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Fall The United States Navy Memorial 2006 The Lone Sai or Inside... Battle of Midway 16th Golf Tournament Great Day of Links Commemoration and Fellowship Page 4 Attracts 17 Veterans Foul Anchor Program Teaches the History of nce again, the Naval Heritage Center the Chief Petty Officer was the site of the Naval District Page 6 OWashington’s (NDW) commemoration A Marine Hero of the Battle of Midway on the occasion of Is Honored the 64th anniversary of this historic battle. Fellow Marines Dedicate Plaque to Sgt. Basilone We were pleased to have 17 veterans in Page 10 attendance—visiting from as far away as California. In addition to an official Dr. Delores Etter To Speak At ceremony, presided by Vice Chief of Naval Fantail Breakfast Operations Adm. Robert Willard, USN, the Northrop-Grumman Commemoration Committee also hosted a to Sponsor black tie dinner the evening prior at Army Page 11 Navy Country Club. Both events feted the The Navy Log Needs 17 veterans and their families, who were Seventeen Battle of Midway veterans attended the Naval District Washington commemoration Your Memories hosted on their trip by NDW. Capt. Jack ceremony in the Navy Memorial’s Burke Theater for the commemoration ceremonies on June 2, 2006. Help Preserve The Records of Our Nation’s Crawford, USN (Ret.), was proud to speak ‘Greatest Generation’ before the crowd and commented, “The Navy Memorial’s ceremonies commemorating the Battle of Page 16 Midway are a splendid example of the right way to honor this greatest battle in our Navy’s history.” The United States Navy Memorial has been designated a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Accordingly, donations to the USNM are tax-deductible. The Lone Sailor is published by The United States (From left to right) Midway veteran Cdr. Navy Memorial President and CEO, Rear Adm. Ellis Dee Skidmore, USN (Ret.), is greeted Richard A. Buchanan, USN (Ret.) . by Rear Adm. Terence McKnight, USN, Commandant, NDW; Gen. Robert Magnus, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 123 Washington, DC 20004-2608 USMC, Assistant Commandant of the Marine PHONE: 202-737-2300 Ext. 718 Corps; and Adm. Robert Willard, USN, E-MAIL: [email protected] Vice Chief of Naval Operations. INTERNET: www.navymemorial.org Photos courtesy of NDW. Moving? Please send your new address to receive all editions. Lone Sailor © Stanley Bleifeld The United States Navy Memorial Dear Friends and Shipmates of The United States Navy Memorial, The sidewalks were steamy, but the sounds were cool this summer at The United States Navy Memorial, as we have just capped another event-filled summer season of golf, reunions, retirements, promotions, film screenings, book signings, drill team performances, VIP receptions and band concerts. And we’re just getting geared up for fall. We have entered into a partnership with the Surface Navy Association (SNA) to display a Surface Warfare exhibit in the Naval Heritage Center. This collaboration with SNA will offer our visitors to the Naval Heritage Center the chance to learn about the Surface Warfare Hall of Fame through an interactive exhibit. Each member of the Hall of Fame can be individually selected on a touch screen display that will show a narrated video of the individual’s accomplishments that earned recognition by SNA. In addition, the exhibit will include pictures and biographical information about the active duty winners of the three SNA awards that are presented annually at the January SNA Symposium. We are pleased to partner with SNA to make good use of our world-class Naval Heritage Center Letter from the Admiral the from Letter on Pennsylvania Ave. and to present to our visitors the details of these individuals’ significant contributions to Surface Warfare and our Navy. Please join us for this year’s Lone Sailor Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 25, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington D.C. The evening promises to be a very special tribute to three outstanding Americans. We will recognize our Chairman Adm. Bill Crowe for his long and distinguished service to our nation as Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff and Ambassador to the Court of St. James. Also receiving a Lone Sailor Award will be Arnold “Red” Auerbach, a World War II Navy sailor and legendary coach and General Manager of the Boston Celtics. The Naval Heritage Award will be presented to Sen. Dan Inouye (D-Hawaii), whose focus on maritime issues in the Pacific and the men and women of the Sea Services has been a hallmark of his career. As an Army Medal of Honor recipient who lost his arm in combat, he understands the importance of supporting our military men and women. We look forward to seeing you at the dinner! Sincerely, Richard A. Buchanan Rear Admiral, United States Navy (Ret.) President and CEO PAGE 2 Fall Events at the Navy Memorial Concert Series & Calendar of Programs Web Site– September 2 September 23 11 a.m. – USS Norris (DD/DDE-859) Wreathlaying 11:00 a.m. – USS Earl V. Under Construction & Plaque Dedication Johnson (DE-702) Check out 1:30 p.m. – USS Oakland (CL-95) Wreathlaying Wreathlaying www.navymemorial.org this fall for a new look and feel! Expect 1:00 p.m. – USS Rankin September 5 more graphics and easier navigation on (AKA/LKA-103) 11 a.m. – USS Nashville (CL-43) Wreathlaying & your Memorial’s public web site, as well Wreathlaying Plaque Dedication as weekly content updates. September 9 September 29 9:30 a.m. – USS McGowan (DD-678) Wreathlaying 1:00 p.m. – USNTC Bainbridge September 11 Wreathlaying Noon – The September Concert: As one of more than 200 concerts performed simultaneously around October 5 the country to commemorate the fifth anniversary 3:30 p.m. – USS Merrick (AKA-97) Wreathlaying of the 9/11 attacks, The Navy Band’s Sea Chanters October 6 performed a moving public concert on the Plaza. 10:30 a.m. – USS Bristol (DD-857) Plaque Dedication September 15 1:00 p.m. – USS Enterprise Fire CVA(N)65 10:00 a.m. – USS Northhampton (CA-26) and USS Plaque Dedication Northampton (CLC-1/CC-1) Plaque Dedication 3:30 p.m. – USS Rawlins (APA-226) Wreathlaying 11:00 a.m. – USS Stanly (DD-478) Wreathlaying October 7 1:00 p.m. – POW-MIA Day Wreathlaying 11:00 a.m. – USS Shenandoah (AD-26) Plaque Dedication 3:45 p.m. – USS Taussig (DD-746) Wreathlaying October 10 September 16 2:00 p.m. – Capt. Tony E. Pittsey, USNR, Plaque 11:00 a.m. – USS Miami (CL-89) Wreathlaying Dedication with Wreath September 20 October 13 7:15 a.m. – Fantail Breakfast sponsored by 10:30 a.m. – Navy Lithographers Wreathlaying Northrop Grumman featuring Dr. Delores Noon – Lunchtime Lecture with Claude Berube, Etter, Asst. Secretary of Defense (Research, author of A Call to the Sea Development & Aquisition) 1:00 p.m. – Navy Birthday Wreathlaying September 21 October 14 Noon – Lunchtime Lecture with Doug Hubbard, 11:00 a.m. – USS Frost (DE-144) Wreathlaying author of Special Agent, Vietnam October 19 September 22 11:00 a.m. – Patrol Squad 8 Wreathlaying 11:00 a.m. – USS Colonial (LSD-18) Plaque Dedication October 20 Noon – Navy Band Concert 1:00 p.m. – USS Frontier (AD-25) Plaque Dedication 1:00 p.m. – USS Cockrill (DE-398) Plaque Dedication November 9 Noon – Lunchtime Lecture with Norman Polmar, Save The Date author of Cold War Submarines Lone Sailor Awards Dinner On Oct. 25 November 11 1:00 p.m. – Veterans Day Wreathlaying Mark your calendars for the annual awards dinner to honor our newest inductees: Adm. November 16 6:00 p.m. – An evening with Jeff Bacon, author of Willam J. Crowe, USN (Ret.), former Joint 20 Years of Broadside Chiefs of Staff and Navy Memorial Board of Directors Chair; The Honorable Daniel Inouye December 7 (D-Hawaii); and Arnold “Red” Auerbach, 1:00 p.m. – Pearl Harbor Day Commemorative legendary Boston Celtics coach. Call 202-380- Wreathlaying 0728 for ticket information. December 9 10:00 a.m. – Annual Family Holiday Celebration PAGE PAGE 3 3 Annual Golf Tournament Raises $200K More than 150 golfers enjoyed a day of golf comaraderie at the 16th annual Navy Memorial Golf Tournament on June 5, which raised a record amount for our key educational and commemorative programs. First Place Net winner was the Lockheed-Martin Corporation team. Ralph Crowley from the American Beverage Association (ABA) won the men’s longest drive award and Susan Neely, also from the ABA, won the women’s longest drive USNM News USNM award. The Golf Tournament Committee, under the leadership of Kendall Pease, from General Dynamics, Rear Admiral Buchanan gives the winning Lockheed-Martin team their trophy. Pictured are once again organized the succesful event. Hidden Creek Ron Blue, Rear Admiral Buchanan, Dick Gadd, Joel Porter, and Vice Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, Country Club member Toby Marquez provided the finest USN. They were awarded the Commodore Barry Trophy, which was donated to the Navy Memorial by Dick Gadd, a descendent of Commodore Barry. in food, golf and prizes. Photo courtesy of Tobey Marquez Sponsors: Anteon Verizon Federal Networks General Dynamics IBM Toyota (provided Hole in One Car) (tournament sponsor) The Boeing Company Dresser-Rand Northrop Grumman Raytheon Digital Office Products/ Booz Allen Hamilton The Staubach Company National Mailing Systems The Summer Scene at John Paul Jones The Navy Memorial Book Signing Kicks The Plaza and Theater Off Lunchtime were alive with Lecture Series performances this summer—with Navy Renowned author (and retired Rear Admiral) and Coast Guard Joseph Callo spoke and signed books at the first Band concerts, drill in a series of monthly lunchtime lectures to be team activities and held at the Navy Memorial.