The Jersey Bounce Fall 2009

USS New Jersey Veterans, Inc.

“THE JERSEY BOUNCE” Fall 2009 Issue

Email - WWW.USSNEWJERSEY.ORG

The 22nd reunion was held at the Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, October 7th through October 11th, 2009. The organization enjoyed a very successful reunion. The Memorial Service, St. Augustine and Jacksonville tours, Dinner Cruise, Welcome Aboard Dinner, and a Dinner Dance Banquet were well attended. We want to thank the reunion committee for a job well done.

The reunion committee worked hard in providing this annual opportunity for our shipmates to become reacquainted with old friends and shipmates. These reunions are a great opportunity to make new friends, or just reminisce sea stories of bygone days. The days of the battleship, the most feared dreadnaught on the high seas, are long gone, but the battleship sailors live on and on.

Newer and more deadly ships are joining the fleet providing firepower that we can- not imagine only conjecture. USS New Jersey Veterans Inc Officer & Directors

President / Director Vice President / Director Joe DiMaria Ernest Dalton 645 Brisa Ct. 7143 Rolling Hill Lane Chesapeake, VA 23322 San Antonio, Texas 78227 757-549-2178 210-275-7886 [email protected] [email protected] Secretary/Director Treasurer/Director Membership/Director A.J. Smith John Pete Vance Steve Sheehan 538 Kiddsville Road 1541 Hayden Rd 1209 Cumberland RD Fishersville, VA 22939 Deland, FL 32724 Abington, PA 19001 540-943-2862 386-736-3231 215-887-7583 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Master at Arms Liaison/Director Small Stores/Director Joe Porambo Mark Babcock John Pete Vance 1503 Elder Ave 5231 El Monte St. 1541 Hayden Rd Chesapeake, VA 23325 Roeland Park, KS 66205 Deland, FL 32724 757-420-1706 913-432-4462 386-736-3231 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Web Master/Director News Editor/director Dir of Veterans Affairs Ed Campbell Nick Rasch Mike Prime 2354 Mountain View Ct. 18310 Candice Dr 703 Seneca St Fairfield, CA 94534 Triangle, VA 22172 Fulton, NY 13069 707-428-5417 703-221-5239 315-598-2037 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Reunion Coordinator At large Director Seating coordinator Vacant Dick McDowell Bill Myers 83 Queens Way 4021 Vernon Ave Port Orange, FL 32129 Omaha, NE 68111 386-756-1144 402-676-0082 [email protected] [email protected] Chaplin Scholarship Chairman Legal Council Will Clark Chairperson-Patricia DiMaria Vacant 3072 Hickory Glen Drive Co-Chairperson-Pam Calhoun Orange Park, FL 32065 Contac, please notify [(H)904-213-0613] Joe DiMaria [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] World War II Korean War Viet Nam Lebanon/Persian Gulf Robert LaVine Richard Esser William Meredith Danny Fielder 92 Old Stirling Rd 3930 Meister Rd 22 Emjay Lane 5198 Bethesda Rd Warren, NJ 07059 Lorain, OH 44053 Rochester, NY 14612 Crystal Springs MS 39059 908-755-9498 440-246-5594 585-225-9210 601-892-6086 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

121908 TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL REUNION INFORMATION PAGE

Table of Contents 1 Editorial Comments 2 Business Meeting 3 2010 Reunion Information 4 Open Letter 5

DIRECTORS MESSAGE:

President 6 Vice President 7 Liaison Director 8 Membership Director 9 Renewal & New Membership application Form 9 Web Master 10 President of Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial 10 News Editor 11 Seating Chairman 12 Vietnam Area Director 13

REUNION (2009)

General Information 14 WW II, & Korea Attendees 15 Viet Nam & Lebanon/Persian Gulf Attendees 16 Welcome Aboard Dinner 17 St. Augustine Historical Tour 18 Memorial Service & Luncheon 19 Annabelle Lee 20 Banquet 21

MISCELLANEOUS:

Hospitality Room 22 Ships Small Store 22 Meritorious Member 23 Humor and Memories 24 Nautical Quiz 26 Scholarship Information: Application Information 28 2009 Scholarship Recipients 29 Small Stores: Name Plates 30 Plate History String 31 Items Available 32 Original Ships Paper 33 1918 Post Card 34 New Members: 35 Taps Listing: 36 Customized Pier Brick 37 Pirate Catcher 39 WW II Posters 40 District Volunteers 41 1

— NEVER FORGET —

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

USS NEW YORK, LPD-21 Dock of the San Antonio class. This is It was a spiritual moment for every- a new class of warships specially de- body at the foundry. The foundry op- (Shown on Cover Page) signed for missions that include opera- erations manager, Junior Chavers said; ______tions against terrorists. The USS New “ When the WORLD TRADE CEN- The USS New York, LPD-21 was York is 684 feet long and will have a TER Steel first arrived and I touched commissioned by Secretary of the crew of 360 Sailors (28 officers + 332 it with my hand, the hair on my neck Navy, Ray Mabus and put into Navy enlisted men) and 700 combat ready stood up. It had a big meaning for all service November 7, 2009. The cere- Marines (66 officers + 634 enlisted of us. They knocked us down, but they mony was staged on the Hudson River men) to be delivered ashore by heli- can’t keep us down. We will be pier that is home to the Intrepid Sea, back.” Air, and Space Mu- seum. Among the dig- nitaries were newly ‘NEVER FORGET’ reelected New York Is the ship’s motto Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New It seems that the poli- York governor David ticians, news media, Paterson. and liberal citizens have already forgot- The USS NEW ten. YORK was built at the Northrop Grum- THE SAILORS man Ship yard in FROM THE USS Avondale, Louisiana. NEW JERSEY The ship’s bow stem VETERANS ASSO- was built with 24 tons CIATION WILL of scrap steel from the NEVER FORGET. WORLD TRADE CENTER. ______copters, tilt rotor aircraft, and assault She is the fifth Amphibious Transport craft. NOTE: The USS NEW YORK is a rather unique design with the two Twenty four (24) tons of scrap steel stacks representing the twin towers. from the WORLD TRADE CEN- TER was melted down in a foundry The ship is powered by four Colt- in Amite, Louisiana to cast the Pielstick PC 2.5 SSTC Turbocharged ship’s bow section. Marine Diesel Engines (total 41,600 shaft horsepower) with inboard Rotat- When the steel arrived at the foundry ing Rolls-Royce Controllable Pitch the big rough steelworkers treated it Propellers. Each engine is rated at with total reverence recalled navy 7755 kilowatts at 520 rpm. Captain Kevin Wensing.

