USSVI Purpose/Creed

Piedmont Periscope April 2014

Inside this issue: USSVI Purpose/Creed

Base Contacts 2 Our Purpose: “To per- In addition to perpetuat- jects and deeds that will petuate the memory of ing the memory of de- Officer’s Call 2 bring about the perpetual our shipmates who gave parted shipmates, we remembrance of those Base Meeting Minutes 4 their lives in the pursuit shall provide a way for shipmates who have giv- COB 7 of duties while serving all Submariners to gather en the supreme sacrifice.

Chaplain Ray 8 their country. That their for the mutual benefit The organization will dedication, deeds, and and enjoyment. Our also endeavor to educate Holland Club Spotlight 10 supreme sacrifice be a common heritage as Sub- all third parties it comes SubVettes 13 constant source of moti- mariners shall be in contact with about the vation toward greater strengthened by camara- Vet News 14 services our submarine accomplishments. Pledge derie. We support a brothers performed and Lost Boats — USS Gungeon 18 loyalty and patriotism to strong U.S. Submarine how their sacrifices made Constitution & Bylaws 21 the United States of Force. possible the freedom and America and its Consti- lifestyle we enjoy today." Funnies 22 The organization will tution. Base Calendar 24 engage in various pro-

Lost Boats for April

USS PICKEREL (SS 177) April 3, 1943

USS GRENADIER (SS 210) April 22, 1943

USS GUNGEON (SS 211) April 18, 1944

USS SNOOK (SS 279) April 8, 1945

USS THRESHER (SSN 593) April 10, 1963

“Sailors, rest your oars” Page 2 Piedmont Periscope

CO’s Stateroom— Carolina Piedmont Base Commander Steve Bell

brick for earlier this now. We will let you and have some fun with year. Joe Clark tells me know when and where us. I am sure I will en- that it is really looking the parades are happen- joy myself even more good there. Since most ing. I went from Cary, this year as I don’t have of you (if not all) are not NC to Wilmington, NC the worries of the past going to Washington DC Friday to participate in with it. I must report to you that for the events there, the Azalea Festival Pa- I hope to see most of you the Southeast Regional maybe you can try to get rade hosting by the at our April meeting. I Convention held this last this one on your calen- Coastal Carolina Base. would like to ask those week in Cary, NC was a dar. We had what I would that rarely, if ever, attend tremendous success. As I stated in an e- mail consider low attendance to try to attend at least The Tarheel Base did a put out earlier, our Dis- at this parade. Part of one meeting a year. really fine job with it. I trict won the Regional that is the lack of adver- Come see what we are am sure they are glad it Director’s Award. I am tisement for the event really all about. I can is behind them but they the one that gets the but I again encourage promise you that you can still be proud of privilege to receive these each of you to try to get will like the meal, it is what they did. If you awards, but it is the peo- in at least one parade a always good. get the opportunity to ple within all the bases year. My only warning Take care and be safe. attend these things, you that do the work. Our about attending one is to May God bless each of should take advantage of base was one of the con- be careful, they can be a you.—Steve it. They are really a lot tributors that the Direc- little on the additive of fun. tor read off as the rea- side. They are a real joy Coming up near the end sons for the Award this to participate in. of May (and we will get year. It even included If you have not signed the date, time, and exact things done by our Sub- up for Burnsville, now is location out to you once vettes. We can be proud the time. The USS we know it) is the dedi- that we were a contribu- Asheville Base needs to cation to the War Me- tor for the District re- close out registration for morial Park between ceiving this award. I planning purposes the Greensboro and Winston thank each of you for early part of May. We -Salem. This is the park your input. always have a good time that we purchased a Parade season is upon us up there so come on out

Carolina Piedmont Contacts Base Commander Steve Bell [email protected] 704-824 3510 Vice Commander Jack Jeffries jcckjeffries@interlink-café.com 704–764-5211 Base Secretary Mike Hubbell [email protected] 803-628-1908 Base Treasurer Ray Zieverink [email protected] 803-324-1414 Chief of the Base Rick Petitt [email protected] 704-784-1654 Base Chaplin Raymond Fritz [email protected] 803-618-1121 Base Storekeeper Jeff Nieberding [email protected] 803-366-9255 Holland Club Walt Sealy [email protected] 803-327-5661 Coordinator Newsletter Editor E. Dale Moses [email protected] 704-248-7610 Issue 1404 Page 3

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for When did this Flag fly which it stands, one in Our Nation’s History? Find out on Page 11. Did you know that no Nation under God, in- US Flag has ever been retired? All are still divisible, with liberty “legal” Flags to fly and represent our Country. and justice for all.

XO’s Stateroom — Vice Commander Jack Jeffries tation scheduled for Salu- Our next base meeting is da Trail Middle School scheduled for 26 April. on 22 April and there will May the Lord Bless and be about 300 attendees keep you safe until we split into three groups, meet again, Jack hope to have volunteers CAROLINA PIED- for this presentations. MONT ROCKS- Spring We should be getting is here (I hope) and we ready for our annual out- started April off with a ing at Moonshine Moun- presentation of the Sub- tain Memorial and I mariner Story at the York know a good time will be Comprehensive High had by all. School. This event was presented by 5 base We still need to beat the members, Walt Sealy, bushes for more Subma- Bob Bunney, Bob Schil- riners and I know each ke, Paul Myers and Jack and every one can find Jeffries. Group was split one. into three sessions. Bob I’m looking forward to a Schilke brought his fleet dress rehearsal of our of Submarine Models and new Half Way Night skit Jack in the Hee Haw Cornfield with Cindy Petitt it was well received by that will be presented in during a Bilge Rats practice session. all. We have another modified form at Burns- Submariner Story presen- ville. Page 4 Piedmont Periscope

Machinery One — Mike Hubbell, Base Secretary

Carolina-Piedmont Base Minutes For March 22, 2014

-Call Meeting to Order 1900 hrs. Base Commander Steve Bell called the meeting to order. -Invocation Base Chaplin Ray Fritz gave the Invocation. -Pledge of Allegiance Steve Bell led the Pledge of Allegiance. -USSVI Creed The USSVI Creed was recited by Base Commander Steve Bell. -Tolling of the Boats The Tolling for March was presented by Base Chaplin Ray Fritz and COB Rick Pettit. -Member Introductions There were 20 members present. -Special Presentations Shipmates Rick Pettit, Andy Miller, and Bob Bunny were awarded their USSVI 5 year membership pins by Base Commander Steve Bell. Shipmate Stanley W. Shultz was inducted in to the Holland Club by Walt Sealy. Stanley qualified aboard the USS Alexander Hamilton SSBN 617 in 1964. -Reading/Approval of the last meeting minutes The motion was made to accept the minutes for the February, 2014 meeting as posted in the Piedmont Peri- scope and Emails sent to the membership. The motion carried. -Reading/Approval of the Treasurers Report Base Treasurer Raymond Zieverink gave the report for February 2014. The Motion was made to accept the report as read, the motion passed. Current Balance $6,856.65 Kapss4Kidss $2,323.67 Memorial Restoration Fund $ 552.50 USSVI Scholarship Fund $ 43.00 General Base Funds Available $3,937.65 Issue 1404 Page 5

