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West Coast Celebration The Annual President’s Circle Weekend took place in San Diego, CA, in October. While the weekend was packed full of informative sessions from the Academy, Navy Athletics and the Alumni Association and Foundation, the highlight was a tour of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Activities also included a huge 4,500-Navy fan tailgate followed by the football game where the Midshipmen lost to No. 3 Notre Dame, 44-22. The next President’s Circle Weekend will be held in conjunction with the Navy-Air Force game in Annapolis, MD, in October 2019. President’s Circle is the premier giving society of the Naval Academy Foundation, recognizing more than 1,500 generous donors annually.

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2020 Football Season Kicks Off in Ireland Just days before the Navy-Notre Dame football game in San Diego, CA, the Naval Academy Athletic Association announced a trip back to Ireland for the 2020 Navy-Notre Dame game. On 29 August 2020, both teams will meet up again at Aviva Stadium. Events and schedules will be updated, but you can reserve your travel package (includes a game ticket) today at www.navy2ireland.com. Go Navy! 2012 Navy-Notre Dame game in Dublin.

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FEEDBACK

RICHARD M. MCCOOL JR. (LPD 29), currently under construction.

Shipmate Shipmate received incorrect information and reprinted it in the September issue on page 11. Thank you, Lieutenant Matthew Stroup, for straightening us out: “USS ESSEX did not participate. It was the USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) ARG SWATT. (I think Breaking Defense conflated the ESSEX ARG SWATT on the West Coast completed earlier in the year.) The photo printed with the article was of USS CHAFFEE, which didn’t participate in this SWATT exercise.” The October issue of Shipmate featured a story about Navy’s newest San Antonio Class ship, named after Captain Richard McCool Jr. ’45, USN (Ret.), who we erroneously attributed to the Class of ’44. Captain Jack M. Stevens ‘47, USN (Ret.), president of the Class of 1947, wrote us to untangle some of the confusion behind some classes in the 40’s:

“ … because of WWII, the USNA Class of 1941 graduated on 7 February 1941 and the Class of 1942 graduated on 19 December 1941. This imbalance of graduation year and actual calendar year continued until 1947, when half the class designated as the Class of 1948 was graduated and the other half graduated in 1948, and the numbering returned to normal. As our numbers diminish with age, soon there will no longer be graduates who have to explain how they graduated in one year but their class designation AND class ring were a year different. Dick McCool was a member of and is listed in the USNA Register as being a member of the Class of 1945.” Captain William Jenkins ’70, USN (Ret.), pointed out an omission in the October feature “The U.S. Naval Academy during the Great War—Vice Admiral Albert W. Grant.” “Vice Admiral Grant had a distinguished career as a battleship sailor and wrote the training manual ‘School of the Ship’ used to train USNA midshipmen starting in 1907. During the war he served as

Commander Submarine Force Atlantic (1915-1917) and Commander Battleship Force One, Atlantic (1917-1919). Following the war he was Commandant of the Washington Navy Yard until his retirement in 1920. His distinguished career is remembered still today.” Another correction to that article came from Rich Benson ’68: “I think the ‘new 4,500-feet antenna towers’ were actually four towers, each 600 feet tall. They were still there in my days at Boat School.”

WaveTops The October issue of WaveTops also requires a correction—we wrote that Don Meredith and Roger Staubach ’65 were working on a documentary together. Staubach is working with Don’s son, Michael. ® Submissions have been lightly edited for length/clarity.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT PHOTO BY CAPT LAURA HATCHER ’92, USN (RET.), LAURAHATCHERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

DARING TO LEAD

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By Byron F. Marchant ’78

his fall, through a series of regional events in Hawaii, Texas, Colorado, California and Annapolis as well as outreach, marketing and communications efforts, the Alumni Association and Foundation celebrated the public launch of Called to Serve, Daring to Lead: The Naval Academy Campaign, a $400 million initiative to fund strategic priorities at the Naval Academy. However, this effort really began back in 1999 with the establishment of the Naval Academy Foundation. This campaign and the unprecedented support of the Academy today would not be possible without the long legacy of those who believed in not only the Naval Academy mission, but the creation of a sophisticated philanthropic engine devoted to supporting that mission. These individuals dared to lead, and today the entire Naval Academy community benefits from their vision. Individuals like Admiral Jim Holloway III ’43, USN (Ret.), our first Naval Academy Foundation chairman, established the professional structure that has made today’s achievements possible. Our great partner, Admiral Chuck Larson ’58, USN (Ret.), whose visionary leadership as Superintendent made it so much easier to attract donors to our community, ultimately became our second Foundation chairman. His successor, Vice Admiral John Ryan ’67, USN (Ret.), who followed up a tremendous tour as Superintendent with a transformational tenure as the third chairman of our Foundation Board. Additionally, Vice Admiral Jeff Fowler ’78, USN (Ret.), and Vice Admiral Mike Miller ’74, USN (Ret.), were instrumental in establishing the U.S. Naval Academy Strategic Plan 2020, and today’s Superintendent Vice Admiral Ted Carter ’81, USN, and his superb leadership team have not only continued these efforts but set the bar even higher. Admiral Carter, who is in his fifth and final year as Superintendent, has been a terrific partner to our Alumni Association and Foundation and has set the course of the Academy for years to come. We are indebted to Admiral Gary Roughead ’73, USN (Ret.); Admiral Jon 6 SHIPMATE • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Greenert ’75, USN (Ret.); and now2018 Admiral

John Richardson ’82, USN, for their leadership as Chief of Naval Operations and their approval and support of the Academy’s strategic plan. Dan Akerson ’70 and Roger Staubach ’65, the co-chairmen of our first campaign, Leaders to Serve the Nation, an effort that truly changed the face of the Academy and helped people understand the power of philanthropy. Today’s campaign leadership: Dan Akerson; Eric Grubman ’80; Admiral Michael Mullen ’68, USN (Ret.); and Ron Terwilliger ’63 have seen the need for an ambitious campaign and have dedicated themselves to it with their time, talent and treasure. Our dedicated partners at the Alumni Association with Chairmen Admiral Carl Trost ’53, USN (Ret.); Admiral Steve Abbott ’66, USN (Ret.); Admiral Bob Natter ’67, USN (Ret.), now Admiral Sam Locklear ’77, USN (Ret.), whose efforts to build relationships among our alumni community have helped foster the spirit that drives philanthropy. And Rear Admiral Tom Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.), our long-time partner in Athletic & Scholarship Programs, who has truly helped to build the culture of philanthropy among our alumni and friends. Their commitment—and yours—to the Academy and the Brigade of Midshipmen is a testament to your belief in the Academy and its mission, your understanding of the critical role it plays in our naval service and your knowledge of the impact this Academy had on your life. One of the main objectives of launching this public campaign is to affirm the powerful connection among the Naval Academy’s mission, the extraordinary responsibilities embraced by today’s Navy and Marine Corp and the many programs supported by our alumni volunteer efforts. This campaign launch has and will continue to incorporate regional activity around the country with our alumni, parents, donors and friends as well as through our classes, chapters, clubs and shared interest groups. Thank you for being a part of this campaign and this exciting time around the Yard and the nation. Go Navy! a

David Robinson ’87, 2015 U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award recipient and speaker in the Annapolis launch activities; Dan Akerson ’70, chair, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Board of Directors; ADM Sam Locklear ’77, USN (Ret.), chair, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees; RADM Tom Lynch ‘64, USN (Ret.), chair, U.S. Naval Academy F oundation Athletic and Scholarship Foundation; and Byron Marchant ’78, president and CEO, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation. On 7-9 November 2018 in Annapolis and in conjunction with the fifth annual Veterans Classic, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation celebrated the launch of Called to Serve, Daring to Lead: The Naval Academy Campaign, a $400 million fundraising effort committed to supporting the Naval Academy, its strategic priorities and the Brigade of Midshipmen long into the future. Full coverage of the historic events will be in the January-February issue of Shipmate. To learn more now, visit www.usna.com/daringtolead. Building the 21st Century Structure ADM James L. Holloway III ‘43, USN (Ret.) First chairman, Naval Academy Foundation and chairman emeritus Building the Foundation VADM John R. Ryan ’67, USN (Ret.) Superintendent (1998-2002) ADM Charles R. Larson ’58, USN (Ret.) Superintendent (1983-1986, 1994-1998) Second chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Building the Plan: Leaders to Serve the Nation Campaign VADM John R. Ryan ’67, USN Superintendent (1998-2002) VADM Richard J. Naughton ’68, USN Superintendent (2002-2003) VADM Rodney P. Rempt ’66, USN Superintendent (2003-2007) Building the Case: Leaders to Serve the Nation Campaign VADM John R. Ryan ’67, USN (Ret.) Third chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Daniel F. Akerson ’70 Campaign co-chair Roger Staubach ’65 Campaign co-chair Building the Plan: Called to Serve, Daring to Lead VADM Jeffrey Fowler ’78, USN Superintendent (2007-2010) VADM Michael H. Miller ’74, USN Superintendent (2010-2014) VADM Walter E. Carter Jr. ’81, USN 62nd Superintendent Building the Case: Called to Serve, Daring to Lead Daniel F. Akerson ’70 Fourth chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Eric Grubman ’80 Vice Chair, United States Naval Academy Foundation Campaign co-chair ADM Michael Mullen ’68, USN (Ret.) Vice Chair, United States Naval Academy Foundation Campaign co-chair Ron Terwilliger ’63 Campaign co-chair Building the Culture ADM Carl Trost ’53, USN (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association (2003-2009) ADM Steve Abbot ’66, USN (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association (2009-2012) ADM Bob Natter ’67, USN (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association (2012-2018) ADM Sam Locklear ’77, USN (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association (2018-current) RADM Tom Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Athletic & Scholarship Programs

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IN THIS ISSUE DEPARTMENTS 4 Feedback 6 Letter from the President

THE GREATEST GAME Often named as one of the best rivalry games in football history—the 1926 Army-Navy game. Learn about the players and the plays that went down in history as a tie between great schools. 22

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NEVER TOO LATE FOR HEROES Dr. J. Phillip London ’59 shares the history, service and story of John Paul Jones, Father of the American Navy, and his final journey to the Naval Academy. 28

PRANKS IN THE RANKS COACH CANTELLO’S RUN WITH NAVY After a 55-year career at the Naval Academy, Coach Al Cantello retired in August. Read about his track record and his ways of motivating midshipmen. 34

Just in time for Army-Navy football, Shipmate takes a look back at some of the best pranks in this rivalry. Take a look back at the best and share your favorites with us. Maybe we’ll retell them next year?

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This Bill is hiding somewhere in this issue. Find him and email us at getthegoat@usna.com with the correct page number and you will be entered into a drawing for a prize from the Alumni Association. Good luck! The drawing is limited to the first 100 correct answers, so get reading.

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Our Mission To serve and support the United States, the naval service, the Naval Academy and its alumni by furthering the highest standards at the Naval Academy; by seeking out, informing, encouraging and assisting outstanding, qualified young men and women to pursue careers as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps through the Naval Academy; and by initiating and sponsoring activities which will perpetuate the history, traditions, memories and growth of the Naval Academy and bind alumni together in support of the highest ideals of command, citizenship and government. SHIPMATE is the official alumni magazine of the United States Naval Academy. Distributed worldwide, the mission of the magazine is to keep alumni, midshipmen, parents, donors, legislators, faculty, administrators and friends informed, interested and excited about the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

On the Cover Called to Serve, Daring to Lead. Photo by Peter Howard

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The Old Goat PHOTO COURTESY OF THE U.S. NAVY

The Old Goat decanter passed from Admiral Kurt Tidd ’78, USN, to Vice Admiral Bill Lescher ’80, USN, during a ceremony at the Navy Yard in Washington, DC, in October. Tidd was the last of four members of the Class ADM Tidd ’78, USN, passed the Old Goat award to VADM of 1978 to hold the Lescher ’80, USN, during a ceremony in Washington, DC. award presented to the oldest serving Naval Academy graduate, marking a record for the Academy. Before passing the award to Lescher, Tidd modified the exchange of the decanter by filling it with a 23-year-old Zacapa rum from Guatemala. “I’m a big believer in a learning culture and a learning institution, and when I got this from my classmate Admiral Harry Harris ’78, USN, I looked at it and said there is something wrong with this. I have taken it on myself to modify this slightly and I pass this on to everyone who holds this subsequently that at least as long as the trophy is a decanter, it should no longer be empty,” said Tidd. Lesher addressed the crowd gathered at the unofficial ceremony and thanked Tidd not only for the rum but for his example and 40-year Navy career. ®

“This is one of those dubious distinctions. Dubious because there is certainly no one who enters the Naval Academy on Induction Day and says, ‘Man, I hope I can be the Old Goat.’ Usually they are hoping they can just make it through the day!” —Admiral Kurt Tidd ’78, USN, on receiving and passing on the Old Goat award.

New U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Relocates Employees of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation recently moved into their offices at a new location. The building, which sits at 274 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402, is located just beyond the Foundation’s previous address at Beach Hall. The new location was outfitted with brand new carpet thanks to Robert Giles ’62 who led the installation. ® 8 SHIPMATE • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018

A member of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron prepares Airborne Expendable Bathythermographs for a mission into Hurricane Florence.

Midshipmen Fly with Hurricane Hunters While residents of North Carolina and surrounding areas were evacuating away from Hurricane Florence in September, four Naval Academy midshipmen were heading directly toward the storm. Midshipmen Shannon McAllister ’19, Jake Drogowski ’19, Grace Rovira ’20 and Jordan Sun ’20 flew with the U.S. Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (WRS) “Hurricane Hunters” through the eye of Hurricane Florence to collect oceanic data from around the storm while the 53rd WRS crew gathered atmospheric data. The data collected contributed to Florence’s track and intensity forecasts issued by the National Hurricane Center. “We are so grateful for being able to give these midshipmen this valuable and memorable opportunity so early in their careers. We have worked with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron for nearly a decade, and without them and the funding from the Office of Naval Research for this project, these experiences wouldn’t be possible,” said Captain Elizabeth Sanabia ’93, USN, who led the project as part of the Academy’s oceanography department. During the flight, the midshipmen deployed Airborne Expendable Bathythermographs, which are single-use, air-launched buoys that measure temperature in the upper several hundred meters of the ocean, as well as 10 air-launched autonomous micro-observer floats, which submerge to a depth of 300 meters and resurface every two hours to transmit data. The information collected was sent to the Naval Oceanographic Office and the National Data Buoy Center for assimilation into numerical forecast models and to solve research objectives funded by the Office of Naval Research. ®

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Academy Leadership ......................................26 Annapolis Fine Homes......................................13 Army Residence Community ..........................10 Blue Heron ..........................................................12 Herff Jones ..........................................................9 Indian Motorcycle ..............................................3 Jostens................................................................20 Navy Mutual Aid ..................Inside Back Cover Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society..................11 The Economist ................................Poly-bagged

USAA Corporate Ad Sales ................................3 USAA Credit Card ................Inside Front Cover USNA Foundation ............................................32 Willow Valley Communities............................21 Alumni Products and Services Alumni House Rental ................................38 Alumni Merchandise: Rug/Pillow ..........39 Anchors Away Alumni Travel 2019 ........38 Service Academy Career Conference ......39

Midshipmen Tom Costello ‘21 and Tyler Hayes ‘20 manned the static display at the Wings and Wheels event.

USNA Parachute Team Featured at Wings and Wheels Event The Naval Academy parachute team was featured at the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware Aviation Museum’s 2018 Wings and Wheels event in October. The event featured keynote speaker Commander Joe Edwards Jr. ’80, USN, a NASA shuttle commander, as well as a vintage aircraft fly-in, car show, live music and entertainment. ®

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CNO Richardson ’82 Offers Defense News Conference Keynote Admiral John Richardson ’82, USN, Chief of Naval Operations, used his opening remarks at the 2018 Defense News Conference keynote address to provide his perspective on what the Navy is doing in response to changes to U.S. defense strategy and a return to great power competition. “For our Navy to achieve the objectives of the National Defense Strategy, we have to embrace every avenue to regain a competitive advantage to improve our agility to move up ADM Richardson ’82, USN, offered an update on and down that spectrum, and some of the U.S. Navy’s top programs at the 2018 Defense News Conference. to advance in particular our high-end capabilities so that we can always ensure that we can control de-escalation. We are going to have to do this from the seafloor to space and in the information domain,” said Richardson. The 2018 Conference took place on 5 September and featured seven interactive panels with leaders from across the defense community. ®

Physical Mission Center Will Showcase Athletic Artifacts With nearly 25,000 square feet of functional usage and interactive exhibit space, the under-construction Physical Mission Center will celebrate the storied history of Navy Athletics while also serving as a testament to the Naval Academy’s commitment to the physical development of the entire Brigade of Midshipmen. Located adjacent to Ricketts Hall, this impressive facility will present the many facets of the physical mission to the Academy’s more than two million annual visitors. Ron Terwilliger ’63 has generously donated the lead gift to advance this vision, and as a result the Academy will designate this new space in his honor. “The Terwilliger Center offers us the opportunity to create exhibit space and interactive technology, and showcase many influential aspects of the physical mission," said Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk. “We want to tell the story of why the competitive environment of the Naval Academy is so important to the moral, mental and physical development of our midshipmen and their leadership training.” “The legacies of our programs tell our story and we welcome the artifacts, historical memorabilia and sentimental keepsakes from alumni and friends that reflect some of the finest moments in Academy history. We will be grateful for donations of memorabilia to the exhibit or, if on loan, we would return the item when timely. This will be a very special facility and we are all very enthused with the vision and what will be an extraordinary statement reflecting decades of accomplishments and memories.” If you are interested in donating or lending any memorabilia or artifacts, please send a photo and description of the item or items to Joe Cook, assistant athletic director for camps, special operations and administration at cook@ usna.edu for consideration and further details.®

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Navy Undersecretary Modly ’83 Witnesses Rescue Operations

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U.S. Navy Undersecretary Thomas Modly ’83 was on a 10-day tour visiting small Pacific nations to discuss regional cooperation and disaster relief on 28 September when he witnessed firsthand what such assistance looks like in an emergency. Modly was descending to the Federated States of Micronesia when Air Niugini flight PX56 missed the runway and plunged into a lagoon near the airport. Due to arrive in Chuuk the next day, Modly quickly offered the plane he was traveling in—a Department of Defense Gulfstream G-V— to assist in rescue efforts. “The day we were supposed to leave Micronesia, we were going to the island of Chuuk, but they had an Air Niugini crash that blocked the runway there, which wouldn’t allow us to land. We then provided our airplane as an emergency aircraft to help medevac out people who were severely injured in the crash,” said Modly. A team of U.S. Navy divers assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2 happened to be nearby when the crash occurred, and they were the first to offer assistance to Micronesian first responders by rescuing passengers and cross-checking the sinking aircraft for anyone left behind. While Modly’s plane was ultimately not needed, as a U.S. Coast Guard plane arrived first to transport injured passengers to the Navy hospital in

The Air Niugini plane that crashed in Micronesia missed the runway by approximately 150 yards.

Guam, he was thankful for the opportunity to witness the cooperation between local rescue groups and the U.S. Navy. “It’s just a great example of how our presence, even just a few people on these islands, can be critical to helping in these types of situations,” said Modly. ®

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When Commander William Driscoll ’76, USNR (Ret.), a Navy ace from the Vietnam War, was asked to pin his golden wings to a new flight officer at the 2018 Tailhook Association convention, he jumped at the opportunity. “They asked me if I would be willing to do this and the answer was ‘yes.’ I represent naval aviation from the past. What we’re looking at today is the CDR Driscoll ’76, USN (Ret.), donated his flight wings and pinned them on ENS Hahm ’17, USN, naval aviation of the present this September. and future,” said Driscoll. For naval aviators and flight officers, receiving their wings of gold is a proud moment that marks the beginning of their careers in aviation. As for Driscoll, he eventually shot down five North Vietnamese jets during a single mission in 1972 and received the Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, 10 Air Medals and the Purple Heart. When Driscoll pinned his nearly half-century-old wings to Ensign Changdae Hahm ’17’s chest, Hahm knew exactly how important they were. “He’s a legend in naval aviation. To have his wings on my chest is not only a lot of pressure, it’s an honor,” said Hahm. ®

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Ensign Receives Half-CenturyOld Gold Wings

Last Active Duty ’79 Grad Retires The last Naval Academy graduate on active duty from the Class of 1979, Lieutenant General Robert “Whaler” Walsh ’79, USMC (Ret.), retired on 30 August. Remaining “Semper Fidelis,” he began grooming his grandson as a prospect for the Class of 2039 before hanging up his uniform for the last time. See page 87 for more information.

Homecoming Golf Marks 40th Anniversary The 40th Anniversary Homecoming Golf Tournament on 18-19 October boasted beautiful weather both days. The winning Scramble foursome was Gary Rheam ’72, Lieutenant Colonel David Driegert ’75, USMC (Ret.), Captain Don Hay ’68, USNR (Ret.), and Fred Stout. The Captain William B. Morrow Trophy winner was Commander Norm Fitzpatrick ’85, USN (Ret.). For a full list of winners and photos of both days, visit usna.com/golf. ® NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 11

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Cannon ’13 Honors Manion ’04 with 27 Races

Renowned World War II Skipper Honored in Special Ceremony In October, a special ceremony commemorating the loss of renowned World War II submarine skipper Commander Dudley Morton ’30, USN, took place at Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut. Morton was WAHOO’S commanding officer at the end of 1942 when the submarine adopted the unusual attack procedure of having its executive officer man the periscope while CDR Morton ’30, USN Morton planned the attack. Morton was so successful that he was credited with sinking 19 enemy cargo and transport ships. On 11 October 1943, in La Perouse Strait while maneuvering WAHOO through the Sea of Japan, Morton led his crew in sinking four additional enemy ships before their submarine was sunk by enemy forces. Morton and all of the sailors on board were lost. Morton’s daughter, Edwina Thirsher, just a year and a half old when her father left on his last war patrol, attended the ceremony to honor the father she cannot remember. ®

PHOTO COURTESY OF CAPT CANNON ’13, USMC

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Captain Victoria Cannon ’13, USMC, has always been inspired by the story of First Lieutenant Travis Manion ’04, USMC, who was fatally wounded while attempting to draw fire away from wounded comrades after their team was ambushed during an April 2007 search of a suspected insurgent house in Fallujah, Iraq. Thanks to his actions, every member of his team survived. Cannon turned 27 on 27 April, and instead of marking her birthday with gifts or celebrations, she chose to honor Manion and his legacy by running toward her own challenge— running in 27 races in one year with a goal of raising $2,700 for the Travis Manion Foundation, which empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations. “Manion put his life on the line for his fellow Marines,” said Cannon. “His motto ‘If not me, then who?’ has always spoken to me, and I wanted to find a way to honor his courage, service and leadership. I thought challenging myself to run toward something difficult might do that.” Cannon met her fundraising goal in 223 days; as of 21 October, she had completed 23 races in honor of Manion. Cannon’s final race will take place on 15 December at the San Diego Holiday Half Marathon. ®

World War II Grad Returns to Active Duty

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Just a few weeks shy of his 100th birthday, Captain Gerald Peddicord ’42, USN (Ret.), was recalled to active duty in September and asked to proceed under orders to attend the commissioning of the new Virginia class submarine, INDIANA. CAPT Peddicord ’42, USN (Ret.), was accompanied by his son “It’s a new ship LtCol Peddicord, USA (Ret.), at right, during the commissioning and it’s never been ceremony of the new Navy Virginia class submarine. operated until now,” said Peddicord. “I was surprised to hear from them and I think they contacted me when they found out I am the oldest living survivor of the battleship INDIANA, where I served and which I attended the commissioning of on 19 April 1942.” Peddicord joined the Naval Academy as a midshipman after enlisting in the Navy at the age of 18. He was commissioned six months early on 19 December 1941 because of World War II, and on 25 March 1945, Peddicord received his wings as a naval aviator. He served a total of 33 years. Peddicord attended the new INDIANA’s commissioning ceremony on 29 September 2018 with his son, Lieutenant Colonel Craig Peddicord, USA. ®

Officials broke ground for Hopper Hall, the Academy’s future home for cyber security and related disciplines, in October 2017.

USNA Cyber Program Accredited The Naval Academy’s cyber operations program was formally accredited by ABET, a leading nonprofit accrediting agency, in September. Three other universities were also accredited under the new cybersecurity criteria: the U.S. Air Force Academy, Towson University and Southeast Missouri State University. The cyber operations major was established at the Academy in 2013. The Academy requires all midshipmen to take a cyber course in both their plebe and second class years. Twenty-seven midshipmen majored in cyber operations in the Class of 2016, and 110 will graduate with the Class of 2021. ®

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Eight Grads Selected for the Defense Legislative Fellowship Each year, the Navy’s Office of Legislative Affairs selects commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers and Navy civilians to apply for the Defense Legislative Fellowship on Capitol Hill. This fiscal year, Top (from left to right): LCDR Flynn ’04, USN; CDR Valasco eight out of the 19 ’01, USN; McClintock ’02; and LCDR Knox ’03, USN. Bottom candidates who were (from left to right): CDR Fay ’00; CDR Hourigan ’98, LCDR selected are Naval Starr ’03 and LT Harris ’13, USN. Academy graduates. Defense fellows are assigned to work for a Member of Congress for one calendar year in a variety of capacities. They can be assigned to both the House and the Senate and although most are members of the Armed Services Committees, several are members of the Appropriations Committees as well as Veterans’ Affairs. The Academy graduates selected are: Commander Patrick Hourigan ’98, USN; Commander Jon Fay ’00; Commander Todd Valasco ’01, USN; Sean McClintock ’02; Lieutenant Commander Jason Knox ’03, USN; Lieutenant Commander Matthew Starr ’03, USN; Lieutenant Commander Peter Flynn ’04, USN; and Lieutenant Malik Harris ’13, USN. ®

Vice Admiral David Architzel ’73, USN (Ret.), has been infatuated with trains since his childhood, when he would hear them run behind his grandmother’s house every day. “This freight train used to go by and it always impressed me,” said Architzel. Today, some 60 years, 5,000 flight hours and VADM Architzel ’73, USN (Ret.), has a 1.2 mile loop of 40 years of active duty later, train track at his property in Suffolk, VA. including time as the sixth commanding officer of THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Architzel is now the commander of his own miniature railroad in Suffolk, VA. After learning that a home featuring a mile-plus-long track built for small trains was in danger of being demolished, Architzel stepped in and bought the property with the blessing of his wife. “She said, ‘You're crazy, Dave, but if that's what you want to do, okay,’” said Architzel. Architzel now runs miniature coal-burning locomotives around the track every other weekend and is hoping to use the events to further strengthen his community. "You can actually learn a lot and it can also give you an idea on what it's like to work with people,” said Architzel. “I want children to come out here and learn about how things once were. It’s about this community and I think everyone should realize this railroad is here and enjoy it in some fashion. Why have it if you can’t do that?” ®

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Trains, Planes and Automobiles

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IN THE RANKS MIDSHIPMEN PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS FOR SPIRIT MISSIONS

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NKS No matter what you call them, they’re the stuff of legend at the U.S. Naval Academy. From strange happenings around the Yard before the annual Army-Navy game to midnight raids at the other service academies, the perfect prank can take months to plot— and midshipmen are up for the challenge. The best pranks are clever, creative and cause no lasting damage. “I am sure that pranks are part of the fabric of most colleges and universities, and the Naval Academy is no different,” said Commandant of Midshipmen Captain Robert B. Chadwick II ’91, USN. “Some of the best pranks around here have centered on our rivalries with our sister academies.” Like many alumni, Captain Chadwick has a favorite prank (see “Off We Go Into the Wild [Navy] Blue Yonder” on page 17). He says the midshipmen who pulled off that prank “won my eternal admiration.” It’s a great example of a spirit mission that is hilarious while remaining within appropriate boundaries. “As Commandant, I have taken on an increased interest in ensuring pranks do not involve risk of injury or damage to personal or government property,” Chadwick said. Narrowing down the many pranks that have been successfully executed over the years was no easy task, but it was a delightful problem to face. We’ve compiled some of our favorites. Which ones did we miss? Send us your favorite pranks at shipmate@usna.com.

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Pranks. Hijinks. Spirit Missions

The Unbelievable but True Story of the Great Mule Heist One of the greatest Naval Academy pranks of all time involved reconnaissance missions, assumed identities, getaway drivers and months of planning. It’s not a blockbuster movie, but it might as well be. The intended targets were Spartacus, Traveller, Trooper and Ranger. Nope, those aren’t code names. Those were Army’s mules in 1991. The plot to kidnap Army’s mascots required the efforts of 17 people on the ground, plus three additional midshipmen who NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 15

FEATURE assisted with planning. On scouting trips to West Point, the team pretended to be tourists so they could quietly take photos and conduct surveillance. A midshipman studying electrical engineering scoped out the alarm system. The team procured molasses-spiked feed and a horse trailer from a Maryland mule farmer who, it turned out, had worked at the Naval Academy dairy farm when Army cadets stole the mascot goats in the 1950s—and liked the idea of payback. To deflect suspicion on heist day, the midshipmen posed as soldiers and military police. They drove cars with New York license plates and bumper stickers reading “Beat Navy” and “I Love My Cadet.” At the veterinary clinic where the mules lived, the team claimed to be delivering feed. Once inside, the midshipmen restrained one guard with plastic ties used as handcuffs and locked the others into a room. A midshipman led the mules out of the clinic and into the trailer, shaking the food enticingly. Lured by the molasses, the mules followed him obediently into the trailer. Quickly, the midshipmen took off. One of the guards had broken free and sounded the alarm, so there was a brief high-speed chase as far as the West Point gate. Guards there took the vehicles’ license numbers, but the midshipmen had planned ahead. The group with the mules took a circuitous route, heading north and then south, while a decoy group traveled the expected path to Annapolis. By this point, Army helicopters had been deployed. State and military police were on the lookout. Federal marshals descended on

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the Naval Academy. Mascot-napping was a tradition that dated back to the 1950s, but it was still theft of government property. When the midshipmen and mules arrived, the marshals and Department of Defense police were ready. But they didn’t anticipate facing Lieutenant Angela Smith, USN, the command duty officer, who reminded the authorities that Navy property was within her jurisdiction. In fact, she requested that instead of arresting the midshipmen, the police escort them—and the mules—into the pep rally, where the midshipmen were greeted as heroes. The week concluded in the best possible manner: After a dismal 0-10 season, Navy trounced Army that Saturday. And although the heist resulted in a joint Army-Navy moratorium on mascot thefts, the Commandant of Midshipmen honored the brave pranksters with membership in an exclusive new club, “The Order of the Mule.” To the holders of this title, we salute you.

No White Flag of Surrender Here On Thanksgiving Eve 1980, two midshipmen in uniform flashed their military IDs to security guards as they entered the Pentagon. After hiding overnight in a meditation room, they ascended to the roof early the next morning to complete their mission. In a television news clip, grainy footage shows a giant banner unfurling from the Pentagon’s roof, covering the building’s exterior with those timeless words: “Go Navy, Beat Army.” “Security at the Pentagon was breached by two infiltrators operating under the cover of early morning darkness,” the newscaster read. The midshipmen, who are interviewed with their backs to the camera so as to protect their identities, reveal that it took nine months to sew together 67 bedsheets, making the banner 100 feet long and 40 feet high. The finished product, when displayed, covered the office windows of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretary of Defense. “The middies of Annapolis proved they will take the back seat to no one, especially Army, when it comes to daring originality, meticulous planning and methodical execution,” the reporter asserted. But, he said, in reference to the historic interservice rivalry and associated pranks, “Somehow, I think we haven’t heard the end of all this.”

The Parade Went That Way Certain pranks have been repeated time and time again, and the parade prank is one of these. It’s simple enough to execute—it’s just a matter of slightly adjusting the blocks on Worden Field. These small blocks indicate where each company should turn and come to a stop during a parade formation. If the blocks aren’t where they’re supposed to be, well, so much for looking “nice and square and professional,” as Commander Craig Washington ’89, USN (Ret.), senior director of engagement operations at the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, put it. In 2007, this prank was carried out during the retirement ceremony for Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr. ’70, USN (Ret.). “As you look at the field from the stands, the blocks had all been moved just enough to the right so that when the final company marched onto the field, there was one spot short,” recalled Giambastiani’s classmate Commander Skid Heyworth III ’70, USN (Ret.). “Instead of ‘milling about smartly,’ the last company commander had the presence of mind to execute a left turn and take his charges back to Bancroft Hall and enjoy some extra time to themselves.” Heyworth said his classmates thought it was hilarious (though the Commandant was not amused), and imagining this debacle makes Washington laugh as well. “Parades are such formal, dignified events,” he said. “To have this company marching right off Worden Field because they didn’t know what else to do—the visual is just too good.”

*** When it comes to pranking the other academies, students on Service Academy Exchange Programs have obvious advantages. As pseudo-insiders, they possess critical knowledge of campus activities, schedules, layout—and access is a non-issue. But pulling off a major prank in rival territory takes guts and gumption. Here are three times Navy succeeded behind the lines.

Off We Go Into the Wild (Navy) Blue Yonder How many gallons of paint does it take to cover a fighter plane? The 12 midshipmen who gave a makeover to a McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II at the Air Force Academy know the

answer. In October 2005, these exchange students snuck out under cover of darkness to engage in a bit of midnight mischief. The fighter jet in question, which is displayed in a prominent space in the center of campus, was tan and green in color—until the midshipmen gave it a fresh coat of paint. When the campus came to life the next morning, a few days before the Navy-Air Force football game, the fighter had been transformed. There in its place rested a U.S. Navy Blue Angels aircraft, immediately identifiable thanks to its deep blue color and gold lettering. “They have created a little bit of a legacy,” acknowledged John Van Winkle, an Air Force Academy spokesman, in the Annapolis newspaper The Capital on 6 October prior to the game. The caption for the accompanying photo said it all: “An Air Force Academy cadet does a double-take on the paint job 12 visiting Naval Academy midshipmen gave a Vietnam War-era plane.” Alas, the double-takes were limited to one day. In accordance with spirit mission rules, the midshipmen returned the plane to its original look within 24 hours. No word on how many gallons of water it took to remove the blue and gold.

Nothing “Sub”-Par About This Prank Three years after the Blue Angels prank, in advance of that year’s Navy-Air Force football game, a new crop of exchange students made their mark in Colorado Springs. They chose The Terrazzo, the same highly visible section of central campus where the fighter jet is displayed, to pull off their feat. On 30 September 2008, a truly strange sight arose from the grassy gathering area of The Terrazzo. It was the top half of a ballistic missile submarine, looking as though it could plow straight through the Air Force Academy’s buildings. Elisabeth Reed ’10 was one of the midshipmen involved in the construction of the faux sub. “If I recall correctly, we used NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 17

FEATURE wood, PVC pipe and tarp,” she said. “I think the best part of the prank was that the ‘sub’ was structurally sound enough for a few mids to stand up on it and do colors while the cadets were walking by on their way to class.” The mock sub sported the name USS BANCROFT (SSBN-643)— of course.

For Whom the Bells Toll Joe Parks ’89, human resources specialist at the Academy, spent the fall of 1987 on exchange at West Point. While there, Parks and his fellow midshipmen replicated a prank that had been a success for former presidential candidate H. Ross Perot ’53 in 1975. The hijinks required the assistance of the West Point chaplain, a civilian position at that time, whose home was next to the chapel.

“We knocked on his door and when he opened it and saw us, he immediately said, ‘No,’” Parks recalled. “Then he kindly asked what he could do for us and invited us into his study.” After the midshipmen explained why they were there, the chaplain revealed a secret door to the chapel hidden behind a bookshelf. In the chapel, the group ascended the stairs until reaching the floor with the bells. “They are arranged sort of like a piano keyboard, but with wooden handles instead of keys,” Parks said. Armed with a music book, and with assistance from the chaplain, the midshipmen launched into their inaugural carillon concert. “We each took a couple of the handles and then the

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chaplain pointed at the handles for us to ring the bells … like a conductor,” Parks explained. Down below on the paths of West Point, as the cadets were filing into dinner, their pre-meal reverie was rudely interrupted. The sharpest ears among them quickly recognized the peals of music emanating from the chapel. No, this was not “On, Brave Old Army Team.” Twelve long years had passed since “Anchors Aweigh” had echoed through the chapel. Twelve long years had passed since the “Marines’ Hymn” had been played on the bells. It was about time.

The Case of the New Cadet Long before retired squash coach Craig Dawson ’73 became the winningest coach in the Naval Academy’s history, he was known for a different athletic feat. At the Army-Navy game on 27 November 1971, Dawson slyly joined the ranks of cadets as they marched onto the field. No one noticed the new cadet because Dawson was outfitted in an Army cap and an overcoat from the Virginia Military Institute, which bears a close resemblance to the West Point uniform. At an opportune moment, Dawson whipped off the overcoat, revealing his N-Star letter sweater, and began sprinting along the line of cadets. No one made a move to stop him as he ran amok on the field. “Thank goodness for Army discipline,” Dawson wrote in a November-December 2012 Shipmate article. “Not a single cadet would break ranks to stop me, although I do remember hearing some expletives.” Read more in the NovemberDecember 2012 issue of Shipmate at www.usna.com in the archives.

*** Navy’s list of standout pranks could go on forever, but these are a few more favorites.

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s … Ping Pong Balls? Army hardly knew what hit them. One minute they were enjoying the pre-game parade; the next minute, ping pong

Cozy Accommodations, Breakfast Included A cheeky Airbnb listing offered up a bedroom in “one of Annapolis’ most historic buildings” for only $10 per night. The room included access to “semi-reliable Internet,” “the owner’s fleet of pleasure craft” and “gourmet breakfast.” Alas, a disclaimer at the bottom of the posting made it clear that Bancroft Hall dorm rooms “will not actually be rented.”

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balls were raining down from a small plane midshipmen had rented for just this occasion. Take a guess which two words were inscribed on the flying missiles.

Putting the “Rank” in “Prank” Before game time, some midshipmen took it upon themselves to smear limburger—a famously smelly cheese—on the Army’s section of seats.

Be Careful When You Open the Door There are endless variations on the popular prank of filling an office with something unexpected. Think balloons, milk cartons, crumpled newspaper, spiderwebs of strings and so on. “Best company officer prank I saw was an office filled wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling with interlinked clothes hangers,” recalled Commander Pat Olsen ’95, USN, project officer at Research & Development Support Activity. “Hundreds and hundreds of them. The company officer had dug a tunnel through the hangers and was sitting at his desk as though nothing was wrong.”

Here’s some advice for future West Point officers on exchange at the Naval Academy: Don’t let anyone know how much you love your car. If you do, it’s apt to be demolished by midshipmen wielding sledgehammers at a T-Court pep rally. You’ll watch in horror as your vehicle is destroyed, but if you’re lucky, as Major Charles Weurpel was (though he might disagree), you’ll be presented with a check for the full cost of a new car after the debacle concludes.

*** As much as we hate to admit it, sometimes the Zoomies, Whoops and Coasties get the best of us. Here are a few times we were the ones caught off guard. • In November 2015, a surprising press release from the City of Annapolis made the rounds on the Internet. “Annapolis City Council Approves First Annual ‘Go Army Beat Navy’ Day,” declared the headline. The article claimed that the mayor-backed resolution was “aimed at addressing the many supporters of Army and West Point among the citizens of Annapolis.” Of course, there was no such resolution; the fake press release had been written by Mike Nemeth, a 2004 West Point graduate. Nemeth was also the force behind “Discipline: The Annapolis Way (Lessons from the Nation’s 4th-Best Military Academy),” which was entirely blank inside but became a bestseller on Amazon thanks to his social media efforts and those of his West Point comrades. “Use it as your daily notebook/journal,” he suggested in NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 19

FEATURE a Facebook post. “It’s a very functional 100+ pages that say ‘Beat Navy’ at the bottom.”

• When Navy Lieutenant Commander Dave Sagunsky ’98, USN, Air Officer Commanding of Cadet Squadron 3, arrived at work at Air Force on 30 September 2016, he discovered he would be conducting business outside that day. His entire office—desk, couch, table and chairs, bookshelf—had been moved to a concrete platform suspended over a reflecting pool in the Air Gardens. Surrounded by bubbling fountains and views of the Rocky Mountains, Sagunsky took the prank in stride. Thank goodness the Navy-Air Force game—and its week of associated pranks—wasn’t in January!

• Sadly, Bill the Goat has been abducted quite a few times, by land (convertibles, vans and other vehicles) and air (an Air Force bomber), by Army cadets wearing Grateful Dead t-shirts and by Army cadets dressed as ninjas. Postkidnapping gloating has taken the form of a New York Times ad (“Hey, Navy! Do you know where your kid is today? The Corps does.”), a YouTube video with nearly 13,000 views (Operation Good Shepherd) and gameday cheering (“We got your goat!”). a

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GAME By Tim Brady

The 1926 Army-Navy game had drama, suspense and 110,000 raucous fans hanging on every play.

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t was a recipe for greatness: a storied rivalry, a high-stakes game, wild weather and a passionate crowd. The 1926 Army-Navy football game seemed perfectly positioned to become a game worthy of history books. And it didn’t disappoint. Staged at Chicago’s Soldier Field, it was the first time the academies played in a stadium west of the Allegheny Mountains and one of only two times played outside of the East Coast. The game featured an undefeated group of Midshipmen versus a one-loss team from West Point. A record-setting 110,000 fans came to watch. Chicago-area politicians had begun lobbying for the Army-Navy game more than a year earlier when the vast new lakefront field, ringed with Neoclassical Doric columns, was completed. Looking for an appropriate event to dedicate the stadium to American soldiers who gave their lives in World War I, the city hit upon the idea of inviting Army and Navy to stage their annual football contest in Chicago on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving in 1926. Who better to represent the young men who gave their lives on the battlefields of Europe than the football teams of the military academies? The bonus turned out to be that both Army and Navy had remarkably gifted football players that year. Navy began the season with a new coach, Bill Ingram. He had starred as a back at Navy for the 1916, 1917 and 1918 teams. His brother, thenCommander Jonas Ingram, USN, of the Class of 1907, Navy’s athletic director in 1926, hired Bill to coach the team. Ingram inherited a team that had a mixed record in 1925 but a lot of blossoming talent. The squad had backs including Ned Hannegan ’28, Jim Schuber ’28, Howard Ransford ’28, Henry Caldwell ’27 and Alan Shapley ’27. They also had solid tackles in Tom Eddy ’27 and future College Hall of Famer Frank Wickhorst ’27. The star of the team, however, was tailback Tom Hamilton ’27. A great all-around player, Hamilton could not only do anything on the football field—run, throw, catch, kick—but also served as firstie class president. Army was equally loaded. A tandem of outstanding running backs, Christian Keener Cagle and “Light Horse” Harry Wilson, of the West Point Class of 1928, had led the Cadets to victory over the Midshipmen a year earlier in 1925. Their 1926 season was marred only by a single loss to an undefeated Notre Dame team coached by the legendary Knute Rockne. Midshipmen parade through Chicago prior to the Army-Navy football game. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 23

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Anticipation for the season-ending clash was intense, but the logistics for getting the Naval Academy fan base to Chicago to cheer on the team were more complex than a typical ArmyNavy game in Philadelphia. Just after the Thanksgiving meal that November, some 1,800 midshipmen and Naval Academy personnel hopped on 72 sleeper cars assembled on two separate rail lines at a junction between Baltimore and Washington, DC, and headed west toward Chicago. When they hit town the next day, a fleet of taxis took the whole crew to the famed Palmer House in the heart of the Windy City. That afternoon, the giant emporium Marshall Fields hosted a luncheon for both academies, which was followed by a parade of midshipmen and cadets down Michigan Avenue to Soldier Field. A light rain turned to sleet and then to snow by the time everyone reached the stadium for a dedication ceremony. That night the city of Chicago hosted a ball at the Palmer House. There, 1,600 of the town’s most attractive flappers kept company with the young visitors from the academies, which did nothing to lower expectations for the next day’s game.

ALL EYES ON THE GAME

In many respects, the 1920s were the heyday of college football. The professional game was in its infancy and plagued by rough edges. Its huge fan base was still decades into the future. College teams, on the other hand, were followed with a fervent devotion by millions. The support and open wallets of university alumni across the country afforded schools the opportunity to build massive new stadiums for cheering fans. Sportswriters were inspired to poetic rapture by the “blue-gray October skies” and thrilling deeds of All-American footballers like the “Four Horsemen of Notre Dame,” George “Win one for the Gipper” Gipp and Red Grange, “The Galloping Ghost” of Illinois gridiron fame.

The Army-Navy squads of 1926 fit neatly into this pantheon of the decade’s legendary figures. As a result, anticipation of the clash in Chicago was not confined to the followers of the two service academy football programs. In perhaps the most remarkable example of interest in the showdown, Notre Dame Coach Knute Rockne decided to skip his own team’s last game of the season, which was against a mediocre Carnegie Tech squad in Pittsburgh, to instead stay in Illinois to watch the Army-Navy contest. On Saturday morning, a blanket of icy snow covered Grant Park as spectators began to shuffle on slippery paths to Soldier Field dressed, according to the 1927 Lucky Bag, in “fur coats, blankets, galoshes and pennants.” The Vice President of the United States, Charles Dawes, was among those arriving at the stadium. The crowd also included the Secretaries of the Army and the Navy, a gaggle of politicians, the mayor of Chicago, and an array of flag officers from the Army and Navy. The normal capacity for the new football arena was 100,000, but at least 10,000 additional seats were sold in temporary bleachers hastily built at the open end of the horseshoe-shaped stadium. Chicago taxi companies estimated that 20,000 rides deposited their fares at Soldier Field prior to the game. There were also crowds trying to peer in at the game from rooftops surrounding the stadium, and, according to the Lucky Bag, “waterfront spectators [on Lake Michigan] darkened the windows of high buildings just to get a glimpse of the electronic scoreboard” in the stadium. Despite the weather, the field was in excellent shape as the two teams took to the gridiron for pre-game warm-ups. The Brigade of Midshipmen marched onto the field, followed by the Corps of Cadets. The two teams’ mascots, the Navy goat and Army mule, both blanketed against the weather, met at the 50-yard line in a ceremonial exchange. At 2:30 p.m., the teams lined up for the opening kickoff. The ball sailed high to Navy back Caldwell who returned the kick 10 yards. The game of the year was underway.

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A GAME TO REMEMBER

The Navy goat and the Army mule.

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A couple of quick plunges into the line by the Midshipmen went nowhere and Hamilton punted to Army. Similarly, the Cadets were quickly held and returned a kick to Navy, which soon got the first break of the game on a pass interference call that put the ball on its own 45-yard line. A couple of nice runs inched the ball in Army territory, then Schuber connected on a 37-yard pass play to Hank Hardwick ’27, that wound up on the Cadet two-yard line. Caldwell pounded it in, followed quickly by Hamilton’s dropkicked extra point, and Navy had the first scores of the day, taking a 7-0 lead. Early in the second quarter, Navy added to its lead. A Caldwell run for the Midshipmen netted 13 yards. Then a pass from Hamilton to Schuber put the ball on the Army 47-yard line. Caldwell picked up another 16 yards off-tackle. Then a series of

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Navy gained around left end with Hannegan carrying the ball.

Schuber and Caldwell runs brought the ball all the way to the Cadet 2-yard line from where Schuber carried the ball into the end zone. Once again, Hamilton added the extra point. It looked like Navy was going to cruise to victory. But the tables turned. On Army’s next possession, their all-star backs finally found their footing. Lighthorse Harry Wilson broke free on a 25-yard run into Navy territory at the 49. Then it was Christian Cagle’s turn to find a hole for 30 yards more. At Navy’s 16, Wilson took a lateral and scooted through an opening in the line and into the end zone, putting Army on the scoreboard and back into the game. As time wound down in the second quarter, an Army punt to the Midshipmen spiraled high above the field and then bounced off the shoulder of the punt returner. It bounded helter-skelter toward the Navy goal line, where it was picked up by Norris Harbold, a West Point end, and carried a short distance into the end zone. Army kicked the extra point, and the gun sounded on a half that had seemed like two thrilling games in one: the first dominated by Navy; the second by their archrivals from up on the Hudson. Halftime entertainment was provided by a mock Army tank meeting a mock Navy destroyer in pretend battle at the center of the field. No definitive outcome was recorded. After the faux encounter, the Secretary of War Dwight Davis and Navy Secretary Curtis Wilbur exchanged salutes at the 50-yard line, and Vice President Dawes, displaying absolute impartiality, switched from the Navy side of the field, where he’d spent the first half, to the Army side, for the remainder of the game. Early on it looked like he’d brought luck to the Cadets. On the very first series of the second half, Army pounded the ball from its own 26-yard line to the Navy 44. With the next snap, the lightning-fast Cagle took a handoff and ran all the way to the end zone for the score. What had once seemed a secure two-touchdown lead for Navy had wilted to a 21-14 deficit. Dreams of an undefeated season, a number-one ranking and a victory over Army were fading away. A comic interlude interrupted the drama before its last act. For only the second time in its history, the game featured two brothers on opposing sides. Army’s Chuck Born faced Navy’s

BEYOND THE GRIDIRON In addition to producing a host of football stars, Soldier Field in 1926 hosted a remarkable group of future military leaders and heroes. Here are their stories. Lieutenant General Alan Shapley ’27, USN (Ret.), survived the sinking of ARIZONA at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 and earned a Silver Star for his actions. Through the course of World War II, he served at Bougainville, Guam (where he earned a Navy Cross), and Okinawa, Japan. He later served in Korea, where he was awarded the Bronze Star and retired in 1962. Admiral Claude V. Ricketts ’29, USN (Ret.), a little-used substitute on the 1926 football team, survived the attack at Pearl Harbor while serving on WEST VIRGINIA. He ultimately served as Commander of the Second Fleet and Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Brigadier General Russell “Whitey” Lloyd ’30, USMC (Ret.), a young end at the Academy in 1926, went on to star on the ’27 and ’28 teams and earned a Silver Star for valor at Guadalcanal. Rear Admiral Edward “Ned” Hannegan ’28, USN (Ret.), the quarterback who called the double-reverse which resulted in Navy’s final touchdown, served as a naval aviator. Commander William “Bill” Millican ’28, USN, a backup running back on the team, became the commander of the submarine THRESHER. Millican was killed in action in October 1944 when ESCOLAR (SS 294) was sunk. Rear Admiral Thomas J. Hamilton ’27, USN (Ret.), went on to serve two separate stints as head football coach at the Naval Academy (1934-1935 and 1947-1948). He also served as flight commander on ENTERPRISE during World War II. Hamilton is also credited by some, including The New York Times in his 1994 obituary, with the famous line, “A tie is like kissing your sister,” when as a coach in 1947, he opted to go for a winning touchdown against Army rather than kick a field goal. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 25

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Art Born ’27 as offensive linemen in the fierce trenches on the line of scrimmage. The two of them chose this moment to lose their cool and get into a shoving match that stopped play. Referees were reaching for their flags to call unsportsmanlike penalties when that splendid young officer and gentleman, Tom Hamilton, stepped between the brothers and calmed matters down. As the third quarter began to wind down, Navy got the ball on its own 43-yard line. A pass from Hamilton to Shapley gained 18 yards to the Army 39. Shapley picked up nine more on a run, ending the third quarter. After the teams switched goal lines, Hamilton completed another pass to Shapley and Howard Ransford ’28 gained eight to the Army 15. Three short runs brought the ball to the Army 8-yard line, where the teams lined up for a crucial fourth down and three. In the huddle, Navy quarterback Hannegan called a double-reverse with Ransford taking the initial handoff and heading uptown, before he deftly slipped the ball to Shapley, who was heading in the opposite direction, downtown. Army was completely fooled, and Shapley ultimately skirted the Cadet end and went untouched into the end zone. Hamilton once more kicked the extra point and the game was tied. Army had a chance to go in front on a field goal late in the game, but Wilson’s kick went wide right. Each team got the

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ball one more time, but neither could move down the field into scoring position. As dusk began to settle over Soldier Field and the city of Chicago, the game ended in a tie that to most of the fans watching felt like a good summation of what they’d just witnessed. Two exceptional teams had played their hearts out over 60 thrilling minutes, going back and forth on the playing field, one taking charge initially, only to have the other regroup and fight back for the lead. Nothing was left on the field between the two teams and recognition of their efforts was immediate and long-lasting. Walter Eckersall, a legendary sportswriter for the Chicago Tribune, wrote immediately afterward that it was “one of the greatest football games ever played.” Years later, in the 1940s, its legendary status was further cemented: a poll conducted by Esquire magazine declared it the greatest game ever played. a Coda: Perhaps the only dissatisfied fan that day was Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne. It turned out that while he was watching the game in Chicago, his Irish, coached by Rockne’s assistants, wound up losing in a tremendous upset to Carnegie Tech, thus eliminating his team from contention for the national championship.

AN OCEAN AWAY

MARINE CORPS CIVIL AFFAIRS AND THE AFRICAN LION By Major Mathison Hall ’03, USMCR

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and the French Méthode D’Elaboration d’une Décision Operationnelle. This morning we continued a drawn-out wargame for our brigade’s follow-on exercise during the next phase of the operation. Colonel Muayadi and his deputy, a Tunisian colonel, continue to focus on CA operations, which has facilitated our participation throughout the process. They were surprised that I assigned a sergeant to lead our green cell during the wargame as their non-commissioned officers have little decision-making authority. Future Operations: Tonight, the detachment will hold an end-of-exercise dining out (with Commandant Johann Soreau, our French major “attachment”) at a good Agadir restaurant I visited in December during the planning conference. Final debrief and closing ceremony are tomorrow. Return movement via Casablanca and Paris on Saturday. I admit, I was apprehensive about joining the 2nd Civil Affairs Group when I transitioned to the reserves in 2015.

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n excerpt from my situation report to my commanding officer on 27 April 2017: Partner Nation Assessment: The Moroccans and Tunisians remain well engaged. They exhibit good professional planning and tactical competencies at a level that we are able to work with smoothly. Many have extensive [civil affairs] CA experience from UN missions throughout Africa. Colonel Muayadi, the Moroccan brigade commander who is the officer in charge of this exercise, is very focused on CA considerations. Current Operations: The CombinedJoint Task Force planning and execution is progressing. We execute at a fairly basic level and slow pace due to the multiple nations (seven) and languages (three) involved, but the Marines are receiving a good introduction to both coalition command post operations and the operational planning process from a mixture of the Marine Corps Planning Process, the British 7 questions system

Several members of Detachment 1, 2nd Civil Affairs Group, just before the start of the Agadir half marathon in Morocco. Maj Hall ‘03, USMCR (back center), Capt Barbara (Klein) Feeley ‘08, USMCR (front center) and Commandant Soreau, French Army (far right).

My first two years in the Marine Corps Reserve were challenging, engaging and rewarding. The unit was well led and trained with quarterly scenario-based field exercises and live fire ranges. I quickly learned that the Marine civil affairs maintains a brisk global engagement even outside regular operational deployments. In 2017, I was fortunate to lead a talented detachment of Marines from a wide range of specialties and with equally diverse civilian careers during Morocco’s Exercise AFRICAN LION, the largest annual African military exercise in which the U.S. participates. Our basic role was to provide CA planning and simulation support to the command post exercise, but our true mission was to build trust, partnership and interoperability with our Moroccan, Tunisian, Mauritanian, British, Canadian and French allies and partners. As always, the true gems of the experience lay outside the exercise. The detachment ran the Agadir half marathon with our British and French compatriots on our only liberty day. We visited the medieval medina of Essaouira and engaged in many discussions about politics, leadership and military planning with our Moroccan counterparts over tea and flatbread in the courtyards of the Royal Moroccan Army’s Southern Command headquarters. My first major exercise in the reserves taught me a lesson in humility over the importance the reserve component brings to our sea services and their missions to support national defense before the onset of conflict. a Major Mathison Hall ’03, USMCR, is currently the operations officer for 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division. He served for two years as a detachment officer-in-charge in the 2nd Civil Affairs Group after 12 years of active duty service as an infantry officer. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 27

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THE LIFE AND RETURN OF JOHN PAUL JONES By Dr. J. Phillip London ’59

T Engraving of John Paul Jones.

he legend of John Paul Jones is remarkable. A hero of the American Revolution. The Father of the American Navy. Even his final resting place is a resplendent sarcophagus in the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel. Had it not been for a curious American ambassador, Jones’ legacy may have faded into history.

John Paul Jones was born John Paul in southwest Scotland on 6 July 1747. At age 13, he was apprenticed to a ship owner and sailed to Barbados and Virginia for the next three years. At 16, John Paul went to work on the first of two slave ships, but eventually quit in disgust at the trade. In Jamaica he boarded a ship to return to Scotland, but when the ship’s master and first mate died of fever during the voyage, John Paul sailed her back home. The grateful ship’s owners rewarded John Paul with his first command of a vessel. His next command was the brig BETSY in 1772. The crew grew mutinous over pay issues while in Tobago and its ring leader swung a club at John Paul, who then killed the man with his sword. Doubting a fair hearing, John Paul quickly fled, adding the

surname Jones. By 1774, John Paul Jones returned to Virginia and among Revolutionary leaders when tensions with England over taxes and self-governance were at a tipping point. When war broke out, Jones volunteered for service in the new Continental Navy in 1775. He became one of the most successful captains, capturing many prizes, including cargo of 10,000 winter uniforms and equipment that wound up with George Washington and his troops at Valley Forge just days before crossing the Delaware and the surprise attack at Trenton. From 1776 on, he commanded three ships, even rattling the British by raiding a town on the west coast of England. By the fall of 1779, Jones commanded a fleet of five ships, including his flagship, BONHOMME

Captain John Paul Jones hailing HMS SEARPIS during the action from the deck of BONHOMME RICHARD, 23 September 1779. During the action all firing ceased for several moments and Captain Pearson of SEARPIS called out “have you struck your colors?” “I have not yet begun to fight” replied Captain Jones, whereupon the firing resumed. SEARPIS later struck her colors.

RICHARD. Jones anticipated fleets returning to England and decided to attack. That September, a Baltic convoy of 41 ships were spotted off the east coast of England. The two escorting British warships, SERAPIS and COUNTESS, took on Jones’ BONHOMME RICHARD and PALLAS. The battle raged for three hours with Jones’ ship taking damage. Jones rammed BONHOMME RICHARD into SERAPIS and tied the ships together as fighting continued. SERAPIS’s captain called out for the American surrender, but Jones yelled back, “I have not yet begun to fight!”1 The British surrendered after a grenade exploded below SERAPIS’ decks. Damaged beyond repair, BONHOMME RICHARD was sunk. Jones transferred his flag to SERAPIS, bringing it and another ship to Holland as prizes.

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of Prince Potemkin, the Queen’s favorite. A suspected court-driven plot leveraged Jones’ reputation as a ladies’ man against him. Catherine gave Jones a leave of absence and he left Russia to wander through Europe’s capitals. In 1790, the Paris that Jones returned to had changed considerably. With their own burgeoning revolution, there was little opportunity for him. Jones considered buying a country estate in America. He also wrote relentlessly to his adopted country seeking a position, resulting in an appointment as the U.S. Consul to Algiers. It was not meant to be. The pneumonia he contracted in Russia had damaged his lungs and his health deteriorated. Jones died in Paris on 18 July 1792 with no money and no commemoration. He was 45 years old. There was also no hero’s burial. The American Minister to France knew Jones well, but refused to spend “either the

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In gratitude, the Continental Navy bestowed Jones with one of the largest ships ever to be built at that time. In June 1781, Jones was named the commanding officer, but there would never be a voyage as the war with England came to an end. The following September, Congress decided to gift the unfinished ship to France. Jones remained in New Hampshire to oversee the ship’s completion. With the end of the Revolutionary War, the best appointment Jones could get was as prize agent to settle the accounts in Europe. Although his duties kept him in Europe for the next five years, Jones’ yearned to go back to sea. He got his chance in 1788 when he was appointed as rear admiral in the Russian Navy by Catherine the Great. Jones successfully led his fleet against the Turks in the Black Sea. Although he got along with Russian crews, Jones criticized the leadership of the other commanders, making an enemy

Officials at the site where the body of John Paul Jones was found. The workman at right holds the point of his pick over the spot where he had struck the lead coffin. In the foreground, L to R: General Horace Porter, American ambassador; Colonel A. Bailly-Blanchard, Second Secretary of the American Embassy; and Paul Weiss, engineer of mines. In the background, L to R: M. Geninet, superintendent (left) and M. Legrand, conductor.

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money of his heirs or that of the United States” on “such follies” as a public funeral.2 He ordered a private, Protestant burial at minimal cost. The French Commissary to whom the order was given, retorted if America “would not pay the expense of a public burial for a man who had rendered such signal services to France and America he would pay it himself.” Jones was buried in an unmarked grave in St. Louis Cemetery for Protestant foreigners, paid by private charity for the sum of 462 francs. His friends had Jones’ body preserved for when America remembered her hero. In 1796, France’s revolutionary government sold the property, and the cemetery and all who laid there were nearly forgotten. Some heroes, however, would not be forgotten. In 1845, Colonel John H. Sherburne wrote to Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft asking to bring the body back aboard a ship from the Mediterranean Squadron. By 1851, preliminary arrangements had been made, only to be thwarted by the objections of some of Jones’ Scottish relatives. Even if they had agreed, there was still one problem—finding Jones’ unmarked grave in a forgotten cemetery. Horace Porter was born in 1837 in Pennsylvania to a notable American family. His father served as the Governor of Pennsylvania. His grandfather was a Revolutionary War officer. One of his uncles served as a Territorial Governor, while another served as the Secretary of War. His aunt was Mary Todd Lincoln’s grandmother. After graduating from West Point in 1860, Porter was commissioned a first lieutenant in 1861. Porter served in the Union Army during the Civil War, later serving as aide-de-camp to General Ulysses S. Grant. From 1869 to 1872, Porter served as President Grant’s personal secretary in the White House. Soon after, Porter was implicated in a bribery scandal. Although never charged with any wrongdoing, Porter resigned from the Army in December 1873. Porter transitioned to the private sector. He became vice president of the

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Pullman Palace Car Company and then West Shore Railroad. His success earned Porter the appointment as U.S. Ambassador to France in 1897. After poring over old records during his ambassadorship, an intrigued Porter began a systematic search for Jones’ gravesite in 1899.3 Jones’ death and burial certificates were burned during the French Revolution, but a correct transcript was found in the Bibliothèque Nationale in an article published in 1859. From the article, Porter was able to ascertain that Jones has been buried in the old Protestant cemetery. The cemetery had been at the corner of an overbuilt Parisian intersection. When the current land owners demanded outlandish terms for access, Porter halted his efforts for two years until reasonable terms were offered. Porter then reached out to President Theodore Roosevelt who asked Congress to appropriate $35,000 for the project. Congress adjourned without responding. Fearing losing the opportunity, Porter decided to finance the project himself. Excavations began on 3 February 1905. How could an unmarked grave be found? The clue was written over a century earlier. After Jones’ funeral, an American colonel had written to Jones’ eldest sister with details of his burial; “a substantial leaden coffin, a thorough preparation of the body to ensure its preservation, and an elaborate system of packing, with a view to its transportation by sea.”4 Over the next two months, the search found a few lead coffins, but none matched Jones’ name or build. On 31 March, the physical traits in another coffin matched Jones. An autopsy also verified lung and kidney ailments suffered by Jones. After six years of searching, in the last year of Porters’ ambassadorial assignment, their hero was found. After a ceremonial sendoff in Paris, President Theodore Roosevelt had four cruisers bring Jones back to the U.S. The squadron left Cherbourg on 8 July and arrived in Annapolis on 23 July. They were escorted up the Chesapeake Bay by seven battleships. On 24 April

A 26 January 1913 photo by C. R. Miller, showing the guard of honor transporting the remains of John Paul Jones to the crypt of the Chapel of the Naval Academy on the Naval Academy grounds.

1906, President Theodore Roosevelt gave a thundering eulogy during a commemoration service honoring Jones. The next question was where Jones’ final resting place should be. It was decided that the father of the American Navy would be laid to enteral rest in the Naval Academy Chapel. In January 1913, Jones was reinterred in an ornate crypt carved with the names of his fighting

vessels at the Naval Academy Chapel where it remains today. While John Paul Jones is lauded as an American hero today, he almost met the anonymous fate of many unsung heroes. Had it not been for the patriotic efforts of two Army officers lasting over a century, Jones’ legacy may have been lost to time. Thankfully, it was not too late for this American hero. a

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This famous phrase was likely ascribed to Jones decades later by his first officer and history. Jones is recorded by a contemporary Scottish newspaper to have said “I may sink, but I’ll be damned if I strike.” [Edinburgh Advertiser, 12 October 1779, in Todd Andrlik, Reporting the Revolutionary War, (Naperville, ILL, Sourcebooks, 2012), p.268]. To “strike the colours” meant to take down the ship’s flag to signify surrender. 2 Sons of the American Revolution South Coast Chapter, “The Recovery of John Paul Jones,” 7 July 2012, http://www.southcoastsar. org/Rcvry_JPJ.htm. 3 Naval Institute Archives, “The Final Resting Place of John Paul Jones,” 26 January 2012, https://www.navalhistory.org/2012/01/ 26/the-final-resting-place-of-john-paul-jones. 4 Sons of the American Revolution South Coast Chapter, Ibid. Additional references: Bradford, James C., Guide to the microfilm edition of the papers of John Paul Jones, 1747-1792, (Alexandria, VA: Chadwyck-Healey Inc., 1986), https://media2.proquest.com/documents/jp_jones.pdf. Blythe, Bob, “John Paul Jones (1747-1792),” National Park Service, 4 December 2008, https://www.nps.gov/revwar/about_the_ revolution/jp_jones.html. “Navy Legend—John Paul Jones,” Naval History and Heritage Command, 12 July 2015, http://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/ 2015/07/15/navy-legend-john-paul-jones/. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 31

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COACH CANTELLO’S RUN WITH NAVY By Gary Lambrecht

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he memories that marked his outstanding career with Navy’s cross country and track teams linger with Second Lieutenant Lucas Stalnaker ’17, USMC. He won a pair of Patriot League titles and back-to-back dual meets against archrival Army. In 2016, Stalnaker led the Midshipmen back to their first NCAA cross country championships in 19 seasons. The following spring, he earned All-American honors by finishing fifth in the 10,000-meter run at the NCAA outdoor championships. Stalnaker also will never forget how it all began for him at Navy—on the day he met legendary cross country Coach Al Cantello, who essentially told the star runner and rifleman from Fort Mill High School in Tega Cay, SC, to get lost. It was the summer before Stalnaker’s senior year in high school. He had yet to receive his Naval Academy appointment and was attending Summer Seminar. The thought of meeting a coaching icon—Cantello was 45 years into his head coaching run—was irresistible. “I figured I had a good chance to make the rifle team,” recalled Stalnaker, who captained that squad at Fort Mill as a senior. “But I was drawn to the cross country section at the seminar. I wanted to meet Coach Cantello and tell him I was interested in running for him.” “Coach had no idea who I was. He looked at me, kind of

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snickered at me, then dismissed me,” Stalnaker added. “He told me, ‘You will never run for me—ever.’” Looking back, Stalnaker said Cantello was testing him. He wanted to see how the young man would respond to those gruff, challenging words. Stalnaker eagerly took the bait. During Plebe Summer in 2013, he couldn’t wait to report to cross country practice as a walk-on. “Coach lit a fire under me,” Stalnaker said. “I showed up at practice with a chip on my shoulder. I wanted to send him a message. Later on, I realized he wanted me to stand my ground and fight back. The one thing [Cantello] always wanted more than anything else was for you to compete.” After an astounding 50 consecutive years at the helm of Navy men’s cross country and 55 years with men’s track and field, mostly as an assistant working

track and field head coach (1981-88), his record was 322-83-2. Against Army West Point under Cantello, Navy earned a remarkable 49 N-Star wins. “Going to the NCAAs the last two years should have made me feel immortal,”

“You are a has-been that never was.” he added. “I’d talked with a lot of former coaches and they told me that I’d know when it was time [to go]. My emotional well was drained.” A 1955 La Salle University graduate and former U.S. Marine, Cantello set a world record in the javelin throw in 1959 and won a bronze medal that same year in the Pan American Games. The following year, Cantello competed for the U.S. Olympic Team in Rome. Three years later, he took a job as assistant track and field coach at Navy,

“You’re so slow, we could time you with a sundial.” with distance runners, Cantello has finally stepped away from the competitive fire at age 87. “It was time to pull up my umbrella and get off the beach,” said Cantello, who led Navy’s cross country team to eight Patriot League titles in his last 10 seasons and took the Midshipmen to 12 NCAA championship appearances—including his last two teams. His cross country record was 246-71-1. Combined with his eight years as men’s

minds of young people. He would ask us to reinvent ourselves. He had a profound impact on me.” Think about Cantello’s longevity. He started at Navy coaching runners old enough to be his little brothers. He ended

working with throwers. In 1968, he became the fourth cross country head coach in school history. Over the next five decades, thousands of runners came and went. Many did not last long, due in part to Cantello’s intensely demanding style. “Not everyone loved Al. The runners who understood him all loved him,” said Justin Mikolay ’01. “He was more of a psychologist than a coach. He was a deep reader and a master at inhabiting the

by coaching runners young enough to be his great-grandsons. Along the way, Cantello coached 10 All-Americans combined in cross country and track, led by Lieutenant Commander Ron Harris ’87, USN (Ret.), his best distance runner. In 1996, Harris, on his third try at the Olympic Trials, became the only runner coached by Cantello to compete for the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team. Harris, who came out of high school as the second-fastest miler in the state of California, could have taken full-ride offers to University of Southern California, Arizona State University or Columbia University. He chose to come to Navy, in large part because he was drawn to Cantello. Harris went on to become a three-event All-American. “Al basically introduced me to track and field in a way I never would have learned from anyone else,” Harris said. “He would tell us we were blessed to be doing this. If you’re going to put ‘Navy’ on your chest, you’re going to put it all out there. It wasn’t Al I had to answer to as much as I had to answer to myself. Did I do everything I could?”

A Cantello Tale—Extra Instruction Prior to a major four-week test, I called Coach Cantello and asked if he wouldn’t mind allowing one of his top runners to skip practice for a big meet coming up so that he could attend some extra instruction. Coach responded, “No problem, at all.” He went on further to explain his runner’s academic efforts were more important than any athletic event. When I approached my student and asked him to come for some additional instruction/preparation for the upcoming exam, he expressed concern that his coach would be very upset if he missed practice. I explained I had already spoken with Coach C, and shared his response with my student. The student was very relieved to hear the coach’s concern for his academic well-being. I doubt Coach recalls the individual incident, but expect he had many like instances where he always put his runners’ welfare ahead of his teams’ records. Please pass this on to him and wish him well in his retirement. He’s certainly deserves nothing less. —LtCol Reid Carlock ’68, USMC (Ret.), USNA electrical engineering instructor from 1979-82

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“He respected true effort—taking chances and going out of your comfort zone—more than winning. There was nothing he hated more than underachieving. He would find that thing that gets to you. He’d tell me things like, ‘You are not as good as you think you are.’” Cantello hates speeches. He abhors talking about himself. Good luck getting

After the meet, Cantello drove the midshipmen to the Empire State Building. He ordered the runners to go to the top of the iconic landmark and call their mothers collect. “Al and I had a fun and tumultuous relationship. He can be a curmudgeon, but you know he cares about you,” Clemens said. “He would tell us this sport

“The clock never has a bad day, and it never lies.”

