DECEMBER 2014 Volume 20, 1st Qtr.

The Coral Sea Breeze

This Issue’s Ports of Call: Nashville Reunion Wrap-up Report. Reunion Recap 1 Vice President’s Corner 2 The 2014 reunion is now joined the Association. I ter. We welcome you to history and a great time understand that Tom the Association and our VP Corner & FL Fling 3 was had by all. will contact those of you extended family of ship- Annual BOD Meeting 4 Many new faces mates. Chaplain & Treas. Corner 5 showed up this As always, it was Membership Application 6 year, along with great to see familiar many others that faces. As usual, Annual Business Meeting 7 we’ve not seen many cruise books Small Stores Products 8-9 for some time. and other memora- Key Dates & Events for 43 10 Thanks to Tom bilia from Coral Sea were on display. Assoc. Officer’s Directory 11 Pukalski for get- ting a large group And those cruise Welcome Aboard! of his V-2 Div. books sure prompt shipmates to at- a lot of “sea stories” tend. Thanks also to be told! who have not yet joined. Gerald Beacher to those of you first- I’ll also assist in this mat- AOC, CAG time attendees who have (Continued on page 2) 1952-53

Robert Braun you will see the various union he would be retir- President’s Corner changes. I am very ing as our storekeeper. BT3, B Div. pleased to once again George has done a fan- 1975-79 Hello Shipmates, have the honor to serve tastic job and really up-

Well, Nashville is behind as your president. graded the quality of our Bobby Gosnell us and it was a great re- Association merchandise. RM1, OC Div. Shipmate Tom Pukalski union. More than 220 Two shipmates have 1960-63 contacted several of his shipmates and guests stepped forward and said attended! The tours V-2 Div. buddies and we had about 20 ABs in at- they are willing to take Douglas Lute were fantastic, especially over this responsibility. I ABE2, V-2 Div. the Grand Ole Opry. tendance. Most were first time attendees! Net will be asking them for 1969-72 Next year we will be in proposals and then sub- Charleston, SC and reg- working really works and I encourage you to do mit same to the board Timothy Malek istration and tour info for selection of a new ABEAN, V-2 will be in the next issue. the same. The more the merrier. storekeeper. 1967-69 This was an election year One of the items we and if you will check the At the reunion, George Rogers announced that officer page of this issue, (Continued on page 6) after the Charleston re- P a g e 2 The Coral Sea Breeze

(Continued from page 1) cers were elected for the next two years. Nashville Reunion Tours…. Welcome Bob Hintze and Bob Gaston to the board. Both of you will be valuable to The tours were well attended and I’m sure the Association and I thank you for wanting that those who took them enjoyed the to take these duties. Shipmate Mil Phillips sights and will lead us once again and I sounds of thank you, also, Mil for “Music stepping up to bat. City USA”. The Grand Saturday’s dinner highlight Old Opry was John Furgess, past on Friday Commander-in-Chief of the night was Veterans of Foreign Wars. a special He discussed his activities as treat. You Commander as well as never other VFW activities and know goals. which per- The membership voted to formers Shown L. to R.—Incoming President Mil Phillips discusses have the 2015 reunion in will be 2015 reunion site options at the 2014 annual reun- Charleston, SC and the there, so ion with board members John Ranson, outgoing 2016 reunion in San Diego, president; Clarence Neander, treasurer; and Don it’s always CA. Thanks to Bill Johnson Colwell, outgoing secretary. a nice sur- and Mil Phillips for getting prise. these sites. I have contacts for TAPS The only bad news future reunion sites in Indian- occurred when Ship- apolis, IN, Branson, MO and mate Jerry Collier fell Corpus Christi, TX. More in the parking lot of information about these sites Walter W. the hotel, breaking his to come. Look for hotel res- Wentzel leg. His surgery has ervation info for our 2015 AN, V-3G Div. gone well and I’m annual reunion in the March 1947-50 2015 issue of “Sea Breeze”. Plank Owner happy to report that Lebanon, PA he’s well into his re- See you all in Charleston next covery. Godspeed to you Jerry. year. Godspeed! At our annual business meeting, new offi- --Submitted by John H. Ranson, Past President

