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NEWS-01: Looking for the 'Movers and Shakers' that could help
USSVI in the Submarine Community
NEWS-02: Quick Bytes
NEWS-03: Kings Bay base says, Y'all come now, heah?
NEWS-04: SubVet Computer School: Copy and Paste
NEWS-05: A Freebie for your Base! NTINS!
NEWS-06: CNO Tours Subase Groton
NEWS-07: Razorback calls in the Plumbers...
NEWS-08: 31 Days and Counting...
NEWS-09: The Best of the Best!
NEWS-10: Remembering War Patrols...
NEWS-11: How deep run the Depths of Courage?
NEWS-12: Nominations Call for the National Officer and Region
Director Elections for 2008.
VET-01: Website for Survivors and Dependents Benefits -- Death
After Active Service
VET-02: Navy Awards Contract for New Walter Reed Facility
CHARITABLE-01: Joe McGrievy Memorial Scholarship Announced
CHARITABLE-02: You Asked for It! The "CF" now available
with GoodSearch
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NEWS-01: Looking for the 'Movers and Shakers' that could help USSVI in the
Submarine Community
Submitted by: Michael Bircumshaw: AS Editor on 2/25/2008
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Shipmates,
I am looking for the names and addresses (if possible) of persons or offices
within the Submarine Community or Navy Community or Political Community, where you
think we should be sending the American Submariner.
I already have many names, but I do not want to miss any of the high rollers. I have CNO for instance but you
know of people or offices that would aid and abet the cause of USSVI.
Please send me the info or ideas you may have to SubVetsEditor@yahoo.com and I
will take action on it.
Thanks for all you do..
Best,
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NEWS-02: Quick Bytes
Submitted by: Ronald L Martini on 2/25/2008
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1)The USS North Carolina, the Navy's fourth Virginia-class nuclear submarine,
will be commissioned May 3, in Wilmington, N.C., with Linda Bowman, wife of
retired Adm. Frank Bowman, the former director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion, as
the ship's sponsor.
2) Joe McGrievy,
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NEWS-03:
Submitted by: Pat Householder on
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Kings Bay Base will be sponsoring the USSVI D-4/6 2008 Convention. Hospitality room will be held at Ramada Inn,
Submarine tours and other events planned for Wed-Fri. Annual memorial service
and meetings planned for Saturday.
For subase access and SSBN tour only must register by
1 April. D-4/6 members contact registration
coordinator John Crouse at St. Marys Submarine Museum
at master_blaster@tds.net for registration form and subase
access form.
Call museum’s gift shop also to get forms mailed
912-882-ASUB (2782).
WWII Subvets as always are invited to attend any of
our local events.
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NEWS-04:
Submitted by: Ronald L Martini on
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Cut & Paste (more correct to say Copy & Paste)
Do you ever wish you could just move a section of text you want to save to
another application such as email or a word document? Here
is the procedure:
Place cursor on the first character of the section/words you want to copy. Press and hold left mouse button and move the mouse to
highlight the words to want to save. Gently let go of
mouse.
Press and hold CTRL key and then press C. You have now
copy what you highlighted to a special area of your computer called the “Clipboard.”
Go to your email or wherever you want to “paste” what you just copied. Put the cursor exactly where you want it to appear, press
and hold CTRL and then press V. You are done. You can do the copy and paste with the right mouse button
also CTRL C and CTRL V is easy to remember. Basically
here is short version; HIGHLIGHT, CTRL C, POSITION, CTRL V.
There is one caveat. You can paste this selection as
many times as you want but should you copy another selection, the first one
goes away. There are several Clipboard enhancement
programs that will save your copies forever and let you select them at some
future point. In a future School topic, we’ll discuss how to get one of these programs and
install it on your computer.
There is a Cut & Paste procedure that uses the CTRL-X key versus the CTRL-C. CTRL-X removes the original selection rather than just
copying it.
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NEWS-05: A Freebie for your Base! NTINS!
Submitted by: Ronald L Martini on
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Mike Milano (Western Lake Superior Base member)is the
only person known who prints submarine checks. He'll
put nearly anything you want on a check including dolphins, a picture of your
boat from Tom Denton's files, USSVI logo, etc.
What he is offering is free checks to any Base
Account. Does your Base write checks.
