate the early stages of building Tom’s namesake ship. RADM Gregory Johnson , USN (ret), recalled for the audience the salient details of the “police action” that was Korea, and the Chosin Reservoir campaign. CAPT Mark Vandroff, USN, USNA ’89 , Program Manager for the DDG-51 Class of destroyers, assured the audience that in the near future , Tom’s ship would be able to remind future generations of what it means to put your life on the line for another. CDR Rob Patrick , USN , ‘92, and a Phillips Grad in 1988, presented Tom with a beautiful Challenge Coin commemorating the cited action, and commenting that that action by Tom epitomized what it was to be a Navy pilot, and carry out the motto to the fullest : Never leave a wingman!. Every attendee then received the challenge coin. Tom spoke briefly in thanks, not just to those supporting him, but to all the military who served — and who are still serving. We acknowledge with gratitude the provision of text and photo from Andover - the Magazine of Phillips Academy FINAL HONORS Our thinning ranks have suffered another major sequence of losses. Classmates James Walter Griffin, Charles Anthony Kiser, Eugene Bertram Tomlinson, Jr., William Power Blair, Jr., Lawrence Joseph Curtin, David Dyer Ansel, Henry Richard Duden, Jr., Duncan Packer, and William James Cook are no longer with us. Our thoughts are with their friends and families, as always. Full obituaries will appear in Last Call as time and space allow. We must also advise of the passing of Web Gokey’s wife “Mickey” Gokey; of Claire Collier, beloved wife of Classmate Jim Collier; of Anne Griffin, who died

At the Spring Fling. L to R: Mae and Bo Heininger, Mickey Wells, Anne and Jim Anderson, Mimi Espinoza (Jeff Metzel’s daughter), Jeff Metzel, Jack Raftery, Frances and Jack Stevens, with a little too much sunshine off the Severn!

Tom Hudner receives Challenge Coin from CDR Rob Patrick ‘92 at Bath, Maine, Phillips Andover affair

just a few weeks after the loss of her husband, Classmate Jim Griffin, which is noted above; of Hope Davidson, widow of Classmate John Davidson; of Norma Lane “Melody” Nuss, Jerry Nuss’s lovely wife; of Betty Dew Douglass, widow of our late Classmate Walt Douglass; and of Mitch Karlowicz’s loving wife,Virginia Karlowicz. **** In response to a number of requests, and after a little negotiation with the Alumni Association’s database guru, we have established that as of 1 April, the USNA Class of ‘47 had about 224 living graduates.You can do the necessary math. YOUR ‘47 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Annual Meeting of the Board was held on 12 April, at Annapolis. The resignation of Web Gokey was accepted with sorrow, leaving the Board with six members for the time being. Among other actions taken, it was decided to notify the Class — and this constitutes that notification — that in view of unimpressive results observed with other Classes and of considerable study, the Class will NOT plan for a nationwide 70th Reunion in 2016, nor for a 67 and1/2 Cruise. The Board will encourage and support small geographic groups who choose to run limited affairs in their areas — possibly in San Diego, in Florida, and in Annapolis, for example. At least for the time being, the Board will attempt to maintain its strength at seven Directors, but sees the possibility of a need for reduction as candidates become fewer.

The Board desires to remind all Classmates that in 66 years, no request has ever been made of them for Class operating funds (“dues”) and it appears for now that we can continue that course, but all should be aware in planning their charitable giving that gifts to the Class for this purpose are always welcome and legitimate. Finally, the Board repeats what your Secretary has been saying for years —they recommend the frequent and informal use of email to stay in touch, both with the Board and with each other. SPRING HAVE SPRUNG! As it always does, one way or another, Spring came to Annapolis on 11 April, with a delightful warm, sunny day, and a delicious luncheon. To dodge the eternal access and parking problems endemic to the “O” Club (which of course is no longer even called that, any more!), this year’s ‘47 Spring Fling was very wisely held at the beautiful Severn Inn, right on the water’s edge on the Severn shore opposite the Yard. The shock of twelve cancellations on the very day of the affair cut us down a bit, but the nineteen who did show had a wonderful time.

At the Spring Fling. L to R: Chet Shaddeau and Nancy Apthorp, Helen Johnson, Nancy and Chan Von Schrader, Sally and John Geary, Doris and Paul Miller, with the sunshine trimmed out somewhat!

The attendeees included: Bo and Mae Heininger, “Mickey” (Mrs. John) Wells, Jim and Anne Anderson, Jeff Metzel, with his daughter Mimi Espinoza, Jack Raftery, Jack and Frances Stevens, Chet Shaddeau with Nancy Apthorp, Helen (Mrs. Bill) Johnson, Chan and Nancy Von Schrader, John and Sallie Geary, and Paul and Doris Miller. REMEMBER GEORGE? Sometimes it just happens. I was sitting at the computer (it had crapped out, and I had just got the server to fix it), and wondering what I might scrape up for the column — due Classmate George Brungot — a few in two days — the years ago eternal deadline — when the bell dinged, and about 50% of the following story showed up in two emails. A third came in next day, at my request, and a search of the personal Classmate files was fruitful. Here’s how it went: We received an email from San Francisco, from a Mrs. Susan Ferrell, asking if we could provide some accurate info regarding the class standing of her father — it turned out to be our Classmate George Brungot! That opened a whole vista of memories on one of our most colorful Classmates. And of course, his academic standing was not exactly what parrents like to hear , but his telling his kids that he “wasn’t exactly the last man in the Class” was accurate — just ask “Spook“ Lavelle or Haley Rogers! That was really “bucket section” country — but many of its inhabitants became successful businessmen, Admirals, and men to be looked up to. I gave her the data she wanted (among other things, George May-June 2013

47•48 CLASS NEWS graduated 831 in Spanish (through Youngster year), and overall #803 out of 821 final graduates! Susan went on to comment how she and George used to make great holidays out of Blue Angel visits for Graduation Day at Navy, and I was forced to advise her that “sequestration” was apparently forcing the cancellation of Blues’ shows everywhere — including Fleet Week in San Francisco (which she was looking forward to) and graduation in Crabtown. Bummer! But then Susan added the story which follows — and I will let her tell it in her own words — slightly edited from her email next day: n “I managed to get my migraine beaten down to a 5 or 6, and when I paused before going in to buy something, I was magically sidetracked into a pizza place, thinking — why make dinner when I can just get a slice — cheap? Well, I’m standing there in a daze, waiting for the slices, and notice, back at the cash register, a blue and white ballpoint pen that says “Jefferson Pilot” on it. That’s the name of the rather small insurance company my father used to sell for. Dad sold mostly to Mids, and I thought -“Wow, someone must have sold for them out here, though the firm itself became Jefferson Standard, and I think it is now defunct.” The girl held the pen out, I watched my hand take it as if the hand were someone else’s , and I read slowly — probably moving my lips : George O.R. Brungot Life Insurance Company, followed by our home address and an antiquated Area Code preceding the phone number. Here I am in San Francisco, 3000 miles from Annapolis, my Dad has been dead over ten years, and probably last bought those pens to hand out 20 to 30 years ago! And I’m signing a pizza receipt now, a block from our house in a city I never expected even to visit! If that pen could talk!! San Francisco of course has heavy Navy connections—that could account for it. I naturally said, “My Dad gave that pen away — can I buy it from you?” They answered that I was welcome to it, but they would need some kind of pen to work with. I walked to the nearby convenience store, but of course they had none for sale. Nearest Walgreen’s is several blocks away, so the convenience store kindly said they’d give me one of theirs, but why? I told them, and the clerk shivered, saying “Wow, that story gives me goosebumps!”

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Me, too. It was a ray of sunshine. I’m grateful I had a Dad I could be proud of and who loved me. I know that isn’t something to take for granted. Susan” n Those of us who accompanied George (or “GOR”) to Navy home football games are fully in agreement. His Stentorian voice roaring across the Navy stadium with “Our teeeaaam is reeedd hot!” right after they had clumsily dropped a pass or lost yardage because of a busted play, kept us just as fond of this great guy as Susan is — if for slightly different reasons. And the story persists that it was George Brungot who originated our own Class Slogan — “Forty-seven — Best on the Severn”. No proof available, but it seems likely! Did you know George? If not, you really missed a fun part of our Class history.

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Let’s start this column with a picture.

Warren 2nd Co. and Nancy Graham are doing what many of us need to do and are putting it off, namely go through all our “junk” and get rid of what we never use so that our children won’t have the trauma of having to do it after we are gone. Those of you who have made the move to retirement communities have made that effort but people like Betty and me who are hoping to die at home keep avoiding it. Everyone tells me that one of the problems they have is that our children no longer entertain as we did using sterling silver, crystal, “good” china, etc. and they have no need for formal silver/crystal/china. Of course most of

them have their own homes, fully furnished and not needing much, if anything, in the way of furniture. The bottom line question is “what do I do with the materials collected over 67 years of married life? From that beginning you probably expect me to give you an answer. Sorry, if I had an answer Betty and I would be hard at work reducing the clutter and we aren’t. We can’t even agree on what to do with pots and pans we seldom use (we might need that). Warren and Nancy needed help so they have had people cleaning out their garage and attic, which brings me back to the picture above. Warren had completely forgotten the picture he is holding. It came out of the attic and I believe you will be able to read the presentation plaque on it. That is Warren at the far left pulling the “honey bucket”. Of course this memento is one, which Warren will hold onto for a while yet. Let me skip from that to another recurring theme-obits. I’m getting questions from families, which make me believe that I should once again remind you, and I quote, “ If you haven’t yet written your own obit for Last Call and for the local media do it NOW! If you can’t get it done, at least make known to family the location of the Lucky Bag (s), the 30 year book, and the 50 year book. In one phone conversation with a daughter I read the entries about her dad from all three books because she did not know if he had them or if so where they were.You might also consider putting any cruise books you have together with the previous books. If you can’t write it at least make it easier for the one who does.” I wrote that in 2008. Now I’m going to make you an offer. I will start an obituary file here and if you wish you can send me a copy of what you write or have already written. I will do absolutely nothing to it but will make it available to your family and/or to the obit column at Shipmate. Where ever you put the finished product be absolutely certain your family knows that it exists and its location. While we are talking about “crossing the bar” let me say a few words of appreciation for Sharon Moffatt. Sharon’s title is Memorial Affairs Coordinator and Cemetery Administrator a job to which she is very dedicated and, from my observation, handles in an outstanding manner. Along with a lot of other things she “coordinates” all things

regarding the columbarium. To contact her use her email address Moffatt@ USNA.edu. Include your phone number so she can, if necessary; call you back at her convenience. She is unbelievably busy, but believe me she is a blessing to anyone planning to be placed in the columbarium and to his or her families. On to other things— In response to my frequent pleas for news Rhona Gorder sends things along as you have seen in past columns. She and Chuck 12th Co. belong to the San Diego USNA Alumni chapter and she sent me their roster of 48ers. There are 34 Class of ’48 related folks, Classmates, widows and non-grads. I am not counting wives i.e. I only counted Chuck Gorder not Rhona. I have no idea how active the ‘48ers are but I know that both Chuck and Rhona give their support. My thanks to both of the Gorders not only for their contributions to my efforts but also for the cruises and reunions they have worked so hard on. We look forward to seeing them at the 65th. In the write up I did for the Class luncheon on the 12th I mentioned what some of our Classmates do to keep fit. Among others I recognized that Bob McClinton 11th Co. sails year round. He responded with—Turns out that we are racing J/35 INTREPID through 52 races/year: 26 Saturdays, 24 Thursday Duck Dodges (Apr-early Sept). The Swiftsure (from Victoria, BC) Memorial Day Weekend and the Port Townsend Regatta in Jun. INTREPID is a flat-out JOY to race. Her PHRF-NW RATING IS 72. I don’t speak the last item but am certain you other sailboat owners/racers like Tony Duncan will understand. Anyway Bob I envy you the joy of the competition and the fact that it gets you out of the house and exerting yourself doing something you love.You will probably outlive us all. Well, it might be a fight between you and Phil Shutler as he keeps fit skiing. The passing of W.E. Shorr 4th Co. last December prompted Tom Murphree 24th Co. to send me the following— n Willie’s home was in Hendersonville, NC. I was introduced to Willie, Plebe Summer in Chief Metzger’s seamanship and rowing class. Willie was about 17 yeas old and hardly big enough to pull an oar. As I recall he was from NY, appointed from Philadelphia. Willie was smart as a whip and could play a slipstick faster than O’Leary’s fiddle. I was 20 years old, out of

the Marines, 6’2” and had never seen a slide rule nor a tee square.Willie showed me how to use both.We became fast friends! After plebe year, Willie and I went to different Battalions. Except for an occasional path crossing in Mother Bancroft’s halls, I saw him infrequently during the next 2 years. After graduation, I only recall seeing Willie twice. Once, in 1950, when I was in flight training at Corpus Christi, several carloads of us grads drove up to Houston to the Navy/Rice game. I saw Willie at the game, he was with some Exxon execs. Shortly after that, Willie went out on his own, having learned the skill of buying and selling oil. Evidently, that venture was rewarding. The next time I saw Willie, 20 years later, he had retired and was in Beaufort, SC. Gregarious Willie had finally married, fortunately to a very nice young Norwegian lady. (We visited Beaufort every year and saw him at almost every social function we attended). He had become a conservative leader in a conservative town championing minimum contact with the federals. He was in the right place! However, when the City Council accepted a government hand-out for a waterfront development, it was a signal for a parting of the ways. Willie discussed his disenchantment with me. He and his lovely bride moved on. Never heard another word from Willie for another 20 or so years, when, having retired and built our retirement home near Morehead City, NC, lo and behold, the phone rang, it was Willie. After an animated exchange of greetings (our old bond always surfaced), Willie declared that he was living in a tent in the North Carolina Mountains. (That was code for a sumptuous abode near Hendersonville). Then after a brief and warm conversation, Willie revealed the real reason for his call, he was dying of cancer. Expected to live a year, maybe slightly more. (I guess Willie had searched around trying to think of who would care and he called his old buddy, Murph). He never called again, but, with concern, I have called him every 3 or so months. The last two times I called, I got no answer. Not a good sign. Then with a heavy heart I just read your announcement. Thanks. Now I am trying to remember his wife’s name, but, so far, ever-weakening mind has not responded. Should you earn her name, please share it! God bless Willie Shorr. n

Scribe’s note-Murph you should fill no embarrassment at your loss of a name. At our age we are pleased to remember our own names. As I have already communicated to you Mrs. Shorr’s name is Rose and according to my records she is still with us. Thank you for your memorial to Willie. Since our last column we have lost five more friends: 23rd Co. Maurer, R.C. 3/30/13 16th Co. Metzger, R.P. 2/22/13 23rd Co. McGihon, R.S.* 3/23/13 20th Co. Jefferson, H.P.* 3/18/13 1st Co. Zimmerman, J.P. 4/15/13 *see Biography in the 50 Year Book Our condolences to each of the families. We too shall miss them. Each of you reading this has spent time in the Washington Greater Metropolitan Area and should remember what our traffic is like. If you are no longer in this area let me assure you it is worse and getting more so every day. Yesterday, the 18th, I had an appointment with my audiologist at Bethesda (now Walter Reed/Bethesda) at 1000. The run to Bethesda usually takes 40 minutes at the most but knowing we would be in rush hour we backed out of our driveway here in Springfield at 0840 and headed off. It immediately started to pour down rain. By the time we got to the beltway it was a deluge and the cars were bumperto-bumper, hubcap-to-hubcap.Visibility was marginal but at least the drivers were behaving themselves. At 1000 we pulled into the hospital grounds and started looking for a parking place in the new America garage. I called audiology and told them I would be late and was told if I was more than 15 minutes late the doctor might not see me. We got parked and 25 minutes later managed to find the office in the new building. My doctor said she would do what she could in the time she had before her next appointment. In the middle of our meeting the PA system came on and told us to evacuate the building because they had a bomb threat. We walked down from the 5th floor, were out of the bldg about 30 minutes, came back up on the freight elevator with my doctor, she finished my appointment and we came home. Total elapsed time just over 5 hours. Beltway average speed coming home was 75mph. Until next time. Dave

May-June 2013

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PRES: CAPT Ewing “Mick” McDonald, USN (Ret.) 2569 Golfer’s Ridge Rd., Annapolis MD 21401 E: USNA1949@VERIZON.NET TREAS: CAPT Peter S. Swanson, USN (Ret.) WEBMASTER: CAPT Robert Tolbert, USN (Ret.) WEBSITE: www.usna-class49.org

From the President A shout-out for the memory of Oliver Dyer Colvin Jr., a classmate who followed his passion for music until his death in 2011. Colvin’s entry in the 1949 Lucky Bag states: n “Satchmo and King Oliver were but a few of the nicknames Ollie acquired as a result of his undying love of America’s music, Le Jazz Hot.…His natural habitats were a few select New York nightclubs, where he could be found most weekends reveling in Dixieland…” n

Calling all classmates who opted for the USAF at graduation. Let us hear from you. Bart Bartholomew is one of the few classmates still on “active duty.” Bart retired in 2001 after 32 years as Executive VicePresident of VSE Corp. Since then, he has remained with VSE as a full-time consultant, even kept the same office. Throughout all this time, he has had interesting and enjoyable Navy interfaces, helping with numerous projects and programs related to ships, aircraft, ordnance, and facilities. In the earlier years, many of the interfaces were with fellow 49ers. Bart, not only works fulltime, he is also an active participant in DC area class activities. Our hats are off to him.

Just in from Red Lynch: A correction to Tom Parsons’s report in the March/April Shipmate in regard to Bob Horne’s not being commissioned upon graduation, due to faulty eyesight. Red writes: n Upon graduation, Bob and I received orders to USS VALLEY FORGE (CV45) in San Diego. He and I travelled in my car to the west coast. Two other classmates joined us aboard ship: Wade Clark and Don Nadig. Bob and I had a great time going on liberty together that first year aboard The Happy Valley. Parents of classmate Mike Hunt lived in Coronado and were very gracious in helping us acclimate to our new home. As close as we were that first year, it is surprising that we did not stay in touch, but I can attest to the fact that Bob Horne was indeed commissioned upon graduation n March DC area lunch attendees: Benoit, Claytor, Larish, McDonald, and Smith were joined by Jim McVoy, who was in town from Birmingham…April lunch attendees were Bartholomew, Benoit, Claytor, Neely, Rigsbee, Smith, and Swanson. A special guest was Jack’s brother, Harry Benoit, USNA 1944. Interesting tidbit gleaned from the luncheon conversation: Jack’s brother earned wings as a blimp pilot.

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n Carolyn Dennis, John Frazee (Marvin’s son), Fran and I, Nancy and Jack Magee, Ruth and Walt Schriefer, Boo and Malcolm Thiele, Catharine and Harry Train, and our adoptee Roger Flagg (VMI ’50) attended the April lunch…Carolyn Dennis will soon be joining Fran and me at Westminster Canterbury, a life-care facility, where she hopes to enjoy many bridge games with friends already residing there….Cecile Trueblood, widow of Donald Trueblood, is moving from Virginia Beach to Pittsburgh, where she will live with her son Michael. n Memories Paul Laric remembers Luke Capone

The following is reprinted from The Boston Globe of 21 March 2013: n “For years, a Cambridge man quietly sat in the recital halls at the Berklee College of Music, where he immersed himself in the sounds of student jazz performances. He made no fuss. No one at the college even knew his name. But Oliver Dyer Colvin Jr. held on to a secret that Berklee learned only after his death. In his will, he left the school the largest financial gift it has ever received: $8.1 million dollars…According to a statement released by Berklee, Colvin died in 2011 at age 84. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served with distinction as an officer during the Korean War. After leaving the Navy, Colvin worked at Sylvania Electric Products Inc. International Telephone and Telegraph Corp. and went on to serve as chairman of the Cargocaire Engineering Corp.” n

Jack Huenerberg reports from the Tidewater area:

n “Of course, Luke was Mr. Entertainment to all of us during our four years at USNA and for many years thereafter. My indelible recollection of how Luke made life a bit more tolerable for us Mids, centers on those ghastly Friday-night boat rides to Baltimore and Philadelphia aboard one of the Baltimore sightseeing steamers for the Saturday football games. If you couldn’t sleep on the hard, open deck because of the chill and sea spray coming at you over the gunwale, you eventually gave up the idea of getting any rest at all, and made for the lounge. There, the bodies filled every square inch of deck space and it was standing-room-only for the rest of us. But worth it, for at the piano was the indefatigable Luke tickling the ivories as only he could. He never seemed to tire and played one request after another. I think I heard Melancholy Baby a half-dozen times on each of those trips....and I’m hearing it now, as I think of dear Luke.” n

Mick McDonald remembers Luke Capone n “Luke and I had command of ships that participated in a goodwill cruise around South America in 1963. We frequented bars and clubs together and often headed for the bandstand when the band took a break. Luke generally brought the house down with his piano playing. Having played the bass violin during my high

school days, I would pick up the band’s fiddle and thump along with Luke. By the time we returned to the states, we had played our way around Cape Horn, and even my lousy accompaniment couldn’t diminish Luke’s magic touch on the keyboard. After Luke’s death, his widow donated his piano to USNA where it is used in Smoke Hall today.” n From Eugene (Bud) Ince, who says that the following story is barnacle-incrusted for sure: n “One evening during our summer cruise aboard USS MISSOURI in 1948, a good movie was scheduled to be shown on the fantail. But alas, two of our classmates (I’ll call them Pat (six-foot-four) and Mike (a sand-blower) had a task to accomplish: shooting the evening stars for navigation P-work. Pat wanted very badly to see the movie but first, he and Mike had to get their star sights, work out the lines of position with HO214, and plot their fix. The two were a team; Mike held the sextant and Pat had the watch, which had been set with one of the ship’s chronometers. They had used the Rude Star Finder to choose the stars they wanted to shoot. They went on deck just before twilight, when stars and the horizon would be visible at the same time and much to Pat’s chagrin, when everyone else was gathering for the movie. Pat remained determined to see the movie so when he saw a glimmer above the horizon, he yelled, ‘Mike, look there, I think it’s Betelgeuse.’ Mike replies, ‘I don’t see a thing. ‘Pat continued pointing and repeating, ‘There, right there.’ Mike: ‘I still can’t see it.’ Pat: ‘If I can see it, why can’t you see it?’ And then Mike’s classic comeback: ‘Look how much closer you are to it than I am.’ “Note: For today’s mids, an explanation of the niceties of celestial navigation would be required, as they have never been exposed to Benjamin Dutton much less the use of a sextant! n In Memoriam (Obituaries can be found on the 49 website.) • CAPT Benard Edward Bassing, USN (Ret.) died at home in Lake Monticello VA on 29 March 2013. • Don C. Haeske died on 19 March 2013 and was buried on 26 March in Blossom Hill Cemetery, Concord NH. • CAPT Robert Coontz, USN (Ret.) died on 26 January 2013. Burial was at Arlington National Cemetery. • Lynn Foster, wife of classmate CAPT James Foster, USN (Ret.), died on 2 March in Carmel CA. Funeral was

held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church on 12 March. • Dorothy Alice Bading, wife of classmate CDR Herman Bading, USN (Ret.) died on 2 April 2013 in Annapolis MD. Recommended Reading The Generals By Thomas E. Ricks New York: Penguin Press Dr. John Nagl, USMA 1988 graduate and currently the Minerva Research Fellow at USNA, published a review of The Generals in the November 2012 USNI NEWS, calling the book: “…a must-read book explaining why America’s generals now lose wars with impunity.” Nagl continues in his review “…the decline in the performance of the Army can be attributed to failures in how the Army manages its senior officers. General Marshall, the architect of victory in America’s greatest war, relieved subordinates regularly and with gusto. Since then, the Army has failed to hold senior officers accountable for their actions.” Other than Marshall, praise is given to Ridgeway and Petraeus, “…who turned losing wars around in Korea and Iraq…” and Major General O.P. Smith, USMC, who earns “praise for his exceptional performance at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, saving a Marine Division from a Chinese onslaught…Smith’s success is contrasted with the US Army generals who left their units exposed and subject to devastating defeats…The Navy and Marines have much to gain from careful consideration of the lessons with which Ricks concludes the book…One hopes that the naval tradition of relieving ship captains who run aground (literally or figuratively) has properly shaped the men and women America will need on point in the Pacific for the next generation.“ Note: For any interested in learning more about John Nagl, author of this book review, visit the website below to watch him interviewed on The Daily Show in 2007. http://www.thedailyshow.com/ watch/thu-august-23-2007/lt—col— john-nagl?xrs=share_copy

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PRES: VADM Robert R. Monroe USN (Ret.) 2313 Sawdust Rd.,Vienna,VA 22181-3044 P: 703-242-8756; E: rrmonroe@cox.net VICE PRES: CAPT Thomas H. Ross, USN (Ret.) 948 Shadewater Way,Annapolis, MD 21401-6848 P: 410-757-3745; E: thasross@hotmail.com EXEC. SEC’Y: CAPT Donald K. “Deke” Forbes, USN (Ret.) 15791 Edgewood Dr., Dumfries,VA 22025 P: 703-670-6153; E: dekus@earthlink.net TREAS: CAPT John J. McNally, USN (Ret.) 7512 Milway Drive, Alexandria,VA 22306-2525 P: 703-765-8808; E: jmcnallyj@gmail.com CORR. SEC’Y: CAPT Charles L. Mull, USN (Ret.) 10 Meadowbrook Road, Brunswick, ME 04011-3434 P: 207-729-0073; E: csmull@comcast.net WEBMASTER: Col John C. Akin, USAF (Ret.) E: bojack@tds.net WEBSITE: http://usna50.8k.com

President’s Corner: A “Count Your Blessings” message for classmates and wives. A few days ago Char and I were talking about friendships and she said, “You know, you and your classmates are really blessed. Most of us have one or two long-term friendships, in which there’s a mutual commitment extending over decades. But you and your classmates have a virtual lifelong relationship.You met as teenagers, and you were immediately thrust into intensive plebe summer and plebe year ties, in which you virtually depended on each other for survival. Then, after three more years of close relationships in company, battalion, sports, and other activities, you were commissioned and many of you went to war together. This was often followed by decades of shared military experiences. Now, with second careers, which frequently involved additional classmate contacts, mostly behind you, you’re closely joined in local luncheon groups and, particularly, class reunions. In many cases classmates’ wives have been equally involved in this lifelong togetherness.” Char is right; we truly do have a treasured relationship! Shakespeare surely hit the mark in lauding,“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers” (Henry IV). All the best, Bob Class News: Thanks, Bob and Char. With Graduation Week 2013 either in progress or just completing as you receive this Shipmate edition, let’s turn the calendar back 63 years nostalgically to June Week 1950, our graduation week. We are indebted to Bill Diehl for donating his archived graduation materials for use in our class column. Thank you ever so much, Bill! It is said that 9,000 spectators attended the Presentation of Colors Parade on May-June 2013

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Worden Field. The color company photos are a compliment to our class, the 14th company commander and current class president, Bob Monroe, and his choice of color girl, Charlotte Anderson, who later became his wife. The Baltimore Sun article goes on to say that she was a pretty sophomore attending the University of Tennessee and a resident of Knoxville, TN. Congratulations again, Bob and “Char” on a most memorable occasion for you both! A large crowd also attended our graduation in Dahlgren Hall with Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson the

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featured speaker, and Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Forest Sherman, assisting Superintendent Vice Admiral Harry Hill presenting diplomas to 690 graduates. (One was delayed.) 915 entered in 1946, or nearly 25% who did not stay the course. The CNO administered the Oath of Office to the 680 who were commissioned. Three former “Supes” and alumni attended also: ADM Samuel Robison (1888) ’28-‘31, RADM John Beardall (1908) ’42-’45, and ADM Aubrey Fitch (1906) ’45-’47. They indicated they were there to break-in the rookie Superintendent Harry Hill!

The Annapolis Evening Capital edition of 2 June 1950 covered our graduation in some detail and provided much of the foregoing history. In addition, A Class of 1950 historical summary that Bill Simons prepared for our 50th reunion notes that “Our class marked the midway point of the twentieth century when we graduated. We were the first post-WW II class to enter the Naval Academy and over a third of our number had seen prior service. A few were formerly commissioned officers (about 7, I believe). The Navy was still downsizing from 6,768 ships at the height of WWII to a low of 634 by the time we graduated…. The new USAF required some much needed regular officers from both Annapolis and WestPoint, which would absorb one quarter of our class upon graduation.” Indeed, our “half century” class could be said to have been the beginning of a new generation of graduates. So, returning to the present, the Washington area group had quite a “Sweetheart” luncheon at the Arlington Army Navy Country Club on Valentines Day this year. Bill Diehl reports that there were 54 in attendance, 25 classmates (two from N.C. and N.J.), spouses, a widow, and guests, including Bill Cogar, USNA Museum curator. Bob Monroe welcomed the ladies and Milt Schultz gave a short dissertation on “Love through the ages” The men then rose and sang a verse of “Let me call you sweetheart”, and Bill says they all finished together! J.J. McNally presented a gift to president Bob for his years of service to the class who modestly accepted and suggested any business be delayed until the regular March meeting. Bill has stepped down from making future Washington area meeting reports and another volunteer will soon be identified. Thanks, Bill, for your dedication and many contributions to our class column! President Bob reported that 12 classmates were at the Washington area 7 March meeting who addressed the desirability of selecting a Class Historian to fill in important events while memories are still sharp; the need for a backup or planned replacement for each class officer or functional manager to avoid loss of service during extended travel, illness, or death; and planning for our 65th reunion in April 2015 at Annapolis. Bob also reported on the Washington group’s 4 April meeting at LaPorta’s Restaurant in Alexandria with 17 in

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attendance, a high for the Dark Ages. They were: Diehl, Forbes, Lasley, McNally, Monroe, Nolan, Portnoy, Powell, Rockey, Ross, Schultz, Simons, Smoot, Snyder, Sterner, Treado and Tripp. The Snyders, Schultzes and McNallys are soon off to Hilton Head for a golfing vacation, and the Powells are about to shift to their Virginia Beach home for six weeks. Permanent moves soon include the McNallys relocating in Alexandria and the Snyders moving from Arlington to Denver. Thanks, Bob, for doing this extra duty. Dean French reported that on 1 March he met with the San Diego group, Cassily, DeWitt, Frudden and son Scott, Grimn, Dick Martin and Hancock who was visiting from Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Dean plans to attend graduation of his daughter who is earning a Master’s in Journalism at Columbia University in New York in May. Dean serves as a docent aboard the carrier Midway Museum and hosts Frank Cassily occasionally. When Sally and I were in San Diego last year, the Midway with WWII aircraft on the flight deck made an impressive presence on the harbor waterfront. We understand some 800,000 visitors go aboard each year.Thanks, Dean. Tom Ross reports that a sparse Annapolis group met at Ginger Cove on 8 March, but much improved on 5 April with Buteau, Grunwald, Henderson, Hiatt, McLean, Oberholtzer and Ross attending. Henry Hiatt attended for the first time since he and Aldina moved to

Annapolis. The 2013 Homecoming 1950 Dinner party will be held at Ginger Cove on 26 October after the Pittsburgh game. The group noted that the Naval War of 1812 Bicentennial Exhibit at the former library, now the Hart Room, in Mahan Hall opened on April 1st. The Naval Academy Museum and the City of Annapolis jointly sponsored the exhibit. It is receiving high acclaim and continues through November 1st. Future meetings will continue to be at Ginger Cove. Thanks, Tom. It is with much regret that we note the passing of Roz Forbes on 6 March at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital from complications of COPD she had been valiantly coping with since 1999. She was surrounded by her husband and their three children. Deke Forbes married Roz in the Naval Academy Chapel on 4 June, 1950, a devoted marriage that continued for almost 63 years. Roz was a stay-at-home Mom who raised her children frequently alone while Deke was at sea on many aviation deployments. She provided strong support for her husband’s career and relished entertaining officers and friends of his three commands, and faculty when he was the 65th Commandant of Midshipmen in the 1970s. Funeral services were scheduled on 6 May in the Naval Academy Chapel, with inurnment in the Naval Academy Columbarium and a following reception in the Coppedge Dining Room of Alumni Hall.

Liz Ryan, wife of deceased classmate John “Jack” Ryan, passed away on 13 April in Falls Church,Va. Daughter Lisa advised that her mother had been ill with melanoma cancer only since the first of the year that progressed very quickly. She will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Our condolences are sincerely passed to the Ryan family. We lost five classmates February through early mid-April. The obituaries of Ray Barber (31st Co.), George Conatore (17th)), Fred Terrell (27th) and Bob Trotter (2nd) have been or will be included in the Last Call section of Shipmate. Non-graduate Bob Weisel passed away on 12 February in Oradell, N.J. at the age of 86. After graduating from high school as his class’ valedictorian, he entered the Naval Academy with our class, but left during plebe year to attend Princeton University. There he graduated in 1950 Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to MIT where he received a master’s degree in civil engineering. After working several years in that field, he joined Merrill Lynch for a distinguished career of 31 years as a senior account executive. He is survived by his wife, Jean, of 58 years, two sons, a daughter, and seven grandchildren. We extend our sympathies and sincere condolences to all the families of the aforementioned classmates. We wish them well during this difficult period of transition with the loss of a loved one. In our next Shipmate, we will catch up with the global travels of Barbara and Pete Wood and Stan Neander and his travel companion Judy Browder. Also the 50th Anniversary of the catastrophic sinking of the USS Thresher off Cape Cod that was held at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine in early April. Three of our classmates were aboard that I did not have space to cover here. Happy Independence Day with family and sparkly fireworks! ….Chuck

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PRES: CAPT Arthur P. Ismay, USN (Ret.) 1169 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean,VA 22101-2215 P: 703-790-0682; E: artismay@verizon.net VICE PRES: CAPT Thomas A. Boyce, USN (Ret.) 3717 Carrige House Ct., Alexandria,VA 22309-2709; P: 703-780-7525 SEC’Y: CDR Bill Foster, USN (Ret.) 501 Glyndon St., NE,Vienna,VA 22180 P: 703-938-7812; E: feeny1@mac.com TREAS: CAPT John L. “Jay” Woodbury Jr., USN (Ret.) 7515 Cornith Dr., Alexandria,VA 22306-2503 P: 703-768-3848; E: jaywood1@cox.net CLASS FUND RAISER: RADM Guy Shaffer, USN (Ret.) 7101 Bay Front Dr. #125 Annapolis, MD 21403 H: 401-269-6609 E: ghbs51usna@comcast.net WEBSITE: www.usna51.com

President’s Corner: The special exhibit covering the Naval War of 1812 is a must see for all 51ers who are in the area. It comprises the William Koch collection of naval artifacts from that period combined with portions of the Naval Academy’s Robinson collection of naval art and portions of the Naval Academy Museum’s collection. Mounted by former director of the Museum at a cost of over $2 M provided by the Koch brothers, the exhibit will be in Mahan Hall through November of 2013. The displays are well annotated and lend themselves to a self directed tour. – Art Ismay The Washington group April luncheon produced the following picture of a quality suitable for printing. My readers will note that Classmates Rushing, Woodbury, DeGroot, Whitener and Bres all look hale and hearty bur especially well fed at the Army Navy Country Club.

Rushing, Woodbury, DeGroot, Whitener and Bres

On the 17th of April Classmates and wives or other guests from as far away as Long Island and well into Virginia gathered for a Spring Fling luncheon based upon a tour of the superb War of 1812 exhibit located in Mahan Hall followed by a luncheon at the USNA Officer’s and Faculty Club. Arranged by Sam Ginder

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the entire event was superb and included entertainment by a Midshipman String Quartet at luncheon courtesy of our honorary Classmate Monty Maxwell USNAAA organist. A picture of one of the tables follows:

most don’t really care. That is hard to accept. More help please! Guy Shaffer

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Spring Fling l. to r.-Gilda Shaver, Trent Shaver, Bev Bray, Joe Bray, Dick Inman

Trent and Gilda Shaver, John and Beth Stader and a bit of Dick Inman are clearly recognized. Writing the Class column can be an enjoyable task provided there is sufficient input information upon which to produce a column. One can see from this column that absent the assistance of our Class Secretary, there would have been no photos or other material upon which to base a column. NOT VERY HELPFUL!! Come on classmates help the column author by providing material upon which to base a column. In a similar vein Sam Ginder is joined by classmates who are concerned over the apparent lack of interest in the Class Web Site. The participation by class mates is very low and the number of hits is also low. This indicates an apparent strong disinterest. This was discussed during our last annual meeting and a survey was conducted by Tom Boyce, Class VP - the response was characterized as; “Pathetic”. Your Board of Directors will be addressing this subject, but a final decision rests on Class input. What should our Web site contain? Should it be a “sea story center”, an exchange of ideas on current events, an adjunct to Shipmate or a center for rapid exchange of information of meetings, death of classmates, etc. Or should it be discontinued. We should not waste the time of Sam Ginder who produces a quality product, he needs input as do the Class column writers. I can’t believe we have reaches the age of disinterest, but there is strong evidence that it may be fast approaching. Please let your Board Members (do you know who they are? Or care?) what you think. We often hear that the “Washington crowd tries to run everything, but maybe the concern is that

At the Washington area luncheon on March 19th at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club we had the pleasure of hearing a most interesting talk on cyber security by Ms. Paige Atkins, a daughter of classmate Jerry Rapkin. Ms. Atkins, who is Vice President for Cyber and IT Research at the Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation, started with definitions of terms used in the cyber security area and then described the complexities of keeping a cyber based system securely operational. With many years of government and industry experience Ms. Atkins was able to provide unique insights into the sophistications of cyber warfare and to answer multiple questions after her informative presentation. Present at the luncheon were: Gene and Nancy Avallone, Garnett and Rita Bailey, Phil Case, Bob Denbigh, Dick and Bobbie Denfeld, Hork Dimon, George,Virginia and Bill Lester, Walt Locke, Bill Lykes, Dick Pettigrew, Jerry and Jan Rapkin, Bill Ryan, Jim Sagerholm, Bob Schulze and Mimi Gronlund, Pete Stark, Tom Thawley and Judy Wanfried, Penny Vahsen, Bill and Pat Wyatt and Jack and Jane Young.

Penny Vahsen and Bobbie Denfeld

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Gene Avallone, Bill Ryan, Dick Denfeld, Garnett Bailey

Jerry Rapkin, Paige Atkins, Jan Rapkin

It has not been your Secretary’s standard practice to include in this column news of a classmate’s passing. My reasoning is that we are notified by Garnett Bailey, and usually also by the Alumni Association, via e-mail, as soon as the news becomes available, and it is timely in that it contains useful notices regarding visitations, services, and receptions. By the time it would appear in this column, it is no longer timely. Further, the news is published in the Last Call column, first as an alphabetical listing, and then in obituary form, in class order. I am making an exception this time in the case of Charlie McDonald, to pass on information that I believe was little-known about how Charlie lived his life. Dick Denfeld sent the following: n “A brief note about Charlie McDonald’s memorial service in the Chapel of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis at 11 AM on Saturday, 13 April 2013.The service was conducted by Pastor Jim Ferguson. “The class was represented by the following folks: Gene & Nancy Avallone, Dick & Bobbie Denfeld, George Lester (roommate),Tom Thawley, Jerry & Jan Rapkin, and Jack & Jane Young. “For myself, I have to say it was an uplifting and comforting, bitter-sweet experience. Bitter because of the loss of a friend and Classmate but sweet because of what I learned about Charlie’s positive impact on the lives of others. Bobbie and I, and probably most of our 52 group,

learned things about Charlie we had not had the opportunity to know.We Classmates had known him too soon, during our early encounter at the Academy, before the mature, caring, devout and devoted man had fully evolved. “Charlie and his wife Shirley had no children by birth, but who would know? Shirley was surrounded by young people during the service. Several gave moving testimony to how their lives have been touched and made “better” by their “Mom” Shirley or their “Dad” Charlie. The sincerity and appreciation of those who spoke was clear. It revealed through emotional and brave testimony how their lives were made better by knowing Charlie and benefiting from his counsel.” A significant factor in our not knowing our Classmates was the organization of the Naval Academy when we were midshipmen. Militarily, the Academy has not changed much; but academically, it is very different. As you will recall, the curriculum was exactly the same for all of us, except for foreign languages. We went to class only with mids from our own company and the one “next door”. The only time we interacted with mids from the rest of the Brigade was on sports teams, extracurricular activities, and on summer cruise. Now, the academics are more like a university, with many course offerings, and mids go to class with others from every company in the Brigade. And I’m sure, by the way, that that is why they no longer march to class. It’s not a relaxation of discipline, but the reality that the mids are going in many different directions, and marching would be impossible. It is here that I insert my plea: all right, since we did not get to know as much about each other “back in the day” now is the time to catch up! Tell us what you and yours are doing! A lot of folks would like to hear what is in your life. My e-mail address is in the mast-head of this column. n Jack O’Connell has been on the road. Reports Jack,

Dick Laulor writes about two experiences while on active duty involving a ’51 grad and a Classmate. Fred Gambke and Dick were wrestling teammates in our Plebe year. In 1954-56, Dick’s submarine USS Halfbeak (SS-352) was an ‘enemy sub’ in an ASW exercise off Norfolk. One night, a P2V detected Halfbeak on the surface with its powerful searchlight, which took it out of action. Dick was summoned to the radio shack to take a radio call; it was from Fred Gambke! He was the P2V pilot. He had a copy of the SubLant Officers Directory in the plane, saw Dick’s name in Halfbeak listing, and called him to chat. In October 1956, Dick was on the staff of ComSubRon Eight as SubDiv 81 Engineer. His Division Commander was assigned as ‘Com Enemy Submarines’ in a large ASW exercise off New England. The Task Force Commander was aboard USS Tarawa (CV-40). He invited Dick’s boss to ride Tarawa during the operation, and he let him use part of his Flag Plot. The DivCom took Dick with him as ‘gofer’. Paul Tetrault was serving aboard Tarawa! He was Landing Signal Officer. When planes were landing, he took Dick with him and put him in his ‘safety net’ below where Paul was landing S2Fs. He watched Paul use the paddles and listened to his chatter; Dick said he learned some new words during the two weeks! When the operation was over, the S2Fs were flown back to Quonset Point, RI. Paul flew one of the planes; he invited Dick to ride with him in the co-pilot seat. * * * * When Dick reported aboard SubR on Eight staff in 1956, ComSubDiv 81 was CDR Frederick Taeusch, a 17th Company Commander (Dick’s Company) during our four years. Again, a reminder to send in news about yourself.You enjoy hearing about the activities of our classmates and their wives and other family members. They will enjoy hearing about you!

n “Just got back from a month in Cancun at my time-share there. Sorry to have missed the March class luncheon but the sun and sand were too attractive. Classmate, friend and fellow submarine CO Charlie Darrell and his wife Joyce were my guests at an informal dinner party there, as were Rudi and Teena Daus (’56 USNA).” n

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Highlights of the 2 April Executive Committee Meeting and Luncheon We will continue to stay at the Ft McNair Officers Club for our monthly luncheons. The parking problem has been addressed. Orange traffic cones are being placed in the O-Club parking lot specifically for us. Other items: • We are still in limbo regarding our ’53 Memorial Plaza Maintenance Fund and the stadium enlargement plans for joining the BIG EAST Conference. Now that the BIG EAST is breaking up with the basketball powers leaving and taking the name with them, where does that leave Navy? Better, I think. • The Class Officer elections in November this year will include the Class President for which ballots will be mailed out. Dave Frost was designated as the Chairman of the Nominating Committee with Herb Tiede and Art Bivens. • Lane Rogers’ Art Portfolio is being worked on by John Hyatt with Chris Zirps CDs should be available at our Reunion. Following the ExCom meeting the luncheon group showed up.The word had gone out that Carl Trost was going to give a talk about his relations with Adm Rickover, thus causing an overflow crowd of 30, including four wives.This required a hasty set up for an additional table. Carl’s main point in his talk was that during the time frame that Rickover started and developed our Navy Nuclear Power Program there was no one else who could have developed such a successful outcome of our nuclear powered submarines and aircraft carriers. Rickover’s contemporaries and superiors disliked him and were not that interested in nuclear powered ships. He set such high standards for excellence that he eventually influenced the Surface Navy to upgrade their engineering standards. [Think about the Russians by comparison with their hastily and poorly built nuclear submarines and their numerous nuclear accidents]. Carl spoke of his interview with Rickover for the Nuclear Power

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Program. Just because Carl was number one in our Class he didn’t get off lightly. Rickover sent him to the “penalty box” (a broom closet) for several hours to contemplate what he would say when called back in, like most of us lesser Nucs. Carl also told a story about an anchor failure during sea trials when he was the CO of the USS Von Steuben (SSBN- 632) with Rickover aboard. One of the drills was to drop the anchor. In the process the anchor chain stopper got bent and the anchor could not be retrieved normally. Men had to go into the superstructure and manually bring the anchor up a few chain links at a time. This took six hours with Rickover chipping at Carl the whole time about the other operations that had to be completed. Carl mentioned that for those who stood up to Rickover’s annoyances sometimes won. For example, Rickover said that submarine Commanding Officers should not eat or fraternize with their officers in the Wardroom. [Rickover promoted and insisted on formality on watch, which is of course correct. But keeping the CO out of the wardroom in a submarine? Where would you stow the CO?] Carl indicated that he won that skirmish. [Then again Rickover may have been needling Carl in his sometimes pique-ish manner.] (See photo of Carl giving Talk with Joe Gildea in the picture)

genealogical data.....I Googled Kendall County and found out it is 30 miles NW of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country and has 34,000 residents. I’m presently reading the non-fiction book “EMPIRE of the SUMMER MOON, Quanah Parker and the RISE and FALL of the COMANCHES, the Most POWERFUL INDIAN Tribe in American History” by S.C. Gwynne. Kendall County was in Comanche territory until they were finally pushed out in the mid-1800s. The Comanche’s were superior horse warriors. They could shoot numerous arrows while leaning under their horse’s neck for protection against every shot the white settlers could fire with their muzzle loading rifles. With their warfare skills they terrorized the settlers flooding into Texas throughout much of the 1800’s before and after they defeated Mexico and gained their independence in 1836. It wasn’t until the Texas Rangers obtained the Colt 6 shot revolvers that allowed them to fight the Comanches while mounted that the odds became more even....Did you know the Republic of Texas had a Navy? My roommate Dan Beard, a Texan from Amarillo, wrote his First Class thesis about the Texas Navy. They mostly fought the Mexicans, who never recognized the Republic of Texas.

Jim & Carol Westermeier & Lela Bass Carl Trost

All About Texas Jim Westermeier sent a photo with his wife, Carol Bass and her mother, Lela Bass (86), who was honored by the Genealogical Society of Kendall County (GSKC) in Texas for her acceptance into The Order of the First Families of Mississippi. This Society recognizes descendants of ancestors living in Mississippi before it became a State in 1817. I questioned Jim about the connection between Texas and Mississippi. He said the GSKC accepts members from other national and state lineage organizations such as The Mayflower, Sons of the Revolution, etc. The bookcases behind Jim, Carol, and Lela contain the members’

Chris Zirps reported on his annual Texas trip to Houston and Austin in March as follows: n “While in Houston I met up with Sarita Cannon and John and Joan Welling for lunch on 15 March (see photo). On the 17th I met up with Luree Sharrah and her son Lane and family. On the 18th I breakfasted with Jim and Carol Westermeier in Austin. All appeared in good shape.” n

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Chris Zirps, Sarita Cannon, John & Joan Welling

Final Tributes Kathleen Erb Andrews (76), wife of CDR Fred Andrews USNR (Ret) died December 7, 2012. Kathleen worked for Ledglets Cottage Colony, Bermuda from 1955-60 and later for the State of Connecticut Legislature from 1981-94. Fred and Kathleen married in 1966 (a second marriage). Survivors include Fred, three step-children, one son, and five grandchildren. Col Robert R. Sheahan, USMC (Ret) died March 19, 2013. Bob served 27 years in the USMC and was a highly decorated combat fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. Awards include 2 Legion of Merit, DFC, 8 Air Medals, 2 NCM, and 3 MSM. After retiring from the USMC Bob obtained a Professional Engineer Certificate and worked seven years with Emerson Electric Co. Later he became President/CEO of the Children’s Home Society of Missouri for nine years. Survivors include his wife, Anne, four children, and five grandchildren. * LCDR Don Charles Eibert USN (Ret) died March 20, 2013. Don’s first assignment after USNA was the USS BREMERTON (CA-130) off the coast of Korea. He then reported to flight training, receiving his wings in 1955. His Naval Aviation career began as a Typhoon hunter out of Guam. Don then served in carrier-based ASW and made hundreds of landings on many aircraft carriers including the CONSTELLATION, KITTY HAWK, BENNINGTON,YORKTOWN, and ORISKANY. He served two years as Aircraft Handling Officer in USS YORKTOWN and in Carrier OnBoard Delivery during the Vietnam War. Don joined the elite group of Naval Aviators who have successfully landed a single engine jet after a complete flameout. Don’s civilian career included police work and building inspector for the City of Coronado, CA. He earned a teaching certificate and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and taught building codes for ten years in a community college. Don married Pauline Doering in 1954. They

were married 39 years and had one daughter. She died in 1993. Don married Eleanor Rover in 1996. She pre-deceased Don in 2008. Survivors include his daughter Donna Crossman, one grandson, and six step-children. * Marilyn Marlese Hubbell (80), wife of CAPT Walt Hubbell USN (Ret) (deceased), died March 31, 2013. She was a registered nurse and Navy Submariner’s wife for 56 years. She served her church as a teacher, mentor, liturgist, and was a highly regarded scholar of theology. Survivors include three children and five grandchildren. A son pre-deceased her. * Indicates there is a personal article in our Legacy Book From the West Coast Don Smith sent a message stating that he and his wife enjoyed the 57th Reunion in Bremerton but they will not be attending our 60th because of the distance from California. Following is an excerpt: n “Marlene and I are doing well getting ready for our summer trips to our vacation home in Oregon on the McKensie River just 25 miles east of Eugene. Jim Green (my roomy) and wife Lauralyn drive from the San Diego area to visit two sons in the Salem area. On the way up they will stop and spend three nights with us. We bask in the sun on our deck overlooking the lake, sipping gin and tonics, and swapping lies about our grandchildren. Life does not get any better than that.” n

Don Smith, Jim & Lauralyn Green

Bermuda Cruise Chris Zirps has sent a flyer that you should have received for our Class Cruise to Bermuda November 1 to 8, 2013 on the Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas departing from Baltimore. Our Class did that a few years ago. Marcy and I enjoyed that one. All Aboard!.…ACB

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Mini-Reunion 2013 & SNOWBIRD XIII 9-11 April 2013, NAS Jacksonville, Florida: The second Class of 1954 Mini-reunion got off to a great start on April 9th under clear blue skies. Last year’s gathering was such a great success that we just had to do it again. Forty-three in all, Classmates, wives, etc. made the trip, from San Diego and throughout the country to see old friends. Those who love golf sought another chance to win the coveted “Paddy” trophy. Some thirteen years ago, a small group of Classmates residing in sunny Florida managed to capture snowbird, Dick “Paddy” Padberg as he migrated from St. Louis to Key Largo. The players had such a great time and it became an annual event but we could not seem to get above twelve players. We tried Homestead, Patrick AF Base, MacDill AF Base and finally success at NAS Jacksonville. Is there a trend here – NAVY over AIR FORCE ? With most arriving on Tuesday, the 9th there was a ”Welcome Aboard “ party from 5:00 to 7:30 pm on the riverside deck adjourning the popular T-Bar of the Gateway Inn. A cash bar and hors d’oeuvres made for a pleasant evening. Round #1 of Snowbird XIII started around 10:15 on Wednesday morning, the 10th. The RED and the WHITE courses were used. There were six teams in all, including one for the gals, Alix Alter, Rosemary Anderson, Carlene Caroccio, and Carolyn Howard. For the guys, Team 2 was Frank Caroccio, Easton, and Prestridge. Team 3 was Hartley, Byington, and Morgan. Team 4 was Padberg, Watson, Anderson, and Alter. Team 5 was Crawford, Wilmer, Tolg and Childress. Team 6 was Cherry, Hoover, Marshall and Huffman. Wednesday evening’s main event was our Class dinner at the “O” club. A nicely decorated ballroom with a cash bar, and buffet dinner featuring a sea food medley, breast of chicken, shrimp, and roast beef, sliced to order. Dinner was excellent. Thursday morning, the 11th, Round #2 started around 9:30 am with a shotgun start for the six teams. The BLUE and WHITE courses were used. Overcast at first, the skies cleared and the sunshine May-June 2013

54•55 CLASS NEWS The Class is indebted to Bill for his management over the past years of this important endeavor - Scribe United States Navy Memorial Log Room: The following article was contained in the Winter-Spring 2013 edition of THE LONE SAILOR, the publication of the United States Navy Memorial, Washington, DC. n “Naval Heritage Center Log Room Changes Coming – We have the new design for the enhanced Navy Log Room in hand. It will be built soon. It will be dedicated to RADM Edward K. Walker USN Ted Walker (Ret.). RADM Walker, Jr., a long time Board Member, Treasurer of the Navy Memorial who served as the CEO of the Navy Memorial. The new log room will feature an updated computer kiosk that will give faster access to the vast number of Navy Logs we now have on file. All Sea Service vets and those presently serving are invited to enter their service photo and record into the Log. Send a donation today for the new Log Room to Paul Haley.” n

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came through with a light breeze making for enjoyable golf. The winner of the Ladies Foursome was Alix Alter. For the men it was Frank Caroccio. This was Frank’s third title. A great three days closed down with a fine luncheon on the upper rear deck of the Clubhouse overlooking the golf course. We posed for a class picture and got a big “Thank You” from Steve Sherman, Assistant Golf Pro, for coming, and hoping we will return. Classmates Tom (T.C.) Watson and Frank Caroccio deserve gold BRAVO ZULUs for the job that they did in setting up this whole event. We now look forward to our 60th Reunion in 2014. God willing we will get to see our brothers again and share good times. Les Huffman The Last of the 50th Anniversary Yearbooks: From Bill Crawford:

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n “I just finished mailing out the last copy we had of our 50th Anniversary Yearbook; sending the last copy to Hal Pilcher’s wife, Marguerite. (I had thought about sending the last copy to the Naval Academy Library for archival purposes, but when I called the library, I found out they already had a copy on hand in their archives section). As per the original plan for the Widow’s Yearbook Project, I’ll be sending the remaining money in the fund (about $235) to Pete Vogelberger, the Class Treasurer. Many thanks to all who made the project, with a special thanks to Steve Ramos.” n

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The $100 Brunch: I recently received and accepted a unique invitation to Sunday brunch from my neighbor, Dr. George Yarzabek, D.D.S. I might mention that George is a private pilot and owns and supports a plane. He proposed we make a hop from the Limerick Airport (where he berths it) to York, PA, then return. All went as planned, with me serving as observer. We headed west out of Limerick, over the farmlands and then the Susquehanna River, at 110 mph and 4,000 feet. About half an hour later we landed at York, had a leisurely brunch at the airport restaurant, and then headed back. A delightful excursion, affording a brief glimpse of life in the private aviation community. My article title reflects that fact that owning and maintaining an airplane is not an inexpensive hobby – Scribe

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Afterwards, the win was celebrated with dinner at the resort’s gourmet restaurant.

Observer and Pilot Photo

Seated: Joan (left) and Ursula Standing: Tom (left) and John

Susquehanna River Photo

Limerick Nuclear Generating station

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PRES: VADM Henry C. Mustin, USN (Ret.) V.PRES: RADM Malcolm MacKinnon, III, USN (Ret.) TREAS: CDR Robert P. Pirie, Jr., USN (Ret.) CORR SECY: CAPT Thomas F. Stallman, USN (Ret.) E: staltom@aol.com WEBSITE: http://1955.usnaclasses.com

Robert M. O’Lear (4) passed away on February 12, 2013 in San Diego, California after a short battle with cancer. Richard A. Peterson (23) passed away on away on February 22, 2013 in Springfield,Virginia after a long bout with Alzheimer’s. Guy A. B. Grafius (10) passed away on March 1, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona after a valiant two year battle with cancer. Raymond R. Medeiros (3) passed away on March 18, 2013 in Camarillo, California from cancer. Tom Kiefaber (19) and Ursula watched the Army - Navy game together with John Weaver (4) and Joan at The 4 Seasons in La Costa, CA. The come-frombehind victory received many “roots” from this gathering. What a squeaker!

Jerry Nay (20) sent in a photo showing his grandson, PFC Dylan Fitzgerald, USMC, moments after Dylan became one of the Corp’s newest Marines, at Parris Island following 12 weeks of Boot Camp culminating with an impressive graduation ceremony on February 8, 2013. Phil Monahan (5) is looking natty in his Nstar ball cap, and, if you look closely, you might be able to make out Jerry’s tie with the USNA seal surrounded by USMC colors (provided by the courtesy of Paul Slack (4)). Dylan is off to a good start with a USMC MG (Phil) and BG (Paul) in the background, with everywhere to go and lots of well wishers (the likes of Fred Tolleson (17) and many others in ’55). Jerry plans to pass the tie on to Dylan once the PFC makes Flag grade.

Phil Monahan (left), PFC Dylan Fitzgerald, Jerry Nay

Eldon D. “Skip” Steele (17) has sent a thank you to the class communications staff plus a lengthy commentary: n Thanks for keeping us from ’55 up to date on even tragic events. I particularly like that you show a photo from away back so we can remember who has passed on. It is difficult to hear about someone who was so vital and energetic and then passed on to the other side.

I’m in frequent contact with George Davis, Tom State, and John Gonzalez. I also keep in touch with Ted Parker, the swash-buckling swordsman of ’55. Regarding Tom: as you may know, he went blind in his second eye a year or so ago. But those of us who know him know that he can overcome the difficulties of being blind and do so with a cheerful heart. Unfortunately, his wife suffers from Alzheimer’s, so their mobility too is lost; but he has a very tight and close family who pitch in to help. Tom is one of the best. John Gonzalez lost his wife several years ago, and he recently married a very nice lady who goes to his church in N.C. The only person I know of who is more religious than John is the late J.C. of Biblical fame. John is still the very bright and determined-to-succeed person we knew at Boat School. George Davis is the same class-act as always with a lot of knowledge he has put on the shelf to give more to family and retirement. As for me, I am in great health and still play tennis four or five times a week and have good strokes but am mostly a burst of SLOW. And I still do all the things those of us who own a home must do, but I easily run out of gas. And I keep getting pushed by my wife to do this or that upgrade to our house, so that keeps me busy. We built this house, all 6500 SF of it, about 10 years ago and then built another on the lot next door. I have been a frustrated builder since I was 5. Actually, I only built about 90% of it myself, getting someone else to do the roof and brick work. I love to design and build. By the way, the smallest of my houses is 6000 SF with the other at 6500 SF. One has 6 bedrooms each with a full bath. And four have sitting rooms and also look out on a small lake. Really nice. I want to build another but will lose my wife if I do. Besides, when I had cancer they took all the testosterone out of me and slowed me down a bunch. Although I am an Engineer and Scientist by virtue of having spent so much time in University and on-the-job training, I am interested in Management as a discipline. So I got my MBA at age 70 to find out what the Bean Counters were all about. I also completed my book, Management in the 21st Century, which I am certain will win me a Pulitzer Prize (Joe Pulitzer is my garbage man). Actually, I’ve re-read it and am pleased with the results; it says exactly what I wanted it to. Now I need someone with interest in Management who can read my book and May-June 2013

55•56 CLASS NEWS offer suggestions or proclaim me the replacement of the late Dr. Peter Drucker. I haven’t looked for a publisher as of yet. As you may know, when I was 78 I spent a year in Bagram, Afghanistan working for the Corps of Engineers where I also designed buildings/bridges/et al at 14 hours per day 7 days per week, Christmas included - time goes faster when working. Fortunately, when they shot at me they always missed but I wore my body armor and helmet just in case. I’ve also considered going back to Afghanistan, but I think it would be best to stay home where people aren’t shooting at me. So, again, thanks for keeping us up to date. Regards, Skip Steele (17). n Eleventh Company Reports Angelo G. Cicolani (deadletterbax@ verizon.net) reports he lives in Alexandria, Virginia. His hobbies are collecting crystalline glazed pottery, collecting mineral specimens and commissioning new music. For vacations he and Christine usually go to Seattle and Hawaii, though they recently spent 2 weeks in Paris, France. Angelo stays in touch with Neil Harvey, Charlie Plumly, Jack Williamson and Eula Hoff (Paul Hoff ’s widow). At this time he is not sure about attendance at the 60th Reunion in San Diego due to possible conflict with family events. Angelo also provided interesting commentary on several areas of his activity: n I just spent 2 weeks in Seoul, Korea doing some instructing for the US 8th Army staff about how to deal with bad guys’ bunkers and tunnels. Took a trip to the DMZ where I saw Ballinger Hall. It is a community hall used by our security forces at the DMZ and was named for our classmate CDR Bob Ballinger (5) who was killed in 1974 by a booby trap in the first discovered tunnel that the North Korean’s dug under the DMZ. I’ve spent the last 25 years in well over 50 US, Allied and former Warsaw Pact bunkers and tunnels assessing construction and operations. I am still working (consulting) about ¾ time and thinking, maybe, about slowing down. Most of the work is about how to keep good guys’ bunkers and tunnels survivable and how to defeat bad guy’s bunkers and tunnels. I just published a handbook on how to design damage control features in our bunkers and tunnels ‘cause civil engineers do not know anything about such damage control. I’m starting to write another publication on the history of bunkers and

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tunnels...should be done in a couple of years. Also, I am still teaching warfighters, engineers and intel types about bunkers and tunnels. I’ve been commissioning music for the last 32 years and we are anxious to hear on 9 February the premiere of the latest piece that we commissioned...i.e., put Edgar A. Poe’s poem “The Raven” to music...it’s going to be either a chorale or a cantata. My wife, Christine Blair, is a senior economist at the FDIC and we are both proud of the fact that her work and agency is one of the few financial organizations that came through the recession with a better public reputation than when the recession started. n Neil L. Harvey (harveyret@gmail.com) reports he lives in Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina but spends summers in North Hampton, New Hampshire. He keeps in touch with Kent Drummond, Cic Cicolani, Dick McLaughlin, Eula Hoff, Carol Perron and Mitch Matthews (12). Raymond R. Henderson (rayjerhend@att.net) reports he lives in Mendenhall, Mississippi which is about 35 miles SE of Jackson. His hobbies are light gardening, church choir, playing bridge, reading, walking on week days and a couple of drinks of Chevis Regal Scotch daily. Recent vacation spots are Florida, Mississippi Gulf Coast and Mississippi Casinos in Vicksburg, Natchez, Robinsonville and Gulf Coast. He keeps in minimum contact with Elif Andersen, Fred Schoenberger, John Moore, Bill McSwain, Kent Drummond, Dave Harnly, Ed Lull, Bob McDaniel plus Bob Englert and Dick Kiefer prior to their deaths (still communicates with their widows at Christmas). Recollecting Academy days he says he still has posters from Plebe year that had to be placed on the door prior to football games. His room won best poster almost every week. He and Fred Schoenberger were the idea men and John Moore was the artist. Ray and Dick Kiefer both hated boxing at PE and arranged to be partners for contact. They practiced faking hits, etc. and no one ever suspected. He would love to be at 60th reunion as they had reservations for everything at the 50th and missed it as a result of hurricane Katrina. His health is good at present but he doesn’t plan on being there. He was stationed in San Diego a couple of times and knows it will be a great

reunion. He says he will have to get a full report from some of his company mates. Other information: He watches every Navy football game that’s on TV, and gives annually to the USNA Alumni Assoc. and Foundation. He sends best wishes for a great 60th and always beat Army and ND!!! Fred B. Schoenberger (fredsusna@aol.com) reports he lives in Stuart, Florida in the winter and in Ocean View (near Bethany Beach), Delaware in the summer. His hobbies are tennis, sailing, model ships and photography (Adobe Photoshop).For vacations they take cruise ships to the Caribbean and Europe.He stays in touch with Ray Henderson, Kent Drummond, Jack Begley and Charley Plumly. He is not planning to attend the 60th Reunion in San Diego. Other items of interest Fred provided: Participated in the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron as Coach and Social Manager in the 1980’s Past Commodore of the Circle Bay Yacht & Sailing Club of Stuart, Florida Life Member of American Legion, USNA Alumni Association and Navy EOD Association He and his wife Nora have been married 50 years and have four children and six grandchildren

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CLASS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Col George Mushalko, USAF (Ret.) (15) 8214 Treebrooke Lane, Alexandria,VA 22308 E: gmushalko@cox.net; P: 703-768-4543; 8214 SEC’Y: Dan Garges, USAF (Ret.) (24) 1846 Greenplace Terrace Rockville, MD 20850 P: 301-340-8197; W: 443-259-0156 E: magdan_56@yahoo.com WEBMASTER: WEBSITE: www.usna.com/classes/1956

“Deo Fidelis et Patria Hoppy Hohenstein (14) – Financial Planner: At the April Class luncheon at Ft. Meyer’s Officers Club in Virginia, our guest speaker was our classmate, Hoppy Hohenstein. After retiring from the Navy in 1981, Hoppy has had a very successful second career as a Certified Financial Planner over the past 30 years retiring once again in 2012. At George Mushalko’s request, Hoppy gave us an enlightened and detailed presentation on the importance of preparing a Survivor’s Checklist should either spouse pass away. The check list covers many of the essential actions that need to take place before and after funerals which in some cases are not always realized during this stressful period.

