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2012 ANNUAL REPORT Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation – “USS Hornet Museum” 2012 ANNUAL REPORT January 1, 2012–December 31, 2012

GREETINGS: A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES It gives me pleasure to present the annual report of the USS Hornet Museum for Calendar Year 2012. On behalf of the Aircraft Carrier Hornet We highlight here our success in meeting the challenges Foundation Board of Trustees, I am of 2012. As a non-profit educational facility that is not again pleased to endorse this latest funded by any governmental or public agency,the annual report on the operations of the challenges are many. Thanks to our dedicated staff, USS Hornet Museum. All the many men and women who contribute their time selfless volunteers, supportive members, and many and support to providing a meaningful donors, we remain on course to achieve our mission. and enjoyable experience aboard the ship—volunteers, suppliers, consultants, Through the management of both revenue and expense donors, museum members, trustees, and streams, the Museum remains in a position of relative staff—can take great pride in another financial strength.This allows us to continue operating productive year. as a premiere venue for educational activities and As we enter the 15th year of museum community events. operations in 2013, we are reminded, too, of the commissioning of the The USS Hornet Museum has proven to be a travel- USS Hornet 70 years ago in November, worthy destination. The highly decorated World War II 1943—the seventh Essex-class carrier to aircraft carrier is our primary artifact. We continue to be commissioned. Part of our Museum’s restore and open additional spaces, while maintaining motto “Honoring the past…” has their authenticity,for public touring; therefore, recurring never meant more than now as we visits are encouraged and visitorship has increased. Since look back on our ship’s legacy of service in the U.S. Navy. And, our its opening 14 years ago, the Museum has had visitors motto’s conclusion “…Serving the from every state in our union and 67 foreign countries. Present, Inspiring the Future” has been well-served, too, these past 14 The USS Hornet (CVS-12) spent almost three decades years, as Hornet assumed her next role traveling the world’s oceans in service to our nation. as a museum. Our museum ship maintains its Legacy of Excellence for America, the U.S. Navy,and her crewmen, to all citizens We, the trustees, hope that we’ll see you aboard in 2013, particularly as of the world. With deep appreciation for the countless we celebrate these two milestones— sacrifices and contributions of many, the crew of the 15 years as a museum and 70 years USS Hornet Museum and I are grateful and proud to since commissioning. serve, and preserve, this true historic national treasure. Thank you, as always, for your generous Sincerely, and continued support. “Still on Station”…

Randall Ramian Jon Stanley Chief Executive Officer Chairman,ACHF

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 The USS Hornet Museum, a State and National Historic Landmark, is berthed at Pier 3 on the former naval air station in .The ship’s active duty years spanned the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s. The historic aircraft carrier was a key participant in World War II, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the recovery of the first two lunar landing space missions. She was stored in a naval mothball fleet from 1970–1995. When opened in 1998, the Hornet was the only sea, air and space museum on the West Coast. The Museum is a great resource for local and international visitors and is open seven days a week—closed only for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days. MISSION More than 82,000 people visited the Hornet during the 2012 calendar year, a 33% increase over 2011. Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation preserves This number includes all general admission visitors, and honors the legacy of the USS Hornet members, and guests for public and private events. and its role in naval aviation, the defense Some of our most popular youth activities include of our country, the and the the educational “STEM to Stern” tour, the overnight exploration of space.The USS Hornet Museum Live-Aboard program for organized youth groups, and our history-themed Living Ship Days. Other connects the greatest generation of Americans family-friendly events include all the major patriotic with future generations, educating and holidays such the Fourth of July celebration, and inspiring them to meet their challenges. special events like our Halloween Monster Bash, and big band dances. Our Guiding Principles: # The Museum is dedicated first and foremost to those men and women who made the greatest sacrifice in the service of their nation. # We will be responsive to the community and will maintain the USS Hornet Museum complex as a community asset, a community resource, and an integral part of the community. # We will preserve the historic fabric of the ship. # We will create an exciting, stimulating, state-of- the-art museum environment and an attractive and comfortable setting, which will encourage its use for family recreation. # We will create a stimulating, creative, innovative work/study/research environment, and work as a staff/volunteer team in support of these common goals.

Neil Armstrong was mourned and remembered

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 FINANCIAL SUMMARY Jan–Dec 2012

As a National Historic Landmark, we face the same financial challenges as many other ship museums. Since we receive no support from the Navy nor any other governmental funding, REVENUES we must constantly deal with limited funding and staffing resources. 2% Membership 6% Donations, $50,780 22% General Grants & Sponsors Yet, in spite of this, we continued to balance Admissions $168,365 $650,042 our budget in CY2012.We maintained a positive cash flow, secured other sources of income, and importantly, developed a contingency plan for unanticipated financial requirements. Our revenues were generated primarily from four sources: 22% from General Admissions, 70% from Museum Operations, 6% from Donations, Grants & Corporate Sponsors, and 2% from Memberships. These revenues were used to fund basic and new Museum Operations such as developing 70% Museum youth educational programs, or enhancing our Operations $2,007,071 Live-Aboard experience, in addition to the normal maintenance and restoration activities required by a national treasure of Hornet’s size and legacy. EXPENSES R This year the USS Hornet Museum continued to improve its financial stability. Our cost contain- Admissions & Store ment plans were successful thanks to the efforts 10% Donations 5% by all of our departments. Business / Ship Operations Membership 38% 1% Education 3%

Events 18%

Engineering & Ship Restoration 12% Live-Aboard 11% Museum 3%

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Ship Restoration The guiding vision for our restoration activity is to preserve the aircraft carrier in the same condition as when she was decommissioned in 1970.We want our visitors to understand the living and working conditions experienced by the sailors while aboard ship. Following a methodical plan, space by space, compartment by compartment, volunteer crews tirelessly restore the ship back to her in-service condition. From the Bridge, to the Officers’ Wardroom, to Sick Bay, to the Engine Room, No. 2 boiler room after a lengthy restoration Ready Rooms, Hangar Bay, Galley and Mess Deck, Berthing Spaces, the aircraft carrier welcomes guests In 2012, we proudly opened to the public the aboard daily to share in a bit of history from a past era. following new and/or expanded spaces: • No. 2 Boiler Room Each project starts by researching hundreds of photos provided in cruise books and by former • 07 Level Gun Director Control Room crew members.After establishing exactly how a • Enlisted Mess Deck and Scullery particular space should look, the physical process • Geedunk (Ship’s Soda Fountain) of restoration begins.This includes chipping the old • Various Passageways to new exhibit areas paint; cleaning and prepping the space; matching the • Apollo Room Exhibit correct paint color from the bulkheads to deck tiles; Most of the restored spaces reflect elements stenciling of the piping and duct work; and electrical from a combination of all three decades that the cabling.Then it’s locating and installing the various USS Hornet served America. Detail and historical items and machinery that make the space come accuracy are the essence of all restoration work. alive. Nothing can be overlooked. The biggest compliment our volunteers can receive is from a former crew members coming aboard with their families and seeing the looks on their faces— for a brief instant, each is back home on his ship, just as he left her.

Ship’s scullery almost looks ready for use Painting is only one step in the restoration process

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 COLLECTIONS/ACQUISITIONS Thanks to the generosity of many individuals, the material collection of the USS Hornet Museum continued to grow during the course of 2012. It is with many thanks that we recognize these people: Edward E. Barbera George Lipphardt Kathleen Broome Williams Edward Lortz Arthur C. Cheff The Mariner’s Museum Linley P.Cole Gene Micheli Natalie Conkel G. R. Miyagawa Thomas Dinkle Thomas Moisi Claude H. Dittmore Dennis R. Moran Jim Dobbas, Inc. Marcus M. Nofi Clifford E. Donley Jack Oneto Cobra arrives to join other aircraft in restoration Susan Dunn John K. Roderick Roger England Janelle Sahr Aircraft Restoration Jennifer Ervin Lorrie & Tim Sammons Terry Ferl Thomas Sarnicola Of course, an aircraft carrier is not complete Bob Fish Sam Scalise June Foster Heidi Schave without aircraft aboard.The Museum’s Air Group Paul E. Gabor Richard R. Schellinger exhibits are comprised of 15 aircraft and two aircraft Raymond W.Gallagher Lois Scott nose cockpits mounted on trailers, including: Steve Garrard Randal Serpa Edward Gehring Al Smith TBM-3 Avenger SH-3 Sea King John T.Gillich Mike Sterling FM-2 Wildcat HUP-1 Retriever Frank Gutowshi Donald Sullivan FJ-2 Fury T-28 Trojan Timothy J. Hemmeter Ed Trotter Dick Herman Ted Vinson H-34D Seahorse US-2B Tracker Veronica Horton Peter Wessner F8U-1 Crusader SH-2H Sea Sprite Tim J. Kerr Mark F.Wilson TA-4J Skyhawk F-4S Phantom Richard Kmieciak Robert Woodward Arthur M. Leffel S-3B Viking F-14A Tomcat AH-1F Cobra EXHIBITS The two trailer-mounted cockpits are the F8U During 2012 several exhibits were revitalized. They Crusader known as “Clementine” and the F-11 Tiger include the Apollo exhibit, new status board displays affectionately called “FiFi,”both of which see in the Combat Information Center,and the addition plenty of action in parades and community events of explanatory photographs to the Wheel House and throughout the year. Main Control in the forward engine room. A new exhibit highlighting Astronaut José Hernandez was The continued restoration and upkeep of aircraft installed in Hangar Bay 2. Exhibits in progress include remains an ongoing challenge for the Museum. the restoration of the boiler burner controls in Fire Specific parts and materials are extremely hard Room 2, the A Division Office, the Geedunk (ice to find and expensive. However, the skills and cream/snack parlor), and a Bomb Display in the craftsmanship displayed by our crews are phenome- forward ammo magazine and handling room. nal. These crews are comprised of retired and active military, private and commercial aviation profession- als and enthusiasts that have the interest and desire to learn and experience working on these rare and historical aircraft.Visitors will see the Air Group’s banner in the restoration area stating their goal: “That these aircraft be restored in such a way that even the craftsmen that built them, the pilots that flew them, the mechanics that maintained them and the crews that worked with them see no flaws, noth- ing out of line otherwise. Just as they left them. It is purely respect and a tribute to them.” Apollo Room Re-Opening

