Piedmont Periscope February 2013

Base Has New Holland Club Members and More! Inside this issue: Base Contacts 2 At the January meeting Also entering the Hol- 10 Year pin: Mike Egan the Base inducted 2 new land Club this year are 15 Year pins: Bill King Officer’s Call 2 Holland Club members members Mike Toomey, and Herman Ziegler Base Meeting Minutes 4 that were present and Donald Duncan, Robert 20 Year pin: David have 4 others that are Howell, and Dave Peck. Holm National Chaplain Ray 8 members but were not at Congratulations to all the meeting, some due SubVettes 11 new members and thank to illness. Holland Club you for setting the Pictures by Tom Kelly Vet News 12 Coordinator Walt Sealy course for those of us on Page 9 and Commander Steve that have not gotten Lost Boat — 16 Bell inducted Howard there yet. You truly Constitution & Bylaws 18 Dachs into the Holland were are teachers. Club for his 50 years of Other awards given out Funnies 20 being “Qualified in Sub- were USSVI Longevity marines”. Then when it Holland Club Spotlight 22 Pins for continuous came time for Base and membership in the Base Calendar 30 SE District Commander USSVI. Steve Bell’s induction, 5 year pins: USSVI Creed Regional Director Dick Jack Annulies, Perry Kanning took over the Blake, Steve Clay, To perpetuate the memory ceremony and assisted Rodger Ellingwood, Ed Walt with Steve’s induc- of our shipmates who gave Erb, Ray Fritz, Tom tion. Steve’s Base Cer- Kelly, Larry Lynch, Cal- their lives in the pursuit of tificate was signed by vin Reese, Paul Simerly, duties while serving their Vice Commander Jack Glen Snyder, Ray Ziver- country. That their dedica- Jeffries. ink tion, deeds, and supreme sacrifice be a constant USS SHARK (SS 174) February 11, 1942 source of motivation toward USS AMBERJACK (SS 219) February 16, 1943 greater accomplishments. USS GRAYBACK (SS 208) February 26, 1944 Pledge loyalty and patriot- Lost Boats for February USS TROUT (SS 202) February 28, 1944 ism to the of USS BARBEL (SS 316) February 04, 1945 America and its Constitu- “Sailors, rest your oars” tion. Page 2 Piedmont Periscope

CO’s Stateroom— Carolina Piedmont Base Commander Steve Bell

hoped, but did much bet- year award). Even ing up one week to the ter than the national av- though only five re- 17th vice the 24th. The erage. We lost two (as ceived the pin at the reason for that is the Na- of the time I am writing January meeting, the rest tional Convention (held this) but still have hopes will get theirs over the in Minnesota) starts on that they may have a next couple of months. I the 25th of August and it Hard to believe it is al- change of heart. thank each of you for is a little difficult to get ready time for me to be I would like to congratu- your service to our or- there as soon as some of writing this. Seems like late our 2013 Holland ganization. us need to if we hold our th just yesterday I wrote Club members. I know, I know I have put this meeting on the 24 . By this for the newsletter. I am one of them and am out at the meeting, but it letting you know now Before we know it win- very proud of that. We is now the awards season gives everyone time to ter will be done and have six new members for our organization. plan accordingly. spring will be here. this year. We inducted You can review the man- I would like to ask each That means that it is get- two of them in January ual on the USSVI web- of you to be safe as we ting close to time for our and hope to get the other site (under Awards) and enjoy seeing you at our annual Burnsville event. four this month. Just if you think anyone de- meetings. Looking for- This year should be as seems like yesterday and serves receiving one of ward to our next meeting rd good as we have had in there were only a couple them please follow the on the 23 , hope to see the past. And that of them from our base. instructions in the man- many of you there. May means that there is a We now have thirty one. ual and submit them. A God bless American and good time waiting for That means about one person cannot receive each of you.— Steve everyone that attends. third of our base belongs one unless somebody Details are in another to the Holland Club. puts them in. It is not all Charlotte St. Paddy’s section of this newslet- I would also like to con- that hard and you just Day Parade gratulate those receiving never know, you might ter. Just get your regis- Saturday March 16th tration in before the May longevity pins this year. submit a winner. cutoff. That includes sixteen A note for those that More info coming— The membership re- members (12 five year were not at the meeting Watch your e-mail for newal for 2013 is now awards, 1 ten year (and may not read the muster place and time complete. We did not award, 2 fifteen year minutes), we have do as well as we had awards, and 1 twenty moved the August meet-

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 Lee Hickerson [email protected] 704-573-9480 Chief of the Base Paul Myers [email protected] 704-28904650 Base Chaplin Raymond Fritz [email protected] 803 831 7235 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 1302 Page 3

XO’s Stateroom — Vice Commander Jack Jeffries 28227. This also means We still haven't received a The Supply Shack- Jeff that you will be dropped date for our next visit to Nieberding from the American Sub- Levine Children’s Hospi- Carolina Piedmont mariner mailing list as tal but will keep you in- Jackets are still available well as our AWARD formed as soon as the info to order, several mem- WINNING Piedmont comes to us. bers have ordered theirs Periscope mailing list. I I am pretty sure that you already. USSVI want to THANK all that all have received info on vests are also available CAROLINA PIED- renewed dues. our annual weekend in the to order thru the SK. MONT ROCKS - First I We presented our Bilge mountains for the memo- Patches, the SK is will start with a report Rat production presenta- rial service at the monu- now able to order on our membership re- tion at the Terrace Retire- ment on Moonshine patches from BC Patch newal. We set a goal of ment Center the 19th of Mountain. The dates for LLC at wholesale prices. 100% membership re- January and it was a hoot, the weekend are 17 and 18 This is usually $2 - $3 tention, we achieved you should see Dale May. Please make an ef- less per patch than we 98% with only 2 that Moses dressed up as a fort to attend this weekend normally see. Let the have not sent in dues as housewife, maybe some- and become acquainted SK know what you of yet. The notice from one has a picture that we with some of the members need. National was that any can submit. We were of our new district base, member not renewing scheduled to bring our the USS Asheville base. National dues for 2013 show on the road to the Nominations are now will be dropped from the Veterans at Salisbury but open for our base officers, National roster, this had to cancel until the if you have someone to means you will be Flag Trivia—Where did weather allows us to make nominate please contact dropped from the base this Flag fly in our Na- an outdoor presentation in Jeff Nieberding our elec- roster as well. You can- tion’s history? See Page the spring. We are going tion master at not belong to a base if 19 to present the show at the [email protected]. you do not belong to Crescent Heights Inde- The elected officer posi- USSVI. We hate to see pendent Senior Living Fa- tions are Base Com- you go and this can be cility 240 Branchview mander, Vice Com- taken care of with your Drive NE Concord NC mander, Treasurer and prompt submission of 28025. If you can make Base Secretary. The dues to Lee Hickerson it, please come and share elected officers will be 8410 Clear Meadow the delight we get from sworn it at the Burnsville Lane Charlotte NC presenting the skits. gathering. - Jack

Welcome Aboard Keep Asking!! - You’re the #1 Recruiter! Page 4 Piedmont Periscope