Base Minutes—Con’t

-Old Business None -New Business District Commander Steve Bell requested that our district show their support for this year’s National Con- vention by purchasing a full page ad in the USSVI 2014 Convention Program. The cost of this year’s add will be $350. The cost of the ad will be shared equally between all the Bases in our district. The motion was made to purchase the ad. The motion carried. -SK Report Members were reminded if they needed anything to see Jeff Nieberding. -Good of the Order -Sailor of the Year Steve Bell reviewed the events for this year’s awards, held in Norfolk VA. With the restructuring of the awards program by the Navy, there were 4 winners and 7 runners-up (one candidate eliminated after being se- lected for LDO). In previous years there was only 4 of each. In keeping with regulations, each runner-up was awarded $150. The remainder of the monies collected was donated to the Chief’s Fund to help offset the cost of putting on the award program. -National Election Steve Bell reviewed those running for National Offices. He also briefly reviewed all of the Proposed Amend- ments to the Constitution and By-Laws to be on the ballot this year. He asked that you read each of the biog- raphies and the Amendments and vote how you feel, not by name recognition or just because the BOD approved the Amendments. -Regional Convention Steve Bell remind all members of the upcoming Regional Convention. Those interested in attending but have not yet made their reservations should contact Butterbean (Tarheel Base Commander) as soon as possible. -Burnsville Memorial Service Steve Bell reminded all members that the Burnsville Memorial Service will be held on May 16th and 17th. Members can down load registration forms at the USS Asheville Base website, http:// www.ussashevillebase.com. The cutoff date for reservations will be May 2nd. The host hotel will be the Sky- line Village Inn in Little Switzerland, NC. -BSA Eagle Scout Presentation Chaplin Ray Fritz reported on last month’s Eagle Scout Presentation. In addition to presenting the scout with a special award from the Base, Chaplin Ray Fritz also present to the family a Book of Remembrance. The grandfather, who passed away in the 1980’s, had served aboard 4 submarines. -Base Commander’s Qual Card Steve Bell explained a program from the USSVI Board of Directors. The purpose of the qual card is to better prepare those considering the office of Base Commander of their local Base. Even those not desiring the position of Base Commander are encouraged to complete the qual card. Those who complete the qual card will Page 6 Piedmont Periscope

Base Minutes—Con’t receive a “Base Commander Certified” patch. This program is strictly voluntary. -Victory Junction Camp Visit Shipmate Jim Shank reported on the latest visit to Victory Junction. There were 38 campers and their families during this visit. Jim encourage any who would like to attend to contact Jack Jeffries. A fall visit to Victory Junction is being planned. -Levine Children’s Hospital Shipmate Jack Jeffries reports that there will be a visit to the Levine Children’s Hospital on Thursday April 17th a 1:30 PM. This visit will be held in the Hospital’s Atrium. Up to 10 members can attend, further details will be emailed out to all by Jack. -Saluda Trails Middle School Visit Jack Jeffries reported that we will be conducting Submarine Classes to the entire 7th grade at Saluda Middle School in Rock Hill, SC on 22 April 2014. We will be conducting 3 classes of 90 minutes each to approxi- mately 100 students during each session, starting at 0900. Bob Schilke will bring his Model Submarine Fleet. Any who wants to attend please let Jack know. Also, any submarine memorabilia would be appreciated. -Massing of the Colors in Rock Hill Base Commander Steve Bell reminded the membership that there will be the Annual Massing of the Colors at the Rock Hill High School in Rock Hill, SC on Sunday May 18th. The ceremony will start at 3:00 PM. Those wishing to attend should muster at the high school at 1:45 PM. Shipmate Rick Pettit has indicated that he will be bringing the equipment from Burnsville. Jack Jeffries will be sending out reminders by email. -Piedmont Periscope Dead Line Shipmate Dale Moses reminded all members that submissions for the next issue of the Piedmont Periscope are due by April 17th. -Benediction The benediction was given by Chaplin Ray Fritz. -Motion to Adjourn The motion was made and passed. Respectfully Submitted by Michael Hubbell, Base Secretary Issue 1404 Page 7

Last Issue for the Moe(SS) From the COB - Rick Petitt

Well, it’s been a great Ocean as she has never School helping these ride, but it’s time for we been to California be- young men create per- to turn-over the watch fore. I told her I’d make sonal care packages for over to Robert Schilke. I it up to her in December the USO to distribute to knew I was going to get with a trip to St. Thomas the troops. We contin- busy at work this year, or St. Croix. She forgot ued the event Saturday so I’m transferring many all about SF real fast and This past Friday and Sat- morning with the La- of my Base duties off on said we could see all our urday was an exciting crosse team, BofA exec- to other shipmates. I’ll SubVet friends next year and interesting weekend. utives and USO person- be there via e-mail for in Pittsburgh. Cindy and I represented nel at the Charlotte Air questions and support. Anyway, at my age it’s the USSVI and the Stars National Guard to com- Heck, I may even be great to be needed. The for our Troops program plete the packing of able to supply a article young engineers have at a USO event in Char- 1,000 kits each with a every now and then. the education, but not the lotte. Charlotte Country Star and a Thank You The Periscope will be in experience. I don’t have Day School’s boys La- note signed by the Sub- good hands, but it will any formal engineer crosse team wanted to vettes. We proudly rep- always need your input training, but have a Sen- create a project to give resented the USSVI and to keep it a Carolina ior Reactor Operator back to our active duty make no doubt, the USO publication. Your sto- Certification and a de- military so an event was and BofA Military Ser- ries are what your fellow gree in business. It’s the created by the USO and vices Affinity Group, shipmates want to read SRO that carries the sponsored by Bank of know we exist. We are about because it hap- weight and says that I America to make person- hopeful that these events pened to someone they have the experience. It’s al care travel kits to give will open doors that will know. So keep them challenging work and I to troops both here in the allow us to work together coming. Everyone has work good people, one states and to send to in the future to better them; write them down! being fellow Base mem- those deployed in Af- serve our military and ghanistan. Since Cindy our community and to As far as the Bilge Rats, ber and “Bilge Rat”, Jim George. is a BofA associate and get the Stars into the I’ll be with them when she was introducing the hands of both our veter- I’m home on the week- We have a job to do that Stars for Our Troops ans and active military. ends, they will just have needs to be done. It dis- project to Bank of Amer- to do the show schedul- rupts our normal life a “Good leadership con- ica, she was invited to sists of showing average ing and take the lead little. Have we done the event. Together we without me. I’ll have jobs that paid less and people how to do the spent Friday afternoon at work of superior people.” more time to think and demanded more? Yes, Charlotte Country Day write next years show just like you, we all - John D. Rockefeller while I’m in PA work- have. Maybe that’s why ing. we do it and complain Got a story Colleen and I were plan- very little about it now. ning on attending the Please continue support- For the Periscope? National Convention this ing the Periscope. Write Sent it to Robert year, but now those your stories down and plans our out. She was send them to Robert. At [email protected] looking forward to SF Thank you for a great and seeing the Pacific run, Moe(SS) Page 8 Piedmont Periscope