Vice President’s Corner which follows: oring both the Battle of Coral Sea where the Allies Hello Association Sailors, “Thank you for your letter of September 15, 2014 on handed the Japanese their I became involved with behalf of Mr. Garland W. first strategic reversal in the John Ranson two years ago Addkison requesting that the Pacific and the career of the to see if we could get an- Navy name a future ship aircraft carrier that provided other ship named the USS Coral Sea. As Director, Na- over 40 years of admirable CORAL SEA. I have been val History and Heritage service to the Navy. in contact with my House Command (NHHC), I am Please understand, however, Representative, Jeb Hen- responding on behalf of the sarling, who is the chair- that the Secretary of the man of the finance com- Navy Chief of Legislative Navy retains the sole pre- mittee. After several Affairs. rogative and authority phone call and letters I We fully appreciate your for selecting names for U.S. have the latest response constituent’s interest in hon- (Continued on page 6) Volume 20, 1st Qtr. P a g e 3

Florida Spring Fling Mini-Reunion Set for March 14, 2015 Mini-reunions are a great opportunity for ship- choices include charbroiled cheeseburgers, mates to reconnect on a regional basis. It’s chicken tenders basket, tuna or egg salad plate especially helpful for those Association mem- with cottage cheese and chicken salad crois- bers who have difficulty trav- sant with fresh fruit. The eling to our annual national cost of the meal is $20 per- reunion. person, including tip. One of the best annual Mini- Make plans to join up with Reunions is hosted each year your fellow shipmates today by shipmates Bill Johnson and at the American Legion NO Bud McKay in Venice, FL. -VEL Post 159, 1770 East And the 2015 get together is Venice Ave., Venice, FL scheduled for March 14. 34292. For more informa- tion and to make your meal Not only open to Coral Sea reservation, contact: Assoc. members, but ALL carrier sailors in the area are welcome to at- Bud McKay, 151 Hoosier Place, Sarasota, FL tend. So if you have a friend who served 34232; ph. (941) 371-3790, or Bill Johnson, aboard any other carrier, invite him to join 322 N Portia Street, Nokomis, FL 34275; ph. Welcome Aboard! you! Our social hour will begin at 11 a.m., with (941) 485-4360 (leave a message, calls will be lunch serving between noon and 12:30. Meal returned). Louie Martinez SN, 3rd. Div. when I’m not sure of the membership renewal to Secretary’s Corner 1955-57 accuracy of the information the Association treasurer.

that I have on file. Also, The officers of the Associa- Greetings Shipmates, note on the mailing label tion thank you for your Harvey Rey- Another reunion has come on this and future issues of help in this matter. nolds ABE2, V-2 Div. and gone and we have a “Sea Breeze” that the expi- Check out the hotel regis- new slate of officers for the ration date of your mem- 1966-69 tration information for the next two years. Please give bership is included. If Midwest Spring Fling. More John Smith your support to those who there’s an error in this, info will be in the March AO1, W Div. will work to keep the As- please contact me. Also, 2015 issue of “Sea Breeze”. 1963-64 sociation going in the right note that plank owners are At this time we’re still ne- 1966-68 direction. I’m happy to be indicated with a “P.O.” and gotiating with the hotel your new secretary. Many those of you who are over regarding dinners, etc. I thanks to Don Colwell for 80 years of age are indi- hope to see many of you Nathaniel Smith his work the past six years. cated with an “80+”. there in April 2015. And BT1, B Div. Bravo-Zulu to you, ship- As of the 2012 reunion, the I’m already working on a 1983-86 mate Don. Association voted to ex- bid for the 2016 spring Please note that the mem- empt those shipmates 80 fling. More on that later. bership application on the years of age or older be- All of you have a Happy Association website now fore 12/31/ 2012. All of us Thanksgiving, a Merry has my name and contact younger than that will need Christmas and a Happy information. Please use it to pay $20.00 dues per New Year. when renewing your dues year. If your dues expire by Godspeed! and fill out the form com- 12/31/2014, or if your dues pletely. I need to make are already expired, there sure that the roster is cor- will be a pre-addressed rect. I’m going to get the envelope in your copy of John roster correct. this issue of “Sea Breeze”. John H. Ranson I’ll contact those of you Please use it to send your CVA-43 Assoc. Secretary P a g e 4 The Coral Sea Breeze