Machinery One — Mike Hubbell, Base Secretary

Carolina-Piedmont Base Minutes For January 26th, 2013

-Call Meeting to Order 1900hrs. the meeting was called to order by Base Commander Steve Bell. -Invocation The Invocation was given by Base Chaplin Ray Fritz.. - Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Bell. - Tolling of the Boats The Tolling of the Boats was presentenced by Ray Fritz and Michael Hubbell. -Member Introductions There were 21 members present. -Special Presentations Holland Club Inductions: Steve Bell and Howard Dachs were inducted into the Holland Club for 2013, in recognition for being Qualified in for 50 years. Five year Longevity pins were presented to Ed Erb, Ray Fritz, Calvin Reese, Raymond Zieverink, and Tom Kelly by Steve Bell. -Reading/Approval of the last Meeting Minutes The motion to accept the Minutes of the Base Meeting held on November 17th and December 15th, 2012 as posted in Carolina-Piedmont Periscope News Letter was made and seconded. The motion carried. -Reading/Approval of the Treasurer’s Report The Treasure’s Report was given by Lee Hickerson. As of January 26, 2013 the following funds where available to the Base. CURRENT BALANCE $5,967.98 MEMEMORIAL RESTERATION FUNDS $ 542.50 KAPS-4-KIDS $1,861.05 BASE FUNDS AVAILABLE $3.564.43

-Old Business Page 5 Piedmont Periscope

Base Minutes (con’t) — Mike Hubbell, Base Secretary

None -New Business -Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Charlotte, NC Steve Bell reported to the membership of the upcoming parade in Charlotte. The motion was made for the base to participate in this year’s parade. The motion was carried, and Steve Bell instructed Base Treasurer to send a check to cover the $50.00 entry fee. Further details on this event will follow. -2031 National Convention Ad Steve Bell asked the membership for input on purchasing ad space in this year’s USSVI National Conven- tion’s Booklet. It was brought out that having a full page District One ad would be more appropriate. The is- sue was tabled until the next meeting pending the District Commander putting a call out regarding this adver- tisement. The cost of a full page ad would be $167.75. That equates to $21 per base, assuming all base within the District participate. -Store Keeper’s Report There was no report for January 2013.

-Good of the Order -Base Officers Elections- Base Commander Steve bell opened the floor to nominations for the Carolina-Piedmont Base elected officer. The following men have been and have accepted nominations. Base Commander – Steve Bell Vice Commander – Jack Jeffries Base Secretary - Michael Hubbell Base Treasurer - Raymond Zieverink Nominations will remain open until the February meeting. -Burnsville 2013 and future Steve Bell reminded all members that the Annual NC SUBVETS meeting in Burnsville, NC will be held on May 17th and 18th, 2013. Registration forms will be sent to all members via E-mail, Steve requests a prompt response for those planning on attending. Steve also reported that he would like to turn the oversight of the Burnsville meeting to The Asheville Base. Further discussion will be held during the Business Meeting at Burnsville. -Bilge Rat Productions Dale Moses asked for more volunteers to assist in these events. He is looking any kind of help that you are willing to provide. He can always use backups. Dale also asked for you to contact him prior to throwing things away at home in case he might be able to use them as props in the future. -Regional Convention Page 6 Piedmont Periscope

Base Minutes (con’t) — Mike Hubbell, Base Secretary

Steve Bell reminded the membership of the upcoming Southeast Regional Convention to be held on 7 through 11 April 2013 in Charleston, SC. All are encouraged to attend and that hotel reservations are closing on 6 March 2013 (for those desiring the special rates). -Sailor of the Year Dick Kanning reported on changes to the Sailor of the Year Board. SUBLANT now requires that a member of USSVI is on the Awards Board. For 2013, the board member will be Steve Bell. Additionally the motion was made and carried to make a Base donation of $250.00 to the Sailor of the Year program. Steve Bell instructed Lee Hickerson to provide the check for that amount from Base Funds at the February meeting to the District Commander. -Special Report from Dick Kanning USSVI Regional Director Dick Kanning recognized the efforts of base member Clarence Jordan for his work in creating patches and certificates for both the Carolina-Piedmont Base and for the North Carolina Subvets. Dick also recognized the efforts of Dale Moses, the editor of the Piedmont Periscope Newsletter. Dick noted that for 2 years Dale has received top honors for the newsletter in its class from the USSVI National Board. Dick further recognized the efforts of all members of the Base and of the Southeast District 1 and NC Subvets. Dick expressed his gratitude and noted the many awards and recognition we have received on the national level. Dick also passed around a copy of the Tolling of the Boats brochure from the Topeka-Jefferson City base. Dick reports that the cost of these brochures is $0.10 each with the idea that the Bases may consider the pur- chase of these brochures to further spread the word to the general public of our purpose. -Kaps-4-Kids Jack Jefferies reported that due to the flu season the visit to the Levine Children’s Hospital has been resched- uled. Jack will contact interested members as to the new date. Jack also reported that the base will continue to hold events at Victory Junction and individual members will be contacted for their dates. The Base is planning on additional events at the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital as well. Jack will contact the membership with the upcoming dates when they become available. -Membership Renewal Steve Bell reported that the Base is currently at 97% retention. -CPB Website Steve Bell proposed the creation of the Carolina-Piedmont Base website. Steve is asking for volunteer(s) to be web master. Steve reported that at this time this is only in the conceptual stage. Any interested persons are en- couraged to contact Steve. -CPB Color Guard Dale Moses reported that the Base Color Guard will be posting the Colors at the Charlotte Knights baseball game on May 27th, 2013. Times and ticket pricing will be sent out to the membership as soon as available. The membership is encouraged to join the Color Guard at the game. -CPB August meeting Issue 1302 Page 7

Base Minutes (con’t) — Mike Hubbell, Base Secretary Steve Bell reported that to avoid conflict with this year’s National Convention, the August meeting will be moved up to August 17th, 2013. Please mark your calendars. -News Letter Dale Moses reminded all that the newsletter deadline will be February 14th, 2012. -Next Meeting The next meeting of the Carolina-Piedmont base will be held on February 23rd, 2012 at the VFW in Fort Mill. Dinner will start at 1730 hrs. The SUBVETTES will be providing the meal again this month. -Benediction The Benediction was given by Ray Fritz. -Motion to Adjourn The motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted Michael Hubbell, Base Secretary

From the COB - Paul Myers

Sandra and I are having s great time and will see you soon. Fair-winds and fol- lowing seas my dear ship- mates and May God Bless—Paul Page 8 Piedmont Periscope

Chaplain’s Corner - Ray Fritz, National Chaplain changed my life; Thank God I’m a sub-vet’s serious about turning “sons”, and 5 wonderful wife As silent service they are Catholic until my Grand- grandkids. known son was born with a It has helped me look at A special bond that’s all slight birth defect and life differently and I their own; we did not know if he think made me a better They tell their tales and sometimes jive was going to make it. person. I’m still “salty” Thank God I’m a sub-vet’s My Granddaughter, from and fun-loving, but not my other daughter was wife Well it seem Ray got a to the point of being Now when they heard the born 5 weeks later and little busy this month hurtful to others, like I klaxon’s dive with his duties as Na- she too had some prob- was sometimes in my Their job was not from tional Chaplain. So I’m lems. past. Well enough about nine to five; going to do the best I can This was all happening me. For each of us they gam- bled life and fill in with some- about the time I was Ray, hopefully will be Thank God I’m a sub-vet’s thing here. changing careers and back next month, or I’ll wife I downloaded the Chap- getting back into nuke have to go into some of Let’s not forget when we power and moving to lain’s Manual from the the things I shouldn’t take roll Georgia. I told God if I Those gallant men still on USSVI site and I see have done in the first patrol; many prayers and such would commit to him if place. That might be a he would save my grand- And those who’ve since in there. Including some real long newsletter. departed life from my friend Father kids. They too once had a sub- -Moe(SS) Aaron Peters from the So they made it and that vet’s wife Topeka-Jefferson City Fall I started classes in From the Manual I found And then I turned and watched him sleep Base. Fr. Aaron is a St. Marys, GA to be- this: “Dear Lord” I prayed, “ great guy. come a Catholic and 7 THANK GOD I’M A My sub-vet keep”; First, I want to tell you a years ago this Easter SUB VETS WIFE We’ve been a pair through By: Irma Goodenow story about me. When (actual on April 14th) I love and strife did. 34 years after are Thank God I’m a sub-vets Colleen an I was married Now as I laid me down marriage, but better late wife. almost 41 years ago, it to sleep was in a Catholic Church than never. I tossed and turned and and I told her I would I thank God everyday for counted sheep; To contact for someday turn Catholic. allowing me to make the I prayed about the things in life We raised both daugh- right decision and giving Your Chaplain Thanked God I’m a sub- ters Catholic and Col- me a great wife, two vets wife needs — leen has gone to Mass at great daughter and their If not for him I’d not be Chaplain Ray at every place we lived. wonderful husbands who here Me, I would go occa- I am proud to call my To make new friends raysabode@ sionally, but was never from far and near; This sailor man he bellsouth.net Issue 1302 Page 9

UL— Commander Steve, Howard Dachs, Dick Kanning and Walt Sealy as Howard is inducted into the HC.