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is about turning yourself inside-out for your team. Are you willing to take risks and able to hurt?” “If you were a prima donna, Al would eat you for dinner. And his one-liners were out of control,” Clemens said admiringly, noting the midshipmen have immortalized some Cantello lines on t-shirts over the years. Cantello would say things like “Seek suffering. Love it. Learn from it.” Or, “The clock never has a bad day, and it never lies.” Or, “Who was that kid who ran like a piece of dandruff?” Or, “One day, when you’re rocking your baby to sleep, you’re going to miss me. But today, you’re going to curse the day you were ever born.” Lieutenant Commander Aaron Lanzel ’03, USNR, who was captain of the 2002 cross country and 2003 outdoor track teams and competed at the U.S.

“These kids run because they want to run. That’s why I’ve kept showing up.”

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Cantello to go on about his world record, or his unusual javelin throwing form of thrusting his body so forcefully into his finish that he ends up on the ground in a near push-up position (there is a YouTube video from 1959). His former runners describe him as a natural motivator—no rah-rah—and a creative strategist with an unerring sense of a runner’s pulse and thinking. He demanded discipline—eat right, respect the need for proper rest and come to practice ready to follow his plan. Cantello didn’t do warm-and-fuzzy. He reveled in keeping his guys off balance by being unpredictable. He cut runners down to size with biting quips. He was a mentor, and a tormentor. “You might get upset with [Cantello]. But then you’d fall back in line with him and you’d want to run through a wall for him,” said Jon Hayes ’01. “You never knew what he was going to say. It was a love-hate relationship. But he was fiercely loyal.” “[As a coach] you’ve got to be a little ruthless, but not unscrupulous,” Cantello said. “Motivation is an art, not a science. How do you make a sport as punishing as this fun? I’m in the seduction racket. How do you stay relevant [at my age]? You can’t get older. You can’t pontificate. You have to be a man-child.” Jon Clemens ’97, who in his final season attained All-American status in the 5K indoor, the 3K outdoor and the steeplechase, fondly recalled the time he and teammates competed in the Heptagonals at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, NY.

Olympic Trials in 2004, took on the task of succeeding Cantello last summer. Lanzel, whom Cantello sought out to take his place, learned an unforgettable lesson from Cantello as a plebe. After facing a bad case of shin splints early that season, Lanzel decided to “stay away from cross country for a while and maximize my study time.” Upon his return to the team, the wrath of Cantello awaited Lanzel. “Al knew exactly the weaknesses he needed to poke at and cut out, to set you on fire and make you want to compete,” said Lanzel. “In front of 40 guys, he points at me and asks, ‘Does anybody know his name? Are you getting on the bus today?’ I’d never been admonished like that before. Coach knew exactly what he was doing with his scalpel.” “I have no regrets about staying here,” Cantello said. “You’re not going to win a national championship here, but you’re dealing with reliable, punctual, structured, honest students. It’s a good product.” He continued, “What would a midshipman want to run for? They already get paid to go to class. Why would he want to get up at zero dark thirty and put in a morning run? We’re a throwback to pure amateurism here, an anachronism. These kids run because they want to run. That’s why I’ve kept showing up.” a

BRAVO ZULU 1970s

’79: The Honorable Sean Stackley has been named corporate senior vice president and president, communications and networked systems of L3 Technologies.

1980s ’80: Montel Williams has signed on as the host and co-executive producer of “Military Makeover,” airing on Lifetime. The show will offer hope and a helping hand on the home front to members of the military and their loved ones. ’88: Darryl Smith has been named president of global portfolio operations at Skyview Capital LLC. ’89: LT David Johnson, USN (Ret.), has been named vice president of homecare at the National HealthCare Corporation.

1990s ’90: CDR Deborah Powell, USN (Ret.), was named vice president, power generation, for Pacific Gas

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’78: CDR Rich Valenstein, USNR (Ret.), has been named group vice president, revenue management and product profitability, for Toyota Motor North America.

Quinn ’97, a service-disabled veteran and financial industry leader, announced the grand opening of Bancroft Capital LLC.

and Electric Company. Stephen Spagnuolo has been named managing director, digital security and risk practice leader at Quantum Search Partners, a leader in recruiting across the technology, data analytics and digital sectors. ’93: CDR Michael Norton, USN, has been named one of nine St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School graduates named Distinguished Bernardians for their long-term commitment to service for Catholic education and/or the community at large. Norton was honored at the Distinguished Bernadian Gala in Leominster, MA.

The grand opening of Bancroft Capital LLC, a certified service-disabled-veteran-owned small business, was announced in October by founder and chief executive officer Cauldon Quinn ’97. The firm’s month-long founding celebration came to an end on 12 November 2018 in observance of Veterans Day and 100 percent of net profits earned that day were donated to the Travis Manion Foundation. “Bancroft is committed to the restoration of veterans and disabled veterans to their rightful place of leadership within society, community and foremost to their individual family. We aggressively look to partner with any like-minded organizations. And what better place to begin than with our neighbor?” said Quinn. ®

’94: CAPT Michael Luckett, USN, relieved CAPT Douglas Bradley as commanding officer of the submarine tender EMORY S. LAND, homeported in Guam, in a command ceremony at Pearl Harbor. ’99: CDR Michael Lisa, USN, has been named the Pacific Fleet recipient of the 2018 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award. CDR Allen M. Siegrist, USN, has been named the Fleet Forces recipient of the 2018 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award.

2000s ’04: Jared Ogden has been named the newest brand ambassador of Propper International.

2010s ’16: Shaquille Townsend is the co-creator of Bufflehead Bandits, an outdoor apparel line geared towards hunters.

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A recent story in The Wall Street Journal about social classes caused me to think back to an incident in my early days as a junior officer that opened the subject for me. It occurred one evening in 1938 at a social dinner in Annapolis while I was awaiting orders for flight training in Pensacola. In accordance with the prevailing naval custom I was dressed in civilian clothes. The hostess for reasons I did not understand seated me next to a woman I quickly determined to be much older. I had limited skills in estimating ages of women but thought her to be in the seventies. Our conversation revolving around the history of Annapolis revealed that we were complete strangers who knew nothing about each other except both of us having a strong interest in the town. She did, however, tell me she was a widow with two daughters. About half way through dinner she abruptly and surprisingly turned to me asking a direct question, “Do you work?” As I believed I looked to be a physically fit young man I was taken aback with her inquiry. Feeling

that she should have sensed my circumstances I nevertheless immediately responded confidently saying, “Yes, of course.” Then she said, “Please let me see your hands,” It was a strange dinner table request but nevertheless considering her age I promptly complied. She closely investigated each hand and after carefully examining the insides said, “They are quite soft. I can’t believe you really work.” I responded to her challenge by telling her I was a naval officer whose work directing the efforts of a division of the ship I had been assigned to and standing watch on the bridge when the ship was underway was truly working even though not involving actual handling any of the ship’s equipment. Nothing I did, I told her, led to creating calluses on my hands. She shook her head in response while saying, “Perhaps. But that’s not the way I was brought up.” From that statement I made the assumption that the family she was born and grew into could most likely be categorized as members of what sociologists call the “working class.” She obviously had by some means, probably a favorable marriage, been able to rise to a higher level enabling her to be invited to the dinner I had been enjoying up to that point. I knew that most of the enlisted men on ships belonged to the working class as their tasks were generally manual. Working class people for years had been customarily defined as those employed for wages, usually on an hourly basis and especially in manual labor. They have nothing to make them worthy of being hired but their energy and whatever skills they may have acquired. They perform or carry through tasks requiring sustained effort or continued repeated operations that are mostly manual. Later I reviewed the word “work” in several dictionaries to try to

“But still when two or three shall meet, and old tales be retold...” determine if what my contemporaries and I were doing came under their classification of work. I found the word work to be probably the most inclusive word in the English language. The leading definition in Webster’s was what I felt to be a broad covering of my activities as a naval officer. “Sustained physical or mental effort to overcome obstacles and achieve an objective or result.” Thus, according to Webster my classmates and I were well above the working class and located firmly in what lexicographers define as the “middle class.” Others in that class according to dictionaries are people who have greater discretionary incomes than the mere sustenance earned by the working class. Middle class people usually are those who derive their money from ownership of a business that profits from the work of its employees. Professional people such as medical doctors, lawyers, and professors also come under the term, middle class. Additions to that class are any people having a prestigious description of their work and an income greater than that of the working class. Looking at the other officers from Ensigns such as I was all the way to Captains of ships I could find none who were directly involved with maintaining the ship’s material. No one was doing anything to cause the growing of calluses on his hands. All would fail the test espoused by my dinner questioner that would lead to their being working class. Instead they could consider themselves to be middle class. Of course, there was another level well above that of naval officers, the “upper class” composed of people with large amounts of money. Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Frick were examples. They did not enter into our normal thinking.

When some years afterward I delved into the subject of history I found the concept of a working class as a particular social group began in Eighteenth Century as the pre-modern laboring class was gradually transformed by significant levels of industrialization. Karl Marx with Friedrich Engels in the Nineteenth Century wrote The Communist Manifesto arguing that it was the destiny of what they termed the working class, or proletariat, to displace the prevailing capitalist system. Their book sets forth the details of Marx’s promise of class struggle. Although my later focus on European history made me acquainted with basic Marxism I remained far from being an authority on the subject. Nevertheless, I have long entertained serious doubts that my dinner acquaintance was anywhere close to being a true Marxist. I have over many years given up hope of joining the upper class but I was then and am now pleased to be reassured of my residing in the middle class. Marion Allison Thomson, widow of James Thomson who died in March 2006, died on March 28, 2018. She was born on April 20, 1921.

’36 Life Membership: 0% Corr Sec’y: Gordy Carmichael Seaman Daughter of CAPT John H. Carmichael, USN (Ret.) e: gordy_seaman@bellsouth.net

’37 Life Membership: 0% Honorary Vice Pres and Sec’y: Meredith Minter Hinkle Daughter of Charlie Minter ’37 3603 Prince William Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031 e: mahink@cox.net

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’38 Life Membership: 50% Sec’y: Donald E. Brown Son of CAPT C. Donald Brown, USN (Ret.) 4105 Elizabeth Ln., Fairfax, VA 22032-1453 p: 703-978-4571; e: donaldbrown@earthlink.net

’39 Life Membership: 45% Donor Participation: 0% Pres: Capt. Nathaniel "Nat" James, USN (Ret.) c/o Nat James, IV, son of Nat James III p: nwjiv@outlok.com Vice Pres: CAPT Chip Seymour, USN (Ret.) Son of Harry A. Seymour 309 Melvin Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 c: 410-279-9195; e: seymour65@comcast.net Sec’y: Barbara Fidel Adams Also Sec’y for ’39 Navy Juniors Daughter of Jack and June Fidel 215 Ikerd Dr., Concord, NC 28025 p: 704-784-3876; e: adamsjimr@aol.com Thirty-Nine On Line: Barbara Fidel Adams e: adamsjimr@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 ‘39ers. This arrives in your homes just one week before the Navy Midshipmen will face the Army Black knights at Lincoln Field, Philadelphia, on Saturday, 8 December. One day before the Army-Navy game, we will be remembering our Classmates and all who perished on December 7th, 1941 in the attack on Pearl Harbor. On 7 December, 2015, our ’39 VP, Chip Seymour, ’65 paid a visit to Stan Hindman at the Anne Arundel Hospital in Annapolis. Chip observed that Stan was pretty weak, but that his handshake was still strong. They talked about that day in 1941. Chip told Stan his dad, Harry Seymour, was on USS NEVADA in Pearl Harbor on 7 December, and Stan told Chip that he had left Pearl on 5 December aboard USS PENSACOLA. Stan was a fighter pilot during WWII, and was awarded the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He had a lifelong love of flying, and piloted a glider for the first time at the age of 84. Stan spent his 90th birthday at the stick of a T-6 Texan, performing

such maneuvers as an Immelmann and barrel rolls. Stan passed away peacefully on 9 December, seventyfour years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and one week after his 100th birthday. His bride of 68 years, Penny, departed this life on 13 July, 2018 to be with her beloved Stan. Earnestine V. Pennington “Penny” Hindman was born in True West Virginia on 29 January, 1924 as the 2nd child in a family of 8. Her family moved to Maryland, and she went to work in Annapolis. It was there she met LCDR Stan Hindman at Carvel Hall (Paca House). Penny and Stan were married at St. Andrews Chapel, USNA. They had three children, Kirk, Greg and Michele. Penny thoroughly enjoyed being a Navy wife, a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a successful Realtor in Severna Park, making many friends. Family was of the utmost importance to her and she kept everyone in touch. She never gave up on anyone and always saw the positive. Penny was known for her wonderful hospitality, and was always cooking and baking- which she generously shared with her family, friends and neighbors. She is remembered by many. Penny and Stan are particularly remembered by those of us fortunate to have been with them at the 75th Reunion- held September 2014 in Annapolis. They were there along with Penny’s sister, Betty- widow of Bill Nichols,’54. Attired in his Navy blazer, Stan and Penny joined then ’39 Class President, Tom Weschler, greeting the ’39 widows and the many ’39 Juniors who were there to represent their parents.

Stan and Penny Hindman

Stan and Penny Hindman at 75th Reunion dinner banquet Stan Hindman and Tom Weschler

Stan Hindman, Ted Carter, and Penny Hindman at the Superintendent’s luncheon

There was a good deal of reminiscing at the Reunion, and Stan related to us that while he was at the Naval War College, he had participated in the analysis of the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Also, when he was at Edgewood Arsenal as CO of Naval Unit (which was responsible for liaison in Chemical Warfare and BUWEPS liaison at Aberdeen Proving Ground) Stan said…. “It was a hardship tour (only had a 9 -hole golf course and it was almost 100 yards to the O Club from our quarters, but somehow we managed. We had a 300-pound anchor displayed on the front lawn of our quarters as a conversation piece. I retired there in 1965, and the Army gave me a parade- which was good of the Army considering that when I was off to college the Army had turned me down for compulsory duty, but that if I wanted to go Army ROTC they would ‘accept me’. I thought about it, and realizing that would put me behind a semester, I decided to go to the Naval Academy instead!” (Army’s loss and the Navy’s gain-in particular the Class of 1939!

At the 75th Reunion dinner banquet, Stan gave an eloquent toast to his grand Navy wife, Penny. In the ballroom that night was ’39 Junior, Bruce Shumway who had brought a photograph to show the Hindmans of the 12 July, 1941 wedding portrait of his own parents (Adele and Pete Shumway) with Stan in his dress whites as part of the wedding party. Pete and Stan were aboard heavy cruisers in Pearl Harbor- Pete on USS SALT LAKE and Stan, USS PENSACOLA- both deployed on 7 December. Bruce Shumway related that his mother was driving a Red Cross truck in Honolulu after the attack, conveying expectant mothers to the hospital who had gone into labor. The Shumways had five sons, the oldest of whom, Geoff,’64 was a Navy fighter pilot casualty in 1972. MIA for many years, when Geoff’s remains were finally positively identified, his ashes were spread at the mouth of Pearl Harbor. On 24 July, 2018 we gathered at St. Andrews Chapel - where Penny and Stan Hindman had been married in 1947. We joined Penny’s family to celebrate her life.

Betty Nichols (Penny’s sister), Greg Hindman, Michele Hindman Kountz, Norman Hindman (Penny’s brother) and Kirk Hindman.

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Barbara Adams, Ginger Deluca, Elise Gillette and Jane Perry at Columbarium

Among those who attended, were Barbara Adams (June and Jack Fidel); Ginger Deluca (Betty and K.C. Childers); Elise Gillette (Margalee and “Bing” Gillette) and Jane Perry (Jeanne and Frank Perry). Frank Perry, a Purple Heart recipient, had been best man at Penny and Stan’s wedding; and Jeanne was Godmother to their daughter, Michele. Jeanne and Penny were best friends all their lives. Penny was in attendance when Jeanne was laid to rest on 11 April 2016 in USNA Columbarium. Now, their daughter, Jane Perry, had traveled from Pittsburgh to Annapolis pay honor to Penny, as her ashes were interred with Stan’s in the Columbarium, not far from Jane’s parents’ niche and those of so many in ’39. Editor’s note: I once asked my Dad (Jack Fidel) if he missed flying as a Naval Aviator. He replied that he missed it most at dusk and dawn, as there was nothing like flying into a sunset or a sunrise. I recently read that “Death is not the extinguishing of the light, it is putting out the lamp when dawn has come.” Naval Aviator, Stan Hindman flew into the sunset once more at 1730 on 9 December, 2015. He was joined in the early dawn of 13 July, 2018 by Penny- his bride of 68 years.

Penny Hindman

What About ’39! Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Fidel Adams, ’39 Class Secretary

’40 Life Membership: 25% Donor Participation: 0% Send News directly to Shipmate.

’41 Life Membership: 57% Donor Participation: 75% Send News directly to Shipmate.

’42 Life Membership: 71% Donor Participation: 0% Acting Pres: CAPT John Crawford, USN (Ret.) 11405 Farmland Dr., Rockville, MD 20852 p: 301-881-4268; e: jcraw71544@aol.com Sec’y: Joan Curtis Widow of CDR Richard E. Curtis, USN (Ret.) 14518 Faraday Dr., Rockville, MD 20853 p: 301-989-8885; e: joan@jfcurtis.com

Hello to Class of ’42 Members, Family and Friends, HAPPY FALL, HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! IN MEMORANDIUM Classmate, Richard Irving Maddox, passed away on 14 March 2018. He was a loving father, enjoyed golf, solving complex math problems and helping his family and friends. He is survived by his three children, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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Betty Lee Kurtz, widow of Capt. William Richard Kurtz, USN (Ret.), Class of 42, died in June 2002. There was a Service of Committal at the Columbarium on Tuesday, 7 August 2018. Irene Viola Casten, widow of LCDR Ray Jones Casten, Class of 42, passed away in December 2008. There was a Service of Committal at the Columbarium on 17 August 2018. Classmate, Francis Samuel Knight, passed away 20 October 2017. He was born in El Paso, Tx and attended the University of Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy for two years before transferring to the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1942. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, his class was commissioned immediately, and he became the Radio Officer on the USS Portland. Aboard the USS Portland, he participated in most the of the Naval Battles in the Pacific in World War II, including the pivotal Battle of Midway. He served in the Navy until retirement in December 1963. He finished is career as an Operations Research Analyst at the Naval Electronics Laboratory in San Diego. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, two sons, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Martha Jane Claypool Smith, passed away 11 July 2014 at her home in McLean, Virginia at the age of 100, widow of the late Captain Charles E. Smith, USN (Ret.) ’42. She attended Rice University, where she majored in French and studied French history and literature. Elected to the honorary society of Phi Beta Kappa in 1933, graduated with distinction in 1934 and received her Master’s Degree in 1938. In 1943, she moved to Washington, D.C., joining the Cryptanalysis Section of the Federal Bureau of Investigation until the end of World War II, at which time she transferred to the State Department, assigned to the Correlation Sections, where she was assigned to follow possible resurgence of various prominent Nazi activities in Latin America. After retiring from the Central Intelligence Agency (formed in 1947) in 1973, she joined the first group of docents

assisting the newly opened Hirshhorn Museum of Modern Art in Washington, D.C. In 1978, she married Capt. Charles E. Smith and together they traveled widely and extensively to France, all over the world and expeditions north of the Artic Circle, where Charles was offered the chance to study flying conditions in extremely cold weather. She is survived by to stepdaughters and two granddaughters. The Class expresses sympathy for our ’42 losses and pray for all ’42 Classmates, Widows and their families. FAMILY TRAVELS – JAN EVANS HOUSER, widow of ADM William Houser, USN, (RET.) ’42, took all of her family to Japan in late June. At the age of 15, in 1948, Jan spent her Junior High School year in Kyoto (her stepfather, Brig. Gen. Eugene L. Harrison, USMC ’23, was chief/staff to Maj. Gen. Joseph Swing who commanded I Corps (Southern Japan). Jan helped Gen. Swing set up a train, at 15, to go to Fukui after the 1948 earthquake where Ben Evans was with the Army (USMA’46). Ben later became Gen. Harrison’s Aide and Jan’s husband (Ben Evans passed away in 1974). In 1956, when stationed in Tokyo she graduated from the Jesuit Sophia University. Ben was off to Korea and she returned to the U.S. via twenty-three countries. The family visited Kyoto, Fukui and Tokyo. In Fukui, they attended the 70th anniversary memorial services of the 3,000 who died in the earthquake and also to remember those that were lost three years earlier to U.S. bombings. CLASS OF 1942 OLDEST ALUMNI - these great Classmates are 1/3 of the Academy’s Oldest Alumni RADM Eugene H. Farrell – 100 years old, 17 April 1918 CDR Thomas E. Williamson, Jr. – 99 years old, 5 September 2018 Capt. John W. Crawford, Jr. – 99 years old - September 2018 Laurence T. Murphy – 99 years old - 2 November 2018 Capt. Gerald E. Peddicord – 99 years old – 16 November 2018 Richard I. Maddox – 98 years old - 23 March 2018

42/44 CLASS NEWS Capt. James D. Borop – 98 years old – 3 April 2018 Capt. Dale C. Reed – 98 years old – 14 May 2018 DID YOU KNOW? The Naval Academy is celebrating the 75th Anniversary Championship of Classmate, Joe Hunt, Tennis Golden Boy, at the 4th Annual Joe Hunt Invitational at the Naval Academy September 28-30, 2018. In 1943 the U.S. national championships in Forest Hills, NY (which took on the U.S. Open name a quarter-century later) stands as one of the most remarkable in the 138-year history of the country’s premier tennis tournaments. Joe beat Jack Kramer in a dramatic fashion, crumpling to the ground on the final point. It also would mark the final major tournament for Joe Hunt. He was given temporary leave from the Navy to compete in 1943 but was unable to defend his title the following year. In 1945, his fighter plane crashed into the ocean off the Florida coast. Joe Hunt was 25, his life and bright career were cut short. Please keep the Class posted on any exciting news or happenings in your lives. I love keeping in touch with everyone! Let’s not forget the ARMY/ NAVY GAME – GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!!!!!! MAY EACH OF YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL FALL, HAPPY THANKSGIVING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND A BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON AND A NEW YEAR FILLED WITH HEALTH AND HAPPINESS! Respectfully submitted, Joan Curtis ’42 Class Secretary

’43 Life Membership: 67% Donor Participation: 21.5%

M You were correct in the APR-MAY Shipmate that there must be Class of ‘43 offspring other than ‘65 and’66’ My parents are Dorothy and Bob Hawthorne, ‘43 and I graduated in the Class of 67. I served 27 years in submarines. You were also correct that ‘43 has grandchildren who’ve graduated from USNA—my son Robert E. Hawthorne, III, graduated with the Class of ;95 and is a Captain, USN, Naval Aviator serving in Coronado. Bob’s father was in the Class of 1916 and his older brother was a Regimental Commander in the Class of ‘39. I remember meeting you when my father’s path crossed yours while you were both on active duty. USNA does indeed create lasting bonds. With high regards to USNA ‘43, Bob Hawthorne, Jr. USNA ‘67. I know of many more Class of ‘43 Navy offspring. Perhaps others will tell their stories! In Memorial: Jane Evan Thorn Moulton (widow of Capt. Bernard W. Moulton, -43) died 19 July 2018 at home in Annapolis in the company of family and loving friends. She was born in Baltimore on the last day of 1924.She was educated in the Washington Area and attended the University of Maryland. She met Bernie on the Severn River when he rescued her dog which had fallen overboard! They were married the year after Bernie graduated and traveled the world together until his death in 2009. Jane loved sailing and having pets of all types. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Moulton Elliot (Steve), and her son David Thorn Moulton (Tresa) and their children and grandchildren who are left to carry on Jane’s legacy of loving others. Services were held 29 August 2018 at the USNA Columbarium where she was rejoined with Bernie next to the river where they met and which they loved!

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Alan Lee, CDR. USN (Ret.), from 2558 East Dome Court, Green Valley, AZ, 85614, sent a letter reporting:

Life Membership: 57% Donor Participation: 6.12%

M Jane and I (now married 73 years) are like all the survivors of the class, afflicted with many of the age related infirmities. We tried a continuing care community for more than ten years and then decided they were a bit more bureaucratic than we wished. We returned to single family housing with full time help seven days a week and find it more to our liking. What I can say is that we enjoy our yard with fruit trees, green grass and flower beds. It is nice to have room for our own screened in porch and room for all our accumulated treasures assembled by ourselves and forerunners. Fortunately, I can still drive, but all of our caregivers have their own cars and are reimbursed for miles driven to help us so all our shopping errands and transpiration needs are cared for. We have two children, two grandchildren nearby and old rat terrier lives with us. Well that seems to cover our last ten years. —Alan.

Shipmate Corr Sec’y: William (Bill) Wakeland 9019 Antietam Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78239 h: 210-646-5870; e: wrwake@satx.rr.com

Received a nice e-mail from Lois Rosania, the widow of our classmate Hugh Rosania, from the west coast mecca of navy retirees, Coronado, CA. Lois Rosania reports: M The San Diego contingent of the Class of 1944 met recently for an end-of-the-summer luncheon. We gathered in the beautiful back yard of Jean Watson, widow of GEORGE WATSON. Guests included Roz Battson, Pat Cummins, Mary Ray, JACK REYNOLDS with his son John Reynolds, Lois Rosania, and Jean Watson with her daughter Anne Stockdale. Our group tries to meet once or twice a year and would welcome other classmates and widows who may live in the San Diego area. Marilyn Brooks, daughter of Neal McGough, writes that her Dad enjoyed seeing and reading the JulyAugust Shipmate article about him, and that he enjoys the updates on the other classmates.

That’s all for this month. So far I have 28 confirmed e-mail contacts with our classmates. I’ll send everyone a file of this list soon. Keep the news exchange going by sending in messages to pass along to our

Acting Pres and Sec’y: Les Heselton e: heselton43@cs.com

I have been unable to get any submissions from the Class but did get one from the son of a classmate as follows:

HONOR CHAIRS Remember or Honor a loved one in Alumni Hall. Call 410-295-4100 for more information.

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44/47 CLASS NEWS classmates or their communication representatives. My e-mail is: wrwake@satx.rr.com, My address is 9019 Antietam, San Antonio, Texas, 78239.My phone number is: 210-646-5870. MERRY CHRISTMAS Bill Wakeland

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Life Membership: 65% Donor Participation: 7.41% 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

Eileen Marousek, daughter of Col. I Marousek ’47 and the scribe for Class of ’47 sent in this photo.

Blanche and Bill taking in the Temple game on a chilly Fall Day! 2 of Navy’s biggest fans. Semper Fi!

’46 Life Membership: 55% Donor Participation: 11.00% Pres: CAPT Ernest E. Lowen, USN (Ret.) 9201 St. Marks Pl., Fairfax, VA 22031-3045 p: 703-691-0437; e: navyern@hotmail.com Sec’y/Tres: CDR A.C. Hansmann, USNR (Ret.) 14009 Oakvale St., Rockville, MD 20853 p: 301-871-3496; e: hansmann@1946.usna.com DEFENDI RESPUBLICAM ADOLESCENS, NON DESERAM SENEX

Sad ’46 news: Rosalie Kennedy (October 5, 1925 January 29, 2018) At 92 years old, Rosalie (“Ro”) Kennedy passed away on January 29, 2018 after a brief illness in Los Angeles, CA. Ro was born in McAdoo, Pennsylvania on October 5, 1925. She met her husband, John (“Jack”) Kennedy, in 1947, and they married shortly after in Bayonne, New Jersey. Ro and Jack relocated to Los Angeles, CA; they were

married for 59 years and raised 10 children together. Ro was known and loved by many. She is predeceased by her husband, Jack, daughters Patricia Matthews & Kathleen Kennedy, & grandson Jonathan Freese. Ro is survived by her other 8 children: Mike (Estee) Kennedy, Sheila (Gary) Nemer, Tony (Katharyne) Kennedy, Mary Anne Steward, Rosemary McAlary, Johnny Kennedy, Chris Kennedy, & Eileen Kennedy. She also leaves behind her 12 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Ro was always happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Services will be held at, St. Jerome Catholic Church, 5570 Thornburn, LA, 90045: Rosary: Thursday 2/15 at 7:30; funeral, Friday, 2/16 at 10:00 AM. Obituarydata.com Elaine Edith Marie Granville, 96, of Anacortes, passed quietly on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. She was born on September 6, 1921 in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the eldest of two daughters of Frederick John Eiser and Adella Lydia (Roth) Eiser. She attended the Saint Paul Lutheran School and graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1939. She received a nursing degree in 1942 from the Evangelical Deaconess Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Elaine worked as a surgical nurse then as an Industrial Nurse at Allis Chalmers Supercharger Plant before joining the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Reserve.She was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital, then transferred to the Naval Academy Hospital in Annapolis with the rank of Lieutenant JG in the Naval Reserve. Elaine married her husband, Ensign Earnest B. Granville at the Naval Academy Chapel on June 7, 1945. She continued her nursing career in Geriatric Nursing in Dallas, Texas; then worked in Denver at Porter Hospital in Pediatrics for 12 years. She became Director of Nursing at the Aspen Siesta Nursing Home before moving to

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Orcas Island in 1981. Elaine was very active in the Anacortes Lutheran Church, Rosario Home Owners Association, Garden Club, Medical Guild and the Orcas Island Yacht Club. Her passions were art, singing and gardening. Elaine was predeceased by her parents; sister and brother-in-law: Marjeen & Leonard Steve Urban and son-in-law: Leon Jousma. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Earnest; daughter, Susan Elaine Jousma; son, James Earnest (Lee Ann) Granville; three grandsons: Michael Jousma, Christopher and Andrew Granville; three great grandsons: Brendon, Kayden and Quincy Granville.

Her interment is at the Grand View Cemetery in Anacortes. A Memorial Celebration will be announced. Memorials in her name are suggested to the Anacortes Lutheran Church. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel of Anacortes, WA. To share a memory of Elaine please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com

’47 Life Membership: 77% Donor Participation: 12.50%

from left), Rick Warren (front row middle), Davey Crockett (left of Bob Thompson) and Bill Johnson (top left). Please send me a note if you know who the others are!

Tennis Anyone? ’47 Jack Stevens and Jack Townes after a tennis match circa 1978 in Kerrville, Texas!! My understanding is that “Jack” won! (Admiral John Townes ’72 in the background).

Lunch ’35 & ’47! I had the opportunity to join PG Miller and RADM Ed Keats CLASS of 1935 for lunch at the Baltimore Country Club in August! Such a great experience! They were celebrities at the club and I heard some wonderful stories from these old friends.

Pres: CAPT Jack M. Stevens, USN (Ret) 200 Ankersa Way, Hunt, TX 78204-3400 Pp: 830-238-4355; e: captjack47@hctc.net Corr Sec’y: Eileen Marousek Daughter of Col. L. Marousek ’47 310 King St, Alexandria VA 22314 p: 703.507.2350 e: eileen_marousek@hotmail.com Tres: Priscilla Myerson Wiife of Ed Myerson

Hello Class of 1947! Kicking off this Update with a fun Throwback of some familiar faces! Identified in the photo are my Dad’s BFF, Bob Thompson (upper far right), Johnny Van Velzer (upper row 3rd

Oliver-Nuss: A great photo of Jerry Nuss and Bruce Oliver visiting in Charleston, SC this summer! Two men I really enjoyed profiling. Hugs to you both!

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Happy Birthday John Marshall – 96 Years Young! Thanks Kathy for sending a photo of your Dad eating ice cream in his Navy Spirit gear. Happy Birthday John! May you enjoy many more!

Interment of Loyce and Walt Johnson! It was a sunny, humid day at the end of August when Loyce and Walt Johnsons were interred at the Naval Academy Columbarium. Poetically, the Pastor Lyons read aloud the Johnsons’ wedding vows. There was not a dry eye in the room. There was a reception afterwards with the family (daughter Carolyn, her children, her sister’s children and Walt and Loyce’s friends and Grandkids). The Rascoes and I joined them at the Alley Cub to celebrate their lives. It was a lovely day to honor their memory!

(also a ’47) Jack’s Best Man (who incidentally brought Mary and Jack together)! Thanks for sending these photos to me Jack!

USNA Fan Club Social Hour in Old Town: Gearing up for the 2018 Football season, Navy graduates from 1947 to 2010 attended this function in Alexandria VA! (Jack front and center)!

Suzanne Stroup’s brother Stu Murray with Buck Williams. Throwback from Penny Rascoe (Buck’s daughter). Thanks for sharing Penny!

Capt. Readdy visit! I got a hug and a visit with Capt. Readdy in Arlington last week. It was movie time. It was nice to see his bright smile. Hello Captain! Also captured this beautiful photo of Frank and his first wife Peggy, who he met in Corpus Christi shortly after graduating from USNA.

Jack Townes wedding to Mary: Throwback of 3 of my favorites! Les Pomeroy, Jack Stevens at Jack Townes’ wedding! Looks like an awesome affair! Toasting the Townes was Dave Rogers

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Final Hours: It is my sad duty to notify you of the passing of the following Class of ’47s and wives: Mary Ann Brummer (wife of Jim), John Johnston and Capt. Al Barnes. PROFILE: Hon. Robert “Bob” McKinney

What made you want to go to the Naval Academy? First Classman neighbor and friend, a war was on, and I Ioved the sea! Who nominated you (Congressman or Senator) to go to the Naval Academy? Competitive exam by my Congressman, Louis Ludlow Did you go directly to USNA or did you work first or go to another College or Prep School? Straight from 3 years of high school. Too young, my first roommate was 23, while I was 17. He had been the Pacific fleet boxing champ, so I was encouraged to try boxing. This turned out to be helpful in my relations with a certain First classman who harassed me incessantly, and I finally had the courage to challenge him to a boxing match. I think he won, but it was very close, and from then on, my plebe year was much more enjoyable. Did you play a sport at USNA or were you involved in a club or activity? I played club sports, boxing, wrestling, push ball, fast paced softball, gymnastics. What Company were you in? Started in Company 11, believe ended in Company 12 Fun or Memorable story from while you were at Navy? Most fun was sailing. The Naval Academy was a great education and training, but not a lot of fun. Who was your closest friend at the Naval Academy? Pete Hinkle Who, When and where did you get married? 3 years in the Pacific on destroyers and sub chasers, then law school, recall to duty, finally married my sweetheart in San Francisco en route to Korean War as chief engineer of a gasoline tanker. I remarried a wonderful woman after Skip’s death in 2011. Where do you live now? What have you been up to? Back to Indianapolis to practice law, involved in politics in as chairman for Indiana presidential campaigns of John F Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Ed Muskie, and Walter Mondale, served in Washington with President Carter, founded law firm, chairman and ceo of a number companies, Chair of trustees of 2 Universities, active in

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environmental causes as chair of Sierra Club foundation, working with McKinney Scholars at the Naval Academy. Do you have any kids, grandkids, great grandkids? 5 Children and 8 Grandchildren Do you still keep in touch with classmates or their families? All classmate friends deceased Biggest difference in being at the Yard recently from when you were there as a MID? All the cars, and the new cyber building Keep sending me email and ‘snail mail’! I love hearing from ALL of you! Have a ‘47 Class Ring you want to sell? Please let me know! Cheer on the NAVY Football! #BeatArmy! Fan of Best on the Severn ’47 “FoBotS”, Eileen

’48 Life Membership: 56% Donor Participation: 12.88% Treas: CDR Charles Mertz 1733 Kirby Rd., Apt. 1303, McClean, VA 22101 e: CM7200@aol.com Temp Sec’y/Webmaster: John Tsiknas 15644 Caldas De Reyes San Diego, CA 92128-4414 e: johntsiknas@att.net Website: http://1948.usnaclasses.com

’49 Life Membership: 65% Donor Participation: 19.74% Pres: CAPT Robert Tolbert, USN (Ret.) 1031 Tottenham Ct., Lynchburg VA 24503 e: red49tolbert@verizon.net Vice Pres: CAPT Rick Claytor, USN (Ret.) 701 King Farm Blvd., #203, Rockville, MD 20850 e: retxnavy@aol.com (comm. & add.changes) Sec’y: Paul Laric 299 W. 12th St., #8E, NY, NY 10014 e: paullaric49@gmail.com Asst Sec'y: CAPT Mort Neely, USN (Ret.) Treas: CAPT William Bennett, USN (Ret.) Webmaster: CAPT Robert Tolbert, USN (Ret.) Website: www.usna-class49.org

From the President When November arrives, can “Turkey Day” be far behind? Thanksgiving is the time for us to be thankful for what has been given us throughout the year and is

considered by many the beginning of the Holiday Season, which ends with Epiphany January 6, 2019. May your Thanksgiving table be loaded surrounded by family and friends. Happy Hanukkah, December 2, 2018, Merry Christmas, December 25, 2018, and Happy New Year to all!! “Another year in which to excel!” Red From Your Scribes When veteran Navy airmen get together, what do they talk about? Girls? the White House? The CNO? None of these. They talk about flying, of course. And you can spot them from a distance because they use their hands which become wings to help illustrate their stories. Two long-retired Navy flyers, classmates, Pete Swanson and Red Tolbert, met recently and among stories told was one so remarkable that they decided to put it on paper and send it to the Shipmate column scribes, for all of ‘49 to enjoy. And enjoy it you will. Too Many Ditchings Although allies during WWII, the relations between the Soviet Union and the United States became critical in Europe, developing into what was termed the “Cold War.” Issues also existed in the Far East as the borders of countries were reestablished. Of particular concern was the division of Korea into two sovereign states. Neither of their governments accepted the border as permanent and each was claiming to be the sole government of all Korea. Military troops on each side of the quasi-border were involved in numerous skirmishes. On June 25, 1950, open warfare began when North Korean forces moved into South Korea, with the support of the Soviet Union and China. The United Nations Security Council authorized the formation of a UN force to repel the North Korean invasion. Two months later, the United States had air, land, and sea forces deployed in South Korea’s defense. ENS Peter S. Swanson had just finished his advanced air training in AD Skyraiders at Corpus

49/49 CLASS NEWS Christi and was driving back to Pensacola to undergo final carrier landing qualifications. South Korean and US forces were forced into a small area around Pusan when USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV-47) arrived to join TF-77 helping turn the tide of battle around Pusan. In September 1950, PHILIPPINE SEA aircraft supported the amphibious landing at Inchon and the retaking of Seoul, which cut off many North Korean troops in South Korea. In early 1951, ENS Swanson, a newly designated Naval Aviator, was assigned to VA-115 which was the AD squadron then on the PHIL SEA flying combat in Korea. He had to wait for the carrier to return to the States at which time he joined the squadron in mid-1951. Then, after months of training, the PHIL SEA departed San Diego for a second combat tour. Later, aboard the PHIL SEA operating with TF-77 off Korea, ENS Swanson was being scheduled for the next morning mission to support ground forces around Pusan. Pete was early to bed and early to rise. After donning his flight gear, eating a quick breakfast in the ship’s mess, he got an upfront seat in the ready room for the pre-flight briefings: the ship’s Aerologist briefed on expected weather in South Korea and returning to the ship; the Air Intelligence Officer described antiair defenses employed by North Korean ground forces and possible air opposition by MiGs; and lastly, the Ops officers and flight officers reviewed the briefing held the previous day of Pusan Perimeter operations. Then there was the wait until pilots were ordered to man their planes. “Just another day at the office” yells one pilot. “I hope I get the starboard ‘cat’.” says another. “I hope that was our CAP I just heard launch!” etc. Then onto the flight deck where the roar of engines drowned out other remarks. Pete walked around his AD counting the 500# bombs under the wings before swapping “thumbs up” with the plane captain and slapping hands, before climbing into the cockpit his office for the day, April 19, 1952.

His flight of ADs had the mission of destroying mobile AAA defenses. He was number two in the fourplane flight over North Korea. The Aerologist was right about a smooth flight into the Pusan Perimeter, but as they approached their assigned target, all hell broke loose. Pete was holding his wing position as his flight leader went into his dive with Arms Switch On. Pete followed him. Each AD dropped a string of bombs across the target and went to combat power on their pull-up and a left turn to rejoin their flight. Pulling up with his bombs exploding beneath him, triple-A was coming from all directions, Pete felt a shudder in his aircraft and decreasing R3350 power. The aircraft had been hit but, luckily, he had not. He decided to get out of the area using evasive flying tactics and maintaining engine power as long as possible. Initially, he planned to get back to the carrier, but his erratic engine forced him to plan to ditch. His squadron mates closed in to escort him to the “ditching area” in Wonsan harbor. That was a marked area that had been swept clear of mines, so planes could ditch safely. And so, it happened, like clockwork. The cruiser USS SAINT PAUL launched its rescue helicopter, Swanson’s flight mates swooped in ahead to survey the ditching area and warn of any impediments to avoid in the water – like tree trunks, etc. Swanson skimmed down catching the wave tops and slowing and finally hit a wave head-on coming to an abrupt stop. The cockpit filled but Pete floated out in his “poopy suit” and almost immediately, the rescue helo was overhead lowering a sling into which Pete slipped and was winched right up and into the helo. He was taken to the USS SAINT PAUL (“Snooky Poo” was its nickname) immediately, taken below where a doctor examined him, then up to the bridge to confer with the CO. The cruiser then headed to sea to close with the PHIL SEA. In a few hours, they were close enough for Pete to be helo-ed over to the PHIL SEA. It was truly superb coordination all around.

Fast forward a few weeks to May 29, and Pete was out on an interdiction (road recce) mission over North Korea involving a flight of four ADs. That meant the ADs fly in low, along roads looking for transportation vehicles carrying supplies to the Viet Cong. Suddenly Pete feels a jolt, his engine stutters and then quits. In panic mode, he thinks about being captured and becoming a POW. As his aircraft starts its descent, suddenly the engine springs into life and up climbs his AD. Maybe he can get high enough to glide to the ocean, he thinks. Wow! the engine quits again and down he sinks; yet again the engine roars back into life. After two or three cycles of this up-down power ballet, Pete is out over the ocean. He spots a Navy ship nearby and decides to ditch close to it. And he does, into some very choppy waves. He tries to leave the cockpit, but his harness was caught on something and he starts to be pulled underwater with his sinking plane. Yet another miracle! He suddenly floats free! He was ditching next to a minesweeper (called “bird boats” because they were named for birds.) And as his plane touched the wave tops, the ship put a boat in the water to pick him up. And so, it happened. Pete was floating in his life jacket as the boat closed with the boat’s crew trying to haul him in. Finally, they succeeded, and Pete was hauled in the boat. He was taken aboard, briefly looked over by the ship’s medic, then taken up to the bridge to meet the Captain. Their conversation was brief, and the Captain ordered his corpsman to issue Pete a ration of liquor. The ship then got underway heading toward TF 77. To make a long story short, Pete was highlined to a destroyer that was also headed for TF-77. The destroyer came alongside the PHIL SEA and Pete was high- lined again to his carrier. The Officer of the Deck told him to go quietly to his stateroom until after the “ceremony.” “What ceremony?” Pete asked. It was the Commander, Seventh Fleet on the hangar deck passing out medals to the carrier’s crew and air group in

honor of their achievements in the war. It was happening because the PHIL SEA was due to detach and return to the states the next day. Its second combat tour was complete. Pete is one of the few pilots known that has landings, carrier landings, and “ditchings” in his Aviators Flight Log Book. There are several that have lived through one ditching, but to live through two is unusual. When Pete was high-lined in the bosun’s chair to the carrier, the Supply Officer placed 20 gallons of ice cream in the bosun’s chair (the destroyer doesn’t have an ice maker and the ice cream is a reward for return of a shipmate). The next morning, Pete was debriefed on his mission and reported to the maintenance officer what happened while flying the AD and ditching it. Finally, he met with the Carrier Air Group Commander, who said, “Pete, you have really gotten people angry. The First Lieutenant is complaining that his men can’t get their normal work done because they keep having to rig the bosun’s chair and maintain the high-line to keep you out of the water getting back aboard. The Supply Officer in complaining that he is running out of ice cream. The Flight Surgeon is complaining you are running him out of brandy. The maintenance officer complains of problems you cause him in finding replacement ADs. “Me?” asked Pete. “Welcome back aboard, Swanson! You are a survivor!!” Epilogue Many people know Pete survived having two aircraft almost shot down in-country during the Korean War, which he avoided by getting out to sea and surviving ditchings. In the above article he described the events in “first person,” which was changed to “third person.” The activities described aboard ship and in operations at sea are based on the memories of two aging naval aviators with service aboard several aircraft carriers. The Korean War lasted from June 25, 1950 until January 31, 1955. During that time, 31 ‘49ers lost their lives in aircraft: 14 of these died in training flights; nine were killed in

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’49: Pete Swanson enjoys a few moments with a warm puppy prior to take-off for targets in North Korea in his AD Skyraider.

action in Korea; six died in crashes, not related to enemy action; and three died during operational missions in other areas of the world. Happy Holidays and New Year from your scribes. In Memoriam CDR Walter A. Schriefer, USN (Ret.), died on April 27, 2018 at Virginia Beach, VA. Patricia Nelson, widow of Philip S. Nelson, died on March 13, 2013 (sic) in Menlo Park, CA. CDR Robert Crawford James, USN (Ret.), died on January 13, 2018 in Hanover, NH. (see LAST CALL in the April-May issue.) Ruth Zapp Lide, wife of Theodore E. Lide, Jr., died on May 22, 2018 in Greensboro, NC. Margaret “Boo” Thiele, wife of Malcolm H. Thiele, died on April 3, 2018 in Irondale, AL. Louis “Lou” Albert Troughton, Jr. (non-grad), died on July 22, 2018 in Virginia Beach, VA. Gilbert Norman Albrecq (non-grad), died on July 21, 2018 in Bakersfield, CA. CDR Philip H. Thom, Jr., USN (Ret.), died on July 28, 2018 in Salt Lake City, UT. Halford Ernest Maninger, died on August 9, 2018 in Pacific Palisades, CA. LCDR Calvin Eugene Rakes, USN (Ret.), died on August 26, 2018 in Eugene, OR. Dr. Charles F. Bonacarti, Jr. (non-grad), died on September 6, 2018 in Englewood, NJ. Sumner Lee Parker, (Jr.), son of Frances and Sumner Lee Parker, died on September 18, 2018 in Ross Township, PA.

’50 Life Membership: 68% Donor Participation: 10.06% Pres: CAPT Thomas H. Ross, USN (Ret.) p: 410-757-3745; e: thasross@hotmail.com Vice Pres and Exec. Sec’y: CAPT John J. McNally, USN (Ret.) p: 703-765-8808; e: jmcnallyj@gmail.com Treas: Col William K. Rockey, USMC (Ret.) p: 703-842-3153; e:wkrockey@cox.net Shipmate Class contact: CAPT Charles L. Mull, USN (Ret.) 25 Thornton Way, Apt. 206, Brunswick, ME 04011 p: 207-729-0073; e: csmull@myfairpoint.net Email System Mgr: William H. Wulftange p: 860-633-5769; e: wwulf7@hotmail.com Webmaster: CAPT J. Patrick Kittler, USNR (Ret.) p: 612 481 7948; e: pkittler@me.com Website: http://usna50.mysite.com

Hopefully you all have had an enjoyable summer as wintry December bears down upon us. In Maine, we look forward to the beautiful white scenes, especially in our rural areas with snowcapped mountains in the background. Mount Katahdin is our most well-known mountain at 5,267ft, so named by the Penobscot Indians, meaning “The Greatest Mountain”. It is the centerpiece of Baxter State Park and the terminus of the Appalachian Trail. This week had the solemn remembrance of 9/11/2001. In Shanksville, Pennsylvania the “Tower of Voices” National Monument, 93ft tall, was dedicated on 9/11/2018 to the memory of the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93. They forced the hijackers to crash their plane into an open field, thereby saving many lives and the suspected target, the U. S. Capitol building in Washington, D. C. The structure is a musical monument made of concrete and steel holding a set

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of 40 aluminum wind chimes or tones which will ring distinctive tones for each one of the 40 heroes on the spot where they died. The “Tower of Voices” serves as a living national memorial and a visible and audible reminder of the selfless actions of 40 Americans. Eight wind chimes sere installed by 9/11 this year, with the remainder to be installed this Fall. The memorial was funded with $46M from 110,000 private donors. On that memorable day when The World Trade Center Twin Towers were attacked, teacher Ms. Chris Chapman, Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham, and her visual arts class watched the scene on television. That evening she had a powerful feeling that she and her class needed to do something. They wanted to honor the 3,000 lives lost in New York and Shanksville. A Visual Arts idea developed, inspired by the Twin Trade Towers of New York City. The result was the erection of two Plexiglas Pillars with steel columns near a pond between the school and its athletic fields. Each is 22ft high and has 110 floors. With the school backing her “Remembrance Project”, she distributed bags containing 65 clay balls to all 88 homerooms. “In a month everybody made their tokens of shared loss” she recently recalled in a local Mid-Coast Forecaster weekly newspaper interview. The memorial was dedicated on 11 December 2011, only three months after the terrorist attacks. In all these years since, the Pillars have held thousands of fired clay objects presenting varied colors as Mt. Ararat students molded in memory of those who were lost. Having retired in 2007 after a 33-year teaching career, Chris Chapman had just written a history of “The Remembrance Pillars” that the current principal distributed to all teachers, most of whom were not around at the time, which was read in all classes on “Remembrance Day” this year. As a post-2001 news item, a new Mt. Ararat High School is currently being built on the athletic fields and is scheduled to be completed in 2020. The Twin Pillars

location will then be central to all entrants to the school complex and prominently located for public access. What a wonderful idea created by a high school Visual Arts teacher that has become a MidCoast Maine memorial created by high school students of nearly a generation ago! The town of Topsham is located directly across the Androscoggin River from Brunswick. We have recent regional luncheon meetings to report. In Alexandria, the Washington area convened on 2 August and 6 September. Attending one or both of the meetings were: Gail and JJ McNally, Bob Monroe, Anna and Coordinator Bill Rockey, Kippy and Tom Ross, Marion and Milt Schultz, Margy and Bob Shultz, and Bill Smoot. Only two pieces of news, the first of which is unbelievable in that the Milt Schultz’s could not play golf during their annual two-week time-share in Williamsburg because it was “insufferably too hot and humid!” The second bit of news is Milt’s report that the Alumni Association had informed him that the Class of 1950 Museum Fund provided an annual return of $140,052 for Museum projects and improvements. When our annual contribution or bequests are made and we continue to designate the USNA Museum as our choice of support, the Fund will continue to grow and its return will increase as well. WELL DONE! Classmates!!! President and Coordinator Tom Ross reports on the Annapolis area luncheon meeting on 7 September. Attending at Ginger Cove were: Ed Grunwald, John Henderson, Byron Lee, Jim Oberholtzer, and Tom. Present also was John’s daughter Linda who was visiting from Oregon. She seemed happy that her dad still enjoys the monthly luncheons with his classmates. Ed Grunwald reported on the Committal services for Skip Orem at the USNA Cemetery on 6 September. Ed represented the Class and said that the ceremony was well done. Tom indicated that Ed had offered to be the Class Representative at any services for deceased classmates that he can possibly attend in Annapolis. Tom accepted his offer. Tom further

50/50 CLASS NEWS indicated that Ed has been a member of the USNA Chapel congregation for many years and knows all the Chaplains. He also has been in charge of setting up our Class Memorial services held in the Chapel during our Annapolis class reunions. Ed, we are most grateful for your acceptance of this reverent responsibility! A P.S. to Ed’s report. Gerry Orem and their three daughters attended Skip’s Committal in addition to other members of the family. Gerry returned to Brunswick shortly thereafter saying the services were excellent. As co-residents at Thornton Oaks, Sally and I will try to see more of her. We shared many good times together before Skip’s untimely passing. Classmate George East of Monterey. CA initially reported the passing of RADM Donald S. Albright, USNR (Ret) (2nd Co.) in early August. Shipmate Obituary Editor, Timothy Woodbury, subsequently contacted Don’s daughter, Sandy Peckinpah, and was informed that her dad had died unexpectedly during heart surgery in San Diego, CA on 3 July 2018. Timothy provided obituary guidelines and hopes to include a final draft in Last Call of this current issue of Shipmate. Our Lucky Bag states, “Being a regular fellow, Don got along very well with all of his classmates and superiors, for he is always liked by all. His passions are football, music and his girl.” In J. K. Nobel’s The Years Between (1950-1965) Don’s Navy career involved Lighter-Than-Air aviation, i.e. airships, and helicopter assignments until 1962 when he transferred into the Naval Reserve. TYB states his occupation as “Stock Broker” and his future plans as “Growth Stocks”. We send our most sincere condolences to his wife Juanita and their extended family. We are grateful to classmate Bill Martin for informing us of the passing of Capt. William F. Grimm, USN (Ret) (34th Co.) on 29 June 2018 in Coronado, CA. when Bill’s obituary suddenly appeared in the Coronado weekly newspaper on 14 September. Bill was a member of the 23rd color company plebe year. Our company was split when about

1/3rd went to the 34th company at the end of plebe year and the rest of us went to the 35th company as the brigade expanded from 24 to 36 companies. However, our plebe class remained close as members of the 6th battalion with some common academic classes and competitive athletic events. About Bill, our Lucky Bag says, in part, “Always a man to let things take care of themselves, he never let the academics get him down and was willing to help others if he was able. A born leader, his remarkable ability to make friends gives Bill a very bright future wherever he may go.” I was one of those friends. In late 1950 I contacted his step-parents, Phil and Julia Hindley in San Francisco when my ship, USS Toledo (CA-133), was in the San Francisco Naval Shipyard at Hunter’s Point. Julia was a world renown gourmet cook and author of many cook books using the pen name Julia Lee Wright under the sponsorship of Safeway Stores. Julia kept me and my shipmates well fed during our stay in San Francisco. She befriended me and later Sally when the USS LST 854 was being overhauled at Hunter’s Point. Sally still has her autographed book, “Recipes You’ll Enjoy” dated October 1952, three months after we were married. I should also mention that Phil Hindley was the editor of the San Francisco Examiner, the premiere daily newspaper in the 1950’s. They were wonderful people. We sincerely send our belated condolences to Bill and Edith’s extended family. The passing of Ann L. Snyder, wife of RADM Roy Snyder, USN (Ret) (28th Co,) occurred on 5 September 2018 in Aurora, CO. Sally and I can recall the many occasions of enjoying the pleasure of their company beginning in Monterey in 1955 and extending to Washington and Brunswick Maine through 2016. Ann’s obituary notes that she joined a community of “WWII working government girls” in 1944 with the Navy and State Departments in Washington. She met Roy on a blind date at the 1948 Navy-Notre Dame game 50-yard line. They were married in December 1951 in Washington.

Ann followed Roy for mini-reunions during his various squadron deployments and together travelled worldwide during their 67 years of marriage. At Christmas, they traditionally traveled with their three children and five grandchildren. A great grandson has since come along. Ann was an avid volunteer as a Navy wife, providing compassionate leadership to the wives of officers in Roy’s Patrol squadrons, and his command at Naval Air Station Brunswick, and subsequently Commander Patrol Wings Atlantic Fleet with headquarters in nearby Topsham. In retirement they lived in Alexandria, VA and in 2013 moved to a retirement community in Aurora, Colorado to be close to family. We send our most sincere condolences to Roy and his extended family. Norma Jean Noble, wife of James K. Noble, USNR (Ret) (25th Co.) died on 3 July 2018 in Bronxville, N.Y. “JK” or “Ken” died in January 2000. Extracted from her extraordinary obituary, Norma Jean, “NJ” or “Nini” to her family, was born on December 1927 in Derby Line, Vermont, on the American side of a house that straddled the U.S.-Canadian border! The village had a population of 776 in the 2000 census. She grew up in Wells River, Vermont and graduated first in her class of seven at the WR High School. At the age of nine, she joined McClure’s Band, a travelling marching band where she played the clarinet and then became their majorette. In 1939 McClure travelled to the New York World’s Fair, where at age 11 NJ was the youngest majorette to perform. In 1946 at age 18 she led the parade of returning WWII soldiers at the Fourth of July celebration in Burlington, VT. NJ received a bachelor of science degree from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY in June 1951, and married Ensign James Kendrick Noble at the Pensacola Naval Air Station Chapel 13 days later. After “Ken’s” tour teaching Aeronautical engineering at the USNA and a daughter born in Annapolis, Ken transferred from active to inactive duty to join his family’s publishing business in New York City in 1958, settling in Bronxville. (As we all

know, “JK” published “The Years Between” in 1965 for our class.) NJ eventually returned to school, earning her master’s in teaching and later a PhD in childhood psychology from Columbia University. She joined the facility of Chapel School in Bronxville and taught second grade for nearly three decades, educating two generations of children! She also taught children’s literature at Concordia College in Bronxville. Her home was a frequent site for school events, sports and drams dinners, and after parties. NJ made herself available for confidential talks in her kitchen. How she found time, I don’t know, but she never missed a game played by “her treasured Navy football team”. Indeed, “NJ”, even at age 88, will be missed in the village of Bronxville. We send our most sincere sympathies to her extended family and many friends. Mr. Robert W. McIntosh (1st Co.), a non-grad, died on 1 August 2018 in Moss Point. MS. Bob resigned and attended the University of Mississippi. He had a successful career in banking management, serving as a Vice President for three banks in Moss Point. He is survived by his wife Joan of 62 years, two sons and three grandchildren. Our sincere condolences are forwarded to Joan and their extended family, It is an unusual achievement for a grandson and granddaughter in the same family to be the leaders of both soccer teams of the same school at the same time. Charles Michael Mull was elected captain of his University of Southern Maine men’s soccer team this year. Having been selected second team all-state goalkeeper in his senior year of high school, his versatility has been recognized by playing multiple positions during his four-year college career until a critical need arose to fill the USM goalkeeper position well into this year’s season. His sister, Olivia Catherine Mull has developed into a potential all star attack position player on the women’s University of Southern Maine soccer team , having scored several goals and assists this year. She is the only senior elected to the team leadership

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50/51 CLASS NEWS group of five team members. As such, she is the team leader of the team that has a 7-1 record so far this season. “Livvie” kids her brother that the men’s team can’t match the women’s team record. And Charlie responds that since he has become his team’s goalkeeper, the men’s team is catching up. And so the rivalry between siblings carries on! Both teams won by a single goal this past weekend against a much larger Massachusetts University. I hope this little bit of light family humor somewhat balances this column. And by the way, I sure would appreciate input about your activities and interesting events that may have occurred recently! … Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! … Chuck

’51 Life Membership: 69% Donor Participation: 14.29% Pres: RADM Leland S. Kollmorgen, USN (Ret.) 5 Park Pl. #619, Annapolis, MD 21401 p: 410-263-0216; e: tlk619@icloud.com Vice Pres: CAPT Thomas A. Boyce, USN (Ret.) 3717 Carrige House Ct., Alexandria, VA 22309-2709 p: 703-780-7525; e: moomapa51@gmail.com Sec’y: Lt Col Wallace G. Christner, USAF (Ret.) 8804 Gibbs Place, Alexandria, VSA 22309 p: 703-780-8632, e: wallace.christner@aol.com Shipmate Sec’y: CDR William F. Foster, USN (Ret.) 501 Glyndon St., Vienna VA 22180-3542 p: 703-938-7812; e: feeny1@icloud.com Treas: CAPT F. Trent Shaver USN (Ret.) 1177 Foxhound Ct., McLean, VA 22102 p: 703-356-5588; e: ftshaver@mindspring.com Class Fundraiser: RADM Guy Shaffer, USN (Ret.) 7101 Bay Front Dr., #125, Annapolis, MD 21403 h: 410-269-6609; e: ghbs51usna@comcast.net Museum Rep: CAPT Bob Small, USN (Ret.) p: 410-849-2149; e: rhsusna51@verizon.net Website: www.usna51.com

President Lee Kollmorgen’s Comments An interesting article was forwarded from a stranger in Marietta Ohio; this relates to Thomas Trout, a Classmate from the 14th Company. The article appeared in “The Marietta Times.” The article was from Richard D. Feil, Jr. who had moved with his wife, Susan, to Marietta, Ohio, Tom Trout’s home town. Their two

grandchildren are now midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy. Susan Feil became involved in the local church and its cemetery as a volunteer to help keep things up. In her duties in the cemetery she became intrigued with an unusual tombstone - a large granite bench. The beauty of the bench and its unusual inscriptions were too much for Susan so she wanted to know more, and so did Dick. The inscriptions revealed that Thomas Trout, who donated the bench, is a retired naval aviator. Vet Places A Resting Place That’ll Be His Final Resting Place, Too. By Jackie Runion, The Marietta Times When 89-year-old Navy veteran Tom Trout returned home to his native Marietta for a visit two years ago, he faced a bit of a roadblock in his desire to be the independent person he tries to be. (ed.note This was May 16/17 2015.) “I had had a stroke, and I had trouble coming to my mother’s and father’s graves to visit,” Trout said. “There weren’t any places for me to sit.” Trout was referring to Oak Grove Cemetery, the sprawling stretch of lane that has served as a final resting place for people for more than a century, where he someday hoped to be buried next to his family. “There aren’t any benches around there,” Trout said. That is when Trout devised a plan to use his own future burial to help others, by constructing a bench that would serve as a place to sit and a place to mark his own life. Working with Ohio Valley Memorials, Trout designed a granite bench. Trout was born at the old Tremont Hospital in Marietta in 1926 and joined the Navy in 1943. The top of the bench gives ode to a countdown Trout uses to tell the story of his life: “7 aircraft, 6 ships, 5 universities, 4 wars, 3 wives, 2 loves, 1 liftoff. Wow!” Before serving in three wars and also throughout a large portion of the Cold War hostilities, Trout grew up right by the cemetery on Ninth Street, where he can still name each family that used to live in each house.

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Tom Trout who now lives in Florida, met with family & friends in Marietta to commemorate the bench, for his 89th birthday. “I was the first to try it out,” said Don Curtis, former Marietta mayor. Tom’s ashes will also be placed in the bench once he dies. The elaborate engraving work helps tell stories back to World War II, an event that is increasingly more difficult to learn about from firsthand accounts.

U. S. Navy veteran and Marietta native Tom Trout, 89, enjoys the newly complete memorial bench he had built in Oak Grove Cemetery, next to friends Kathy SchaferDevries and Don Curtis.

From John McGrew M From the old newsreel feature at the movies—”Time Marches On”. This year is winding down, the last year of this decade is “hull up on the horizon” and more than a few of us “Fifty-oners” have also reached the big NINE O! Who would have thought? Perhaps it is a good time to conjure memories from significant tours of duty from our service years or even in post service activities. I was finishing my tour at Clark Field in the Philippines when the CO there needed a bachelor to accompany him and his family to Tokyo for his new assignment under Mark Clark. Classmate Dick Smith suggested I look up a friend of a friend who turned out to be my future wife. A number of classmates wandered through Tokyo over the that year. As a matter of fact, I spent another year in the Far East, Japan

‘51: John McGrew’s family at a recent reunion in California.

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51/51 CLASS NEWS and Korea, working as a visiting professor in the University of Southern California’s Far East program in 1980-81. The “yen” had increased in value a huge amount after Japan had recovered from the war. Although I never discussed it with him, another classmate reached almost legendary status in Japan. Marv Duke apparently became very fluent in Japanese which is not particularly an easy language to master. I never came close, but finally managed to count to five and also affirm I did not know how to speak Japanese (which was painfully obvious!) Speaking of turning ninety, Andy Kremm mentioned that five of those attending the August luncheon in San Diego had turned, or were turning the magic number this summer. Classmate RW Smith of the bride referral business turns 90 in January. His fees are very reasonable. In our September Shipmate column, I mentioned a few whose phone numbers yielded a “no longer listed” response. One of them, George Patch, gave me a call to announce he is alive and well and still a Texan living in Colleyville (near the DFW Airport). He was raised as a “buckeye” and he and three others who went into the service from Wellston, Ohio, were named to their outstanding graduates list from their old high school. For classmates who are geographers and historians, Wellston is down the road a piece from Chillicothe whose Business College was advertised on billboards all over the country years ago. Remember? Anyway, George’s father was famous for early maps he made in Cuba. Apparently, the maps were still functional with the unsuccessful invasion of Cuba with the Bay of Pigs in about 1962. At one time he was a member of Troop K, Fifteenth Cavalry under George Patton and at another point he travelled with the Secretary of the Army and future president William Howard Taft. This was in the Spanish American War era. Years later our George was involved when his ship picked up the Apollo 11 astronauts. They

epitomized the example of a “service” family. From Robert Dunn

his leadership and he was never anything but positive, optimistic and professional through it all.”

M The A-164 Ghostriders pictured in front of the A-4E Skyhawk “Lady Jessie on the Flight Deck of USS Oriskany CVA-34 off Vietnam in 1967. Named for Jessie Beck, the “Gamblin Grandma” of Reno, Nevada, Lady Jessie was a fixture in the Squadron throughout the Vietnam War. Flying off USS Oriskany (CVA 34) during Operation Rolling Thunder, CVW-16 suffered heavy losses. By the end of the campaign in 1968, 38 air wing pilots from Oriskany had either been killed in action or captured. Among the hardest hit were two attack squadrons, the A-163 Saints and A-164 Ghostriders. This loss rate resulted from a perfect storm of factors including frequently shifting rules of engagement, operational decisions made far removed from the front lines and deadly enemy defenses. The unflinching bravery of the squadron pilots, inspired by the leadership of two officers who commanded them during some of the most harrowing months of Rolling Thunder, epitomized the Naval Aviators who flew during that time. Filmmaker Suzanne Eckes conducted interviews with Veterans of VW-16 as part of a forthcoming documentary and following are the remembrances of officers from A-163 and VA-164.

From Andy Kremm

Commanders Classmates at the Naval Academy, (USNA 1951) CDRs Bryan Compton and Doug Mow were different in personality, although equally respected by the men they led. Compton was known for his colorful language and hard-boiled attitude. In the words of John “Friz” Schroeder: “He was a warrior. He wanted bombs on target and he was always at the head of the line. He didn’t ask us to do anything he wouldn’t do. I remember once when we were all avoiding a missile, he was upside down taking pictures!” Bryan Compton

CDR Brian Compton, CDR Doug Mow, CO VA-163 O VA-164

M “I didn’t sense any responsibility other than to do my best to show them how to attack the enemy and get things done. You wanted to win the war, to figure out where they were most vulnerable, and the best way you could attack them— take the least losses an inflict the most damage. Don Purdy: M “CDR Doug Mow was ‘old school’, the consummate gentleman, but he displayed uncommon courage that came from a deep sense of duty and patriotism. We followed him without question out of respect for him as a person, as well as for his skills as an attack pilot…Doug was leading a strike against the very heavily defended Phuc Yen airfield in October 1967. As soon as we turned north off the ridgeline, we encountered extremely heavy flak and volleys of missiles. While there was the usual amount of ‘bobbing and weaving’ within the strike group, Doug flew like he was on rails, calmly calling out missile launches and flak concentrations. I still have a vivid image of Doug’s A-4 in the midst of several fifty-seven millimeter flak bursts, holding a steady beeline toward the target, well before we got to the roll-in point. Back on board the ship, I asked why he wan’t at least jinking around the heavier stuff. ‘It’s my job to get us to the target,’ he said. ‘I didn’t want to take the chance of losing sight of it.’ I learned later that our losses weighed heavily on him. He never let if affect

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M The San Diego Group gathered on August 28 for monthly luncheon at SDYC. And on September 1, to celebrate Lee Bolt’s 90th birthday.

Bolt, Kremm, Seymour, Zoehrer, Rough and Redfield

Rough, Bolt, Foley and Kremm

Barbara Crawford’s Corner (Assistant Scribe) M For many years, the MI Four + 1 from Shelton, (Soracco, Hunt, Phillips, Crawford, Childs) gathered at the Crawford home for a backyard picnic. We wives have tried to keep the tradition. We are gathered here in September, including the Child’s daughter Lee.

Standing Left to Right: Sara Soracco (Dave), Barbara Crawford (Dick) Lee Childs (daughter). Seated Left to Right: Margee Hunt (Jim), Bobbye Childs (Dick), Kit Phillips (Bill)

More than 80 years are available online to all Alumni Association members. Visit usna.com/shipmate.