He also identified the complexities associated with estate planning including wills, trusts, insurance payments, taxes and the necessary management of assets and liabilities for survivors and beneficiaries. It was indeed a very comprehensive and informative coverage of a most important topic to seniors.The overall message was that good preparation with attention to detail is always the key to a complete result. The Survivor’s Checklist and an outline of the Estate Planning presentation will appear on the new Class of 56 website. Services for Vince Roper (16): An impressive and deeply profound funeral mass of Christian burial was held for Vince Roper on 12 April at their parish, Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Upper Marlboro, MD. Well over 1,000 people attended from varied areas whose lives Vince touched—staff from the Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center, Inc. which Vince and Roberta founded originally as the Stephanie Roper Committee & Foundation, Inc. in tribute to their slain daughter, their family, neighbors, friends from church where they were most active, Naval Weather Service friends and governmental representatives, and crime victim advocates from across the country. A chalice in memory of Vince was presented to the church by the Knights of Columbus, in which Vince was a long and active member and past Grand Knight. 13 classmates and nine wives attended, including four from outside the local area: Scott Chester (16) from Seattle, Jake and Joan Jacobson (16) from Utah, Jack and Patricia Clay (5) from Atlanta, and Pickett Wright (15) from North Carolina. The Pastor delivered a eulogy filled with praise for their selfless and loving marriage of almost fifty-five years that was guided by their faith and lives filled with endless good deeds. Their son Peter spoke of the great example Vince set for his children and grandchildren, and finally a very touching and most personal poem was read by Roberta as her tribute to the love and meaning that Vince brought to her life from the time she was a 19-year old college sophomore when they met. 22nd Company Reunion: In early April, ten-or-so denizens from the 22nd company descended upon Pete and Carolyn Booth’s condo in Pensacola, FL. From all corners came: Roger and Sally Betts up from Sarasota, Dave and Marcia Noonan down from Connecticut, Al and Lura Granger down from Foglesville, PA, Jack Bossert from Atlanta,

Jay and Cathy Maston from Virginia Beach, Jim and Barbara Smith from Charleston, Jim Olson and his sister from Leesburg, PJ and Terry Nelson from McLean,VA, and Ray Hill and Jean from nearby Milton. No special occasion, just getting together as we have done off and on over many years. Lots of smiles, hugs and memories fading with the sixty-one years since the classmates first were thrown together in that hectic summer of 1952. Watched the Blues from Pete’s balcony, got a short briefing from two sharp Marines from the class of 2012, had tours of the museum at the awesome National Flight Academy (with Skip Furlong (3) as special narrator), lots of good eating, a wonderful final dinner at the local yacht club preceded by a meaningful grace by Roger. Was it worth it? You bet! See all the happy smiles in the below photo.

decommissioned and sold to the Turkish Navy where she served for 30 years. In 2004 influenced by Joe, she was towed from Turkey to N. Little Rock, where she has become the centerpiece of the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum. Many friends and family joined Emily and her three sons Jay, Steve and Peter as well as classmates Jimmy Hogg (17), Dick Tarbuck (18), Jim and Ruth Owen (15), Helen Blanchard and Jimmy Blanchard. Lots of emotion, tons of war stories and as the wine flowed, the stories got better! Just as Joe would have wanted it! A complete eulogy will appear in The Last Call Section of a future issue of Shipmate.

Pappy Owens, Jimmy Hogg, Emily Talbert and Dick Tarbuck

Members of the 22nd at the Pensacola Yacht Club

Tribute to Joe Talbert (02): Joe Talbert’s last patrol was a Burial at Sea military service with full honors on Saturday, April 6. The funeral service for Joe was very impressive, alongside and onboard the USS Razorback. Jimmy Hogg (17) was present and gave a heartfelt eulogy. As many of you know, Joe was the last US Commanding Officer of Razorback. The boat served a total of 28 years in the US Navy, before being

Alice Stammer – A Very Special Lady: Walt and Alice (Merritt) Stammer (15) were long-time residents of Edmond, OK. They were involved in many political, civic and growth activities that took place there. When they retired, they moved to California where they could be closer to family. Their marriage of 52 years left the two loving and caring for each other right up until the moment Alice passed away on January 30, 2013. Alice was an elementary school teacher in San Diego, CA when she met Walter. Over the next 15 years, Alice and Walt would travel the globe with Walter’s naval career. Alice is survived by her husband; her two sons, who both followed their

’56: USS Razorback on the Arkansas River —respectively May-June 2013

56•57 CLASS NEWS father in the pursuit of careers in the Navy, and her four grandchildren. Her remains were interned at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium in Annapolis, Maryland 8 April 2013. Remembering the USS THRESHER: On the 50th THRESHER Anniversary this month let’s not forget our beloved classmate Merrill Collier (15). The 50 years that have passed have stilled the unrequited hopes, the horror, and the helplessness of a terrible week half a century ago when a nuclear submarine disappeared during sea trials off the shore of Cape Cod, 129 men perishing with it. It was when the human cost of the struggle between capitalism and communism became clearer. We should also remember our classmate David Loyd (18) who died in USS SCORPION tragedy. Widows Corner Caroline Smith, Widow of Dick Smith (06): Caroline was a unique study since she exhibited such a great love and sense of belonging as an integral part of the Air Force without A Happy Caroline Smith actually being sworn in. She is totally active in the Red River Pilots Association and its local chapter in Tucson, AZ; an organization of fighter pilots, like Dick, who flew the Red River route in North Vietnam. She attends all the national reunions as a surviving spouse member and is active in other fighter pilot activities and organizations (e.g. 18th Fighter Wing/Okinawa). She takes her annual vacations to Mazatlan, Mexico continuing a tradition of over 20 years with Dick. They became friends with the many other couples who vacationed there on the same beach at the same time each year. Outside of this sentimental group her friendships are basically limited to military and families with whom they served, visiting them all over the country. She feels the values, dedication, love of country cannot be matched anywhere in the civilian community—a “true blue” totally virtual veteran herself. Caroline met Dick when she was teaching first grade in Fairborn, Ohio, adjacent to Wright-Patterson AFB, when he was a grad student at the Air Force Institute of Technology. Marriage soon followed plus the first of several tours at Edwards AFB, CA supporting flight testing of the Air Force’s newest aircraft. After this Dick was

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ordered to Vietnam. Fortunately the F105 fighter squadron rotated monthly out of Okinawa to Thailand to fly strike missions over North Vietnam. Thus Caroline was able to move to Okinawa and stay for three years. She calls it most rewarding because of the closeness, support and true friendships of the military community. She was active in community activities and taught nursery school. On a second Vietnam tour Dick was based in Thailand and Caroline settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico to be near Dick’s parents. Dick eventually retired from the Air Force at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, where they stayed. There Dick contracted terminal cancer in 2000 which he fought for four years. Caroline decided to move with Dick to his native Arizona for his final days, in a retirement community outside Tucson. She completely dedicated herself to taking care of Dick and his every need as his condition worsened over the four years— a true angel . Dick died in 2004. Caroline remained in the retirement community but her Air Force friendships dominate her time and interests. She likes to travel including the Naval Academy Alumni Ass’n. Tours, visiting military friends across the country, and going to Mexico every year for a few weeks. She volunteers at the White Elephant Shop in Tucson pricing contributed items, raising $1-2 million a year to support causes around Tucson. As for hobbies: golf and artistic works, sculpture and painting, are at the top of her list. Their two daughters live not too far – Monica in Phoenix and Pamela in Albuquerque, both pursuing careers. So there are no grandchildren but she enjoys her two little dogs. Caroline still gets Shipmate after nine years since Dick’s passing, confirming her great appreciation of the military.

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PRES: CAPT William H. Peerenboom, USN (Ret.) SEC’Y: LCDR P. O. Behrends, USN (Ret.) 143-A East Lake Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 E: pobehrends@aol.com CORR SEC’Y: CAPT F.N. Howe Jr., USN (Ret.) 1 Walter Cir., Fredericksburg,VA 22405-2363 E: fnhusna57@cox.net WEBMIESTER: CDR C. R. Hall, III, USN (Ret.) E: crhall@comcast.net WEBSITE: http//1957.usnaclasses.com/

Colonel William John Heske, USAF (Ret.) (6), passed away on 26 February. Bill was survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Kathryn, son John and six grandchildren.

Way back in February George Lanman (aka “Love from Coronado”) sent us the following report on a visiting fireman who had swung through his area: n Ray Fazzio and his wife Jeannie came down to SoCal for a family visit and we organized a lunch with classmates at Coronado’s IL Fornaio Italian restaurant. In the pretty elegant photo below you see below are (r. to l.) Maxine and Harry Gimber,Valerie and Phil Papaccio, Joan and Dick Madouse, Jeannie and Ray Fazzio, Anne Lanman and LFC, Jim Beatty (in the back) and Bud Edney. We swapped many sea stories with Ray and enlightened a few who did not know about Harry and Dave Mitchell’s installation of the ’57 plaque at the NW corner of the intersection of Chapel Walk and Stribling (Scribe note: get the story on this one). n The officers of the Association of the Class of 1957, USNA (the official name of this ragged aggregation) have concluded that some changes to our Class Charter would be appropriate to smooth out a few areas of the operation. To give this effort the appropriate air of authority, a referendum containing the required changes has been drafted and promulgated to nearly all members on the Class Hotline (operated by Jack O’Donnell). The referendum is also posted on the Class website (operated by Charlie Hall), along with a complete copy of the existing Charter. The address of the website is shown in the column masthead. Because no address list seems to contain every name and some of our most cherished members are not “up” on the Internet we reprint below the highpoints of the proposed changes here, together with an invitation to make your support for them known. The proposed amendments provide for: 1. Making the Class of 2007 nonvoting members of the Association of the Class of 1957. 2. Providing for the Class President to appoint Company Coordinators as may be required. 3. Codifying the duties of Company Coordinators. 4. Clarifying procedures for the election of the President/Vice President. If you need any more details on any of these changes you are encouraged to communicate with your Company Coordinator or with George Philipps who is the Chairman of the Class Executive Committee.You are also

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encouraged to communicate your vote to gmphilipps@gmail.com, tel: (703)4256445, or by USPS to George Philipps, 8817 Charles Hawkins Way, Annandale, VA 22003.Voting will close on 30 June 2013 and votes will be counted as “Up” or “Down” on the package of amendments Incidentally, while we’re on the subject of communications, be advised that six hundred and forty classmates, widows, and former classmates receive periodic email updates of class information on the Class Hot Line according to the operator of that circuit. If you would care to be included, please contact Jack O’Donnell at JWODNNLL@ AOL.COM. Interested members of our Link in the Chain Class of 2007 are also welcome to join. Here’s an interesting tale shared by Mike Giambattista from Bellevue, WA, of how some things eventually work themselves out without even so much as the laying on of hands: n In the spring of 1968 while attending Harvard Business School, I sublet the rented house, stored the non-furniture goods in a locked cage in the basement and departed for an internship in Dublin, Ireland. On return in the fall, I discovered that the cage had been broken into and, among other things, the sword my parents had given me for graduation was gone. Fast forward to the 21st century when I got an email from a guy named Jim Murtaugh in Hollistion, MA, a Boston suburb. Jim had bought a naval sword at a yard sale and tracked me down via the Internet. He subsequently graciously forwarded the sword to me once I confirmed it was mine. I’m not entirely clear how Jim went about the task of finding me but the sword was marked. On the leather carrying case it had “MDG USN;” on the scabbard “MDG;” and the blade had “M D Giambattista.” All that said, we are undoubtedly once more indebted to the developers of the Internet. In return,

however, Jim is the proud owner of a pair of Class of 1957 champagne flutes. n

Mid’n 4/C Patrick Eytchison; Mid’n 2/C Kenneth Williams-Pittner; Mid’n 1/C Knox Holliday; and the spring set company commander, Mid’n 1/C Miles McGee (We gave Mr. Eytchison carry-on immediately). With them was their company officer LT Elizabeth Bennett ’05 and their senior enlisted leader, GySgt Bobby Hall, USMC. We then recognized five of our Linkmates in the Class of 2007: LTs Molly Burd, Jujuan Bonner, Megan Boyd, and Chad Scheller, all currently assigned to USNA; and CPT Jennifer Tucker, USMC, treasurer of her class and senior ’07 officer afloat at this event, who took leave to join us from Quantico. The ever-strengthening bonds among our Class, the Class of 2007, and the Spartans of the 22nd Company were highlighted in the first public presentation of our new banner by Ken Malley, to be displayed at future tailgates, luncheons, etc. In the photo (L to R) are Philipps, Holliday, Tucker, Bonner, Burd, Scheller, and McGee.

Mike and the Blade

The next report comes from Bill Hamel, our VP and general M-in-C of ceremonial activities. In the immediate case, Bill was the co-host (with the aforementioned George Philipps) for the annual Washington Chapter lunch at the Officers and Faculty Club at the Academy, held this year on 2 April. Here’s Bill’s report: n Annual “End of Dark Ages” Class Luncheon in the Yard: On Tuesday, 2 April, metro area Classmates, spouses, friends, a few Shipmate representatives, Linkmates of ’07, History Department luminaries, and a contingent of Spartans of the 22nd Company of the Brigade came together to celebrate the coming of spring. EXCOM Chair George Philipps emceed with his usual flair, I recognized distinguished guests, and Ken Malley gave our new tailgate banner its public debut (see below). After mixing and mingling and sit-down meal service, we first welcomed and honored three Shipmate staffers: Maria O’Shea and Sandy Spadaro, who have labored for years to convert our amateur musings into presentable prose and photos for these very Class Notes; and Tonya White, who has so often given us the gift of memory with her first-class photography. Next were introductions of the 22nd Company midshipmen: an actual plebe,

The New Banner

Leading up to the day’s main event, we welcomed our very first Class of 1957 Fellow in Naval History, Dr. Jon Hendrickson. His year of teaching midshipmen and doing research is coming to an end and he is pursuing a difficult job market – any leads would be appreciated. Finally, with appropriate fanfare, our guest of honor, Professor Jim Bradford, this year’s incumbent in the Class of 1957 Distinguished Chair in Naval Heritage, was introduced and the actual, physical Chair brought in and presented. Jim reflected on his year with plebes and firsties, looked back on his earlier (19731981) tour of duty in the History Department, and briefed us on his newest major project: Editing a major encyclopedic volume of U.S. naval history, with chapters from top historians including previous Class of 1957 Chair incumbents, which he plans to dedicate to our Class. n

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PRES: LtCol Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) E: gordon.gerson@1958.usna.com CORR SEC’Y: CDR George J. Jenkins, USN (Ret.) 713 S. Overlook Dr., Alexandria,VA 22305 P: 703-683-4357; E: georgejj@aol.com WEBSITE: www.usna.com/Classes/1958/ WEBMASTER: CAPT Fred Victor, USN (Ret.) E: avictor@erols.com

The ‘57 Chair and Incumbent

n As we were adjourning, the current department chair, Prof. Rich Abels, remarked to George Philipps that our Chair program is having a positive impact nationally in the naval history field. Makes us all feel pretty good about our legacy. Classmates attending were Kathleen and Timm Anderson, Judy and Jim Ballantine, Nancy and Charlie Biele, Eleanor and Pete Boyne, Karen and Parke Brown, Dede and Randy Brown, Sally and Joe Byrnes, Jane and Bill Campbell, Mimi and Dave Cooper, Bob Crouch, Wayne Fritz (who made all the arrangements), Sue and Bill Hamel, Jim Hower, Jane and Peter Junghans, Gill Livingston, Cleve Loman (admin and financial wizard for the event), Peg and Ken Malley, Sonya and Walt Meukow, Muff and George Philipps, Jim Quinn, Don Regenhardt, Pattie Rutemiller, and Sam Underhill. n Well, faithful readers, the boat is loaded. If you have a spare minute when we get to 29 June, remember all those who stood with you on that day 60 years ago in Mem Hall - in our brand new white works - with no hair and no clue. If you see any of those guys around, get a photo and share it with the rest of us. Carpe diem. FNH

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One of our major world travelers, Jim Corded, found time to round up a corrall-ful of classmates a lot closer to his home than usual! Shown below, Jim tells us, are: From left to right: Anne Freeman, Dick Freeman, Bob McGugin, Clive Goodwin, Nancy Goodwin, Joan Lerum, Julia Corder, Glenn Lerum, and Jim himself, had just enjoyed a great meal at Mimi’s Restaurant in Fort Myers, Florida! They got together several times during the five weeks the Cordes were there. All but the Corders live in that area for a god part of the year. You probably remember that the Class of ’58 supports the assignment of a visiting professor at the USNA Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership. The current incumbent in this position is Professor G. Scott Davis of The University of Richmond. Scott holds an A.B from Bowdoin College, and his doctorate in Humanities from Princeton.i He is widely published and read in hi field

Dr. G. Scott Davis

As with his predecessors, Scott agreed to brief our DC Chapter on his impressions. Scott gave us an outstanding summary of his job impressions at USNA and his progress. We were privileged to have this straightforward speaker with a good sense of humor. Attending were: Jack Adams, Charlie Bowne, Bob Caldwell, Terry Cooper, Philwell, Dan Demand,

Frank Gamboa, Gordo Gerson, Mike Giglio, Jesse Hernandez, George Jenkins, Harry Hurst, Roger Lyons, Rupee McLean, , George Ojalehtp, Charlie Pinkham. Paul Polski, Tom Powell, John Rohrbough, John Swope, and Buff Walter.

Bruce Wilcox and Terry McKnight

At the March luncheon our DC chapter hosted a Rear Admiral Terence (Terry) E. McKnight, USN (RET), a ’79 graduate of Virginia Military Institute. Terry commanded USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) from January 1995 until November 1996 and USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) from July 2002 until December 2003. He later served as the 85th commandant of Naval District Washington, n and concurrently as the Deputy Commander, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region. He assumed duties as Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, in September 2007 and served as the first Commander of Task Force 151 for Counter-Piracy Operations in January 2009. His experiences commanding CTF 151 and as part of a multinational counter-piracy operation in the hoHn of Africa forms the basis of his recently published book, Pirate Alley. Terry treated us to a first-hand synopsis and whetted our appetites for the whole story which is available via the U.S. Naval Institute. I strongly recommend it. Attending were: Jack Adams, Charlie Bowne, Bob Caldwell, Terry Cooper, Phil Criiswell, Dan Demand, Frank Gamboa, Gordo Gerson, Mike Giglio, Marsh Greer, Dan Haney, Jesse Hernandez, George Jenkins, Taylor k Kith, Rupe MacLean, Jack Nicholas, George Ojalehtp, Charlie Pinkham, Paul Polski, Tom Powell, John Rohrbough, Gordy Schaaf, Buff Walter and Bruce Wilcox

of likely costs which we will provide. The committee is very much looking forward to seeing you here in Annapolis from September 19-21, 2014 n Good Times — ’59ers in Dublin: Tim Tinsley (17) reports:

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Death Notice We are deeply saddened to report the loss of Clarence “Bud” Keim (10), Richard “Dick” Alexander (10) and Wayne Putnam (7). Their obituaries are under preparation and will appear in the Last Call column of Shipmate in this or subsequent issues.

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PRES: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret.) CHAIRMAN EXEC. COMMITTEE: Gerald G. Garbacz E: gggarbacz@aol.com SEC’Y: CAPT Charles C. Pease, USN (Ret.) 3604 Oval Drive, Alexandria,VA 22305-1148 P: 703-549-4285; E: classsec1959@gmail.com WEBSITE: http://www.1959.usnaclasses.com WEBMASTER: Dave Sullivan E: dsulliva9@cox.net

Note:The direct address to the Class website is 1959.usnaclasses.com. Use of Facebook, LinkedIn, or other new social media As your Class Secretary, I have decided to forswear use of Facebook, LinkedIn, texting, or any other new social media. Email is sufficient to keep me occupied for significant time each day. By using classsec1959@gmail.com you increase the probability that I will receive your message. I check that email account first thing every day, before I check my personal email account messages. Reporting Illness or Death of a Classmate If you become aware of a death or serious illness of a Classmate or his spouse, please send your email directly to both Dave

Sullivan and to me, and to your Company Representative. Dave has DIRLAUTH from me to broadcast these messages without waiting for my OK. I have implemented this policy to increase the probability that all Classmates receive timely notice. If you do not have a current Email address for your Company Representative, please send us a message so we can keep you in contact. classsec1959@gmail.com Change of Email Address For Class Correspondence If you have not provided your current Email address to Dave Sullivan, please send your address to him at: dsulliva9@cox.net 55th Reunion Planning Jay Bainbridge (22) sends: n The fifth 55th Reunion Planning Committee Meeting was held at the Army/Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA on April 10, 2013. We will formally announce the 55th reunion through the Alumni Association this October, and you should be able to book your hotel by February 2014. There will be a formal advertisement in Shipmate regarding the reunion, and in April 2014, we will be sending you registration materials. The approach to this reunion will be different in that you will be able to choose those events you wish to attend and be charged accordingly. As of this writing, we are in the process of finalizing the format of a (hopefully) online survey using the class website to determine your preferences for hotels and reunion events, given estimates

n Some months have elapsed, but dated news is good news when it’s a report on the biggest Class event of 2012- the Class venture to Dublin, Ireland for the NavyNotre Dame game last September. Planning, initiated and coordinated throughout by a one man committee, Tom Lukish (2), began in earnest in 2011. Over 30 Classmates,spouses, children, and guests signed on. Arrivals and departures to/from Ireland varied, as some extended stays to see more of Dublin and the country. For the game weekend, Tom arranged lodging at the centrally located Ballsbridge Towers Hotel, a cocktail buffet party the night before the game, group seating at Aviva Stadium, and a special Irish House Party following the game. Classmates at the game were Ed Bannan (22), Norm Bednarek (22), John Bray (22), Tom Billings (6), Jim Cartwright (7), Bill Clautice (3), Charlie Dobbs (10), Art Emmerson (6), Gary Findlay (10), Gene Fitzpatrick (6) , Joe Flynn (6), Jim Fuqua (9), Deborah Gibbons (15), Bob Kelly(4), Mickey King (5), Hayden Leon (20), Ron Hearst (6), Tom Lukish (2), John Mascali (8), Bud Mcfarlane (14), Tom McReynolds (13), Rich Milligan (6), Joanne Palmer (12), Dennis Read (10), Bob Reifsnyder (5), Rich Roddey (4), Dave Roger s(13), Don Smith (13), Pete Stout (10), Tim Tinsley (17), Dan Truax (6), Buddy Wellborn (11), and Jerry Welsh (23). Dublin offered far more interesting, historical, and colorful sites than we had time to see. A common denominator for all were the great pubs, where the local people welcomed us, sharing elbow room at the bar rail. Plentiful beer—Guinness of course — tasty pub grub, and lively traditional Irish music made for good times! The city teemed with American football fans. In sheer numbers, the ND subway alumni overwhelmed Navy fans, but not in spirit and pride. The ND fans were cordial and respectful of those in Blue and Gold colors, befitting the special relationship between the two institutions dating to WWII. This was demonstrated on the field as well, with the Irish players after the game standing in ranks behind our May-June 2013

59•60 CLASS NEWS Navy players for the playing of Navy Blue and Gold. Spirits were high the night before the game at initial cocktail buffet party, and there was a lot of Rising & Shining going on! Many of our Classmates present there do not usually get to the games at Annapolis, so there was a major reunion feeling. An added feature —- Luke had invited Zerbin Singleton ’08, to join us as an honored guest, he being on his own in Dublin. We remember Zerb as an outstanding slot back and football captain, six striper, who is now a Marine Captain on Okinawa piloting CH-46’s. As for the game, it was clear from the outset that it was not the same ND team that Navy has beaten in recent years. Big, fast, well coached, and stocked with future NFL players, the Irish won big. That’s not to say that we did not have some thrilling moments of our own, and the Mids played hard as always. The offense was hampered by a leg injury to QB Trey Miller, severely limiting his mobility. This situation gave us our first glimpse of Plebe QB sensation, Keenan Reynolds. A highlight of the Irish House Party following the game was an opportunity to try our hand at high energy Irish folk dancing, led by a comely colleen from the band. There were no prizes for the performances, but lots of hoots and laughs. Our own Rudolf “Reif ” Nureyev stole the show- as you would expect! There were more stories to be told from individual adventures out into the countryside, starting with the hazards of driving the often very narrow rural roads (while sitting on right hand side of the car, manipulating five on the floor, and proceeding on the “wrong” side of the road). For sure, a visit to Ireland should be on everyone’s travel to do list. It is simply beautiful, so historically connected, and much good old fun. Erin Go Bragh! Finally, a big Class thank you is in order to Luke for his initiative early on, and detailed follow through, providing a memorable time for participating Classmates. BZ, Luke! n

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three shall meet, And old tales be retold, From low to highest in the Fleet Will pledge the Blue and Gold.” n

Reif with Zerb Singleton ’08 and Burke Wellborn ‘85 Carole and Bob Davenport `64, Walter Wynn, Guitarist Reiter, Carol Wynn

Class of 59 Ski week Dan Branch (2 ) reports:

Joe Flynn and ‘59ers Section

Linda and Norm Bednarek at Irish House Party

Tim, Dana Mascali (John’s daughter), Reif, Joyce Clautice, and Michael Palmer (Joanne’s son)

When 2 or 3 are gathered Walter Wynn (11) writes: n In February, as we were boarding Regent Seven Seas Navigator for a Caribbean Cruise, I was wearing my USS TROUT (SS 566) ball cap. Bob Davenport, USNA 1964 and his wife Carol joined us. We had several dinners together on the ship. Attached is a photo of Carole, Bob, me with Club Eleven burgee), and Greg Reiter (flamenco guitar entertainer on board) ), and Carol. It brings to mind the third verse of the USNA Alma mater.”But still when two or

n A very successful Class of 59 Ski week was held at the end of February in Colorado. This was our 18th year. Attendees were Geoff Cant 59 and Cathy Cant, Charlie Dobbs 59 and Betsy Dobbs, Hugh Severs 59 and Jeanne Severs, Dan Branch 59 and Kathleen Branch, Joe Mahaffey, Jan MacGregor 62, and Gene Kishel 60. Join us next year to ski or just socialize, telling sea stories is a must. Decision time is Labor Day, with 2014 ski week starting February 26. Just contact Dan (dbranchjr@aol.com). n Nathan Hale Award from Reserve Officers Association Jack London (15), continues to rack up honors for his exceptional service. On February 6, 2013, it was announced that Dr. J.P. (Jack) London has been honored with the Nathan Hale Award from the Reserve Officers Association (ROA) at the organization’s 90th anniversary celebration. The award is given to prominent federal, state, and local government and civic leaders to recognize outstanding and dedicated individual service in the interest of national security, reflecting the patriotic dedication to America epitomized by Nathan Hale. Founded by General John J. Pershing, the ROA provides a wide range of professional and personal benefits to its membership and keeps reservists and their families apprised of important topics such as call-ups and legislative actions. Binnacle List Richard (Robby) Robinson (20) reports: n I just read the class column about Dan Branch’s medical problems. I pray for the best for Dan and his family. Classmates who attend Navy Home football know that I have prostate cancer, and had a heart attack. I depend on friends to drive me to Annapolis for Navy home football games.

My driver’s license was canceled after the heart attack. The VA has reviewed my medical records and has declared me 100% disabled, due to exposure to Agent Orange. This is very helpful as I live alone and depend on taxis and friends for transportation to doctor appointments, the grocery store etc. n Hang in there Robby! In Remembrance: Charles Christopher (Chuck) Sava Colonel, USA (Ret.) Charles Christopher (Chuck) Sava, of Linden,Virginia was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 12 March, 2013. Frank Donovan (13) and Charlie Pease (10) represented the Class of 1959. Chuck Sava was a classmate of Frank at NAPS, before joining our Class at USNA. In Remembrance: Frederick Naef, Jr. Frederick Naef, Jr., (9) passed away January 6, 2013 at Fairfax Inova Hospital, the result of complications from injuries suffered in a car accident on December 26, 2013. Fred was laid to rest at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 19 April, 2013. Attending the Columbarium service were Bill Garrett (3), Jane and Jerry Garbacz (23) , Joyce and Larry and Permenter (9), and Charlie Pease (10). Rise and Shine! — Charlie

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and USAFA Class of 1987. Navy Old Goats send their financial support from a total of 18 different states. The Navy Old Goats pay for tickets and refreshments to San Diego Padre and San Diego Charger home games, movie/dinner nights out, audio books, and once every year or so, a special weekend salute to selected warriors, their families, and their caretakers (doctors, nurses, and hospital support staff). In March 2013, co-hosted by the Navy Old Goats, the City of Coronado, and the Hotel del Coronado, 3 wounded warriors and their families will experience a fantasy weekend that includes a stay at the Hotel del Coronado and a reception that will include a Mexican fiesta buffet with beer, wine, and margaritas. The selected warriors will also be saluted by and receive keys to the city from the Coronado City Mayor as a part of the reception. Ben n

Tranchini, Lt Redman and Affourtit at “Old Goats”

PRES: John J. Michalski 2039 Homewood Rd., Annapolis, MD 20409 P: 410-757-6429; E: navygoat@comcast.net SEC’Y: Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge Pl., Midlothian,VA 23112-4337 P: 804-744-8808; E: bilewis@comcast.net WEBSITE: http://www.usna60.com/

From Ben Hallowell (3): n Navy Old Goats? You ask, who are the Navy Old Goats? As some of you already know, the Navy Old Goats is a San Diego-based organization that evolved from our 2008 Class Reunion in San Diego. For the past 4 years, through financial donations and hands-on participation, the Navy Old Goats have provided support to wounded warriors recovering at the Comprehensive Combat Casualty Care Center (C5) at Balboa Naval Hospital, San Diego. Currently the Navy Old Goats are comprised of 59 Naval Academy graduates, graduates’ surviving family members, and friends of graduates. The majority of the USNA members are Class of 1960, and from Southern California, but also represented are the USNA Classes of 1957, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1969, 1991,

Ben Hallowell at “Old Goats”

From Tom Solak (2) : n ”Jack Herbein (2), Capt. USNR (Ret) recently delivered a talk to the Williamsport, PA American Legion Post on “Iraq and Afghanistan Combat Veterans Transition to the Civilian World. Jack was requested to do his presentation by a respected Chief in his Reserve Unit. Jack is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1960. The essence of the talk was HETF – Health Care, Education, Transition to a Job, and Family Support— what the civilian community can do to ease the transition of returning service men and women. As part of the talk, Jack

mentioned a number of organizations helping the returnees. A few of them are Vets First, US Veterans Hospice Committee, Help Hospitalized Vets, Wounded Warrior Project, and Cambria County’s Veterans Court. In preparing the talk, Jack researched a number of articles in the Naval Institute Proceedings and other periodicals and received help from Ben Hallowell (3) and Jennifer Town of the Navy Old Goats program which provides morale and welfare assistance to wounded warriors in the San Diego area. In giving his talk to the American Legion Post, Jack noted that Congress created a disability evaluation system with special funding to help DoD and VA coordinate transfer of medical patients. And, there are military facilities in San Diego, San Antonio, and Bethesda providing specialty care. The problem is ensuring that there is an appropriate mechanism for continuing care as a veteran moves from the military to the civilian systems. Along with medical transition requirements, Jack said that there is a need to provide an appropriate nexus in the education, i.e., use of GI Bill and employment areas. A national partnership between DoD, federal agencies, and corporate America could narrow the gaps in education, employment, and family support. Support for family members is needed as the veteran tries to cope with the transition giving special attention to those with PTSD and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). The talk went so well that a couple state delegates suggested that he give the talk to other members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. On a personal note, last November Jack was inducted into the Power Lifting Hall of Fame (World Association of Bench Pressers and Dead lifters WABDL) in Las Vegas. He was recognized for having won 6 WABDL World Championships while setting two world records and winning several U.S. Power Lifting Federation National Championships over the years. While a Midshipman, Jack was a Three-Time Boxing Champion in the 165 lb Weight Division. For continuing to maintain his high level of physical fitness and his contributions to the community, I think Jack deserves a BZ! Beat Army! Tom Solak” n Along a similar note, Ed Clexton (10) sent the following news article: May-June 2013

60•61 CLASS NEWS n “OAK RIDGE — whether as a cable TV pioneer or masters rower extraordinaire, Cal Sutliff (20) has always seemed to be ahead of the game. Cal, a member of the Potomac Boat Club in Washington D.C., was on the water Sunday as the 34th annual Dogwood Regatta wrapped up with the masters competition at the Oak Ridge Marina. Looking fit and youthful at a hard-to-believe 75, he was believed to be the oldest competitor to test the 1,000-meter course Sunday. “When you row six days a week, you get in good shape,” said Sutliff. He also was one of the most-decorated rowers in the field having won multiple national championships in the lightweight singles. In mixed doubles, Cal has teamed with Camilla Durfee to go “undefeated in the world” in the event over the last five or six years. Cal rowed as a freshman in high school, but didn’t get serious about the sport again until he was 60. “I’ve always loved it, even though I wasn’t competing,” he said. By any measuring stick, Sutliff, who at 5-foot-7 and 154 pounds is the same size as he was in high school, is a renaissance man. He began rowing in 1954 for Washington-Lee High School in Arlington,Va. “I rowed for legendary coach Charles Butt. The year he started rowing at Washington-Lee in 1949 they won the national championship for high schools. They were called the ‘Cinderella Crew.’” Sutliff went on to attend USNA and eventually earned an MBA from Harvard. In 1965, he wrote his thesis on a fledgling concept called cable TV. Sutliff started his first cable TV system in 1971 in Brewton, Ala. He expanded his cable empire throughout Alabama and into Florida. “I was a cable TV mogul,” said Sutliff, with a laugh. Sutliff said, grudgingly, that this is likely his last visit to Oak Ridge to compete in the Dogwood Regatta. I feel like I’m better shape than I’ve ever been in my life, but youth matters. I’ll probably do 10 regattas this summer, but probably, this is my last year to compete.” Even almost 60 years after taking up rowing, Sutliff said there’s still nothing like getting out on the water. “The rowing community is really special. We’re all friends. My fiercest competitors are buddies.” n From Rod Friedmann (5): n Bill, thanks for joining us for the first of our Class March “double-header” at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club.The event,

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hosted by Catherine and Ed Clexton (10), was a huge success at a beautiful location with perfect weather thrown in to top the luncheon off.The luncheon was held on Sunday, Mar. 10th.The luncheon room overlooked the yacht basin, surrounded by beautiful homes.Thirty three classmates, wives and guests were present, including our host and hostess, Catherine &Ed Clexton (10), Sarah & Ed McCaskill (8), Tom Wishart (22), Mary & Henry von Kolnitz (22), Ruth & Frank Kay (8), Sandra & Bill Manning (14), Linda & Bill Lewis (5), George VanHouten (24) & Guest, Paula & Rod Friedmann (5), Joel Febel (5) & Guest, Gail & Bill Kee (9), Linda & Bill Townsend (19), Prissy & Wick Parcells (12), Bob Powers (8) & Guest, Donna & Mike McCullough (14), Bob Osmon (17), Merrilu & Al Ablowich (16) & Mary Jane Whelan. It was a belated Valentine’s Day Celebration. About a week later, Navy’s women’s golf team came to Williamsburg to play and Bob Osmon (17) and several others cheered them on through the rather inclement weather. Later they hosted a little get together at Bob’s n

Ed Clexton, Catherine Clexton and Frank Kay at Clexton’s social

Linda and Bill Lewis, guest, Paula Friedmann and Joel Febel at Clexton’s social

From Al Ames (14) on Facebook: n “Not that I say much on FB....this is my first real posting, so.....Just FYI, LU and I leave for a 16 cruise on to Barcelona HA on March 31 arriving on 4/16, where we will meet friends and then travel by car to Paris, via BILBOA, SAN SEBASTIAN, and various castles and chateaus in the LOIRE VALLEY. We wish all of you could join us....maybe next time. We’ll miss you all. Al n

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PRES: RADM Jerome F. Smith Jr., USN (Ret.) CORR SEC’Y: CAPT Bob Denis, USN (Ret.) 3124 Windy Branch Dr.,Toano,VA 23168 P: 757-250-3115 E: bob.denis@1961.usna.com or rdenis@cox.net WEBMASTER: Howard Winfree E: winfree@1961.usna.com WEBSITE: www.USNA61.org

Howdy once again classmates and welcome to summer. Time for another addition of the Class of ’61 sea stories and tall tales. We say congratulations to our newest daddy, and I don’t mean sea daddy as you’ll soon discover. We also have another smattering of classmates doing things. But first, Howie Winfree (3), our Vice President for Communications and your C. S. received the following email from the USNA Athletic Association regarding membership in the Blue & Gold program. I quote from the email: n “Dear Alumni: Navy Athletics had another exciting year in 2012 claiming the Star series against Army for the 16th consecutive year, winning the Commander-In-Chief ’s Trophy, and capping the year in San Francisco with the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. We could not have accomplished this without the support of our 4500 Blue and Gold members. Our 1,600 student-athletes depend on this support to compete at the highest levels of athletics. While we accept gifts at any value, Blue and Gold memberships start at just $75. All memberships are tax deductible. Benefits, such as Blue and Gold BBQ tickets, game program recognition, and ticket priority, are based on our membership levels. We like to think that our Admirals Row membership, which includes a personalized reserved parking spot for all home football games, is one of the best values in all of college athletics. The Blue & Gold membership is the foundation of our ticket priority system. Football season, away games, and neutral site tickets, including Notre Dame, Air Force and Army, are available based on your Blue & Gold membership level. Club Level tickets for Army-Navy are only guaranteed to our Admirals Row members. Also, the higher your membership level, the earlier you can purchase your tickets and secure the better seats. Hopefully, we can count on you becoming a supporter in 2013! Our 2013 membership drive is now active and you can join online.Your support is critical to

our continued success at the highest levels of intercollegiate athletics. n The Class of 2013 will have graduated by the time this column is published in Shipmate Magazine. The Class of 1961 Sword which is presented to the midshipman standing 1st in the class in professional subjects will be presented this year on May 23rd by Jerry Rosenberger (6) our Administrative Vice President which is a fitting tribute to Jerry’s fighting his way back from a near death incident over a year ago. Thanks again Jerry for your service to the class. Now to: People Stuff: Al Dessayer (15) our diligent class cruise director reports on the February class cruise: n The ninth Class cruise was completed successfully as 27 members of the class enjoyed sailing in the Western Caribbean. With stops in Roatan, Honduras, Belize and Cozumel, we returned ashore safely in Galveston. Appropriate sea stories were shared, memories refreshed, and quantities of food and liquor consumed. Cruisers were Marcia & Mike Barr (15); Bobbie & Bud Bronson (23); Sue Ann & John Davis (17); Carol & Jay Decker (8); Mary & Chuck Denney (15); Alice & Al Dessayer (15); Mary Earle & Charlie Farrell (21); Eileen & Bob Fitch (6); Yvonne & Bud Furman (17); Chris & Darrel Gonyea (21); Peg & Bob Graham (18); Muriel & Ed Hux (1);Val & Denny Joyce (17); Sharon & Jim Joyner (1); Suzan & Bill Martin (17); Janet & Phil Merrill (9); Phyllis & Dave Middleton (1); CeAnne & Hank Ochel (20); Georgeanne & John Pearson (8); Bob Pelott (2) & Barbara Law; Fran & Kurt Rohdenburg (20);Vicki & Jack Sheahan (21); Pete & Jeanne George Sheridan; Jay Shower(3) & Ann Pooch; Sharon & Dave Stryker (10); Chris & Paul Umberger (15); Peggy & Barry Wimberley (21). At the conclusion, we sang our alma mater and voted on our next cruise destination, the Black Sea, in late summer 2014. A letter with details will be sent to all classmates this coming summer. n

language none understand. All are fearful of doing the wrong thing lest they hear her protest her dissatisfaction even more loudly. Her first name is taken from the ancient Egyptian city where, 300 or so years B.C., a “Museum” was established.The Museum was in the nature of a university and was the center of classical learning in the ancient world. It attracted one of the first known female scientists, Hypatia, an astronomer and mathematician. Our ruler’s middle name is my mother’s; my mother was a remarkable woman who tried to pass on her wisdom to me in many subtle ways that I only came to appreciate as a mature adult. Alexandria’s plebe year minus 18 uniform came to her courtesy of classmate and plebe year roommate Lee Dean (12) and his wife Brenda.

“LCDR J.J. Connell Opening Address” at this year’s Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference, April 9-11, Mahan Hall, beginning at 0900hrs on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Our 1961 Class President, RADM Jerry Smith (8), will make the Opening Address introduction remarks about our brave classmate JJ, his role as the first Midshipman Chairman for the first NAFAC, his incredible resistance for over five years in the Hanoi Hilton as a POW, and ultimate sacrifice to our Country for which he was awarded the Navy Cross. I will also attend the Opening Address on behalf of our 20th Company, which has done a tremendous job for raising the funds for the Naval Academy Foundation to honor JJ in this Opening Address. This is the fifth year now that JJ has been honored at the NAFAC. CDR Matt Testerman is this year’s Faculty Chair for the NAFAC, and has asked if anyone else from our 20th Company, the Class of 1961, and especially JJ’s Family, plan to attend the Opening Address this year. The NAFAC would like to extend a special Invitation and recognize each of you who might like to attend the Opening Address this year. Also VADM Miller, the USNA Superintendent would also like to extend an invitation to you to the Dress Parade on Wednesday, April 10, at 4pm, as part of JJ’s recognition at the NAFAC ( I have to decline the Dress Parade this year as I will be on business travel). n From Chuck St Laurent (21) in sunny SoCal:

Past (on dresser), Present and Future (perhaps)

The class extends its heartiest congratulations to Dan, wife Cherry and welcomes its latest USNA candidate, Alexandria Mary. The next input comes from Ron Carlberg (20): n Once again, our 20th Company classmate “JJ” will be honored at the

n Here is a pic from our bi-monthly SOCAL gathering on April 9, 2013 on the San Diego Yacht Club patio hosted by Jim Richardson (16) and Bill Kraus (12). From L-R ——-Bob Sheridan (24), Bruce Maxon (15), Mugs McKeown (14), Tom Bailey (16), George Worthington (2), Saint (21), Gary Carlson (10), Leo Willets (5), Bill Kraus (12), Alan Peterson (17), Bruce Churchill (9), Jim Richardson (16),

Our newest class Dad, Dan Sullivan (12), proudly announces the following: n Alexandria Mary Sullivan ascended to the throne of the Sullivan household on 2/15/2013 after a difficult labor and delivery. Household members now scurry about obeying her every whim as she loudly announces her demands in a

’61 SoCal April Lunch Bunch May-June 2013

61•62 CLASS NEWS Dick Rothwell (7), John Truespell, class of 1963, Ron Coullahan (6), and Jack Allen (13). John Truespell from ‘63 is Jack Allen’s brother in law Finally, Let us remember: Those Who Left Us: Kenneth Saville Huggins, 12th Company on 15 March 2013 Until next time: “GET IT DONE WITH ’61”

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PRES: CDR Walter F. Welham Jr., USN (Ret.) P: 703-323-6604; E: wwelham@aol.com SEC’Y: CDR Howard S. Pinskey, USNR (Ret.) P.O. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403-3326 P: 410-974-1962; E: PINSK62@aol.com WEBSITE: www.nampows.org/62.html

GREETINGS FROM ANNAPOLIS I want to thank the many classmates who responded positively to my request to send their inputs to SHIPMATE. More than 20 stories, some with photos, came in and are greatly appreciated. Due to word and space limitations, they cannot all be published in one issue. However, over the next few issues, they will all appear in our monthly column.Those who responded – thank you.Those who did not – please get hot!! – more material is always welcomed. The class of 2013 graduated last week and 2017 arrives on 27 June. Remember our I-Day, 30 June 1958 – tempus fugits!! Now for our class news. DON ALLEE is helping to arrange the ’62 MTR in San Antonio. He writes that we are proceeding with the MTR in San Antonio in 2014 –“62 AT 52 IN OLD SAN ANTONE” JIM ROBERTS has done a lot of work and lined up a Host Hotel – the Hyatt Regency in downtown San Antonio located on the River Walk. Room rates with taxes will be about $140 per night. Most activities will be from May 8, 2014 to May 10, 2014.We are working on arrangements for a Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 8, so those who want to participate in this event should plan to arrive on May 7 – room rates will be the same. Since there have been a lot of “Wounded Warrior” events locally, I’m trying to set up a Weary

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Warriors” event. Details will follow on that event as well as the time line for making reservations at the hotel.The event is less than a year away. Mark your calendars. Remember the great MTR in San Diego in 2010?? TIDBITS STEVE CHADWICK received an honorary doctorate this post May from the Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA. His son Robb ’91 is a surface warfare captain and his younger son, John ’93 is a Navy surgeon after 10 years as an aviator. Maureen did well with all three of her naval officers. JIM ROBERTS, my classmate at Columbian Prep in Washington and a good quarterback on the football team says that he had a MIKE McGRATH Christmas. Bought a dozen of his books, had him sign all of them and gave them as gifts to my family. I copied MIKE on the email. We had several good exchanges back and forth about it, some included Marlene. MIKE and I had fun with the whole thing and I told him other classmates might follow my lead next year. If they did, he owed me a beer. VIC DEWEY wrote a fiction novel last year entitled “Justice Must Prevail” that is now available on Amazon, both as a paperback and as an e-book on Kindle. Vic said he noticed in SHIPMATE that someone in the Class of ’65 published a novel so he followed their lead. FRED CORBALIS, from sunny Naples, Florida writes that this past March the snow birds, pictured below, managed a mini -9th Company “62” reunion in Naples, at Joe’s Crab Shack. In the photo are DICK and Kathy MARTINEAU, JIM and Rosalie MASELLA, FRED and Elaine CORBALIS and Elaine’s twin sister, Elsa Davern. We enjoyed the freshest seafood, good company and a

lively and loud conversation. This is a gathering that we have been able to make almost every March for the past few years.

A few of our classmates are aware of my passion for fly fishing, been doing it since the mid-60’s when a USAF assignment took me to Great Falls, MT. I teach the sport (casting, tying, etc.) at the Albuquerque VA hospital as part of Project Healing Waters. Below is a fly caught snook taken out of the mangroves near Chokoloskee, FL, in the everglades. It is one of my favorite things to do during our March Florida forays…a wonderful change of venue from my usual fly fishing haunts in the Rockies.

DON GRIFFIN sends us this photo of a ’62 gathering that he co-hosted. Good looking group. The gathering of Southern California ’62er’s to celebrate The End of The “Dark Ages”. As one would expect,

we had another day of SOCAL weather – clear, cool and beautiful. The hosts were DON and Melissa GRIFFIN, STEVE and Barbara TODD, TOM and Becky MERCER and MIKE and Pat O’CONNOR. WE had 40 attendees with several late no-shows due to various ailments –flu, etc. Attendees were TOM and April ALTHOUSE, GREG and Naomi CHAUNCEY, TOM DUMONT, MYRON and Susan FLEMING, MIKE and Colleen FOSTER, DON and Melissa GRIFFIN, BRIEN and Anne HAVEY, JIM and Reeda HUGHES, BUZZ and Susan HURST, JOE JOHN, JOHN and Gail LINDGREN, TOM and Becky MERCER, BRIEN and Gerri MONAGHAN, JERRY and Diane MUNGER, MIKE and Pat O’CONNOR, LARRY and Ann RANK, Elaine Santi (with newly engaged son Dennis and fiancé Carla), BILL SMITH, MIKE and Joan SMITH, STEVE and Barbara TODD, DON WATKINS. A great gathering with many sea stories-some of which the wives hadn’t heard before. We’ll be doing these again here in SOCAL and hope that more will come each time. For those who couldn’t make it, we missed you. But “when two or three are gathered together…” IN MEMORIAM It is with great sadness that I inform the class of the passing of three of our friends and classmates, FRED PERRILL, HENRY HOWE and ROBERT FIELD. Captain FREDERICK EUGENE PERRILL, SC, USN (Ret) passed away on March 21, 2013. Born in Charlotte, NC on September 11, 1939, he attended schools in Long Island, NY and Riverdale Military Academy before graduating from Rock Hill High School. After a year at The Citadel, he was appointed to the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, graduating with the class of ’62 and was commissioned as Ensign in the U. S. Navy. His post graduate education includes graduation from the Naval War College in Newport, RI. and a Master of Science degree in Management from the Naval Postgraduate school in Monterey, CA. Widely recognized for his work in logistics and financial management, he played a major role in the planning and development of integrated computer systems to manage an account for program funds throughout the Navy. Captain PERRELL served in senor level positions at the Navy Department in Washington,

DC and as Commanding Officer of the Pacific Fleet Accounting Center in San Diego, CA. His service to his country also included assignments in finance and logistics management aboard six Navy ships, among them USS Biddie DDG-5, USS Hermitage LSD-34 and USS Concord AFS-5, and at the Navy Supply Depot, Yokosuka, Japan. After retiring from the Navy as a Captain, he worked as a consultant and as an executive for several corporations in the US and Canada. For a time he operated his own yacht delivery service as a USCS Master, bringing boats from Canada to Panama and living part time on his own sailboat in Mexico. Always interested in an active lifestyle, he enjoyed swimming, skiing the highest slopes and running in the San Diego Marathon. Wanting to learn something new, he studied for a degree in Naturopathy from Trinity College of Natural Health and, admiring azaleas, he turned his yards, where ever he lived, into beautiful springtime showplaces. His final retirement was to South Carolina, always a dog or tow in tow, spending time between his family’s vacation spot on the Catawba River and his wife’s family farm in Bethune, where he voluntarily served as headmaster of the Bethune Charter School and cultivated his pine trees. He is survived by Kathryne Sims Perrell, his loving wife of almost 50 years, his brother Peter and his wife Brenda of Rock Hill, SC, his brother John and his wife Claire of Beaufort, SC, his sister Patti Clonniger and her husband Andy of Rock Ill, SC and another sister Susan Cunningham and her husband Ray of Pauley’s Island, SC. He loved many members of his large extended family, chief among them was his Aunt Elizabeth Ballinger of Anderson, SC and Margaret Brinson of Bethune, SC. He was committed with military honors in his family’s cemetery,The Miller Lowry Cemetery on Main Street in Jefferson, SC. Memorials may be made to Bethune Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 125, Bethune SC 29009 or Miller Lowry Cemetery, 4427 Mattisfort Abbey Lane, Charlotte, NC 28226 or to the humane society of your choice. A group of classmates attended the ceremony and ROCKY COLE sent us this description and photos.The service lasted an hour and then a long procession of cars followed the hearse to the family cemetery at Jefferson, SC, another small town.The cemetery was very pretty and dates to 1852 and in another of Freddy’s

projects.The cemetery is Tat’s family cemetery. At the cemetery there was a caisson and horses and an Army honor guard of six.They were squared away and did the whole military honors procedure including firing their rifles.Two Navy personnel folded the flag and handed it to Tat, also squared away. Freddy is buried in a bronze sarcophagus above the ground, very beautiful and such as I have never seen.

HENRY FRANCIS HOWE was born March 19, 1940 in Philadelphia, died April 14th, 2013 at home in Aurora, Colorado. HENRY was a dearly loved husband and devoted father. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, his son, Maverik (John), his three daughters, Alison, Kimberly and Ashley, his two grandchildren, Jaden and Grace, his sister Anne Kelly, his two brothers, John and Ludlow and his mother, Anne Mae. HENRY, a graduate of the Naval Academy’62, most of all loved spending time with his kids and his wife. He enjoyed solving problems, working on cars, building houses, playing poker and chess and helping his kids out whenever they needed it. He touched our lives and will always be remembered and will be missed dearly. ROBERT ENGLISH FIELD, Jr., 72, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his residence in North Carolina. A native of Florida, he was born March 14, 1940. Following graduation from high school, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy, then four years of college to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He then earned his Masters for teaching. He was employed five years with Boeing in May-June 2013

62•64 CLASS NEWS Seattle, Washington and then returned to Florida and became a general contractor. He worked for the County of Palm Beach in the Plans Division, where he retired. He was a member of the Western NC Air Museum and was a docent. He enjoyed computers and airplanes and will be sorely missed by everyone who loved him. He is survived by his wife, Diane, two sons, Robert E. Field, III and John N. Field, a sister and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial donations may be directed to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, 31 Glendale Ave, Asheville, NC 28704. An online register is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com In addition, classmate, CECIL TUNE informs us that RICHARD “DICK” LAWS, our classmate that was killed in 1966, while flying in combat in Vietnam, had a memorial service in May in Annapolis. The class extends its sincere sympathies to the families and friends of these classmates.We will always remember them. That’s our class news for this May-June issue of SHIPMATE. Please send in your stories and photos by any means possible. They will be put to good use. Keep in touch. Until next time…

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PRES: CAPT W. Spencer Johnson IV, USN (Ret.) SEC’Y: Michael H. Shelley 164 Sweetwater Ln., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 P: 828-862-4245; E: nstar@citcom.net WEBSITE: www.USNA63.org

There is much news to share with you, but, with regret, I begin this report by telling you that we have lost three more of our classmates. Jim Kuneman passed away on 20 February. He had been predeceased by his wife, Suzanne, in 1982. The eldest of his three daughters, Lisa Kuneman, can be contacted at 7 Stewart Place, Brattleboro, VT 05301.

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Shaun Michael Daugherty died in Paoli, IN, on 23 February . His widow, Evelyn, can be contacted at P.O. Box 461, Paoli, IN 47454-0461. Carl Hansen passed away on 14 March in Chattanooga,TN. His daughter, Karen Shaffer, can be contacted at 109 Belvedere Road, Norfolk, VA 23505-4803. An obituary for each of these men is posted in the Last Call section of our web site. Phil Rooney reports on the Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony at the Naval Academy on 22 March.

Restaurant in Arnold, MD. Beau’s parents, grandparents, and girlfriend, as well as Marion and myself, were in attendance. It was a great evening for me, and Beau seemed to genuinely appreciate the gesture. I told him my fantasy is that he will one day pass this sword on to another member of the Class of ’63: 2063, thus spanning 100 years. Beau likes the idea. As is obvious in this photo, Midshipman Haworth and I represent the “long and the short of it.” He’s 6’-7” and his football weight is 297 lbs. It would take three of me to exceed that! He’s a fine young man, and is heading to Surface Warfare upon graduation. I got to know him because his grandfather, Bill Haworth, taught with my wife Marion for many years in the Social Studies department at Bowie High School. n

Distinguished Graduates (L-R) Thomas Fargo ‘70, Richard Armitrage ‘67, Scott Redd ‘66, and Roger Tetrault ‘63

n Roger Tetrault and three other alumni received their DGA medals in a beautiful ceremony at Alumni Hall. Quite a few of our classmates were there; I’m guessing 30-40. It was a wonderful tribute to Roger! As part of the presentation, each honoree was allotted five minutes for an acceptance speech. Roger’s remarks were awesome! n I asked Roger for a copy of his speech, which he graciously provided. It is included in the online version of this column on our web site. Read it there, and I’m sure you will agree with Phil Rooney’s assessment. Here’s an important 50th Reunion note: Anyone needing a wheelchair space at the football game should contact Bob Forster at bforster5@verizon.net or Bill Earner at USNAreunion@verizon.net. Space for wheelchairs at the stadium is limited, so sign up soon if you or your spouse needs to be accommodated. The passing of swords from members of the Class of 1963 to members of the Class of 2013 continues at a steady pace. Gary Hosey reports on the gift of his sword on 8 March. n I had the good fortune of being able to pass my 50 year-old Navy Officer’s Sword to MIDN Beau Haworth, Class of 2013. The ceremony occurred at Deep Creek

Gary Hosey passes his sword to Midshipman Beau Haworth ‘13

Transferring Pete Soverel’s sword

Ten days earlier, at a reception for the Third Battalion firsties at Alumni House on 26 February, Spencer Johnson stood in for Pete Soverel in transferring Pete’s sword to Midshipman Dennis Hooks ’13. The sword originally belonged to Pete’s grandfather, Granville Benjamin Hoey ’08, who served in destroyers in WW I and the 1920’s. At the ceremony, Spencer read a message from Pete which described his service in the riverine force in Vietnam and the fidelity to duty demonstrated by

’63: Spencer Johnson, Sam Garde, Phil Rooney, and Ron Klemick with sword recipients

those who served there. Pete’s text is included in the online version of this column. He concludes by observing: n I appear to be the last in an unbroken line of family naval officers dating back to Captain Thomas Truxtun (Continental Navy and one of the first six Captains appointed when Congress authorized a U.S. Navy in 1794). He was the commissioning captain of the frigate CONSTELLATION). n

Roger Tetrault and Midshipman Zachary Dennison

Phil Rooney and Midshipman Hannah Yun

Several of our classmates who attended the reception are shown in this photo. Left to right are Harry Salmon, Joe Strasser, Spencer Johnson, Doug Davidson, and David Puckett. Also present were Jim Ring, Phil Rooney, and Bruce Webb. The presentation of swords continued two weeks later, on 12 April, at a ceremony organized by Spencer Johnson at Alumni House.The swords presented to members of ‘13 that day were donated by Sam Garde, Roger Tetrault, Phil Rooney, Pat Johnson, and Bruce Alitt. Also, two Midshipmen each received a sword sent directly from Frank Bennett. Phil Rooney provided these photos from that event.

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The tradition, continuity, and generosity represented by the handing-down of our swords are keenly felt by the recipients in the Class of 2013. Midshipman Garrett Sherwood is on the football team and earlier in the day had been to the White House with the team to receive the Commander-in-Chief ’s trophy from the President. He said that even though he had been to the White House and met the President that very day, receiving Bruce Alitt’s sword was the greatest honor of his life The transfers from ‘63 to ‘13 will continue as graduation approaches, with swords to be given by Al Griggs, Daryl Rabert, Paul Jara, and Chuck Adams. Doug Davidson will donate his Mameluke to a Marine to be selected by the USNA Marine contingent as the recipient of the Class of 1963 Heritage sword. Here’s an interesting news item from Merrill Dorman about familial connections of USNA alumni from generation to generation.

Tim Trampenau ‘89, Carl Trampenau ‘17 appointee, Merrill Dorman ‘63

n I am a very proud grandfather. This picture shows number one son-in-law CAPT Tim Trampenau USN ‘89 on the left. He took command of the ANZIO (CG-68) on 28 February, just days after number one grandson Carl Merrill Trampenau (center) received his appointment to the Naval Academy to join the class of 2017 in June. Number two son-in-law LCDR Kevin Barnard USN ‘01 is on the AFRICOM J2 Staff in England. With three generations and four USNA classes represented in our family, life is very good. I am very proud of my two daughters for marrying two of our best graduates. n There are only a few short months until the Class of 1963 musters for our 50th Reunion in Annapolis. Have you submitted your registration form and payment yet? The deadline is 31 July, but why not take care of it now? See you there! QUALITY—’63

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PRES: Bill Natter E: bnatter@verizon.net; P: 410-562-4786 CORR SEC’Y: Roland Marquis 26439 N. Ridge Ct., Mundelein IL 60060 P: 847-970-7562; E: bigroland1@comcast.net WEBSITE: www.usna64.org

Remember The Anchormen at those “Smokers”? Larry Benson, Bob Lawrence, and Connie Lautenbacher got started Plebe year, and by Youngster year were featured on USNA Glee Club performances throughout the country. Second Class year they played for the entire world’s Naval Attaches at a huge banquet in Washington, hosted by SECDEF, followed later by a boffo performance at the Azalea Festival in Norfolk. They also gave regular Saturday afternoon performances in both Mahan Hall and the Field House. They represented the Academy at the very first May-June 2013

64•65 CLASS NEWS Philadelphia Folk Festival and took home the first place trophy.

Anchormen Fan #1’ They say that the definition of a close friendship is that, even if you haven’t seen each other for many years, the first words uttered are ‘So anyway…..’ That’s how it felt on that evening.”

Can anyone spot themselves?

’64’s own - L to R Larry, Bob and Connie

In the fall of First Class year the ABC TV show Hootenanny came to Dahlgren Hall and The Anchormen, now with Wayne Arny on bass, appeared on that nationally televised show and shortly after hosted The Brothers Four when they appeared at the Field House. As their fame spread, The Anchormen crossed paths musically with the Kingston Trio and the Chad Mitchell Trio. They became an officially recognized Academy activity, had an officer advisor (CDR Sam Jones ’51 who was also the varsity football team officer rep), and a budget for travel, etc. All their generated income went to the Midshipmen Welfare Fund.

Dahlgren Hall - Fall 1963 - Wayne, Larry, Connie and Bob at the Hootenanny rehearsal. Notice Lester Flatt sitting on the left awaiting his turn.

In addition to graciously providing the Anchormen photos above, Bob Lawrence sent in the following gouge about a recent ‘64 mini get together near San Francisco. He writes, “The occasion was a sold out performance by our folk music group, The County Line Trio at a supper club in Redwood City called Angelica’s Bistro. In addition to my beloved spouse Paula, present in the audience were, Dave Lipscomb, Waddy Garrett, Susan and Connie Lautenbacher, as well as Marilyn and Tom Swartz. Bob and Connie were roommates at the Academy and bandmates in The Anchormen for 4 years. Susan holds the title of ‘Card Carrying

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kick out of seeing them. It was a different world back then. Everything was black and white.”

Dave, Tom, Waddy, Connie and Bob getting together in San Francisco

Continuing with our Plebe year reminiscence theme, Dave Wagner sent in the following, “The attached pictures may not be Shipmate quality, but I thought I’d pass along the story anyway. A few weeks ago Cindy and I were visiting friends in Evans, Georgia. Cindy had known the woman in the other couple throughout her career at NSA, and they are best friends. At one point while we were there she asked ‘you were at the Academy in the summer of 1960, weren’t you?’ She then brought out snapshots of one of our noon meal formations and gave them to me. She and an aunt had driven down from upstate New York to see the sights in Washington. While they were there they visited the Academy and took the pictures, probably with a Brownie camera. She’s held onto them for over 50 years and finally presented them to me. They are marked August 1960 in pencil on the back.”

Len Wass sent in a photo of Bob Jones piloting a push boat on the Illinois River in the museum at the lock and dam near Ottawa, IL on the occasion of Bob’s recent visit with Len and Kathy. History buff Len reminds us the site is where Lincoln lost his first debate to Douglas.

Bob obviously reliving his Destroyer Duty days

We close this month with one that fell through the cracks. Last summer Charlie Jett and his genial spouse, Dr. Nancy Church, hosted a gathering to view the 2012 version of the world famous Chicago Air and Water Show from the rooftop of their splendid downtown condo. Charlie promptly sent in the attached great photo which, owing to your humble correspondent’s age related dementia, regretfully became lost among computer files!

Noon Meal formation circa August 1960

Dave continues “I know I’m somewhere in the blur of white uniforms, because we used to form up right in front of the third wing. I doubt if anyone, other than perhaps those who were on staff, could pick themselves out from the pictures, however. I thought you might still get a

Joining Charlie (second from left) are Doug Horton, Mike Foley, Tom Elsasser, Bill Carson, and John Howland with the BLUES performing in the background

Fair Winds and a Following Sea, classmates.

