USS IOWA Veterans Association 718-745-4502 724-816-2843 (Cell) [email protected] James D

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U.S.S. IOWA VETERANS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER “Never forget the Sailor”

Volume 49 Number 3 Printed in Davenport, Iowa made much easier. The new year promises to be busier than last and I am once again humbled and honored Shipmates, to be elected to head this great organization. Boise was a I am looking forward to seeing all of you great reunion. We onboard Iowa next year! were honored to As always, please feel free to contact me with have Admiral Archie any questions, concerns, gripes, or suggestions R. Clemins as our you have regarding our association. I can be guest speaker at the reached by sending email to david.canfield@ banquet. The food gmail.com. Please put “IVA” or “Iowa was good, the tours Veterans Association” in the subject line so I were fun, and it was can be sure to give your email the attention good to see many familiar faces. I hope that it deserves. I can also be reached by sending all of you will plan on attending the reunion regular mail to David Canfield, P.O. Box 861, in 2015 aboard our Battleship. The reunion, Meadow Vista, CA 95722. as you know, will be held in the greater Los Angeles area giving us access to our ship and Warm Regards, David Canfield also opening up some of the greatest museums and attractions in the country. Paul Ogg, the Executive Vice President of our association is working hard to finalize the hotel and tour accommodations which will be published as soon as the details are known. Work continues on the formation of a fundraising adjunct to the association to assist with projects such as the Iowa Barrel 270 project and the refurbishment of Iowa Point in Norfolk. These two projects are being funded from within the association and with funds Jackets presented raised specifically for that purpose. These to PBC volunteers projects, through the herculean effort of Ken for 1,000 hours of Leff and his team, most agree that if we had volunteered time to a dedicated fundraising organization to benefit Battleship IOWA.” the association projects such as these would be Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 2

Comfort The Veterans Association of the U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter is published quarterly by the Veterans Association for the use of the association mem- There is a tower of strength, bership. Material for publication should be sent to the Editor: For you and me—’Tis that which we call Dave Chambers, 1065 NW Meadows Dr., McMinnville, OR 97128 faith, And as the sea Officers 2014 - 2015 Off dashes on the rocks, To no avail David Canfield, President So storms may come to us; But in the gale P.O. Box 861 (Tanya) Meadows Vista, CA 95722 We lean upon that faith, And soon once more (530) 878-8950 • [email protected] We see a beacon light— It is the shore. Paul Ogg., Executive Vice President Franklin Lee Stevenson 2916 NW Bucklin Hill RD #169 (Kitty) Silverdale, WA 98383 (360) 692-6032 • [email protected] NAME RATE/RANK YEARS ON IOWA Dave Chambers, 1st V P & Editor 1065 NW Meadows Dr. (Karyn) HUSSEY, ARTHUR J. FA DIV/ FC3 43-45 McMinnville, OR 97128 LYNCH, LAWRENCE L. E DIV/ EM2 51-54 (503) 931-7256 • [email protected] BRONICH, TONY 8TH DIV/ PFC 45-47 Ken Leff, 2nd Vice President EBEL II, ALBERT Q. FM DIV/ FC1 43-45 5812 Naples Drive (Deborah) POWELL, MILTON O. E DIV/ EM3 53-56 Zephyrhills, FL 33540 (813) 778-6952 • [email protected] LONG, H.DAVID N DIV/ QM2 43-45 BUTLER, ELMER. LEE 5TH DIV/ S1 43-46 Paul Beebe, Secretary 914 Evarts St. NE MCBRIDE, DONALD E. B DIV/ FN1C 44-46 Washington, DC 20018-1724 HURMENCE, ROBERT C. 3RD DIV/ RM3 44-45 (202) 276-1312 • [email protected] MAUS, DUWAYNE G. E DIV/ IC3 52 Bryan Moss, Treasurer KAHN, HERBERT LOUIS MED/ SR 56-57 24307 Magic Mountain Pkwy #342 (Gail) EPPERSON, TOMMY E. FM DIV/ FC1 84-88 Valencia, CA 91355 • (661) 263-1308 • [email protected] CRUS, WILLIAM S. B DIV/ MM3 51-55 Mike Meldrum, Chaplain UMPIERRE, KENNETH “KENNY” WILLIAM 84- 5701 Tembrooke Way (Shelly) Bargersville, IN 46106 Ph. 317-535-6589 MATTHEWS, VINCENT A. R DIV/ SN1C 45-46 email: [email protected] Board of Directors 2014 - 2015 Jeff Bolander Richard McClellan (Rena) P.O. Box 383 168 San Benancio Rd. DUES are now due! McGaheysville, VA 22840 Salinas, CA 93901 In order to run an organization like ours, we need your help. We have [email protected] [email protected] expenses, such as printing the newsletter and mailing it to all our 540-421-9275 831-484-1206 members. You can help us to keep the cost down by sending in your dues and by keeping your mailing address up to date in our records. Bill S. Humienny (Ellen) Marty A. Palmiere (Zienna) It costs us money every time our newsletter is sent back to us and 611- 81st ST 4927 Yew Steet you lose out by not receiving it. Brooklyn, NY 11209-4015 Pittsburgh, PA 15224 [email protected] 412-621-1095 Make your check out to (Dues are $20.00): USS IOWA Veterans Association 718-745-4502 724-816-2843 (cell) [email protected] James D. Tate (Judie) Send to our Treasurer, Bryan Moss 9894 S. Iris Ct. Scot Taylor 24307 Magic Mountain Pkwy #342 Littleton, CO 80127 4195 S. 39 RD Valencia, CA 91355 303-904-7355 Cadillac, MI 49601 [email protected] 231-775-0163 [email protected] Michael Drelich Michele Gustafson 105 SW 8th St. John Curry 522 Crescent St. Cape Coral, FL 33991 2635 SE Division #2 [email protected] Portland, Oregon 97202 East Bridgewater, MA 02333 239-673-7127 503-706-0587 [email protected] [email protected] Bobby George Deadline for all materials for next 2603 Taylor St. Richard A. Myers Comerce, TX 75428 428 Lockwood Terr newsletter: to January 12, 2015 [email protected] Decatur, GA 30030-2732 903-456-3890 [email protected] * On any emails sent to the editor, please indicate in the subject box, that your message pertains to the USS IOWA.

Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 3 Reunion 2014 in Boise, Idaho

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SAVE GUN BARREL #270 CDSG is trying to save the numerous gun barrels in the system from being scrapped and find homes for them. They have succeeded relocating several. In 1999, several members worked to We are now trying to save another! Number 270 is beautify Iowa Point and it has been maintained as an actual USS Iowa veteran having been placed in reminder of our lost 47 shipmates since. Through Turret one left gun position during her construction the years several improvements have been added in 1942 and is a veteran of WWII and Korea. #270 to increase the beauty and significance of the Point. has been lying in the mud at St. J’s since 1955. It is These included the cement sidewalk, landscape time to give her a proper home where generations to curbing and four 16 inch shells. I have always come can appreciate the sacrifice of the men named wanted to add a gun barrel and have approached the on the memorial and marvel at the incredible size of Naval Station’s Commanding Officers through the #270 and the massive power USS Iowa presented. years about moving one from the St. Juliens Creek facility in Chesapeake, VA. Most of them were This is the biggest project our membership very enthusiastic about the idea but there was never has ever attempted and we need the help of all any funding available in their budget. Recently the our shipmates, families, friends, coworkers and Veterans Association of the USS Iowa was notified corporations; anyone and everyone you can think of by the Coast Defense Study Group that the U.S. that wants to help preserve an important piece of our Navy is purging the supply of Iowa Class materials. ship’s life. Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 6

Executive Vice President Battleship once again. We are currently in negotiations to get the best deal for our members. We are looking for Thank you to all who attended our Reunion in a hotel where we can house everyone under one roof with Boise that was voted by many as the place to attend. all the facilities to handle the large attendance expected Our attendance was down, but our enthusiasm was not. and where transportation issues will be minimal. There Tours were excellent, we didn’t have to leave anyone are a couple of strong proposals. You paid $109.00 plus in the Old State Prison. The Birds of Prey Tour was taxes in 2012 and California is not an inexpensive place particularly interesting. to hold a reunion. So be planning on a higher room cost. The banquet was very good, it was gluten free I am also working on several sites for 2016: and most of you weren’t aware of it. The Color Guard, Florida, Washington, DC and Rhode Island. If you have from the Boise Police Department, was probably one of some recommendations for the Eastern Time Zone let the finest we have had at a reunion – they presented the me know, Email: [email protected]; Home Phone: flag and followed up by singing the National Anthem. 360-692-6032. Mailing address: 7233 Stanford Ct NW, Admiral Clemins’ speech was very inspiring. Thank Bremerton, WA 98311. you Admiral Clemins. Thanks Again. Paul Ogg You left Houston knowing that you were going to the Long Beach area in 2015 – a chance to visit the Executive Vice President

Editor’s Letter

Greetings IOWA Veterans, This Fall, your 1st VP, Dave Chambers, ITC(SW/AW) Joseph M. Wert of the USS Theodore mentioned that he was looking for someone to take on Roosevelt who runs on the trail near Iowa Point. After the task of newsletter editor. He was unable to continue some discussion on board, the Chief Petty Officer’s with this role due to health concerns and wanted to Mess offered to get the crew of the TR involved in make sure that his shipmates would not miss out on any much needed landscaping maintenance at Iowa Point. important information in regards to the Association. I The opportunity to have a COMREL, or Community have spoken with both Dave Chambers and David Relations Activity, sponsored by the USS Theodore Canfield and the decision was agreed upon that I would Roosevelt was discussed. It was noted that such activity take over as the newsletter editor and Dave would would have a $10,000 cap. It was noted that all of the continue in his other roles as 1st VP. Although I am not Hollywood Junipers needed to be replaced due to the a veteran, many of you know that I am the wife of your risk of re-infestation. shipmate, Mark Gustafson. Together, he and I were the Most importantly, specific details for the 2015 editors from 2004-2013 and I look forward to working reunion are still being worked out, however, the dates & with the Officers and the newly established Board of the venue have been confirmed. We hope that you plan Directors as the plans for next summer’s reunion are on attending, what is expected to be a large gathering of being organized. your shipmates in Long Beach, California, from August In this edition, you will find a revised copy 11th -15th. The Queen Mary will host our group and of the Association’s Constitution and Bylaws. Please Pacific Battleship Center is anxiously awaiting the arrival remove it from the newsletter and keep it in a safe place of Battleship IOWA’s crew. It will most definitely be a for future reference. time not to miss, so start making your travel plans!! IOWA Point update… Mr. Ken Leff discussed Wishing you & your family all the best during landscaping concerns at Iowa Point, during the crew’s the upcoming holiday season! meeting in Boise. He reported that due to an infestation Sincerely, of bagworms that 23 of the Hollywood Junipers were dead. He included notes on a conversation he had with Michele Gustafson (Editor) Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 7

C onst it ut ion and Byl aws

Revised August 21, 2014

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f. Old Business. g. Correspondence and New Business. VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF THE USS IOWA h. Good of the Association. i. Adjournment/closing of the meeting. CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS (Revised 12 September 2008)

ARTICLE I - NAME Section 2. Meetings of the Association shall be conducted by the President or, in his absence, by the Executive Vice President The name of this Association shall be Veterans Association of the USS IOWA. or, in his absence, by the elected officers in order.