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’52 Life Membership: 68% Donor Participation: 17.65% Pres: CAPT Jerome Rapkin, USN (Ret.) 801 Bridgeport Way, Annapolis, MD 21401-6852 p: 410-280-2698; e: jrapkin52@verizon.net Vice Pres: Jack Young 20624 Highland Hall Drive Montgomery Village, MD 20886-4021 p: 301-208-3550; e: jcy52@verizon.net Sec’y: CDR William J. Laux Jr., USN (Ret.) 2004 Whispering Ridge Drive Great Falls, MT 59405-7813 p: 406-781-5475; e: wjlaux@verizon.net Treas: Col G. Hork Dimon, USAF (Ret.) 10240 Hendley Road, Apt. 224 Manassas, VA 20110-3403 p: 703-944-6036; e: ghdimon@outlook.com CAPT Jerrold M. Zacharias, USN (Ret.) 950 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, H-508 Willow Street, PA 17584-9663 P: 717-464-1431; E: jzach52@yahoo.com Website: www.toughshoes52.org

The Class of 1952 2018-2019 Social Season began on Tuesday, 18 September, with the first Class luncheon, held as usual at the Officers Club at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The highlight of the event was a talk by one of our own, Jack O’Connell. Jack discussed his writing efforts, recalling some of the highlights: M “1970 —Suggested an article on restoring privateering to warfare; sent to USNI – rejected. “1992 —Story about a heavy cruiser mid-watch in Hong Kong involving two fellow officers who each promised to punch me in the nose if in one case I didn’t get more liberty boats to Fenwick Pier to retrieve Rochester sailors coming off liberty, and on the other if I didn’t return the borrowed liberty boats to an amphibious ship by the promised time (two conflicting goals). The arrival of a U.S. Navy captain, three sheets to the wind, who wanted to pay a social call on my CO at 0200 really made my mid-watch memorable; sent to Shipmate magazine — published. “During the early 1990s — I read an interesting story in USNI by an Army lieutenant colonel about B-17s being sent to the Philippines to deter and defeat a possible Japanese invasion. Later I decided to write that story from the point of view of

effectiveness of the newest strategic weapon system in the U.S. arsenal. USNI rejected it as did several other venues but Army magazine published it in 1998. “I drew on the same theme to examine airpower in the 20th century. It turned into a 900 page draft which the Naval War College told me they would publish. I was ecstatic until they got their next fiscal year budget and had to cancel my book. Subsequently I sent the draft to USNI which diddled with it for a year before finally rejecting it. Other publishers also rejected it. Then I turned to self-publishing, chopping my tome into three manageable pieces: 1914-1939 (2007), 1939-1945 (2007), 1945-2000 (2006), covering major nations’ air arms and conflicts during those periods. Publication dates were as shown in parentheses. “In 2007 at our 55th reunion Bob Courtney noted that I was a submarine warfare specialist and challenged me to write a similar series about submarines. Two books followed the same format; 19001939 (2010), and 1939-1945 (2011). “At a class luncheon in Annapolis, Jack Young talked me into serving as editor (and sales manager) for a second book of USNA ’52 Reminiscences. Total Recall (2017) was the result. “Several years ago I read a Washington Post article about the clandestine recovery of a sunken Soviet G-class ballistic missile submarine by the CIA. The article mentioned Norman Polmar, whose name was familiar to me. I sent him an email telling him I had a story about the recovery effort of which he was most likely unaware. He responded, we got together for lunch, and later he suggested a joint book about the Regulus missile (I had been a Regulus warhead officer, missile flight planning officer, and aboard an SSG a missile guidance officer with three SSG patrols under my belt). I demurred of rehashing old material since another friend of mine, Dr. David Stumpf, had researched and published a book about the missile system and SSG patrols. “Norman convinced me that we would cover new ground so the

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effort began. We have a signed contract with USNI Press to publish the book, working title STRIKE FROM THE SEA, in 2019. The draft begins with the German V-1 cruise missile, its copy as Jet Bomb 2 (JB 2) by USAAF, JB 2 manufacture and plans for use against Axis powers by USAAF and USN, and its subsequent morphing in Navy (Loon, Regulus I and Regulus II) and USAF (Matador, Mace and Snark) cruise missiles. After a hiatus Tomahawk returned cruise missiles to the Navy inventory.” Thanks, Jack, for your notes on your talk, which make it possible to pass on the highlights to our Classmates, wherever they may be. Those in attendance were: Garnett and Rita Bailey, Phil Case, Bob Denbigh, Dick and Bobbie Denfeld, Hork Dimon, George and Bill Lester, Jack O’Connell, Doug and Eloise Payne, Jerry and Jan Rapkin, Bob and Mimi Schulze, Judy Wanfried, Jim and Lillian Wilson, Bill and Pat Wyatt, and Jack and Jane Young. Our Class President, Jerry Rapkin, passed on the following, for the benefit of all Classmates: M “The Class Presidents’ Meeting was held in early November and I thought you might be interested in some of the information in the bulletin received beforehand: Alumni Snap Shots: 79,000 living Alumni, 10 Decades of Presidents Represented, More than 64,000 Members, 101 Chapters, 84 Parents’ Clubs, 3,000 Parent Members. It was also noted that 25 Academic Majors are currently offered. “We have had the Tailgate setup for home football games as usual {space #40 inside Gate #4}. Often children, grandchildren and even those who were our plebes stop by to visit. That is a real pleasure. Our class is exploring the possibility of sharing the space/tent with another class. They could then take it all over as our attendance slows even more. “Phil Case has again taken over the planning for 52’s annual gathering at the Harbor Hills’ Community Center for the Army vs Navy game. Thanks to Phil and Mary Eshman who reserves the space for us.

There is nothing like mixing good food with good friends. “Be sure to send us any ideas for speakers’ events and the like. They are always appreciated, and it takes many to have a successful year. We are fortunate to have willing people participating for the benefit of the class. Regards, Jerry” Our ranks continue to be depleted as we receive notices of the passing of classmates, class wives, and class widows. Those recently passed of whom I am aware include: Col Prentice A. Lindsay, USMC (Ret), passed away on 4 February 2018. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, sons William and Andrew, sister Cynthia, brother Carey and wife Ann, step daughters Susan, Felicia Gayle, Cathy, and Christine. He was preceded in death by his son Thomas. A memorial service was held at the Sunset Canyon Baptist Church in Dripping Springs, Texas, on March 10, 2018. Hazel Elizabeth Murphy Johnson, also widely known as Holly Johnson, passed away on July 10, 2018. Holly is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, RADM Frederick C. Johnson, USN (Ret), her daughter Kandy (Carlton), son Rick (Jo Anne), sonin-law Daniel P. Mooney, granddaughter Sarah Beth (Michael), great-granddaughter Veronica, sister Marcella Baker (Leroy), brother Wayne Murphy (Karen), sister-inlaw Marcella Murphy (James) and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was celebrated 28 July 2018 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in San Diego, CA. Holly’s cremated remains will be inurned in the Columbarium at the US Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, MD. Judy Gragg, widow of Walt Gragg, passed away about 1 August 2018. No further details are known at this time. Agnes Ann Niemeyer Mathis, widow of CAPT T. Ronald Mathis, USN, passed away on 4 September 2018. Agnes is survived by her children and their spouses, Tom and Veronica Mathis, and Carol Mathis and Lorene Armes, as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren: TJ (Stacy), Jake (Whitney), and Brittany, Connor, Ashlynn,

52/53 CLASS NEWS Sadiana, Luke, Cohen and Corbin. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs, Arkansas, on 10 September 2018. CDR Harold E. Collins), USN (Ret), passed away on 8 September 2018. He is survived by his two children, Barbara F. Hennessey, and CDR Harold H. Collins, USN (Ret). No further details are known at this time. Peter F. Barry passed away on 23 September 2018. No further details are known at this time. Their obituaries have been distributed by e-mail, can be found in the Class web-site, www.Tough Shoes52.org., and are published in the Last Call section of Shipmate. Again, I encourage you to refer often to the Class web-site, as news items are available immediately as they are posted. This column is not generally published until two to three months after submission, and therefore is not a source of timely news regarding deaths, final services, etc. This wraps it up for this issue. Let’s hear what is going on in your life. Please send in your news, both by Chapter and individually. Your Classmates would like to know what you’re up to!

In her comments, “The Memphis game was a character building experience as it rained much the entire game. The Lehigh game was expected to be rainy, but turned out to be a beautiful day instead.” See photo of Sally and Darrell Dempster holding the umbrella sharing it with Chuck and Alix Fellows. The better weather brought out a better number of our ’53 tailgaters. See photo L-R: Andy Fellows (son), Judy Hubal, Darrell and Sally Dempster, Earl and Mary Lou Griggs, Chuck and Alix Fellows, and Art Gilmore. The Navy vs SMU game played in Dallas was just two days before my Class News deadline for this issue. Unfortunately, SMU won by one point in overtime. SMU took a chance on a 2 Point After Touchdown and made it - Crazy game!

Memphis Game Soaker

’53 Life Membership: 68% Donor Participation: 15.86% Pres: CAPT Chris Zirps, USN (Ret.) 1902 Toll Bridge Ct.Alexandria, VA 22308-2447 p: 703-780-6124; E: CZirps53@aol.com Exec Vice Pres: CAPT Alvin S. Glazier, USN (Ret.) 7619 Leith Pl., Alexandria, VA 22307 p: 703-768-2762; e: glophin@aol.com Admin Vice Pres & Corres Sec’y: CAPT Arthur C. Bivens, USN (Ret.) 7448 Spring Village Dr., Apt.323 Springfield, VA 22150 p: 703-270-5940; e: acbivens@aol.com Webmaster: CAPT Paul Dudley, USN (Ret.) e: pdudley@1953.usna.com Website: www.usna53.org

Football Our team started with a loss at Hawaii U, but rebounded with wins over Memphis and Lehigh at home. Gaby Fellows (daughter in law of Chuck and Alix Fellows) took photos at both games and sent them to me.

Lehigh Game Tailgaters

Hurricane Florence We have two classmates, Bill Ritche (6) and Walter Russell (21) and their families live in New Bern, NC that was the target of hurricane “Florence.” In a Sept 20 telephone call with Bill, one day after they regained power, the good news was that his home was not damaged because they are on high ground and had no flooding. Walt’s home is a different story. His home was flooded many feet high. His daughter, Alison, also lives in New Bern and sent an e-mail to Chuck Walker (Co 21 Rep) as follows: “I have a strange request. Their house was one of the worst impacted and was

virtually destroyed. Anyway, one of the items dad is most upset about losing was his Class of ’53 USNA tote bag. Do you know where or how I can purchase one?” Between some confusing emails among Chuck, Alison, and Sue Skerett (who had the right kind of tote bag), Sue mailed it with a note, “Hope the bag arrives as scheduled in a ‘dry’ condition.” Unfortunately, the Lucky Bag was soaked and they are hoping to get a dry one. By the time you read this column let’s hope that their condition will be much better. Passings Virginia A. Rhude, widow of COL Donald P. Rhude USAF (Ret) (18), died March 31, 2018 in Columbia, MD. There is no obituary available other than she has one son and one grandson...* Donald L. Cooke (2) died July 21, 2018 in Coeur D Alene, ID. Donald was a qualified Surface Warfare Officer and resigned from the Navy Nov 1960 as a LT. His awards include Korean Defense Service Medal, UN Service Medal, and China Service Medal. In civilian life he earned a JD degree at Southwestern University and worked as an Engineer. No other info or obituary. Robert B. Hoffman, CAPT, USN (Ret) (22) died August 6, 2018 in San Diego, CA. Bob was a Surface Warfare Officer serving at sea in the following ships and staffs: USS Irwin (DD-794), Colonial (LSD-18), Turner Joy (DD-951), CO Arnold J Isbel, CO Samuel Gompers (AD-37); staff Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla 3, Chief Staff Surface Force Pacific. Assignments ashore included: USN PG School, ASW Test and Evaluation Key West, Naval War College, and two tours in OPNAV. Awards included the Bronze Star (3), Legion of Merit, Navy Commendation Medal (3), and Navy Unit Commendation (2). In civilian life Bob worked ten years for General Dynamics. Survivors include his wife, Anne, 5 daughters and 7 grandchildren. One daughter predeceased Bob…* Walter J. McGreevy Jr. LCDR, USN (Ret) (3) died August 19, 2018 in San Jose, CA. “Pete” served in surface ships USS Block Island, Kidd, Char, and submarine USS Owl.

Assignments ashore included staffs in Alaska Sea Frontier, Naval Advisory Vietnam, COMMSTS Yokohama, Japan, and Naval Station Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA. Awards included the Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and Navy Unit Commendation. After retiring from the Navy, Pete began a second career in Silicon Valley as an Engineering Manager for Fairchild; and then with Advanced Micro Devices. Pete was preceded in death by his wife Maureen “Ginger” of 34 years. Survivors include 5 children and 8 grandchildren….* Edward R. Dixon (10) died September 5, 2018 in Norfolk, VA. “Dixie” was one of our stalwart football players. He then served as a qualified Surface Warfare Officer in USS Jarvis (DD-799), XO USS Redwing (MSC-200), Officer in Charge of the flooding dry dock (ARD-5) at the Submarine Base New London, Engineer Officer USS Neosho (AO-143). He also served as a Flag Lieutenant. Dixie resigned in 1961 and joined Litton Marine Transport as Manager, Special Computer Aided Ship Design, and eventually joined David Taylor Ship Design in Carderock, MD. Survivors include his wife, Dolores, 3 sons, the third son, Kurt, earned a Navy “N” with two stars on the defense backfield for four years….* JoanWellings, wife of CAPT John F. Wellings USN (Ret) (9), died September 16, 2018 in Tomball, TX. “Joan was a water color and collage art work and teaching art to children. She was a woman of the world and a superb Navy Wife, mother, and grandmother.” Survivors include her husband, John, 3 sons, and unknown number of grandchildren….* * See 50th Year Legacy Book Mail Bag John S. Olson (9) sent a hand written letter to me from “Westminster Oaks, a very active retirement community [4159 Diplomacy Cir., Tallahassee, FL 32308. Tel: (850) 5707400, this address also is in our latest Class of 1953 Roster April 2018].My new golf cart (Navy Blue) has been the center of attraction by

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53/55 CLASS NEWS all the residents. I have to deal with a nerve disconnect with ankles that gives me a hard time to walk. I do pretty good with a cane...They all say ‘Here comes Commander John Olson’ driving his Navy Blue Blazer! It helps me keep in touch with my many friends. It also keeps me busy driving folks around who need a ride. With the loss of my two wives (Anne & Mary Leslie) this golf cart has been wonderful in helping me adjust to my ‘New Life’ here in Westminster Oaks….Go Navy!” [Edited somewhat and for some reason I could not scan his photo in color]

’54 Life Membership: 56% Donor Participation: 17.44% Pres: CAPT George V. Zeberlein, USN (Ret.) p: 410-267-7470; e: gvzeb1@verizon.net Exec VP: MGen William W. Hoover, USAF (Ret.) p: 757-221-0921; e: Hoovsf8@aol.com Acting Sec’y: Mr. Phillip N. Livingstone 718 Appomattox Rd. W., Davidsonville, MD 21035-1909; p: 443-607-8666; e: livingstonep1@verizon.net Sec’y: LtCol Edward C. Tipshus USMC (Ret.) 8315 Fairway Dr., Worthington Hills Columbus, OH 43235-1148 p: 614-846-7770; e: ed@tipshus.com Treas: CAPT Robert R. Briner, USN (Ret.) p: 757-464-4850; e: bobbriner@cox.net Webmaster: CDR Will H. Croom, USN (Ret.) e: willyaye@gmail.com Website: www.54net.org

Navy/Memphis Tailgate You can count on Ted Walker cooking at his portable Café.

Here are Phil Livingstone, Bill Hoover, and Ted Walker discussing the upcoming game. Little did we know that it would have an exciting and happy ending.

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SEPTEMBER CLASS LUNCHEON The September Class lunch had a larger than average attendance as seen below. Discussions had the usual range of sea stories to Navy football. Dave Smith brought a “Welcome Navy” banner from the 1950 A/N Game Host hotel in Philadelphia, reminding us of that GREAT game for us Plebes. L-R at the lunch are Paul Petzrick, Bill Land, Bill Greenlaw, Mary Greenlaw, Dave Smith, Susan Sisson (Tom’s daughter-in-law), Tom Sisson (Tom’s son holding banner), Tom Sisson, Phil Livingstone, George Zeberlein, Marilyn Moore, and Jess Owens.

Pres: VADM J. Theodore Parker, USN (Ret.)

John Olson’s Blue Blazer

Clayton Mays (16) sent a message that the unknown person in the picture with Ross Perot (1) is his son Michael. See photo taken by me at breakfast in the last day of our 65th Reunion.

’54: Tailgating 8 September at the Navy-Memphis game

Michael Mays and Ross Perot

Chris Zirps (5) invites us in the DC/VA/MD areas, and others that can make it, to the monthly Class Luncheons at the O-Club in Ft Myer 1130, first Tuesday each month. The buffet lunches are very good!....ACB

ALUMNI STORE Your source for class, club and chapter logo apparel and gifts. usna.com/shop ’54: September luncheon and “Welcome Navy” banner 54 SHIPMATE • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018

Life Membership: 62% Donor Participation: 10.93% Vice Pres: RADM R. R. Fountain, Jr., USN (Ret.) Treas: CDR Robert P. Pirie Jr., USN (Ret.) Sec’y: CAPT Thomas F. Stallman, USN (Ret.) e: staltom@aol.com Corr Sec’y: Frederick Schoenberger e: fredseod@gmail.com

Robert (Bob) Stuckey (12) passed away in Sun City FL on September 24, 2016. Donal E. “Mac” McGonegal (19) passed away in White Stone VA on September 4, 2018. 65th Reunion update Annapolis, April 23 - 25, 2020 With the conclusion of the survey, the Committee is now using the data in connection with meeting and building relationships with key contacts at the Academy and the DoubleTree Hotel. This is to be prepared for making timely specific arrangements with these contacts when appropriate dates are reached. Volunteers are needed for: Check-in support; Hospitality Suite staffing; Organizers for Company / Battalion parties. Contact a committee member: Bob Fountain 804493-9522, rrfountain@hughes.net; Tom Stallman 703 781 1740, staltom@aol.com; Denny Sullivan 703 683 0733, dsull55@aol.com; Robin Pirie 301-366-5530, rbpirie@ gmail.com. DoubleTree Hotel: registration will open about April 2019. $139/ night plus local taxes. The contract is flexible enough so we can increase the number of rooms (40 at present). RobIn Pirie (14) is still banging the ball! M I competed in the World Masters squash championships in August, in Charlottesville. There were 755 players from around the world. The draw for the 80 and over set was just 15, however. To my surprise I won my first match, against a South African, who was probably suffering from jet lag. In the next round I met the current US national champ in our age group, with predictable results: I went down 3-1. But it was

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65TH REUNION WEDNESDAY 24 – SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2019 REUNION SCHEDULE:

Wednesday 24 April h Registration and Welcome Aboard Reception at “Annapolis Hotel”* Thursday 24 April h At the Akerson Tower: Presentations by The Supe, The AD, and a Cyber Dept Rep (All Invited) and a Virtual Tour h Lunch at the Akerson Tower h Battalion “Dine In” at the Hotel Friday 24 April h Class Meeting h Memorial Service at The Chapel h Lunch at The Naval Academy Club h P-Rade (If scheduled)** h Reunion Banquet Saturday 24 April h Farewell Breakfast*** PLEASE CHECK WWW.54NET.ORG FOR FULL AND UPDATED REUNION DETAILS, INCLUDING WHAT CLASSMATES ARE ALREADY SIGNED-UP AND TENTATIVE MENUS. *FORMERLY THE LOEWS HOTEL. CALL (800)526-2593 TO MAKE ROOM RESERVATIONS. ASK FOR CLASS OF 54 RATES ($179 + TAX) WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 25 MARCH 2019. **EXPECT SCHEDULE TO BE PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2019. ***CASH BREAKFAST IN HOTEL RESTAURANT

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55/55 CLASS NEWS great fun, and a chance not to be missed, since the event probably won’t be repeated in the USA for another decade or so. A jubilant Carol Perron (11) sent in this informative note. M I thought I’d let you know that I won the June issue of Shipmate’s “Get the Goat” contest. My prize was a very nice blue and gold beach and bath towel. I have enjoyed the magazine all these years. I am doing well and am a proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Edward would be proud too. Have a great reunion and best wishes to all. Sincerely, Carol Perron The Captain Likes Red Snapper by Fred Schoenberger (11) M In 1959, as EOD Officer aboard the newly-commissioned carrier USS Independence (CVA 62), it was my responsibility to verify that each of the EOD personnel in my group performed a monthly task involving the demolition of explosives. While finishing our stay in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, I arranged to use the Army’s demo area at Fort Tilden in nearby Rockaway Beach. After we did the required explosions, we convened in the NCO Club to conduct an inter-service ordnance evaluation critique followed by several pitchers of draft beer. When we got underway for Gitmo, our monthly visit to Fort Tilden was rudely interrupted, and other ways of performing the monthly demo requirement had to be explored. While anchored in Guantanamo Bay, we loaded our inflatable boat with the usual implements necessary for demolition. With eight of us aboard, we were about to shove off from the accommodation ladder when I noticed a white-clad sailor waving to us from the top of the ladder. It was the captain’s Filipino steward with a message for me. Thinking we were a fishing party, he yelled down, “the Captain likes red snapper!” I waved back at him, indicating that I understood what he said. We now had an additional mission that was endorsed by the C.O. As far as fishing gear was concerned, we carried a large spool of insulated electrical wiring, a

dozen electrical blasting caps, a small blasting machine, a dozen half-pound blocks of TNT and a roll of black electrical tape. We shoved off from the ship and motored to an area where we found a reef about 40 feet below. We then made up the charges using the TNT block with detonator cap spliced to the electrical wire. Finally, we payed out about 30 feet of wire and then hooked up the blasting machine to the end of the wire on the spool. A quick twist of the handle on the blaster resulted in a muffled explosion below the drifting boat followed by several stunned fish rising to the surface as “floaters.” Each of us took turns with the “shot” while the others gathered the floaters aboard for culling. We had an abundance of red snapper to turn over to the delighted steward’s mate upon our return to the ship. He never did understand how none of them had hook tears on their mouths! A historical tribute to our EOD sailors from the EOD Assn. Magazine Disposaleer. On Veterans Day, we remember and celebrate the sailors who served in the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1973. With the buildup of naval forces in Vietnam and the beginning of new commands and operations, Navy EOD detachments were deployed to key areas throughout Vietnam to counter the threat of Viet Cong mining operations and swimmer-sapper attacks. Navy EOD personnel regularly encountered a new type of ordnance, the improvised munition. They were continually on call for ship bottom searches and mine recovery operations in the logistically strategic waterways and harbors. During the war, Navy EOD divers removed countless munitions from ship bottoms and waterways in Vietnam. Because they were the only effective countermeasure to these threats, Navy EOD performance was uniformly outstanding, reflecting great credit on the individual technician and the community as a whole. The role of Navy EOD cemented itself as an indispensable asset throughout the remainder of the war, and that reputation continues to this day with Navy

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EOD technicians and Navy divers operating forward all around the world. Bruce Newell (19) wrote this article as a Sea Story for our web page. M In 1963, I was the CO of the oceangoing tug, USS Takelma (ATF 113) home ported in Pearl Harbor. As I came into Pearl Harbor from towing a target at sea one day, the USS Newell (DER 322) was proceeding out to sea. As you will recall, when commissioned Navy ships pass, It is always the custom of the ship with the junior CO to render honors to the ship with the senior CO. I was a lieutenant, and the CO of the Newell was a lieutenant commander. My XO heard on the harbor radio that the Newell was standing out. He had my crew man the rail of my ship. The CO of the Newell heard that my ship was standing in. He also called for his crew to man the rail. It was a very proud moment for me to render honors to the USS Newell as we passed by. Indeed, it was one of the most unforgettable experiences in my life! USS Newell was an Edsall-class destroyer escort built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and provided destroyer escort protection against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. Post war, she served in various capacities before being finally decommissioned. She was named in honor of Lt. Comdr. Byron Bruce Newell who was killed during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands.

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A most unusual soccer practice MIDDIES ACT AS BEACONS AS PLANE LANDS ON SOCCER FIELD. Thursday, October 25, 1951: By Associated Press. ANNAPOLIS, Md. A New York couple, whose little plane “dropped in” unexpectedly on the Naval Academy soccer field had to shuttle

out of town today. Robert Yarnell Richie, a 43 year-old movie producer, gunned his single-engined craft and cleared the field, goals and all, about noon. That’s where he landed last night in a driving rainstorm with only a few drops of gasoline left. Mrs. Richie, 28, his companion on a trip to Houston, TX, had to be picked up elsewhere. Their cameras, film boxes and other gear would have weighted down the plane on the short field. So she was driven with the gear to Lee Airport, just outside Annapolis. Richie went by air to pick them up and take off again from a standard runway. Richie had tried to put down at airfields in Washington and Baltimore and they were despairing until they saw the flood-lighted soccer field. “It looked extremely inviting”, Richie said, and circled his small plane low over the field. On the ground, Glenn Warner, Navy soccer coach, was putting his charges through a late practice session when he noticed the craft fluttering above the field, its lights blinking. He deployed his players on either side of the field and stationed others by each of the soccer goals. They waved white shirts, which looked like moving lights. Richie landed with room to spare. “You know, those Midshipmen really are clever”, Richie said, “We are both very grateful to the Navy.” Elvis Lives! Kent (Bulldog) Drummond (11) brings him back to amaze us. Kent is a member of the Eagles Trace Strummers, a ukulele band at our retirement community in Houston. The group appears all over the Houston area and beyond. Kent does a great job as Elvis with ukulele, sight and song. Submitted by Jim Fredericksen ‘58/10 Company.

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Life Membership: 71% Donor Participation: 18.51% Class Executive Committee Chairman: Col George Mushalko, USAF (Ret.) (15) e: gmushalko@cox.net; p: 703-768-4543 Shipmate: Dan Garges, USAF (Ret.) (24) p: 301-340-8197; e: magdan_56@yahoo.com Sec’y: CAPT Doug Hayman, USN (Ret.) (11) p: 410-268-0740; e: dfhayman@comcast.net Webmaster: Bob Keller, USN (Ret.) (12) p: 781-329-5101; e: rmkeller34@verizon.net Website: www.usna56.org “Deo Fidelis et Patria”

Survival news from Joan Webster, widow of John (09). Joan’s home with all its contents, including corrals and other structures, was a total loss to the massive wildfire in the Napa Valley area last Fall. She evacuated with the clothes she wore and her car. Her resiliency has been phenomenal, as can be perceived from reading her summary of the past year, visiting family and living on her their farm in Maine. “It has been a busy summer here in Maine with visits from the three “children,” the six grandchildren, friends from the East, a California family, and—most recently—a great visit with John’s sister and brother with families. The walls of “Thistledown Farm” have been bulging throughout the summer, with daytime boating action on Penobscot Bay and Lake Megunticook and nighttime fun and games for all ages gathering around the large kitchen table!” A great story of survival that we can all learn from. Matrimonial Bliss: John Bellinger (11) reports that it took him 82 years (60 married) to find his soulmate. Her Name is Beth and they were married 8 September 2018 at the Madison Senior Living Community, Sun City West, AZ, where they will be found the rest of their lives living happily in the sunshine. Edgar “Ed” Parker (13) has served on the Board of “Friends of the Arundel County Trails” located in the State of Maryland for 16 years. Ed donated his personal funds to build the Segree Rest Area

56/57 CLASS NEWS which includes attractive and functional accommodations for hikers and bikers traversing on the trail. He also plans to fund a second rest area on the trail which will feature a bronze plaque honoring Ed and his wife Jean for their thoughtful gifts. Ed is also currently an active facilitator for an Alzheimer’s Care Giver Support Group, serves as a member of the Eastern District Police Relations Council and has served on the Anne Arundel County Library Foundation. Congratulations to you Ed for such dedication and service to your community. The following announcements are made about the recent passing of classmates and classmate wives. Full obituaries for classmates will be presented in the Last Call Section of this or in a future issue of Shipmate and are available on-line on the Class of 56 Web Site. Thomas Raymond Krieger (05) North Palm Beach, FL passed away at age 84 on August 11, 2018. Tom is survived by his wife of 57 years Judith (Foy) Krieger and three sons and two grandchildren. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Tom served 4 years including a tour aboard the USS Missouri. He worked for IBM for 35 years retiring to North Palm Beach County in 1994. Tom played adult-league soccer in Palo Alto, and was very active with lots of golf upon returning to Florida. Nancy Ellen George, 77, of Boyds, MD, died Feb. 13, 2012. She was the wife of Benjamin W. George (19). They were married 53 years. Survivors in addition to her husband and a son, two daughters and five grandchildren. Carol Noble Braun, age 71, passed away on June 18, 2010. In 1961, she graduated from the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard (Dick) G. Braun (19), USMC; three daughters, two granddaughters and two step-grandchildren. Suzanne Gunn Clark passed away at the age of 81 on November 1, 2012 in Ventura, CA. Suzanne graduated from University of Miami

of Ohio in 1952. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James M. Clark (19) as well as many in-laws, nephews, and nieces. Vern Dander (05) passed away on December 23, 2017, the day after his 83rd birthday. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer roughly a year prior, and while treatment went fairly well the first 9 months or so, his health went rapidly downhill after that. Vern is survived by his wife Claire and a daughter, Katherine.

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Life Membership: 67% Donor Participation: 19.24% Pres: CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) Vice Pres: CAPT William H. Peerenboom, USN (Ret.) Sec’y: LCDR P. O. Behrends, USN (Ret.) 143-A East Lake Dr., Annapolis, MD 21403 e: pobehrends@aol.com Corr Sec’y: Col William S. Hamel, USMCR (Ret.) 245 Wroxeter Dr., Arnold, MD 21012-2145 p: 410-647-6214; e: BillHamel57@aol.com Treas: COL John D. Regenhardt, USAF (Ret.) Webmeister: CDR C. R. Hall, III, USN (Ret.) e: crhall@comcast.net Website: http//1957.usnaclasses.com/

Sadly, we have again to report casualties: James Martin Helmke (24) (Non-graduate) passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2018. He was born in Bronx, New York on March 5, 1933. Also mourned are: Katherine “Katie” Louise John Baker, wife for 57 years of classmate Peter A. Baker (8), at her home in Seattle, on August 24; Elizabeth McGinnis “Betsy” Browne, who died on August 28, at her home in Norfolk. She was the widow of classmate Randolph Maury Browne III (12), whom she married in May, 1958; and Martha Jane (Condon) “Marty” Coulbourn, wife of classmate Samuel W. Coulbourn (21), in Rockport, Massachusetts, on September 1. The couple married in 1957. ........ We should not forget that one of our Class’s legacies is the program of one-year scholarships for aspiring midshipmen, which pays their way to a good prep school to

prepare them for USNA. This was founded and funded by our classmate Dave Mitchell (4) and has been giving back to Alma Mater for many years. On June 27, in the pre-I-Day “Welcome Aboard Reception”, the USNA Foundation and our Class, represented by George Robillard (22), welcomed the latest recipient of our Class Honor Scholarship: Max Oberman from Des Moines, Iowa. Max graduated from Waukee High School where he was a member of the cross country, swim and track teams. Upon graduation Max attended Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama. While there, he participated in flight school with the Flying Tigers program. Max follows two brothers to the Academy, one in the class of 2016 and the other in 2019. Based on his plebe summer assignment he expects to be in 12th Company for the academic year. He is looking forward to going to flight school upon graduation. ........ We hear from Jim Paulk (6) that our webmeister, Charlie Hall (7), has been visiting classmates and families in Georgia for some time; and the latest reunion, in May, was a great success: M When Charlie began his visits to coastal Georgia many years ago, my family members included him at dinners for family and friends, lately it has been dinner at restaurants. This year, we decided to do something different by making it a larger affair titled “An Evening With Charlie”, held in the ballroom of the local country club. Jim and Charlie entertained the group of his “Georgia Family” of 25, who had heard many stories about his visits, with more stories of adventures and misadventures. The folks in the other room remarked about the constant laughter coming from the ballroom, Charlie, forewarned, came with notes, and even some who had declined to speak couldn’t resist getting up to join in the fine art of storytelling. Great fun was had by all.

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In front, Justin and Ashley Paulk and their two children; in the back, L to R, Jim Paulk, Charlie Hall, and Jacob Paulk. Justin and Jacob are grand-nephews of Jim.

In July, Bob Crouch (21) once again hosted our annual Jerry Smith Open, at the Old Hickory Golf Course near Woodbridge. Apologies to Bob: In our last issue we leaked inside information that the winner was our stalwart Doc Dugan (8). Now Bob has come forward with a more complete report: JSO GOLF OUTING - 2018 On 11 July, a modest number of our “Old” faithful golfers gathered at the “Old” Hickory Golf Club in Woodbridge, VA, to compete in the “Old” Jerry Smith Open (JSO} golf outing. To be politically acceptable we will simply note that all 16 of the contestants were Super Seniors, not “Old” golfers. I believe it is timely to quote from a report prepared by Jim Poole (15), our “Commish Emeritus”, as input to Walt Meukow’s (4) annual report to classmates in 1999: “It is hard to believe we have actually completed three years of semi-organized golf and are looking forward to begin our fourth on 20 April 2000. We had several firsts in 1999. Thanks to Hurricane Floyd, we were rained out of an event, and, later in the year, weather forced us to use innovative rescheduling in November of our last outing of the year, the first annual Jerry Smith Open. This tournament, named in honor of Jerry Smith and other classmates who have experienced and overcome significant medical challenges and returned to the game. The JSO tournament will be an annual event in our golf program.” This year, 2018, marked the 20th Anniversary for our JSO golf outing. It has been somewhat special because it is one of the few outings where we award individual performance. Most other competitions have been team efforts, primarily captain’s

choice scrambles. This year’s 20th JSO will be the last year using an individual net score format. The JSO will continue in name and spirit as in the past but the format will be a user-friendly, low- pressure team scramble from forward tees. The results of this contest were: Best in the field with a net score of 61 was Doc Dugan, a gracious winner and long-time active member of our golf program – pictured in our last issue. Other performance awards in order of merit were Mac McMenamin (12), Jerry Smith (1), Jack Adams (’58), George Philipps (17) and Cam Fraser (15). Closest-to-pin awards went to Jack Adams (‘58), Bob Crouch, and Doc Dugan. Then came the new football season, opening with our visit to Hawai’i on 1 September. ’57 was there, as reported by Ray Fazzio (14): M Paul (21) and Sharon Basse flew to Oahu from Arizona, and John Holt (14), Ray and Jeanie Fazzio, and Jackie Minter flew from California for a week of R & R. Dick Porter (14) and his family, who live in nearby Kaneohe, made up the fabulous group from ‘57. The ceremonies began with the Commandant’s reception on Friday, 31 August. The pep rally on Friday night had more speeches than pep. The D & B Corps and the Navy cheerleaders didn’t travel to Hawaii. No “Navy Blue and Gold” at the end. However, the PuPus, Mai Tais and Pina Coladas were excellent. The tailgate on game day was excellent. The variety of tasty food, wine and beer was awesome. Everyone seemed happy and cheerful. The football game started out bad, but although Navy lost, they outscored the Rainbow Warriors in the second half. The team had had an 11-hour flight on Thursday, practiced at a local high school on Friday, and kicked off at 2300 EDT. We all had a good reunion. After this disappointing loss to Hawaii, the Midshipmen came back to squeak out a come-back win over conference rivals Memphis 22-21 on Saturday, 8 September. It was a miserably cold, rainy and windy day In Annapolis. Only a few braved the

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elements to gather at our joint ’57/’07/22nd Company tailgate site. Sighted there were Maryanne and George Robillard, Muff and George Philipps (17), Don Reganhardt (20), Bill Neary, Nancy Doolin and Keith Hastie (21), DeDe and Randy Brown (20), and Sue and Bill Hamel (23). Not surprisingly, only a few of these attendees stayed for the entire game in the stadium in the driving rain. The next weekend, Navy thrashed Lehigh 52-21. Our Class highlight was the well-attended tailgate, pre- and post-game. A few of our classmates attending were the Philippses, Robillards, Keith Hastie and Nancy Doolin, Don Regenhardt, Maria and Jack Kersh, Ginger and Jim Poole, the Randy Browns, Bill Peerenboom (3), Dan Cooper (15), and our current Naval Heritage post-doc Dr. Mark R. Folse with wife Sarah and adorable baby girl. After the game, the venue was mobbed by 22nd Company mids, with just a few of us more mature types staying on. Our joint sponsorship (with ’07) of the 22nd Company Spartans is working well. As always, carpe diem.

WHAT MATTERS? TO HAVE SOMEONE WHO CAN REMEMBER WITH YOU? TO HAVE SOMEONE WHO REMEMBERS HOW FAR YOU’VE COME? THE CHARLES R. LARSON ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AWARD Each year our Class awards an Ethical Leadership Award to honor the memory of Chuck. This year the award went to Captain Owen Thorp USN (ret). Captain Thorp graduated from the Academy with the class of 1977. He returned to Navy to teach Mechanical and Systems Engineering and served as the academic representative for the Navy men’s Lacrosse team for 20 years. He was beloved by both his students and Navy Lacrosse team members throughout his career and was an inspiration to many. Captain Thorp passed away in 2017 and the Award was accepted by his widow Kathy Thorp. In the picture below Fred Victor, Harry Hurst and Gordon Gerson, our Class President, present the Award to Mrs. Thorp.

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Life Membership: 65% Donor Participation: 18.29% Pres: Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) e: gordon.gerson@1958.usna.com Corr Sec’y: CAPT Bill Schramm, USN (Ret.) 17 Calera Canyon, Salinas, CA 93908 p: 831-484-9058; e: w_schramm@comcast.net Webmaster: CAPT Fred Victor, USN (Ret.) e: avictor@erols.com Website: www.usna.com/Classes/1958

TIME MARCHS ON Our 60th Reunion has come and gone. We saw old friends and Classmates again and spoke of the old days which just don’t seem that long ago. An author named Judy Blume once wrote about friendships and the passing of time and I want to share her thoughts because I think they speak to the heart of the bonds that bind us. WE ARE FRIENDS FOR LIFE. WHEN WE’RE TOGETHER THE YEARS FALL AWAY. ISN’T THAT

WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER AUGUST LUNCHEON Harry Hurst 7th, was back in the spotlight as the speaker at the August luncheon of the D.C. Chapter. He spoke about the Navy football team’s prospects for 2018 and the key players. He also covered recent changes in the training routine for the players as well as recent NCAA rule changes. Gordon Gerson also discussed the plans for the John McCain memorial at the Academy and the 60th reunion. Attending, along with 11 wives, were

58/59 CLASS NEWS Ralph Carestia 20th, Jack Adams 4th, Buff Walter 11th, Dan Bellay 7th, Fred Victor 11th, Whitey Edwards 17th, Ted Smedberg 19th, Frank Gamboa 17th, John Rohbough 8th, Gordon Gerson 11th, Tom Powell 13th, Scotty Gibbons 19th, Paul Polski 2nd, Jess Hernandez 3rd, Eric Mansfield 17th, Harry Hurst 7th, Jean LeBer 15th, Taylor Keith 19th and Ed Kessler 15th.

Jack Adams and Harry Hurst

GOURMET MEAL, ELEGANT LOCATION! IT MUST BE CALIFORNIA. The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter mustered for their July luncheon at the elegant Paradise Valley Estates and enjoyed a gourmet meal. Present and accounted for in the picture below were: Top Row – Bruce Bartels 7th, Keith Featherston 8th, John Potter 19th, Jack MacKinnon 9th, Phil McNall 15th, John Gardner 10th and Dave Allard 7th. And Bottom Row – Barbara Allard, Nancy Bartels, Jude Potter and Mary Beth Hodge (guest of Jack MacKinnon). THE REST OF THE STORY When we arrived at the Academy 64+ years ago we were introduced to many things new things such as

ice cream for breakfast. We were also introduced to new sports at least some of which, we were told, we could play in later life. One of those sports was SQUASH. Not sure how many of us went on to play and excel at squash in our later years, but at least one Classmate did and that was/is Glen Smiley 5th Company. Glen had never seen a squash racquet before coming to Annapolis and thought squash was something you ate, but in quick order he was on the Plebe squash team, then came the JV team and the Varsity team 1/c year. Years later (ca 1980) he joined an athletic club in Boulder and they had a squash court. Glen took up the sport again and by 1985 he was competing at the National Squash Tournament with the 50+ guys. A few years later he was ranked in the top ten nationally in his age group and that led to competing in international tournaments. He has played in tournaments all over the U.S. and in England, Canada, Thailand, Mexico and Aruba. In 2017 he came in 2nd in the U.S. National Doubles Squash Racquet Tournament, 80+ age group. In the picture Glen is 2nd from the left.

CLOSING RANKS Richard “Dick” Farnan, 20th, passed away on September 1st 2018. Art Bennett, 22nd, died on 24 August 2018. Tom Pratt, 4th, died on the 10th of June 2018> (It was the result of a golf cart accident which I think is worth noting) Bill Meisel, 12th, passed away (no date given) Mike Lyons, 2nd, died on the 10th of August 2018. JoAllen Phillips, the wife of Jack Phillips, 6th, passed away on 25 June 2017. (we just received notification.) Paula Luders, the wife of Ernie Luders, 3rd, died on 24 August 2018. John McCain, 17th died on 26 August 2018. (see the profile of John adjacent to our Class column.)

John McCain in 1958

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Life Membership: 64% Donor Participation: 18.09% Chairman Exec. Committee: Gary Smith e: garysmith522@msn.com Sec’y: CAPT Charles C. Pease, USN (Ret.) 20510 Falcons Landing Cir., Apt. 1404 Potomac Falls, VA 20165-7596 p: 703-549-4285; e: classsec1959@gmail.com Webmasters: Pete and Elaine Stout Website: www.USNA1959.com

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Change of Email and Snail Mail Address for Class Correspondence: If you have not provided your current Email address and Snail Mail Address to your Company Representative and to me, please do so. If you do not have an email address

for your Company Representative, please send an email message to classsec1959@gmail.com. Also, please update your Data on the Alumni Association Web Site. By the time this Shipmate edition reaches you by snail mail our reunion will have transpired. In the next edition of Shipmate, I will focus on what transpired at the reunion. Please forward any items you feel would be candidates for that edition. Good Times White House Fellows: Award to Robert “Bud” McFarlane (14) The Board of Directors of the White House Fellows Foundation and Association announced that they will be presenting the 2018 Legacy of Leadership Award to Robert “Bud” McFarlane. This is the highest award presented by the WHFFA, given in recognition of proven leadership, dedicated public service, and sustained support to the White House Fellows Program. Bud served two combat tours in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. In March 1965 he commanded an artillery battery in the first landing of U.S. combat forces at Danang. In 1967-1968, he served as a Regimental Fire Support Coordinator for the 3rd Marine Division. As a White House Fellow in 1971-72 Bud served in the Office of Legislative Affairs at the White House. After the Fellowship, Bud became the Military Assistant to Henry Kissinger at the National Security Council from 1973-77, where he was responsible for sensitive intelligence exchanges with the PRC as the U.S. restored ties with China. In 1976, President Gerald Ford appointed Bud - as a Marine Lieutenant Colonel - as his Special Assistant for National Security Affairs. Over the course of his Marine Corps career, the Navy awarded Bud the Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star (with valor), the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal (with valor), and the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award. President Reagan selected Bud to serve in a series of posts, each with increasing spans of responsibility:

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THE MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR SENATOR JOHN SIDNEY MCCAIN III,

An American Hero and Statesman By CAPT Bill Schramm, USN (Ret.)

Senator John Sidney McCain III, U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1958, USNA Distinguished Graduate, retired Navy captain, former congressman and Republican candidate for President in 2008, died on 25 August 2018. His body lay in state in the Arizona State Capital on his birthday, Wednesday the 29 August. The following day he was memorialized in a church service in Phoenix, AZ. That afternoon the McCain family escorted him on a flight to Washington, DC. On the morning of Friday 31 August at 1000, a congressional ceremony placed the coffin in the Capitol Rotunda to lay in state for public viewing until that evening. Senator McCain was only the 31st person so honored. On Saturday afternoon the funeral cortege departed the Capital and stopped at the Vietnam Memorial where Cindy McCain placed a floral wreath in honor of her husband. The cortege then proceeded to the National Cathedral for a memorial service.

Navy Body Bearers place the casket of the late Senator John McCain onto a horse-drawn caisson after his funeral service at the United States Naval Academy Chapel. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Burke

first as Counselor to the Department of State, where he was responsible for sensitive exchanges between the Secretary and Heads of State in the Middle East, then as Deputy National Security Advisor where he managed the national security decision-making process. In 1983, President Reagan appointed him as his Special Representative in the Middle East following Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, where he was responsible for negotiations between Israel and her Arab neighbors. Following that assignment, Bud returned to the White House and was appointed President Reagan’s National Security Advisor. In that

post, Bud was responsible for the development of U.S. foreign and defense policy. Of note, Bud was a leading architect of the Strategic Defense Initiative for the defense of the United States against missile attack, an initiative that so stressed the Soviet economy as to hasten the end of the Cold War and the collapse of Marxism in the Soviet Union. Upon his retirement from government service Bud was awarded the Secretary of State’s Distinguished Service Award, by Secretary George Shultz. In the private sector, Bud created and became CEO of McFarlane

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On Sunday 2 September the funeral cortege arrived at the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel. Midshipmen of the Brigade accompanied the McCain family and guests into the chapel. John was honored by the presence of 106 USNA 1958 Classmates and their wives and guests. Tributes were delivered by Senator Lindsey Graham, General David Petraeus, USA (Ret.) and Lieutenant John S. McCain IV ’09, USN. The chapel altar area was decorated with two floral wreaths from the USNA Class of 1958 and the West Point Class of 1958. After the memorial service, a Navy Honor Guard carried the coffin out of the chapel and placed it on an Army horse-drawn caisson. The Brigade of Midshipmen lined both sides of the streets from the chapel to the cemetery, saluting as the caisson passed. John's wife Cindy, the rest of the McCain family and their friends were escorted on their three-quarter mile walk to the cemetery by a cortege of seventeen honorary pallbearers that included John and Cindy's sons and daughters, the Secretary of Defense, the CNO, two former Vietnam POWs, a Senate staff member and John's Naval Academy roommate Captain Frank Gamboa, USN (Ret.). The interment ceremony began with a fighter aircraft missing man formation flyover and included a 19-gun salute, three rifle volleys from the honor guard and a playing of “Taps.” The Secretary of Defense presented Cindy McCain with the American flag that had been draped over the coffin. The Secretary also presented an American flag to John's mother, 106-year-old Roberta McCain who was in attendance. ®

Associates Inc., an energy and development consultancy. McFarlane Associates works with private and public sector entities to develop power plants, increase the use of alternative and renewable energy sources and develop environmentally friendly infrastructure projects. In 2012, after more than 25 years of specialized energy experience, Bud co-founded the bipartisan U.S. Energy Security Council, a bipartisan group of former Cabinet Officers, Fortune 500 Corporate CEOs, and senior retired military officers to focus on forging a more coherent U.S. national energy policy. Bud McFarlane’s record of lifelong

achievement demonstrates the highest fulfillment of John Gardner’s vision for the program. Vince Obsitnik (3) reports: M Just wanted to let you all know that Annemarie and I were up in Atlanta for a number of things, mostly medical, after which we had a very delightful visit, lunch and cocktail hour with Suzie Clark, Kent’s wife. She is doing well living in St. George Village, a retirement Community in Roswell, GA. Pic attached. “ Email: vinceobsitnik@ gmail.com On March 24th, I ran the Tomoka Half Marathon in Ormond Beach, FL finishing in 3 hours 4 minutes. My goal was under

59/60 CLASS NEWS 3 hours but maybe next time!! Even though I just turned 80, I had to run in the 75+ group and ended up taking first place. It helped that I was the only runner in the group. Someone else had signed up but didn’t start. That proves the old saying that “You have to show up in order to win!” Out of 249 males running, I came in 233. The significance of this is that 16 males came in after me, all YOUNGER!!! That’s it for now. On to the next race!

allowed him to do so). Anyhow after his dramatic speech to Congress he made a nationwide tour during which cities and states honored him. Our Mayor at that time, Mayor Fleming, had been on MacArthur’s staff in Japan before returning to our little town and invited him to come through Zion, which he did, in the summer of 1951 I believe. I had recently become an Eagle Scout and since MacArthur was an Eagle Scout, I was selected to make a presentation to him of the patches and awards representing the three troops then operating in Zion. So I was able to shake his hand and give him these gifts. I can still remember that thrill clearly. Certainly could have never envisioned at that time that about 6 years later I would be attending the Naval Academy as he did West Point. Life unfolds in amazing ways. Life is not made up of years passing: life is made up of moments. God bless. Bob From Bill Ballard (4):

So /Fellow 59ers, we have distinguished classmates in government and in running foot races. And we are losing many brothers. Let’s continue to stay in touch. That’s it for now. Rise and Shine!!

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Life Membership: 69% Donor Participation: 24.03% Pres: John J. Michalski 2039 Homewood Rd., Annapolis, MD 21409-5971; p: 410-757-6429 e: navygoat@comcast.net Sec’y: Bill Lewis 1300 S Hwy A1A Unit 508, Jupiter, FL 33477 p: 804-334-6353; e: bilewis@comcast.net Website: http://www.usna60.com

From Bob Osmon (17) reminiscing: M Classmates, put on your memory caps and see if you can recall this one. Recently I watched once again the movie “MacArthur” with the General being played by Gregory Peck. If you can recall, he was fired by Truman over a dispute whether or not to invade North Korea (Right now there are a lot of folks in the world who wish that Truman had

M “Ed Clexton’s (10) recollections about N3Ns brought back some good memories. It also reminded me how poorly developed my brain was in 1959. My flight log shows three one hour local flights from the Severn in N3Ns on April 17th, May 1st and May 15th, 1959. A log entry for a local flight from Lee Airport (Annapolis) October 11, 1959, includes the remark “Parachute Drop.” What I dropped, from a 65 horsepower J-3 Piper Cub on a cold windy day, was a USNA Midshipman 2/c, a former Army paratrooper, from one of the even numbered battalions who had shown up in my room with the request that I take him up for a jump. With more concern that the word was out that I was going off the reservation and flying airplanes at Lee Airport than how this venture just might go wrong, I had agreed to fly him if he showed up. He did, wearing two parachutes, a battalion football helmet and boondocks. We flew, he jumped, and we both safely landed back on the field. Only afterwards did I start composing in my mind the Class A offense that would have been read off in the mess hall if

(pick your own likely catastrophe). Bill From Rod Friedmann (5): M “Bill, great weather creates a hearty turnout. The Hampton Roads/Williamsburg group set a new high Aug. luncheon attendance record of 18. We met at a popular, long time Norfolk restaurant, called the Freemason Abbey. The building was built in 1873 as a 2nd Presbyterian Church. The church was converted to a restaurant in 1989. The interior of the former church was able to accommodate our large and somewhat noisy group with ease; The menu offered a nice selection of entrees and appetizers for a reasonable price. The service was excellent. Their award winning She Crab soup, still retains its #1 status. Braving a clear, sunny and l ow-humidity day were: Al Ablowich (16), Pete Chabot (14), Paul Cooper (5), Jim Eilertsen (21), Joel Febel (5) Rod Friedmann (5), Jack Greenhalgh (9), Dick Hamon (8), Bert Johnson (10), Frank Kay (8), Bill Kee (9), Bob Osmon (17), Bob Powers (8), Jack Suddath (6), Geo. Van Houten (24), Al Whitaker (16), Bob Brenton (12) and Arky Vaughn (21). Rod

From John Schmidt (20): M “John Schmidt (20), Chuck Schroeder (3), Jan Shaw, Avery & Ben Hallowell (3) at the 3rd annual Old Goats Kids Who Care wheelchair basketball tournament. The Old Goats who now number 40 of our USNA ‘60 classmates and widows was founded after our 47 1/2 San Diego reunion 8 years ago. The Old Goats have added the Kids Who Care program and continue to work with transitioning wounded warriors and their families and are now under the auspices of the Charlie Humphrey Keating IV Foundation. Benny was recognized by the Coronado Mayor and many of the speakers and benefactors for his years of service to this effort. For information or to join, contact Ben at benhallowell@gmail.com. John” Finally, I can’t believe I ran out of material for the column this month. The move down to Florida might have contributed to it. In any event, you don’t have to be in an area with 20-30 classmates meeting every month to have something interesting to pass on to the Class. We’d like to hear from folks in “Anywhere, USA” if you can take a few minutes and drop a line. Email is preferred. (It’s faster) But no matter how you get it hear, we want to get it out to the Class. Bill (Secretary to the Stars… that’s you guys).

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60/61 CLASS NEWS to go to our seats, A Red Sox official asked Joe if he would deliver the game ball to the mound just before the first pitch. (Joe would not have even been at the game, if Dan had not reached out on his own.) The second photo is Joe with the umpires, in their locker room.

This comes in from Tom White (20):

’60: Old Goats

And also from Bob Osmon (17): M “Classmates, last week I went to a birthday party celebrating the 60th of a very close friend. When I saw the glasses and hat he was given to celebrate 60, I knew I had to jump in and celebrate our class. SO.....here is the Oz in Class of 1960 paraphernalia. Super Sixty!!! Oz Al Whitaker (16) commented: M “OZ, you have never looked better. Where can I buy the items-I plan to use them when I become 60? Al

the ’61 West Coast Reunion, or close to it. Connie & I are going out there, and maybe I can even get some hot West Coast news/photos for our next SHIPMATE issue. If those of you who go do get some good shots, get them to me ASAP, and I’ll include some in possibly the issue after this, or the next. After some early season jitters, it looks as though we may have a fairly good football team this year. However, as usual, beating Notre Dame would be a Great Leap Forward…

M A week ago today, I went in a van (don’t ever do it) with 12 Spring Lake, NJ friends to Boston to see a baseball game. Joe Bellino (20) met us & several of us accompanied him into the umpires’ locker room for an hour before the game. With the help of Jeff Moody, USNA 2006 (see the first photo); it includes the Red Sox and Yankee managers, along with Joe and all the umpires), Umpire Dan Bellino (no relation & had never met Joe) had connected recently with Joe & invited him to the locker room. It was a very special occasion & the umpires could not have been more gracious & friendly. As we were about

Here is a big submission from Ned Kuhns (07): M The Tidewater 1961 Group attended the recent Celebration of Life memorial service for our friend and 15 Co. classmate, Dr. Jim Laster. We were joined by two ’61 Marines Ron Campbell (15) with his wife Linda from Fairfax, VA and Bill Rakow (19) with his wife Nancy from Ocean City, MD. Ron was Jim’s “first wife” for four years at USNA. After a wonderful reception remembering Jim’s many accomplishments in the medical field, we decided a photo was most appropriate to share with all. In the front row, left to right are: Ned Kuhns (07), Bob Graham (18), Bill Rakow (19), Judy Laster, Mike Bradley (03), Jim Henderson (15), Charlie Stewart (06) and Ron Campbell (15). In the back row, left to right are: Joe Kuhn (03-Honorary), JP Decker (08), Tom McNicholas (09), Ken Craig (07), Dave Timm (20), Marc Bruno (01), and Jim Joyner (01). Cyd Driscoll (22) and Jim Noonan (23) also attended the service but had to depart before we got organized for a photo.”

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Life Membership: 71% Donor Participation: 25.29%

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Pres: RADM Jerome F. Smith Jr., USN (Ret.) Corr Sec’y: RADM E. S. (Skip) McGinley II, USN (Ret) 3016 Quint Dr., Viera, FL 32940 p: 321-622-4640; c: 202-549-2472 e: skip.mcginley@1961.USNA.com; skipmcginley@cfl.rr.com Webmaster: Howard Winfree e: winfree@1961.usna.com Website: www.USNA61.org

So, hello again. By the time you all get this, the summer will have wound down, and we’ll be likely into

This comes to us from Ted Langworthy (06): ‘61

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M Skip, I recently donated this original Howard Chandler Christy

61/62 CLASS NEWS painting to the Academy. It was appraised for $80,000.000. It was painted for the Fleet Ball held at the Waldorf Astoria in 1934 and dedicated to: “The Admiral and Officers of the U. S. Fleet.” My Father supplied the cap and Academy flag. My father graduated in 1910 so the painting is “home” where it belongs for future Mids to enjoy. And, by the way, people are incorrect when they state that John McCain and his father held the previous record for father-son graduates. That distinction would belong to my father and me, 51 years! —Sincerely, Ted Langworthy. Editor’s note: thanks, Ted. I’ll just lay this out and let whoever wants to argue about the record go at it.

Skip’s note: brief comment, and a very nice photo!

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Life Membership: 74% Donor Participation: 17.71% Pres: CDR Walter F. Welham Jr., USN (Ret.) p: 703-501-1665; 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 hope all of you enjoyed a joyous Thanksgiving season and are looking forward to Christmas and New Year’s. Next week is the annual Navy-Army game and this year we will be victorious. It’s a great time of year here in Annapolis. Hoping that the winter snowfall is minimal. Now for our class news. CLASS NEWS JIM HONEYWELL writes us the following:

Ed Straw (07) sends: M Chris and I had dinner with Midshipman 4/C Nathan Matalavage and his parents last weekend in Annapolis. Nathan is the grandson of my classmate Joe Matalavage (21). We were celebrating the end of Plebe Summer/Parent’s weekend. Nathan is going to be an outstanding Midshipman and Naval Officer. USNA ‘61 is proud with you Joe and Sandra, Steve and Cathy.

Bob Sherer (04) sends: M Pipes and Drums and dancers entertained classmates and hung out with us before the Lehigh game.

M I spent a week with my older son’s family in Annapolis this summer. I hadn’t been there since our 50th class reunion. Ah, Annapolis on the first of August, humid and, well humid. My 17 years in California since retirement have erased the memory of the sticky eastern humidity. This time, my son guaranteed me his home was air conditioned. While there, we had a family reunion and I talked again with the former wife, Harriet, of Charlie Knochel (my roommate who as a Navy pilot was killed in Viet Nam in 1966) and Charlie’s daughter, Elizabeth. I met Elizabeth’s son and Charlie’s grandson, Midshipman 1/c Jack Whaling. He was on the summer detail training the Plebes. Yes, Firsties do it now not Segundos. Jack’s preference is the Marine Corps, in some sort of engineering. I took some pictures of the plebes marching to and fro, off to some seamanship instruction, I presume. Having come to Plebe summer in 1958 from California, I remember being puzzled at sweating profusely just standing still in formation. UGH.

I missed seeing my 15th company mate FRANK WAGNER, with whom we stayed for all the reunions we attended. He was in some sort of important meeting with the Annapolis Yacht Club. But I had lunch with his lovely wife, Jeanne. My son’s wife works for an interior decorator in Annapolis. From the balcony of the business they have a grand view of the Academy, the harbor and get a ringside seat for the Blues when they perform. The husband of the decorator is the architect of the Levy Center and Jewish Chapel that HOWIE PINSKEY was so instrumental in creating. The architect gave us a detailed description of his planning and building of the Center. It’s truly a beautiful piece of architecture. I returned to the warm, dry, beautiful wine country in Sonoma, California. Wildfires are plaguing the state again this year but fortunately for us, they are far to the north this time.

Our class has invited members of the class of 2012 – our “link in the chain” class, to tailgate with us at our spot in the stadium. At a

September game this year, we took this picture below. Right to left are ART FISHER, HOWIE PINSKEY, WALT WELHAM, STEW LINGLEY, RAY MADONNA, DICK HAYES, GREG CHAUNCEY. The class of 2012 members has been growing with each game. A great tradition is continuing. JOE EPSTEIN and family were on a cruise and stopped in Newport, Rhode Island. He visited one of the buildings nation-wide that are named for our classmates – this one, RIPLEY HALL, named for our Marine Corps classmate JOHN RIPLEY.

KEN UPDEGROVE provides us with more information about the Washington-Lee High School contribution to our class contingent. In the September “Shipmate”, BILL COVINGTON reports that the Class of 1957 at Arlington, Virginia’s Washington-Lee High School sent seven graduates to USNA, two to ’61 and five to ’62. He forgot BILL HOWARD of ’62, who left the Academy during Youngster Year. I wonder if any other public high school sent more than eight members of a graduating class to

’62: A great tailgate tradition with Class of 2012

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62/63 CLASS NEWS Annapolis or any other Academy for that matter. Beat Army!!! Our class president, WALT WELHAM sends this picture of he and Pam at a Four Seasons Hotel dinner at the conclusion of a recent Tauck tour of Northern Spain and Portugal. WALT said the last time I had been in Spain was on a submarine while on a Med Cruise, this trip was different in so many ways. I really enjoyed having a different roommate!!!!

RICHARD LEE and classmates enjoyed a small submariner reunion at CHARLIE ARNEST’s home in Salem, Oregon on September 23rd, talking football, sea stories and dinner. Left to right, RICHARD LEE, Lynne Lee, PETE WOODRUFF, Holly Woodruff, Annie Arnest, CHARLIE ARNEST. GEORGE WAGNER tells us that ROGER VINSON and he roomed together for 4 years at the Academy. This year they decided to go on a cruise together and in late August/early September they cruised the Baltic with their wives. They had a great time.

LAST CALL It is with sadness that I inform the class of the passing of two of our classmates and friends RICH HENLEY and BILL TEEPLE. RICHARD LEONARD HENLEY, JR., passed into eternity on August 29. He was born in Valdosta, GA, June 24, 1940 to Dick and Mabel Henley. He grew up in Decatur, Ga attending schools and

becoming an Eagle Scout. He entered Northside High his junior year, playing football for Coach Creel. He received 2 appointments to the Naval Academy, graduating in 1962. He was stationed in Long Beach, CA., Oahu, Hawaii and Norfolk, VA, where he met the love of his life, Bette. They were married on November 26, 1967. They had two children, Todd (Tara) and Elizabeth (Rob) and 6 grandchildren – Jamison, Faith, Stella, Cameron, Ashley and Jacob. He had a varied career with several companies and his own business. His precious grandchildren nicknamed him Dosh and his most cherished memories were enjoying time with them at their lake cabin in North GA., and spending time in God’s Word. He was a true officer and a gentleman and will be missed by many but we look forward to seeing him again in eternity. WILLIAM W. TEEPLE, 77, of Ijamsville, MD., passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Nancy (Frazier) Teeple for 53 years. Born October 23, 1940 in Detroit, MI., he was the son of the late Chester S, and Lola Margaret (Warriner) Teeple. BILL proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1962 1969. He was a 1962 graduate of the USNA in Annapolis and served in the Submarine Fleet. He was an avid navy football fan and active member of the Alumni Association. He was a member of the Berrien Co. Woodturners, St. Joseph, MI and Catoctin Area Turners, Leesburg, VA. He shared and encouraged his love of sailing, photography, the outdoors and service to the community with his family, providing lifelong passions for them all. He instilled the values of integrity, compassion and contribution to the greater good in his children, who carry on that legacy with pride and passion. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his five children, Laura Teeple of Ijamsville, MD, Kathleen O’Connor (Kevin) of Ann Arbor, MI, Bruce Teeple (Shannon) of Las Vegas, NV, Christopher Teeple of Granger, IN and Victoria TeepleClark of Rutherfordton, NC; three brothers Stephen Teeple (Melissa) of Stevensville, MI, Douglas Teeple

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(Andrea) of Ravenna, OH, and Peter Teeple (Judy) of Hamilton, OH; two sisters, Margaret Briney (Ken) of The Villages, FL and Donna Vessey (John) of Grand Rapids, MI, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was predeceased in death by his sister, Dr. Janet B. Teeple. Services for family were private with a later interment (to be announced) at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at: www.staufferfuneralhome.com. The class extends its sincere sympathies to the family and friends of both RICH and BILL. There you have it – our class news for this last SHIPMATE issue of 2018. Photos really enliven our column. So please, this holiday season, send in your letters, notes and photos of you and your families and classmates so we all can share them. The NavyArmy football game is in Philadelphia next week and for the 61st consecutive year – the class of ’62 SEZ –“ ZONK EM ’ ”. May everyone have a healthy joyous and meaningful holiday season and a Happy New Year for 2019

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Life Membership: 62% Donor Participation: 17.90% Pres: CAPT W. Spencer Johnson IV, USN (Ret.) Sec’y: Michael H. Shelley 164 Sweetwater Ln., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 p: 828-506-2201; e: nstar@citcom.net Website: www.USNA63.org

Again this month, we note the deaths of several of our classmates, all good men with whom we shared so many good times, challenges, and lasting friendships. I briefly report their passing here, hoping that you will visit the Last Call section of our web site to read their obituaries and other remembrances. I just learned of the death of Dudley Mack Weathers (13th) on 9 May 2016. I do not have contact information for his next of kin. Joseph H. “Josh” Fields (13th) passed away on 16 August. His

widow, Susan Anderson, may be contacted at 1299 Silverwood Drive, Okemos, MI 48864. Michael R. Jacqmin (13th) passed away on 25 August. His widow, Donna, may be contacted at 1810 Lakestone Drive, Trinity, FL 34655. James C. Williams (7th) died on 31 August after a brief illness. I do not have contact information for his next of kin. Charles W. “Chuck” Stone (18th) passed away on 28 August, ending his nine-year battle against multiple myeloma. His widow, June, may be contacted at 30510 Via Cantamar, Escondido, CA 92026. Jack Colyer, who was Chuck Stone’s USNA roommate for three years, shared this note which is appropriate as we remember those we have lost. M By accident, I came across the following which not only is my feelings for Chuck but for all of the Brigade who have gone before us… “No more watch to stand, old friend and sailor. You are outward bound on an ebbing tide. Eight bells have rung and your last watch is done. A new berth with new orders awaits you on the sea of Eternity with always Fair Winds and a Following Sea.” We were also saddened to learn of the death of Bob Polich’s wife, Liz, on 21 October 2017. Bob may be contacted at 16146 Seneca Lake Circle, Crest Hill, IL 60403. An annual event for our San Diego area ’63 contingent is the Concert in the Park in Coronado. Here is a brief report on this year’s event provided by Phillip Marsden. M A spirited crew of classmates and ladies gathered for this summer’s Coronado concert-in-the-park in July. We were joined by a member of the Class of 2013 and parents of a 2013 member. The photo shows Ted Krohne, Jay Roberts and his friend Karen Miles, Phillip and Martha Marsden, Donna Kaup, John and Gail Pedrotty (‘13 Parents), Jim Fontana, Kimberly (‘13), Karl and Marirose Kozak, Lee and Sue Cargill. An ABBA cover band had everyone moving and grooving throughout the concert.

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’63: Fitts-O’Brien wedding party. From the left are Ollie Donelan, Lanny Cox, Walter Fitts, John B. Worcester, Ann (Fitts) O’Brien and Tom O’Brien ’63: Coronado concertgoers

This news of a chance meeting and an unexpected ’63 connection came from Tom O’Brien. M While attending a “meet and greet” at a local restaurant for a candidate in this year’s Florida gubernatorial race, I met Frank Schwartz, who turned out to be our classmate John “J.B.” Worcester’s first cousin. Frank, from Michigan near Big Rapids, J.B.’s hometown, now lives in Green Cove Springs, FL, near our home in Orange Park. We had a good time reminiscing about J.B. My classmates J.B. and Ollie Donelan were kind enough to give up parts of their Christmas leave periods and attend Ann’s and my military wedding in snowy Lexington, KY, in late December 1963. Ensign Lanny Cox ’63, who was home in Lexington on Christmas leave, and 1stLT Walter Fitts, USMC (UNC ’59), Ann’s brother, filled out the military side of our wedding party. I corresponded with J.B. once or twice briefly after the wedding, but never saw him again. He was lost in North Vietnam in October 1965.

Tom O’Brien and Frank Schwartz

Lanny Cox, Ollie Donelan and J.B. Worcester

Steve Coester, our class Webmaster, submitted this account of his active lifestyle and avocations. M Yvonne and I are doing well and are in good health here in Rockledge, FL. Since I retired very early we got the travel bug out of our system years ago and now are content to stay near home as the hassle of traveling outweighs the joy. We have one local grandson who we see several times a week and our two Texas grandchildren and our Colorado son just visited us on either end of their SCUBA vacation in the Keys at the end of July. Yvonne spends her time endlessly crocheting beautiful blankets from baby size to king. She has used enough yarn to reach the moon. I have my four avocations. I still play tennis up to five days a week in two different leagues. In the older league where you have to be over 65, which is still twelve years younger than me, I play the number one line and last season was ten wins against one loss. So far, I’m undefeated this young season. In over-50 it’s a bit tougher but I still have a winning record. Bird and wildlife photography takes up the mornings I don’t play tennis. In the afternoons I read for a few hours, but some of those are

spent napping with the book in my lap. I read mostly the best seller list but sometimes read some good historical books. Finally, there is my “job” as webmaster of the Class website and maintainer of the class roster. That keeps me in touch with many of our classmates. This year it has been busy with preparations for the 55th Reunion in San Diego. The downside is dealing with those of us who have passed on. It’s been and still is a great life all made possible by those four years on the Severn.

M The Oregon/SW Washington Alumni Chapter had its annual picnic on 4 August in Washougal, WA. USNA ’63 was well represented this year by Dave Lutes, Ray Witter, Art Roper and me. My wife, Judy, wanted me to send the picture of the two of us. (I need to be nice to her because she takes pretty good care of me.)

Dave Lutes, Ray Kutch, Ray Witter, and Art Roper

Judy and Ray Kutch

That’s it for this month. My empty mailbox is ready to receive your news and accounts of your celebrations and exploits. Please don’t forget to write.

Coester in league tennis in August 2018

QUALITY — ’63

Steve on the Navy varsity tennis team

Here are a brief note and some nice pictures from Washington state sent by Ray Kutch. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 65

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’64: “I Day” June 1960

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Life Membership: 63% Donor Participation: 19.66% Pres: CAPT Joseph B. Green Jr., CEC, USN (Ret.) e: debjaygreen@gmail.com Corr Sec’y: Roland Marquis 26439 N. Ridge Ct., Mundelein IL 60060 p: 847-970-7562; e: bigroland1@comcast.net Website: www.usna64.org

Well it finally happened! After a pro forma statement from Class President Jay Green, followed by a short but interesting input from Merchant Marine Academy Supe Joe Stewart and a nostalgic photo from George Christian, your humble correspondent is completely bereft of column material. In spite of earnest entreaties, classmates have become critically reclusive. This month’s column should go down as the shortest in class history! First the official announcement from Prez Green: This is a statutorily required official notification of the Annual Meeting of the Association to be held at 1130 Wednesday, 27 February 2019 at the Army-Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. At this meeting, Election of the Officers for the Executive Board of the Association, except the President, will be held. Only members of the Association present at the meeting are eligible to vote. Proxies are not allowed in accordance with Association By-Laws. Next, “General/Admiral” Stewart reports son Kevin was selected for BG on 11 April 2018 and is now the CG of the 2nd Marine

Logistics Group at Camp Lejeune. Kevin, a 1991 graduate of North Carolina State, may be the first ‘64 son or daughter to become a flag officer. Finally, George dug out the following photo from his archives Your Shipmate column desperately needs input! C’mon Guys! Fair winds and a quartering sea, classmates.

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Life Membership: 63% Donor Participation: 44.43% Pres: CAPT Jim Minderlein, USN (Ret.) e: jimm65@verizon.net Corr Sec’y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 1600 Ala Moana Blvd. #2208, Honolulu, HI 96815 c: 816-621-0878; e: daveand65@me.com; daveand65@earthlink.net Class of 1965 Home Page: http://www.daveand65.com/USNA65/ https://daveand65.wixsite.com/ usna65photos

First off, alas, a loss of two classmates, Tom Weinel and Will Banks and also a devoted spouse, Betty Allman. Jim Minderlien on 17 Aug informed us of the death of our classmate, Thomas Robins Weinel. Jim was given this news by Al Becker who was in the 9th Company with Tom. Thomas was from Washington, DC and died on 24 Jun 18 of a heart attack at his home in Seaford, Delaware. Tom grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon and developed his

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lifelong love of fly fishing. After graduation, Tom opted for naval air, flew F-8s and served as a flight instructor. On completing his obligation to the Navy, he flew for Eastern Airlines. After a hiatus from flying, Tom returned to flying in the early 1990’s first for an air ambulance service out of Seattle and then as a corporate pilot for the Semi Tool Corporation stationed in Germany and flying throughout Europe, finished his career as the pilot for an American entertainer. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor Weinel of Bainbridge Island, WA. More in Last Call. Jim also informed us on 16 Sep of the death of our classmate Wilson Harper Banks, Jr. Here’s the note Jim received from Spike Karalekas about Wil’s passing. Diann and I were fortunate to have been able to spend some time with Wil at our 50th reunion. M I received the sad news that our former classmate Wil Banks passed away in Phuket, Thailand last Friday, 07 Sep 18. His three daughters asked that the word be passed to all of his friends. They are using Wil’s email address for friends that would like to communicate with them on this sad occasion. While he didn’t graduate with our class, Wil remained very close to many of us and you’ll recall he traveled from Thailand to attend our 50th in 2015. He was a very colorful, big-hearted guy who loved USNA as much as any of us. May he rest in peace. —Spike Richard Genet on 06 Aug related that Steve Allman called to say that

his wife Betty passed away just a month or so shy of their fifty year anniversary passed away over the weekend. Betty was a great Navy wife and leaves behind a family who will miss her greatly: son, Captain Walter Allman USNA ‘97, a former CO of Seal Team Six and daughter, Libby. On to happier news! Also from Richard Genet, 30 Jun Recently Paul Bloch took my son and his son through the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Paul and Richard both spend some of their volunteer hours in the docent business. Paul at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field in Seattle and Richard on the USS Turner Joy in Bremerton. Shown in the picture are Paul and Richard with Richard’s grandson, Sam, at the Museum of Flight.