UR—Steve is inducted by Walt and Regional Director Dick Kanning

ML—Dick tells the Base how proud he is of our accomplishments

MR—Tom Kelly, Ray Ziverink, Ed Erb, Ray Fritz, and Calvin Reese pose w/Steve after getting pins

Below— All Holland Club members present pose for a picture. Well over 450 years of Qualified experience! Page 10 Piedmont Periscope

Mike Toomey—Knee replacement (healing well) Kathy Boone

February Sandi Wardean 2/03 Hal Rutter 2/09 Ruth Ann Worth 2/09 Jim Taylor 2/12 Jack Jeffries, Jerry Paciorek 2/13 Cindy Petitt 2/17 Monica Dachs, Sandra Myers 2/18 Jim Harris 2/26

“No man can be condemned for own- ing a dog. As long as he has a dog, he February has a friend. ” - Toie and Perry Blake – 49 years this Feb! Will Rogers Linda and Greg Crystal - 2/5 Janet and Tom Krpata – 2/23 Tatiana and Mike Ward – 2/23 Linda and Raymond D. Zieverink - 2/24 Issue 1302 Page 11

SubVettes—President Sandra Myers Hello Sassy Sisters, will cost nothing but I plan on making-up an address that they are Sorry we have been a little time. some of the projects sending it to our troops. MIA, but I must say Our dinner for the we have fell behind Take Sassy Sisters. We we have had a blast meeting is Italian on, also could you miss you all and will see and seen so much. and Chocolate I will please bring one tube you soon. - Love Sandra I have bought several be there and I am of Chapstick to send to boxes of Girl Scout planning on wearing troops. I have found cookies in our behalf red or pink for our for the troops. I ask, Valentine celebra- if possible, could you tion. buy a box for our I have checked Face- troops. book and email Another great project some, but I have not would be send thank\ put our locations due Valentine to a service to security reasons at member thru AOL. It our house.

Asian Kiwi Chicken Salad • 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice • 2 tablespoons honey • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • 8 cups (loosely packed) shredded Romaine • 2 kiwi fruit, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise • 1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained • 1/4 cup sliced scallions 1. Cook chicken in a vegetable steamer until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside to cool. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into slices, reserving any juices that have collected on plate.

2. In a small bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and any reserved chicken juices. Pour 1/3 cup of this dressing over chicken slices and set aside to marinate at least one hour.

3. Line individual serving plates with shredded lettuce. Arrange kiwi and water chestnut slices around out- side, mound chicken in center and sprinkle with scallions. Drizzle remaining dressing over salad.

Number of servings: 4 Nutritional Information Per serving: 192 calories, 1.5g total fat, 0.3g saturated fat, 0.3g monounsaturated fat, 0.4g polyunsaturated fat, 3.8g dietary fiber, 23g protein, 23g carbohydrate, 49mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium. Page 12 Piedmont Periscope

Your Veteran News From the RAQ Bulletin Vet Toxic Exposure - years overdue." tion didn't go back far Lejeune Update 34: The Marines were slow enough, and that volatile Many more Marines and organic compounds ex- VETERANS NEWS to react after groundwa- their relatives could be ter sampling first ceeded maximum con- by the RAQ Bulletin eligible for compensa- showed contamination taminant levels at Had- tion for illnesses now on the base in the early not Point as early as Au- that a federal agency de- 1980s. Some drinking gust 1953. "I hope this termined that the water water wells were closed information is useful as at North Carolina's in 1984 and 1985, after the Department of Veter- Camp Lejeune was con- further testing confirmed ans Affairs evaluates taminated four years ear- contamination from claims from veterans lier than previously leaking fuel tanks and an who served at USMC thought. In a letter to the off-base dry cleaner. Camp Lejeune prior to Department of Veterans Health officials believe the release of our full Affairs, the Agency for as many as 1 million water modeling report in Deadline for Toxic Substances and people may have been the spring," agency Di- the next issue Disease Registry said exposed to tainted water. rector Christopher J. computer modeling It's not clear how many Portier wrote in the let- of the shows that drinking wa- Marines and family ter, dated 16 JAN. The ter in the residential members will be af- letter was first released Piedmont Hadnot Point area was fected by the expansion publicly during a meet- unsafe for human con- of the time line. Partain ing the day after of the Periscope sumption as far back as estimates thousands be- agency's community as- 1953. President Barack cause the Hadnot Point sistance panel at the dis- Obama signed a law last water system supplied ease registry headquar- will be year granting health care the barracks where the ters in Atlanta. Former and screening to Marines majority of the Marines Marines and family March 14th. and their dependents on lived, as well as the Na- members angrily ques- Please have all the base between 1957 val Hospital, unmarried tioned officials about and 1987. "This is yet officer barracks and why these studies have items to another piece of the puz- some family housing taken so long to com- zle that's coming to- areas. "It is by far the plete. During the meet- Moe(SS) at gether and slowly expos- largest exposed popula- ing a VA representative ing the extent of the con- tion on the base," Partain said that the approval rate for claims related to tamination at Camp Le- said. Edi- jeune — and the Marine the water contamination Corps' culpability and In a letter to Gen. Alli- has been about 25 per- tor_periscope@ negligence," said Mike son Hickey, VA under- cent so far. As of Sep- Partain, a Marine's son secretary for benefits, tember, the VA had Att.net who was born at the the head of the toxic granted 17 breast cancer southeast North Carolina substance registry noted claims and denied 13 by then. base and who says he is that a preliminary water others; not all were one of at least 82 men modeling report showed males. Marine Corps diagnosed with breast that the period covered Capt. Kendra Motz said cancer. "This is four under the 2012 legisla- she got the disease regis- Issue 1302 Page 13 try letter Thursday and tion on 16 JAN in a call and every one of them that sion in late 1812. Other didn't have immediate from U.S. Sen. Marco dies, you die a little bit cruises by the famed comment. A VA spokes- Rubio's office. each time with them. And American commander man said that agency Gervasi's doctors have it's just not fun." [Source: were few and largely un- was looking into the let- given him at most three Associated Press | Allen remarkable affairs. By ter. years to live. He would Breed & Martha Waggoner the Spring of 1814, the Documents show that like his wife, Elaine, to | 18 Jan 2013 ++] Navy Department de- underground storage have VA benefits when tached Decatur to service Military History: The in New York City, and as tanks at Hadnot Point he is gone. "Hopefully, Treaty of Ghent, as it be- may have leaked more this will work in my fa- a result, Decatur was came known, was signed given command of the 44 than 1 million gallons of vor," Gervasi said in a on Christmas Eve 1814 fuel, a much bigger con- telephone interview from -gun President, the favor- bringing an end to the War ite flagship of Commo- cern than the off-base his home in Sarasota. "I of 1812. However, due to dry cleaners, said Par- don't know. It's sort of dore John Rodgers. Deca- the long voyage time so tur transferred his crew tain. "This exposure had like fighting city hall, so endemic in that time pe- nothing to do with ABC to speak. When you're from the United States riod, the treaty did not ar- overland from New Lon- cleaners and was the sole fighting the federal gov- rive in America for another responsibility of the ernment, you're not al- don, and into month. Ironically, though their new quarters aboard USMC," Partain said in ways going to win. Very peace was nominally in an email. Former Master seldom you're going to the President not long effect and only awaited after Rodgers relin- Sgt. Jerry Ensminger win." "It is my hope that Congressional ratification, singled out the case of a VA will act quickly to quished his command of the individuals in distant the well-armed frigate. Marine who is amend their policy and quarters remained ignorant dying of a rare case of review relevant disabil- To read more on the and carried on with hostili- events that subsequently male breast cancer, and ity claims that have been ties. The time between whose claim the VA re- denied," U.S. Sen. Rich- occurred which led to the signing and ratification of capture of Decatur’s flag- cently denied. "We've ard Burr said in a state- the Treaty allowed for the got veterans out there ment. "These men and ship refer to the attach- famous Battle of New Or- ment to this Bulletin ti- with life-ending dis- women have been suf- leans and the relatively un- eases," said Ensminger, fering through no fault tled, “Capture of the known final cruise of the Frigate President”. who blames the contami- of their own and we owe President as an American nation for the leukemia them the care they need [Source: http: // vessel. One of the central www.militaryhistoryonli that killed his 9-year-old without delay." players in the upper eche- daughter, Janey, in 1985. Ensminger told the ne.com/19thcentury/ lons of American naval articles/usspresident.aspx "These people are termi- group that a fellow Ma- command in the War of nal, and they need this rine had succumbed the | Caleb Greinke | 23 Jul 1812 was Commodore 2007 ++] information." That vet- day before to kidney Stephen Decatur, the same eran, Tom Gervasi, 76, cancer, one of the dis- officer who had distin- Identity Theft Update had his left breast re- eases linked to the Le- guished himself so greatly 13: Did you know that moved in 2003. His ser- jeune contamination. "I in combat during the First vice at Camp Lejeune know you all deal with Barbary War. In the more ID thieves target children ended six months before facts and figures; I deal recent conflict, Decatur, 35 times more frequently the cutoff date. The VA with the personal aspect commanding the heavy than adults? According to has denied his cancer of this," he said. "You frigate USS United States, a 2012 survey by All- claim twice. He learned get to know these peo- battered the luckless HMS Clear ID, one in 10 chil- of the most recent rejec- ple. You cry with them, Macedonian into submis- Page 14 Piedmont Periscope