Section 3. ARTICLE II - PURPOSE Business shall be conducted in accordance with these bylaws, and Robert’s Rules of Order (Newly Revised, Latest Edition) in cases not covered by these bylaws. The members shall transact such other business as may properly come The purpose of the Association shall be to perpetuate the memory of the USS IOWA (BB61) and ships company before them. from commissioning date in perpetuity and to exchange mementos and memories of tours of duty and shall be a non-profit organization. Such purpose to include: Section 4. The Secretary to record minutes of the business conducted and such minutes are to be distributed to the paid-up a. Planning and arranging annual reunion meetings; membership. b. Locating former shipmates and urging their participation; c. Contributing mementos, pictures, plaques, artifacts, insignia, papers, letters or other memorabilia relating in Section 5. any way to the activities of or service aboard the USS IOWA from date of commissioning to decommissioning and The Treasurer shall give a financial report at the Annual Reunion Meeting, which has previously been audited by scrapping, together with any available funds for their procurement, shipping, display or maintenance to a memorial the Audit Committee. museum; d. Establishing, administering and accounting voluntary contributions to other suitable memorials to veterans of the USS IOWA. ARTICLE V - DIRECTORS

Section 1. ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP An Executive Board shall be elected at the Annual Reunion Meeting for a term of office of one year and shall consist of a President, Executive Vice President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and a Membership is to be open to all USS IOWA personnel having served aboard ship. The widow or mother or Board of Directors (Minimum of seven and a Maximum of fifteen). A Chaplain shall be appointed by the President and father of any deceased member may become an honorary Member upon request. In addition, membership shall be open to shall also be a member of the Executive Board. All past Presidents of the Association will, when requested, participate in other military or civilian passengers who served aboard the USS Iowa while underway (such as flight and air group an advisory capacity to the Executive Board. A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum for the personnel, technicians, news media, Secret Service or FBI personnel, etc.). transaction of business. (Revised 12 September 2008) Any family member of a former crewman is eligible to become an Associate Family Member (AFMBR) upon request. (Sister, Brother, Aunt, Uncle, etc.) Section 2. Any Naval or Battleship enthusiast, or anyone interested in the preservation of the USS IOWA, may become an The Executive Board shall be the senior governing body of the Association. Associate Member (ASMBR) upon request. The Executive Board shall establish membership fees during its annual meeting. (Revised September 12, 2008) ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS

ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS Section 1. The following officers shall be elected at the Annual Reunion Meeting, the officers to be elected open or closed Section 1. ballot at the discretion of the Nominating Committee: President An Annual Reunion Meeting of the Association shall be held in one of the four time zones (using time zone lines) Executive Vice President rotating in succession from east to west, between April 1 and November 1. First Vice President Second Vice President When scheduled for the Pacific Time Zone, Reunion Meetings will be held in near proximity to the location of Battleship Secretary Iowa. When Reunion Meetings are held in the Mountain Time Zone, cities in the Mountain Time Zone are deemed to Treasurer include those Pacific Time Zone cities not in the proximity of Battleship Iowa. Board of Directors (Minimum seven, Maximum fifteen) (Revised 12 September 2008)

If no timely sponsor is declared, the Executive Vice President shall select a destination of his choosing, regardless of its Section 2. time zone, and shall announce the details in an upcoming Newsletter sometime before the next reunion. If there be more Duties and responsibilities of officers shall be as follows: than one competitive sponsor, the membership in attendance shall vote for a selection; a non-refundable registration fee may be levied when necessary in addition to the usual reunion charges. Only dues paying former crewmen may attend PRESIDENT. crew meetings and vote. a. Shall be Senior Officer of the Association. (Revised 15 August 2003) b. Conduct all business meetings. c. Receive Quarterly Reports from all other officers as to the activities of Chairmen under their jurisdiction. The order of business to be conducted at a regular or special meeting of this Association shall be: d. Have final authority in appointment of Committee Chairmen as recommended by the Vice President in charge. a. Opening of the meeting. e. Make Quarterly Reports to the Membership in the Association Newsletter and at the Annual Reunion Meeting. b. Roll call of officers and directors. c. Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting or meetings. d. Reading of the financial report. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT e. Committee Reports. Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 9

a. Perform the duties of the President in his absence or incapacity. b. Supervise activities of the Annual Reunion Meeting and be responsible for coordinating the activities of Committee Chairmen involved in Reunion affairs, including Public Relations and Publicity. c. Give detailed reports quarterly (June, September, December and March) to the President. (Revised 12 September 2008)

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT a. Take charge of the Association Newsletter Committee with authority to appoint a staff of assistants. b. Take over-all responsibility of the Public Relations Committee and its Chairman. c. Responsible for Association Photographer. d. Work closely with Bylaws Committee Chairman. (Revised 15 August 2003) e. Give a detailed report quarterly (March, June, September, December) to the President. f. Take charge of the Associations Web-Site with authority to appoint a Web Master and staff. (Revised August 21, 1998)

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT a. Have responsibility for the Memorial Committee and Historian and Museum Committee and coordinate these activities. b. Responsible for the timely filing of necessary Reports to the Corporate Division of the Office of Secretary, State of Iowa, and the Internal Revenue Service. c. Give a detailed report quarterly (March, June, September, December) to the President.

SECRETARY a. Keep minutes of Annual Meeting and Publish in the Newsletter immediately subsequent to Reunion. b. Keep records and file of Association correspondence. c. Sign membership cards received from Treasurer and mail or deliver to members. d. Keep an up-to-date membership file. e. Prepare Annual Roster or supplement and mail to paid-up members. f. Custodian of Association property, per Article X, Section 1. g. Appoint an Assistant Secretary who shall perform any of the above duties as delegated by the Secretary and in addition, shall act as liaison with the Chairman of the Membership Recruiting Committee. h. Give a detailed report quarterly (March, June, September, December) to the President.

TREASURER a. Collection of Membership dues. b. All Association funds and for keeping full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements in the Associations books, such accounts to differentiate between funds designated for general Association expenses and accounts and those designated for Memorial or Museum purposes. c. Prepare and mail Membership Cards to the Secretary for each paid up member. d. Payment of any and all approved bills of the Association. e. Give a detailed report quarterly (March, June, September, December) to the President. f. Informing the President of all requests for expenditures beyond the scope of the then effective budget. Payment of those expenditures shall be made only if specifically approved by the President. g. Appointing an Assistant Treasurer who shall perform any of the above duties as delegated by the Treasurer.

Section 3. The officers and directors shall receive no compensation for their services. Reunion Committee Members who sponsor and host the Annual Reunion shall receive no monetary compensation for their services.