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL (Jacksonville Florida) OCTOBER 10, 2009 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETING

Prior to calling the meeting to order information can be found on page 28. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Ms. Lisa Stackhouse, marketing man- OLD BUSINESS Mr. DiMaria stated that if only one ager from the Hilton Head Crowne member is nominated for an office the Plaza, gave a presentation on the mer- None Secretary will cast a single vote. its of having a future reunion at the NEW BUSINESS Hilton Head Crowne Plaza. Mr. DiMaria announced that the direc- THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS After Ms. Stackhouse departed Mr. Joe tors had appointed Reverend Will WERE ELECTED FOR THE RE- DiMaria (acting president) opened the Clark to be the Chaplin for the next 3 MAINDER OF THE TERM business meeting. years. Rev. Clark will replace Mr. (3 years) Larry Kalakauskis who was the acting Chaplin. President: Mr. Joe DiMaria SECRETARY REPORT Mr. DiMaria opened the selection for Vice-President: Mr. Ernest Dalton Mr. DiMaria, secretary, read the an- the 2011 reunion. The members se- nual Secretary’s report which was ac- Secretary: Mr. A. L. Smith lected Hilton Head, South Carolina by cepted by all. a vote of 33 to 4. Small Store: None (Mr. J. Vance agreed to fill the position as an acting Mr. DiMaria made a motion that the position). Mr. Vance will only have TREASURES REPORT members select future reunion sites one vote at the directors meeting. two (2) years prior to the reunion to Mr. John Vance, treasure, gave the provide sufficient time for the reunion following abbreviated report: committee. In addition, be recom- GOOD OF THE ORDER Beginning Balance: $57,335.87 mended that anyone making a motion Mr. Nick Rasch brought up the issue of Deposits: $24,443.38 for a site be in a posture to assist the the Web Master position. The Presi- reunion committee to secure a hotel Expenses: $21,494.84 dent explained that due to logistics Mr. and associated amenities. The motion Bert Trotter was unable to continue in Balance: $60,284.41 was seconded and carried. the position and the directors reinstated The treasure’s report was accepted by Mr. Joe Cusumano asked why the Mr. Ed Campbell. all. 2012 reunion was not going to be held Mr. Mike Prime announced that the at the ship. He reiterated that at a pre- MEMBERSHIP REPORT Veteran’s Administration Information, vious reunion the members had voted that he provided (included into the Mr. Steve Sheehan, membership chair- to return to the ship every 3rd year. spring issue of the Bounce) helped sev- man, reported that of October 8, 2009, Mr. Mike Prime stated that at the fol- eral members to receive needed help. the organization had a total of 1003 lowing business meeting the members members. There are 9 new members voted that the reunion would only re- A motion was made and seconded to with 21 deceased (Reference Pages 35 turn to the ship when the members close the meeting. The President then & 36). made a motion to return to the ship and closed the meeting. the motion carried. Mr. DiMaria ex- SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Submitted by; plained that future reunions will be Mr. DiMaria announced that Mr. held at the locations selected by the Mr. Joe DiMaria Christopher Beau Ryan, and Mr. Ed- membership at the business meeting. BTCM, USN Retired ward F. Zaremba III were the winners of the 2009 scholarships. Additional

OPEN LETTER FROM Bill Myers (Seating Chairman)

What do you expect the USS New Jer- roster due to failure to pay dues. The In addition, we are seeing a decline in sey Veterans to do for you? In what question is WHY? Perhaps if some- reunion attendance. WHY? Is it the direction do you feel the organization one could tell the directors WHY, they location? Is it the economy? Is the should be moving and how do you could rectify the problem or problems. reunion being held too often? Is it the propose it gets there? These are but a time of year? Tell us your thoughts. There are also many shipmates out few of the questions that the directors What would encourage you to attend a there who have never heard of the USS of the organization are faced with and reunion? If you only attend sporadi- New Jersey Veterans Organization. they need inputs from you, the mem- cally, what would encourage you to We need to get the word out and invite bership, to let them know what you attend more often? them into our organization. If each think. member could encourage just one If you have any thoughts, ideas, or The organization is currently experi- shipmate to join (or one former mem- concerns please covey this information encing a loss of members. Naturally ber to rejoin) the membership would to any Board Member. The organiza- as an aging association any organiza- double. If you have any suggestions tion is an open minded society and we tion experiences an ever increasing or ideas on how to attract new mem- are always looking for ways to better loss from members passing, but dis- bers or how to get the word out about serve our membership. However, to turbingly, the organization is experi- our organization to potential new accomplish this we need your inputs to encing many losses simply because members please, let us know. show us the direction to proceed. members are being dropped from the

TEN WAYS TO WRECK AN ORGANIZATION From Demeter’s Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure

Submitted by Bill Myers 1. Don’t come to meetings. 5. Never accept an office, as it is eas- 8. Do nothing more than is absolutely ier to criticize than to do things. necessary, but when members roll

up their sleeves and willingly and 6. Feel hurt if you are not appointed 2. If you come to meeting, come unselfishly use their ability to help to a committee, but if you are, do late. the organization, say that the unit not attend committee meetings. 3. If the weather does not suit you, is run by a clique. 7. If asked by the chair to give your don’t think of coming. 9. Hold back your dues as long as opinion on some matter, tell him possible, or don’t pay them at all. 4. If you attend a meeting, find fault you have nothing to say; after the with the officers and the other meeting tell everyone how things 10. Don’t bother about getting new members. should be done. members, let someone else do it.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

I wish to take a few minutes to wish President) stated that at the following Vance for stepping up to temporary everyone a Happy and Healthy New reunion the 3 years was changed to 5 Vice President and helping with the Year. years. reunion. Without his help the reunion would not have been a success. We have just returned from our reun- It has been common knowledge that ion in Jacksonville, Florida. Although, the reunion will be held where the ma- Remember 2012 is an election year, the attendance was slightly down, eve- jority of members, attending the busi- not only for the President of the United ryone had a very good time. ness meeting, select. States, but for the organization’s officers. Give this some serious thought There were eight (8) applicants for the A caveat has been added that anyone and determine if you could make a Scholarship, all were well qualified recommending a reunion location be positive contribution by becoming an and deserved to win. Unfortunately, ready and willing to assist the reunion officer. we could only award two scholar- committee with the amenities associ- ships.. The scholarship committee had ated with the reunion. These amenities a difficult task in deciding the two include hotel selection, organizing Joe DiMaria winners. tours and etc. President I would like to thank the scholarship The 2010 reunion will be held at the committee, consisting of Patricia Di- Holiday Inn Select/Opryland in Nash- Maria and Pam Calhoun for their time ville, Tennessee September 29 through and effort. The winners for this year October 3. Again the reunion commit- are Mr. Christopher Beau Ryan and tee was able to negotiate for a full Edward F. Zaremba III. Additional breakfast buffet. Additional informa- information on the scholarship awards tion can be found on page 4, and the can be found on page 28. details will be in the Spring Issue of the Bounce. At the directors meeting, the directors approved to raise the scholarship from At the 2010 reunion we will be voting $750.00 to $1000.00 starting in 2010. of the site location for the 2012 reun- BTCM. USN retired Please advise anyone applying for a ion. scholarship that the applications must In closing, I would like to thank every- be postmarked by July 18, 2010 or one that voted for me, Mr. Ernest J. Emailed by July 25, 2010. Dalton as Vice President, and Mr. A. J. During the all-hands business meeting Smith as Secretary. With these posi- it was discussed that the membership tion solidified, I’m anxious get the or- had voted to return to the ship every 3 ganization back on a positive track. years. However, Mr. Mike Prime (past Especially, I want to thank Mr. John