dren is a victim of iden- dates on your computer mation to help families tity theft with the most regularly. Protect your plan burials and apply likely target those under family's Social Security for VA memorial bene- fits quickly. It has links the age of five. "Parents numbers and shred any about eligibility, benefits don't have a reason to documents containing and services plus videos VETERANS NEWS check a child's Social sensitive personal infor- and information regard- by the RAQ Bulletin Security number, or mation. In all, 2012 was ing services offered with credit report for that a banner year for tax re- and without military fu- matter, up until they turn fund ID theft. A study neral honors. The videos 18," Siciliano says. And found that the IRS re- are available in English and Spanish. The web- because children can't ported more than site is available at enter into the type of 640,000 cases that year, http: //www.cem.va.gov/ agreements that impact a 62% jump from 2011. cem/funeraldirector.asp. one's credit, most parents [Source: Yahoo Fi- Information on VA bur- never find out about the nance.com 15 Jan 2013 ial benefits can be ob- identity theft until it's too ++] tained from national late. Again, all the thief cemetery offices, from Got a Story? VA Burial Benefit the Internet at http: // needs is your child's So- Update 17: The De- www.cem.va.gov or by Sent it to cial Security number, partment of Veterans calling VA regional of- Moe(SS) and one common way to Affairs announced 14 fices at 800-827-1000. obtain it is by creating a JAN the availability of To make burial arrange- at virus that lifts tax, the new online funeral ments at the time of need healthcare and school directors resource kit. at a VA national ceme- tery, call the National Edi- documents from a par- Funeral directors nation- Cemetery Scheduling ent's computer. Siciliano wide may use the kit tor_periscope when helping Veterans Office at 800-535-1117. says once the bad guy and their families make [Source: VA News Re- @att.net has opened up new ac- burial arrangements in lease 14 Jan 2013 ++] counts under your name VA national cemeteries. my Social Security: or your child's name, “We recognize that Vet- The Social Security Ad- they can get mobile erans and their families ministration has new phones, open utility ac- need compassion when "my Social Security" counts, apply for credit they approach funeral directors for help,” said online services. If you cards, open bank ac- Secretary of Veterans currently receive bene- counts, refinance your Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. fits, you now can get a home - basically any- “We want to assist direc- benefit verification let- thing you can do with tors by giving them the ter; change your address your name, except they information and tools and phone number; and don't pay the bill and they need to aid these families.” The website start or change your di- leave you with ruined was created to enable rect deposit. That's in credit. Make sure to get funeral directors to find addition to accessing antivirus software up- the most pertinent infor- Issue 1302 Page 15 your earnings record and You get a telephone call puters for repair, and the Mobilized Reserve 22 viewing benefit esti- from someone claiming to technicians confirmed soft- be with tech support from a ware had been installed. JAN 2013: The Depart- mates if you do not cur- well-known software com- ment of Defense announced What to do if "Tech Sup- rently receive benefits. pany. Microsoft is a popu- the current number of reserv- port" Calls? People age 18 and older lar choice. The callers of- ists on active duty as of 22 ten have strong accents but who are not receiving Never give control of your JSN 2012. The net collective use common names such computer to a third party benefits can sign up for a result is 1,132fewer reservists as "Adam" or "Bill." The unless you can confirm that my Social Security ac- scammers may know your it is a legitimate representa- mobilized than last reported count to get a personal- name and other personal tive of a computer support in the 15 JAN 2013 RAO ized online Social Secu- information, which they team with whom you are Bulletin. At any given time, get from publicly available already a customer. services may activate some rity Statement. The phone directories. They units and individuals while online Statement pro- might even guess what Never provide your credit deactivating others, making it vides eligible workers computer operating system card or financial information to someone claiming to be possible for these figures to with secure and conven- you're using. from tech support. either increase or decrease. ient access to their So- The caller tells you that Take the caller's information The total number currently on cial Security earnings your computer is sending error messages, and they've down and report it to your active duty from the Army and benefit information, detected a virus on it. He local authorities or the FTC National Guard and Army and estimates of future says only a tech support at https: // Reserve is 39,271; Navy Re- www.ftccomplaintassistant.g benefits they can use to employee can remove the serve 5,023; Air National ov. plan for their retirement. virus, but first you need to Guard and Air Force Reserve grant him access to your If you did allow a caller to 7,240; Marine Corps Reserve In addition, the portal machine. If you give the access your computer change 2,050; and the Coast Guard also includes links to OK, the caller will run a the passwords for your com- Reserve 560. 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[Source: mulative roster of all National who allowed the caller re- banking information with the OPM Email and Soc Sec mote access to their com- scammer. For more infor- Guard and Reserve personnel Website 15 Jan 2013 ++] puters, whether they paid mation refer to Microsoft's who are currently activated for the virus to be removed advice on avoiding tech sup- may be found online at http:// Computer Fix Scam: or not, reported difficulties port call scams at http: // www.defense.gov/news/ www.microsoft.com/ It's a classic scam -- a fake with their computer after- MobilizationWeeklyRe- security/online-privacy/ tech support caller claims wards, according to the port012213.pdf . [Source: FBI's Internet Crime Com- avoid-phone-scams.aspx. To he needs access to your DoD News Release No. 034- plaint Center. Some said find out more about scams, computer to fix a non- their computers would not check out the new BBB 13 dtd 23 Jan 2013 ++] existent bug. 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Lost Boats— USS Amberjack SS219 land and Bougainville, morning of 30 Septem- slow speed . ber and launched four which hit its target five On 15 September, torpedoes from her bow minutes later. The cargo Amberjack was patrol- tubes. None hit, so she vessel, later identified as ling off Kavieng, New fired another two for- Senkai Maru, swung left Ireland. Three days later, ward tubes shortly there- and seemed to stop. Its she made contact with a after. These also went bow swung up in the air, large Japanese transport wide of the mark, and the ship took a vertical escorted by a , the escaped dam- position, and sank from USS Amberjack (SS-219) and fired a spread of age. One week later, the sight shortly thereafter. was a Gato-class subma- four torpedoes at the was patrolling Lifeboats carrying the rine, the first United States vessels, but none hit. off Kavieng when she cargo ship's survivors Navy ship named for the While patrolling in Bou- spotted smoke on the were later spotted as the amberjack, a vigorous sport gainville Strait on 19 horizon. After a Japa- submarine headed for fish found in the western September, the subma- nese cargo ship sailed Kavieng. Atlantic from New England rine launched two torpe- into view, Amberjack While patrolling off to Brazil. does at an enemy launched two torpedoes. Kavieng Harbor on 10 Her keel was laid by the freighter. The first hit One missed forward and October, Amberjack Electric Boat Company of under the target's bridge, the other hit the target's spotted Japanese ships in Groton, Connecticut, on 15 and the second broke her hull forward. The en- the harbor and launched May 1941. She was keel in two. Amberjack emy ship was still able four torpedoes into the launched on 6 March 1942 was credited with having to continue under her anchorage. One dam- (sponsored by Mrs. Randall sunk Shirogane Maru. own power and Amber- aged a freighter and an- Jacobs), and commissioned Amberjack made her jack took up pursuit. on 19 June 1942, Lieuten- next contact with Japa- About one hour later, ant Commander John A. nese shipping on 25 Sep- both sides opened fire Bole, Jr. in command. tember, spotting a large with their deck guns but After shakedown training cruiser escorted by a de- neither was within range in waters off New London, stroyer. However, be- of the other and they Connecticut and Newport, fore the submarine could broke off fire. After two , Amberjack get into position for an more hours of the chase, got underway on 20 July, attack, the destroyer the submarine fired a bound for the Pacific. She headed toward her and transited the Panama Canal forced her to go deep. in mid-August and reached Several depth charges Pearl Harbor on 20 August. were dropped on the Following training exer- submarine, but they in- cises, Amberjack got un- flicted no damage. Dur- derway for her first war ing the next few days, patrol on 3 September. Amberjack reconnoitered Two days later, she Tau, Kilinailau, Green- touched at Johnston Island wich Island, and Ocean to refuel and, later that day, Island. resumed her voyage to her The submarine spotted a patrol area between the Japanese cruiser on the northeast coast of New Ire- Issue 1302 Page 17 other damaged Tonan screws of a third ship small freighter. However, fested waters. She got Maru II, which was be- crossing ahead of her she apparently inflicted no underway on 24 January ing used to ferry air- bow. None of the torpe- damage on any of the tar- but was forced to return planes. The vessel sank does hit their target, and gets. to Brisbane for repair of in shallow water, but the submarine began to Her next contact occurred minor leaks which devel- was later salvaged, take action to avoid on 20 December. While oped during a deep dive. towed to for re- depth charges. Approxi- patrolling submerged, Again departing Brisbane pairs, and was returned mately two hours later, Amberjack began hearing a on 26 January, Amber- to service. On 16 Octo- all sounds had faded series of explosions which jack started her third war ber, the submarine away, and the submarine drew closer and closer. patrol in the Solomons headed for Espiritu rose to the surface to She surfaced and saw two area. On 29 January she Santo for repairs to her look for signs of dam- Japanese destroyer escorts, was directed to pass close ballast tanks and arrived age. She spotted nothing which soon thereafter be- to Tetipari Island and there on 19 October. so she assumed a new gan raining depth charges then proceed to the north- While undergoing re- station at the southern on the submarine. Within west and patrol the ap- pairs, she was assigned end of the eastern en- the space of one minute, proaches to Shortland the task of hauling avia- trance to Shortland Har- six exploded close aboard, Basin. Orders were radi- tion gas, bombs, and per- bor. shook the vessel considera- oed on 1 February for her sonnel to . On 29 November, while bly, and caused numerous to move north and patrol While en route to the on patrol ten miles east broken light bulbs forward. the western approaches to Solomons, her destina- of the , Some fittings mounted on Buka Passage. Having tion was changed to Tu- Amberjack spotted a sur- the overhead were broken complied with these or- lagi. She arrived there faced Japanese subma- off, and several valves ders, Amberjack made on 25 October and rine. Before she could were sprung open. How- her first miles southeast unloaded her embarked set up an attack, how- ever, the submarine suf- of Treasury Island on 1 troops and cargo under ever, the enemy vessel fered no crippling damage February, and of sinking the cover of darkness. rapidly drew away. She and moved on to continue a two-masted schooner The next day, she set again saw a Japanese her patrol off the northeast by gunfire 20 miles from course for Brisbane, submarine on 3 Decem- coast of . Buka the afternoon of 3 , and reached ber proceeding toward She spotted another Japa- February 1943. At this that port on 30 October. the entrance to Shortland nese ship on 3 January time she was ordered to After a refit alongside harbor and sent four tor- 1943, a destroyer which move south along the Griffin and a series of pedoes toward the flee- apparently was waiting to Buka-Shortland traffic training exercises, ing enemy, but all failed rendezvous with a convoy lane and patrol east of Amberjack began her to hit. During the next from the Palau Islands. Island. second war patrol on 21 one and one-half weeks, The submarine was unable In a second radio trans- November. On the she made numerous ship to attack the ship and, two mission on 4 February, morning of 27 Novem- contacts, but carried out days later, set a course for Amberjack reported hav- ber, the submarine en- no attacks. On 15 De- Brisbane, Queensland. She ing sunk a 5,000 ton countered two enemy cember, the submarine reached that port on 11 freighter laden with ex- which were sighted a convoy con- January and safely con- plosives in a two-hour probably carrying sup- sisting of four or five cluded her patrol. night surface attack that plies for Japanese forces ships on a course for Ra- Following this patrol, the date in which five torpe- on Guadalcanal. While baul and launched two submarine's period of refit does were fired. During launching four torpedoes torpedoes at a large was cut to 12 days due to this engagement, Chief from her stern tubes, the freighter, one at a small the urgent need for subma- Pharmacist's Mate submarine heard the tanker, and one more at a rines to patrol enemy in- Con’t on Page 17 Page 18 Piedmont Periscope