Chaplain’s Corner - Ray Fritz, National Chaplain

we received word that To the follower of yes, well pleased rather the USS Thresher SSN- Christ, Calvary and East- to be absent from the 593 had been lost. It was er (The Resurrection) are body and to be present the most significant a sad day for all hands. I with the Lord. events of history (His- knew or had met many Story). Without the res- We are simply changing of the men who were lost urrection, Christmas has addresses. If the post of- having been an instructor no meaning. Jesus could fice could deliver mail to at the S1C Nuclear Pow- have used any word to heaven all we would have to do is fill out a er Training Unit in indicate where those who change of address form Windsor Locks, CT trust Him for salvation would spend eternity. He and we would get mail. where they passed chose the word ‘place’. Where is your eternal through for training. We used to live in a address? The Bible says ‘place’ in Western New that each one of us will York. It was on top of a spend eternity in one of hill and it had an ad- two places… Heaven or dress. If I mailed a letter Hell... There are those to myself the person who who deny the existence of hell but Jesus actually Diana is doing much bet- delivered the mail knew where to deliver it. spoke more about hell ter. Thank you for your than He did about heav- thoughts, prayers, cards, When Jesus said He was en. REASON? He didn’t visits, and even food! We preparing a place for us, want anyone to go there. really appreciated every- He was telling us that thing you did. A physical when we die, we are go- 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is therapist is coming in ing to a precise place. not slack concerning His twice a week now to help But it’s not only a place; promise, as some count her with her balance. He says it is a mansion. slackness, but is longsuf- Her visit to the hospital fering toward us, not When a Christian dies he by ambulance was be- willing that any should or she goes immediately cause of the pain medi- perish but that all should into the presence of cation (Oxycodone) she come to repentance. Christ… to that man- was taking following Jesus said, “I go to pre- sion… to that place pre- You can obtain a change surgery. It really pare a place for pared for them where of address, for your eter- knocked her out! you.” John 14:2b they will spend eternity. nal destiny, by simply NOTE: I understand ox- placing your faith and ycodone is sold ‘on the 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 trust in the finished work So we are always confi- street’ but don’t under- of Christ on Calvary, dent, knowing that while stand why anyone would repenting of your sin, take it for FUN! we are at home in the surrendering your life to body we are absent from His control, and follow- As I write this I am 7 the Lord. For we walk ing Him. I would be glad thinking of that day by faith, not by 8 to speak with you at your (April 10, 1963) when sight. We are confident, convenience. Issue 1404 Page 9

A Book Review by Jim George (EM1/SS)

George Washington’s Nathan Hale, whose own allowed him to be over- ment against the crown Secret Six: The Spy career lasted only one looked on the street. The and also became an ac- Ring That Saved The week. fact that he owned a gen- tive agent. Finally, Riv- American Revolution Washington then set eral store frequented by ington recruited a young By Brian Kilmeade and about using a trusted the British gave Wash- socialite woman known Don Yeager aide, young Major Ben- ington a perfect inside only as agent 355. To- Always a fan of military jamin Tallmadge of the man. Townsend agreed gether they found out and American history, I Connecticut Dragoons on one condition, that no anything and everything was eager to start in on (cavalry) to set up a net- one, not even Washing- of value that Washington this story about the con- work of spies. ton, was to know his true wished to know. flict in which our great Tallmadge first enlisted identity. He was to be Among their greatest and nation was born. How Abraham Woodhull, a known only as Samuel most dangerous triumphs was it that a tiny band of Long Island bachelor Culper, Jr. (Woodhull was uncovering plot by a upstart rebels was able to farmer, who often trav- became Culper Sr.). British spy to recruit one outlast the premier mili- elled to the city to sell As Woodhull risked cap- General Benedict Arnold tary force of its day? his goods and buy sup- ture by his regular treks who sought to sell fort Many of these questions plies for his neighbors. into the city, bringing West Point and General are answered in this This gave Washington a suspicion on himself, Washington to the Brit- book. Concurrent with set of roving eyes along Townsend brought in an- ish for money. the release of this book the New York coast. other courier, Austin The true stories found in was the TV drama However, Woodhull was Roe. Roe owned a tavern this book are far more TURN which, in typical not a city-man or cul- in Brooklyn, so his fre- riveting than the fictional Hollywood fashion, re- tured enough to get in quent trips over the ferry account on TV, all the tells the story to fit their with the social scene fre- wouldn’t draw undo at- more because they are own agenda. The charac- quented by Tories and tention. Roe would dead- accurate accounts. The ter names are the same British officers. Plus, he drop his parcels in a hole amazing tale of this ring and they spied for the needed a man to get his in the woods behind of spies who intentional- Continental army, but intelligence to Connecti- Woodhull’s farm. The ly did not want to know similarities end there. cut. For this task Wood- two never met. each other’s true identity The Secret Six details hull recruited Caleb Townsend also found is still used by the CIA George Washington’s Brewster, a cagey long- employment as a cub- today as a primer in cov- efforts to re-establish a shoreman who had made reporter for a New York ert activities. They pio- link with the recently lost a career of running Brit- pro-Tory newspaper own neered the use of invisi- principal city of our new- ish pickets to deliver by the well-known Brit- ble ink, ciphers, assumed ly declared republic. messages and contraband ish citizen James Riving- identities, dead drops and Having been driven out from New England into ton. This gave Culper Jr. compartmentalization, all by an army that made Long Island. the perfect opportunity to while serving to allow broad use of Tory sym- After several close calls roam around NY asking Washington to eventual- pathizers and spies (New with British sentries, an questions of British offic- ly wear the British down York was a largely pro- exhausted Woodhull, ers who were only too and defeat them at York- British city), Washing- made contact with a happy to get their names town. ton’s desperation to even downtown NYC mer- in the paper (and Culpers I heartily recommend the playing field led to chant named Robert dispatches as well). The this book for a great cou- an ill-timed adventure by Townsend. Townsend real coup turned out that ple of weeks’ worth of the relatively unskilled was a reserved Quaker Rivington, himself, had reading. whose meek disposition begun to harbor resent- Page 10 Piedmont Periscope

Holland Club Member in the Spotlight— Bill King

the USS Wisconsin. McMurdo Sound, Antarc- After the Navy, Bill Bill soon found himself tica, on 27 December. worked for United Air- on Admiral Flecher’s While in those cold lines first as a storekeep- Staff as he finished his southern latitudes, she er, then as ramp service. “kiddie-cruise” of two served as the flagship for He worked his way up to years. Bill said he got Rear Admiral Richard E. Ramp Service Supervisor out and became a “Soda Byrd, officer-in-charge of in charge of loading the Jerk” for a while, but the Antarctic programs. luggage and parking the I recently got a chance to that was not the life for After the Wyandot, Bill planes at the gate and do- interview Holland Club him, all the “kid stuff”. was assigned to an ing all the servicing with Member Bill King. Bill is Soon Bill re-enlisted in “Airdale” squadron out of exception of the actual a veteran of three major 1948 and was assigned Jacksonville to hunt sub- maintenance. Bill wars; World War II, Ko- to the USS Cabot CVL- marines. This is when he worked 27 years for rea, and Viet Nam. I 28 to bring it out of thought they needed RMs United Airlines in the served with others in the mothballs in “Philly” on submarines and decid- San Francisco Airport American Legion in KS and take it to Pensacola ed to put in for subma- before retiring. and MO that had the same to train pilots. Bill said rines and got them. He Now Bill lives in Pen- service. Like Bill, they “…talk about asbestos went to sub-school and sacola, FL with first wife too, did not finish high exposure, we were rip- was assigned to the USS Marge of 60 years. They school, but enlisted as ping that stuff out all Pomodon SS-486 were he were separated while he soon as they were seven- over the place…” qualified in 1959. was in the Navy, but are teen to serve our Great After that Bill was as- Bill also served on USS back together. A story Nation. In Bill’s case, he signed to the USS Wy- Robert E. Lee Bill tried to explain, but “un-officially” was not andot AKA-92 and was (SSBN601); USS George I’m not going to even try quite seventeen, said he involved with Operation Washington (SSBN598) to re-create. Just call was and turned seventeen Deep Freeze I” here is a (2 patrols); shore duty Bill, his number is in the while in boot camp. brief paragraph I found Orlando; USS Bang roster, he’ll tell you the Bill grew up in Cam- on the web on that oper- (SS385); USS Tigrone story. bridge, Massachusetts. It ation: (SS419);USS Diablo Bill, I wished I could was 1946 and Congress AKA-92 USS Wyandot (AGSS479);USS Nathan- have told every story you had not yet officially de- -In the spring of 1955, ael Greene (SSBN636) 2 told me, but I could not clared the war era over Wyandot joined Task patrols ; and USS James type that fast and listen and Bill and a high school Force 43 for "Operation Madison (SSBN627). too. And I don’t think buddy still wanted to join Deep Freeze I" in the Some of these were short I’d have that much room the Marines. They went Antarctic. After a brief term squadron assign- in the Periscope. You down to the recruiter’s yard availability, the ments and some were surely have some stories office, but the Marine Sar- ship loaded supplies and crew assignments, but to tell spanning three gent was at lunch. How- equipment at Davisville, Bill had very little actual wars, and surface, air- ever, the Navy Chief was Rhode Island, and shift- shore time. dale, and submarine Na- not and they found them- ed to Norfolk, from I asked Bill his reason for vies. Thank you for fi- selves in the Navy. His whence she departed on making a career out of the nally finding the “right” buddy ended with the Ma- 14 November. Sailing Navy and his answer was service and thank you for rines as a Corpsman, and via the Panama Canal that: “Loved the Navy all your service. after boot camp in Bain- and Lyttelton, New Zea- and wanted the career op- bridge, Bill was a RM on land, Wyandot arrived at portunity.” Issue 1404 Page 11