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PRES: CAPT Jim Minderlein, USN (Ret.) 1080 Carriage Hill Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 P: 410-841-6644; E: jimm65@verizon.net F: 410-841-6644 CORR SEC’Y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 1600 Ala Moana Blvd. #2208 Honolulu, HI 96815 E: daveand65@me.com daveand65@earthlink.net C: 816-813-3671 CLASS OF 1965 HOME PAGE: http://www.daveand65.com/USNA65/Welcome.html

First, we had news of Jack Camphouse’s passing. Jack passed away suddenly on Monday, 1 April, of a heart attack. His wife, Barbara informed the Class of his passing. Jack graduated from the Eighth Company and went into the Submarine Force. He was from Oak Park, Illinois. Because of his intellect, he was always ready and willing to give “extra instruction” to members of the under class. Jack competed as a plebe and varsity diver and later became a mainstay of the 6th Company Volleyball Team and also tried his hand at Cross Country, Squash and Soccer. Our prayers and thoughts are with Barbara and Jack’s family. Onto some other news! From Chip Seymour on 29 Jan

candidates was shot and the elections went off without a hitch. There are always allegations of fraud and intimidation but in my particular area of observation the process was fair and transparent. The incumbent did have the advantage - as is the case in the U.S. - but he won by only a relatively small margin. That narrow margin would indicate that the democratic process is maturing in that remote part of the world. Would that it were doing so closer to home. OSCE is my post-, post-retirement diversion and distraction. I go out periodically on election monitoring missions - about once a year or so. We tend to go to the more distressed places where the democratic process is somewhat more fragile, such as (in my case) Bosnia, Ukraine, Kyrgystan, Kazakhstan, Armenia. The picture below is from a polling station in Kazakhstan in 2011 - some people just make friends wherever they go. Best regards, Fred (More on this in our website version.) n

n I noticed in your most recent ‘65 column a photo of Nick Nicholson, now in his 5th year with ALS. Mary and I visited Nick and his wife, Jo, a week ago and took this pic. I like his smile in this one as it speaks volumes about his tenacity and never-give-up spirit (Jo’s, too). (For photo, checkout website version.) n From Pete Lumianski, 02 Mar n Speaking of elections, here’s a little event we held yesterday on the campus of ASU concerning the “Ethics of Elections - Does Your Vote Count?” We had about 200, mostly HS and college ROTC students, along with many of our ArmyNavy-AF-CG academy group. We certainly didn’t solve anything, but it was a pretty fun/illuminating event. In one hour and ten minutes of moderation, I only got thru six of my questions with our panel (!) Fortunately, the students got to let off a little steam in their own panel and two classrooms. n From Fred Vogel, 02 Mar n I just got back from Armenia where I served a week in February as an election monitor for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), for the Armenian presidential elections. I’m happy to report that only one of the

From Skip McAlexander, 03 Mar n It is a quiet Sunday afternoon in Lobatse, Botswana so here’s an update. I am still working part time for Northrop Grumman, consulting with African Militaries. I help the officers learn staff procedures, planning processes, and I act as Exercise Control on computer-assisted simulations. Currently we are working with the Botswana Defense Force on ways to stop Elephant and Rhino poaching in their National Parks. This is my ninth year doing things like this, and I still find it interesting and refreshing. To learn as much as possible about the poaching problem I had to spend (darn the luck) a few days up North at the Army Base in the town of Kasane. I have worked in 9 or 10 African countries and this is my favorite. When at home, Pat (my lovely, loving, and very independent wife) and I live in Youngsville, NC. We are close to our two sons and their families, attend a

great church, and have a wonderful life going for us. Pat has traveled with me on a trip to Mozambique, and last year we met in Amsterdam for a few days in Europe. Any classmates in the coming to the Raleigh area are welcome to call (919-435-0118) and visit. Skip (More on this in our website version.) n

From Phil Ferrara, 17 Mar n A group of ‘65ers chartered a 44 foot catamaran in the British Virgin Islands in March. Our group included: Pam and Mike Epprecht, Carolyn and John Odom, and Linda and Phil Ferrara. Family members of John also joined us. Captain Mike got us all home safely! We sailed for nine days throughout the Virgin Islands mooring or snorkeling at 12 different islands. Great coral and fish sightings, and we even were able to dive and snorkel on the wreck of the RMS Rhone. Gorgeous scenery and beautiful blue skies accompanied us for the entire trip. The output of an entire vineyard found its way on and then off of our sailboat! n

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65•66 CLASS NEWS Cowboys, was head coach and quarterback for one team. Doug Williams, who led the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XXII, was coach and quarterback of the opposing squad. A spectacular Fourth Quarter catch by Skip of a 34yard Roger pass sealed the deal for Navy in a 30-18 win. BZ to Roger, Skip, and Jim! n

From Phil, 24 Mar n Here’s a photo from my Piedmont Trekkers’ hiking group. Four ‘65ers attended the hike on this past Saturday with 18 total hikers. We hiked 5½ miles along the shore and hills above the Potomac River. Bob Elder, Ed Linz, Phil Ferrara, and Forrest Horton are in the photo. Also with us were Sharry Linz, Linda Ferrara, and Janet Horton. (For photo, checkout website version.) n From Larry Swenson, 25 Mar nThree 65’ers had lunch recently in Montgomery. In the photo at the back are Hugh Thompson, Laurie Swenson, and Larry Swenson. In the front are George Wilson, Linda Wilson, and Sharon Cleary. George and Linda have been in Montgomery, Alabama for 20 years now. They’re proud of and enjoy spending time whenever possible with their 3 “kids” and 7 grandchildren who currently live in Bossier City, Louisiana, Milton, Florida and Key West. George is doing well after two bouts with cancer since retiring. Hugh and Sharon are adjusting to retired living in Auburn, Alabama. Had to have their passports and social security cards to get their Alabama drivers license, but the fishing license is free for all over 65! Mainly enjoying the Auburn University scene, the warmer southern winter and spring, and looking for new restaurants. Anyone driving south on I-85 through Auburn should call to connect! 301-442-3005. When they are not on the road traveling or visiting children and grandkids in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and South Alabama, Larry and Laurie enjoy exercising at the YMCA and working in their yard. Prattville is just south of Auburn and Montgomery, so after your stop-overs with the Wilsons and Hugh and Sharon, drop on by. Our “country air” is special. n

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Frog Kristensen, on 03 Apr, sent in his proposal for the Erik S. Kristensen Lecture Series at St. John’s College and USNA. It is also a proposal for the Erik S. Kristensen St. John’s College Graduate Institute Scholarship. For a bunch more info on this please check out the PDF file on our website at: http://www.daveand65.com/USNA65/Latest_Shipmate_ Articles_files/ProposalErikKristensen Lectures.doc From Phil, 03 Apr n Spring has come to Annapolis! TwentyEight ‘65ers rendezvoused at McGarvey’s Saloon for the First Wednesday Lunch Club in April. This number is just two shy of the previous all time high for having ‘classmates’ at lunch. Today we had at lunch: Conrad Best, Paul Mickelson, Sonny Harrison, Doyle Winters, Ted Nanz, Frank Peterson, Doug Norton, Jim Minderlein, Bob Sullivan, Ed Linz, Arnie McKechnie, Sted Garber, Phil Ferrara, Charlie Morrison, Dan Mitchell, Skip Orr, Bob Andretta, Doug Katz, Pat Fitch, Jim Stark, John Collins, Jim Mashburn, Ed Geiger, Dan Flanagan, Art Wittig, Bob Elder, Denny Wedekind, and Ron Slusser. That’s quite a gang! Topics of conversation included the state of Navy lacrosse, censuring of the battle group commander, and lots of old memories. n From Phil, 12 Apr nIt was just like old times at NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, 10 April for Roger Staubach and Skip Orr. Those two Navy football greats never lost a home game during their illustrious collegiate careers. Staubach and Orr remained unbeaten at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium thanks in part to one last spectacular pass-catch hookup late in this game for charity. Those two were teammates once again at the Stadium, joined this time by Jim Minderlein, as part of a flag football game to raise funds for the Heart Health Foundation. Roger, who played 11 seasons with the Dallas

From Jack Devine, 17 Apr n I lost my head, un-retired, and took a job in the UK —- really! Two weeks ago Peggy and I moved to Cumbria in northern England where I am heading up the decommissioning program at the Sellafield, site where most of the UK’s nuclear waste from power and weapons programs has been accumulating for half a century. The opportunity both to live over here for a while and take on a really challenging (but hopefully doable) job was too enticing to pass up. We’ll be here, I think, for not more than two years - we’re keeping our digs in NJ and SC, and I’ll keep up with USNA through Phil’s great reports and look forward to seeing you all when we get back. n From Dave Anderson, 13 Apr. The photo below shows a ’65 dinner group at a Houston restaurant on 11 Apr. Dave and Judy visited Paul and GG Marshall there to take in some tennis (playing then watching the men pros at the Houston Clay Court Championship Tourney). The dinner group consisted of the Marshalls, Andersons, Ed and Dotty Hlopak, Fred and Gloria Schlemmer, Bart and Debbie Jealous and John and Carolyn Odom (not shown - they’d just departed for a symphony event). Great group and a lot of fun. (For photo, checkout website version.)

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PRES: VADM Michael D. Haskins, USN (Ret.) SEC’Y: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD 21401 E: pmbaird@verizon.net WEST COAST SEC’Y: Robert G. Johnson Jr., Esq. 27136-B Paseo Espada #1121 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 WEBSITE: www.usna66.org

Summer will soon be upon us and it will be quite welcome. I hope you are all enjoying warmer weather at last. I have several areas to cover in this issue so I’ll get right to it. In Another Link in the chain (ALITC) area, two events will be reported in the July-August issue that occurred in May, about four weeks after this writing. First is the Post Sea Trials celebration, 14 May, and the Herndon Ceremony, 20 May. The Class lead for ALITC efforts is Tom Marfiak. Tom officiated at the unveiling of the 2016 Class Crest in King Hall during a lunchtime ceremony on 16 April to commemorate our participation in the ALITC program. With the Commandant and several others, Tom stood at the entrance to Bancroft Hall for noon meal formation, followed by lunch with the Brigade. After a short introduction, he addressed the Brigade and the Class of 2016, summarizing our involvement with ALITC. After lunch, Tom had his photo taken with the members of the 2016 Crest Committee. Midshipman Dawson led the team. Midshipman Marryott, nephew of RADM Ron Marryott, is also a member of the 2016 Crest Committee. A copy of the 2016 Crest with explanation can be found on our Class web site. It’s a very impressive design. They did take some cues from our Class Crest.

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In addition, I have 45 Honor Coins available for purchase at $12 per coin. That price includes shipping. Anyone wanting a coin(s) can send a check made out to the USNA Class of 1966 Association to our Class Treasurer, Chuck Grutzius. Chuck will let me know of the

TOM WITH THE 2016 CREST COMMITTEE

purchase and I will send the coin(s). Chuck’s address is 85 Covenant Way, Bumpass,VA 23024. Regarding our Class Projects, Carl Fulford, the Projects chairman, reports that as of mid-April we were at about $1.2M of out $1.966M goal with 242 Classmates participating.You can find out the latest status on our web site, www.usna66.org and a link to a pledge form for those who have not yet completed one. Thanks to all who have pledged. Robert Johnson provided an update on his happenings and on Tom Kimmel’s efforts on behalf of his grandfather ADM Husband Kimmel. Tom’s information is posted on the Class web site. Robert reports that he and Patti were in Montana staying in Big Sky in late March. They had breakfast with Rodney Rempt, and we enjoyed a nice dinner function with him, Pam and some local friends. Robert and Patti came up for two weeks at Easter to play in the snow. Their ranch is closed down for the winter, but they stay at their rental home on the Gallatin River in Big Sky. There is a large number of elk in the backyard on some mornings. Quite unique. Robert took the Montana State Bar in July, passed, and was admitted before the Supreme Court on 21 December 2012, in a private ceremony in Helena. He couldn’t attend the regular swearing-in in October 2012. He now holds the distinction of being Montana’s newest attorney. They wouldn’t count his 38 years in CA law. Nice update Robert. Sadly, two Classmates have died. Thomas Lawlor, was with the Class until October 1962 as a member of the old 13th, new 19th, Company. I didn’t have much information on Tom, but thanks to Skip Stephenson and Skip Allen, I found out that Tom roomed with Larry Bergen. Tom’s obituary is provided below. On behalf of the Class I extend condolences to Tom’s family.

n Thomas James Lawlor II of Cary, NC passed away on 2 April 2013 at the age of 71. Tom was from a military family and grew up all over the world. He was born in Fort Benning, GA in 1941 and later lived in Beirut; Egypt; Monterrey, CA; Fort Leavenworth, KS; Paris, France; and Fort Knox, KY. He played high school football at Ft. Knox and then attended the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, where he also played football. Tom worked in the air freight industry for 50 years. He began at Emery Air Freight in Washington, D.C. in the early 1960s. Tom then joined a fledgling company called Federal Express in the early 1970s and stayed there for almost 20 years. Over the last 20 years, he ran his own air freight business. He was as loyal to his customers as he was to his family and developed lasting relationships. Tom was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cary. He loved to read history books and watch football. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family. Tom is survived by his wife Ann Lawlor, daughter Bridget Parnell Hayes, sons Mike Lawlor and Tommy Lawlor, sister Susan Lawlor, and grandchildren Joel Parnell and Jason Hayes. A memorial service was held on Saturday, 6 April, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 221 Union Street, Cary. The family received friends in the church parish hall immediately following the service. Condolences may be expressed at cremationsocietync.com. n Gene Hardman died, Sunday, 17 March 2013 from complications with Goodpasture Syndrome; a rare antiimmune disease of the lungs and kidneys. A memorial service was held on 25 March at the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI). Gene was a 1962 graduate of NMMI and was the current Men’s Tennis Coach. But more than that, he was a mentor to many, as evidenced by the following email I received from Kevin Andersen (’93).

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66•67 CLASS NEWS n “My name is Kevin Andersen, USNA class of 1993. I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Gene Hardman. Geno was a great inspiration to me and is the reason why I attended USNA. Next to my own parents, he had the biggest influence on shaping who I am today. I became best buddies with his son, Lee, in the early 80s while Gene was working for Deake Perera in Chicago. As soon as I met Gene, his infectious enthusiasm and extremely entertaining stories of his time at USNA motivated me to want to follow in his footsteps. While not obtaining a nomination directly from High School, I obtained entry to the Academy through the Foundation program and New Mexico Military Institute, the same Junior college that Gene attended. Gene motivated me with countless letters of encouragement throughout my Plebe summer of 1989 and he often ended his letters with “I will be visiting Annapolis in October...you’d best be there”!!!! It was always tradition for my family to get together with his at our favorite restaurant, the Valley Lodge, in Glenview, IL during my visits home from the Academy. I will always cherish the memories of the two of us trading Academy stories. We shared a strong bond, as I think all of us Academy grads do, and while I write this letter with tears running down my face....I will always feel lucky to have known Geno Hardman and know that I am a better person because of it.” n Thank you Kevin for that fitting and moving tribute to our Classmate, Gene. The plan for donations in Gene’s name is in work. Continue check our Class web site for information. I thank all of those Classmates who alerted me to Gene’s death – Crabs Crabtree, Charlie Jones, Carl Fulford, and Chuck Waterman. And finally, please keep Gene’s wife, Elaine and son, Lee in your thoughts and prayers. Our Class Treasurer has provided the 2012 Class Financial Report, as provided for in our Class Charter. The Class ended 2012 with Assets as Follows: NFCU Sharechek $ 1,720.16 NFCU Share Savings 24.84 NFCU Certificates 22,040.71 USNA AA Cash Mgt. Account 7,623.41 2012 Total Assets $ 31,409.12 The Class had a Net Loss of $9,037.58 for CY 2012. The three main reasons for the negative cash flow are that

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we had ALITC expenses of $2,112.28, a football announcement expense of $3,000, and $2,622.02 in expenses for Leadership Award ceremonies. At the end of 2012, our Financial Assistance Assets were: Tuition Assistance Available for Future Needs—$5,859.09* Classmate Financial Assistance for Future Needs—$4,372.00* *These funds are included in our total assets of $31,409.12. Please Note The Class of 1966 is not obligated under IRS regulations for a 501.c(19) Veterans Organization to spend the monies allocated above for the referenced purposes. That is, the Class can use the designated financial assistance and tuition assistance monies for any purpose the Class deems necessary. All IRS reports for CY 2012 as required by the IRS for a 501.c(19) Veterans Organizations with less than $50,000 in annual receipts have been properly filed. The details of the report are located on the Class web site. Many thanks to Chuck for the time and effort he exerts to keep the Class solvent and running smoothly. I attended the Spring Council of Class Presidents for our Class President, Mike Haskins. The minutes are posted on the Class web site for reading. Mike provided the following brief statement for the Class regarding the CoCP meeting. “The Spring Council of Class Presidents (COCP) was held on 25 March. The two highlights were very informative presentations on two subjects of interest to our class. The first was by Skip Orr ’65 – most may remember him as one of the stars on our football team. He gave thanks to those classes who have included the Foundation for Athletic Excellence in their Class Legacy Gifts. He then outlined in detail how those funds support varsity, club, and intramural sports programs at USNA. The second was by VADM Rogers, Commander Tenth Fleet – Navy Cyber Warfare Command. He noted that Cyber war is already being waged by certain Asian countries. Such warfare will impact all facets of naval operations, and will be critical to ensure victory in all future battles. He praised support for this Warfare area at all levels. Warmest regards – Mike” That will do it for this issue. No pictures but some worthwhile information. As a reminder, make it a habit to visit our Class web site. To keep down the email traffic, I send our web master,

Dave Lovelady much information. Dave does a great job of keeping the site current and is vigilant about dropping outdated announcements. Until August, All the best —Mike!!!

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PRES: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) SEC’Y: LtCol Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret.) 1603 John Worthington Way, Crownsville, MD 21032 P: 410-849-3423; E: scribe67@gmail.com

Again, sad news. We received word from Derek Bowler, one of the sons of Tom Bowler, that Tom had passed away on 24 February 2013 at his home in Bath, ME from a heart attack as he was preparing for his morning workout. Two celebrations of his life were held: one in Maine and one at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. We received this from Bill Cray: n Bill Gautier and I had the honor of representing the Class of ’67 and the 27thCo. at the Memorial Service for R.T.E. “Tom” Bowler III at the Maine Maritime Museum in the shadow of the Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME on Wednesday, 27 February 2013. The Service, attended by over 200 folks, included testimonials from Tom’s sons, R.T.E. “Beau” Bowler IV and Derek Bowler; Tom’s brother Dan Bowler ’70 (RAdm USN, Ret); several of Tom’s colleagues at BIW, including the CEO; and the Director of the Museum, to which Tom had, in retirement, dedicated himself as a Director. A smaller group of family and friends gathered for dinner afterwards, toasting his extremely successful and valued career as a sailor and as a ship builder in the Navy and into in his career with BIW. As those of us who knew him at the Academy could easily have predicted, Tom’s exceptional life course significantly contributed to the Navy and the Coast Guard and to the security and defense of his country. Tom was responsible, for initiation and then continuation of the construction of numerous surface ship class programs, often against great obstacles and odds, significantly contributing to a better and stronger Navy and Coast Guard and to the national defense. It was also most evident that Tom was a loving, caring and very honored spouse, father, brother, coworker and friend. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. n Eighteen classmates were in Washington, DC for Tom’s memorial service on

23 March 2013. Bill Gautier and Bill Cray displayed the plaque that will be hung in his honor in the Maine Maritime Museum. Moving tributes and testimonials were offered by Beau, Derek and Dan; and by Mr. Sean Stackley, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, RD&A, a long time colleague and friend. Memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530 or at www.mainemaritimemuseum.org. If you remember from a few months back, we’d learned from Rick Scivique of the death of Bob Szalay, but did not have much information. I’ve learned a little more, and it turns out much of what we thought we knew was wrong. Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury (Alumni Association Memorial Affairs) came up with a clue and a phone number, so I called it and found Linda Szalay Shelhamer in Winchester,VA. I called Linda and had a good conversation with her. She’s Bob’s widow; they were married in 1983. They had 2 children: daughter Rima and son Jamey. Bob died in Reston, VA, not in New York where we first thought. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1984, was treated at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, and was a patient at Cameron Glen Care Center in Reston VA, where he died on 21 January 2000. I’m hoping to get more information from the family; I’ll pass on what I learn. On the good news side, Vince Putiri provided an update on Tom Newell’s go-round with a recurrence of melanoma. Tom had had surgery and chemotherapy last year.Vince checked up on him and found him visiting with grandchildren and in great spirits. He continues to improve and aside for the need to have another scan he is doing just fine. Aside from some minor side effects of his chemotherapy he is feeling great. The indomitable Curt Dosè sent words and a photo! n Doug Matthews was teaching a student formation flying in his T-6 with another instructor in a second T-6. Doug had a seat open, so he invited me to go along and got some stick time, too. The similarities between the T-6 Texan and the F-4 Phantoms and F-14 Tomcats we used to fly is – let me think – non-existent. More of a “Final Countdown” experience. We did survive however, as proven by this post-flight class reunion. n

The boys post flight

I told Curt that I’d bet it had no similarity to my old A-4, either! Here’s a note from Chuck Scherck demonstrating that ’67 had a great break in the Dark Ages down in Tidewater! n On 9 February 2013 eight Hampton Roads area ’67ers and spouses celebrated being together at a “Dark Ages Dinner” in two parts. Terry and Bob Kelly hosted cocktails at their lovely home in the Ghent section of downtown Norfolk; the group then adjourned to Norfolk’s Town Point Club for dinner hosted by Peggy and Barry Pollara. Shining a bright light on the “Dark Ages” and having a great time doing it were Barry and Peggy, Bob and Terry, Kathy and Chuck Scherck, Nancy and John Hickok, Janie and R.B. Hall, Carolyn and Don Felling, Jane and Dix Wolcott, and winning the award for the longest trip to have cocktails/dinner were Karen and Larry Julihn from Fredericksburg. Doing ’67’s part to further Another Link In The Chain (ALITC), active duty friends of the Pollaras, Liz and Evan Scott ’07, joined us for dinner; Evan is a local E-2 pilot. The organizing committee of Barry, Bob, Chuck, and Wayne Savage is looking forward to future local area class gettogethers and increasing the number of Hampton Roads area classmates joining in the festivities. n Chuck sent several photos courtesy of Larry Julihn.You can check those out on the United States Naval Academy Class of 1967 Facebook page. And after you’ve done that, get in touch with one of the organizers to become part of the Tidewater Class of ’67 scene! Back in February, the Alumni Association’s RV Chapter held a ComeAround in Key West. Pat and I decided to crash their party, though the closest thing we have to an RV is the rusty red wagon left over from the kids. We got down there in time to watch the second half of the Super Bowl at the home of Elizabeth and Michael Currie.They are such wonderful

hosts! While Pat and I roughed it in a hotel, the RV crowd set up on the beach at Truman Annex. The whole evolution was planned and executed by Stevie and Hank Giffin, and ’67 was heavily represented with Kitty and Mike Bolier, June and Bill Nelson, ‘Nita and Jack Parry, and Patti and Jay Williams. It was really a fun time with activities both planned (by Stevie and Hank) and unplanned (by the boatload of Cuban refugees who came over the beach early one morning). At the Currie’s Super Bowl party, Mike Bolier told me a wonderful tale, and I coerced him into writing it up. Herewith: n I do not know how coach Emerson Smith arranged it, but he got the undefeated former boxing heavyweight champion of the world, Rocky Marciano, to referee the Brigade boxing finals one year when we were Mids. Rocky showered with the team after the matches and signed autographs. I handed him a program, and he signed it as I handed it to him. As it turns out, he signed his name upside down as a result of not turning the program over. My Dad asked Rocky, “What do you think of my son.”The Champ replied in earnest, “He will never be a pro!” In conversation with the champ, my Dad found out Rocky was going to Wisconsin the next day and offered to drive him to Chicago that night. Passing through Cleveland, OH on Sunday morning, my Dad made a phone call to an old WWII Navy buddy. Dad was invited to stop by for breakfast. Dad then said he was bringing Rocky Marciano along with him. His buddy said, “Yeah sure!” Dad and Rocky showed up on the doorstep and his buddy was amazed. He got his wife and two daughters out of bed in their pajamas for pictures with Rocky at the front door. Dad dropped Rocky off at the bus station in Chicago late on Sunday. He never offered to pay for any gas or even a cup of coffee on a couple of stops. My Dad was just happy to have met him in person. n On 22 March 2013 we saw the presentation of the 2013 Distinguished Graduate Award medal to Rich Armitage in Alumni Hall before the Brigade of Midshipmen. He joined Pete Pace and John Ryan as Class of ’67 recipients. His career began with three tours as a naval advisor to the Vietnamese, subsequently organizing and leading the rescue of more than 30,000 Vietnamese to Subic Bay at the fall of Saigon. He has held highly placed Secretarial positions in the May-June 2013

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Ambassador Armitage speaking at DGA Ceremony

And with that, I close. Hope you’ve had a good Spring and have some fun plans for the Summer. Take a minute and let me hear about what you’re doing!…That’s it…Goodnight!…Jim

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PRES: CAPT Gary A. Storm, USN (Ret.) 1770 Meadow Valley Drive, Annapolis, MD 21409 P: 410-757-7156; C:443-924-1130 E: gastorms@verizon.net CORR. SEC’Y: CAPT Gordon I. Peterson, USN (Ret.) 7994 Hidden Bridge Dr. Springfield,VA 22153 P: 703-913-5404; F: 202-267-4020; E: gpeters621@aol.com WEBSITE: www.usna68.com

With our 45th reunion fast approaching in October, now is the time to register using the on-line link established for this purpose on the Alumni Association’s website at www.usna.com. This is the primary means to register. Detailed instructions were circulated by e-mail

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class-wide in early April. They are also posted to our Class website (www.usna68.com) along with the schedule of events and responses to frequently asked questions. A link to the Athletic Association is also provided under the 45th Reunion information posted to our Class website for ordering tickets for the football game. Anyone planning to attend the tailgate will need to purchase tickets to the game. You must purchase them no later than June 15 if you are to take advantage of our Class seating arrangements at the game. Whether or not you are attending reunion, you can purchase some great Class of 1968 merchandise through our online store at the following link: http://www.usnaclasstore.com/ ez-catalog/X327227/27. A wide variety of high-quality USNA ’68 clothing apparel for men and women is offered at affordable prices. This website is run by a Class of 1967 alumnus and is totally secure. Check it out! Earlier this year John “Hilby” Hilburn ’69 (a member of our class for three years) responded to my request for news about his activities of late. He forwarded a recent photo of him with his wife, Peggy, and son, LCDR John Austin Hilburn on the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69).

n “Our son John (aka in air wing talk as ‘Cha-Chi’) prepared to deploy for Operation Enduring Freedom on board the IKE in February. He flew aboard from NAS Oceana a few days before for his second trip to OEF in eight months. He returned from the last one in midDecember. If you really want to visit ’69 territory, this shot has all three of us: Peggy (a former 10th Co. Cutie of 40plus-year history) and one of the last of VAQ-140 Patriots EA-6B Prowlers to go to sea.They fully transition to the Growler upon return—if there’s any money to do so! Best to you and my classmates of three years’ duration, Hilby!” n

Peggy and Hilby Hilburn visited their son John in February prior to his deployment for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Laurie and Todd Hyde hosted an alumni Dark Ages party for about 25 couples at

their home in Eastlake, San Diego, in mid-February. “As always,” Todd related, “it was great fun reminiscing about those glorious dark and dreary times and shining the light on our latest medical procedures and adventures. The fiesta plate was excellent as were the adult beverages and side dishes.” n “We had a few interlopers from other classes to include Herb Zoehrer from the Class of 1951. He provided adult supervision. Both Steve Andres ’67 and Rich McNeal ’67 work with me on the USS MIDWAY Museum as docents. Turns out Rich attended the same medical school as Ned Garrigues. Jiggs Higgs had the longest sortie, and he is welcome back any time. Some seedlings from our Class also popped from the surface to Denny Young’s daughter Brittany ’09. I would like to pay special tribute to Steve Haines and his wife Jayne who, over the years, did more than any other in our community to bring the San Diego contingent together in fellowship to include a mid-cycle West Coast reunion a few years back. Steve is missed, but his lovely wife Jayne remains in our hearts and lives.” n Ken Pyrz reports that he and Sharyn were up north in Carmel/Monterey to have dinner with Sandy and Mitch Brown at the time of the party or they would have been there. Ken said that anyone (from anywhere) in the Class who wants to be on the USNA ’68 West Coast e-mail list should drop him an email at ken.pyrz@1968.usna.com. “I’ll be glad to add them to the list to help keep them informed of what’s happening out here – at least until we break off and fall into the ocean,” he added.

POINT (T-MLP 1), at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. The ship will become the centerpiece of the Navy’s evolving sea-basing concept of forward-deployed operations. MONTFORD POINT is named in honor of the 20,000 African-American Marine Corps recruits who trained at Montford Point Camp, N.C., from 1942 to 1949.

Jackie Bolden breaks the traditional bottle of champagne to christen USNS MONTFORD POINT in March in San Diego.

Tammy Tamulevich reported the usual eight suspects made their annual golfing jaunt to Orlando in early March. “The highlight of the entire trip was eating brunch at Bay Hill, seeing Arnold Palmer, and playing the 18 holes that his tournament is held on the following week,” Tammy wrote. “We made the mistake of opening up with the Nicklaus course at Reunion. The course has a slope of 140. Only Bill Dow and Tom Pestorius broke 100. For the rest of the week, all our scores with the exception of Bill’s and Tom’s went further south and on into South America. The weather was not the best this year—it never made it into the 70s. We’re already planning and looking forward to 2014.” March also brought the sad news that Lee Davis ended his battle with pancreatic cancer on Good Friday. As this issue’s Last Call entry notes, “Ever the optimist and always successful, to the end Lee was convinced he would beat the odds.” Lee’s

wife, Susan, and daughters asked John O’Neill to eulogize Lee at his funeral service in Elizaville, NY, in April. Joe Fry, Lee’s former roommate, also attended. John described Lee as a true “Renaissance man,” having graduated with minors in both wires and bull (literature), while competing in squash, tennis and golf. “Lee was highly intelligent, wellliked by everyone, and had an infectious smile,” John said. “He was quick of wit. Unflappable. He was a great classmate. He was also a little onery. Rules were meant to be bent if not broken. He worked hard and played hard. I believe he practiced his future career as a pilot setting land-speed records between DC and Annapolis on Rt. 50 in his Austin.” Lee served as a Navy pilot for more than10 years following graduation, with more than 3,500 flight hours entered in his log book. He taught literature at the Academy and earned two masters degrees. After the Navy, Lee spent nine years with American Airlines before joining Unisys for 14 years. He left retirement in 2002 and entered federal service to work on various Navy programs. “In his last position, he served as the chief of staff for the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, continuing to serve his country to the end,” John said. Despite his illness, Lee was offered an even more difficult job last year as the principal liaison to the White House and Congress for the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Speaking of Lee, Joe said, “For me personally, I’m most grateful for the before-work breakfasts I had with John and Lee in recent years. It was during those that I could see and hear firsthand the optimism, the smiles, the courage, the love of family, friends, work, and dedication to the service that John spoke to at the funeral—he was an inspiration to me.” Sincere condolences to Susan and her family.

Sharyn Pyrz and Sandy Brown flank Mitch following dinner at Massaro & Santos on the Monterey Coast Guard pier, Calif.

In March, Alexis “Jackie” Bolden, accompanied by her husband and NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, christened the Navy’s first mobile landing platform ship, USNS MONTFORD

’68:Arnold Palmer was presented with an N-star sweater vest designed for this year’s annual Florida golf outing. From left are: Glenn Gottschalk, Bill Dow, Tom Pestorius, Dave Miller ‘71, Arnold Palmer, Mike Mullen, Dave Davis ‘67, Carl Tamulevich and Curt Schantz. May-June 2013

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Susan and Lee Davis during a holiday visit to London.

All the best, — Gordo

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a smile and kind words. Judy, I, and the family miss him very much.” Our personal condolences go out to the families of Dan, and Fred and Judy. According to Mike Novak, after our disappointing basketball losses to Army on February 16, a bunch of stalwarts assembled to commiserate at the home of Kathy and Grant Thorpe. Attendees included (in photo, left to right) Guy Knierem, Bob Sonnenberg, Brock McMunn, Larry Cleghorn, Grant Thorpe, Terry Daily, Mike Novak, Gary Knight (seated), Gino Marchetti, Terry Bidnick, Dave Martin, and Tom Bender.

social gathering and being tied up in San Juan and polishing some brass fittings on top of the gun mount. It was very hot. And I agree, we slept out on the DASH deck when we could. Now there’s some weapons trivia for your next face down at the club. What was DASH? For that matter what was Hedgehog? Putnam had that too. Bob added that Paul “Holly” Hollenbach has retired from Alaska Airlines, and as part of his farewell victory flights, he stopped in St Louis to spend some time with Gloria and Bob. They all had dinner together, and the guys even were able to get in some golf.

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Greetings all, the dark ages are past, Spring is here and everyone seems to be coming out of their holes from the Groundhog’s misdirection. We have mail to cover, so without further ado… First of all there are a couple of bits of sad news with class connections. Dan Bowler’s brother Tom’67 passed away in March. If you would like, please send donations to the Maine Maritime Museum at Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530, or at www.mainemaritimemuseum.org. Also, you probably read about the passing of Coach Dick Duden. Some of you might not realize that he was the Fatherin-Law, of our own Fred Hall. Derf wrote that “Coach Duden passed on Easter morning. He had been homebound for the last 5 years, due to complications from many sports injuries. Coach was recently diagnosed with cancer and became weaker every day. Coach was loved by many generations of Navy football players because he treated all midshipmen with good humor and respect. He was a gentleman to the very end. I clipped his fingernails the day before Easter and he still was able to give

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Guy Knieriem also wrote and sent photos of the event. According to Guy, n “attending were Brock and Carol McMunn, Mr. Pres. and first lady Eiko Novak, Monica and Terry Dailey, Jeanie and Terry Bidnick, Brenda and Gary Knight, Betty and Larry Cleghorn, Nancy and Bob Sonnenberg, Kathy and Gino Marchetti, Ceil and Dave Martin, Pat and Tom Bender, and Hillary and I. Despite the loss, Kathy and Grant were gracious hosts and all thoroughly enjoyed the evening.” n [Secy Note: I’ve been doing this for a while now, and many of you haven’t broken the code, so I’ll use Guy’s letter as an example. If you list a group of classmates and their wives, please name the wife first. For example: Hillary and Guy Knieriem (as opposed to Guy & Hillary). That way I can put the classmate’s name in bold without having to re-write your copy. Guy only really slipped up once in the above. Thanks] Bob Berger is good about getting me news of the St Louis crowd, and making me want to visit there more and more. Anyway, he sent some pictures and comments. He noted the fact that I was on USS Putnam for youngster cruise. Mike Dunham and Bob were on Putnam also. Mike is in St. Louis, and they recently discussed the cruise after reading the previous article. Bob remembered stopping in West Palm Beach, FL for some type of

Then for their local Army/Navy get together, the local classmates made a good showing. However, they did miss Terry Councilor. In the attached photo are Ron Hill, Bob, Chuck Stout, & Mike Dunham.

Finally, Reedo Clark sends n “Greetings from the Land of Milk & Honey. Actually, it is pretty hot in the hood hereabouts, on which I’ll here offer no comment. Here’s a rainy-day shot from Lebanon’s Beirut Naval Base this Spring, with the 1-star commander and my USNA ‘80 colleague, Alan Colegrove, up from the UAE where he works fulltime FLIR. We were at the base to listen/fix the coastal radar cum FLIR day/night system, plus some positive tweaks to their vessel-borne units. FLIR is one of several companies I help with BD in the region. From Tampa, the LAF Navy had just received a new 43m Coastal Security Craft. It was without the bow gun of

course, thanks to our IDF/Zionist friends and influencers. Whada country. What’s a $28M FMF gift platform from the US without a gun, just a blanked hole on the foc’sle. End of the Seven Oh... ree-port, from Our Man in MENA.” n

And I agree. Ring-A-Ding-Ding!

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PRES: CAPT Perry Martini, USN (Ret.) E: pjmartini@comcast.net SEC’Y: CAPT Mike Longworth, USN (Ret.) 1145 Birks Ln.,Virginia Beach,VA 23464-5826 E: duke.longworth@1971.usna.com WEBSITE: http//1971.usnaclasses.com/

Spring is nice as the weather warms and the sun shines, the convertible top is down most days for the evening drive home. It’s the onset of those persistent spring and summer chores: mow the grass, trim the bushes, mulch the flower beds, trim the edges, paint the wood, and so on. But, the top down drive home makes all this just a little more pleasant! And, I really do enjoy the yard, and the work is good for the soul. So, on with it! In the Yard years ago, the evening stroll along Stribling Walk from Hubbard Hall to Mother B was always a tranquil event for me. The 36th Company 7th Annual Winterfest in Lake Placid, NY was a smashing hit! A record high of twelve 36’er’s attended: Jimmy Barron, Don Beaudette, Lee Burgess, Bruce Gallemore, Garry Holmstom, Mark Horgan, Jan Milligan, Sonny Naple, Robbie Roberson, Ron Spratt, Craig Welling and me (Duke Longworth). Robbie and I were the new guys this year. Mike Trice had to cancel just prior to the event or we would have had a third newbie! Mike McDanold (Cavell) promises to attend a future event. We did hoist a few drinks to our absent company mates! Hope we can increase the numbers next year! The more the very merrier! Just as he promised, Ron delivered Anne’s freshly cooked meals – chili dinner

’71: Front row: Bruce Gallemore, Ron Spratt, Jan Milligan, Garry Holmstrom. Second row: Craig Welling, Don Beaudette, Mark Horgan. Back row: Duke Longworth, Jimmy Barron, Robbie Roberson, Sonny Naple, Lee Burgess.

Thursday and lasagna dinner Friday! Anne is a superb cook! Saturday evening Ron and Don prepared steak and lobster. Ron’s sous chef, Don, outdid himself such that Ron recommended Don to take the chef reins next year! Don promised fresh lobster for the Saturday dinner, so my vote is with the new chef! Jan led the breakfast efforts ensuring delicious hot food and coffee were ready for all. Jan did a nice job shopping and fulfilling food and beverage requests as we never ran out of coffee, dark beer, or red wine! He surely set the standard for our future reunions! Our breakfast and dinner settings were three hour story telling sessions. Somehow, we never ran out of more entertaining tales of our past lives! Between breakfast and dinner we went snowshoeing, hiked snow covered trails, downhill skied, toured the town, or just relaxed. Lake Placid is a beautiful small town with much to do in a short time. Next year Sonny says he will lead us on a 13 mile hike up a big mountain. I’ve already started my training! Below is the photo evidence 36th Company met: Here’s a superb note from Eric Benson: n “Duke: we are in the planning stages, but it looks like a mini-25th Company reunion is in the works for Clifden, Ireland in late September. For several years, True North, a fantastic musical group including Bruce Batten (and Toni London), Denny Walsh and Gary Tabor have performed during the Clifden Arts Festival (and at local pubs in the evenings). They are going back this year and will be joined by a group of golfers who are not immune to pub crawling in

the evening. Sally and I will spend about two weeks in Ireland (after our successful golf trip last year in conjunction worth a not-so-successful football game in Dublin) golfing before rendezvousing with True North. “Falling onto formation along the way will be Ed Bouton (and Susan Miller), Ann and Hugh Butt, and Maura and Bill Long. These three twosomes will take a different golf path than Sally and me; however, we will all meet up in Clifden on September 25 for an enjoyable ‘come-around’.’ This come-around will be a LOT better than the ones we experienced in 1967-1968! “I’ve posted notes on the USNA ’71 and Company 25 Facebook pages today in the event that anyone else may be able to join us. Eric.” n Wow, that sounds like lots of fun. Perhaps more classmates can rendezvous overseas for mini-reunions! I received a newsy note from Bill Emslie: n “Tracey and I were married in the main chapel on February 22, 1975 when I was a LTJG. Thirty-eight years, four children, two grandchildren later, and I’m now a Captain (USN, Ret), Tracey and I decided to renew our vows. It was not a ‘landmark’ anniversary of 25, 40, 50, or more years, as is recommended for renewal ceremonies in the Chapel; however, we were granted permission due, in part, because the original presiding minister, Rev. Eric Swanfeldt, of Uncasville, Connecticut, is 82 years old and would be the officiate for the

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’71: “From bottom of steps to the top: Tracey and Bill Emslie, Jean and Perry Martini, Janet and Rob Ferguson, Sue and Lon Ortner.”

renewal of vows. For our 1975 wedding, Reverend Swanfeldt drove to Annapolis with a van full Uncasville United Methodist Church’s youth group members so they could see the wedding ceremony, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C. landmark sites. “For this ceremony, two of our four children attended. Air Force Major Andrew Emslie is stationed in Germany, anchored by his duties and a new baby who didn’t have a passport. David Emslie, a custom Master Goldsmith, was suddenly and unexpectedly scheduled to appear on a live TV program that very day in front of ten million viewers on the other side of the continent. Charles Emslie, a certified Swiss Watchmaker who restores vintage Breitling watches, was recovering from a broken back suffered in December while riding a horse; however, he was out of his turtle-like back brace carapace so he was able to stand in as best man. Our daughter, Alexis Emslie, a college student and staggeringly successful individual business woman, attended the ceremony as well to supervise preparing her mother for the ceremony. Alexis was assisted by one Tracey’s Goucher College classmates who attended the 1975 wedding. My two brothers, my sister, sister-in-law and a nephew attended as did Tracey’s brother, sister-in-law and a nephew. Classmates attending included Janet and Rob Ferguson, Jean and Perry Martini, and Sue and Lon Ortner. Lon was an usher at the 1975 ceremony. “The ceremony followed much of the original; however, instead of the pipe organ an Irish trio played soft tunes with guitar, fiddle, and flute. New rings made

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by our son Dave, the master goldsmith, were exchanged. At the end of the ceremony, after the blessing, instead of walking, the Tracey and I waltzed down the aisle, complete with mid-chapel twirl and a promenade exit. The minister and startled guests approved of this so much that they followed, also dancing, as the music played on. The Alumni House reception was a huge success as the same Irish trio played an Irish Ceilidh which was fun and easy for the uninitiated with a caller accustomed to beginners. The evening concluded with the wedding party and guests retiring to the hotel where they watched the season finale of ‘Gold Rush’. The surprise in this episode was that Dave, the goldsmith son, was melting, pouring and hammering gold during the live presentation! In all, a fantastic weekend full of tradition, reality, and celebrations of joy inherent in the wonder of relationships that last.” n That’s a great story, Bill! Congratulations to you and Tracey on the renewal of your vows! I received a couple emails from Vince Conroy about a recent patent he obtained from his new invention. Here’s the note: n “Duke, on 11 December 2012 the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published my patent ‘Robotic Defilade System’, (US 8,327,748), a defense against roadside bombs. It consists of thick steel walls which self-propel on armored truck frames remotely controlled so as to be placed and kept between our people and whatever threatens them, whether moving or stationary. I got the idea after attending

the opening of the Marine Corps Museum near Quantico. I was intensely moved by the need to do something to reduce the carnage our troops were suffering from these terrible weapons (improvised explosive devises). I think it was during the evening after I left the ceremony that the phrases ‘earth armor’ and ‘take the wall with you’ came to mind from my time at The Basic School. I was able to draw on my years in anti-tank missiles and targeting systems and my interest in unmanned aerial vehicles to put a system on paper. Even where these things can be used they won’t solve the problem entirely, but they should make enemy targeting a lot more difficult. I thought our classmates might like to know what led to my response to the need which had struck me so intensely at the Museum of the Marine Corps. Best wishes,Vince Conroy.” n Great work! Nice to think your experience and innovative thought will save our Marines’ and Soldier’s lives on the battlefield. Semper Fi! Here’s a short note from Carl Josefson: n “I have come into the possession of an extra copy of the 1971 Lucky Bag. If there is anyone in the class who has lost their copy, I would be happy to send it to them. Cheers, Carl.” n Let me know if you would like this treasure and I’ll advise Carl! April 1st brought a pleasant surprise to my short-term work site in Norfolk – John Tennant moved into the office adjacent to where I’m temporarily working. We’ve shared sea-stories and we’ve looked into where we hope to be in the future! Regretfully, there is “other” news to share with you. There was a Committal Service at the Naval Academy Columbarium on Friday, 22 March 2013 for Paul Kolody. Paul resigned from the submarine service to fly helicopters in the Army National Guard. Ed Krueger passed away on 9 March at the VA hospital in Pittsburgh, PA due to a pulmonary respiratory infection. Ed came to us from Nebraska in 1967 and was a member of the 6th company. He is remembered as a true professional and leader in the Drum and Bugle Corps. My belated thanks to Brad Closson for getting this info to me: Lawrence Fee, a 21st Co Plebe non-grad, died October 6th 1984 in Dallas, TX. Larry was a computer technician for SouthWest

Bell Telephone Co. in Dallas, Texas. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. He is interred in Edgmand Cemetery, Columbus, KS. Too soon it’s time to close. Please keep our classmates and their families in your prayers for good health and safety in their travels. Pray, too, that our mission in Afghanistan will achieve success and our work in Iraq does produce an ally in the Middle East. We have several classmates in business and government leadership who can use our thoughts and prayers, too. Life is fragile. Love, give and share with others your bounty. Now is a good time for us to be actively shaping the future of our great nation. There is plenty of work remaining for us as we increase our wisdom! Time, tide and column due dates wait for no man! Duces Virum, Duke

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catamaran based out of Tortola and had a grand week of cruising and camaraderie. Great winds and lots of liars dice. “Tom Danco recently retired from Pension Guarantee Corporation.Vining retired in 2006 from a finance career supporting venture capital endeavors. Al Grube retired from Hewlett-Packard several years ago. Steve Dix works for a division of Sony where he is Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of their subsidiary Convergent Media Systems Corporation. Tom and Vining are partners in a 41’ Hunter sailboat based on the South River in Annapolis. Al and Patti take long cruises in the Northwest on their 38’ American Tug power boat “Jackie B”.” n Life is good! Thanks,Vining. Letters from Lost Classmates Dept. So, let’s head a little farther south and do some fishin’. From Dion Clancy:

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Hello there boys and girls! The sun is out, the tide is in, and the daffodils are growin’ in my back yard. Now, it’s April as I write this, and we went through a spell of really warm weather here in West Virginia a few days ago (man, it was in the 80s)…but today, I’m watching the hard core golfers in their gloves and warm windbreakers playing in 45 degree weather. As my daughter would say…it’s Crew weather! Talking about getting out on the water…So there are those among us who have realized that the way to spend late winter and early spring is to go sailing— in the warm climes. From Vining Sherman: n “Here’s a picture of some 33rd Company “buds” and wives on a BVI sailing adventure in March. We chartered a

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n “Rich, I haven’t written for a while, so now I am. What a great reunion last fall! Thanks again to all you locals organizers. “In February, my plebe year roommate, Eddie Burnette, was in town for the ABA (lawyers) convention. I took the opportunity to drive over to Dallas and join him for some good Mexican food and some cervesas. St. Patrick’s Day found the Clancy boys, Pat (’40), Kevin (’69) and me in southern Chile stalking the elusive trout. We caught (and released) many browns and rainbows in various lakes and

streams. The locals were very cordial, the food was tasty and the Chilean wine was quite fine. The senior Clancy afloat sponsored the trip, while the two sons were the Admiral’s aides. My brother and I are so fortunate to have our very own Pearl Harbor survivor still willing and able to go for all the gusto. It has been a few years since your scribe has been in Chile (like over 35) …but what a neat place. Thanks, Dion! n Another short column this month. All you old fuds out there with lots of time on your hands…news, please! More to come. D. O. Tried and True with ’72.

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PRES: Kevin Callahan SEC’Y: CAPT James H. Chapman, USN (Ret.) 769 Largo Dr.,Virginia Beach,VA 23464-2417 P: 757-869-6889; E: chap769@yahoo.com

Hello everyone, I hope you are enjoying Spring and getting ready for the 40th! I have a little news to pass on so let’s get to it. I only got one input on Dark Ages parties. It was from Ninth Company in the Norfolk area. This is becoming an annual event at Mark and Patti Golay’s. This year was particularly good because we had Lynn and Rick Johnson and Barb and Dave Architzel for the first. Rick recently took a job with the Veterans Administration in Roanoke,VA and Dave and Barb just moved back to Norfolk. I asked Arch what he was up to and he told me his favorite thing is playing with his grandson Luke. He wrote; “ Luke’s love of baseball is what makes me smile every day. Even if he is only 16 months old! He also likes long drives in my F-150!” Aren’t grandchildren great! and hopefully I will get some pictures to pass on. Besides the Architzel’s and Johnson’s there were Mary and Dave O’Connor, Billi and JJ Parus, Kathy and Bob Hartling and Susie and me.There was good food, good scotch and good company. It was a great time!

L-R Barb Architzel, Lynn Johnson, Mary O’Connor, Billi Parus, Kathy Hartling, Patti Golay and Susie ’72: Vining Sherman and Pam King; Al and Patti Grube; Debby and Steve Dix; Sue Eldridge and Tom Danco. May-June 2013

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L-R JJ, Arch, Dave, me, Bob and Mark

The gouge for the 40th is out! Kevin Callahan sent emails to everyone he has email addresses for but here is the link if you did not get an email. It’s at the usna.com website. https://www.usna.com/ sslpage.aspx?pid=461 Make your plans! If you are looking for a way to help our seriously injured service men and woman please consider Operation Mend. As always Beat Air Force and Semper Fi. —General

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PRES: John Yaeger CORR. SEC’Y: CAPT John Branchflower, USNR (Ret.) 9 Valley View Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 P: 908-277-2362; E: jbranch74@hotmail.com

Susie showing the wives how to use an iPad or Susie and the wives launching a cyber attack!

This is a good opportunity to talk about submitting pictures to Shipmate and me. Please use the highest resolution settings. Some cell phones take poor quality pictures and the pictures do not look good in print. When you send me a picture please send it as an attachment i.e. do not embed the picture. Shipmate will not take embedded pictures. Please send pictures in JPEG format. I do not have many problems with pictures and for the few I have I will ask the sender for help. Some of the problems tend to be conflicts with different systems. I use a PC and have noticed it does funny things to pictures from Apple products. Recently my computer inverted all the pictures from a Mac and my computer would not let me correct it. I have included a little news about our class project. I condensed it down a lot but there is more on the 73 website. There are three legs to the class project; The Academic Center a public/private partnership with a $1.2M budget, with about 40% coming from Foundation funds. The Macedonian Monument restoration. It is currently the most deteriorated in the Yard and backs up to our Class Bench. The third leg is $100K for the unrestricted fund. That fund is used by the Superintendent to jump start new initiatives like foreign travel, cyber security studies, and other emerging opportunities. It also funds part of the Foundation and Association’s operations. The goal is to raise $500K and we are about 42% of the way.Your donations and support will be greatly appreciated.

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Greetings ClassmatesWelcome to another edition of hardhitting journalism, ’74 style. Let me start with an interesting development- In the category of “Most Active Class Chapter” there appears to be a power struggle developing between Tidewater and a breakaway faction in San Diego. Tired of seeing Viz and Company get all the recognition, Stu Cvrk has rallied West Coast sailors for several recent luncheons designed to develop camaraderie and solve problems. Apparently this is sort of like when certain people gather to watch the Oprah Winfrey show, except that it involves beer and sea stories. Another difference is that Stu hasn’t reported any instances of Classmates crying at these events…yet. If you’re in the San Diego area you need to get in touch with Stu at scvrk1@gmail.com Recent attendees include Mike Metskas, Stu Cvrk, Bob Foltyn, Bob Santos, Al Lerchbacker, Dave Topolewski, Jim Barrett, Joe Mastin, JJ Quinn and Jay Wells.

Plebe Year was no fun, but winning a stereo in a brigade charity fundraiser and being able to enjoy music with company mates made it bearable. Tenth Company lost over 50% plebe year and some great turnbacks from ’73 filled out our numbers. This resulted in a very understated group of me (don’t want to get fried) that continues to be very tight. Swimming plebe year, then distance running, were great outlets along with “the house” that was a Middie car lot in the back yard. Boston Marathon and JFK 50 miler with coaching from Roger Fox set me up for a long-term hobby of triathalons, from sprint to Hawaii Ironman, that is still my primary hobby. I was fortunate to sample multiple warfare areas and settled into a 20 year SWO career with lots of sea duty as the price to homestead in Virginian Beach. The two kids/adults are out, on their own and contributing to our Social Security. Mary just retired from law practice that began as Norfolk’s first female prosecutor. There is light at the end of the tunnel and we hope to be golfing in Ft. Myers, FL a t least every January or longer starting next year. Looking forward to the good life and testing the waters with the Tidewater Goats !” n Thanks Dave ! Well, since I’m a little low on material let me fill in the blanks with something from my stash of pictures:

‘74’s Adams Family: Dick, Kirsten and Ryan supporting Navy Basketball.

Figuring out how to stick Lerch with the bill.

Well, the mailbag was a bit thin this month. Luckily Dave ONeill stepped up with an update to keep me from getting skunked. From Dave: n “Might as well start with some truth. Here is the update.

Joe Nuttall gets psyched up for Navy/Notre Dame in Dublin.

Our 25th Company Rep, Tom Kelley, wrote with a different perspective this time around. (Tom’s wife is awaiting a bone marrow transplant at Johns Hopkins in her fight against leukemia. Our prayers are with both of you.)

Joyce with Roamer……who is beginning to show the effects of his second beer.

That does it for this month. I’m anxiously awaiting what I expect to be a flurry of entries in the Photo Caption Contest. In the mean time….send me some stuff ! If I don’t have anything to write about I start to feel really guilty about all the money I get paid from the Class Trust Fund to do this column. — Branch, ’74

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PRES: LCDR Stephen Hubbard, USN (Ret.) E: hubbs99@verizon.net SEC’Y: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN (Ret.) 5732 Tamarack Dr., Pace, FL 32571 P: 850-995-0051; E: usna75scribe@hotmail.com WEBSITE: http//1975.usnaclasses.com/

Dear ’mates, Welcome to the Fleet, ’13! As new graduates you are entering a different Navy and Marine Corps than we hit in 1975, but the underlying mission remains the same.Your job is much harder in many respects, but personally, I have great confidence that it will be accomplished. Mark Bloomquist and Mark Milliken have launched a new venture in Annapolis. Sports, Apparel, and Memorabilia, LLC features the admiral as CEO and Bloomy as Executive VP of Operations. The leadership also includes two guys who certainly had a plebe year—Ray Kwong ’78 (President) and Kevin Lynch ’78 (Executive VP of Sales). Ron Nicol has been named the Chairman of the Board of Visitors of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Well done, Ron! [Do you get basketball tickets?] George Flynn will retire from the United States Marine Corps effective 1 July. His ceremony took place at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. on 9 May. Hope to have some photographic evidence in a future Shipmate.

n “I always thought that our class was unfairly given the moniker of ‘Flower Children’ with the implication that we were not strong proponents of the U.S. Navy (or the military in general). But as you can see from the following short bios, some of the 25th Company members have done their part, through their children, to contribute to our country’s military services. Dixie and Bo Clark have three children. Son Tyler (USAFA ’09) is an Air Force First Lieutenant and an F-15C pilot stationed in Lakenheath, England with the 493rd Fighter Squadron, the Grim Reapers. Older daughter Kindra continues her mission work and recently completed seven years of service in the Andes Mountains of Argentina.Younger daughter Mandy lives in Raleigh, NC … taking care of four boys—three small (and one slightly larger). A former submariner, Bo has worked in the commercial nuclear power industry for the past 30 years. The Clarks reside in the Charlotte area where he works for the Electric Power Research Institute conducting nuclear plant equipment reliability-related research.

Joseph Guida

Tricia and Mike Groothousen have two children—Rob and Margaret. Rob (USNA ’04) is a Lieutenant, currently assigned to the academy as the 2nd Company Officer. Rob and his wife Dora are parents to Mike and Tricia’s first granddaughter, Annalise (USNA ’32?). Margaret is a music teacher in Tallahassee FL. She and her husband John (FSU High School band director) are parents to Mike and Tricia’s grandson “JP.” Mike retired as a Rear Admiral. He was an F/A-18 pilot and had many impressive assignments, highlighted by his command of USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN-75). Today, Mike mainly serves as the Volunteer Chairman of the Board of Management, Hampton Roads Armed Services YMCA. He is “Making Military Life Easier” for all E-5 and below families of all five services represented in the Tidewater area.

Dora and Rob Groothousen Clarks: Bo, Tyler’s wife Sarah, Tyler, Dixie

Chris and Bob Giuda have three children. Joseph, a graduate of Norwich University, is a Navy LTJG who just finished his first tour aboard BUNKER HILL (CG-52) serving as EWO and MPO. After attending various mine warfare schools, he reported to Newport for Navigator school. Upon completion, he flies directly to Bahrain to join one of the MCM ships where he will be the Navigator and AOps. Bob was a Marine aviator (EA-6) and is now a B-777 Captain for United Airlines.

Chris and Jim Thoms have two children—Jimmy and Theresa. Jimmy (Virginia Military Institute ’05) is a USMC Captain assigned to Brigade Advisor Team, Camp Lejeune NC as a Logistics Officer. Daughter-in-law Megan is also a Marine Captain assigned in Air Intelligence at New River NC. Theresa is currently a High School Guidance Counselor. Jim was a surface line officer—Navigator on two destroyers. Today, Jim is a Navigation Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding.

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Jimmy Thoms

Christine and Paul Viscovich have three children. Alexandra is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and an Ensign, USN. She just earned her pilot wings. She will train as a P-3 pilot at NAS Jax (transitioning to P-8s?). Older son Andrew is a civilian pilot—senior pilot and mission commander for a group of five Cessna Sky Hawks flying pictometry missions across the country.Younger son Cameron is a senior at Florida International. He will receive a degree in Asian Studies and is applying to a postgraduate school in Beijing. Paul retired as a surface warfare officer. Today he is the Office Manager for Christine’s real estate team.

Alexandra Viscovich

Ray Finnegan has two children—Colin and Kathleen. Colin (USNA ’07) is a SEAL Lieutenant. Kathleen is a 2006 graduate of American University. Interestingly (but not surprisingly) Colin and Katie were starting lacrosse goalies for their respective schools. Ray was an S-3A pilot who went on to become a commercial pilot after leaving the Navy. Kenan Knieriem (who died in a boating accident in September 2011) had two children: Kenan Jr., and Katie. Kenan Jr. (USNA ’06) is a Lieutenant serving as an Engineering Duty Officer. Katie is a 2008 graduate of American University and lives in San Antonio TX. Kenan retired as a Captain (Naval Reserve) and was a successful investment advisor with Merrill Lynch. And those warriors are all from just one of our 36 companies! The “Flower

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Brian Curdy made his latest “deployment” in his 60th summer in 2011. He joined about 300 international volunteers who intended to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. Expelled from Greece in midJuly, Brian hitchhiked across Albania on his way home to Switzerland. Once a Marine …

Brian in Athens with a fellow volunteer

Shortly before Christmas 2012, I had to recall the Lovely Nurse Nancy to active duty. A serious bone infection recurrence led to another surgery on my amputated leg. This Beach leg with class time we shortened the residual femur by 4-5 cm. Recovery was relatively quick and uneventful, but I had to have new sockets fitted for my walking leg and beach leg. The everyday leg is laminated with an aloha shirt featuring post-WWII aircraft carriers. The beach leg is pictured above. Enjoy your summer … and feed your Scribe … or you may see pictures of me wearing the beach leg with my old USNA bathing suit! Yes … that’s a threat. ’75 Sir! Larry

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PRES: Kevin Stone 928 Lynch Dr., Arnold, MD 21012 P: 410-974-4313; E: kevin.stone@1976.usna.com SEC’Y: Mark Hubbard 5632 Tessie Court, New Market, MD 21774-2918 P: 301-865-4472; E: Mark.Hubbard@1976.usna.com WEBSITE: http//1976.usnaclasses.com/

In spite of the rain outside, a beautiful retirement ceremony for John Allen was held inside of Alumni Hall at the U. S. Naval Academy on Monday, 28APR13. More than 100 fellow Classmates and

their family members were present to support John as his stellar career and service to his country comes to an end. It is this writer’s opinion that he will continue to be a shining example of what a leader is in the true sense of the word, launched from the Naval Academy experience. His wife, Kathy, is an exemplary spouse of an exemplary leader; those who find themselves in her position would do well to follow her example! There were many notable guests present including MajGen Charlie Bolden ’68, Holly and GEN David Petraeus USMA ’74. The hosting official was GEN James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, with ceremonial participants Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, and GEN Martin Dempsey USMA ’74. The ceremony opened with a tremendous concert performed by “The Commandant’s Own”, The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps followed by the formation of the troops and presentation of the colors. John was presented the Defense Distinguished Service Medal by GEN Dempsey for “Exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to National security or defense of the United States”. John Allen was the last to speak and his words were inspiring as well as sobering as he reflected on the memories of those soldiers serving under him that had perished on the battlefield. He talked about Kathy’s Marine Corps family history (family members having served with distinction in WWI and WWII, as well as Korea, with one member of the family making the ultimate sacrifice in WWII). Flowers were presented to John Allen and family courtesy of the Class of ’76. Congratulations on a tremendous career and I wish “fair winds and following seas” to John Allen as he opens a new chapter in his life! One of our Classmates in attendance was John Allen’s Company mate (34th Co.), Steve Holibonich, whom I haven’t seen since our days working together at Westinghouse in Baltimore back in the 1980’s. His wife, Diane, was with him.

John Allen delivers his retirement speech

GEN Martin Dempsey pins the DDSM medal on GEN John Allen

The John Allen Family: Bobbie, Kathy, John and Betty

Much fun was had at the Annual Halfway Dinner held at Joe Theismann’s Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria,VA, on Saturday 20APR13. Kudos to Vanessa and Mike Seifert for organizing the event! We had a surprise appearance from Kathy & John Allen for the dinner affair. Hopefully, we’ll see them on a more regular basis at the tailgaters in the fall.

instead of foxes. The hounds don’t seem to care. After enjoying the St. Paddy’s Day hospitality of the hunt club, Mike and I departed the next morning for four days of basking in the sun, inhaling the desert air and listening to the crack of wood against horsehide.Yes, I’m talking spring training. Phoenix in mid-March is the perfect getaway and an ideal spot to watch a lot of baseball — 15 teams scattered across the city and surrounding suburbs. We had a great time, catching four games in four days, and may have to make this an annual event. The only downside, if I had to find something to complain about, is that my Washington Nationals conduct their spring training in Florida. Maybe we’ll have to alternate trips between the Cactus League and the Grapefruit League. Go Nats! n

Kathy Allen receives a Certificate of Commendation from GEN Amos

John Allen, David Petraeus, Holly Petraeus and Kathy Allen at the reception

John & Kathy Allen share a humorous moment with Charlie Bolden

Kathy & John Allen join the Class at the Halfway Dinner

Mike Abbott and Steve Wiley on their Cactus League tour

8th Company’s Steve Wiley checked in with the following update:

Brad Little has little nugget of family news to pass on:

n I recently visited my old roommate, Mike Abbott, and his wife, Carol. They live in Fort Collins, CO, where their daughter Katie is a senior at Colorado State University. My visit happened to coincide with Saint Patrick’s Day, as well as the weekly gathering of the Arapahoe Hunt, where Katie rides to hounds in full formal English hunting attire. It was quite a sight to behold, nearly 100 men and women on horseback and a pack of about 40 baying English foxhounds. But this being Colorado, they pursue coyotes

n A lot you of have met my son, Sean, and know he is a pretty good Water Polo player. Well, national team tryouts were in December and low and behold he made the Team. He is now officially a member of what will ultimately become the US Olympic Team. Kathy and I couldn’t be more proud. Of course, I asked him to send me a picture of him in his new team duds and you can see what I got. He gets his nuanced demeanor from the old man obviously! n

Sean Little in his USA Speedo (the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree!) ’76: Class of ’76 joins John Allen May-June 2013

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76•77 CLASS NEWS The U.S. Naval Institute announces with distinct pleasure that Admiral James G. Stavridis, U.S. Navy, accepted the appointment as the U.S. Naval Institute’s Chair of the Board of Directors. Admiral Stavridis’ appointment will take effect following his anticipated retirement from active duty in mid- summer 2013. BZ STAV!!! [See: http://blog.usni.org/2013/ 04/11/united-states-naval-instituteappoints-admiral-james-g-stavridis-chair man-of-the-board] Tim Traaen asked me to share this with the Class concerning the end of a very sad chapter in his life. He so eloquently writes: n Thank you for your thoughts. Mara and I appreciate all the support we have received from classmates - silent prayers and thoughts were felt. We knew we were not alone during these past almost 6 years and we received strength from every thought, encouragement from every sentiment expressed, and will to represent Timothy every day in court from every prayer uttered - no matter how silently. It has been a long haul 14 July 2007 - 6 April 2013. Our lives were ‘on-hold’ for near 2,100 days. In November 2012, when the judge read the jury’s findings, I know I aged 20 years in the 20 seconds it took the judge to say “guilty” to the first of 19 of 20 counts against Timothy’s murderer for crimes he had committed from 2005 to 2007. My stress immediately shed and turned to indescribable relief - Timothy had the best representation in that courtroom with the stellar Prosecution team. Later, when the sentencing hearing was held 4 April, to hear the judge uphold the recommended sentences, trebled from Mason’s being a three-strike loser, my faith in our justice system, in this case, was renewed. We estimate that Mason has been awarded close to 900 years or so. The defense attorney had the audacity to argue against the tripling of the sentence awards and claimed they were overboard in that “how many terms” can one individual serve? I admire the judge’s rebuke. “We must not look at punishment without taking into regard the dignity of each of his victims - those whose lives he took”. I enjoyed the sardonic nature of the article’s title... as I stated in my sentencing recommendation, I referred to the jury’s choice of LWOP over the death penalty (which I respected), as a death sentence. He will never see the light of day, breathe a breath of air, walk

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a mile again as a free man- he will die in prison- a shriveled, convicted felon. There will never be closure for us Timothy is on an eternal journey, never to cross our home’s threshold again. We will survive. I owe it to Timothy that this experience will not consume me. I choose, in Timothy’s memory, to remain strong for my family, in defiance of the evil that lurks in the darkness. This murderer will claim no more from my house. I will never have my Timothy back, but I will always choose to believe, as is often used to describe those who have gone before us... Timothy is on station, on eternal patrol… On the right day in my life, I look forward to the possibility that we can go fishing and sailing once again together and then, relieve him at the helm. n On a final note, Kevin Stone reports: n It is with deep regret that I inform you that Andy LeBoeuf, 13th Company, died Thursday morning (25 APR 13) of a heart attack at home in Virginia Beach. He is survived by his wife Kathy, three daughters and several grandchildren. n Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and family, as they deal will the loss of Andy.

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“Yea, foolish mortals, Noah’s flood is not yet subsided; two thirds of the fair world it yet covers.” - Herman Melville First up, one final item from the 35th Reunion, a photo of the 11th Company contingent hoisting their sponsor banner at the private Thursday evening party that cost Deb Geanuleas the women’s long-drive award: Shown from left to right are, row 1: Larry Indiviglia, Jim Kelly, Lee Geanuleas, Dan Whitsett; row 2: Chris Feeney, Mark Jee, Chris Pashos, Winston Crow, Dave Frederick, Dave Paddock, Mike Moffat (former 11th Co. Officer), Pierre Thuot and John Verbrycke. If anyone has any further pictures or anecdotes from the 35th, we’ll be only too glad to publish them. Next, Craig Langman (28th Co.) forwarded the following photo of the ’77 Hampton Roads contingent gathered in the Norfolk office of Brad McDonald (28th Co.) last January 29th for Congressman Scott Rigel’s views regarding the budget and sequestration.