USSVI Constitution and Bylaws

Here a little more of the USSVI Constitution and By- Bylaws (continued from January issue) laws. As I stated last month we’ll do a little each month and the Constitution will be here on the left ARTICLE III -- ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING side and the Bylaws on the right side. When we run Section 1. The Senior National Officer present at the Annual Business Meeting shall be the presiding offi- out of National, we’ll start on the Base—Moe(SS) cer. The order of seniority is as follows: NC, NSVC, Constitution (continued from January is- NJVC, NS, NT sue) Section 2. The Annual Business Meeting shall vali- date the elections and report the results for National ARTICLE III – PURPOSE/CREED Officers and Constitution and By Laws Amendments. Section 1: STATEMENT of Purpose/Creed. Section 3. The Annual Business Meeting shall ap- To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave prove the Annual Budget as presented by the National their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving Board. their country. That their dedication, deeds, and su- Section 4. The Annual Business Meeting shall deter- preme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation to- mine sponsorship of the National Convention at least ward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and pa- two but not more than three years hence. triotism to the United States of America and its Con- Section 5. The Order of Business for the Annual stitution. (C01-08) Business Meeting shall be: Section 2: In addition to perpetuating the memory of a. Call to Order. departed shipmates, we shall provide a way for all b. Moment of silence for Departed Shipmates. Submariners to gather for the mutual benefit and en- c. Invocation. joyment. Our common heritage as Submariners shall d. Pledge of Allegiance. be Strengthened by camaraderie. We support a strong e. Reciting of the Creed U.S. Submarine Force. f. Reading and acceptance of the minutes of the previ- Section 3: The organization will engage in various ous Annual Business Meeting. projects and deeds that will bring about the perpetual g. Introduction of National Officers in attendance by remembrance of those shipmates who have given the name and Base supreme sacrifice. The organization will also endeavor h. Board of Directors Report by National Com- to educate all third parties it comes in contact with mander. about the services our submarine brothers performed i. Report of the Senior Vice-Commander. and how their sacrifices made possible the freedom j. Report of the Junior Vice-Commander. and lifestyle we enjoy today. k. Report of the National Secretary. ARTICLE IV – POLICY l. Report of the National Treasurer. The organization shall adopt no policy in conflict with m. Committee reports as necessary the Constitution, Laws, and Practices of the United n. Unfinished business from previous Annual Busi- States. ness Meeting. ARTICLE V -- PRINCIPAL OFFICES o. New Business including Resolutions from a Base The organization will have offices within the United as outlined in Section 2 above. States as the Board of Directors may designate, or as p. Good of the order. the proper fulfillment of the Purpose of the organiza- q. Swearing in of Officers for the new term. tion may require. r. Closing of the Annual Business Meeting. ARTICLE IV -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Section 1. The Annual Board of Directors meeting and Special Meetings of the Board of Directors shall Con’t on Page 19 Issue 1302 Page 19

Lost Boats enemy after the war record Bylaws (con’t) February Con’t from page 15 an attack which probably sank Amberjack. On 16 conduct and consider Meeting Arthur C. Beeman was February 1943, Hiyodor any such organizational February 23th killed by machine gun and Sub Chaser Number business as shall come fire, and an officer was 18 attacked a U.S. subma- before them. The senior Dinner at 1730 slightly wounded in the rine with nine depth National Officer present hand. On 8 February, charges at about 5 05′S shall preside over the Meeting at Amberjack was ordered to 152 37′E. An escorting Board of Directors meet- 1900 move to the west side of patrol plane had previ- ings and Special meet- Ganongga Island and on ously attacked the subma- ings of the Board of Di- Dinner pre- 10 February, she was di- rine. A large amount of rectors. The Board of rected to keep south of heavy oil and "parts of the Directors shall meet a pared by ours latitude 7°30'S and to hull" came to the surface. minimum of one time SubVettes at cover the traffic routes This attack is believed to during the organiza- from Rabaul and Buka have sunk Amberjack. tional year at a time and the cost of Island to Shortland Basin. However, no final conclu- place as the board shall $6.00/person On 13 February, Amber- sions can be drawn, since decide. jack was assigned the en- Grampus was lost in the Section 2. Special Meet- Please pay and tire Rabaul-Buka- same area at about the ings of the Board of Di- Shortland Sea area and same time. From the evi- rectors may be called by support the told to hunt for traffic. dence available, it is con- the National Com- Base The last radio transmis- sidered most likely that mander at any time, or sion received from Amber- the attack of 16 February by three members of the jack was made on 14 Feb- sank Amberjack, but if she Board of Directors. ruary. She related having did survive this attack, any Section 3. Notice of Answer to the Flag Trivia: been forced down the one of the attacks and Special Meetings shall The 27-Star Flag: This night before by two de- sightings thought to have be given by service upon Flag became the Official stroyers, and that she had been made on Grampus each member of the United States Flag on recovered from the water might have been made on Board of Directors, in July 4th, 1845. A star and taken prisoner an en- Amberjack. person, or by postal mail was added for the admis- emy aviator on 13 Febru- Awards-Amberjack won or email to his last sion of Florida and was ary. She was ordered three battle stars for her known address, at least to last for only 1 year. north of latitude 6°30'S, World War II service, and ten (10) days prior to the The only President to and told to keep hunting was credited with sinking date of the meeting, serve under this flag was for Rabaul traffic. three ships, for a total of specifying the time and James Polk (1845-1849) All further messages to 28,600 tons while damag- place of the meeting and from our own area of Amberjack remained un- ing two more ships for the purpose of the meet- Pineville, NC. answered, and when, by 14,000 tons damaged. ing. 10 March, she had failed The enlisted men's recrea- More next month. to make her routine report tion center at Submarine estimating the time of her Base, Pearl Harbor, is As always, the entire arrival at base, she was named for Chief Pharma- USSVI Constitution and ordered to do so. No reply cist's Mate Arthur C. Bee- Bylaws are available was received, and she was man, who was killed in online at USSVI.org. reported as presumed lost the gun battle of 4 Febru- on 22 March 1943. ary 1943. Reports received from the Page 20 Piedmont Periscope