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

Dear Shipmates; the Small Stores Director. Our organi- future activities for our organization. I zation will only succeed if we all work urge all members to Email their local I am assuming the duties of Vice Presi- together. newspaper and submit the information dent of the USS New Jersey Veterans, of our up coming events. I have found Inc. The reason I decided to take this I served on the New Jersey from late former shipmates by using some of the position is to help maintain a good 1954 to June 1956. During that time I free locators offered on the internet. organization. We had a unusual occur- was assigned to “C” Division and rence which required some members to worked in Radio One. I had four as- Our ship has spanned one of the long- wear two hats. Joe DiMaria and John signments during my enlistment, but est sea service of any ship in its class. Pete Vance assumed additional duties the time of the New Jersey was the The Jersey is special to me and I am this past year. These members deserve most rewarding. It has been my pleas- sure you all feel the same way. a „well done‟ by all hands. With out ure to be in contact with crew mem- assuming these responsibilities there bers who I met in boot camp in the fall would not have been the fine reunion of 1952. Ernest J. Dalton we enjoyed in Jacksonville. At this My goal is to assist the other board Vice President time we have all positions filled except members in the successful planning of „C‟ Division

CANNON FROM THE OLD SPANISH FORT IN ST. AUGUSTINE DOES NOT LOOK LIKE OUR MAIN BATTERY

NOTES FROM THE LIAISON OFFICER

We, the crew of the USS New Jersey, are united in our responsibility to promote the history and legacy of our ship for future generations to come.

Shipmates, I want to personally say a a close relative who might “Well Done” to all the allow us to contact you When I volunteered for the active current district through them. The Liaison Officer position, I volunteers for their invention of the email has knew it would be a outstanding efforts to allowed us to keep in challenge, and it certainly maintain contact with all contact without the time has been. My goal this the crew members in their and expense involved in year has been to contact respective districts. Keep regular mail. Our district not only my list of past up the excellent work volunteers have been crew members that are not gentlemen. instructed not to send any yet actual current members junk emails to the of our organization, but As we attend more and members, just pertinent also to reach out to former more reunions, we always information regarding the crew members in order to enjoy hearing from our organization. interest them in our members in regards to organization, reunions, etc. what type of activities they Unfortunately, I was not like to experience at our able to attend this year’s I have been able to reunions. Suggestions are reunion in Jacksonville, contact a large number of always welcome, but keep due to a severe knee injury shipmates utilizing many in mind that price, which I am still trying to sources throughout the availability, geographical get over. I certainly am internet to help accomplish area, and several other planning to go to Nashville this goal, which has factors have to be in 2010 however, and hope proven to be an excellent considered by the all of you can also. source of information. committees planning the Thanks for the opportunity The 80’s crew has been reunion events. to perform the Liaison my main focus in the past Officer duties, and I will months, as they represent Please keep your district attempt to keep up the quite a large number of volunteer, or myself, tradition of the position sailors who served on the informed of any change of throughout the rest of my battleship during that time address, email, phone term. period, and we certainly number, etc. Also, if any need their support to keep of you do not have a Mark Babcock our organization strong. computer, or email Liaison Officer-USS New address, perhaps you have Jersey Veterans, Inc.

NOTES FROM THE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Fellow Shipmates It goes without saying that new mem- notice. Feel free to contact me with bers are always welcome, any era, any any questions, comments or concerns. By now you should have received your division, the more the merrier. dues notice for the year 2010. Sorry for the incorrect date, they were pre- Your dues also entitle you to our publi- Thank you in advance for your help. pared at the beginning of the month cation, ‘The Bounce’ twice a year, but not mailed until after the 2009 re- which contains information about the Sincerely union. The date had not been changed. organization, shipmates, reunions etc. Steve Sheehan If you know of any former members of There is also an order form for the the organization who would like to USS New Jersey small stores items in Membership Director rejoin, have them contact me. They every issue. My contact information is Viet Nam E-Division need only pay dues or 2010. in ‘The Bounce’, and on your dues

APPLICATION FORM FOR PRESENT & NEW MEMBERS Fee; $20.00 Make Checks Payable To: USS New Jersey Veterans, Inc. Mail the following form to Steve Sheehan, 1209 Cumberland Rd., Abington, PA 19001

NAME: ______ADDRESS: ______DIVISION: ______CITY: ______ERA & Calendar Years Aboard: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______RATE/RANK: ______SPOUSE ______:

FROM THE WEBMASTER to the site. If any of you who did at- Dear Shipmates, tend took some photos and want to share, please e-mail them to me and There is not a great deal to report this I’ll post them. time other than we finally upgraded the web site to something a little more Here’s wishing you all a very happy modern. You can, check it out. The holiday season. content is essentially the same but more accessible with new pull down menus. Since the upgrade has been completed there are still a few of minor issues. If Ed Campbell you incur a problem, please don’t hesi- tate to contact me directly so the nec- 2354 Mountain View Ct. essary repair can be made. Fairfield, CA 94533-1081 I was unable to attend the last reunion. 707-428-5417 Consequently, I have no photos to add [email protected]

JIM SCHUCK Jim Schuck named CEO/President of the Mr. James M. Schuck has been named President, Finance and Operations Of- Battleship CEO and President of the Battleship ficer since July 2005. James (Jim) M. Schuck has been named CEO and New Jersey Museum and Memorial. President of the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Mr. Schuck of Gloucester Township, Memorial. Schuck, 50 of Gloucester Township, NJ, has New Jersey has been the acting CEO been the acting CEO since February. Schuck has served as Executive Vice President, Finance & Operations - CFO since February, 2009. Previously, Mr. in July 2005. Schuck had served as Executive Vice

Help Maintain the Big J One Brick at a time!