Rigel also discussed his “Vision 20-20” plan, which would lower expenditures (currently 23-24% of GDP) and raise taxes (currently 15-17% of GDP) to 20% of GDP; i.e., a balanced budget. As Craig noted, what a unique concept! The Congressman also noted, quite presciently, what he viewed as the inevitably of sequestration. Craig offered a BZs to Brad for hosting the event, and to Mark Hugel (15th Co.) and Ollie Read (11th Co.) for picking up the lunch tab. Other classmates in attendance included: Dan Beach (17th Co.), Ron Brinkley (12th Co.), Bill Bristow (6th Co.), Greg Byrd (23rd Co.), Julius Caesar (17th Co.), Ken Clark (20th Co.), Guy Cofield (35th Co.), Bill Daniels (32nd Co.), Dirk Gallagher (14th Co.), Jim Gassaway (3rd Co.), Rob Goodrum (19th Co.), George Herning (32nd Co.), Bob “Welcome Back” Kautter (32nd Co.), Tom Keeley (10th Co.), Jerry Miller (19th Co.), Dave Paddock (11th Co.), John Read (32nd Co.), Bruce Scott (13th Co.), Snuffy Smith (19th Co.), George Thompson (34th Co.), Charlie Watkins (26th Co.) and Tim Whited (24th Co.). JC has yet to respond to reports he drove almost 4 hours from Northern VA just for the free lunch! Moving on, we had occasion to speak with Everett McNair (34th Co.), who sent us these next two photos showing Ev and his wife Dietra at a Rick Braun jazz concert in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York…

…as well as Ev’s office-mate Cuddles. Rumors Cuddles has filed charges for animal cruelty remain unconfirmed. And since those who fail to remember the past are doomed to repeat it, here’s the George Santayana segment; a little lesson in history for submariners everywhere, courtesy of Dave “Yams” Williams (18th Co.). As the story goes, the saltylooking group of intrepid mariners shown below in Bella Napoli…

…left to right, Rob Girard (5th Co.), Corey Glab (18th Co.),Yams, Rich Thayer (8th Co.) and Cliff Krcha (19th Co.), spent 1st Class Cruise aboard the venerable USS Voge (FF-1047), deployed in the Med. As Yams tells the tale, the Voge had been passively tracking an ECHO II for an unspecified number of days when the Soviet decided to surface and began running a course parallel with the ship. Recognizing a rare opportunity,Yams ran to get his camera, returning just in time to see the sub turn, then parallel the Voge a second time. When the Soviet turned yet again as if to pass astern of the ship, Dave was able to snap the following sequence of photos as the ECHO II inexplicably….

…stopped its turn and rammed the Voge in her port quarter aft. Rich Thayer, who had been tasked by the ship’s Intel Officer to snap the “official” pix of the ECHO II, recalled the impact heeling the Voge over some 40 degrees before lifting her out of the water and bending the propeller shaft as she passed underneath and astern the frigate.

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other leg. We did manage to make our annual car trip to Southern California in June 2012, not an easy task with all the medical equipment we had to take with us. The other photo is from that trip and shows Jose with me on his right and his sister on his left. He had defied the surgeon’s prediction that he would not make it out of the hospital let alone walk again. God had other plans for him though and challenged him with crippling gout in his hands, wrists and elbows and made it impossible for him to pull himself up by the end of 2012. n

We few…we happy few…we band of brothers. — Magoo

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Belated Shipmate congratulations to Joe Schmitz. On 20 April he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in ceremonies at The Wyndham Hotel, Virginia Crossing in Glen Allen (Richmond),VA. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame bestows their “Outstanding American” award on leaders who credit

their involvement in the sport of wrestling as contributing to their character development and career success. Their book titled “Glory Beyond the Sport: Wrestling and the Military” includes profiles of Americans with a military connection who engaged in the sport of wrestling. Joe joins the ranks of those profiled to include Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Chief of Naval Operations James L. Holloway III, Commandant of the Marine Corps Charles C. Krulak, and the late Desert Storm hero Norman Schwartzkopf. It’s a pretty prestigious group! Joe wrestled all four years at the Academy plus two years while serving as a Surface Warfare Officer, qualifying for the All Navy Camp in 1980. As proof that wrestled didn’t jostle his mental faculties he has a Law degree from Stanford and in 2002 he resigned his commission as a CAPTAIN in the Navy Reserve Intelligence community to accept a Senate-confirmed appointment as the Inspector General of the US Department of Defense, for which he was awarded the Defense medal for Distinguished Public Service in 2005. Congratulations Joe and best wishes for success in your law and consulting firm Joseph E. Schmitz, PLLC (“JES PLLC”)

I got an e-mail from Steve Koronka. Steve had been among the attendees at Fuzz Foley’s funeral. Steve wrote from Stuttgart, Germany where he has been living and working as a contractor at HQ USEUCOM since mid 2009. He wrote that “Life is good in Deutschland..” He’s a well traveled man and has trekked throughout Europe and several times to Africa. Being at EUCOM enabled him to have lunch with “two classmates in local positions of leadership”:VADM Joe Leidig (Deputy Commander for Military Operations, USAFRICOM) and VADM Charlie Martoglio (Deputy Commander, USEUCOM). They ate in the EUCOM commander’s mess. Steve wrote that “It was good to step out of the work day and

catch up on life and what’s going on in our worlds. It is a busy time in each AOR and both Joe and Charlie are in the thick of things, doing USNA ’78 very proud.” Steve and his girlfriend, Carolyn attended the Officer’s Ball in Vienna this January (Carolyn is assigned with the Department of Energy to US AFRICOM.). That annual event brings officers, active and retired from throughout Europe, ministers of defense, and those who enjoy honoring the armed forces, to a festive occasion to dine and dance. Despite a foot and a half of snow and frigid temperatures outside they joined the group of 3,000 at the Hofburg Palace to revel in old-world elegance and waltz until 0400 the following day. (The place sounds much more elegant that the Hangar in New River where we once had a Marine Corps Ball.) As if having a beautiful woman as his date, in an ornate and historical setting wasn’t enough of a “brag factor” Steve added insult to injury to some of us when he boasted – “I still fit into my original Jacob Reed’s Sons mess dress uniform.” Okay where are my sweats? One of the ways he’s enjoyed his time abroad has been to hike and climb mountains in Europe that don’t require technical skills. He and Carolyn have twice climbed Zugspitze, tallest in Germany, and have hiked several times in Chamonix-Mont Blanc, France. This was to train and climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, tallest mountain in Africa at 19,341 feet. He climbed to the summit last October with a group of 24 Brits. (My nephew Ken Huston climb Kilimanjaro too, Steve.)

I hope to be seeing my Plebe summer roommate, Bart Buechner, next month. He’ll be around town (Alexandria) in July for the Fielding University summer conference. He’s still doing research on how universities and colleges are handling the influx of nearly a million returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. He’ll be presenting his findings at several workshops this summer, and HOPEFULLY be done with the dissertation in time to take a break for our 35th reunion and homecoming this fall! I got a quick note from Ken “Sox” Bowersox. He’s no longer with SpaceX. He had been in charge of their astronaut training program but left about a year or so ago and is now doing some consulting. Our own Class Vice President Sean Coffey was recently in London for a Georgetown Law School Board of Visitors Meeting. (Besides being on the Board of Visitors he also teaches a litigation class.) Hey, Sean I thought you guys were supposed to visit Georgetown? That’s in D.C. not London. Still, he did stay true to his naval roots as he visited the statue of that great British Naval Officer Lord Nelson.

as our remaining active duty three and four stars. But you better drop me a line with some updated news on what you’ve been up to or I just might make stuff up. To beat on the reunion drum once more- by now you are all signed up, right? Well if you aren’t, go on to our website and follow the links to the Reunion and register. The weekend (12-15 Sept) will be packed with fun-filled activities that provide ample opportunities to reminisce and tell tall tales and sea stories aplenty at events such as the Friday night Class Kickoff Reception, Casino Night and Raffle, Saturday morning Golf Tournament and Basketball Games and the afternoon Football Game and tailgater. (Remember, you have to have a ticket for the game to enter the Stadium where for the N banquet room tailgater is.) The weekend also affords us moments of reflection and memorial with the Friday Memorial Service and Saturday Prayer Breakfast. Please check the “Memorial” section of our class website and let us know if there is a deceased classmate of whom we may not be aware. We’d like to make sure capture all in our Memorial. Any other information you can provide such as an obituary or photo would also be appreciated. Hotel central is the Loews Annapolis on West Street. Make your reservations and make sure you ask for the Class of ’78 block of rooms set aside for the reunion and the discounted rate. That’s it for now. Launchin’ Spot Four.

79 In other “stray rounds” congrats to new (recent) grandparents Lita and Lee Yarberry. We also have announced retirements. After almost 35 years of Naval service VADM Bill Burke retired on 20 May in a ceremony in the Navy Yard. MajGen Tim Hanifen is scheduled to retire – but remains always a Marine – on 12 July. LtGen John Wissler is slated to leave Headquarters Marine Corps as the Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources and take become commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force; commander, Marine Forces Japan.VADM Bill Landay will be relieved as Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) by Joe Rixey (’83). I haven’t heard specifically if Bill has orders or will retire so I won’t spread rumors about him. The same goes for the rest of you as well

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Greetings, 79ers! Mike Finley was going through some old files, and came across a photo taken at Artie Johnson’s retirement last summer. Three 36th Co. 79ers – Artie, Mike and Emilio Abordo – with their USNA sons: Eric Abordo ’14, Patrick Finley ’15 and Alex Johnson ’15. As Mike said, “it shows the continuity of life.” Thanks for sending!

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36th Co. Continuity (l-r): Eric & Emilio Abordo, Patrick & Mike Finley, Alex and Artie Johnson

A short article in a Florida newspaper mentioned that Mitch Shipley was due to compete for the US in the World Hang Gliding Championships in Forbes, Australia. Mitch is the lead flight instructor at Quest Air Hang Gliding in Groveland, FL. Congrats, Mitch! While perusing the 79er Facebook group I learned that Jonathan Brazee has just published his latest novel, To the Shores of Tripoli (Battles of the Marine Corps). This book is historical fiction, but the events it describes are historical fact. Most of the characters actually existed and fought in the war.You can find it in several online bookstores – here’s a link to Amazon: http://goo.gl/PSB3W . Also posted in Facebook was a note from Roger Chapa. Earlier this year Roger came to the east coast, and while here he visited the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. Roger’s mother, Rosa Chapa, was working in the Pentagon that morning and was one of those who lost their lives in the attack.

If your company is looking for transitioning military officers, please send Kirk (kmichealson@earthlink.net) the name and contact information of your company’s military recruiter or appropriate person. Kirk will pass the information to the Conference Director, who will them offer to brief them on their job fairs. For more information please visit www.military-mojo.com. For all you golfers living/working in the DC Metro area, the annual Joint Service Academy 79er Golf Tournament will be held May 9 at the Stonewall Jackson Golf Course in Manassas,VA. This year’s proceeds will benefit Fisher House, a “home away from home” for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury (http://www.fisherhouse.org). I realize this is very short notice, but if you are interested in participating – or would like to be placed on the list for next year – contact Sean Cate and the host, Steve Godbey, USMA 79 (godbey@cox.net). Jon Bayless emailed to say that he ran into VADM “Fozzie” Miller at the CENTCOM change of command earlier this spring. Fozzie is currently commander, US Naval Forces Central Command/US 5th Fleet.

“Fozzie” Miller, Jon Bayless

Roger Chapa at his mother’s bench, 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

Kirk Michealson sent me a head’s up on a new venture he is supporting, a job fair company called Military MOJO (Military Officer Job Opportunities). They offer 3-5 job fairs per year for military officers, no matter their commissioning source. They also offer free resume review services for their job fair candidates. Previous job fairs were held in Washington, DC and Austin, TX. The next one is scheduled for San Diego, CA in June.

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Steve Walsh (Steve.Walsh@traxys.com) sent me a photo from a recent dinner at the Explorers Club in New York City. Pictured with Steve is Don Walsh ’54, who set the record of deepest dive in 1960 to the bottom of the Marianas Trench. Dave Olsen was also at the dinner, as he was being honored for a trek with combat wounded veterans to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Steve says that his sister and uncle are members, and he hopes to join soon as well.

Congratulations! CLASS OF 2013

Explorer’s Club Dinner: Steve Walsh, Don Walsh ‘54

Bill Toti sent along a great pic of a gathering of esteemed 79ers at the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society gala on 23 March 2013 in Washington, DC. Attendees included RADM Rob Wray, VADM Scott Van Buskirk, RADM Joe Mulloy, and Mark Shell.

Bill Toti, RADM Rob Wray, VADM Scott Van Buskirk, RADM Joe Mulloy and Mark Shell.

On 29 March my wife and I attended the retirement ceremony for CAPT Bob Larys, MC in Portsmouth,VA. Guest speaker for the event was RADM Ted “Twig” Branch, who currently serves as COMNAVAIRLANT. I was given the honor of performing as emcee. I did my job well – keeping things on track, as well as telling all sorts of embarrassing stories about Bob to his family and friends. Bob’s career was a little “unusual”, to say the least. After making O5 as an aviator, Bob picked up a Navy scholarship to attend med school. After internship and residency, he served as a helicopter squadron flight surgeon and several other billets, including a tour in Afghanistan. Bob had been serving as a staff ophthalmologist at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and after retiring will continue to practice ophthalmology in the Tidewater,VA area. Congrats, Bob!

Fair Winds and Following Seas from your Alumni Association

RADM “Twig” Branch, CAPT Bob Larys, Wiz Withers

’80: l-r Janie Mines, Cheryl Spohnholtz, Robin (Druce) Meyer, Drew Meyer, RADM Sandy Daniels and Kathy Shanebrook

That’s all I can squeeze into this issue. Thanks to everyone who contributed – and please keep those emails and photos coming! See you next month. Omnes Viri, Wiz…

University, in La Mirada CA, with a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. He and Donna moved there in 2009 so he could pursue his degree while continuing to work for FedEx Express out of LAX. Bob Miller, rwmiller80@gmail.com is currently working at Northrop Grumman Marine Systems in Sunnyvale CA as the Program Manager for the FORD Class Carrier Main Turbine Generator program. He has been there since 2007. He also indicated that joining him at NGMS is Jeff Zerbe, who is the Director of Business Development and Jeff Rocha who is a Program Manager. After retiring from the Navy and prior to starting at NGMS, Bob spent the majority of his time supporting the Submarine Sonar Program Office at PEO SUBS. Bob wrote “It is hard to believe that I have been either in the Navy or supporting the Navy for almost 37 years. It just seems like yesterday when I arrived in Annapolis for I-Day and started my lifetime relationship with the Navy. I thank all of my classmates, shipmates and friends who have made this possible.” Another two of our other Flag Officers, checked in after my plea. The first was JR Haley, jrhaley80@yahoo.com:

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Greetings Classmates, ’80 - Are you out there? That plea for updates really worked and I have more than allowed items to print this month! Any and all input is greatly appreciated! Word just came out that Bruce Grooms was just confirmed for his 3rd Star – and is heading to Norfolk. I had the privilege of being the Moderator for a conference at which he was one of the keynote speakers. Congratulations to Vice Admiral Bruce Grooms.

Now VADM Grooms and Joe Grace

I received a note from John Fischer, Edward.Fischer@cengllc.com from 31st Company, who reports that he is back in France for a 2nd tour working on nuclear power since December. Karl Rader just shifted e-mail to kraderph@gmail.com ; from Terry Fitzpatrick, tfitz22@ verizon.net - Dave Quessenberry’s son David was selected by the Houston Texan’s in the 2013 NFL Draft. Mark Vaughan, mark.b.vaughan@gmail.com, will graduate in May from Biola

n Joe, Char and I are settled in Omaha ...actually at Offutt AFB. Was pleasantly surprised to see Len Brown (27th Co) here as the Deputy J2. We had some laughs comparing notes on Mech Eng profs who caused changes in majors ...Rocket Reed and PocketRocket Reif among them. Len is keeping all of the folks here smart. Also have Ken Hall, Ray Foran, Rich Locke, and Marty Hahn here in Omaha. Now all I must do is find time between VTCs to get my priorities straight and do lunch, dinner, or a ball game with them! JR n This was followed by a nice and moving note from RADM Sam Cox, who is the Director, National Maritime Intelligence Integration Office. His note also hits

home as to the family that we all belong to as Classmates and Shipmates. n Joe, I have long been an alumni correspondent deadbeat, but I always diligently read the class news, and the obituaries, in Shipmate, so your plea moved me. I recently had the privilege to represent the Naval Intelligence Community as the presiding officer at a full-military honor Funeral for RADM Donald “Mac” Showers at Arlington. Although Mac wasn’t an Academy Graduate, he definitely was a hero, having served as an ensign as a member of the intelligence and codebreaking team that was critical at the Battle of Midway, and then serving with distinction through the Cold War. As I rendered honors during the 21 gun salute (see photo), I couldn’t also but help thinking about all those classmates I read about every month who have gone before, and that this salute was for them too. And, the Navy Ceremonial Guard does an incredible job at these, definitely making you proud to have served. n

Robin (Druce) and Drew Myer meyer80@comcast.net also sent in a picture of her Senior Executive Service (SES) promotion Ceremony that was attended by several of our Classmates. It was nice to receive a distant note from our own Alan Colegrove mulletftrplt@hotmail.com, who has been living in Abu Dhabi for almost a year covering the region for FLIR. His two children, both Citadel Graduates are both May-June 2013

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Reed Clark ’70 and Lebanese Navy Commander

to the needs of the Navy. As Susan put it – “FIRST time writing you, FIRST time using the USNA network, for my FIRSTIE! What a privilege to be a part of this family! Josh is in good Hands (the LORD”S!); but he has a phalanx of trusted alumni on his side, too.” As for her career, Susan went GURL (General Unrestricted Line), which was one of the only choices for our Ladies of ’80, and chose Comms. She then went through Intel training, Reserves in a MIUW, got out; married, two kids (now young adults, Hannah, 24 and Josh, 22); went back to school for RN; and is now working part time meeting the medical needs of the homeless through the Illumination Foundation. She has definitely broken the mold. Thanks Susan!

Tim Crum, Timothy.Crum@ge.com and I have had a few e-mail exchanges that have really brought home the note that I send out each month of “take care of each other” and make sure we are renewing the friendships within the Class. We never know what is around the corner. What started out as just an update instead let me know of the battle he has faced with Cancer and just staying with us for the past six years. He would love to hook back up with some of his Classmates. (SEC NOTE: notice that in every column, if I have a person’s e-mail, I put it next to their name in the column. That’s a not so subtle hint – send them a note – “renew a friendship.”) Here are some excerpts of our conversation:

growing up on a farm, college and the professional world was way off in the distance; but somehow I got an inspiration to go to college and the best way to do that looked to be the military. With the help of Senator John Glenn, I got an appointment to all the service academies … but obviously chose the best (Go Navy). Anyway, here I am some 30-40 years later and I look back on my life. I still keep the values of goodness and doing the right things at the top of my list, although my job always seems to want to trample all over them. My kids are grown; I’m still pretending to be young, keeping in shape, doing mountain-biking, motocross, and some of those other “younger generation” sports. My wife and I enjoy history and motorcycling. We take trips to historical sites (most of the time Civil War), great vacation spots, and plain-old just spending time with family and friends. For me, one of my best memories was when I was coaching wrestling at my son’s school. We went to a wrestling camp at the Naval Academy. I remember talking to an old classmate there, and he reminded me of those words of wisdom when wrestling kids 1/3 my age – “age and treachery can overcome youth and skill”.Yea, it works most of the time. Everyone in this world has challenges, some much greater than others. My foremost happened about six years ago when I was diagnosed with cancer, already in stage 4, and with my oncologist giving me less than a year to live if I didn’t go through treatment. So with surgery, chemotherapy, and support from family and friends, I get to enjoy life for a while longer. Bringing this all back around, the one message I would tell anyone and everyone – do good things in life; stay active, healthy, and young; and enjoy life. I owe this all to my upbringing, and the years at USNA. Best regards, Tim Crum n

n Joe: I am probably like the most other professionals in this great country – working 50-60 hours a week. I live in Roanoke,VA just a few hundred yards from the Blue Ridge Parkway. My two children live within an hour from me and my wife Kathy. I look back on the academy and what I learned from it. [A little background first.] I grew up in a very small town where family, hard work, honesty, belief, and friends were the only things that really mattered. As one of five children

Well, had more than I could fit in this month thanks to Heinz Lentz’ battle cry. I may have to reach back to that again – but hopefully all will answer the call each month. As was aptly demonstrated this month – I hope that this finds each of you healthy, happy and wiser today than yesterday. Please take a few moments to renew a friendship, call a Classmate, take care of each other – you never know the difference you will make – and send me an update. As Always, BEAT ARMY — Joe

Every now and then I am able to travel to Norfolk,VA where I run into Mike Maliniak mmaliniak@cox.net who is working with USFF: n Joe, Ann and I are still in Virginia Beach. I am at U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF). Working in the Communications and Information Systems Division (N6) supporting the USFF Headquarters Staff. I See Mark Guadagnini at meetings and bump into Mike Durkin, Joe Sensi and Brandon Chang occasionally. Oldest son, Philip, and his wife Vanna live just a few minutes away which is really nice. Best part is having our granddaughter, Riva, close by. Mark (’11) is out on his first patrol on the USS ALASKA. Ann is very active in the Daughters of the American Revolution. I spend my free time working with the Knights of Columbus and the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Association. n My plea for information resulted in a few “firsts” for people writing in. One note came in from Susan Stapler Cabral sudan85@cox.net whose son Josh Cabral (’13) is about to graduate from the Boat School. He played 37+ straight games as Left Guard for Navy Football (having recovered from a knee injury in high school) without another serious injury. She reported that he was NPQ’ed for NFO and was working to get help from the USNA alumni to find a supply billet for him. 37 games on the line – but not physically qualified to fly…amazing. Anyway, after working the network, with some help from Bill Dawson (’82), turns out he is not NPQ but will go SWO. Welcome another Black Shoe. Welcome

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Aloha Classmates. As I told you in my last column, due to its tardy submission I was unable to include any photos. So for this column we’ll start out with the photos that were supposed to be in the last column. My apologies for not getting this in on time last month. First, we had a shot of Alma Grocki (32) (our newest Admiral) with her son Dan ’16:

’81: Cindy McGinty surrounded by the USNA Women’s Glee Club

Dale Nees ’79, his former Daniel Webster shipmate, now the Assistant Dean of the Business School at ND.

Bob Ravener with an old shipmate

Tim Jarman (27) wrote about his family trip to Ireland last fall for Navy – Notre Dame. He had a photo taken of him and his family at a restaurant in Ireland. In the photo from left to right is Tim’s wife Lois, Tim, son Timothy (USCGA ’08), daughter Tiffany Jansen, son-in-law Bram Jansen and granddaughter Chloe Jansen.

Alma Grocki, our newest Admiral, with her son at USNA

Next we had Bubba Turman’s (31) report on his Wreaths Across America ceremony at the USNA cemetery. Tim Jarman and his family in Dublin

John Parkinson (3) sent in a photo of himself with his company mate Jim Gerbig. Jim and his wife Charlene hosted John and several of his sons at last year’s Army Navy game. Headstones at USNA Cemetery adorned with wreaths

Cindy McGinty wrote in with the moving story of encountering the Women’s Glee club at New Orleans Airport following a Veteran’s Day weekend with her Tuesdays’ Children and the American WIdows Project. Our past Class President Bob Ravener (17) was a guest lecturer at the University of Notre Dame Business School last fall.While there he reconnected with

3rd Company buddies

Okay, so that gets us caught up with the missing photos from last month’s column. Now for some new stuff. My old Lightweight Crew Captain and fellow oarsman Chuck Smith (24) went on an incredible trip with several company mates. His report: n “I am finally writing to shipmate because of an amazing 8 days spent with wonderful Classmates and their wives. This provided me the impetus to finally write in to Shipmate after nearly 32 years. Gretchen and I just returned from eight days sailing island to island in the British Virgin Islands, a fabulous trip that was shared with the greatest, lifelong friends. The crew included four Classmates from 24th Company, which you will see in the photo below was (L – R) Mike Dzieciolowski, me, Henry Aszklar, and Tom Carlson. Three wives were great sports and subjected themselves to the retelling of well worn stories of old. The second picture shows Mike and Lisa, Henry, Gretchen and me, and Tom and Linda. Living on a sailboat for eight days and nights is a great way to reconnect with old friends! Since this is my first submission, here is the quick recap. After getting to live my dream career flying Tomcats, Skyhawks and Hornets, I retired from the naval reserve in June of 1998. I spent the first three years of my airline career flying for Pan American World Airways and have been with United Airlines for over twenty years now. I am currently flying the Airbus. Gretchen and I are about to celebrate our eighteenth anniversary and we have been living about eight miles north of USNA for the last seven years. We love to sail the bay and spend time with our friends, but are also very lucky to be involved with many sponsor mids. Being a sponsor has meant being a part of an amazing four year long whirlwind of growth and development in each of their lives. We watch kids show up for I-day and then turn into highly capable Naval Officers heading to the fleet at graduation. One of our current sponsor mids is Brendan Perry; son of Dean (24) ’81. He May-June 2013

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is a youngster and doing great. He is on the power lifting team and studying Political Science, but more importantly; he is a great young man. If any classmates are back in the USNA area, please get in touch at chuckandgretchen@aol.com; so we can get together to sail, or have dinner, or both! Gretchen and I are also football season ticket holders and look forward to seeing everyone at the tailgaters!” n

Flag Moves: Ted “Slapshot” Carter (1), who has been selected for the rank of rear admiral, will be assigned as president, Naval War College, Newport, R.I. Carter is currently serving as commander, Carrier Strike Group Twelve, Norfolk,Va. He will be relieving John Christenson (36). We should get word of John’s next assignment by the next column. Ted, congratulations. ’81, second to NONE

24th company buddies sailing the Caribbean

With the wives

Chuck, what a great trip that must have been. Thank you for the note, you were overdue! Chuck Coughlin (28) sent me a photo from a gathering of our DC Classmates who got together back in March at the Fort Meyers O’Club. One of our flags, Jamie Foggo (8) was the guest speaker, and Chuck reported that he gave a great presentation.

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Good Morning, ’82! It is my sad duty to report the passing of Vidal Hayes (25) on January 25, 2013. Vidal was a resident of Suitland, MD. Rest in peace, classmate. A plea from your humble scribe for input to my empty mailbag brought in the bulk of the content for this issue. But I am in need of a steady flow of pictures and paragraphs, especially from those of you who have read Shipmate for over

thirty years and are still waiting for that “right moment” to tell your classmates about your goings on. Carpe keyboard! Send your email now about a recent classmate sighting, family joy or career milestone. Be sure to attach a photo! Thanks, Classmates! Doug Nordman (12) reports: n “I moved The-Military-Guide.com to Bluehost last October and started up Google’s AdSense. Revenue has been running about $100/month, and it’s all donated to military charities, currently split between Fisher House (with Brian Gawne (13) and Wounded Warrior Project. Book and pocket guide sales for The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement are also up, and all royalties go to those charities, too. Look for the book at your local library or ask your Fleet & Family Service Center to order a few copies of the pocket guide from Impact Publications. If you want to buy multiple copies for your base or your VA Center, we’re handing out huge bulk discounts. I’m also writing an eBook on military insurance issues— Tricare, SGLI,VGLI, SBP, and long-term are. Please send me your advice and stories for the eBook or the next hardcopy edition!” n Bob Greene (9) submitted: n “The kids grow up way too fast! Daughter Carrie’s wedding was on January 5th in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the art museum overlooking the Tennessee River. Beth and I are very proud parents, to say the least!!” n

At Bob Greene’s daughter’s wedding. (l-r): Kevin (No. 3 son), Tim (No. 2 son), Bob and Beth Greene, Chris (groom), Daughter Carrie (Bride), Daughter-inlaw Brittany, Matt (No. 1 son).

Classic cigar shot for Bob Greene’s father, who is turning 83 (that’s 82+1) this year.

Ralph Soule (14) provided an update about his new job and activities related to what he might do after he completes his dissertation for The George Washington University’s Human and Organizational Learning doctoral program: n “I started the GW University’s Human and Organizational Learning Doctoral program last summer (attending classes in Ashburn,VA, right next to Dulles, one Fri/Sat per month, every waking moment away from work reading and writing papers). The classroom instruction keeps up for the first three years, then dissertation work follows. I am “trusting the process” as we are advised to do by the professors and not getting anxious about a dissertation topic. I drive to DC the third Thursday of each month, the day before classes. I still live in Norfolk with my wife Pamela and son Beau. Last August, I changed jobs and started working for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Carrier Engineering Directorate as division director for Test, Evaluation, and Certification. “I work at COMNAVAIRLANT with Matt Sharpe (13). Matt and I work together on the transition of CVN 78 to the fleet in 2015. Working in Norfolk is good because it keeps me close to my parents (dad 85, mom 78). I made the job

change because I wanted to leverage my skills helping the Navy more directly than I could as a contractor and being a government servant is more compatible for applying my graduate studies and for getting access to organizations necessary for doing research. NAVSEA and Navy Maintenance are target rich environments for doctoral dissertations (no criticism intended). “After the reunion, my wife and I had a chance to spend a day and half in Charleston, SC, with Steve (14) and Suzanne Jones. They both teach at the Citadel. We went to their church on Sunday and both Steve and I wore khaki pants, yellow shirts, blue blazers, and (you guessed it), USNA ties. Our wives made fun of us the whole day. “I write this update from a very classy hotel (Chase Park Plaza) in St Louis where I am preparing to speak to a Patient Safety and Quality Conference. I will be explaining how the Navy applies High Reliability to submarine maintenance using lessons learned from the loss of the USS THRESHER (SSN 593) as the catalyst. I will be speaking again at a High Reliability conference in April and be a co-presenter at a pre-conference workshop. I hope to be able to do more of this kind of work three years (or so) hence post doctoral degree.” n Chris Comi (6) sent in thirty years worth... n “Hey everyone. Sandy and I married in Jan ’83 and went through the nuke submarine pipeline. I did eight years active on the east coast, finishing at the NY prototypes where we settled to raise Amanda, born in 1984. I then worked mostly for Navy Nuke defense contractor doing shipyard support for reactor servicing and some plant instrumentation work. Sandy got a masters in math education and still teaches at the high school. I had a blast running a test lab and doing system development work for a hydrogen fuel cell startup company here in New York and I’m now doing field support work (from the office) for GE steam turbines in Schenectady - Sean Steeves’ (6) old home town. “Along the way, our daughter managed to turn out OK and got a math degree from University of Chicago 2006. Works in Baltimore inner harbor for Aegon now - near Sandy’s sister and parents. Had a great visit with her and her boyfriend while I was down for the 30th.

“I have kept up my bad habits of skiing, golfing and drinking beer. (Ed. note – bad, what?) My business trips to Puget Sound Shipyard got me hooked on IPA’s and I am an official hops snob. With the kid out of school, house and cars paid for, Sandy and I get to travel a little. “If you’re in the area - first off, sorry for that, but feel free to contact us and/or stop in. ccomi60@gmail.com” n

Chris and Sandy Comi at the Lahinch Golf Club from their 2012 trip to Ireland.

John Kelly (6) provided this update: n “Anne and I celebrated our 20th anniversary by traveling to Ireland to see the Navy-ND game. While the game was a total downer, the rest of our eight days were fantastic. We had three days in Dublin, then traveled to Westport, Galway, Bunratty and Killkenny, enjoying unusually clear and warm weather. We ran into many classmates (Joe Direnzo (10), Dan Proulx (31), Gary Sandala (2), Sandy Martin (6) and Tom Towler (31)), drank gallons of Guinness and generally had a &*#!ing great time.”n

Anne and John Kelly at Aviva Stadium in Ireland.

Bill Lang (29) responded to the call for input: n “I retired in 2004 after my last tour at NAVAIR in Patuxent River, MD. We moved to Indiana in 2006 and I’m currently working at NAVSEA Crane. I enjoy reading the ’82 section in shipmate and appreciate your efforts to get people to submit articles.” n

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82•83 CLASS NEWS A group of ’82ers have started meeting for Happy Hour in Crystal City. The first was held on Friday, February 8. OinC Mike Fierro (11) provided an after-action report:

Bill Lang and family on vacation in Montana.

Steve Somnitz (15) relates: n “My brother and I, each with two sons, drove from Oregon to San Francisco for the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Game at the end of December. We were reprising the trip we made in 2004, the last time Navy played a bowl game in SF. And, though the outcome wasn’t as good this time, the whole event was memorable and the pre-game party at Pier 48 was fantastic. It was great to see the current Mids and all of the alumni and families, but I was having no luck finding any ’82ers in the crowd. Then, as we were leaving, my brother spotted Linda Postenrieder (33) with an “82” sign. So, we had a mini, very brief, West Coast reunion! In Æ04, it was also Linda who made a sign to attract our classmates, stationing herself just inside the entrance to the building. There were a few more of us there then. “I have recently completed my round of Blue & Gold Officer interviews for the Class of 2017. One candidate has already received and accepted an offer, and another, a recruited volleyballer, is awaiting a decision. I am hoping to get back to USNA in July for BGO training - learning about, and seeing, what’s new in the Yard and with the curriculum, hearing from the Supe and the ‘Dant, sleeping in Mother B and eating in King Hall, and observing a bit of Plebe Summer.” n

Photo taken by nephew Nick shows (l-r) Steve Somnitz, son Nathan, nephew Geoff, son Shaw, and brother Bob in the nose-bleed seats at AT&T Park.

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n “Tom Rowden (24), Gus Anderson (6), Matt Cissel (6), Rick Nicklas (12) and Marc Dapas (8) made a great crew for the maiden voyage. It proved a good sea trial - a very simple come-as-you-are, catch up with folks, spread any news, or get your fill of classmate camaraderie. Also, feel free to bring friends and shipmates/workmates. We will try it again rotating between a different day (maybe Wednesday or Thursday) and Friday.” Contact Mike michael.r.fierro.ctr@navy.mil or his deputy Matt Cissel Matthew.B.Cissel@ baesystems.com for an update on the next “meeting”. n Our fearless leader, Class President Bill Dawson (25) has issued the following appeal for class participation: n “Classmates: 102 of our classmates have indicated with the Alumni Association “Do Not Solicit”, meaning they are opting out from support for class fundraising efforts. This is discouraging, as there are many ways to give back to your alma mater: • If you like the fellowship of classmates at reunions, consider giving to the class. Even $10 a year to the class helps us cover the cost of postage for reunion reminders. And if you can do $10, at least consider $19.82. • If you ever yelled “Beat Army” at the TV while watching the game the first week in December, consider giving back. • If you liked hearing Joe DiRenzo on WRNV, if you had fun with Gus Anderson at a Pep Rally, if you ever danced under the disco ball in Dahlgren, if you ever laughed at Salty Sam, if you ever played club sports out on Hospital Point, if you ever went to Chapel… or if you ever enjoyed 100 other club or MWR sponsored events, consider giving back. Taxpayer funds can’t go toward those non-appropriated funded activities. • Taxpayer funds only go so far to support USNA, especially in this day and age of sequestration. Consider giving back. • If you’re proud of what your time at the Naval Academy has meant in your life, consider giving back. • If you can’t give money to the class, consider volunteering your time. Believe it or not, we need to start planning for

our next reunion, and are looking for volunteers to staff reunion planning committee positions. • Do you have a pet interest? You can designate your gift to whatever Brigade related purpose you want to support. Want to support the class leadership initiative aboard USS LASSEN (DDG82)? Specify “Class of 1982 Account” in the memo area of your check. If you leave the memo area blank, your donation will go to support the general fund at USNA, helping raise the bar of excellence. • Again, taxpayer funding only goes so far at USNA, and who doesn’t agree we need to lower taxes. At the same time, we all agree the Naval Academy should be a preeminent institution of higher learning. So consider giving back so support a higher level of excellence than is otherwise possible. A final word… I’ve reviewed many classmate accounts at the Alumni Association, and sadly many are very outdated with poor mailing addresses, emails, and phone numbers. Please ensure your own contact information is correct when you log on to the USNA.COM website. If you have trouble logging on, send an email to the webmaster and they will help. Beat Army, Bill” n Shameless, but related, plug – Rasmussen will donate 20% of any purchase you make with me directly of our fireplace gas log, Solaire Infrared Grills or heater products to our great Class of 1982. I also offer a discount and free shipping for you. Looking good, ’82! – Razz

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PRES: Mark “Turk” Powell 474 Fairoak Drive, Severna Park, MD 21146 P: 410-544-8842; E: mpowell@sidusgroup.com SEC’Y: CAPT Chris Pietras, USN (Ret.) 9404 Jackson St., Burke,VA 22015 C: 860-885-9009 E: 83shipmate@gmail.com FACEBOOK: USNA 1983 WEBSITE: www.usna83.com

re·tired (r-trd) adj. 1. Withdrawn from one’s occupation, business, or office; having finished one’s active working life. 2. Received by a person in retirement: retired pay. 3. Withdrawn; secluded. This issue should be in your hands near the end of June. By then time there will be a new word in the minds of many …retired Steve Trainor April 29 Ed Wheeler April 29 Tom Connally May 10 Dan Braswell May 17 Chris Pietras May 17 Mark Hagerott May 17 Alan Mangan June 1 Bill Daitch June 14 Mark Olson June 28 Now there are but a few remaining to retire – a couple of Captains that had their dates extended, and several Admirals and a single General Speaking of stars – 3, count em, 3 – Joe Rixey has been nominated for appointment to the rank of VADM and assignment as director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. And then at the end of March, more good news for 83 - Bill Galinis on the 1 star list Reunion football game ticket info from Tom “Katz” McKavitt Purchasing tickets is the responsibility of each individual attendee. Make sure you tell the ticket agent that you are attending the Class of 83 reunion so you can be seated in the class seating area. Since the tickets are individually purchased, there is no group discount. A game ticket is required for entry into the stadium proper where the tailgate will take place. If tickets are purchased specifically for the 83 reunion, those seats will all be in the same section. Classmates already holding tickets such as season ticket holders, can sit in their normal game seats. There is a ticket exchange available through the NAAA website if someone wants to sell their

usual seats and purchase in the class seating area, but I DO NOT recommend this. Since this is the final game of the season, the demand for unused tickets will be low. There will most likely be plenty of seats on the class seating area (Section 1) to afford other ticket holders to visit with classmates seated there. Mark “Turk” Powell posted Reunion Info on LinkedIn and Facebook class pages. There is a tentative schedule of events for the 11/14-16 weekend. There will not be a block of rooms reserved. Volunteers are needed to help with reunion check-in. There may be an informal golf outing on Thursday. If you have any questions, please contact Turk through LinkedIn or send him an email (mpowell@argo-sys.com). And now, on to da Newz! In last month’s issue, there was an update from Jim McKeon, but I neglected to include a picture. So here is Jim and his family (Terry, Michael, DoJo Master, Jim, Patrick).

Blackbelts R Us

Walt Molano (wmolano@msn.com) wrote in back in March: n Greetings from snowy New Canaan, Connecticut. We managed the escape the icy New England winter and made it to Hawaii for school break. There we managed to hook up with John Croce and his lovely wife,Victoria. We all got into the swing of things and had one too many Mai Tai’s on the beach. Recently, I was in San Diego walking through the lobby of the hotel when I ran into classmate and company mate Evan Edwards. It

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83•85 CLASS NEWS was a great reunion and got out to dinner that evening. That same day I had lunch with my old roommate Ben Espe. After thirty years, it was if nothing had changed. Looking forward to 30-year reunion!! n

I give it another year before Sean is the wee little one in al the family photos.

Clan O’Connor

Walt and Collin Molano

Classmates, spouses and significant others gathered on 9 March, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington. There are too many names to list and keep under the monthly word limit – but if you are in the picture, consider yourself tagged - you owe a Shipmate update, especially if you haven’t submitted one in the recent past. The West Coast alumni group is having another shindig (must be all that nice weather) at the end of April. Cocktail reception at RADM Jon & Sandra Yuen’s Quarters on Pt Loma - I’m sure pictures will follow. Wrestling is in the blood of the next generation: Dan Krall posted a photo of his son Jack with 6th place medal at the Maryland State Wrestling Championships. This qualifies him for the National Prep Tournament in Lehigh Pennsylvania on 22-23 Feb 2013

Jack and Dan Krall

Patrick O’Connor (son of Lori and Sean O’Connor and the much younger and bigger O’Connor in the pic) ended his high school wrestling career at #2 in the Virginia States Championship. It was an incredible way to finish out the season. Left to right Charlie, Sea, Ryan and Patrick.

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Steve Fischer (sfischer@patronacorp.com) does it all for us in DC – besides coordinating almost monthly luncheons, helping to coordinate the DC annual dinner (next is 3/9, pictures next month), he is also helping with transition – monthly emails of resumes and job opportunities. Thanks Steve ! Showing all future retirees how easy it is to write something up, Jerry Anderson recaps his retirement and future plans: n I had a wonderful retirement ceremony on 5 April in Dahlgren Hall with reception in the Bay Room at NSA Annapolis. It was a great day. Nearly all family members on both sides (mine and my wife’s) were present as were several classmates. The attached picture shows 11th Company mates in attendance (Tim Matthews, Mike Rafter, Me, Rich Schott, Craig Faller and Kevin Wilson). Other ‘83 classmates in attendance were Mark Gorenflo, Mark Hagerott, Steve Trainor, Steve Zotti, Tom McKavitt and Todd Hauge. Several other old shipmates and mentors were on hand as well. Former roommate RADM Craig Faller, J3 at CENTCOM, was my guest speaker and he did a marvelous job. He didn’t even reveal too many inner secrets, but I think my reminder that I got to speak last may have tailored his comments. His lovely wife Martha sang an absolutely beautiful rendition of our national anthem. As I have been a geographic bachelor since returning from my IA to CJTFHOA in late January 2012, it was wonderful that my beautiful wife Debbie, daughter Katie, son Zachary and nearly all of my immediate and extended family were there from all over the country (California to Florida and everywhere in between) and even outside the country (Toronto). The attached photo shows my family with RADM Faller after presenting letters of appreciation. After staying around for a couple of days to attend Colonel Steve Zotti’s retirement ceremony on 11 April

(Steve, where’s your retirement write-up?) then traveling to the White House with the Football team on 12 April to be honored for winning the Commander-in-Chief ’s trophy, I will head out for my drive across country. This time I plan to take my time so I can camp, hike, climb and sightsee as much as possible. In the latter part of May I start the Instructor Course for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). It is a 35-day course in the wilderness of Wyoming. Upon successful completion, you are certified to lead expeditions and offered employment with NOLS. I very much look forward to that course at it blends several passions of mine to include a love of the outdoors, physical fitness, teaching and exploring leadership principles. Although it will be hard to adjust to not being in uniform for the first time in almost 36 years, I am looking forward to the next chapter. My first priority is spending good quality time with my wife and family. All the best, Jerry n

Jerry Anderson retirement ceremony

Mike Byman retired at the Washington Navy Yard on 11 April – what’s next for you Mike ? Last bit of newz – Mark Lavoie and I are playing on the Navy alumni softball team in the Greater Washington Chapter Alumni League. We are the old alums (albeit Mark is older than I). I think the youngest is class of 2010 and is out of the Navy already – amazing. Last but not least – to prepare for a possible new class secretary and even if there isn’t anyone interested to take it on after the 30th, there is a new email address to submit newz: 83shipmate@gmail.com - please make a note of it, AND send in your newz! That’s all the newz that’s fit to print – another good month – but I can always use more for the lean times ahead. Pick up the phone, send an email or knock on a door. Make a commitment to reconnect with your friends, whether they

are from the old neighborhood or just around the corner. Do it today. Once a classmate, always a classmate. ’83- A Class Act! Chris, Captain, United States Navy – Retired! New Shipmate email address to send newz to: 83shipmate@gmail.com

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Dear Classmates, I had another light inbox for this column…please send material. Otherwise, I will have to resort to Facebook trolling. On a somber note, I received a note from Craig Selbrede and his wife, Cecilia DeSilva Selbrede, with an announcement of the Inurnment Service for Pete Mayer. As you may recall, we lost Pete last May. His service was originally scheduled for last September, but was postponed due to Super Storm Sandy. If you are able to attend, here is the information: INURNMENT SERVICE FOR PETER CLARK MAYER, LCDR USN (RET.) June 14, 1962 - May 24, 2012 An Inurnment Service with full military honors will be held on June 10, 2013, at 11 AM Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington,VA 22211. Relatives and friends wishing to attend the Inurnment Service should arrive at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitors Center by 10:30 AM. The link to the website for Arlington National Cemetery is provided below. It contains information on the history, mission and services of our National Military Cemetery.The Section titled Visitor Information provides information and directions for those attending a service. Arlington National Cemetery Website: www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/ I was fortunate to receive a note from John Morrow with an update on his son, Jack Morrow ’15, and a few classmates that he has chanced upon recently:

John at the U.S. Powerlifting Collegiate National Championships.

Hal Gilreath, “replied all” and added a note to John’s email after the tragic events of The Boston Marathon Bombing. Hal exchanged messages with Hank Gibson after the marathon. Hank ran the Boston Marathon in 3:19. Hank was thankfully finished and back at his hotel when the bombing incident occurred. Hal ran Boston last year and due to the intense heat (85-90 degrees) just missed qualifying for this year’s race. Well, that is all that I have to report this time. Looking forward to reading and writing about your adventures! Warm regards, Toni Kasprzak Chase and “The Staff ”

John in the cockpit with Armando - The Smooth Operator.

n Hello from Killeen, TX—site of the 2013 US Powerlifting Collegiate National Championships! Tina and I were pleased to see our son, Jack Morrow ’15, finish #11 in his age group. Not bad for a guy who wasn’t even in this sport a year ago, and we’re very proud of him. I’ve attached a photo of the three of us, along with Valerie Tucciarone ’14, Jack’s girlfriend and fellow member of USNA’s Powerlifting team. What may be of more interest to our class, however, is that within about a week, I had three unplanned encounters with three of our classmates in three different states! First, I saw Tim Quigley, along with his wife and daughter, at Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, NC. We were both exploring college options for our daughters. Unfortunately, I did not get Tim’s business card, but I do recall that he and his family live in Nashville, TN, and he’s in medical device sales. Second, I saw Hal Gilreath in the Atlanta airport, and we had coffee together in San Jose, CA. Hal and I both work for Cisco, and it was great to catch up on several levels. Lastly, I saw Armando Gomez as he boarded the Delta flight in the Atlanta airport that Tina and I took to get to Texas. We were able to catch up for a few minutes in the cockpit and, once again, when we landed in Austin, TX. I’m pleased to say that it was the smoothest flight and most flawless landing that I’ve had in a long time! n

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My first update is from Captain Jun Prudencio. A mini-2nd Company ’85 reunion as CAPT Jun Prudencio bids farewell to company-mate BGen Gregg Olsen on the tarmac of Ambouli Int’l Airport, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Gregg is the Deputy CDR, MARFORCENT and Jun is the Exec, CJTF-HOA.”

BGeneral & Capt. Prudencio

Mike, Rachel and Sonny

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85•90 CLASS NEWS Sonny (4th) and Melanie Dean are her sponsors and she absolutely enjoys their home and family! Sonny’s good grades must be rubbing off, she got a 4.0 first semester, and has officially tripled her dad’s grades when he was a plebe. Mike and Suzette celebrated their 25th anniversary just before dropping Rachel off for I-Day. They had a quick visit with Pam and Don Selvy (33) and hope to run into more ’85ers soon. Mike’s oldest daughter Becky graduated from SUNY Maritime in NY and received her 3rd mate’s license and NAVY reserve commission. She was hired by Military Sealift Command and reported to her first MSC ship, USNS Laramie (AO) and is very excited to be part of the crew! She is parked a few boats away from Mike’s recently deactivated ship, USS Enterprise, CVN-65. n Joe Matza (13) sends an update on Mike Stahlman’s (13) family. n In the aftermath of Mike’s passing in 2008, Mike’s widow Kim and their daughters MacKenna, age 16 and Piper,age 8 have settled in Easley, SC (near Greenville) and are doing well. For those who might like to check out the Facebook page Kim established in Mike’s memory, you can find him under Colonel Michael R. Stahlman. Kim and family are grateful to the many members of the Class of ’85 (and other classes) who contributed to the girl’s college funds and/or offered moral and emotional support in so many ways these past four years. n I would like to give my personal thoughts on Joe’s submission above, please go to Mike’s page what is happening to Kim Stahlman is not right and should be addressed.

Kenny, Vic and Yogi

I was lucky enough to put together a golf trip and have Kenny Perrone (28th) and his loyal companion Yogi.We had a great time in Surfside Beach, SC.What I can tell you is that Kenny is a great cook and even a better golfer during crunch time. I have included a picture of the three of us.

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My Christy Sahler (36th Co) update, her daughter Tahler has accepted her appoint to USNA and will forgo her Junior Year at Purdue to be a plebe this summer. We all wish her luck, I loved plebe summer! Christy also ran into Gretchen Dayoub Phillips (8th Co) in Dahlgren Hall during her last visit. Gretchen’s daughter is tracking to be a volleyball player for Class of 2018. I would also like to update the incredible win over St Johns in the epic Croquet Match. Rich Dezelon 25th Co and Shaun Callahan (23rd Co) had been practicing for months and took it to St Johns right from the start. I have included a few pictures from this match. Please continue to send in articles and stories, and remember to answer the phone when I call. On a side note all of Bostonians say thank you for the concern and support we are receiving over the Boston Marathon Tragedy. I fortunately don’t have any direct victims but still feel the support. Go BOSTON STRONG! GO NAVY! Vic

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Happy spring, 87! Apparently, the weather crews in western NY haven’t heard that spring is supposed to be warm. We had snow flurries on April 20th. Ahh, for the good old days in Atlanta… The Pinataro Clan will be packing up and heading to greater Boston this Summer as I’ve taken a new position as Chief Service Officer with Alegeus Technologies, LLC, getting back into the healthcare/benefits payments market and helping industry adapt to the new world of Obamacare, defined contribution, private exchanges, etc. If any of you have good real estate information on the area,

particularly within commuting distance of Waltham, MA, please drop me a line at rob.pinataro@stny.rr.com. Mary Kelly reports: n “My new book is out and is a FREE Kindle, Android, computer or Cloud Download! It is a fast read on personal finance, written toward 18-30 year olds. I hope you like it! Amazon reviews GREATLY appreciated! For every 5 star Amazon review we get we are donating a free copy for active duty military! Money Smart: How not to buy cat food when you don’t have a cat How to be Money Smart is directed toward 18-30 year olds who want to build wealth and live well. Easy...” n Ken Clark shared some unfortunate news: n “I just learned of the passing of Jerry Smith. He was John Hair’s father-in-law and one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever known. Those of us in 12th Company were blessed to have been given an example of humble virtue and caring worthy of admiration and emulation. Jerry touched so many people in his life and was living proof that men of great character are often found in everyday places.” n Michael John Carroll, 49, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, died suddenly on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Michael was born in Merced, California on December 4, 1963, the first child of Major John and Beverly (Day) Carroll. He graduated with honors from Villa Park High School in California and attended The Citadel for a year before entering USNA in 1983. Michael joined the US Marine Corps as an Air Support Control Officer serving at Cherry Point and Okinawa until 1995, then continued in the USMCR while building a business career with JBS Meat Packing Company. Michael was a Civil War history buff with a dry sense of humor, a kind heart and was loved and cherished by all who knew him. Michael is survived by his sister, grandmother, and many uncles, aunts and cousins. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Michael Carroll can be sent to the USNA Foundation and will gratefully enable the USNA Class of 1987’s support for the Admiral Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership. Checks should be made payable to the USNA Foundation and noted “Michael Carroll/Admiral Stockdale Center” in the memo line – mail to USNA Foundation, 291 Wood Road, Beach Hall, Annapolis MD 21402, Attn: Tribute Gifts OR gifts can be made

to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org (888-557-7177) The column is growing shorter by the month as nobody is sending updates other than the unfortunate news of classmates passing and the occasional LinkedIn post. There is only one thing worse than an empty column – a column filled with my creative musings.You don’t want to make me go there…. Please send your news to rob.pinataro@stny.rr.com. Consider it an act of mercy toward your fellow alumni.

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Greetings classmates, ’89ers, I am writing this column at the end of a sad week for us as a country. On Monday, April 15, two terrorists bombed the Boston marathon, killing three people and injuring dozens of others.They then shot killed a policeman and wounded another on Friday before one was killed and the other apprehended.Who knows how this will impact how we handle large events such as the Boston Marathon in the future. It’s also a sad time for us as a class as we lost one of our own on March 1st, when Ed Bott passed away suddenly. He left behind a wife, Rebecca, and two children, Alex and Megan. I was in the same company as Ed and I have many fond memories of Ed.We also attended nuke school together after graduation. Ed will be missed by many family and friends. Kevin Brown (who sat in the front row with me at nuke school) shares this memory about Ed:

n “I remember back when Ed and I were at prototype together in Idaho and we had a uniform inspection in out cotton khakis and leather shoes. The inspecting officer, not a nice person, came up to Ed and asked him where he had gone to school, knowing Ed was a USNA grad. Ed told him USNA. The inspecting officer then asked him why he never learned how to shine his shoes at USNA? Ed replied “We wore Corfams” to which I just about busted a gut laughing.” n Now on to happier news, LCDR Kevin Barnard, USNA Class of 2001, sent in an update on our very own Tim Trampenau, who happens to be Kevin’s brother-in-law: n Tim assumed command of USS Anzio (CG 68) in late February 2013. As a good Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), I know he’s excited to be “Haze Gray” again after spending a few years bouncing around shore duty assignments. Following his previous command tour aboard USS James E.Williams (DDG 95),Tim worked on the OPNAV Staff in N86 for a couple years and then had the good fortune of doing a year abroad in England as part of the Federal Executive Fellowship Program at Oxford University. Since I’m stationed at RAF Molesworth in England as part the USAFRICOM J2 staff,Tim and I had the opportunity to throw back a few pints of warm English ale together as our families crossed paths during our various tourist trips. Unfortunately,Tim may not have a lot of opportunity to fulfill the second half of the SWO motto “And Underway” because Anzio is scheduled for decommissioning in the very near future. n Check out Tom Phelan in the Bravo Zulu section of Shipmate.Tom is a crew member of the Marin Rowing Association that won the 2013 San Diego Crew Classic Men’s Master’s Eight (50-54) .on April 7, 2013. Congratulations,Tom! Oh great ocean Oh great sea Run to the ocean Run to the sea – U2 Go Navy!

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Guten Tag, Classmates, I hope all is well in each of your corners of the world. I write to you once again, from beautiful Stuttgart, Germany where Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer, and the Biergartens have just opened. After seven months of winter, everyone has a bounce in their step. Even while wearing combat boots. And speaking of combat boots, we’re at a Joint Command over here, located on an Army garrison, and I must say, the Navy has the best looking camouflage uniforms. I know, USMC, you were first to pull together the digital look, but the Blue Camouflage is almost a fashion statement. (They don’t know that we know, but the other forces are very jealous. shhhh.) The Navy’s camouflage is the best looking, yes, though maybe not the one that makes the most sense (I suppose the idea was for the Navy Blue shade to go with our overall water orientation, but that does seem to defeat the purpose if you happen to go overboard. Maybe it was a group of submariners on the uniform board…. hmmmm.) But I digress, there are bigger issues to face. Like the fact that I can no longer get a small hand towel at the gym here. We’re told it’s because the 13 cents that it takes to wash and dry said hand towel, culminated over the next decade, will help to balance the budget. Uh-huh. Sequestration is getting crazier every day. Do any of our Classmates work at the Pentagon these days? It’s just simple math, right? I mean even if it’s Diffy Q’s, we should still be able to get an equation that does not involve hand towels. But enough politics and on to input. In response to my “Holy Cow, a thousand graduates in our Class and no one has anything to say these days?” plea for input, I received the following from David Arteta (thank-you David!): n I can’t take it anymore. After years of picking up and reading Shipmate, to include articles on my classmates, I’m going to finally submit an update. Gee, when was the last time I ever sent an May-June 2013

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90•91 CLASS NEWS article into Shipmate magazine? Long, long time ago. Well, here is the quick and dirty. After flying Hornets in Lemoore for almost nine years, I left active duty to pursue the big money of an airline career. Anybody wearing wings probably knows how that career move went and I quickly found myself out of work. Good thing I hung onto that Navy Reserve gig to keep the lights on. After landing a job at Lockheed Martin on the F-35 program, my family (lovely bride of 16 years and three kids) picked up and moved to Ft. Worth, TX where we lived for the next ten years. As much as I enjoyed working with former Air Force, Marine and Navy fighter pilots at Lockheed Martin, the pain of working in a basement cubicle with 1970’s era motif got pretty old, pretty quick. In the meantime, I learned a lot about making the best out of my Navy Reserve career (What? You mean this wasn’t just about putting in a couple of weekends and weeks a year to get a little extra cash?) After ten years in the Reserve force (many of them with NR COMSEVENTHFLT), several exercises in the CAOC and even crossing paths and working with my former 16th Company Officer (now, CAPT Jim Croce) and managing to promote to O-5, I retired in March of 2010. Along the way in Ft. Worth , I crossed paths with a former CAG LSO flying with the Hunters of VFA-201 at NAS JRB Ft. Worth who put me in touch with my former CAG Ops Officer who was flying with an up-andcoming airline called JetBlue. A phone call to him convinced me to apply and not too long thereafter, I was hired at JetBlue. It turned out to be a good move thus far with an upgrade to captain in two years and eventual selection as a check airman on the Embraer E-190 aircraft. Growing tired of the long commute from Ft. Worth to New York, our family picked up and moved to Wake Forest, NC to be closer to family. We’ve been in North Carolina for a little over a year and it has been a great move. Love the weather (most of the time), love the community, and love the fact that we are that much closer to our alma mater. Family and I had a great time at the twenty year reunion and are looking forward to the 25 year since we are now so close. Wish I had more time to plug into the USNA community here in NC, but three kids and family life allow so little extra time. Incidentally, would any of my classmates have info on the whereabouts of my former roommate, Gary Bruce? Saw his name on the O-5 list last

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’90: Pete and Lisa Smith, Joe and Lori Gugluizza, Jon and Lisa Aytes, Dean and Betsy Ebert, Laura and Tom Hofer

time around, but he has not updated his information with the alumni association. Would be great to get in touch with him and I would appreciate any help anybody could provide. (david.arteta@jetblue.com) Take care for now. Go Navy! Beat Army! n David, great input – what a great career path you’ve had to prove the value of networking! And thanks for providing the segue to our Class President’s input regarding our twenty fifth. Here, from Dean Ebert: n Classmates, believe it or not, we’re rapidly approaching the point in time where we get to put together our next reunion — the big 25! In preparation for our Silver Jubilee, we need a do a few easy things. First, I’d very much appreciate everyone going to USNA.com and update your email contact information it takes about 2 minutes, and will ensure that you get email from USNA (I promise not to spam you!) Second, please be on the lookout for a simple survey to collect input and ideas for our 2015 gathering. Third, if anyone has a desire to be involved, in any way, with the reunion planning, please shoot any of us a note... for that matter, please always send any of us a note whenever you have ideas, suggestions, comments, or concerns. As for the Eberts... Quite a bit has happened since retiring from the USMC in August of 2011. My ever-young bride of 22 years is still teaching at the Naval Academy Primary School (the other NAPS), where she has had the privilege of teaching such notable scholars as David Gibb, Sara and Art Gibb’s second son. Art and I were roommates one semester, and have enjoyed spending time together at NAPS functions. Our oldest son, Blake, is finishing his first year at Westmont College in Santa Barbara; second son, Ashton, will attend William and Mary next year; and our youngest, daughter Alexandra, will be accompanying Betsy and me as we move from Annapolis to the Chicago area as I’ve accepted a new job

within Northrop Grumman. We’ve also started a non profit called Red, White and Cure Foundation, Inc. focusing on pediatric cancer research and care improvements for kids afflicted with rare cancers, in honor of our own son Ashton. We look forward to catching up with anyone who is in, or passes through, the Chicago area! Semper Fi, and of course, Beat Army! n (scribe note: The following pictures are from Dean’s retirement. Pete Smith now wears the rank of Captain, and Jon Aytes wears Colonel.)

Joe Gugluizza, Pete Smith, Jon Aytes, Dean Ebert, Carter Honesty and Tom Hofer

Thanks, Dean. To elaborate on updating our email info, specific instructions are as follows (cut this section of the column here, and tape to your computer screen for when you have time!): Go to USNA.com and click “sign in” at the top right corner, you’ll need a user name and password, but they make it easy to retrieve forgotten information; once signed in, click on “stay connected” in top left corner, then click on “my account” in the drop down menu. It’s here, where you can update your email and other information. And that’s all we have this time around. Please consider sending in a quick data point on where you are, what you’re doing, whether you’ve got hand towels at your gym, etc. If you’re interested in being on the Reunion committee, please give us a shout, our emails are at the top of this column. If you have a special preference (as in “I’d like to be in charge of the Class

coasters.” Let us know that too!) Until then, take a moment and remember the days when we referred to something called a Cannonball as a food group. That alone leaves us all, always connected. Semper Umbilicus, Cathy

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Classmates: It’s with great sadness that I report the passing of our classmate, Don Turner (15). Don passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New Hampshire. Don was born in San Jose, California, on July 22, 1969 and grew up in Rochester, New Hampshire. After graduation from USNA, Don became a naval aviator and ultimately a P-3 pilot. Don retired after serving 11 years on active duty and was working on his MBA at the University of New Hampshire. This news was reported on our ’91 Facebook page and Don’s family certainly appreciates many of the comments that were made regarding Don; I shared some of them with Don’s mother. There will be a more detailed write-up in the next issue and a Last Call entry as well. Don Turner passed away on 4/3/13 at the age of 43.

Don Turner ’91

Please join me in extending condolences to Don’s family. As far as updates, let’s start things off with some news from Ian Hadden (15): n I’ve been back in Arkansas, my high school home, since August 2005. We were planning a move here but it was accelerated by Hurricane Katrina (many thanks to classmates, alums and USN/USMC for their efforts). I currently work for an architecture and engineering firm (Fanning Howey) that focuses on educational facilities (K-12 & higher ed). I lead our efforts on energy efficiency and sustainable design. This last September, I started commuting to our DC area office to lend a hand with business development including pursuit of DoD Education Agency work. DoDEA is in the process of renovating or reconstructing the majority of their school facilities globally. Since September I’ve have had the chance to attend one ’91 lunch at the Pentagon and we even managed a meetup of 15th Company folks back in November so we’re due for another one soon. Attending were Sean Liedman, Alec Mackenzie, Mike Callahan, Steve Jendrysik, Owen Jones and myself. Unfortunately the picture didn’t turn out well. Not sure if it was the lighting or our ugly mugs. Next time we hope to add Fr. Ramon Baez unless he is elected as the next Pope and maybe a couple more by Skype. As a company we send big BZ to Sean and Alec and Keith Henry for selection to O-6 and another BZ to Sean for selection for major command. Sean

will be the P-3 wing Commander in Jax and will stand up the first squadron of P8, great fun for him as he’s wrapping up his Pentagon Tour as the P-8 Acquisition Officer. He’s had his hands full keeping new airplanes in the budget. In fine SEAL fashion, Alec doesn’t give many specifics besides being In charge of the Afghanistan/Pakistan shop after a 13month deployment there ended early last summer. Maybe one day well get him to tell us the gouge. Callahan is putting his NPS MBA to good use in one if the budget shops and Steve is finishing yet another graduate degree at the Eisenhower School (formally ICAF). Owen continues to help our economy flow as a wiz-bang financial broker/trader. I’ve also been in touch with Marc Delao a bit in the past few months. He’s back at an NCMB in VA Beach and was part of the USN team that helped out in NYC. If I wasn’t typing this on an airplane I’d add a copy of the company photo we took at the reunion last year. We had a great group show up but still missed those that were not able to join us. We hope everyone makes it to the 25th. For now, Midshipman Hadden shoving off! ~Ian n That’s the way to shove off smartly Hadden! Awesome update and great to hear from you. Do you ever have nightmares about Prof. Rocket Read? I sure do! Thanks again for the update on our other classmates as well. Next up is an update from Cory Bouck (17): n Just a quick note to catch up and let folks know I have published a new leadership book titled The Lens of Leadership: Being the Leader Others WANT to Follow. My family and I are well-blessed and living in coastal Wisconsin, where I lead the Organizational Development & Learning function at Johnsonville Sausage. My last Navy job was teaching leadership at USNA, and then I became a cereal marketer at General Mills (with about a dozen of our classmates), then at NewellRubbermaid in toys and the corporate NASCAR program. Then I moved to Johnsonville as the Johnsonville Brats brand guy. About five years ago the owner asked me if I could build an internal leadership development program for the company, and I have found it to be the best job in the world. The Lens of Leadership reflects the best skills from both military and business leadership, and incorporates the best tools May-June 2013

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91•92 CLASS NEWS Theresa and the kids all the best as you start this new chapter. Lastly, since it’s Spring it is only fitting that we report a story of new beginnings. This comes in the form of a birth announcement from the prolific patriarch, Rob Baker (32):

’91: Left: Don Wilkinson and Mike Brunner at Mike’s Change of Command. Right: The Brunner Family Elizabeth, Theresa, Mike and Frank.