Board of Directors Meeting, USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Assoc. Oct. 4, 2014 Nashville, TN Meeting called to order at 2030 by President John Ranson Roll call of officers was taken: All present Board members Andy Wright, Wayne Addkisson, and Larry Pennington present. Board and Business meetings from 2013 were read by Secretary Don Colwell, with no correc- tions or additions. Both were approved. There were no committee issues to discuss Unfinished Business: None Sid Dockery and Wayne Addkisson have volunteered to take over small stores when George Rogers steps down after next year. New Business: Sites for future reunions were discussed. For 2015,San Diego, CA. and Charleston, SC were proposed. Mil Phillips talked about the Crown Plaza Hotel Circle for 2016, Corpus Christi, TX., Norfolk, VA, and Branson, Mo. were proposed. President Ranson proposed taking inventory of our ships memorabilia. Any extra cruise books that we have can be sold or donated for the good of the Association. $1,000.00 will go to the Sea Cadets. Salty Humor Midwest spring fling will again be held at Springfield, IL in 2015. Good of the Association: Regarding a new US Navy ship named after the Coral Sea. Wayne Addkison sent a letter to his Congressman who forwarded it to the Secretary of the Navy. He will consider the proposal. I spent a fortune With nothing else to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 2116, 2 October 2014 on deodorant In service, before I realized Don Colwell people didn’t like (Past) Association Secretary me anyway. Association Member Passes Memorial 51 Years Later in Article.

Last week I went to my local Air Force Re- That was the cruise on which we "pollywogs" serve Base (Westover ARB, Chicopee Falls, all became "golden shell backs" on our way to Mass.), to shop at the Base Exchange Sidney Australia, where we celebrated the 20 (BX). When I got home I notice the cash- anniversary of The Battle of The Coral Sea. ier had put a small magazine titled “Salute” in As I recall, that same picture in the article was my bag. used for our member- While reading ship cards for the year through it that eve- 2007 or 2008. I still ning I got to page 26 carry that card in my to find, accompanying wallet. the article, a picture "Salute" magazine of an aircraft carrier is "A Family Media with side number Publication," published "43" facing me! The by Military Forces Fea- picture was titled, tures, Inc., It is a pri- "U.S.S. Coral Sea vate non-DOD affili- passes the U.S.S. ated firm. If interested Arizona Memorial in subscribing, they are in April 1963". located at 69 East Jeri- I was in that picture! Being aboard ship at the cho Turnpike, Suite 102, Mineola, NY 11501. time, I probably was "manning the rail" on the Phone (516) 746-2000 flight deck as we passed starboard side on our ---Submitted by way into Pearl Harbor. When we left Pearl, Paul A. Bergeron, AE3, VA155, USS Coral Sea, and we were port side looking at the Arizona 1962-1965; SMSgt (E8), USAF retired and mem- Memorial, I clearly recall looking out the port ber of the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) Association. elevator door opening at the passing memorial. Volume 20, 1st Qtr. P a g e 5

USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Association Midwest Spring Fling. The Midwest Spring Fling is set for April 23- Association when making your reservation 26, 2015 in Springfield, IL. for the discounted rate. This year’s “fling” moves to Room rates are $90.00 per the Northfield Inn & Suites night double, $100.00 per for the annual get together. It night king Jacuzzi, plus tax is located at 3280 Northfield (current taxes,12%). Dr., Springfield, Il. 62702. Call You’ll find complete registra- (217) 523-7900 for reserva- tion information in the March tions. Mention USS Coral Sea issue of Sea Breeze.