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 of U.S. history and STEM (science, technology, engi- neering, and math).They offer what no text book can—a tactile experience which captures the value of American history and early naval technology. The “STEM to Stern Jr.”program, a new science program geared towards elementary schools, is designed to explore the relationship between the ship’s operation and Earth science. Our labs are based on California 4th and 5th grade standards and explore the wonders of electricity, magnetism, weather, and aviation. By exploring the operational functions of a WWII aircraft carrier, the realms of electricity and weather come alive! This year, for the Girls building gliders to learn about aviation in STEM Jr. class first time, the Museum welcomed onboard more than 30 new schools who participated in our “STEM EDUCATION to Stern Jr.”program.The Education Department also enhanced several student “Live-Aboard” overnights Programs, School Groups & Tours by introducing STEM into the Live-Aboard program. The year 2012 was very successful for the Museum’s Currently, the Museum offers six different programs Education Department. Reservation numbers for serving all age and grade levels to local educators. our specialized tours and overnights were on an The name of each program, the audience it serves, upswing as interest in these events increased and a brief content description are listed below: Museum attendance and interest in American history within the community. Our Living Ship Days also saw # “Field Trip at Sea” Grades K-12 a rise in attendance, and we welcomed aboard a new Basic docent-led day tour highlights Hornet’s season of historical speakers, including former OSS history and Apollo missions. WWII operative Andrew Mousalimas and Hornet # WWII Pilot and author Billy Bush.This program also “Step into History” Grades 8-12 drew national media attention for the ship. Learn 20th Century U.S. history while visiting five different stations onboard during this day tour. This year, the Museum hosted a special fundraiser # for the Education Department.The event, called “STEM to Stern” Grades 8-12 The Grey Ghost: Paranormal Conference, was a Apply math and science to the daily operations of scholarship money fundraiser to enable the Museum an aircraft carrier during this day tour. to assist in providing transportation for local schools # “STEM to Stern Jr.” Grades 2-5 to take part in its STEM (Science,Technology, Field trips are enhanced with a one-hour hands- Engineering, Mathematics) educational programs. on earth science lab during this day program.

Paracon was the first time the USS Hornet Museum # “Passport to History” Youth Overnight Grades K-5 worked with Alameda Paranormal Researchers to Students have a rare and unique opportunity to host a paranormal conference.The event featured follow in the “footsteps of Hornet’s sailors.” some of the most well-respected names in the paranormal field, including several television person- Live-Aboard Program alities. Paracon helped raise over $8,000 for the Education Department! The overnight Live-Aboard program provides an exciting opportunity for guests to “step into history” Our education programs offer unique chances for and envision a day in the life of the crewmen who students to experience science and history firsthand. served our nation so gallantly. Guests enjoy both Whether it is by taking students on a basic docent- dinner and breakfast in the original crew’s mess deck led tour or participating in one of the educational and partake in various optional tours throughout labs, our programs enhance a student’s appreciation the ship.They also participate in the telling of ghost

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 stories in the Fo’c’sle, sleep overnight on bunks EVENTS in the crew berthing compartments, and take a ride in the flight simulator. For many years, the USS Hornet Museum has relied on special events for a source of revenue. These Additionally, scouts can earn merit badges in include Hornet dances, patriotic events, our annual aviation, radio or space exploation during their stay. Fourth of July celebration, private/corporate parties, All guests are encouraged to participate in normal meetings, filming, and trade shows. Many of our Museum daytime activities as well. This highly guests have become regular attendees and mark popular program is run by a core of dedicated their calendars each year for their favorite events. individuals, some of whom served aboard the aircraft carrier while she was in service. Their experience and enthusiasm bring the ship to life for each guest. Since its inception, the Live-Aboard program has hosted over 100,000 overnight visitors, with roughly 9,000 guests in 2012. Many organized youth groups, such as YMCAs and churches, take advantage of this unique learning opportunity, and Boy and Girl Scouts organizations have made our overnight experience a perennial favorite for more than a decade. For many years, hundreds of California Sea Scouts and their families have descended on the Museum over the Memorial Day weekend. During their Tribute to Jimmy Doolittle included three Tokyo Raiders three-day Ancient Mariner Regatta, these youngsters demonstrate a knowledge of various sea-faring skills. Hornet Community Events In 2012, as part of its community outreach program, The Live-Aboard program is an educational experience the Museum hosted many fun and patriotic public like no other. Its popularity can be summed up by events. Since these are primarily fundraising activities the huge number of repeat visitors who return for the Museum, we greatly appreciate the significant with friends and family to experience the fun all time, effort, and services generously donated by our over again. numerous volunteers and vendors. In early May, to observe the 70th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, we partnered with the Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum at Travis to host “A Tribute to Jimmy Doolittle, Honoring the Leader of the Doolittle Raid.”Special guests included his granddaughter, Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, and three of the surviving Raiders—Thomas Griffin, David Thatcher, and Edward Saylor. The summer season then kicked off with a big band dance featuring “The Harry James Orchestra” and followed by our popular Fourth of July celebration. More than 2,000 guests toured the historic ship, listened or danced to one of the many bands, and played interactive games.The day was capped with views of several fireworks shows throughout the Bay Area from the flight deck. In October, to the delight of big band fans,The World Overnight guests enjoy breakfast the following morning Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra returned to play the

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 Facebook’s company picnic occupied the whole ship and pier

Hornet. Our annual Halloween dance and costume exposed the USS Hornet Museum to a new, younger event, called Monster’s Ball this year, was sponsored demographic of those that truly honor our military by radio station 107.7 The BONE, and was a great heritage, creating new fans among them. success enjoyed by almost 1,200 guests. Our popular tours of the Haunted Hospital were ongoing Facebook, one of the world’s best-known companies, throughout the night. rented the entire ship and pier for a day. The 4,500 employees and their families, including the founder In November, the Museum remembered the late Mark Zuckerberg, thoroughly enjoyed their annual astronaut during a special Veteran’s company picnic aboard the Museum.This event Day tribute. In , after his crew introduced our historic aircraft carrier to yet another successfully completed the first landing generation, delighting a younger age group. mission, the USS Hornet recovered astronauts Armstrong, , and Michael Collins when Other highlights included the Lazarex Cancer they returned to earth. Special guests at this tribute Foundation with WWII hero Louis Zamberini as included NASA flight surgeon Dr., guest speaker for their annual gala. who accompanied the astronauts in the mobile quarantine facility (MQF) while aboard Hornet. Marketing and networking efforts with local and international destination management companies, Our New Year’s Eve gala is legendary throughout event management services, and caterers resulted the Bay Area and the 2012 edition was no exception. in valuable connections and numerous holiday Once again, 3 O’Clock Jump performed favorite parties of all sizes during the last quarter. swing classics while roughly 1,100 attendees danced the night away amongst our vintage aircraft on the Two of our annual private event clients,The National hangar deck.At midnight, guests went up to the Rifle Association and Non-Commissioned Officers flight deck to view the San Francisco skyline lit up Association, were joined by the Naval Academy and with fireworks.The Silent Auction was also a huge Veterans Administration in hosting patriotic-inspired success and continues to grow in popularity. events this year. New contracts were established with PG&E, Palantir, Linear Tech, Genentech,Access, Private Event Sales and others. A sponsorship/trade with the Petaluma Air Show brought us a dozen vintage aircraft flying The year 2012 saw many well-known companies over our ship celebrating Veterans Day in exchange avail themselves of the unique experience for for a small gathering in our Officers’Wardroom. which the Museum is famous. International company Unilever—owner of Ben and Jerry’s as well as a Although we did not have any major television or multitude of household products—bought out the movie productions onboard in 2012, we did serve as Ship for a group of VIPs from Brazil. We had a change a location for NHK Japan, PBS’s Culture Works, and of pace when the “Slaughter by the Water” concert the Travel Channel’s Baggage Wars.