Section 4. The term of office shall be for period of one year, for each elected officer.

Section 5. Any officer may be removed from office for conduct not in the best interest of the Association at the discretion of the Executive Board. The Executive Board may fill any office vacated for any reason. Any member may be suspended and dismissed from membership for conduct not in the best interest of the Association at the discretion of the Executive Board and approval of the majority of the members present at the next Annual Reunion following the recommended action by said Executive Board.

ARTICLE VII - ELIGIBILITY OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

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All officers and committee chairmen must be dues paying members with current Membership Cards.

ARTICLE VIII - VOTING

Section 1. Voting privileges for members of the Association shall be extended to those paid-up members in attendance at the Annual Reunion Meeting. A majority vote of those present shall elect. The executive board is authorized to vote by mail.

Section 2. Each appointed Committee Chairman shall select his own Committee members.

Section 3. Special purpose Committees and their duties are:

a. AUDIT COMMITTEE: This committee to audit the records of the Treasurer annually prior to the Annual Reunion. b. BYLAWS COMMITTEE: This committee shall communicate and consult by mail, telephone or, if feasible, meet annually at least one month prior to the Reunion Meeting and submit any suggested amendments to the existing Bylaws to the Editor of the Newsletter to be published at least once before the vote at the Annual Reunion Meeting. (Revised August 21, 1998) c. BUDGET COMMITTEE: This committee shall prepare a proposed Association Budget for each fiscal year beginning January 1 and ending December 31 and present it to the President, who will submit it for approval by the membership at each Annual Reunion Meeting. (Revised 12 September 2008)

Section 4. Standing Committees and their duties: a. REUNION COMMITTEE: Under over-all supervision of the Executive Vice President, the Chairman shall select committee members from the area of the Reunion and plan and execute arrangements. Chairman of a Reunion Committee for the next year following (two committees for two years) shall be appointed at the Annual Meeting. b. NEWSLETTER, PUBLICATION COMMITTEE: Under the supervision of the First Vice President, guidelines for Association Newsletter are: 1. Publish at least three times annually (OCT 2013 update) and be numbered and dated. 2. First edition shall contain list of Officers for current term. 3. Copy of the Minutes of the Annual Meeting. 4. Amendments or additions to the Bylaws as adopted at the Annual Meeting. 5. Maintain departments for Quarterly Reports of all elected Officers. c. MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING COMMITTEE: This committee shall endeavor to interest eligible persons in becoming members of the Association.

ARTICLE IX - DUES

Section 1. The Executive Board will establish dues for the Veterans Association of the USS IOWA. Changes to Annual Dues and Fees shall be approved by majority vote of the Executive Board in attendance at the annual meeting. Fees and dues will be announced in the Association Newsletter. Membership year shall be June 1 through May 31. (Revised 12 September 2008)

Section 2. Members shall be considered delinquent with unpaid dues for one year at time of Annual Reunion.

ARTICLE X - ASSOCIATION PROPERTY

Section 1. An accurate account of all material donated to or purchased with Association funds, including pictures, display materials, files, artifacts, printed material, and electronic equipment, etc shall be maintained by the Association Secretary.

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Association officers and committees, or other members who are in custody of such materials must provide the Secretary Revised June 30, 1995 with an accurate description and inventory of such materials annually prior to the reunion.

Section 3. ARTICLE XIV - AMENDMENTS Upon dissolution of the Association, all remaining assets will be donated to the USS IOWA museum. (Revised 12 September 2008) Section 1. Amendment(s) may be made at any regular or special meeting of this Association by a majority vote of the members present and voting, provided that the proposed amendment(s) shall have been submitted in writing to the ARTICLE XI - MEMORIALS Chairman of the Bylaws Committee, via the Secretary.

Section 1. Section 2. The association shall establish and support, within the limit of available funds, such suitable memorials to veterans The proposed amendment(s) shall show word for word how the article and section to be amended appear in the of the USS IOWA as are recommended by the Memorial Committee or Museum Committee and as approved and adopted article and section presently in force and how the proposed amendment(s) will read. by majority vote of members attending its Annual Reunion Meeting. Section 3. Section 2. The information presented in Section 2 of this article shall be published in the newsletter prior to the annual reunion. Voluntary contributions may be accepted by the Association to accomplish the purpose of any approved and adopted memorial program. Section 4. The proposed amendment(s) shall be read at the first reunion following receipt of the proposed amendment(s) and shall be voted on by the general membership at the reunion. ARTICLE XII - COMMITTEES Section 5. Section 1. The amendment(s) must carry fifty-one (51) per cent of the votes of the membership present on the floor at the The President shall have supervisory responsibility for all committees but shall exercise responsibility only through reunion. the designated elected officer, if any, assigned to oversee or supervise a committee. Section 6. Section 2. The amendment(s) shall become effective on the first day following the closing of the reunion. Committees shall be of three types: a. SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEES - Chairmen are appointed by and report directly to the President. Section 7. ` b. STANDING COMMITTEES - Chairmen are appointed jointly by the President and designated supervisory It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary to have made the necessary copies of the revised Constitution and officer but report only to their designated supervisory officers. Bylaws for distribution to all paid-up members. c. NOMINATING COMMITTEE - Comprised of Past Presidents and a specified number of elected members. d. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE - Under supervision of the Second Vice President, this committee shall be responsible for recommending appropriate action in support of memorial programs already adopted by the Association and Nothing Follows to recommend and propose such suitable new memorials as are within the limits of available funds to honor veterans of the USS IOWA. e. MUSEUM COMMITTEE - Under supervision of the Second Vice President, the Chairman of the Museum Committee, who shall also be the official Historian of the Association, shall recommend such aid, sustenance and financial Revised: 21AUG2014 support, within the limits of available funds, to establish and maintain exhibits of artifacts, photographs and memorabilia of the USS IOWA.