I have found for helping leaders build other leaders. The book has three sections: Serve, Build, and Inspire. I spend about the first quarter of the book covering “followership” (the power of which we all get because of our background, but I think is not understood well in the business world). I include the power of initiative, loyalty, and integrity. I think you will find a strong connection to much of the content. Some of the brief stories include Message to Garcia,The Damn Exec, and the idea of “Excellence Without Arrogance.” Some of our distinguished classmates even show up with their wisdom.The book is available as a printed book everywhere (please ask for it in brick-and-mortar stores), and as an e-book through Amazon.com, BN.com, iTunes, and other e-book outlets.You can get a personalized inscription in yours by ordering through corybouck.com.Thanks to those who continue to wear the uniform, and to those who serve, build, and inspire others out of uniform, too. All leadership is noble. Go Navy! – Cory n

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Congrats Cory and best of luck with the book; looking forward to reading. Next up is an end-of-tour recap from Mike Brunner (28): n I held my retirement ceremony on January 11th at the Pennsylvania House on Naval Station Norfolk. It was a small ceremony with my family and friends. My guest speaker was a long-time family friend and USAFA 1990 graduate, Colonel Kevin Campbell. Overall it was a great way to end my time in the Navy, and I felt like it also provided some closure for Theresa and the kids (Elizabeth and Frank). My 28th company mate Don Wilkinson and his wife Sue made the trip from DC. Don (who will put on his eagles soon) and Sue are preparing to move overseas to Belgium this summer so it was great to be able to see them before they make their big move. My transition from active duty will be completed on March 4th when I start working for PSEG Nuclear at the Salem Nuclear Station in Hancocks Bridge, NJ. I was hired as a project manager and will start a Senior Reactor Operator’s Certification course in the near future. Once my certification is complete I will move into a frontline management position. PSEG is a great company and I am excited about this next chapter in my life. The transition process certainly had its ups and downs, but I couldn’t be happier with the end result. The one key to making it all come together was networking; in fact the job that I ended up getting was never posted as an open position. Theresa and I recently completed a house-hunting trip and we have made the decision to build a house in Avondale, PA. It will be a little longer commute to the Salem plant, but PA is a great state to live in if you have a military pension and it will put us close to family members that live in PA and DE. Cheers, Mike. n From all of use we offer a hearty BZ on a truly impressive career and wish you and

n We finally got a girl! Our fifth child, Adeline Winifred Baker, was born on 2/7/13 at 0230. She weighed 9 lbs, 8 ozs and was 20.5” long. So that makes 4 boys and a girl!! Zoe and the Adeline came home that Friday afternoon. All is well. ~Rob n

Rob Baker ’91 holds his newborn daughter Adeline, born on 2/7/13.

Congrats Rob and Zoe! This is great news and I’m sure you’re glad that Adeline (USNA ’35??) will have a squad of big brothers keeping a watchful eye! The deadline for the next issue of Shipmate (the July/Aug issue) is 5/28/13. There’s a lot of activity on our ’91 Facebook group (525 members) and our LinkedIn group (322 members), so try to tune in and drop a note from time to time. Call or email if you need an invite to either Group. Have a great summer and keep your giglines straight. Until next time, I remain your loyal scribe. ~Jack

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This month’s class column is dedicated to our classmates from 3rd Company! From John Stammreich: n “I am currently serving my hometown as Grand Knight for the Angels Gate Council Knights of Columbus and Loyal Knight for the San Pedro Elks Lodge, as well as San Pedro’s local Blue & Gold Officer and overseeing the 1st Annual Irish Dance Show for my daughters’ local

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to the Persian Gulf on the Nimitz. I got out of the Navy in 97 and went to work in operations for Frito Lay. Got married in 98 and lived the adventure of a Navy wife. We started in CA and have settled in Norfolk; with stops in Charleston, Seattle, and Sasebo. Along the way we acquired four children, two dogs and a lot of stuff. My husband retired from the Navy three years ago. I am an avid hiker and racewalker and I enjoy 10K and ½ marathon racing! My kids are all cross country runners, basketball players, and musicians, so I spend a lot of time on the road or volunteering.” n From Steve Cargill: n “Here’s a quick update on my life…Hornet driver, went to Japan, saw lots of the world, became test pilot, went to Vegas (Navy sent me….didn’t gamble), did a Dept Head tour, dropped some bombs, went to NATO, saw more of the world, became an AEDO, came to San Diego, flew one last time and now working in MIDS Program Office. Will likely transition to a new career here soon. I have two great kids, boy and girl, and want to get back in touch with folks again!” n From John Jackson:

Irish dance academy. As I begin my 6th year at Raytheon, I am taking over the supply chain leadership role for one of our division’s primary programs, ATCOTS, which trains every air traffic controller in the US. This past year, I have been blessed and busy managing supply chain for other key programs within our Flight Test Operations group and Int. programs in Afghanistan and Taiwan. I am so grateful to all those classmates who came through for me in my earlier political campaign! My wife Andrea and I will celebrate 11 years this June 15th, AnneMarie – 9, and Violey – 4.” n From Amy (Delavan) Egeli: n “I was a P-3C NFO for 15 years in Jacksonville, serving in active and reserve squadrons. Stuart (6th Co) was a P-3 pilot so we had lots to talk about, when we weren’t deployed. We have 2 kids, Allison (13) and Tyler (11). We moved to

Pax River last year and I work for a defense contractor on the P-8A Poseidon program. I am still doing the Reserves and currently drill in a Pentagon unit. I was honored to attend Pauline (Holtzhauer) Storum’s retirement in November in Coronado. She served many challenging tours as a PAO with lots of support from her husband Bill and their two kids Hannah (15) and Keil (11). They enjoy spending time on their apple farm near Coronado. Ralita (Hildebrand) Chambers came out to help celebrate. She and Mike live in the DC area and stay very busy with their military careers and their three girls.” n From Page (Creed) O’Flaherty: n “I served as an Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer (1520) in the F/A-18 community in Lemoore, and was honored to be a member of The World Famous Blue Diamonds (VFA-146) and deployed

n “Went Subs and did the whole Orlando/Idaho/Groton shuffle. Hit USS Memphis SSN 691, now razor blades, and the shipyard for most of first Sea Tour. Shore duty pulled me into Dahlgren at the Naval Space Command. I exited Active duty in 99 and moved to Sunny Austin for Dell Inc. I completed 9 years Active Reserves and trying to close out my combined 20 in the IRR. We did move back to Leesburg (04) for a couple of years for Lucent Technologies and then boomeranged back to Austin (06) to work for a legal services company. Today, we are still here in Austin and I work for Dell Inc. again. Rachel and I celebrate our 20th Anniversary this year. We have 4 wonderful kids: Zane 18, Lauren 15, Erin 8, and Alex 5.” n From Matt Marshall: n “After nuke and sub school, I did my JO tour on two different boomers (Ohio and Florida) out of Bangor. I decided I’d had enough, got out and moved back to Texas. I got a job in Austin with Dell in 97, got my MBA from UT in 00 and I’m still at Dell - going on 16 years. I have two great kids - Dalton (15) and Cammie (12). Loved catching up with everyone at May-June 2013

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92•96 CLASS NEWS the reunion! Attached is a picture from the 3rd Company party at Dan Doney’s house from the Reunion. L-R in the picture: John Jackson, Page (Creed) O’Flaherty, Ralita (Hildebrand) Chambers, John Eydenberg, Roland Klein, John Hensel, John Stammreich, Tim Leake, Dan Doney, Andy Olek, Matt Marshall, Larry Kennedy, Kathy Kerrigan, Alex Cabrera.” n From Todd Harman: n “I went surface and served aboard the USS Rushmore with classmates Steve Gordon, Carl Cirillo, Mike Crary, and Troy White from 92. Next was assigned to COMLOGGRU 2 in Norfolk (under ADM Kristensen our old Dept Commandant). Punched out in late 96 and moved back to Portland Oregon where we currently reside. Worked in Telecom for several years and eventually acquired a trucking company in 2004 which I still own. Kelly and I have 3 boys Ryan (19) Tim (16) and Sean (13). Ry graduates this May from NAPS and will be starting the Academy as a member of the class of 2017…hard to believe!?! He’ll be the third generation of Harman’s to attend USNA!” n From Alex Cabrera: n “Since I left Bancroft I have: served as a Deck Officer on-board CGN-9 Long Beach, fallen off a mountain while skiing, spent a med-board tour at COMNAVSURFLANT reviewing Jr. Officer retention issues, served as AUXO aboard DD-997 Hayler (Engineer’s gone wild), got “lost” in Spain and did my final Medboard tour in the Navy. Being medically RETIRED at 26 years of age, left me with a lot of time to explore careers and I am now a business coach for digital marketing with my own company. Thankfully, in that time, I met and married my best friend (Christy) and we now have a 22-month old (Caleb James) who is making every moment worthwhile!” n From Donnie Kennedy: n “I was deployed in 12 and missed our 20th, but it sounded like a great weekend! As for me and my clan, at last count, Robyn and I are up to four kids, plus or minus a few from the neighborhood. I recently completed my command tour of HSL-48 in 11, and then took orders to be the final navigator on ENTERPRISE. While I was on deployment, my oldest daughter (13) graduated from reading

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Harry Potter etc to everything Tom Clancy. So I’m now treated to a steady diet of John Reimann (Patriot Games) and Dennis Rivet (Red October) on our big screen! We’re not sure exactly where we’re off to next, but definitely looking forward to re-couping some family time!” n From Jim Rowland: n “My wife Claire and I are coming up on our 21st wedding anniversary. We are getting ready to send our daughter Emily to University of Michigan in August, while our son Noah will start kindergarden. I retired from the Navy on the 1st of June last year. I spent about 5 years livings the SWO life and then the exciting path of Cryptology, now Info Warfare until they change it next week… It was a great ride and I got to spend about 9 years in Colorado while on active duty, which was a pretty amazing deal. Last August, I started Law School at the Univ. of Denver. This summer I start work with a local district attorney, that will continue until I finish school in 2015.” n From Tim Leake: n “I selected Navy Aviation and after receiving my Wings I flew H-60F/H Seahawks for a couple of tours before winding up at Patuxent River as the V-22 Osprey Test Manager. After a successful tour and a 1 year vacation in Afghanistan and Iraq, I was invited to finish my career with orders to fly V-22s with the Marines of VMX-22. I’ve attached a number of pictures from my final flight, during which I flew a couple laps around the Yard for old times sake. I Retired in 2012 and returned to Pax River, where I am the V-22 Asst Program Manager for Test and Evaluation. I got married 3 days before the war started (9/8/2001, welcome to the Navy!) to Julie, and one of the pictures include my daughters Alexandra (8) and Catherine (5).” n From John Eydenberg: n “I’ve been blessed with the coolest wife and partner anyone could ask for and 4 kids ranging from 17 to 1.5. My oldest is looking at colleges and loves to write. My youngest had first trip to ER for stitches and had huge smile on his face an hour later. My 3rd child Harrison is pictured on the bike with me...great way to get captive audience for hours! I’ve lived in NYC for most of the almost 20 years since getting out and been a banker most of that time as well. I really like what I do and work with a team of people who

would be very at home at a club 34 outing:). I cofounded a veterans charity a few years back called Veterans on Wall Street whose primary mission is reducing unemployment among vets!” n From John Hensel: n “I’m currently stationed in Pax River at Naval Air Systems Command as a program manager for the P-8A Poseidon. A P-3 pilot by trade, been stationed at Jax, San Diego, Newport, Brunswick, DC, and even managed to slip through the Naval War College (MA) and Johns Hopkins Univ (MBA). The highlight of my career was a command tour with the Doerbirds of VT-2 at Whiting Field. Team Hensel has travelled the globe and continue to meet great people (especially ‘92-ers) everywhere we go. September will mark the twentieth year with my wonderfully beautiful and incredibly sexy bride Jeannie. Together we have two amazing sons – Nick (13) and Jack (11) – who continue to impress in everything they do. Both are avid football players, standout students, budding pianists, and all around great kids.” n From Andy Olek: n “I did a SWO tour on USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51), then back to USNA where I had the privilege of teaching in the Poly Sci Dept. I went to law school and worked at a law firm before starting an incredibly fulfilling career as a corporate attorney. I worked at fast growth companies Blackboard in DC and Merkle in Columbia MD, before taking on a dream job as the only lawyer at a startup called WeddingWire in ChevyChase. Exceeding any work satisfaction that I have experienced, though, is my joy in having such a wonderful family. My loving bride, Sandi, a full member of the 2% (and then some) club, has been my partner on every step of this journey and shares with me our greatest labor of love, raising our two kids, Ben (14) and Maddie (11).” n From Dan Doney: n “After commissioning, I went to MIT for more pain, followed by Nuc Power School. Being a Seawolf plankowner was an amazing experience and ultimately led me to teaching in the Eng Dept at USNA. I met the most amazing and tolerant woman in the world along the way - Jodi – we now have five kids (Alek (13), Lincoln (11), Sam (9), Daniel (6), and Kate (1))! Since leaving the Navy, I’ve

bounced around an assortment of agencies in the DC area and currently hold the post of Chief Innovation Officer at the Def Intelligence Agency. The work is fast paced and incredibly rewarding. We plan to stay put in MD for the time being, but always feel the pull of the motherland in western PA.” n Thanks 3rd Company! Best regards, Doug

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PRES: Jim Keck E: JKeck@usna94.com; C: 904-477-2133 VICE PRES: Julie Spencer E: jspencer@1994.usna.com TREAS: Brian Bruggeman E: btbruggeman@hotmail.com SEC’Y & CORR. SEC’Y: Maria J. Pallotta P: 410-440-7552 E: mariapallotta@yahoo.com

represented by Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Officer CDR Michael “Sheedog” Sheedy, Surface Operations Officer CDR Djamal Pullom and Intelligence Officer CDR Scott Young. We have seen likes of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Phuket, Thailand, Bahrain, Dubai, Singapore and of course Pearl Harbor and San Diego. The team put up some significant numbers especially since the Strike Group conducted a 7 month deployment back in 2011/2012 followed by 5 months at home and then headed out for an 8 month float. The STENNIS/SHOGUN team earned the famed Rear Admiral James “Jig Dog” Ramage Award 2012 for best Carrier/Airwing team. Our eight ‘95er’s contributed to the 9,000 plus sorties, over 1,200 combat sorties in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and numerous DV visits by multiple nations across the 5th & 7th Fleet AORs. After all these years, it is still great to be a part of the tremendous efforts our classmates are contributing to the Navy while leading Sailors and Airman from the front across the fleet! ~Kaz

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PRES: Kate Dooley C: 202-320-6776, E: ktdooley@hotmail.com VICE PRES: CDR Debbie Fermo, USN C: 757-353-9493; P: 443-458-5110 E: debbiefermo@hotmail.com TREAS: CDR Andre Coleman CEC, USN C: 571-344-0336 E: andre_coleman@hotmail.com COMMS DIR/WEBMASTER: Ed Galloway E: edward.galloway@1995.usna.com SEC’Y: CDR Matt “Kaz” Kaslik C: 360-333-4440; E: kaz95usna@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.usna95.com

’95, 18 years and counting! Can ya’ll believe it?! A lot of moving parts with ’95 these days and the 20th class reunion is already in the preliminary planning stages! I do have an update from the JOHN C STENNIS Carrier Strike Group Team who wrapped up their 8 plus month deployment in May. Representing the AIRWING-9 SHOGUN team is CDR Earl “Keebler” McDowell, CO of the VFA-41 Black Aces, CDR Gavin “Deetle” Duff, CO of the VFA-14 Top Hatters and CDR Scott “Spill” Smith, CO of the VFA-97 Warhawks. From the STENNIS staff we have Intelligence Officer, CDR Craig Whittinghill and I, as Mini Boss. The Strike Group III team is

’95 Bubbas on STENNIS. (Left to right) CDR Gavin Duff, CDR Scott Smith, CDR Matt Kaslik, CDR Scott Young, CDR Craig Whittinghill, CDR Djamal Pullom, CDR Michael Sheedy, CDR Earl McDowell.

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PRES: Bart Phillips 9557 E.Cottage Hill Ct., Baton Rouge, LA 70809 P: 225-448-2606; E: bart.phillips@1996.usna.com SEC’Y: Tonya (Barz) Bush 4820 Cedar Ridge Circle, Billings, MT 59102 P: 406-534-4906; E: tyler_tonya080799@msn.com

Greetings, Class of 1996. Please read on for Brian Nowak’s submission: n In early November 2012, the Class of 1996 came together in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to mourn the October 24th loss of their shipmate, Matthew Joseph Drag. Six of his 11th Company ’96 classmates, Russell Herrell, Christpher Georgi, Les Payton, Kevin Watkins, Michael Hough, Matthew Gille and Brian Nowak (with wife Amy Nowak who is a long-time high-school friend of Matt’s) made the trek from stateside. They were met by a warm-hearted, but still stunned, cadre of Ninety-Sixers, including: Nicholas Kristof (and wife Marcianne), Rob Suh, Bob Robinson, Patrick Clark, Brian Grana, Dean Stouffer, Rob Flickinger and Curtis Bruce (who was daring enough to lend us his wheels—many thanks). The memorial service that Monika Hagalid-Drag put together on November 5th perfectly befit Matt and celebrated his life. RADM Frank Caldwell (’81), RADM Willie Hilarides (’81) and Matt’s brother, Capt Dan Drag, USAF, delivered impeccable and emotional tributes to an overflowing chapel on Naval Base Pearl Harbor. During the few days they were gathered in Hawaii, every one had a unique story about Matt that proved one thing—he lifted up every life he touched. They came together to mourn the loss of a classmate, but found relief and joy through countless memories of a great friend. Matt’s remains were taken to his final resting place in the Pacific Ocean during a burial at sea from the USS COLUMBIA (SSN-771) by CDR Patrick Friedman. n Thanks for your contribution, Brian. Our thoughts continue to be with Matt’s family. Until next issue... Tonya

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96•99 CLASS NEWS your profile at usna.com so you can receive all official class email and register for our reunion, please join “USNA Class of 1998” on Facebook and follow the class @98USNA. Fair winds-David Forman.” n

’96: From left to right: Chris Georgi, Rob Flickenger, Kevin Watkins, Les Payton, Russ Herrell, Dan Drag, Brian Nowak, Matt Gille, Mike Hough

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PRES: David Forman C: 904-321-6459; E: DSForman@aol.com CORR. SEC’Y: Mark Symmes 529 W. 29th St., Baltimore, MD 21211 E: shipmate98@yahoo.com TEMP CORR SEC’Y: Jeannette Gaudry Haynie E: jeannette.haynie@gmail.com

Hey everyone— I’ve finally got some stuff to print. First, an update from Jennifer Marino on her upcoming cross-country bike ride project: n“It hasn’t been 12 years yet, so I’m way ahead of schedule with this update! I’ll be retiring at the end of this summer (with the 15-year TERA option) and I have a project in the works that will involve Gold Star Mothers. Two years is far too long to sit behind a desk/computer screen, so I’ve decided to ride my bike across the country to celebrate my retirement, see the world go by slowly for awhile, and mentally prepare for the next chapter of life. I’m dedicating my ride to the men and women who have died serving our country and who will never have the opportunity to pursue their own “bucket lists.” I plan to ride from Camp Pendleton to Camp Lejeune during the mid-August to late-October time frame. Along the way I will visit Gold Star Mothers to interview them about their sons and daughters. By learning the stories of these men and women, I hope to offer their families a way to honor and celebrate their lives of service and sacrifice. I don’t have them set up yet, but I plan to create a FB page and blog site specifically for this ride. I’ll post links on our class page later this summer.

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(Sorry Netty, but I think I’ll have to miss the marathon again this year.You’ll crush it without me, I’m sure!)” n Keep tuned for updates from Jenn, this is such a great plan and she may need some help throughout (even if she refuses to ask for much). Her route may go up the East Coast a bit en route to Lejeune (still TBD), and if it does it offers the opportunity for more of us to help. Again, she will have a website set up to update people on her bike ride and document the trip, so keep an eye on her plans. Next, from our fearless leader and tireless reunion coordinator, Dave Forman: n “Great ’98, If you missed my class email or announcement on our class Facebook group, please go to usna98.org and support our 15-year reunion class project. We’re building on our past commitment of generous giving to support Nuru International, an organization fighting to end extreme poverty around the world. Started by Jake Harriman, Nuru is a natural choice for our class gift. There are many wonderful organizations to support, but from the very beginning, Nuru benefitted from the support of many ’98ers. This class gift will showcase what ’98 can do as individuals and as a unified class. As a result of Jake’s experience in the Marines, he saw the connection between extremism, terrorism, and extreme poverty. He was driven to continue the fight against terrorism by starting an organization that focused on the real root of the problem...extreme poverty around the world.This is a unique class project because it directly supports boots-on-the-ground change, today, and allows ’98 to do its part to positively shape world events. Coming up on our 15-year reunion, we are focused on “assuming the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government.” ’98 can lead the way in demonstrating how a Naval Academy class continues to lead for a lifetime of service. Please visit usna98.org to donate, update

If you haven’t seen the schedule of events, please take a look at the class of 1998 Facebook page, since it’s all there. And wow, sometimes this column puts my day into harsh perspective. Finally, a group of us met last month for dinner in Shirlington, just outside of DC. I was impressed that we made it work, considering how much everyone has going on these days. But we did, and here’s proof. Top row: Paula (Langille) Firenze, Katy (Westover) Boehme, Tanya Lehmann, Jeannette (Gaudry) Haynie, Sara Stires, Bottom Row: Laura (Tuck) Maasdam, Jennifer Marino. Not sure what has happened to our lives, but we suddenly went from figuring out how many people we can stuff in a car to how many people we can stuff in a car on top of baby car seat bases.

That’s it. Keep sending updates, check for updates on Jenn’s ride, and hope to see many of you this fall. — Jeannette

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15TH REUNION 8-10 NOVEMBER 2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday November 8th (1350-1500) AA Pres and CEO/Superintendent’s Briefing to all classes (Rickover 102) (1900-2200) Friday Evening Social at the Loews Hotel (Reunion Check-in)

Saturday November 9th (1300) Tailgate Class Ring North East (Reunion Check-in) (1530) Navy VS Hawaii

Sunday November 10th (1300-1400) Memorial Service, Main Chapel Headquarter Hotel: Loews Annapolis You’ll need a football ticket to get in to the tailgater. (See Facebook group listed below for directions on how to purchase) Registration is now open at USNA.com! For more information go to: usna98.org, Facebook Group “USNA Class of 1998” and Twitter @98USNA.

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PRES: J.V. “Murph” McCarthy VICE PRES: Art Terry TREAS: Nick Lalota SEC’Y: Tim O’Connor 317 N. Pleasant Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 E: Shipmate00@yahoo.com

Lieutenant Commander Alan Ashe Patterson, call-sign “Dink Dink,” perished on 11 March 2013 when his EA-6B Prowler Naval Aircraft crashed during a training flight in Washington State. Love defined Alan’s life, and all things forthright were merely different angles of the love Alan sent downrange and the love he pulled to him every timeline tick of his being. To further define this, one must only look to the great Love of his life, Denise, who was his welcome companion and soul-mate from the moment their pre-destined union began. Alan loved his daughters, Emma Grace and Annsley. There was nothing he would not do for them, nor were there limits to the attention he necessitated to their lives and well-being. A more positive presence, one would not find other than Alan. From watching Emma Grace steadily grow into the young lady she is today to witnessing the birth of Annsley last year, Alan Loves his Daughters. Alan honored his family, because he loved his family. His devotion to his parents was paramount, always finding the time to say thank you for the opportunities and support they gave him. He loved his siblings, wasting no moments to be there for them if needed or asked. These people are his family, and Alan Loves His Family. Alan loved the Navy. One would be hard pressed to find a person who could speak of Alan without references to the Navy willingly dominating Alan’s world. Lost but not forgotten.

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PRES: Mr. Aaron Fielder VICE PRES: LCDR Dave Harrington, USN TREAS: LCDR Andy Henwood, SC, USN SEC’Y: LCDR Dave Harrington, USN E: davetharrington@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.usna01.com

Nick Breedlove writes: n Friends and Shipmates, On behalf of the minuscule VR and Texas Navies, Beau Hufstetler ’01 and I send greetings from idyllic Fort Worth! For the 99% (Aught One minus 2) of you wondering what “VR” is and why the Navy has a base in Fort Worth, Beau and I, along with Stu Grazier ’02, fly C-40s as Full Time Support (FTS) officers with VR-59, moving the fleet around the world on short notice. The airplane is new, the job is great and, needless to say, Texas rocks. Other Aught One quitters who left Reg Nav for VR include Gabe McCullough, Ben Bownas, Tim Topping, Bruce Lefferts, Steve Ryan, and Eric Brown. Navy Blue and Gold can be heard echoing in the halls of the Lonestar Express at VR-59 as the force is strong with our Reservist contingent featuring Joe Silver (’94), Chris Schmidt (’95), Ben Fay and Chad Holzapfel (’97), Jim Ison ’98), Jay Owens and Duston Cazares (’99), and Micah Byers (’03). The last time John March deleted my email submission for our esteemed alumni magazine, I was happily married with two kids. I am now even “happilier” married with four kids (three boys and a girl). It’s all I can do to keep pace with Hufstetler who has four boys. I recently ran into Geoff Sheppard ’01 who has three boys and is still trying to attain the goal of reaching 20 years of active duty as a SWO without ever really being a SWO... Ken Deppisch ’01 just finished up at UT Law and will hang his own shingle soon in Nacogdoches, TX. He married a brilliant cardiologist though, so don’t plan on getting any legal advice; expect a lot answering machine pickups at his office.

John Mikols ’01 told me he is a Selected Reservist now and makes millions working for Big Oil. Josh Glover and Matt Custance ’01 are purportedly movie set advisors full-time in Hollywood. Dr. Seuss did say “Oh, the places they will go....” Stay safe and all in moderation, Aught One. — Nick Breedlove n

The Breedlove family

Mostly INSURV preps and an emergent trip to the dry dock for some rudder repairs. I detached KEARSARGE and moved to Quincy, MA just before Christmas. After some leadership school in Newport, I reported to USS CONSTITUTION as the 56th First Lieutenant (XO in today’s terminology). I officially became the XO on 1 February and it’s been a blast. We have some awesome Sailors here (DISCLAIMER: SALES PITCH TO FOLLOW!). We have a screening process that includes personal interviews. We take half our Sailors directly from Great Lakes. The other half are fleet returnees. We’re billeted for 70 but we’re usually manned at 60-65 Sailors. A NAVADMIN should be coming out soon so, for all my Navy friends out there, if you have some strong Sailors who are motivated, good at public speaking, not afraid of heights and of the ratings we need, then we might have a place for them in Old Ironsides. All they have to do is read the NAVADMIN and apply. If you happen to be in the Boston area, come by and I’ll be happy to set up a special tour for you and yours. The attached picture is of me and my nine year-old daughter,Valerie inside the aft magazine. HUZZAH! — Coop n

think this is a joke as my life depends upon it. It all started 3 weeks ago, while I was participating in a USO tour through South Korea. Kim Jon Un ’99 heard that some female comedians were in town and kidnapped me thinking I was Amy Poehler. Needless to say the last few weeks have been pretty weird. First he brought me into this huge rumpus room and conducted a ceremony involving 3 stuffed buffalos, 4 quarts of Ben and Jerry’s, a 9 iron, 2 ounces of unicorn tears and a monologue from the West Street Walker. I think we are officially married! Since then, I have been forced to reenact scenes from Un’s favorite romantic movies. I’ve attached some of these pictures but I’m worried it’s only going to get worse. He recently has started watching the Twilight series and I don’t think I can stomach seeing him as an emo vampire. Help me Dave Harrington, you’re my only hope!” n Julia, you’re hilarious.

Un and Lillis ’01

Nick Breedlove, Beau Huffstetler, and Stu Grazier ’02 in Ft Worth, Texas.

Eric Coop writes: n Greetings from the lovely historic city of Charlestown, MA! These past few years have been quite interesting. I reported to mighty USS DE WERT (FFG 45) in May of 2009.We did a six-month counterpiracy deployment to the HOA, and embarked a Jordanian detachment of 2 Royal Jordanian Marines and seven Royal Jordanian Sailors. It was an interesting experience. After detaching from DE WERT in January 2011, I flew across the Pond in an Omni Air jet and eventually ended up on mighty USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) as the Training Officer. I showed up just in time to get a front-row seat at Operation ODYSSEY DAWN and Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR. Unfortunately, I missed getting a Sea Service Deployment ribbon by four days.The rest of my tour was actually quite boring by comparison.

VP Corner: From Dave Harrington: Hello Aught Oners! My email has been blowing up with updates from everyone so I hope we have enough space this week. First off, I received a great letter from Julia Lillis ’01 who is currently crushing it as a stand-up comedian. And as you can tell from her letter, she has an art for the absurd. Julia writes: n “Dave, I am writing you this email in great distress.Yours is the only email address that I could remember because of all of those stupid class columns you write. Currently there are 20 armed guards outside my room watching my every move. I need you to drop whatever you’re doing and contact the State Department with my story. Please don’t

Un and Lillis ’01

Til next time Aught one. Sorry Brian Evick ’01, we ran out of space, we’ll get you next time. — Your VP. May-June 2013

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PRES: LT Daniel Bailey VICE PRES: LT Dan Emmert TREAS: Noelle Navas SEC’Y: LT Rick Mui E: navyclass2003@hotmail.com

PRES: LT Josh Welle, USN E: welle@2002.usna.com VICE PRES: Patrick McConnell E: patrick.mcconnell@2002.usna.com SECY: Kate Kranz E: katherine.kranz@2002.usna.com TREAS: Cari Murtagh E: murtagh@2002.usna.com SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: katherine.kranz@2002.usna.com WEBSITE: http://shadowofgreatness.com

Greetings 2002, we hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful spring and the beginnings of a wonderful summer. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our classmates on deployment and all of our shipmates who are standing the watch. News from around the 2002 family: Steven Muller wrote in with an update from sunny California. He and his wife Jackie just welcomed their second little girl, Savannah Isabelle, who’s reportedly kept her 2 year old sister, Addison Amelie, very busy. The Mullers are enjoying life in the San Francisco Bay area, Steve is working at Google and loving the great “cycling weather.”

Bryan is now serving a tour in Afghanistan along with classmate Laura Reshetar. They ran into a familiar face (General John Allen, USNA ’76) and had the opportunity to get a great photo to share!

Laura (Zarcaro) Thawley shared this picture from the 6th Fleet Submarine Ball in Naples Italy…Happy 113th Birthday to the Submarine Community from Laura Thawley ’02, Kate Kranz ’02, and Rebecca (Lawrence) Wayland ’06.

Bryan Murphy sent us some great photos from his January 12, 2013 wedding to Megan Ann Frawley. In attendance (and in the sword arch) were classmates Jason Garza and Derek Gordon.

Be safe out there and have a fantastic summer! Keep the updates coming! Sincerely, Josh, Pat, Cari, Kate, John, Chad, & Charlie

MERCHANDISE To order your Class, Chapter or Parent Club specific merchandise, visit our web site at usna.com/shop or call: 410-295-4023.

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Hello ’03! As one of the organizers for the reunion you would think that I would buy my tickets on time! Of course, I didn’t and had to pay extra and hear about it from Daniel! Planning the reunion has turned out to be a lot of fun because it has allowed me to reach out to people I haven’t seen since my late night snacks at Steerage! Our goal is to reach out to every member of the class of 2003 and we need your help to spread the word! Believe it or not, there are folks out there that have missed the hundreds of Facebook posts, Tumblr entries, LinkedIn groups and mass emails. If you are one of those people, DON’T WORRY… you’ll be receiving a mailer soon to notify you that our 10 year reunion is scheduled for September 13-15, 2013. To mark this momentous occasion, we have planned festivities that cater to everyone! To ensure you’re getting the latest updates, please ensure your information is correct in the USNA Alumni Association database. Since you’re already logging into mailto:the Alumni Website @ www.usna.com, go ahead and just register for the reunion too! To register for the reunion, click the “Stay Connected” tab (upper left corner, under the USNA seal) —> select “find my class” —> select “2003” from the drop down “Select Class Year” menu. Once on the 2003 class page, click on the “EVENTS” tab, and you will see the link to the registration. While we guarantee a weekend full of laughter and celebration, we would also like to take some time to honor our fallen classmates. A special Memorial Ceremony is scheduled for our fallen comrades at Triton Light on Friday, 13 September. If anyone has pictures that they would like to share please email them to me at neverosky@mac.com. If you are interested in speaking or participating in the ceremony, please email our reunion account at usna2003reunion@gmail.com. And finally, we know that many will be unable to attend due to deployment schedules.We’d still like to include you in our celebration, so email your mailing address to: usna2003reunion@gmail.com and we’ll send you some reunion memorabilia.

NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2003 10 Year Reunion! September 12-15, 2013 REUNION EVENTS THURSDAY SEP 12, 2013 1800: Informal Happy Hour Location: Pusser’s Caribbean Grille FRIDAY SEP 13, 2013 0900: Golf Location: USNA Course 0900-1130: Kid’s play while parent’s mingle Location: 1st Class Gym 1000-1600: Check-in Location: Dahlgren Hall (above Drydock) 1245-1315: Memorial Service Location: Triton Light 1345-1445: Supe's Call Location: Alumni Hall 1600-1700: Parade Location: Worden Field 1900-2200: Luau Location: Bembe Beach SATURDAY SEP 14, 2013 1300-2100: Tailgate Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 1530: Navy vs. Delaware SUNDAY SEP 15, 2013 1000: Brunch Location: Ram’s Head

Join the USNA 2003 Facebook page or go to usna2003.tumblr.com for more information! Email the reunion coordinators, J. Reeves, Heath Sanders and Maili Neverosky at: usna2003reunion@gmail.com with any questions.

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03•13 CLASS NEWS Should you have any questions at all, shoot an email to usna2003reunion@ gmail.com. For up to the minute details, check out our blog at usna2003 .tumblr.com. Look forward to seeing you all in September! — Maili The 8th Company represented at Army Navy.

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PRES: Lincoln Lukich E: Lincoln.Lukich@gmail.com VICE PRES: James Brobyn E: Brobs@2004.usna.com TREAS: LT Joseph Zukowsky E: JMZukowsj@gmail.com SEC’Y: Andrew Froistad E: froistad@hotmail.com

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PRES: LT John M. Burger E: JohnMBurger@hotmail.com VICE PRES: Mr. Jonathan Miller E: jonathan.byrd.miller@gmail.com TREAS: LT Colleen Vote SEC’Y: Capt. John McLaughlin

06 Pictured Tim Fenton, Chris McFadden, Hope Napierkowski (Chris), Julie McColley (Ian), and Matt Ahlert.

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PRES: LT Andrew Lukich E: andrew.m.lukich@gmail.com VICE PRES: LT Joshua Campbell TREAS: LT Jeffrey Foulds SEC’Y: LT Jamison Lupo E: jamisonlynn@gmail.com

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PRES: LT Brady Beauchamp VICE PRES: Capt Benjamin Tuck E: Benjamin.Tuck07@gmail.com TREAS: Capt Jennifer Rounds Tucker SEC’Y: Capt Julie Jordan Naughton Send Articles to: classofficersUSNA2007@gmail.com

Spouses represent! Hope Napierkowski (Chris) & Julie McColley (Ian)

10 Year Reunion Schedule Here’s the schedule of events for the reunion you won’t want to miss! Thursday, 12 September 2013 1800: Informal Happy Hour (Pusser’s Caribbean Grille) Friday, 13 September 2013 0800: Golf Tournament (USNA Golf Course) 1245-1315: Memorial Service (Triton Light) 1345-1445: Superintendent’s Call 1600-1700: Parade (Worden Field) 1900-2200: Luau (Bembe Beach) Saturday, 14 September 2013 1300-2100: Tailgate (Stadium) 1530: Game (Navy vs. Delaware) Sunday, 15 September 2013 1000: Brunch (TBD)

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PRES: LT Erik Westland VICE PRES: LT Gerald Brooks TREAS: LT Jason Perocho SEC’Y: LT Dianna Dietrich E: dietrich@usna.edu

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PRES: LTJG Andrew Poulin E: andrew.poulin09@gmail.com VICE PRES: LTJG Arthur Eugene Griffin TREAS: LTJG Cody Robert Forsythe SEC’Y: LTJG Michael Albert Matus E: mickymatus@2009.usna.com

USNA AA TAILGATES Bring the whole family down to cheer on Navy at our home game tailgates in the Stadium, right next to the field!

We start 2 hours before game-time and party right through half-time! For more information, see www.usna.com/tailgates or contact us at events@usna.com.

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PRES: ENS Robert Battle VICE PRES: ENS Garth Thomas TREAS: ENS Paul Mallory SEC’Y: ENS Margaret Boyle E: mcboyle@2010.usna.com

11 PRES: 2ndLt Michael E. Orzetti VICE PRES: ENS Ricky Dobbs TREAS: ENS Matthew Pierson SEC’Y: ENS Natalie Woodward E: NNWoodward@2011.usna.com

12 PRES: 2nd Lt Ian Cameron VICE PRES: ENS Nicholas DeMasters TREAS: ENS Nicolas Woods SEC’Y: 2nd Lt Austin Madden Send Articles to: shipmate2012@gmail.com

13 PRES: MIDN/1C John-Rex Spivey VICE PRES: MIDN/1C Daniel Murphy TREAS: MIDN/1C Ted Baumgardner SEC’Y: MIDN/1C Hannah Yun Send Articles to: m137452@usna.edu

Congratulations! CLASS OF 2013 Fair Winds and Following Seas from your Alumni Association

UPDATE YOUR PROFILE Log into Online Community at usna.com to update your profile when you visit.

2013 Navy Football Schedule Follow Navy Football online at NAVYSPORTS.COM

Date

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CLASS OF 2008 5thYear Reunion - October 4-6, 2013 Schedule of Events (subject to change) DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, Oct. 4: 1200-1215 1400-1500 1600-1700 1900-2200 SATURDAY, Oct. 5 0830-1330 0900-1800

EVENT:

PLACE:

Observe Noon Meal Formation Superintendent’s Briefing Formal Parade Class Reception

T-Court Alumni Hall Worden Field Alumni House

Shopping Hours ’08 Reunion Tailgate

1130-1530

BEAT AIR FORCE!

Midshipmen Store Near the N* Water Tower Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

SUNDAY, Oct. 6 0900-1000 1100-1215

Catholic Service Protestant Service

Main Chapel Main Chapel

Registration is now available at www.usna.com. Find our class and click on the 2008 Events Page Questions? Erik Westland at Erik.Gray.Westland@gmail.com or Dianna Dietrich at Dietrich@usna.edu

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Alabama BGO Area Coordinator:William Cook ’88 P: 256-726-0418; E: mitwcook@bellsouth.net

South Alabama Chapter Pres: Brian Campbell’94 E: Brian.Campbell@1994.usna.com

Sec’y: Ruth Lichtenfeld P: 251-343-6264; E: ruth29@bellsouth.net

Alabama Chapter Pres: Ed Berko ’79 P: 205-837-2572 E: BerkoE@yahoo.com

Vice Pres: Larry Daugherty ’86 E: navydaug@gmail.com

Treas: Jeanne Rudzki (Stephen ’06) 901 Skyview Lane, Birmingham, AL 35235 P: 205-836-6410; E: ikzdur@aol.com

Exec. Assist: Laurie S. Swenson (Larry ’65) 466 Golson Road, Prattville, AL 36067 P: 334-365-3146; E: usna.ala@charter.net

GO NAVY LUNCH Kevin Patton ’85, George Wilson ’65, Laurie Swenson, Dennis Read ’59, Donna Read, Jim McVoy ’49, Jack Natter ’62, Linda Wilson, Larry Swenson ’65, and Scott Watson ’83 enjoyed a Thursday GO NAVY LUNCH March 28 at Crape Myrtle’s Café in Homewood, a suburb of Birmingham. Topics were wideranging and spirited, as they always are. Kevin Patton and Larry Swenson discovered they had both flown in the A-6A Intruder, affectionately referred to as the “Pregnant Guppy”, and regaled each other with their adventures; Dennis and Donna Read, former missionaries in East Africa, shared some of their insights of the Islamic religion’s influence in that region of the world; and varied and abundant opinions of the “sequestration” abounded. GO NAVY LUNCHES are held the last Thursday of September and October, and January through May. Plan to come – the food is quite excellent – and conversation always lively, as is expected “when two or three shall meet and old tales be retold”.

Arizona Arizona Chapter Pres: Capt David M. English ’86 USMCR E: David.English@1986.usna.com www.usna.com/Chapter/us/arizona

Sec’y: Steven W. Ranes ’02 E: StevenWRanes@gmail.com

Website: http://arizona.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: Col Joseph Maguire ’88, USMCR P: 480-634-1772; E: jrmaguire@cox.net

Southern Arizona Chapter Pres: Frank Hayes ’60 651 W Sendero Claro, Oro Valley, AZ 85737-6992 E: bearthatwalks1@msn.com

Sec’y: Norman Mims ’60 PO Box 5396,Tucson, AZ 85740-5396 E: normanwmimmsjr@g.com

Website: http://southernarizona.usnachapters.com

The Southern Arizona Chapter held its third luncheon meeting of the New Year on Friday, 22 March, 2013 at La Posada in Green Valley.

Guest speaker MGEN Graham Rider, USAF (RET), USMA ’52

There were 30 graduates, friends and spouses in attendance.These were:Tom Andrews ’57, Dick Augur ’63, Ron Bishop ’57, Bart and Jann Dalla Mura ’54, George Dolan ’57, Len and Jana Eaton ’63, Bud and Karen Gaston ’65,

Alabama Chapter: Alabama Chapter: Kevin Patton ’85, George Wilson ’65, Laurie Swenson, Dennis Read ’59, Donna Read, Jim McVoy ’49, Jack Natter ’62, Linda Wilson, Larry Swenson ’65 and Scott Watson ’83.

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Frank Hayes ’60,Andy Kish ’65, Dennis Lawrence ’64, Marshall Magruder ’62, Norman and Liz Mims ’60, George Monthan ’46, Dennis Nemura ’65, Rich and Sandi Richey ’60, Ed Palanek ’57, Mike Prout ’69, Jack Richter ’47, Clark and Deane Rook ’57, John Truesdell ’63, and ArtWeidner ’63. Guests were MGEN Graham Rider, USAF (RET), Eloise Perry, and Betty Schipman mother of Sandi Richey.

Clockwise from lower right are Clark Rook ’57, Deane Rook, Karen Gaston, Bud Gaston ’65, Len Eaton ’63, Jana Eaton, Mike Prout ’69

GEN Rider , USMA ’52, drew upon his two service tours in Iran in 1960 and 1975 and his extensive knowledge of the religious and political history of the people to provide us with a long range view of Iran and its foreign policies, the Sunni versus Shia rivalry, and the historical context of the Caliphate. He answered numerous questions from the audience in clear and concise terms. After the speaker’s presentation President Frank Hayes reminded the Chapter of the upcoming election and provided the slate of candidates: Joan Curry ’82, John Massie ’71, Norman Mims ’60, John Truesdell ’63 and Art Weidner ’63. Four directors will be elected. Absentee ballots will be out shortly for those who cannot attend the next meeting. Hayes also advised the attendees that Dennis Lawrence will continue in his logistics role, Desiree Gonzales will continue as the database manager, and Andy Kish will continue as the webmaster for our website. The Board is looking for a replacement of Mike Prout as programs lead and Tom Andrews will replace Ron Bishop as the membership lead. The next meeting will be at the Old Pueblo Grill on Friday 26 April and the guest speaker is Taylor Lawrence, President of Raytheon. The spring social will be at the Skyline Country Club on Saturday 18 May. Respectfully submitted, Norman Mims ’60, Secretary

Arkansas Arkansas Chapter Pres: CAPT Scott Pursley ’79, USN 7 Hillsborough Ct., Little Rock, AR 72212 P: 501-954-9612; E: spursley@aol.com

Vice Pres: Elisabeth Bramall ’03

Monrovia. We meet at Mimi’s the 4th Thursday each month with the exception of November’s which will be held on 11/21 and December’s which will be held on 12/12. For more info contact Glenn Shindler at gshindler64@earthlink.net.

E: Elisabeth.Bramall@pw.utc.com

E: jalich@pacbell.net

Corr Sec’y: Steve Tackett ’87 E stackett99@yahoo.com

Website: http://montereybay.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Scott Perkins ’75, USN (Ret.) P: 925-423-0580; E: perkins5@llnl.gov

Sec’y-Treas: Paul Siedsma ’75 E: paul.siedsma@gmail.com

Sacramento Chapter Pres: Mr. Dennis P. Joyce ’61

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Scott Pursley ’79, USN (Ret.)

P: 916-996-1333; E:djoyce1961@hotmail.com

P: 501-954-9612; E: spursley@aol.com

Monterey Bay Chapter Pres: John A. Alich ’64

Vice Pres: Dr.Terry Brown ’67 P: 530-676-0327; E: twbrown@innercite.com

California

Sec’y: Lt. Kaitlyn O’Connor ’05 E: kaitlyn.oconnor@navy.mil

Los Angeles Chapter Pres: Brett Potts ’95

Treas: Mr. Jim D’Orso ’52 P: 916-771-8950; E: jndo@surewest.net

2311 S Mira Ct. Unit 129 P: 714-583-8309; E: brettpotts@yahoo.com

Corr Sec’y:Tom Lavino ’03 E: trlavino@hotmail.com

BGO Area Coordinator: (LA County) CAPT Richard Estrada, USNR (Ret.) P: 323-340-8084; E: saltyest@earthlink.net

BGO Area Coordinator:(Orange/East LA County) CDR Nick Madigan ’81, USNR (Ret.) P: 949-852-0117x22; E: nick@alisonmortgage.com

BGO Area Coordinator: (Riverside/San Bernardino County) CAPT Stephen Andres ’67, USNR P: 858-454-6755; E: StephenMAndres@gmail.com

San Gabriel Valley February Luncheon The San Gabriel luncheon group met 28 February 2013 at Mimi’s Cafe in

Clockwise, L to R: Pete Tamny ’65, Joe Koch ’57, Glenn Shindler ’64, Beverlee Kelly, Jim Kelly ’66, Bob Rogers ’54, Frank Taylor ’37, Lloyd Hoover ’49. Not in photo: Colin Mackenzie ’77. Photo courtesy Lloyd Hoover.

Website: http://www.usnaaasac.org/ BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Scott Perkins ’75, USN (Ret.)

Ventura County/Conejo Valley Luncheon This was our 1st luncheon and we had 12 shipmates attend. It was great - an enthusiastic and very impressive group! Each decade from the 1940s through 2000 was represented with the exception of the 1950s. The next luncheon will be on 5/30 at the Wood Ranch BBQ in Agoura Hills. For more information contact Jim Bullock at JBull52@aol.com. Beat Army! Tom Lavino ’03

San Diego Chapter Pres: Alan Lerchbacker ’74

P: 925-423-0580; E: perkins5@llnl.gov

E: president@usnaaasd.com

Corr Sec’y: Barbette Lowndes ’80 858-560-8045; W: 858-535-8515 E: CorrSec@usnaaasd.com

Website: http://usnaaasd.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Michael McVay ’77, USN (Ret.) E: skip.mcvay@1977.usna.com

The USNA Alumni Association San Diego Chapter held its Officer elections

Southern Arizona Chapter of USNAAA Annual NROTC Unit Award Ceremony University of Arizona Leonard Eaton ’63, Acting Secretary On May 1, 2013,The NROTC Unit of the University of Arizona held its Annual Awards Ceremony. As it has done for the past few years,The Southern Arizona Chapter was in attendance to present a Marine sword to the top graduate who will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in July. This year the sword was presented to Midshipman First Class Brian Moriarty from Las Vegas, Nevada, the first time the award has been given to someone without prior service in the Marine Corps. Shown in the first attached picture is Midshipman Moriarty receiving the sword from Lieutenant Colonel Rich Richey USMC Retired, USNA Class of 1960. In the second picture, five graduates of the Naval Academy, representing the Southern Arizona Chapter stand at attention with Midshipman Brian Moriarty, following the award ceremony. From left to right they include Colonel Joseph Smith USMC, Class of 1983, Leonard Eaton, Class of 1963, Rich Richey, Class of 1960, Frank Hayes, Class of 1960 and Andy Kish, Class of 1965.With the exception of Andy Kish, who served in the Navy, all the other graduates served or are serving in the Marine Corps.

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CHAPTER NEWS May to bring back all news to the Bay Area and has begun organizing social events. Preparations are in the works for the upcoming Navy vs San Jose State football game in November. Please visit the Chapter’s website to view additional information and to see up to date Navy events and social gatherings in the Bay Area. If you have any ideas or are interested in hosting an event please contact Chapter President Liam Lane, ’02 (usnaaasf.president@gmail.com). GO NAVY BEAT ARMY! ~ Cheriene Griffith ’02, Sec’y Santa Barbara Chapter Pres: CAPT Homer F. Smith II ’63, USN (Ret.) P: 805-695-0033; E: hohohosmith@cox.net

Sec’y: Robert Quinn ’56

San Diego Chapter

on April 18th, 2013. The following Chapter Officers were elected with their terms of office commencing May 1, 2013: President: Alan Lerchbacker ’74, Vice President: Gilda Reeves ’98, 2nd Vice President: Shawn VanMeter ’97, VP Membership: Craig Smith ’82, Secretary: Chris Cisek ’02, Treasurer: Maurice Caskey ’64, Chapter Board Member: Sandra Davidson ’86, Chapter Board Member: Dan Donoghue ’74, Chapter Board Member: Nick Hennenfent ’03, Chapter Board Member: Betsy Radelow ’01, National Trustee: Dan Archer ’80, and Correspondence Secretary: Barbette Lowndes ’80. The Chapter thanks Barbette Lowndes ’80 for her terrific leadership of the San Diego Chapter the last two years and we’re excited she will continue serving the Chapter as Correspondence Secretary. In January, USNAAA SD Chapter members were treated to a tour of the new Littoral Combat Ship, USS Freedom LCS-1. Many thanks to CDR Pat Thien ’95, CO of USS Freedom, and the entire crew for being great hosts. CDR Matt Provencher ’93 was our January luncheon speaker. As the Director of Surgical Services on USNS Mercy, Dr Provencher shared with us his experiences during Pacific Partnership 2012. In February, Nico Marcolongo (former USMC), the Program Manager for Operation Rebound, a program in the Challenged Athletes Foundation CAF) gave a very inspirational overview of how Operation Rebound empowers wounded service members to pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. Nico brought his dog who is a trained service dog and a very

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beautiful four-legged friend. Accompanying Nico was Eric McElvenny ’06 (USMC). Eric lost his right leg below the knee just over 14 months ago after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan. Eric has already completed the Marine Corps Marathon and several triathlons. Eric’s next major goal is to compete in the Kona Ironman competition. Thanks to the training and support from CAF, Eric will be ready! Lastly, the Chapter held its “Ring Dance West” Black Tie dinner event on April 27th at Paradise Point Resort and Hotel. Richard Lederer, a comedian and author, was our guest speaker. Many thanks to the event committee and Chapter members for making the event an evening of fun. Go Navy! San Francisco Chapter Pres: Liam Lane ’02 E: usnaaasf.president@gmail.com

Vice Pres: Eric Shangle ’97 E: usnaaasf.vp@gmail.com

Sec'y: Cheriene Griffith ’02 E: usnaaasf.secretary@gmail.com

Treas: Mark Lundstrom ’86 E: iblucky86@earthlink.net

Webmaster: Steve Hall ’75 E: usnaaasf.webmaster@gmail.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Scott Perkins ’75, USN (Ret.) P: 925-423-0580; E: perkins5@llnl.gov

Hello from the San Francisco Bay Area! We are pleased to make some new exciting announcements. Elections were held for Chapter Officers and in February the alumni listed above assumed their new roles in the Chapter Leadership. Steve Hall ’75,webmaster has been working hard to create our new and improved website and we have a presence on Facebook. Liam Lane ’02 will be attending the 2013 International Chapter Officer Forum in

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Derek Roberts ’83, USN E:derek.roberts@1983.usna.com

The Santa Barbara Chapter Naval Academy Alumni Association met at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club in recognition of the “dark ages.” We enjoyed an exceptionally informative update on the organization and the functions of the U.S. Navy History and Heritage Command. The presentation by Jay DeLoach ’78 former head of the History and Heritage Command highlighted the changes made in the recent past and the plans in place for the future. There were 32 in attendance for the presentation as we enjoyed an excellent lunch, superb weather sunny, warm and clear overlooking the yachts and the Pacific Ocean. In attendance were Bill and Rosalie Stewart ’50, Burt and Irene Munger ’55, Ben and Jef Short ’56, Bob and Judy Quinn ’56,Vern and Fran Hanna ’58, Nils and Beverly Rueckert ’58, Gary Minar ’58, Jim and Lillian Osborn ’59, Jon and Ann Ives ’59, Bill and Nancy Kelly ’59, Larry and Marla DeSha ’61, Homer and Jean Smith ’63,Tom and Norma Morgenfeld ’65, Steve and Mary Genstil ’68, Howard France ’73, Chet Seto ’78, Marv King ’78, Jay DeLoach ’78. Two of the chapter’s active members passed away recently Bill Britton ’53 and Ray Medeiros ’55 they will be missed by all who knew them. The next event will be a get together with the newly selected midshipmen in May. Date time and place will be announced soon. Our large event is the summer picnic at Manning Park in Montecito scheduled for 20 July 2013.

Colorado Colorado Chapter Pres: CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. ’59, USN (Ret.) 555 Apollo Dr., Boulder, CO 80303-5002 P: 303-499-0337; E: dbranchjr@aol.com

Website: http://colorado.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Dick Eason ’84, USN (Ret.) (Denver) P: 720-747-4615; E: dick.eason@lycos.com

Colorado Springs Chapter Pres: John Sledgianowski ’87, USN (Ret.) 714 Pioneer Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 P: 719-287-2187; E: sledgesix@q.com

BGO Area Coordinator: Ross Schmidt ’74 P: 303-989-5281; E: rossaschmidt@msn.com

Connecticut Connecticut Chapter Pres: Alan Weigel ’79 P: 860-376-5775; E: aweigel@blankrome.com

Vice Pres:Tom Hodgson ’83 P: 203-318-8870; E: t.h.hodgson@comcast.net

Sec’y: Eric Irwin ’86 P: 860-857-8748; E: irwiner@comcast.net

Comms Dir: David Candler ’67 P: 860-823-0862; E: davcandler@aol.com

Meeting Chairman: Len LaPorta ’87 P: 203-340-2870; E: lenlaporta@msn.com

Website: http://connecticut.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: Raymond Boyd ’73 P: 203-453-9493; E: raymond11@snet.net

Costa Rica Costa Rica Chapter Pres: Claudio A. Pacheco ’64 Apt. 4307-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica H: 506-2224-4325; W: 506-2225-4239 C: 506-8876-1394; E: cpacheco@1964.usna.com

BGO Area Coordinator: Sue Loustaunau P: 207-326-0574; E: sjlous@roadrunner.com

Delaware Delaware Chapter Pres:Ted Fischer ’71 33695 Baylis Drive, Lewes, DE 19958 C: 302-841-9812; E: ted.fischer1@verizon.net

Website: http://delaware.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: CDR William Soer ’78, USN (Ret.) P: 302-383-6611; E: wwsoer@aol.com

Florida Fort Lauderdale Chapter Pres: Rock Daze ’76 2660 NE 48th St, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 P: 954-461-8926; E: rockdaze@att.net;

Sec’y: Birney Pease ’63 5555 N Ocean Blvd #19, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308 P: 954-941-0561; E: twopznpod@bellsouth.net

Website: http://ftlauderdale.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Bill Weiler ’65, USNR (Ret.)

Gainesville Chapter Pres: CAPT J. Michael Smith ’61, USNR (Ret.) P: 352-450-9758; E: mickey61USNA@yahoo.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Steve Swift ’87, USNR E: sswift@1987.usna.com

The United States Service Academies Alumni Club of Gainesville held a monthly luncheon meeting Thursday, April 18, 2013. Naval Academy Alumni in attendance were Mase Wells ’47, Hart Stringfellow ’48, Rick Childress ’54, Art Nussel ’55, Frank Graham ’56, Russell Henderson ’58, Phil Meurer ’58, Peter McCall ’59, Jerry Kennedy ’61, Mickey Smith ’61, Ken Dixner ’61, Sam Mutch ’71, Gary Stasco ’81, and Charles Baker ’87. Attending from the Military Academy were Charlie Hall ’46, Jack May ’58 and Jim Gleason ’66. Our speaker was Jim Stringfellow, a retired Captain in the United States Air Force, a graduate of the University of Florida, a successful business owner for nearly 36 years, actively involved in community service for more than 5 decades, serving as the chair of numerous organizations including the City of Gainesville Airport Advisory Board, the Alachua General Hospital Board, the Gainesville Regional Airport Authority, the City of Gainesville Downtown Redevelopment Board, the City of Gainesville Beautification Board, the “Success by Six” Project and the CHOICES Healthcare Advisory Board. He has also served on the MTPO Citizens Advisory Board, the Healthy Families Advisory Board, the United Way of North Central Florida Board, and the Alachua County Children’s Alliance. Mr. Stringfellow is also a longtime and current member of the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce. Jim was with us today as a fourth generation Gainesville resident introducing us to the earliest history of Gainesville, the reason for its name and location, how the University of Florida came to be here and the origin of its founding date. He urged us to get to know the local landmarks of the Alachua Sink and Warrens Cave. Our meetings are held at Gainesville Golf and Country Club, 7300 SW 35th Way, 11:30 AM, the third Thursday of each month. Meetings last about an hour. Alumni and their families, current and future midshipmen and cadets invited to attend. Especially invited as our guests are military academy graduates currently attending the University of Florida.

Jacksonville Chapter Pres: CAPT Michael O. Borns ’70, USN (Ret.) 1185 Salt Marsh Cir. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 H: 904-273-4714; W: 904-285-3400, ext. 356 E: mborns@meridianmgmt.com

Comms: CDR John C. Snyder ’83, USN H: 904-307-0818; E: hntsnyder@comcast.net

Website: usnaaajaxchap@usa.net BGO Area Coordinator:Vickie Leisy DiGiovanni P: 407-380-5386; E: vickiedg@bellsouth.net

Greater Miami Chapter Pres: CDR Mel J. Meinhardt ’80, USNR (Ret.) 3075 Virgina St., Miami, FL 33133-4534 P: 305-448-1290; E: mel@melmeinhardt.com

Sec’y: Sergei Kowalchik ’67 E: sergei@bellsouth.net

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Bill Weiler ’65, USNR (Ret.) E: willweiler@aol.com

Greetings from Miami. Today, we will dedicate the entire column to discussing the Greater Miami Chapter’s STEM Program: A program whose raison d’etre is to inspire local students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). With its STEM outreach program, your Chapter aims to (1) inspire younger students to pursue studies in math and science, (2) create fun sustainable activities for alumni and (3) expose top local teachers and students to USNA. Here’s your Chapter’s strategy…and you can be part of it. We focus on younger classrooms (grades 6-10), because youngsters need to start early if they’re going to be competitive for USNA. We support the area’s top STEM teachers, because they remain in place for many years and become big fans of USNA, steering their best students towards USNA. We try to reach the highest concentrations of promising students, and therefore the Chapter is now a regular at the county-wide science fair where it not only judges student projects, but also awards Certificates of Recognition and ($$) Cash Awards. USNA is the only school that sends alumni to speak with science fair students about their projects…plus of course we encourage students to apply to the USNA’s exemplary STEM summer camp. In addition, with our Blue and Gold Officers we created special support programs for the best local STEM schools, sending their top teachers to STEM training in Annapolis and giving them STEM equipment for their classrooms.

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CHAPTER NEWS The STEM strategy has a “light touch” on local alumni. Chapter projects are small and manageable, allowing alumni to support intermittently projects in their area of interest. All alumni have a STEM connection through their USNA education and practical fleet experience. Students often marvel at USNA grads: “You mean you studied STEM and drove a ship? Cool!” The Chapter tries to exploit free local and non-USNA resources, and latch on to successful programs sponsored by others. The well-established ONR SeaPerch ROV program for students became a natural for the Chapter to introduce to local STEM teachers, provide them starter kits and help arrange teacher training. The Chapter co-sponsors the bridge design competition run by the local chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (which is organized and sponsored nationally by West Point). The Chapter also raises funds for STEM outreach projects from non-alumni supporters; especially through the annual Maryland Crab Feast. Miami’s Annual Maryland Crab Feast is Saturday, 15 June. All you can eat Maryland Crabs. Great family fun. You can try out some hands-on STEM projects at the Feast Invite a guest to the 15 June Feast! They’ll love it! Local civic and business leaders also support the Chapter’s STEM outreach efforts. Some now help in connecting USNA Admissions with recruiting opportunities. The STEM programs are sustainable, repeatable, cheap, and fun. If program concepts failed to pass these tests, they were abandoned. Others were shrunk in size or merged with others. One-of-a-kind events don’t pass muster. We want people to have fun and keep coming back. The Chapter STEM program is closely coordinated with the local BGOs, helping to overcome some of the inherent challenges of that candidate-focused Admissions program. The Chapter STEM program has a place in it for all alumni. Come aboard. Well, that was a “short and sweet” overview of what has become something every Miami Chapter member can be proud of. Having said that, I would be

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remiss if I failed to mention the terrific efforts of many, many, many members who have dedicated their time, effort…and especially love to make it happen.” Till the next one, Sergei Follow us at www.facebook.com/ USNAMiami. Naples-Fort Myers Chapter Pres: Bruce Needham ’68 E: BNeedhamUSNA68@aol.com

Sec’y: James Mintun ’59 E: mintun37@netsync.net

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Bill Weiler ’65, USNR (Ret.) E: willweiler@aol.com

A small group of alumni and spouses gathered for a tour and presentation by a docent and by a survivor of the holocaust at the Naples Holocaust Museum on March 18 arranged by Bob Tamburini ’70. The docent was a former NYC trial attorney and he presented the story to us, “his jury”. It was a very meaningful two and a half hours followed by luncheon at Alexander’s restaurant. Alumni attending were Victor Delano ’41, Heyward Boyce ’57, Norm Bednarek ’59, Jim Mintun ’59, Chuck Gates ’64, Jim Thompson ’64, John Hamilton ’68, and Mike Pederson ’79. Peter Easton ’54 and Dick Hartley ’54 joined us for lunch. The final meeting of the “snow-bird” season was held on March 26 at Vasari Country Club in Bonita Springs. The speaker was CAPT Richard Miller ’89, Chief of Operations of Southern Command. Most of us knew nothing about the Southern Command and what is its mission. It was quite timely with the effects of the defense cutbacks beginning to be implemented. Alumni in attendance were: Bob Lucy ’48, Bill Barbazette ’51, Albert Corwin ’51, Bill Thomas ’51, Bill Vonier ’51, Harvey Falk ’53, Peter Easton ’54, Dick Hartley ’54, Steve Berger ’57, Heyward Boyce ’57, Dick Freeman ’58, Clivie Goodwin ’58, Jub Guinn ’58, Bill Spane ’58, Norm Bednarek ’59, Jim Mintun ’59, Hank Morgan ’59,Vince Obsitnik ’59, Jim Neal ’60, George Marienthal ’62, Paul Pendorf ’62, Chuck Gates ’64, Terry Milanette ’64, Jim Thompson ’64, Nick Paldino ’65, Ron Buschbom ’66, John Hamilton ’68, Bruce Needham ’68, Dick Naedel ’68, Doug Backes ’70, and Bob Tamburini ’70. Also attending were Betsy Wagner ’53 (widow), Steve Alexander (parent), and Rev. John Anderson (associate).

The first meeting of the 2013 – 2014 season will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2013 (subject to change based on speaker availability).The membership will be polled over the summer on desired activities for the chapter in the coming year. Officers agreeing to serve next season are: Bruce Needham ’68 President Doug Backes ’70 Vice President – thanks to John Hamilton ’68 for serving as VP this year Chuck Gates ’64 Treasurer Dick Naedel ’68 Data Base Coordinator Jim Mintun ’59 Secretary HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! Jim Mintun, Secretary Orlando Chapter Pres: Kirk Michealson ’79, USN (Ret.) 1324 Belleaire Circle, Orlando, FL 32804 W: 407-306-2833; C: 407-375-3440 E: kirk.a.michealson@lmco.com

Sec’y: Gary Washam ’71 E: gary.washam@cubic.com

Webmaster: Russ Brewer ’78 E: usna78@gmail.com

BGO Area Coordinator: Vickie Leisy DiGiovanni P: 407-380-5386; E: vickieldge@bellsouth.net

In our last Shipmate article, we reported the results of our first membership survey. Since then, we have reorganized the Orlando Chapter Board with Officers, Committee Chairs, and Advisory Board Members. The officers have remained the same, while we welcomed the following committee chairs as full Board Members: Barbara Rushing (wife of Mark Rushing ’80) – Event Coordination; Dan Fanelli ’78 – Outreach; Dave Shikada ’79 – Collaboration; Jason Walker ’94 – Membership; Ray Jones ’60 – Audit; and Lynne and Russ Brewer ’78 – CoWebmasters. We also welcomed the USNA Parents’ Club Co-Presidents, Bob and Lori Mund, and the USNA Area Coordinator for Blue & Gold Officers in Northeast Florida,Vickie DiGiovanni, as Advisory Board Members. We are still looking for volunteers for the following committees: Business Networking, Fund Raising, and Management. Our organization chart, mission and bylaws, and general guidelines are posted on the “About Us” page on the chapter web-site: http://orlando.usna chapters.com. If you have questions or are interested in these committee chair positions, or would like to volunteer for any of the committees, please contact the Chapter President, Kirk Michealson at kirk. michealson@1979.usna.com. To join the

Orlando Chapter, please go to the “Membership” Page on the chapter web-site. As mentioned in our last article, to establish some predictability we are holding regular monthly chapter meetings with the exception of June, July, November and December. During those four months we are planning other activities such as networking and social events. We are scheduling future chapter meetings at 6 PM on the 4th Tuesday of May, August, September and October. We held our first chapter meeting on April 23rd and Timothy W. Liezert, the Director for the VA Medical Center in Orlando, Florida was our guest speaker. Mr. Liezert talked about the VA System in Central Florida and the new VA Hospital that will open in Mid-2014. It was a great meeting! We had 49 in attendance with 31 alumni at the meeting spanning 50 years: Walt Marquardt ’49 and Joshua Crouse ’99. In addition to Walt & Joshua, others in attendance were Eileen & John Long ’55, Marilyn & Jerry Fallin ’56, Nancy & Vic Fredda ’58, Joyce & Larry Hays ’59, Patty & Ron Hearst ’59, Sandy & Ray Jones ’60, Boyd Johnson ’61, Kit & Dave Peterson ’62, Kitty & Mike Bolier ’67, Kathy & Charlie Rush ’69, Gary Knock ’70, Gary Washam ’71, Rob Alexander ’73, Bill Snook ’74, Kit & Rick Lecky ’75, Susan & Erwin Wunderlich ’75, Lynne & Russ Brewer ’78, Dan Fanelli ’78, Steve Sterner ’78, John Kaiser ’79, Kirk Michealson ’79, Dave Shikada ’79, Sonja & Randy Jackson ’80, Barbara (wife of Mark Rushing ’80), Alice & Mike Beall ’83, Jeff Covelli ’83, Robert Cecchini ’88, Al Corchuelo ’89, Hal Pylant ’91, and Jason Walker ’94. We also had one Blue & Gold Officer, Don Ammerman, and one from the Army, Carol & Nick Guerra. Information on our remaining Chapter Meetings and socials will be sent via Chapter E-Mails. We are also in the process of calling all alumni in the area about joining the chapter. If you are not receiving our chapter e-mails or have not updated your e-mail address and phone number with USNA, you must go to the USNA website and enter your contact information. There is no other way to get on the distribution list. Here’s how to update your profile: * Go to the USNA website (www.usna.com) * At the bottom of the page, click the “MY ACCOUNT” link

* Next, click the “Update Your Profile” link on the left-hand side * Then, enter your information, including your e-mail address, your address, and your zip code Once you have entered your information, then when I send a chapter e-mail, the USNA database knows the zip codes in the Orlando area and will include you in our distribution list. We hope you can attend some of our future events. I will have separate chapter e-mails with more details for each of these events. If you have any questions, please let me know. GO NAVY! Thanks, Kirk Michealson ’79 Palm Beach Chapter Pres: Col Walter J. Breede III ’63, USMC (Ret.)

timely service to our Veterans. He is working hard to facilitate the VA’s transition to a more effective way of handling the back-log of Veteran claims, an effort very much appreciated by his audience at this dinner. A chapter donation to the USO was made in honor of Congressman Miller, with Vicki Fletcher, mother of Mac Fletcher ’10, on hand as the local representative to receive the check. Two of our local Blue and Gold Officers (BGOs) were presented awards during the dinner. Jim Kirby ’69 was recognized with a USNA Director of Admission’s Award as the Top BGO in the Southeast Region. Mike Clapsadl ’69 received the Alumni Association’s award as BGO of the Year for Area 214 (NW Florida).