1st prize; Ben Ganis, 2nd Chaplain's Corner Treasurer's Corner prize; Claire Neander (my Dear Shipmates, Greetings Shipmates, 11 month old granddaugh- rd ‘Salty’ Humor December is, of course, the Another Annual Reunion ter), 3 prize. month that we wrap up Thanks to all those who Salty Humor has come and gone. Nash- another year. And, as we all ville was a great location sent in memorial, scholar- know, the years are coming and you missed a good one ship, and other donations faster and faster! if you weren't there. throughout the year and to Curiously, the month of Don Ross for his generous Women should Participation this year was put pictures of January is named for the much better than the last donation after winning the missing husbands Roman god Janus. Janus had several years; attendance 50/50 raffle. a distinctive look, in that he was up and cash raffle ticket Congratulations to our new on beer cans! had two heads, each point- sales were 50% ahead of Association Officers elected ing in the opposite direc- 2012 and ’13. Adding in at the business meeting in tion. Someone thought this raffle sales at the reunion, Nashville. Mil Phillips as was an appropriate symbol we will be able to fully fund president, Wayne Addison for the first month of the next year’s Scholarship as vice president, John Ran- year, as one head looked Awards from the proceeds. son as secretary, and I was back on the previous year Congratulations to the Cash re-elected as treasurer. while one head looked for- raffle winners: Dan Richie, Thank you for a job “Well ward to the New Year. Done!” to retiring Vice You and I know how to do President Bill Johnson, Sec- that, don't we? Looking decline in interest among retary Don Colwell and back helps us remember non-profits. So, let's make Board Member Andy the good times, remember 2015 a banner year for our Wright. the difficult times, and ap- association! Let's tell our sea stories once again, even The Association tax return preciate our sense of his- has been filed and we are if for the thousandth time! tory. But we know that we financially sound. If anyone Let's keep the good name can't stay in the past, we would like a detailed report, of our ship alive. must look forward to new please contact me. And, as your chaplain, I challenges and new oppor- Have a safe winter, a pray for you and yours a tunities to live out our faith blessed Christmas and a very blessed new year! to the fullest. Happy New Year, We, the shipmates of USS Coral Sea Association, face our own challenges. Non- Michael Clarence profit organizations like Michael D. Halley Clarence Neander ours face an aging member- CDR, CHC, USN, Retired ship (ouch!) and a general Association Chaplain Association Treasurer P a g e 6 The Coral Sea Breeze

USS Coral Sea Association Membership Application/Renewal Form Membership in the USS CORAL SEA CVA-43 ASSOCIATON is open to all Navy, Marine Corp and Air Force personnel who served aboard the ship (CV/CVB/CVA-43) for a period of at least 90 days. Also, any person who was assigned to the original commissioning crew (plank owner), even if they spent fewer than 90 days aboard, shall be eligible for membership. DUES: Association membership is $20 per year. Dues for member- ship are not limited to one year when submitted for renewal or first-time application. Any amount submitted over the annual dues will be automatically earmarked for the Association’s Scholarship Fund program. New Member: [ ] I apply for membership for ______year(s). Enclosed is a check/money order $______Renewal: [ ] Renew my membership for ______year(s). Enclosed is a check/money order $______

Name ______Birth Date ______(Please PRINT First name, middle initial, last name) (mo/day/year) Address ______CITY______STATE ______

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ON BOARD SHIP AS CREW MEMBER: From______to ______Division ______Rank/Rate On Board______(Month/Year) (Month/Year) (Lt/RD/FN/SN/Sgt) Military Retirement: No [ ] Yes [ ] Retired as:______USN [ ] USMC [ ] USCG [ ] (Rank/Rate) USNR [ ] Air Force [ ] Army [ ] I do [ ] do not [ ] want my complete mailing address printed on the Published roster.

Please make check payable to: USS CORAL SEA CVA-43 ASSOC. Office Use Only Mail application to: Received: ______John Ranson, Secretary, USS CORAL SEA CVA-43 ASSOC. Check: ______52 Woodland Pl. Amount: ______Ft. Thomas, KY 410754-1605 Email: [email protected] Expires: ______

(Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 2) our Navy and nation. If we President’s Corner... Vice President’s Corner... can be of further help, discussed in Nashville was Navy ships. Of course, many please contact my Historian, contacting our Congres- worthy candidates exist for Mr. Kevin Hirst at (202) sional representatives to the few available hulls and 433 9667. have another ship named currently opportunities to Signed Coral Sea. Several already honor famous Navy battles J.K. Kuhn Salty Humor have done so and we hope or ship lineage are relatively you will do the same. Five rare. Although I cannot pre- Director, Naval History and years ago when I was dict when, or if, any particu- Heritage Command president, I did write to lar name will be assigned, This is the most recent A penny saved is the Secretary of the Navy, please be assured that your communications but we but did not get a response. have a name and phone a government constituent's recommenda- number with which I fully oversight. Until next time, leaving tion will receive every consid- you with warm wishes for eration when names for ap- intend to follow up. a happy and safe Christmas propriate ships types are Until next time, holiday, sought. Please pass on our gratitude to Mr. Addkison and his Wayne Mil shipmates in the USS Mil Phillips CORAL SEA (CV 43) Asso- Wayne Addkison President ciation for their service to Vice President Volume 20, 1st Qtr. P a g e 7