Section 3. NOMINATING COMMITTEE and its duty is: a. Report to the President and membership of the Association at its Annual Reunion Meeting its recommendation of a slate of officers for the ensuing year. b. The Immediate Past President shall be the Chairman of the Nominating Committee. c. All Past Presidents will be members of this committee and sufficient additional members shall be elected to create a committee of five members in all. d. Nominations, including the recommended slate, will be made from the floor at the Annual Reunion Meeting.

ARTICLE XIII - SHIP’S STORE

Section 1. The Association Ship’s Store is established for the purpose of providing the members with keepsake memorabilia. Profits from the sale of Association merchandise shall be deposited in the USS IOWA Treasury.

Section 2. The Ship’s Store shall have sole authorization for the sale of said memorabilia in Hospitality, Registration and other sites that are designated as exclusive to the Association during a Reunion. Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 13

Revised June 30, 1995

ARTICLE XIV - AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Amendment(s) may be made at any regular or special meeting of this Association by a majority vote of the members present and voting, provided that the proposed amendment(s) shall have been submitted in writing to the Chairman of the Bylaws Committee, via the Secretary.

Section 2. The proposed amendment(s) shall show word for word how the article and section to be amended appear in the article and section presently in force and how the proposed amendment(s) will read.

Section 3. The information presented in Section 2 of this article shall be published in the newsletter prior to the annual reunion.

Section 4. The proposed amendment(s) shall be read at the first reunion following receipt of the proposed amendment(s) and shall be voted on by the general membership at the reunion.

Section 5. The amendment(s) must carry fifty-one (51) per cent of the votes of the membership present on the floor at the reunion.

Section 6. The amendment(s) shall become effective on the first day following the closing of the reunion.

Section 7. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary to have made the necessary copies of the revised Constitution and Bylaws for distribution to all paid-up members.

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VETERANS ASSOCIATION Revised: 21AUG2014of the USS IOWA BB-61 Bryan Moss, Treasurer Honorary Member: The Widow, Mother or Father of any de- 23407 Magic Mountain Pkwy #342 ceased member may become an Honorary Member upon Valencia, CA 91355 request. (No dues are required for Honorary Members.) Associate Family Member (AFMBR): Any family member Membership Requirements of a former crewman is eligible to become an Associate Full Membership: Must have served aboard the USS IOWA Family Member (Sister, Brother, Aunt, Uncle, etc.) . . . (BB-61) as either part of the ship’s crew or in one of the Annual dues $20.00. following capacities (military & civilian): embarked staff, Associate Member (ASMBR): Any Naval or Battleship flight and air group personnel, technicians, news media, enthusiast, or anyone interested in the preservation of the Secret Service, FBI personnel, instructors and training USS IOWA, may become an Associate Member. personnel . . . Annual dues $20.00. . . . Annual dues $20.00.

Treasurer Bryan Moss 23407 Magic Mountain Pkwy #342 Valencia, CA 91355. MAKE COPIES AS NEEDED Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 14

USS IOWA BB-61

Member Copy Detach and keep for your files Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 15

members. I had two incidents resulting (I was told) in new members. While in the Seattle area visiting our daughter SHIP STORE and family prior to moving on to Boise, I was entering a supermarket as a young lady was exiting. She noticed 2014 Reunion in Boise, Idaho is in the archives. my ball cap and mentioned her father had been on the The weather was terrific, mid 80’s and a humidity Iowa in the 50’s and she wondered where she could get factor under 20%. For a Floridian that was just short of a ball cap for him. I told her she had come to the right heaven. The attendance was small but the enthusiasm place and explained the Association and informed her of of everyone more than made up the short fall. Business the web site to pass to her Dad. The other, we were in the in the Ship Store was brisk and when all was said and Ship Store when two very excited ladies came in and said done we were able to deposit almost $4000.00 into the they noticed the marquee in front of the hotel welcoming Store account. The new Association coin and the long the USS Iowa Veterans. Their Dad now living in Utah sleeve denim shirt were fast movers and will be re- crewed on Iowa and was not aware of the Association. stocked. Several items have been placed on clearance They were excited to learn of the reunion in San Pedro and can be viewed on the clearance order form located and left with several items from the store – including a in this newsletter. I received several ideas for new former crew ball cap! items and will research them for possible additions to the Store’s stock. Ideas included a short sleeve dress Wear your ball caps, golf shirts, jackets and shirt with the Iowa logo, touring blankets, money clips t-shirts everywhere – I don’t go out without my ball cap and vests similar to those worn by several shipmates, – and advertise. You’ll be surprised with the folks and myself included. shipmates you run into. The only drawback is getting into long, drawn out conversations. Best to do this when We all know networking and advertising is the the wife is not with you… best way to get our Association known and recruit new Ken Leff, 2nd Vice-President IOWA POINT Historian/Archives

As reported in the last Newsletter, Iowa Point will be undergoing a complete renovation. After a thorough inspection of the site it was decided to replace all the landscape. As previously reported, Chief Wert had proposed a service project employing the prospective Chief Petty Officers of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. After discussing it with the TR Chief’s Mess it was decided to plan what is known as a “COMREL” – translation: a community relations project. By the time you are reading this, Iowa Point will have a renewed look. Chief Wert took an interest in the condition of Iowa Point and followed through. The official USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) NOTICE 5050 to the Commanding Officer states in part: “…most importantly, it is a way to give back to those Shipmates of ours from the USS IOWA(BB-61) who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. Let us take a moment to remember the names of those lost and Editor’s Note: Kudos to Paul Beebe for putting honor their sacrifice by turning too and revitalizing together the minutes from the Crew’s Meeting their memorial.” Our Association cannot fully express in Boise. The 13 page document can be found the gratitude we have for the men and women of USS on the Associations Facebook page and will be THEODORE ROOSEVELT and their appreciation of uploaded to the Website. If you would like a our 47 and their memorial. printed version, please contact either Paul Beebe or myself and we will mail you a copy. Ken Leff 2nd Vice President, Iowa Point Chairman Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 16