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 GRANTS, DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS Although the USS Hornet Museum maintains strong ties to the U.S. Navy, the Museum does not receive any financial assistance from the Navy nor from other governmental agencies.Therefore, the operating revenue of the Museum is supplemented by generous individuals and companies who donate money, goods, or services. This year there were several donations made by companies in support of their current and retired employees who spent many hours as volunteers at the Museum. Boeing, Mobil/Exxon, Chevron, Sprint, Microsoft and Apple all made Melvin Conard monetary contributions in recognizing those efforts. Kathleen Cook Hunter Richard Cooke With much appreciation, we wish to recognize all of the valuable 2012 Patricia Cox contributions that helped us keep this national treasure open and vital. Robert Crume Lorraine B. DeGraff David Nolthenius Phil Bank Admiral Level Stephen Dell Phillips 66 Samuel Barlotta ($20,000+) William DeLong Save Mart S.H.A.R.E.S. Program John A. Beresford Duane Doyle John Demetrius Wreyford Family Rhythm and Motion Dance Studio Dave Bergmann Eileen Des Meules Rick Thom Jeanne Bielenda Captain Level John Donohue USS Hornet Association Robert Bingham ($5,000–$19,999) George E. Wainscott Charles Bird BGEN W. Donovan, USMC (Ret.) Jean Carole Mozes Michael Zill Janet & Kenneth Blaedel Nilda Z. & Edward F. Duffek Ken Winans Craig Zimmerman Sgt. Stephen N. Bosshard, USMC Michael Duggan Commander Level Lieutenant Level Stephen M. Bowman Donald E. Elliott ($1,000–$4,999) ($100–$999) Ellen C. Bradley Paul Emanuelsen Adobe Systems, Inc. Paul Ackerman Eldon Brodie Steve & Carolyn Engler Bay Area Tailhook RADM Thomas Andrews & Leroy Brown Ellen Feigen-Kiefer John Berger Lillian Etcheverry RADM Thomas Brown III, Floyd C. Fesler, Jr. Craig C. Clifton Stephen Andruszkewicz USN (Ret.) Charles Foreman Terry Ellen Ferl Gerald Antonson Evelyn Bryson Ray Fortney Brian & Vicki Finch Bob Atchison Billy Bush John French Bob Fish Richard L. Ault Theodore Butler, CAPT USN Jeff Freymuth Donald Keith Lydia Avak Walter Cambra Edward Frye William Lewis Michael Avellar John Carr Glenn Gabel Clay Maeckel John Baker Barry A. Cass Thomas Galante Bruce Morris Marilyn Baker James Clark Rudy Galistel

Wreyford Family Foundation Matching Challenge Grant For each dollar raised by the USS Hornet Museum, the Wreyford Family Foundation matched it to the maximum grant amount of $100,000.The grant was specifically linked to a long-range goal of relocating the Museum to a pier with better public access.We thank the Wreyford Family Foundation for its generous donation. For more information on ways to donate to the Museum, visit our website at www.uss-hornet.org and go to“Contribute.” Ken Winans, Randy Wreyford, Don Wreyford and Jim Wreyford tour the USS Hornet Museum

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 Betty & Rod Gee, Pier 29 Richard Naylor Donald Wright Ronald C. Clark Jim Geers Audrey O'Brien Al Young Ronald M. Clark Gregory Gehring Daniel Onion Ensign Level Ron & Carol Clazie Carol Gerdes & Don Coughlan Leonard Paxton (Under $100) Billy & Laurel Collins David Gilman Deniz Pelvan May Cooper Frederick Ackerman Howard Girdlestone Tilman E. Pool Marcia Ackley Charles Coudry Kenneth Glass Public Fleet Charles Alsip Kevin O. Cox Arleen Goodwin Rolf Rautenberg Neil Anderson Sally Currie Norman Graf James Redeske Margaret Bachman Robert J. D’Ambrosio Joseph Gryson Paul Reyff, Jr. Michael & Michelle Balfe William Daniel Frank Guthrie Bob Ridosh Richard M. Ban Frederick L. Davis Gary Harrington Richard W. Rinderknecht Pat Bates Kevin Daw Allen W. Heath Dennis L. Ritchie Maurice Bell Elanor Demartini Thomas Higginbotham Michael Roberts Bob Hildebrand Frances H. Robertson Peter Hirsch Richard & Barbara Rosenberg Ken Hornung Alvin H. Rothstein Ernestine Huffman Anthony Schilling Robert Isaacson John L. Sechler Gilbert J. Jacobs Roger K. Sexton Arthur Johnson Bob & Olive Shaner Dennis Johnson Robert Shaver G. S. Jorgensen John E. Sheehan, Jr., LCDR SC Ileen N. Kaufman USN (Ret.) Robert Kent, Pacific Battleship Center CAPT Edwin C. Shiver, JAGC USNR (Ret) Stewart Kerr, CWO-4 USN (Ret.) Al & Marilyn Simonsen Don B. Kimbrough ORISKANY’S anchor was turned over to the USS HORNET Norm Kirby Sally & Robert Skillen Geoffrey Kline Bud Snyder Darrell T. Benner Mary Ann Digirolamo Glenn Kline-Casey Jon Stanley Eric Bernhard Deborah Donovan-Niemi Walter E. Klippert John Stock Louie E. Blankenship Kellee Drew Frederick Koenen Dean Stoker Beverly Blatt & David Filipek Walter T. Duckert Joye Korth James & Joan Strawn Dick Boccolini Sam Duncan Cheryl Kruger Theodore Sulouff Richard Bogucki Raymond Durtche William Kubik Tina & Richard Sun Jack Bollinger Joe Dwigans, LCDR USNR (Ret.) David Lamb USS Bennington Association Aux. Michael Bono Ray Dyer Michael K. Lamb Stephen Tannas Paul D. Brack Paul Edwards William Langenberg Ron L. Thomas Lewis Bridgeforth Richard Ellis Gianni LaRosa Edward Thomas Brotherhood of Men Wayne Erven Doug Lewis Paul E. Tuttle, Jr. Gilbert Brownewell Hugo Evans Verna & Herbert Li Joan Uhler John Brudi Winston Fagerstone Kurt Libby Charles Vadalabene Roy B. Bruno Keith Farley Gail Lucksinger Kyle Van Brocklin Jack Buckalew Robert Farris Elaine Madsen Paul Vigeant Lisa Jeanne Burke Charles D. Federico Jerome Magee, Jr. Molly Vyeda Timothy Burkhart Ardythe Fegard Larry Malaby John C. Walther Daniel Bustamante Robert Fickett Dale T. McConohy Todd Weatherford Edward J. Butler Meredith Flynn Tom McGinley Wayne Weber Joseph Caggiano John J. Foley Janice McNeilly Russell & Sandra Whitlark Raynette Camino Irving Ford William Messaros Bernard Willis Victor Caruso Jan & Sherm Futak CAPT Blake Middleton, Bill Wilt Jim Cassidy Robert Garritano USNR (Ret.) Kenneth Wolfe Bernard Chapman James J. Georgiana Melody Miller, WOWZ Toys Thomas Woodworth John M. Charlson Lisa Giaquinto Vincent Murphy Kathie Woolard Andrea Cinnamond Robert Gladstone

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 Jody Goldman James Livingstone Jack Sauter David R. Wells Paul Graham Henry L. Long William Schaub Roy F. Wiese Ronald Griep Jim & Isabelle Long J.A. Schoemaker George Will Arthur Hanley L. L. Loofbourrow Paul Senden Jonathan Wise Charlie Hansen Richard Loomis Charles Shaddle Ward Wise Laurie Hart Edwin Love George Shaw Randall E. Wolff Judith A. Hartman Brenda & Stephen Mahannah Gerald Shields Bruce Worden Fred Hawkins Don Marcus William Shilstone Carol Young Charles R. Heitchler James E. Markel Tammy Shultz William Grant Hellar III James Marshall Gene Silveira Corporate Partners George Hellerich Susan D. Martin Carmen Simbari Alameda Journal David Hendryx Dennis Matarrese Jay C. Smalridge Alaska Airlines V. Thomas Hetherington Joseph C. Maurer Barry Smith ALIVE East Bay James E. Hill Merill A. McCurdy Paul Soifer American Red Cross Donald Hofferber Madeline McEntyre Frank Sokasits Best Beverage Catering Robert Hosier Tom McGee John Spencer Bladium Sports & Fitness Center William P. Hubert Kevin McIntire Norbert Spenner Car Donations Services Derek Janssen Edward McKenna Bill Spillane Chabot Space & Science Center Edward Jelich Del Meyer Doris Stanton Comcast Phillip & Barbara Jenkins Stacy Meyn Steve Staples DaVinci Fusion Esther Jennings Robert Miller Frank Stark Jr. Englund’s Catering Stanley & Karina Jochim Roberta & Tim Montgomery John I. States Excel Graphics/Bob Baker Deborah C. Johnson-Quirk Gerald Morrow Harry D. Jones O. Howard Nations Robert Kallestad Deborah M. Nelson O.J. Karnes Frank Nerenberg Edward Keller Larry Nitchman David Kelsen Maria Ochoa Ervin E. Ketterling Kevin M. O'Rourke Bruce E. Keyser, Sr James Parker Roy Killion Joseph Perricone Robert King Eugene H. Perry Mrs. Edward Knoll Albert W. Peter Theodore Kolda George Phillips Marjorie Korycinski James H. Phillips D. Dean Kunshier Andre Piquet Volunteers discuss restoration plans of the just-delivered 3-in gun John F. Lachnicht, LCDR Herbert Ploch USN (Ret.) John L. Potter David Stauffer Joe’s Grill Dan Lange Bonnie Proctor Virginia Stephenson José’s Mexican Cantina Kenneth Langlois Barbara Profe Charles Strachen Oakland Raiders Michael Lanoue Thomas Ramos Stella J. Suazo Pacific Pinball Museum Henry A. Lapa Ronald Ratledge David J. Sullivan, CAPT Peter’s Kettle Corn Arlene Leal Marc & Rose Rehberger USNR (Ret.) Peterson Holding Co. William Leary Gary Reilly Vince Swanson Plan-It Interactive Edward Lee Alexander Remington Richard Szatkowski Save Mart Supermarkets James Lester Sean Paul Ricard V. Jordan Tanner Southwest Airlines Swingin’ Blue Stars Edward F. Letsch Lawrence J. Ricciardi Dennis Teeguarden USS Midway Museum William & Joan Lewerenz Gary W. Rinehart Louis Testaguzza Western Film Company Melanie Lewis Gabriel Rottas Gary Tisor Robert Lewis, Jr. Jack Russ Kenneth Towers In-Kind Donors Kurt Libby R. Richard Sabo Donald Valloni ABB, Inc. Debbie Lienhart Ronald Sanford Edward Vela, Jr. Academy of Sciences Robert N. Lippert Audrey Santiago Chester & Sharon Ventura Accent Lighting Jerold A. Little John Sargent Stephanie Wayson ACT