Business Meeting, USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Assoc., 10-4-2014 Meeting called to order at 0910 by Presi- President: Mil Phillips dent John Ranson Vice President; Bill Johnson was nominated Pledge of Allegiance for VP but declined. Wayne Addkison was Roll Call of Officers: All present nominated and elected. Bill Johnson de- Opening prayer led by shipmate Jon Lickey faulted to immediate past president as Introduction of shipmates John and I hold other offices. Plank owners: 4 present Secretary: John Ranson Minutes of the Board and Business Meet- Treasurer: Clarence Neander ings from 2013 were read and accepted Board Members: Unfinished Business: None 1 yr. Bob Heintz New Business: One of our shipmates pro- 2 yr. Larry Pennington posed placing advertising on the radio as 3 yr. Bob Gaston well as military magazines to increase George and Ann Rogers are stepping membership in our Association. down from small stores after next year. Jon Lickey discussed having the Midwest Shipmates Sid Dockery and Wayne Spring fling in Springfield, IL. Dates are 23- Addkisson have stepped up to take over 26/April/2015 next year. One or both of them will be Past President Bill Johnson discussed the appointed by President Phillips in 2015. mini reunion in Florida on the second Sat- Raffles discussed by President Ranson. urday in March 2015. Lynn, Sue, and Alice were thanked for Salty Humor Future reunions: For 2015, Charleston, their help. SC. proposed by George Haase @ Life membership was discussed: not feasi- $122.00 a night with breakfast, October 6- ble at this time. Everyone has cell 11,2015.In 2016,San Diego, Ca. proposed Naming a new Navy ship after Coral Sea is phones clipped by Immediate Past President Mil Phillips @ in the hands of the Secretary of the Navy to their belts or $112.00 a night with breakfast coupons. for consideration. President Ranson of- purses like some Both sites were voted for using a show of fered his letter to be used for sending to kind of status hands. Future sites are Branson, MO, Cor- Secretary. symbol. I can’t Archives discussed: Clarence Neander is pus Christi, TX ,and Indianapolis, IN as afford one, so I’m suggested offering space at his home for memora- wearing my ga- Financials were discussed by our Treas- bilia. urer Clarence Neander Larry Pennington from Covington, TN. has rage door Ed Williams requested shipmates submit a piece of the bow from Coral Sea had an opener. stories and experiences to the newsletter. idea of scrapping it or donating it for use Scholarship committee member Jon Lickey as a base for Coral Sea aircraft. MSA requested motion be made to place schol- Good of the Association: Sympathy card arship rules on the website, and 15 April for Carole Doernbach, get well cards for be the due date for submission of essays. Sal Avellino, Jerry Collier, and David East- President Ranson discussed Sea Cadet man. and birthday card for Andy Wright program and proposed continuing who turned 80 years old. $1000.00 donation and giving program 215 were registered as guests this year. 12 Coral Sea ball caps, 3 per quarter for Meeting adjourned at 1115. next year. MSA Also discussed was keeping newsletter In service, online to save mailing and printing costs. Don Colwell Shipmate Andy Wright stepped down as (Past) Association Secretary board member. New Officers voted in as follows: Coral Sea Association Small Stores Product & Price List