Answer to the Flag Trivia: The United States of America Flag 1908-1912 In 1908, one star was added, representing Oklaho- ma, bringing the total number of stars to 46. There were thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies. During the years that this flag flew, Robert Peary planted the American flag at North Pole, the Boy Scouts of America were The Supply Shack- Jeff started, the first Indianap- Nieberding olis 500 was held, the Carolina Piedmont RMS Titanic sunk, and Jackets are still available Theodore Roosevelt was to order, several mem- wounded while campaign- bers have ordered theirs ing for the Bull Moose already. USSVI vests Party. Bilge Rats ready for Cindy, and Linda; per- are also available to or- Burnsville debut.— form “Rumors”. Mid- der thru the SK. The Bilge Rats are ready dle—Narrator Mike Patches, the SK is now April after a great practice on Runkle and Stage Man- able to order patches the first Saturday of ager Ray Z discuss the from BC Patch LLC at Meeting April. Top—Anna Tu- opening of the show. wholesale prices. This April 26th chfeld gets a hit from is usually $2 - $3 less This is going to be the the fence from “Grandpa per patch than we nor- best one yet!! Carry-in Dinner Steve Bell”. Bottom— mally see. Let the SK the “Gals” Anna, Missy, know what you need. At 1730 Meeting at 1900 At VFW Post 9138 in Still Looking…. Ft Mill, SC Have you asked anyone? Come on out Everyone is on the membership committee! And join us See what you Been missing Page 12 Piedmont Periscope

Diana Fritz, Dee Rutter, Barbara Sealy

April Janice Holm 4/01 Jolanda Lynch 4/02 Linda Zieverink, Paul Simerly 4/09 Donna Blassingham 4/11 Linda Crystal 4/14 George Birmingham 4/21 Emma Howell, Susan Kelly 4/22 James Schenk 4/24 Liz Harris 4/25 Dee Rutter 4/30

“Live in such a way that you April would not be ashamed to sell Mary and Robert Bickford - 4/21 your parrot to the Judy and William Hickerson - 4/23 town gossip”- Will Rogers Karen and Michael Toomey - 4/24 Issue 1404 Page 13

SubVettes—President Sandra Myers Hello Sassy Sisters, prayers for them doesn't cost much. I hope all is well and their families. We need to start with you and yours. Our food for the watching our treas- We have several on next meeting din- ury as we don't have our sick list the ones ner will be another much income and do I can say right off are usual of "this and not want to spend Barbara Sealy, Dee that." Don't forget everything. I am a Rutter, and Diana our recruiters and firm believer to have meeting at the usual Fritz. If there your secret sisters. some in our kitty at place. should be someone I I ask that you all times. May God Bless you and forgot please forgive please think of ser- Take care and I will yours and the USA.— me and I ask for vice projects we see you at our April Love to all, Sandra can do that's free or

Seafood Risotto Ingredients

2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice 2 teaspoons butter 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1/2 cup uncooked Arborio rice 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 4 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 ounces bay scallops 2 tablespoons whipping cream Chopped fresh parsley (optional) Preparation

1. Bring broth and clam juice to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. 2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots to pan; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add rice and saffron to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add lemon juice to pan; cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup hot broth mixture; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 18 minutes total). 3. Stir in tomatoes; cook for 1 minute. Stir in shrimp and scallops; cook for 4 minutes or until shrimp and scallops are done, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cream. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