A doctor had sex with To which she replies, 'I 4. "If you run, you'll 12. "In God we trust; all one of his female pa- think you're the father of only go to jail tired." others we run through tients and felt guilty all one of my kids.' 5. "Can you run faster NCIC." ( National Crime day long. No matter Now his mind travels than 1200 feet per sec- Information Center ) how much he tried to back to the only time he ond? Because that's the 13. "Just how big were forget about it, he just has ever been unfaithful speed of the bullet that'll those 'two beers' you say couldn't. The guilt and to his wife. be chasing you." (LOVE you had?" sense of betrayal of his So he asks, 'Are you the IT) patient were overwhelm- stripper from the bache- 14. "No sir, we don't ing. lor party that I made 6. "You don't know how have quotas anymore. But every once in a love to on the pool table, fast you were going? I We used to, but now while he'd hear an inter- with all my buddies guess that means I can we're allowed to write as nal, reassuring voice in watching, while your write anything I want to many tickets as we can." his head that said: "Don't partner whipped my butt on the ticket, huh?" 15. "I'm glad to hear that worry about it. You with wet celery?' 7. "Yes, sir, you can talk the Chief (of Police) is a aren't the first medical She looks into his eyes to the shift supervisor, personal friend of yours. practitioner to have sex and says calmly, 'No, I'm but I don't think it will So you know someone with one of his patients your son's teacher.' help. Oh, did I mention who can post your bail." and you won't be the ******************** that I'm the shift supervi- AND THE WINNER last. And you're single. sor?" Just let it go." Southern cops have a IS.... But, invariably, another way with words! – Pro- 8. "Warning! You want a 16. "You didn't think we voice in his head would vided by Jim Schenk warning? O.K, I'm warn- give pretty women tick- ing you not to do that bring him back to real- These are actual com- ets? You're right, we again or I'll give you an- ity, whispering...... ments made by South don't. Sign here." "You're a veterinarian, other ticket." Carolina Troopers that ******************** you sick bastage." were taken off their car 9. "The answer to this ******************** videos: last question will deter- Al Westberry has some mine whether you are questions: I Think You're The Fa- 1. "You know, stop drunk or not. Was Why do supermarkets ther of One of My lights don't come any Mickey Mouse a cat or a redder than the one you make the sick walk all Kids... dog?" A guy goes to the super- just went through." the way to the back of market and notices a 10. "Fair? You want me the store to get their 2. "Relax, the handcuffs to be fair? Listen, fair is very attractive woman are tight because they're prescriptions while waving at him. a place where you go to healthy people can buy new. They'll stretch after ride on rides, eat cotton She says, 'Hello.' you wear them a while." cigarettes at the front? He's rather taken aback candy and corn dogs and Why do people order because he can't place 3. "If you take your step in monkey poop." double cheeseburgers, where he knows her hands off the car, I'll 11. "Yeah, we have a large fries, and a diet from. So he asks, 'Do make your birth certifi- quota. Two more tickets coke? you know me?' cate a worthless docu- and my wife gets a ment." (My Favorite) toaster oven." Why do banks leave Issue 1302 Page 21 vault doors open and Why don't sheep shrink One student, in particular, yelled, "Come on, baby, then chain the pens to when it rains? was hard put to think of Mama needs new clothes!" seven advantages. the counters? Why are they called As the dice came to a stop, Why do we leave cars apartments when they However, he wrote: she jumped up and down worth thousands of dol- are all stuck together? 1) It is perfect formula for and squealed... "Yes! Yes! I won, I won!" She hugged lars in our driveways ******************** the child. and put our useless each of the dealers, picked 2) It provides immunity junk in the garage? A man moves into a up her winnings and her nudist colony. He re- against several diseases. clothes and quickly parted. Why the sun lightens ceives a letter from his 3) It is always the right our hair, but darkens The dealers stared at each grandmother asking him temperature. other dumbfounded. Fi- our skin? to send her a current 4) It is inexpensive. nally, one of them asked, Why can't women put photo of himself in his "What did she roll?" The on mascara with their new location. 5) It bonds the child to other answered, "I don't mouth closed? Too embarrassed to let mother, and vice versa. know - I thought you were her know that he lives in watching." Why don't you ever see 6) It is always available as a nudist colony, he cuts a the headline 'Psychic needed. MORAL OF THE STORY photo in half and mails Wins Lottery'? And then the student was - Not all Irish are drunks, it. The next day he dis- stuck. Finally, in despera- not all blondes are dumb, Why is 'abbreviated' covers that he had acci- tion, just before the bell ..... but all men...are men! such a long word? dentally sent the bottom rang indicating the end of half of the photo. He's ******************** Why is it that doctors the test, he wrote: really worried but then and attorneys call what Below supplied by remembers how bad his 7) It comes in two attrac- they do 'practice'? grandmother's eyesight tive containers and it's Al Westberry Why is lemon juice is, and hopes she won't high enough off the made with artificial fla- notice. ground where the cat can't get it. voring, and dish wash- A few weeks later, he ing liquid made with receives a letter from his He got an A. real lemons? Grandmother, it says: ******************** Why is the man who "Thank you for the pic- Supplied by Jack Jeffries invests all your money ture. Change your hair- called a broker? style...It makes your An attractive blonde from Cork, Ireland, arrived at Why is the time of day nose look too short." Love, Grandma the casino. She seemed a with the slowest traffic little intoxicated and bet called rush hour? ******************** twenty thousand dollars in Why isn't there mouse- Students in an advanced a single roll of the dice. flavored cat food? Biology class were tak- She said, "I hope you don't ing their mid-term exam. mind, but I feel much Why didn't Noah swat The last question was, those two mosquitoes? luckier when I'm com- 'Name seven advantages pletely nude." with that, Why do they sterilize of Mother's Milk.’ The she stripped from the neck the needle for lethal in- question was worth 70 down, rolled the dice and jections? points or none at all. with an Irish brogue Page 22 Piedmont Periscope