Association Logo Ship’s Logo—CVB, CVA, CV

Item No. Description Price 1001 Reg. Style Cap (Blue or White), CVB/CVA/CV $12.00 1002 Mesh Back Cap (Scrambled Eggs) CVB/CVA/CV $14.00 1003 Marine Cap (Red) Marine Det., CV $14.00 1004 Windbreaker Jacket (Blue), all sizes** $42.00 1005 Micro Poly Casual Jacket (Blk, Dk Grn, Maroon, Navy, $46.00 Red, Royal or Stone) all sizes** 1006 Sweatshirt (Blue or White), all sizes** $25.00 1007 T-Shirt (Blue or White), all sizes** $17.00 1008 Denim Shirt (SS or LS), all sizes** $32.00 1009 Titan Twill Shirt (SS or LS), (Navy, Dutch Blue, French $32.00 Blue, Khaki, Black, Butter, Crimson, new Olive, Smoke or White), all sizes** 1010 Polo Shirt (Blue or White); all sizes $28.00 1011 Pin, CV-43 (Hat/Lapel) $ 5.00 1012 3-inch Patch (Older Bolder, CVA-43, Decomm) $ 4.00 1013 4.5-inch Patch (Older Bolder, CVA-43) $ 6.00 1014 License Plate Frame (Chrome-Plastic), CVA-43 $12.00 1015 Photo, Coral Sea Straight Deck (8” x 10”) $ 4.00 1016 Photo, Coral Sea Angle Deck (8” x 10”) $ 4.00 1018 Coral Sea Coffee Mug $ 8.00 1019 Watch Cap, CVB/CVA/CV $12.00 1020-1 Optional Embroidery (Name, Div, Year, etc.) $ .50/ltr. 1021-2 Full Back Logo for Jackets $30.00 1023 Coral Sea Pin (CV-43 or CVA-43) $ 3.00

** These are embroidered items; please choose either the Association Logo or Ship’s Logo

Please Note: Additional embroidery of your choosing is available on any item. Add $.50 per additional letter.

Mail: USS Coral Sea Association Fax: 770-222-4833 Small Stores Account E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 1697 For more information: 678-426-8716 Powder Springs, GA 30127 Coral Sea Association Small Stores Order Form

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Key Dates & Events in the History of USS Coral Sea. Ed. Note—This entry concludes the chronologi- 860415 NG Launches air attacks on Ben- cal listing of key dates in the history of the USS ghazi, Libya targets. Opn Eldorado Canyon Coral Sea. Please see previous issues of the 860510 DA Breast, Jerry C. BATTLE STA- newsletter for the complete chronology. TIONS, WINGS OF GOLD, Sum 87 860519 DA CVW-13 ' 85-86 cruise report: 850521 CO New CO: Ferguson, Robert H. HOOK Sp 86 p52 850606 BK 850620 : COMPTUEX 3-85. 860519 DO Port calls: Naples (2), Toulon, Training ops of NC & VA coasts Istanbul, Catania, Palermo, Trieste 850700 BF Former CO: Tucker, Robert E.Jr. 860721 AK 861106 : Norfolk NSY, major relieved after $11 million collision boiler trouble repaired 850813 CS 850907 : ReadEx 3-85, NATO 860800 DA CVW-13/CV-43 . 9-page article ops in Eastern Atlantic with UK and NL & photo pages. HOOK Sum 86 851002 FM 870223 CO New 860519 : 10th Med CO: Bremner, cruise. Gulf of Sidra Bruce B. At Norfolk ops & Libya raids OB 851002 GC CVW- 870929 FM 880328 : 13 embarked, tail 11th Med cruise. code AK. HOOK African Eagle Ex off Su 86 p58 Morocco 851002 GF 1st Ma- 870929 GC CVW- rine deployment of 13 embarked, tail F/A-18, VMFA-314 code AK. HOOK Su Salty Humor & VMFA 323 88 p77 851002 GG CVW- 870929 GG CVW- 13 CAG Capt John 13 CAG Capt Wil- The easiest way to P. Gay / 11/29 Cdr liam Switzer find something Byron L. Duff 871011 BK Enters lost around the 851003 DE Boiler Med. Begins 3-day house is to buy a problems develop National Week ex- replacement. during Med cruise ercises in Gulf of 851124 NG Near Sidra Malta. Ship alerted 871225 DO Christ- for Libyan hijack mas at Naples, Italy response during inport period 851129 DO Port 880212 DO Port call: Haifa, Israel, in call: Izmul, Turkey, port inport date. Other liberty at Marseille, 851129 GX CVW-13 CAG Cdr Byron L. France Duff rel. Capt John P. Gay 880622 CO New CO: Allen, Lloyd Edward. 851225 CF Port call for Christmas & New Last CO Years: Naples, Italy 880700 DE Cited for dumping medical 860324 NG Gulf of Sidra, Libya. Operates wastes off North Carolina coast with CVs 60 & 66.Opn Attain Document 881000 DA Ed. CORAL SEA AT WAR, 860404 DO Port call: Malaga, Spain TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB, 1988 860415 BD Navy Unit Commendation for 881231 DB Romano, Angelo. WINGS FROM Libyan combat ops THE CORAL SEA, 1988 860415 EM Navy Expeditionary Service 890419 NF NE Puerto Rico. Aids stricken Medal for Libyan coast strike ops USS IOWA, BB-61, fire injured (Continued on page 12) Volume 20, 1st Qtr. P a g e 11 USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) Association. Officers President: Vice President: Secretary: Mil Phillips (858) 452-0161 Wayne Addkison (903) 288-4455 John Ranson (859) 781-2536 4995 Maynard Street 12856 FM 1391 52 Woodland Pl. San Diego, CA 92112 Kemp, TX 75143 Ft. Thomas, KY 41075-1605 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Treasurer: Immediate Past President: Board of Directors: Clarence A. Neander Bill Johnson Robert Hintze—2015 27684 N 725 E Road 322 N Portia St. [email protected] Cornell, IL 61319 Nokomis, FL 34275 Larry Pennington—2016 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (815) 341-5928 (941) 785-4360 Robert Gaston—2017 [email protected] Chaplain: Storekeeper: Master-at-Arms: Rev. Michael D. Halley George Rogers Mike Pfeffer (773) 631-3750 U.S. Navy Chaplain Ret. 5075 Hopeland Drive 5311 N Manila Avenue [email protected] Powder Springs, GA 30127 Chicago, IL 60630 [email protected] [email protected]