From Cooling Light Page 14 Piedmont Periscope

Your Veteran News From the RAQ Bulletin er, the sub's current com- Naval Shipyard in temporary automatic fire mander, said he came to Washington state, where detection systems while Portsmouth thinking his it will be cut up for submarines are in dry VETERANS NEWS assignment was to pre- scrap. The estimated dock. [Source: Associat- by the RAQ Bulletin pare the ship for service. cost of the inactivation is ed Press | Robert F. He said he and crew $54 million. Bukaty | 28 Mar 2014 members are disappoint- It was a bitter loss be- ++] ed that instead, their du- cause of the way the Pearl Harbor Remains ► ty was to help inactivate submarine was damaged, Relatives Want Them the vessel. "They are no at the hands of a ship- Identified USS Miami (SSN-775) doubt disappointed and yard worker who set a Bethany Glenn never Update 01 ► Deactiva- saddened that they can't fire to the vessel in May met her grandfather, tion Ceremony take her out to sea," 2012 while the subma- John C. England, a 20- The Navy said farewell Spelker said. rine was undergoing a 20 year-old Navy ensign 28 MAR to the subma- Perry praised the ship's -month overhaul. Seek- from Alhambra who per- rine Miami, whose ser- performance over more ing an excuse to leave ished in the Japanese vice was cut short when than a dozen deploy- work early, Casey James attack on Pearl Harbor. a shipyard employee try- ments that included clan- Fury set fire to a box of But 73 years after that ing to get out of work set destine undersea warfare rags on a bunk, and the day of infamy, Glenn it on fire. The somber missions and back-to- blaze quickly spread has made it her mission deactivation ceremony at back deployments in throughout the forward to recover the remains of Portsmouth Naval Ship- which it fired cruise mis- compartments of the Los England, who rescued yard marked the end of siles in Iraq and in Ser- Angeles-class subma- men in the battleship the sub's nearly 24 years bia, cementing its repu- rine. Fury pleaded guilty Oklahoma's radio room of active service. Rear tation and nickname as and is serving a sentence before he fell. "Big Gun." It should of more than 17 years in Glenn and the families Adm. Ken Perry, com- have had about 10 years federal prison. It took 12 of 20 other sailors killed mander of the submarine of service left. After the hours and the efforts of at Pearl Harbor say their Group Two in Groton, fire, the Navy originally more than 100 firefight- loved ones are buried as Conn., where the sub intended to repair the ers to save the vessel. "unknowns" not far from was based, acknowl- Miami with a goal of The fire severely dam- where they died on Dec. edged the seriousness of returning it to service in aged living quarters, the 7, 1941. They want the the event, but told the 2015. But it decided to command and control military to exhume the crowd they were there to scrap the submarine after center and a torpedo remains and identify celebrate the submarine estimated repair costs room, but it did not them through DNA test- and its crew's achieve- ments. "This is a tribute. grew substantially above reach the nuclear propul- ing so they can be This is a celebration of a $450 million estimate. sion components at the brought home to be bur- the ship's performance Instead, shipyard work- rear of the sub. Seven ied alongside their fami- and the superb contribu- ers will remove fuel people were hurt dous- lies. A plot awaits Eng- tions to the nation's de- from the nuclear reactor ing the fire, the Navy land by his parents' fense and this is how and take it to a reposito- said. The Navy launched graves in Colorado, we're going to treat it. So ry in Idaho. They will a series of investigations Glenn said, noting that it I expect to see some make enough repairs so after the fire that led to had been purchased by smiles out there," he that the submarine can recommendations, in- her great-grandmother. said. Cmdr. Rolf Spelk- be towed to Puget Sound cluding installation of "She never gave up hope Issue 1403 Page 15 that someday they might five caskets. "They never Don't disturb him," Val- Pearl Harbor, Ensign find something of him," told the families that these ley said. But most of the England rushed to the said Glenn, 45, who people had been identi- families are eager to re- radio room three times to lives in Washington state fied," said Tom Gray, a cover the remains, even if save men. On his fourth near the Oregon border. Connecticut man seeking to they never knew their rescue attempt, he didn't The Navy says it doesn't recover the remains of his relative. "I'd like to see come out. The slender want to disturb the sanc- cousin. He said Edwin him brought home," said and good-looking Eng- tity of the graves. But a Hopkins, a 19-year-old Ken Schultz, 58, of the land died four days short bipartisan group of U.S. fireman first class aboard uncle he was named af- of his 21st birthday, senators has taken up the the Oklahoma, "deserves ter, Kenneth Jayne. Jayne leaving behind a month- families' cause. The dis- better than a commingled would be buried along- old daughter — Glenn's pute grows out of the grave marked 'unknown' side family members in mother. Two Navy ships efforts of Ray Emory, a 4,000 miles away from his Patchogue on Long Is- were named after him, sleuthing 92-year-old family." In 2003, Emory land, where a VFW post including one commis- Pearl Harbor survivor persuaded the military's bears the sailor's name. sioned in 1963 in Long who learned what had Joint POW/MIA Account- Families said proper buri- Beach. Alhambra High happened to seamen bur- ing als would help them School, where England ied after the attack that Command to exhume one achieve closure. Ridge was senior class presi- brought the United casket. DNA tests identi- used to dream that her dent in 1938, presents States into World War fied five sailors and the re- grandfather, Paul Nash, a the J.C. England Award II. mains were turned over to 26-year-old fire control- to recognize a graduat- Emory discovered that their families. The families man first class aboard the ing senior who has the remains of 27 sailors of 21 other sailors — one Oklahoma, was wander- "excelled in character, on the Oklahoma had family could not be located ing the streets of Hawaii integrity and benevolent been identified in 1949, — are now trying to per- suffering from amnesia. service." through dental records, suade the military to do the "I'd look at pictures from Fifteen senators recently when they were being same for their loved ones. Hawaii and wonder if wrote Defense Secretary processed for burial in At least seven of the sailors that guy right there on the Chuck Hagel, a former the National Memorial lived in California. street could be my grand- Senate colleague, urging Cemetery of the Pacific, The Oklahoma, which cap- father who assumed an- him to approve the exhu- better known as the sized soon after it was hit other identity because he mations. "Given that Punchbowl, in Hawaii. by multiple torpedoes, suf- didn't know who he was," many of these 21 sailors But an anthropologist fered 429 deaths, second she said. Ridge, like other were Navy firefighters working with the mili- only to the battleship Ari- family members, said she who died heroically try- tary declined to sign off zona's 1,177. The Defense would take any remains ing to put out the fire on on the identification. Department lists 388 of the of her grandfather she their ship on that horrific "They didn't have all the Oklahoma crew members could. "You give me a day, the least we can do pieces of every person," as unaccounted for. Bob single tooth, I'm happy," is give them a final rest- said Lisa Ridge, an Indi- Valley, 81, of Escanaba, she said. ing place of their fami- ana teacher working to Mich., whose 19-year-old Glenn learned through lies' choosing to honor recover the remains of brother, Lowell, was killed Valley in 2008 that her their bravery," said Sen. her grandfather. She said aboard the Oklahoma, has grandfather was among Christopher S. Murphy the military at the time worked to track down rela- the sailors interred in one (D-CT) a leader in the did not want to turn over tives of the 21. Some fami- of four still-buried cas- effort. The Navy prefers partial remains. As a re- lies didn't want to be both- kets. "It was unbelieva- keeping the Oklahoma sult, the remains were ered. One family told him: ble, really," she said. casualties at Punchbowl buried as unknowns in "Leave him where he is. During the attack on so they may "rest in dig- Page 16 Piedmont Periscope