Phil Ferrara passed us a notice on 11 Jul from US Lacrosse, the national governing body of men and women’s lacrosse in the United States. One of the announcements is excerpted below. M US LACROSSE HONOR: US Lacrosse has named the 1965 Navy Men’s Lacrosse Team as winner of its 2018 Team of Distinction Award, recognizing outstanding contributions and impact to lacrosse made by an entire team during a specific era of participation. Members of the 1965 squad were officially honored on 28 Sep at the US Lacrosse Headquarters in Sparks, Maryland during the annual Hall of Fame Weekend festivities. That 1965 contingent is considered by some to be the best during Navy’s fabled decade of dominance. In addition to completing a second straight undefeated season with a 10-0 record and winning the sixth of eight straight national championships, the 1965

65/66 CLASS NEWS team also had seven players recognized as All-Americans. Among those were four first-team selections in ttackman Jimmy Lewis, midfielders Brian Lantier and Neil Henderson as well as defender Pat Donnelly. In the season finale, played in front of an estimated 14,000 fans in Annapolis, Navy routed archrival Army 18-7 to complete its perfect season under legendary head coach Wil Bilderback, a US Lacrosse Hall of Famer. Lewis, another national Hall of Fame inductee, became the first college player to capture the Turnbull Award as the nation’s best attackman for a third consecutive year (1964-66). Donnelly earned the Schmeisser Award as the top defensema while Dennis Wedekind received the Kelly Award as the top goaltender. Congratulations to a Navy team that defined excellence in every way. Mike Epprecht has gouge on the ’65 Rhone River Cruise, scheduled now for 19-30 Oct 19. Email mike at mike.epprecht65@gmail.com or Karen McComb at: kmccombaz@ gmail.com for info or to sign on. From Skip MacMichael, 06 Aug M Our classmate, John Mitchell, recently wrote a book “Seven Ships” which gives his experiences during a 30-year Navy SWO career. The Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) awarded him a Silver Medal in the Autobiography/ Memoir category, and that medal was presented at a dinner in Orlando last Saturday night, 04 Aug. More info is available at the FAPA website, myfapa.org. Congratulations to John, yet another of the ‘65ers who, when they put away their swords, picked up their pens! Phil Ferrara sent a note on 07 Aug about Tim Nichols. In case it was missed, please check out page 41 in the July-August issue of SHIPMATE in the Bravo Zulu column. Tim was recognized by being presented the Frank G. Law Award from the American Society of Naval Engineers. Phil has more details if you ish to read more. Contact him at: pferrara65@comcast.net. From Pete Lumianski, 15 Aug (more from previous email??)

M Sorry for the delay, and hope I didn’t screw up a deadline. Please select from the attached/below photos if it’s not too late. The resolutions are the best I have. Very sorry to hear of your continued rejections by the super “Brand Conscious” Petsmart group. There are companies who enjoy being leaders and disrupters. Looks like Petsmart isn’t one of them. It is very reminiscent of what I’ve been doing in Phoenix the last four years, trying to help a friend bring his very neat, very clean, very simple green engine technology to market. We keep coming close, but no cigar! Maybe if we combine his engine with your Rockwell-like paintings and poems, we’ll hit paydirt (!!) Don’t ever give up. Pete Bill Matton checked in on 06 Sep. He is the President of the Men’s Group at the Naval Academy Golf Course. While his group was crowning golf champions in early September, the service for Senator McCain was taking place at the chapel. Bill happened to have some interaction with the late Senator and included in his email an account of those plus him impressions of the man. If you missed this on the eForum, contact Bill at billmatton@ verizon.net and ask him to resend. Mike Epprecht is out with the draft schedule of events for our 55th Reunion, 21-25 Oct 20. If you didn’t get it via email, contact Mike at mike.epprecht65@gmail.com. From Phil Ferrara, 09 Sep

M On the eve of what would be Navy’s important victory over Memphis, Ursula and Tom Dames came to town from Florida and Lynn Wegner and Bonnie Beerhalter motored down from the wilds of northern Minnesota. We had a great dinner and lots of memory lane conversations that typify when ‘two or three shall meet....”. Neither rain nor Memphis Tigers nor howling winds would dampen the weekend.

From Mike Goodwin, 15 Sep M Mike Goodwin recently completed a motorcycle jaunt to the Harley Davidson 115th Anniversary Celebration. So far he has completed three Harley Anniversaries (08, ‘13, & ‘18). Thirteen Rolling Thunders (XIX through XXXI this year). Also, five or so to Big Bend National Park, one to Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Edwards Canyon, Painted Desert, Roswell, and Four Corners. He also rode to Frisco, CO and the Ski area (Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, etc.). Other rides include Albuquerque, Madrid, NM (think filming of Wild Hogs), and Mencino, AZ, and one to North Arkansas and riding the Ozarks. He next wants to do the Dakotas and Durango, CO. How many miles is all that, Mike?

John Nelson at Sleeping Bear sand Dunes Park in Michigan near Traverse City after we climbed the 450’ dune. John Nelson has a cabin on the lake built by his grandparents. A fun place with great friends.

Some stuff sent me wouldn’t fit! Look for it in the Jan-Feb 19 S’mate edition! Thazzit, guys! Aloha, Dave

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Life Membership: 66% Donor Participation: 19.14% Pres: Gen Carlton W. Fulford, USMC (Ret.)

From Dave Adams, 22 Sep M Since May, thanks to help from Phil Ferrara, a group of local (Southeast PA and northern DE) classmates have gotten together for lunch or breakfast a few times. The first meetings were on 5/15 and 8/1 with three classmates attending. The next was on 8/27 with 4 planning to attend. However, one of the group was sick and could not come. Our most recent lunch was 9/17 with 5 attending. They were Dan Mitchell, Jack Urban, Dawson Richardson, JB Doherty and David Adams. Mostly we talk about classmates, USNA both past and present, and Navy and Marine Corps service. Everything said was true to the best of our collective memory. We are planning another lunch on Monday 10/29, location unknown at this time. Any classmates in the general area or passing through can contact one of us for time and place for our lunches. David From John Owens, 23 Aug M Shown in the photo are Tom Juenemann, John Owens and

Sec’y: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret.) 15738 Bison Run, Broomfield, CO 80023 e: mike.baird@1966.usna.com West Coast Sec’y: Robert G. Johnson Jr., Esq. 41391 Kalmia Street, Ste. 210 Murrieta, CA 92562 Website: www.usna66.org

Here we are at the end of another year. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Christmas and Hanukah are just around the corner and I wish you all a joyous rest of the year. I have much to report so I’ll get to it. I’ll start with an input from Charlie Johnson. Here’s his story. M Our Classmate Richard Olsen, P. E., recently received the 2018 Distinguished Engineering Service Award of the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers (NJSPE). Richard served while wearing blue in destroyers, “in-country Riverine Force”, and in engineering tours as ships company, staff, or teaching at the Academy. Coming ashore, he continued teaching engineering courses at Stevens Institute, home of early steam engineering, in Hoboken, NJ. He then worked with

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66/66 CLASS NEWS the New Jersey Transit Railroad. It was the closest platform Richard could find ashore to a fast destroyer. Richard became the Director of Railroad Infrastructure Engineering and was responsible for the repair and replacement of 850 railroad and highway bridges, and associated equipment. After retiring from NJ Transit, Richard consulted on numerous structural engineering problems, especially those involving failure and damage due to catastrophe. Richard served in numerous leadership positions of several NJSPE chapters for more than 20 years and for the last several years has been representing the State society at several national meetings of the Society. Pictured standing with Richard are his wife Mare, who has shared 52 years of both sea and shore tours with Richard; and, Classmate Charlie Johnson, also a Professional Engineer and long-term officer of NJSPE chapters. BZ Richard for your outstanding career and this well-deserved recognition by your peer professional engineers! Also pictured is Richard receiving the award. Great job Charlie and Richard.

RICHARD, MARE, AND CHARLIE

RICHARD RECEIVING AWARD

Chuck Grutzius spearheaded the August Class luncheon and provided a brief recap and picture of the event. M The Washington, DC area Classmates held their quarterly

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luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club on 08 August 2018. It was one of the best luncheons and guest speakers that we have had in a long time. The guest speaker was RADM Tom Druggan, USN (’89), who is currently assigned to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) as the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program Director and Program Executive Officer (PEO). RADM Druggan gave an off-thecuff presentation about the Aegis BMD program on our DDGs and CGs, and on land-based facilities. He also showed a video of several missiles being fired from land-based and shipboard units. Eighteen Classmates and 2 Wives attended the luncheon and kept RADM Druggan quite busy with a bevy of questions after his comments. The 20 66ers and their wives included Tom Grim, Pete Wright, Jack Jewell, Jim Williford, Carl Fulford, Robert Percival, Scott Gordon, Rodger Carter, Don Jackson, John Sigler, Sam Nicholson, Jay Gillard, Scott Redd, Steve Abbot, Hope and Bobby Light, Betty and Tom Eubanks, Rey Bald, and Chuck Grutzius. This August luncheon is the last one for 2018. Our next luncheon will be on Wednesday, 13 February 2019. On 21 August several Classmates and wives gathered at the USNA Columbarium to attend

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the service and inurnment ceremony for Ed Morgan. A reception was held at the Naval Academy Club following the inurnment. Attending wereDon Jackson, Jan and Carl McCullough*, Karen and Rich Muller*, Mary and Tom McCants*, Beth and Ted, Ted Smyth*, Nunna and Clay Spikes, Kathy and Jim Persels, Kitty and Pat O’Reilley*, Kacky and Rodger Carter*, Frank Bryant*, Garry Zopf*, Billy McMillin*, Jerry Hodge*, Bill Gaffney*, Jim Long, Carl Fulford, Tom Marfiak, John Posoli, Pete Wright, and Kay Earhart*, widow of John Earhart. Many thanks to Carl McCullough for spearheading the event. Nearby are pictures of the Classmates and wives attending and Ed Morgan’s family. Before I close, I have a message from our Treasurer, Chuck Grutzius. M Fellow 66ers …The Class of 1966 has the following items from previous Reunions available on our

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website at www.usna66.org. Go to “Classmates Only” and “ClassStore Gifts” and check out what’s available. One Class Crest is available from our 50th: 12 kt GF; $130; includes shipping; see picture on website. The following items are all at NO COST to Classmates; The Class will even pay the shipping cost! 50th Reunion Class Directory 50th Reunion Unique Class Illustration 50th Reunion “Bill The Goat” Decals 35th Reunion Ball Caps – 3 available That’s right! The items listed above are at no cost to Classmates! The website has all the pertinent instructions on how to place an order. Should anyone have any questions, please contact Chuck at elexsys.cg@att.net. Best Regards, Chuck

66/67 CLASS NEWS Sadly I report the death of my Companymate Tom Porter. Tom died 25 August in Charleston, SC. His funeral service will be held on Friday, 2 November at the Naval Academy Chapel with burial in the Naval Academy Cemetery. Please keep Tom’s wife, Carol and son, Scott and his family in your prayers. Bob Zvacek sent the following recap and photos of the HUE CITY (CG-66) Leadership Awards Ceremony. M “On Friday, 7 September at 1100 hours onboard USS HUE CITY (CG66), VADM Al Konetzni (USN, Ret.) presented leadership awards to EM2 Kay C. Sang and LTJG Nicholas Vandiver (’16). Classmates and spouses in attendance were: Skip Cramer, Dave Quirk, Steve Potter, Pola and Dick Sydney, and Cindy and Bob Zvacek. The recipients of the awards were special indeed. Petty Officer Sang was born in Kenya and came to the United States with her parents at the age of 16. LTJG Vandiver was the Point of Contact for the 2017 leadership awards. The ceremony itself was made special by our Classmate Al Konetzni. His comments to the assembled crew were brief, impactful, and delivered in a manner that only Al can do. He was particularly attentive to the awardees and to the crew. After the ceremony, we all adjourned to the wardroom for lunch. The Commanding Officer, CAPT Douglas and the Executive Officer, CDR Cox are both Mustangs. The CO via the LDO program and the XO via the Enlisted Commissioning Program. CAPT Douglas is retiring after 32 years of service and plans to raise cattle on a farm in Missouri. They were marvelous hosts. The luncheon was further enhanced as Al regaled us with stories of his encounters with ADM Hyman Rickover (’22) and a delightful story about our recently deceased Classmate, Tom Porter. As always, the crew was appreciative of our Class’ continued support of these awards. A hearty BZ to all involved.”

AL PRESENTS HUE CITY AWARDS LINDA ANGEL AND BRIDESMAIDS

AL PRESENTS TO EM2 SANG

AL PRESENTS TO LTJG VANDIVER

Our final account comes from Jim Angel. M “This is a photo of Linda and me getting marriage tips from our grandson, Noah, at our 50th Anniversary party on 20 July at the Ballantrae Golf Club in Pelham, AL. Two of Linda’s bridesmaids helped us celebrate. Betty Poe came from San Antonio and Ellen Klusmann traveled from Pensacola. We had great music from the 60s and 70s and several of us were sore the next day from dancing the dying roach.” Thanks, Jim, and congratulations to you and Linda.

Well that wraps this issue up. I will have a great item from Frank Swientek to lead off the JanuaryFebruary issue. Also note the Class luncheon schedule in the DC area for 2019. The dates are 13 February at the Army-Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA, 8 May, probably in Annapolis, MD, and 14 August at the Army-Navy Country Club. Emails will go out three weeks prior to the event, so if you want to attend, get on the email list via me at: pmbaird@verizon.net. Until February—All the best —Mike!!!

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Life Membership: 75% Donor Participation: 29.04% 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

It is with some sadness...and some joy...that I report the passing of Calvin Huey. Cal died on 1 September 2018 after a long, fierce fight with kidney disease and its complications. I’m sad because Calvin was a friend, but joyful after having been part of the celebration of the life and memories he left behind for us to share. He was appointed to the Naval Academy

from California after having been denied an appointment from his native state of Mississippi. After graduation, his first duty station was Mayport, FL. He completed two tours of duty in Vietnam, one on the gun line, the other in Saigon as a Naval Intelligence officer. He earned a PhD in inorganic chemistry from Maryland in 1976. He taught chemistry and coached 150-pound football at the Academy until Tom Leiser recruited him to join IBM as a software engineer. Calvin and Debbie were married in 1983, and they have a son, Callen. It’s well known among us that he was the first African-American varsity football player at Navy, but what is less well known is that Debbie was the first AfricanAmerican homecoming queen at Annapolis High School. They were both trail blazers, and as Dan Mulligan put it: Calvin “was a fantastic wide receiver, (however) his reputation with our class was not as a football player but as an inspirational leader.” He and Debbie made a great team. The celebration of Calvin’s life with music and tributes was at the First Baptist Church in Annapolis on 11 September 2018. His Service of Committal was at the USNA Columbarium on 14 September 2018. At the time of Calvin’s death we were still digesting the earlier news from Ric Strickland that Mike Delong had passed away on 27 July 2018 in Florida as a result of a heart attack. At the time of his passing, he and his wife Kathy resided in Treasure Island, FL. A memorial service, attended by 8 Classmates, was held 5 August 2018 in St. Petersburg. Seven are in the picture (L-R): Ric Strickland, John Aunchman,

Thanks, Bob. Nice job.

JIM, NOAH, AND LINDA

’67: Attendees at Delong’s memorial service

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67/67 CLASS NEWS Bill Sheehan, Dutch Heinemeyer, Bill Vivian, Mike Surdyk, and Doug Leonard. Russ Johnson had to leave before the picture was taken. Ric said, “We all had an opportunity to speak with Kathy and express our condolences individually and on behalf of the Class of ‘67 and the ‘67 Marines.” Mike’s father, Philip Delong, a Marine Corps fighter pilot in WWII and Korea and a double ace, advised Mike against becoming a jet pilot. So after graduation and commissioning as a Marine, Mike elected to fly helicopters. He was shot down three times in Vietnam and rose to the rank of lieutenant general, retiring in 2003 after serving as the deputy commander of U.S. Central Command. I served with him for 2 years at HQMC, and his keen intellect and common sense were very clear. For all his military prowess, though, Mike was full of mischief and fun. There was never a dull moment. After he retired, Mike joined the Sykes Enterprise board of directors. He was also vice-chairman of Shaw Arabia Limited and president of Shaw CentCom Services LLC and senior vice president of the Shaw Group. From 2008 to 2013, Mike was vice president of Boeing International before being named CEO and general manager of Gulf to Gulf Contractors while still serving as a consultant to Boeing. Mike will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 19 December 2018. Mass will be at the Old Post Chapel at Ft. Meyer, VA at 12:00 noon followed by graveside services. Arlington has requested a head count so if you plan to attend please email Kathy at: kjdelong99@gmail.com. Following those losses, I received a note from Bob Patton that Mike Glynn had passed away in Sequim, WA on 15 September 2018. His health had been declining, and he died peacefully with his wife Elizabeth and other family members including daughters Jacquelene, Carol, Karen and Donna by his side. As Karen posted on her FaceBook page:

M He loved God, his family and friends, the Naval Academy and the United States Marine Corps. He always put duty before self, and his career as a Marine and later in life as a school administrator and teacher touched the lives of many. During his career in the Marine Corps, Mike was Commanding Officer of HMX-1, flying Marine One for President Reagan. He headed up the English and History Department at USNA before retiring from the Corps and moving to Yuma, AZ where he was instrumental in not only the founding of Yuma Catholic High School by raising funds but also becoming one of its foremost teachers. On retirement from teaching, he and Elizabeth moved to Sequim, WA. I spoke with Donna by telephone, and there were no services in Sequim. Mike will be interred at the Naval Academy Columbarium at a later date, but those details have not been finalized. As I was writing this column there came word from Wayne Henry that Tom Harrison’s wife, Mary Ellen, passed away at home in Danville, VA. on 20 September 2018. Tom said she was at peace when she died. Funeral services were 25 September with her inurnment at Danville Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 538 Central Blvd., Danville, VA. or to Mountain View Association, PO Box 235, Owls Head, NY 12969. Mary Ellen was born in 1940 and is survived by Tom and children Thomas and Amy Harrison of Louisville, KY, Kathleen Harrison and Rudy Bautista of New Orleans, LA, Michael and Nicole Harrison of Ashburn, VA; and several grandchildren. On a much brighter note, I heard from 5th Company mate Bill Norris: M Hello from Arizona. After 23 years in Albuquerque, Carolyn and I have downsized and moved closer to our kids. We are now at home at 1266 E Elysian Pass, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 (about ten miles south of Mesa, AZ). We are in a very active 55 and older resort community and so far loving it. The only drawback so far has been the chilly mornings (85-90).

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If you’ve followed the exploits of Bob O’Rourke you know he’s been working hard attempting to climb the Matterhorn in the Alps. This year, on their third try, they made it! Congratulations, Robert!

with him, and she and family are joyous with his progress. They will be staying at the Fisher House for 4-5 weeks as he recovers. I will tell you that this transplant has been the result of long waiting, much prayer and patience, and finally a donor in San Diego. He is happy to hear from friends. (tbroadhurst@ md.metrocast.net). By the time you read this, Tom will probably be at home, but do send him a note! Rick Poole pops up every now and then with something fun. Here’s his latest to help boost us into 2019:

O’Rourke at the summit

Here’s a good note from Jack Quinlan: M My eldest son, Mike and I had planned to go to the College World Series years ago but he contracted oyster bacteria poisoning. Fortunately he neither died nor lost a leg, which is the norm for many, but it’s been a long recovery. This year we made it and it was just fantastic! CWS Chairman, Jack Diesing, continued the family tradition of devoting himself to putting on a wonderful event. If classmates are looking for one more thing to add to their bucket list this should be a consideration.

M You need some good news to go along with a recent string of sad. Last week I had the good fortune last week to represent TEAM USA at the sprint triathlon age group world championships in Gold Coast, Australia. Finished 15th of 37 in the 70-74 age group and was happy with that. I was the 2nd American finisher. Ahead of me were 1 US, 1 Brit and 12 Australian/NewZealand! They are good, but also had a home game! Notice the USNA 67 hat!

Refreshments at the finish!

Two Jacks at in Omaha at CWS

Jim Cottingham sent around a piece in mid September that made everybody smile! M Wanted to pass along some great news to all of you about Tom Broadhurst. Tom is recovering at Walter Reed Bethesda after receiving a kidney transplant. He is now up and eating solid food. Bettie is

And this wraps it up for 2018. I’ve gotta say, I’ve had years that were a lot more fun, but the good news is we get to start over in 2019! You should see this before Thanksgiving, so everybody have a safe one. And whatever you call the December Holidays at your house, may they be happy, peaceful, and blessed… That’s it...Goodnight!...Jim

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Life Membership: 60% Donor Participation: 19.16% Pres: CAPT Gary A. Storm, USN (Ret.) 66 Franklin St., Unit 509, Annapolis, MD 21401 p: 410-757-7156; c: 443-924-1130 e: gastorm@verizon.net Corr Sec’y: CAPT Gordon I. Peterson, USN (Ret.) 7994 Hidden Bridge Dr., Springfield, VA 22153 p: 703-913-5404; e: gpeters621@aol.com Website: www.usna68.com

Our 50th Reunion is history, but a warm glow must still linger among the more than 400 classmates who gathered in Annapolis last month to renew the ties that bind, to enjoy scheduled activities and company parties, and to honor those who have gone before us. To Gary Storm, his fellow class officers, and all members of the Reunion Committee: Well done! Our Alumni Association, especially Holly Powers and Maria O’Shea, also worked hard to ensure the success of our rendezvous in Annapolis. Thank you! October saw Dick Evert relieve Randy Bogle as our West Coast vice president incident to Joanie and Randy’s retirement plan to sell their home in San Diego and move to North Carolina. Thank you for your faithful service to our Class, Randy, and welcome back to the East Coast! Following his distinguished career as a naval aviator, Dick has been very active in the San Diego area, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Alumni

Association’s local chapter. I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Mary and Dick in September when we were invited by May and Taylor Matthews to a Sunday BBQ luncheon at their home. Taylor is the oldest son of our late classmate Bill Matthews, who was killed and lost at sea in 1978 when his F-14 Tomcat fighter crashed off the coast of California. Dick and Bill served together in Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Four (VX-4) from 1974 to 1976. It was a welcomed opportunity to be with Billy’s wife Gayle, Taylor’s brother Jonathan, and their families. As the luncheon drew to a close, Dick presented Taylor—on behalf of our Class—with a framed lithograph of an artist’s composite interpretation of various scenes and activities at the Academy. It was a special afternoon. Bill’s seven-month-old grandson—William Charles— has his same ready smile. Really. The four-day HAL-3 Seawolf Association Reunion in San Diego was a grand affair, highlighted by the premiere of a two-hour TV documentary on the squadron’s distinguished record during the Vietnam War. Representing the 25 members of our Class who served in the squadron were Tom Hayes, Gail and Denny Rowley, Mitch Brown, Kevin Delaney’s wife Pat, and me. I spoke recently with Ted “Dools” Doolin, also a HAL-3 veteran. I regret to say that Ted wasn’t able to make the reunion owing to his ongoing six-year battle with cancer. “I was with you in

spirit,” he told me from his home in Pensacola, FL. HAL-3’s sister squadron in Vietnam was the Black Ponies of Light Attack Squadron Four (VAL-4). Its ranks numbered several of our classmates, including Ed Sullivan, Ray Kellett, Randy Wyatt, Ed Madden, and Jim Cullen. Our special ALITC association with the Class of 2018 continues. In mid-August I joined Ed Sullivan, Bill Paine, and Ray Hopkins to present O-1 rank-insignia devices to 12 freshly commissioned ensigns and second lieutenants during a late graduation ceremony held in Memorial Hall. Joe Conway and Bill later represented our Class at a smaller ceremony in late September.

Ray Hopkins looks on as Bill Paine presents 2nd LT Anthony Mendoza ’18 with his officer rank-insignia devices in August. (Photo by Holly Powers, USNA AA)

Fran Holian has also interacted with the Class of 2018 in San Diego by providing afloat PMT (professional military training) to ENS Michelle Katz ‘18 and ENS Arden Smith ‘18 in the fine art of BEER CAN racing on his sailboat at the Coronado Yacht Club. As Fran related, “They remembered who the last GREAT CLASS from USNA is!”

had bet me that I would be living in Baltimore at this point in my life, I would have lost the bet. We just attended the last day of the MD state fair in 104 degree heat index on Labor Day with the family. Opa and Oma are still recovering!”

Dagmar and Chet Carroll celebrating their recent 25th anniversary with Baltimore Harbor in the background.

Fred Sallee traveled to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, in June for his son Robert’s promotion to master sergeant in the Marine Corps. “He deployed for a year’s unaccompanied duty in Okinawa a week later,” Fred said. An 18-year veteran of the Corps, Robert is an MP. He has served stateside and in several embassy security groups overseas, deployed to Afghanistan, and attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. “Every dad’s dream is that his son be a better man than himself; I have realized that dream with Robert,” Fred said.

Fred and Master SGT Robert Sallee

Michelle Katz ’18, Fran Holian, and Arden Smith ’18 following an intensive at-sea PMT session in San Diego.

After living in San Diego for 17 years, Dagmar and Chet Carroll moved to Baltimore last year to be closer to family. ’68: Dick and Mary Evert, Taylor’s wife May, Jonathan Matthews (back row), Taylor with new son William Charles, Gayle Fisher, Gordon Peterson. Dick is holding the Naval Academy print that he presented to Taylor and May on behalf of our Class.

M “We have five grandchildren that somehow are real high on our activity list,” Chet reports. “If someone

Congratulations to Thelma and John Cartwright on their 50th wedding anniversary in June! “Our kids held a great party for us with many family, friends, and church family there,” John wrote. Tom Speers, who was my roommate for most of our time at USNA and my best man at the wedding was able to be there with his wife Suzanne. All of our children and their families came as well so it was definitely the highlight of the year.”

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Tom and Suzanne Speers attended Thelma and John Cartwright’s 50th wedding anniversary.

We learned the sad news of Ronnie Reimert’s passing in early August following a heroic fight with cancer. Please see his entry in this or a future Last Call. A member of the 17th Company, Ronnie met his future wife, Diane, during plebe year at a Carvel Hall tea dance. They married 10 days after graduation. Reporting to Pensacola, he earned his wings of gold in March 1970. Later, while assigned to Attack Squadron 174 (VA-174) at Cecil Field for transition to the A-7 Corsair, he was seriously injured following an aircraft ejection and was subsequently medically retired. In civilian life, Ronnie pursued a diverse career specializing in computer sales and information, information technology, and financial planning. Ronnie is survived by Diane; son Scott (Jen), daughters Karen Hinds (Rob), Kimberly Hauserman (Randy), and Andrea Franklin (Jason) and eight grandchildren. A memorial service and inurnment were held at the Naval Academy 20 September.

with love and our utmost respect.” George Tucker recalled the time some ten years after our 20th Reunion when he was tagged to give an after-dinner presentation to an aeronautically-oriented organization in San Jose, CA, when Ronnie walked up unexpectedly. “I was truly floored that Ron would dedicate an evening to eating rubber chicken and listening to a classmate that he had not seen for ten years drone on about airspace management. What a peach of a fellow.” Memories of shared experiences at the Academy stand out for John Osth. “The most important memory of Ron was that he was my Plebe summer roommate,” he said. “There is no way to count the ways he helped me through that.” Jack Brown recalls visiting Ronnie last spring. “I caught him on the ‘off’ week in his chemo regimen,” he said. “He was enjoying his day, planting in his garden to greet the coming spring and summer. We discussed the reunion, and I remember telling him to ‘be there, you hear?’ Our friend was a special guy.” In closing, I express my sincere appreciation to all who took the time to contribute to our column during the past year. Thanks to your initiative, I have never been at a loss for news—’68 is great! Beat Army. Best, Gordo

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Life Membership: 56% Donor Participation: 18.21% Pres: F. H. “Mike” Michaelis p: 703-998-9209; e: mikeusna69@gmail.com Vice Pres: Pat Stroop e: pstroop@hotmail.com Diane and Ronnie Reimert on their 45th wedding anniversary.

Ronnie’s 17th Company-mates remember him fondly. Ron Bauman remained a close friend for 54 years. “Reunions were always a treat,” he said. “Ronnie’s infectious humor and unfailing enthusiasm were second to none.” Susan and Ron say they were fortunate to spend time with Ronnie near the end. “We will always remember him

Sec’y: Dr. Steve Hudock p: 703-989-4606; e: shudock@1969.USNA.com Treas: Ron Gumbert e: rongumbert@icloud.com e: ron.gumbert@gartner.com Website: www.usna69.org

What a rollicking football season this has been!! Let’s focus on beating them all from here on out, including Army!! Walt Giraldi (20) attended his daughter Amy’s graduation from

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NWC in Newport News in June, receiving her diploma from SECDEF. M “She’s now the OinC of the Amphib Base on Coronado. Three of our kids are now in SDGO: Amy, Tom at the Expeditionary Warfare School also on the Amphib Base (BTW, left for Iraq in Sep as an I ndividual Augmentee), and Jenny, married to a Navy Orthopedic MD doing his internship at Balboa. You guessed it, we already have tix for long weekends and ND game tix for Oct. Should I file a change of address?” - Not necessary Walt, but congrats on getting together with your great family when/while you can!!

Amy Giraldi as NWC Grad

Chuck Hoffman (30) shared that he and Carole stopped at Rosemary and Clint Holeman’s (30) home located in the wilds of Nevada. M “I mean, like, wilds. Recently a cougar ate a goat on a neighboring property. Apparently, no big deal except maybe to the goat. They have two great kids. Carole and I recently visited with the younger son who was back here in Ohio for a trumpet workshop and recital at Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music. Very impressive young man, and very likable”. It’s not so wild - we have indoor plumbing and WiFi. But bears, cougars, coyotes, fox’s, bobcats, and even wild horses are regular visitors here. About 40 minutes to Lake Tahoe, and a bit more to Reno. If you’re out this way, let me know. Plenty of room for folks to stay. And we’re always good for free food. Ciao! Clint”. Sounds like a great place Clint! Dave Black (24) provided a short note about his activities since he suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during Plebe summer and finally received a medical discharge and disability.

M “For many of us who dedicated our lives to the Navy and USNA in T-Court when we were sworn in, the status of that did not work out as planned. My contributions to the Navy after leaving the Academy include, my design, procurement, and implementation of the DEERS health care eligibility system while working for DMSSC. This system is still in existence today and has saved the navy and the us military billions of dollars identifying eligible users of military healthcare. I also worked for STARWARS and NAVSUP, NAVAIR, and Army Corps of Engineers in Saudi Arabia, as well as NSA in FT. Meade, MD and the Naval Communication Security station in Washington, D.C. near American University. Due to my amnesia from the TBI, I only recall a few classmates, one was Preston Rusch (24) held back one year from our class to 1970 and Keith Arneson (24). General Colin Powell’s son was injured and disabled for life in a training command to become an officer and he and I both now have the same status at the VA and the Pentagon” Thanks for checking in Dave.

Dave Black (16)

Ken Edgar (25) Upon completion of a salvage operation in the San Diego area, Ken Edgar and Frank Magaraci had opportunity to flange-up with a roommate and family. Pictured after closing a popular Little Italy establishment (L-R) is Ken (in bad need of a haircut), Frank Magaraci, Jim (Bookie) Boland (25) (both in need of hair); as well as Frank’s daughter-in-law/son Eileen and Mike Magaraci. Fun, sea stories and volatile fluids flowed; Ms. Eileen successfully completed duties as a designated driver. Great story Ken, see you at the 50th Clay Shoot!!

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Ken, Frank, Bookie, Eileen and Mike

Gents – it has been a busy year for ’69 as we have moved forward on several major projects. First our ALITC efforts are moving into the 4th and final year. It has been a long road for ’19 moving from Parents Club sendoffs, to Community Assignment (Service Selection), and soon it will be time to welcome them into the Fleet/Corps with their new bars of gold. A big shout out to all who have participated in this meaningful bonding between ’69 and ’19. Next, our AMP program remains sound and growing in numbers as a meaningful tool for alumni of all ages, both Mentors and Proteges. The participation of our younger Classes has really picked up since we started introducing AMP in Bancroft Hall Company Wardrooms each Spring! Also, our LOC69 commitment to provide a digital Legacy document for following Classes and our families to view and understand where we came from and what shaped us into the finest Class to ever graduate from USNA has continued to gain momentum with over 300 Classmates providing input so far. Another was our effort to energize an Alumni Memorial Fund (AMF) aimed at establishing lasting local records of USNA Alumni participation and accomplishments in military actions around the Globe that are being recognized in communities across the country. Our first 2 successes being the Plaque for the National D-Day Memorial which will be presented in Bedford VA on 5 Jun 19, and our newest startup effort to fund a plaque recognizing Alumni participation for the National WWII Museum in New Orleans LA. And lastly, we are in the final planning stages for a Grand Golden Reunion in 2019!! Your Activity Bosses have been hard at work ensuring that we are 1)getting the

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best deals available in Annapolis during a Homecoming Weekend, and 2)that we will have the most rewarding Class gathering ever!! Mighty Fine! Beat Army – often! Doc

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Life Membership: 59% Donor Participation: 31.59% Pres: CDR Michael J. Novak, USN (Ret.) 4701 Hopkins Dr., Dumfries, VA 22025 e: mike706160@aol.com Sec’y: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret.) 31-3 Cabaniss Crescent., Pensacola, FL 32508 e: royal70@1970.usna.com Webmaster: Ed Moore e: edmund.moore@gmail.com Website: http://1970.usnaclasses.com

Greetings all, By the time you read this the football season will be all but over, but I write after the third game. As always, I am optimistic and Navy’s greatest fan… other than you I guess. Beat Army!

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First of all a correction. I reported the passing of Bob Blount in a recent issue. It turns out that there was a major faux pas in that reporting for which I take most of the blame. My correspondent said that he had spent over nine years in the Coast Guard. I thought that was odd, but didn’t question it. It turns out that I should follow my instincts more often. He was not in the Coast Guard but in the Navy of course.

I apologize for any hurt or embarrassment felt by family and friends who knew better. Again, I knew Bob as a mid and remember him fondly. I mourn his passing. Another of our class has recently passed. William Kim Foster, of Philadelphia, PA and Long-boat Key, FL, died peacefully at home in August, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kim was born in New London, Connecticut, and, after being commissioned, served honorably as a Nuclear Submarine Officer for 5 years. In 1977, Kim earned his Masters in Business Administration from the UVa. He devoted a 34-year career to FMC Corporation, retiring as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2012. Lisa and Kim were happily married for 40 years and raised 3 beloved children together. For the memorial, Dave Blank, Jeff Hayes, Jim Laricks and Terry Dailey stayed at Walt Kubiak’s home in nearby Narberth, PA. They enjoyed a great dinner of lasagna with cheesecake for dessert - all “prepared” by Walt himself! Pam Kubiak was also there with us, too! The five of them were joined by Ed Moore and Bob Viney. Terry writes that: “The Service was well attended and was very moving, especially the Military Honors near the end, which, with Taps playing while an American flag was folded and presented to Lisa, brought tears to my eyes. Bravo Zulu to the Navy Detail who rendered the honors for Kim. After the Service, we all went down the street to the Merion Cricket Club for a reception where we were all able to say hello, offer our sympathies and share some memories of Kim with Lisa and the three Foster children,

Amy, Sam, and Will. I took a moment with each of them, as the official representative of the USNA Class of 1970, to express condolences on the part of the entire Class.” Proud Pete Roberts sends that his son (and my former student) Morgan, was the Team Leader for a search/seizure op where the Navy seized hundreds of small arms including AK-47s from a boat in the Gulf of Aden. The vessel, which was unflagged, was described as a dhow. The boarding was carried out by the crew of the Arleigh Burkeclass destroyer USS Jason Dunham, which was participating in a US Naval Forces Central Command operation. The dhow’s crew allowed the US Navy to board upon its request. The US Navy’s 5th Fleet confirmed the interdiction in a statement issued Thursday, saying “the boarding team discovered a cache of over 1,000 AK-47 automatic rifles.” Guy Knieriem gave a great description of the Second Class Commitment Dinner from last August: M The US Naval Academy Class of 2020 had a Second Class Commitment Dinner in King Hall on Tuesday, August 21, 2020 in King Hall. It was announced that the 47 members attending from our class set a record for this event. At the head table were our classmates Mike Novak, class president, Dan Akerson, president of the Naval Academy Foundation and Ed Giambastiani, principle speaker. They were warmly recognized by the Superintendent. Tom Gutierrez and his wife came from New Mexico, while Mike Lowe and his bride joined us from Colorado. Prior to dinner a reception was held in Dahlgren Hall where volunteer midshipmen met with us to escort us to dinner. The reception included many of our classmates and spouses, and it was great to see everyone, but time precluded little more than a hello. I did speak briefly with two roommates I haven’t seen in many years. The first was Bob Kimble who went on to the Marines. That week he told me that he would win the class electrical engineering award (as a physics

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70/71 CLASS NEWS major). I thought he was going to take the class during the two weeks. I don’t know if he did, but he did receive the award and told me the other night that he does well on tests. Well, yeah! Bob taught physics and math at USNA. I also talked with John Bodnar who had been a roommate while we were at nuclear prototype in New York. We were on opposite shifts and rarely saw each other. John became a professor of chemistry at USNA. We were called to dinner, and my wife Hillary and I met Midshipman 2/c Ruth Dungat who told us she grew up in Kenya. A chemistry major, she said she loved organic chemistry and was looking forward to physical chemistry and microbiology this semester. Wow! What a smart, charming and well-spoken young woman. Entering King Hall I noticed a partition in front of the East West wing where the head table was set. The ceiling has been redecorated since we went to school, I suppose, to accommodate the air conditioning that was added. Elaborate ceiling drywall hides the ducting and bright hanging lamps provides excellent lighting. Approaching a table escorted by Midshipman Dungat, I noticed the brigade now sits at ten per table vice twelve during our years. The tables were set with table cloths with three glasses including a champagne flute at each setting. Two bottles of sparkling grape juice were on the table. I didn’t notice if there was a jar of peanut butter. I introduced myself and Hillary to everyone at the table and with a table of only second class Midshipmen, I asked when the last time they had passed chow and was told correctly that it was plebe year. I mentioned the table cloth on the table and was told this dinner was the first time they had ever seen one in King Hall. Last weekend I met a new graduate of the class of 2018 and was told he had seen tablecloths at only three meals during his four years. The table had a large lobster salad when we arrived, and when I had finished, I thought dinner was done and started on the cheesecake for dessert. That was when they brought in prime rib for

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everyone and a waiter served the plate in front of each person. Later, Hillary remarked that two of the Midshipmen stabbed their prime rib with a fork to, I suppose, make sure it was dead while sawing their meat. I recall never being taught table manners, but I was taught how to pass chow. This never bothered me as I had parents who took care I had manners. I never observed upper class table manners either as a plebe because my eyes were in the boat. I recall that after sitting next to two second classmen at my table for several weeks, I was finally invited to a come around by them (my words). Despite sitting a foot away from them during that time, I didn’t know what they looked like. I will always remember how cordial the class of 2020 was to us. They were engaging, confident, and dedicated. When called to attention, I was stunned with how proud they stood. They were given the oath of office they had first recited on their Induction Day and responded with a loud cheer. They listened attentively to a reading of the Midshipman Honor Concept and responded favorably to Ed’s fine speech. They are magnificent.”

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Sec’y: CAPT Mike Longworth, USN (Ret.) e: duke.longworth@1971.usna.com Website: http://1971.usnaclasses.net/

Will Bramlett has been active here in NW Florida working for the political party of his choice and apparently knocked on my door to get me to sign up to vote. I wasn’t home but then that’s not unusual. He was looking for Wally Merrick, so if anyone can help… Wally was in the Immediate Bachelors program (which is how he got himself into the SEALS, a choice unavailable to us mere mortals graduating on time). Will is leading a group of 31st Company Classmates on a kayak trip on the Suwannee River in early November so we can visit with Dave McCampbell who will return to CONUS from his round-the-world sailing trip. After they paddle the Suwannee, he is proposing a “day trip” on the Weeki Wachee “River” on a date TBD. Ring-A-Ding-Ding! Our Vision is 2020!

As I write this column fall is arriving, but as you read this fall will be on its way out! For now, I’ll enjoy all those favorite seasonal things – changing foliage colors, cooler air, and football! GO NAVY! Lots to report! First up is a note from Brent Green:

(L-R) Sonny, Jocko, Mike, Brian and Brent

M “Hi Duke, I was going through some old slides (many of them quite dusty) a while back. Thought I would pass along a few of them. The first is from first class cruise when 5 of us on the USS Shangri-La climbed Mount Fuji after we left Yankee Station in the summer of 1970. You can recognize, left to right, Sonny Naples, Jocko Jastrab, Mike Greene, Brian Horais, and me. As you can tell, it was chilly and foggy on the peak where they had a temple.

’71: In the middle – Brent and Duke, at the back Will and Frank

71/71 CLASS NEWS “The others are from crew days during one of those joyous workouts in the winter. Four ‘71ers in the shell: you, Will Felts, Frank Wnek, and me. Best regards, Brent.” Nice remembrances for sure! Thank you! See you this fall! Next is a note from Jeff Albright: M “Duke, here is a picture of the four of us during a recent visit by Pat and Jay Minnich to Albuquerque NM. Dinner was at the El Pinto Restaurant, a popular restaurant featuring New Mexican cuisine, and over 160 different margaritas! And despite our best efforts by all four of us, we still have over 140 left to try! (Just a SLIGHT exaggeration.) Jeff.” Nice work on those margaritas! Looking forward to seeing you and Beth this fall!

L-R Jeff, Jay, Pat, and Beth (standing)

Here’s a note from Perry Martini: M “A reunion of sorts was held for the Class of ‘71 during the first home game weekend when Navy pulled an upset and come from behind victory over conference rival Memphis. This time, however, it was a reunion of USNA and USMA prep school roommates from the Bordentown Military Institute (BMI) class of 1967 as Mike McNallen, Steve Dmetruk, Perry Martini and George Cullen (USMA ‘71) were joined by two other West Point grads Joe Albano ‘71 and Hugh Macdonald ‘71. Joe was a wide receiver in his heyday at Army and was instrumental in scoring long TDs during the ‘69 and ‘70 games against us in Philadelphia. Also joining in on the fun during the weekend were classmates Tom O’Brien, Diane and Dan Nelson and Bill McKinney. It was a great gathering of events during the long weekend and the West Point boys and their wives not only enjoyed a

first class tour of our Yard but also witnessed quite the victory against Memphis.” That surely was a superb win by Navy and a fun weekend with former rivals and brothers in arms! Thank you!

have significant importance. We offered our continued efforts as a resource for the team and coaches as they move along in their busy schedules. It’s always a great time to visit Mother B and the yard.” Thank you! I hope you and John keep up the superb leadership work!

Perry Martini, Mike McNallen, George Cullen USMA ‘71 and Steve Dmetruk.

Here’s a ’71 gymnastics team update from Fred Klein: M “After visiting the Navy Men’s Gymnastics Team in January, I was invited by coach Kip Simons to talk to the gymnastic team members from class of 2021 as part of the ALITC program. My Navy roommate, John Long, joined in the visit on Sept 6th. We spoke to the whole team and talked about our careers and experiences that shaped our lives. The mids were very receptive and asked good questions. We through in a few stories as well. With social media and world events ever more volatile, the grounding of leadership principles continues to

Fred and John with ’21 gymnasts.

Mark Horgan provided this 36th Company update: M “Duke, On Saturday, September 8th, we concluded the 13th Annual Reunion at Lake Placid Class of ‘71 cohort of the 36th CO. Eleven classmates traveled to upstate New York from as far away as Illinois, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama, as well as the DC area & Northeast. Pictured here following dinner at Caffe’ Rustica are (around the table from the left) Lee Burgess, Bruce Gallemore, Jan Milligan, Jim Barron, Garry Holmstrom, Mike Trice, Rich (“Sonny”) Naple, Mark Horgan,

’71: L-R front row seated: Pam McNallen, Rosemary Cullen, Suzy Dmetruk; Second row: Jean Martini, Diane Nelson, Carmella Albano, High and Sabrina Macdonald. L-R back row: Perry Martini, Joe Albano (USMA ‘71), Mike McNallen, George Cullen (USMA ‘71), Steve Dmetruk, and Dan Nelson.

Craig Welling, Don Beaudette and Robbie Roberson. “Last year we changed the event from a winter to a summer format by gathering lakeside during the week following Labor Day instead of; this year we added a fourth night giving us three full days together. Extending our stay allowed us to relax and enjoy hiking, climbing, golfing and boating - something for everyone. We also had some great food (wine courtesy of our in-house oenophile, Mike Tric), watched movies and savored the fellowship you’d find among friends who have known each other for over 50 years. As a final note, we hoisted a toast in remembrance of our recently passed classmate, Clive Graham, the latest 36er to go before us, joining Ron Spratt, Lee Daley, Jan Sparks, Bob Brubaker and Sully Sullivan. “We’re already looking forward to September 9-13, 2019. Hope to see you then if not before. Best, Mark” Surely sounds like lots of fun! I have my calendar marked for 2019! Regretfully, there are four classmates, who passed away this summer. Robert C. Baierl passed away on June 20, 2018 in Bradford Woods, PA. Bob joined us on June 1967 as a member of the 22nd Company and departed at the end of plebe year in 1968. He was a starting defensive end on our Varsity Plebe Football Team. After departing USNA he went on to become a Division 3 ‘Little All-America’ at Westminster College in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Cathy of 48 years, son Robert, Jr. and three grandchildren. Thomas L. “Tom” Sydnor of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Tom and his wife, Sandra, has just celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2018. Tom retired from the Navy in 1996 as a Captain. He then worked as an engineer for Baltimore Gas & Electric. He enjoyed all types of sports. He loved coaching and teaching kids about them. He was a very active member of Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church in

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’71: ’36th CO at Caffe’ Rustica

Huntingtown, MD. Tom is survived by mother, and his children – Tom L. Sydnor, Jr. ‘94, (Rebecca), Deborah Michelle Pickering (Stephen), Dan G. Sydnor ‘07 and Nicholas B. Sydnor. He was the devoted grandfather of four children. His interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to the Save the Storks, 4050 Lee Vance View, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 ~ www.savethestorks.com. Ted Hermeling passed away on 7 August in Fairfax, VA due to complications from a brain aneurysm. Herm was from New Martinsville, WV. He started in 6th Company finished in the 24th CO. He was a manager for the varsity football team three years, and was a valuable contributor to winning company sports teams. One of ‘71’s academic stars, Ted excelled as an Operations Analysis major receiving all A’s and only one B. Graduating with distinction, he was selected to attend Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey immediately upon graduation. Ted retired in 1991 after 20 years as a Submarine Warfare Officer, Staff Officer for the CNO, and Project Manager for the POSEIDON and TRIDENT navigation systems. Following his service, he worked as a contractor and Program Manager for the Tomahawk Cruise Missile Operations and Acquisition Division. Most recently, he managed the NASA Goddard Space Center Safety and Mission Assurance Service Contract for ARES Technical Services.

He loved his family, friends, the St. Louis Cardinals and Navy Football. Ted volunteered his time in youth sports serving both as a baseball coach and on the National Capital Soccer League (NCSL) Executive Committee. Ted is survived by his wife, Kay, two sons, Theodore Allen Hermeling III ’02 and Christopher Hermeling ’06 of Wexford, PA. He was grandfather of five. Funeral services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel followed by inurnment at the USNA Columbarium. Clive Graham, Jr, of 36th Company, who died suddenly on Tuesday 14 August of a heart attack after completing a meeting in his home town of Long Beach, CA. Following graduation he served in PacFleet on surface combatants as a Surface Warfare Officer. Upon the death of his father, Clive left the Navy to manage and lead the family’s Real Estate and Property Management firm in Long Beach. He remained a strong Navy supporter for many years serving Navy organizations and events in the Long Beach area. He is survived by his wife, Dori, and his brother Bret Graham ‘73. Dori Graham has requested, and would enjoy, some letters, notes, and cards in lieu of flowers or donations. Especially of those of shared memories of our four years by the Bay with Clive. Her Address: 1125 Orizaba Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804. May he rest in peace. A memorial for Clive was held on 20 October. Too soon it’s time to close. Please keep our classmates and

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their families in your prayers for good health, healing when needed, and safety in their travels. Our classmates in leadership as well as those in volunteer organizations need our thoughts and prayers, too. For everything there is a season and a purpose. Today is the gift of “the present.” Life is precious and too short –love passionately, give and share your blessings generously with others – as we are richly blessed so may we richly bless others. Remember, too, that words have the power to elevate and to destroy, so use your words carefully! Give thanks for your many blessings, especially for family and of citizenship in our great nation. As much as ever, this is the time for us to be actively shaping the future of our great nation. There is plenty of work remaining as we increase our wisdom! Time, tide and column due dates wait for no man! Duces Virum, Duke

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Life Membership: 56% Donor Participation: 31.06% Pres: CDR Bob Leib, USN (Ret.) e: rcleib1972@verizon.net Sec’y: CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) 3126 North Greystone Dr. Morgantown, WV 26508 e: Scribe72@comcast.net Website: http://1972.usnaclasses.net Class Listserv: TheGouge-USNA72@googlegroups.com Facebook: USNA Class of 1972

Where did the year go? It’s been a busy one for our Class, to be sure… to include our introduction to the Another Link in the Chain (ALITC) program with the Class of 2022. Through the great work of Gary Coyle in coordinating our ALITC involvement, members of the Class actively participated in a number of individual “welcome aboard” receptions with Parents Clubs throughout the country in May and June, Induction Day events at USNA on 28 June, the Honor Coin ceremony on 16 July, and a Plebe Summer P-Rade on 3 August (with Class President Bob Leib as one of the reviewing officials).

Several memorable events, to be sure. And, speaking of memorable events, Rob Hardy passed along his account of one of the Class of ’22 welcome events sponsored by the USNA Parents Club of Southwest Ohio back in June. M “I wore my tee shirt with the class emblem on the front and “Tried and True with ‘72” on the back, something that was in a reunion goody bag twenty years ago… There were plenty of graduates in attendance, and parents, and five plebes-to-be. We had a feast of hamburgers and such, and then there were welcoming remarks. There were two members of the Class of 1972 there to form Another Link in the Chain, me and Lou Terhar. Both of us were called on to make our remarks, and mine were something like this: ‘I’m Rob Hardy, from Dayton, Class of 1972 and member of that glorious Ninth Company. I’d like to tell you a little bit about me. I was misplaced at the Naval Academy. I was there at the behest of my father who didn’t know what he was doing, and I didn’t know what I was doing, but there I was. It was quickly clear that I had no interest or competence in sports, competition, or (and here I made my voice go low and made a face) leadership. That just wasn’t the way I was then, and I’m still not that way. My grades were good enough for me to get into an eventual nonnautical profession which has been fun and fruitful. But what I wanted to tell you members of the Class of 2022 is that even misplaced as I was, I was with a bunch of guys (it was only guys back then) whom I got to know well and whom I still think of as close friends because of all we went through together. You will discover this yourself, but perhaps I will give you a little jump start: value the classmates in your company. They will amuse, exasperate, and support you for your four years there and for the years thereafter. ‘Now that you have had that benefit of my wisdom, I would like to ask you a favor. With any luck, fifty years from now you will be at an Another Link in the Chain event

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‘72: Oath of Office for ‘22

‘72: Oath of Office for ‘72

for the Class of 2072. You will have forgotten me by then, which is all well and good, but I would like you to remember something for me. You just have to remember this for the next half-century. When you see the new, fresh-faced members of 2072, please tell them that the Class of 1972 was thinking about them, and the Class of 1972 says Hello, and Smooth Sailing, and Beat Army. If I can get you to agree to relay that message for me, I will think my Link in the Chain mission has been successful. ‘Good luck to all of you.’ “Then Lou gave a few more serious remarks about many things and was not as dismissive as I was about leadership (he is, after all, a state senator) … “As I was headed to the car, a 2002 (I think) graduate said how much he enjoyed my speech. I told him I owe it all to After Dinner Speaking. He didn’t know what I was talking about.” Really…? Well, no matter…our ALITC involvement continues for the next four years, with the next formal event being Sea Trials in the spring. Stay tuned! Around the World in 28 Days Dept. Yes, folks, you heard that right. Impossible, you say? Not so for Terry Galvin and his family. Strap in. M “This past Spring, our daughter, Melissa, attended Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand as

part of a study abroad program from American University. My wife, Judy, and I couldn’t resist the opportunity to visit her. Because of the distance from our home in South Jersey, we decided to make it an extended trip, travelling around the world and visiting many places that Judy has not been to, as well as a couple that I hadn’t visited with the Navy. “We traveled from Philadelphia to LA for a day. We took a sightseeing tour of the city, visiting Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Beverly Hills, and other tourist attractions. The next day, we flew to Honolulu, staying at the Hale Koa Military Hotel on Waikiki. We toured Pearl Harbor and even visited my old elementary school at Barber’s Point NAS. “After two days touring Hawaii, we headed south to New Zealand. We landed in Auckland and spent the night there. We spent the next couple of days working our way south to Wellington, where we met up with our daughter. Following a couple of days in Wellington, we headed to the South Island. The North Island of NZ has lots of hot springs and lava fields. The South Island is more rolling green hills with tons of sheep and cattle. Both, however, are quite picturesque in their own ways. “From NZ, we traveled to Australia, where we met up with our daughter during her Fall Break. We visited Melbourne, the Great

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Barrier Reef and Sydney. All different, all quite spectacular. While in Sydney, we went to a show at the Sydney Opera House. When I was last in Sydney, on First Class Cruise, aboard USS Juneau (LPD-10), the Opera House was still under construction. Now, it is world renowned, and rightfully so. “As Melissa departed back to NZ, Judy and I continued west to South Africa. We traveled to a small game preserve that shares the land with Kruger National Park. The place we stayed, Waterbuck Lodge, had 4 cottages accommodating only 8 people. We spent 3 days going on safari twice a day. We saw all the “Big 5” (lion, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros, and Cape buffalo) along with giraffes, zebras, monkeys, wildebeests and a host of other wild animals. And, we were extremely close to the animals while driving in an open Toyota Land Cruiser. A male and female lion with their brood of 12 cubs walked within 6 feet of our vehicle. A little scary, but breathtaking. This was the highlight of our trip. “Our last stop before home was England. We spent a day in London and a day at Windsor Castle about 2 weeks before The Wedding. What a quaint town Windsor is. The cas-

tle is smack dab in the middle of town and is spectacular. The Brits sure know how to do it right. “So, in 28 days, we visited 4 states, 5 countries and 4 continents while making our way around the world. It was the trip of a lifetime.”

Terry, Judy and Melissa Galvin snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef

You…come around!

Amazing stuff! Thanks, Terry!

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72/73 CLASS NEWS As many of you know, we lost Bob Brandon on 14 August 2018 in New Orleans when, as was reported in the Pensacola News Journal, his heart simply stopped. Bob attended high school in Hawaii and graced us with his presence at USNA as a member of the 24th Company. “Brandoni”, as he was known to his classmates, was commissioned into the Marine Corps and, following flight training in Pensacola, served as a Marine Aviator. By his own admission, the pinnacle of his career was being a member of the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron, serving as aircraft commander of the HC-130 Hercules “Fat Albert.” (His flight suit, gear, and memorabilia are on permanent display in the McGuire’s Blue Angel room in Pensacola.) After leaving the Marines, Bob continued his flying career with Delta Air Lines until his retirement in January 2005 flying the B-727, Lockheed L-1011, and the B-737-800. It was while flying for Delta that he met and married his wife, Laurie. After retiring from Delta, Bob continued flying with Lifeguard Air Ambulance until September 2017 on medical missions throughout the hemisphere. He once flew a small aircraft to the mouth of the Amazon River to evacuate an injured patient and return her for medical care in the US. In June of this year, Bob returned to the skies and began flying for Airmed International until his death. He often remarked, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this.” Bob never met a stranger, never failed to help a friend, and never missed an opportunity to socialize, and will be missed by all who were blessed to know and fly with him. A memorial service was held at the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel at NAS Pensacola on 24 August; the accompanying photo of the “Graffiti Bridge” pays honor to Bob. The Class extends its deepest sympathy to Laurie, their four sons, two grandchildren, four brothers, two sisters and his stepmother.

Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, FL

We also learned that we lost two more classmates back in 2014. Bill Dreeland passed away suddenly on 14 April 2014. Bill was born in New York but lived most of his life in Arizona, and was with us for a while at USNA as a member of 24th Company. He had a long career in law enforcement, with the majority in US Customs. He retired in 2007 as a Senior Special Agent for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Bill was a devoted marksman and long-term firearms instructor, teaching at Gunsite Academy for many years. He was also an Army Reserve officer. He enjoyed camping in the desert, classic movies, bird watching, history, cooking with his family, and good books, with a particular fondness for Sherlock Holmes. The Class extends its condolences to Bill’s wife and two daughters. We also learned that from his sister, Elaine, that Andy Mentecki passed away on 27 August 2014. Andy graduated with us as a member of 15th Company, and had a distinguished career, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U. S. Air Force. We have little additional information at present, but know that he was laid to rest at Quantico National Cemetery; details can be found at: https://www.findagrave .com/memorial/135494618/josephandrew-mentecki. The Class extends its deepest sympathy to Elaine and members of their family. A personal note: Those of us on your Class Board of Directors try very hard to remain aware of life events, so that such information can be disseminated within the Class in a timely manner. On a number of occasions, when we have been alerted to the passing of a

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classmate, we have been able to pass that information quickly to their company-mates and send information out via The Gouge, and members of the Class have stepped forward to be present with, and/or help spouses and their families in their time of need. That presence is powerful as well as comforting, no matter how insignificant it may seem to many of us. So, please make a point of passing this information along to your spouses and next of kin. If you learn of the passing of a classmate, please notify your Scribe (Rich Robison—Scribe72@ comcast.net) and/or our VP for Class Affairs (Bill Moffatt—wgmoffatt @comcast.net) as soon as possible. That’s about it, folks. Be safe, and keep those who are away from home and put their lives on the line for us in your thoughts and prayers this Holiday season. More to come…next year. D. O. Tried and True With ’72.

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omitting some very worthy people) – for an outstanding time, venue, food. Bill Short – giving selflessly on the Prayer Team and the Agent Orange project. Tim Ellis and Randy Reinhardt at the Memorial Service. Bob Wakefield, Tom Gallagher, Ken Mayeaux and Mike Curreri for all their help. Rick and Karen Elliott on sound systems. Kevin leading all. We have a great group of class officers, at large, task force leaders, to continue on course, selflessly, for our 50th. George Watt leading up our gift initiative and Joe Stewart our link in the chain efforts are as good as ’73 can provide! Virginia and I had the best time seeing everyone. If you have advice I cherish hearing from any and all. (dmosis3@aol.com). Finally and very important I want to thank Kevin for all his years of service to the class. I look forward to morphing from informal backup to stepping into Kevin’s shoes in a more formal leadership role. Non sibi, Semper fi, Dirk ‘73 I have some great pictures from the 45th. I will start with the 9th Company dinner at Rick and Karen Elliott’s house.

Pres: Kevin Callahan Sec’y: CAPT James H. Chapman, USN (Ret.) 769 Largo Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23464-2417 p: 757-462-0344; e: chap769@yahoo.com

Hello classmates, Happy Holidays! I hope everyone is well and gotten your gift for that very special exroomie! The mail buoy was riding high in the water but it received a major unrep so I have a lot of good stuff to pass on. I think this edition has a record number of pictures! The first is a message from our incoming class president Dirk Mosis; M Jim, It is a pleasure to drop a line. I enjoy knowing some things like Shipmate take a bit longer to reach us than the immediate Facebook, email, text, requiring an immediate response. This ability to reflect, to savor, to not first react, could not have been felt more strongly than I did at our 45th. First – thanks to the committee - Peter Flynn, Doug Rice, Mike Seaman, Chuckles, Kevin C, Bruce H, et al (I know – I am

9th Company 45th Party. L to R Randy Blough, Leif Hendrickson, Rick Elliott, Bill Serues, Steve Ritacco, Bryant Orr, and Bill Comly

I received the following from Mark Kohring; M Jim, Fifteen members of the Eighth Company (along with seven wives and girlfriends) gathered at the home of Bruce Hargus on the Saturday of our 45th Reunion weekend. We talked a good deal about Rodney Shockley [the first of our company to pass away (see June Shipmate for obituary)] and memories we had of him during our four years in Crabtown. Scott Haney told the story of how he and Rodney had

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Flipping burgers for the tailgate party are Rick Elliott (CEC) and Mike Kalas (SC)

’73: 9th Company and wives. Randy and Debbie Blough, Rick and Karen Elliott, Leif and Karen Hendrickson, Bill and Jane Serues, Steve and Bev Ritacco, Bryant and Marquita Orr, Bill and Lynne Comly

agreed to stay with their respective roommates and convince LT “Iron Mike” Singleton that it would be best for the company to have the spring set Company Commander (Haney) on one end of 8-3 and the Sub-Commander (Shockley) on the other end. Since the uniform shop did not alter Scott’s plebe issue FDBs to allow him to march in prades (Scott admitted he never asked them to) and since he was exempt from marching due to outdoor track season, Rod led the 8Balls on Worden Field. Haney did some research and discovered that the 8th Company color standing rose from 17th at the end of winter set to 7th after the spring set; he was pretty sure it was not due to academics. This vast improvement was in a large part due to Rod Shockley’s leadership during the graded p-rades that spring. It was proposed and accepted that an Eighth Company tradition would begin to make a gift to the Class of 1973 in memory of our companymates who have passed on before us. Since Rod is the first, this is the opportune time to begin this legacy. The company was proud to have been represented on the USNA golf course in this year’s Class of ’73 scramble event. They were even prouder of their team for collecting the first place money at four under par to best the other ten teams. How many color points do we get for this achievement?

I several pieces of sad news to pass on; William “Fred” Seebode, passed away at his home in Silver Spring on June 17, 2018. Fred went Surface Line out of the Academy. A tribute for Fred was held by 16th Company on 29 August 2018. Attending were; Bookie Boland, Matt Saviello, Jack Rush, Jim Murphy, Ted Turnblacer, Tom Storch, Marc Costa, Jim Hamlin, Mike Ellison, Bob Klaus,

Dennis Grabulis, Scott Krajnik. Look for more on Fred’s life in an u pcoming Last Call. I just received the news that Elizabeth “Liz” Gerken, wife of Bill Gerken passed away on October 23, 2017 in Del Cerro, CA. Dr. Tim Hale of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away on August 30, 2018. Tim left the Academy before graduation. Look for more on Tim’s life in an upcoming Last Call. Please keep the families of all our departed Classmates in your thoughts and prayers. I am about at my limit so I will stop now. Keep replenishing the mail buoy. Susie and I hope you have a Great Holidays. Please remember all our service men and women who are deployed and away from their families. Thanks and as always, Go Navy and Semper Fi! General

8th Company Golf Team with their winnings! Scott Haney, Mark Kohring, Tom Gallagher, and Mike Trent

Mark, Thanks for the great input. Second Battalion is well represented in this edition. I have some pictures from our first tailgate of the year hosted by 73’s Staff Corp. Mike Kalas led the Staff Corps effort, helped by Ron Borro, Mike Righi, Rick Elliott, Tom Storch, Marty Deafenbaugh, Tim McClay and Mike Flynn.

’73: 8th Company at the 45th! Front row left to right: Mike Trent, Ross Chaffin (31st Co), Hank Thompson, Sam Hester, and Jerry Purciarello. Second row: Ron Scudder, Dan Musmanno, Jim Canter, Barry Trudeau, Bruce Hargus, Scott Haney. Back Row: Tom Collins, Mark Kohring, Kevin Foskett, Jeff Laughlin, Tom Gallagher

The Staff Corp’s Navy-Memphis tailgate party

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to anyone and everyone who would listen. But according to Clovis’ account, that 94 does not include a significant number of “mulligans”.

Pres: John Yaeger Corr Sec’y: Roger McEvoy 745677 p: 559-905-7362; e: usna745677@hotmail.com

Greetings to all. It’s been two months since the last Shipmate column was submitted. I’m happy to report that I have heard from a few classmates in that interim, and have some info to share with all of you. It’s been an eventful late summer /early autumn, for sure. As you read this, it will be the week before Army-Navy. But right now, we are 4 games into the season with mixed results. But the opening game in Hawaii was a good excuse for some of my 8th Company mates to get together for some golf, snorkeling/ scuba diving and football watching in Oahu. Jim Rucks, David and Deborah Oyster and Clovis and Leida Manley made the trip over. The attached photo below shows David and Deborah sitting behind Jim in the yellow shirt, along with his two oldest sons, who, by decrypting the various accounts of their golf exploits, gave playing lessons to Jim and David. Clovis doesn’t play golf, so he drove Jim’s cart. Clovis insisted on following the honor concept, so Jim’s score will not be published. Oyster, on the other hand (or cart, as the case may be) claimed he shot a 94. In fact, as I understand it, he made that claim

Chuck Primm Ben and Skip Syer sitting out the hurricane

Ben McMillan

Ben and Karn McMillan

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Speaking of golf, I got a note from Ben McMillan (17th Co.) last week. Ben, Skip Syer (also 17th Co.) and Greg Stachelczyk (15th Co.) had been planning a golf vacation together in Myrtle Beach for some time. Ben and Karen live in the Atlanta area. Greg and Susan live in Maryland and Skip lives in the Myrtle Beach area. As it turned out, the fourth member of their group was Murphy, and his law was in effect. Hurricane Florence forced them to change plans. Greg and Susan decided to stay home to take care of things there, as the forecast was for Florence to come ashore and head north. Skip and Mary buttoned up things at home, and hit the road for Atlanta and sat; out the storm with Ben and Karen. So Skip and Ben got Greg on the phone, and poured a couple of drinks and raised a glass or two to each other and their classmates who were absent from the festivities. Skip brought a bottle of Champagne and Ben wasted no time in filling glasses. I also got a note from Chuck Primm (31st Co.) a few days ago. He and Kathleen recently vacationed in Antigua. They found a BBQ place that is famous for the signs that patrons leave behind in the establishment. Chuck was obviously thinking about his classmates as he created his own sign. According to him, that shirt will hang there until the next hurricane takes it out to sea!

Chuck’s Sign

David Pattillo (2nd Co.) wrote to tell about he and Joe Beaulieu (23rd Co.) vacationing in the Appalachian’s and the extraordinary B&B they stayed at that is run by Scott Peecook (5th Co.) and his wife Anne. I’ll let his own words tell the story: M Joe Beaulieu and I (and wives) just returned from a vacation in the Appalachian Mountain area, and stayed at the Lovill House Inn in Boone, North Carolina. Scott Peecook and his wife Anne have owned and managed the Lovill House (Bed and Breakfast) for the past 18 years. The accommodations are fantastic, the food is great, and the surrounding grounds are stunning, like a Botanical garden. Scott personally maintains the Lovill House outside area. The Boone area is home to Appalachian State University, has great golf courses and restaurants, and many entertaining activities such as zip lining, hiking, horseback riding, etc. Scott had just undergone a knee operation and was in a painful recovery mode, but we all had some great conversations about 1974 USNA and the Navy. A “small world” discovery

74/75 CLASS NEWS occurred when Scott shared that his first cousin Ken (like a brother) had a daughter and son, who turned out were in the same high school and played on the same HS basketball teams as my son and daughter. Scott married his college sweetheart Anne, proudly served in the USN for 21 years as a surface warfare officer, then embarked on a civilian career culminating in the Lovill House ownership. Joe has just retired from his second career of 18 years (after 20 distinguished years as a helicopter pilot), as a Program Manager for the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center. Joe and I both strongly encourage any of our 1974 USNA alumni to consider the Lovill House as a vacation destination.

at NAS North Island with Mike Donovan. With 11 attendees this month we had a good turnout. Attendees included JJ Quinn, Bruce Lowman (16th Co.), Tim Rastok (19th Co.), Jim Crowder (2nd Co.), Stu Cvrk (10th Co.), Mike Donovan (26th Co.), David Topolewski (31st Co.), Frank Chabza (32nd Co.), Bob Foltyn (34th Co.), and Al Lerchbacker (20th Co.). This is the last edition of Shipmate for 2018. Here’s hoping for a great result in Philly next week. And a wonderful holiday season to all. Go Navy, Beat Army! Rog

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Life Membership: 58% Donor Participation: 15.70% Pres: Chris Cikanovich e: chickc975@gmail.com 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.net/

Scott, Joe & David

Thanx for the write-up Dave. Marsh Nadel (also 2nd Co.), who bounces between Dallas and San Diego, is very active with the USO. He was recently in San Diego for the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new USO facility there, and shared that he and JJ Quinn (29th Co.) were elected to the Board of Directors for the San Diego USO. I was in San Diego last week for the Monthly Dose of ’74 luncheon, and the obligatory round of golf

Dear ’mates, Once again, you’ve been extremely kind to your Scribe. My challenge this issue is to fit everything in! Firstly, congratulations to Mark Klett, who was presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who. BZ Mark! Let’s continue with a story from Steve Curlee. M “One of the perks associated with being a grad is the opportunity to acquaint the children of classmates, and to have ’mates befriend our own progeny. It is a tremendous

blessing that each of my three kids have continuing relationships with many of our classmates, independent of Dad. One of those relationships glowed on 28 July, when classmate John McTighe administered the wedding ceremony for my son Sam (USNA ’09) and his bride Audrey on Mission Beach in San Diego. Years ago—when Sam was but a nine year-old—John and Joyce McTighe hosted him in Coronado. Subsequently, John traveled from San Diego to Burlington NC during Sam’s gun lap in high school to offer Sam his USNA appointment. In May 2009, John and Joyce joined the Curlee family at NAVY for Sam’s graduation and commissioning. Treasured memories all, and a special thanks to “Reverend McTighe!” Sam is a surface nuke, currently serving as WEAPS aboard USS BUNKER HILL CG-52. Wanda and I are truly honored to experience the love of John and Joyce as they continue to care for our kids and grandkids while we are on the other side of the country. Another classmate maintained a continuing relationship with Sam for years. Sandy and Phil Carlson took time off from his responsibilities at Taylor Family Vineyards in Napa to fly in for the wedding, bearing a very loving gift in support of Sam and Audrey’s reception. We all agree, the best that anyone could ever do for us is to do well for our kids. Thanks John, Joyce, Phil and Sandy!”