Personalize a Brick on Memorial Pier!

Personalized bricks are available for a donation of $100. You can also order a replica brick to place in your home or office 10 for $40. To order your own brick, visit www.battleshipnewjersey.org, or call 1-866- 877-6262 ext. 102.

FROM THE DESK OF OF THE NEWS EDITOR

Our members come from many differ- Since departing the ship the members In addition, I encourage you to send ent geographic area, various religious have developed many different skills stories and experiences, that only you organizations and ethnical back- and vocations. Many used the G.I. bill recall, to the News Editor. Every grounds. We vary in age, vocation, to improve their economic standards. member has a story to tell, something and both physical and education skills. Several have become doctors, lawyers, you might not feel worth repeating. engineers, dentists and other profes- Your shipmates could find these sto- We all have one thing in common. We sionals. ries interesting, humoristic, and maybe all served on the most decorated battle- even educational. ship in naval history. During our time The directors have exerted an exten- aboard the ship our naval training and sive amount of energies to make your The reunion provides an unique envi- experiences ronment for the members to renew old varied. Our friendships, meet and make new duties were friends, visit new areas, sit back, relax diversed but and enjoy. the centergis- The reunion committee takes care of tics was an all the amenities to ensure the atten- outstanding dees can enjoy themselves, not worry fighting unit, about anything, and just relax and have feared by any a good time with old shipmates and combative friends. navy or country. This is an I encourage each and every member to accomplish- evaluate your resources and make an ment we can exerted effort to attend the next reun- all be proud ion in Nashville, Tennessee. Take of. ownership, put out that extra effort, get involved. Liberty Call Sasabo, Japan 1953 veterans or- Nick Rasch ganization a News Editor homogeneous unit. The reunion committee contin- ues to extend themselves in providing excellent amenities and great geographical choices throughout the country. I encourage each and every member to become involved with the organization. Take ownership. Contact fellow shipmates, Fellow Radarmen 1950 get a group together, attend the reunions get involved.

SEATING COORDINATOR/DIRECTOR

As the Seating Coordinator/Director believe that everything went well as I ideas and present them to the Board of my primary duties involve the seating heard NO complaints. If anyone had a Directors for possible action or consid- needs for the WELCOME ABOARD problem with where they were seated eration. PARTY and the BANQUET at the please let me know and I will do eve- I hope this explains my duties and reunions. Basically I make all seating rything in my power to avoid a similar hopefully assignments for you will these events. I continue handle any special to allow requests for me to Handicap or spe- handle cial needs seating your seat- and requests by ing needs members to be at the seated with a spe- next cial friend or year’s group of friends. I reunion make every effort in Nash- to accommodate ville, these requests. Tennes- Although we are see. all shipmates re- gardless of the era we served, I attempt problem next year. to group the table assignments by era. I also serve in any capacity as directed Your shipmate; This was my first year in this position by the President and I’m always avail- Bill Myers. and it was a learning experience. I able to take any members concerns or

LEBANON/PERSIAN GULF ERA DIRECTOR

Hello again its Danny Fielder from the only ones from our era. Lebanon ERA. This really needs to change. Have you We just finished up the 2009 Reunion thought about the history behind the which was held in Jacksonville, Flor- gallant lady that we served on. The ida. Again a good time was had by all. most decorated ship in Naval History, Commissioned more times than any The same group of electricians from other ship, served in more wars, and Vietnam and their wives took my wife recorded more nautical miles than any and I in once again. As a matter of other ship, fact when they saw us, Thursday morning, they said, “Hey look the kids Yes, we were part of this. Lets not let are here.” You may think we are from these memories die. Guys I am really 2 different times but it doesn't matter . reaching out. Lets have a really great We have the Battleship USS New Jer- showing next year in Nashville, Ten- sey in common. We fit in just as well nessee. These are hard times and the as the WWII and Korea veterans. economy is not great, but let us not My contacts: forget the greatness of the BATTLE- „Come On,” Lebanon and Persian Gulf Danny Fielder SHIP USS NEW JERSEY. men you are important. Look it is 5198 Bethesda Rd. eventually going to be up to our era to Thank you: keep the USS New Jersey Veterans Crystal Springs, Ms. 39059 MM3 Daniel C. Fielder Inc. organization going. WWII, Ko- Phone: (601) 892-6086 rea, and Vietnam veterans have done and are doing a wonderful job, but we Cell: (601) 955-8233 have had 41 shipmates pass away since E-Mail: [email protected] the reunion last year. This year Felix Bautista and I, (from E Div. ) were the

Pictures courtesy of Carol & Joe Cusumano

2009 REUNION Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville, Florida October 7—11 , 2009

This new section is added to provide members that attended the reunion and members that were unable to attend an in-depth view into the reunion. The 22nd reunion was held at the However, this is the most impor- mittee is already working to create Crowne Plaza Hotel in Jackson- tant function the organization of- a reunion that everyone can enjoy. ville, Florida and was thoroughly fers its members. Yes, the Start saving those pennies, nickels, enjoyed by all attendees. Bounce, Web Site, and Small and dimes. Soon they will accu- Stores are provided but the reun- The reunion committee exerted mulate into real money and make ion is the only opportunity for unlimited energy in an effort to the costs associated with the reun- members to reunite and reflect on make this reunion a success. ion much more affordable. bygone days. Each day, we are all However, only your attendance getting more mature and enjoy can make the reunion a remembe- spending the precious time re- rial experience. On a personal note; maining with family and friends, To minimize the financial impact Unfortunately, with the economy but this is your extended family associated with the reunion, I send in such poor condition, many and we strongly feel that everyone my payment for the banquets and members were unable to attend would find enjoyment by attend- tours as early as possible. This due to social economic issues. It ing. is understandable that attending does not reduce the total cost but Get in-touch with your old ship- these reunions can be an economic mentally reduces the impact, as I mates (get a group together) and concern and many members feel only have to pay for the meals and start planning to attending the their limited resources can better hotel at the reunion. 2010 reunion which will be held in be used for other important things. Nashville, Tennessee. The com-

Chaplin: Will Clark & 4 His Glory The barbershop quartet that preformed at the Memorial Service Marilyn Boller Barbara Hoops Donna Hunt Carol Smith

BANQUET PICTURES FROM THE 22 REUNION OF THE USS NEW JERSEY VETERANS ORG.