"The Navy's position is ends this way. Destroyed at the funeral of a Mis- that they are home," by the monster he made," souri solider who had Schultz said. "But to us, Nathan Phelps wrote. "I been killed in Iraq. that's not being home if feel sad for all the hurt he's Missouri Attorney Gen- VETERANS NEWS they're not with their caused so many," he con- eral Chris Koster said by the RAQ Bulletin loved ones." [Source: tinued. "I feel sad for those the law is now in effect. Los Angeles Times | who will lose the grandfa- "No parent who has lost Richard Simon | 25 Mar ther and father they loved. a child should be con- 2014 ++] And I'm bitterly angry that fronted by the hate and Military Funeral Disor- my family is blocking the intolerance of strangers, derly Conduct Update 23 family members who left and today's ruling means nity," said Lt. Cmdr. Sa- ► Fred Phelps Dead from seeing him, and say- parents and other loved rah Flaherty, a Navy According to Nathan ing their good-byes." A ones will have a protec- spokeswoman. A large Phelps, the son of the spokesman for the tive boundary from pro- number of unknowns founder of the Westboro Westboro Baptist Church testers," Koster said 11 would remain unac- Baptist Church, his fa- said 16 MAR that the elder MAR in a written state- counted for, given the ther was "on the edge of Phelps, 84, was being cared ment. To view a CBS state of the remains, Fla- death" and a few days for in a facility in Shawnee News Video interview herty added. Still, she later his daughter report- County, Kan. Spokesman with a banished daughter noted, the Department of ed he had died on 20 Steve Drain declined to from the church go to Veterans Affairs, which MAR. Fred Phelps Sr. identify the facility or to http:// oversees Punchbowl, became famous for or- characterize Phelps' condi- www.cbsnews.com/ and the Army, which has ganizing picket lines of tion. "I can tell you that videos/banished-from- authority over unknown brightly-colored signs Fred Phelps is having some extreme-church/. remains of World War II carrying hateful messag- health problems," Drain [Source: Stars & Stripes service members interred es against tolerance dur- said. "He's an old man, and | Los Angeles Times | in national cemeteries, ing the funerals of mili- old people get health prob- Alan Zarembo | 16 Mar would have final say tary personnel and fa- lems." Drain declined com- 2014 ++ ] over the disinterment. mous figures. His ac- ment on whether Fred Malaysia Airlines The Pentagon's chief tions led to at least two Phelps had been voted out MH370 Scam ► How It spokesman, Rear Adm. federal and several state of the church. Just last works John Kirby, said the De- laws restricting protests week, a federal judge up- Scammers are preying fense POW/Missing Per- during military funerals. held a Missouri law requir- on your curiosity sur- sonnel Office is leading In a statement on his Fa- ing protesters to stay at rounding Malaysia Air- a working group to de- cebook page, Nathan least a football-field length lines MH370, the flight termine the feasibility of Phelps, who has been away from funeral sites, that mysteriously disap- disinterring and identify- estranged from his father beginning an hour before peared 8 MAR. Viral ing remains associated for 30 years, said the they start until an hour after Facebook posts with with the Oklahoma. Har- senior Phelps was dying the services end. The ruling fake videos of the bor victims in the casket in hospice care in Tope- by U.S. District Judge Fer- “found” plane, many of that held the five now- ka, Kan., and that he had nando Gaitan Jr. caps a which claim the flight’s identified sailors. "They been excommunicated nearly eight-year legal fight passengers have been don't feel like it's right to from his own church in over Missouri's funeral pro- saved and are alive, are open up any more until August of 2013. "I'm not test restrictions that were potentially infected with they identify those," she sure how I feel about prompted after members of malware. Malware, short said. But she considers this. Terribly ironic that a Kansas church opposed for malicious software, that a stalling tactic. his devotion to his god to homosexuality protested is software used to dis- Issue 1404 Page 17 rupt computer operation, for salacious content and should pull copies of years of supervised re- gather sensitive infor- those who simply want to your credit reports to lease, and to pay full mation, or gain access to know if a relative is OK, or confirm. [Source: Mon- restitution of private computer systems. if there’s any more news on eyTalksNews article 19 $178,607.20. "Mr. Gor- It can appear in the form a breaking disaster,” Boyd Mar 2014 ++] don went to great of code, scripts, active said. Users who fill out the VA Fraud, Waste & lengths to not only de- content, and other soft- surveys share personal in- Abuse ► Reported 15 fraud the Department of ware. 'Malware' is a gen- formation that the scam- thru 31 Mar 2014 Veterans Affairs, but to eral term used to refer to a mers will sell to third-party Philadelphia PA – avoid detection," said variety of forms of hostile marketers, so these tactics Richard M. Gordon, 65, Jeffrey G. Hughes, Spe- or intrusive software. Mal- can be quite profitable. was sentenced today to cial Agent in Charge of ware includes computer “There have also been cas- 30 months in prison for Northeast Field Office viruses, ransomware, es of survey networks serv- conversion of govern- of the Office of the In- worms, trojan horses, ing up malware files, so ment property. Gordon spector General of the rootkits, keyloggers, dial- these scams are never quite implemented a scheme Department of Veterans ers, spyware, adware, ma- as straightforward as they to steal from the De- Affairs. "The VA Office licious BHOs, rogue secu- seem,” Boyd told the web- partment of Veterans of Inspector General is rity software, and other site. People crave new in- Affairs (VA) by using committed to bringing malicious programs; the formation in the wake of a another veteran’s iden- Mr. Gordon and other majority of active mal- disaster or global event, tity to obtain unauthor- individuals, who take ware threats are usually like this one, but the Inter- ized healthcare benefits valuable resources away worms or trojans rather net is a bad place to let and to receive a VA from deserving veterans than viruses. The posts your guard down: If you’re non-service connected and their families, to look like legitimate videos not thinking about what disability pension. For justice. We would like and use attention-grabbing you’re clicking on or shar- over seven and a half to extend our gratitude phrases like “shocking ing, you may be inviting years, defendant Gor- to the Department of video” to reel viewers in. malware onto your comput- don continuously de- State, Department of The plane is still missing, er, which could compro- frauded the VA, and Homeland Security- and these scams are an mise any sensitive infor- ultimately converted Immigration and Cus- example of the sad reality mation you store on it. That more than $178,000 in toms Enforcement (DHS that many fraudsters live can lead to identity theft, government healthcare -ICE), and the Dutch to capitalize on tragedy. which can be time- benefits and pension International Police for The links lead to imitation consuming and costly to payments that he knew their assistance with this news sites where visitors recover from. If you’re he was not entitled to investigation." [Source: are asked to share the vid- worried about your identity receive. Gordon, who DoJ | Press Release | 7 eos to Facebook before becoming compromised reported that he is the Feb 2014 ++] viewing them, and scam through malware or another founder and director of surveys appear if the visi- scam, you may want to Veterans Support tors follow the links, ac- monitor your credit. You Group of America, was cording to Chris Boyd, a can check your credit convicted of conversion malware intelligence ana- scores for free every month of government property lyst for Malwarebytes. using one of the credit after pleading guilty in “Anything involving a po- score services such as the July 2013. tential disaster is big mon- online Credit Report Card. In addition to the prison ey for the scammers, as Any unexpected change in term, Judge Eduardo C. there’s a split between your scores could signal Robreno also ordered clickers with a penchant identity theft, and you the defendant to serve 3 Page 18 Piedmont Periscope

Lost Boat — USS GUNGEON SS-211

First war patrol - On 11 first sinking an unknown out an aggressive attack December, Gudgeon freighter maru on 26 on a four-ship convoy 17 (commanded by Elton March and then dis- August, torpedoing and W. "Joe" Grenfell) de- patching the 6526-ton damaging the Japanese parted Pearl Harbor on Nissho Maru on 27 tankers Shinkoku Maru the first American sub- March in the East China and Nichiei Maru north- marine war patrol of Sea southeast of Kumun west of Truk before the World War II. Her com- Island. She then patrol ended at Freman- tle, Australia, on 2 Sep- USS Gudgeon (SS-211), a manding officer was checked into dry-dock tember. Tambor-class submarine, provided with explicit for overhaul, but un- Fifth and Sixth War Pa- was the first ship of the written orders to carry docked three weeks ear- trols - Now a part of the United States Navy to be out unrestricted subma- ly and readied for sea in Southwestern Pacific named for the gudgeon. rine warfare. Gudgeon a remarkable 40 hours to submarine forces, Gudg- Her keel was laid down by made her first contact on participate in the mo- eon sank the 6783-ton the Mare Island Navy a target in Japanese mentous Battle of Mid- Choko Maru west- Yard. She was launched Home Waters 31 De- way. Departing Pearl northwest of Rabaul on on 25 January 1941, spon- cember. When she re- Harbor on 18 May, 21 October during her sored by Mrs. William S. turned 50 days later, Gudgeon took station off fifth war patrol, 8 Octo- Pye, and commissioned on Gudgeon had contribut- Midway Island as part of ber to 1 December, and 21 April 1941 with Lieu- ed two more impressive the submarine screen carried out a daring at- tenant Commander Elton "firsts" to the Pacific which encircled the two tack on a seven ship con- W. "Joe" Grenfell in com- submarine fleet. She giant fleets clashing voy on 11 November, mand. was the first American there. Although she had torpedoing several ships After shakedown along the submarine to patrol a ringside seat for the but sinking none. The California coast, Gudgeon along the Japanese coast action, which saw Japan submarine's sixth war sailed north on 28 August, itself, as her area took handed its first naval de- patrol, from 27 Decem- heading for Alaska via Se- her off Kyūshū in the feat in 350 years, Gudg- ber 1942 to 18 February attle, Washington. On her home islands. On 27 eon was prevented from 1943, was unsuccessful northern jaunt the new sub- January 1942, en route offensive action by the terms of ships sunk, but marine inspected Sitka, home, Gudgeon became confusion of battle and she carried out two spe- Kodiak, and Dutch Harbor the first United States the possibility of mistak- cial missions. On 14 for suitability as naval ba- Navy submarine to sink en identity. She returned January 1943 Gudgeon ses. Continuing to Hawaii, an enemy warship in to Pearl Harbor on 14 successfully landed six she moored at the Pearl World War II. Gudgeon June. men on Catmon Point, Harbor submarine base 10 fired three torpedoes, Fourth War Patrol - De- Negros Island, Western October. Training exercis- and I-73 was destroyed; parting for her fourth Visayas, Philippines, to es and local operations though Gudgeon claimed patrol 11 July, Gudgeon carry out the vital guer- filled Gudgeon’s time for only damage, the loss sank the 4853-ton rilla resistance move- the next two months. Dur- was confirmed by HY- transport Naniwa Maru PO. in a night submerged ment there. Returning ing the Japanese attack on from her patrol area, Pearl Harbor on 7 Decem- Second and Third War attack off Truk on 3 Au- Gudgeon was diverted to ber she was at Lahaina Patrols - On her second gust, her only kill of the Timor Island on 9 Febru- Roads on special exercises, war patrol, 22 February patrol. In her other at- ary, and the following but returned to base imme- to 15 April 1942 Gudg- tack of the fourth patrol day rescued 28 men— diately. eon scored two kills, USS Gudgeon carried Issue 1404 Page 19