Here is a chance to get them free. My Base
patch is already on the way. Talk to Mike. He'll describe the options. Remember
this is not for individuals but for Base Accounts only
Mike is at: 320 384 6506 which is in
Sample below:
http://www.checksbyorion.com/trident_submarines.html
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NEWS-06: CNO Tours Subase
Groton
Submitted by: Ronald L Martini on 2/29/2008
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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Gary Roughead, visited the nation's first submarine base,
Thurs., Feb 21, holding an all hands call, and an officers' and chiefs' call,
and media availability before briefly touring the Naval Submarine Base New
London waterfront.
"Submarines and the men who serve in them are the epitome of
stealth," said Roughead. "The
submarines that you operate and support ... are among the most technologically
advanced and most capable systems that we have, not just in the United States
Navy ... but in any military in the world. There is no
more valuable arrow in our quiver." Roughead said.
A Sailor, who was proud of his rating, asked about the future of all rating
mergers.
"In the effort to become more efficient, we may not have completely
factored in the pride Sailors take in their particular specialty," said
the CNO. "While we
cannot go back, we put the brakes on several mergers. We
will be examining them more closely."
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NEWS-07: Razorback calls in the Plumbers...
Submitted by: Pat Householder on
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The USS Razorback has started to get her plumbing.
This is part of preparing RAZORBACK for an overnight program.
These kinds of programs are very popular on other museum vessels and
contribute significantly to their financial health.
The forward toilet and the 2 sinks in crews berthing will work along with the
sinks in the crews mess.
A new sanitary tank will be put in the after battery space and pumped to the
service barge and from there to the city sewer system.
All should be completed in a few weeks. Nothing in the
boat will be seen by the public and everything will look the same inside the
boat..
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NEWS-08: 31 Days and Counting...
Submitted by: Pat Householder on
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As of March 1st, USSVI has 1,307 members who have not (or have not yet been
reported) as renewed.
Come April 1st, all non renewed members will be dropped from USSVI.
Time to dig out them there 'round tuits' and git'r done!
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NEWS-09: The Best of the Best!
Submitted by: Pat Householder on
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The COMSUBPAC Sailor of the Year competition was held
on the 25th of February at the 'Harbor View' on Point Loma Naval Base (Ballast
Point) in
This year's event was by invitation only.
Nine members of US Sub Vets Inc were in attendance led by Western District Six
Commander, T Michael Bircumshaw. The
other USSVI members were, CO Naval Base - Capt Mark Patton, Capt Denver McCune,
Col George Kinnison, Lcdr
Roy Bannach, Lt. Max Schell, Lt Dale Barkley, Master
Chief Charlie Marin (PNC - USSVI), and Senior Chief Bob Miller (Commander Scamp
Base), all members of USSVI Scamp Base.
Each competitor (Eight -
Runners up received engraved plaques and the two selected as Sailor of the Year
receiving bronze "Lone Sailor" sculptures.
Five of our shipmates were wearing their vests and in total we represented
between 400 and 450 years of shipmates qualified in submarines.
USSVI was presented with an engraved plaque by COMSUBPAC,
RADM Joe Walsh.
Suffice it to say that USSVI was well represented and made an extremely
favorable impression at the ceremonies.
Shipmate Bircumshaw has been asked to be on the
selection board for the 2009 SOY awards.
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NEWS-10: Remembering War Patrols...
Submitted by: Pat Householder on
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Of the approximately 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during
WWII, estimates are that fewer than 4 million are alive today.
In SVWWII, for example, there are fewer than 3,000
members remaining.
As these individuals slip away so does the opportunity to capture their unique
stories.
In an effort to collect, preserve and honor these fading memories a partnership
was formed between the National Parks Service, Maritime Academy Charter School,
the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Submarine Veterans of World
War II (USSVWWII), the Philadelphia Base of the
United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) and Independence Seaport Museum
to create Students, Stories, and the 'Silent Service' – an oral history
project focusing on the personal experiences of submariners.
These stories have been placed in the museum's Archives and Library and are
being used to enhance the visitor experience on board the USS Becuna, the museum's WWII and Cold War BALAO-class
submarine.
Click on the link for the rest of the story...
http://www.phillyseaport.org/web_exhibits/mini_exhibits/submarine_veterans_oral_history/
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NEWS-11: How deep run the Depths of Courage?