Veterans Assn. of the USS Iowa Ship’s Store Order Form – August 2014

Item ITEM NAME CIRCLE SIZE Price Qty Item ITEM NAME CIRCLE SIZE Price Qty

100 Hat, Former Crew 1 size fits all $20.00 415 T-Shirt, PBC Iowa – SAND L XL 2XL 3XL $25.00

101 Hat, Former Crew - Mesh 1 size fits all $20.00 416 T-Shirt, PBC Iowa – IRISH GRN L XL 2XL 3XL $25.00

102 Hat, Silhouette 1 size fits all $20.00 417 T-Shirt, PBC Iowa, Youth, LT PINK S M L $20.00

103 Hat, Silhouette – Mesh 1 size fits all $20.00 418 T-Shirt, PBC Iowa, Youth, BLUE S M L $20.00

104 Hat, Regulation - USN 1 size fits all $20.00 419 T-Shirt, Turret Gunfire, Dk Gray M L XL 2XL 3XL $25.00

105 Hat, Regulation - USMC 1 size fits all $20.00 420 T-Shirt, Turret Gunfire, Youth, Blue S M L $20.00

200 Golf Shirt/Pocket, NAVY M L XL 2XL 3XL $45.00 500 Plaque, Marble $125.00

201 Golf Shirt/Pocket, OCEAN BLUE M L XL 2XL 3XL $45.00 501 Plaque, Marble , Framed $150.00

202 Golf Shirt/Pocket, RED M L XL 2XL 3XL $45.00 502 Photograph Broadside 12x18 $15.00

203 Golf Shirt/Pocket, KHAKI M L XL 2XL 3XL $45.00 503 Photograph Broadside 11x14 $15.00

204 Golf Shirt - NAVY M L XL 2XL 3XL $45.00 504 Photograph Broadside 8x10 $10.00

205 Golf Shirt – LT BLUE M L XL 2XL 3XL $45.00 505 Photograph Underway 8x10 $10.00

206 Golf Shirt - RED M L XL 2XL 3XL $45.00 506 Photograph Sunset 8x10 $10.00

207 Golf Shirt – YELLOW M L XL 2XL 3XL $45.00 507 Plaque, Gun Barrel $95.00

208 Golf Shirt, USMC - RED M L XL 2XL $45.00 508 Turret Photo, Framed $250.00

209 Ladies Sport Shirt - MINT M L XL 2XL $45.00 600 Association Pin $7.00

210 Ladies Sport Shirt - LT BLUE M L XL 2XL $45.00 601 50th Anniversary Pin $7.00

211 Ladies Sport Shirt – MAUI BLUE M L XL 2XL $45.00 602 Yellow Ribbon Support Pewter Pin $10.00

212 Ladies Sleep Shirt - Make My Night 1 size fits all $20.00 603 Challenge Coin $15.00

213 Ladies Sleep Shirt - Feel Safe 1 size fits all $20.00 604 Ship’s Patch, 80’s Crest $12.00

214 Ladies Sleep Shirt - Sleep w/the Best 1 size fits all $20.00 605 Association Patch - 3” diameter $8.00

215 Ladies Windbreaker, CARIBBEAN BLUE S M L XL 2XL $85.00 606 Association Patch - 6” diameter $15.00

216 Ladies Button Down - Blue S M L XL 2XL $45.00 607 Bumper Sticker, White $7.00

217 Denim Shirt, Long Sleeve -Faded S M L XL $50.00 608 Bumper Sticker, Yellow $7.00

218 Denim Shirt, Tall, Long Sleeve - Faded L XL 2XL $50.00 609 Decal, Association - Outside $5.00

300 Windbreaker, NAVY S M L XL 2X 3XL $85.00 610 Decal, Association - Inside $5.00

301 Fleece Jacket - NAVY M L XL 2XL $70.00 611 License Plate Frame, Metal $25.00

302 Winter Jacket, Nylon - NAVY L XL 2XL $130.00 612 Zipper Pull, Lone Sailor $10.00

303 Sweatshirt - NAVY L XL 2XL 3XL $40.00 613 Zipper Pull, Navy Anchor $10.00

304 Sweatshirt – DK GREEN L XL 2XL 3XL $40.00 614 Letter Opener - USN $25.00

305 Hoodie, Applique/embroidered - NAVY L XL 2XL 3XL $65.00 615 Letter Opener - USMC $25.00

306 Hoodie, Applique/embroidered - GRAY L XL 2XL 3XL $65.00 616 Key Chain - USN $15.00

307 Hoodie, Applique/embroidered - RED L XL 2XL 3XL $65.00 617 Key Chain - USMC $15.00

308 Hoodie, Applique/embroidered – DK GRN L XL 2XL 3XL $65.00 618 Key Chain - Silhouette $15.00

309 Hoodie, Applique/embroidered - BLACK L XL 2XL 3XL $65.00 619 Magnet Navy Anchor $15.00

310 Sweatshirt, Applique/embroidered - NAVY M L XL 2XL 3XL $50.00 620 Magnet, USMC $15.00