Curlee (pere et fils), McTighe, and Carlson

Cindy and Gary Miller traveled to Chicago this summer so Gary could attend Rock ’n Roll Fantasy Camp with three Rock ’n Roll Hall of Famers — Buddy Guy, Gary with Nancy Wilson Nancy Wilson of Heart, and Chris “Whipper” Layton (of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble). Campers were formed into a dozen bands that rehearsed at a local recording studio. Every one had their own “hands on” mentors (in Gary’s case—Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats and Gary Hoey of Hocus Pocus). Over the course of the experience, participants learned band dynamics, received instrument and voice training, heard from industry speakers, and participated in Q&A sessions with the guest musicians. However the “heart” of the experience were five live performances (three with the headliners) over four days at local venues including Reggie’s, Buddy Guy’s Legends blues club and The Music Garage studios. Gary says it was an “exhilarating, challenging, exhausting … and ultimately unforgettable experience.”

Gary’s playing draws a smile from seven-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy John McTighe officiates at Audrey and Sam’s wedding.

Another cool (actually, COLD!) adventure story from Peter Damisch.

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75/75 CLASS NEWS M “It has been an interesting year. At the end of one very long day, our team was buried in high, freezing seas then unexpectedly trapped ashore overnight in Antarctica by 100+ mile per hour winds since our two, small rubber zodiacs could not be recovered on board ship. Later in 2018, we made an armed landing on the Northern coast of Russia. I was leading hikes as well as providing security because we had three polar bears in sight nearby. We were looking for an X-Ray machine in a very small indigenous village of less than 150 native people living on the edge of the Arctic. This was for my lovely wife, Lesley, who had sustained a fracture while we were exploring an abandoned Soviet weather station on an offshore island above the Arctic Circle between Siberia and the North Pole. Since I was on the weapons team, she had to be supported in the zodiac by a group which included the former Vice President of Russia. As Lesley would say, “You just can’t make this stuff up.”

narrow 2200’ runway. (Nothing a Naval Aviator couldn’t handle…) 17 Jun—Five rides to kids. 18 Jun—Rides for adults and a niece out of Spirit of St. Louis (much longer runway). 19 Jun—Outran weather to Chicago Bolingbroke to give his aunt a ride. (Helping her out of the plane took longer than the flight.) Berny had to rescue two baby skunks out of his aunt’s basement window well. (Another first). 20-22 Jun—Lousy weather everywhere. 23 Jun—Crack of dawn again. Got to Oshkosh with LITERALLY 100+ planes holding. After 3:40 holding time, went to Fond du Lac for gas and another hour to get into Oshkosh. 23-27 Jun—Volunteering and seeing just about everything an aviator could want to see. Even the Blue Angels made a pass! 28 Jun—Early departure to St. Louis via Logan County, IL (nice museum). Two rides for the kids. 29 Jun—Yet another crack of dawn departure. Quick fuel stops in Lawrenceberg and Pine Mountain, then the fun began. On the way to JAX the weather really got even with Berny. After Alma GA, the storm cells were growing everywhere. JAX center was a huge help directing him around all the stuff—taking him over the entire Okeefenokee Swamp to a west entry to Cecil Field. From there he could see Herlong (home field) and after a very exciting windy landing, got the plane to the hangar 20 minutes before a class 5 thunderstorm.

Armed landing in Russia.

Berny Foerster spent three years in his garage building a Sonex airplane around a VW engine. This year he checked a bucket list item by flying it to the Oshkosh Air Show. Here are some notes from his log: 16 Jun—Crack of dawn flight from Jacksonville. Headed to Lagrange, GA but ended up at Pine Mountain due to fog. Dodged bad weather for the next two legs, finally landing at Festus (south of St. Louis) where he found a very

Berny and his Sonex

Classmates Doug Lane, Mark Bloomquist, and John McTighe

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decided that it was time to head “Under The Sea” for old times sake. Unfortunately, Johnny Mac’s duties at NSW took precedence. Yes, he is still working hard and keeping our country safe (when he isn’t performing wedding ceremonies). So, Bloomy and Doug decided to rendezvous somewhere between Boston, and Wrightsville Beach, NC. It was a flashback to the Spring Break of ‘72 dive and visit to Bermuda. The night prior to the excursion way off the coast of Rhode Island … well, all they will say is that Jeff Winston was nowhere to be found. The dive was cold, fun and even quite educational. (Think blue sharks!) Our classmates are planning a dive in warmer waters in 2019. Where in the world will we find them next? Who knows?

hiking (and based on the challenge of “I will if you will” Mike and Dan took a dip in 59 degree Lake Superior where 4-6 ft waves were breaking on the beach. Luckily, they had plenty of Kentucky’s finest to warm them up and provide needed nourishment. The 5-star meal of steak and ramen noodles was great, followed by a night of sitting around the campfire (a citronella candle since fires are prohibited at the site) reminiscing and solving most of the world’s problems. The following day they hiked back out to civilization and a late hamburger lunch at a local pub full of very mean and hungry looking stuffed black bears.

Three old mids, carrying about 45 lbs. of gear each, headed off into the unknown. Doug and Bloomy before the dive of ’18

Some Fun One news: Three years ago, Ron Nicol and Dan Murphy bought summer places in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan—very close to Mike Meier’s permanent home on the Millecoquins River in the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club. Being a Marine and an outdoorsman, Mike decided he needed to indoctrinate Ron and Murph to the joys of overnight backpacking so he put together an op-order for an trip to Chapel Rock on the southern shores of Lake Superior. Dan told him that his last overnight hiking trip was SERE School in 1987 and that he had better not see anybody hiding behind trees. Ron’s last night in the woods had been in Boy Scouts. After much planning and some purchasing of needed equipment, Ron and Dan reported for come around at Mike’s place on the morning of departure to inspect gear and distribute supplies. After a hard day of

Rock ’n Roll camp, armed landings in Russia, flying cross-country in homemade airplanes, diving in the North Atlantic, overnighting in the UP wilderness … my amazing classmates, I am living vicariously through you! Keep it up!

In the stand on the first day of archery season

Received a selfie from Erwin Wunderlich. “Day breaks over the Ichetucknee in north Florida on the opening morning of archery season. I am up in a tree with conditions

75/76 CLASS NEWS buggy and muggy, and hope all our classmates up in the Carolinas have faired well after Florence. Just heard a deer snort, so gotta run, but Go Navy!”

owner, Jib Edwards, and Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) Executive Director, Paul Bollinger. Fred McNair is the father of Seth McNair ’19, and Fred’s father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all USNA grads.

Warrenfeltzes and Thumms. Brunch in P’cola

Patty and Mike Thumm drove over to Pensacola from their beach house in Navarre to have brunch with Nancy and me. They’re selling the place, but that will just give them more freedom to travel and enjoy life. It’s always great to see classmates! ’75 Sir! Larry

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I am sitting here drinking a sparkling water in the bar area of the AC Hotel Westport (Kansas City, MO) watching the Navy-SMU on the TV with my brother, John Hubbard ’71. Hoping for a big surge by the Mids because right now, it’s anyone’s game. We are here for our niece, Kate Thornburgh’s wedding to Bobby Bayer, so there are a lot of the extended Hubbard family present for the big event. Speaking of Navy football, Head Coach Ken Niamatalolo loves tennis and plays both doubles and singles a lot during the football off season. He’s a lefty with a big forehand and a very good serve. In August, Scott Pugh had the opportunity to play doubles tennis with Ken along with 1976 French Open doubles champion, Fred McNair, Annapolis court

Doubles tennis fun in the sun with Ken Niumatalolo, Fred McNair, Jib Edwards, Scott Pugh, and Paul Bollinger ’76: Mark Haas story collage

I received an update from Mark Haas: M Below is a photo of me after doing the Leesburg 5K in mid-August (I am still congratulating myself on not being foolish enough to attempt the 20K!). My time of 26:10 was not quite good as I hoped, but about 1 minute faster than my last 5K in Nov ’17. I did not “place” in the top 3 in my age bracket but hope to next year when I will be at the youngest end of a bracket (ages 65-69) instead of the oldest end. This past summer I participated in a Knights of Columbus fundraising golf tournament. I guess the format was a pretty standard one, i.e., Best Ball/Captain’s Choice. I am not much of a golfer, but I understand that using this format you normally expect to have great scores from all of the teams (since for all strokes you only use the best shot by a member of your 4-some). Well, my team shot a 74—good for a tie for Last Place (which is just about where my 4-somes end up annually!). But we had a great time and my son, Chris (junior @ CNU), was available to play on my team for the 1st time. He is slowly learning that just because he can hit the ball hard and far does not automatically make him a great golfer! The picture below shows (from L to R), my son, Chris, Mike Marion, my best buddy, Dave Marion, and Yours Truly. Last but not least, wife Phyllis and I went to Anthony Rendon

Bobblehead Night for the Washington Nationals (her favorite Nat). We got our bobbleheads, but the game was washed out before it ever got started. Our follow-up/ replacement game exactly 2 weeks later (on the Nationals Hawaiian shirt night) was more successful as we saw a 4-0 Nationals victory. Pictures from the 2 nights are nearby. Clever, insightful Shipmate readers should be able to figure out which picture went with which game! Tim Farrell sent me two photos for inclusion into this column; one from the Class luncheon in August and another from the Blue & Gold Officer Area Coordinator Training at the Naval Academy. Kent Higginbotham explains: “The training was for all Blue & Gold Area Coordinators (ACs) around the country. It’s a great group that cares about USNA and that wants to keep the Academy great still (not again)! We had classroom training (in good ‘ole Chauvenet Hall) for 2-½ days including visits from the Supe, Commandant and Academic & Admissions Deans. Jam-packed with great info about the Academy and about Admissions. Tim Farrell, Tim Naville and I were the only 76ers as far as I know. My great friend, Tim Naville, is a big shot on the AC Steering Committee.”

Classmates attending the monthly ‘76 luncheon in August

Tim Naville, Kent Higginbotham, and Tim Farrell enjoying a break from training

David Winters met up with CAPT Dennis Read ‘59, former CO, USS Arkansas (CGN-41) on September 27th as Dennis was about to depart to Annapolis to celebrate the 59th reunion of his Class. Dave served under Dennis as a Division Officer and they and their wives get together typically every year or so.

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Dave Winters and Dennis Read

Gary Greenfield has another update with exciting personal news: M Twenty four years ago we invested in a “second” home in Colorado. No matter where we have lived it has been a consistent center of gravity we can call home. From the time we looked at it, we had always wanted to combine it with the home next to ours for which we had a shared wall. Three-and-a-half years ago the owner finally agreed to sell to us and we embarked upon a journey to combine the two. After 2-1/2 years, our plans were finally approved and we began the construction effort, which included taking everything down to the frames so we could reconfigure. Because of where we are located outside of Aspen, there are very strict periods during which construction can occur and we had a beginning of June deadline. Though we did not complete things by then, it was sufficient enough that we could move back in. The combination is even

more remarkable than we had hoped and after a couple of weeks of getting it back together, Donna spent about 2-1/2 months there, just returned east a week ago, with me traveling back and forth periodically. It feels more like a first home and Donna would have remained, but we are back in the construction period. At the beginning of June, we were about 90% done and when Donna left, we were just 80% done as she came up with new ideas! If you are out in that area, let us know. Now, back to the Hubbard Family news. As I mentioned at the beginning of this column, Barb and I traveled to Kansas City to attend my niece’s wedding on Saturday, September 22nd, at the Uptown Theater. It was wonderful to visit with all of my siblings (minus my brother, Kevin, who was unable to attend the event) and several of my nieces and nephews.

Hubbard siblings get together for a family picture

That’s it for this column. Lest I forget, as always, BEAT ARMY!

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“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Sarah Frances Graham

Barb & Mark pose under the Uptown Theater marquee

Ahoy, ye scurvy dogs; ’tis time for another exciting though abbreviated edition of the ’77 class column. At the top of today’s order, Ray Simmons (21st Co.), one of our old Beauclerc Apartments roomies, wrote he just returned from an eventful roadtrip. First, Ray checked another item off his bucket list, catching the All-Star game and Home Run Derby at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. with his oldest son Adam.

Ray and Adam

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they kept their Nationals season tickets, so the two Simmons had primo seats, especially for the Home Run Derby: 2nd row left field. Ray said, while the mayhem they encountered just getting to the game getting to the game reminded him why he doesn’t miss D.C. traffic, the festivities were worth it. After the All-Star break, Ray and Sue flew out to Sue’s family reunion in Arizona, which provided the opportunity for a second “mini” reunion with Steve Harper (21st Co.) and his wife, Jo Anne. Shown below, (l) to (r) are Steve and Ray, and Ray, Sue, Jo Anne and Steve:

Steve and Ray

The Simmons and Harpers

Steve was not only Ray’s roommate at Boat School, but rounded off, along with Bill Damico (21st Co.) the Beauclerc contingent during our days at NAS Pensacola and Whiting Field. Steve and Ray had a great time catching up and playing golf (it’s a “dry” heat), though most of the golf involved Steve patiently helping Ray with his game. Steve and Jo Anne have a great place in Phoenix, enjoying the life of the semi-retired: playing golf and travelling. As for Sue and Ray, they’re now firmly ensconced in Orlando, busily transitioning the house from a

77/78 CLASS NEWS vacation retreat to a permanent home, having just completed their 3rd (and Ray hopes final!) renovation. More importantly, they recently received news daughter Lindsay is expecting a boy on or about Thanksgiving, which will be Lindsay’s 2nd child and Sue and Ray’s 5th grandchild (Sue, you look far too young to be a grandma!). Three of the four Simmons offspring live nearby in Orlando (Lindsay and her husband and daughter, son Sean and his wife Becky, and Connor, their youngest), while Adam and his family remain in Northern Virginia. But as Ray still makes semi-monthly trips to D.C. on business, he visits them regularly. And what update would be complete without the recounting of a recent surgical procedure, in this case Ray’s knee, which he trashed back in January and had surgery on in March. The bad news was, awaking from what was to have been a 15-minute procedure followed by a 10-day recovery, Ray discovered he was sporting a leg brace and faced a 4-month rehab plan, which he just recently completed. The good news is, the reason Ray got the “extended” plan was, once the orthopod got in there, he concluded the knee was in such good shape Ray will never need a replacement, so the surgeon opted for a full fix. Now, with the months of frustration a dimming memory (at our age, what memory isn’t dimming?!?), Ray’s pretty much back to normal, biking and golfing daily. Ray attributes the superior condition of his knee, at least in part, to limiting himself to 6:29 miles back at Canoe U., Heinz Lenz’s admonitions to run faster notwithstanding. Hey, if the minimum wasn’t good enough, why’d they have one at all?!? Next up, Mike Tryon (3rd Co.) recently received his LL.M. (Master of Laws) from the University of Alabama School of Law. Mike is shown below with classmate Dan Beach (17th Co) just prior to the conferment and hooding ceremony, which Mike avers is photographic evidence you can...

Mike and Dan

...teach on old dog new tricks! Mike explained, from their Academy days to present, Dan and he have frequented many an establishment specializing in adult beverages. So when Dan saw Mike’s invitation might have something to do with a “bar”, he was all in, making the trip to Tuscaloosa with Lauren to provide adult supervision. Good for Lauren and Dan making a special day even more memorable. And BZ to Mike for a most notable accomplishment. As Porky Pig so eloquently observed, until next time, “Uh,…th… th…th…that’s all folks!” And remember, we can’t publish what we don’t receive, so keep those cards, letters and photos coming. Unless you’re Kirk Barker...in which case, we’ve already heard every story at least 12 times. Even so, Buddy, we’re up for making it a baker’s dozen! Magoo

Hurricane Flo,’78 was undaunted and you showed up in great numbers. In Annapolis, the weather turned out to be perfect for the weekend. Elsewhere it was not. To those impacted by Flo - and still affected- we all continue to send you our best thoughts and prayers. Thanks to Brett Ayotte (29th Co) and his Reunion Committee for all their months of hard work and planning. In a little over 84 hours it all came to fruition and finality. I think this was Brett’s third reunion “command” of our reunion helm. Once again it was stellar. Bravo Zulu to all and thanks again. By now you have also heard the “tale of the tape” about our reunion but let’s recap it here: • 527 classmates registered for the Reunion; 500 were able to attend while some had to change plans due to the hurricane and other last-minute challenges. (It’s a good thing a some of you didn’t win the tug of war for the extra bag you tried to pilfer when it was one per registrant. We needed all of them!) • Classmates traveled from 43 of the 50 states; there were also several international registrations (Australia and Europe)

• 77 classmates participated in the golf tournament (won by the foursome of Charlie Nickell (21st Co), John Wissler (21st Co), John Semcken (2nd Co) and Dave Heintzman (34th Co)

Golf Tournament Winners

• Over 550 people signed up for the Friday Night Social and more than 900 registered for the tailgater • This was the first time that we had an arrival reception on Thursday and a departure brunch on Sunday - both were well attended. • Our Memorial Service had over 480 people in attendance. (Mike Kozlarek’s (14th Co) remarks were spot on and moving. We all were also surprised by the number of classmates who rose to lead in the hymns but even more so by the gusto and quality of the singing! And alcohol wasn’t even involved.)

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Life Membership: 80% Donor Participation: 28.86% Pres: Glen Woods Sec’y: Vince Balderrama 1320 Homewood Ln., Annapolis, MD 21401 e: canoeu78@aol.com Website: usna1978.org

Wow! What a great reunion. Despite the best efforts of

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78/79 CLASS NEWS • Congrats to the 22nd Company who had the most in attendance with 21 companymates (one company-mate who started with them on I-Day but did not graduate). We also had the honor of sharing our hotel headquarters with many of the living recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. It was an honor to be among them. Many of you got to meet and chat with them, hear their stories, share a drink and bond as only veterans can do. Jay Leno was also there. We suspect he really wanted to crash our party.

Bill McAlpine, Jay Leno and Bob Schwaneke

I was very reluctant to print the following e-mail from Michael Sears (36th Co) but after speaking with him and his strong insistence, I capitulated. I did it for him and for his son, Matthew (’19). I told Michael I was going to “preface the heck out of it”- so here goes. What Michael writes of is only one example of what many of you have been doing since we raised our hands and swore an oath to protect and defend - taking care of our classmates. This was another – silent - oath to which we committed ourselves that day; an obligation ingrained in all of us which over time has grown to encompasses not only the care of our classmates but their families our ’78 family – consisting of wives, widows, daughters and sons, and now granddaughters and grandsons. The following could easily be about you. You know who you are, you remember those momentswhen you “came to the rescue” or had been “rescued by a “brother” in the class. So, as you read Michael’s e-mail, I’d like you to see it as an “everyman story” or rather, an every ’78 classmate story. Here goes: M “I rarely have written in to this column in the last 40 years. This is an exception. Less than a week after

our 40th reunion I found myself at a crossroad, literally. Many of you know that my son has been suffering from the grave illness for the last two years. He is at home with us as he goes through his recovery process. A few nights ago, he suffered a setback that required him to go to the emergency room in Bethesda. That’s a 40 mile drive from our home in Annapolis. At 3 AM Monday morning my son and I jumped in our and car sped toward Walter Reed Bethesda Hospital. A mile from our house, we were confronted with a potential catastrophe. There was a very large downed tree blocking the road. We were literally at a crossroad, and we could not continue. The police were there (see the picture), and the chain saw they were using broke. My solution was to call a classmate on the other side of the downed tree. No sooner that I dialed his number that our classmate sprang into action. Did I mention it was now 3:30 AM. Within 15 minutes, his car appears on the far side of the tree. My son and I climbed over the tree, and we made our escape. Frog pilot to the rescue. He got us to the hospital, stayed with us, and eventually drove me back to my car (during the day the tree had been removed). Vince Balderama delivered in our crisis. My words cannot express my feelings and appreciation. I know that we would all do that for one another. I just wanted to mention that Vince did this for me and my son. BZ, Semper Fi, brother.” Launchin, Spot 4.

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Life Membership: 91% Donor Participation: 24.43% Pres: LCDR Sean Cate, USN (Ret.) e: Sean.Cate@1979.usna.com Sec’y: LCDR John “Wiz” Withers, USN (Ret.) 42498 Regal Wood Dr., Ashburn, VA 20148 p: 240-556-0637; e: JDWithers@1979.usna.com Social Network Links: http://www.linkedin.com/in/wizwithers Facebook Group: USNA Class of 1979 Website: www.usna79.com

Greetings, 79ers! Although it doesn’t feel like it to me, as a class we’ve been around for a while now. For over 39 years my predecessors and I have been chronicling items of interest among the Class of ’79. In the beginning, it was all the “firsts” – first weddings, first duty stations, first children, etc. Soon we started seeing the first civilians, as many 79ers opted for other opportunities once our initial obligation was over. Within our military ranks we soon saw the first commanding officers and eventually, first flag officers. We also started to see the first retirements. But as ’79’s time in uniform was winding down, there seemed to be no more “firsts” to document. Oh there was still a lot of things happening, but no “firsts”. Until now. Now, for the first time since we all took the Oath in T-Court on that hot July day in 1975, there is no ’79er on active duty. On a notquite-as-hot August day in 2018, our “last man standing” Lt Gen Bob Walsh was transferred to the retired list. Our time in uniform is done.

I was privileged to join about 15 other classmates and hundreds of spectators at the Marine Barracks in Washington, DC for the event. As you can imagine, the ceremony itself was absolutely firstrate. As Bob said in his farewell speech, anything the 8th and I touches is automatically transformed into something great. General Joe Dunford, former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the presiding officer. He spoke extemporaneously for about 20 minutes, essentially documenting the highlights of Bob’s career, of which there were many. Bob gave tribute to all those who aided him in his career, including those of us representing the class. For me, the icing on the cake was when the grandkids rushed out onto the field at the end to hug their grandpa. Afterwards, during the reception, Dave Bethel presented a USNA/ USMC framed print as a gift from the ’79 Marines. Later in the evening he regaled us with a few stories that didn’t make it into General Dunford’s speech. Let’s just say that Bob was gutsy enough to try stuff, yet smart enough to know when to stop. That’s a fine line that many of us mere mortals have crossed more than once!

General and Mrs. Dunford, Teri and Bob Walsh

General Dunford and Lt General Bob Walsh, with the gift from the Class of ’79 Marines

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LTGEN ROBERT “WHALER” WALSH

The Last Man Standing On August 30 2018, LtGen Robert S. Walsh, the last Naval Academy grad on active duty from the class of 1979, retired. After graduation in June of 1979 he married his lifetime shipmate Teri and started his Marine Corps career commanding an infantry platoon. He then went on to be designated a Naval Aviator flying F-18s. In 1986 when the movie “TOPGUN” was released, he was the real deal, attending the Navy’s TOPGUN School as a student at the time and the following year becoming an instructor there. He has commanded at all levels of aviation units to include a Marine Aircraft Wing flying combat missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His final tour was Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command. The following are comments from classmates:

“I could not think of a better individual to represent us. Of course Teri has had much to do with your success and longevity.”

“Congratulations on an outstanding career and the accomplishments of the Last Man Standing!!”

“...You were a leader of Marines, perhaps the only thing that really needs to be said.”

“Always a bit humble and always thinking ahead.” “There was never an inch of doubt where you stood, or where you intended to go.” “Your many accomplishments came as no surprise to anyone who knew you.” “A finer Marine and friend would be hard to find, and his bride, Teri, is a treasure.” “Teri, even more congratulations are due you as a military spouse”

I’m still compiling a list of the classmates in attendance, but a partial list includes Fozzie Miller, Rick Fitzwater, Steve Walsh, Mark Clemente, Warren Lewis, Dave Jackson, John Byzewski, Larry Taggart, Mike Pedersen, Bart Sparks, Chuck Dixon, and Charlie Gittins. Again, this is a partial list –

I’ll have a better list and an awesome group photo in the next issue. Congratulations to Teri and Bob as they enter their next chapter, which I’m pretty sure includes being full-time grandparents! In other ’79 news, congratulations are also for John Ballard, Ph.D., who has just been named the new

“He is the epitome of our class.” “You have done the Class of ‘79 proud!” “...Congratulations on an amazing career, being such a fantastic leader and role model.” “All of us, especially your classmates, are super proud of you. Follow your dreams!” “It’s amazing to think that the rank Bob held the longest was General.” “The Marine Corps will miss one of its great leaders and visionaries.”

“The Marine Corps is special because you take all that it is and will be as your personal responsibility.” “I was always taken by your ability to project confidence and decisiveness, while remaining humble, approachable, and engaged.” “You have influenced Marines and shaped the Marine Corps for generations to come!” “A pretty girl from Chicago, a fast car, two Ns and 2 black Ns... the table was set for a great Marine Corps career. “ “America owes Whaler and Teri a debt of gratitude...”

Academic Dean and Provost at The US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA). John will serve as the chief academic officer and principal advisor to the Superintendent in all matters relating to the academic program and faculty. After graduation John served as a Marine Infantry officer, eventually

commanding Marines at the platoon, company, battalion and group levels, both active and reserve. In his academic career he served as Dean of Faculty and Academic Programs at the National War College. He was also the founding Dean of the National Defense College in the United Arab

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’79: “Thirsty Third” at Abe’s Place: Seated: Abe Ellis, John Selden. Standing (l-r): Bill Williamson, Jeff Sherman, Mert Price, Gary Glover, Pete Levoci, Jim O’Connell, Craig Majkowski, Bob Wiesenberg, Dave Valente, Jeff Brown and Joe Miller.

Emirates. Most recently, he served as the Vice President for Veteran’s and Military Partnerships and Director of the Service members Opportunity Colleges at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. He has published six books and is awaiting publication of his latest work, the co-authored book, National Security Education: Developing Strategic Leaders for 21st Century Security Challenges. Congratulations, John!

Bob Wiesenberg, Dave Valente, Jeff Brown and Joe Miller. Great weekend! O/V, Bob Wiesenberg Bob attached a photo of the gang on the shore of the Salmon River. Thanks for the note, Bob! That wraps up this month and this year. As always, Karen and I wish all of you a most joyous and blessed holiday season. Safe travels, and I’ll see you next month. Omnes Viri, Wiz

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’80 John Ballard, Ph.D., Academic Dean of USMMA

Regular readers remember that last month I wrote about my recent visit to the Salmon River Lighthouse and Marina, better known in these pages as “Abe’s Place”. Just a few weeks later, the gang from “Thirsty Third” arrived for their regular weekend of fishing and mayhem. Bob Wiesenberg sent along this note: M Wiz: The annual 3rd Company reunion was held on 3-5 August at the Salmon River Lighthouse and Marina, owned by Cathy & Abe Ellis. Fourteen of the brothers were in attendance: John Selden, Bill Williamson, Jeff Sherman, Mert Price, Gary Glover, Pete Levoci, Jim O’Connell, Craig Majkowski,

Life Membership: 96% Donor Participation: 18.06% Pres: Tim Kobosko Sec’y: CAPT Joseph A. Grace Jr., USNR 15 Allard Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70119 p: 504-915-6711; e: joe.grace@1980.usna.com

Rosecrans Veterans Cemetery in San Diego, CA. Recently Walt Porr waltporr@ comcast.net, 34th Company, wrote in to let me know that he and his wife Susan are relocated to Lake Worth, Florida. They are finally empty nesters with their 7th child having “flown the coop” at the same time that they skipped out of Boston. He is still practicing Law with the same firm in Lowell, MA and but is licensed in Florida as well. He’s looking to connect with any other Classmates and Lawyers in Florida. Send him a note! It is always great to hear from someone who is not a regular contributor, Tim Ruck (to the Column that is!) timruck@cox.net checked in from 22nd Company: M Hi Joe, Wanted to send along a pic of 22nd Company alums enjoying Navy football. The Hampton Roads Chapter of the Alumni Association sponsors watching the games at a sports bar in Virginia Beach named Shorebreak. It’s fun to catch up on what’s been happening in our lives, kids, grandkids, etc., meet alum from different classes and listen to their stories. Steve Cushanick and I work as contractors, he with the Navy and I with the Joint Staff. George Galyo is self-employed in the field of model train repair.

Supporting Navy football: Steve Cushanick (22), George Galyo (22), Jenni Cushanick, Carolyn Ruck, Tim Ruck (22).

As is usually the case, the San Diego region is active with a bunch of different activities. I received a note from Jill Hawkins Votaw jvotaw@san.rr.com and Barbette Henry Lowndes (24th Company) bhlowndes@att.net who shared an update on a recent gathering. M Hey Joe! Greetings from sunny San Diego. A group of 10 of us got together in late September for an unusual outing. The group – including Spike and Barbette Lowndes, Jamie and Jim Jamison, Mary Jo and Dave Ray, Melanie and Chuck Marsh and Rick and I took the Amtrak Pacific Surf liner from San Diego up to San Juan Capistrano for lunch and a tour of the Mission. We had lunch at an Irish Pub before taking a tour of the San Juan Capistrano Mission (that’s the one the swallows return to each year …), then heading back home on the train. Just a fun day spent with wonderful friends and classmates. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the Navy-Notre Dame Game next month. Jill This week I had the pleasure of having Pam and Mike Ales stop by New Orleans. Mike was in town for a reunion of the USS New Jersey, the WWII Battleship. He had been the Boiler Officer on her back in the mid 1980’s and they were hosting the reunion here in New Orleans. Lots of great tales were told and many a sea story has grown larger. What was much more interesting was listening to Mike tell his tales about being a Naval Architecture Professor at the United States Mer-

Website: www.USNA1980.org

Greetings Classmates, In what has become far too much of a common theme, we lost “Hass” Moyer this last month to Acute Myeloid Leukemia. His son, LTJG Moyer, wrote in and let me know that he was diagnosed in April of this year and died on the 7th of September 2018. He will be missed by all. Please take a few minutes to reach out to his family and make sure we keep his spirit alive. Haas will be buried at the Fort

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’80: Back row: Rick Votaw, Jill Votaw, Barbette Lowndes, Front row: Dave Ray, Mary Jo Ray, Melanie Marsh, Chuck March, Spike Lowndes and Gerry Gallo.

80/80 CLASS NEWS chant Marine Academy. He’s been there quite a while and is know about the campus as “Uncle Mike.” He really takes care of the Students and makes a true difference in all of their lives. His stories are wonderful and the students absolutely love their “Mayor of the Academy.”

It was also great to get a note from Marc Poussard, 35th Company, marcmeg.mm@gmail.com, who is now an Elder for his Church living in France; Here is his update! M Joe, Well, I have been delinquent for too many years for not sending in SITREPs so I will try to remedy the situation. Here is a quick summary. I left the academy from the 35th company and served as a Strategic Weapons officer on ballistic missile submarines for 6 or so years and then did a lateral transfer to the Cryptologic community. I served in some fun spots such as Japan and Puerto Rico and picked up another EE degree at PG school along the way. I retired on a Friday many years ago and went to work for what is now BAE Systems on the following Monday. I worked primarily on contracts that provided Petabytes of storage for all our national imagery. My most fun adventure was when I worked on the ICOP program and flew to Bahrain, and took a COD to a carrier, helo’ed to the back of a destroyer and delivered a replacement ICOP computer system to them. It was great to be in the thick of things. I retired from BAE Systems two years ago and celebrated our retirement by travelling around the Schengen Zone part of Europe,

Croatia, England, and Ireland for 5 months with our daughter Nadya. My wife Meg and I are now serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in France. I am the President (Pastor) of a French congregation of about 40 people and help them run the programs of the church and take care of those in need. Coincidently our daughter Nadya is now serving a mission for our church in Quebec speaking French and Spanish. You can read our weekly blog at https://poussardfrancelyon mission.blogspot.com/. We include lots of photographs of France. If you send me your e-mail I will notify you when we post updates. We are at marcmeg.mm@gmail.com. Bonne Journée! This was a small mail bag this month, but fortunately I received a welcome update from AK “Dad” Wellesley alan.wellesley@ gmail.com: M Dear SHIPMATE, After 20 years at NASA, Dave Lengyel retired as the Chief Risk & Knowledge Management Officer for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate in 2014 to pursue a doctorate at the George Washington University. He finished his Ph.D. degree in August in systems engineering with a focus on quantitative risk and decision analysis. He tells me that he may do some part-time teaching and consulting in the future. Congratulations to Dave for sticking with the rigorous studies, projects, and papers, and to Mary Beth for kicking Dave’s rear-end whenever it was required! In late July, thanks to social media, Robin and I bumped into Maria and Bob Russell in Anchorage, AK. Robin and I were wrapping up an 8-day self-guided tour of the Alaska interior, while Ho and Maria were visiting relatives in the Anchorage and Kenai peninsula region. After some back and forth comms, Bob invited us to join them at his sister’s home for dinner just prior to their red-eye flight back to Seattle. A scrumptious dinner of bison burgers and fresh-caught

halibut, along with several other side dishes, was prepared by sister Doreen, her friend Joe, and Maria while Robin, Ho, and I sampled several craft brews from Alaska and caught up. About a month prior Bob had returned from a State Department gig in Africa, and he and Maria were on a camper trip to the Pacific Northwest (but flew to AK). It was great to catch-up with Ho and Maria who are now residing in Pensacola. Robin and I are still enjoying life on Lake Balboa in central Arkansas (Hot Springs Village). The boating, swimming, fishing, and “critter watching” are phenomenal! Classmates are always welcome to stop by, but make sure we are home first! We really enjoyed our Alaska trip, and in about a week we will drive our camper to extreme northern Maine to spend a few days with Diane and Lee Futch at their summer cabin. GO NAVY! AKW

afraid I will spill something on it and ruin it, so I still wanted to get the blue 76 and 80 football Jersey’s. Once again after last season I was successful and now am the proud owner of the Blue Navy Jerseys 76 and 80. Gemini sponsor midshipmen off and on since 96 and I currently have 5 Midshipmen under my wing. My former 98 Midshipman, “Commander Dave”, will be assuming Command of SSN 789 Indiana as its second Commanding Officer this Fall. How time flies! Dave

Dave Haller, 12th Company, david.haller@navy.mil who is a Civilian at NAVSEA 05, wrote in with a really cool note on Jersey’s: M Well Joe, I guess I am one of those that finally writes in after all of these years. My wife and I, Gem, (Gemini) live just a few miles up the road from the Academy (Piney Orchard, Gambrills, MD) I have been attending Navy Football Games for the past 19 years. The past eight (8) years, at football media day, I have gotten the player wearing 80 to sign my football poster. Four (4) years ago when Navy transitioned from Nike to Under Armour, the Naval Academy had to sell all Nike gear. That was the first time I tried to get the Navy 76 and 80 Jersey’s. I was not able to get the 76 or 80 jersey’s but I decided the next time Navy did a Football sale I would try again. Two (2) years ago I was able to get a White Navy 80 jersey. This Jersey was used for 3 years by the Punter, Alex Barta. For the past two (2) years on football media day I have gotten the current player wearing 80 to sign the jersey. I don’t wear the jersey since I am

Dave also sent me a slew of photos from 1980 – that I will share in our next columns! 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, and take care of each other – you never know what a difference you can make or how many more times you’ll have that opportunity to connect! As always, BEAT ARMY, Joe

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Life Membership: 97% Donor Participation: 22.62% Pres: CDR Otto Stutz, USN (Ret.) 1529 Odman Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23321-1852 c: 757-348-2171; e: otto@1981.usna.com Vice Pres: CDR Tim Disher, USN (Ret.) 314 Locust Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 c: 410-507-9040 e: timothy.disher@1981.usna.com Corr Sec’y: Ken Aiman 113 Keithwood Lane, Cary, NC 27511 c: 703.626.3465 e: classof81scribe@gmail.com Webmaster: Patty Crandlemire Whitney

Foggo (8th): Top US admiral warns of Russian submarine threat. America’s most senior naval officer in Europe, Adm. James Foggo, said Friday that he was “concerned” about some of Russia’s newer and more advanced fleet of submarines. The complete posting is at https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/05 /politics/us-admiral-russiansubmarine-threat/index.html? no-st=15391 99638 Joe Bridge (01) and the ‘Supe’ were spotted in the company of a beautiful woman. As was on the Facebook page,

‘81: ‘Slap Shot’ and the St. Louis Blues…. Auditioning for job after Navy retirement?

Website: www.usna1981.org Classwide messages: usna1981@yahoogroups.com

Hello classmates, As you read this column, you are probably attempting to work off a few extra pounds from last week’s Thanksgiving, getting psyched for the upcoming annual grudge match with Army, and working on that budget for the upcoming Christmas season. May you all have a wonderful holiday season, celebrating the new start of the “Beat Army” streak. First off, I need to apologize to Mark Hyman (12th), whom I apparently confused with Bill the Goat or an associate I had been in communication with when I referred to the ‘81 flag’s travel companion as Bill Hyman. Mark, I will get your name right from here on out… promise… ‘Luke’. Speaking of Mr. Hyman, USNA 1981 does some “Tool Time” with Al Borland (as played by Richard Karn) in the Tim Allen TV show “Home Improvement.”

“Joe, his brothers, Supe and Supe’s boss”

At USAFA at the Colorado USNA Parents Club tailgater: left to right Oldest brother Don, me, Slap Shot, Lynda and middle brother Jim. Last time we were all together was the 1st Company June Week family party in 1981. And “YES!” the shirts were my idea and I bought them through the Mid Store (online). Joe also added the above picture of the Supe in Dahlgren Hall. I pulled the following Jim Ahlgrimm (34th) post from Facebook: 81ers helping out at the ethics seminar for the class of 2019. David ‘Fuzz’ Harrison (25th), Joe Reynolds (5th), Mary Gunther (2nd), Gary Slyman (16th), Jim Ahlgrimm (34th)

George Basil (25th) shared a CNBC dot com link that outlines the 10 best institutions for alumni and future financial success in their lives. Once again, Go NAVY! (# 3); Beat ARMY! (#8). Rick Martin (2nd) posted a request that, unfortunately, we are unable to fulfill with this column, but I am putting it in for next year, in case someone can fulfill the request. “Classmates, Shipmates, my sister is coordinating an Assembly in honor of Veterans at her school in the East Dallas, TX area. She is looking for a guest speaker. Does anyone know if any of our classmates live in the Dallas area, so that I might see if they might be interested in speaking at the Assembly? If you know of anyone and have contact information, please send me a response. Thank you and Beat Air Force. Some input from emails in the inbox. Eric Randall (35th) sent the following:

M Last weekend I was doing the Ironman Maryland race in Cambridge and ran across Robert ‘Bob’ Grabarek (29th) while on the bike course. He had a USNA Triathlon Racing Kit on and I matched his pace when I saw it to chat. What I surprise to learn it was a classmate and fellow Ocean Engineer from 1981, who I hadn’t seen since then!! We passed be each other many times on the run and finished a few minutes apart. Made for an awesome race and time. Here is a picture of us after completing the race. Bob on the left, Eric on the right. More on Eric: I am now an Engineering Manager for FedEx Express for Eastern MA, RI, NH and ME. Mindy and I live in Goffstown, NH if anyone is in the area. Cheers! And from Bob: M Hey Ken, great input from Eric. It was a fun race! I will be separately sending you an update about myself, including the race which I also did with my daughter.

“It’s TOOL time!”

On our Facebook page, Charles Hardy (29th) referenced an interesting CNN dot com posting, that discusses fellow classmate James

Jennifer Joyce Clement (9th) posted “One final group shot with everyone present!”

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‘81: “Erin Flores Dawley, Noreen Leahy (15th), Susan Hardy (13th), Peg Klein (31st), Ava Howard (35th), Sandy Schawang (22nd), Patty Crandlemire Whitney (4th), Evelyn Jilli French (5th), Jenifer Joyce Clement (9th), Lisa Cicchini Bachiller (4th), Colleen McFadden (10th), Sandi White (5th), Renee Reedy (3rd), Kathy Holt Moeller (27th), and Sheila Fox (24th).”

81/82 CLASS NEWS Bob, I definitely look forward to getting that update!

’82

Life Membership: 97% Donor Participation: 20.09% Pres: Janeann Treadway Conley p: 410-251-7893; w: 301-342-2363 e: Jtcnaples@yahoo.com Vice Pres: Matt Moury p: 410-263-7640; e: vicepresident@usna82.org Treas: VADM Terry Benedict, USN p: 703-913-7183; w: 703-607-1036 e: treasurer@usna82.org Corr Sec’y: Rett Rasmussen 1710 Dana Pl., Fullerton, CA 92831 p: 714-871-1860; w: 562-696-8718 c: 562-822-0755; e: rett@rasmussen.biz Website: http://1982.usnaclasses.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/USNA82

’82: From July 7, 2007 at Bruce Lindsey’s assuming command of USS Carl Vinson. L to R: Dan Proulx (31), RDML (Sel) Kurt Kunkel (25), Chuck Tamblyn (13), Bruce Lindsey (25), Bob Rountree (25), Paul Monger (34) and Bill Dawson (25).

Erik and Bob

Finally, Carol Turman (wife of Bob Turman (30th) is the Coordinator of Wreaths Across America USNA. She has sent out the following in case you did not receive it in your email: M As another summer comes to an end here in Annapolis, it is once again time to reach out to you. As the coordinator of Wreaths Across America at USNA we need your help to get the word out. Please send on to your classmates and parents. This will be our 7th year to place remembrance wreaths at USNA cemetery to honor those that have gone before and remember their love for this country. Please help us to cover each grave and the columbarium at USNA cemetery with a remembrance wreath on 7 December, 2018. If you are in the area on Friday, December 7th at 09:30 please stop by the cemetery and help us remember many and honor all. Wreaths are $15 apiece or with the code below (MD0011) buy two and automatically get the third one for free. Contact Otto or myself if you need her contact information and want to contribute at the last minute, since this article will be out about a week prior to the event. Go Navy! Beat Army! ’81 Second to None!

Good Morning, ‘82! All of us in the great Class of 1982 had much in common. We all were inducted on July 6, 1978. We all followed the man in the red Corvette and bounced with Heinz Lentz. We all lived in Mother B. We diverged a bit in our individual experiences with majors, sports and ECs, but our collective effort was in fulfilling our joint destiny as “The Class That Jack Built.” While some of us marched more than others, we all took pride in Beating Army. And we all accepted our diplomas, took our oaths, and sent our covers skyward on May 26, 1982. We then went our separate ways in service to our country, some for five, a few are still active, but we all contributed to the defense of our country and to the USNA legacy. All of us in the great Class of 1982 are valued and honored, and rightfully so. But through our shared experience, a few have shined a bit brighter than the rest. Bill Dawson (25) was one of us who was a leader amongst leaders, a classmate amongst classmates, a great guy who exuded “Go Navy!” with every step, every breath he took. Until he took no more. As was reported in the “Last Call” section in the October issue, Bill passed away on August 25, 2018 after an extended battle with Merkel cell carcinoma. In honor of ‘82’s own “Mr. Navy”, I dedicate this issue’s column to Bill’s memory. Many thanks to Jim Garman (4),

Bill Hebert (33), Keith Boring (25) and John Vena (30) for the photos of Bill.

25th Reunion (2007) - Bill Dawson, Terry Deitz (27) and Keith Boring (25)

30th Reunion (2012) - Mark Rios (21) and Bill Dawson

30th Reunion (2012) - Bill Dawson, speaking at the Memorial Service as Class President

Bill Dawson, Lucky Bag 1982, Co. 25,

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‘82: “Easy 25” at the 25th Reunion (2007)

‘82: 35th Reunion (2017) - ’82 at Alumni House

30th Reunion (2012) - Vicky and Bill Dawson at the Memorial Service

’82 at the Military Bowl (2015)

Legacy Parents (2016) - John and Naoko Vena (30), Bill Dawson, and Dina and Elliot Kugel (9)

Bill Hebert (33) and Bill Dawson

30th Reunion (2012) - ’82 Chain Gang - Bill Dawson, Gary Sandala (2) and Brian Gawne (13)

35th Reunion (2017) - two former “Goat Ones” - Bill Dawson and Dan Proulx (31) Rest in Peace, Bill Dawson

Military Bowl (2015) - Bill and Vicky Dawson

A memorial for Bill was held at the USNA Chapel on Monday, October 15, 2018 (after this column’s deadline). Bill’s full obituary is on our class website at http://1982. usnaclasses.net/2018/08/25/ bill-dawson-r-i-p/ Fair winds and following seas, Bill. Rest in Peace. And, Go Navy! Beat Army!

AAC Championship Game (2016) - Sandy Martin Sadler (6), Bill Dawson and Jerry McEnerney (34).

Looking good, ‘82! – Razz

Military Bowl (2015) - “Mighty” Bill Dawson

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“I’ll drink to that!” - Dave Belt (12), Bill Hebert (33), Bill Dawson, Ward Carroll (21), Eric Reed (5), and Matt Cissell (6).

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legs, Frisbee throws and downing cold Bushwacker (secretary note: damn those Bushwacker’s are good)! The award ceremony and party was well attended by players, spouses, girlfriends, and general onlookers. Mikey Makovitch was the winner for a 3rd time in 29 years! Len Donevant was the Bushwacker King. Next year is ASD30, held in Coronado on 13 Jul 2019.

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 12.27% Pres: Neal W. Davidson 4345 Little Falls Rd., Huntingtown, MD 20639 p: 410-610-0295; e: nwdavidson@comcast.net Vice Pres: Tom “Katz” McKavitt e: thomas.mckavitt@1983.usna.com Treas: Frank Vernet e: fgvernet@gmail.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

’83: Tofalo Retirement

LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/83

Happy Thanksgiving ’83! The fall and winter holidays and New Years are right around the corner; don’t forget to send your favorite (class) secretary a nice end of year gift. Keep in mind that I am writing this two months in advance (September) and this issue won’t be in your mailbox until just around Thanksgiving, so I am predicting a lot. • Our 35th reunion is over (ok, not a prediction) • We elected new class officers (nope, not making a prediction there, except to say you elected a phenomenal class treasurer and class secretary {well maybe because no one else wanted the jobs, so Frank and Chris once again}) • What great weather for the reunion (I hope) • No one got injured playing tennis or biking, sunburned, or in a fight (I also hope) • Everyone loved their reunion swag • Wow, a surprise wedding engagement during the tailgater • Navy beats Houston again, just in the sunshine this year • We are already looking for volunteers for the 40th reunion! Da Newz: Joe Tofalo retired on 8/3 (how about that 83) aboard USS WASHINGTON (SSN 787). It was a wonderful ceremony and there were hundreds of guests there to wish Joe well. Joe’s final tour was Commander Submarine Forces. Although not all are pictured, the following classmates attended:

Mike Salvato, Cathy Salvato, Kerry Ingalls, Sean O’Connor, Brian Dunleavy, Jon Yuen, Dan Forney, Craig Faller, Stephen Fischer, Bill Stacia, Kevin Zumbar, Paul Heim, John Fleming, and Chris Pietras. 35 years goes very fast. Here’s a picture of Vic Mercado and his family celebrating graduation in 1983, alongside a photo of Vic and his family from August 7th 2018 at his retirement ceremony in Pearl Harbor. (Secretary Note: in the pictures posted on FB Vic is removing his sons sunglasses just prior to the family award photo. ‘83 knows you don’t wear sunglasses in uniform but ‘11 doesn’t, because they didn’t have a plebe year).

Before

After

Craig Faller was nominated to be Commander, U.S. Southern Command and for appointment to the rank of admiral. Craig is our first

4 star. Craig is currently serving as the senior military assistant to the secretary of defense. Frank Vernet and his sons (Alexander and David) out for a hike on a recent trip

All For One

‘83 enjoying birthday pig on Fobes Hill, Washington and celebrating Pete Stitt’s 60th (L2R: Michael Bowers, John Hults, Pete Stitt, Katie Thurman, Susan Koye, Luke McCollum, Matt Stapleton)

Vernet and sons

ALL SPORTS DAY XXIX recap. Our theme this year was ALL FOR ONE honoring our ASD co-founder, good friend, and five-time champion Briand Greer. We all wore blue bracelets inscribed with: TEAM BRIAND-ASD 29-ALL FOR ONE. This year, we had 16 participants: Tom “Modes” Modly, Mike “Keats” Keating, Rick “Stick’ Haberstick, Scott “Purv” Purvis, Mike “Mikey” Makovitch, Len Donevant, Craig Lucas and son Neal Lucas, Doug Hintze, Steve “Pee Wee” Herrmann, Chris Pietras, Bruce McGeorge, Craig Mueller, Rich Whelan, Tim “Dirtman” Durst, and Pete Perez ’82. The events this year included a variety of beach and water events, some of which were invented for this sports day: Frisbee golf, 4v4 ultimate Frisbee; Stick Beach Ball, 4v4 beach volleyball, KanBall, Kayak Rescue (entertaining kayak event, two paddlers picked up two swimmers), and Beach Relay which included running and swimming

60!

Rich Hans: M The photo is from a reception in my firm DLA Piper’s DC office to welcome former Pennsylvania Congressman Charlie Dent to our firm. Standing with me and Rep. Dent in the photo are classmates Bill Lietzau, Kevin Newmeyer, and Paul Becker, as well as my ‘old’ shipmate Willy Hilarides ‘81. Regrettably our classmate and my law firm partner, Mike Silva, was traveling on business and could not make it. I recruited Mike to our firm last year and proud but not surprised to say he has become a trusted advisor to banks and financial institutions around the globe. And it is fun to have a classmate and good friend just a few offices away, even if he

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83/84 CLASS NEWS shares pix of us as plebes with our colleagues at work! As for me, I continue to practice law and manage DLA Piper’s New York office. Siobhan and I celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary and bought a little vacation house in Cutchogue out on Long Island’s North Fork. I bought a little motor boat for us to zip around the bay and allow me to reconnect with my inner sailor. The house and the boat have our three kids — Sean (26), Owen (22) and Brigid (20) — coming around often, so we love it!

DLA Piper gathering

Brian Antonio. M I’m now in my third year running the Navy’s Aircraft Carrier programs in DC. Kathy Sue and I are empty nesters living in Southern Maryland, with our oldest, Rachel, planning a fall 2019 wedding. Here’s a summary of updates I’ve received over the past year as the company rep for the Black Sheep of 22nd Company. Dan Ball and Betsy are in San Antonio; Dan has retired completely after enjoying 10 years as a Math Teacher and Principal at a high school for at-risk teens following retirement from the Navy. Betsy works for TSA. Just before celebrating their 30th anniversary in May, Dan and Betsy’s daughter gave them their first grandchild! Jim Beatty and Robin celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this summer. Congrats to the love birds! In early June, when Jim and Robin came up from Florida for a Washington Capitals playoff game, we got together we made short order of a half bushel of Maryland crabs! Keith Beatty and Laura are in South Carolina. Keith is with Duke Energy and has been promoted to Principle Engineer, the highest level engineer in the company. Their youngest, Kyle, got married in May and is serving overseas in the Army.

Randy Black and Jill are in the Wichita area. Both of their children are in school in the local area, and Randy is working in the aviation industry. Frank McNeil and Paul Fowler are in Baltimore. Frank transitioned to PNC Bank last year. As a Community Development Banking Officer, he’s active in the community and involved in various causes that deal with affordable housing, small business development, community revitalization and financial education. Kevin Miller is with Delta Air Lines (28 years), as the Airbus A320 Lead Line Check Pilot for the Salt Lake City pilot base, even though Nancy retired from Delta after 31 years as a flight attendant. Their son, Eli completed his third year at Utah State University and is contemplating joining the Air Force Reserves after he graduates to fly C-17s. Ed Logue got married to Carol Ann since the last update. He and his wife honeymooned in Montana last fall. Ed is a small business owner. Jim Nail and Sandy are in the Kansas City area. Jim has been with the City of Independence Power and Light Department for over 13 years. Tom Nicholas and Ingrid are thriving in Virginia Beach, where Tom works for the City of Virginia Beach. Jim Sweeney was just confirmed in September as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, one of the busiest federal courts in the United States. Way to go Jim! Ken Switzer and Lisa are in Montana, where Ken has a small consulting business and Lisa works part time in the University Medical Lab. They are grandparents now! Ken Wilson runs a software company providing accounting and property management software for the Home Owners Association industry. He and Cary are also doing well in Arizona. Randy Wood and Annamarie are doing great. Randy is an advisor for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and will be rooting for Navy at our 35th reunion from his temporary assignment in Kyiv,

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Ukraine. Stay safe and keep in touch, Woody! I’m sure there will be a lot more updates after the 35th reunion. Go Navy! Beat Army! Please keep our Classmates and family members in mind. Pick up the phone, send an email or knock on a door – Life is fragile. Please be sure to reach out and touch your loved ones, reconnect with an old friend or roommate, whether in person or on the phone. Just do it today, as we can never count on the opportunity to be able to do so tomorrow. Please write in with your newz. I don’t want the first time you appear in a column to be your last time. Chris, Captain, United States Navy – retired Got Newz? send to: 83shipmate@ gmail.com Once a classmate, always a classmate. ’83- A Class Act!

’84

Life Membership: 100% Donor Participation: 23.12% Pres: CAPT Toni Kasprzak, SC, USN (Ret.) e: tonitalks14@gmail.com Vice Pres: Blake Ratcliff e: blakedratcliff@gmail.com Treas: Melanie V. Doherty e: lambchop_nh3@yahoo.com Sec’y: Kevin Monahan 428 Santa Mesa Dr., San Jose, CA 95123 p: 408-624-0773 e: kevin_monahan@comcast.net

Army civilian working at USEUCOM in Stuttgart, Germany, and has accepted a position at the Naval Support Activity across the Severn from ‘that school we went to’ with an expected transfer date of midOctober. Mel bought a place at the Wall near the Main Gate with a splendid view of Worden Field. My roommate and EE300 lab partner Mike Ohlhaver started a new job as the Program Manager for Kokua Support Services, a small defense contracting firm primarily providing engineering services for modifications and upgrades to Army helicopters. Still sharp as heck on the EE. Thanks, Toto. Another of our EE300 classmates, John Morrow, sends the following: M ‘Over several weekends the past 2 years, Bayly Taff and I backpacked the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Fontana Dam in Tennessee (~166 miles). In addition, through Bayly’s initiative and leadership (because Morrow was such a wallflower at school…), we continued on the Appalachian Trail through the White Mountains of New Hampshire via the Hut-to-Hut experience (~50 miles). Sue Honan joined us midweek near Mount Washington and showcased her Navy Track star talent on some really challenging, steep and rocky terrain. Sue has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Baker, and was preparing for Aconcagua. I think the Sea of Tranquility is next on her list.”

Website: www.usna84.org

I’ll start off with a better picture of Vice Admiral Jan Tighe.

Jan Tighe

John Morrow and Bayly Taff rescued by Sue Honan on Mt. Washington.

On to the mailbag: Mel Hamner is finishing up four great years as a Department of the

Paul Barr sent a note and picture from the wedding of Ben Wright’s (85) daughter Sarah on the

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‘85: Hawaii ’85 group

‘84

St Lawrence River. In picture L-R are Paul, Ben Wright ’85, CAPT Dick Wright ’53, Bruce Thompson ’85, and Larry Henigan ’85. Noticing the presiding reverend wearing a Naval Academy Class of 1907 Ring, it was discovered that his great grandfather and ben’s great grandfather were classmates. But still when two or three (of their great grandchildren) shall meet... (You’re welcome, ’84) Paul reports seeing roommates Rob Shibe and Pedro Alicea recently. Rob and wife Lisa recently moved into an historic property in Waynesboro, PA. Rob works at Hopkins and participates in Revolutionary War reenactments, including the Brandywine Battlefield, immortalized in the 2011 Doug Shupinski novel A Glimpse of Freedom. Pedro Alicea still works for the government in Northern Virginia, where he and Ines are almost empty-nesters. Jan (Giron) Meier and Bill Meier ’82, attended Commissioning Week for son Jonathan Meier ’18, who will be heading to Nuclear Power School in Charleston after coaching the Sprint Football Team during the 2018 season. Young Meier played offensive guard and his service is appreciated by a certain very backup 150’s Quarterback. The Meier’s vacationed post Commissioning Week on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Vice Admiral Gardner Howe, serving as Associate Director for Military Affairs at the Central Intelligence Agency, spoke at the Naval Post Graduate 2018 Summer Quarter Graduation ceremony on

September 21 and was presented with the NPS Distinguished Alumni award recognizing his distinguished contributions to education, the Navy, and the DOD.

’85

Life Membership: 95% Donor Participation: 11.53% Pres: Bob Smith 1009 Caiman Ct., Sellersburg, IN 47172 p: 502-432-6185; e: robertsmith5@att.net

’85 by the pool

Corr Sec’y: Vic Otero e: vic@otero-pearl.com

I great update from our Hawaii Group. Good times were held by all and as per the normal we had the largest showing for the game. We also had a sellout crowd at the Belly Flop Championships. Here are some of our classmates that were present. Ashley Yetman (16th co), Rich Tiighman (1st co), Jim Clody (35th co), Jim & John Winkler (9th & 33rd co), Kath McCartan (5th co), Charlie Giles (22nd co), Bob Smith (16th co), Mark Waterman (3rd co), Jeff Bernardi (16th co), Warren Norris (7th co), Beth & Mark Brownell (19th & 6th co), Angela Maya (2nd co), Mike Tranchina (2nd co), Mike Prosperi (13th co), Brad More (18th co), Dan Holzrichter (3rd co) Mike Fazzio (3rd co), Steve Rauch (23rd co), Christy Sahler (36th co), Marcus Flagg (31st co). Sorry if I missed anyone.

My next note and pictures come from Billy Fenton (5th co) who attended the Change of Command for RADML John Hannink (5th co), the #1 JAG in the Navy. Anyone needing an attorney “BETTER CALL JOHN”

Bellyflop Competition

John Hannink Change of Command

Keeping up with Billy Fenton who also attended RADML Tim Szymanski (5th co) Change of Command. Tim turned ocer Special Warfare Forces Command and moves on but I can’t tell you where. Also in attendance Rick Cobb (6th co)

Charlie and Rich

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Szymanski Change of Command

probably going to settle in the Bremerton/Silverdale area. Karen (Martin) Ebersole ‘85 17th Co. is a realtor out here. She’s helping us find our dream home. Karen and I went to the USNAAA Puget Sound Chapter annual picnic yesterday see photo. That’s Kitsap Lake in the background. You might be able to see Karen’s house behind us.

Paul McElroy 13th co was attending a gala for Medal of Honor Winners, he happen to run into Jay Leno, they engaged in a conversation about each others car collections, after a few minutes Paul was bored and had to leave.

John Rosenr and Karen miller

Until Next Time Go Navy Beat Army — VO

Paul Mcelroy and Jay Leno

On a side note Brad Olds (13th co) got engaged to Erica and is moving back to the East Coast. Make sure Congratulate him at a Navy Football Game. Here is one more not from John Rosner (17th co). M We moved to the Pacific Northwest - whole family. Not sure if I had told you about those plans. My oldest son (Max) is an architect. He lives in Seattle and works for an architectural firm on Bainbridge Island. My youngest, Cooper is starting at the University of Washington in a couple of weeks. Cooper just wrapped up a summer of American Legion ball. His team, Vienna Post 180 won the Virginia state championship and went three games into the mid-Atlantic tournament. They probably would have gone a lot deeper but started to lose players that had to go back to school. We pretty much just up and moved. Sold our house in Northern Virginia and headed West. We’re

’86

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 9.59% Pres: CAPT W. Scott Gureck, USN (Ret.) 514 Emory River Rd., Harriman, TN 37748 p: 808-227-2576; e: scott.gureck@gmail.com

former mile run record holder at USNA. Mark Bayly (24) recently became a proud grandparent and Patrick Morrissey checked in as a proud grandfather, passing on a photo with his grandchildren, Liam Patrick, Jake and Evelyn Roberts. Our original “Gramps”, John Wynn, and wife Linda have three successful daughters (Monica, Jessica, and Stephanie) and have been blessed with grandkids. Yamara (Isaza) Beck (9) and I had lunch together in Daytona Beach. Catching up after 30-plus years is tough over a lunch though. It was great seeing her and hearing of all the great things she is doing in the business world. My girlfriend, Ludi, and I had a chance to connect with Dave Long and wife, Kathy, while we were in St. Petersburg. We enjoyed some great food and fun stories. Ludi and I also attended the wedding of the daughter of ’83 grad, and 22nd Company grad, Scott Bartkowski in August in Pensacola. As for me, I enjoy volunteer work at the Florida Division of Blind Services, Braille and Talking Book Library, and have learned a lot about the talents and determination of those who are visually impaired. I have also been working as a reviewer and recently narrated

Vice Pres: Jeff Hornberger Treas: A.C. Raines Sec’y: CDR K.J. Delamer, USN (Ret.) Corr Sec’y: CAPT Anne G. Hammond, USN (Ret.) e: annegham@aol.com; p: 410-980-6460

Here’s the ’86 news: From Dave Hostetler: M As you read this, the Class of ‘22 is establishing themselves within the Brigade. 22 has high standards, Plebers!!! First, a correction for Christopher Hickey and a Potomac Valley Track Club (PVTC) teammate, Darrell Dempster ’53. The correct photo from their track meet is included in this column. Chris Hickey continues his outreach to alumni through his running. This time he connected with Paul “Not the Speaker of the House” Ryan ’73 at a track meet in July. Paul’s son is a ’99 grad and a

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’86: Patrick Morrissey with his grandchildren

some Alfred Hitchcock short stories. I will embark on my first book narration soon. And on behalf of ’86, I pass along congratulations to Lt. Gen. Lori Reynolds (29), Vice Adm Jim Malloy (19), Vice Adm. Brian Brown (30) and Vice Adm Bill Merz (9) on earning their third star. Apologies if I missed anyone. Until next time, “Hoss”

Chris Hickey with fellow PVTC member, alumnus and NAPSter, Darrel Dempster-’53

Chris Hickey with fellow PVTC member Paul (not the Speaker of the House) Ryan (’73).

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’86: Pictured are John Wynn, his wife Linda, daughters Monica and Jessica, and grandchildren

Next input is from Matt Muckelbauer:

Dave Hostetler and Yamara (Isaza) Beck (9) at Jimmy Hula’s restaurant in Ormond Beach, Fl.

Dave Hostetler and Dave Long with Ludi Lelis and Kathy Long in St. Petersburg, Fl.

Dave Hostetler and Scott Bartkowski ’83 at his daughter’s wedding

M This is my first time writing to Shipmate, and I’m doing it on behalf of my company mates in Ta-Wenty. Rear Admiral (SEAL) Collin Green took over Special Warfare Command in September. I attended the ceremony and got to see Collin and his wife Alyssa. To compound Collin’s increasing stress level, his older daughter is getting married. Our other flag officer, Rear Admiral Tom Luscher, is head of the Navy Reserve Forces Command in Norfolk - he started as an F-14 jock. Married to Jennifer (for 25 years), he has a son at Tulane and a daughter learning to be a chef. He’s looking forward to buying a restaurant, making his kids work there for free, and raking in the dough. Our esteemed class President, Scott Gurek, lives west of Knoxville, working for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Scott is still married to Frieda – the same Frieda he dated all 4 years at Navy. He had two sons graduate from USNA – Brian, a submariner, and Bill, a Supply Corps Officer (Hellman would be proud – speaking of which… Matty Hellman is still alive. If I told you anymore, I’d have to kill you.) AND, Scott’s a grandfather. Personally, I’m too young to be a grandfather. The little fellow, Frank Bijak, and wife Brenda, live in Cave Creek, AZ, where he has an open invitation to all to come have a beer with him. Frank and Brenda opened their own business and their oldest son, Cole, works with them. Their middle son, Conner, and their daughter, Peyton, are in school.

George “Busty” Bustamante wrangled his way into BUD/S, did several operational tours with SEAL teams and was also stationed in Panama. Since retiring from the Navy, he works at the GAO (where all retired SEALs go to work) but is thinking about seeking greater glory. He’s still married and has a starving artist for a daughter…and we look forward to seeing him at the 35th. Dan Baczkowski lives in Lexington, KY with his lovely wife. Dan left the Marine Corps after 6+ years, and for the record, should have a Silver Star for actions in Southwest Asia. I know what he did. He and his family are doing well. Sandra Davidson, who has never stopped smiling, retired from the Navy as a SWO and is splitting time between San Diego and Orlando. She invited us to visit her in Orlando, and is enjoying life, which I think she has always done. John T Sommer retired as a CEC CAPT (that’s right – Sommer was a SeaBee). He recently got to volunteer coach with the Navy Sprint Football team, and readily admitted he would have joined debate club with Tom Simoes if he had to go through what those football players do. I met John’s daughter (a youngster then) at the 30th and regaled her with Sommer stories. Somehow Sommer manages to get his picture taken with sports celebrities – here’s one from Hawaii. Sharon Chapman lives in NoVa, where she has one married son (Josh) and one in school (Jack). Sharon did 20 in the Corps (Supply Corps) and has been doing DoD consulting for the past 12 years. She bought a place in Old Town, and in keeping with others’ mistakes, invited people to visit her. Brian “Bead” Allen did the unthinkable – after 9 years as a SWO, he joined the ARMY, retiring as a LT Col. He’s married to Leah, lives south of KC, and has two daughters (Roxy and Simone) that still live at home, though he is hoping once they start grade school they’ll get their own place. Somehow, Todd Wagner convinced the Navy that he could

pass medical school, which he did, and he’s still a Navy doc (Public Health/preventative medicine). Wags is CO of the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, the Navy’s version of the CDC. He and his wife Vicky have 3 sons, who luckily do not carry the football head gene. Tom Metzger and wife Pam (of 27 years) live in Boulder, CO, fully embracingd the pseudo hippy outdoorsy lifestyle. He met his commitment to the Navy and works in real estate (Tom does commercial development and Pam does corporate services and relocation). His son Tim is a grad and Lt (JG) stationed on USS Hawaii, and daughter Bridget teaches dance at Gallaudet University while getting her master’s degree in social work. Our forever honorary classmate, Tom Simoes, is an SES at the Pentagon and pretty much runs the Navy’s budget. Sleep well. Tommy’s accounting skills are keeping America safe. Rick Fresquez (in keeping with today’s political correctness, I will not repeat his former nickname) I think lives in Michigan and does stuff with cars – frankly his background after he got out (he was a Marine pilot) is a bit hazy, so he could well work for the CIA. Ellen Robert is a renowned contracting officer at SPECWARCOM, and according to C. Green, is feared and respected for her ability to unf&*% any situation and bring order into chaos. Russel “Todd” Morgan, after serving as a submariner, went to law school. He did the Federal clerkship thing and he and his wife both did Intellectual Property law at different companies. He’s actually retired, lives in the Seattle Area and has taken up sailing and yelling at the contestants on Jeopardy for getting the answers wrong. Phil McLoughlin, like Scott Gureck, is STILL with his HS girlfriend (now wife) Kara. Phil commanded USS Connecticut (SSN 22) and USS Michigan (SSGN 727) and did a lot of stuff he can’t talk about. He and Kara live in Mesa and have 3 kids (two lads and a lass).

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86/87 CLASS NEWS Phil continues to embrace his inner geek and works for an electrical utility (he was an EE). Jeff Hornberger is still selling telecom/cloud/security (something high tech) equipment and lives in MD. And me? It’s not easy being me. I left my beloved Corps after 10 years when I was assigned the Acquisitions MOS. My CG at the time, Major General Carol Mueller, told me that I had a straight shot to Colonel and could come back to Quantico every 3 years to participate in the cluster known as defense acquisitions. And I told her…nah. I now work for a large consultancy and live in McKinney TX with my lovely wife of 28 years, Lisa. We have two kids – Ethan is a 3rd year law student at Washington University and is applying to be a federal clerk and Daniel is a junior aerospace engineer at Texas A&M. To those I was unable to reach (and you know who you are) – email me at matt.muckelbauer@ edlmllc.com, and if you are in the Dallas area, let me know and I’ll meet you at a neutral location. Beat Army.

Frank and Brenda Bijak

Dan Baczkowski and family

John T Sommer in Hawaii

That’s all for this time, All the best, Anne

’87

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 15.60% Pres: Jim Matheson e: jmatheson@1987.usna.com Shipmate columnist: Robert Pinataro 7 Meadowood Ln., Binghamton, NY 13901 e: rob.pinataro@stny.rr.com; p: 770-722-6373 Website: www.usna87.org

Hello ’87, Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah to those of the JudeoChristian faiths and best wishes for a joyous winter to everyone else. It is a pleasure to share a very thoughtful letter of gratitude to a classmate from Joseph Krensavage, an approach I’ll mention again below Joseph’s article as something worth emulating. M “Greetings from Joseph Krensavage in the San Francisco Bay area! I recently reconnected with Dave Sciortino (‘86) at a Stanford football game. Dave and I worked together at Applied Materials back in 1997 and he was a groomsman at my wedding back in 2006. Sharing some sea stories with Dave inspired me to reflect on my gratitude and appreciation for the life changing education and experience afforded to me by the Navy. A long time ago, I was an unguided teenager from a disadvantaged and tragic family in New Jersey. I enlisted as a machinist mate nuclear sub volunteer to escape and pursue an opportunity

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for better employment that eventually exceeded my wildest expectations. I experienced NAPS, the Naval Academy and active duty as a crucible of character formation for which I am forever grateful. Many of our classmates influenced me in so many positive ways it would take a book to recount and thank each of you. In the meantime, one of our classmates deserves more immediate recognition for the most profound impact on my life. During our firstclass year, my roommate and I once debated the existence of God. I was unconvinced, so he gave me a Bible and a copy of Mere Christianity. During a deployment to the Arabian Gulf, I mustered the courage and curiosity to read the entire Bible, starting with Genesis and ending with Revelations. In 1992, I finally got around to reading Mere Christianity and recall being struck by the phrase: “God knows what a wicked creature you are trying to drive.” In 2005, I surrendered my life to God and have since been blessed with a wonderful life of total abstinence from alcohol, serenity through sobriety, a wonderful family, a good career and life in faith. There are so many of my classmates I need to thank, but most of all, I wish to thank John Green for living a life of conviction, inspiration and discipleship.” ~Joseph Krensavage

Joseph Krensavage and Dave Sciortino (’86) at a Stanford football game

Joseph’s story probably brings to mind for many of us the ways classmates have enriched our lives. I’m reminded of Stewart Roten, the roommate who led me from agnosticism to Christian faith during youngster year. Stewart chose to leave USNA before graduation, so I was all the more honored that he

accepted my invitation to be best man when I married my lovely wife, Angela, the day after graduation. Apparently, Stewart is good luck as well, because Angela still puts up with me 31 years later. There are so many classmates who’ve made a difference for me, and one of those is Dave Julian. We were shipmates on USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40) during a period (1989-1992) when the MISS reportedly had the highest op tempo of any ship since the Vietnam war. We were at sea 18 of the first 21 months of our tour on that ship, including tailing the last Soviet cruiser out of the Med, three drug enforcement cruises in the Carribbean Sea, and Desert Shield/Desert Storm. As you can imagine, that much sea time can wear on a wardroom. Dave’s phenomenal sense of humor was this amazing thing that could reduce a room of us to hysterical laughter with an impression, a joke or a prank just when we needed it most. I still remember as if it were yesterday Dave’s impression of Mike Tyson after Mike uncharacteristically suffered a defeat. (Before he started eating ears). Thank you for the laughs, Dave! You should’ve gone into stand-up comedy! Joseph set a fine example with his article thanking John Green; and I’d like to invite all of you to share fond memories of classmates who have had an impact on your life in or out of the Navy or Marine Corps. That would be a welcome addition to our column and might help those reluctant to write about themselves find a way to create more of a “conversation” with Shipmate. Please send your news to: Rob.Pinataro@1987.USNA.COM (Note the new email address) with “Shipmate” in the subject line. Beat Army!