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 Adalet Cooper Lighting Intermatic, Inc. Paramount Tickets Advance Transformer Cranetech, Inc. Interpower, Corp. Planes of Fame Alameda Electrical Distributors D. F. Lighting Irby Poor House Bistro Alameda Theatre Cineplex Dantona Industries, Inc. Iris Electronics Power-Sonic Corp. Alliance Express Davis Wholesale Electric Isolite Corporation Powerstride Battery Allied Moulded Deltrol Controls J. H. Larson Company Presidential Yacht Potomac Alma Acupuncture DMA Organizing Jeremiah O’ Brien Presidio Golf Course Altex Electronics DRS Power and Control Jet-Lube, Inc. PRO Lighting American Battery Technologies, Inc. John Crane, Inc. Randall Ramian Amerite Company Dual-Lite Johnson Electric Supply Co. Relay and Control Corp. A’nD Cable Products, Inc. Duraco Express Kam Sales, Inc. Remote Control Technology Angela's Bistro Eastern Penn Supply Co. Kelly & Hayes Electrical Supply Rich Radigonda Aquarium by the Bay E-conolight KRON Tour Rick Thom Art Deco Society Eileen & Bob Des Meules Lamp Technology, Inc. Rockwell Automation Artisan Controls Electric Switches Premier LAPP USA Roddy Ranch Golf Asian Art Museum Energy Plus Lashon Lang Safeco Electric Supply Atlantis Casino EPIC-C Leviton, Inc. San Jose Museum of Art Aurora Theatre Company Erico Light Bulb Planet San Leandro Honda Auto Refrigeratnt Evenlite, Inc. Lighting Supply Co. Satco Products, Inc Automation Direct Fedco Electronis, Inc. Litetronics International Schneider Electric B&K Precision Feit Electric Lithonia Lighting SF MOMA B.R. Cohen Winery & Fibox Madeline McEntyre Shot Gun Players Olive Oil Fine Art Museum of California Maltby Electric Supply Co. Sierra Sales Engineering, Inc. Batteries Plus, LLC Fisherman Wharf Marriott Mare Island Golf Center Simpson Electric Battery Mart Fostoria Industries, Inc Marie Riccobene Skyhigh Sports Battery Sharks Fulham Co., Inc. Marines Memorial SLI Lighting Beach Blanket Babylon Full Spectrum Solutions Masline Electronics, Inc. Sonoma Raceway Festival Bear Lighting TLC, Inc. Galvan Industries MaxLite St. George Spirits Berkeley Repertory Theater Garden Hilton Inn Mountain View Mersen USA Struthers-Dunn, LLC Black Oak Casino Gardner Bender Tech. Services Michelle Rouch Surelite Products Co., Inc. Blackhawk Museum Gaumer Process Miller OEM Sylvania Blue & Gold Fleet & Gladiator Lighting Montclair Bistro TAP Plastics Pier 39 Golden Gate Fields Mouser Electronics TCP, Inc. Bob Fish Goulds Pumps Mt. Shasta Ski Park The Binding Source, LLC Bob Werling Graybar Nelco Products, Inc. Thomas & Betts-Emergi-Lite Bridge Marketing Gregamgelo and Velocity Circus Niagra Conservation TNR Batteries Buckles-Smith Gruber Industries, Inc. Nolico Lighting Topaz Lighting Corp. Bud Industries, Inc. H&H Industries, Inc. Northeast Fasteners Co., Inc. Trader Joe’s Budget Lighting, Inc. H&K Sales & Marketing, LLC NTE, Inc. Twin Peaks Casino BulbTown Halco Lighting Technologies Oakland East Bay Symphony USS Lexington Museum Bulbworks, Inc. Half Moon Bay Golf Ollie’s Waffle House Walt Disney Museum BuyLighting.com Happy Hollow Zoo Omega Engineering, Inc. Ward Leonard Cable Ties Plus, Inc. Heidi Schave Orbit Industries, Inc. Waterfront Hotel Cableform Inc. Higuchi, Inc. USA Pacific Coast Brewing Company Westinghouse Lighting Corp. Cache Creek Golf Hillsdale Terminal & Tool, Inc. Paramount Lights Wiring Products Cal Shakes Theater Hitachi Calex Mfg., Co. HM Tour California Energy Sales Hoffman Enclosures Carling Technologies, Inc. Howard Lighting Products CEC Industries Limited Hubbell Inc. CFL Universal ICM Controls Corporation City Lights Theater Ideal Industries, Inc. CML-Provision Corp Sales iFLY SF Bay Connector Country Infitec, Inc. Cooper Bussmann Inn at Oyster Point 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit partners with HORNET for Fleet Week

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 1 David Burton MEMBERSHIP Billy Bush We appreciate the individuals and families who continue to support the USS Hornet Donald Buske Museum by becoming a Museum member or renewing their membership in 2012. Bill Butler In this category, original “Plankowners” who supported the Museum at its inception Theodore Butler, CAPT USN Theodore Cabata and currently continue their financial support are designated with a “star” (#). Henry Cabral # “Plankowner” is the name given to persons responsible for the initial capital and Joseph Caggiano labor in support of creating the USS Hornet Museum. It is through their generosity Charles Caldwell and hard work that the USS Hornet exists today.We thank them profusely for their Theran Carlisle contribution and hard work. Any omissions or errors to the following list are entirely Donald Carnahan unintentional and we apologize for any oversight. John Carr Victor Caruso Gold Level Kellie Fletcher Chris & Miriam Nowak Robert Andersen Tommy J. Carver # Robert Caskey Greg Christie Bruce Fong Harry Pedigo Thomas Andersen Barry A. Cass Ken Winans Jan Geiser Jim Ratliff & Edwin Anderson Michael Gibbons Eren Berkenkotter Terry Anderson David Castro Silver Level Frank Guthrie # James C. Ready Ivan Andes # Arthur Cheff Greg & Heidi Ash Charles Habib Timothy A. Riley Stephen Andruszkewicz Manuel Chen Glenn Gabel E.W. Hagberg Joseph Scholten S. J. Angelico # Michael Chesler # James E. Sefton Arthur Hanley Glenn Skinner William Angers J. Alton Chinn William Strain Kirk Harwood Tom Starr Dan Anspach Donald Clark C. J. Iacona Monte & Victoria Stump Gerals Antonson James Clark Bronze Level Victor A. Jeter Lori Taylor Dominick Apriceno Ronald M. Clark Mark Aydelotte Cecil V. Jeter Rick Thom James Armstrong # Craig C. Clifton Carol Gerdes & Philip H. Jordan Scott Tozzi Robert Ash David Coffing Don Coughlan Will & Kelly Kalway Justin Travis Oakley Babrock Melvin Conard Allen W. Heath Youngsu Edward Kim George E. Wainscott # Paul Baribault Elwood Coombs Darren S. Jones Oliver Krutrschnitt Timothy W. Wilcock Samuel Barlotta Leonard Couch Bryan & Kheron Kassing Floyd Kung James Willcox Bill Bayha Donald Cowles # James Parker Man Leung Thomas Woodworth Robert Beckwith Gary Cox Kenneth & Joanne Rankin Ed Locatelli # James A. Zucker David Bell Joseph Coxwell, Jr. Pat Richards Larry Malaby # Richard Bellile # Leroy Crouch Donald & Diane Schave Susan D. Martin Lifetime Donald Bennett Melvin Crowder Roland & Linda Smith Chris McCaslin Reese Abbott Kenneth Bertram Martin Dahlquist Mark White Robert McClimon Ralph Adams Terry E. Bertsch Bill Daniel Milton Wilson John McNamara Robert Albee Adam Billek L. Giles Daniel John Davis Iron Level Harold Mitchell Robert Alexander Clifton Billings Galen & Gloria Mohler Charles Alsip Steve Birley # James Dayhoff # Larry Aandahl Robert Morrison John Andersen Ramona Blankenship Dirk Debbink, RADM USN Kurt & Donna Allen Nolan Bohrn Edwin DeGraff RADM Thomas Andrews & William Bougie Porfirio Delacruz # Lillian Etcheverry Louie Boullion Eileen & Pat Bates William Bowen Robert DesMeules # Al Bjorgum Bill Bowers Colin Dickie Giovanni Burgada Ray W. Bowling Michael Dikes Dennis Burns Paul D. Brack Robert Doleshel # Ron Calhoun Don Brandt # Xavier Donnelly Sandy Christiansen Robert Branick # John Donohue Gina Claudeanos Kenneth Brock # William Donovan, BGEN Kenneth R. Cocio Cassius Brookshire USMC (Ret.) Ed Collins Gary W. Brown John Dougherty # Sandy Collins Evelyn Bryson Walter Douglass Tom Douglas Carl Burket Duane Doyle Clay Elliott Blue Angel Todd Royales with Owen & Gavin Wells J. J. Burnes Walter Duckert #