400 T-Shirt, Assn Crest - WHITE M L XL $25.00 624 Cup, Regulation Style $20.00

401 T-Shirt, Big Stick - GRAY M L XL 2X 3XL $25.00 625 Mug, Gold Trim $25.00

402 T-Shirt, Big Stick - Youth - GRAY M L $20.00 626 Stein, Classic $40.00

403 T-Shirt, Big Stick - TAN M L XL 2XL 3XL $25.00 629 Boater Tote, WHITE/NAVY Trim $30.00

404 T-Shirt, Big Stick - Youth - TAN M L $20.00 630 Zipper Tote, BLACK/ROYAL Trim $30.00

405 T-Shirt, Sunrise - WHITE M L XL 2XL $25.00 631 Golf Towel, Navy $20.00

406 T-Shirt, Sunrise - Youth - WHITE M L $20.00 632 US/Navy Flag Pin $5.00

407 T-Shirt, Signal Flag - GRAY M L XL 2XL $25.00 633 Bumper Sticker, Other Ride $7.00

408 T-Shirt, Signal Flag – Youth - BLUE M L $20.00 634 Fan, Ship under Golden Gate $3.00

409 T-Shirt, PBC Iowa, Vet - GOLD L XL 2XL 3XL $25.00 635 Association Challenge Coin $15.00

410 T-Shirt, PBC Iowa, Vet –SKY BLUE L XL 2XL 3XL $25.00 636 Sticker, Ship’s 80’s Crest $7.00

411 T-Shirt, PBC Iowa, Vet – SAND L XL 2XL 3XL $25.00 637 Car Window Flag $30.00

412 T-Shirt, PBC Iowa, Vet – IRISH GREEN L XL 2XL 3XL $25.00 INSURANCE (over $75.00 order) $15.00

413 T-Shirt, PBC Iowa – GOLD L XL 2XL 3XL $25.00 INTERNATIONAL ORDER ADD $30.00

414 T-Shirt, PBC Iowa – SKY BLUE L XL 2XL 3XL $25.00 TOTAL ENCLOSED August 2104 Name: ______Address: ______City______State: ______Zip: ______Phone: ______E-Mail:______All prices contained herein include postage ONLY CHECK OR MONEY ORDERS IN U.S. DOLLARS ARE ACCEPTEDMADE OUT TO: VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF THE USS IOWA. Send orders to: Ship’s Store, c/o 5812 NAPLES DR, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, 33540. For questions contact: Ship’s Store Officer at [email protected] Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 17

The Pictures are of Mike Getscher, COO of Pacific Battleship Center, David Canfield, and Bryan Moss presenting a check for $10,000.00 donated by Stephen F. Hoss, Sr., WWII Veteran7:23 AM of the USS Veterans Association of the USS IOWA Iowa. This donation will09/28/14 be used to start Profit & Loss work on the Veterans AccrualCenter Basis for all eras September 1, 2013 through September 28, 2014

of the ships service. Sep 1, '13 - Sep 28, 14 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Donations Income Donations Restricted 315.00 Donations Unrestricted 25.00 Total Donations Income 340.00 Membership Dues 7,910.00 Miscellaneous Income 492.00 Preservation Fund 20.00 REUNION INCOME BANQUETS 4,428.00 REGISTRATION FEES 1,380.00 TOURS 10,346.00 Total REUNION INCOME 16,154.00

Total Income 24,916.00 Expense Bank Service Charges 121.00 Budget Expense 3,566.00 Donation 10,495.00 Dues and Subscriptions -2,551.05 Equipment 350.00 Freight 4,449.80 Miscellaneous -136.02 Office Supplies 522.69 Postage and Delivery 1,884.15 Postage and Supplies 212.00 Printing and Reproduction 7,526.64 REUNION EXPENSES BANQUETS 64.00 MISCELLANEOUS REUNION EXPENSES MI... 150.00 Total MISCELLANEOUS 150.00 TOURS 6,482.03 REUNION EXPENSES - Other 3,772.90 Total REUNION EXPENSES 10,468.93 REUNION FUNDS 214.00 Reunion Refund 113.00 Stamps - Postage 49.00 Supplies 189.00 Telephone 548.30 Transfer of Funds -51,998.29 Total Expense -13,975.85

Net Ordinary Income 38,891.85

Net Income 38,891.85

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Iowa’s WWII Aviation Engagements