Historian: Retention Chairman: Mike Pfeffer Jon Lickey (309) 688-3939 [email protected] [email protected]

Copy Submission Committees Deadline: Reunion Committee Bill Johnson, Chairman—2015 Reunion, Charleston, SC Material for the

March issue of The By-Laws Committee Coral Sea Breeze Chairman: John Ranson, [email protected] is due in to the Members: Bob Nerbetski [email protected] publisher or copy Bill Eanetta [email protected] editor by

February 19, 2015. Scholarship Committee Chairman: Jon Lickey [email protected] 309-688-3939 Audit Committee Chairman: Robert Gaston

Nominating Chair: Bill Johnson [email protected] Parliamentarian: Bob Mackey 708-891-6771

The Sea Breeze—Official Coral Sea Newsletter Publisher: Mil Phillips Copy Edit/Layout: Ed Williams, [email protected] Printing/Mailing: Bob Cummings, [email protected]

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(Continued from page 10) 900430 DA Pawlowski, Garth L. 901100 BF At Norfolk Naval Ship- USS Coral Sea Key Dates… FLAT-TOPS AND FLEDGLINGS, yard. To be towed to Philadelphia 890531 FM 890930 : 12th Med & final book, p312 for parts salvage cruise. Replaced CVN-71 900430 DA Ship booklet. DECOM- 910430 AL Stricken from Navy Reg- 890531 GC CVW-13 em- ister barked, tail code AK. HOOK 910430 PP Final homeport : Wi 89 p90 Norfolk 890714 CF Port call for Bas- 910600 DA Cressman, tille Day, Cannes, France Robert J. THE AGELESS 890801 EL Navy Expedition WARRIOR, NAVAL RE- Medal. Rushed to Lebanon, VIEW910904 DB Haslev, Ole LCOL Higgins is hung AVIATION, OPERATIONAL, 890801 NG Helped evacuate CONSTRUCTION HISTORY American Embassy in Beirut, 920531 DB Coral Sea Assn Lebanon CORAL SEA HISTORY 890930 BF Last cruise report, BOOK, Turner Publ. Co. HOOK Winter 1989 930304 BF Sale Bid # 31-3359 890930 DO Port calls : dated March 4, 1993, ap- Palma, Spain; Marseille, praised $300K France (2nd time) MISSIONING OF USS CORAL SEA, 930706 BF Scrap: Seawitch Marine 900400 DA Clayton, P. & Cressman, files Salv., Fairfield Tm., Baltimore, MD R. MORE THAN A SHIP, HOOK Sp 900430 IB Decommissioned at Nor- 930706 BF Arrives in Baltimore for 90 folk Naval Base, Pier 12 scrapping. Museum plan failed 900430 BF 2+ million nautical miles, 900501 CM Complete list of Com- 2000809 BF Scrapping completed as 375,000 landings, 70,000 crew manding Officers in file last 80' section is pulled ashore