P: 561-493-8470; E: wbreede@1963.usna.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Bill Weiler ’65, USNR (Ret.) E: willweiler@aol.com

Pensacola Chapter Pres: Kurt Woltersdorf ’84 E: woltersdorf@msn.com

Sec’y: Pete Perez ’82 E: eliezerp@aol.com

Website: Pensacola.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Joan Platz ’81, USN (Ret.) P: 850-304-1626; E: joan.platz@1981.usna.com

On March 8th we held our annual Blue and Gold Dinner at Heritage Hall in the Seville Quarter, downtown Pensacola. Seventy three alumni and guests were on hand to enjoy an evening of socializing, hearing from one of our Nation’s great leaders, and recognizing the accomplishments of some local alumni. We were honored to have as our guest speaker Congressman Jeff Miller, our First District House Representative and a great supporter of the military and veterans. Congressman Miller candidly discussed his efforts as the Chairman of the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs (VA) to make improvements in terms of

Chapter President Kurt Woltersdorf ’84 and Congressman Jeff Miller present a donation to USO Representative Vicki Fletcher

Our monthly luncheon event on April 10th was a little different and a lot more exciting than the norm as we were offered the opportunity to visit the Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) School at Eglin AFB. The commanding officer, CAPT Joe Polanin ’90, invited the chapter for a unique opportunity to see how the latest generation of EOD warriors is being trained. The tour included information on the school’s history and mission and the opportunity to view a live demolition operation.Attendees included Dennis Losh ’70, John Stein ’65, Joan ’81 & Tim Platz, Paul Johnston ’69, Butch Hansen ’75, Jim Kirby ’69, Si Kittler ’53,

Pensaola Chapter: Caption: Pensacola Chapter Members and EOD Warriors in front of the EOD Monument

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CHAPTER NEWS Glen & Ellen Kawamura (parents of Colton ’12), Jeff Reinihan (father of Connor ’16), Kurt ’84 & Mary Woltersdorf. We were privileged to have this inside view of the critical training preparing the current generation of warriors to defend our freedom under extremely challenging and hazardous conditions. Our “Welcome Aboard Class of 2017” Picnic to honor locally selected future alumni before they head off for the fun of Plebe Summer is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th at Whiting Park near Naval Air Station Whiting. Always a memorable event, we look forward to recognizing the tremendous accomplishment and future successes of the young men and women selected for the Academy or preparatory schools. Check our web site for this event, or for information on other events or on joining our chapter. Space Coast Chapter Pres: CAPT Pete Peterson ’56, USN (Ret.) 401 Third Avenue, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 P: 321-952-2066; E: peteusna@aol.com

BGO Area Coordinator:Vickie Leisy DiGiovanni P: 407-380-5386; E: vickieldge@bellsouth.net

the past year as well as the upcoming launch schedule. Our membership turned out in one of our largest groups to hear her talk, and we thoroughly enjoyed her presentation. Those attending the luncheon were: Joyce and Bill Clautice ’59; Carolyn and Stan Dodd ’48; Polly DeMott (’57); Carolyn and George Ellis ’45 and guests Diane and Charlie Hughes ’59; Mary Anne and Jim Eri ’56; Barbara and Ken Godstrey ’56; Swede Hansen ’56; Betty and Dick Jeffrey ’39; Larry Johnston ’53; Connie and Skip McGinley ’61; Margaret and Stu Marcotte ’57; Toni and Chan Medweedeff ’56; Angie and Frank Musorrafiti ’53; Amanda Mitskevich (guest speaker); Mary and Hal Moore ’56 and guest Bill Adams (Deputy Director, Bridges for Peace); Janet and Hal Neuhard ’56; Pete Peterson ’56; Jody and Sam Powel ’50; Merle and Tom Schwartz ’56 and guests Adrienne and Frank Nalbach; Fricky Vaughn (’40); Birgit Toohill (’47); Ruth Wildman (’19); Beverly and Zeke Zellmer ’44. Visitors are always welcome at our luncheons, which are normally held either on the third Wednesday or Saturday of the month, except for the months of June, July and August when we stand down. Suncoast Chapter Pres: Clifford P. Bermann ’45 3240 Lake Pointe Blvd #324, Sarasota, FL 34231 E: plcwec@aol.com

BGO Area Coordinator:CDR Steve Swift ’87, USNR E: sswift@1987.usna.com

Connie McGlinley, Amanda Mitskevich, Skip McGinley, Merle Schwartz, Tom Schwartz, and Pete Peterson

The Space Coast Chapter held its March luncheon at the Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne, FL. Our Guest speaker was Amanda Mitskevich, Program Manager of the Launch Services Program, NASA, and daughter of our member, Skip McGinley, class of ’61. She presented an overview of the NASA Launch Services Program and its relevance to NASA.The Launch Services Program is responsible for launching the majority of NASA’s science and exploration missions such as the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) and the up and coming Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) launch out of Vandenberg Air Force Base in late April. The overview included the roles and responsibilities of the Program, the customers it supports, as well as locations and launch sites across the globe. She also share some of the notable launches from

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Our 25 April meeting started with that old term “Spring has sprung”and we enjoyed hearing two new members who gave us a run down of their military life before retiring in this part of Florida. After lunch we all went back in time to WWII to enjoy “Victory at Sea” (Many of us remembered those from Plebe year!!). Attendees were: Bruce Rohn ’40, President Cliff Bermann ’45, Deborah and Don Harvey ’48, Beverly and Jack Koach ’49, Mary Virginia and Barbara Morency ’49, Bob Billups ’49, Don Lawrence ’53 (new member), Rachel Taylor ’55, George Francis ’55, Paul Bradtmiller ’56, Alex Morris ’56, Bill Cartwright ’58, Stewart Seaman ’60(new member), Dale

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and Tom Christopher ’67, Dick Fredlund ’64 and June Moore ’86. Our next luncheon meeting on June 13 @ the Bradenton Yacht Club will provide us with an excellent career presentation by General William J. Campbell, USAF (ret.), West Point ’53. Bill Cartwright ’58 Tampa Bay Chapter Pres: CAPT John Kamen ’77, USN (Ret.) 1105 Culbreath Isle Dr., Tampa, FL 33629 H: 813-288-9548; C: 8134-385-6972 E: johnkamen@aol.com

Sec’y/Communications: Perry Dempsey ’72 E: dempseypw@msn.com

Website: http://tampabay.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator:CDR Steve Swift ’87, USNR E: sswift@1987.usna.com

We had a total of 16 alumni meet at CDB’s Southside Restaurant on Westshore (between El Prado & Euclid) for our two meetings since the last Shipmate column. Those alumni in attendance for at least one of the meetings included: Jerry O’Connell ’56, Warren Hahn ’60, Don Coughlin ’62, Miller Detrick ’63, Gary Polansky ’69, Mark Schramm ’72, Chris Heath ’72, Perry Dempsey ’72, Andy Andrews ’74, John Kamen ’77, Jorge Ortega ’78, Duane Lafont ’78, Don Aiken ’78, Dave Sproel ’82, Steve Swift ’87, and Dan O’Shea ’91. Items of Discussion— Treasurer’s Report— Laura T. Hine ’97 submitted her treasurer’s report, showing approximately $3.6K in the kitty. Dues have been bumped up to $25 annually or $200 for Lifetime membership (after 10 years as an annual member). RECENT EVENTS— [PLEASE SEE SEPARATE ARTICLE] Midshipman Candidate Picnic/W. P. Founders Day/Lightning Hockey/Navy Spring Baseball photos:

Over two hundred people attended the picnic.

Georgia

Atlanta Chapter Pres: Ed Brownley ’81 E: EBrownley33@gmail.com

Sec’y: Scott Evans ’88 E: Scott.Evans88@gmail.com

Website: http://WWW.USNAAAA.COM BGO Area Coordinator: (Atlanta) Ned Hunter ’81 P: 770-826-1985; E: ned.hunter@1981.usna.com

BGO Area Coordinator: (Augusta & East) LCDR Carter Edge ’91, USNR E: cedge@serc1.org

Tampa Bay Chapter: Alumni volunteers for the picnic!

Tampa Bay Chapter: NHL Lightning: WOOPs, Linda & Don Aiken ’78, Kris & Steve Swift ’87, and Barb B. & Dempsey ’72.

Spring Baseball: Perry Dempsey ’72 & Duane Lafont ’78 with NAVY in the background.

West Point Founders Day Banquet: VADM John Harward ’79 flanked by Don Aiken ’78 & Perry Dempsey ’72

UPCOMING EVENTS— ADM OLSON Presentation—Admiral Eric Olson ’73 will be speaking at Ruth Eckerd Hall in April. Perry Dempsey is the Action Officer for the event.

army/NAVY GOLF—Army is hosting this year, and tentative date is in early May. ADMIRAL (GENERAL) NOTES: Look for the Chapter on our Facebook Page, our Website – (http://tampabay. usnachapters .com/home.shtm), and LinkedIn. TBC Shirts—John Kamen’77 has the USNAAA TBC shirts. Please see or contact him or Perry Dempsey ’72 (dempseypw@msn.com) for a White or Navy Blue shirt. Dues—Treasurer Laura T. Hine ’97, loves to collect dues money! $25/yr, $200/lifetime. We have raised dues to these new levels to ensure a positive balance for our activities. We thank Warren Hahn ’60, Perry Dempsey ’72, and Don Aiken ’78 for bucking ($$) up from the old lifetime rate ($150) to the new rate. Also thanks to Marty Drake ’78, Kevin Underwood ’95, and Eric Thiel ’95 for their annual dues payments. See you next month at CDB’s Southside in South Tampa!

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In early February, General Beauregard Lee, Georgia’s version of Punxsutawney Phil, failed to see his shadow and forecasted six additional weeks of winter like weather. A surprisingly accurate prognosis by the rodent since Atlanta Chapter alumni experienced the fourth coldest winter in recorded history. Despite the weather, the Chapter hosted its annual Dark Ages Dinner at 94th Fighter Group Restaurant the third Saturday in February. Attended by a raucous cadre of alumni from classes ranging from 1951 through 2012, we enjoyed an evening of sea stories and reminiscing about our days walk the Yard and in the Navy - Marine Corps. The evening was capped off with passionate discussions regarding how classes after 1978 failed to experience four years of “real” Dark Ages. With Atlanta’s unseasonably cool March, the chapter focused its attention on June and hosting the celebrated LobsterFest scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Red Top Mountain State Park. All metro Atlanta area alumni, parents and the entering class of 2017 are invited. Please visit www.USNAAAA.com for additional information. Relatively speaking, March was a quiet month for the chapter, but not Atlanta. The city hosted approximately 150,000 visitors for three days of free concerts and the NCAA Men’s Final Four basketball. Augmenting the weekend’s activities, Divisions II and III also held their respective Men’s Basketball Championship Games in Atlanta to honor the 75th anniversary of NCAA. The Division I Final Four fans from Louisville, Michigan, Syracuse and Wichita State were greeted with Southern Hospitality and of course, traffic. On a rainy third Friday in April, Mr. Kent Stephens, College Football Hall of Fame Curator and nephew of chapter member and former Eastern Region Board of Trustee Bill Rentz ’55, was the featured speaker for the Chapter’s April May-June 2013

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TAMPA BAY CHAPTER ’SPRINGs’ into ACTION— Midshipman Picnic,WOOPs and Sports!!! by Perry W. Dempsey ’72 The Tampa Bay Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association has ’sprung’ into action this spring with a myriad of activities to promote the Chapter’s and Alumni Association’s mission! The Chapter held its annual Midshipman Candidate Picnic, attended West Point’s Founders Day Banquet, collaborated with West Point to attend an NHL Lightning hockey game and watched Navy baseball while the team was here during Spring Break. (See the Chapter column for photos.) At the Midshipman Candidate Picnic, approximately 270 people, with about one-third of them prospective midshipman, turned out for the picnic at MacDill AFB to learn about the Academy, to chow down on good grilling and to catch some rays! The presentation was headed by Blue and Gold Officer Area Coordinator Steve Swift ’87, with fellow BGO’s: Warren Hahn ’60, Dick Petrucci ’61, Don Aiken ’78, Marty Drake ’78, and Jen Coleman ’92. Fellow alumni in support included Jerry O’Connell ’56, Dick Ardavany ’61, Gary Polansky ’69, Perry Dempsey ’72, Chris Heath ’72, Andy Andrews ’74, Don Aiken ’78, Duane Lafont ’78, Jeff Tomeo ’80, Dave Spoerl ’82, James Hamm ’84, Kevin Underwood ’95, Janel Brown ’97, and Justin Kibbey ’01. CDR Swift discussed entrance requirements and means to improve the opportunity of being offered an appointment.The cooks endeavored to fuel the guests with quality vittles while they listened to Steve and the other BGOs and alumni. Numerous alumni answered the tons of questions that parents and candidates peppered them with throughout the afternoon.

Monthly Luncheon. Kent entertained alumni with insider stories about inductees, college football artifacts and exhibitions programmed for the new hall of fame. Kent informed those assembled that the College Football Hall of Fame recently closed its doors on December 30, 2012, after 61 years in South Bend, Indiana. The new Hall is currently under construction and scheduled to open in downtown Atlanta and deep inf Southeastern Conference football country in late August 2014. The new 94,000 square Hall will provide football fans a one-of-a-kind interactive experience with a full slate of

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Members of our chapter were invited to attend the local West Point Society Founders Day Banquet. Don (with wife Linda) Aiken and Perry Dempsey attended as general guests and then discovered VADM Bob Harward ’79, Deputy CentCOM there as well, as a special guest of the guest speaker! The guest speaker and VADM Harward had served in the same Special Operations Unit together earlier in their careers. In addition, Perry was invited onto the podium to join the WOOP Alumni Glee Club in singing the national anthem. Our Chapter’s hockey captain, Steve Swift, coordinated in arranging to attend a Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game. The local chapter of the West Point Society was invited along, and between the two academies, fifteen people attended. They enjoyed watching an exciting shoot-out overtime win! Finally, Navy Baseball came To the Central Florida region again this year, and Duane Lafont ’78 and Perry Dempsey went together to cheer on the midshipman baseball team! The midshipmen anchored in the Winter Haven area for a week of baseball.There were some ball players that are from the Tampa Bay area so it was satisfying to cheer on those ball players raised locally. The Tampa Bay Chapter will continue its industrious schedule in promoting the Academy’s mission while enjoying the season. GO NAVY!

events and exhibits that is expected to make it a centerpiece for all of college football. Kent also talked about several of the All-American Navy players enshrined in the hall and Navy artifacts held in the hall’s vast collection. He informed the luncheon crowd that the Hall has the football presented by Chet Moeller ’76 from the 1973 Army – Navy game where Navy blasted Army 51 – 0. During his talk, Kent remarked that his hometown of Cincinnati has provided the Navy Football with several All-American football players including Roger Staubach and Chet Moeller. Kent stories kept the

luncheon crowd enthralled and entertained. The chapter will definitely invite Mr. Stephens back to speak about the College Football Hall of Fame and the stories behind the institution’s exhibitions. One day later on a chilly Saturday morning, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) hosted and was the keynote for the 2013 Georgia SERVICE ACADEMY DAY at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. Georgia’s event is one of largest Service Academy Days in the nation. The five service academies (US Naval Academy, US Military Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Coast Guard

Academy and US Merchant Marine Academy) were represented by their alumni and academy admissions officials. They Service Academy representatives provided information and advice to several hundred parents and potential candidates. Standing before a mammoth American flag, Senator Isakson welcomed the seated throngs of proud parents and anxious students interested in applying to one or more of the service academies. Senator Isakson explained the importance of the service academies and their contribution towards our nation’s defense and nations economic well-being. As you might expect, the representatives manning Naval Academy’s table were inundated by young men and women with parents nearby interested in attending school on the shores of the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay.

Hawaii Honolulu Chapter Pres:Tom Marzec ’87 P: 808-261-9430; E: tom.marzec@1987.usna.com

Vice Pres: Ben Peet ’88 E: benjamin.peet@hickam.af.mil

Sec’y: Lindsay Robinson ’06 Shipmate Scribe:CDR Matt“Kaz”Kaslik ’95,USN E: Matthew.kaslik@disa.mil;W: 808-472-0219

Treas: Doug Gainer ’98 E: douglas.e.gainer@smithbarney.com

Parent’s Club Pres: C.J. May E: mayiic001@hawaii.rr.com

Hawaii B&G Officer: CAPT Alma Grocki ’81, USN E: alma.grocki@navy.mil

Website: http:honolulu.usnachapters.com

Idaho Northwest Chapter Pres: Col Kenneth W. Moore ’66, USMC (Ret.) 31048 E. Hayden Lake Rd., PO Box 2020, Hayden, ID 83835-7059; P: 208-772-7494 E: eyehawk35@gmail.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Henry Netzer ’74, USN (Ret.) E: henry.jeanne.netzer@gmail.com

Bar Louie Restaurant at University Park Mall. We always meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. It is a great chance to catch up with fellow alumni and hear the latest sea stories. The big event on everyone’s mind is the upcoming visit by the Navy football team on November 2nd for the Navy/Notre Dame football game and the world famous tailgate. Our South Bend chapter is extremely fortunate to have the tailgate event sponsored by local alum, Tom Teach, ’68 (USNA Soccer Hall of Fame & 1968 Team Captain). As many of our alums know, Tom was instrumental in the construction & dedication of the USNA Glenn Warner Soccer Facility. And Tom continues his USNA support with this tailgate event. The event handles over 1,000+ attendees, alumns, fans & midshipmen. It’s a great time! And don’t forget to make sure you get your game day tickets from the NAAA ticket office. They quickly sell out! The Glenn Warner Soccer Facility:

Illinois Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick W. Weber ’75, USNR (Ret.) (from left to right) Tom Vanderhorst, Cindy Schultz Miller ‘90, Brian Huey ‘90, Scott Evans ‘88, Ned Hunter ‘81, Doug Edwards ’86 and Ed Brownlee ‘81

For more information regarding the Atlanta Chapter and events, please visit USNAAAA Chapter on-line at www.USNAAAA.com or like us on Facebook at: www.Facebook.com/ USNAAAA. Go Navy! Beat Army! Ed Brownlee ’81 Chapter President

2134 Evert Ct., Northbrook, IL 60062-6612 H: 847-559-9381; W: 312-845-3444 E: Fred.Weber@2comm.com

Website: http://chicago.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: (Chicago) Col Kevin Hart ’75, USMCR (Ret.)

The April Luncheon:

P: 847-910-4502; E: khart@durobag.com

BGO Area Coordinator: (Southern) CDR Michael Carnes ’74, USN (Ret.) E: usna74@att.net

Indiana BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Timothy Naville ’76, USNR (Ret.) P: 812-944-4833; E: tnaville@insightbb.com

Guam

Guam Chapter Pres: CAPT Noel M. Enriquez ’84, USNR PO Box 26849, GMF, Barrigada, GU 96921-6849 H: 671-472-9629; F: 671-472-1966 C: 671-777-9629; E: NME@1984.usna.com

BGO Area Coordinator:CAPTAlma Grocki ’81,USN P: 808-781-1339; E: alma.grocki@navy.mil

Indianapolis Chapter CDR Lynn Thomas ’83

(L-R): Will Gury, ’01; John Strauss, ’69; Paul Bradfield, ’53; Pat Sloan, ’75; Ryan Marcott,’01.

H: 317-329-1773; E: lynntw@aol.com

Michiana Chapter Pres: Ryan Marcott ’01, USNR 23042 Greenleaf Blvd.,Elkhart, IN 46514

Vice Pres: CDR John (Chris) Haizlip ’72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Dr, Granger, IN 46530 P: 574-273-2939; E: CHaizlip@aol.com

Treas: John Ross ’94 E: johnwmross@me.com

Sec’y:Will Gury, '01, USNR P: 574-849-1727

Several members of the South Bend/ Michiana Chapter met for the monthly April luncheon. Our chapter luncheon meeting is monthly, at 12PM, at the

USNA AA TAILGATES Bring the whole family down to cheer on Navy at our home game tailgates in the Stadium, right next to the field!

We start 2 hours before game-time and party right through half-time! For more information, see www.usna.com/tailgates or contact us at events@usna.com. May-June 2013

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BGO Area Coordinator: Sue Loustaunau P: 207-326-0574; E: sjlous@roadrunner.com

Kentucky (see also Ohio) Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter Pres: CAPT Gregory Reinhardt ’79, USNR (Ret.) 712 Talon Place, Louisville, KY 40223 P: 502-244-7707; E: captaingreg@insightbb.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Gregory Reinhardt ’79, USN (Ret.) P: 502-244-7707; E: captaingreg@insightbb.com

Louisiana Louisiana Chapter Pres: Kirk R. Benson ’87 E: Kirk@KRBenson.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Skip Paul P: 225-769-4019; E: captskip@earthlink.net

Maine Portland Chapter Pres: Jeffrey Peters ’85 7 Sumac Dr., Brunswick ME 04011 C: 207-650-1744; W: 207-442-4703 E: jeffpeters85@me.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Michael Devin ’84, USNR (Ret.) P: 207-563-3132; E: mdevin@maine.edu

Maryland Annapolis Chapter Pres: LCDR Mark Hakun ’88, USNR (Ret.) E: mxfour2@verizon.net

Vice Pres: Ken Barausky ’67 E: kbarausky@verizon.net

Sec’y-Shipmate Contact:Tim Hallihan ’72 E: tim.hallihan@yahoo.com

Treas: Christopher Landon ’00 E: CLandon@reefpointgroup.com

Website: http://annapolis.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR Barry Davis ’85, USNR (Ret.) P: 410-544-6286; E: bldvs@comcast.net

Baltimore Chapter Pres: Jason Hardebeck ’87

Eastern Shore Chapter Pres: Mr. Michael Epprecht ’65 E: mikeepprecht65@verizon.net

Vice Pres: Dennis Jones ’65 E: dennisjones@goeaston.net

Sec’y/Treas: CDR Rob Calhoun ’87 E: Calhoun@usna.edu

Treas: Mike Bracy ’63 E: mbracy@attglobal.net

BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR Barry Davis ’85, USNR (Ret.) P: 410-544-6286; E: bldvs@comcast.net

Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Pres: Michael DeManss ’73

Vincent Bellazza ’78, Scott Bruce ’79, Jim Griffiths ’79, Mark Czarzasty ’80, and Ken McIlhenny ’80. Steve Eastburg ’81 with Cathy and their son Matthew who is striking for the Class of ’17 were there, as were Ken Carkhuff ’82, Neal Davidson ’83, CAPT Andy Macyko ’83, Pat Buckley ’84, Art Pruett ’87, COL Charlie Gray ’89 with Kelly, Ryan and Gillian, CAPT Wade Turvold ’89, and Doug Halter ’97.

Briscoe Cove, P.O. Box 277, Compton, MD 20627 P: 301-475-7028

Corr Sec’y: Jim Sandberg ’69 P: 301-769-4881; E: jim.sandberg@1969.usna.com

Website: http://www.navyalumni.org BGO Area Coordinator:Patti Thumm P: 301-737-1629; E: thummmw@md.metrocast.net

Spring Leadership Luncheon. On 5 March, more than 60 Chapter members, alumni, guests, alumni staff, local educators, candidates and other students aspiring to attend the Naval Academy gathered at the River’s Edge Club to hear our guest speaker VADM Michael Miller ’74, USNA Superintendent, talk about the state of the Naval Academy today. Stu Fitrell ’62 with Lynn represented the senior class present and LT Stacy Ryan ’08 the junior. The Mighty Class of 1986 had the most attendees (5) with Don Bouchard ’86, Eric Chase ’86, Jeff Davila ’86 Jim Donnelly ’86 with CiCi, and Steve Waugh ’86. Their Youngsters, 1985 came in second with four: Bob Dishman ’85, Emily Harman ’85, David Randle ’85, and Donald Selvy ’85. Other alumni in the audience included Paul Fletcher ’63, Ted Herring ’67, Mike Cosgrove ’70, Lawrence “Skid” Heyworth ’70, Bob Goodman ’72, Steve Tomaszeski ’72, President Mike DeManss ’73, Ray Wenderlich ’73, Dennis Bostich ’74, Tony Guideo ’74, Greg Stachelczyk ’74, Rick Snyder ’75, Mike Thumm ’75, Bob Wilde ’77,

Class of 1974 in order of alphacode and height: Dennis Bostich, Tony Guido, VADM Mike Miller, Col. Greg Stachelczyk

Spring Fling Social. On 25 April the Chapter met for snacks, drinks, and chats “with a minimum of speechifying” at The Tides restaurant just outside the Pax River gate. Chairman Rick Snyder ’75 suggested a theme featuring USNA Company Mugs, but only a few appeared. According to the muster sheet, 28 alumni and guests joined the fun but only two classes managed to put two classmates together: 79 and 97, is that a coincidence or what? 1979 represented by Jeff Manar ’79 and Bob Uttrick ’79, 1997 represented by Brian Sandberg ’97 and Rene Tanaka ’97. Other alumni and guests included Stu Fitrell ’62 with Lynn, Dave Byrnes ’63, Bruce Davidson ’65, Jim Sandberg ’69 with Marja, Bo Heikes ’71 with Norma, Mike DeManss ’73 with Leslie, Greg Stachelczyk ’74, John Moran ’75, Pete Green ’77 with Lynn, Bill Dunkin ’78, John Wetzel ’81, Joe Rardin ’82,

P: 443-269-1599; E: jhardebeck@whoglue.com

BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR Barry Davis ’85, USNR (Ret.) P: 410-544-6286; E: bldvs@comcast.net

Congratulations! CLASS OF 2013 Fair Winds and Following Seas from your Alumni Association

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Greater Southern Maryland Chapter: “with a minimum of speechifying”

Greg Olson ’83, Rick Muldoon ’84, Steve “Rocky” Rauch ’85, Don Bouchard ’86 with Sharon, and Stuart Egeli ’92. Other News. On 4 April, Captain Ted Mills ’87 turned over command of NAS Patuxent River and retired from active duty to a position in NASA’s Office of Evaluation “up town”. Captain Heidi Fleming ’89 is the incoming Base XO. On 26 April, CDR William McConvey ’91, AKA “Wade”, AKA “Opie”, and his wife Terah turned over command of HX-21, the Naval Helicopter Test Squadron, here at Pax River and the incoming Chief Test Pilot (PCO) is CDR Tim “Tiny” Burke ’97 and his wife Dana.

Gabriel, a former Naval Aviator and SEAL and now a businessman and community leader, is a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by John Kerry who became Secretary of State.” All constituents in attendance extend their best wishes to Gabriel. Jim Kras ’69, Chapter President, caught up there with Chris Dunphy ’87, Andy McCawley ’80, Kenyon Kellogg ’99, Lori Stachelski ’97 and Dennis Sullivan ’89, and anyone there not mentioned will be included in the next article. James Kras

Michigan Detroit Chapter Pres: Arthur W. Bryant ’66 1811 Hollywood; Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 H: 313-885-2174; C: 313-590-0301 E: arthurwbryant@gmail.com

Website: http://detroit.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: Michael Bennett P: 586-468-7490; E: mbbennett@comcast.net

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Doug Bishop ’69, USN (Ret.) P: 231-946-4100 x103 E: doug1@bishopheintz.com

Terah and Wade McConvey ’91, Tim Burke ’97 and Dana

As you read this, our next big event will be the annual CrabFest & Founders’ Day on 17 August at the Solomons Navy Recreation Center, featuring hot crabs, cool drinks, and good friendship; what could be better than that? Plan to join us. Meanwhile, we have our monthly Business Meetings on the second Tuesday each month at 1700 at The Lexington (nee Roost) Restaurant, so come and say hello. We try to do something about every month, so check out the schedule on our website (www.navyalumni.org) and, as always, BEAT ARMY! - Sandy out.

Massachusetts

In January we had a very nice lunch at The Dearborn Inn with plenty of time to rehash the events of Army-Navy and tell a lot of sea stories with many of our wives in tow. Several left before the picture could be taken, but we will get them next time.

Pictured from left are Art Bryant ’66 and RDECOM employees Charles Schott ’85, Dale Ormond ’85, Steve Olevnik ’83 and Dave Schmick ’82 at the town Hall meeting

and Town Hall meeting. Several of our local alumni members work with him to support the Army and we know they need it. TACOM-TARDEC is the only active Army base in Michigan. It was a great briefing on what they are and will be doing. It was good to talk to him.

Minnesota Upper Midwest Chapter Pres: LtCol Alex Plechash ’75, USMC (Ret.) 475 Highcroft Rd, Wayzata, MN 55391 P: 952-473-0011; M: 612-801-8222 E: AlexPlechash@mchsi.com

Shipmate Contact:Richard F. Elliott ’68 E: RFElliott@nwc.edu

Website: http://uppermidwest.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator:CAPT Mark Salmen ’73, USN (Ret.) P: 651-271-6690; E: mark.salmen@1973.usna.com

Be alert for upcoming information on our annual Service Academy Golf Outing, which will be held in mid-summer. All Chapter members are reminded that your chapter dues should be paid at the beginning of the calendar year. These dues are used to fund Chapter events and charitable work. Chapter members attended a USNA Parents Association of Minnesota (PAMN) meeting hosted by Dan Frawley ’80 and his wife Arlene. Their son, Derek Frawley, is a member of the class of ’16 and a star player on the Navy hockey team. He was instrumental in helping Navy beat Army in the first-ever meeting of those teams on the ice earlier this year. Derek was the leading scorer and team captain for the Minnetonka HS hockey team which played for the state championship in 2011. Mark Sawyer ’74, Alex Plechash ’75 and CDR Thavee Douangaphaivong ’95 formed a panel to share about their careers both in and out of the service. They fielded a number of questions from parents, some of whom were also graduates and Chapter members themselves.

Boston Chapter Pres: James Kras ’69 112 Beach Street, Unit 4, Boston, MA 02111 P: 617-645-1032; E: jameskras@comcast.net

Shipmate contact: Capt. Pete Seibert ’65 P: 781-235-5909; E: pkseibert@comcast.net

Website: http://boston.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: Reid Oslin P: 781-738-0777; E: reid.oslin.1@bc.edu

Just a quick note to say many USNA Alumni from the Boston Chapter attended an End of Primary event for Gabriel Gomez ’87, a candidate for U.S Senate from MA, held at the Seaport Hotel in Boston on April 25.

Pictured from left at The Dearborn Inn are Karen Fleming, Jim Fleming ’66, Lynne Bryant, Jim Acker ’66, Janice Acker and Jim Hanford ’59

Dale Ormond ’85 is the Army RDECOM Director, and recently visited TACOM-TARDEC for a show and tell

Chapter members attending the USNA Parents Association of Minnesota: Mark Sawyer ’74, CDR Thavee Douangaphaivong ’95, Alex Plechash ’75, Chip Sharratt ’74, Brad Gawboy ’81 and Dan Frawley ’80.

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of working with many amazingly talented high school seniors from my region in MN, two of which have accepted appointments to USNA as part of the class of ’17.” Reid H. Olson ’58 retirement is coming this summer and is planning to increase his participation in our Chapter activities.

Mississippi South Mississippi Chapter Pres: CDR E. Spencer Garrett IV ’88, USNR P.O. Box 1792, Gautier, MS 39553 P: 228-497-5050; E: esgarrett44@aol.com

Sec’y: Harry J.Rucker E: navynomad50@caldeone.net

BGO Area Coordinator: Maj Jeremy Vanderloo ’94 USMCR E: jvande1@entergy.com

Missouri Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter Pres: Ron Wisdom ’98 P: 816-750-4300; E: ronwisdom@sbcglobal.net

Website: http://KansasCity.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Jeff Kran ’74, USN (Ret.) P: 913-707-4860; E: navy744753@aol.com

St. Louis Chapter Pres: DaveTurnbaugh ’89 E: dave.turnbaugh@charter.net; david.turnbaugh.ctr@ustranscom.mil

Website: http://stlouis.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Michael Carnes ’74, USN (Ret.) E: usna74@att.net

Montana

Intermountain Chapter See Utah

BGO Area Coordinator: Capt Melville Walters ’68 USN (Ret.) P: 406-777-2421; E: usna68inMT@aol.com

Nebraska Omaha Chapter Pres: Ray Foran ’00 P: 402-312-4917; E: rayforan@2000.usna.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CDR David Weaver ’83, USNR (Ret.) P: 402-330-9554; E: dweaver@oppd.com

Nevada Southern Nevada Chapter Pres: Jack Ewing ’93 8925 W. Post Rd, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89148 P: 702-492-3800; E: ewing3jr@yahoo.com

Website: http://southernnevada.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Stephen Schumacher ’74 P: 775-851-3409; E: bigshoenv@sbcglobal.net

New Jersey New Jersey Chapter Pres: Mike Lupton ’86 P: 973-763-6379; E: michaellupton86@yahoo.com

Vice Pres: Rich Vaill ’88 E: rcvaill@comcast.net

Sec’y: Bob Moran ’83 P: 732-718-1502; E: bob.moran@1983.usna.com

Website: http://newjersey.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: (North NJ) CDR William Squires ’75, USNR (Ret.) P: 201-951-2867; E: rs.ci@verizon.net

BGO Area Coordinator: (South NJ) William DePue P: 856-546-9094; E: billd@billows.com

New Mexico New Mexico Chapter Pres: Christine Hoagland ’97 P: 505-771-8977; E: christinehoagland@hotmail.com

Sec’y: Don Rohr ’55 E: rohrdf@q.com

NM Parents’ Club Pres: Helen Romero Johnson P: 505-867-3570; E: mwjohnson@aol.com

Website: http://newmexico.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Keith Jones E: caseyjonesabq@msn.com

New York Capital District Chapter Pres: Frank Hughes ’80 P: 518-432-9193; E: frankhughes2@yahoo.com

Sec’y: Gordon Lattey 40 First Street, Troy, NY 12180 P: 518-274-4989; E: ussslater@aol.com

Website: http://capitaldistrictny.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Barry Witte ’84, USNR (Ret.) P: 518-229-4883; E: brwitte@earthlink.nets

Central New York Chapter Pres: Steve Erb ’68 E: steveerb@windstream.net

Sec’y: Bob Fegan Jr. ’64 E: bobfegan@windstream.net

Website: CentralNY.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: John Kaptan P: 315-687-5088; E: jkaptan@twcny.rr.com

Not too much going on in CNY this time of year.There have been a few sport events at West Point and at Colgate in Hamilton. What is hoped to be a continuing event started on Wednesday, 15 May. Commencing on that day the Chapter will be meeting for lunch on the third Wednesday of every odd-numbered month. For 2013 these additional dates are 17 July, 18 September and 20 November. Any Alumni living or visiting the area, and their family members and friends are welcome to join the CNY Chapter for lunch. On the cited dates we will gather for lunch at the Limestone Grille at the

Craftsman Inn, 7300 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066, 315-637-8000. The Limestone Grille is across Genesee Street from the Fayetteville Towne Center. We will gather and socialize from 1130, order by 1200, and sit down to a delicious lunch soon thereafter. The cost of the lunch is $25, which includes tax, tip and a small administrative fee. Check out the Chapter’s web site for details regarding menu selections. Additional Chapter functions in 2013 will be addressed as they are planned. Metro New York Chapter (NAANY) Pres: Tom Williams ’88 P: 212-255-3387; E: Tom_2500@msn.com HotLine: 1-800-234-USNA (8732)

Website: http://www.NAANY.org BGO Area Coordinator: LT Tim Parlatore ’02, USNR P: 732-904-6391; E: tim@cutlerandparlatore.com

Western New York Chapter Pres: LCDR Joseph A. Vaccarella ’92 USNR 17 Shannon Cres, Spencerport, NY 14559-9758 P: 585-478-9946; E: vaccarella@1992.usna.com

Website: http://westernny.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: Dick Kievit ’61 P: 585-385-4314; E: kiwiusna@rochester.rr.com

North Carolina

alanbevsmith@gmail.com or 910-279-4394 for help with donations or with questions. Bill Schild reported that William Purdom was accepted for the class of 2017; later we learned that Conall MacKenzie has also accepted an offer, and Tyler Hickey was accepted to NAPS. Good news - Dues have been reduced to $20 this year; please submit payment promptly to Mike Brown ’70, 7032-102 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403 This fall we are planning on attending the Navy-Duke football game in Durham, NC on 12 OCT.Tickets may be purchased through the USNA ticket office, or from Duke University. We are seeking new officers for the Chapter. If you would like to consider serving in any of the leadership roles, please contact Walt Flippin, or Michael Brown, Treasurer mcb@mcbcpa.com The Chapter continues its practice of holding bi-monthly luncheon meetings at Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington. Chapter dues are used to support candidates in such matters as Summer Seminar at USNA, admissions events, member gatherings, and Veterans at the Ashley Center. For information contact Walt Flippin walt75@bellsouth.net

BGO Area Coordinator:Trey Alexander ’90 P: 980-329-6193; E: usna.bgo.ac.nc@live.com

Cape Fear Chapter Pres: CAPT Walter N. Flippin III ’75, USNR (Ret.) 132 King Arthur Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 P: 910-256-6289; E: walt75@bellsouth.net

Sec’y: Dr. John Crisp ’70 629 Woodland Forest Court, Wilmington, NC 28403 P: 910-256-7242; E: crisp40@ec.rr.com

Shipmate contact: Mr. James Welch ’52 1160 Arboretum Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 P: 910-256-5489; E: jimlyne28@msn.com

The Chapter held a luncheon meeting at Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington on 22 March, with 16 attendees, including Josh Glover ’01, whose father is a classmate of Tom Wolfe ’72. LTCOL Guy Coursey ’91 was a guest of Bill Schild ’91. Alan Smith ’64 provided an update on the situation at the Ashley Center, where there are nine veterans currently in the 18-month program, with one expected to graduate in May. The Chapter agreed to donate $100 to the graduate; Alan will attend and present the gift. Alan provided a summary report and a list of items, equipment, and services that the Ashley residents could use if members would like to make donations, including legal assistance, computer skills tutoring, and chaplain services. Alan can be reached at

Charlotte Chapter Pres: Kimberly (Crooks) Church ’01 E: kimberlycrooks@hotmail.com

Sec’y: Jeff Searcy ’62 P: 704-341-2255; E: jeffsearcy@carolina.rr.com

Website: Charlotte.usnachapters.com

Eastern North Carolina Chapter Pres: Rob Skrotsky ’67 PO Box 778, New Bern, NC 28562 H: 252-514-0299; E: crskrotsky@earthlink.net

Vice Pres: Rick Kunkel ’67 P: 910-455-6280; E: rkunkel@ec.rr.com

Sec’y:Tim Marvin ’59 PO Box 731, Kure Beach, NC 28449-0731 E: tmarvin738@charter.net

Treas: Jim St John ’53 601 Doral Ct., New Bern, NC 28562 H: 252-636-1977; E: saintlink@always-online.com

Website: http://easternnc.usnachapters.com

The April meeting of the chapter was held at the Officers Club on MCB Camp Lejeune on Wednesday, the 17th at 1200. Capt. Rob Skrotsky, ’67, President, called the 16 members and guests to order following the buffet lunch. He welcomed Col. Pau F. C. “Dutch” Bertholf, USMC, ’88; LtCol. Aaron W. Adams, USMC, ’95, and Major Thomas E. Elders, USMC, ’98. He also recognized Miss Holly Kunkel, the guest speaker. Mr. Skrotsky said a prayer for the U.S. and allied service members in Harm’s

Way, for those who are grieving, and for those killed and injured in Boston on 15 April. The bank balance was noted and we briefly discussed the status of candidates for the class of 2017. Note 1967 is the next Link in the Chain class. He announced that the Founders Day evening meeting is presently scheduled for Saturday, 28 September. However, he noted that the USNA football schedule includes a bye week for the previous Saturday (21 September).He said he may be recommending the earlier date if he can get a speaker from USNA for that weekend and secure the venue. He then turned the floor over to Mr. Rick Kunkel, ’67, vice-president, who gave the introduction for the guest speaker, his daughter, Miss Holly Kunkel, who is a graduate of East Carolina University, Class of 1998, BSW. Although her profession is in social work, she has recently taken an interesting trip to Tanzania for a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. Miss Kunkel provided a very interesting account of her preparations for the adventure, her impressions of Africa, and narrated the pictures she took on the ascent to the peak. Mount Kilimanjaro is an extinct stratovolcano, 19,341 feet high, which rises spectacularly above the African Plain. It is 180 miles south of the equator near the border of Tanzania and Kenya. She said she is not an experienced mountain climber and is still a novice, but the experience was exhilarating. She said that Berg Adventures International in Alberta, Canada is organizing trips like this one, including one to MT Ararat in Eastern Turkey. Interested personnel should check the website http://www.bergadventures.com. Mr. Skrotsky announced that the next meeting will be in New Bern on 15 May. Piedmont Chapter Pres: Paul Timmins E: timmins1@bellsouth.net

Vice Pres: CAPT Claude Lumpkin ’65, USNR (Ret.) E: clumpkin@1965.usna.com

Sec’y:Tom Cornejo E: thomas.cornejo@yahoo.com

North Carolina Triangle Chapter Pres: Pete Turner ’87 Sec’y: John Donnelly ’05 Website: http://sites.google.com/site/ usnatriangle/

Greetings from the Triangle in North Carolina, The emergence of spring found the Triangle Chapter busy again as the monthly meetings provided the opportunity May-June 2013

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CHAPTER NEWS for several individuals currently impacting the readiness of the Navy to address members, family, and friends. In March, Russ Vandermaas-Peeler from Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International discussed his graphic novel,The Docs.This book, and the video that was developed from it, provides an attractive, creative way for Navy corpsmen to gain a greater understanding of the challenges they may face in combat. Russ is currently the lead author on a similar project for Headquarters Marine Corps. In April, the Chapter met at Tribeca Tavern in Cary to hear LT Amy Kearby, a recruiter in Navy District Raleigh, explain what the Navy is looking for in its new recruits. LT Kearby also discussed how Chapter members can encourage the next generation of leaders to make the commitment to serve. About thirty Chapter members and their friends and family attended each luncheon. Members present included Tim Wood ’92, Bob Adams ’73, Paul Stiller ’58, Ed Di Girolamo ’80, Mike Whiting ’80, John Walls ’86, Tom Leiser ’67, Jeff Edgar ’81, Dan Marusa ’74, J.D. Cunningham ’84, Peter Turner ’87, and Jenifer Clement ’81. This summer, the Chapter will meet for its annual summer picnic at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park in downtown Durham. The event will be June 30th on the party deck behind first base . All interested alumni, family members, or friends are welcome to attend. Upcoming Chapter Events Jun 30—Chapter Summer Picnic – Durham Bulls Athletic Park Aug 2—Monthly Luncheon – Capitol City Chophouse (near RDU airport) The Chapter generally meets the first Friday of each month, and all graduates and friends are welcome to attend. Current Chapter info is on our website: https://sites.google.com/site/usna triangle/home-port or follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ #!/AcademyTriNet

North Dakota Upper Midwest Chapter See Minnesota

BGO Area Coordinator: Susan Canham P: 701-226-2204; E: scanham2@bis.midco.net

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Ohio Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Chapter Pres: R.Thomas Schram ’69 3534 Spring View Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45208 P:513-871-7266; E: tschram@fuse.net

Sec’y: Todd Barrett ’00 7612 Tepperwood Drive,West Chester, OH 45069 P: 513-846-0363; E: ToddC.Barrett@ge.com

Website: http://www.usnacinci.org BGO Area Coordinator: Kevin Queem E: queen.ks@gmail.com

During this past reporting period, we hosted and honored area WW II veterans at a benefit dinner with MC Anthony Munoz, a former Cincinnati Bengal player and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This event was coordinated along with the Cincinnati Navy League. A script was written by USNA AA researchers (Motl ’68 and Schram ’69) and read by Mr. Munoz. We profiled six area veterans after honoring all WW II veterans. Those WW II veterans profiled were: Tom Griffin – Army Air Corps Navigator of plane #9 from the Doolittle raid where 16 modified B-25 bombers took off from the USS Hornet on a one way trip to bomb various parts of Japan and then attempt to reach mainland China and bail out. After a successful bombing run, Tom and his crew were forced to parachute from their plane in a storm over China as they ran out of fuel. Tom was rescued by the Chinese and returned to the United States for flight duty. Unfortunately, Tom Griffin died 3 days after this event leaving only 4 living members of the original Doolittle raiders alive. Federal District Judge Arthur Spiegel – USMC Forward Artillery Controller in the Pacific campaign and critically on Peleliu and Okinawa. Marine Lt Arthur Spiegel was assigned as an aerial observer on the Kadashan Bay, a jeep carrier later sunk in the second battle of the Philippines. His observation plane was a Stinson Sentinel, a 165 HP two-seater. Peleliu D-day was scheduled for September 15, 1945. Art would later write in his memoirs that “Peleliu was one of the worst battles of the war.” Don Brandt - a U. S. Navy F6F-3 Hellcat fighter pilot stationed on the USS HORNET (CV 12) participating in the Central Pacific drive on Saipan and the Marianas. While flying pre-invasion assaults on the island of Guam, Don was hit by flak and forced to bailout, breaking his ribs in the process. He wound up 500 yards off the beach in Agana Bay. Don was alone in the water for 2.5 hours as snipers fired on him from the beach. Another fighter pilot dropped Don an inflatable

raft. After 3 more hours in the raft, the submarine Stingray approached Don at periscope depth. Don was able to secure the raft to the sub’s periscope so the boat was able to tow him to open water and take him onboard. Don was able to rejoin his Air Group in the Marshalls a month later. Jack Daugherty – U.S. Navy Pharmacists Mate serving with the Ninth Marines, found himself aiding a marine lying wounded in an area surrounded by enemy machine gun fire. As stated in a Bronze Star citation by Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, “Daugherty unhesitatingly went to the stricken man’s assistance…When his patient was attacked by an enemy soldier, Daugherty killed the Japanese with two shots from his carbine. Later wounded himself and separated from his company by enemy fire for a period of eight hours, he… outlined an effective means of recovering our wounded.” As Admiral Nimitz later said, “Among the Americans who served on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.” Dr. Henry Heimlich - As a US Navy surgeon in World War II, Dr. Heimlich saw a patient die in his hands after being shot in the chest, when blood and air filled his chest cavity. The death bothered Dr. Heimlich for years, and in the early 1960s he devised a simple and inexpensive valve, attached to a tube that could be quickly inserted through the bullet hole, to let the leakage escape and the lung expanded. Thousands of wounded soldiers in the Vietnam War and thereafter survived by use of the Heimlich Chest Drain Valve after being shot in the chest. Dr Heimlich went on to become world famous for his invention of the Heimlich maneuver! Lawrence H. Rogers, II – 1st LT Lawrence Rogers was the Commander of Battery B, 412th Armored Artillery, an element of Patton’s 3rd Army and was the last unit to get all of its elements across before the bridge at Remagen suddenly collapsed on March 17, 1945 killing 28 and wounding 93 American engineers. Patton was called into a meeting with Ike just after the Remagen Bridge had fallen and Ike told him to turn towards Munich and not continue towards Berlin. Rogers saw Patton throw his helmet on the ground angrily and proceed to throw a world class temper tantrum upon learning that Roosevelt had promised Stalin that Russian forces could be the first into Berlin. It was Patton’s belief, and that of Rogers, that Patton’s Third Army would have reached Berlin six months before the Russians.

2nd row: Tom Schram ’69 and Gerry Motl ’68 at Memorial Service for Tom Griffin

Lawrence H. Rogers II, III, and IV Don Brandt

Cincinnatti Chapter Chapter & Navy League Honor WWII Vets

Dr. Jack Daugherty

Dr. Henry Heimlich and son Phil

Cleveland Chapter Pres: Capt. FredW. Bergman ’75, USNR (Ret.) P: 440-570-3564; E: FWayBergman@aol.com

Sec’y: John Blackburn ’82 E: joblackburn@clevelandtrack.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Thomas Hartline ’81, USNR (Ret.) P: 216-433-5298; E: thomas.w.hartline@nasa.gov

Columbus and Central Ohio Chapter Pres: CDR James H. Cowardin ’66, USNR (Ret.) P: 614-488-3873; E: jimco66@gmail.com

Website: http://www.usnacentralohio.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT D. Michael Crites ’70, USNR (Ret.) P: 614-327-1061; E: usnacondor@hotmail.com

Toledo Chapter Pres: David B. Puckett ’63 5051 Chatham Valley, Rd., Toledo, OH 43615-1107 E: dpuckett@buckeye-express.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT David Chilson, USNR (Ret.) P: 419-308-6464; E: chilson@cs.bgsu.edu

Oklahoma BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Harry Rouse ’77, USN (Ret.) E: HVRouse@aol.com

Oklahoma City Chapter Pres: CDR James M. Novak ’91, USN (Ret.) P: 405-524-1006; E: novak6@sbcglobal.net

Tulsa Chapter Pres:CDR Harry V. Rouse IV ’77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105-2334

Oregon Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter Pres: Ray Kutch ’63 H:

Sec’y: John Adams ’69 H:

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT “Butch” Bewick ’62, USNR (Ret.)

MC Anthony Munoz and Roxanne Motl (wife of Gerry ’68)

Glen Weeks ’65; ‘Putt’ Puttkamer ’66; Tex Harkins ’67 with wife Cecily; Tom Burns ’67 with wife Joannn; Doug Bomarito ’68 with wife Jean; John Adtwin ’69 with wife Parsata; Art Larson ’70 with wife Nancy; Ray and Dayton Miller ’71; Mark Beatty ’90 and daughter, Ming; Juan Svenningsen ’99 with wife Angela and daughter Sophia; Jay and Kathleen Williams, parents. Amid the atmosphere of romance and joviality of St Valentine’s, day Old Goats and Sweethearts again entwined, and shared love stories and roses.

P: 503-319-4563; E: Jsbewick@aol.com

Feb 13, 2013 Oregon/ Southwest- Washington Chapter News Attendees: Mark Cooksey ’71, Pres. with wife, Susan; Skip Phipps ’73, Treas.; Ray Kutch,Vice Pres. with wife, Judy; Jake McMichael ’58 with Dianne Micanne; John Morris ’61 with wife Brenda; Jerry Larsen ’62 with wife Jan; Tim Meyers ’64 with wife Mary;

A bevy of Sweethearts . and not an Old Goat in sight.. Hey Guys?

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CHAPTER NEWS March 13, 2013. Oregon Southwest Washington Chapter News Attendees: Mark Cooksey ’71, Pres.; Ray Kutch ’63,Vice Pres.; Skip Phipps ’73, Treas.; John Frerichs ’50; Jake McMichael ’58; David Lutes ’63; Tim Meyer ’64; Jack Kohl ’67; Glen Weeks ’67; Frank Swientek ’66; Chuck Penqur ’67; Tex Harkins ’67; Doug Bomarito ’68; John Adams ’68; Mike Rabideau ’75; and Susan Mead ’90. Conviviality reigned supreme at our luncheon meeting on this day, as attested by the few pictures of those named above.

April 10, 2013 Oregon, and Southwest Washington USNA AA Chapter News Attendees: Ray Kutch ’63, President Elect; Frank Swientek ’66,Vice Pres Elect; John Adams ’69, Sec ’y Elect; John Frerichs ’50; John Morris ’61; David Lutes ’63; Tim Myers ’64; Glen Weeks ’56; Jack Kohl ’65; Don Haslett ’66; Texc Harkins ’67; Dan Mulligio ’67; Doug Bomarito ’68; Pete Crystal ’70; Bruce Thompson ’73; Mike Rabideau ’75; Robert Lumfeld ’85. Guest: Jay Williams ’13, Parent’s Club Pres.; guest: Angel Pilato. Lt Col USAF Ret; Guest: M L Norton ’78, (Son of “Merril-the-Peril” Norton ’48, who, with another Marine Company Officer, for class ’53, Captain Judy, “The Green Hornet”, my company officer, double teamed to try to run the Brigade out of Form 2’s. They almost succeeded)

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Susquehanna Valley Chapter Pres: Paul Kurisky ’87 65 Magnolia Dr., Leola, PA 17540 P: 717-519-4961; E: paul.j.kurisky@mssb.com

Vice Pres: J.O. Johnson 1241 Little Conestoga Rd, Glenmoore, PA 19343 E:jo.johnson@yoh.com

Sec’y: Jeff Knauer ’78 525 White Oak Rd, New Holland, PA 17557 E: knauer4@frontiernet.net

Treas: Bob Abel ’90 Alex Harkins ’67 and Jay Williams, President of the Parents Club, presented their thoughts and ideas for enhancing the tradition of “Another Link in the Chain”, with more involvement through the Parents Club as applied to new appointees.

Anouncements: Ray presented the slate of nominees (officers elect) to be formally voted in at our June at our June 12 meeting: Ray Kutch ’63, President; Frank Swientek ’66,Vice Pres/Pres Elect; Skip Phipps ’73, Treasurer; John Angel Pilato, Lt Col Adams ’69, USAF Ret, former Guest Secretary. Council Speaker, again graces our table with her Members: Mike charm and wit. Rabideau ’75, Susan Mead ’90, Dave Lutes ’63. Jack Kohl announced the date of August 3, 2013 date for the annual Blue an Gold Officer’s Commemoration and Barbecue, a feast you’ll never forget! Be there! Respectfully submitted, Jim Unger ’53, Sec’y

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Chapter Pres: Kerr Smith ’72 1209 Morgan Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026-3330 P: 610-449-8055; E: smithsdrexelhilll@yahoo.com; members@usnaphil.com; events@usnaphil.com; webmaster@usnaphil.com

Website: www.usnaphil.com Shipmate News Input: Gregg Hamelin ’72 E: ghamelin@comcast.net

Website: Philadelphia.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR James Lare, ’77, USNR (Ret.) P: 610-222-4695; E: Jlare@comcast.net

Pittsburgh Chapter Pres:William E. Otto ’71 4105 Tartan Ct., Murrysville, PA 15668-1045 E: figaro4105@aol.com

Website: Pittsburgh.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT David Gates ’77, USN (Ret.) P: 724-632-6621; E: LJreese357@aol.com

2126 Waterford Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601 E: robertabel@mac.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Gary LaBuda ’79, USN (Ret.) E: gary.labuda@1979.usna.com

Elections are due. Our By-Laws require annual Officer elections, serving for one year terms (1 July to 30 June), and elections for additional Board members to serve two year terms. We will hold the elections in May and announce the results at our June all hands event. The following nominations were officially entered during the last board meeting: President – Paul Kurisky, Vice President – Chris Nigon, Secretary – Jeff Knauer, Treasurer – Bob Abel, Board members – Rod Messick, Gary LaBuda, Doug Meints, Del Becker, Walt Brown. Minimum criteria for these positions will be active membership as indicated by current dues, and the ability to attend 50% or more of the Board meetings. Annual dues for the fiscal year starting 1 June is now due.There are approximately 70 dues paying members, however, dues for most members need to be renewed. Dues are $10 per year or $100 lifetime. If a check for dues is received between 1 Jan and 31 May, the member is paid up through 31 May of the next calendar year. Mail checks to Bob Abel at – 2126 Waterford Dr, Lancaster PA 17601, and written to “Susquehanna Valley Chapter USNA Alumni Association.” Upcoming Events 19 June 2013- All Hands event is scheduled for June 19th at the Eden Resort in Lancaster. We are pleased to announce that Bruce Latta, Dean of Admissions at USNA will be our guest speaker. As was the case last year, spouses and guests are welcome to attend. More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to June. We are also planning to use this event as an opportunity to reach out to the local USNA Parents’ Club Chapters, the Navy League, and the local Merchant Marine Academy alumni group. If any of you know someone in these groups, please get the word to them.

22-23 June 2013-To all of you duffers and/or sun worshippers out there, take advantage of a June Golf event and Beach Party sponsored by the Delaware Chapter of the USNAAA. Invitations have been offered to surrounding Chapters and also to the West Point alumni groups. If interested, please contact Mike Burkhart, USNA ‘68, michaelburkhart@msn.com or 302-381-4686 with any questions. Fall Events Picnic/Barbecue … details being investigated. If/when a date and location are known we will pass it along! Social Networking gathering in York area … as above, details are being finalized by Joe Persons in the York area. Chapter Board Meeting Schedule: —15 May, 17 July, 25 Sept —15 Jan, 19 Mar, 21 May * We would like to start rotating these meetings to other locations in our geographical area. If there are volunteers out there that would like to host a meeting, contact any board member and/or Chapter officer.

Philippines Philippines Chapter Pres: Jose “Roy” Roilo Golez ’70 House of Representatives Batasan Hills Quezon City, Philippines C: 639-1753-95095; F: 632 9316624 E: gogo@golez.com

Sec’y:Vincent Sibala ’93 O/N-1 HQ Philippine Navy (pma92) 2335 Roxas Blvd., Manila P: 919-354-5846; E: pastilan@hotmail.com

BGO Area Coordinator: Sue Loustaunau P: 207-326-0574; E: sjlous@roadrunner.com

Recreational Vehicle American Chapter Pres: Jay Williams ’67 E: wjay@bellsouth.net

Sec’y: Jim Roberts ’59 E: JRobe925228@aol.com

Treas: Glenn Shindler ’64 4530 Lasheart Dr., La Canada, CA 91011 E: gshindler64@earthlink.net

Shipmate inputs to: Susan Norton E: ssusy3242@gmail.com

Website: http://www.usnarv.org

Bobbye and Dick Meaux ’57 sure do know what the term “Southern Hospitality” means, and they proved it as they again opened their Louisiana tree farm to the RV Chapter. Happy to be attending were Trudy and Carl Peterson ’55, Nancy and Denny Sloan ’57, Kathie Corroum ’59, Liz and Norman Mims ’60, Dee and Bill Bradford ’63, Glenn Shindler ’64, Kathy and

RV Chapter: Only in Louisiana!

Merrick Bayer ’65, Jean and Mike Marks ’71, special guests Judy and John Dinsmore USAFA ’62, and Mari and Jerry McIlwain. The Comearound kicked off on April 15th, and everyone was on hand for the Welcome Dinner. In the course of the week, there were also two pot luck suppers and the amount of food was overwhelming, even by chapter standards! Each day began with coffee and breakfast, a fine jump start for varied activities and a way to lubricate the sea stories. The relative isolation of the farm gave everyone a chance to visit and chat; this was the heart of the Comearound, as it provided an opportunity to relax, reminisce, and get to know each other better. Sometimes the whole group would be together; at others, the guys would be on one porch, the gals on another. The sharing and telling of tales continued every morning and evening for the entire time. The Wednesday hayride was attended by everyone again this year. We learned more forestry facts by observing the effects of a controlled burn on the timber tracts. Later, one of the ninth-graders who works on the farm transported the group via the hay wagon to the site of the annual bonfire. He had built the ten-foothigh pile of limbs and logs, which created a spectacular display when lighted. On Thursday those who wanted to do so shot off their weapons and honed thir marksmanship skills. Many fed the horses and strolled around the property, while

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Bobbye proudly showed off Jacques, the burro she’d gotten for Christmas. There was one attempted game of horseshoes, and at least one person tried a hand at fishing. Judy Dinsmore treated the ladies to a showing of many of her handmade quilts. Everyone had the opportunity to visit a neighboring farm and get dozens of fresh yard eggs, as well as to see the elaborate smokehouse and take pictures of many animal trophies on the outside walls. Bobbye discussed making a display of succulent plants, using cypress knees as a focal point; those interested then went to the barn to choose knees for their own creations. Obviously, this is an extremely laid-back gathering, and cherished simply for that fact. Thanks once again to Bobbye and Dick! Okay, let’s talk about summer. Since the chapter usually doesn’t do anything together during the summer, these next two comearounds can be considered bonuses in more ways than one. The first one will take place June 16-25, and is being hosted by Netta and Don Wiginton ’67. The place? Drumheller and Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Find those passports! The second comearound of the summer is scheduled for 1-7 July, and will take place in West Glacier, Montana. Co-firsties for this event are Karen and Keith Waldrop ’64 and Pat and Jack Everett ’64. As always, lots more details are available on the chapter website, USNARV.ORG. Check it out, then sign up to come and join in the adventures!

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Pres: ADM James R. Hogg ’56, USN (Ret.) 2556 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871 P: 401-841-2625

Corr Sec’y: Ben Katz ’57 E: Ben.Katz@1957.usna.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Stuart Craig ’86, USN

Our March meeting featured three guest speakers, all students at the Naval Command Course- the senior foreign class at the Naval War College. We were honored to have CAPT Andrii Ryzhenko, Ukranian Navy, accompanied by his wife Victoria; CDR Thibault de Possesse, French Navy, accompanied by his wife Astrid and CDR Roger Readwin, Royal Navy, accompanied by his wife Chrissey. All three speakers were in command of surface ships during the 2011 Lybia Campaign and the shared with us their personal experiences and the difficulties they experienced operating in that challenging and dynamic multi-national environment. Joining us for the evening were: CAPT Perry Yaw (Director of the NCC); Earle & Mary Trickey ’47; Roger & Muriel Buck ’50: Ben Katz ’57; Chet & Debby Kunz, Jim & Bobbi Wright and Wayne Robinson ’58; Peter & Judy Tarpgaard and Bob & Margot Ceres ’59; Doy Heredia ’67; Tom Fedyszyn ’69; Conrad Donahue ’73; our sister service member from USMA Jack & Mary Burney USMA ’46 and Jack & Barbara Vickers USMA ’57; Associate member Dorothy Stevenson (Fred ’46); ADM Guillermo Barrera Colombian Navy (Ret) and Chapter Guests from the Naval Academy Prep School Midshipman Candidates Kyle Casmey & Bryan Puch. Our April event will follow a different routine than we are normally used to. Capt Richard Brown ’85, Commanding Officer of the Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) will host us for a tour of the SWOS facility and a demonstration of their state-of-the-art bridge trainer. Following the SWOS tour, we will meet at the O’Club for attitude adjustment, dinner and then a talk by Rich Brown about SWOS

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P: 803-240-7391; E: djenkins@leadersadvantage.us

Central Savannah Chapter (Aiken, SC; Augusta, GA; and surrounding areas) Pres: CAPT J. Frederick Dohse ’72, USN (Ret.) E: jfdohse@atlanticbb.net

Website: http://csra.usnachapters.com/

E: sbcraig@1986.usna.com

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BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR H. Don Jenkins ’71, USNR (Ret.)

SHIPMATE—75TH ANNIVERSARY

Charleston Chapter Pres: CDR Rick Stein ’82, USNR (Ret.) 784 Preservation Place, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 P: 843-856-6591 W: 843-557-7021 E: Rick.Stein@CBUnited.com

Website: www.RickSteinOnline.com

Low Country Chapter Pres: CAPT George Stubbs ’58, USN (Ret.) 19 Newhall Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 P: 843-363-5058; E: skipjack585@roadrunner.com

Sec’y: Mr.Thomas M. Anderson ’60 P: 843-987-0121; E: tomandcarola@embarqmail.com

Website: LowCountry.usnachapters.com

Greetings from sunny South Carolina! The SC Lowcountry Chapter held its annual spring luncheon and golf outing on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Hampton Hall Club in Bluffton, SC. As usual, attendance was strong with 67 alums and guests in attendance. Our featured luncheon speaker was P.T. Deutermann ’63, Captain USN (RET). Pete retired from the Navy in 1989 after 26 years as a destroyer sailor. He published his first fiction novel, “Scorpion in the Sea”, in 1992 and has continued his very successful second career as an author with a total of 15 novels, three of which have been optioned for future film development. Pete told us a little bit about how he got started with his second career and gave us all some insight into what it takes, in addition to a great imagination, to be a successful author. Pete and his wife Susan, who also attended the luncheon, operate a Dartmoor Pony breeding farm in Rockingham, NC with Susan in charge of that operation and Pete assigned to more mundane pony details when he’s not writing. We were also pleased to have 3 representatives of the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes as guests: Russ Spicer, Paul Jones and Doug Myers. These gentlemen gave us a briefing on the activities of their organization, and our Chapter President, George Stubbs ’58, presented them with a check for sponsorship of a golf hole at their upcoming fundraising tournament. A few hardy souls followed up the luncheon with a round of golf led by Phil Boyer ’64 as medalist, shooting a great round of 78!