Submitted by Dave Way, Curator of Pacific Battleship attacking airplane towards IOWA, only certain port or Center. starboard guns would be able to fire. Occasionally, IOWA would have to check her fire against attacking planes so her I had often wondered how many total enemy planes anti-aircraft fire would not hit other American warships she IOWA had engaged and shot down during WWII in the was steaming with in their Task Force formation or friendly Pacific, but had never discovered this information. The fighter planes. opportunity to review and summarize this topic came to us recently after receiving copies of IOWA’s WWII Action IOWA’s first engagement against an attacking Reports and Daily Diaries. These are stored at the National airplane took place on February 16, 1944. IOWA was Archives 2 and we had them photographed for our archives. assigned to Task Force 58 escorting aircraft carriers, as As I read through IOWA’s reports, I recorded the entries of USN carrier airplanes were attacking Japan’s anchorage aviation attacks on a spread sheet to help summarize these at Truk in the Carolina Islands, (Operation Hailstone). A actions. The following is based on my research. single seat “Zeke” fighter strafed and dropped a bomb off IOWA’s starboard bow. IOWA fired back with 2 rounds Although IOWA’s radar tracked enemy airplanes from a quad 40mm and 72 20mm rounds, and then watched on many occasions, she was normally not attacked directly. as the Zeke was downed by the CAP in the distance. From the encounters written in IOWAs’ WWII reports the enemy planes were either; shot down by the Task Force’s Another attack, which must have been very dramatic, CAP (Carrier Air Patrol planes) – from the aircraft carriers occurred on October 14, 1944, east of Formosa. That IOWA was escorting, were after other targets, or were afternoon, a report was received from the CAP of an enemy frightened off while coming in range of IOWA’s massive raid of about 15 planes approaching from the east. At 1515 anti-aircraft battery. The four IOWAS carried the most anti- three enemy planes came out of a rain squall on the port bow aircraft guns in the fleet, along with the new Essex class of the formation, each being chased by two USN Hellcat aircraft carriers. (Some of the Essex class carriers, depending fighters. One enemy plane turned east and was shot down on their individual configuration, would carry more 20mm by the fighters. Another crossed ahead of the formation and guns.) I could imagine the enemy pilots avoiding attacking was shot down in flames by fighters south of the formation. a battleship and striking either a higher valued carrier for a The third plane, (a “Judy” dive bomber), headed directly target or a much less threatening destroyer. for IOWA’s port beam and went into a shallow dive towards the ship’s bridge. 1516 - As the friendly fighters pulled up There were 18 engagements when enemy planes sharply and turned west, (to avoid IOWA’s anti-aircraft fire), were close enough for IOWA to open fire. The 5inch gun IOWA opened fire with five 40mm quads and two 20mm mounts would be the first to fire at long range with radar guns at 1,000 yards. (Iowa fired 108 40mm rounds and 28 direction. If the enemy aircraft came closer, the 40mm 20mm rounds in total.) All tracer bullets appeared to hit guns would open fire, and at an even closer range the 20mm squarely in the engine and right wing of the plane which guns. During some attacks, depending on the angle of the burst into flames, fell off on the right wing and crashed 300 yards off the port beam, sinking immediately. IOWA’s Executive Officer called out the performance of one Marine gun crew member against the attacking “Judy” dive bomber in the November 1, 1944 Action Report. - The performance on 14 October of the port machine gun batteries and particularly of Sergeant John C. Villante, USMC, operator of no. 4’s 40 millimeter director, is worthy of special mention. On this occasion, only the cool and accurate performance of his duty on the part of Villante enabled the machine guns to blast apart a Judy heading for a crash dive on IOWA’s bridge area. With the plane apparently heading at the director, Sergeant Villante picked up and maintained an accurate fire. The plane was knocked down close aboard. The most intense air attack against IOWA took place on November 25, 1944, while steaming 70 miles east of Polillo Island supporting airstrikes against the Luzon area, Philippines. IOWA’s War Diary states that at 1245 the lookouts spotted several enemy planes low on the water Fall Edition 2014 U.S.S. IOWA Newsletter Page 19 and closing in for an attack. For the next 10 minutes the action was extremely rapid. IOWA fired at seven planes, with three being shot down and three more hit. The three planes shot down by IOWA were two “Jill” attack torpedo bombers and one “Judy” dive bomber. During the attack two of these seven planes were seen to crash on aircraft carrier INTREPID and one on the carrier CABOT. IOWA expended 78 5inch rounds, 1,450 rounds of 40mm, and 4,400 20mm rounds, while shooting at the seven enemy planes. IOWA’s Action Report provided more interesting details on the November 25th air attacks: The planes observed astern at 1250 commenced their approach from dead astern at 1251. There were three planes, identified as Jills, and they apparently endeavored to remain directly astern of this ship during their approach. In an effort to bring guns to bear, the entire five-inch battery was finally assigned to the after five- inch director, but it was not until the planes reached a range of 6,500 yards that the after two port mounts were out of their drills. Target sleds would occasionally be towed for 5inch danger sectors and fire could be opened up with the five- and 16inch gun target practice. More frequently were anti- inch battery. Mount #10 firing Mark 32 fuzzed projectiles aircraft drills and target practice as described below. was the first to fire and the leading plane received a direct hit from what was believed to be the first projectile fired. It On Sunday April 8, 1945 – (After Iowa’s Hunters disintegrated in the air, and the Rangefinder of Sky 4 reported Point repairs, while exercising off Hawaii before returning that at one instant he was looking at an airplane and the next to the forward combat zone) - Although poor visibility instant all he could see was a propeller and radial engine was again experienced, IOWA, operating in waters to the flying through the air with no plane attached to it. Five-inch south of OAHU ISLAND, throughout that day exercised at fire was then shifted to the second plane, which by this time various drills as directed by CincPac; 324 rounds of 5”/38 was also under fire from the 20 and 40 mm guns as it moved ammunition, 756 rounds of 40mm, and 2,237 rounds of up the port quarter towards the INTREPID. This plane was 20mm ammunition were expended on anti-aircraft firing. A also shot down in flames as a result of observed hits from total of nine sleeves were shot down by this ship. Other 40mm guns. The third plane zoomed sharply upwards to an drills included Radar alignment in elevation and Radar altitude of several hundred feet, then despite machine gun jamming for IOWA and NEW ORLEANS. hits received from this ship and INTREPID, fell on one wing Another interesting discovering was reading that and dove on the flight deck of INTREPID where it crashed. radio controlled drones were being used during the last part No five-inch was fired at the third plane since the range was of WWII. IOWA was probably outfitted for launching the fouled by a screening destroyer. “radioplane” drones while she was undergoing repairs and Approximately four minutes later at 1258 a single a refit in Hunters Point, San Francisco, (January through enemy plane, a Judy, was sighted directly astern of the ship at March, 1945). The below Diary recorded one such anti- an estimated altitude of 6,000 feet, position angle 60 degrees, aircraft drone drill. diving along the fore-and-aft line of the ship towards the On Thursday afternoon, 12 April 1945, IOWA center of the disposition. This plane was taken under fire by launched 5 small radio controlled drones for AA (anti- 13 40mm quad mounts and 35 20mm guns. Hits were scored aircraft) firing. Three of these were knocked down by almost immediately, the plane rolled completely over at least the ship’s gunfire; the other two were sent over NEW twice and then, when it was directly over the ship, went ORLEANS for that ship’s practice; 2,886 rounds of 40mm into a tight spin and crashed about 100 yards sharp on the and 6,103 rounds of 20mm were expended in this manner. starboard bow. Although no accurate count could be made, it is estimated that between 2,500 and 3,000 rounds of machine From what I have read, it seems that IOWA’s well gun ammunition was expended on the plane. It crashed so trained and dedicated crew, superb fire control and gun close to the ship that the machine gunners in the bow were systems, and the many split second variables that occur ordered to abandon their guns for fear the plane would crash in war, prevented IOWA from being a victim of an enemy on them. The gunners evidently were of the same opinion of plane’s bomb or suicide crash upon her. the sector officers since they lost no time in moving aft. Photographs – Aircraft carrier INTREPID on fire In total during WWII, IOWA shot down 5 attacking after two enemy planes crashed on her flight deck. (Photo planes, assisted downing 3 others, and damaged at least 3 taken from IOWA, November 25, 1944.) One of IOWA’s others. 40mm gun battery crew looks out at two aircraft carriers in their Task Force while steaming in the Pacific, July 1944. In between periods of action, to keep the gun crews skills sharp, IOWA’s daily War Diaries recorded many gun IF YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS NOT CURRENT. THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST ISSUE. VETERANS ASSOCIATION NON PROFIT ORG. OF THE U.S.S. IOWA U.S. POSTAGE Bryan Moss, Treasurer PAID 24307 Magic Mountain Pkwy #342 DAVENPORT, IA Valencia, CA 91355 Permit No. 3130

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