Submitted by: Pat Householder on 3/1/2008
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The Depths of Courage: American Submariners at War with Japan, 1941-1945
A new book cowritten by SVWWII
and USSVI Holland Club member Ron "Warshot"
Smith!
In World War II, a chosen few fought a silent war beneath the waves...These are
their stories.
In the dark days after
For more information about this book, click on the link....
http://www.submarinesailor.com/store/depthsofcourage.asp
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NEWS-12: Nominations Call for the National Officer and Region Director
Elections for 2008.
Submitted by: Pat Householder on
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Want to make a difference in how USSVI operates? Whether
you are dissatisfied with the current crew, or just want to build on what they
have achieved, USSVI needs YOU!
The Nominations Committee is chaired by John Peters, Immed. Past Natl Commander.
You can Review Article VII of the Constitution and Articles V of the USSVI
Bylaws for specific details.
(The C&B can be found at www.ussvi.org, click DOCUMENTS, then ORG
Interested members may be nominated by a shipmate, or they may nominate
themselves. All nominees must submit a letter/email
stating their willingness to serve if elected.
Direct these letters or emails to John Peters at petersj007@hawaii.rr.com
(98-1547 Akaaka St, Aiea HI 96701-3051)
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VET-01: Website for Survivors and Dependents Benefits -- Death After Active
Service
Submitted by: Pat Householder on 3/2/2008
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This web site is intended to provide benefits information for survivors and
dependents of veterans who died after their term of active duty.
As you search the VA web site, you will find that the VA offers a wide range of
benefits for the surviving spouse, dependent children and dependent parents of
deceased veterans and military servicemembers. Also included are links to other federal agencies and
organizations that offer related benefits and services to survivors and
dependents
Click on the link...
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/dependents/index.htm
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VET-02: Navy Awards Contract for New Walter Reed Facility
Submitted by: Carl Schmidt on 3/3/2008
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BETHESDA, Md., March 3, 2008 - A joint venture of Clark Construction of
Bethesda, Md., and Balfour Beatty Construction, based in Atlanta, today
received a $641.4 million from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command to
design and build the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in
Bethesda.
The Navy command will oversee the planning and construction.
Click here for more details...
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49163
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CHARITABLE-01: Joe McGrievy Memorial Scholarship
Announced
Submitted by: Pat Householder on 2/29/2008
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The late Joe McGrievy was a decorated WWII
submariner, former President of SVWWII and a USSVI HC
member of Scamp and San Diego Bases.
In his honor, SCAMP Base is dedicating and supporting a $1,500.00 USSVI
Scholarship in his name to be awarded to a deserving high school student.
Well Done, Scamp Base! This is a real tribute both to
the the respect and affection felt for Joe, and to
the desire of the Base members to help build a better
Do YOU want to help support this Scholarship program in honor of our late
shipmate Joe McGrievy?
Just send your check made to USSVCF,
If you prefer to donate online, click on the link below.
http://www.guidestar.org/pqShowGsReport.do?partner=justgive&npoId=1156727
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CHARITABLE-02: You Asked for It! The "CF"
now available with GoodSearch
Submitted by: Pat Householder on
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After establishing USSVI as a beneficiary to your using GoodSearch,
powered by Yahoo Search, a number of shipmates asked that our Charitable
Foundation be registered as an alternative as well.
I did, and USSVCF is now also available as a charity
to select with GoodSearch along with USSVI.
Use Goodsearch and (depending on your selection)
USSVI or USSVCF earns a penny every time you searched
the Internet and a percentage of every purchase you make online goes to support
USSVI or USSVCF.
GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine
that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the
charities its users designate.
What is the 'news' on this service? Go to http://www.goodsearch.com/Press.aspx to check
it out.
Starting NOW, use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search
results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which
donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap,
Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have
teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an
order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause.
Wondering who you can shop online with to trigger a donation?
Visit http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx
Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter USSVI as the
charity you want to support.
GoodSearch also has a toolbar you can download from
the homepage so that you can search right from the top of your browser. Click the link at the bottom for the options.
You can keep track of USSVI's estimated earnings by
clicking on “amount raised” once you designate USSVI as your
organization of choice.
The more people who use the site, the more money we’ll
earn so please help spread the word and forward this email to as many people as
possible.
We hope you’ll forward this email to your
family, friends and co-workers and ask them to change
their search engine to GoodSearch.com.
And, be sure to spread the word!
Thanks, Shipmates...
http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbars.aspx