Holland Club Member in the Spotlight Why we love children... Provided by Al West- I’d killed her on our wed- Picture School in Norfolk berry ding night, I’d been pa- even though he use to run roled years and years the projection equipment NUDITY ago.” I had to laugh and at the local theater in I was driving with my tell him that’s the same high school and really did three young children one line I use with my wife. not need the school. Isn’t warm summer evening Submarine Sailors, you that the Navy for you? when a woman in the can’t take us anywhere! Perry did his four year convertible ahead of us Anyway, Perry is happily tour and was discharged This month’s Holland stood up and waved. She married to Toie and lives as an IC3(SS). Club Member in the was stark naked! As I in Matthews, NC where After the Navy, Perry Spotlight is Perry Blake. was reeling from the they still run a family went to work for AT&T The day before I talked to shock, I heard my 5-year- business together. More working on their long Perry, I got to get the real old shout from the back about that in a while. lines for 29 years. After story from his wife of 49 seat, 'Mom, that lady isn't Perry entered the Navy in retiring from AT&T with years this month, Toie. wearing a seat belt!' March of 1957. Perry’s 30 years of service, Perry So we’ll start with her Father told him he was and Toie started their OPINIONS side of the story. going into some service own business installing Toie, said they met about On the first day of and did not care which business communication six months after Perry’s school, a first-grader one as long as it was the systems which is still do- discharge from the Navy. handed his teacher a note Navy. He lacked the ing well today. Their first date was a from his mother. The funds to send Perry to col- Favorite duty was in Key hockey game. Toie’s note read, 'The opinions lege and wanted him to West on the Picada. family was all into expressed by this child learn something while he Perry and Toie really en- hockey and her brother are not necessarily those served his Country. joy going to the Boat’s played for a AAA team of his parents...' Perry did his Boot training reunions. of the Detroit Redwings. in , followed by KETCHUP Asheboro, where Perry Internal Communication grew-up also had a A woman was trying hard Technician School also in hockey team, so their to get the ketchup out of San Diego. I asked Perry first date, rival teams the jar. During her strug- why did you volunteer for played. Toie grew up in gle the phone rang so she submarines. He said that Charlotte. I told I had asked her 4-year-old after I&C school that Sub already met the “other” daughter to answer the School in New London person from Charlotte, phone. 'Mommy can't was just the next stop, so now I talked to both of come to the phone to talk the Navy picked for him. them! She told me to call to you right now; she's He did spend some time back the next day be- hitting the bottle. on the USS Sennet, but cause Perry had gone to MORE NUDITY went on to the USS the hockey game in up- Picuda (SS-382) and A little boy got lost at the town Charlotte. Qualified in 1958. YMCA and found him- I called the next day and Perry says he never regret- self in the women's Perry was “armed and ted a minute of his service locker room. When he waiting” for me. I asked and loved his time aboard was spotted, the room him about being married the Picuda in . burst into shrieks, with for 49 years. He said, “If Perry did attend Motion ladies grabbing towels Issue 1302 Page 23 and running for cover. ELDERLY and made ready for the Two Chiefs The little boy watched in While working for an or- disposal of the deceased. Two Chiefs are getting amazement and then ganization that delivers The minister's son was wiped at the CPO Club asked, 'What's the matter, lunches to elderly shut- chosen to say the appro- when suddenly one of 'em haven't you ever seen a ins, I used to take my 4- priate prayers and with throws up all over himself. little boy before?' year-old daughter on my sonorous dignity intoned "Damn, now my wife will POLICE # 1 afternoon rounds. She was his version of what he kill me!", the inebriated Chief said. While taking a routine unfailingly intrigued by thought his father always vandalism report at an the various appliances of said: 'Glory be unto the The other chief says, "Don't elementary school, I was old age, particularly the Father, and unto the Son, worry. Just tuck a twenty in interrupted by a little girl canes, walkers and wheel- and into the hole he your breast pocket and tell your wife that someone about 6 years old. Look- chairs. One day I found goes.' (I want this line threw up on you and gave ing up and down at my her staring at a pair of used at my funeral!) false teeth soaking in a you $20.00 dollars to have uniform, she asked, 'Are SCHOOL glass. As I braced myself it dry-cleaned." you a cop? for the inevitable barrage A little girl had just fin- So they stay for another Yes,' I answered and con- of questions, she merely ished her first week of couple of hours and get tinued writing the report. turned and whispered, school. 'I'm just wasting even drunker. Eventually 'The tooth fairy will never my time,' she said to her they stumble out and go My mother said if I ever home and this chief's wife needed help I should ask believe this!' mother. 'I can't read, I can't write and they won't starts in on him, "You reek the police. Is that right?' DRESS-UP of alcohol and you've puked 'Yes, that's right,' I told let me talk!' A little girl was watching all over yourself! My God, her. BIBLE you're disgusting!" her parents dress for a 'Well, then,' she said as party. When she saw her A little boy opened the Speaking very carefully so she extended her foot to- dad donning his tuxedo, big family Bible. He was as not to slur his words, the ward me, 'would you she warned, 'Daddy, you fascinated as he fingered Chief says, "Now way a please tie my shoe?' shouldn't wear that suit.' through the old pages. mint, I can splain everthin. Suddenly, something fell Ish snot wha jew think. I POLICE #2 'And why not, darling?' out of the Bible. He only had a cupla drrrinks. But thish damn Marine got It was the end of the day 'You know that it always picked up the object and when I parked my police ssick on me. He had one too gives you a headache the looked at it. What he saw many and he juss koudin van in front of the station. next morning.' was an old leaf that had hold hizz liquor . He said As I gathered my equip- been pressed in between DEATH hes was verrry sorry an' ment, my K-9 partner, the pages. gave me twennie bucks for Jake, was barking and I While walking along the the cleaning bill! saw a little boy staring in sidewalk in front of his 'Mama, look what I found,' the boy called His wife looks in the breast at me. church, our minister heard out. pocket and says, "But this is 'Is that a dog you got the intoning of a prayer forty bucks.' that nearly made his collar 'What have you got there, back there?' he asked. wilt. Apparently, his 5- dear?' Oh, yeah I almos' fergot, he 'It sure is,' I replied. year-old son and his play- shhhit in my pants, too. With astonishment in the Puzzled, the boy looked mates had found a dead young boy's voice, he at me and then towards robin. Feeling that proper answered, 'I think it's burial should be per- the back of the van. Fi- Adam's underwear!' nally he said, 'What'd he formed, they had secured do? a small box and cotton ******************** batting, then dug a hole Page 24 Piedmont Periscope