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88/88 CLASS NEWS

’88

Life Membership: 100% Donor Participation: 8.72% Pres: Jim Schwab c: 972-489-4061 e: jschwab@crimstonepartners.com Vice Pres: Henry Stoever w: 202-572-2102; c: 301-787-9700 e: henry.stoever@gmail.com

Scott Evans submitted two photos - 1988 and 1988 +30” Harry Demiris, Scott Evans, Dave Bass and Keith Miller.

Sec’y: Sara Salas Wickard c: 757-589-0678; e: swickard88@gmail.com Tim Wolf and E.J. Strasser

Website: www.usna.com “find my class” Bakkegard family

’88 The 30 Year Reunion weather took you straight back to plebe summer. Wow, was it hot and humid. But – what fun! Here are some attendee numbers from the weekend: Reunion registration (classmates only) 496, Friday night party in Dahlgren Hall 550, Class Tailgate 936, Breakfast in King Hall 491. We were able to contact 54% of our class, and of that group, 86% came. r/ Sara Kristin Bakkegard: M I had my retirement ceremony (10 years active, 20 years reserve) at Memorial Hall, 1 June 2018. Mary Jackson was my speaker (thanks Mary!). Here is a photo with her presenting my retirement certificate. I’ve also attached a photo with my 3 nephews - from left to right Sam Barrick, Eli Bakkegard (now almost as tall as I), and Tom Barrick (the little guy). This was their first taste of the Navy!

Edward (E.J.) Strasser: M Hello ’88 Classmates, It’s been a long time since I moved to Europe, with the result that I have sadly lost touch with most of you. Due to the upcoming 30th Reunion, here’s a little update from my side: Just recently, I completed a Global Executive MBA in a dual-degree program with Univ. of Michigan (UMN / Carlson School) and Vienna University of Business & Commerce in Vienna parallel to my CEE regional responsibilities at Siemens Austria. Because of the program’s global orientation, we completed study residencies in Chile, Brazil, China, India and yes, also USA. In short, our studies took us all around the world. Then, shortly before the graduation in Minneapolis, I met the Director for International Development at the UMN Foundation at a reception. One look at his college ring was enough to confirm my suspicions: I had traveled the world just to meet another USNA grad in central Minnesota. What a small world it is! I would be glad to welcome ’88 classmates to Vienna and show them around town or advise about top things to do/see in Austria. I get lots of practice with our international corporate clients here at the company. For your entertainment, I enclose two pictures of Tim Wolf ’87 and me at UMN. All the best from Vienna, Austria!

Graduation Day 1988

E.J. Strasser and Tim Wolf

Dave Cleary, ’88 Army/Navy Tailgate Kingpin: M “The Class of 88 will be tailgating again this year at the ArmyNavy football game in Philadelphia. Plenty of food and drink, and an RV to warm up in. After a tremendous 30 year reunion event, this is another opportunity to see old friends and catch up. Please contact Dave Cleary via email dgcleary@gmail. com if you are planning to attend the Army-Navy tailgater.”

30 Year Reunion 2018

Jim Maguire: M Pic (on the left) One is my husband and I holding hands as we walk through the front gate –

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88/89 CLASS NEWS something I never in a million years thought I would ever be allowed to do. One is me on the front steps 34 years later. The stains in the steps haven’t changed! LOL!

Chelyse and Scott Harrill, Tom and Cherie Smith

21sr Co mugshot; Bob Strong, Bill Gross, Rodney Luck & Ted Alexander

’89

Life Membership: 100% Donor Participation: 14.64% Pres: Ingar Grev 904 Barbury Pl., Annapolis, MD 21401-6485 p: 410-571-0105; w: 703-243-6613 f: 419-818-7319; e: igrev@1989.usna.com Corr Sec’y: Scott McFadden e: jscottmc89@yahoo.com Listserv: usna89@yahoogroups.org

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M Here are some 29th CO photos from the Reunion. First photo Bill Park, Tom Smith, Steve Coker, Scott Harrill, Jamie Cox, and Mike Camilleri. Many other 29th CO attendees were not pictured (it was hard to round us all up): Candy Taylor, Robin Tyner, Elena Trotter, Judy Kempisty, Scott Shire, Shaun Donnelly, Trey Wheeler, and I think I saw Eric Wyatt but couldn’t catch up with him to confirm! So awesome to see so many great friends! The weekend was too short!

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Darryl Smith and Bob Strong

29th Company

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’89ers! I hope you all had a fantastic summer! Now let’s get this party started! First, from CAPT (Ret.) Michelle La Duca: M After 29+ years in the Navy, I have retired from active duty. It was a great day in Hawaii surrounded by friends, family and USNA grads including a few classmates on deck of the U.S.S. Missouri. CAPT (Ret.) Kathy Donovan (‘89-2) graciously served as the guest speaker. Greg Wagner (‘89) was able to stop by the rehearsal on his way through Honolulu. Nick La Duca (‘62), my dad, gave the invocation and the benediction. I am truly blessed.

Thank you, Michelle, and thank you for your service to our great country! And now some news from Craig Prather: M I retired from active duty in Dec 2015 with the rank of CAPT, USN. I am currently a Senior Engineer/ Program Integrator at NAVFAC HQ. My son, Craig Prather, Jr, graduated from Florida International University in Miami, FL in Aug 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in public administration. He plans to pursue a Master’s degree in international studies. Other folks in picture - Far left; Wife (24 years) Susan Prather, Associate Professor at University of Miami - Far right; Daughter - Khaila Prather, Senior (Class 2019) at University of Miami.

And don’t forget to save the date! Our 30th Reunion is October 25-26, 2019!! If the 25th reunion was any indication, the 30th promises to be an awesome event!

90/90 CLASS NEWS

’90

Life Membership: 100% Donor Participation: 12.83% Pres: Lawrence “Kai” Yeh e: kyeh@mpsgc.com Vice Pres: Frank Bendik e: fbendik90@yahoo.com Ops: Maj Carter Honesty, USMC (Ret.) e: carterhonesty@yahoo.com Treas: Tom Callender e: tmcallender4@verizon.net Sec’y: Trey Alexander e: shipmate1990@yahoo.com Website: www.usna90.com Facebook: USNA Class of 1990

Classmates, I noticed in the September issue of SHIPMATE that our classmate Stephen William Kline passed away on 5 July. Does anyone know any details, or have any contact with the family or close friends? Even though an obituary was not included in “Last Call”, it would be nice if we could add something in our next class column. Let’s start with an update from ‘Hell on the Hudson’ via Tim Henderson: M “My second son, Alex, is now a plebe at USMA. My wife and I had just dropped him off at the Army version of I-Day (they call it R-Day) and I was thinking to myself that West Point does fairly well, but the whole process would certainly be more crisp, professional and effective if the Navy and Marine Corps were running it. On cue, I hear someone call my name, and I turn around to see John Byington, and he tells me his son, Nate, is a plebe as well! I’ve never been so glad to see a fellow grad. “John and I did both youngster cruise (USS POGY, SSN 647) and a ForEx cruise with the Japanese Navy together. John (Captain, USNR) lives in Annapolis now with his family, and I live in Silicon Valley with my family and am a real estate developer. “Obviously, our loyalty will always remain with Navy, but we are both very proud of our sons. The picture of the four of us is at the end of plebe summer – the statue in the background of the picture is General Patton. By the way, if

anyone else has a child at West Point please contact me – 408.529.9651. Go Navy!” Bret Simon chimed in as well: M “Typical stuff at Casa de Simon. We are loving the desert, seeing the classmates that come out west to join us in the joy that is Arizona. Saw Yeager and his wonderful wife and the youngest daughter, AND got to do some vodka tasting with Ray Berzins and some golf with his oldest boy, Joey, and got to pick up MY oldest after he got his wings just like when he was little. He’s going ‘camping’ in San Diego with his good friends and he’ll get to meet some interesting people before he reports to the EF-18 RAG. And on a typical Wednesday we met Paul Stanley and had a few drinks. Usual stuff. We’re headed to the Air Force game and Notre Dame in San Diego. Go Navy ‘90! Peace and love to all. Stop by if you’re in Tucson.”

Pete Heringer’s wife Lynn shared this shot of him at the Lido House Hotel in Newport Beach. Butch Neuenschwander shared this surprise encounter:

Here are a few pics pulled from Facebook of our ‘90 Tailgater at the 15 September victory over Lehigh, courtesy of Dave Kayea and Tanya Worthy Mihailov.

M “Oh, just attending a work celebration today and the local JROTC is providing the colors. Chatting with the Senior Marine when we figure out who each other is. Are you kidding me? Small world: Mark House was in the house!” And Kwan Lee offered this impressive sight of four ‘4-stripers’, proving that ‘90 is still leading from the front!

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90/91 CLASS NEWS

’91

Life Membership: 98% Donor Participation: 7.83% Pres: Evan Barnet e: evan@USNA91.info; p: 203-249-0071 Admin VP: Julie Shank e: julie@USNA91.info Exec VP: Ray Barata e: ray@USNA91.info Treasurer: Mike Smith e: Mike@USNA91.info Sect: Nelson Santini e: tgsantini@USNA91.info; p: 203-249-0071

USNA ’91 in force with Scott Pitcock, Rich Brophy, Frank Krevetski, Dave Koss, Jim Houston, JT Anderson, Christian Bonat and Markus Gudmundsson

And here is a picture of John Newton at his retirement. Fair winds and following seas Shipmate! Wish you the best on the next phase of life!!!

Knoxville where he graduated in 2017. From there Craig took an Interventional Radiology Fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta. Ten years from the start of medical school Craig is now practicing as an Interventional Radiologist in St. Petersburg Florida. The girls, now 17 & 15, and I have supported him 100%. Life is about the journey not the destination. So always take the leap, you never know what’s around the bend.

At Large: Jen Lednicky e: Jen@USNA91.info At Large: Gib Armstrong e: gib@USNA91.info Website: www.usna91.info

Our very own Mary Kay Wegner was featured on a 17 September segment of CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’, discussing ServiceMaster’s efforts in support of the Hurricane Florence recovery. Look for the clip on YouTube! And the latest of late-breaking news: congratulations to our newest flag officer! From John Mustin: M “Very proud of our ‘90 classmate and dear friend, Eileen Laubacher, who pinned on her first star today in a very moving ceremony at USNA. Great turnout by family and friends, including ‘90 reps James Carroll, Mike Megeath, Dean Woodard and John Byington, among others. (I say “first star” because those who know her understand more are likely in her future!)”

“THE HOLIDAY SEAON IS HERE!” Let us celebrate a wonderful 2018 Ok… it was literally a blink of an eye ago when we were still looking at the 2017 calendar, and here we are, looking at heralding 2019 wondering what happened to 2018? Another football season, another Army Navy game, weddings, births and farewells… The class officers hope 2018 was a positive year for you and yours and wishes all of you a wonderful and prosperous 2019!! Speaking of celebrations: Here are a few pictures of our classmate Dave Koss and his beautiful bride.

The Robinsons’ (Nope, they were not lost in space) ’91 is present at John’s retirement!

And because there is conservation of mass, one retires and the other one promotes to BG! Congrats to the newly minted USMC BG, Mike Borgschulte. (I was about to call you “B+10” Sir)

“Tailgaters R’US” Sending a big shout out to the Metcalf’s who volunteered again to host our tailgaters at Navy/Marine Corps Memorial Stadium… From set-up to hosting and cleanup, Kurt and Peggy Metcalf did it all, did it well and did it with love. Thanks for the hard work – love you tons! Check out these happy smiles at some of our tailgaters of 2018

’91 is present also on promotions! Greg Price, Chris Janke, Tom Short, Chris Thomas, Mike Borgschulte, Mike Dowling, Frank Krevetski, Mike Lindeman and Kelly Davis.

And because we just can’t stop, here is a not about another of our classmates making it to be a doctor; Craig Robinson – (And he was a Nuke too…!) From his proud wife!!

Until next time … Go Navy! Go ’90!

The Koss Team!

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M After Craig finished his time in the submarine force he went to work for the medical device company Guidant and started a family. A few years into his sales job and Craig realized he wanted to be a doctor. At this time he had a wife and two daughters age 7 and 5 and was living in Charleston, WV. So back to school he went to Marshall Medical School for 4 years, graduating in 2012. After graduation he matched into a 5-year radiology residency at University of TN

In Hawaii for the opener …

And for Lehigh (Yah, we cool)

91/91 CLASS NEWS

‘91: Season opener!

and connect with other classmates, please join us for our regularly scheduled calls. For more i nformation, please reach out to gib@usna91.net Other news: EVENTS – DON’T MISS OUT For our class events around the country visit http://usna91.info/Events.aspx ‘91: ’91 in force!!

’91 meets the “Dant” and it is NOT for restriction! ’91 raises the flag!

’91 cheering along!

Class Updates This last September we hosted our first annual conference call… Call it a state of the union address if you will. We had over 50 members participate, and next year we hope to break 91X2! Please take a moment to update your contact information via FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, pigeon, FedEx – whatever works! We want to stay in touch and make sure that we remain together and available to help each other as a class As well, please BOLO for our class networking calls hosted by Gib Armstrong. If you are transitioning, have kids about to join the workforce, want to help out classmates or just want to stay in touch

USNA Class ‘91 Support Foundation The leadership team has been able to put together a program to help classmates helping classmates in the time of need. We have set up an official foundation to collect funds to help classmates and their families. If you know of a classmate in need, please let us know how we can help and visit USNA91.info to learn more or submit a request. Ray is the point of contact. Regional and Company Reps Julie has been focused on rally classmates to become regional reps to help groups of classmates communicate and get together. Company Reps – Looking for reps from all companies to make sure that we get news from as many classmates as possible. If you are interested, please reach out to anyone in the leadership team. Our goal is to make sure we get news, to and from, to all classmates!! The complete list can be found on USNA91.info. “TICKLERS” Some action items and other “admin” (the exciting) stuff:

Please help us reach out to all classmates! Although tough, we are trying to achieve 100% connection to all classmates and we are using all tools. If you are on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter (or your favorite social media), please reach out to classmates and let’s make sure that we are all connected. We have plenty to share, and do, and want to ensure all feel part of all class activities. Our Class website will be the starting point for Class wide communications since not everyone is on social media. We will look to repost to social media for all to keep up to date. Please visit www.USNA91.info for the latest information. To get connected please join our class email list serve at https://tinyletter.com/shipmate91. Register to receive class wide emails. 91 SWAG Looking for ’91 SWAG? We have men’s and women’s ’91 logo embroidered shirts, embroidered gym bags, golf balls, golf towels, and a few cutting boards. Please check out www.USNA91.info and click on SWAG. Evan’s garage needs to free up some space! Class News! Please send Shipmate information about our Classmates to Nelson at tgsantini@usna91.info. Class Objectives Please recall that the leadership team is diligently working through the action items of the team class plan. As a reminder, our key themes are: 1. Outreach – We are reaching out to connect to as many classmates as possible via any and all possible communication tools. 2. Giving Back – We are looking into ways and means to give back in a meaningful way to those whom we leave behind and the Academy. 3. Leadership – We are assuming increased responsibilities within the class and Alumni community and seek leaders from all groups. 4. Engagement – We are looking for classmate engagement and participation in events and service to represent ’91 and impact the community.

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91/94 CLASS NEWS Your participation, support and ideas are both needed and wanted. Please reach out to any member of the leadership team and share your thoughts. No idea is out of bounds (some just may need extra time to cure). “THE HELM” Another year ahead! This year has seen some connections strengthened and even new ones between classmates. As we have more events in the upcoming year with more classmate involvement, we are able to support each other more. From transition to laughter to even just being there when needed, our class comes through. During the holidays, look to reach out to a company mate that you haven’t spoken to in a while and ask how they are doing! Happy New Year! Go Navy! Evan sends

’92

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 6.32%

Chris Camacho and family

’93

Life Membership: 97% Donor Participation: 9.60% Pres: Bob Kuberski e: bob@usna93.com Vice Pres: Colleen Salonga Corr Sec’y: Maj Shogo Cottrell, USMCR Treas: Jay Matzko e: jtdjm@yahoo.com Geoff Moore’s change of command with Alan Schrader

Pres: Creighton Armstrong Corr Sec’y: CDR Doug Barber, JAGC, USN (Ret.) Gentry Locke, 10 Franklin Rd. S.E. Suite 900, Roanoke, VA 24011 p: 540-983-9300 e: DougBarber@1992.usna.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Best Wishes for the New Year from your Alumni Association and Foundation.

SHIPMATE Correspondence: Maj Shogo Cottrell, USMCR 20902 W 117th St., Olathe, KS 66061 h: 913-782-8149; e: shogo@cottrell-family.com Website: http://www.usna93.com

’94

Website: www.usna92.com

Classmates, Attached is a picture from CAPT Geoff “Jefe” Moore’s change of command, with Alan Schrader. Geoff just finished a successful tour as the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, and he is now off to DC to be COS for Naval District Washington. Also pictured is Chris Camacho and family during parent’s weekend, and Scott Erb’s retirement with Stephen Phillips, Harold Viado and Sean Gillespie in attendance.

35th Co: featured in the September 2019 issue (inputs due to me June 23, 2019) 36th Co: featured in the October 2019 issue (inputs due to me July 28, 2019) Once we get through the 36th Company feature, I will be resigning as the class secretary/scribe. Please contact our Class President, Creighton Armstrong (Creighton.armstrong@am.jll.com), if you are interested in being the class secretary/scribe. Next month – 30th Company! Thanks, Doug

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 8.03% Scott Erb’s retirement with Stephen Phillips, Harold Viado and Sean Gillespie

Below is the schedule for the remaining company features: 30th Co: featured in the Jan-Feb 2019 issue (inputs due to me by Nov. 25, 2018) 31st Co: featured in the March 2019 issue (inputs due to me Dec 26, 2018) 32nd Co: featured in the AprilMay 2019 issue (inputs due to me Feb. 24, 2019) 33rd Co: featured in the June 2019 issue (inputs due to me Mar. 24, 2019) 34th Co: featured in the July-Aug 2019 issue (inputs due to me May 27, 2019)

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Pres: Jim Keck c: 904-477-2133; e: JKeck@usna94.com Vice Pres: Julie Spencer e: jspencer@1994.usna.com Treas: Brian Bruggeman e: btbruggeman@hotmail.com Sec’y and Corr Sec’y: Maria J. Pallotta p: 410-440-7552; e: mariapallotta@yahoo.com

Dear ’94, As you know, our reunion is rapidly approaching, and the planning committee sends along the following update and tentative reunion schedule: Thursday, 24 October Initial Check-in - McGarvey’s Class Happy Hour (No Host) - McGarvey’s Friday, 25 October Check-in - Westin Hotel (Host Hotel)

Class Memorial Service - Main Chapel Class Social - Westin Saturday, 26 October Tailgate - Class of 53 Pavilion Beat Somebody! (Schedule published in March 2019) Sunday King Hall Brunch (TBD) Please reference our class Facebook page for the most up-to-date information regarding the many events surrounding our reunion weekend. Also, please update your contact information at the Alumni Lookup tab on the alumni website, usna.com. That is the source of email addresses that the class officers access to send out important information and news. Chris Kuzniewski sent news about a recent retirement in Memorial Hall: M Lieutenant Colonel Chris Frey retired from the Marine Corps in May 2018 after 24 years of service with a ceremony held in Memorial Hall. A reception was held afterwards at the Naval Academy club on the yard, and a great time was had by all. A great thing to come from this mini reunion was a what’s app group that now includes every member of our company that started together on that fateful day of July 3rd 1994. Super cool! What wasn’t cool was the weather as evidenced by the belly sweat Chris Frey had leading up to the ceremony. But don’t worry, we didn’t give him any grief from that...not! We gave him all sorts of ribbing for that, and pushed the picture out to everyone on what’s app. What are friends for, right Chris? Congratulations on a great career, brother. We’re all proud of you. In attendance were several members from the Class of 94 in 35th Company, as pictured with Chris Frey at his ceremony. On a sad note, our classmate Mike Gardner has left us. His obituary follows: M Michael Taylor Gardner, age 45 of Omaha, passed away June 29, 2018. He was born July 28, 1972 in Saratoga Springs, New York to

94/94 CLASS NEWS

1994 Save the Dates!!

2019 24 to 27 October 2019

25-Year Reunion Reunion Weekend Highlights Thursday 24 October Initial Check-in - McGarvey's Class Happy Hour (No Host) - McGarvey's Friday 25 October Check-in - Westin Hotel (Host Hotel) Class Memorial Service - Main Chapel Class Social - Westin Saturday 26 October Tailgate - Class of 53 Pavilion Beat Somebody! (Schedule published in March 2019) Sunday 27 October King Hall Brunch (TBD)

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94/98 CLASS NEWS

’95

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 14.70% Pres: Andre Coleman CDR, CEC, USN (Ret.) c: 571-344-0336 e: andre_coleman@hotmail.com Vice Pres: CAPT Robert “Bobby” Coogan, USN e: flynavy95@gmail.com Tres: Maj James B. Burke, UMSMCR c: 808.228.3877; e: burkejbusmc@yahoo.com Comms Dir/Webmaster: Ed Galloway e: edward.galloway@1995.usna.com Sec’y: Kate Dooley c: 202-320-6776; e: ktdooley@hotmail.com

’96

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 15.43% Pres: Nagel Sullivan Vice Pres: Bill Pennington ‘94: Phil Ventura, Mike Bruneau, Chris Courtright, Chris Kuzniewski, Chris Frey, Mike Bellotti, Mike Yang, Bob Hughes, Elyssa Smith, Ken Graves and Bob Roberts.

George and Jean (Peden) Gardner. In 1990, Michael graduated as valedictorian of North Charleston High School in Charleston, South Carolina. Michael attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and finished his education at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, graduating with a degree in history. He lived and traveled many places during his life, visiting 48 out of 50 states. Michael was a passionate cook and a skilled photographer, appreciated strong coffee and good beer, and loved the ocean. He was a music and sports fan and cheered for the USNA Midshipmen, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Iowa State Cyclones. He was known for his way with words, balancing blunt honesty with a clever sense of humor. Left to remember him are his wife of 17 years, Kelli; his parents, George and Jean Gardner of Jacksonville,

Florida; his brother John (Theresa) of The Dalles, Oregon; his sister, Susan of Charleston, South Carolina and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Have a nice holiday season, and we’ll see you at our 25th!

Sec’y: Cara Albright e: caramalbright@1996.usna.com Treas: Nikki Battaglia

Ahoy, ’96! No news has crossed my desk this month, and I totally slacked on digging any up, so this will be a short column. (And I’ll have to stand with a brace at the next tailgater to atone for this.) I do have a picture to share from our first tailgater of the season. Navy bounced back from an opening road loss to Hawaii and routed Temple

SUMMER SEMINAR Help that outstanding high school junior you know experience a busy week at USNA this June. To apply online, visit usna.edu/Admissions ‘’96ers gathered to break in a new bar under the class tent at the season opening tailgate 106 SHIPMATE • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018

for the home crowd in the pouring rain. Despite the weather, we had a ton of fun at the tent and in the stands! Looking forward to the back-to-back October games. If anyone has any news or photos to share with the class, please send it my way! By the time you read this we’ll all be gearing up for ArmyNavy, so don’t forget to share the fun from all our tailgaters and watch parties. Until next time – carry on! BEAT ARMY – Cara

’97

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 6.58% Pres: Tom Wagner e: twagner1@san.rr.com Send news to: LtCol Aaron Shelley, USMCR 1148 Via Jose, San Jose, CA 95120 c: 619-980-8297; e: apshelley@hotmail.com

’98

Life Membership: 100% Donor Participation: 6.96% 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: Alex Savage e: asavage98@gmail.com

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Life Membership: 93% Donor Participation: 5.97% Pres: Minh-tu Nguyen Greenberg 1123 Gaither Rd., Rockville, MD 20850 e: 1999USNA@gmail.com Vice Pres: Jason Birch Sec’y: Darlene Viscusie Treas: Carmen Ehert Communications Director: Sonja Hanson Website: www.usna99.org

’99, First, thanks for all your patience and support as the class completed a transition to new class officers. This post was submitted prior to the election results tally, however we’re confident this new leadership will ensure the greatest reunion in 20 years! We’ll start with the really great news… NAVADMIN 216/18

’99: 99ers at Casa Durant

99/99 CLASS NEWS announced that USNA ‘99 is represented by BOTH 2018 Stockdale Award winners… Congratulations Mike Lisa, former commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, and Allen Siegrist, commanding officer of USS James E. Williams (DDG 95). Honorable mention went to Gerry Tritz and Teddy Kribs. The ceremony is scheduled for early November. We’re hoping for a strong ‘99 showing at the Pentagon that day! Next are a few updates and some pictures from Minh-Tu: M This past June, Cory Durant and I hosted a BBQ at Cory’s place in Ashburn, VA. Although it felt like we were going over the river and through the woods to get there, a number of ‘99ers, and their kids, managed to find their way out to Casa Durant – Dave and Fran (Clemens) Hardy, Alex Holston,

Jason Birch, Carmen (Fuentes) Ehret, Edna Rodriguez, Sarah Wilkening, Ian Brown, Steve Duke, Chris Tyson, and Ryan Sturgill. We all managed to fit in the first photo, and ALL of the ’99 children present barely fit into the second picture! On June 28th, Gervy (’98) and Bernice (Javier) Alota’s daughter, Giselle became a member of the Class of ’22! Carmen Ehret was at Bernice’s side throughout the week leading up to I-Day, and was also there the morning of I-Day. A few ‘99ers showed up halfway through the day to show Bernice some support as well, including Beth Regoli, who was the Plebe Sumer XO, and currently the 6th Battalion Officer. Pictured with Bernice are Dave Ostwind, Joe Gryder, Beth Regoli, Carmen, and Johnny Bleidorn. Bernice, Gervy and their family came back to say ‘hi’ to their Plebe over Plebe Parents’ weekend. Giselle has now settled into Plebe year and is following in her mother’s footsteps as a cheerleader for Navy! On July 19, Dave Hardy, Chris Tyson, and I took a road trip down to Virginia Beach, VA, to attend Cameron Chen taking command of NSW Dev Groups EOD Squadron. We picked up Medhi Akacem in Norfolk and managed to slip through security to make it on time for the ceremony. It was a great ceremony and we were more than happy to celebrate with Cameron and his family afterwards. This was Cameron’s SECOND Change of Command ceremony of the summer – in June, after two years at the helm, he turned over command of Navy Diving and Salvage Training Center; in attendance were Alex Leanos and the real Dave Paz.

‘99ers on I-day

Bernice, Gervy, Giselle, and baby Gervy over Plebe Parents’ weekend

Bernice with her plebe

Giselle cheering for Navy football

Happy Alota’s on the morning of I-day

Giselle cheering for Navy football

’99 progeny!

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99/00 CLASS NEWS Shipmate00@yahoo.com . I will refer to Marc Daigler as “DaigyPoo” forever more and I would not believe the story about the fish landed in Corpus without the photos. Dizzy brings it like always! -Murph Tony Frucci writes: ‘99ers at Cameron Chen’s change of command ceremony in Dam Neck

Medhi, Chris, Dave, Cameron, Minh-Tu and Brian Goral (aka Dave Paz) with the Chen twins, Jeremy and Evan

M Dear Shippies, Well, I *finally* got hitched (just glad I did it before the first ‘00 made flag), and so I feel compelled to submit the obligatory wedding photos. Especially since I had the honor of having two of my roommates from Mother B in attendance. Lt. Col Marc “Daigs” Daigler and CDR Jason “Debo” DeBlock were gracious enough to travel from very far-away lands to help Daniela and I celebrate. A great time was had by all, and I can neither confirm nor deny rumors that the crew of Venezuelan bridesmaids commandeered Daigy-Poo and The Debotron for an after-party tour of Miami nightlife. I hope everyone is well and I’ll update you at the next life milestone! – Frooch Dizzy Gillespie writes:

Alex Leanos, Cameron Chen and Dave Paz at the NDSTC Change of Command ceremony

The 20th Reunion should be well on-track. Please follow www.usna99.com closely for updates. Happy Thanksgiving and Beat Army!

’00

Life Membership: 97% Donor Participation: 10.71% 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

Shippies, Inbox did me right this month, some really neat updates with good photos. Keep them coming.

M Hey ’00, Just thought I’d drop a line or two reporting what’s new in Tennessee this fall. Edmund Michael will be three this winter, and is counting to ten (sometimes) and conversing regularly now. Following a visit to P-Cola this summer, he’s now fascinated with all things aviation, and pointing out the differences between “A-panes” and “He-copters” (he seems to really like rotary wing-no one’s perfect). It was his first time at the beach, and I’m proud to say “E-Bug” took to the water like a fish. We went to my “old spot” on Pensacola Beach, then went around to all of the “old haunts”. Speaking of P-Cola, we were fortunate enough to spend a day watching the Blues do their stuff courtesy of Frank and Bethany Weisser and their wonderful family. It was good to walk the tarmac at VT-4 again and have lunch at Mustin Beach. It’s remarkable, and a little poignant seeing all the (very) young students walking around, but no more “Turbo-Mentors”. Sure brings back memories.

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After a good run, SV Lady Anne has moved on to a new owner; I’m glad to say an officer and gentleman who will definitely keep her chasing the wind. They say the two best experiences with a boat are the day you buy it…and the day you sell it, which may indeed be true. Never the less, I’m already plotting my next “hole in the water”-hopefully something wooden. COMNAVHOMELANT continues to support my schemes confidently reporting, “well…some men golf”. After several years working for the same company, I’ve moved on to accept a position with our local power company as their Technical Writer. Megan is very happy as my office is now only a couple of blocks from home, and I’m enjoying working more closely with my community and neighbors. Wishing all the best to everyone, and looking forward to the Reunion in the not-so-distant future! Joshua D. Gillespie

Arrrrrggggh

Josh Kelley writes: M Shippies, For reasons unbeknownst to us, someone let the Class of 2000 assume command of all 4 squadrons in Corpus Christi, TX. As of August; Dave “Wedge” Wegmueller is at VT-27, John “Crank” Kollar is at VT-28, Keith “Jaws” Schroeder is at VT-31, and I am at VT-35. Following senior leadership guidance to “have fun”, we’ve already executed our first CO walkout which resulted in solving the world’s problems and 3 trophy red drum (thanks to Jaws and his boat). Since no one would believe either of these events without photographic proof, I’ve included a picture from John’s ceremony in August as well as our CO walkout. Swing by for a beer if you, somehow, find yourself in Corpus. - Josh Kelley

Dizzy and Frank in his non-offensive fitting flight suit

Gillespie Mantlepiece series photo

CLASS SECRETARY COLUMN DEADLINES Send to: classnews@usna.com

ISSUE: Jan-Feb 2019 March 2019 April-May 2019 June 2019 July-Aug 2019

DUE DATE: 26 Nov 2018 27 Dec 2018 25 Feb 2019 25 Mar 2019 28 May 2019

00/02 CLASS NEWS

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an old friend and tell us about it through Shipmate! Justin Busby (19th/6th Company) writes:

Life Membership: 96% Donor Participation: 8.86% Pres: Jen (Bohr) Tyll p: 302-528-9306; e: jenbohrtyll@gmail.com Vice Pres: Amy (Baxter) Laczek p: 240-393-9120; e: laczekaxter@gmail.com Treas: Adam Borcz e: adamhenryborcz@gmail.com Sec’y: Jen McCullough e: jennifer.mccollough@gmail.com

2000 running things in Corpus. Keith Shroeder, Dave Wegmeuller, John Kollar and Josh Kelley

’02

Life Membership: 98% Donor Participation: 4.50% Pres: David Gravseth Vice Pres: Kate (Kranz) Jordan e: katherine.kranz@2002.usna.com Sec’y: Kristi (Tjoa) Laughlin Treas: Andy McCann At-Large Directors: LTCol Elizabeth (Kreft) Brienza, LCDR Sean McClintock and Charlie Mello Send Submissions to: shipmate2002@gmail.com Website: www.usna2002.org

Jaws likes to fish...who knew?

Aint she purty?

2002, Wishing you all a great holiday season with family and friends. For our classmates forward deployed or away from family, you are in our thoughts and we wish you well. As 2018 comes to a close, I hope we can all take a moment to reflect on our time spent at the Academy, the friends and memories we have made, those we have lost too soon, and all the big and little accomplishments we’ve had along the way. 2019 brings a new year and a new chapter. Reconnect with an old company mate, an old teammate or

M In an effort to ensure Navy sings second in all events this year, while hopefully inspiring another 14-year beat down of Army football, the fearsome foursome of Mike Bower (’02), Justin Busby (’02), Allen Hermeling (’02) and DJ Fuller (‘02+1) took to the links to compete in the 2018 Chicago Academy Alumni Golf Outing. The perfect coupling of tasty cocktails and music from high school blaring from their carts led to an impressive charge. Army was caught off guard and knocked off their mule early. Army actually sent a spy to ensure the Navy team running up the leaderboard was for real. They may have forgotten that Naval Academy grads are imbued with the highest ideals of honor and that motivated the Midshipmen even more – rolling off two birdies, an eagle, and about 12 beers during the next 3 holes, while the Army spy watched. At the end of the day, Navy stood tall with the Championship in their hands after posting a 14-under round. Sing Second! GO NAVY!!!

2018 Chicago Academy Alum Champs

Mr. and Mrs. Frooch!

I don’t which I like the most, the hat, the shirt, or the fish!

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Frooch, Daigy Poo and Debotron

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02/03 CLASS NEWS From our Class President David Gravseth: M The Classes of 1997, 2000, 2002, and 2003 have joined forces this year for a joint tailgater for all home games at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. On Saturday, September 15, 2018, we were honored to host the following Congressional Medal of Honor recipients: Britt K. Slabinski, Charles C. Hagemeister, Salvatore Giunta, Robert R. Ingram, Ty M. Carter, Bennie Adkins, James A. Taylor, Gary M. Rose, Melvin Morris, and Michael E. Thornton. The group picture includes those Medal of Honor recipients as well as Eddie McKinnon (’02), David Gravseth (’02), Murph McCarthy (’00), Bobby Chernuski (’03) and other fellow grads.

’03

Life Membership: 97% Donor Participation: 3.82% Pres: John C. Reeves Vice Pres: Fernando R. Reyes Treas: Meagan Barnett Sec’y: Heather M. Selig Shipmate submissions e: navyclass2003@gmail.com

‘Aught Three!, Please continue to send your submission to: KennethMichel03 @gmail.com. I appreciate everyone’s inputs and please feel free to share news about newborns, promotions, weddings, deployments, etc. 2003 Class Officer Update ‘03 Your new class officers are very excited and proud to continue the 2003 legacy and lead our class into the future. A heartfelt thank you to the previous class officers (Dan Bailey, Dan Emmert, Maili Neverosky, Noelle Brinkman (Navas) and Ricky Mui) for their hard work and dedication the past 15 years! Also thanks to Kevin Hagan and Kenneth Michel for helping set up the online voting for the class elections. It was a pleasure to see so many classmates at the reunion and we hope to see many more at

upcoming events! Maybe it won’t rain for one of them … For those who were not at the reunion or are not active on social media, the newly-elected officers are:

from the University of Florida and an MS in Management from EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. He currently resides in Washington D.C., works for the Joint Staff out of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and is married to Cathy Luna.

Class President – John Reeves

John served as a USMC Logistics Officer for 7 years during which made multiple combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. After transitioning from the Marine Corps, John built a Real Estate, Construction, and Real Estate Development Business from the ground up. Today, John is the CEO and cofounder of Reef Point Real Estate, a thriving real estate company in SoCal. He is married to Gilda Addessi Reeves, they have four children and reside in San Diego, CA.

Class Treasurer – Megan Barnett

Megan flew SH-60Bs in Japan after flight school. She transitioned to the MH-60R and was an instructor and WTI in San Diego and most recently completed her DH tour in Hawaii. Megan has an MBA from the University of Southern California, she lives in Washington, D.C. and is assigned to the Joint Staff doing Program and Budget Analysis.

Class Vice President – Fernando Reyes

Class Secretary – Heather Selig

Fernando became a Navy SH-60B LAMPS warrior following flight school. Later he transitioned to the MH-60R and became an instructor. He deployed on multiple CRUDES and CVNs. Fernando has an MBA

Heather served as both an Information Professional and Civil Engineering Corps Officer in the Navy following graduation. She lives in the D.C. metro area and works at USDA-APHIS as Management and

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Program Analyst. She has an MS in Agricultural and Life Sciences from Virginia Tech, and an MA from the Naval War College. Heather is married to Ben Selig and they have two kids. We are honored by the opportunity to serve our class and our community. Please reach out to any of us with suggestions, next reunion’s swag will include rain gear. — ’03 Class Officers Recognition for the Class of 2003 15-year Reunion Committee The Great Class of Aught Three, This year marked 15 years since we took the oath of office on that rain filled day on the Severn River. On this marked occasion, it was again time to reassemble the Class for some much needed catching up and camaraderie. We also took the time to announce our new class office representatives. Congratulations to our newly elected officers and thank you to the outgoing staff; we owe you a debt of gratitude. The 15-year Reunion Party Planning Committee joined forces with the Committee to Plan Parties to create a memorable four-day event! The committee was led by Nick Kesler and consisted of Meghan Bodnar, Jeff “Spud” Webb, Kyle Nabywaniec, Cale Johnson, and Fernando “Delux” Reyes. Planning began 9 months before the event to ensure our class had the best of everything. In addition to the main committee, the Team received help from many volunteers during the planning and the execution of the event including our former esteemed Class President Dan Bailey, Dan Emmert, Maili Neverosky, Sara Webb, Codie Gibson, Brett Cochrane, Jada Johnson, Allison Tasso, Kelly Nash, Kristin Hart, Andrea Hovey, Ryan White, Shannon Conklin, Megan Barnett, Kimberly Martinez, Sam Bell and others. Thursday night kicked off with check-in and a reception at Metro Kitchen on West Street; although the West Street Walker did not make an appearance, we had a great time. Friday really kicked off the festivities with an opportunity to remember and celebrate our fallen classmates with a memorial

03/03 CLASS NEWS at the Chapel. Next up was a class meeting to announce the new class officers and discuss the state of our affairs. One important topic that was discussed at length was our class funds and how we’d like to contribute back to the School that gave us so much and the current Brigade. For more information concerning donations, please reach out to our class officers directly or via the Facebook page. Later that night, we held a dining out at the Marriott Waterfront featuring good food, better friends, and dancing. Saturday was game day and, as tradition states, Aught Three brought the rain! Foreseeing the inevitable, the planning committee made sure the tailgate was equipped with the largest tent available equipped with TVs to ensure we could remain dry...for a change of pace. In keeping with things ‘03 is not accustomed to, the Midshipmen graced us with a glorious 4th Quarter comeback victory! Somehow Blue and Gold sounds a lot better when you’re singing second. On Sunday, Mother B welcomed us home with an amazing brunch in King Hall. Seriously, if you haven’t been back in a while you will be amazed at upgraded dining facilities; from the pancakes stuffed with IHOP style deliciousness to the Nitro Cold Brew on tap the ol’ Hall is first class! Overall the event was very successful with over 475 people attending; including 203 classmates. We would like to thank everyone that could attend and made it such a memorable event! For those that could not attend, the 20-year reunion is coming soon, so start to clear your calendars right now! Beat Army! Very Respectfully, 15 Year Reunion Committee

married and work at the Joint Staff. Most of this information can be easily found on FB or Linkedin, but it is much more fun to talk to people and see what’s going on with their lives… everyone should try it! It was amazing to see everyone, hope to see everyone again very soon. -Fernando Reyes

’03: Fernando Reyes, Cathy Luna, Dan Sweatman, Eileen Crawford, Eric Larsen (and his two little ones), Charlie Wright, Rachel Odom and Aaron Martin.

30th Company Update Dirty Thirty had great representation during the 2003 15-year reunion. Even though CAPT Fitzpatrick (RET) didn’t make an appearance, the Dirty Thirty crew managed to stay out of trouble. These are the 30th CO folks that showed up and what they are doing nowadays: Dan Sweatman, crushing it in NY as a Director of Operations at Surgical Care Affiliates, he’s married and has two little ones. Eileen Crawford can help you debug your iPhone or even build you one as she works for Apple as an Advanced Engineering Manufacturing PM and lives in sunny California. Eric Larsen still looks like he is underage, his wife is expecting their third child, he lives in NOVA and is an Occupational Field Manager in the USMC. Charlie Wright continues to show off his chiseled abs as he runs shirtless through the streets of downtown DC, he currently works at the OSD Comptroller in the Business Integration Office and lives in DC proper.

Rachel Odom lives in the NOVA area, has a daughter and became a Doctor of Physical Therapy, we are all proud of her! Aaron Martin is married now, has twins and is the Judge onboard USS NIMITZ out of Washington state. Rick Weil is crushing it at Amazon working as a Senior Manager of Global Recruiting Programs (he also owes me a beer), married with two kids and lives in Washington state. Sam Bell, lives in NOVA, married and has triplets; he just finished his submarine XO tour. Rich McDevitt also lives in NOVA, has two little ones and is engaged; he works at the Navy’s Office of Inclusion and Diversity. Matt Foster lives in sunny CA, is a Director at Amgen, married with one kid. Mike Saunders also lives in the NOVA area, he works as a civilian Branch Head at OPNAV N2N6 and continues to serve in the Reserves, is married and has three kids. Jeremy Walker (Hamn) was also present, he currently lives in Colorado and works for USAA. Finally, I live in DC,

Charlie Wright, Rick Weil, Sam Bell and Fernando Reyes

Matt Foster, Mike Saunders and Rich McDevitt

Promotion of CDR Matthew Phillips Congrats to CDR Matt Phillips (White House Fellowship Program) on his promotion from Lieutenant Commander to Commander in the United States Navy. Administering the oath was Vice President Mike Pence. Way to go Matt!

Jeff Webb, Sara Webb, Nick Kesler, Kyle Nabywaniec and Meghan Bodnar. ’03: CDR Matt Phillips promotion ceremony NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 111

04/04 CLASS NEWS

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Life Membership: 94% Donor Participation: 5.39% 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

Dear Esteemed Members of the Vaunted Class of 2004: It is with mild trepidation and great humility that I embark with you on this brief but significant literary journey: the first Class of 2004 Shipmate submission in roughly 11 years (don’t bother checking). A handful of distinguished members of our class recently gathered in Fort Worth, Texas on August 11, 2018, to celebrate an accomplishment once deemed scientifically impossible: Benjamin Wills convinced a beautiful woman to marry him. It is no coincidence these five distinguished gentlemen all hail from 22nd Company. In fact, several historians have already confirmed there has been no such gathering of great minds on American soil since the Constitutional Convention of Philadelphia in 1787 (just don’t ask me to identify those historians). Should you need convincing, please consider the evidence: Michael “Bo” / ”Hawaiian Tight” Thornhill is a successful engineer married to a brilliant attorney with a bilingual eight-year old son; Jonathan “Trell Daddy” Cantrell is a partner in a small-town law firm serving the Southern Illinois community he loves and is also married to a brilliant and beautiful attorney; Benjamin “Ghillie Suit” Wills, in addition to convincing a beautiful woman to marry him, has successfully hunted every mammal with antlers on Planet Earth (with a pocket knife, I believe); Michael “Mel Gibson” Frampton has also convinced a beautiful woman to marry him (coming to you in Spring 2019) and as an employee of Amazon, knows every detail regarding all of our shopping habits;

04/05 CLASS NEWS and last but not least, Alex “The Critter” Gauntt’s brilliance is evident not only in the use of his hands to save countless lives on a daily basis in Texas emergency rooms, but it also speaks for itself— you need only watch the documentary “Restrepo” to hear a brief but mind-shattering pearl of wisdom from the Critter himself (or is it “itself”?). Perhaps we should call him Al “Hollywood” Gauntt from now on. As you can imagine, this gathering of great minds required some retelling of our accomplishments at USNA before getting on to the most important task at hand: a not-socompetitive game of Fart ‘n Giggle (Trell still loses every time). One of Ben Wills’ new in-laws happens to be a Class of 2004 Zoomie, who joined us most of the weekend as we participated in discussions on varied intellectual subjects. Late during the second night, our Zoomie friend finally departed us. His mind was so fatigued by the intense discourse which slowly eroded his willpower that upon

departing he could only quip: “You guys are crazy.” Admittedly, the retelling of these accomplishments at USNA involved recounting incidents that led to a few demerits and a few days on restriction. Furthermore, these five Einstein’s may have admitted to behavior that was not entirely legal at the time, but as an attorney, I can assure you that all applicable statutes of limitations have run (even though I’m not licensed in Maryland and am completely unqualified to provide that assurance). Amazingly, I am able to provide photographic evidence (subject to Shipmate’s editorial liberties) that these five geniuses from 22nd Company are not only gifted with incredible acumen, but also powerful masculinity that has yet to fade with age (See Exhibit A: Continued ability to reproduce the “Trell Smile”). Given the accelerating progression of 22nd Company alumni’s contributions to our great American society, I suspect it will be far less than another 11 years before you hear from us again. I

hope the rest of our great Class takes this Shipmate submission as a challenge to put together an intellectual summit the likes of the Ben Wills Wedding Reception of August 11, 2018. So . . . yes I definitely lied about the “great humility” part up there. God bless you all, and may good fortune join you as you continue to navigate the great journey of life. GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY! – TrellDaddy, Esquire. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Cantrell Hart Cantrell LLC P.O. Box 937 602 Public Square Benton, IL 62812 Phone: 618-435-8123 Fax: 618-435-2962 Email: jonathanc@hartcantrell.com Web: www.hartcantrell.com

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Life Membership: 98% Donor Participation: 3.86% Pres: Maj Thomas A. Kulisz, USMC Monterey, CA p: 210-445-9083; e: tkulisz@gmail.com Vice Pres: LCDR MatthewJ. Bernhardt, USN Annapolis, MD p: 619-889-1968; e: mjbernhardt@gmail.com Treas: Allen J. Murphy Cherry Hill, NJ p: 410-212-1082 e: allen.murphy.2005@gmail.com Sec’y: LCDR Reed A. Kitchen, USN Coronado, CA p: 619-208-0770; e: reedkitchen@gmail.com Website: 2005.usnaclasses.net

’04

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

MATCHING GIFTS Call 410-295-4178 to find out how you can match your recent contribution. ’04

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06/08 CLASS NEWS

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’08

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 4.26%

Life Membership: 97% Donor Participation: 46.77%

Pres: LCDR Andrew Lukich e: andrew.m.lukich@gmail.com

Pres: Donald H. Horner III Annapolis Reunion in Atlanta. Pictured (L-R) Josh Parsons, Dan Bellomo, Sponsor Dad Thad, Sponsor Mom Amy, Liz Parsons, Lanaya Bellomo, Sponsor Brother Thad, Sponsor Brother Brun and Dog Skadi

Vice Pres: LCDR Joshua Campbell Treas: LCDR Jeffrey Foulds Sec’y: LCDR Jamison Lupo e: jamisonlynn@gmail.com

Introducing Baby Michael Thomas

Pres: Brady Beauchamp Vice Pres: Major Benjamin Tuck e: Benjamin.Tuck07@gmail.com Treas: LCDR Patrick Sullivan e: patrick.timothy.sullivan@gmail.com Sec’y: Dan Bellomo e: dbellomo@umich.edu Send Articles to: ’04classofficersUSNA2007@gmail.com

The holidays are here! Baseball is over – the Red’s won the World Series! (Well….at least there is always next year. I always felt like 2019 was going to be our year anyway!) Hopefully at this point Navy football has continued their winning ways and is prepared to declare victory over Army! This edition of Shipmate has been blessed with memories both new and old. Below are a few updates from our classmates! Mollie Addicks and John Addicks (26 Co) are proud to announce the arrival of the stud in the below photo as a new addition to their family. Baby and Dad both believe in the motto “Suns out Guns out” and subscribe to the belief that under that age of 9 months – smiles are overrated. Baby Michael Thomas joined the family in the spring and is already enjoying time spent with big sister Charlotte. The family of four are pleasantly enjoying the bourbon scene in SW Ohio and enjoy gluten free, vegan BBQs.

Time to go and play some Stump Everyone Loves Ice Cream

In the summer of 2003 Dan Bellomo (4th Co.) and Josh Parsons (4th Co.) first met their sponsor families – the Baringers. Fifteen years later they both find it extremely difficult to try and explain the sponsor family relationship and dynamics. Seriously – what family in their right minds would take in two strangers, with the appetites of Michael Phelps, into their house and share with them so many wonderful and memorable experiences! Dan and Josh had the amazing opportunity to grow with the Baringer family throughout their four years at the Academy and the eleven years since. This past September Dan, Josh, their families, and the Baringers held a reunion on Lake Lanier in Georgia. Fifteen years later the stories were just as good (or even a little better), the laughs were a little heartier, and the love was that much greater! The only difference was that there was a little less HALO being played (but only because the Xbox broke) and a new game – Stump.

Treas: LCDR Daniel E. Foose, USN Sec’y: LCDR Dianna Dietrich, USN e: dianna.dietrich@gmail.com

Hello 2008! By the time you read this, we would have already crushed our 10-Year Reunion! We hope everyone that attended had a great time. We missed all that couldn’t make it! Now, time for a break before the 15…But keep sending the great news until then!! A message and photo from Maureen “Mo” Kane:

’07

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 6.55%

Vice Pres: LCDR Gerald Brooks, USN

Keep the Shipmate Submissions coming! To our classmates currently deployed and/or away from home during this special time of year – be safe and come back soon. We miss you! Your friends, classmates, and loved ones wish you the best. If you see Santa – tell him I made him some gluten free vegan cookies this year – he’ll love ‘em. That’s all for now!

M “I was able to wrangle this crew aboard USS Harry S Truman for a class photo. We’re sorry we won’t be able to make the game, but hope you can find some way to include this photo in the festivities! Give ‘Em Hell and Beat Everyone!” Thanks, Mo! We were thinking of all of you during our reunion, don’t worry!! We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! See you in 2019! Cheers, Donnie, Gerry, Dianna and Daniel

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09/20 CLASS NEWS

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Pres: LT Andrew Poulin, USN e: andrew.poulin09@gmail.com

Pres: Michael E. Orzetti, CIV

Pres: 1stLt Ward “Bubba” Scott III, USMC p: 603-236-1011; e: wardscottiii@gmail.com

Vice Pres: LT Art Griffin, USN

Treas: LT Matthew Pierson, USN

Treas: LT Cody Forsythe, USN

Sec’y: LT Natalie Woodward, USN e: NNWoodward@2011.usna.com

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 45.50%

Sec’y: LT Micky Matus, USN e: michaelmatus09@yahoo.com Shipmate Submissions: e: usna2009@googlegroups.com

’10

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 40.49% Pres: LT Robert Battle, USN e: rhbattle@2010.usna.com

Life Membership: 97% Donor Participation: 27.01% Vice Pres: LT Ricky Dobbs, USN

’12

Life Membership: 98% Donor Participation: 50.42% Pres: Capt Ian Cameron, USMC Vice Pres: LT Nicholas DeMasters, USN

Life Membership: 98% Donor Participation: 54.91%

Vice Pres: LTJG Dylan Cawdery, USN p: 801-638-0724; e: dcawdery@gmail.com Treas: LTJG Joshua David Elliott p: 772-643-4468 e: joshuaelliott2015@gmail.com Sec’y: 1stLt Madeline Zell, USMC p: 410-370-3068; e: mad.zell.15@gmail.com

’16

Treas: LT Nicolas Woods, USN

Life Membership: 98% Donor Participation: 54.88%

Temp Sec’y: LT Nicolas Woods, USN

Pres: 2ndLt Eric B. Kellogg, USMC

Vice Pres: LT Garth Thomas, USN

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Vice Pres: 2ndLt Matthew L. Chavez, USMC

Sec’y: LT Margaret Boyle, USN e: mcboyle@2010.usna.com

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Treas: ENS Renata M. Bucher, USN

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Here’s an update from Paul Mallory. Our class treasurer! M A former member of 20th Company, Paul sailed on the Varsity Offshore Sailing Team. Paul majored in Naval Architecture, commissioned as a Submarine Officer and was stationed in San Diego onboard the USS Pasadena (SSN 752). Paul transitioned out of the Navy after his shore tour at Nuclear Power School and remained in the Charleston area. Paul now works for a hydraulic engineering and distribution company specializing in complex motion control applications as a business development and account manager. Paul is passionate about the water and spends nearly every weekend on the water racing sailboats, taking a powerboat to the beach, or cruising around the harbor. During basket leave, he even built a sailboat. He is an active member at Charleston Yacht Club and the local sailing association. If you ever find yourself in the Charleston area, feel free to reach out to Paul! Please email: shipmate2010@ gmail.com with your recommendations for other classmates to feature in Shipmate! INVICTUS!

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 79.69% Pres: LT John-Rex Spivey, USN e: johnrexspivey@gmail.com Vice Pres: LT Daniel Murphy, USN Treas: 1stLT Ted Baumgardner, USMC Sec’y: LT Hannah Yun, USN Shipmate Coordinator: Malik "Coach" Harris p: 561-628-8359; e: mxharris14@gmail.comÏ Send Articles to: 2013shipmate@gmail.com

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Life Membership: 98% Donor Participation: 63.39% Pres: 1stLt William R. Roberts, USMC Vice Pres: 1stLt Conor J. Kearney, USMC Treas: LTJG Emily L. Kreyenhagen, USN Sec’y: LTJG Elizabeth J. Powers, USN Send Articles to: shipmate2014@gmail.com

Sec’y: 2ndLt Zachary L. Coffman, USMC Send Articles to: Shipmate2016@gmail.com

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Check out the USNA Alumni Mentoring Program! If you’re having issues registering with the Alumni Association, send an email to Theodore Schopf. On another banknote, the deadline for switching your retirement plan from Traditional to the BRS is coming up on Dec. 31st! This can be done through the MyPay portal. Also, check your TSP and research the best funds for your allotments (your default may be the G Fund, which barely grows). Finally, let your Classmates know what you’ve been up to! Have a funny story or awesome deployment photo? Did you get married or have a baby? Send your awesome life updates to Molly McGuckin to be shared with the Class! Our 2017 Classmate Shout Out goes to Changdae Hahm (14th Co) for receiving the NFO Wings of CDR William “Willy Irish” Driscoll (Ret.), a Vietnam War Ace, at Tailhook 2018!

Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 36.82% Pres: 2ndLt Chosnel Raymond, USMC Vice Pres: ENS Robert Winning, USN Treas: ENS Theodore Schopf, USN Sec’y: ENS Molly McGuckin, USN

Hey 2017! As we’re scattered far and wide, it’s incredibly important that we have a means to stay in contact with each other. If you haven’t already done so, please register for the Alumni Association via usna.com and Like our Facebook page “USNA Class of 2017.” Looking to network with other Officers?

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Life Membership: 99% Donor Participation: 38.45% Pres: ENS Dan Stitt, USN Vice Pres: ENS Michael Pahissa, USN Treas: ENS Gio Hernandez, USN Sec’y: ENS Rachel LaBuda, USN Send Articles to: 2018usna@gmail.com

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Pres: MIDN Isaac Phillips III, USN Vice Pres: MIDN Tate Schumacher, USN Treas: MIDN Leor Golan, USN Sec’y: MIDN Gil Wright, USN

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Pres: MIDN Mike Smith, USN Vice Pres: MIDN John Finnegan, USN Treas: MIDN Grayson Gossett, USN ’10: Paul’s boat in Charleston…must be nice!

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CHAPTER NEWS Alabama BGO Area Coordinator: Brian Campbell ’94, USNR p: 251-776-4000 e: Brian.Campbell@1994.usna.com

USNA Alabama Alumni Chapter Pres: David Patton ’92 p: 831-917-7750; e: David.patton@live.com Vice Pres: Lt Greg Hess ’85 p: 205-307-9191; e: greghess8599@charter.net Treas: Dennis Read ’59 p: 205-879-6617; e: dsread2010@gmail.com Exec. Assist: Julie Holstad, son, Hunter ’20 e: usna.ala@gmail.com

The USNA Alumni Association Alabama Chapter has moved into social media, and has launched a new Facebook page! The Facebook page has been established to improve communications amongst USNA Alumni in Alabama, share photos and relevant information, and post upcoming events. The Facebook page is a Closed Group, meaning anyone with a Facebook account can find the group and see who is in it, but only approved members can see events, posts, pictures, etc. You can join the group by logging into Facebook, and searching for “USNA Alumni Association – Alabama Chapter”, or clicking on the following link and submitting a request to join: https://www.face book.com/groups/224916711609445/ We look forward to seeing you online soon!

South Alabama Chapter Pres: Brian Campbell ’94, USNR p: 251-776-4000 e: Brian.Campbell@1994.usna.com

opportunity for those who have “day jobs” to attend a Chapter function. Classes ranging from 1956 to 2003 were represented.

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

Sec’y: Steven W. Ranes ’02 e: StevenWRanes@gmail.com Website: http://arizona.usnachapters.com

Southern Arizona Chapter Pres: Herb Fauth ’67 p: 520-977-8550; e: 6eagle7@cox.net Sec’y: Dennis Nemura ’65 e: djn1943@gmail.com Website: http://southernarizona.usna chapters.com

Singapore Chapter It was a great turnout and we’re looking forward to an active season. The next scheduled event is a “tailgate” at a local pub for the Navy / Air Force game on 6 Oct. Jim Hillenmayer ‘7

Arkansas BGO Area Coordinator: CDR David Townley ’98 p: 501-786-6776; e: david@ahhtownley.com

Arkansas Chapter Pres: Joel Larson ’07 e: joel.larson2007@gmail.com Vice Pres: Rebecca Aten ’98 e: beckya10@yahoo.com Sec’y-Treas: Eric Biggers ’97 e: biggersje97@gmail.com

Asia After taking the summer off, eighteen members of the USNA Alumni Association Southern Arizona Chapter and twelve wives met at the home of Chapter President Herb Fauth ‘67 for a pot luck dinner to kick off the fall Chapter season. The evening event was a good

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: LtCol John Turner ’93, USMC (Ret.) e: john.sebastian.turner@gmail.com

Send to: chapternews@usna.com

ISSUE: Jan-Feb 2019 March 2019 April-May 2019 June 2019 July-Aug 2019 Sept 2019 Oct 2019 Nov-Dec 2019

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Pres: Say Yong ’05 e: say@2005.usna.com Vice Pres: Andy Harrell e: andyh125@gmail.com Sec’y: LTJG Nicole Uchida ’12, USN e: Nicole.Uchida@fe.navy.mil Chapter Email: USNASG@gmail.com BGO Area Coordinator: Wes Blackwell e: contactwesblackwell@gmail.com

South Korea Chapter Pres: CDR Chong (John) M. Yi ’85, USN e: John.M.Yi@raytheon.com

Tokyo Bay Chapter Pres: Mori Nixon ‘81 1-15-19-301 Minami-Aoyama Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 Japan: 090-9402-1291 / US: 253-656-6992 e: mnixon@gns-inc.us BGO Area Coordinator: Wes Blackwell e: contactwesblackwell@gmail.com

California

Guam Chapter

CHAPTER SECRETARY COLUMN DEADLINES

Alabama Alumni Chapter

Sec’y: Capt Carl Roy Catalan ’08, PMC (PN) p: +63-917-706-8042; e: Roitime23@gmail.com

BGO Area Coordinator: Wes Blackwell e: contactwesblackwell@gmail.com

BGO Area Coordinator: Capt. Chris Palmenberg e: palmenberg@yahoo.com

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

Pres: COMMO Alberto B. Carlos ’89, AFP p: +63-2-525-1003; m: +63-917- 521 1637 e: carlosabet@yahoo.com

Website: www.groups.yahoo.com/community usnaphil

Arizona Arizona Chapter

Philippines Chapter

DUE DATE: 29 Nov 2018 31 Dec 2018 28 Feb 2019 28 Mar 2019 31 May 2019 27 June 2019 2 Aug 2019 26 Sept 2019

Los Angeles Chapter Pres: Ernie Medina ’03 e: ernie.medina@nmfn.com Corr Sec’y: Tom Lavino ’03 e: trlavino@hotmail.com BGO Area Coordinator: (LA County) John Stammreich ’92 p: 310-547-1346; e: usnalosangeles@gmail.com BGO Area Coordinator: (Orange/East LA County) CDR Steve Shatynski '83, USNR (Ret) p: 714-255-6108; e: Stephan.shatynski@wellsfargo advisors.com BGO Area Coordinator: (Riverside/San Bernardino) CAPT Stephen Andres ’67, USNR p: 858-454-6755; e: StephenMAndres@gmail.com

Monterey Bay Chapter Pres: LT Andy West ’08 e: aswest@nps.edu Corr Sec’y: Steve Tackett ’87 e: stackett99@yahoo.com Website: http://montereybay.usnachapters.net BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Brian Murphy ’84, USN (Ret.) p: 408-776-3804; e: brian.murphy@harris.com

CHAPTER NEWS Sacramento Chapter Pres: Dennis P. Joyce ’61 p: 916-996-1333; e: djoyce1961@hotmail.com

Connecticut

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

BGO Area Coordinator: Evan Barnet ’91 p: 203-453-9493 e: evan@barnetassociates.com

Sec’y: Bob Bartron ’73 e: bobbartron@hotmail.com

Connecticut Chapter

Treas: Jack Everett ’64 e: jeverett@quicknet.com

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

BGO Area Coordinator: Bob Proano p: 530-274-9205; e: rproano730@gmail.com

Treas: Tom Hogsten ’85 Sec’y: Eric Irwin ’86 p: 860-857-8748; e: irwiner@comcast.net

Pres: J. Craig Smith ’82 e: President@usnaaasd.com

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

Corr Sec’y: Gilda Reeves ’98 e: gilda@reefpointrealty.com

Meeting Chairman: Vacant

Website: http://usnaaasd.com

Naval Academy Parent Club of CT Website: http://ct.usnaparents.net

BGO Area Coordinator: Mr. Mike Philbrook ’83 e: michael.philbrook@1983.usna.com

Website: http://connecticut.usnachapters.com/

San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Costa Rica

Pres: Liam Lane ’02 e: usnaaasf.president@gmail.com

BGO Area Coordinator: Wes Blackwell e: contactwesblackwell@gmail.com

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

Costa Rica Chapter

Sec’y: Cheriene Griffith ’02 e: usnaaasf.secretary@gmail.com Treas: Mark Lundstrom ’86 e: iblucky86@earthlink.net Website: http://sfbayarea.usnachapters.net BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Brian Murphy e: brian.murphy@exelisinc.com

Santa Barbara Chapter Pres: Chet Seto ’78 p: 805-331-9046; e: ChetSeto@CJSeto.com Sec’y: LtCol Thomas W. Hofer ’90, USMC (Ret.) e: Thomas.hofer1990@yahoo.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Greg McGiffney e: gmcgiffney@gmail.com

Colorado Colorado Chapter Pres:: CAPT S. Guy Higgins ’69, USN (Ret.) e: guyhiggins1234@gmail.com Website: http://colorado.usnachapters.net BGO Area Coordinator: (Denver) CAPT Dick Eason ’84, USN (Ret.) p: 720-747-4615; e: dick.eason@lycos.com

Colorado Springs Chapter Pres: John Sledgianowski ’87, USN (Ret.) 2324 Stepping Stones Way Colorado Springs, CO 80904 p: 718-287-2187; e: sledgesix@msn.com BGO Area Coordinator: Ross Schmidt ’74 p: 303-789-5281; e: rossaschmidt@msn.com

Pres: Claudio A. Pacheco ’64 Apt. 4307-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica p: 506-2224-4325; w: 506-2225-4239 c: 506-8876-1394; e: cpacheco@1964.usna.com

Delaware BGO Area Coordinator: Maj Brad Boyd ’87 p: 302-377-4479 e: USNABlue_and_Gold@yahoo.com

Delaware Chapter Pres: Chris Dierkes ’85 e: Christopher.F.Dierkes-1@usa.dupont.com Vice Pres-South: Jim Ring ’63 e: jep.ring@gmail.com

DELAWARE CHANGE OF COMMAND - NEW XO USNAAA DE met for a Change of Command luncheon on September 4th to introduce “D” D’Ambrosio as our new Vice President. “D” served on active duty for six years, then served as a Reserve Special Warfare Officer. He was recalled to active duty for our efforts in Grenada, Panama, the first Gulf War, and for two years in Latin America doing counter-drug operations. After retiring from the Reserves as a Commander, he currently serves as Blue & Gold Officer for Sussex County. “D” was also on the 1973 Navy team that beat Army

future endeavors and thank you both for representing the Delaware USNAAA Chapter! Chris Dierkes ‘85

Florida

Pres: Alan Weigel ’79 p: 860-376-5775; e: aweigel@blankrome.com

Website: http://www.usnaaasac.org

San Diego Chapter

in the biggest blowout in Army-Navy history - 51-0! As a civilian, he had an illustrious career working in the satellite communications industry.

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

Change of Command - Vice President Jim Ring handing over his leadership position in Lower Slower Delaware to incoming “D” D’Ambrosio ’74. (Photo by Chris Dierkes)

It goes without saying, that our outgoing VP, Jim Ring, has done an outstanding job bringing classmates together each month in Lower Slower Delaware over the past few years. Chapter members meet the first Tuesday of each month at the Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grill at Five Points in Lewes. On occasion, they would mix it up a bit with a combination of touring various coastal attractions and stopping for a bite to eat. Anyone that knows Jim, knows he is always on the move! Jim now however has decided to move onto a newer role as “Best Grandpa ever” enjoying his two new grandsons (twins to boot). And if that isn’t exciting enough… Jim and his lovely wife Kate will be spending more time near Washington, D.C. to be closer to family and friends. Join us in wishing both Jim Ring and “D” smooth sailing on their

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

The United States Service Academies Alumni Club of Gainesville held a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday September 20, 2018 at the Gainesville Country Club. Naval Academy Alumni in attendance were Mase Wells ‘47, Hart Stringfellow ‘48, Jim Carr ‘55, Art Nussel ‘55, Chic Day ‘58, Russell Henderson ‘58, Phil Muerer ‘58, Peter McCall ‘59, Walt Wynn ‘59, Tim Austin ‘60, Jerry Kennedy ‘61, Mickey Smith ‘61, Steve Jones ‘68, Ty Tyler ‘76, Charles Baker ‘87 and Franz Federschmidt ‘06. Attending from the Military Academy were Jack Martin ‘50, Jack May ‘58 and Dave Carr ‘70. Attending from the Merchant Marine Academy was Walt Visniski ‘56. Though the hot Florida weather lurks, this was our first official postsummer meeting. All present were called on in turn to discuss a topic of choice. The picture shows that we’re still doing well.

Delaware Chapter: Left to right back row: Bill Manthorpe ‘55, Jim Ring ’63, Mike Burkhart ‘68, Pete Stout ‘59, Chris Dierkes ’85, Sam Garde ‘63, Don Jacobs ‘63; seated left to right: Paul Reid ‘74, Greg Pearsall ‘74, and “D” D’Ambrosio ’74 (Photo by Judy Dierkes)

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Gainesville Chapter: Seated left to right: Art Nussel, Dave Carr, Jim Carr, Ty Tyler, Walt Visniski, Hart Stringfellow; standing, Jack May, Mase Wells, Jack Martin, Russell Henderson, Charles Baker, Phil Meurer, Walt Wynn, Mickey Smith, Jerry Kennedy, Chic Day, Peter McCall, Steve Jones, Tim Austin, Franz Federschmidt.

Our meetings are held at the Gainesville Country Club, 7300 SW 35th Way in Gainesville, Florida, at noon on the third Thursday of each month. Meetings last about an hour. Alumni and their families, current and future midshipmen and cadets are invited to attend. Especially invited as our guests are academy graduates currently attending the University of Florida.

upcoming Navy football games and some interactions with local mids. NAVY FOOTBALL WATCH LOCATIONS

Vice Pres: CDR Peter Garfield ’60 USN (Ret.) Treas: CDR John C. Snyder ’83 USN (Ret.) Website: www.usnaaajax.com BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Richard O’Sullivan ’77, USN (Ret.) p: 407-687-6877; e: raaos@aol.com

PARENTS CLUB FUNDRAISER: Several Jax area alumni showed up to support the USNA Parents Club of Northeast Florida at their annual fundraiser on Aug. 20 at Table One in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Jim Ransom ’80, his wife Anne, and Jerry Evans ’64 enjoying the opportunity to get to know each other while talking with the parents

Also participating in the event were Mike Borns ’70 and Joe Cronauer ’81. While getting some insider information on what’s going on in the yard, the Jax Chapter alumni sought opportunities to support the current midshipmen and their parents. The two groups are planning to get together for

Greater Miami Chapter Pres: CDR Mel J. Meinhardt ’80, USNR (Ret.) 3075 Virgina St., Miami, FL 33133-4534 p: 212-470-4181; e: mel@melmeinhardt.com Sec’y: Sergei Kowalchik ’67 e: sergei@bellsouth.net Website: www.usnamiami.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ USNAMiami

Jacksonville Chapter Pres: CAPT Michael O. Borns ’70, USN (Ret.) e: moborns@gmail.com

news that’s fit to print, as well as all upcoming events. On the Horizon: Upcoming events and activities include: 1. Annual Chapter Meeting scheduled for Dec. 11 at Fleet Landing on Mayport Road (buffet dinner included). 2. Annual elections will take place in November so time to take a look at whether you have interest in serving on the board as an officer. 3. Lastly, the All Service Academy Golf Tournament is scheduled for 30 November at the Windy Harbor course, Mayport NS.

Navy/SMU Game Watch—Members of the class of ’16, led by the great class of ’67, gathered at Hoptingers in Jacksonville Beach to cheer on Navy.