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 Marvin Duncan, LCDR Edward Hornbeck William Kubik Robert Moretto John Reber USN (Ret.) Ken Hornung # Daniel Dean Kunshier Richard Morrison Gary Reilly Donald Easton Sidney Howarth # Al Latchford Gerald Morrow Alexander Remington John Eberle # Frank Huber John Lauer # Richard Mueller Raphael Ricard Gaylord Edling Ronald Huesman Ronald LaValle John Mullarkey Tudor Richards # Donald Eliason Edward Hueston Joseph Leather Joseph Nist # Vincent Riddle Donald E. Elliott Courtland Hughes # Alan Lertzman Larry Nitchman # Gerden Riemenschneider Robert Faber # Arden Humbert Edward Letsch # John E. Noonan William Rigg Winston Fagerstone Ron Isaacson # John Lewan Dean Novotny Gary W. Rinehart Paul Farr # Reid Isaksen # Robert F. Lewis, Jr. Edward Occhipinti Ken Riskedahl Robert Farris John Ives Carl Linkes Michael Olafson Michael Roberts Frank Farrugia James Jeffcoat Robert N. Lippert Kenneth Olson Darrell Robertson # Stanley Faver Gene Johnsen George Lipphardt Warren Olson Alfred Robinson # Harry Ferrier, CDR Bruce Johnson De Wayne Little Hal Opdyke James C. Rogers # USN (Ret.) John Johnson Jerold Little George Orcutt Larry Rosenthal Floyd C. Fesler, Jr. Lonnie Johnson Gordon Locklear Thomas Ormond John L. Roth # Geroge Fogle James Ryan Donald Foster Gerald Ryon Charles Frank Rolf Sabye # William Friedrichs Espi Salamanda # Rudy Galistel Ronald Sanford # Robert Garritano Joseph Scalzone # John Gaughan William Schaub Garry Geraci Harry Scholar Bernard Gerstner Robert Schubert Thomas A. Gilbert Roy Schultz William Gilbert John Seibert Ronnie Glandt Walter Sennett # # Kenneth Glass Rich Radigonda works on Hornet aircraft mural to open in 2013 Robert Shaver # Robert Glenn Roger Johnson David Lopez Gary Orr Donald Shawberry # Edgar Gold Harry D. Jones # Edwin Love Frank Overton John H. Short Ricardo Gonzalez John Kapolka, Sr. Gail Lucksinger John Owens Lee Siegel Merle Gorder O.J. Karnes Anthony Manley Donald Panaccione # Larry Silva James Gorman, # Gene Silveira USNR (Ret.) Richard Kaufer Frank Manna Joseph Pausner Leo S. Keim Aldo Marciochi Robert L. Pennington Carmen Simbari Wallace Goss # Eugene Keller, Jr. Don Marcus Joseph Perricone Eric & Judy Singley Richard Granfars Edward Kendall, Jr. Harry Mars Mark E. Peters Charles Skinney Bill Griesel Kenneth Kerbs, Sr. Richard A. Martel Kenneth Phelps Oliver Slane Jesse Groh G.A. Martin George Phillips # Billy Smith John Guri Stewart Kerr, CWO-4 USN (Ret.) # Ray Martinez James Phillips John Smith # Arthur Hagelgans Bruce Keyser, Sr. Thomas Matthews # Mark Phillips # Scott Smith Joseph Hanly # David Killary # William Mazika Raffaele Piccirilli Diane Smithem # Paul Hardman Roy Killion Frank McConville Merrill Pickett Bud Snyder # James Harris Gary Kimber F. Pat McGovern Ronald Pierre James Snyder # Frederick Harvey Donald Kincade # Vaughn A. McIntyre Earl Plemmons Charles Somma # Stewart Hastings # Ward Kinney Edward McKenna Olebert Pocne Richard Sorenson Dale Hatfield Joe Kisvardai William Messaros # Robert Poirier Jerry Sorrell Donald Hayes William G. Klett Paul Meunier # Edward Polacek Carl H. Spinks, Jr. Bill Henderson Neil Klingenburg Gene Millen Ruben Preciado Armand St. Marie Stanley Hergott # Luey Knowles W. Virgil Miller Robert Prout George Stebbings V.Thomas Hetherington# Theodore Kolda # Jim Mills Melvin Ragin Wesley Stillwagon # Gary Hicks Roy Koomen D.G. Mitchell Kenneth Raley Thomas Stinnett # James E. Hill Edward Kozo # Ron Monaco Dennis Ranalla Neil Stummer # Kenneth Hoback Mayumi Krause Wimberly Moorefield Donald Ransom Wayne Sullens # Gregory Holt Cheryl Kruger Donald Moran # Rolf Rautenberg # Theodore Sulouff

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 Michael Swatez Murray Winfield Erik Anderson Freddy Barrantes Lloyd Brickey Richard Szatkowski Elmo Wojahn, Houshang Aratsteh Antoinette Barrett Jim Bridges John Taylor ADRC USN (Ret.) # Mara Arde David Barrett Billie H. Brink William L. Taylor Kenneth Wolfe Beatrice Armstrong Marguerite Barron & Kael M. Briski Lawrence Thomas Randall Wolff Vickie Arnerich Glen Leggoe Richard Brophy Claude Thompson James Wollam Don Arnold Jeanette Basco Jen & Mark Brown Merrill Thruston Ronald Wood # Robert G. Arnold John Beck Sammy Brown Wayne Toothaker Robert Yancey Marvin Arshawsky Tim Beck Christine Brozo H. Richard Toso Donald Yates David Assad Jonathan Becker Nanci Brunson Charles Treder Ronald Young Brian Atchinson Satya Behera Jeff Burke Bob Trimble Everett Zuidmeer # Bob Atchison Stephen Belcher LeRoy & Olga Burke Grady Tunnell Nick Atchley Karen Bell Kimberly Burnes Luke Tusing, Jr. Family & Friends Wayne F. Austin Howard Benfield Brian Burns Richard Uhr Mohammed Abdussamy Christine Ayers David Benjamin Andrey Burshteyn Vito Vaccaro # Robert Abelson Joe Azevedo Darrell T. Benner Tim Butzow Donald Villoni Richard Aburano Robert Bagley Daniel J. Benveniote Jeff Byrne James G. Vaughn William Accurso Charles Bailey Dawn & Matt Berger Paul Byrne Chuck Vellone Marvin Aceituno Chris Bailey Wyke Bergsma-Propstra Roberta Cabigas Chester & Sharon Ventura Manuel Aceves Gary Bailey Whitney Berry Ralph Cadd Alfred Vicarelli James Ackerman Patrick Baird Michael Biondi Jim & Anne Cadwell Stephen Vincze Allan M. Adam Shikhar & Monica Bajaj Daniel Bitzer Marva & Joseph Caldwell August Von Behren, Jr. John Adam Patricia Baldridge Craig Black Katherine Caminiti Richard Walter # Steve Adams Robert Balletti William Black Linda & Peter Campbell Penelope Blair Oliver Campbell John C. Blecka J. Brad Canutt Catherine Bob Thai Cao Devone & Nerissa Boggan Don Caprio James Boivin Bob & Maria Capuzelo Joseph C. Bojanowski Jamie Carmichael Mike Bolte Dan & Cosima Carnahan Montana Bonneville Adam Carpenter Darren Bonninton Annabelle & Bruce Carter Michael Bono Ron Cataldo Mike Boster Rodney Cates Norman Boulanger Shane Caya Frank Bourgeiois David Cervenka Bruce Bourne Steven Chan Kenneth Lee Bouska Dennis Chang Pamela Bovey Julie Chang Guests met three of the surviving Doolittle Raiders during our tribute Zac Bowling John M. Charlson Bill Boyd Jennifer Charvet Harry Wander # Tim Aebi Paul Ballou Deidre Boyd Linda Chen Glenn Ward Martin Aguilera Ronald Bancroft Louis Bradas Pakkoon Chen Gerald Warren Carlos Airoso John Barandas Peggy Bradley & Howard Cheng Joseph Waryold Jeff & Jennifer Aitken Peter M. Barba Danny Ngai Tze Kwan Cheng Peter Watters Frank Akers Cathy Barber & Marie Brady Wilber Chicas Loyal Weaver Angela Alejandro Dave Buchanan Karen Braithwaite Julie Chin Bob Webster Timothy N. Alexander Richard Barber Paul Brakeman Rory Chitwood Bernard Weidenbenner Pamela Alise Enrique Barboza Paul Brandis & Joy Cho Henry Wertz Alan Ament Kerry Barcellos Diana Sanchez Henry Choi Carl Wheeland Barbara Ammell Timothy Barkkarie David Brandt, Jr. Jungjung Chou J. Paul White Marcia & Shelby Barnard Robert A. Brass Goldie Chow Roy F. Wiese Sherwin Amorsolo Don Barnes Rudolf Bredderman Gordon Chow Robert Williams Stephanie Ancheta Michael Barnes Joe Bremhorst Frankie Choy James Winchester Lorin Andersen William J. Barnes Marcus Breyer Karl Chrisman