BURNSVILLE MEMORIAL SERVICE -2013

We invite you all to come to the Burnsville 2013 event on 17 and 18 May. The 17th is mostly just a day of getting together and enjoying the evening together. There will be plenty of snacks and drinks available at no additional cost to you and some Karaoke to top off the evening. The 18th will be an NC Subvets meeting, followed by lunch wherever you care to go. Many of us go to the Western Sizzlin a couple miles down the road from the hotels. It is also on the way to the memorial. We will have our Memorial Service at 1400. Most of you know where that is, but if this is a first time for you, you can ride with someone or just follow, you choice. The evening is a dinner put on by the main hotel (Skyline Village Inn) followed by Karaoke for your evening entertainment. Our reports back from various attendees said the entire weekend was well worth it. So make your plans early to come join us that weekend. The registration form is within this newsletter. The room prices vary somewhat. Single rooms with balcony are $85 a night, with- out balcony are $69. Double rooms are $99 with balcony and $85 without bal- cony. Of course this cost is without tax. Verify your cost when you make your room reservation. This cost will apply to both hotels. Make your reservations at 704-517-6374 (Skyline Village Inn). If this hotel cannot accommodate you, he will take care of your reservations at the overflow hotel and let you know. Please make your reservations prior to 4 May 2012. We have a cutoff date of 3 May so we can all plan accordingly. Fill out the registration sheet and send it to: Steve Bell, 138 Burton Hills Circle, Gastonia, NC 28054. Make your check payable to Carolina Piedmont Base – USSVI. Come on out and enjoy the weekend with us. I doubt you will regret it. If you are just coming up for the service, we welcome you too. We look forward to seeing you in the mountains in May. Issue 1302 Page 25

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2013 BURNSVILLE MEMORIAL SERVICE

FRIDAY MAY 17

1500-1800 Registration at Skyline Village Inn (just let Bell know you are there) 1600-?? Hospitality Room Open Evening Meal will be on your own

SATURDAY MAY 18

1000 NC SUBVETS Meeting (Swearing in of Carolina Piedmont Base Officers) 1130 (approx) Lunch at Western Sizzlin (on your own)(for those that want to eat there) 1400 Memorial Service on Moonshine Mountain 1800 Catered meal @ Skiline Village Inn (downstairs) 1900 (approx) Karaoke for the evening (upstairs)

-We will caravan (or try to) to Moonshine Mountain from Western Sizzlin after lunch. -Hospitality Room will be open during the day Saturday. After the service, there may be a showing of the latest Bilge Rat Productions Show. -Evening meal is a buffet style meal prepared at the hotel.

COME OUT AND ENJOY SOME GOOD COMRADIERSHIP, A MEMORIAL SER- VICE FOR THOSE WE LOST ON WWII SUBMARINES, AND A GOOD HOME COOKED MEAL Page 26 Piedmont Periscope

2013 NC SUBVETS Burnsville Memorial Service 17-18 May 2013 Pre-Registration Form – Cutoff Date 3 May 2013 Name:______Nickname:______Street Address:______City/State/Zip:______Base______Spouse/Guest Name:______Nickame:______Emergency Contact/ Telephone:______NO. TOTAL Registration/Catered Meal, Saturday May 18 Per Person $25 ______

TEAR OFF THIS SECTION AS A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS Please make checks payable to: CAROLINA PIEDMONT BASE – USSVI Mail check to: Steve Bell, 138 Burton Hills Circle, Gastonia, NC 28054 NO. TOTAL

Registration/Catered Meal, Saturday May 18 Per Person $25 ______

Host Hotel: Skyline Village Inn, 12255 NC Hwy 226A (milepost marker 331 on the Blue Ridge Parkway), between Little Switzerland and Spruce Pine, NC. Phone: 1-828-765-9394 or 704-517-6374 (preferable) Directions to Hotel: I-40, Exit 86 (Route 226). Take this bending, curving road all the way to Little Switzer- land. When you see the Blue Ridge Parkway overpass, take a left turn, it is the first building on the right. Reservations: Reservations at the hotel are the responsibility of the individual (828-765-6276 or 704-517- 6374). A special rate of approximately $85.00 (plus tax) for most rooms (if you are doubling up with some- one, there is an extra $10 charge) is available for U.S. Subvets per night. Double rooms are $99 and singles are $69 (plus tax of course). This hotel has only 16 rooms but has made a deal with a hotel (Big Lynn Gap Motel) approximately 2 miles away for overflow at the same rate. Skyline Hotel will arrange for either hotel as appropriate. DEADLINE FOR SPECIAL RATE IS 3 MAY 2012. Check out the website at www.skylinevillageinn.com. Issue 1302 Page 27 Page 28 Piedmont Periscope Carolina Piedmont Base Calendar of Upcoming Events Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Halfway night Show – Salisbury VA

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 St. Paddy’ Pa- rade— Charlotte

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One way to support VFW Post 9138 is to attend their Sunday Morning Break- fast held on the second Sunday of each month from 8am to 11am— Come on out! -