Australian, English, Por- ocean liner, southwest of damaged the 3266-ton throat shot with four tor- tuguese, and Filipino— Naso Point, Panay, Phil- auxiliary gunboat Santo pedoes temporarily dis- for passage to Fremantle. ippines. The 17,526-ton Maru north of Saipan, as couraged the destroyers Seventh and eighth war transport was the largest well as seriously damag- and allowed Gudgeon to patrols - Gudgeon's sev- Japanese transport, and ing several other ships. seek deep water and safe- enth war patrol, from 13 one of the largest enemy Heading along the China ty, but when she surfaced March into April 1943, ships sunk by an Ameri- coast for her tenth war the Japanese men-of-war netted her two more Jap- can submarine. Special patrol, form 31 October were gone. Later in the anese ships before she operations interrupted to 11 December, Gudg- same patrol Gudgeon was ran out of torpedoes and Gudgeon's patrol as she eon chalked up two more forced to try another had to return to Austral- landed six trained guerril- marus. Early in the down-the-throat shot at ia. On 22 March she la fighters and three tons morning of 23 November an enemy escort, but no sank the 5434-ton of equipment for the she spotted a convoy of hits. Success came only transport Meigen Maru guerrilla movement on four ships in the East on 11 February. This as well as seriously dam- Panay on 30 April. After China Sea some 70 miles date saw her torpedoing aging two other ships in sinking the 500-ton north of Shusan Island and sinking the already the Java Sea convoy trawler Naku Maru with and closed for attack. damaged (by Chinese air some 30 miles north of her deck guns west of Gudgeon fired a spread attack) 3091-ton mer- Surabaya, Java, Nether- Panay 4 May, Gudgeon of six torpedoes with chant Satsuma Maru off lands East Indies. Five battle-surfaced again that gratifying results. The Wenchow, China. On 17 days later Gudgeon took same day and left a 870-ton frigate Wakami- February Gudgeon sank a on 9987-ton tanker Tōhō coastal steamer burning ya, hit by one torpedo, Japanese sampan with Maru in a night surface and settling. Eight days broke in two, sinking al- gunfire in the East China attack in the Makassar later, on 12 May, she tor- most immediately. The Sea, another sampan be- Strait punctuated by pedoed and sank the 5861 two tankers in the con- ing damaged in the at- bursts of gunfire as the -ton freighter Sumatra voy, the 5106-ton Ichiyo tack. She returned to Japanese ships spotted Maru off Bulusan, Lu- Maruand the 8469-ton Pearl Harbor on 5 March and fired on the subma- zon, Philippines. Return- Goyo Maru, were also hit 1944. rine. It took five torpe- ing to Pearl Harbor, the but managed to escape. Loss – Gudgeon sailed does to sink Toko Maru, veteran submarine was Gudgeon closed in to fin- for her 12th war patrol on and most of Gudgeon's sent to San Francisco, ish off the 6783-ton troop 4 April 1944. The sub- crew enjoyed the rare California, for badly transport Nekka Maru. marine stopped off for treat of watching her needed overhaul, her first Eleventh War Patrol - fuel at Johnston Island on slide into the depths. since commissioning two Gudgeon's 11th war pa- 7 April, and was never Another attack later the years earlier. trol saw a few successful seen or heard from again. same day damaged the Ninth and Tenth War Pa- sinkings of Japanese ves- On 7 June 1944, Gudg- 1192-ton tanker Kyoei trol - A refreshed sub and sels, the first on 11 Feb- eon was officially de- Maru. crew departed Pearl Har- ruary. Before this sinking clared overdue and pre- On her eighth war patrol, bor for their ninth war the submarine had a spell sumed lost. Uboat.net conducted as she sailed patrol 1 September 1943 of bad luck where, on 2 claims Gudgeon was from Australia to Pearl in the Mariana Islands February 1944, she had sunk 18 April 1944 at a Harbor on 15 April to 25 area. Before returning to sighted a damaged air- known location by the May 1943, Gudgeon Midway Island on 6 Oc- craft carrier with two es- Japanese southeast of chalked up three more tober with all torpedoes corts. Gudgeon had Iwo Jima. Some sources kills. Her first came 28 expended, Gudgeon had closed for attack, but the say the submarine was April as she sank Kama- sunk the 3158-ton Taian escorts spotted her and more likely to have sunk kura Maru, a former Maru, torpedoed and attacked. A down-the- by attack near Maug Is- Page 20 Piedmont Periscope

USS Gudgeon (con’t) Last Meeting Pictures lands. For more detailed and original information about Gudgeon's likely sinking on 18 April 1944, see Find 'Em Chase 'Em Sink 'Em: The Mysterious Loss of the WW II Submarine USS Gudgeon. During her three-year career, Gudgeon scored 14 confirmed kills of a total of well over 71,372 tons sunk, placing her 15th on the honor roll of American submarines. For her first seven war patrols Gudgeon received the Presidential Unit Citation. She earned 11 battle stars for World War II service.

A picture is worth a 1000 words, but I’ll be short. Top—Shipmates Andy Miller, Rick Petitt, and Bob Bunney are presented their 5-year membership pins by Cmdr. Steve Bell. Bottom—Shipmate Stan Schulz is inducted into the Holland Club after have been “Qualified in Submarines” for 50 years by Holland Club Co- ordinator Walt Sealy and Cmdr. Steve Bell. Congratulations Stan! Photos by Tom Kelly Issue 1404 Page 21

Carolina Piedmont Constitution and USSVI Bylaws

Continuing from March... USSVI Bylaws (continued from March) Carolina Piedmont Constitution ARTICLE VI -- COMMITTEES (con’t) ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP Section 6. MEMORIALS AND CEREMONIES Section 1. GENERAL COMMITTEE A. Members who have been discharged from the Armed Forces A. The Memorials and Ceremonies Committee shall be a Stand- of the United States of America must have been discharged under ing Committee whose projects are funded through contributions honorable conditions. Proof of qualification and honorable ser- to the US Submarine Veterans Charitable Foundation. vice must be provided to the Base Secretary. B. An administrative budget may be funded through an annual budget request to the Nat’l Senior Vice-Commander for inclu- B. This Constitution and Bylaws shall bind all members of the sion in the USSVI national budget. Base. C. The Memorials and Ceremonies Committee will be chaired C. A member is considered ‘in good standing” if both National by a member nominated by the National Commander and con- and Base dueshave been paid for the current year. firmed by the Board. The Committee will consist of the D. Dues are due and payable effective the last day of December USSVCF Memorials and Ceremonies Fund Manager and other each year. Beginning on Jan 1st a non-renewed member is con- members as the USSVI Chairman shall nominate and the Board sidered in arrears. Members shall have through 31 January to confirms. bring their status up to date. After the above listed dates, mem- D. The Memorials and Ceremonies Committee shall also main- bers who have not become current in status will be dropped from tain and keep updated the Memorials and Ceremonies Hand- the rolls of the Base and the National organization. book, sending timely updates to the Board of Directors for ap- Section 2. REGULAR MEMBERS proval prior to distribution. E. The Committee Chair shall annually submit a report of its Regular membership is restricted to U.S. personnel who have operations to the National Secretary for inclusion in the commit- been designated “Qualified in Submarines” by the U.S. Navy. tee reports no later than 30 days prior to the pending National Submarine Relief Crew Members of U.S. Submarine Veterans of Convention. WWII, prior to September, 1993 may transfer to this Base. F. The duties of the Committee shall include, but not be limited to: Members of U.S. Submarine Veterans of WWII who were regular G. Receive requests from Bases, Districts, Regions, and at times members of USSV prior to September, 1993 may transfer to this the National Organization. Such Requests shall be based on es- base. tablished and published guidelines that support the purpose of Section 3. CHARTER MEMBERS the organization. Such guidelines shall be drawn up by the committee and shall be approved by the Board of Directors. Those members who were accepted for membership prior to H. Included in such requests will be the name of a proposed Pro- 5/17/2007 will hereafter be considered Charter Members of this ject Manager, stating his qualifications for being such. The Pro- Base. ject manager will represent the group sending in the request and Section 4. LIFE MEMBERS will be responsible for overseeing the project to completion; keeping the committee appraised of the progress in a timely While USSVI has provision for National Life Membership, the fashion. Base has no provision for Base Life Membership. I. The Committee will assist the Project Manager, as necessary, Section 5. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS in the planning, fund raising, scheduling, and conduct of the Memorial Project. A. Qualification for Associate Membership is as defined in the National Constitution of the United States Submarine Veterans, J. The Committee will render assistance as requested and needed Incorporated. to ensure that bases and individuals are aware of and use proper- ly the assistance included in the Handbook for any and all Cere- B. Associate members may vote on Base matters but may only monies that are listed. hold Secretary and/or Treasurer of the Base or any appointed office. Of course you can always obtain the full copy of the C. Sponsorship for Associate Members will be strictly adhered to USSVI Constitution and Bylaws on-line at as defined in the National Constitution of the United States Sub- www.ussvi.org marine Veterans, Incorporated. Page 22 Piedmont Periscope