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 Michael Dobmeier Astrid & Mark Escobedo James Gallagher Tom Dodd Nadya Poveda Escobedo Barbara Gallinatti Desire & Noel Dollentas Shar Etebar Rachel Gandt Jennifer Dominik Lars Euevoldsen Gabe Garcia Roslyn Donald Kathleen Eve Juana Garcia & Qi Dong Ian Fagin Peter Ronero Dennis Dooley Kirby J. Falkenberg Fraser Gardiner James Dooley Maureen Farey Margie Gardner Bevlee & Garry Doran Joseph Farias Randy Garringer Michael Dorville Ronald & Marta Fearing Fred Garrity Richard Dost Jessica Feinsmith Mina Gates Brian Doucette Brett Feller Christine & Roger Gathers Scotty Douglass Xuyi Feng Douglas & Jennette Gay John Gee Overnight guests descend to their berthing spaces Dawna Dowdell Barry Ferrier Eric Downing Bob Ferry Jim Geers Mark Christopulos Christopher Culp Mike Drabing Vanessa Fichtner Felomina Geronga Bret Churchill Marnie Curry Chris Driggett Felix Finch Edward Gervasoni & Anne Ciolino Israel Curtis Greg Drummond Terry Finigian Signe Barry Tom Ciolli Gerald Daane Vicki Drush Kinneth Fisher Teresa Giacomini-Schwartz Noel Ciron Joseph Dal Porto Celia & Jim Dudley Ken Fitzgerald Michael Gies Christina Ciu Tom Dalisky Eric Duewa Raymond Fitzsimons Gretchen Gilmore Cynthia Clark Robert J. D’Ambrosio Edward F. Duffek Martin & Molly Fivian Michael & Rene Gilmore Ken Cline William F. Danielson Jr. Tim Duffy Christopher Fleming Brian Ginna Mark Cline Jeff Darlington Michael Duggan Jay Fletcher Hannah Ginsborg & Kenneth Coates James Darmstadt Pat Duggan Nathan Flores Daniel Warren Grenold Coffee Amancia Darrett Mahlon Duke John Flynn Dylan Gittleman Art Cohen John Davies Andrew & Kim Duncan Diana Fontana Carlton J. Gleed, III Darien Cohen Bill Davis # Sam Duncan # Jamie Fontelera, Jr. Edmund Glover Kristin Cohen Dana Davis Michel Dunia Peter H. Foote J. Goldberg Margaret Cohen Emily T. Davis Bo Duong Darrin & Jennifer Foreman Lisa & Steve Golden Ryan Colburn F.L. Davis Pedro Duran David Forter Geoffrey Goldsberry Angelina Collaco Pam Davis Zeny Durano Gary Foss Javier Gomez Billy & Laura Collins Ralph Davis Grace Durling Jack & Susan Fox Nora Gomez David & Perrin Collins Kevin Daw Steve Dutra Steven Fracolli Victor Gomez Paul Conley Jerome Deck Ramesh Duvvuro Serene Fraire & Alvaro Gomez Villaeane Dennis Conte Lawrence De Graww III Laura & Ronald Earley Billy Moore Christine Gonyea Christopher Cooke William DeLong Debra Anne Early John Franklin Antonia Gonzales May Cooper Cara Del Santo Ken Eberts & Jennifer Franks Andres Gonzalez SFC. Thomas Cope Joseph & Rebecca DeLuca Valerie Cauley Shawn Fraser Ron Gordon David Coppins Mark Deng Anna Marie Edejer Guiherme Freitas Edward S. Gorzynski Jr. Charles & Karen Corsiglia Hano DePriest Charles Edmonds Ronald French Jeffrey & Jenny Goshorn Charles Coudry Peter Deshler Joseph & Patricia Cindy Fressola & Colin Gould Kelly Coughlin Michael Desing Eichzhorn Matthew Garber Chris & Renee Goumas Jimmy Cox Sean & Suzi Desmond Adam Eigner Bob & Jeannete Frizky Norman Graf Arthur Cox Joe DeSoto Suzanne Einagger & Edward Frye Harry Graffam Matt Crandall Gordon DeVetter Michael Burrows Tim Fuette Harry Graffam, Sr. Vince Crandall Steve & Wendy DeVetter Jesse Ellenbogen Larry Fukuba Marjory Graue Richard Craner Dharminder Dewan Capt. John R. Emerson, Christopher Funchess Wendy Graves & Richard Crawford Basudeb Dey USN (Ret.) # William Furr J. Raul Fuentes Jesse Critasi Brad Dias Michael Endres Henrik Fyrst & Donald Gray Mark Cronenwett Dave Dietz Gregory Enholm Jennifer Whitney Richard Gray Michael Croxson Dan DiMarzio Michael Erickson Steven Gaffney Vicki Greene Robert Crume Lydia C. Dizon Rick Erlenheim David & Kris Gagne Russ Greenlaw Maryanne Cruz-McComas Nestor Dizon Dennis Ernst Ruben Galindo Stan Grell Gerardo Cueva Tu & Nhan Doan Wayne Erven David Gallacher Ghia Griarte Brewster

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 Jonathan Griswold Mark Hogle Darren Jones Zeeshan R. Khan Raileen Lagoc & Susanna Griswold Matthew Holder Donald Jones Shalini & V.D. Khanna Nixon Bamnevo David Grotto & Peter & Susan Holley Kathleen Jones Nalin Khapre Robert Laguna Schultz Family Tina Holliday Phil Jones Mike Khitrykh Donald Laird Jacob Gruber Tiffany Holloran Roger Jones Paul Kim Tami Laird & Joe Baldwin Ligia Gruel Joseph Holt # Gayland Jordan Omar Kinaan Lajpat Lakhanpal Bonnie Guiomar Benjamin Hornick & Ray Joseph Bill Kirk Sammy Lam Tim Gulliford Amy Peterson Francisco Juarez Rebecca Kirkpatrick Bernadette Lambert Michael Gundersen Dawn Horton Jerry K. Juhala Jon Kirschenbaum Greg Landers Gary & Rebecca Gusewicth Erik Hove Loraine Jula & Zhenya Kirueshkin- James Landis Nancy Gutierrez Mark Hovermale Janice Dabney Stepanoff Dennis Edwin Lange Mike Haas Daniel Huang Steve Jurevich Marina Kisseleva Jeff Lange Samir Haddad Rebecca & Xuerong Huang Marko Kaila Suzanne Klent Ralph Langley Michael Hadfield Yiqing Huang Sam Kais Walter Klippert Richard Lapin Chris Hallford Matt Hugan Durai Kalaiselvan Dan Knapp Carmen Lara Amber Hamilton Debra & Kent Hughes Derek Kam Frank Knapp Maija Larson Ben Hand Mike Hughes Ashwin Kamath Edwin Knepshield Jane Lau Julie Hanes Eric & Margaret Hunt Thomas Kane Karl Knowles Patrick Law Christopher Hanlon Simon Hunt Vellayapan Kannappen John Koch Lee Lawrence James Hansen Anne Hutchinson-Wilcox Marshall Hansen Doan Huynh Jim Harbison Paul Ibarra John Harlen Dellia & Eric Ikeda Michael Harr Lexie Insogna David Harrington Charlene Ip Christine Hartmann Osato Iredia Lora Harvey Theresa Ito Chris Harwood Pablo Iwaszewicz Charles Haseltine Matt Jacob Christine & Mark Haslett Ganesh Jampani Wayne Hatton Remijio Jaquez Charleen Haux James Jasaitis Damian Hayden Sapphire Javier Scott Haylock Cecil E. Jenkins Waldo L. Heasley Esther Jennings # George & Judy Hegarty Susan Jennings The Tailhook Association continued to have its meetings onboard the ship Grant Hellar Jasson Jess Brian & Natalie Kanyi Greg Koering Jessica Lay David Heller Carl & Larissa Johanson Sergii Karbuiev Paul Kooner David Leal George Hellerich Robert Johanson Aaron Karr Jeff Koontz John Leavitt Louis Helmonds Aaron Johnson Jay Kasberger John Kopchik Alson & Eileen Lee Fred Henderson Chris Johnson Alice Kaseberg & Heidi Koronkowski Jong Yoon Lee Peter Henscheid David Johnson Rob Bowie Miranda Kramer Monet Lee Roberto Herrera Rebecca Kasow David Johnson & Michael Kraszulyak Brian Lee & Miriam Rhew Virgina Herrero Ken Katschke Jean Macauley Donald Kratz Bruno Le Galloudec Wesley Hester Patrick & Vanessa Kehoe Deborah Johnson-Quirk James & Vesna Kraushaar Darren Leggett Paul Heyworth Ronald Keiser Tito Leon John Higgins Jacob Johnson David Krauz & Edward Keller Ray Lepinsky Giles Hinchliff Jeff Johnson Lou Ann Bell Travis Kelly Danielle & Mike Lessin James Hinnant Penny Johnson Ken Kendall Sudhakar Krisnaswamy James Levine Philip Ho Ray Johnson Robert Kennedy & Marko Krivokapic Curtis Hodge Richard & Linda Cicero Alan Krock Herbert & Verna Li Gary Hodgson Suzanne Johnson Christina Kerby Damon Kroes # Michael Li Susan & William Hoehler Jennifer Jolley Khush Kermanizedeh Edward Kruger Yanping Li Faith Hoffman Craig Jones Dick Kerrigan Therese Labuguen Kurt Libby Mike Hogan Darrell Jones Cathy & Ed Keyani Michael LaFromboise John Lillis