WW II VETERANS AND GUESTS

KOREAN VETERANS AND GUESTS

(Pictures furnished by Carol & Joe Cusumano)

BANQUET GROUP PICTURES—continued

VIETNAM VETERANS AND GUESTS

LEBANON—PERSIAN GULF VETERANS AND GUESTS

(Pictures furnished by Carol & Joe Cusumano)

WELCOME ABOARD RECEPTION

The reunion commenced with the Welcome Aboard Reception on Wednesday evening. The diner was very good and it gave everyone an opportunity to get reacquainted.

ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORICAL TOUR

A LITTLE HISTORY OF 1784 when the city was returned to the Ponce de Leon hotel. The Ponce de ST.AUGUSTINE Spanish. Finally in 1821 the Spanish Leon hotel is now the Flagler College. sold Florida to the United States. St. Augustine is the oldest European Our tour was met city in the United States. The area was In 1883, at the visitors first visited by Ponce de Leon in 1513, Henry Flagler center by our but it was Juan Menendez that estab- (Oil Tycoon) guide (Docent) lished the first settlement, almost a half came to the which provided century prior to the first English settle- city. He was an outstanding ment at Jamestown. In 1672 the Span- so impressed interactive his- ish, under the direction of Queen that he torical tour of the Mariana, built Castillo de San Marcos helped in the city which in- a military fortress to protect the Span- restoration cluded the most ish interest from the expanding British and develop- photographed empire. This fort was never captured ment of the DOCENT dressed as early Spanish settler street in the in battle. city as a win- United States, the ter resort. Mr. Flagler contributed fort Castillo de San Marcos, the Flag- The city of St. Augustine changed some of the cities grandest architec- ler Memorial Church, Flagler College hands several time with the British tures such as the Alcazar hotel (now and several other unique Flagler archi- controlling the city from 1763 until the Lightner Museum), tectural contributions. the Cordova, and the

MOST PHOTOGRAPHED STREET Live Oak trees with Spanish Moss hanging from SOME OF OUR GROUP at the branches Castillo de San de Marcos fort

CANNONS at Castillo de San Marcos GIANT CROSS FLAGLER MEMORIAL CHURCH 18

MEMORIAL SERVICE AND LUNCHEON

The Memorial Service was held at the barbershop quartet, leading the atten- The names of our deceased shipmates, Naval Military Memorial area adjacent dees in singing the Nation Anthem. having departed within the past year, to the St. Johns River. Mr. Richard were honored. As each name was an- Esser organized the Memorial Ser- nounce, a bell would be rung in vice orchestrated by Chaplin Will their honor. Clark. After the last name was an- This was a very unique Memorial nounced , a representative from Service as a barbershop quartet World War II tossed the Memo- from Reverend Clark’s church pre- rial wreath into the St. James formed. The barbershop quartet, River. named 4 His Glory, performance This concluded the Memorial was outstanding. Service. The members then went The Jacksonville Naval Air Station back to the hotel for a very nice provided the Honor Guard. luncheon. The service commenced with the

JACKSONVILLE NAVAL AIR STATION HONOR CHAPLIN WILL CLARK WITH BARBER SHOP GUARD QUARTET (4 His Glory) 19

PRIVATE RIVER CRUISE AND DINNER ABOARD THE ANNABELLE LEE

The cruise commenced and ended adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The Annabelle Lee is a true paddle boat and cruised up and down the majestic St. John’s River. The St. John’s river is unique because it flows North

THE ANNABELLE LEE APPROCHING THE DOCK ON THE ST. JOHN’S RIVER

The veterans that went on the river was unaccustomed hot weather, for of Jacksonville and enjoyed the cruise. cruise experienced a unique treat. Yes, Jacksonville, at this time of year. The Several guests felt that they could have the Annabelle Lee was a true paddle food was served buffet style and was cruised up and down the river all night. boat and provided enclosed dining on very good. Several guest, seated in the However, like any good thing it had to the main deck and open dining on the main dinning room, decided to go out come to an end. top deck. When the cruise commenced on the bow and enjoy the scenery. The the temperature was 94 degrees, which guest on the top deck had a great view

20 SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET The reunion concluded with the Banquet on Saturday evening. This was an excellent dinner with background music supplied by a DJ. Most everyone seemed to enjoy dancing to the 40ies and 50ies music.

Hospitality Room The Hospitality Room was well at- tell some tall sea stories. It is ques- We have the unique ability to embel- tended and supplied with unlimited tionable if any of the stories could be lish the truth. coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks. related to what actually transpired. After the Memorial Luncheon a Keg Many of our members used this facility That is one of the advantages of get- of beer was also available. to get together with old shipmates and ting more mature (not older but wiser).

Ship Small Stores

Adjacent to the Hospitality Room was years and deserves a lot of credit. Al- somewhere near the store. I think the the Ships Small Store, operated by Mr. though Joe is no longer the Director of store is in his blood. Joe seems drift Joe Poramabo and his staff. Joe has the Small Stores you can be assured aimlessly around the hotel but will al- been working at the store for over 7 that you will be able too find him ways navigate back to the store.

John Vance working at the Ships Small Store Happy guest enjoying the Annabelle Lee

Flagler Coach at the St. Augustine Welcome Center Jacksonville across the St. Johns River

MERITORIOUS MEMBER JOE PORAMBO

Mr. Joe Porambo is recognized as the ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOM- take tours and remains available when- Meritorious Member of the USS New PLISHMENTS ever the store is open and assures that Jersey Veterans, Inc. for the 2009 Fall everything is ship shape. Joe has attended 20 reunions and has a Issue of the Bounce. string of history badges almost as long My initial contact with Mr. Porambo Joe’s military was when I attended career started in the reunion, held in 1948 when he Washington, DC, joined the Army. (2004). I remember He served for 18 seeing this short months in Ger- pleasant man and many before immediately thought being sent to ‘did he really serve Fort Campbell, onboard the ship was Kentucky. he a real warrior’? Upon being dis- Within a very short charged from the time I found out that Army he re- he was a real warrior turned to the and size had nothing Norfolk area. to do with his ability. He only re- mained home for My next encounter about 60 days with Mr. Porambo and in 1952 vol- was at, the following unteered to reunion, in the small joined the Navy. Stores he was wear- As he had previous military This is where Joe can be found at every reunion ing a long string of Reunion experience he did not have History Badges. as he is tall. Joe had been the USS to repeated boot camp and was imme- New Jersey Veterans Organization diately assigned to the USS New Jer- Ship’s Store Director for 7 years. This sey. PERSONEL LIFE might appear to be a small task but Joe had met Ellie (she was a WAVE). Initially, Joe was assigned to the 6th required Joe to anticipate the wants They spent an afternoon together but division but soon transferred to the 5th and needs of the members, and find then went on their separate ways. Both division. Joe’s combat expertise on vendors that could supply quality mer- married and they didn’t see each other the ship included both the 40 mm anti- chandise at a reasonable price. In ad- for many years. After Joe’s wife aircraft guns and 5 inch mount. Joe dition, Joe had to store the merchan- passed away and Joe located Ellie (our retired after serving 20 years and im- dise at his home and then ship the Dancing Queen), who was divorced, mediately became active in the Vir- items to the reunion location and return they were soon reunited and have been ginia Beach Fleet Reserve, Branch 99. the unsold items to his home. Also, married for over 17 years. When you After retirement, Joe went to work at the position required that Joe fill mail meet either Joe or Ellie, they are ex- the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a civil- orders for the remainder of the year. treme extroverts, they have the unique ian machinist specializing in hydrau- At the reunions Joe puts in many long ability to make you feel welcome. lics. hours at the Ships Store, he doesn’t 23