Nels Frostenson ’80 continues to stir up the crowd, while helping to coordinate four different game watch locations in the greater Jacksonville area. Stay informed about watch locations via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ usnaaajax! Fleet Landing Alumni Activities: Denny Tomlin ’63, and others are helping the Professor of Military Science at Ribault High School’s Marine Corps JROTC program get whatever assistance they need, to include matching them up with Blue and Gold Officers. Tom Dames ’65, and his wife Ursula recently moved into the Fleet Landing community. As previously reported, senior graduates at Fleet include Don Miller and Zeke Zellmer, both ’44, who are maintaining a steady hand and keeping the Navy spirit at a high level. Chapter Website: The chapter website has changed its name as it goes through a refresh, and we are trying to improve linkage to the national website. It is still a work in progress so there might be a few glitches, but it will still have all the

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BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Dennis R. Neutze ’65, JAGC USN (Ret.) p: 305-807-9648 e: dennis.navy65@googlemail.com

Orlando Chapter Pres: Turhan Hidalgo ’93 e: turhan_hidalgo@hotmail.com Sec’y: Vacant Webmaster: Stan Clark ’79 e: shredder110@gmail.com Website: http://orlando.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Richard O’Sullivan ’77, USN (Ret.) p: 407-687-6877; e: raaos@aol.com

Palm Beach Chapter Pres: Col Walter J. Breede III ’63, USMC (Ret.) p: 561-493-8470; e: wbreede@1963.usna.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Dennis R. Neutze ’65, JAGC USN (Ret.) p: 305-807-9648 e: dennis.navy65@googlemail.com

Navy Football,” as well as meeting for monthly luncheons at the Pensacola Yacht Club. Each year the Ale House does something special to show appreciation for the Navy fans, and this year they are offering a Navy “Fear the Goat” mug. Once purchased, this mug allows discounts for refills during the Navy games, and has been well received by thirsty alumni, family and friends. Our team is off to a mixed start this season, but as we all know there is only one game we are truly focused on winning, and the chapter is holding our Annual Army-Navy Game party at the Ale House on December 8th, anticipating a better result than last year, and the return of the C-in-C trophy to its rightful home. We have averaged around 400 attendees at this big game, so come early, and bring your spirit to cheer Navy to another victory! “Like” our chapter’s Facebook Page to keep abreast of these gatherings- search for “Pensacola Chapter United States Naval Academy Alumni Association” and you’ll find us. Held on the third Wednesday of most months, our first monthly luncheon at the Pensacola Yacht Club was held on September 19th, coordinated by luncheon chairman volunteer Charles Krupnick ’68. Our September guest speaker, Dan Brown, Superintendent of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, provided an interesting and thorough update on what is happening in the nation’s largest national seashore. We feel privileged to have access to this beautiful national treasure as area residents, and the seashore is in good hands with Dan’s leadership. We had a good turnout, with 40 alumni and guests in attendance.

Pensacola Chapter Pres: Kathy McCartan ’85 e: usnaaapensacola@gmail.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

Pensacola Chapter fall activities are once again underway, and we get together for most Navy football games at Miller’s Pensacola Ale House, the Pensacola “Home of

September luncheon chairman Charles Krupnick ’68 and Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown

CHAPTER NEWS Starting this year, we are using more of our local alumni to relieve some of the stress on our President and other board members by chairing luncheons. Charles did a great job for this first one, and will be followed by Chairman Jerry Geil,’71 who is coordinating the October luncheon. A side benefit to living in the “Cradle of Naval Aviation” is our access to the world’s premier flight demonstration squadron. On October 17th, Jerry is coordinating a “Blue Angels meet Blue and Gold” outing. We will watch the Blue Angels practice behind the National Museum of Naval Aviation followed by lunch at the museum’s Cubi Point Café. After lunch Jerry, an experienced guide, will lead a tour of the museum. A schedule of activities, as well as information on joining our chapter, is emailed out to local alumni and included on our website Pensacola. usnachapters.com. As mentioned, “like” us on FaceBook and you will receive see timely updates. We hope to see you soon at one of our monthly luncheons, football watch parties, or other events!

Southwest Florida Chapter Pres: Doug Backes ’70 e: dougbackes@aol.com Sec’y: Herbert John Andrews '68 e: herbiejohn383@gmail.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Dennis R. Neutze ’65, JAGC USN (Ret.) p: 305-807-9648 e: dennis.navy65@googlemail.com Website: southwestflorida.usnachapters.net

SWF Chapter President’s comments: As of this writing (27 SEP 2018) we are steadily working on the 20182019 season plans. We have coordinated closely with the management and staff of Audubon Country Club and most of our meetings and luncheon events from November 2018 to April 2019 will be held there on the 2nd Monday of the month (The exception is our Army - Navy game day Tailgate which will be held at Bokampers in North Naples on Saturday 8 December, details below). To kick off alumni activities this season we have SWF Chapter Navy Team Support opportunity! On 10 November 2018 our fellow alumni of the Orlando Chapter are hosting

Navy’s away game activities in Orlando as Navy takes on University of Central Florida (UCF). We were unable to get sufficient numbers to sign up for an organized FanVan but we highly encourage our chapter members to make the trip and take advantage of this nearby Navy team event. Web site for more game details and tickets: UCFKnights.com. To start our local 2018- 2019 season program, our first luncheon will be on Monday 12 November. Take advantage of the opportunity to kick off our first camaraderie event. As part of our outreach to the local Navy Blue and Gold Officers, USNA Parent’s Club and families we will also enjoy witnessing our local Blue and Gold rep MAJ Mike Pedersen ’79 USMC (Ret), intro duce CAPT Dennis Neutze ’59, USN (Ret) JAG. He is the southern Florida Blue and Gold Officer “Area Coordinator” Navy Blue and Gold making a plaque presentation to CAPT Russ Masterson, USN (Ret) for his 40+ years of volunteer service as a “Blue and Gold Officer.” Russ is finally taking a much deserved rest and deserves to be recognized by all associated with the Academy. Following in December the Army-Navy game and chapter tailgate will give us all a super reason to watch Navy beat Army on Saturday, DEC 8 starting at 2PM. We have secured a commitment with Bokampers for use of one the large sports bar rooms with a good number of large size screens and surround sound system to accommodate a big gathering. This is a great Navy Football spirit event as the USMA alumni will be right across the hall in the other bar room supporting their Army team. Let’s make it a 60 fan event! Hope to see all the alumni in the Southwest Florida area at both 2018 events. Please remember to sign up for membership. We can have no program at all without local alumni support. Go Navy Beat Army!! Doug Backes ‘70 dougbackes@aol.com President USNAAA SWF Chapter

Space Coast Chapter Pres: CAPT Pete Peterson ’56, USN (Ret.) p: 321 952-2066; e: RETEP401@gmail.com Sec: LtCol Tom Schwartz ’56, USAF (Ret.) p: 321 255-5452 e: thomasschwartz@bellsouth.net Audubon CC, North Naples, FL (regular meetings)

BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Richard O’Sullivan ’77, USN (Ret.) p: 407-687-6877; e: raaos@aol.com

Suncoast Chapter Pres: Alois (Al) Burda '68 e: alburda3@verizon.net BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Steve Swift ’87, USNR e: sswift@1987.usna.com UCF vs Navy, 2017

Tampa Bay Chapter

SWF CHAPTER 2018 -2019 SEASON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: Board of Directors Meetings will follow Nov, Jan and Mar luncheons. Monday, 12 November 2018: Regular luncheon at Audubon Country Club. Blue and Gold Officer recognition event. Saturday 8 December 2018: Army – Navy game day tailgate – Bokampers Monday 14 Jan 2019: Regular luncheon at Audubon Country Club Thursday 24 January 2019: Tri-Service Academy Alumni Golf Event (USAFA hosting at Plantation Golf & CC, Ft Meyers) Our perennial captain, Bruce Needham’68 is soliciting team members to sign up now (12 max). Monday February 11 2019: Regular luncheon at Audubon Country Club, This is our annual Valentine’s Luncheon (please bring your spouse/significant other) Monday 11 March 2019: Regular luncheon at Audubon Country Club Monday 8 April 2019: Regular luncheon at Audubon Country Club (season finale) Our VP Hank White’68 is working on finalizing our program. Speakers from USNA, USNI, SOCOM, CENTCOM, SOUTHCOM, a former ambassador to China and the head planner from Collier County have been invited. For membership sign up guidance or renewal please contact our membership manager Mr. David Finch ‘67 at df121819@aol.com for more details. Herb Andrews ’68 Secretary herbiejohn383@gmail.com

Pres: CAPT Chris Heath '72, USN (Ret.) p: 813-210-2615; e:christopherheath.fl@gmail.com Sec’y/Communications: Ronald Seits ’88 e: ronald.g.seits@gmail.com Website: https://usnatampabay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ pages/USNA-Alumni-TampaSt-Petersburg/ 120095454740213?sk=wall BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Steve Swift ’87, USNR e: sswift@1987.usna.com

For our September meeting we had to don our foul weather gear to survive the rain storms in Tampa Bay. The evening was dominated by excitement over Navy Football and final planning for our upcoming Founder’s Day Dinner.

Go Navy! Tampa Chapter Cheers on USNA to Victory over Memphis

Tampa Chapter September 2018 Meeting at Tates

We hold our monthly meetings at Tate’s Pizzeria on Westshore on the First Wednesday of each month at 1800! Look forward to see you there and the first drink is on us if you are a first-timer!

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CHAPTER NEWS SEPTEMBER MEETING ATTENDEES: Chris Heath ’72 Stanley Gray ’77 John Butterfield ’59 Perry Dempsey ’72 Warren Hahn ’60 Don Aiken ’78 Peter Damisch ’75 James Hamm ’84 Jane Lochner ’84 Miller Detrick ’63 Duane LaFont ’78 James Castano ’91 Matt Sproat ’00 Carl Newman ’89 AUGUST MEETING ATTENDEES INCLUDED: John Butterfield ’59 Tom Draude ’62 Miller Detrick ’63 Gary Polansky ’69 Chris Heath ’72 Phil Davis ’74 Blaise Miller ’76 Stanley Gray ’77 Don Aiken ’78 **Jane Lochner ’84 Steve Swift ’87 ** Ron Seits ’88 Derrick Clark ’98 ** Matt Sproat ’00 ** Clayton Heyward ’06 ** New Folks

FL-Tampa#USNA Alumni Enjoy the NAVY vs SMU Football Game in St Pete

RECENT EVENTS: Go Navy Football! The Tampa chapter enjoyed watching Navy Football play at two locations in the Tampa Area O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill in Brandon and The Sports Bar in St. Pete. College Fair Season: As sure as football season rolls around, it is also the time for college-bound local high school seniors to choose what schools they are interested in applying to. The Tampa Chapter was extremely active in representing USNA at a number of local high schools. (Sickles HS, Plant HS,

Brandon HS, Chamberlain HS and others!) We are doing whatever we can to help ensure the class of 2023 (!) gets the best candidates in the area. 25 August - Wine Tasting! Miller Detrick ’63 agreed to host the Tampa Wine Tasting and a large group of drinkers came out and much fun was had, while tasting some great wines. A few sea stories were told! Attendees included: Warren and Pat Hahn ’60, Allen and Bonnie Goins ’61, Miller and Connie Detrick ’63, John and Peggy Robbins ’68, Gary and Val Polansky ’69, Mark & Marci/Mike Krivonak ’71, Perry Dempsey ’ 72, Phil and Kate Davis ’74, Karen Ward ’74, Peter and Leslie Damisch ’75, John and Sandy Kamen ’77, Don and Linda Aiken ’78, Tim and Valerie Casey ’83, Stacy and Michelle Turner ’84, Steve Swift ’87, Curtis Wold ’88, Jim and Karen Newsome ’90, and Tony and Lee Gray ’92. FUTURE EVENTS – Fall - Football watch parties (Sep – Dec) November 12th - Veteran’s Day Chapter Luncheon with RADM Hahn ’85 - Director ONI December 8th – Army/Navy Football Game Gathering January 19th - Lightning Game Gathering with Army and Air Force March 10th - Proposed Date for Candidate Information Day Picnic CHECK US OUT: Look for the Chapter on our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook. com/pages/USNA-Alumni-Tampa StPetersburg/120095454740213? sk=wall), our Website – https:// usnatampabay.com/ and LinkedIn Dues – Annual membership is $25 per year or $250 for a Lifetime membership. Dues may be mailed to our Treasurer, Jim Newsome ’90, or pay online via PayPal at https:// usnatampabay.com/ Communications – Stay up to date with our alumni activities by making sure that our Communications Director, Steve Swift ’87, has your email address. Contact Steve at sswift@1987.usna.com. See you next month – first Wednesday of the month!

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Georgia Atlanta Chapter

Pres: DJ Marzetta ’94 p: 404-996-7019; e: djmarzetta@gmail.com Sec’y: Capt. Paul Hurst ’62, USN (ret) p: 770-509-7300; e: phurst62@att.net Website: http://WWW.USNAAAA.COM BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR Anthony Evangelista e: tonysevangelista.usna@gmail.com

Normally, the Atlanta Chapter holds its monthly luncheon meeting on the third Friday of each month, but since August had five Fridays this year, we held it on 24 August, the fourth Friday, at our now-usual spot, the Golden Corral Restaurant on Cobb Parkway. Jeff Johnson ’84, gave a very informative overview of the upcoming Navy football season, using slides and the expert forecasting provided to him by Capt. Buddy Wellborn, the pre-eminent expert on Navy football. Following each Navy game, Buddy normally writes a very detailed report which can be found at www.usna59.com, however, he has had internet connectivity issues following the Houston floods last year, so his reports may not be as timely as usual. We hope he is back to full strength and capability soon, but until he can come back to Atlanta for an in-person talk, Jeff does a great stand-in job. Jeff, as well as Buddy, speaks from personal experience from his Navy football days.

The chapter membership is looking forward to our first Octoberfest celebration, to be held in place of the annual Lobsterfest on Saturday, 22 Sept., 1600-2100. The site is the same, Red Top Mountain State Park, Shelter #2, in Cartersville, GA. Should be a fun time for all, with games, brats, burgers and maybe some beer.

Hawaii

Honolulu Chapter National Chapter Trustee: Steve Colon ‘81 Pres: Makani Christensen ’03 p: 808-780-1253 e: usnaaa.honolulu@gmail.com Vice Pres: Ted Peck ’88 Shipmate Scribe: Paul Christensen e: makani.christensen@icloud.com Treas: Creighton Ho ’04 Parent’s Club Pres: Karen Sabogi e: usna.hi.parents.club@gmail.com Hawaii B&G Officer: LtCol John Turner ’93, USMC (Ret.) e: john.sebastian.turner@gmail.com Website: http: honolulu.usnachapters.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ honolulu.usnachapter

Idaho BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Roy Ledesma ’87, USN (Ret.) p: 208-954-3379; e: roy.ledesma@gmail.com

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

Southern Idaho Chapter Pres: Col. James M Perkins ’68, USAF (Ret.) p: 208-884-0188 Sec’y: Paul Campbell ’98 Treas: Vince Martino ’95 e: vinmartino@gmail.com Jeff Johnson ’84, showing the theme of his talk.

We like to get together to cheer on the team, and for the first two games, at least, we have met at the Taco Mac at The Prado in Sandy Springs. Word will be put out about future locations if there’s a change, but we invite all Navy types to come join us as we celebrate each victory. Watch for the info on the location of this year’s Army-Navy viewing and harassing party. It’s our time, for sure!

Illinois

Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick W. Weber ’75, USNR (Ret.) 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: (Northern, IL incl Chicago) Robert Falardeau p: 847-359-2990; e: raffamily@comcast.net BGO Area Coordinator: (Southern, IL) Gene Marquez e: gdsm_marquez@charter.net

CHAPTER NEWS

Indiana

Maine

Portland Chapter

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Timothy Naville ’76, USNR (Ret.) p: 812-944-4833; e: tnaville@twc.com

Pres: Jeffrey Peters ’85 7 Sumac Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011 c: 207-650-1744; w: 207-442-4703 e: jeffpeters85@me.com

Indianapolis Chapter CDR Lynn Thomas ’83 h: 317-329-1773; e: lynntw@aol.com

L-r: Paul Bradfield ’53; Auntie Mame Bradfield; Gene Dehnert ’63.

Michiana Chapter Pres: John Ross ’94 e: johnwmross@me.com

Louisville/ Southern Indiana Chapter

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

Pres: CAPT Gregory Reinhardt ’79, USNR (Ret.) 712 Talon Pl., Louisville, KY 40223 p: 502-244-7707; e: greinhardt@1979.usna.com

Treas: John Strauss ’69 e: e:jstrauss3373@att.net

Greetings all. Our Navy team will be gearing up for the Army/Navy game. Here’s hoping our team can make it an exciting game with a big win...it’s been a trying year for the fans. Our group will be meeting for a Game Watch Social Event on Saturday, 12/8/2018 at The Bend Restaurant at The Waterford Estates Lodge at 52890 S.R. 933, South Bend. Kickoff is at 1500 (3PM) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. All fans, family and friends are welcome. And we’ve been having a great time at our monthly luncheons. Our chapter continues to meet for lunch at 12PM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Bar Louie Restaurant, University Park Mall. Some fotos from recent luncheons:

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Gregory Reinhardt ’79, USN (Ret.) p: 502-244-7707; e: greinhardt@1979.usna.com

BGO Area Coordinator: LT Jen Bohr Tyll ’01, USNR p: 207-829-8159; e: jenbohrtyll@gmail.com

Maryland Annapolis Chapter

Pres: CDR Scott J. Shepard ’91, USN (Ret) p: 540-419-5564; e: scottjshepard@hotmail.com Vice Pres: Bob Roberts ‘94 e: wvbobroberts@gmail.com Sec’y–Shipmate Contact: Liesel (Danjczek) Schopler ’99 e: lieseldanjczek@hotmail.com

Iowa

Treas: Chuck Dixon ‘79 e: CBDixon@firstcommand.com

See Minnesotta

Website: http://annapolis.usnachapters.net

Send Shipmate input to: David Bruns ’88 e: david@davidbruns.com

Join the Chapter: https://www.signupnow. events/USNAAlumniChapter_Annapolis/

Iowa Blue & Gold Area Coordinator: Ted Olt III ’85 tolt@l-wlaw.com (563) 355-1709

Louisiana Louisiana Chapter Pres: Garrett Miller ‘95 p: 985- 590-2425, e: torrens.miller@gmail.com Vice Pres: Bob Ferrante ‘90 p: 985- 237-2091; e: mbrlj5@gmail.com Sec’y: Wayne Morgan ’98 e: wayne.morgan@1998.usna.com Treas: Drew Dodenhoff ’70 e: drewdode@yahoo.com Website: http://www.USNALouisiana.org BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Kirk R. Benson ’87, USN (Ret.) p: 985-710-3454; e: kirk.benson@bgo.usna.com

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook. com/groups/1118214745191/ (or search for: Naval Academy Alumni Annapolis Chapter) BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR Charles Mello e: Charlesmello@gmail.com

The Annapolis Chapter had a great turn-out for its happy hour at the Severn Inn on September 12, 2018. In addition to enjoying the fabulous view of the Naval Academy across the Severn River, one lucky attendee won two Navy-Lehigh football tickets complete with an Admirals Row parking pass. Attendees included: Gordon Schaaf ’58; Karen Laws Engelke ’62; Doug Norton ’65; Ace Sarich ’66; Chet Seto ’78; Steve Zotti ’83; John Sommer ’86; James Ryan ’86; Rob Shepherd ’87; Daniel Haas ’88; Joe Fagan ’89; Rob Duguay ’89; Matt Cox

’89; Jeffrey Durand ’89; Scott Shepard ’91; Maria Pallotta ’94; Byron Owen ’03; Rene Cano ’03; James Ford ’05; Edward Watters ’08; and Anton Ekman ’15. Please see the attached picture of the Chapter on the patio at the Severn Inn. On September 22, 2018, Chet Seto ’78 and his wife, Yolinde, graciously welcomed the Chapter to their house for a Navy-SMU football game viewing party. Attendees included Mark Harper ’76, Tim (and Nancy) McGee ’78, Scott (and Julie) Shepard ’91, Steve Horrell ’91, and Casey (and Amy) Garwood ’93. Everyone was having such a good time that no one remembered to take a picture. Alas. The chapter is looking forward to its next happy hour on October 11, 2018, at Ogle Hall, during which we will celebrate USNA Founder’s Day and the U.S. Navy’s birthday. In addition, the chapter is gearing up to provide volunteer support for the USS Sioux City (LCS 11) commissioning ceremony in Annapolis on November 17, 2018. Be sure to check the next Shipmate issue for pictures of these great events!

Baltimore Chapter Pres: Jason Hardebeck ’87 p: 443-269-1599; e: jhardebeck@whoglue.com BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR Charles Mello e: Charlesmello@gmail.com Join the Chapter: https://www.signupnow.events/USNAAlumni Chapter_Annapolis/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/111821474 5191/ (or search for: Naval Academy Alumni Annapolis Chapter)

L-r: Jim Baker ’60; John Strauss ’69; Gene Dehnert ’63; Jason Torpy, Paul Bradfield ’53; Pat Sloan ’75; John Ross ’94; Chris Haizlip ’72

L-r: Chris Haizlip ’72; John Strauss ’69; Jerry Hogan ’73; Jason Torpy; Kirk Daniels ’75; Gene Dehnert ’63; Paul Bradfield ’53; Auntie Mame Bradfield

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CHAPTER NEWS

Massachusetts Boston Chapter

Pres: James Kras ’69 112 Beach St., 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: Mr. Kimber Johnson e: kimberjohnson@verizon.net Eastern Mass: LCDR Bill Neill e: bneillwork2@comcast.net Greater Southern Maryland Chapter: Good Weather, Good Crabs, Good Friends…Where Else Would You Want To Be?

Greater Southern Maryland Chapter

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

Corr Sec’y: Michael Dougherty ’73 p: 240-925-7518; e: doughertymj8@aol.com Website: http://www.navyalumni.org

CRAB FEST ’18 – 19 AUG The crabs were plentiful and feisty, so Chief Cooks, Scott Bruce ’79 and Bob Buttrick ’79, had their hands full, literally. Per usual, however, they handled it well and no one went home hungry. Senior and Junior attendees were Don Brown ’56 and Bert Race ’90. Other Alumni attendees included: Ted Herring ’67, Jim Sandberg ’69, Lew McIntyre ’70, Mike DeManss ’73, Mike Dougherty ’73, Andy Mechling ’73, Dennis Bostich ’74, Rick Snyder ’75, Tim Dennis ’76, Pierre Thuot ’77, Dale Allison ’78, Bill Dunkin ’78, Jeffrey Manor ’79, Tom Phelan ’79, Scott Sanders ’80, Ken Carkhuff ’82, Rocky Rauch ’85, Steve Waugh ’86, Joe Eversole ’87, and Hank Caruso (Honorary Life Member). We also had a welcome visitor, Dave Marquis ’85, who, along with his team, donated a keg of “BEAT ARMY” Lager to the gathering.

Western Mass: Mr. Sam Maranto e: samuel.maranto@bgo.usna.com

Michigan

Pres: Michael DeManss ’73 PO Box 277, Compton, MD 20627 p: 301-475-7028

BGO Area Coordinator: Kevin Schaaff e: schaaff1@comcast.net

Seated at Clawson Steakhouse from left are Dave Ciha ’03, Mike Novak ’70, Hal Anderson ’64; standing from left are Joe Zane ’07, Mustafa Durrani USMA ’01, Art Bryant ’66 and Tim Burns ’71

Website: http://detroit.usnachapters.com Don Brown ’56 And Bert Race ’90 Discuss The Finer Points Of Cake-Cutting With A Navy Sword, Under The Watchful Eyes Of Rick Snyder ’75 and Scott Bruce ‘79

ALUMNI IN THE NEWS David Randle ’85 leads the Great Mills High School NJROTC Unit and six of the Unit’s Cadets were recognized recently for graduating from the NJROTC Leadership Academy (an “All Star Camp” for rising seniors and juniors). (Source: Southern Maryland Newspaper “The Enterprise”) COMING EVENTS 2nd Tuesday of Every Month (1700) Chapter Meeting (open to all interested individuals), Flight Deck Lounge Friday, 7 December (0700) — Eggs ‘N Legs Breakfast (Army/Navy Pep Rally), River’s Edge Club Saturday, 8 December — Army/Navy Game Day Party (Time and Location TBD) Friday, 1 February — Dark Ages Dinner (Paul Hall Center, Piney Point, MD)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Let The Festivities Begin!!!

Best Wishes for the New Year from your Alumni Association and Foundation.

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BGO Area Coordinator: Michael Bennett p: 586-468-7490; e: mbbennett@comcast.net BGO Area Coordinator: Col Benjamin Richmond ’93, USMCR p: 616-292-3045; e: brichmond97@earthlink.net

The first part of this report is about an Army Lunch Event some of us attended on Dec. 6, 2017 at The Birmingham Athletic Club. Problems with pictures kept me from reporting until now. The guest speaker was Adam Weiner ’01 who was a Navy SEAL for 14 years and served as Platoon Commander at SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One and Executive Officer of SEAL Team Seven. He is a sought after speaker and is the cousin of our Chapter member Dave Ciha ’03. He gave a very inspirational talk that the Army guys needed to hear. On Sept 18, 2018 our lunch was held at The Clawson Steakhouse with a friendly West Pointer in attendance. We heard from Hal Anderson ’64 who will be participating again in the race in Chicago for a cure for Multiple Myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow plasma cells. Hal is celebrating 20 years as a survivor and is hoping to raise again this year over $20,000 for MMR research.

At the Birmingham Athletic Club from left are Joe Zane ’07, Dave Ciha ’03, his cousin and the speaker for the lunch Adam Weiner ’01 , Jim Fleming ’66, Mike Bennett and Art Bryant ’66

This year Army is host for our local Army-Navy Football Game party, and it will be held at George Murphy’s Restaurant in Livonia MI. Call or email for reservations or more information. BEAT ARMY!! Art Bryant

Minnesota Upper Midwest Chapter

Pres: Jon Olson ’90 e: President@usnaaaumw.com Shipmate Contact: David Bruns ’88 6325 Oxford Rd. S, Shakopee, MN 55379 m: 516-972-6597; e: david@davidbruns.com Website: www.usnaaaumw.com Facebook: www.fb.com/USNAAAUpperMidwest BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Mark Salmen ’73, USN (Ret.) p: 651-271-6690; e: mark.salmen@1973.usna.com

Twin Cities Monthly All Service Academy breakfasts: * West side - first Friday - Kip’s Authentic Irish Pub, Marriott West, I-394 & US 169. * East side - second Friday - The Machine Shed, I-94 & Inwood Ave., Lake Elmo. On July 21, 2018, nearly fifty USNA friends and family member gathered for the annual Twin Cities picnic. In a display of what can only

CHAPTER NEWS Southern Nevada Chapter Pres: Tessa Carlson ’91 p: 702-809-6827; e: TessaCarlson@1991.usna.com Website: http://southernnevada.usna chapters.com/

New Jersey Pres: Patrick Hurley ’87 e: patrick.hurley@1987.usna.com BGO Area Coordinator: (South NJ) Jose Mercado e: jlmercadojr@gmail.com

Upper Midwest Chapter: A late-in-the day photo of the remaining alumni from the July 2018 Twin Cities USNA F&F Picnic

be called true Navy spirit, Renee Miller ’11, drove up from Iowa with her family to attend. Renee also serves as the Iowa state rep for the chapter. The highlight of the event was electing Ashely Fischer ’11 as the New Chapter President and Nate Smith ’98 as Vice President of Communications. The Upper Midwest Chapter also recently funded nearly $5000 worth of tuition and travel scholarships for financially deserving youth desiring to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar (NASS) and the STEM programs. The donation funded tuition and travel for a NASS applicant from MN and seven applicant’s tuition for the STEM programs, representing all the states in our chapter’s footprint: MN, ND, SD, and IA. Our chapter is proud to support the outreach programs of the US Naval Academy!

Mississippi BGO Area Coordinator: David Price ’78 e: dep-78@sbcglobal.net

South Mississippi Chapter Pres: CDR E. Spencer Garrett IV ’88, USNR PO Box 1792, Gautier, MS 39553 p: 228-497-5050; e: esgarrett44@aol.com Sec’y: CAPT Harry J. Rucker ’73, USN (Ret.) e: navynomad50@caldeone.net

Missouri

Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter

New Mexico New Mexico Chapter

Vice Pres: Victor Hurlbert ‘10 p: 816-665-1647; e: vhurlbert@wradvisors.com Treas: Jack Rush ‘73 e: jackrush7376@gmail.com

Sec’y: Joseph McGuire ’68 p: 505-857-9679; e sunnymack@msn.com

Website: http://KansasCity.usnachapters.com

Vice Pres: Dr. Doug Meints ’77 p: 505-888-6800 e: mailto:dmeintschiro@gmail.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Jeffrey Kranz ‘74 e: Jkranz@1974.usna.com

St. Louis Chapter Pres: Dave Turnbaugh ’89 Website: http://stlouis.usnachapters.com Shipmate contact: Raese Simpson ’61 1138 Westmoor Pl., St. Louis, MO 63131-1320 c: 314-757-1221; e: raese1961@gmail.com BGO Area Coordinator: Kent Higgenbotham e:kenth@hbistl.com

Montana BGO Area Coordinator: Andy Metroka e: METROKA@MT.NET

Nebraska BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Jerry Hodge '86, USN (Ret.) e: gerald.hodge@med.ge.com

Pres: Ray Foran ’00 p: 402-312-4917; e: rayforan@2000.usna.com

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Pres: John Scott Kraus ’73 2304 Madre Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 h: 505-296-7409; c: 505-366-7457 e: skraus@aquilagroup.com; or jkraus2304@aol.com

Pres: Bob Culler ‘74 p: 913-488-6319; e: bculler@sbcglobal.net

Omaha Chapter

SHOP. CONNECT. ENJOY!

BGO Area Coordinator: (North NJ) Cam Winkelstein e: ccwinkelstein@gmail.com

Nevada BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Scott Shire ’88, USN e: scott.shire@dhs.gov

NM Parents’ Club Pres: Ms. Jeanette Harris p: 505-710-6646; e: totalbodywellness@msn.com Website: http://newmexico.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT David Swingle e: dswingle@newmexico.com

all your food and drink needs during the contests. Our annual New Mexico Chapter meeting for all New Mexico Chapter members will take place during halftime of the Army-Navy game on December 8th. One of the most photographed events in the world is Albuquerque’s annual International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, to be held October 6-14, 2018. First held in 1972, the Fiesta draws visitors and participants from all over the globe. This year, the Balloon Fiesta’s 47th celebration, the USNA RV Chapter has chosen to have a “Come-around” event gathering their members and participating in the Fiesta celebration between October 11-14. The New Mexico Chapter welcomes the USNA RV Chapter to our “backyard” and wishes they all enjoy what is sure to be a memorable experience. As always, for the current scoop on New Mexico Chapter events, consult the online bulletin board maintained by webmaster Mike Blackledge ’63 at http://newmexico. usnachapters.com

New York

New York Capital District Chapter Pres: Frank Hughes ’80 p: 518-432-9193; e: frankhughes2@yahoo.com

Fall is coming on rapidly in New Mexico, as attested to by the appearance of our golden foliage and by the increase in the number of hot air balloons visible in the mornings. Of course, that’s also when football is on the minds of many. Chapter President Scott Kraus ’73 has made reservations for the Chapter’s viewing of three of the most important games to many. Albuquerque’s Craft Republic Bar and Grill will be the site for meetups this year to watch the U.S. Air Force Academy game October 6th, the Notre Dame game on October 27th, and the biggest game of the year, Army-Navy on December 8th. The Craft Republic Bar and Grill is located at 4301 The Lane 25 NE (at Jefferson) and their website is www. craftrepublic.com. Wear your USNA “cheer gear” and meet up with old friends and classmates in our dedicated TV room for these events. The sports bar can also take care of

Sec’y: Gordon Lattey 40 First St., Troy, NY 12180 p: 518-274-4989; e: ussslater@aol.com Website: http://capitaldistrictny.usna chapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: Jeff Hughes e: jandahug@earthlink.net

Central New York Chapter Pres: Steve Erb ’68 e: steveerb@windstream.net Sec’y: Bob Fegan Jr. ’64 e: bobfegam64@gmail.com Website: CentralNY.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: Mr. Tom Ravener e: tom.ravener@gmail.com

Alumni, family and friends are encouraged to attend the weekly Wednesday lunch at 1200 at Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango, NY. You can call (315-687-3300) to let them know if you will be attending a lunch but calling is not necessary… just show up.

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CHAPTER NEWS Alumni, family, friends, USNA parents, and others with an interest in the Naval Academy are welcome to join the Chapter at all Chapter functions. Call (315-655-5949) or e-mail Bob Fegan to let us know if you plan to attend a function. Future Chapter activities will be addressed as they are planned. The Chapter’s website is a good source of current information. Shipmate regrets matching the photos to the wrong captions. Here is a reprint from the September Shipmate issue. The annual Welcome Aboard Pizza Party, sponsored by the Central New York Parents Club and supported by the Central New York Chapter, was held on Sunday, 10 June, at Trapper’s II Pizza Pub in Minoa, NY. There was a good gathering of Chapter members, Parents Club members and candidates for the Class of 2022 with family members and friends. Alumni and family able to attend were Steve Erb ’68 (son Scott is ’92), Bob Fegan ’64, Doug Marshall ’73, Pat and Peggy Morocco ’86 (daughters are Mary ’19 and Lisa ’21), Dan Wheeler ’75 (sons are Chris ’10 and Tim ’13), and Tony Zallick ’66 (daughters are Tiffany ’93 and Deirdre ’97, and Tiffany’s husband is AJ Monaco ’91). Pat and Peggy Morocco are the co-presidents of the Central New York Parents Club. Dan Wheeler is Blue and Gold Officer. ENS Nick Street, ’18 was the only recent graduate able to attend with his father, Bill Street. Current midshipmen able to attend were Abby McGinn ’21, with her mother Suzanne, and Sargon Bebla ’20 with his mother Carla Liberatore and his friend Chloe Hayward.

Candidates for the USNA Class of 2022 able to attend were Jack Callahan with his parents John (USMA ’86) and Tracy and his sister Claire (USMA ’20), Allie Genson and her parents Kevin and Trish, and Emmalyn Smith and her parents Todd and Krista. Eric and Sue Larson (son Stephen is ’19) were able to attend.

Cape Fear Chapter

North Carolina BGO Area Coordinator: Mike Roberts p: 303-638-7560; e: ncbgo9376@gmail.com

Cape Fear Chapter Left to right - Allie Genson, Jack Callahan and Emmalyn Smith (left to right)

Bill Street was presented a commemorative clock by the CNY Chapter President Steve Erb ’68 in recognition of his son Nick’s graduation with USNA Class of 2018. The other CNY graduates with the USNA Class of 2018 were Benjamin Kondrup and Charles Eshenour. Commemorative clocks were mailed to their parents.

Left to right - Steve Erb ’68, Bill Street and Nick Street ’18 (left to right)

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: Scott Dinkel e: gsdinkel@msn.com

Western New York Chapter Pres: Jeff Bartkoski ’84 h: 585-398-7790; o: 585-396-0584 e: jbartkoski@mercyflightcentral.org Website: http://westernny.usnachapters.net Left to right - Nick Street ’18, Abbey McGinn ’21 and Sargon Bebla ’20

BGO Area Coordinator: Doug Peters ’73 e: douglastpeters@gmail.com

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Pres: Ray Decker '72 p: 703-939-0202; e: dax24@icloud.com Vice Pres: Charles Smith '95 e: charleswsmith20@hotmail.com Sec’y/Treas: Steve Yandle '75 e: yandle@earthlink.net

On 22 August 2018, the Cape Fear Chapter held its monthly lunch meeting at the City Club in downtown Wilmington. Our guest speaker was Brian Clark, Chief Operating Officer, North Carolina State Ports Authority and US Merchant Marine Academy Class of 1995 graduate. Brian provided an outstanding update on the Authority’s current and future operations as Wilmington becomes a more important seaport for international trade and commerce. The possibility of a future tour of the Wilmington port was discussed. Although summer vacations are in full swing, the Chapter mustered 14 members and several guests. Those in attendance included: “Blue” Bluestein ’71, Ray Decker ’72 and guest Lisa Purdom (mother of Ens. Billie Purdom ’17), Dave Gould ’64, Rick Haley ’72 + wife Michelle, Scott Letterloh ’78, Geoff Losee ’85, Tim Marvin ’59, Tom McQueen ’69 + daughter Leah, David Scheu ’67, Charles Smith ’95 + wife Anna, Ed Sullivan ’87, JJ Sullivan ’70, Doug Thumm ’98, and Steve Yandle ’75.

September’s “Bring Your Company Mug” meeting will be held 1730 Thursday 27 September 2018 at Edward Teach Brewing on North Fourth Street in downtown Wilmington. A strong turn-out is expected for their craft beer! November’s lunch meeting will be on Thursday 15 November due to Thanksgiving. The venue is the Cape Fear Country Club and kick off is 1145. We are hoping to have RADM Ron Henderson, USN (ret) speak about the USS North Carolina’s (BB-55) amazing WW2 battle history fighting in both Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The “Beat Army” party on 8 December will be a no-host event at Bills Front Porch Pub & Brewery 4238 Market Street in Wilmington. 1400 muster. Wear your USNA gear and help us root on Navy! We will hold our January lunch meeting 1145 Thursday 24 January 2019 at the Cape Fear Country Club. An interesting program is promised. The chapter is planning its First Annual Dark Ages Dinner in February 2019. This coat and tie dinner with our ladies will celebrate our shared Academy experience in a social setting with tasty food, good cheer, and special camaraderie. We anticipate holding the event at the Cape Fear Country Club or similar venue in Wilmington. Please contact a chapter officer for additional details.

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Eastern North Carolina Chapter: Tom Leiser ’67, John Kieffer ’67, Rob Skrotsky ’67, Rick Kunkel ’67, Major Janning, Michael Metcalf ’68, Carl Klee ’75, Tim Marvin ’59

If you are interested in joining the chapter or attending our activities, please contact one of the chapter officers.

Charlotte Chapter Pres: Guy Chamberlain ’73 p: 704-543-0720; e: gchamberlain@earthlink.net 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 847, New Bern, NC 28563 h: 252-514-0299 e: robert.skrotsky@1967.usna.com 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: Dennis Doyle ’66 215 Ticino Ct., New Bern, NC 28562 p: 252-638-2377; e: dennisdoyle66@gmail.com Website: http://easternnc.usnachapters.com

The meeting convened at the Officers Club at MCB Camp Lejeune at 1200 on 15 August. Ten members and guests attended including the speaker for the luncheon and his son who is the principal engineer redoing the power grid on board Camp Lejeune; photo of the alumni and speaker attached. Rob Skrotsky ’67, president, called the group to order and requested a moment of silence for all who are deployed and in Harm’s Way, as well as for families of those deployed, and for all including chapter members who are suffering. Dennis Doyle, the

treasurer ’66, was not present but provided the chapter bank balance. Rob discussed the plans for the rest of the year. There will be no meeting in September. The Founders Day dinner on 5 October will serve as the September meeting. On 13 October (the Navy birthday) USNA history professor Virginia Lunsford will speak at the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort, NC, continuing a series of seminars on Blackbeard, the pirate. The title of Professor Lunsford’s address is “Dead Men Tell No Tales”. It was approved that attending the seminar in Beaufort will serve as the October meeting. Details will be forthcoming. The meeting in November will be on 14 November in New Bern. The December meeting will be the Army-Navy Game party; we’ll try for the Jacksonville Country Club again this year. Mr. Rick Kunkel ’67, vice-president, introduced the speaker, CAPT Bill Janning, USMC (Ret), the AMO aboard the USS Hancock (CV-19) on 29 April 1975 when Operation Frequent Wind began in connection with the evacuation of Saigon when the city was on the verge of being captured by the North Viet Nam Army. He had been sent to the Hancock because all fixed wing aircraft had been flown off and the carrier was now a helicopter landing ship & his expertise with USMC helicopters was needed. He discussed the frequent flights all day and night.

He particularly mentioned the loss of two (2) USMC pilots, Captain Bill Nystul and 1stLT Mike Shea, when their H46 was unable to refuel. As their fuel was empty the pilots landed the H46 in the wake of the ship, 2 crewmembers escaped, but the pilot and co-pilot were lost. CAPT Janning stated these were the only casualties and were the final USMC fatalities of the Viet Nam War. He noted the book ’Decent Interval’ by Frank Snepp for those interested in more detail about Operation Frequent Wind. After a question and answer period, the meeting adjourned at 1345. Submitted, Tim Marvin ’59 Secretary

North Carolina Triangle Chapter Pres: Gray Tompson ’07 e: Gear313@gmail.com Sec’y: Chris Perrien ’74 e: ibmchris@mac.com

We value our relationship with the USS North Carolina, SSN -777, as we endeavor to make the crew and their families feel connected to our Tar Heel state even though they are stationed afar in Pearl Harbor. Info at SSN777Club.org. Our September luncheon welcomed LCdr. Josh Milner USN for a discussion of the F-18 Modernization Program and greeted North Carolina Secretary of Veteran and Military Affairs, Larry Hall. Grads in attendance included: Girard Lew ’63, Brad Stevens, John Walls ’86, Bruce Runberg ’64, Graham Tompson ’07, Roger Ouimet ’93, JD Cunningham ’84, Leon Jablow ’91, Dave Strube ’72, Jim Slaight ’93, Mike Dzieciolowski ’81, Pete Turner ’87, Bill Marsh ’73, Jeff Jeffries ’64, Mike Kapsch ’76, Nick Baileys ’12, Rock Rochleder ’95, Chuck Adams ’63, Paul Stiller ’58, Kevin Kitts ’88, Liz Hallinan ’80, and Jeff Edgar ’81.

Website: www.usnatriangle.org

Ahoy from the Research Triangle Park of North Carolina, As our RTP grows an average rate of 80 new residents per day, our Chapter has grown three-fold over the past 10 years. Membership now exceeds 160 including Grads, Parents and Associate Members from other commissioning sources such as OCS and NROTC. Our alumni distribution by class: 40s-1; 50s-2; 60s-19; 70s-30; 80s-38; 90s-21; 00s-19; 10s-4. Service selection includes Aviators, Marines, Submariners, Destroyer Sailors, Oceanography, Supply Corps, SEALs, Medical Corps, Dental Corps, JAG, EDO, Info Warfare, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard. Our Chapter supports the Piedmont NROTC Consortium comprised of the units at NC State, Duke and UNC. Over the past 10 years, we’ve sponsored leadership awards at each university in honor of Ensign Worth Bagley 1894 (NC State); George Herbert ’45 (UNC); and Admiral Skip Bowman (Duke). These associations add a vitality and currency to our Chapter and offers the occasion to meet grads serving on these staffs.

FALL EVENTS: October: Annual Tri Service Golf Tournament at Croasdaile Country Club and our monthly luncheon with guest speaker Captain Marc Stern USN to discuss the Piedmont NROTC Consortium; November: Information Warfare discussion with Captain Carrie Hasbrouck USN (Ret.), former CIO of the SEALs in Coronado; December: Annual Army-Navy Party at the Top Of The Hill Brewery in Chapel Hill. At two dozen annual events, we engage with active chapter members from nearly six decades of USNA classes, their families, and a growing set of supporters (parents, friends, veterans and families). To view the schedule of future events, please visit https://www.usnatriangle. com/events or send an email to usna.triangle@gmail.com in order to join our Chapter’s email distro. Member dues can be paid at https://www.usnatriangle.com/ join-the-chapter. For those of you in the NC Triangle area, we want to see you! Join (or RE-join) the Mess

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Oklahoma BGO Area Coordinator: Jeff Stewart e:jeff.stewart@hpidc.com

Oklahoma City Chapter Pres: CDR James M. Novak ’91, USN (Ret.) p: 405-524-1006; e: novak6@sbcglobal.net

North Carolina Triangle Chapter: 150 USS North Carolina, SSN 777, sailors attended the Navy at Hawaii game

On September 20th, The Oklahoma City Chapter gathered at the home of Lanny and Linda Benham (‘72) for a social evening with some light chapter business. We enjoyed a discussion about our purpose as a chapter, and reviewed a draft of mission and bylaws that we hope to adopt for 2019. We’re also looking to add some chapter officers, so let Braden know if you’re interested in helping out (braden.merritt@gmail.com)!

Cleveland Chapterz Pres: CAPT Fred W. Bergman ’75, USNR (Ret.) p: 440-570-3564; e: FWayBergman@aol.com

Tulsa Chapter Pres: Rocky Goins ’84 e: rockygoins@hotmail.com Vice Pres: Patrick Hamilton ’87 e: patrickhami@gmail.com Sec’y & Treas: Kasey (Cregge) Carradini ’84 e: kcarradini@hotmail.com

The Tulsa Chapter celebrated USNA Founder’s Day at the Tulsa Summit Club.

Sitting: David Reif ’63; standing: Rocky Goins ’84, Kasey Carradini ’84, Patrick Hamilton ’87, Harry Rouse ’77, Joel Bennet ’05, Fred Dorwart ’59, Zac Keller ’07; not pictured: John Reif and Lynn Flinn-Goins

Sec’y: John Blackburn ’82 e: joblackburn@clevelandtrack.com

Secretary of Vet & Mil Affairs, Larry Hall, & LCdr Josh Milner USN at September luncheon

Piedmont Chapter Pres: CAPT Claude Lumpkin ’65, USNR (Ret.) e: clumpkin@1965.usna.com Vice Pres: Tom Cornejo ’00 e: thomas.cornejo@yahoo.com Sec’y: Josh Fogle ’03 e: foglejw@gmail.com

North Dakota Upper Midwest Chapter See Minnesota Send Shipmate input to: David Bruns ’88 e: david@davidbruns.com Blue & Gold Area Coordinator: Susan Canham p: 701-226-2204; e: scanham2@gmail.com

Ohio

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky Chapter Pres: CDR Vince Scott ’89 USN (Ret.) p: 405-334-7305; e: vhscott@att.net or vscott@secgrusolutions.com

Oregon

BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Thomas Hartline ’81, USNR (Ret.) p: 216-433-5298; e: thomas.w.hartline@nasa.gov

Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter

Columbus and Central Ohio Chapter

Pres: Mike Carmichael ‘69, CDR USNR (Ret.) e: mikec@1969.usna.com

Pres: CDR Tony Konecny ’79, USN (Ret.) e: konecnya@hotmail.com

Vice Pres: John Adams ‘69, CDR USNR (Ret.) e: john.adams@1969.usna.com

Comms: Dave Goins ‘84 e: dgoins84@columbus.rr.com

Treas: Ted Scypinski ‘90, CDR USNR (Ret.) e: ted.scypinski@flir.com

Treas: Chris Rosen ‘90 e: crosen@cutlerhomes.com

Trustee: Doug Ballard ‘74, LtCol. USMCR (Ret.) e: Cassandra.alpha61@comcast.net

Shipmate Contact: LT Eric Marquardt ’07, USNR e: eric07usna@gmail.com

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT “Butch” Bewick ’62, USNR (Ret.) p: 503-319-4653; e: Jsbewick@aol.com

Webmaster: Robert White ‘94 e: robwhite614@gmail.com

Website: oregon.usnachapters.net

Parents’ Club President: Tom Klitzka e: tklitzka@columbus.rr.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT D. Michael Crites ’70, USNR (Ret.) e: mcrites@dinsmore.com

Toledo Chapter Pres: David B. Puckett ’63 5051 Chatham Valley Rd., Toledo, OH 43615-1107 e: dpuckett@buckeye-express.com BGO Area Coordinator: Mr. Arthur Wickerham e: artwickerham@gmail.com

Here are a few upcoming events in the OKC area to keep on your radar: Oct 5: Navy Birthday Ball at the Criterion Nov 3: OK Military Hall of Fame Induction at Embassy Suites Norman (Lt. Mike Grammar (‘65) will be posthumously inducted) Nov 9: USMC Birthday Luncheon at OKC Golf and Country Club

Sec’y/Chief of Chapter Comms: Ted Johnson ’02 p: 513-405-5243; e: teddijohnson@yahoo.com Website: http://www.usnacinci.org BGO Area Coordinator: Bryan Grubert e: bryan.grubert@gmail.com

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For our annual Chapter picnic, our Chapter relocated across the Columbia River to Parker’s Landing Historical Park/Rose Arbor just outside of Camas & Washougal, Washington on Saturday August 4th. A hearty “Bravo Zulu” to Ray Kutch ’63, Susan Mead ’90, John Adams ’69, Ted Scypinski ’90, Janette Sandberg ’96, and Mike Carmichael ’69 who planned and orchestrated a most enjoyable afternoon for close to 90 attendees. Following our Chaplain David Lutes ’63 in grace, Chapter President Mike Carmichael congratulated the recent nuptial of our most senior alumnus present Jim Unger ’53 & his bride Evelyn. After about three

CHAPTER NEWS hours into our festivities, we sang “Navy Blue & Gold”. Members & guests included: Jim Unger ’53 (wife Evelyn), Bart Dalla Mura ’54 (wife Jann), ’Jake’ McMichael ’58 (wife Dianne), Wayne Hildebrand ’59, Toby Warson ’59 (wife Linda), Richard Brems ’62 (wife Katy), Jerome Larsen ’62 (wife Janet), Ray Kutch ’63 (wife Judy and guest Patrick McAllister USMMA ’65), Dave Lutes ’63 (& family of five), Art Roper ’63 (wife Carol), Ray Witter ’63 (wife Bunny), Jack Kohl ’65 (wife Joan), Frank Swientek ’66 (wife Diane), ’Tex’ Harkins ’67 (wife Cecily), Ed Hepp ’67 (wife Fran), Cal Meek ’67 (wife Linda), Doug Bomarito ’68 (wife Jean), John Adams ’69 (wife Barbara), David Black ’69, Mike Carmichael ’69 (wife Suzie), Mark Cooksey ’71 (wife Susan), Ron Smith ’72 (wife Cheryl), Mike Seiwald ’73 (wife Holly), Bruce Thompson ’73 (wife Margaret), David Jensen ’77 (wife Jody), Chris Carlson ’78 (wife Kerry), Lee Hall ’80 (wife Pam), Robert Burger ’86 (wife Susan) [Parents of Ginny ’16 and Hayden ’19], Chris Hart ’87 & Duncan Hart ’87, Ted Scypinski ’90 (wife Jennifer) [Parents of Jack ’22], Susan Mead ’90 (husband Brett Baumann), Todd Washburn ’93 (wife Cynthia & family), Charlton Evans ’94 & Lisa Evans ’94, James Dorlon ’98, Michael Kingen ’03 (& family), Maureen Williams [Parent of Ryan ’13], Shannon Hoover [Parent of Halston ’18], and Richard & Sharon Geib [Parents of Will ’22]. *** On Wednesday September 12th our Chapter met for its monthly meeting at Portland’s Old Spaghetti Factory with President Mike Carmichael ’69 leading all attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by David Lutes ’63 with grace & remembrance for those alumni who perished on 9/11. Then Mike recognized a recurrent meeting attendee Sara Carlson, daughter of Ed Carlson ’66, a coordinator for Strong For Veterans - a Portlandbased, all-volunteer non-profit.

Mike then introduced a very special guest — Margie Grant, whose father William Grant ’47 passed away last year, who addressed our membership and then presented several unique USNA Tee shirts to the Chapter, to pass on to future midshipmen. She received a standing round of applause for her generosity. As part of our continuing professional forum Mike introduced two representatives of the US Naval Institute as our luncheon speakers — Ward Carroll ’82, Director of Outreach and Wendy Taylor, Gift Officer. Ward provided a most thorough power-point presentation of the evolution of USNI from its beginnings in 1873 to the present in providing an independent forum addressing USN, USMC, & USCG matters & history as well as other major facets of USNI. Wendy followed with a 3-D presentation of the future expansion of the capabilities of USNI’S current headquarters, Beach Hall (the old USNA hospital). All guests received Chapter Challenge coins. We ended our meeting by singing “Navy Blue & Gold”. Members & guests in attendance included John Frerichs ’50, Jim Unger ’53, Bart Dalla Mura ’54 (wife Jann), Wayne Hildebrand ’59, ’Butch’ Bewick ’62, Ray Kutch ’63 (wife Judy), Dave Lutes ’63, Don Haslett ’66, Frank Swientek ’66, ’Tex’ Harkins ’67, Cal Meek ’67, John Adams ’69, Mike Carmichael ’69, Mark Cooksey ’71, George Schultz ’71 NESEP, Doug Ballard ’74, Scott Fitzpatrick ’80, Mark Springer ’89, Chris Lockett ’91, and James Dorlon ’98.

Recreational Vehicle American Chapter Pres: Jack Parry ‘67 Sec’y: Gary Polansky ’69 e: g.polansky@att.net

Our newlyweds Jim Unger ’53 and bride Evelyn

Shipmate inputs to: ‘Nita Parry e: mauryplace@aol.com Website: www.unarv.usnachapters.net

Mike Carmichael ’69 and guest Margie Grant, daughter of the late William Grant ’47

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Chapter Pres: Kevin McCloskey ’93 e: kevin@mccloskeymail.net Sec’y: Nick Rygiel ’04 e: nick.ryg@gmail.com Website: http://philadelphia.usnachapters.net BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Tim Farrell '76, USN (Ret.) e: tim.farrell@1976.usna.com

Pittsburgh Chapter Pres: Conor McKenzie ’06 e: cmckenzie@janney.com Website: Pittsburgh.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT David Gates ’77, USN (Ret.) p: 724-632-6621; e: LJreese357@aol.com

Susquehanna Valley Chapter Pres: Del Becker ’85 p: 717-537-5732; e: delbecker@gmail.com Sec’y: Gib Armstrong ’91 e: gibshar@gmail.com Treas: Charlie Perkins ’71 e: CharlesPerkins71@gmail.com Website: http://www.usnasvc.com

Chapter Chaplain Dave Lutes ’63 leads all in grace at picnic.

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Treas: Glenn Shindler ’64 4530 Lasheart Dr., La Canada, CA 91011 e: gshindler64@earthlink.net

As you are reading, results of Navy (and Army) football seasons are already known just before “America’s Game”, some hint of winter weather is being seen and/or felt and the holiday season seems to be in full swing. Thus, your “To Do List” should turn to final plans to join the RV Chapter “beach party” in Key West to celebrate the “real” Southern Most Point in the USA (which belongs to our Navy). For this 19th annual winter gathering, the NAS Key West Command has approved neverbefore privileges for chapter members to enjoy extended stays at the USNA Truman Annex campsite for those wishing to arrive before the Come-around activities officially start as well as stay after they conclude. Just like the end-of-the-year event at Watts Bar, there will be a huge turnout as the 2019 Chapter year kicks-off in Key West. Events include some old favorites like sunset cruise, fish fry, evening games to keep minds sharp or test memories, tours, golf, Super Bowl viewing party and even bike rides plus daily happy hours and potlucks. Reservation information and all details are available at rv.usnachapters.net. Huge thanks already owed to Firsties Rose and Tom Wolfe ‘70 for stepping up to keep this chapter tradition alive and well.

BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Matthew Chabel ’77, USNR (Ret.) e: chabal@1977.usna.com

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USNA RVers return to original roots for a 6-day celebration of the 20th anniversary NAAA Board of Trustees authorization of the first alumni chapter not associated with a specific geographic location. Just like 1999, this 20th Anniversary

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CHAPTER NEWS Come-around will return to Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, Alabama between April 24th to 29th 2019. The Chapter is committed to the only 19 full-hookup sites available. Late registrants will be able to join, but not have full-hookups. Registrations must be made no later than 5th of January 2019. “Rocket City” has interesting attractions plus lots of good restaurants. 20th Anniversary celebrations will continue with the National Come-around in early May 2019. This will be a joint effort with the USNA South Carolina Low Country Alumni Chapter focused on activities around Beaufort and USMC Parris Island connections. Election of chapter officers and board members takes place at this annual event. Anniversary celebrations will conclude with the 20th annual Comearound in Key West in February 2020. Mark your calendars now! 2019 is sure to be a fun celebration for USNA RVers. Y’all come join us!

Army-Navy Game viewing party on 8 Dec at Wild Wing Café in downtown Greenville. To sign up for luncheons or get on the mailing list, e-mail palmettousna@gmail.com. You can also find PalmettoUSNA on FaceBook. Huzzah and Beat Army! Jerry Pilewski ‘97

South Carolina Midlands Chapter Palmetto Chapter: September Luncheon

Sec’y: Katie Hirsch e: mkh5325@aol.com Website: www.usnasc.org

South Dakota Send Shipmate input to: David Bruns ’88 e: david@davidbruns.com

Palmetto Chapter: “… ‘to the foam’ with Shipmates: October Happy Hour”

Palmetto Chapter

Rhode Island BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Stuart Craig ’86, USN e: sbcraig@1986.usna.com

Rhode Island Chapter Pres: Capt John Griffin ’86 (Ret.) e: j.grif@yahoo.com

South Carolina BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT A.J. Olsen e: Aljolsen_1920@yahoo.com

Central Savannah River Area (Aiken, SC; Augusta, GA; and surrounding areas) Pres: LtCol Dave Smith '73, USMC (Ret.) e: dsmith708@atlanticbb.net Sec'y: Bob Van Buren '63 e: bobjanvb@aol.com Website: http://csra.usnachapters.com

Charleston Chapter Pres: CDR Rick Stein ’82, USNR (Ret.) 784 Preservation Pl., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 p: 843-856-6591; w: 843-557-7021 e: USNA_AA_Charleston@Comcast.net Website: www.RickSteinOnline.com

Low Country Chapter Pres: Mr. George Stubbs '58 e: skipjack585@roadrunner.com Sec’y: Mr. Thomas M. Anderson ’60 p: 843-987-0121 e: tomandcarola@embarqmail.com Website: LowCountry.usnachapters.com

Pres: CAPT Mike Kehoe ’71, USN (Ret.) 1270 Polo Rd., Apt 321, Columbia, SC 29223 p: 803-865-8664; e: mandnkehoe@hotmail.com

Pres: Jerry Pilewski ’97 e:palmettousna@usna.com Vice Pres: Mike Epprecht ’65 e: mike.epprecht65@gmail.com Treas: Mac” Mclain ’69 BGO Area Coord:Al Olsen ’72 e: aljolsen_1920@yahoo.com

We welcomed fall with two great events. The September luncheon kicked off with a suggestion from Clyde Climer ’68. Several of us discussed transition from Navy to civilian life. Taking it a step further, we will use that experience to help develop mentorship initiatives. Thanks to Ed Henkler ’78 for making the trek up from Columbia to share with us. Based on the conversation, we will increase support for the Alumni Mentor Program as well as initiate some local mentorship and networking activities. Stay tuned! The October happy hour wrestled a few more than the usual suspects from the South Carolina Upstate. Thanks to his busy flight schedule aligning with an event, Tammy and Jon Nowicki ’84 joined the fray. Great to have Mitch Rushing as well. We even had attendance from an Ensign! Whether he wanted it or not, Andrew Grant ’17, on leave during flight school, was the recipient of all varieties of advice. With

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Louis Heacock ’60 attending the luncheon, our events spanned 57 years of classes! Not bad for a city four hours inland! The Palmetto Chapter continues to enjoy increasing activity thanks due to the outstanding efforts of several members. Though certainly not a complete list, Bravo Zulu to the stalwart Mike Epprecht ’65 for keeping us close with the local Navy League, Carter McCrary ’03 for leading volunteer efforts and tying us in with Upstate Warrior Solution, Mac McClain ’69 for his steadfast work in earning official non-profit status for the Chapter, Scott Smart ’93 for his sage contributions to volunteer and mentor efforts, David Caruso ’05 for leading Mentorship initiatives, and Kristie Colpo ’97+7 for her boundless energy as the fun boss. For the special motivator out there looking for a way to help, our Secretary position remains open as of this submission. Our Chapter enjoys luncheons on the third Thursday of every month at the Commerce Club in downtown Greenville. Cost is a mere $15 for great food and sea stories! Check your e-mail or Facebook for the topic du jour. There will not be a December luncheon, but there will be a joint USMA/USNA Alumni

Blue & Gold Area Coordinator: Sharon Holt ’00 p: 605- 390-3430; e: holtsharonl@aol.com

Spain

Rota Chapter Pres: Michael Carsley ’88 e: michael.carsley@eu.navy.mil Vice Pres: Ryan Eilerman Treas: Cassidy Masey ’06 e: cassidy.a.massey@gmail.com Sec’y: Dustin Cunningham BGO Area Coordinator: Wes Blackwell e: contactwesblackwell@gmail.com

Tennessee Chattanooga Chapter

Pres: Richard “Scott” Jones ’00 9935 Penneywood La., Ooltewah, TN 37363 p: 804-363-3589; e: rsjones23@hotmail.com BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Richard Cataldi ’69, USN (Ret.) p: 865-966-4677; e: cdrcataldi@tds.net

Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter Pres: CDR Richard Cataldi ’69, USN (Ret.) p: 865-966-4677; e: cdrcataldi@tds.net Sec’y-Treas: CAPT Mark Kohring ’73, USNR (Ret.) e: mark_kohring@mac.com Website: http://k-or.usnachapters.net/ BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Richard Cataldi ’69, USN (Ret.) p: 865-966-4677; e: cdrcataldi@tds.net

Memphis Chapter Pres: Henry W. Papa Jr. ’86 p: 907-244-7492; e: hankpapa@aol.com BGO Area Coordinator: CDR Paul Schuhlein ’85, USN (Ret.) p: 901-751-2225; e: pschuhlein@yahoo.com

CHAPTER NEWS 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

viewing parties with Air Force and Notre Dame.

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 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.alamo.usnachapters.com Facebook: Alamo Chapter NAAA BGO Area Coordinator: Maj Bruce Davis ’85, USMCR p: 210-877-1612; e: bruce.davis@parsons.com

Buddy Wellborn ’59 was the guest speaker at our annual football brief meeting August 28. We are now meeting at Outback Steakhouse on IH 10 west. We had an excellent turn out including RADM Eugene Farrell ’42. Adm Farrell was recently feted at USNA as one of the oldest living alumni. We are proud and pleased to have him as a member of our chapter.

RADM Farrell ’42 and Cal Roberts ’49 at the Alamo Chapter August Football Brief

In the BGO area, Area Coordinator Bruce Davis ’85 held HUB training August 9 at the Bluebonnet Baptist Association in New Braunfels. Bruce presented the briefing via GoTo Meeting. We had 13 attendees: Six on site and seven remote participants.

BGOs at HUB training L to R: Hal Haskell, JK Minton ’66, Bruce Davis, Dave Driskell ’63, and Cedric Edwards

Respectfully Submitted, Dave Driskell ’63, Secretary

Austin Chapter Alamo Chapter Football Brief attendees

The briefing had some technical issues but the fellowship resulting from the turnout was gratifying to see. In addition to Adm Farrell we also had MGEN Gary Alkire ’57, Cal Roberts ’49 and his wife Eileen (who came down from Kerrville) and STNAPC President Roberta Urrutia and her husband Robert. As noted in a previous issue of Shipmate we are going to focus on football watch gatherings for the remainder of the year. By the time you read this in late November we will have had at a minimum joint

Pres: Brad Holbrook ’06 p: 410-718-8839; e: bradley.holbrook@gmail.com Treas: Kevin Windbigler ’86 p: 512-923-5010; e: hans2886@austin.rr.com Shipmate Contact: CDR Don McAlister ’63, USNR (Ret.) p: 512-365-7068; e: don.mcalister@austin.rr.com 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 except November and December. We meet at Mimi’s Restaurant at The Shops at Arbor Walk, 10515 N. Mopac Expy., Austin, TX 78758.

North Texas Chapter: GW Bush and Navy football

All USNA graduates and their spouses in the Austin area are invited to participate. Reservations are not required. Attending in August were: Bill McCarron ’55, Don McCoy ’57, Buddy Welborn ’59, Bob Granger ’59 and his son Phil Granger, Arnie Allen ’61, Gary Chapel ‘61, Carl Moritz ’62, Don McAlister ’63, Bob Jones ’64, Neil Duarte ’65, Tom Felger ’66, Dennis Rigspad ’66, John Rogers ’70, Bob Perch ’70, David Stalled ’74, Joseph Hartigan ’79, Mark Middleton ’81, Kevin Windbigler ’86, Suzanne Johnson ’97, Ken Schwalbe ’98, Chris Loche ’99, Eric Montgomery ’04, Matt McLaughlin ’05, and Brad Holbrook’06. Others attending were Charles Felger, Tom Fanning, Ernie Stromberger, George Gibbs and Allen Smith. This is one of our most popular meetings of the year. Buddy Wellborn ’59, brings his expert knowledge of the Navy football program along with a screen program about the upcoming season. Because the season will be nearly over before this appears in print, we don’t detail his predictions for the year, but his insights always make watching the Midshipmen play more enjoyable for us all. Attending in September were: John Tyler ’57, Don McCoy ’57, Don McAlister ’63, Bob Jones ’64, Tom Felger ’66, John Rogers ’70, Bob Perch ’70, Dan Nicoson ’84, Kevin Windbigler ’86, Chuck Cohn ’94, Jimmy Screen ’94, Brian Fitzpatrick ’96, and Brad Holbrook ’06.

Several members of the Chapter were in Dallas for the SMU game, and a number of members are planning to go to San Diego to see Navy play Notre Dame.

North Texas Chapter Pres: Junior Ortiz ’81 e: pres@usnaaa-ntx.com Sec’y: Carrie Busch Murdock ’99 e: secy@usnaaa-ntx.com Website: www.usnaaa-ntx.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT Thomas Kaprurch ’75, USN (Ret.) p: 972-317-6218; e: tom.kapurch@gmail.com

Well, last weekend was the weekend, and thankfully the weather held out to allow for a captivating Navy-SMU game. In between the thunderstorms and flash flooding in North Texas, a humid, but captivated and energetic crowd saw the game come to a disappointing ending, losing by one point in overtime. We are glad those of you who could joined us. We hope you enjoyed the festivities. Please send pictures to the Chapter Secretary email address (in the above header) for inclusion in future shipmate columns. Also, please let us know what you like and didn’t like regarding the activities. We look forward to seeing you in two years at our next Navy-SMU game in Dallas! It was exciting to see former President George W. Bush do the coin toss at Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas. I am posting a picture showing him talking to the Navy team before the game. Of course, the pre-game pep rally was a lot of fun, evening though the kick off was an early one.

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Lori Buresh and family

In other chapter news we had quite a few activities with a lunch featuring Admiral Sam J. Locklear regarding a range of security and defense issues and initiatives. The lunch was quite a treat, with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the USNA Alumni Association and Foundation also in attendance to give us an update. Please stay tuned to the website as we finalize out Navy- Air Force watch parties and get ready for our winter events, the Blue Chip Dinner and Army Navy watch parties. If you do not already receive emails, please update your profile at our webpage and sign up to receive them and stay current with events.

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Pres: Chris Black ’07 e: chrblack07@gmail.com Vice Pres: Bret Leach ’08 e: bret.e.leach@gmail.com

traditions, country, and city. More details available on the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter’s website. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring the event (501 (c)3) please contact Chris Black (president). The 2019 Smith McCool Sword lunch is right around the corner. Buy tickets on our website, for this annual event, at Taste of Texas, in early January. The TxGC Chapter is growing… east. The Beaumont area has started a series of lunches and happy hours with a core group. There’s more of you out there, but without working emails. It’s important to keep your USNA.com info accurate. Look out for the next event on our website or Facebook, and subscribe to our newsletter. Elections are coming up for 2019 TxGC Chapter officers. Get involved and make a difference, and consider running for a position. Look out for nomination calls in our newsletter or Facebook page, or contact any of our 2018 officers. John ‘02 and Sandra Augusto are happy to welcome Oscar Anthony to their family; born this past October, in Houston. Oscar is the family’s first brother to Eleanor (almost 3 yrs) and Hazel (18 mos).

Sec’y: John Augusto ’02 e: m020234@2002.usna.com Treas: Rich Bulger ’69 e: rlbulger69@gmail.com Website: txgulfcoast.usnachapters.net e: txgulfcoast.usnachapters@gmail.com BGO Area Coodinator: Rick Mawdsley e: rmawdsley@gmail.com

Can’t make the Army-Navy game in person? Come to the BIGGEST Watch Party in America, and Texas. Saturday, December 8th at Warehouse Live, Houston, TX. Doors open at 1200, and kickoff at 1400. Presented by Combined Arms in partnership with our TxGC chapter and West Point Club of Greater Houston, both chapters will receive part of all proceeds. While the football game may be a fierce rivalry between our two hallowed institutions, the event is family friendly for alumni, active duty, veterans, and civilians as a show of solidarity and celebration of our

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SEA STORIES Are you on active duty? Send your Sea Stories to seastories@usna.com

United Kingdom United Kingdom Chapter Pres: Tim Fox ’97 e: timfox97@hotmail.com Vice Pres: Cody Nissen ’11 e: cnissen.mba2018@london.edu Sec’y: Lisa Aszklar Wife, Henry ’81 e: lisa.aszklar@gmail.com Board of Directors: Evan McNeer ’06 e:emcneer.mba2018@london.edu BGO Area Coordinator: Wes Blackwell e: contactwesblackwell@gmail.com

There’s no doubt that autumn has arrived here in London, home of the UK Chapter: by early October, daily highs were averaging in the upper 50s and low 60s, the leaves were turning, and days were definitely getting shorter. The warmer, longer days of summer may be only a distant memory, but autumn brings its own highlights. Navy football! We look forward to cheering the mids on to a winning season from the comfort of Passyunk Avenue pub in the Fitzrovia section of London. Join Chapter president Tim Fox ’97 and local alumni – as well as any grads who find themselves in the UK – and enjoy the best cheese steak sub this side of Philadelphia. Passyunk Avenue is conveniently located near the Oxford Circus, Warren Street, and Great Portland Street Tube stations, and with a dedicated section of the pub plus several large screen TVs at our disposal, it’s guaranteed to be an unparalleled game day experience. Of course, we’ll be right there for the biggest game of the season (no need to explain what game THAT is!), helping Navy take back the Commander in Chief’s Trophy on 8 December, so please join us for what promises to be a terrific game. Kick-off is 8 PM GMT. The UK Chapter has once again committed to helping out with the annual London Poppy Day, a oneday effort to raise £1 million for the Royal British Legion’s programs that assist wounded and deceased service members and their families. This year, the event is scheduled for 1 November, and the UK Chapter will once again be there.

In fact, for the past decade, the UK Chapter has worked side by side with current and past members of the British Armed Forces at the Bond Street and Marble Arch Tube stations to solicit donations between the hours of 0700 and 1900. At day’s end, a reception for all volunteers is held at Leadenhall Market. It’s truly a rewarding experience to come together to assist our British compatriots. As the holiday season approaches, please consider sponsoring an evergreen wreath at the Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis. The goal of Wreaths Across America is to lay a wreath on the grave of every service member in the cemetery. It’s a terrific way to honor those shipmates who went before us. See www. wreaths acrossamerica.org for more details. A reminder to any UK Chapter column readers ... please update your alumni profile at www. usna.com. It’s fast and easy, and you can opt in (or out) of Alumni Association communications. Remember: if your profile is out of date, your classmates cannot find you. Please update today. Visiting alumni are encouraged to contact Chapter president Tim Fox ’97, and as always, GO NAVY!