Spring luncheon

Among those in attendance were: Carol and Tom Anderson ’60, Chris and Walt Baskin ’59, Linda Morgan and Phil Boyer ’64, Joyce and Richard Burgess ’60, Joyce and Ed Conant ’64, Joe Curl ’48, Susan and Pete Deutermann ’63, Laura and Rick Eckstein ’64, Edna Felix ’58, Helen and Buzz Galbraith ’61, Jim Gay ’79, Cindy and Rick Jacobs ’72, Nancy and Don Kennedy ’56, Nicole and LtCol. Matt Kolich ’93 and daughter Abby (2 yrs.), Sara and Mike Lees ’60, Michael Lundblad ’72, Muriel and Roger Lyle ’56, Suzanne and Phil Monahan ’55, Art Morrow ’46, Arden and Lee Polhill ’58, Bonnie and Daryl Rabert ’63, Pam and Bob Riordan ’64, John Scanlan ’83, June and Art Smith ’59, Charlotte and Jim Smith ’56, George Stubbs ’58, Cindy and Denny Tomlin ’63, Gail and Doug Tozour ’63, Linda and Rick Wakefield ’63, Karen and Keith Waldrop ’64, Janette Daniel and Pete Westphal ’58, Sondra and Dave Woodward ’60, and Sakuko and Clint Wright ’67. Go Navy! Palmetto Chapter Pres: Capt Matthew J. Felt ’88, USN P: 864-297-6398; E: mjfelt@baldor.com

South Carolina Midlands Chapter Pres: CAPT Mike Kehoe ’71 1270 Polo Rd Apt 321, Columbia, SC 29223 P: 803-865-8664; E: mandnkehoe@hotmail.com;

Sec’y: Katie Hirsch E: mkh5325@aol.com

Website: www.usnasc.org

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Tennessee Chattanooga Chapter Pres: CAPT R. E. (Rusty) Colquitt, ’71 USNR (Ret.) P: 423-886-6049; E: recol4971@comcast.net

BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Richard Cataldi ’69, USN (Ret.) P: 865-966-4677; E: cdrcataldi@tds.net

Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter Pres: Joe Solymossy ’68 P: 865-274-3362; E: jmsoly@juno.com

Vice Pres: Duane Beck ’60 E: dcbtanasi@charter.net

Sec’y-Treas: CAPT Mark Kohring ’73, USNR (Ret.) BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Richard Cataldi ’69, USN (Ret.) P: 865-966-4677; E: cdrcataldi@tds.net

Chapter president Joe Solymossy ’68 welcomed our guests, the First Class Midshipmen from the USNA Lightweight Crew Team along with coaches and officer rep at our March 13th luncheon at the Riverside Grille. Unfortunately, Coach Steve Perry had taken ill and was not able to join us. Assistant coach Tom Callendar ’90, introduced Kay Francy, widow of Bill Francy ‘46, who presented the 2013 Captain William J. Francy Memorial Award to MIDN 1/c Joseph “Mac” Hussey “for exemplifying the drive, determination and perseverance to better himself and the USNA Lightweight Crew program.” Kay again presented the award to Mac in front of the entire team at the picnic the following day. Additionally, Sandy Richard, widow of Jack Richard ’52, presented the winning team from the class race the Captain Jack award. Jack was instrumental in getting the lightweight rowers to Oak Ridge for an annual spring visit beginning in 1997. Bill was a member of the USNA crew team in the mid-40s and was an ardent supporter of the crew team during their visits each year.

Knoxville Chapter: Left to right: Bruce Bevard ’76, Joe Solymossy ’68, Kay Francy, Bob McElroy ’70, MIDN 1/c Mac Hussey ’13, Tom Callendar ’90, Rolland Weibley ’71, CAPT Bill Schulz USN ’85, and Mark Kohring ’73.

Knoxville Chapter: Sandy Richard holding the Captain Jack Award with members of the 2013 USNA Lightweight Crew team

Nashville Chapter Pres: CDR John F. Ohlinger ’69, USN (Ret.) 880 Lakemont Dr., Nashville, TN 37220-2124 H: 615-370-1441; W: 615-594-7628 E: john.ohlinger@usna.1969.com

BGO Area Coordinator:Thomas Forsythe ’79 E: tom_forsythe@kyzen.com

Texas Alamo Chapter Pres: CAPT Ron A. Sandoval ’81, USN 18010 Keystone Blf, San Antonio, TX 78258-3436

the breadth of TXDOT’s interest in industrial and population development not only in Texas but the Panama Canal (for example) as well. Mr. Ripps’ detailed knowledge of specific intersections and road design was impressive. And, as we have been experiencing in our meetings some of the details given to us by Mr. Ripps were the subject of press reports at a later date. Take Away: come to our meetings and get insider information.

Please send Shipmate Submissions and all correspondences to: Sec’y: Dave Driskell ’63 PO Box 461564, San Antonio, TX 78246-1564 E: info@alamogoats.org

Website: http://www.alamogoats.org FACEBOOK: Alamo Chapter NAAA BGO Area Coordinator: Maj Bruce Davis ’85, USMCR P: 210-877-1612; E: bruce.davis@parsons.com

KOR Chapter president Joe Solymossy ’68, Kay Francy, MIDN 1/c Joseph “Mac” Hussey ’13 and Assistant Coach Tom Callendar ‘90

Memphis Chapter Pres: Judd F. Osten ’64 P: 901-527-2313; E: juddosten@1964.usna.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Paul Schuhlein ’85, USN (Ret.)

Our March meeting was held at Little Italy Italian restaurant on Wednesday, March 20th. Our program speaker was Mr. Clayton Ripps, San Antonio District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation. Roads of course are of importance to all of us. Probably the biggest surprise was

Bill Penn ’63 with guest speaker Clayton Ripps of TXDOT

April 6 featured the 7th annual Girls RockIt Into the Future Science Festival. This is a local outreach event to interest girls of all ages in science and technology. The Navy recruiting district participates

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CHAPTER NEWS with SeaPerch and local BGOs (Roman Sanchez, Richard Villrreal and CDR Nora Perez) have a booth to promote USNA. SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in an in-school or out-ofschool setting. Students build the ROV from a kit comprised of low-cost, easily accessible parts, following a curriculum that teaches basic engineering and science concepts with a marine engineering theme. Some 3,000 attended including 720 girls.

BGO organization is losing a leader in the Corpus Christi area, Bob O’Rourke ’67. He will be sorely missed. As noted in previous submissions, the BGO organization needs additional volunteers: especially in the Corpus Christi, Eagle Pass and Del Rio areas. Contact Bruce or myself for applications. Finally, please consider joining our organization so that we can continue our support of local academy related events, OPINFO, NASS and STNAPC. A membership application is available at alamo.usnachapters.com or contact me at daved@frand.com. GO NAVY !! Dave Driskell ’63 Secretary, Alamo Chapter, NAAA Austin Chapter Pres: CAPT Tom Felger, USNR (Ret.) ’66 6613 Rotan Dr., Austin,TX 78749 P: 512-301-6020: E: tfelger1@austin.rr.com

Corr Sec’y: CDR Don McAlister ’63, USNR (Ret.) P: 512-365-7068 E: don.mcalister@austin.rr.com

Dave Driskell ’63 with guest speaker LCDR John DeBoer, NC, USN.

Our April meeting featured LCDR John DeBoer ,NC, USN, an intern at North Central Baptist Hospital. He is finishing up his training to receive a Masters in Health Administration. LCDR DeBoer presented some history and background on the Baptist Health System but honestly, most of us in attendance were more interested in his career. A few highlights: 10 year enlisted as a rescue swimmer, selected to Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program, and as already alluded to, attending ArmyBaylor Graduate Program in Health Administration. Next duty station: Naval Hospital Naples, Italy.Very interesting naval officer. We are pleased to announce that Alamo Chapter is sponsoring one NASS student and one STEM student for this year’s summer programs. Our sponsored NASS student from last year is selected to attend NAPS for the incoming 2017 class. I hope to have some pictures of 2017 Plebes receiving their appointments in the next issue. We could have as many as 21 Plebes and 6 NAPSters. By the time you read this we will have had May and June meetings and the new Plebes and NAPSters will have been welcomed by STNAPC. July we do not meet but we will be meeting on August 28th to accommodate Buddy Wellborn ’59 who will bring us up to date on Navy Football.

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Website: Austin.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: Maj Bruce Davis ’85, USMCR P: 210-877-1612; E: bruce.davis@parsons.com

Austin chapter meetings are held at 11:30 am on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Marie Callender’s, 9503 Research Blvd. #400 in Austin. All USNA graduates and their spouses in the Austin area are invited to participate. Reservations are not required. Attending in March were: Don McCoy ’57, Pete Baker ’57, Mike Neely ’58, George Denny ’58, Joe Wright ’59, Gary Chapel ’61, Ted Langworthy ’61, Arnie Allen ’61, Mark Middleton ’61, Mike Ruble ’63, Don McAlister ’63, Bob Jones ’64, Al Gaboric ’64, Jim Beesley ’66, Tom Felger ’66, Bob Perch ’70, John Rogers ’70, Mike Paczan ’74, Ken Crain ’76, Kevin Windbigler ’86, Chuck Talley ’97, Liz Leonard ’00, Brad Holbrook ’06, Hal Haskell ’09, Dan Hanley ’10. Our guest speaker was Col. Dan Waddell, USAF (Ret.). The colonel had a distinguished career after receiving his commission on graduation from Texas A&M University. Among the highlights were assignments flying the RF-101 in Japan, and the RF-4C in Europe. Assigned to Udorn in Thailand during the Vietnam War, he flew 159 missions in the RF-4C, then became a reconnaissance squadron commander in San Antonio. He commanded a reconnaissance group in Hawaii, then became Commander

Intelligence Center Pacific. His final tour before retiring was as Director of Intelligence for NATO Southern Group in Naples, Italy. He wanted to speak to USNA grads about his son, Cdr. Scott Waddell, USN (Ret.), who had been the commanding officer of the USS Greeneville (SSN-772) when it collided in November 2011 with the Ehime Maru, a Japanese fishing boat, in which 9 people were listed as missing and assumed dead. The passengers on the ship were high school students who were being trained in the fishing operations. They were on their way home. The CO was given non-judicial punishment after what his father said was an unusual board of inquiry. Capt. Waddell had been ordered to take his ship to sea with only half of its crew to give demonstrations to a group of visiting civilians, the colonel said. Part of its sonar repeating equipment was found to be inoperative after the ship got to sea. The ship came near the surface to look for ships in the area, but found none, and the small fishing vessel didn’t register on it sensors, he said. While demonstrating an emergency surface, the submarine struck the bottom of the fishing ship, sending it quickly to the bottom. Col.Waddell said among the unusual facets of the board of inquiry was that a Japanese admiral was allowed to participate. The colonel said he was extremely proud of Scott Waddell, who accepted public responsibility for the accident at a time when high ranking officers were prone to try to seek a way to avoid doing so in incidents.The ship’s captain also made a trip to Japan to publicly apologize to the families of those killed in the collision. Cdr. Waddell published a book about the entire episode, “The Right Thing,” which is available on Amazon. Attending in April were: Pete Baker ’57, Mike Neely ’58, George Denny ’58, Joe Wright ’59, Ted Langworthy ’61, Arnie Allen ’61, Mark Middleton ’61, Don McAlister ’63, Bob McClure ’64, Bob Jones ’64, Jim King ’64, Ted Langworthy ’61, Tom Felger ’66, Dale McQuinn ’67 and wife Joan, Bob Perch ’70, John Rogers ’70, Barry Stark ’73 and wife Elaine, Ken Crain ’76, Jim Screen ’84, Kevin Windbigler ’86, Shannon Murray ’92, Liz Leonard ’00, Hal Haskell ’09, and Dan Hanley 10. Guests were Jack Johnson and John Haskell. Attending

with his mother, Shannon Murray ’92 was Michael Murray who has received an appointment to West Point. LCDR. Liz Leonard ’00, USNR, the chapter’s Secretary, spoke about her recent active duty tour in the J5/8 Directorate of the U.S European Command. EUCOM’s mission, she said was “...to defend the U.S. forward, and to engage with our partners and allies.” Her job, she said, was in the policy branch, but she participated in operational planning at times, plus occasionally being involved in NATO work. The command was engaged in contingency planning for any necessary action in the Eastern Mediterranean. Her specific areas of responsibility in the policy division were Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Liz joked she would work all day, then the DoD personnel would wake up, get to work, get a cup of coffee and start calling or e-mailing with questions or immediate tasks. That would occur, she said, about the end of the Europe work day, so her job often had very long hours. She said she was tasked to do the planning for a conference which would include Chiefs of Defense from nine countries. It was very successful, she said. The goal was to look at the NATO Smart Defense effort, which involves pooling and sharing. The countries would look at what each could provide to the joint effort. Several might combine to provide strategic airlift, another might provide air policing, while another might contribute military police. That way every country didn’t have to budget to cover the entire spectrum of defense equipment and staffing. While the U.S. is working with allies all over the world, she said, “Europe really is our partner of choice,” and those countries have contributed to military actions with the U.S North Texas Chapter Pres: Matthew P. Elias ’78 1102 Westminster Ln, Duncanville, TX 75137-2044 H: 972-283-2261; E: matthew.elias@1978.usna.com

Sec’y: Chris Tipton ’90 E: roantipton@gmail.com

Website: www.usnaaa-ntx.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Thomas Kaprurch ’75, USN (Ret.) E: tkap1492@yahoo.com

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Pres: Justin Jarski ’95 P: 832-722-1462; E: justin.jarski@gmail.com

Database Manager: Michael Vlachakis ’02: E: usnatgcc@yahoo.com

Website: www.usnaaa-txgc.com BGO Area Coordinator: Rich Mawdsley P: 832-336-1685; E: ramawdsley@gmail.com

April 5 Luncheon Tom Knudson ’67 spoke about “Energy and Energy Security”. He had been invited to teach that same subject at USNA on March 7, to 1/c Mids majoring in Political Science. That invitation came from his classmate, Dave Gompert ’67, the Distinguished Visiting Professor of National Security at USNA. May 3 Luncheon As this column is submitted, we look forward to hearing from two recent grads on their fleet experience. Captain Andrew Nelson ’07, USMC, is a Combat Engineer. He deployed with BLT 3/2 as part the 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit in 2009, and deployed in support of Operation Unified Response, Haiti in 2010. He then deployed with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion to Afghanistan in 2011 serving as Route Clearance Coordinator in Helmand and subsequently as the Officer in Charge of the Combat Support Advisor Team advising the Afghan Army 4/2/215 Kandak (battalion) in Kabul. In 2012 he attended the Army Engineer Captains Career Course and is presently the NROTC Unit Marine Officer Instructor for Rice University and Prairie View A&M University. LT Matthew Guyton ’07, USNR, is a former SWO(N). In 2007, Matt reported to the forward deployed USS STETHEM (DDG 63) stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, where he served as the Gunnery and Ordnance Officer. He then completed Nuclear Power School in Charleston, SC in 2009 and Prototype Training at MARF in Ballston Spa, NY in 2010. Upon completion of the pipeline, he reported to USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) in Bremerton, WA, where he served as a Reactor Propulsion Division Officer and Propulsion Plant Watch Officer during a workup cycle (including ORSE) and a deployment to the Persian Gulf supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn (withdrawal of troops from Iraq). A native Houstonian (raised in Oak Ridge North), Matt works for Bechtel as a Supplier Quality Representative, and

actively drills with the Reserves as the Training and Readiness Division Officer for CDS40 Detachment Bravo. June 7th Dinner Our annual Chapter Dinner, for alumni, spouses, guests, USNA Parents’ Club members, and current Midshipmen will be held on Friday June 7th. Please contact us for ticket information. The dinner will be themed around a traditional Navy “Dining-In”, a formal dinner function for members of a military organization. It provides an occasion for officers and their guests to gather together in an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, fun, and social rapport. Our Featured Speaker will be Richard Mac Namee, Lecturer at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, where he currently teaches courses on government intelligence operations, technical collection, terrorism, counterinsurgency, and nuclear security threat assessment and analysis. Mac Namee recently has been part of a collaborative effort with the Nuclear Security Science and Policy Institute (NSSPI) at Texas A&M University to develop a range of graduate-level classes in the field of nuclear security/ nuclear terrorism. Mac Namee is a former British Army officer, with extended operational tours of duty in Germany, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East during the Gulf War (Desert Storm) as well as other unspecified locations. Later, Mac Namee deployed on operations as a Special Forces operator and commander. Mac Namee’s Special Forces service also included operational tours of duty on assignment to the UK’s internal counter-intelligence and security agency (MI5). In 2009-2010, Mac Namee was recalled to military service, rejoined the Special Forces and was deployed with a Special Operations Task Force to Afghanistan as part of the ‘surge’ operation in extremely hostile environments. Mac Namee was awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service (QCVS) for his Special Forces service. Chapter Communications Visit our website, http://www.usnaaa-txgc. com. If you have not yet registered on the website, please do so by following directions in the website’s upper left corner; press “New user, registration is FREE”. Once you are registered, you may choose to pay your annual Chapter dues ONLINE. Postal mail-outs are no longer utilized by the chapter. The website, with its

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CHAPTER NEWS outbound emails, is our single method of communicating about chapter events. Outgoing email announcements from the website will be sent to you from “USNA Alumni Association, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter”, “email_watch@omni magnet.net”. Please add “email_watch@ omnimagnet.net” to your email address book to bypass your spam filter. Chapter Luncheons Upcoming Chapter luncheon dates are Aug 30, Oct 4, Nov 1, & Dec 6. The chapter website transmits email announcements for each luncheon, with embedded links to the web site, to make it convenient to order/buy lunch tickets ONLINE. For additional information, visit our website or email us at usnatgcc@yahoo.com. Ed Klein ’72

Turkey Turkey Chapter LTJG Arif Cirtlik ’98,Turkish Navy Veliefendi Mah, 75/6 Sok.No:51/2 Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, Turkey 34765 P: 212-510-5805; E: acirtlik@hotmail.com

Hampton Roads Chapter: Navy Women’s Softball Team with their Virginia Beach hosts. Alumni standing in the back row are (l to r) Ollie Read ’77 (white cap), Tom Martin ’66, Tim Sprague ’78, and Mark Rupprecht ’76. Penny Morgan ’97 is kneeling at left in the front row and Dick Enderly ’71 is standing on the far right of the photo.

Hampton Roads Chapter Pres: CDR Mark Rupprecht ’76 USN (Ret.) P: 757-282-5546 x 3150; C: 757-285-5310 E: mark.rupprecht@1976.usna.com

Corr Sec’y: Dick Enderly ’71 Website: www.usnahamptonroads.com BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR David Lannetti ’81, USN (Ret.) P: 757-423-8603; E: dlannetti@vanblk.com

BGO Area Coordinator: Sue Loustaunau P: 207-326-0574; E: sjlous@roadrunner.com

United Kingdom United Kingdom Chapter Pres: LCDR Greta (Spitz) Densham ’00 E: gretaj@mac.com

Sec’y: Mike Smith ’84 E: Mike.Smith@Polycom.com

Board of Directors: Susanne Saalau Bethell ’85 E: suesaalau@hotmail.com

Kelly Mayer ’85

Former Navy Lady Softball Teammates Penny Morgan ’97 and Phaedra Link ’96 are reunited at the dinner for this year’s Women’s Softball Club in Virginia Beach.

E: mayer@lioncapital.com

BGO Area Coordinator: Sue Loustaunau P: 20-326-0574; E: sjlous@roadrunner.com

Utah Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter Pres:Thomas Rossa ’63 E: thom.rossa@hayes-soloway.com

Sec’y: Darren Briggs ’02 P: 801-996-3258l E: darrin.briggs@schreiberfoods.com

Website: http://utah.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Robert Beer ’62 USN (Ret.) P: 435-657-3098; E: beerutah@msn.com

Virginia Central Virginia Chapter Pres: Alan Swinger ’66 3205 Blandemar Drive; Charlottesville,VA 22903 P: 434-975-6237; E: awswinger@earthlink.net

Treas: Bill Murray ’83 1058 Blackburn Bluff, Charlottesville,VA 22901 P: 434-962-7856; E:bill.murray@mjh.org

BGO Area Coordinator: Dr. R. Quigg Lawrence P: 540-529-2282; E: quigglawrence@gmail.com

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Hampton Roads Chapter President Mark Rupprecht ’76 is surrounded by some impressive Midshipmen softball players in Virginia Beach.

April was an outstanding month for the Hampton Roads Chapter as we had the privilege of demonstrating “Alumni Power” and the true meaning of “mission” to some outstanding Midshipmen. The Navy Women’s Softball Club traveled to Virginia Beach 20-21 April to participate in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament.

The top-seeded Mids unfortunately did not fare as well as they hoped in the tourney, losing their first game to Virginia Tech 10-7 and dropping a heartbreaker to North Carolina State by the identical score. Despite the losses the weekend could not have gone better off the field. Dick Enderly ’71 conducted superb coordination of an overall plan that went off without a hitch. Steve Hackforth ’89 started the weekend off in fine fashion on Friday afternoon by providing a practice facility for the team and former Navy softballers Phaedra Link ’97 and Robin Tyner ’88 joined the team to show ’em that they still “had it” (kinda). Tim Sprague ’78 and his wife Anne Marie, Penny Morgan ’97 and husband Ron, Tom Martin ’66 and wife Fay, Mark Rupprecht ’76 and wife Kathleen, and Ollie Read ’77 and his wife Janet were truly phenomenal weekend hosts for 13 of the 16 players. Tim and Anne Marie also orchestrated a terrific dinner after practice Friday evening for the team, the hosts, some of the team parents, Coach Jim Hanley, and Officer Rep LT Tom Magnotta. Coach Hanley summed the weekend up very well when he said, “I cannot begin to express my sincere appreciation for the welcome you have given Navy Softball.You have opened your homes and contributed in any way you can (and beyond). In the words of Navy softball players you guys are awesome!!” Our Chapter is also proud to announce that our own Ken Berger ’73 was enshrined in the Virginia Chapter of the National Wresting Hall of Fame on 20 April. Ken wrestled at Navy and then served 20 years as a helicopter pilot in the Marine Corps. Since then he has been a coach, a referee and an announcer. In the latter capacity he has lent his voice to

numerous major wrestling events and racing events including the Virginia Duals, the World Cup, the Marine Corps Marathon as well as the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympic Games. BZ Ken!! At our 17 April Joint Service Academy Businesspersons Networking Breakfast CDR Matt Baker,VMI ’86 updated us on one of the Navy’s newest stealth vehicles the Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier (UCAS). On 15 May Jack Kasiski ’79 discussed “How to Get Hired As a Government Contractor 101,” and on 19 June before we took our twomonth summer hiatus CAPT Pat Cole ’82, MOAA’s Deputy Director for Career Transition Services, talked to us on “Five Ways to Make Your resume Bomb.” By the way after many, many years as this event’s emcee Bob Byles ’69 will turn the reins over to Brad McDonald ’77 in September. Events coming up that will be covered in the July-August Shipmate are our 9 May Spring Golf Outing, the annual Plebe Recognition Dinner on 30 May, our annual Summer Bash scheduled for 23 June and the Chapter’s Night at Harbor Park on 28 June. All upcoming events will be promulgated on our web site (Dave Kern ’81 Webmaster) and announced via Chapter “blaster” emails. Dick Enderly ’71

participants were Fred Farber ’61 and Patty, Jennifer ’07 and Wes Tucker ’83, Walt Giraldi ’69, and Jim Duran ’83. We agreed to plan another event like this soon.

Herb Tiede ‘53 listening to the docent at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

In April, we changed our regular, first Friday breakfast to the 12th so we could have Brigadier General Frank Kelley as our speaker. General Kelley is the Commanding General of the Marine Corps Systems Command. He was escorted by his Aide, 1stLt Caelyn Furman ’09 and Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez. General Kelley spoke about the future of the Marine Corps Systems Command as it copes with the effects of sequestration and reduced budget authority in the next FYDP cycle. Col Herb Tiede ’53 Fred Crawford ’64, Bob Dulin ’61, Bob Sonnenberg ’70, Geoff Pomroy ’69, and Chris MacMurray ’74 were among the members attending.

Quantico Area Chapter Pres: LtGen Wallace C. Gregson Jr. ’68 USMC (Ret.) Shipmate: Michael Cathey ’67

Richmond Chapter Pres: Robert Casey ’73 E: robert.casey@power.alstom.com

Corr Sec’y: Michael Metzger ’89 E: michael.metzger@1989.usna.com

Website: http://richmond.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR David Lannetti ’81, USN (Ret.) P: 757-423-8603; E: dlannetti@vanblk.com

16141 Alexander Place, Dumfries,VA 22025 P: 703-868-2198; E: colmcathey@gmail.com

The Quantico Area USNAAA Chapter started the month with our regular breakfast meeting on 1 March. Our speaker was Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), who represents Virginia’s first congressional district. Representative Wittman is also the Chair of the Board of Visitors at the Academy. Fifty members and interested alumni heard a very informative talk on sequestration and the House of Representatives’ efforts to mitigate risk to military readiness and national security. Mr. Wittman also discussed his views on the status of affairs at the Naval Academy and candidate selection. On March 26, our Chapter tried out a new event with a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres at the Wine Styles in Montclair. Twenty-six of our members and partners tried four different wines and socialized until we closed the place. Among the

Council of Advisors during May and addressing issues of interest to the members, including establishing some objectives for the coming months and planning activities. The meeting will be held on May 2 with dinner at the Globe and Laurel in Stafford. Our next regular breakfast meeting will be held on May 10. We will be pleased to hear from the Honorable Sean Stackley ’79, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development, and Acquisition. Our Chapter has been fortunate to have such a distinguished series of speakers able to address issues and answer questions about the future of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Naval Academy. We have previously reported the National Association’s recognition of the Quantico Area Chapter on December 6. Some pictures from our February 23rd celebration of our recognition, or as we preferred to call it – a commissioning ceremony. Fifty of us gathered at the National Museum of the Marine Corps for a docent guided tour of the Museum galleries followed by a cocktail party at Tun Tavern.

Chapter President, LtGen Chip Gregson ‘68 at Tun Tavern

Susan Stimpson, wife of Dan Stimpson ‘92 and Ty Scheiber ‘87, both Stafford County Supervisors.

The Chapter’s next event is an Annual Meeting as specified in the bylaws. We will be discussing election of officers and

On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, in the coldest depths of the Dark Ages, the merriest members of the Richmond Chapter gathered at Sine Irish Pub in keeping with our age-old tradition. In fact, so merry were we that your trusted Secretary forgot to take pictures! You’ll have to use your imagination to picture the following attendees sharing dubious sea stories and reliving the Glory Days: Mike Metzger ’89, Rob Casey ’73, Karl Knox ’93, Steve Ferree ’78, Janet and David Denson ’68, Mel Hamner ’84, Linda & Tom Elmore ’77, Rick Rush ’75, Rick Williamson ’72, Ashton Goldman ’08, Peggy Feldman ’80 & Andy Bower ’79, Matt Washko ’06 and Amanda,Valerie & Robert Acosta ’86, Patty Kruszewski (Dad ’46), Doug Hanson ’87, Brook Schurman ’83, Mark James ’78, Diane & Ken Raup ’81, John Welch ’81, Jim Wilson ’80, and Phyllis & Paul Galanti ’62. I’m not sure what the Army equivalent of “Sea Stories” is but I’m pretty sure there were plenty flowing at the 2013 West Point May-June 2013

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Richmond Chapter: Members of the Richmond Chapter at the West Point Founders Day Dinner

Founders Day Dinner on March 16, 2013. Again this year, our Army brethren graciously invited us to join them in celebration. In attendance were Kelly ‘90 and Will O’Connor ’89, Cheryl Emory and Rob Casey ’73, Cindy and Gregg Nivala ‘80, Kimberly and Bill Ruch ’68, Linda and Tom Elmore ‘77, Leslie and Dave Reppard ‘71, Elsie and Bob Adler ’51, Pat and Bill Carmichael ’64, Ann and Tom Stroud ‘94, and Jane and Will Settle ‘63. By most reports, we were on our best behavior and stand a good chance of being invited back next year. As most of you know, we have resurrected our luncheon series with great success and fanfare. A special thanks goes out to Valerie Acosta (wife of Rob ’86) for coordinating the Richmond Chapter Spring Luncheon at Brandermill Country Club on April 17, 2013.We had a very special guest speaker join us from Annapolis. Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk spoke at length about Navy’s stellar athletics program and shared some of the remarkable achievements of our scholar-athletes. Chet also described the impact of the decision to have Navy Football join the Big East Conference, and even discussed the significance of the team’s uniforms. I’d also like to thank Kristen Yale who helped us secure Chet as a speaker, and who also joined us in person for the luncheon. Many thanks to all who attended this very successful event including Rob and Cheryl Casey ’73, Jim Crowley ‘75, Frank Rennie ‘76, Karl Knox ‘93, Doug Hanson ‘87, Jay Crabtree ’89, Bob Hill ‘52, Matt O’Connell ‘72, Bob Lawrence ‘68, John King ‘62, Melanie Doherty ‘84, Doc and Ada Smith ‘52, Timm Bechter ‘85, Rick Williamson ‘72, Dave and Leslie Reppard ‘71, Rick Rush ‘75, Dave Bailey ‘65,Tom and Linda Elmore

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‘77, Tom Stroud ‘94, Mike Metzger ’89, MA Powers, Neil Wallace, Tim Lorentz ‘77, Bill and Kimberly Ruch ‘68, Ted White ‘67, Tony Clarke ’99 and Bill Shaughnessy ‘64.

Rob Casey presents Chet Gladchuk a token of appreciation

GO NAVY!! Mike Metzger ’89 Shenandoah Valley Chapter Pres: CAPT Thomas W. Southworth ’67, USNR (Ret.) P: 540-514-4204 E: tomsouthworth@yahoo.com

Sec’y: LCDR Grayson Redford ’63, (Ret.) P: 540-662-6142

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT James Czerwonky ’63, USNR (Ret.) P: 703-533-3566; E: jczerwonky@verizon.net

Williamsburg Chapter Pres: Bob Osmon ’60, USNR SC (Ret.) P: 757-564-3088; E: Ozusna@cox.net

Sec’y:Tom Pratt ’62 CAPT, USN (Ret.) P: 757-564-9090, E: trpratt@verizon.net

BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR David Lannetti ’81, USN (Ret.) P: 757-423-8603; E: dlannetti@vanblk.com

The Williamsburg Chapter was honored to have Captain Bill Merz, USNA ’86, Chief of Staff, Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic, Norfolk,VA as its guest speaker. Captain Merz gave an interesting and informative presentation followed by a lively question and answer period.

Captain Merz’s assignments began in 1988 in USS HADDO (SSN 604) in San Diego. Follow-on tours included Radiological Controls Officer aboard USS PROTEUS (AS 19) in Guam; Engineer Officer of USS BOISE (SSN 764) in Norfolk; and Officer-in-Charge of SUBMARINE NR-1 in Groton. His Command tour was as Commanding Officer of USS MEMPHIS (SSN 691). Shore assignments included David Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center, Carderock, Maryland, two tours in the Pentagon, and duties as the Special Assistant for Fleet Operations in the Line Locker at Naval Reactors. Captain Merz most recently commanded Submarine Development Squadron TWELVE, also located in Groton and home to seven frontline attack submarines and a specialized team of sixty civilians and active duty submariners. This team is responsible for writing tactical doctrine on behalf of the submarine force and for overseeing the advanced development of future tactical and navigation systems. The presentation focused on the U.S. Navy Submarine Role Today. Recognizing this month is the anniversary of the loss of USS THRESHER (SSN 593); he served on a ship of the same class and noted that the SUBSAFE Program that resulted from this tragedy has become the cornerstone of submarine construction, training and operations. At the end of the Cold War, the submarine force was required to examine its role. Today the submarines not only continue to provide the nation’s primary nuclear deterrent, they also have the ability to deliver an arsenal of TOMAHAWK missiles or deliver a strike force of Navy Seals - covering threats from the coast to far inland. The submarine force is a premier element of our National Defense. Captain Merz detailed the overall replacement programs being implemented to ensure that the submarine fleet remains dominant. The Ballistic Fleet receives priority budgetary support. Its replacement strategy expects submarines of the next generation to achieve a much longer service life.The Virginia Class Fast Attack Program, which has proven to be one of the Navy’s most successful programs for on time delivery and decreasing costs, is continuing at two new hulls per year and includes modular construction to enhance economic modernization. The impact of sequester was discussed and the necessity of allowing the services to chose where mandatory cuts are taken.

In terms of the world’s other submarine navies, Russia remains the most potent. Their navy has continued to fund submarine construction and training. They are supplying several navies worldwide with ships and submarines. The Chinese are developing an extensive fleet, and they are on a steep improvement curve. In the geographically constrained Strait of Hormuz, there are complex waterspace challenges that include both friendly and increasingly capable aggressor navies. During the Q&A period, the Captain indicated that the women officers being assigned to submarines have been successfully integrated onboard. The next step is to study the feasibility of integrating enlisted women. The ability to sustain female chief petty officers is one of the anticipated challenges. During discussions about career paths, it was learned that Captain Merz is a RDML(Select), whose father is CDR Arthur Merz, USN’59 (Ret.). Personnel Operating Tempo was another issue discussed. The Navy now strives for 50% of a sailor’s tour to be in homeport over the course of an operating cycle. Attendees were very appreciative of the Captain’s presentation and remarks.

Chapter President Bob Osmon’60 presents the Speaker’s Gift to Captain Bill Merz’86

Chapter President, Bob Osmon’60 presented Captain Merz the Chapter’s traditional gift to the speaker - a bottle of “Birdies for the Brave” wine. A part of this wine’s purchase price is donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Washington BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR Jason Woodward ’99, USNR E: woody@jasonwoodward.com

Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter Pres: CAPT Edward Schwier ’69, USNA (Ret.) 1196 Brentwood Ave., Richland, WA 99352-8540 H: 509-627-7288; W: 509-372-0176 E: Edward_G_Ed_Schwier@rl.gov; eschwier@charter.net; egschwier@aol.com

Website: http://hanford.usnachapters.com/

Puget Sound Chapter Pres: RADM Bill Center ’68 USN (Ret.) 24007 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026 P: 206-719-2952; E: w.center@comcast.net

Corr Sec’y: CDR Peter Stit '83, USN (Ret.) 7219 64th St SE, Snohomish, WA 98290

Website: http://pugetsound.usnachapters.com/

The annual meeting was held on Thursday March 7 and was a complete success. The event was held at IVARS Acres of Clams, Pier 54, in Seattle in conjunction with an East side Blue and Gold Social. The crowd of alumni (chapter members and future chapter members) as well as Parents Club guests gathered for a brief social before new president Bill Center ’68 convened the meeting to thank outgoing trustees (Jack Barfield ’61 and Chuck Pelletier ’68) and outgoing chapter president Ron Waddell ’67 and introduce the 2013 trustees and chapter officers. Newly elected trustees included Bill Center ’68 (Trustee/President), Todd Nichols ’72 (Trustee), and Carol Hoffman ’80 (Trustee/Membership). Additional trustees and officers present included Walt Draper ’61 (Trustee/Vice President), Don Lachata ’63 (Treasurer), Steve Fabry ’65 (Trustee), Kyle Baker ’00 (Trustee/Newsletter), Ron Waddell (Trustee/Past President), and Jim Adkins ’58 (National Trustee). 2013 trustees/officers unable to attend were Doug Cook ’74 (Trustee) and Peter Stitt ’83 (Trustee/Secretary). These introductions were followed by a brief financial report by chapter treasure Don Lachata and a reminder by President Bill Center of upcoming chapter events (Mariner’s Outing on 13 April, Plebe Dinner on 9 June, and Annual Picnic on 11 August). Other chapter members and guests present included Karla Center (Bill ’68), Peggy Waddell (Ron ’67), Betty Fabry (Steve ’65), Rosemary Adkins (Jim ’58), Ning Barfield (Jack ’61), Nancy Draper (Walt ’61), Chris Nichols (Todd ’72), John Arnold ’61 and his wife Joyce, Harry Brown ’58 and his wife Barbara, Kevin Meenaghan ’86, David Teves ’02, Willie Idsinga ’67, Dan Sander ’92, Charlie Cook ’60, Ryan Roberts ’00,Vern Young ’59, Colin Saari ’60 and his wife Trish, Ross Dessert ’71, Ben Holland ’71 and his wife Anne, Angus McDonald ’48 and Parents Club members Steve and Gloria Loo and Wayne Yerkes and Lucy Medina. The meeting was adjourned and attendees who wished moved to the IVAR dining room for dinner.

L-R Kyle Baker ’00, Chuck Pelletier ’68, Chris Nichols, Todd Nichols ’72, Don Lachata ’63, and Carol Hoffman ’80

L-R Angus McDonald ’48, Trish Saari, Vern Young ’59, Colin Saari ’60

Parents Club L-R Steve Loo, Gloria Loo, Lucy Medina, Wayne Yerkes, Ning Barfield

The Puget Sound Chapter is gearing up for one of our favorite annual events, the Plebe Recognition Dinner, will be held on Sunday, June 9th at Naval Station Everett. This year’s dinner recognizes the Washington State candidates appointed to the Class of 2017. Plan to attend to lend your support and encouragement to these outstanding young people and boost your confidence in the future of our nation and our Navy and Marine Corps in the process! Saturday, August 11th is the date for our annual summer picnic put it on your calendar now so you won’t miss this great opportunity to gather with classmates and shipmates in a family-friendly setting. We are continuing the popular Blue and Gold Socials. The B&G Socials are held on the last Thursday of each month and alternate between the Seattle side and the Bremerton side of Puget Sound. These are “come as you are” after work events where the Chapter sponsors the initial beverages and snacks. No reservations are required. May-June 2013

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CHAPTER NEWS Information on all of the above and other events can be found on our Chapter website –“http://www.usna.com/ Chapters/US/Washington/PugetSound/” – and in our Chapter newsletter. If you are new to the area or not already plugged in to the Chapter, you can also download a membership form from the website or contact the Chapter President or Secretary listed at the head of this column. All the best!

We recently hosted the Chief of Naval Operations (photo with Sean Papso ’08) and our annual candidate luncheon (see photos). The luncheon series will continue after the summer months.

Washington, DC Area Greater Washington Chapter Pres: CAPT Paul Normand ’74 E: pnormand@comcast.net

Secretary: Jamie Fleischhacker ’00 E:jfleisch21@gmail.com

Website: www.usnaaagwc.org BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR Barry Schildknecht ’92, USN E: brady@1992.usna.com

BGO Area Coordinator: (Northern VA) CAPT James Czerwonky ’63, USNR (Ret.) P: 703-533-3566; E: jczerwonky@verizon.net

Greetings from DC: Spring has finally come to your nation’s capital. And with that, we have the slate for the 2013-2014 year. We thank Lee Geanuleus 77) and the other departing members for their dedication over the past few years. Board members are as follows: President: Paul Normand ’74 Vice President: Jim Gray ’88 Secretary Jamie Fleischhacker’00Greetings from DC: Spring has finally come to your nation’s capital. And with that, we have the slate for the 2013-2014 year. We thank Lee Geanuleus (’77) and the other departing members for their dedication over the past few years. Board members are as follows: President: Paul Normand ’74 Vice President: Jim Gray ’88 Secretary Jamie Fleischhacker’00 Treasurer Minh-Tu Nguyen’99 Trustee Jerry Farrell ’70 Board Member Orin Clay’89 Board Member Steve Kunkle ’73 Board Member Kevin Quinn ’77 Board Member Chris Johnson’01 Board Member Sean Papso ’08 Board Member Rusty Smith ’82 Board Member Gary Hall ’76 Board Member Jim Durham’70

Blue Would & Gold OFFICER you like to mentor interested students about the opportunities at USNA? Become a Blue & Gold Officer and contact USNA Admissions at 410-293-1813.

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The softball team is 3-0 (off to their best start ever in the league). We will be planning community services events in the summer and fall. If interested, please email our secretary, Jamie Fleischhacker ’08 at jfleisch21@ gmail.com to get on the mailing list. Go Navy!

Wisconsin Wisconsin Chapter Pres: CAPT M. Sean Donovan ’78, USN (Ret.) MC 3424 W. Riverland Dr., Mequon, WI 53092 P: 262-242-9025; E: MDonovan4@wi.rr.com

Vice Pres & Treas: Chris Adams ’75 3448 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212-1702 P: 414-967-9249

Sec’y: Jennifer Mellone ’00 16965 Ruby Lane, Brookfield, WI 53005 E: J3ni@hotmail.com; P: 414-336-4436

Website: http://wisconsin.usnachapters.com/ BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Craig Walker ’83, USNR (Ret.) P: 262-502-9124; E: craig.a.walker@ge.com

Sec’y Column Deadlines (send columns to chapternews@usna.com)

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LASTCALL “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” —Laurence Binyon, 1914 BOWES, HENRY EDWARD ’38 7 April 2013

KING, JOHN DAVID JR. ’46 30 April 2013

BATCHELDER, MERTON J. JR. ’51 18 April 2013

O’BRIEN, LESLIE JOHN JR. ’38 * RADM, USN (Ret.) 18 March 2013

KNOWLES, CHARLES BLAKE ’46 8 April 2013

IACONA, MICHAEL ANGELO SR. ’51 * CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 5 April 2013

WILLIAMS, A. NASH ’38 10 April 2013

MATHEWS, JOHN JULIUS ’46 ENS, USN 10 April 2013

FAIRFAX, EUGENE GEORGE ’39 RADM, USN (Ret.) 5 April 2013

MAXSON, RICHARD DAN ’46 24 April 2013

GAYLE, GORDON DONALD ’39 BGen, USMC (Ret.) 21 April 2013 FRANA, BENJAMIN THOMAS ’40 CDR, USN (Ret.) 20 April 2013 SCOTT, WILLIAM JOHN III ’40 CDR, USN (Ret.) 22 March 2013 MCLELLON, WALDRON MURRILL ’41 CAPT, CEC, USN (Ret.) 4 April 2013 CURTIS, RICHARD EUGENE ’42 CDR, USN (Ret.) 27 March 2013 SHAW, CLAUDE BUFFORD ’42 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 7 October 2012 SMITH, CHARLES EDWARD ’42 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 23 February 2013 NICHOLS, JOHN LASSWELL ’43 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 4 May 2013 BOHAN, NORMAN CHAFFEE ’44 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 22 March 2013 KELLER, GEORGE ADAM III ’44 1 May 2013 PENNINGTON, JACK HARDIN ’44 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 10 March 2013

PAVIS, GEORGE PAUL ’46 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 31 March 2013 RITCHIE, FRED PRESCOTT ’46 4 May 2013

RAMEY, JACK LLOYD ’51 Col, USAF (Ret.) 25 April 2013 MANARA,VINCENT JOSEPH JR. ’52 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 10 May 2013 MCDONALD, CHARLES CHALMERS ’52 * CDR, USNR (Ret.) 31 March 2013

BARKER, ROBERT NEWELL ’47 12 April 2013

EIBERT, DON CHARLES ’53 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 20 March 2013

COOK, WILLIAM JAMES ’47 27 March 2013

MILLER, WILLIAM VINTON ’53 18 April 2013

DUDEN, HENRY RICHARD JR. ’47 * 31 March 2013

ROTHENBERGER, DONALD JAMES ’53 CDR, USN (Ret.) 16 April 2013

PACKER, DUNCAN ’47 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 16 March 2013 BUCK, EDWARD GUY SR. ’48 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 9 May 2013 CHIARA, MATTHEW ANTHONY ’48 9 May 2013 MAURER, RICHARD CHARLES JR. ’48 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 30 March 2013 MCGIHON, ROBERT SIDNEY ’48 * LCDR, USN (Ret.) 23 March 2013 ZIMMERMAN, JACK PEARCE ’48 15 April 2013 BASSING, BERNARD EDWARD ’49 * CAPT, SC, USN (Ret.) 29 March 2013 HAESKE, DON CHARLES ’49 19 March 2013

LARSON, MILES BLACKWELL ’45 20 March 2013

METCALF, JOHN TRUMBULL JR. ’49 13 January 2013

O’BRIEN, JAMES ALLEN ’45 29 April 2013

OOGHE, ROBERT BARKSDALE ’49 30 April 2013

DOLAN, JOSEPH FRANCIS ’46 * 21 March 2013

THANEY, WILLIAM B. ’49 6 April 2013

DYROFF, WILLIAM FREDERICK ’46 * Col, USMC (Ret.) 20 April 2013

TERRELL, FRED WORRELL JR. ’50 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 10 April 2013

SHEAHAN, ROBERT RILING ’53 Col, USMC (Ret.) 19 March 2013 BENTLEY, THOMAS EUGENE ’54 18 April 2013 CARTER, GERALD MICHAEL JR. ’54 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 24 April 2013 HUNTER, WILLIAM JOSEPH ’54 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 14 April 2013 MCCURDY, BRUCE DAVID ’54 * 13 April 2013 WRIGHT, JAMES RUSSELL ’54 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 25 March 2013 MEDEIROS, RAYMOND RICHARD ’55 * Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) 18 March 2013 PERKINS, JOHN RICHARD ’55 25 March 2013 SWEENEY, JAMES WELLER ’55 2 April 2013 TATE, THOMAS NEIL ’55 CDR, CEC, USN (Ret.) 28 April 2013 WARDWELL, EDWARD ALAN ’55 24 April 2013

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LASTCALL ROPER,VINCENT WILLIAM ’56 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 4 April 2013

BAILEY, STANLEY JEFFERSON JR. ’60 * CDR, USN 1 April 2013

ROGERS, ROBERT PEARSALL ’57 Col, USMC (Ret.) 22 April 2013

RUSSELL, WILLIAM JOSEPH ’60 13 November 2012

LAWLOR, THOMAS JAMES II ’66 2 April 2013 DAVIS, DUDLEY LEROY ’68 * 29 March 2013

HUGGINS, KENNETH SAVILLE ’61 15 March 2013

GORMAN, HOWARD PAUL JR. ’69 CDR, USN (Ret.) 8 April 2013

FIELD, ROBERT ENGLISH JR. ’62 10 April 2013

KRUEGER, EDWARD HENRY III ’71 9 March 2013

LOMBARD, GRAYDON FREDERICK ’58 CDR, USN (Ret.) 10 May 2013

HOWE, HENRY FRANCIS ’62 14 April 2013

HINDMAN, JAMES THOMAS JR. ’73 7 May 2013

ARCHAMBAULT, ARTHUR EUGENE JR. ’59 * 29 March 2013

PERRILL, FREDRICK EUGENE ’62 CAPT, SC, USN (Ret.) 21 March 2013

SLIVA, THOMAS EDWARD ’73 LTJG, USN 17 April 2013

BURNS, EDMUND BERNARD R. ’59 * Maj, USMC (Ret.) 16 April 2013

SONTHEIM, ROBERT MAX ’62 11 May 2013

BURNS, DANIEL ALLEN ’74 10 May 2013

BERCKENBOSCH, HENRY ANNE ’63 27 March 2013

LEBOEUF, ANDREW WEST ’76 CDR, USN (Ret.) 25 April 2013

KEIM, CLARENCE HOWARD ’58 * LCDR, USN (Ret.) 31 March 2013

PEARSON, JEREMIAH WILLIAM III ’59 MajGen, USMC (Ret.) 1 June 2012 POWERS, PHILIP HEMSLEY ’59 * LCDR, USN (Ret.) 7 November 2012 REGAN, JAMES DENNIS ’59 CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 1 May 2013

CAMPHOUSE, JOHN LYNN ’65 1 April 2013 EMERSON, RICHARD CHARLES ’65 22 April 2013 HARDMAN, EUGENE ROY ’66 17 March 2013

KROPKOWSKI, KENNETH JAMES ’79 CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 8 May 2013 TURNER, DONALD ALLAN ’91 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 3 April 2013 * obituary appears in this issue

LESLIE JOHN O’BRIEN ’38 Rear Admiral Leslie J. O’Brien, USN (Ret.), died on 18 March 2013 at Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, FL. “Obie” was born on 14 February 1915 in Jonesboro, AR. He graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1938 and was assigned to MARYLAND (BB-46). From April 1940 to March 1944, he served as a communications officer on the staff of the CinC, U.S. Fleet He then served on the staff of the CinC, U.S. Pacific Fleet and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Okinawa from 1 April to 31 May 1945. Between 1945 and 1953, he commanded HARADEN (DD-585), ROBERT L. WILSON (DD-847) and WILLARD KEITH (DD-775), participating in the rescue of the SS FLYING ENTERPRISE in the North Atlantic in 1952. After attending the Armed Forces Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, he joined the staff, CinC, Pacific Fleet. He later commanded TULARE (AKA-112) and Destroyer Squadron Fourteen. In 1966, he was Commander Attack Carrier Group, Sixth Fleet, with FORRESTAL (CV-59) as his flagship. In June 1967, he reported as director of the Antisubmarine Warfare and Ocean Surveillance Division, Office of the CNO, where he served until becoming Commander Service Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet on 26 August 1970. During his life, Admiral O’Brien was an avid golfer and tennis player, and enjoyed playing bridge. He was a member of the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club and a founding member of the Tournament Players Club in Ponte Vedra Beach.

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He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, the former Evelyn J. Cowman. He is survived by their four children, Leslie J. O’Brien III, James G. O’Brien,Virginia Rubel and Patricia O. Walker; his wife of ten years,Wessie O’Brien; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Our Lady Star of the Sea, 545 North A1A, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. GORDON DONALD GAYLE ’39 Brigadier General Gordon D. Gayle, USMC (Ret.), 95, died on 21 April 2013 in Farnham,VA. In his 29-year Marine Corps career, he served in three Pacific landings, won the Navy Cross and served in Korea. A 1939 graduate of the Naval Academy, as a young captain, he boarded a troopship in Norfolk in May 1942 for the Pacific, returning in late 1944 a lieutenant colonel. Gayle earned the Navy Cross on Peleliu while commanding the 2nd Battalion Fifth Marines (2/5). Gayle led 2/5 in repulsing a Japanese tank attack and then, with Assistant Division Commander General O.P. Smith watching, counterattacked and seized 2/5’s initial objective, the Peleliu airfield. According to the citation, Gayle led 2/5 “… across fourteen hundred yards of open ground, swept by intense enemy mortar, artillery and machine gun fire…his courage and gallantry were an inspiration to his men and enabled his battalion to seize and hold the major portion of the airfield against fanatical enemy resistance.” Gayle was wounded, but refused evacuation, remaining in command until 2/5 left the island a month later. Despite his

success in command at New Britain and Peleliu, Gayle believed his biggest contribution to the war involved disobedience of an order, as a battalion staff officer on Guadalcanal. On 8 August 1942, a day after the 1st Marine Division had landed, Gayle’s battalion while sweeping inland from Henderson Field found a powerful Japanese radio which he was ordered to destroy. Seeing the radio as potentially useful, however, he surreptitiously ordered it left intact, posting two Marines to guard it. That night saw the beginning of Japanese shore bombardments of the 1st Marine Division, of the epic naval engagements of Iron Bottom Bay, and of the Division’s initial isolation on Guadalcanal. After the task force commander was forced to withdraw from the area, and until the return of U.S. naval forces to Guadalcanal some time later, the Division’s only communication link with the outside world was the radio that Gayle had preserved against orders. Gayle commanded 2/5 at New Britain and Peleliu, and served with 1stMarDiv during a period in which the Division won three Presidential Unit Citations. He retired in 1968. In retirement, Gayle held Navy football season tickets and attended faithfully in good years and bad. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Katherine Frank Gayle, in 2004. He had four children; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. RICHARD JAMES NESBITT ’40 Captain Richard J. Nesbitt, USN (Ret.), passed away on 8 March 2013 at his home in Basking Ridge, NJ, where he had lived for the past 17 years in the Fellowship Village retirement community. Captain Nesbitt was a native of Nevada. After graduating from the Naval Academy in June 1940, he was assigned to NEVADA (BB-36) in Pearl Harbor, HI. On 7 December 1941, he was onboard as a turret officer when NEVADA sustained major casualties and heavy damage leading to the ship being beached off of Hospital Point. By February 1942, through intensive efforts by the shipyard salvage team and the ship’s crew, the ship was floated and put into dry-dock. Following temporary repairs, the ship steamed to Bremerton, WA, for extensive repairs and modernization. Completely refitted, NEVADA went into training for the Aleutian Islands Campaign. In April 1943, just prior to the Battle of Attu, then-Lieutenant Nesbitt was detached to attend MIT to study naval architecture and marine engineering. After graduating in 1945, his designation was changed to Engineering Duty Officer. His duties then followed through Charleston, SC, Pearl Harbor and Puget Sound Naval Shipyards, ComServPac, Naval Station Key West and BuShips. His assignments were associated with destroyer construction and carrier conversions, guided missile and nuclear weapon installations, gas turbine propulsion and as the aide to the chief of BuShips. In July 1963, after 23 years of service, Captain Nesbitt retired from active duty. The Nesbitt family relocated to civilian life in Short Hills, NJ, which is a close commute to New York City. He joined Gibbs & Cox, Inc., a naval architecture firm, where he continued his professional career in commercial and naval shipbuilding and design and manufacturing of ship machinery. In the local community, he was president of the Short Hills Association, a trustee of the Millburn Free Public Library and a consultant to the Millburn Board of Education in its planning for its schools expansion. He was also a trustee of the Community

Congregational Church in Short Hills and a governor of the Short Hills Club. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Peggy, whom he met in her hometown of Honolulu, HI, in 1941; their daughters, Martha Moriarty, Elizabeth Moldenhauer and Mary Reichard; granddaughters, Emily Flynn, Paige Moriarty, Brooke Moldenhauer and Kim Reichard; grandsons, Chip Moldenhauer ’00 and Sam Reichard; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the Presbyterian Church of Basking Ridge on 30 March 2013. WILLIAM JOHN SCOTT III ’40 Commander William J. Scott III, USN (Ret.), passed away on 22 March 2013. He was 96 years old. “Bill” was born in Hartford, CT. He obtained a congressional district appointment to the Naval Academy and attended Trinity College while awaiting certification that his eyesight did not disqualify him from attending. He graduated with the Class of 1940 and reported to WASP (CV-7) deploying to the North Atlantic for convoy operations. His first shore leave came in 1942 when he detached from WASP weeks prior to the ship’s departure to the Pacific, where she was sunk by Japanese torpedoes. Bill reported to INDIANA (BB-58) steaming direct to Tonga before holding the line at Guadalcanal. In 1943, he headed to Philadelphia for pre-commissioning of MONTEREY (CVL-26) where a “great gang” was aboard, including one Jerry Ford whom Scott broke in as OOD. After postgraduate school at Annapolis (1944-1945), came NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) and the celebration of the war’s end in Boston. Next, it was NEW JERSEY (BB-62) on the West Coast in Bremerton before bringing her east for midshipmen cruising. In Norfolk, Thelma Freeman of His Majesty’s British Consulate came on the scene. “It took a while to chase down this charmer.” In 1948, Bill joined the staff aboard HMCS STADACONA to expose the Royal Canadian Navy to U.S. tactics and communications. He and Thelma were married in 1949 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, before “an incorrigible bunch of Canadian reprobates,” one being Bill’s best man. Too soon it was back to Com Station Norfolk, followed by his first Pentagon tour from 1955 to 1958. Bill’s last sea duty was as XO of ALAMO (LSD-33) while his family waited for him in Coronado, CA. His final tour was in the Office of Naval Communications at the Pentagon. From 1962, he pursued a successful career as communications engineer for ITT, CSC and Raytheon. Bill enjoyed watching his family grow up in McLean,VA, vacationing at his cottage in Bethany Beach, DE, golfing and looking forward to seeing his USNA ’40 Classmates at their monthly luncheons, informal gatherings, class reunions and summer gatherings in Castine, ME. He is survived by his son, William John Scott of Jacksonville Beach, FL; daughters, Mary Monica Scott of McLean,VA, and Cecilia Anne Scott of Mechanicsburg, PA; and three grandchildren. A memorial service at Fort Myer, with burial at Arlington National Cemetery, will be held in autumn of 2013. See further information at MurphyFuneralHomes.com.

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LASTCALL WILLIAM HENRY CRAWFORD JR. ’42 Commander William H. Crawford Jr., USN (Ret.), left this life in Portsmouth, RI, on 13 October 2012. Son of the late Clara Ella Dibble and William Henry Crawford of Branford CT, Commander Crawford graduated from the Randles School in Washington, DC, in 1938. He entered the Naval Academy in July 1938 with the Class of 1942, which graduated early on 19 December 1941 due to the attack on Pearl Harbor. He graduated from Sub School in Groton, CT, in June 1943 and reported to ARCHERFISH in Portsmouth, NH. The ship arrived in the Pacific Theater in November 1943, completing four war patrols with ARCHERFISH’s commissioning crew. Other assignments included SNAPPER; SEA POACHER; Squadron 6, Panama Canal Zone; Underwater Sound Lab, New London, CT; XO of BURRFISH; CO of COBIA; sub liaison officer, SALEM, Sixth Fleet Flagship; XO of the NROTC Unit at Princeton University; XO of BUSHNELL; CO of Sub Div 42; Advanced Tactics Department, Sub School, Groton; and lastly, Head, Navy T&E Unit, New London, CT, from where he retired July 1962. As a civilian, he spent the next 16 years with TRACOR Corp., Raytheon Corp., and BuShips, as sub sonar system manager. Commander and Mrs. Crawford lived on Block Island, RI, from 1983 to 2003. They then moved to Portsmouth, RI, where they were living when he passed. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Jean Schumacher Crawford; three sisters, Roberta Johnson of Madison, CT, Ruth Doyle of Branford, CT, and Carol Brown of Block Island, RI; four sons, William H. III (Lynn) of Pensacola, FL, Stephen (Faye) of Cincinnati, OH, Peter Hull (Kathy) of Massachusetts, and Jeffrey (Marnie) of North Kingstown, RI; three daughters, Susan Schaller (David) of Block Island, RI, Sarah Herritt (Bruce) of North Palm Beach, FL, and Melissa Carty (William) of Portsmouth, RI; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grands. A Mass of Christian Burial and interment took place on 18 October 2012 on Block Island, RI. When the time comes, Mrs. Crawford will also be laid to rest on Block Island. The family wishes to honor their father’s last request that, in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to either The Mary ‘D’ Fund, P.O. Box 323, Block Island, RI, 02807; or The Block Island Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 781, Block Island, RI 02807. The Crawford Family MYRON EARL TREMAIN ’43 Lieutenant Myron E. Tremain, USN (Ret.), died on 2 March 2013 in Charlottesville,VA, of chronic pulmonary disease. Born on 7 December 1920, “Mike” grew up in Columbus, OH. He attended Ohio State University for one year prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. He graduated in June 1942 with the wartime accelerated Class of 1943. Upon his commission, he sailed from San Francisco to the Pacific Ocean, where he served on HELM (DD-388). He was injured aboard ship in November of 1942 and was transported to Army hospitals in Australia for several months before being sent back to the U.S. to continue his recuperation. He spent the rest

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of World War II in Washington, DC, on limited duty before honorably retiring from the Navy in 1946. On 11 December 1943, he married Betsy Gilmer of Charlottesville,VA, a Navy WAVE officer. She worked for Mike’s executive officer on HELM, Commander Allan Reed, who introduced them. Their marriage three months later lasted for more than 65 years! In 1946, they moved to Charlottesville, where Mike was a partner in Charlottesville Motors, the local Ford dealership, for 17 years. Subsequently, he became a trust officer at People’s National Bank (now Bank of America), for 22 years, retiring as a senior vice president in 1985. He was on the boards of The Navy League, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, St. Anne’s School and The University of Virginia Hospital. He was active in several societies and a member of Christ Episcopal Church and Farmington Country Club. After retirement, Mike and Betsy enjoyed traveling. Predeceased by his wife, Betsy, in 2009, Mike is survived by his three daughters; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on 9 March 2013 at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville,VA, with military honors at interment. The Tremain Family GEORGE ODEN JENNINGS ’45 George Jennings, 92, died on 4 February 2013 in Scone, Australia. George was born on 21 January 1921 in Washington, DC, to Henry Lee Jennings and Elma Oden Jennings. In 1927, George’s father, an attorney, accepted a position with a law firm in Birmingham, AL, where he moved the family. Following graduations from Ramsey High School in Birmingham and Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL, George received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. Following graduation from the Academy in June 1944 with the accelerated Class of 1945, 12th Company, George reported aboard MORRIS (DD-417) in the Pacific. From February 1942 until April 1945, MORRIS participated with distinction in numerous major engagements with the enemy. On 6 April 1945, during the Okinawa battle, a kamikaze crashed into MORRIS, killing or injuring many onboard and nearly sinking the ship. Nearby U.S. ships and the heroic efforts of MORRIS survivors got her to safety for emergency repairs. When seaworthy, MORRIS headed to San Francisco for overhaul. George headed to Birmingham on leave to be with his family and to marry his fiancée, Tee Dee DeBardeleben. After he returned to MORRIS, Japan surrendered and repairs ceased. George soon received orders for duty aboard a SIMS-class destroyer operating in the Mediterranean. In November 1946, George left the Navy and began a successful business career at DeBardeleben Coal & Iron Co. He resigned from DeBardeleben and started Brungart-Jennings Equipment Co. In 1965, George sold his interest in BrungartJennings, accepted a position with Clutha Development Pty. Ltd., both mining companies—successfully operating each and selling them two months before he died. Ever-ready for a challenge, George was considering starting another mining operation shortly before his death. Soon after moving to Australia, George and Tee Dee divorced. During their marriage, they had two children, George Jr. and Mala. Two years later, George married Pamela Robinson

of Sydney. They had one child, Eve. Following a lengthy illness, Pamela died on 7 March 2010. George was also predeceased by his son, George. He is survived by his first wife; sister, Lois Hudson; daughters, Mala and Eve Jennings; stepdaughter, Edwina Duddy (Robert); stepson, Simon Robinson; grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his companion, Rosie Fairbairn-Watt. Memorial services were held at All Saints Anglican Church in Sydney, Australia, on 14 February 2013, followed by interment on Prime Seal Island. George will be sorely missed, but never forgotten! Lois Jennings Hudson & H. Manning McPhillips Jr. ’46 ALFRED MCCLAIN BETTIS ’46 Captain Alfred M. Bettis, USN (Ret.), passed away on 27 August 2012 after a brief illness. He was 88 years old. “Al” entered the Naval Academy in 1942, attended classes 12 months a year and graduated in 1945 with the wartime-accelerated Class of 1946. In 1946, the Navy sent Al to Radar School at MIT. Much to his surprise, MIT turned out to be the toughest years of education he could imagine, devoted to studying math, physics and electronics. After MIT and a brief stint on the aircraft carrier FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, Al was sent to Albuquerque to attend classified physics courses and to work at Los Alamos. Last year, Al was excited to visit Los Alamos and the Bradbury Science Museum with his daughter, Lucy. Upon seeing a mockup of the nuclear weapon that he helped assemble and maintain more than 60 years earlier, Al became animated describing in detail the bombs’ weight, explosive capacity and wiring details while his daughter read the information plaque, amazed at the accuracy of Al’s recollection. However, it was the Cray computer that was of the greatest interest to Al. Most of Al’s career was spent working in computer technology developing the NTDS (Naval Tactical Data System) shipboard digital computer. Al and his team figured out how to digitalize radar signals allowing for real-time use of data. When the Pentagon summoned Al and the chief engineer to explain why the Navy was losing fewer planes over Hanoi than the Air Force, the men explained that with NTDS, they could see what was going on from the time the planes were launched from the carrier, over Hanoi and as they returned. Shortly before his death, Al told a local reporter that, “We could even see a missile coming at the plane and warn the pilots.” After Al left the Navy, he worked Sperry-Univac, spending several years in Europe as the directing manager of the defense division. No discussion of Al’s life and career would be complete without mentioning his late wife, Margaret, who died in 2009. Al and others credited Margaret with everything from providing the inspiration to solve one particularly complex technical problem—the “martini solution”—to using her command of six different languages to assist as Al’s translator in Europe. Of his career in the Navy, Al said he always enjoyed his work, “because I was always on the leading edge of technology.”