HUMOR AND MEMORIES, OF BYGONE DAYS ON OUR SHIP

LIBERTY BOATS RETURN liberty boat to the aft end of the ship BO’SUNS CHAIRS INTO THE and use the airplane crane to lift the POLLUTED WATERS. Early in 1951 when the New Jersey cargo net filled with drunken sailors up first came into Korean waters, I was Submitted by Norris G. Olney Jr. (1st onto the fantail. The sailors were then transferred from a patrol frigate to the division, EX division and Flag divi- rolled out of the cargo net onto the USS New Jersey. I was accompanied sion) deck. After the sailors started to sober with twenty six other sailors on a cargo up they would stagger off to their ship. We transferred from the cargo bunks. This worked quite well and the ship to the Jersey via a highline. This . Ensign was pleased with my recom- was my first and only experience on a mendation. highline and it was both exciting and terrifying. When we arrived onboard we were KEEPING THE assigned to various divisions. I was USS NEW JERSEY SHIPSHAPE assigned to the First Gunnery Division. Upon returning to Japan I was put on Every time an Iowa Class Battleship Norris just relaxing duty at the enlisted man’s Quarter passed through the locks at the Panama Deck with a young (very new) Ensign. Canal they would scrape the sides and WE WANT TO HEAR FROM As the liberty boats returned with the have to be re-painted. The water at YOU liberty parties everything went well both entrances of the Canal were quite until the last boat arrived. As they polluted as ships would pump their Whether it’s to comment on our pulled along side we could see that bilges while waiting to start through. content, sing our praises, or take us to task. several of the sailors where imbibed a One time after going through the Canal little too much. They were laying the Executive Officer ordered several You all have stories. Your fellow around on the bottom of the liberty sailor over the side to repaint the sides shipmates would enjoy reading boat. of the ship. It was not too long before these tidbits. The Ensign ordered me to go do down one of the sailors managed to fall out Unfortunately when we all go to and carry these drunken sailors up the of his bo’suns chair into the polluted our makers these stories will go ladder. I told him that I could barely water. He was immediately rescued with us unless we share them and get up the ladder myself and I was per- and sent off to sick bay to be cleaned put them into print. fectly sober. He ask me for any sug- up and de-tocified. The corpsmen cleaned him up and gave him a shot of gestion to get these sailors aboard. Send comments and stories to: After pondering the situation over for a medical whiskey, and told him to go to News Editor while, I recommended that we locate a his bunk and sleep it off. THE NEXT cargo net and lower it down to the lib- DAY FOUR MORE SAILORS 18310 Candice Drive erty boat. Have the coxswain steer the MANAGED TO FALL OFF THEIR Triangle, VA 22172

MEMORIES, AND MORE MEMORIES, OF BYGONE DAYS

CURTIS SC - 1 SEAHAWK

A FISH STORY ‘Off Duty Fishing’ was initiated by using a 5 or 6 foot sharpened rod, and During a period in 1946 the USS New swimming or carefully wading out and Jersey was anchored in the Long harpooning the sharks. The pilot usu- Beach Harbor. Our Seahawk ally joined in on the ‘Off Duty Fish- (amphibious airplane) was kept on the ing’. beach at what was then the Long Beach Naval Air Station. This is an experiences that sticks in my memory. When we had operations with the ship, the aircraft was usually flown out to I wonder how many of our crew that the ship and hoisted onboard. helped put wheels on the amphibious aircraft are still with us? When we returned from the exercise we wanted to put the plane back on the Submitted by: Don Carroll beach. We landed in the Long Beach Lt, USNR, Retiree Harbor and taxied to the ramp, where beaching wheels were attached and the . plane towed up the ramp to the parking space. To attach the wheels it was necessary for the crew to get into the water and wade around in waist to neck deep water. For some unknown reason the local Sand Sharks liked the area where we had to put the wheels on. Several times when the men acci- dently stepped on the sharks they were bitten. This did not please the men. Castillo de San Marcos defender

NAUTICAL QUIZ

1. What is the name of this famous Island and why is it important?

2. Who is this man and why is he famous?

3. Who is having chow with the enlisted men?

ANSWERS ON PAGE 27

ANSWERS TO NAUTICAL QUIZ

1. MIDWAY ISLAND

Plaque from Midway Island honoring our brave fighting men.

2. ENSIGN GAY: Sole survivor of torpedo squadron 8 (CV-8, USS HORNET) at the battle of Midway. During an interview with Lieutenant Porter, October 12, 1943, Ensign Gay stated: Personally, I was just lucky. I've never understood why I was the only one that came back, but it turned out that way, and I want to be sure that the men that didn't come back get the credit for the work that they did. They followed Comdr. Waldron without batting an eye and I don't feel like a lot of people have felt that we made mistakes and that Comdr. Waldron got us into trouble. I don't feel that way at all. I know that if I had it all to do over again, even knowing that the odds were going to be like they were, knowing him like I did know him, I'd follow him again through exactly the same thing because I trusted him very well. We did things that he wanted us to do not because he was our boss, but because we felt that if we did the things he wanted us to do then it was the right thing to do.

The Zeros that day just caught us off balance. We were at a disadvantage all the way around. ______Ensign Gay received the Navy Cross for his heroism in the Battle of Midway and also the Presidential Unit Ci- tation given Torpedo Squadron 8.

3. Admiral Bull Halsey, having dinner with the crew on the Battleship USS New Jersey during WW II in the south Pacific Ocean.

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES, ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

USS NEW JERSEY VETERANS, INC will continue providing annual Scholarship Awards. A committee, appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors will make recommendations to the assembled Members at a General Membership meeting for approval. Applications for the Scholarship Awards must be received by the committee not later than July 25, 2010.