“For better digestion I home, she was killed by an cept the thermometer. asked her questions ambulance. drink beer, in the case "Sorry, Admiral, but for about her life, about of appetite loss I drink Arriving in front of God, this test we need your what it felt like to be white wine, in the case she demanded, "I thought temperature from the marrying again at 80, of low blood pressure I and then about her new you said I had another 43 other end." drink red wine, in the years? Why didn't you pull husband’s occupation. me from out of the path of A whole new barrage of case of high blood pres- “He’s a funeral direc- sure I drink scotch, and the ambulance?" verbal abuse followed, tor,” she answered. when I have a cold I God replied: "I didn't but the orderly was in- drink schnapps.” recognize you." sistent that a rectal tem- “Interesting,” the news- perature was what the man thought. He then “When do you drink wa- ******************** test called for. asked her if she wouldn't ter?” The Admiral was con- The Admiral at last mind telling him a little “I’ve never been that fined to the military hos- rolled over, bared his about her first three hus- sick!” pital for treatment of a rear, and allowed the bands, and what they did ******************** minor malady. orderly to proceed. The for a living. A 54 year old woman had For almost a week he orderly then told the Ad- She paused for a few a heart attack and was tak- made a complete nui- miral, "Stay exactly like moments, needing time en to the hospital. sance of himself, irritat- that and don't move. I'll to reflect on all those ing both staff and the be back in five minutes years. After a short While on the operating to check up on you" and time, a smile came to her table she had a near other patients, demand- death experience. Seeing ing attention and expect- withdrew. face and she answered God she asked "Is my time ing his every order to be An hour later, the head proudly, explaining that she had first married a up?" followed immediately. nurse entered the room, saw the Admiral with his banker when she was in God said, "No, you have He was in a six-man her 20’s, then a circus another 43 years, 2 months bare rear in the air and ward rather than a pri- ringmaster when in her and 8 days to live." gasped, "What's going vate room, his meals 40’s, and a preacher on here?" Upon recovery, the woman were too cold or not when in her 60’s, and decided to stay in the hos- served to suit his taste, "Haven't you ever seen now – in her 80’s – a pital and have a face-lift, the light needed to be someone having their funeral director. liposuction, breast implants adjusted to his demands, temperature taken?" and a tummy tuck. She The interviewer looked the nighttime activities the Admiral barked. even had someone come in interfered with his rest... at her quite astonished, and change her hair color and on, and on. "Yes I have, Admiral, and asked why she had and brighten her but with a daffodil? married four men with teeth! Since she had so One afternoon an orderly such diverse careers. much more time to live, entered the room. "Time ******************** she figured she might as to take your temperature, The local news station “I married one for the well make the most of it. Admiral." was interviewing an 80- money, two for the After her last operation, year-old lady because show, three to get ready, After growling at the and four to go.” she was released from the orderly, the Admiral she had just gotten mar- hospital. While crossing opened his mouth to ac- ried for the fourth ******************** the street on her way time. The interviewer Issue 1403 Page 23

A chicken farmer went The wife came home that, I noticed her clothes The young guy says, to the local bar, sat down early and found her hus- were dirty and full of "That's OK, it's a coinci- next to a woman and or- band in their bedroom holes, so I threw them dence. dered a glass of cham- making away. Then, as she needed I'm looking for my wife, pagne. love to a very attractive clothes, I gave her the de- too... The woman said, "How young woman. And she signer jeans that you have I can't find her and I'm get- strange, I also just or- was upset. 'You are a had for a few years, but ting a little desperate." dered a glass of cham- disrespectful pig!' she don't wear because you The old guy says, "Well, cried. 'How dare you do say they are too tight. I maybe I can help you find pagne". this to me - a faithful also gave her the under- her... What a coincidence" said wife, the mother of your wear that was your anni- what does she look like?" the farmer, who added. "It children! I'm leaving versary present, which The young guy says, is a special day for you. I want a divorce you don't wear because I "Well, she is 27 yrs. old, me...I'm celebrating". right away!' And the don't have good taste. I tall, "It is a special day for me husband replied, 'Hang found the sexy blouse my with red hair, too. I am also celebrat- on just a minute love, so sister gave you for Christ- blue eyes, is bux- ing" said the woman. at least I can tell you mas that you don't wear om...wearing no bra, what happened.' 'Go just to annoy her, and I long legs, "What a coincidence" said ahead,' she sobbed,' but also donated those boots and is wearing short the farmer. they'll be the last words you bought at the expen- shorts. While they toasted, the you'll say to me!' And sive boutique and don't What does your wife look man asked. "What are the husband began -- wear because someone at like?' you celebrating"? 'Well, I was getting into work has a pair the same.' To which the old guy says, the car to drive home, The husband took a quick “Doesn’t matter, "My husband and I have and this young lady here breath and continued - --- let's look for yours." been trying to have a asked me for a lift. She 'She was so grateful for ********************** child for years, and to- looked so down and out my understanding and day my gynecologist told and defenseless that I help that as I walked her Some people try to turn me that I was pregnant". took pity on her and let to the door, she turned to back their odometers. "What a coincidence", said her into the car. I noticed me with tears in her eyes Not me! the man. "I'm a chicken that she was very thin, and said, " Do you have I want people to now why farmer and for years all not well dressed and anything else that your I look this way. my hens were infertile, very dirty. She told me wife doesn't use"? I've traveled a long that she hadn't eaten for way and some of the roads but now they are all set ******************** to lay fertilized eggs." three days. So, in my weren't paved. compassion, I brought Two guys, one old, one "This is awesome" said the ********************** her home and warmed young, woman. "What did you do up the enchiladas I made are pushing their carts First you forget names, for your chickens to be- for you last night, the around Wal-Mart come fertile?" then you forget faces. ones you wouldn't eat when they collide. Then you forget to pull "I used a different roost- because you're afraid The old guy says to the up your zipper... er", the farmer said. you'll put on weight. The young guy, "Sorry about that. I'm it's worse when The woman smiled and poor thing devoured looking for my wife, you forget to pull it said. "What a coinci- them in moments. Since and I guess I wasn't pay- dence." she needed a good clean- down. up, I suggested a shower, ing attention ******************** and while she was doing to where I was going." Carolina Piedmont Base Calendar of Upcoming Events Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SubVets Meeting 1730 Dinner 1900 Meeting 27 28 29 30 May 1 2 3

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Moonshine Mt ——>>>> Memorial (Burnsville) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Memorial War Memori- Day al Park Dedi- cation

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