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April 2017 Publication for members of USS Illinois Base, United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Holland Club Richard Martin (EN3) was Camp, where his prowess with the eligible plus 3 installed into the United States drums earned him a place on the Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) Drum & Bugle Corp. Holland Club, marking the 50th An- “I marched in parades in Chicago niversary of his earning his coveted and other places throughout Boot submarine Dolphins. He joined the Camp,” Richard explains. While my Navy in 1963, and qualifi ed on subs buddies who joined with me bid in April 1964 aboard the USS Amber- ‘good-bye’ to Boot Camp, I was held jack (SS-522). up two weeks longer until a new He and his wife, Renee, recently drummer came in to replace me, he joined the United States Submarine added. Veterans, Inc., and both recently While in Boot Camp young Rich- becameb mem- ard signed up for Sub School and was bersb of the USS on his way to New London, Conn., IIllinois Base. when he heard the USS Thresher had Richard, a just gone down. RRockford na- After Sub School, the 3rd Class ttive, was a stu- Petty Offi cer was stationed in South dentd at Auburn Carolina aboard the USS Amberjack, Richard HHigh School, where he qualifi ed as a Throttleman and Renee whenw he left to EN3 in the Engine Room. Martin joinj the Navy justj two weeks His fi rst dive on the ship was most prior to graduation. Richard later memorable, he recalls. “My bunk earned his GED while in the service. was in the after-battery room be- He was sent to Great Lakes for Boot (Continued on page 4) Our Creed: “To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifi ce be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishment. We pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.” www.ussillinoisbase.org Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 1 www.ussvi.org News from National USSVI National Jr. Vice Com- Local impact mander William C. Andrea sent What impact does this have on Moratorium the below message on April 3, 2017, USSVI and its Bases? First and fore- regarding a temporary moratorium on Associate most, “a War Veterans status allows on Associate Memberships. The Members USSVI and the individual Bases reason behind his message followed to be Tax Deductible under 170(c) notifi cation by the Inter- (3) IRS Code.” Without it, nal Revenue Service (IRS) and until our memberships that USSVI did not meet numbers are back in line its minimum membership with tax code, donors can- requirement to claim a “War not claim their donation to Veteran” status. USSVI or its Bases on their This does not impact your indiv- income tax forms. We currently have vidual membership in USSVI, which less than 90% of our members who is a Veteran’s Organization, but it does have served during the IRS’ specifi ed impact USSVI’s IRC 501(c)(19) for this war dates. (Please note: This does year, which will be described later. not impact donations to the USSVI Charitable Contribution Fund [CCF], National’s message which operates under separate tax from William C. Andrea laws. Donations are still tax deduct- Base Contacts “IMPORTANT! In order to re- ible for CCF gifts.) gain War Veteran status for USSVI, For further information about we will no longer be accepting membership requirements for a Vet- Commander Associate Members UNLESS they Phil Owens erans Organization (75% veterans) [email protected] have been military members and a War Veteran Status Organiza- from any of the services, and tion (90% war veterans), you will Vice Commander they served during the specifi ed fi nd information under “Documents” & Chaplain war dates recognized by the IRS, on USSVI’s website (www.ussvi.org). Chuck Mongan which are: Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, Search for “War Veterans Status.” [email protected] 1946; June 27, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955; Aug. 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975; or Aug. Treasurer 2, 1990 to present. Look on the back of your Tom Ramsay coveted dolphin pin! tram688@jcwifi .com “This is a TEMPORARY morato- rium until we qualify for War Vet- Do you see an expiration date? Secretary & eran status again, which is: 90% If you earned your dolphins, whether it was a “yesterday” on Membership of our membership must have Bruce Weigel the “Ustafi sh” or as early as today, [email protected] served during those specifi ed there is a place for you in USSVI. periods. We will then again open Why? Because that is where Storekeeper up membership for associates.” your fellow “Brothers of the Terry Elmeier “Until that time, donations or Dolphin” are--so come on home [email protected] contributions made to USSVI will where we associate to remember not be “tax deductible” for do- our fallen brothers who served in Editor/Webmaster Submarines, gather to maintain Kate Ramsay nors, but any donations or con- tributions made to the USSVCF the bonds of camaraderie that [email protected] only “fellow bubbleheads” really (USSVI Charitable Foundation) understand. will be ‘tax deductible’ for donors. Share this message with “Again, this is a TEMPORARY fellow Bubbleheads today! moratorium.” Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 2 Tidbits of Knowledge from April 27, 1865 - around the world Worst steamship disaster in U.S. history. Explosion aboard the Sultana on Mississippi River killed nearly 2,000 passengers, mostly A bit of History Union prisoners returning home. on right Submarines ASSOCIATED PRESS (Providence, separate berthing for women, the undergoing RI) -- When the Navy lifted its ban changes will be more substantial. redesigns in 2010 allowing women to enter It was reported that overhead the submarine service, changes to values will be lowered and designed Submarine designs were bound to to turn easier. Steps will also be in- take place. stalled “in front of triple-high bunk “Electric Boat is designing what beds and stacked laundry machines.” will be the fi rst Navy subs built Retrofi tting of existing subs will specifi cally to accommodate female begin with the addition of extra crew members,” reporter Jennifer doors and washroom modifi cations. McDermott shared. While the obvi- The fi rst boat to accommodate all ous changes would be adding more these expected changes will be the doors and washrooms, and creating future USS New Jersey in 2021. China launches USNI.ORG -- China launched its Russia when it was 70% built and new carrier fi rst domestically built aircraft carrier placed into commission in 2011. in a ceremony at a northern Chinese “China wants to sail a gradually shipyard on April 26, the U.S. Naval increasing number of aircraft carriers Institute reports. into the center of growing blue water The 50,000-ton operations. The evidence is grow- Type-001AT carrier ing in Chinese shipyards and ports wasw launched in a across the Indian Ocean and beyond,” fl urry of ticker tape according to Andrew Erickson, an anda confetti from associate professor at the U.S. Naval itsi dry dock at the War College’s China Maritime Stud- DalianD Shipyard. ies Institute (CMSI). China’s fi rst carrier, also a Type- The new ship, which uses ski-jump 001A, was originally a soviet-design style decks rather than catapults Kuznetsov-class “heavy aircraft car- to launch aircraft, is expected to be rying cruiser.” It was purchased from commissioned in 2020. Illinois -- Meet INDIANA105.COM -- The fi rst the very fi rst USS Indiana was com- the Indiana submarine to be named after the missioned in 1895, a battleship that Hoosier state was christened last served in the Spanish-American War Saturday. USS Indiana, the 16th and went out of service in 1919. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine, second USS Indiana was launched is also Indiana’s fi rst namesake ship sixteen days before the attack on in over 70 years. The U.S. Navy says Pearl Harbor. Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 3 (Continued from page 1) Martin joins USS Amberjack SS-522 Holland Club Navy photo circa 1960s hind the galley, but after my watch, I went to visit a buddy in the Torpedo Room.” While there, a “Valve Twister” caused the boat to go Richardhd was discharged d h df from the h into a deep angle dive. When the Navy in 1966 after a three-year stint. valve couldn’t be reversed, it was But, his deep love of his Navy service tense. The only defensive choice was led him to become an avid supporter a “very” fast emergency surface. “My and sponsor of local Veteran groups. buddy and I slid down between the torpedo tubes. He is currently on the Board of Di- rectors for VietNow in Rockford, and “It scared the crap out of me,” he a life member of Vietnam Veterans of said. The emergency surface worked, America. And, now a new member of because he is still here to talk about it. USSVI. SubFest adds Get ready for submarine fun in Overnight aboard USS Cobia special “Sub Vet Manitowoc, WI, July 7-9th, for the Along with the social, spend the only” events 3rd Annual SubFest. If you haven’t night aboard USS Cobia! This is been to one before, you are missing exclusive to sub vets only. The over- out on a fun and educational activity night will run from Thursday, July 6 for the entire family.