GUIDELINES:

1 No committee member’s family or relatives are eligible for an award. 2 Scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who have maintained at least a “B” or 3.0 grade point average. 3 Students must be a graduating senior, attending an accredited high school / vocation technical institution. Graduating in the Class of 2010. 4 Applications must be recommended by their high school guidance counselor. 5 Award must be used at an accredited education/ technical institution for undergraduate studies. 6 Awards are not available for graduate study. 7 The award will be paid directly to the institution selected. 8 Publicity will be accomplished through the USS New Jersey Veterans Newsletter and on the Internet. Information and application forms are available on the Internet reference:

E-MAIL WWW.USSNEWJERSEY.ORG

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Any son, daughter or grandchild of a member in good standing, included children of a Member in good standing who passed away during the current membership year. (Must had been a USS New Jersey Veteran) 2. Must be a high school senior graduating in class of 2010. 3. Official transcripts for the 11th and 12th grades, submitted with application. 4. Two (2) academic references. 5. Student’s Personal Resume 6. Student’s essay completed on the internet 7. Name of educational/technical institution to be attended. 8. Graduation picture or equivalent. 9. Scholarship winners will be notified by phone and a follow-up letter from the President of the USS New Jersey Veterans, Inc.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

Eligibility requirements, items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 must be submitted to the secretary, A. J. Smith [email protected] by either standard mail (postmarked July 18, 2010) or Email by July 25, 2010.

USS NEW JERSEY BB 62 NAME PLATE ORDER FORM

SECTION # 1 - Complete this section by selecting any designed plate for Crew Members, Spouse, or Guest.

Provide Standard (Style I) 2.0” X 3.0” Provide (Style II) 1.0” X 3.0”

Crew Member Plate (White with Blue Letters) Guest Member Badge (White with Blue Letters)

______

Please print desired text as you wish it displayed Please print desired text as you wish it displayed on the 3 lines provided. We reserve the right to on the 3 lines provided. We reserve the right to rearrange text for clarity and to minimize disorder rearrange text for clarity and to minimize disorder

Provide (Style III) 1.0” X 3.0” Guest Member Plate ______

______(Guest Name) ______

SECTION # 2 - Complete back of form for any required attachments ______

SECTION # 3 – Pricing SECTION # 4 –Mailing Information

Quantity Price Total NAME: ______

Badge Style I ______X $5.00 = ______ADDRESS: ______

Badge Style II ______X $5.00 = ______City: ______

Badge Style III ______X $3.00 = ______State: ______Zip ______

Attachments ______X $2.00 = ______Telephone ______(From Back of Form) Email: ______Handling and Shipping $2.00

TOTAL ______

Mail Complete Order Forms and checks to;

John Vance, 1541 Hayden Rd., Delan, FL 32724

Phone: 386-736-3231 Email: [email protected]

USS NEW JERSEY VETERANS ASSOCIATION, INC.

HISTORY STRING

Mark Your Required History String (s)

Indicate your required Reunion History Badges by placing an ‘X’ in the appropriate column nest to the Reunion City you want to purchase.

NOTE; Each of the following strings are $2.00 each

Attachment Name Crew Guest Plankowner

City Year

Long Beach, CA 1982 ______Atlantic City, NJ 1984 ______Indianapolis, IN 1986 ______New Orleans, LA 1988 ______Daytona Beach, FL 1990 ______Nashville, TN 1992 ______Cherry Hill, NJ 1993 ______San Diego, CA 1994 ______Norfolk, VA 1995 ______Fort Mitchell, KY 1996 ______Danvers, MA 1997 ______Colorado Springs, CO 1998 ______Seattle, WA 1999 ______Daytona Beach, FL 2000 ______Branson, MO 2001 ______Cherry Hill, NJ 2002 ______Las Vegas, NV 2003 ______Washington, DC 2004 ______Valley Forge, PA 2005 ______San Antonio, TX 2006 ______San Diego, CA 2007 ______Cherry Hill, NJ 2008 ______Jacksonville, FL 2009 ______Nashville, TN 2010 ______

If ordering more than one (1) Guest String, please make attachment listing, Guest Data for Badge and Associated Reunion History.

Include contents of the attachment in Total Cities/Guest Badge QUANTY in Pricing.

TOTAL CITIES SELECTED ______

Mail Complete Order Forms and checks to;

John Vance, 1541 Hayden Rd., Delan, FL 32724

Phone: 386-736-3231 31 Email: [email protected]

ITEMS IN SMALL STORE

Golf Shirt – Embroidered on front over pocket available in Navy Blue, Green, Ash, Light Blue, Maroon, White, Sizes Medium, Large, Extra Large & XX Large $22.00

T-Shirt – Light Blue, Tan, Maroon, White, Sizes Medium, Large, Extra Large &XX Large $18.00

Sweatshirt – Available in Ash Embroidered, Size Large $22.00

Pullover V Neck Navy Blue Sweater, Sizes Extra Large & XX Large $36.00

Button down Cardigan Navy Blue Sweater, Sizes Medium, Large, Extra Large &XX Large $36.00

Satin Baseball Jacket - Navy and Royal Blue – Members Only – Embroidered on Front/ Screen Print of Ship on back, Sizes Medium, Large & Extra Large $37.00

Coach Style Jacket – White USS New Jersey Silhouette Embroidered Left Chest Size Medium $27.00 ______LADIES SHIRTS

Scoop Neck Tee – Short Sleeve Butter or Red, Sizes Medium, Large, Extra Large and XX Large $20.00

Scoop Neck Tee – Long Sleeve, Pink or Sky Blue, Sizes Medium, Large, Extra Large and XX Large $20.00 ______Hat – USS New Jersey on Front – Black $13.00 “WWII” on back “Plank owner” on back - Blank (80’s – 90’s Crew) “Korea” on back “Vietnam” on back

Hat – USS New Jersey on Front – White $13.00 “WWII” on back “Plank owner” on back “Korea” on back “Vietnam” on back Blank (80’s – 90”s Crew) $ 4.50 Pins - Lone Sailor USS New Jersey BB-62 Cross Flags Navy Cross Flags Korea Cross Flags Vietnam Vietnam Veteran Korea Veteran USS New Jersey Reunion Lapel Pin Yellow Ribbon w/American Flag Support our Troops $ 4.00

Tote Bags - $10.00

Patches – All Era’s $4.00 ea/or $22.00 set

Chrome License Plate Frames – Blue Background W/White Letters Battleship Sailor (Top) - USS New Jersey BB-62 (Bottom) $ 9.00

USS New Jersey MUGS Ceramic white with black wrap around picture of our ship $ 5.00