Utah

Intermountain Alumni Chapter Pres: Robert Allen ’67 e: ba@robertallen.org BGO Area Coordinator: Darrin Briggs ’03 e: dbriggs@snowfly.com

NETWORK BREAKFAST AT DEES FAMILY RESTAURANT, SALT LAKE CITY” September 6, 2018 – All academies’ friends gathered for the ‘First Thursday’ breakfasts. Attending over the period: *USNA – Bob & Nancy Bowers ’57, Bob Allen ’67, PJ Falten’70, Kevin Dolan ’71, Steve Thatcher ’84, Tabeetha ’91, Kenn Poorman’92, Todd “TV” Vandegraft ’93, Dennis Wagner ’93, and Mark Petersen(P15) *USMA –Kevin Riedler ’81, Ted Frederick ’87, Rob Johnston ’87, and Ted McAleer ’87 *USAFA – AWOL

CHAPTER NEWS

Intermountain Chapter: Breakfast Group

ALL HANDS INVITED FIRST THURSDAY EVERY MONTH Here are photos of some of our chapter alumni that attended the September breakfast. It was good to see old friends and new ones; those we haven’t seen for a while and those who visit and keep us informed about the happening in all corners of the world. It was one of those occasions we could have spent all day and into the night. But, alas, some had to work, some to travel, some to visit family, and of course, some to visit their doctors. In the coming months we will be spot lighting our newer members and others to let you see who are cheering for the USNA.

PJ Falten ’70 & Dennis Wagner ‘93

Club. Captain’s Choice Format ensured that the 30 participants pictured here remembered only their good shots. NAVY’S team consisted of Tom Otterbein ’70, Mark Metcalf ’76, Scott Thomas ’77, CB Morgan ’83, Bill Murray ’83, Scott Montgomery ’00, and friends of the Naval Services: Jim Montgomery, Carm Covais USMC and Steve Bernstein USMC. Clear skies and recent heavy rains made for a high heat index and higher than normal scores, but the Navy/Marine Corps team captured the TOP 3 prizes, with 66 (Otterbein/ Thomas), 72 (Covais/Murray) and 77 (Montgomery & Son). Morgan, Covais andThomas also earned cash prizes for closest to the pin on # 4, 7 and 16. THANKS to CB Morgan, our Golf Captain, for organizing this event. Bill Murray ’83

Virginia

Hampton Roads Chapter

Central Virginia Chapter

Pres: RDML Craig Quigley ‘75, USN (Ret.) p: 757-333-6687; c: 757-419-1164 e: president@usnahamptonroads.com

Pre: Bill Murray ’83 e: whmurray34@gmail.com Vice Pres: Ty Schieber '87 e: ty.schieber@gmail.com Sec’y: Ed Borger ’80 e: ed.borger@honeywell.com Treas: Steve Hill ’74 e: swhill74@cstone.net BGO Area Coordinator: Don Aldridge e: n774pk@gmail.com

On Wednesday September 19 the Central Virginia Chapter joined the West Point Society of Monticello, Air Force Academy alumni, and other veterans and friends for the annual Fall All-Services Golf Classic - this year for the first time at Glenmore Country

Website: www.usnahamptonroads.com BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR David Lannetti ’81, USN (Ret.) p: 757-423-8602; e: dlannetti81@gmail.com

DON’T FORGET PROFILE As the heat, humidity, and wetness of summer exited and Hurricane Florence thankfully made a port turn and left us relatively unscathed, the Hampton Roads Chapter cut in superheat (an ancient steam engineering term) and proceeded at flank speed into autumn.

L to r Vince Bowhers ’85, Eric Gardner ’85, and Tony Pham ’89 are smiling cuz Navy is winning

L to r Classmates Tom Fowler ’69, Joe Greene ’69, Dennis Plank ’69, and Emily Plank are happy faces in the crowd watching Navy football

The month of September means Navy football and again this season Shorebreak Pizza in Virginia Beach is the place to watch the Mids in action! Starting with the home opener against Memphis on 8 September the Navy faithful have turned out in significant numbers. Through the efforts of our Events Chair Ken Marks ’71 and Membership Chair Dick Enderly ’71 we enjoyed some liquid libation to go along with some great food, and nearly 150 alumni, friends and family turned out to see the Mids start on a winning note in the AAC. Similar numbers poured into the “area reserved exclusively for Navy” for the games against Lehigh, SMU and Air Force; and the camaraderie and spirit is guaranteed

CAPT Todd ‘TV’ Vandegrift ’93, senior active duty naval officer in the state of Utah

Kenn Poorman ’92 and parents Bob Bowers ‘57 and wife Nancy

Bob and Nancy are on an annual trek visiting family. They reside in Tasmania. Central Virginia Chapter: Fall All-Services Golf Classic

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CHAPTER NEWS HAMPTON ROADS CHAPTER

HABITAT FOR HEROES

Golf Tournament Raises $46K By Dick Enderly ’71

For the fifth consecutive year the Hampton Roads Chapter partnered with Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads to host the Habitat for Heroes Golf Tournament. The event was held on September 20th a perfect day for golf at the Sewells Point Golf Course! This signature event has raised nearly $150,000 to date, including a highest-ever $46,000 this year! In the spirit of the Habitat model of a “Hand-up; “Not a Hand-out,” all proceeds will help fund building homes for veteran families in Hampton Roads. Dan Lear ’68, Habitat SHR Director of Development and the Chapter’s Director of Golf (DOG), superbly guided a proactive Planning Committee that included Committee Chair ’ Stan Bryant ’69; Chapter President Craig Quigley ’75; Membership Chair Dick Enderly ’71; Events Chair Ken Marks ’71, Chapter ADOG Bill Coxe ’69; Bob Perry ’72; and non-alumni contributors Jim Ireland and Alexandra Serrano. Major sponsors with a USNA connection were Ironclad Technology Services owned by Shannon and Wick Townsend ’87, and Rowena’s Specialty Cakes & Drizzles owned by Miss Gill and Stephen Leaman ’69. Two local establishments with special ties to the Chapter were also significant contributors. Shorebreak Pizza, our home for watching Navy football, generously sponsored seven distinguished combat veterans from Langley AFB and Ft. Eustis. And Mission BBQ donated a delicious dinner with all the fixings. Several Chapter volunteers orchestrated the silent auction, sold raffle tickets, manned the Check-in Table, and monitored the Chance Hole and the hole at which the reward for a hole-in-one would have been a new car! These included Karin McElvein, widow of David McElvein ’66, Joe Greene ’69, Dennis Plank ’69, Cal Lassetter ’73, Bill Ungvarsky ’73, Vince Bowhers ’85, Paul Haebler ’89, and Daren Williams ’02. Of special note the Classes of 1969 and 1979 presented sponsorships in memory of their classmates “that have gone before us.” And ’69 also Tournament Coordinator Dan Lear ’68 presents earned the coveted Fra-gee-lee Award for the class the coveted Fra-gee-lee with the most participants. Trophy to Emily Plank

Hampton Roads Chapter: Members of the Hampton Roads Parents Club gathered for a “Meet and Greet” at Joe’s Crab Shack in Chesapeake

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L to r Mike Davis ‘79, Judd Knecht ‘79, Dan Chang ‘79, Doug Mitchell ’79, and Ron Rahall ‘79 dedicated their golf day to classmates that have gone before us

’69 honored their late classmate Don Nash at the Habit for Heroes Tournament; kneeling l to r Joe Greene, Bill Coxe, and Jack Lahren; standing Sue Greene, Stephen Leaman, Donna Nash, Stan Bryant, Bert Bennett, Jack Lewis, Emily Plank, and Dennis Plank

This Tournament also marked the end of an era! After several decades of expertly orchestrating Chapter golf events our long-serving DOG and ADOG, Dan Lear ’68 and Bill Coxe ’69, are stepping aside. Starting with our 16 May 2019 Spring Golf Outing Bob Perry ’72 and Cal Lassetter ’73 will be filling some very large shoes. And finally......how might we sum up an event such as this that far exceeded expectations? How about a resounding “BRAVO ZULU” to all involved!!

to continue all season. And of course the regular season will culminate with our annual Army-Navy Party at Shorebreak on 8 December. Absolutely an event not to be missed! The entire establishment will exude Blue & Gold and every TV will be tuned to the game in Philly! Our monthly Networking Breakfasts kicked back off on 19 September with Clifton Everton, the Special Agent in Charge of the Norfolk NCIS Office as the speaker. Nope… he did not look or act like TV’s Jethro Gibbs! In October CAPT Amy Bauernschmidt ’94, XO

of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), discussed her challenges in readying that carrier for deployment and touched on what is was like to be involved in the filming of the sequel to Top Gun. In November RADM Brian Brown ’86, Commander Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) took us inside his often secretive world; and we’ll finish 2018 on 12 December with CAPT Doug Beaver, USN (ret), Military Liaison for the City of Norfolk. Class of 1980 enjoys football with The Hampton Roads Chapter. See 1980 Class Notes

CHAPTER NEWS On 20 September the Chapter proudly hosted the 5th Annual Habitat for Heroes Golf Tournament. Details on this extremely successful event can be found in the Event Profile elsewhere in this issue of Shipmate. Attention world…or at least Hampton Roads!! The Hampton Roads Parents Club is alive and well! Under the leadership of Andrea Kinnear, wife of Adam Kinnear ‘94 and Christine Wilson wife of Craig Wilson ’89, the group has been revitalized and is actively seeking parents of Mids in the area. Check ‘em out at http://hamptonroads. usnaparents.net/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups /HamptonRoadsParents/ Information on other upcoming events and initiatives will be promulgated on our website, announced via “Chapter Blaster” e-mails, and posted on Facebook and other social media venues. Dick Enderly ‘71

Quantico Area Chapter Pres: Pres: Tom Connally '83 e: ConnallyTJ@gmail.com Vice Pres: Nancy Springer '87 e: QACUSNAAAtreasurer@yahoo.com Treas: Ron Diefendbach e: QACUSNAAAtreasurer@yahoo.com Sec’y: Melanie Salinas ’09 e: Melanie.Salinas.18@gmail.com BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT James H. Czerwonky ’63, USN (Ret.) p: 703-533-3566; e: jczerwonky@verizon.net

The chapter council also held a council meeting, Aug. 21, to discuss current and future initiatives, the chapter’s strategic vision, and membership status. QAC hosted its September monthly breakfast speaker series with guest speaker, CAPT Bill Hamblet ‘87, USN (Ret), Sept. 7. Mr. Hamblet works at the Naval Institute and currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief for “Proceedings” magazine. He spoke about the history of the Naval Institute and several well-known contributors to the magazine to include then-Secretary of the Navy Teddy Roosevelt, Maj. Gen. John Lejeune, and Admiral John McCain among many others. He also spoke about the essay contests for the magazines and the student outreach program, which sponsors approximately 10,000 students at any given time. Approximately 27 chapter members were in attendance. Chapter members also attended and participated in various Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) mixers at The Basic School in Quantico, Va., where they had the opportunity to interact with USMC Second Lieutenants and to mentor them on the military and specialties. The Chapter encourages all alumni in our area to join the Chapter. Please visit http://usnaalumni quantico.usnachapters.net/ for more information about the Chapter.

Richmond Chapter Pres: Michael Metzger ’89 e: michael.metzger@1989.usna.com Sec’y: Mac Bullock ’95 e: mac.bullock@techport13.com Website: http://richmond.usnachapters.com BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR David Lannetti ’81, USN (Ret.) p: 757-423-8602; e: dlannetti81@gmail.com

Shenandoah Valley Chapter Pres: David McLellan ’73 p: 540-722-2060; e: dcmclmd@earthlink.net Sec’y: LCDR Grayson Redford ’63, USN (Ret.) p: 540-662-6142 BGO Area Coordinator: CAPT James H. Czerwonky ’63, USN (Ret.) p: 703-533-3566; e: jczerwonky@verizon.net

Website: http://usnaalumniquantico.com

The Quantico Area Chapter (QAC) held a breakfast meeting in August at the Holiday Inn hotel as part of the continuing monthly breakfast speaker series with its own chapter member and published author, Bob Dulin ‘61, as the guest speaker, Aug. 3. Mr. Dulin spoke about his book, “Battleship Bismarck: A Design and Operational History,” and the historical details surrounding the Battle of Denmark Strait in 1941 and the marine forensics of the sunken ship. He spoke about the overall characteristics of the DKM Bismarck ship, the munitions capabilities of the naval forces, the lessons learned from the battle, and the forensic research and findings from the sunken ship. Approximately 28 chapter members attended to hear Mr. Dulin’s fascinating presentation.

Guest speaker CAPT Bill Hamblet ’87, USN (Ret), left center, poses with fellow 1987 classmates and Quantico Area Chapter members after presenting at the monthly breakfast speaker series, Sept. 7.

Quantico Area Chapter member and published author, Bob Dulin ‘61, poses with his book “Battleship Bismarck: A Design and Operational History” after speaking to the chapter members about the historical details surrounding the Battle of Denmark Strait in 1941 and the marine forensics of the sunken ship.

STATE OF THE CHAPTER Two years at the helm, and we are steaming along smartly! Established in 1994, the Shenandoah Valley Chapter membership spans Boomers, Generation X-ers, and Millennials. The Muster Board from the Main Office carries 154 names, roughly approximating our interest and ability to use Facebook: 89 from before 1980, 36 from 1980 to 2000, and 29 from 2000 on. (On a related note, what is Facebook and why would anyone want to use it?) Our geography covers the Interstate 81 corridor from the MarylandWest Virginia border to southern Rockingham County and Harrisonburg, Virginia, or about 130 x 20 miles.

It is an area without an active duty Navy or Marine Corps facility, but is an economically prosperous and attractive place to live and raise a family. (The Shenandoah Valley is also a great place to retire. I would know!) Despite the absence of an anchor facility, our membership gathers for regular events around the area. Boomers still predominate, with the time, resources, and energy (limiting factor – see Last Call…) to participate. Our Gen-X members, busting their chops to manage second careers and raise families, try their best to take part. Matt Shaffer ’98 earned the sympathies of the older set when he had to forego the Army/Navy Game Party last year, because Santa was visiting his retail store. Among the Millennial contingent, we recently welcomed our first female graduate, Lt. Kelli Orndorff, USN ’11. Still on active duty, she just completed a graduate degree in Information Systems at Johns Hopkins University, frequently visiting her family in Winchester, VA. She will head back to the surface fleet after graduating in August. Her Blue & Gold Officer from 2007, Capt. George Glavis, USN ’61 has relished the opportunity to catch up during chapter events. Kelli is also our first active duty participant, and we were thrilled to have her on board. Fair winds and following seas, Kelli. We plan four chapter activities per year. In the Dark Ages, we join with the local USMA Association of Graduates for their Founders Day dinner. In late spring or early summer we enjoy dinner and a theater production at one of the nearby universities – Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s West Side Story fit the bill this year. Our own Nick Nerangis ’63 had the role of Doc the pharmacist! Attendees included Jan and Charlie Pinkham ’58, Jo Ann and Carl Bruntlett ’60, Linda and George Glavis ’61, Kathy and Nick Nerangis ’63, Sharon and Ron Tebben ’63, Andrea and Noel Horn ’67, Sharon and Augie Billones ’68, Sue and Len Wiens ’70, Christine and Mac Oxford ’71, Sallie and Dave McLellan ’73, and Kelli Orndorff ’11.

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CHAPTER NEWS In summer or early fall we hold a picnic or golf outing to enjoy the natural splendor of the Valley. The event of the year, though, is the Army/Navy game. We host it and invite the local Woops. Communication by the chapter begins with the usna.com chapter list, so please keep your profile updated if you want to get the gouge. We also communicate by email, phone, and snail mail once a project gets rolling. On that note: WARNING ORDER The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grill in Winchester, VA has been reserved for the 2018 Army/Navy game. The current chapter leader has been mortally wounded by the 0-and-2 record of the past two games. What we need is a Gen-X member to pick up my M1911 .45 cal and lead the counterattack. What that Gen-Xer needs is a tech savvy Millennial to bring Chapter administration into this century in the role of the secretary/treasurer position, which is currently vacant. Next time someone younger than my kids boasts at the International Chapter Officers’ Forum that their whiz-bang chapter app is “easy to use”, we may have a response! The annual meeting is at halftime. Be there. The state of the chapter is outstanding. Semper Fi, CDR. David C. McLellan USN MC (Ret) ‘73 Pres. USNAAA SVC

Virginia Peninsula Chapter (formerly the Williamsburg Chapter) Pres: Ben Francisco ’73 p: 757-784-0786 e: roger.benton.francisco@gmail.com Vice Pres: Kathleen Jabs ’88 e: kjabs@aol.com BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR David Lannetti ’81, USN (Ret.) p: 757-423-8602; e: dlannetti81@gmail.com Website: vapeninsula.usnachapters.net

We are always soliciting ideas and invite anyone interested in assisting on any event to speak up. We also encourage you to promote our VA Peninsula and The Hampton Roads Chapters to Alumni who may live in the area but are not currently active in the Chapters. We offer a way to connect with old friends and meet new ones on the greater Peninsula. In 2019 we will collaborate with the Hampton Roads Chapter frequently. Tentatively we will have a luncheon at the James River Country Club in March, tour of Yorktown Battle Fields in April, Gauthier Vineyards in May, Mariners Museum in September and the annual Habitat for Heroes Golf tournament. November - annual organizational meeting at Cochon on 2nd. We held a reception/working lunch to conduct a business meeting, discussion of ideas and made plans for 2019. October 12th Michael Carron ’68, Ph.D. discussed his work as Program Director Gulf of Mexico Research Institute and their Mission: “The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) will investigate the impacts of the oil, dispersed oil, and dispersant on the ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico and affected coastal States in a broad context of improving fundamental understanding of the dynamics of such events and their

environmental stresses and public health implications. The GoMRI will also develop improved spill mitigation, oil and gas detection, characterization and remediation technologies.” www.GulfResearch Initiative.org September 17th we had the annual meeting with Congressman Wittman In the Town Hall Meeting he detailing work as Chairman, Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus. During our Alumni Luncheon he shared his insight as Chairman USNA Board of Visitors with the latest from the Yard. Of special interest was the new Information Warfare curriculum & Cyber Building, Hopper Hall.

Washington BGO Area Coordinator: LCDR Michael Beard ’00, USNR e: m-mikebe@microsoft.com

Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter Pres: CAPT Edward Schwier ’69, USN (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: Craig Wiesen ’97 e: cmwiesen@gmail.com Corr Sec’y: Chris Bajuk ’04 e: chrisbajuk@gmail.com Website: http://pugetsound.usnachapters.com

Washington, DC Area Greater Washington Chapter Pres: Fred Latrash '87 e: president.usna.alumni.gwc@gmail.com e: fred.latrash@gmail.com Vice Pres: Burlie Brunson '67 e: burlie@aol.com

Annual meeting

September 20th – Habitat for Heroes Golf Tournament sponsored by USNAAA HRC at Sewell’s Point Golf Course Norfolk. Dan Lear ’71 and several of the HRC members did an excellent job running this tournament. https://www.giveffect.com/ charities/1165-habitat-for-humanityof-south-hampton-roads August: Bill Riffer spoke on the History of Submarine Warfare and how we got here. A superb event which we will do again in the Spring down in Newport News at JRCC to reach a wider audience. Ben

Sec’y: Orin Clay '89 e: obc089@gmail.com Website: www.usnaaagwc.org BGO Area Coordinator: Rob Breakiron ’02 e: rbreakiron@gmail.com

Wisconsin BGO Area Coordinator: James Coulson e: navyair@sbcglobal.net

Wisconsin Chapter Pres: Timothy Mahoney ’10 e: mahoney@2010.usna.com At Large: Chris Adams ’75 p: 414-553-0982 Website: http://wisconsin.usnachapters.net/ WISNAPA Co Presidents: Wally & Janet Fullmer e: wbfullmer@gmail.com; janet.fullmer.6244@gmail.com Website: http://wisconsin.usnaparents.net/

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LAST CALL

“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

Karl Henry Stefan ’40 CDR, USN (Ret.) 17 September 2018

Robert Preston Nottingham ’48 CDR, USN (Ret.) 20 August 2018

Walter Jacob McGreevy Jr. ’53 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 19 August 2018

Jacob Garvin Oaks Jr. ’56 CDR, USN (Ret.) 5 October 2018

Richard Irving Maddox ’42 u 14 March 2018

Thomas Joseph O’Connor ’48 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 3 September 2018

Mark William Royston ’53 6 May 2018

Duane Floyd Greenhoe ’57 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 15 September 2018

John Jacob Wannamaker ’43 CDR, USN (Ret.) 11 September 2018 Edgar Hamilton Gibbons Jr. ’44 20 August 2018 Ernest Jerome Zellmer ’44 u CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 27 August 2018 James Arthur Krecek ’45 u LT, USNR (Ret.) 14 September 2018 David Marshall Longton ’45 CDR, USN (Ret.) 23 September 2018 Edward Daniel Goloway ’46 CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 21 August 2018 Earnest Bevil Granville ’46 u 27 August 2018 Harold Adolph Hamberg ’46 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 23 September 2017 Alan Franklin Barnes ’47 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 28 August 2018 Earl Leroy Coen ’47 23 September 2018 William Earle Forsthoff ’47 5 October 2018 John William Johnston ’47 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 25 August 2018 Bergen Stelle Merrill Jr. ’47 CDR, CEC, USN (Ret.) 24 September 2018 Otto Godfrey Pitz Jr. ’47 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 20 June 2018

Alexander F. Bonacarti Jr. ’49 6 September 2018

Allen Howard Somers ’53 LtCol, USMC (Ret.) 20 September 2019

Calvin Eugene Rakes ’49 CDR, USN (Ret.) 26 August 2018

Edgar Kindrell Wood Jr. ’53 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 22 September 2018

Arthur James Bennett ’58 24 August 2018

John Taylor Rigsbee ’49 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 8 September 2017

Henry George Billerbeck ’54 CDR, USN (Ret.) 22 August 2018

Daniel Harry Demand ’58 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 21 September 2018

Donald Gene Fears ’50 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 12 August 2018

Charles Mayes Isbell ’54 Maj, USMC (Ret.) 26 September 2018

Richard Leo Farnan ’58 u Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) 1 September 2018

William Francis Grimm ’50 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 29 June 2018

James Stanton Keck ’54 Col, USAFR (Ret.) 3 September 2018

Michael David Lyons ’58 u 10 August 2018

Thomas Tyler Beattie Jr. ’51 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 24 August 2018

John Edward Newton ’54 CDR, USN (Ret.) 9 September 2018

Alvin Deon Branch ’51 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 2 September 2018

Leonard Anthony Bracken Jr. ’55 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 25 September 2018

Earle Raymond Callahan ’51 CDR, USN (Ret.) 14 September 2018

Donal Elmer McGonegal ’55 4 September 2018

Robert John Rehwaldt ’51 Col, USAF (Ret.) 18 September 2018

Murl Edwin Husted Jr. ’56 CAPT, USN 25 September 2018

Bennet Stocum Simonton ’57 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 29 August 2018

Albert Phillip Simpson ’58 Maj, USAF (Ret.) 23 September 2018 Harry Edward Lewis ’59 26 September 2018 Jonathan Kennicott Osgood ’59 2 March 2018 Sidney Edwin Veazey ’59 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 7 September 2018 Lawrence Stephen Helms ’60 24 September 2018

Peter Francis Barry ’52 23 September 2018

EnSue Kapaakea Pung Puaa ’60 28 August 2018

Harold Edward Collins ’52 u CDR, USN (Ret.) 8 September 2018

Robert Wyman Hoag II ’61 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 11 October 2018

Donald Luce Cooke ’53 21 July 2018

Robert Clair Hulse ’61 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 23 September 2018

Edward Roland Dixon ’53 u 5 September 2018 Robert Bruce McComb ’53 CDR, USN (Ret.) 18 September 2018

Robert Edmond Westfall ’61 13 October 2018 This list consists of alumni deaths we have learned of since our last issue. Full obituaries will appear in Last Call if/when families send them in.

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Richardson Leonard Henley Jr. ’62 29 August 2018

Bobby Joe Haynes ’64 3 June 2018

William Warriner Teeple ’62 1 September 2018 Joseph Harry Fields ’63 u 16 August 2018 Michael Robert Jacqmin ’63 u 25 August 2018

Daniel Michael Glynn ’67 Col, USMC (Ret.) 15 September 2018

Richard Hass Moyer ’80 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 7 September 2018

Robert Eugene Hoffler ’64 u CDR, USN (Ret.) 21 August 2018

Calvin Windell Huey ’67 1 September 2018

Franklin Ford McCallister ’81 LtCol, USMC (Ret.) 5 September 2018

Wilson Harper Banks Jr. ’65 7 September 2018

Robert Calvin Baierl ’71 20 June 2018

John David Brenkus ’65 1 September 2018

Paul David Carstens ’73 CDR, USN (Ret.) 18 September 2018

Charles Welborn Stone Jr. ’63 u CAPT, SC, USN (Ret.) 28 August 2018

David William Webster ’65 24 September 2018

James Clark Williams ’63 CDR, USN (Ret.) 31 August 2018

Thomas John Porter ’66 u RADM, USN (Ret.) 25 August 2018

Kent Alan Anderson ’64 29 September 2018

James Luther Foresman ’67 7 June 2018

RICHARD IRVING MADDOX ’42 Richard I. Maddox passed away peacefully on 14 March 2018. “Dick” was almost 99 years old and was in good mental and physical health until the very last week. Dick’s progenitors were Welch and English. His father, Marshall, was a talented inventor and excellent marksman—a trait he passed on to Dick. Following graduation from the Naval Academy, Dick served on a number of ships as executive officer, navigator and gunnery officer, including ELLET, GUEST, DUNCAN, PRICHETT and BROWN. He maintained communication with several of his shipmates for many years. He also served as project officer for the Harbor Defense and Counter Measures Section of the Armament Branch in the Office of Naval Research. He left the Navy as a commander. Always an excellent student, after receiving his master’s degree in geophysics from Cal Tech, Dick worked for Standard Oil and Chevron. After spending many years in southern California and three years in Texas, he finally settled in San Mateo, CA, a few miles south of San Francisco. Dick’s wife, Marie Javerliat, was a beautiful first generation French–American girl he met in high school. She later graduated from Reed College with degrees in both political science and library science and moved to San Francisco to wait for Dick while he severed in the Pacific. Dick and Marie were known for their generous entertaining holiday dinners and enjoyed camping and travel with their three children. She predeceased him in 2009. During his later years, Dick took pleasure in golf, reading and studying the stock market. Dick and Marie are survived by their three children; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Dick and Marie are now at rest in Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, CA. The section reserved for veterans is a misty hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean which is regularly visited by coyotes and deer. H 136 SHIPMATE • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018

Anton George Kerr ’85 7 August 2018 Philip Brooks Janus ’89 LTJG, USN 27 September 2018

Timothy Earman Hale ’73 30 August 2018 Keith Alan Tibbits Jr. ’77 LtCol, USMC (Ret.) 14 September 2018

John Bernard Quinlan ’91 CDR, USN (Ret.) 4 October 2018 Ernest Daniel Miller Jr. ’92 21 September 2018

John William Martin Jr. ’78 12 August 2018

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ERNEST JEROME ZELLMER ’44 Captain Ernest J. Zellmer, USNR (Ret.), was born in Milwaukee, WI, on 31 May 1921 and passed away on 27 August 2018. He was 97. “Zeke” graduated from USNA in 1943, followed by Submarine School. He served on the commissioning crew of CAVALLA (SS-244) for five Pacific war patrols during World War II. In June 1945, he married Laurel “Babs” Miller. In July 1945, Zeke left CAVALLA in Guam and returned to the U.S. to join the commissioning crew of CUSK (SS-348). In January 1947, Zeke transferred to the Naval Reserve. He taught at the Engineering School of Washington University in St. Louis (1947-1950). Zeke then joined the CIA as a foreign submarine analyst. Babs died in 1959. Later that year, Zeke married Lois Wuerch. Together, they had a family of six youngsters. During his 30-year CIA career, Zeke had a four-year assignment to the NSA; attended the National War College; received a master’s degree in international affairs from George Washington University; and served five years with the Department of the Navy. He retired from the CIA in 1980, where his final assignment had been as Deputy to the Director for Collection Tasking. In 1981, Zeke and Lois moved to Satellite Beach, FL. In 1999, Lois died and in 2005, he married Beverly Friedman. Zeke held many leadership positions at The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Melbourne, FL. He served as a member and president of both the Space Coast Chapter of the CIA Retirees Association and the Satellite Beach Chapter of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers. Zeke was also a member of the Snug Harbor SubVets of Satellite Beach and the First Coast SubVets of Atlantic Beach. His military honors include: the Bronze Star w/Combat V, the Presidential Unit Citation, many campaign ribbons, Submarine Dolphins and the

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Successful War Patrol w/Stars. His civilian honors include: The National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, the CIA Distinguished Service Medal and the Department of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Medal. Zeke is survived by his wife, Beverly; his children, Nancy (Ron), Cheryl, John (Sandy), Richard (Mary), Wendy and Bradley; Beverly’s children, Rick (Paula), Darrell (Lisa), Charla and Leah (Trent); his sister, Susan; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his siblings, Yvonne and Ronald. Zeke will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. Memorial donations may be sent to the Cavalla Historical Foundation (www.americanunderseawarfarecenter.com). H

JAMES ARTHUR KRECEK ’45 Lieutenant James A. Krecek, USNR (Ret.), passed away on 14 September 2018. He was 97 years old. “Jim” came to the Naval Academy from Omaha, NE. He had been studying at the University of Omaha for an engineering degree, working summers for the Union Pacific Railroad to earn tuition funds, when in early June 1941, he received an appointment to Annapolis. After graduation with the Class of 1945, he was ordered to serve in the battleship MASSACHUSETTS (BB-59) as a junior officer in the electrical division of the engineering department. MASSACHUSETTS supported the assaults at Iwo-Jima and Okinawa. When the Japanese Empire finally capitulated in August 1945, he and his teen sweetheart, Elsie Mach, were married in September 1945. He was then ordered to PENSACOLA (CA-24), which was one of many ships assigned to Admiral W.H.P. Blandy’s “Operation Crossroads” Task Force. Once assembled in the Bikini Atoll lagoon, they commenced an operation to expose the task force to two Hiroshima atomic bombs disposed around the target ship, NEVADA, which had been painted a bright orange. The first detonation was dropped from a B-29; the second, a week or two later, was an underwater detonation. In 1947, he resigned his commission to join the General Electric Company as a steam turbine engineer. Four years into that discipline, he was recalled to active duty for Korea as engineer officer on BEALE. After fulfilling that obligation, he returned to General Electric, completing a 34-year GE career. In 1980, he retired to his home on Cape Cod, MA. In 2013, he was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Elsie. They leave behind a daughter, Katherine Kelley (Francis) of North Fort Myers, FL; son, Alan Krecek (Patricia) of Leominster, MA; four grandchildren, Christopher Durkee (Donna), Kenneth Durkee (Christine), Jason Krecek and Kim Mantey (Benjamin); and six great-grandchildren, Andrew, Cole, Madison, Ryan, Maureen and Isaac. Interment took place in the military section of Chandler Gray Cemetery in West Yarmouth, MA, where he was laid to rest beside Elsie. H

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EARNEST BEVIL GRANVILLE ’46 Earnest B. Granville of Anacortes, WA, passed away on 27 August 2018, five months and 14 days following the passing of his wife, Elaine. He was 96 years old. Earnest was born in Weatherford, OK, on 2 December 1921, the son of Howard Earnest and Julia Corrine (Birdsong) Granville. The family moved to Fort Worth, TX, where Earnest graduated in 1939 from Arlington Heights High School. He attended Rice Institute and Texas A&M before receiving an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated with the Class of 1946 on 6 June 1945, with a BS degree in petroleum engineering. Earnest and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Elaine Elsner, USNR, of North Fond du Lac, WI, were married at the Naval Academy Chapel on 7 June 1945. He then served aboard LSMR-510. He left the Navy in 1947. Earnest was a registered professional petroleum engineer and supervised drilling, production and completions of oil and gas wells in Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming and Saskatchewan, Canada, for 30 years. He retired in 1976. He and Elaine moved from Denver to Orcas Island in 1981, where he served as commander of the Pole Pass Power Squadron in 1986 and commodore of the Orcas Yacht Club in 1987. They moved to Anacortes, WA, in January 2000. Earnest was predeceased by his mother, Julia; father, Howard; and his wife, Elaine (on 13 March 2018). He is survived his brother, John Granville of San Antonio, TX; daughter, Susan Jousma of Big Fork, MT; son, James Earnest Granville (LeeAnn) of Mariposa, CA; grandsons, Michael Jousma and Christopher and Andrew Granville; great-grandsons, Brenden, Kayden and Quincy; niece, Laura Ann Granville; and nephews, Ernie Granville and Kurt Urban (Juanita). At Earnest’s request, no memorial services were held and the family requests no flowers. Burial took place at Grandview Cemetery in Anacortes. To share a memory of Earnest, please sign the online guestbook at (www.evanschapel.com). Memorial donations in Earnest’s name may be made to Arlington Heights High School (www.fwisd.org). H

DONALD SEBRING ALBRIGHT JR. ’50 Rear Admiral Donald S. Albright Jr., USNR (Ret.), unexpectedly died during heart surgery on 3 July 2018, in San Diego, CA. He was 90 years old. Born on 4 December 1927 in Alliance, OH, Donald was educated in schools in Sebring and Alliance, OH. He attended Mt. Union College and Ohio State University before receiving a congressional appointment to attend the Naval Academy. The day after graduation with the Class of 1950, he married Barbara Hoierman, also from Ohio, and received his first assignment as gunnery division officer aboard CABOT. He attended flight training at Pensacola, FL, and advanced training at Corpus Christi, TX, receiving his naval aviator Wings in 1952. Next, he served as flight officer with Airship Squadron One in Weeksville, NC, then as in anti-submarine warfare tactics instructor at Atlantic Fleet Airborne Electronics Training in Norfolk, VA. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 137

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Donald attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, receiving a bachelor of science degree in electronics engineering in 1958. His next assignment was as avionics program manager of Carrier Based Airborne Early Warning Aircraft, Washington DC, followed by a tour as Material Officer, Operational Test and Evaluation Forces. He completed his active duty service in 1962 and continued with the U.S. Naval Reserve. His assignments included commanding officer of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 872 (two-time winner of the coveted Noel Davis Trophy for most outstanding helicopter squadron) and as commanding officer of VTU-8787. He was selected for rear admiral in 1978, taking command of Naval Reserve Readiness Command, Region 20, at Treasure Island in San Francisco. Region 20 had direct command control for all surface Naval Reserve units in Northern California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. In his civilian career, Donald was vice president of Paine Webber and managed offices in Monterey and Salinas, CA. He formed a partnership with Deni Patton, opening IFG Network Financial Services, where he worked until his retirement in 1993. In 1993, Donald and his wife, Juanita, moved to a five-acre ranch in Fallbrook, CA. Donald is survived by his wife, Juanita; sister, Joanne Walter; three daughters, Sandra Peckinpah, Susan Flannery and Deborah Lundgren; two sons, Donald Albright III and Randall Albright; 11 grandchildren; and a stepdaughter, Kelley Rico. Memorial services will be conducted in Monterey, CA, with military honors at the California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, on a date yet to be determined. H

HAROLD EDWARD COLLINS ’52 Commander Harold E. Collins, USN (Ret.), 92, passed away at his residence in Springfield, VA, on 8 September 2018. “Doc” was born on 18 July 1926 in Chicago, IL. After high school graduation, he enlisted in the Navy at age 17, and served aboard BENEVOLENCE (AH-13) as a hospital corpsman. During this tour, he was selected for appointment to the Naval Academy, which he entered in June 1948. Upon graduation, he served aboard MENARD (APA-201) and LAFFEY (DD-724). Reporting to the Naval Postgraduate School in 1956, Doc earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering electronics. He then reported to RANGER (CVA-61) as electronics maintenance officer. From there, he was selected into Admiral Hyman G. Rickover’s Nuclear Power Program, which took him to the Nuclear Power Training Unit at Idaho Falls, ID, first as a student and then as executive officer. He served as executive and commanding officer of MILES C. FOX (DDR-829) before reporting to LONG BEACH (CGN-9) as a main propulsion assistant. He participated in “Operation Sea Orbit,” the 1964 around-the-world cruise of the Navy’s Task Force One, consisting of ENTERPRISE (CVAN-65), LONG BEACH (CGN-9) and BAINBRIDGE (DLGN-25). This historic all-nuclear powered unit steamed 30,565 miles around the world for 65 days without refueling. Following a tour at the Armed Forces Staff College, Doc returned to the Naval Postgraduate School in July 1966 to serve as curricular officer. He retired from active duty in 1969. Doc began his civilian career with the Federal Government, joining the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), later renamed the Nuclear Regulatory 138 SHIPMATE • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018

Commission (NRC). After serving in a variety of positions for 11 years, he transferred to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria, where he served for ten years in support of the agency’s mission to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy worldwide. Doc was an avid outdoorsman, model railroader and animal lover. He enjoyed family camping adventures all across the country. His realistic electric train layouts were always the talk of the town and he was never without a dog or a parrot. His sense of humor and “life of the party” personality will be dearly missed by all. Doc was predeceased by his wives, Katherine Elizabeth Collins and Tanya Roberts Collins. He is survived by two children, Barbara C. Hennessey and Harold H. Collins; and two grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Collins. Memorial services will be conducted at Arlington National Cemetery, date and time to be announced. H

EDWARD ROLAND DIXON ’53 Edward R. Dixon died on 5 September 2018. A native of Washington, DC, “Big Ed” attended Anacostia High School and Bullis Prep before receiving a Naval Reserve appointment to the Naval Academy. He was a football player during his four years at USNA and graduated with the Class of 1953 as a member of the Tenth Company. Upon graduation, he served as gunnery officer on JARVIS (DD-799); flag lieutenant for ComDesFlot Four; executive officer of REDWING (MSC-200); officer-in-charge of WATERFORD (ARD-5); and as chief engineer aboard NEOSHO (AO-143). He resigned his commission in 1961. As a civilian, he consulted for Operations Research in Silver Spring, MD; Clark Cooper Field and Wohl in New York, NY; and Computer Usage in Bethesda, MD. He joined the Litton Advanced Marine Production team in Pascagoula, MS. There, he was instrumental in the development of the first removable wing wall dry dock when the proposed side launch at the facility proved unfeasible. Upon completion of the dock project, he was transferred to the Advanced Marine Technology Division in Culver City, CA, as manager of computer-aided ship design. Ed finished his working years in the hull division of the computer-aided ship design project in the Math Lab at David Taylor Model Basin, retiring in 1996. Ed was active as a Pop Warner football coach during his time in Westlake, CA. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Ann Liske; daughter, Ann; sons, Mark, Jon, Kurt ’84 and Keith; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Memorial services were conducted on 18 October 2018 at the Naval Academy Chapel, followed by inurnment at the USNA Columbarium. H

DONALD FRANCIS FAGAN ’53 Surrounded by his family, Donald F. Fagan died of natural causes at his home in Frederick, MD, on 28 March 2018. He was 88 years old. A native of Brooklyn, NY, “Whitey” was the only child of John Lawrence and Blanche Hohenburger Fagan to survive infancy. He graduated from Xavier High School and briefly attended Queens College prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the United States Naval Academy. A member

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of the Fifth Battalion, he graduated with the Class in June of 1953 with a BS in electrical engineering. After graduation, Ensign Fagan completed Amphibious War School (1954), Naval Aviation Flight School (1955), Special Weapons School (1956) and Air Intelligence School (1957). He was in Class 01 23-54 at Pensacola. Beginning in August 1956, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Fagan served on the carrier BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA-31) with West Coast Attack Squadron (AW) VC-35 “Night Owls,” later designated VAAW-35, operating from San Diego and later flying AD-5Ns in night heckler, and other all-weather support missions over Korea. In 1959, he began his marketing career with five years at Airborne Instruments Laboratory, while also pursuing an MBA from Hofstra College. He spent four more years with Fairchild Hiller and a decade with Univac Defense Systems, advancing to Director of Washington Operations. For five years, he pursued EW contracts for CalSpan Corporation. From 1980 to 1988, he directed marketing for Motorola Radar Systems. After the DOD consolidation, he established a career administering long-term care of the aging and disabled. He served with the Knights of Columbus and as a troop master for the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the USNA Alumni Association and the local American Legion. He enjoyed camping, hiking, boating and snow skiing. He was an avid Redskins fan. He was married in 1953 to Genevieve Donovan. He was predeceased by his wife; and an infant son, Joseph. He is survived by two daughters, Carroll and Maureen; five sons, Donald, Patrick, Robert, John and Timothy; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted on 3 April 2018 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. Military honors were provided by the American Legion. The Fagan Family H

ROBERT BERNARD HOFFMAN ’53 Captain Robert B. Hoffman, USN (Ret.), died 6 August 2018 surrounded by family. Born 20 May 1931 in St. Helena, CA, in Napa County, to Harry and Helen (Hatheway) Hoffman, “Bob” grew up in San Francisco, CA, graduating from Lowell High (1949). He entered the Naval Academy in July 1949, where he was a varsity cross-country runner, baseball team statistician and graduated with the Class of 1953 (22nd Company). On 24 October 1953, he married Anne Lawver, daughter of Captain Rowland Lawver ’30 and Catherine (O’Brien). Bob stole Anne’s heart from a West Point suitor. Go Navy! Beat Army! Bob’s early assignments included IRWIN (DD-794) and COLONIAL (LSD-18). He commanded FAIRVIEW (EPCER-850), ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869), SAMUEL GOMPERS (AD-37), and Destroyer Squadron 25 onboard COCHRANE (DDG-21). He was XO of TURNER JOY (DD-951) during the Tonkin Gulf incident. He earned a Naval Postgraduate School degree and was a distinguished graduate of the Naval War College. At the Pentagon (OpNav), he headed Ship Force Level Section, then managed SCN Appropriation. He led the Sonar Systems Evaluation Section of Key West TevDet and was operations plans officer for ComCruDesFlot 3. His final assignment was as Chief of Staff, Admiral Lee Baggett ’50 (ComNavSurfPac).

His awards include the Legion of Merit; Bronze Star (3); Combat Action Ribbon; (3) Navy Commendation medals one/w Combat V; Navy Unit Commendation (2); National Defense Service Medal (1 Star); Vietnam Service Medal (5 Stars); Campaign Medal with device from the former Republic of Vietnam. After 29 years of active duty, General Dynamics employed Bob. An avid golfer, he was Via Verde Country Club’s 1993 Men’s Association President. In 1998, Anne and Bob ultimately retired to San Diego, CA, where he served ten years as a Southern California Golf Association rules official. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Anne; daughters, Lieutenant Colonel Cecilia Eifert, USAF (Ret.) (Ron), Carolyn Hoffman (Bob Steininger), Constance Stoyakovich (David), Claire Hoffman (Sean Souney) and Christiane Frank (Greg); son-in-law, Glen Nienhuis; eight grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. “Captain Dad” was predeceased by his second daughter, Lieutenant Commander Catherine Hoffman Nienhuis, USN; his parents; and siblings, Captain Richard A. Hoffman ’48, Thomas and Mary Anne. Mass, followed by military honors, occurred 14 August 2018 at Ascension Catholic Parish, San Diego; Captain Adam Curtis ’85 co-presided as deacon. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. Email (RBH53family@gmail.com) regarding Arlington services. Donations requested to the USNA Foundation for STEM programs in honor of Bob’s engineering degrees.

LYELL FOSTER HARRIS ’56 Major Lyell F. Harris, USAF (Ret.), passed away on 6 July 2018 in the presence of his family. Lyell was born to Elwyn and Evalyn Harris on 14 January 1934 in Madison, WI, and attended East High School prior to accepting an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1952. He graduated with the Class of 1956 and remained close to his classmates, especially those in the Lakewood area. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Dover AFB in Delaware. In 1959, Lyell married Patricia Ann Johnson from Madison, WI, in Dover, DE. In 1960, he was accepted for a new Air Force Institute of Technology program at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH, and earned a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering in 1961. In 1965, the family was stationed at Hickam AFB in Honolulu, HI. Lyell served in Vietnam at Cam Ranh Bay from 1968 to 1969. He finished his 20-year Air Force career at McChord AFB in Tacoma, WA. His next career was as a flight test engineer for the Boeing Company. He retired for the second time in 1995 and continued to meet with the crew at The Yardarm Pub for lunch every month. Lyell enjoyed fishing and building remote control model airplanes, but he LOVED fast cars. He raced a 356 red Porsche speedster at Mid-Ohio Raceway while stationed at Wright Pat. He owned a 1971 push button De Tomaso Pantera, one of the first 75 in the USA and thoroughly enjoyed palling around with the guys from Panteras Northwest. Family and friends agree that Lyell was funny, generous, friendly, helpful and most of all, smart. He will be deeply missed and is survived by his wife, Patricia; their three children, Melissa, Michael and Timothy; 12 grandchildren; and two older brothers, Dale Spear Harris ’45 and Kenneth William Harris. Lyell’s ashes are to be spread at some of his favorite places and locations. H NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 139

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ARTHUR KIMBALL HOVATER ’56 “Kim” Hovater died peacefully at his home in Huntsville, AL, on 3 August 2018. He had been an eight-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. A native of Dothan, AL, he graduated from Dothan High School in 1951. He then joined the U.S. Navy and attended Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS), having received a congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He was a valued member of the Seventh Company all four years. Upon graduation with the Class of 1956, his five years of active duty included TICONDEROGA (CVA-14), Submarine School and the submarines, TRUTTA (SS-421) and BARRACUDA (SST-3). Upon leaving active duty in 1961, Kim worked for General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division and was liaison at Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH, for construction of three nuclear attack submarines. In 1962, he moved to Huntsville, AL, and worked for Brown Engineering Company. Later, he commuted to Auburn University, receiving a masters of engineering (MSIE) in 1968. He was a member of Alpha Pi Mu and Phi Kappa Phi national scholastic honorary societies. He then became employed by General Computer Services and follow on companies for 27 years. After that, he was instrumental in the startup of a consulting group. In the 1990s, he became an independent consultant until officially retiring in 2000. In Huntsville, Kim was active in the Huntsville Kiwanis Club, serving as treasurer for a number of years. As a member of First Presbyterian Church, he served as Sunday school superintendent, deacon and elder. He was a leader in the Interfaith Hospitality Network, which provided living space and meals for homeless families. He served on the board of LIFT and participated in mission trips to Mexico, Cuba and South Africa. As an outdoor sportsman, he particularly enjoyed golf and fishing. Kim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eloise “Bunny” Hovater; two daughters, Eleanor Hovater and Genie Cross (and her husband, Thomas); and son, Arthur Kimball Hovater Jr. (and his wife, Sally). There are seven grandchildren. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville. H

THOMAS RAYMOND KRIEGER ’56 Thomas R. Krieger passed away peacefully on Saturday, 11 August 2018, in hospice at the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. “Tom” was born on 21 May 1934 in Minneapolis, MN, to Francis Mae and Captain Keith M. Krieger, USN. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1956 with an engineering degree and served four years in the U.S. Navy; two years aboard OLMSTEAD (APA-188), followed by two years as a plankowner on INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). Upon leaving the service, he worked for IBM for 35 years, including time in Washington, DC, Richmond, VA, Boca Raton, FL, Stuttgart Germany, White Plains, NY, Palo Alto, CA, and Atlanta, GA, before retiring to northern Palm Beach County (Florida) in 1994. Tom adored his wife, Judy, and did everything he could for her health and happiness. They lived by hard work and integrity, raising three successful boys. He and Judy loved time with family, like summers at the Cabana Club in Boca, kids sporting events and helping with grandchildren. Tom played 140 SHIPMATE • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018

adult-league soccer during their years in Palo Alto and lots of golf upon returning to Florida. He liked attending car shows, watching PGA golf and enjoyed good dry humor. Tom will be dearly missed by family and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Tom is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judith Foy Krieger; their three sons, Keith Krieger (Elizabeth) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Michael Krieger of Whistler, B.C., and Christopher Krieger of Buenos Aires, Argentina; their two grandchildren, Kelly and Todd; and Judy’s sister, Dona Foy Proctor. Memorial donations to hospice at the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center are appreciated (www.trustbridge.com). excerpts from The Palm Beach Post H

RICHARD LEO FARNAN ’58 Lieutenant Colonel Richard L. Farnan, USAF (Ret.), died on 1 September 2018 in Warner Robins, GA. He was 84 years old. “Dick” was born on 1 August 1934 in Rochester, NY, the son of Thomas Kernan Farnan and Nancy Jean Harris Farnan. In 1953, he graduated from Manlius Military Academy in DeWitt, NY, where he played baseball and football and was awarded the school’s Athletic Merit and Good Conduct medals. He received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy, where he was an accomplished high jumper in track and field, played baseball and earned the coveted Navy “N*” with the varsity gymnastics squad. Upon graduation with the Class of 1958, 20th Company, he was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force. His career included serving in the Strategic Air Command as an electronics warfare officer on B-52 strategic bombers and RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft. From 1967 to 1969, he was a member of the elite airborne reconnaissance Rivet Ball Team One, operating out of Eielson AFB, Alaska, and Shemya Island in the Aleutians to monitor and record the terminal launch phase of all Soviet ICBMs targeted into the Kamchatka Peninsula and Pacific Ocean. In 1970, he served in tactical reconnaissance with the 7th Air Force at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam. Dick was also an instructor at the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB, AL, and an assistant base commander at Wurtsmith AFB, MI. He earned an MS degree in Guidance and Counseling from Troy State University. After his retirement from the Air Force in 1986, Dick was Director of Operations at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, GA, for several years and retired as its Institutional Effectiveness Director in 2008, at which time a conference room was dedicated and named for him. He was an avid golfer and member of the Pine Oaks Golf Club at Warner Robins AFB, enjoyed playing euchre and visiting with family. He was a beloved husband and most wonderful father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather. Dick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty; sister, Jean; brother, Jack; four children (with his first wife, Marguerite), Theresa, John, Nancy and Jennifer; five stepchildren, Pamela, Michelle, Michael, Annette and Lynette; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held on 5 September 2018 in Warner Robins GA. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. H

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MICHAEL DAVID LYONS ’58 Michael D. Lyons died of complications from pneumonia in Arlington, VA, on 10 August 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old. A native of Amarillo, TX, “Mike” grew up in Oklahoma and Kansas, the eldest of nine children of the late Dr. David Joseph and Lucille Stevenson Lyons. Prior to receiving a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from Kansas, Mike attended the University of Notre Dame, where he was enrolled in the Great Books program. He graduated with the Class of 1958 as a member of the Second Company. Mike served in the amphibious fleet on OLMSTEAD (LPA-188), SHADWELL (LSD-15) and HERMITAGE (LSD-34); the destroyer, WALLER (DD-466); and the guided missile frigate, DAHLGREN (DDG-43). In 1968, he began an engineering career with Litton Industries at “the shipyard of the future,” Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, MS, where he worked on the submarine construction program and on TARAWA (LPH-1). From 1976-1998, the Pegasus and Aegis programs were among those he worked on at the U.S. Navy Department Bureau of Ships. Throughout his career and after retirement, Mike enjoyed sailing and building model sailing ships and was especially proud of his rendition of CUTTY SARK. Other hobbies included calligraphy and reading (especially history and the great books) and music. He played the coronet and early in his career, was a member of the Catholic choir at the Naval Operating Base in Norfolk. Mike attended daily Mass during his midshipman years and was a founding member of St. John Neumann Catholic Community in Reston, VA, for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, the former Doris Josephine Rich of Reston, VA, whom he married during June Week at the Naval Chapel in Washington, DC; daughter, Amy Couvillion (and her husband, Colonel Daniel J. Couvillion, USA (Ret.), and their daughter, Eileen Nora Lyons) of Baton Rouge, LA; son, Mykle L. Lyons (and his wife, Cecily, and their children, John-Michael and Tatum Marie) of Reston, VA; brothers, Daniel and Malcom; sisters, Bridget, Kathleen, Elizabeth and Ellen; and 13 nieces and nephews. His siblings, Angelia and Mark, predeceased him. A memorial Mass was celebrated at St. John Neumann Catholic Community Chapel in Reston on 17 August 2018. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School, 1301 N. Main Street, Chamberlain, SD 57325; (www.stjo.org). Doris Lyons H

ROBERT CHARLES ROHR ’60 Lieutenant Commander Robert C. Rohr, USN (Ret.), passed away on 18 August 2018 at Florida Hospital Flagler with his beloved wife, Nita, by his side. “Bobby” was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Anne and Charles “Rip” Rohr ’30 on 31 December 1937 in the middle of a raging snowstorm. His dad was happy that he was born in time to be a tax deduction, but he couldn’t find their car for three days! Bobby loved the Naval Academy so much he did five years instead of four and graduated with the Super Class of 1960. As a naval aviator, his career took him from coast to coast with a six-year layover in Hawaii split between VP squadrons and the Pacific Command

Third Fleet. Along the way, he also earned two master’s degrees and began work on a Ph. D. Retiring his wings after 5,100+ flight hours, he went on to work for beltway bandit contractors for the Department of Defense. His second love (after his wife) was shopping, which turned into a rewarding Real Estate career in Palm Coast Florida. He was known as one of the hardest working realtors in the area and “honest to a fault,” often putting in his own time and money to ensure fellow vets found the home of their dreams. Although in the last few years he had health issues, he was grateful for every day. When asked how he was, his reply was always, “I’m vertical!” He is survived by his loving wife, Nita; sister, Marilyn Bierylo; daughter, Corkey; grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Flagler Humane Society, 1 Shelter Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137, (flaglerhumanesociety.org); or to the Old Goats and Kids Who Care, a group supported by Bob and his Classmates, which helps transitioning wounded warriors and Navy SEAL families working through the CHKIV Foundation. These donations will go towards an “Old Goats and Kids Who Care Barn” on the new C4 Ranch, where Bob and other Old Goats will be remembered. To donate online, go to (c4foundation.org) or mail to CHKIV Foundation, P.O. Box 181679 Coronado, CA 92118. Please be sure to note “For Old Goats and Kids Who Care in memory of Bobby Rohr.” H

JOSEPH HARRY FIELDS ’63 “Josh” Fields died on 16 August 2018, in Okemos, MI. He was 77 years old. Born on 9 June 1941 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Milton and Yetta (Morganstein) Fields. He started his collegiate education at the U.S. Naval Academy, where he graduated in June 1963 as a commissioned officer (ensign) in the U.S. Navy with a bachelor of science degree. Shortly after graduation, Josh married Judith Avin, the mother of his children. He was stationed in Japan where he commenced his first of two tours of duty. He served as an operations department head and as assistant head of the engineering department. After a little more than four years of service as an officer, Josh resigned his commission and entered the civilian world as a project engineer for Shell Chemical Company. Josh also completed law school and became a part of the Shell Oil legal department. Josh later moved to the Lansing, MI, area and created the law firm of Josh Fields and Associates. He retired due to illness in 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Yetta and Milton Fields of Rockville, MD; sister, Robin Mae Fields, also of Rockville, MD; and son-in-law, Stewart Silver of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Surviving Josh are his beloved wife, Susan Anderson; daughters, Eileen Jadd (Mark), Justine Silver (Stewart, deceased) and Elaena Shvartman (Eitan); stepdaughter, Cori Barkman (Russell); godsons, Orion Mowbray (Stephanie) and Nicholas Mowbray (Karolina); grandchildren, Matthew, Brian and Leah Jadd, and Bella Moriah Shvartman; step-grandchildren, Justine and Morgan Barkman; and god-grandchildren, Violet Mowbray and Mikolaj and Charlotte Mowbray. Josh is also survived by numerous cousins, friends and colleagues. A memorial service was held on 15 October 2018 at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, MI. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 141

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MICHAEL ROBERT JACQMIN ’63 Michael R. Jacqmin peacefully passed away in Tampa, FL, on 25 August 2018 surrounded by his family. “Mike” was born on 20 August 1941 in Green Bay, WI, to Robert H. Jacqmin and Mary Vionne Jacqmin. His parents owned a local grocery store in Green Bay and he spent his early years working there in between school, sports and boating. After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1963, he went on to spend six years as the nuclear engineering officer for the submarine force, primarily in SAM HOUSTON (SSBN-609). Early on during his time in the Navy, Mike met the love of his life, Donna. She was a nurse in New London, CT, when Mike was stationed there and they were married in 1967. In 1969, Mike made a “family” decision to leave the Navy (leaving behind extended deployments) to go to UPenn’s Wharton School of Business to get his MBA. He then worked in public accounting for Arthur Andersen, became the controller for Purdue Chicken, and then on to General Signal, where he held various positions, including treasurer and subsidiary president. Mike retired to Florida in 1997 to do all the things he always wanted to do. He and Donna spent much of their retirement years traveling the globe, often with their closest friends. Mike had been too busy during his working years to play golf, but he developed a passion for it in retirement. In addition to playing regularly with local friends, he took many golf trips with both friends and family. More than anything, Mike loved his family. Mike is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna; sisters, Julie, Sue, Cathy and Mary; brother, Bob; four children, Peter, Jeff, Sarah and Andy; and nine grandchildren, Paige, Alex, Lauren, Chase, James, Gavin, Steven, Lily and Kate. He lived a great life. He was very proud of his family, his time in the Navy, his career in business and his ongoing commitment to community service and the church. He accomplished great things, but was always humble in doing so. Mike will always be remembered as a loving, caring and devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, mentor and friend. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on 8 September 2018 in Trinity, FL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mike’s honor to: St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Peter the Apostle Conference, 12747 Interlaken Road, Trinity, FL 34655-7259. H

CHARLES WELBORN STONE JR. ’63 Captain Charles W. Stone Jr., SC, USN (Ret.), 78, passed away on 28 August 2018, after a courageous nine-year fight against multiple myeloma. “Chuck” was born in Cartersville, GA. He graduated on 5 June 1963 from the Naval Academy (18th Company), where he served as Deputy Brigade Commander, was on the Ring and Class Crest committees and engaged in various sports. His initial assignment was to GRIDLEY (DLG-21), in Long Beach, CA. He was then selected for the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program. After completing nuclear power training and Submarine School in 142 SHIPMATE • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018

1966, he served in HENRY CLAY (SBN-625) as reactor controls officer and damage control assistant for three deterrent patrols and a major overhaul. Following a transfer to the Supply Corps in 1970, he attended Supply Corps School in Athens, GA, and was assigned to HALSEY (DLG-23) in San Diego. He subsequently served as supply officer in ORION (AS-18). This tour included a major overhaul and homeport change from Charleston, SC, to La Maddalena, Sardinia. Shore assignments included: material, control and purchasing officer at Long Beach Naval Shipyard; supply officer, Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, CA; fleet support officer, Submarine Base, New London, CT; XO, Supply Corps School, Athens, GA; CO, Atlantic Fleet Polaris Material Office, Charleston, SC; and Naval Supply Systems Command, assuming dual-hatted duties as Head, Supply Assignment/Placement Branch, Naval Military Personnel Command and Director, Detail Division, in the Office of Supply Corps Personnel. He completed his tour at the Naval Supply Systems Command as Director of Supply Corps Personnel Planning. Chuck reported to Naval Supply Center, San Diego, in August 1988, serving as XO prior to his assignment as CO in April 1989. He retired from the Navy on 3 July 1991. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal (w/two Gold Stars) and the Navy Commendation Medal. He received an MBA from the University of Michigan in 1977. In retirement, Chuck and his wife, June, made their home in northern San Diego County, where he developed a 15-acre commercial cut-flower farm. He simultaneously built their beautiful Sardinian-style home; became a driving force in the California Protea Association; and served for almost 16 years as a director of the Valley Center Municipal Water District. He was also active with the Class of 1963 and Class of 1963 Foundation matters. Chuck is survived by his wife of 53 years, June Carillon Stone; and sisters, Gail Robinson and Roselyn Maples. H

ROBERT EUGENE HOFFLER ’64 Commander Robert E. Hoffler, USN (Ret.), died in Virginia Beach, VA, on 21 August 2018. Born in Richmond, VA, “Bob” was the son of the late William Lloyd and Eleanor Biggs Hoffler. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with the Class of 1964 and honorably served his country for more than 23 years. After retiring from the Navy, he began raising cattle on his farm in Prince George County, VA, a hobby lasting more than 30 years. Bob never passed up an auction or flea market while driving in the countryside. He loved fishing, hunting and playing poker with his buddies. Above all else, he remained devoted to his family and friends. Bob was predeceased by his caring wife, Ann Simmons Hoffler. He is survived by his son, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Eugene Hoffler Jr., USMC (and his wife, Akiko and daughter, Ann Mori Hoffler) of McLean, VA; sister, Carole Ann Hoffler Ross (and her husband, Eddie), and brother, William Biggs Hoffler (and his wife, Carol), all from Richmond, VA; his long-time special friend, Mary Donnan Harrison; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at Gary’s United Methodist Church in Petersburg, VA, on 25 August 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 4896 Kempsville Greens Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA

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23462 or the Housing Resource Center, 104 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Online condolences may be offered to the family at (hdoliver.com). H

THOMAS JOHN PORTER ’66 Rear Admiral Thomas J. Porter, USN (Ret.), entered into eternal rest on 25 August 2018 in Charleston, SC, after a heart attack followed by complications. He was 74 years old. “Tom” was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on 20 January 1944, son of John Russell Porter and Dorothy Vaughn Porter. He attended high school in Alma, MI, entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1962, and graduated near the top of his class in 1966. On 20 March 1971, Tom married Carol McLendon of Charleston, SC, at the Naval Academy Chapel. Their son, Scott, was born on 9 September 1980. After graduation, Tom attended Submarine School in Groton, CT; Naval Nuclear Power School in Bainbridge, MD; and prototype training in Schenectady, NY. He then served on ETHAN ALLEN and STONEWALL JACKSON (both intercontinental ballistic missile submarines). He attended Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 1977 with a master’s degree in nuclear engineering with a minor in industrial engineering. Following additional schooling, Tom had duty aboard HADDOCK, SEAWOLF, POGY and FRANK CABLE. He then assumed command of the Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1991 and was promoted to rear admiral in 1994. He served as Deputy Commander for Naval Shipyards, SupShip Field Activity Support, Naval Sea Systems Command, until he retired in 1997. In this role, he maintained oversight for eight U.S. naval shipyards nationally in conjunction with all civilian yards overseeing naval shipbuilding and overhaul/repair. Upon his retirement from the Navy, Tom worked as Defense Supply Chain Leader for PwC and IBM, then as an independent consultant in Charleston, SC. He was a wonderful husband, an amazing Dad, and “PaPa” to his grandchildren. He had many true friends in his personal and professional life and was admired for his wonderful sense of humor and “short stories.” Tom will be remembered by all for his kind heart, gentle spirit and loving nature. Tom is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol McLendon Porter of Folly Beach, SC; son, J. Scott Porter (and his wife, Krystal) of Charleston, SC; and two grandchildren, Rhett Thomas Porter (5) and Reid McLendon Porter (2). He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Paula and Katie. H

DAVID JOSEPH SADD ’66 David J. Sadd of Potomac, MD, entered into eternal life on 16 September 2017, peacefully asleep at his home. He was 74 years old. “Dave” was born in Akron, OH, to John and Rose Sadd and was raised in the Cleveland area. An outstanding athlete, he graduated from Cathedral Latin High School in 1961. He entered the Naval Academy through NAPS in 1962, where he gained respect and admiration from classmates for his friendly manner and spirit of self-sacrifice. He contributed his athleticism towards the Navy football effort and demonstrated his rugged ability in Brigade boxing. Dave graduated from the Naval Academy in 1966, proceeding to naval flight school.

Leaving the Navy, Dave received an MBA in finance, investments and international business from The George Washington University. Dave, a Lebanese American, found his calling in 1980 as director of the National Association of Arab Americans (NAAA). He facilitated advocacy roles on Middle East policy with Administration officials and members of Congress, and in 1988, co-founded the American Task Force for Lebanon (ATFL). Leaving ATFL, he started the David Sadd Company, an international business consulting group, emphasizing Arabian Gulf and Middle East countries. He retired in 2015. Directing NAAA, he became a leading expert on issues facing Arab Americans, appearing on CNN and CSPAN and quoted in the New York Times and the Washington Post. He also advised the President at the White House and testified before Congress. Serving the Arab American community was a labor of love. However, he always managed to find time for family. Their best memories are their countless road trips. The “Griswold Christmas” trips to Cleveland were always an adventure. His love and support flowed into all aspects of their lives. His dedication to his wife and kids extended to his siblings and close friends. He would do whatever he could to help. He was hard working, persistent and demonstrated deep strength and integrity. He was humble in his accomplishments. A note from the Moroccan Ambassador said it best, “He instilled in us the belief that one person can make a difference.” Dave is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carole (Pierman) Sadd; his beloved children, David Mark Sadd (Anastasie), Jonathan Sadd, Corey Sadd (Natalie) and Theresa Robinson (Jason); seven grandchildren; and his siblings, Raymond Sadd (Donna), Rick Sadd, Patricia McCaffrey (Kevin) and Cindy Uveges (Ken). Interment took place at Arlington National Cemetery on 5 November 2018. H

THOMAS MARTIN ZINKAND ’67 Thomas M. Zinkand died unexpectedly on 21 February 2018 at the age of 72. The son of Anna McGeehan Zinkand and Martin Zinkand, “Tom” was born on 25 October 1945 in Kittery, ME, but was raised in the Bronx, NY. After graduating from St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn, NY, Tom entered the United States Naval Academy. Competitive swimming always played a big role in his life, starting at an early age and continuing at Annapolis, where he was a member of NCAA All-American Team in 1965, led the swim team as captain in 1967 and was selected MVP in 1967. In addition to the many swimming accomplishments he attained over the years, Tom received a letter of recommendation to participate in the 1968 Olympics. After graduating from the Naval Academy with the 27th Company, he remained at USNA as a Plebe Summer swimming instructor. In the fall of 1967, he joined COURTNEY (DE-1021) in Newport, RI, and served as the ship’s communications officer for approximately two years. In the fall of 1969, he became the staff operations officer of Escort Squadron 8, embarked on COURTNEY. In August 1970, CortRon 8, consisting of the destroyer escorts COURTNEY, HAMMERBERG and LESTER, was deployed to the Mediterranean to utilize ITASS (Interim Towed Array Surveillance System) for long range detection of submarines. Operating out of Naples, the units of CortRon 8 demonstrated the effectiveness of ITASS, patrolling various locations in NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 • SHIPMATE 143

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the Mediterranean seeking to detect and maintain contact with Russian submarines on patrol in the Mediterranean. Tom played a key role in this assignment. Following his retirement from the Navy in 1971, Tom’s education continued at Columbia University, where he received his MBA. This led to a long and successful career working for some of the world’s leading financial institutions. He always displayed a competitive and hard-working spirit throughout his life as an athlete, scholar and businessman. Tom will forever be remembered for his quick wit, kindheartedness and generosity. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Zinkand Kenny; and son, Thomas Zinkand Jr. He maintained a close relationship with his best friend and former wife of 35 years, Kathi. He was laid to rest with military honors at St. John’s Cemetery in Norwalk, CT. Donations may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org). Swim with the angels, Tom. H

THOMAS MICHAEL STRAIT ’73 Thomas M. Strait of Lansdowne, VA, passed away on 29 July 2017 after battling several illnesses for many years. He was 66 years old. “Tom” came to the Naval Academy from White Water, WI. He was a member of the 22nd Company and majored in analytical management. Tom was famous for his impersonations of John Wayne, which earned him the nickname, “Duke.” Upon graduation with the Class of 1973, Tom served in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer and adjutant until 1980. In 1981, he graduated from American University with an MBA degree in finance. He became a Certified Public Accountant and was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the National Society of Cooperative Accountants. Tom worked for the General Services Administration, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte accounting firms before becoming a partner in the Washington Utility Group, LLC (1993-2011), where he specialized in providing tax services to rural electric and telephone cooperatives. Subsequently, Tom independently represented several major clients. Tom’s lifelong passions were faith, country, family and his life’s work in support of utility cooperatives, of which he had become a recognized national and international expert. In his last years, Tom fulfilled a lifelong dream of living on the water when he moved to St. Pete Beach, FL. He lived a few doors down from 22nd Companymate, Bill Doherty, and his wife, Mary. He enjoyed every minute until he was forced to return to Virginia because of health challenges.

Tom is survived by his son, Mark; stepdaughter, Kimberly; and wife, Barbara. A Celebration of Life was held at St. David’s Episcopal Church on 12 August 2017 in Ashburn, VA. It was well attended by many 22nd Companymates and fellow ’73 grads. Tom donated his body to George Washington University to aid in research for his illnesses. Interment is pending. Larry Myers ’73 H

STEPHEN WILLIAM KLINE ’90 Stephen W. Kline of Clifton, NJ, died on 5 July 2018 of a heart attack. He was 50 years old. Born in Boston, MA, on 25 February 1968, “Steve” was the eldest son of Richard William and Janette Hill Kline of Williamsburg, VA. He graduated from Williamsport High School in Williamsport, PA, as valedictorian and received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. At USNA, he was a member of the 20th Company, received commendation in the French department and discovered a love of classical civilization. Upon graduation, he first served on IMPERVIOUS and then GALLERY. He told of an occasion while in the Persian Gulf of the officers dining with a local dignitary who did not speak English. No one from the ship spoke the dignitary’s language, so Steve found the “lingua franca” by conversing with the dignitary in French and translating into English. After four years in the Navy, he entered Rutgers University, where he received a master’s degree in classics. He became a Latin teacher, first at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, NJ, then at Lakewood High School in Lakewood, NJ, and lastly, at Cresskill High School in Cresskill, NJ, where he was employed at the time of his death. When the Latin program was dropped at Cresskill, he taught history and social studies. His combination of Navy discipline, love of his subject and kindheartedness endeared him to his students, their parents and the faculty. He became the “voice of Cresskill,” announcing the play-by-play of home games. He attended all the sporting events and baked countless hundreds of cupcakes and cookies for fund-raising sales for school activities. Although he never married and had no children of his own, his parents believe that his students became his sons and daughters. Steve was predeceased by his sister, Katharine Love Kline in 1972, at age 7. He is survived by his parents; and two brothers, Charles Richard Kline (and his wife, Laura, and their teenage children, Alexander William and Elizabeth Love) of Harleysville, PA, and David Alistair Kline of Greenville, SC. A memorial service was held in Tenafly, NJ, on 11 July 2018. A committal service and interment took place at Shenango Valley Cemetery in Greenville, PA, on 13 July 2018. H

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