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 Jonathan Lim Jim Markel Sungsu Lim Cheryl & Mike Markman Cheng-Ju Lin Christopher Marshall David Lin Doug Marston Hung-Hsu Lin Rodolfo Martell Jer-Hon Lin Joseph Martella Michael Lindquist Ken & Lauren Martin William Lindsley Peter Martin, Sr. Peter Lingane Norma Marubayashi John Litonjua Danny Masaniai Henry Littell Alain Mason Jerold A. Little Sharon Mason Jifeng Liu Anna Masters These docents are always ready to help at big band dances Yanzhe Liu & Michael Masterson Phingying Zeng Jocelyn & Mark Mattox Paul Mindus Cecilia Naval Bhavesh & Binalben Patel Antonio Llagas Emilio & Marlyn Mauricio Steve Mirabito Stephanie Navarro Nasreen & Nilesh Patel Nguyen Loi Jon McCarry Mohammad Mohsin Bernard & Gail Nebenzahl Rajesh & Toral Patel Nina Lolk Christopher McCarty Diana Moissant Bryan & Janice Neff Ripal Patel Robert & Shelby Long David McCrossan Jeff Moita Greg & Melissa Nelson Robert Patterson Carlos Lopez Eric & Pamela McDaniel Marcia Molina Shaleeah Nelson Arthur Paul Erin Lopez Timothy McElheney # Steven Monnier Troi Nelson David Pavao Fernando Lopez Chad McElhiney Roberta & Dennis Nestor Janeth Perez Kaci Lopez Gry McFarlane Tim Montgomery Benjamin Netick John Perez Guymond Louie George McKray Howard Mooney James Newton & Family Vladimir Perlovich Jim Lovell Heather & Gene Moore Hung Nguyen Nancy Perry Jeffrey Lowe Steven McLauhlin Lori Ogden Moore Khoi Nguyen & Hanh Tran Eric Peterson Minh Lu John McLeod Tim Moore David Nhin Csaba Peto Efraim & Sheryl Lubliner H. Lynn McNeill Anthony Morales Diane Nhin Adina & Jeff Petty Edward Luby Lynn Phillip McNichols Frances Morales Benjamin Niu Sharon & William Phebus Beverly & Carl Lucca Thomas McVey Mary & Ronald Morales Gil Norman Robert Phillips Bruce Lucia Ray Meek David Morgan Aaron Norrbom Van Phung Pershing Lum John Meeker Josh Morgan Allen Norton David Pierce Frank Lumsden Gene Mehl Peter Morgan Tal Norwood Joseph Pilkington Louise M. Lutz Julie Meier Dennis Morgon Alicia Nuchols Fred Pimentel Avery Lyford Nick Meier Scott Morikawa Sharina Nuriddin Julie & Natividad Pineda Jonathan Lyon Greg Melton Seyed Mortazavi Elden “Red” Nutt Steve Pinedo Bassem Maaz Frank Mendes Holly Mortimer Martha Ochoa Larry Pisani Albert Macaraeg Jesus Mendoza Jon Mosbacher Courtney & James & Jennifer Pixton Rory MacArthur David Mengel Gene Mothershead James O’Connell Nathan Plant Roger MacCallen Matthew Merkley Mike Mottola Brian Odell Michael Plesche Neil MacDonald Eric Merti Vince Moudry Ed & Laura Oliva Jack Pluth Steve MacNeill Chris Meyer Kenneth Moynihan Mark Olson Jim Polis John Macy David Meyer Gerald Mueller Michael Orkin Robert Pon Christopher Magand Nancilynne & Paul Meyer Karen Mueller Kevin M. O’Rourke Alberto Porras Warren Mahan Stacy Meyn David Muentes Ward Ortmann Edward Porta John Maiers Gary Middlemiss Abrar Muhib Sergei Ostapenko Amy Porter William Maiers Belamy & Mark Miller Paul Munoz Glen Otterman, Jr. Carol & Frank Powell Josh Mailman & Grady Miller David & Marthe Murray Susan Owen-Pierce Robert Powers Juliette Linzer Gregory Miller # Paul Muther Isidro Pablo Jack Prall Vijay Makineni Joel Miller Daniel Naar & Diana Pace Donald Price T.C. Malang Kim Miller Anne Gavidia James Pacheco Jeff Price Manish Malhotra Lisa & Steve Miller Matt Nakachi Jeff Palmer Gary Pritchett Debra Mallette Taylor Miller David M. Napier Elaina Parizal Capt. Randell Prothro, Michelangelo Marcantonio Travis Miller Samantha Nash Glay Parrish USN (Ret.) Chris March Veronica Miller David Natcher George Pastora Michelle Pullig

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 David A. Silva, Sr. Norman Terreri Roseanna Simmons Cindy & Edward Therrien Richard Sintchak Ellovoy Thomas Gail B. Siri Jeanne Thomas Babu Sivaraman Rita Thomas Brenda & Tim Skansi Roberta Thomas Conrad Skjong William Thomas Brian Smalley Matt Thompson Ann Smith-Crago Todd Thompson George Smith Lisa Thorn Martin Smith Frank Thornally Gary Snider Alicia & Carlos Thornton Haidong Song Stan Thurston Jim & Leslie Sorenson Christopher Tileston Konrad Sosnow Steve Timberlake John Sotir Richard Tjhen Roberto Soto-Maynez David Toawell Ship’s Chaplain speaks at Doolittle Tribute dinner F. Preston Spalding Peter Todebush Andrew Sparks Quinlan S. Tom Eileen Quaintance Paul Robertson Krish & Dwight Stalker Christian Toma Kristina Santhanam Jean Francois Racine Barrie Robinson Jon Stanley Peter Tomaszewski Anthony Santos Suresh Rajaram Augustine Rodriguez Steve Staples Rosauro Topacio Val Sarmiento Victor Ramerez Eraclio Rodriguez Tom Starr Ramon Torre Jim Sartain Devin & Suzanne Ramos Lionel Rodriquez # Dominick Stea Joseph Torretto Richard Saskal Thomas Ramos Chris Rogers Robert Stearns Hung Tran Jean & Jeffrey Sato Aakash Ramsay Richard Rogers Kim Stein Dorothy Tregea Andrew Saucedo Sharon & Steve Randall Yvonne Rojas Donna Steiner Michelle Trumpler Ambrose Savio Frederick Rankin Tom Roman Chris Stelljes Andy Tsai & Julia Lin Douglas Sayuk Lee Rawitscher & Jon Romano Michael Stenson Wilfred Tsang Charles Schley Clinton Bunker Fermin Romero Chad Stephens Karleton Tse Mike Ray Jeffrey Rose Grace Schoeniger Elisa Stephens Alan Tubbs Roy Ray Roger Ross Curt & Susan Schooling Randall Stettler Cynthia Tubbs Christina Raycroft Robert Roumas Nick Schrakamp Gerald Tucker Carrie Stevenson Becky Reed Raj Roychoudhury Rolf Schreiber Rebecca Tucker John Stevenson Bertha & John Regent Catherine Rucker Amanda Schwartz Abigail Tuller John Stock # Dan Register Danny Ruckman Elena Scmidt Louann Tung Chad Rego Myra & Ted Rudolph Sandy Scobie Richard Stormo Mark Uhde # Marc & Rose Rehberger Paul Ruiz John L. Sechler James Stover Peter Unsinn Kyle Reid Andrea & Matt Ruport Leland Selna Harold Strong Barry & Dolores Unsworth S. Reilly & E. Evenhouse Jack Russ George Selter Jonathan & Lorena Suazo George Unsworth Clarence Resngit Daniel Rygasewicz Peter Seperack Jeff Sullivan Michelle Urban & Ki-Won Rhew D. Sabour Rowena Sepulveda Maureen Sullivan Juan Ochoa Lawrence J. Ricciardi Suzette Sager Jane Serlin Todd Sulser Charles Vadalabene Louis Rich Kenneth Salomon Virginia Shallow Farrokh Sutaria Ginno Vallo Maura Richards Lisa Salomon & Ching Shang Stanley Swanigan Dorian VanCleve Nan Rideout Scott Forrest Naveen Sharma Robert Tade Ken Vanderweel Derek Ridgway Oliver & Rebecca Samonte John E. Sheehan Alex Taflya Erik C. Van Hespen David Riensche Rodolfo San Agustin Dr. Richard Shepherd David Tai & Leanne Chang Tomas Vasquez Steve Rispoli Paul Sanborn David Sheumack Gordan Tam Jeff Vaugh Brian Ritz Genesis & Jeff Shih Xinhong Tan JC Vazquez Julio Rivera Matthew B. Sanchez William Shilstone # Dori Tanaka Jose Vega Mariana Rivera Jose Sanchez Jeff Shiverdaker Allen & Angela Tarnowski Sashikanth Vema Norbert Rix Manuel Sanchez Stephen Siegel Eric Taylor Serafin B. Venegas Charles Roberts Hermenegildo C. Sanchez, Jr. Lori Silva Hugh Tebault III Robert & Tamara Vieira Daniel Roberts Kirsten & Kurt Sanders Steven Silva Brian Templeton Rohit Vij