Please add $5.00 for Shipping and Handling: Please call for availability Mail Complete Order and checks to; John Vance, 1541 Hayden Rd., Delan, FL Phone: 386-736-3231 Email: [email protected]

ORIGINAL SHIPS PAPERS

Thanks to James R. Hughes CLEAN SWEEP DOWN For forwarding these issues This was the name of the initial ships paper published November 1943. The 12 WANTED A NAME page publication tried to reflect the, “goings-on in the The initial publication solicited wardroom, gun turrets, engi- crew members to create a name neering spaces, and all other for the paper. The ships Welfare areas of the New Jersey Fund promised to pay out the bounded by Port and Star- sum of ten dollars ($10.00) for board, fore and aft, above the best name suggested by any and below.” member of the ship’s company. Everyone from the skipper on Captain Carl F. Holden down is eligible to compete in supported the publication. this contest. The name selected was: “THE JERSEYMAN”

VOL. 1 NO. 1

VOLUME 3 NO. 1

PUBLISHED MARCH 1945 VOLUME 2 NO. 14

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 20, 1944

WELCOME ABOARD NEW MEMBERS to the USS NEW JERSEY VETERANS, INC.

Members Joined Since March 2009

NAME ERA DIVISION

Darwin Snyder WWII N Bernard Nalepka Viet Nam A Marty Fortney Lebanon M ‘ Terry Shaw Viet Nam A James Barnett Viet Nam E Frank Swayze Viet Nam X Billy Bownds WWII CR Joseph Fiordimondo WWII 5th Robert Munsey Jr. Korea Marines

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USS New Jersey Taps Listing

When I come to the end of the day And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared – Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone It’s all a part of the Maker’s plan, A step on the road home. When you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds— Miss me, but let me go.

USS NEW JERSEY VETERANS INC. FORMER MEMBERS Members that have passed since March 2009 WORLD WAR II and 1940’S KOREA AND 1950 ies

Albert K. Girard R Div H. W. Tom Wallacell 7th Div Fred Adams 4th Div. James Cavanaugh John Baggett QM Div. Vincent Dugan E Div. Fred Reed B Div. John J. Greene 6th Div. Bill Bloodworth 5th Div. Donald G. Kline Dr. Floyd Harrison 3rd Div. Robert Miller FA Div. Robert Knoll 2nd Div. Gene Crumley R Div. Lewis Edward Miller 7th Div Calvin Hoover Thomas F. Lockie Harold E. Crumley VIET NAM and LEBANON

John C. Canadas E Div. Michael Kelly E Div. Roger F. Lebhan 6th Div

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THE NAVY’S NEW PIRATE CATCHER

USS INDEPENDENCE LCS-2 We have all been hearing about the Navy’s new triple hulled ship. The USS Independence LCS-2 was launch several months ago. The ship was built by General Dynamics and is called a ‘littoral combat ship (LCS). This tri- maran can move huge weapons around faster than any ship in the Navy. Littoral means close to shore, and that’s where these ships will operate. They possess the capacity to launch helicopters, tilt-winged aircraft, and armored amphibians assault craft. This tri-maran is the first of the new fire-breathing breed, ready to scoot out at a rumored 60 knots (68 MPH). It’s a speedy, heavily-armed carrier for helicopters and tilt-winged aircraft. The Pirates may want to find another profession.

WORLD WAR II RECRUITMENT POSTERS

VOLUNTEERS; FOR USS NEW JERSEY VETS. INC. ERA REPRESENTITIVE, DIRECTOR; W.W.II ---1940’s KOREA---1950’s VIETNAM ---1960’s LEBANON /PERSIAN GULF 1980’s Robert La Vine Richard Esser 1951-1954 William Meredith 1967-1969 Daniel “Danny” Fielder 1982-1984 92 Old Stirling Rd. 3930 Meister Road 22 Emjay Lane 5198 Bethesda Road Warren, NJ. 07059 Lorain, OH. 44053 Rochester, NY 14612 Crystal Springs, MS 39059 908-755-9498 440-282-8272 (H) 246-5594 (W) 585-225-9210 601-892-6086 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] E-Div M-Div. X-Div. M-Div. DISTRICT VOLUNTEER: Non-Director; W.W.II KOREA VIETNAM LEBANON – PERSIAN GULF EAST: EAST: EAST: EAST: Henry B. Pierce 1942-1944 Donald Eggleton Robert Williams 1967-1969 Mark Babcock 1968-1969(Temp) 75 Shady Hill Drive P.O. Box 362(29 Riverside Dr.) P.O. Box 280 / 9 Whittier St. 5231 El Monte West Warwick, RI. 02893 Roscoe, NY. 12776 Newton Jct., NH. 03859 Roeland Park, KS. 66205 401-821-4256 607-498-4507 603-382-5018 H- 978-463-6331W 913-432-4462 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] S-Div. R-Div. B-Div. B/4th-Div.

WEST: WEST: WEST: WEST: Leo J. Cox Bill Hixon 1952-1954 Mark R. Babcock 1968-1969 Mark R. Babcock 1968-1969(Temp) 18585 S. Sonoita Highway 903 Emory St. 5231 El Monte 5231 El Monte Vail, AZ. 85641 Imperial Beach, CA. 91932 Roeland Park, KS. 66205 Roeland Park, KS. 66205 520-762-8585 619-424-3571 913-432-4462 913-432-4462 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] M/B-Div. 7th- Div. B/4th-Div. B/4th-Div

NORTH: NORTH: NORTH: NORTH: William J. Myers 1967-69 Mark R. Babcock 1968-1969(Temp) William A. Meredith 1967-1969 Mark R. Babcock 1968-1969(Temp) 4021 Vernon Ave 5231 El Monte 22 Emjay Lane 5231 El Monte Omaha, NE. 68111 Roeland Park, KS. 66205 Rochester, NY. 14612 Roeland Park, KS. 66205 402-453-3124 H/402-676-0086 C 913-432-4462 585-225-9210 H/585-722-1098 W 913-432-4462 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] E-Div. (EM) B/4th-Div. X-Div. B/4th-Div.

SOUTH: SOUTH: SOUTH: SOUTH: Walter Bardin 1945-1946 Hugh Selman 1955-1956 William Meredith 1967-1969(Temp) Mark R. Babcock 1968-1969(Temp) 2814 Live Oak Dr. 2008 W. Louisville St. 22 Emjay Lane 5231 El Monte Rowlett, TX. 75088 Broken Arrow, OK. 74012 Rochester, NY 14612 Roeland Park, KS. 66205 972-475-7181 918-258-5757 585-225-9210 H / 585-722-1098 W 913-432-4462 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] L-Div. C-Div. X-Div. B/4th-Div