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things. ~Latin Proverb

JOSEPH FRANCIS DOLAN ’46 Joseph F. Dolan, 88, of Dorchester, MA, former longtime resident of Milton, MA, died peacefully at his home following a brief illness on 21 March 2013. “Joe” attended Harvard for one year before becoming a Midshipman in the accelerated Naval Academy Class of 1946. He was a proud member of 18th Company, “Pride of the Regiment.” He was commissioned on 6 June 1945. He served onboard FRANK KNOX (DD-742) operating in the Pacific, Tokyo Bay, China and the Philippines until October 1947, when he was assigned as an instructor at Kings Point Maritime Academy. He was released from active duty in January 1948. He was recalled on 2 March 1951 and was assigned to CAPERTON (DD-650). On 30 March 1952, he was transferred to CASCADE (AD-16) and served as flag lieutenant to ComDesFlot Six in Newport, RI. A successful insurance executive, he founded the Dolan Insurance Agency in Westboro in 1984. Active in civic and social causes, he served for many years as an elected Town Meeting member in Milton, and served as chair of the Town Insurance Committee. He volunteered for 25 years at Haley House, a Catholic worker community, caring for the hungry and the homeless in the South End, and served on its board of directors. He also served on the board of directors of the Milton Visiting Nurse Association. Joe loved spending time by the ocean, both as a young man in Hull and later with his own family, summering for many years in Scituate. Joe was very proud of his naval service and regularly attended class reunion and shipmate reunions for FRANK KNOX and CAPERTON. He is the beloved husband of the late Virginia (O’Toole) Dolan; devoted father of William Dolan (USN, RM2, 1969-1973) and his wife, Jill of Marshfield, MA, Terry Dolan of Dorchester, MA, Martha Dolan Cosgrove and her husband, Brian of Milton, MA, the late Kathy (Dolan) Newberry; Tom Dolan and his wife, Maura of Westboro, MA, and Joe Dolan Jr. of Milton, MA. He is also survived by five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews; and many friends. Memorial services were held on 25 March 2013 at St. Gregory’s Church in Dorchester, followed by a burial with honors at Milton Cemetery alongside his wife,Virginia, and their daughter, Kathleen. The Dolan Family WILLIAM FREDERICK DYROFF ’46 Colonel William F. Dyroff, USMC (Ret.), passed away on 20 April 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. Born in Mt.Vernon, NY, on 9 August 1922, “Bill” attended Colgate prior to acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1946. He was a 26-year veteran of the Marine Corps. A Bronze Star recipient, after the Korean War and attending the Naval Postgraduate School, the second half of his career, aside from his Vietnam service, was spent with nuclear management at Sandia and the Defense Atomic Support Agency at the Pentagon. After retirement from the Marine Corps in 1971, as the NROTC commanding officer at the University of Wisconsin, May-June 2013

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LASTCALL he and his family returned to Albuquerque. He managed the Civil Preparedness Department for the state of New Mexico in Santa Fe. He ended his working career as an outdoors writer for the Albuquerque Journal and was admitted into the Outdoor Writers Hall of Fame Museum in Haywood, WI. His wife of 57 years, Phyllis, passed away in 2005. He is survived by four sons, Johnathan Edward, Christopher Paul, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen James, USMC, and Peter Anthony. Memorial services were conducted at Holy Ghost Church in Albuquerque on 4 May 2013, with interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with military honors, on 6 May. The Dyroff Family PERRY ROOT TAYLOR JR. ’46 Perry R. Taylor Jr. passed away on 28 September 2012 at the age of 88. Perry was born on 15 November 1923 in Philadelphia, PA, to Perry R. Taylor ’18 and Thalia Taylor (nee Chambers). He attended the Staunton Military Academy in Virginia and later graduated from the Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania. Following two semesters at Lehigh University, Perry received his congressional appointment to begin at the Naval Academy in the fall of 1942. He graduated with the Class in June of 1945 as a member of the 19th Company. Among other shore and sea duties, as a submariner Perry served on FLYING FISH and captained CARP. Following retirement from naval service, he earned a master’s degree in business administration from The George Washington University and worked for the Navy’s submarine procurement division in Crystal City,VA, until his retirement from government service in 1978. Perry was an avid and constant reader of the Wall Street Journal, which helped him to successfully manage his personal finances. As was his father, Perry was a lifelong member of the Army-Navy Country Club and enjoyed playing golf there with his close friends from the Academy and military service. During his retirement years, he spent time with his family in Nantucket, MA, Hobe Sound, FL, and Hamilton,VA. Perry was devoted to his family. His wife of 57 years, Barbara Jean (nee O’Brien) predeceased him in 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Taylor, with whom he lived; his son, Peter Taylor; daughter-in-law, Francine; grandsons, Matthew and Evan; brothers, Anthony and Jerry; a niece, Maron; and five nephews, Reed, Clark, Brent, Jeremy and Perry R. Taylor II ’00. A memorial service was held at Arlington National Cemetery on 28 March 2013. The Taylor Family DAVID DYER ANSEL ’47 Captain David D. Ansel, USN (Ret.), died in Annapolis, MD, on 7 March 2013. Born on 22 July 1924 in Annapolis, “Dave” was the son of Rear Admiral Walter Ansel ’19 and Eleanor Dyer Ansel. Like a number of his Classmates who were Navy juniors, he spent early years on both coasts, as well as in China and the Philippines, and attended St. James School in Hagerstown before receiving a

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congressional appointment from Michigan to the Naval Academy. He was Company Commander of the 23rd, with which he graduated. He personally categorized his career as that of “a garden variety destroyer sailor, specializing in ASW.” He served first in E.F. LARSON (DD-830) and married Anne France in 1947. Subsequent sea tours included NANTAHALA (AO-60), AMCU-11, DOUGLAS H. FOX (DD-779), ROBERT A. OWENS (DD-827) and command of PURDY (DD-734). He served as commodore of Escort Squadron Eight, on the staff of COM Naval Forces Saigon in Vietnam, in command of ARCADIA (AD-23); commanded the Destroyer Development Group, and was chief of staff for ComCruDesFlotTen. He acquired a master’s in aerology at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, and attended the Naval War College Senior Course. Ashore, he served at the Naval Academy as an instructor, in Morocco, and at NAS Chincoteague; taught at the U.S. Navy Destroyer School in Newport, and served on the staff of the Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon before his retirement in 1972. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star and the Navy Unit Commendation. Back in home waters, he and Anne retired in Annapolis and sailed the Chesapeake, the Atlantic and the Caribbean with friends in a series of boats, all of which he named MISS ANNE. He continued to excel on the tennis courts until recent years. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anne; son, David D. Jr.; and three daughters, Caroline, Eleanor and Ruth; their respective spouses; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted in the Naval Academy Chapel on 18 March 2013, with final commitment following at the Naval Academy Columbarium with military honors. Chet Shaddeau ’47 LAWRENCE JOSEPH CURTIN ’47 Captain Lawrence J. Curtin, USN (Ret.), died at Coronado, CA, on 20 February 2013. Born at Naugatuck, CT, on 5 May 1922, “Larry” enlisted in the Navy at 17, upon graduation from Naugatuck High School, and was selected from the Fleet for appointment to the Naval Academy. He was a model of organization as a Mid—three years at sea will do that! He graduated with the 22nd Company. Larry was married in July after graduation to Nadine Sherwood, who was to bear him six children during the years ahead. His first duty after commissioning was a tour in IOWA (BB-61), then from 1949 to 1951 in H.A. BASS (APD-124), then as XO of LST-1080 from 1951 to 1952. From 1953 to 1955, he was with the Field Command of the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project at Albuquerque and White Sands, NM. He commanded SALINE COUNTY (LST-1101) from 1956 to 1957, then was in Washington with BuPers for 18 months before attending the Naval War College (1959-1960). He had back-to-back XO tours in BROWN (DD-546) and TWINING (DD-540), and from 1963 to 1966, was again at the Pentagon on the Joint Secretariat of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He received the Bronze Star (V) in Vietnam while serving as commanding officer of HANSON (DD-832) from 1966 to 1968. His 18-month deep-draft command of JASON (AR-8) was followed by duty at Coronado on ComPhibOpsSupPac staff, and he worked on home grounds in Connecticut, where he served several years as commander of the Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center, located at Fort Nathan Hale in New Haven. He retired in January of 1975.

He finally relocated to Coronado, where the kitchen of his retirement home was always full of very strong coffee, powerfully sung Irish ballads and lots of grandkids hearing lots of sea stories. Nadine died in 1992, but he had the extraordinary good luck to find loving friendship with a former neighbor, Kathleen Wall, who shared the joys and trials of the later years with him until her death in 2007. Larry is survived by six children, their spouses and 12 grandkids, all in the Southwest; and a sister, Nora of Naugatuck, CT. His family offers their gratitude for the devotion of caregivers and aides who provided for his needs in the last declining years. A memorial service was held on 1 March 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Coronado, CA. Chet Shaddeau ’47 HENRY RICHARD DUDEN JR. ’47 Henry R. Duden Jr. died peacefully at his home in Severna Park, MD, on Sunday, 31 March 2013 following a short bout with cancer. He was 88 years old. Born in Pottstown, PA, and raised in Englewood, NJ,“Dick” graduated from Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, in 1943. In 1943, Dick entered the United States Naval Academy on a three-year accelerated war track, graduating in 1946 as a member of the Class of 1947, with honors as a Brigade Commander. While at the Academy, Dick received nine varsity letters for football, basketball and baseball. In 1945, he was elected captain of the football team and was voted a consensus All-American at offensive end. In 1972, Dick was chosen by a national panel of sports writers as a member of the All-Time Army-Navy football team. In 2001, he was inducted into the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame. Following his graduation from USNA, Dick served in the fleet on board SICILY and F.D. ROOSEVELT. He took Reserve status in 1949 and played his only professional football season with the New York Giants. At the outbreak of the Korean Conflict, he was recalled and served as a gunnery officer aboard CHICKASAW. He later returned to the Naval Academy as an assistant varsity football coach until 1959. In 1960, Dick became the head plebe football coach, a position he held until his retirement in 1973. Dick never had a losing season as the plebe coach. In his civilian life, Dick worked as an insurance agent for New York Life for many years. Dick was formerly married to Jean Kemp McDonald, who died in August 1964. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lillian Kepner Larrimore; his children, Judy Kemp Hall (Fred ’70) of Severna Park, MD, Patricia McDonald Hopkins (Tom) of West River, MD, H. Richard Duden III (Nancy) of Annapolis, MD, Judson Kepner Larrimore (Sharon) of Westminster, MD, and Jason Larrimore Duden (Catherine) of Edgewater, MD; grandchildren, Peter Hall, Jean Hall, Tom Hopkins, Spencer Hopkins, Rachel Duden, Hank Duden, Josh Larrimore and Jake Larrimore; and two great-grandchildren, Madeline Hopkins and Ann Marie Mahoney. A memorial service was held on 10 April 2013 at the Naval Academy Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401. The Duden Family

DUNCAN PACKER ’47 Captain Duncan Packer, USN (Ret.), died on 16 March 2013 at Vinson Hall in McLean,VA, after a short illness. Born in Annapolis, MD, to Captain and Mrs. Francis Packer, Duncan’s youth was spent traveling. He used to say, “By the time I was 12, I had been around the world, been or lived in ten foreign countries and resided in 16 homes!” He won a presidential appointment to the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1947. His first ship was TUCSON (CLAA-98) followed by a PCE mid-Pacific weather ship, where he was XO. He later took that ship halfway around the world and decommissioned it in Norfolk,VA. From there, he was assigned to PLOVER (MSCO-33). His career took a sharp turn when he was selected for Submarine School at New London, CT, from which he graduated in December 1948. His first assignment was a sub out of Key West, FL, which ended up in New London via San Francisco. He then took the course at the Electronic Maintenance School, Treasure Island, CA, from which he went to TUNNY (SSG-282), an experimental sub. He attended the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, earning a master’s degree in electronics in 1960. From here, he went to Charleston, SC, to command CHIVO (SS-341), followed by a tour at the Bureau of Ordnance in Washington. He then commanded SubDiv 41 out of Charleston and spent another tour at BuOrd in Washington, interrupted by a course at the Advanced Management Course at Harvard. Back in DC, he was ordered in 1970 to command COMPASS ISLAND (EAG-156), the Navy’s navigation research ship. Then it was back to Washington, where he retired on 1 July 1976. Letting no grass grow under his feet, he enrolled in law school in 1980, passed the Bar soon after graduation and practiced in the Alexandria area. In 1987, he took leave of the Law and went to London, England, enrolling there in a course in art history. Upon his return in 1991, he split his time between the law and serving as a docent at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. In 2008, he retired completely, enjoying life with his family and doing some traveling. He is survived by his wife, Louise Manseau; daughter, Anne Louise Julian; three grandchildren; and his brother, Commander Francis A. Packer Jr. ’45, USN (Ret.). Funeral services and interment have been scheduled for 1 July at Arlington National Cemetery. JOSEPH RANDALL WILSON ’47 Joseph R. Wilson of Braselton, GA, died on 12 January 2013 after a brief illness. He was 87 years old. Born in Redlands, CA, son of the late Dr. Joseph and the late LaRuth (Homes) Wilson, he attended Southern California Military Academy at Long Beach, CA, for eight years and graduated from Susan Miller Dorsey High School at Los Angeles in 1941. He entered the Naval Academy at the age of eighteen in 1943 and graduated with the 18th Company, Class of 1947, in June of 1946. He was associate editor of the Lucky Bag and spent his spare time sailing in DANDY.

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LASTCALL While in the service, he served in COWLE (DMS-39), PCE-871, PGM-16, PC-581 and FURSE (DDR-882). While serving in FURSE, the ship was awarded the Battle Efficiency “E” pennant for the Atlantic Fleet. He served at the Naval Academy as a marine engineering instructor. He received an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California in 1956. Following his resignation in 1954, he joined the Avco Corporation, where he stayed until his retirement in 1980. While with Avco, he functioned as Director of Flight Test, Director of Reliability, Director of all Minuteman Re-entry Systems, Managing Director of Saudi Arabian Coast Guard Operations and as Director of Industrial and Commercial Gas Turbine Programs. He served six years as chairman of the personnel board and three years on the school committee for the town of Wakefield, MA. In addition, he served there as local chairman of the Republican Party. He also was vice-president of Bear Hill Golf Club at Stoneham, MA. He married Natalie Lyon May in 1950. She survives him, along with their son, J. Randall Wilson Jr. and his wife, Montez of Warrenton,VA; their daughter, Susan Lyon Yatsinko and her husband, Robert G.; granddaughter, S. Rebecca; and his sister, LaRuth (Wilson) Haverfield of Amarillo, TX. Graveside services will be held at Waterside Cemetery in Marblehead, MA, at a later date. The Wilson Family ROBERT SIDNEY MCGIHON ’48 Lieutenant Commander Robert S. McGihon, USN (Ret.), died in Springfield,VA, on 23 March 2013. He was 86 years old. He grew up in Detroit and Owosso, MI, attending Michigan State College before his appointment to the Naval Academy. Upon graduation, Bob went to flight training at Pensacola. Upon leaving flight training, he was ordered to CORAL SEA (CVB 43), joining the gunnery department. After four cruises to the Mediterranean, he went to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, receiving a master’s degree in engineering electronics in 1955. Following graduation from PG School, Bob served two years as gunnery officer onboard HICKOX (DD 673) at Newport, and then had serious back surgery at Boston Naval Hospital. From 1957 to 1959, he was at the office of Supervisor of Shipbuilding at the New York Shipbuilding plant in Camden, NJ, where he was designated Engineering Duty Only (EDO). In 1959, he was sent to Charleston Naval Shipyard, where he was assistant electronics superintendent and assistant P&E superintendent. While in Charleston, he appeared with the Dock Street Players in “Taming of the Shrew” and “Romeo and Juliet.” In 1962, he was ordered to the staff of ComServLant in Norfolk; and in 1964, to the Electronic Supply Office at Great Lakes, IL. There, he attended the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. In 1966, he was ordered to what was then the Bureau of Ships, where he retired in 1968. Following retirement, Bob worked at Control Data Corporation, Washington Analytical Services Center (a unit of EG&G, Inc.) and Planning Research Corporation, supporting project management functions in NavSea.

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In 1989, he became a licensed real estate agent, working with Prudential Carruthers Realtors of Fairfax,VA. As in the past, he continued his participation in choirs, community theatre and choral activities. In retirement, he continued sailing and racing his Flying Scot and J29. Other hobbies included writing computer programs, woodworking and building fine furniture. He was divorced from Clara Denman McGihon in 1974, and in 1978 married Mary Yeuell (a West Point widow). He is survived by his three children, Christopher C. McGihon and Charles H. McGihon, both of Alexandria,VA, and Anne L. McGihon of Denver, CO; three stepdaughters, Catherine Raphael of Newark, DE, Frances Ambrose of Denver, CO, and Henrietta Bakunas of Valencia, CA; as well as three grandchildren. A memorial service was held on 6 May 2013 at the Naval Academy Chapel. ROBERT PLATT METZGER ’48 Commander Robert P. Metzger, USN (Ret.), passed away on 22 February 2013 at his home in Sonoma, CA, at the age of 89. “Bob” was born on 11 July 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, to Henry J. Metzger and Mildred (Platt) Metzger. He graduated from Garden City High School (NY) in 1941 and enlisted in the Navy. While serving on DOLPHIN (SS-169) in the South Pacific Theater, Bob received a Secretary of the Navy appointment to the Naval Academy. Bob attended NAPS in 1943 and entered the Naval Academy in 1944. He was an AllAmerican lacrosse player and team captain his First Class Year. He graduated and was commissioned as an ensign in 1947 with the Class of 1948A. Bob served on LEYTE (CV-32) and DIODON (SS-349) before attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He earned a degree as a naval engineer in 1955 and was designated an Engineering Duty Officer.While at MIT, Bob joined the emerging Navy Nuclear Power Program. He was assigned to the design and construction of nuclear reactors in submarines. Bob retired from active duty in 1965. He then served as an Atomic Energy Commission employee and the Naval Reactors Representative at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Bob reported directly to Admiral Hyman Rickover for 20 of his 39-year Navy career as an officer and senior executive employee civilian. As the Naval Reactors Representative at Mare Island, Bob represented the Admiral for the construction and refueling of nuclear powered submarines. During Bob’s 20-year active duty and civilian tenure at Mare Island, the Yard constructed and launched 15 nuclear submarines. In 1980, Bob retired with 39 years of service to the Navy. Following retirement from government service, Bob was employed by the Bechtel Corporation to assist with the stabilization and decontamination of the disabled Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. Bob retired in 1986. Bob raised grapes in Sonoma, CA, where he personally managed the vineyard. Bob enjoyed many hobbies including antique car restoration, early American clocks and pocket watches, coin collecting and his greatest love—trout fishing. Bob was predeceased by his second wife, Paula A. (Duggan) in 2011 and his first grandson, Jesse P. Snow. He is survived by his seven children, John S. Metzger, Catherine V. Altmeyer, William W. Metzger ’80, Patricia A. Snow, Madeleine E. Metzger, Thomas D. Metzger ’86 and James C. Metzger. Bob is also survived by his nine grandchildren, including Timothy W. Metzger ’16.

BERNARD EDWARD BASSING ’49 Captain Bernard E. Bassing, USN (Ret.), of Lake Monticello in Palmyra,VA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 29 March 2013. He was 86 years old. He was born in Missouri on 21 March 1927 to the late Francis Joseph and Dorothy Cecile (Bowles) Bassing. “Bernie” was a proud graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1949, and served in the United States Navy for 28 years, retiring in January 1974. A veteran of the Korean War, he served in both destroyer and supply fields, with tours aboard KEARSARGE (CV-33) and LEXINGTON (CV-16), and assignments at Monterey, San Diego, Philadelphia, the Naval Postgraduate School, Pensacola, the Pentagon and Norfolk among others. He truly valued his military service and the many friends he and Bunny made in their years with the Navy. After retirement, he served with the Lake Monticello board and Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, and was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Bremo Bluff,VA. Among his many interests were golf, gardening, reading, woodworking and sports. A lifelong learner, Bernie took a lively interest in the world around him. He was a devoted father and grandfather, and will be missed for his love, humor, sage advice and support. In addition to his parents, Bernie was also preceded in death by his beloved spouse of 47 years, Erma Jean “Bunny” Bassing; stepmothers, Scottie and Silence Bassing; sister, Mary and her husband, Richard Swift; and brothers, George (and his wife, Mary Louise), Frank and Charles Bassing. Survivors include his son and daughter, Richard and Kim Bassing, both of Palmyra, VA; his granddaughter, Laura Skibinski and her husband, Kevin Guillette of Vermont; grandson, Daniel Skibinski; sisters-in-law; and many wonderful nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. A celebration of life was held on 4 May 2013 at Grace Episcopal Church in Bremo Bluff. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a contribution in memory of Bernie, the family suggests donations to Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department; Hospice of the Piedmont (www.hopva.org); or a veteran’s organization of your choice. The Bassing Family RAY CLEVELAND BARBER ’50 Captain Ray C. Barber, USN (Ret.), of Virginia Beach,VA, passed away peacefully with family on 3 March 2013 after a gallant battle with brain cancer. He was 86 years old. Ray was born in Port Royal, SC, on 20 October 1926 to the late George Cleveland Barber and Annie Laurie Smoak Barber. Ray was the fourth of five children, having three brothers and a sister. Upon graduating from Beaufort High School in Beaufort, SC, Ray attended Clemson University. He then entered the Merchant Marines during the end of World War II. Ray was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946 and graduated in the Class of 1950. Captain Barber served aboard ESSEX, HAILEY, TICONDEROGA and JOHN F. KENNEDY during his military career, and received his master’s degree from Purdue University. Ray’s primary focus was on aviation supply, with his final duty station at ComNavAirLant in Norfolk,VA.

Upon retiring from the Navy, Ray dabbled in real estate and started two successful companies. Ray’s true love other than family was golf, playing four to five times a week at Broad Bay Country Club up until his diagnosis, shooting under his age on a regular basis. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeanne A. Barber; his only son, R. Craig Barber and his wife, Beth H. Barber; two granddaughters, Sarah E. Barber and Kristen Rae Krueger (husband, Tim Krueger); and a great-granddaughter, Avery Jeanne Krueger. Ray is also survived by his sister, Ruth Dickinson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Bob Henderson; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Barber Family FRED WORRELL TERRELL JR. ’50 Captain Fred W. Terrell, USN (Ret.), a resident of Coupeville, WA, passed away on 9 April 2013 at Oak Harbor, WA. Born in Miami, FL, to Mary Keen and Fred W. Terrell Sr., he grew up in Dover, DE. After graduating from high school, he entered the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Germany after the war was over. While in Germany, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, entering in 1946 and graduating in June 1950. During the Korean War, he served on a battleship and a landing ship in the Korean theater of operations. He then attended Submarine School and later served on the diesel submarines BESUGO, DIADON and BONEFISH. He subsequently commanded the diesel submarine ROCK as well as a diesel submarine division. Ashore, Fred taught at the Naval War College in Newport, RI; served as a military staff advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and worked with the CIA to raise a sunken Russian submarine. He retired from the Navy in 1976 after 26 years of dedicated service to his country. Following his Navy retirement, Fred worked for General Electric as the manager of their marine operations at the Allied Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) on Andros Island in the Bahamas, where he made many long-lasting friends. After retiring from GE, Fred moved to Whidbey Island, WA, where he was a docent at the Admiralty Head Lighthouse on Puget Sound and conducted tours of the 122-year old U.S. Army Fort Casey, now a Washington State Park, south of Coupeville, on Puget Sound. He was a dedicated outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking and sailing, as well telling sea stories and keeping abreast of world affairs. In addition to his BS degree from the Naval Academy, Fred earned a master’s degree in international relations from The George Washington University. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Joyce Merrick Terrell of Coupeville, WA; his children, Eve Bruce (David) of Longmont, CO, Lynn Schollins (Bill) of Bluffton, SC, and Bryan Terrell of Atlanta, GA; sister, Nancy Terrell Wrede of Dover, DE; and two grandsons. Fred is to be cremated and inurned at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville. At his request, there will be no services. Memorial donations may be made to: WSU Breach Watchers, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; or the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018.

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LASTCALL MICHAEL ANGELO IACONA SR. ’51 Captain Michael A. Iacona Sr., USNR (Ret.), passed away peacefully on 5 April 2013 in Annapolis, MD, from complications of pneumonia. “Mike” was born in Providence, RI, as the oldest of five children. His dreams of attending the Naval Academy began with a letter to a state senator when he was only ten years old. He graduated from LaSalle Academy in Providence and enlisted in the Navy. He received an appointment to the Naval Academy in 1947, where he studied engineering, raced sailboats and played trombone. After graduation, he married Charlotte Halter in Westminster, MD. Mike remained at the Academy as a seamanship instructor until his first assignment aboard BON HOMME RICHARD, during the Korean War. He followed that with studies in New London at Submarine School and on GUAVINA through 1956. His next duty station was at the Officer Candidate School, Newport, RI. He was assigned to CALOOSAHATCHEE as navigator and operations officer (1958-1960) and to BRISTOL. In 1962, he moved his family to Washington, DC, where he worked as an oceanographer at the Naval Oceanographic Office, then relocated to the Defense Mapping Agency. In retirement, Mike received his paralegal certificate from the University of Maryland, top of his class, and involved himself in emerging technologies. Mike was always busy and ran a few small businesses in tax preparation and researching scholarship funding for students. He enjoyed navigational sciences and volunteered for an expedition to the Caribbean during the Grenada War. He participated in a geographical study of the Mason Dixon line. He shared his knowledge of computer science and taught at local colleges in suburban Maryland and Pennsylvania. In 1990, he and Charlotte moved to Littlestown, PA, where they built their new home. He was a member of the Elk’s Lodge, served three terms as president of the Gettysburg Society and was involved in local politics. He was diagnosed with dementia and moved back to Annapolis. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charlotte; children, Michael, Rosemarie, Janice and David; four siblings; and three granddaughters. Funeral services were held on 17 April 2013 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD, followed by inurnment at the Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Aloysius Catholic Church, c/o Father James Sterner, 29 S Queen Street, Littlestown, PA 17340. CHARLES CHALMERS MCDONALD ’52 Commander Charles C. McDonald, USNR (Ret.), went to be with his Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, 31 March 2013. “Charlie” was born on 9 May 1930 in Raleigh, NC, to Ralph and Mabel Peele McDonald. He graduated with the 17th Company in the Class of 1952 from the U.S. Naval Academy. He was medically discharged from the U.S. Navy in December 1954. After living in Europe for many years, he and his wife, Shirley Meter, moved to Annapolis, MD, in 1994. Charlie touched many

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lives through his service to the Salvation Army, USO, prison ministry and Bible studies. He was a true gentleman who never hesitated to reach out and help those in need. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley; sisters, Mabel McDonald Geoghegan and Anne McDonald Oakley and her husband, Tom; brother, Ralph McDonald and his wife, Margaret McLaurin; adopted daughter, Dr. Raquel Natalie Nieves-Bernal; and numerous friends and young people who considered Charlie their father, Opa, mentor and counselor. Services were held at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Annapolis on 13 April 2013, followed by interment in the church graveyard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evangelical Presbyterian Missions, Church of Annapolis, 710 Ridgely Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401. BRUCE DAVID MCCURDY ’54 Bruce D. McCurdy passed away on 13 April 2013 after a long illness. A 1954 graduate of the Naval Academy, Bruce’s career included both the Navy and IBM, where he retired as an electrical engineer. He was the beloved husband of Betty L. McCurdy and father of Susan K. Szajna. He is also survived by his sisters, Jean M. McCurdy of Whittier, CA, and Anne L. Rose of Milpitas, CA. A memorial service was held at The Villages of Urbana clubhouse in Frederick, MD, on 2 May 2013. Private inurnment will be at the United States Naval Academy at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to Montgomery Hospice (www.montgomeryhospice.org) or the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org/Maryland). The McCurdy Family JAMES RUSSELL WRIGHT ’54 Captain James R. Wright, USN (Ret.), of Carmel, CA, passed away on 25 March 2013 surrounded by family. He was 81 years old. Born on 17 March 1932 in Washington, DC, to a proud U.S. Marine family (Semper Fi!), “Jim” served in the U.S. Navy following his graduation from Columbian Prep. His years of active duty (1954-1977), began with his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy and included two years at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey (ordnance engineer) and attendance at the Naval War College. Sea duty included command of PORTAGE and SHELTON and as XO of PORTERFIELD. He also served as ASW officer aboard WREN and CIC and missile control officer aboard TOLEDO. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V in 1973. Shore duty included weapons training officer, Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo Bay; Director Test and Evaluation, Naval Ship Weapons Systems Engineering Station and Project Manager Harpoon and Cruise Missiles, NavSea. After retiring, Jim was executive director of the Monterey History and Art Association and project manager for development and construction of the Stanton Center Maritime Museum. He served on the Carmel City Council for 14 years and returned to the classroom, gaining a juris doctorate at the Monterey College of Law.

Jim loved reading and had an extensive collection of books. He enjoyed travel and he and Beth had their passports stamped with the names of many countries. He followed politics closely and discussed them, and other news developments of interest, with a keen and analytical mind. And while his modesty would probably prevent Jim from accepting the description “raconteur,” he had a knack for recounting life events in both an interesting and entertaining way. One of his great joys was playing chess, and he was an accomplished player. If this game exists in Heaven, Jim may well be saying “checkmate” to an opponent right about now. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Beth; daughters (and sons-in-law), Kimberly Wright Youngdale (Steve) and Susan Wright Pollara (Paul); and the apple-of-his-eye, grandson James Nolan “Jimmy” Pollara, who loves his “Tappa.” The Wright Family requests that donations in honor of Jim’s memory be made to the Naval Academy Foundation’s Midshipman ECA Fund. Anyone fortunate enough to know Jim will always remember a thoughtful, kind and decent man, a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather, who forever remained true to his values and principles. “All Lines In,” Captain Wright. RAYMOND RICHARD MEDEIROS ’55 Lieutenant Colonel Raymond R. Medeiros, USAF (Ret.), of Camarillo, CA, passed away on 18 March 2013. He was 81 years old. Born in Plymouth, MA, and growing up in West Warwick, RI, at the age of 14, Ray became the youngest Eagle Scout in the state’s history. He joined the Army National Guard in 1948 and mobilized for Korea in 1950. In 1949, he entered Rhode Island State College prior to attending NAPS and the Naval Academy. Nicknamed “Crazy Legs” for his iconic style of play, he earned “All-South” honors on the varsity Navy soccer team. He graduated with the Class of 1955, Third Company, and earned an MS in industrial engineering at Texas Tech in 1964. Ray was a retired Air Force civil engineering officer, owner of The Institute of Productivity Management and an associate professor of industrial engineering technology with Southern Illinois University. His civil engineer career stationed him around the world, but he was especially fond of his assignment to HQ EUCOM, Stuttgart, Germany.There, he and his family established lifelong friendships and enjoyed an active social life filled with ski trips, European travel, Little League baseball and rooting for Navy to beat Army! A Vietnam-era veteran, in 1969 he served in an Air Force combat heavy construction unit (RED HORSE) at Cam Rahn Bay,Vietnam, where he earned the Bronze Star. He retired from active duty from HQ 15th Air Force, March AFB, Riverside, CA, in 1979. An avid golfer, along with family and friends, he golfed many of the greatest venues, including Pebble Beach and the Old Course at Saint Andrews. He was content with his life’s work of raising four children to become respectful citizens of the United States. His children are grateful he placed family, country and God above all others. His wife of 38 years, Lorraine, predeceased him in 1993. He is survived by his four children, David Medeiros of Camarillo, CA, Colonel John Medeiros, USAF (Ret.), and his wife, Della of Burke,VA, Pamela Barnes and her husband, Michael of Riverside, CA, and James Medeiros and his wife, Rosanna of San Luis Obispo, CA; sister, Florence Coates of West Warwick, RI;

five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and his longtime friend and companion, Barbara Obinger of Oxnard, CA. A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Camarillo, CA, on 25 March 2013, with burial at Riverside National Cemetery, on 26 March. JOHN DUBELL APPLE JR. ’56 Captain John D. Apple Jr., USN (Ret.), died at his home in Gales Ferry, CT, on 16 August 2012 after a long and arduous battle with cancer. “Jack” was born in Philadelphia, PA, on 3 June 1934, the son of the late John DuBell Apple and Mary Ellen Brennan. He had one sister, Frances. Early schooling was at St. Cyril Grammar School, followed by St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia. He earned a competitive appointment to the Naval Academy, where he was a member of the 14th Company and graduated with distinction with the Class of 1956. Upon graduation, Jack was assigned to duty in GATLING (DD-671). He then served as executive officer in ELY (PCE-880) after a brief tour at Pensacola, FL. Jack went to Submarine School in 1960, followed by Nuclear Power School. Subsequent tours assigned him to SCAMP (SSN-588), where he qualified in submarines. He qualified as an engineer and served in WOODROW WILSON (SSBN-624) until October 1964. He served as engineer and qualified for command in SCORPION (SSN-589). He was then assigned as executive officer in JAMES MADISON (SSBN627) in January 1967 and SCAMP (SSN-588) in February 1969 before receiving command of JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630) in August 1970. In January 1975, Jack served ashore as Deputy ComSubRon 14 in Holy Loch, Scotland; and in February 1977, served as ACOS (Readiness and Training), ComSubGru 2; becoming Chief of Staff, ComSubGru 2 in June 1979. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his command tour and a second award for his service as DepComSubRon 14. Jack said his career highlight was serving as commanding officer of JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630), Gold crew. Jack retired from the Navy on 30 November 1982 at the submarine base at Groton, CT. Never married, he is survived by his loving sister, Frances Hudome; four nieces, Susan, Eileen, Mary and Margaret; and nine great-nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anastasia Church in Newtown Square, PA, followed by interment in a family plot at Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, PA. Frances Hudome JOSEPH BERNARD WUERTZ ’56 Colonel Joseph B. Wuertz, USMC (Ret.), passed away quietly to his final eternal reward at his home in Atlanta, GA, on 2 January 2013. “Joe” was born on 30 May 1934, at the Daviess County Hospital in Washington, IN. He graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1952 as valedictorian. He was the class president for both his junior and senior years and was a member of the National Honor Society. He entered the United States Naval Academy in 1952 and graduated in 1956 with a bachelor of science in engineering. May-June 2013

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LASTCALL He was commissioned in the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant. He was also a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and received a master’s degree in national resources management from The George Washington University. In his early career, Joe was a pilot and flight instructor in various commands and staffs in numerous locations from Washington, DC, to Japan. He served two tours in Vietnam, completing 229 combat missions. He flew fighters from four different aircraft carriers. He was the first Marine to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB and subsequently served as a test pilot at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River. He became a full member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, having flown 25 different types of aircraft for over 4,400 hours. He commanded a fighter squadron at MCAS Beaufort and a Marine Air Group in the Western Pacific. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medals, Naval Commendation Medal with Combat V and various other awards. Joe left active duty in 1982 and returned to a family farm in Daviess County where, in addition to managing the farm, he consulted and operated his own truck tractor. He also served the county as a district director and member of the Daviess County Board of Aviation Commissioners. He was the board’s president for four years. Joe is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Walter; their daughter, Carla Bailey (Randall); and two grandsons, Joseph and Hunter. Joe and Shirley moved to the Atlanta area in 2004 to be closer to the Bailey family. Darwin Lundberg ’56 & The Wuertz Family RICHARD HENRY KIEL ’57 Captain Richard H. “Dick” Kiel, USNR (Ret.), died on 21 January 2013 in Charleston, SC, with his wife of 50 years, the former Maria P. Botzis of Charleston, and his son, Henry, by his side. Dick was born an “Army brat” on 27 January 1935 at Fort Snelling, MN, the son of the late Lieutenant Colonel Henry I. Kiel and Mrs. Catherine Murphy Kiel. After Colonel Kiel’s retirement from the Army, the Kiel family settled in State College, PA, where Dick completed high school and entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 1957. Upon graduation, Ensign Kiel reported to COGSWELL (DD-651), serving until 1959 when he entered Submarine School. Upon finishing Submarine School, Dick served aboard CHIVO (SS-341), homeported in Charleston, SC, where he met and married Maria in 1962. Leaving CHIVO, Dick was assigned to the Defense Intelligence School, subsequently spending two years in the Naval Intelligence Office at Fort Meade, MD. Sea duty tours aboard PICUDA (SS-382) and THREADFIN (SS-410), followed his duty at Fort Meade. Dick ended his active duty career at the FBM Training Center in Charleston, switching to the Naval Reserve and working at the Charleston Naval Shipyard with SSN/SSBN overhauls until his retirement in 1990. Dick was a dedicated family man and a loyal and steadfast friend to all. His laconic and droll sense of humor was a highlight every year at Fifth Company ’57 mini-reunions in Annapolis, leaving behind many poignant memories and boundless, abiding friendships. In addition to his wife, Maria, and son, Henry; he is also survived by his sister, Mary Ann Brouse of Manchester, CT.

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A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted on 24 January 2013 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Charleston, with a private committal at Bethany Cemetery. The Kiel Family & T.R. Kramer ’57 CLARENCE HOWARD KEIM ’58 Lieutenant Commander Clarence H. “Bud” Keim, USN (Ret.), went home to be with his Lord on Easter Sunday morning, 31 March 2013, after a courageous fight with leukemia (MDS). Commander Keim was born in Topeka, KS, on 14 August 1935. He and his brother, Ray, were raised in a foster home for 12 years. He eventually moved to Kansas City, MO, to live with his father, Clair Henry Keim, where he graduated from Paseo High School. He received a congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, where he was a member of the Tenth Company and graduated with the Class of 1958. He continued on to receive a master of science in operations research/systems analysis from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. Bud married to Carol Juanita “Nita” Woodard on 4 January 1959 and they enjoyed 54 exciting years together. Bud served his country in an illustrious 24-year career commissioning two submarines, JAMES MONROE and LEWIS AND CLARK, serving at sea on several nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines for much of his career; culminating in a seven year tour with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. He briefed presidents, vice presidents and secretaries of state in numerous strategic operations. He patrolled the seas during the Cuban Missile Crisis and spent several tours of duty in the depths of the South China Sea. He was considered an expert in submarine warfare. He had recently retired from the City of Canton Health Department, where he worked as an engineer. Bud amassed a huge extended family in which he was loved tremendously, including his church family as well. Bud enjoyed studying God’s Word and sharing his faith in Jesus Christ with anyone who would listen. Bud is survived by his life-long companion, wife and friend of 54 years, Nita; brother, Raymond Keim (Kay) of Salton City, CA; sons, Clarence H. “Rocky” Keim II (Kathy) of Raleigh, NC, and Stanley Eugene Keim (Michelle) of South Bend, IN; daughters, Sherri Lynn Buntain (Ian) of Singapore and Anita Carol Adams (Rex) of Medina, OH; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Funeral services were held on 6 April 2013 at Grace Baptist Church in Canton, OH, with Pastor David Ryan officiating. Interment took place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bud’s honor may be made to Grace Baptist Church towards their building program.

We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch — we are going back from whence we came. ~John F. Kennedy

ARTHUR EUGENE ARCHAMBAULT ’59 Arthur E. Archambault passed away on 29 March 2013. He was 77 years old. Arthur was born in Buffalo, NY, to Arthur and Cecile Keady Archambault. He was raised at the Keady Hotel in Hayts Corners, NY. He attended South Seneca High in Ovid, NY, and Manlius Military Prep School in DeWitt, NY. He was a 1959 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged with the rank of major. He worked at Willard Psychiatric Center in Willard, NY, as a recreational therapist. Later, Arthur moved to Las Vegas, NV, where he worked and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Upon retirement, he moved with his wife, Betty, to St. George, UT. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League Detachment #1270, St. George Dixie Elks #1743, USNA Alumni Association and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). Arthur is survived by his wife, Betty Codella Archambault; children, Joseph (Gretchen) and Jeffrey, both of Ft. Myers, FL, and Lynn from Okinawa, Japan; stepchildren, Gina and Michael Maguire, both of Las Vegas, NV; brother, James from Buffalo, NY; and four grandchildren, Jack, Sam, Emma and Ryan, all of Ft. Myers, FL. A celebration of life and military honors were held at the St. George Dixie Elks Lodge on 8 April 2013. Donations may be made to the Jack Guinan Athletic Scholarship c/o South Seneca Central School, 7263 Main Street; Ovid, NY 14521; or to the Elks National Foundation c/o St. George Dixie Elks Lodge 1743. The Archambault Family EDMUND BERNARD RAPHAEL BURNS ’59 Major Edmund B.R. Burns, USMC (Ret.), of Joliet, IL, died of cancer on 16 April 2013. He was 76 years old. He was born in Chicago, IL, and grew up in Joliet. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School and attended Joliet Junior College after graduation. After graduation, he attended The Basic School, Quantico,VA, before going to flight training in Pensacola. He was designated a naval aviator in July 1961 assigned to the Second Marine Air Wing, Cherry Point, NC, where he qualified in the A-4D-2N(A-4C) with VMA-225. He was assigned to VMA-242 in 1962, prior to unit deployment to Japan in 1964. In October 1962, his squadron was deployed to NAS key West, FL, for the Cuban Crisis. Promoted to captain in 1964, he then returned to the U.S. in October 1964 assigned as a flight instructor with VT-21, NAAS Kingsville, TX, until being reassigned to 2MAW, Cherry Point in 1967 to requalify in Skyhawks prior to duty in the Republic of Vietnam in May 1968. He was promoted to major in September 1967. In Vietnam, he served with Marine Air Group-12 as an assistant operations officer and with squadrons VMA-223 and VMA-121, flying 390 missions. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal (28 S/F awards).

He was assigned to Headquarters, Marine Air Reserve Training Command, Glenview, IL, in July 1969, serving as a personnel officer until being reassigned as S-1, MAG-32, Beaufort, SC. In June 1973, he again deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, where he served as operations officer,VMA-211, and as Group S-1, Marine Air Group-12. On completion of his overseas tour, he returned in January 1975 and was assigned to the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at Offutt AFB, Omaha, NE, where he served for three years. In 1978, he was assigned to the Headquarters Staff, Third Marine Aircraft Wing and served as officer-in-charge, TMU-3 until his retirement in June of 1979. He is survived six siblings, Barbara Bertino (James), Rita Hahn (Irvin), Terry Burns (Marge), Susan Slingsby (Thomas), John Burns (Mary) and William Burns (Linda); and 24 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Edmund A. and Rita C. Burns; two infant brothers, Jerome and Robert; and one sister, Mary (Mrs. Robert) Olson. A Mass of Resurrection was held on 20 April 2013 at St. Ambrose Church in Crest Hill, IL, with interment in the Naval Academy Columbarium on 14 June 2013. WILLIAM FRANK CORROUM ’59 Colonel “Bill” Corroum, USAF (Ret.), 74, passed away on 16 June 2012 in Jacksonville, AR. He was born in Reisterstown, MD, on 7 October 1937 to William Wilson and Lillian (Savage) Corroum. He played high school football, lacrosse and trombone in a weekend band at McDonogh Military School near Baltimore. Bill’s military career started at 15 with the Maryland National Guard’s summer program. After McDonogh, he reported to the Coast Guard Academy, where his indoctrination was interrupted upon receiving a congressional appointment to USNA. As a member of 14th Company, he excelled at varsity lacrosse and played trombone in the concert band. Bill received his Wings in July 1960; completed C-130 qualification at Sewart AFB, followed by troop carrier operations; was awarded the Air Medal for flying special reconnaissance missions out of Rhein-Main AB; and the Air Force Commendation Medal for his extensive staff work at HQ Tactical Air Command (TAC), Special Reconnaissance Division. His two assignments in SEAsia were 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing scheduling officer and HQ 7th AF flight operations instructor pilot (T-39). He received the Meritorious Service Medal for his actions at HQ, TAC, Directorate of Standardization/Evaluation. At European Command in Stuttgart, he was chief of jet flight operations and then assigned to Operations Directorate, responsible for U.S. military effort to demonstrate/sell AWACS to NATO. He served as professor of aerospace studies at Memphis State University. Flying C-130s at Little Rock AFB, he became CO of the 50th Troop Carrier Squadron. Bill retired as Deputy CO of Dover AFB on 31 July 1982. Bill joined Systematics, Inc., where he wrote and implemented disaster recovery programs for financial institutions. He then went to Sungard Recovery Services, where he was involved in sales and support of similar programs, finally retiring in 1992 and becoming an RVer. He was active in SMART (Special Military Active Retired Travelers), Monaco International, USNA RV Chapter, May-June 2013

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LASTCALL Jacksonville Lion’s Club (president), Daedalians (fraternity of military pilots) and St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Throughout his military and civilian careers, Bill demonstrated a strong sense of service and duty to others. Friends would use words like “loyal,” “super guy,” “solid citizen,” “always there” and “salt of the earth” to describe him. Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, “Kathie,” formerly Kathryn Kriel of Baltimore; daughter, Kit Lumpkin; son, Tom; two grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Eckert (Ed). Bill was inurned at the USNA Columbarium on 23 August 2012. Bill Bradford ’63 PHILIP HEMSLEY POWERS ’59 Lieutenant Commander Philip H. Powers, USN (Ret.), passed away on 7 November 2012 at the Hospice Center of San Diego, CA, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Washington, DC, on 24 August 1937, to Lieutenant Colonel Bennet Powers ’34, USMC, and Lillian Hemsley Powers, “Phil” graduated from Oceanside High School (Oceanside, CA) in 1955. He received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1955, where he graduated with his Classmates from the 20th Company in 1959. On 6 June 1959, Phil left the Naval Academy for his first assignment onboard LOS ANGELES. He applied for the surface nuclear program and after three interviews with Admiral Rickover, Phil was off to Mare Island, CA, for Nuclear School and then to the West Milton Site, Ballston Spa, NY, for prototype training at the D1G Plant. In 1964, Phil was selected for Submarine School in New London, CT, and upon completion, was assigned to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, which he and his crew took through the Panama Canal, arriving in Pearl Harbor in 1966. He then served as navigator on STONEWALL JACKSON in 1967, followed by an assignment as XO of SWORDFISH. In 1972, Phil was assigned to the intelligence division at CincLantFlt in Virginia Beach, where he remained until his retirement from the Navy in 1979. From June of that year, he worked for System Planning Corporation in Rosslyn,VA, until his retirement in Honolulu, HI, in the fall of 1993. Phil is survived by his wife of 25 years,Valli; son, Bret, his wife, Nadege, and granddaughter, Malia; son, Jeff, his wife, Nancy, and grandson, Leo; daughter, Kristal Raiger, her husband, Jeff, and grandson, Ryan; stepson, Joseph Balac, his wife, Karen Veazey Balac, and their children, Taylor, Aidan, and Devon; stepson, John Balac; and stepdaughter, Eveline Butler, her husband, Brett Butler, and their children, Abbi, Stefanie, Katie and Blake. Memorial services were held in San Diego and Honolulu, where his ashes were interred. The Powers Family STANLEY JEFFERSON BAILEY JR. ’60 Stanley J. Bailey Jr. of Massanutten,VA, passed away on 1 April 2013 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was 74 years old. “Jeff ” was born on 28 June 1938, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Stanley Jefferson Bailey Sr. and Thelma Elizabeth Edwards Bailey. Stanley graduated from East Aurora High School, the Naval Academy,

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The George Washington University and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. He moved from Florida to Massanutten and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Elkton. He served in the U.S. Navy as a naval aviator, naval sciences research coordinator/administrator, air antisubmarine officer, operations analyst and instructor, Naval Science School. He received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal and the Navy “E” Ribbon. Survivors include his two sons, Stan Bailey III and his wife, Holly of Massanutten,VA, and Adam Bailey and wife, Carrie of Norfolk,VA; two daughters, Ellen C. Bailey of Norfolk,VA, and Mary Deskins of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI; sister, Lynne Huston and her husband, William of Hawaii; and grandchildren, Jeff Bailey IV, Alex Bailey, Clara Deskins, Robert Deskins and Beau Bailey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Royston. Burial will be in the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. JAMES ROBERT BOYETTE ’66 James R. Boyette passed away on 18 December 2012 at the UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. He was 67 years old. Jim died of complications from squamous cell cancer and pneumonia. Born on 23 December 1944 in Fort Benning, GA, to the career military family of Alice and Hardy Boyette, “Jim” grew up living on military posts throughout the U.S. and Europe. He attended Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, CA, where he was a star athlete and student leader. Jim graduated as salutatorian in 1962. Jim accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy and became part of the 19th Company, young men that referred to themselves as the “lean, mean, 19.” Admiral Mike Mullen, USN (Ret.), Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, wrote that he had fond memories of the Jim Boyette he knew at the Academy. Jim graduated with honors from the Academy in 1966. After graduating from the Academy, Jim served in the U.S. Navy for six years. His service years included Vietnam aboard CONYNGHAM (DDG-17), a CHARLES F. ADAMS-class guided missile destroyer. Jim’s commanding officer, Captain Dick Shafer, said of Jim, “I first met Jim as an outstanding young naval officer, but after Jim left the Navy, our mutual respect grew into a strong and lasting friendship. Later, when I experienced a terrible disaster, Jim was among the first to offer support and assistance to me and my family. In this world, there are far too few men of Jim’s caliber. He will be sorely missed.” Jim was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1972 as a lieutenant and began a 33-year career with Corning, Inc. At the height of his career, Jim was a managing director of Corning projects in China, India, Russia and the U.K. Jim continued as a consultant to Corning after his retirement in Sunderland, England; Avon, France; and Wilmington, NC. Jim’s interests included cooking, reading, skiing, gardening and music, especially The Moody Blues. He had a passion for trains and traveled by train whenever possible. He will be remembered as a man with extraordinary life stories such as being present at the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. Jim leaves behind his loving wife, Karen; his children, Justin, Samantha, Deirdre, Kerry and Brian; grandchildren, Nate, Sadie and Lucas; brother, David; and sister, Barbara.

DUDLEY LEROY DAVIS ’68 “Lee” Davis ended his gallant and graceful battle with pancreatic cancer on Good Friday, 29 March 2013. Ever the optimist and always successful, to the end Lee was convinced he would beat the odds. Born on 2 June 1946, in Salt Lake City, UT, he was the son of the late Dudley Lawrence and Mary Ellen (Haynes) Davis. Lee was a true Renaissance man, graduating from USNA with minors in both electrical engineering and literature, while honing his skills and competing in squash, tennis and golf. After graduation, he chose aviation. Lee served as a Navy pilot for over ten years. He started with Connies and his last squadron was VXN-8 flying P-3Ds. He had more than 3,500 flight hours in fixed-wing single and multi-engine props/turboprops. He returned to USNA to teach literature and continued his formal, diverse education by earning a master of science in administration/operations research from The George Washington University (1976) and a master of mechanical engineering/ocean engineering from Catholic University (1979). After the Navy, Lee joined American Airlines where he spent nine years before being lured away by Unisys. During 14 years at Unisys, Lee designed, developed, marketed and deployed system applications for the aviation industry, and amazingly logged stops in 63 countries. In 2002, Lee came out of retirement and rejoined the government as a civilian working on various Navy programs. In his last position, he served as the chief of staff for the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, continuing to serve his country to the end. Lee loved a great game of golf and traveling with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with friends. He was also a voracious reader, Mensa Sudoku player, and was known to many as the world’s greatest Scrabble player. Lee married Susan Farrell on 20 December 1968 in Milton, FL. Their marriage of 44 years resulted in two daughters, Susan Davis of Dallas, TX, and Sandy Davis-Schiermeyer of San Juan Capistrano, CA; and four grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren, Olivia and Jaiden. In addition to Susan, his daughters and grandchildren, Lee is also survived by his golf-buddy son-in-law, James Schiermeyer; sister, Diane Morse of Bozeman, MT; and his brother, Larry Davis of Middleton, ID; as well as his Classmates who are honored to have been his friend. Lee was laid to rest by family and friends at Elizaville Methodist Cemetery in Elizaville, NY, on 6 April. John O’Neill ’68 JOHN LAWRENCE DAILEY JR. ’73 Captain John L. Dailey Jr., USN (Ret.), passed away on 20 March 2012 at the age of 61 after an extended battle with cancer. John was born on 8 February 1951 in Aurora, IL, where he graduated from Marmion Military Academy in 1969. John went on to attend the United States Naval Academy with the Class of 1973. A member of the “23rd Company Tigers” as a Plebe, John and the rest of the Tigers moved to the 15th Company through graduation. Commissioned an ensign in the United States Navy in June

1973 with a bachelor of science degree in international security affairs, John earned a master’s degree in international public policy from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore in 1989. John served with distinction during his 29-year naval career aboard ship, in the Pentagon, at the Naval War College, and most notably, as a helicopter pilot. The pinnacle of John’s naval career came in 1991 when, following his assignment as officer in charge of the “Desert Ducks” detachment in theater during the Gulf War, he assumed command of Helicopter Combat Squadron Two (HC-2), based at NAS Norfolk. John thoroughly embraced his service in the Navy and was in large part defined by all of its rich traditions - honor, integrity, courage, loyalty and leadership. Upon his retirement, John embarked on a career as a writer, which had long been his dream. John published many book reviews and articles and ultimately established a successful business as a freelance writer in Virginia Beach. A poet at heart, John loved moving people to action, thought and emotion through the power of the written word. He touched many. John faced his illness in the manner he faced life itself—with steely determination and unyielding good cheer. John was preceded in death by his loving parents, Mercedes and John L. Dailey Sr. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly; his children, Christopher ’08, Catherine, Kara and Taylor; his three brothers, Mike ’76, Kevin and Jim; and his former spouse, Jean McCullough. Funeral services with full military honors were conducted on 24 March 2012 in Virginia Beach,VA. The Dailey Family CHARLES EDGAR SELLERS ’75 Following a long fight with cancer, Commander “Chuck” Sellers, USN (Ret.), died on 5 February 2013 at his home in Columbia, MD, with his wife, Beth, by his side. He was 62 years old. Born in Franklin, NC, on 2 July 1951, he spent his formative years in Savannah, GA, where he graduated from Savannah Country Day School. Chuck had the unique experience of being a member of the Naval Academy Classes of ’73 and ’75. He was a placekicker on the football team and graduated in June of 1975 as a member of 29th Company. Upon graduation, Chuck earned his Surface Warfare designation, serving on ILLUSIVE (MSO-448), was a plankowner on the commissioning crew of MOOSBRUGGER (DD-980), and served on JONAS INGRAM (DD-938). He then shifted designators to become a Navy oceanographer and graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School with a master’s of science in air ocean sciences. His service as a Navy meteorologist was highlighted by tours with Commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe in London and with the Naval Oceanographic Command at Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, MS. Chuck retired in 1997. Throughout his tours, his main focus was improving those around him. Chuck then embarked on his next career as a program manager, helping to build new classes of Navy ships, first on the Gulf Coast and later in the DC area, helping build SAN ANTONIO (LPD-17), ZUMWALT (DDG-1000) and FREEDOM (LCS-1). While his entire working career was focused on the Navy, Chuck and his wife, Beth, raised three children of whom they are very proud. Chuck was the dad who volunteered to do anything that supported his kids.

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LASTCALL Chuck is survived by his mother, Anne Sellers; his wife, Elizabeth “Beth” Weeks Sellers; their children, Charles Doty (Jennifer), Elizabeth Anne and Caroline Elise; and granddaughters, Molly Anne and Leah Rose Sellers. Funeral services were conducted on 9 February 2013 at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church in Savannah, GA, with interment at the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery with military honors. Chuck was one of the most positive people you could find. He had the ability to touch everyone, leaving them happier and more upbeat. All who knew Chuck are better off and his impact on the world will continue to be felt through all of those he touched. Chad Sellers EDWIN JAMES OLENICK JR. ’86 Lieutenant Commander Edwin J. Olenick Jr., USN (Ret.), passed away suddenly in Huntsville, AL, on 11 March 2013 at the age of 50. A San Antonio native, Ed received his congressional appointment from Texas to the Naval Academy in 1982. He graduated with honors, attaining a BS in engineering with the Class of 1986 as a member of the 22nd Company, where he and his roommate, William “Bill” Finn ’86 were members of the color guard. Ed and Bill shared four years of great memories at school and remained life-long friends. After being commissioned, Ed proceeded to nuclear power school and reported to his first submarine, WHALE (SSB-638) followed by an assignment to the Trident Training Facility in Kings Bay, GA, as lead instructor of the Tactics Department, concurrently completing an M.B.A. degree. He then became navigator of TENNESSEE (SSBN-734) (Blue). After serving four years on TENNESSEE, Ed proceeded to Washington, DC, to oversee the Personnel Exchange Program, where he managed over 300 personnel from 21 foreign countries. Ed finally returned to Texas as the commanding officer of the Naval and Marine Corp Reserve Center in Austin. His final tour in the Navy was as operational support/foreign engagement officer for Commander, Naval Submarine Force Atlantic in Norfolk,VA. There, he was instrumental in creating the International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office, as well as successfully negotiating agreements with foreign countries to participate in anti-submarine warfare training. He retired after 20 years, only to be recruited by Joint Forces Command as the deputy director of the Information Operations Range, where he served for six years. Ed moved to Huntsville, AL, in 2012 to become the deputy director of Threat Systems Management Office, a job he was very eager to embark upon. Ed was predeceased by his father, Edwin J. Olenick Sr. He is survived by his mother, Gayle Connell Olenick; his beloved wife, the former Susan Smith; his stepdaughter, Jennifer Cronin, her husband, Nick, and his granddaughter, Alexandra of Manchester, CT; and his sister, Sherry Hultsman and her husband, David of Houston, TX. Memorial services were conducted on 17 March 2013 in San Antonio, TX. An online guestbook is located at porterloring.com. Interment with full military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery on 12 July at 1:00 p.m.

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Memorial contributions may be made to the Naval Academy Foundation, Cyber Center. Ed will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. EDWARD JOSEPH BOTT ’89 Edward J. Bott of Mokena, IL, passed away on Friday, 1 March 2013. He was 45 years old. A native of Chicago, “Ed” loved everything about Chicago—the Bulls, the Bears, the Cubs, the Blackhawks and the Blues Brothers. He was an amazingly smart Midshipman who graduated with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. As a proud member of the 25th Company “Slugs,” Ed brought a smile to all the faces he ever met. Bright, athletic and caring are the traits that best exemplified Ed Bott. As a Midshipman, Ed excelled in academics and intermural sports (flag football and field ball) and survived the military bearing aspect of the Academy. Early morning formations, drill and military parades were a challenge to Ed’s free spirit, but were endured with his trademark stoic calm. Upon graduation with the Class of 1989, he went through Nuclear School in Orlando, FL, and subsequently served in ballistic missile submarines. After his commitment was up, Ed went back to school at the University of Chicago, earning an M.B.A. in finance. He served as a petroleum operations manager at GATX Terminals Corporation in the Argo, IL, facility. After Kinder Morgan bought GATX, he was promoted to business unit manager. Most recently, Ed had been serving as director of finance and administration for northern operations at Canal Barge Company, with responsibility for the financial reporting and management of Illinois Marine Towing Inc. and Canal Terminal Company divisions of Canal Barge. Ed was a member of the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois and had recently been elected treasurer for the Chicago Petroleum Club. He enjoyed spending weekends fishing and skiing at his lake house in Indiana with family and friends. Ed is survived by his wife, Rebecca (LaMontagne) Bott of Kankakee, IL; his two children, Alex and Megan Bott; his mother, Alice (Van Jacobs) Bott; and brother, Eric. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Bott. Ed and Rebecca also had two rescue beagles, Remington and O’Malley. The Bott Family & Daniel Rivera ’89

Please note that we have a maximum word limit of 400 words. Obituaries may be submitted electronically (preferred) to obits@usna.com, or via U.S. Mail to: Shipmate obituaries, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068. If you have any questions regarding the submission of obituaries to Shipmate, please contact Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury (410-295-4064 or obits@usna.com).

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STAFF AND ASSISTANCE Executive Office President: Byron F. Marchant ’78 ..............................................................410-295-4090 Executive Administrator for the President: Gwenn Dennis ..................410-295-4091

ENGAGEMENT Executive Vice President: Skid Heyworth ’70 ..........................................410-295-4070 Executive Assistant to Vice President: Melanie Allegretti ....................410-295-4011

DEVELOPMENT Executive Vice President: Bill O’Connor ....................................................410-295-4101 Executive Administrator: Abby Repko ......................................................410-295-4103

Development Vice President of Development: Steve Maconi ......................................410-295-4177

Major Gifts

Programs and Services/Member Support Director: Dave Church ’67 ............................................................................410-295-4013 Assistant Director, Alumni Special Projects: Noreen Frenaye ............410-295-4016 Class Reunion Manager: Holly Powers ....................................................410-295-4017 Manager, Career Programs: Michelle Mazanec ....................................410-295-4021

Major Gift Officer: Dena Ebert ....................................................................410-295-4183 Major Gift Officer: Michael Hoffman ..........................................................410-295-4184 Major Gift Officer: Charles J. Kupec ..........................................................410-295-4185 Major Gift Officer: Randall Sawyer ............................................................410-295-4182 Major Gift Coordinator: Lynn Cloutier ........................................................410-295-4178

Events and Protocol

Planned Giving

Director, Protocol and Events: Shannon Spillane....................................410-295-4175 Assistant Director: Lyn Looft........................................................................410-295-4020 Events Coordinator: Wendy Owen..............................................................410-295-4018

Director, Planned Giving: Mike Mundt ’83 ................................................410-295-4041 Coordinator, Planned Giving: Keisha Outen ............................................410-295-4186

Development Operations Director, Development Operations: Rusty Yeiser ’74 ..............................410-295-4174

External Affairs/Communications Director: Kristen Pironis................................................................................410-295-4072 Associate Director, Publications: Jackie Furton ......................................410-295-4073 Assistant Director, Development Communications: Courtney Jolley......410-295-4075 Communications Manager: Elizabeth Wrightson ....................................410-295-4071 Web Communications Manager: Anne Sharpe ......................................410-295-4078 Communications Specialist: Maria O’Shea ................................................410-295-4074 Communications Specialist: Sandra Stansbury-Spadaro ........................410-295-4076 Communications Specialist: Samantha Richer ........................................410-295-4027 Communications Coordinator: Tonya White ......................................................410-295-4066 Regional Engagement Manager/Chapters: Kristin Yale ........................410-295-4035

Associate Director, President’s Circle: Julia Hutchison ........................410-295-4162 Associate Director, Class Legacy Gift Programs: Rich Goldsby ’72 ......410-295-4167 Coordinator, Annual Giving Programs: Nicolle Williams ......................410-295-4188 Associate Director, Annual Giving, Parent Programs: Elizabeth Gross ........................................................410-295-4160 Coordinator, Parent Programs: Elizabeth Beedenbender ........................410-295-4166 Special Gift Officer:Tripp Matteo ................................................................410-295-4161 Administrative Assistant: Tracey Cook ......................................................410-295-4164

Business Operations

Development Services

Director, Membership and Business Operations: Bobbi Collins ..........410-295-4023 Receptionist: Eileen Dabich ........................................................................410-295-4000 Receptionist: ..................................................................................................410-295-4028 Facilities Assistant: John Taylor..................................................................410-295-4029 Facilities Assistant: John Cooper ..............................................................410-295-4029

Director, Development Services: Emily Parkhurst ..................................410-295-4110 Assistant Director, Research & Stewardship: Carolyn McCollum ......410-295-4111 Research Analyst: Dana Pauley..................................................................410-295-4112

TREASURY/HR/INFORMATION SERVICES CFO and Treasurer; Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration: Hank Sanford........................................................................................410-295-4040 Executive Assistant to CFO: Joanne Rennie ............................................410-295-4043 Comptroller: Gerrie Farmer ..........................................................................410-295-4050 Director, Treasury Operations: Lisa Strobel ..............................................410-295-4051 Human Resource Manager: Diana Vickerman ........................................410-295-4042 Director of Investments: Mike Mundt ’83 ..................................................410-295-4041 Investment Accountant: Janet Douglas ....................................................410-295-4057 Staff Accountant: Angela Berteaux ..........................................................410-295-4053 Accounts Payable Coordinator: Jenny Bolton ........................................410-295-4055 Accounts Payable Clerk: Linda Reyes ......................................................410-295-4056

Annual Giving Programs

Gift Processing Director, Gift Processing: Dawn Beach ....................................................410-295-4115 Coordinator, Gift Processing: Elvira Reyes ..............................................410-295-4116 Gift Processor: Jennifer Barrett ..................................................................410-295-4118 Gift Processor: Frieda Gureck ....................................................................410-295-4117

Corporate and Foundation Relations Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations: John Rudder ’78 ..................410-295-4189 Coordinator, Corporate & Foundation Relations: Natalie Cullers ........410-295-4190

FOUNDATION ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Executive Director: Ed Wallace ’72 .............................................................410-295-4096 Office Manager and Administrative Assistant: Chris Knott ...................410-295-4097 Administrative Assistant: Susanne Mons..................................................410-295-4098

Information and Technology Services Director, Information Services: Ken Kurz ’99 ............................................410-295-4080 Computer Network Engineer: Jawan Rich ..............................................410-295-4081 Computer Network Engineer: Richard Thomas ......................................410-295-4082 Sr. Database Administrator: Larry Rogers ................................................410-295-4084 Database Administrator: Denise Clark ......................................................410-295-4079 Web Developer: Lewis Spadaro ................................................................410-295-4068 Online Membership Services Coordinator: Paige Fuller ........................410-295-4026 Systems Analyst: Derrick Planz ..................................................................410-295-4067

QUICK REFERENCE Death Notifications........................................................obits@usna.com; 410-295-4064 Class Ring Information..................................................................classrings@usna.com Register of Alumni..............................................................registerofalumni@usna.com Address/Delivery..................................................................................alumni@usna.com Donate...............................................................................................................410-295-4100 Alumni Registration/Corrections .................................................................410-295-4026 U.S. Naval Academy Main Phone .................................................................410-293-1000 U.S. Naval Academy Athletics ......................................................................410-293-2700

CONTACT US U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-1306 • Main Phone: 410-295-4000 • Faxes: Ogle Hall: 410-295-4001 / 49 House: 410-295-4004 / Cottage: 410-295-4003 Foundation Development 291 Wood Road, Beach Hall, Annapolis, MD 21402-5001 • Main Phone: 410-295-4100 • Fax: 410-295-4107 Foundation Athletic and Scholarship Programs 25 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 • Main Phone: 410-295-4095 • Fax: 410-280-5534 To send an email, please visit the “Contact Us” section at www.usna.com.

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