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 Barry Vik Doug Wellman Tina Ye Harold Duchek Dave Norris Leo Vik Ed & Elizabeth Wells Rose Penelope Yee D.J. Dunn II Yuji Ogura Alejandrina & Garner Weng & Theodore & Mary Yee William Eckhardt David Padup Miguel Villacorta Rhonda Woo Norm Yoshida Dale Edmondson Taylor J. Page Ruben VillaSensor Andrew Wertin Elizabeth & Paul Edwards # Diana Paoli Vivek Vishnoi William Westfall Reza Yongerman Charles Federico Bob Parmeter John Vito James Westmoreland Betsy & Christina Felker Tim Parsons Joe Voelz Deborah Wexler Coleman Youngdahl Fred Felker Stephen Peacock Karl Von den Steinen Barry Whiffin Gary Zatarian Dennis Gilbertson Douglas Pew Werner Von Stein Jennifer White Judy Zellers Robert Gordon # James W. Ploor Gary Vornoli Lisa Whitfield William Zemke Paul Graham David Pudup Clare Wadbrook Balaine Wightman Arthur Zhao Joseph Gryson Tony & Susan Reeves Denis Wade Michelle & Steve Wilder Ping Zhou M. W. (Bill) Gudvangen Alan Richardson Karole Walla Tracey Willard Christi Zuber Robert Hagele Bob Ridosh Sharon Wallingford Chad Williams Brian Hains Henry Riecks John Walsh, Jr. Phillip Williams Individual W. David Hains Larry J. Rigsby John Walther Alvin Wilson & Frederick Ackerman Todd Hansen # Richard J. Rodgers Christopher Wand Lanaya Morris Douglas Aitken, Capt. Darrell Harguth # Gabriel Rottas Andrea Ward Bryan & Christine Wilson USN (Ret.) John L. Harper R. Richard Sabo Phil Ward Craig Wilson Jeff C. Andersen Jon Heath Belva Sager Michael Warncke John D. Wilson Darrin Andres Marshall Heckaman Lawson Sakai Stewart Warren Laurie Wilson Richard Bangert Greg Hess John Sargent Marcy Watson Vernon Winters Sally Beck Thomas Higginbotham Glenn Sellier Sean Waybright Ward Wise Delmar D. Benkendorf Donald Hofferber Peter Shyvers Todd Weatherford Billy Witz, Jr. Wayne T. Bennett John Horm Myrtle M. Silva Glenn Weaver Patti Wolf Michael Bereskin Robert Hosier James Simmons Karen Weaver Greg Wong Richard Bichel # Larry Houghton Tammy Skoog Alan Weber Larry Wong Frank Billeci, Jr. James Hovatter Jay C. Smalridge Nalini Webster Kevin Wong Michael Bird Owen Humphreys Burton Smith Barb & Rob Weibell Michael & Nancy Woodall Richard Blosser Esther Jennings # Martin Spellman Ty Weichhart # Lowell Woodbury Marilyn Booth Richard Johnson Steven Spicher Gary Weiner Arthur Woods Robert Bouchet Ray Keiser Leo St. Sauveur Dina Weinshelbaum & Kathie Woolard Zac Bowling Evelyn Kennedy Frank Stark, Jr. Craig McAmis Brian Wort Ellen C. Bradley Morris Kernick Robert Stine Ken & Linda Weinstock Ian Wright Max Branscomb Charles Kiernan Vince Swanson Matthew C. Weisman Wen Wu Robert Brant Robert Labrenz # V. Jordan Tanner Matthew Welch & Victor Wyen Eugene V. Brennan Dennis Edwin Lange Harry Thaete # Sheryl Lane Zheng Yan Donald Brown # Kenneth Langlois Ron L. Thomas David Welker Amy & Steven Yang Leroy Brown Herb Lederman Ross H. Tipps Jude Wellington Sung Ook & Suzanne Yang Gilbert Brownewell Janet Leo Kenneth Towers John Brudi Robert W. Lewis, Jr. Randall Tully Chris Bucholtz Martin Lorenz Richard Ulrich R.E. Buhnerkempe Ronald Ludlow Charles Vadalabene Roger Bunte Debbie Macri John Vasquez Bob Bush Michael Malone Richard Vohs Brian Carbo Ben Margot John Watson Jack Chunn Flavia Mathes David R. Wells William R. Clark Tim McCabe Jack C. Wells Don Collins Michael D. McClelland Kelly Westerfield William Collins Gordon G. McClive John B. White John Crabbe Thomas McTigue Larry Wickersham Mike Croaro Gilbert Melton Gary Williams Don Danielson James Minor # Rusty Wilson # Merlin Dorfman # Gerald Morlidge, Jr. David Wood # Visitors look at the tight fit of a space capsule Bruce Douglas Danny Nieder Candida Zunino Glavaris

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 HORNET VOLUNTEERS The USS Hornet Museum would not survive without the dedicated and knowledgeable pool of volunteers who serve on a regular basis.These include our Air Group, Docents, Education, Events, Safety/Security, Ship Restoration, and other volunteers, all of whom contributed to our success in 2012. Again, any omissions or errors are unintentional and we apologize for any oversight. Paul Ackerman Claude Dittmore Russ Kennedy Don Reed Natalie Adams Bruce Douglas Richard Kiefer John Roderick John Almada Keith Farley Lashon Lang Frank Russo Bruce Anderson Russ Farnell Bill Lavine Dan Schaefer Colleen Anderson Tom Federico Joe Leather Tony Schilling Allen Anschutz Roger Felton Maisie Lee Bud Schwartz Christy Anschutz Jenifer Finch Rosie Levey-Galleguillos Mal Seoane Mike Arrowsmith Ron Finch Thomas Levey-Galleguillos John Sequeira Michael Baird Jennifer Fish Bill Lewis Don Shafer John Bajuk Phil Frame Hal Lewis Don Shafer Jim Baker Jeff Freymuth Bill Lonero Gerald Shevenell Jim Balovich Bob Friedmann Dave Mancha Terry Shields Gene Barfuss Brian Fulgadi Susan Martin Pete Shyvers Carey Barnecut John Fuller Joe Martinez Ada "Tommie" Simpson Glenna Barrette Charlie Gardner Gary Mathews Al Smith Bud Beal Carmen Garrett Don Mazy Deryk Smith Shirley Beal Tom Gehman Tom Mc Manama Jim Solar Wendell Berry Michael Gersich Mike McCullough Frank Sparkman Dale Berven Paul Ghysels Mike McDermott Charles Stephens Joanne Berven Mike Gilmer Janice McDonald John Suckow Dick Boccolini Michael Gordon Alfred McDonnell David Sullivan Richard Boylan Darrell Gray Stephanie McGinness Stanley Sun Carl Bragg Mike Guddal Leo Mello Ted Swenson Gardner Bride Ken Gulley Gina Miles Leonard Swindler Dennis Burns Chuck Habib Michael Mitchell Norma Swindler Thomas Burns Jack Hagg Warren Mitchell Jim Tabacco Bill Callahan Gary Hallin Liz Moore Ron Thomas John Canada Robert Halton Dennis Moran Ron Ucovich Bert Carlson Bill Hancock John Moreau Bob VanHuystee Allan Cartwright Ed Hannum DeAnn Mosbey Charles Varady Andy Cesecki Keith Hansen Victor Muzio Dr. Dan Vencil Manny Chen Gary Harbaugh Chuck Myers Paul Vigeant John Ching Jack Harper Rolf Noll Cathryn Villasenor Peter Chuna Howard Harrington Dave Nolthenius Erwin Vista Samantha Chuna Dr. Pam Heath Hal Nygaard Phil Vizcarra Dave Cobb Robert Hildebrand James O'Brien Aaron Waldon George Combes Roger Hill Jack Oneto George Warren Paul Congleton Jimmy Hipp Dave Orias Milt Watchers Tom Constable Ursula Hoffman Jeff Orias Ed Wood Sandra Cooke Jenny Hosel Bud Ottovich Doug Wright Brian Crisp Don Hoskins Brent Packman Kurt Zeigler Khanh Dam Nancy Howard Bill Painter Scott Zirger James Darmsteadt Phil Hoyt John Palmer Charles Davis Jerry Inman Gene Pasqual Michelle Davis Art Johnson Bill Peters Dennis Deaton Ralph Johnson Starr Piwowarski Ricahrd Deaton Sommer Jones Rich Radigonda Bob Des Meules Adam Kaynoski Carl Ramos Eileen Des Meules Donald Keith Leif Rasmussen

USSHORNETMUSEUMANNUALREPORT # 2 0 1 2 AIRCRAFT CARRIER HORNET FOUNDATION Board of Trustees

Jon Stanley (Chairman) Bob Fish Ken Winans Glenn Gabel (Vice-Chairman) Ray Fortney Brent Breckenridge (Treasurer) John Baker Kurt Libby Eileen Desmeules (Secretary) Duane Doyle Paul Reyff, Jr. Rolf Sabye (Hornet Club Liaison)

USS HORNET MUSEUM STAFF Chief Executive Officer Randall Ramian Chief Engineer Ernesto “Zee” Zambrano Chief Financial Officer Ray Camino Director of Aircraft & Museum Operations Rick Thom

Executive Administrative Assistant/Human Resources Isy Anschutz Collections & Acquisitions Live-Aboard Laura Fies Christen Miller Chad McElhiney Membership & Donations Creative Services Keith Hedley Carol Lee Museum Store Education Marti Faust Heidi Schave Carrie Santell Exhibits & Displays Private Events Dave Brown Marie Riccobene Diana Tweddale Hornet Events Madeline McEntyre Volunteers Michael Gersich Chuck Conrad

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Annual Report is the work of all Museum departments and personnel. However, the USS Hornet Museum wishes to give particular thanks to the following involved in the compilation, design, and production of this Annual Report: Bob Fish, Carol Lee, Keith Hedley, Randall Ramian, Jon Stanley, and Ray Camino. USS HORNET MUSEUM Rudy Calpo, Keith Hedley, Carol Lee 707 W. Hornet Ave, Pier 3 Photography Credits: P.O. Box 460 Alameda, CA 94501 COVER PHOTO Phone: (510) 521-8448 This historic photo was taken by one of the USS Hornet Museum’s neighbors, Doug Nagy, Fax: (510) 521-8327 Capt/Chief Mate of the MARAD ship GTS Admiral Wm. M. Callaghan. He has been kind E-Mail: enough to share his photo of the space shuttle Endeavor on her farewell flight over the [email protected] Website: San Francisco Bay Area. www.uss-hornet.org

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Honoring the Past # Serving the Present # Inspiring the Future

The Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation Mission Statement

Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation preserves and honors the legacy of the USS Hornet and its role in naval aviation, the defense of our country, the Apollo Program and the exploration of space. The USS Hornet Museum connects the greatest generation of Americans with future generations, educating and inspiring them to meet their challenges.