OUR CREED: To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds, and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its constitution. UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS INCORPORTATED PALMETTO BASE NEWSLETTER October 2011 1 Picture of the Month………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3 Meeting Attendees………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….5 Members…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Honorary Members……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 New Business…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 Old Business….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Good of the Order……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Base Contacts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 Birthdays……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Welcome…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Binnacle List………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Quote of the Month.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Dates in American Naval History……………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Dates in U.S. Submarine History………………………………………………………………………………………………16 Traditions of the Naval Service………………………………………………………………………………………………..44 Newsletter award…………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………….46 Monthly Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………47 Lost Boats...................................................................................................................................48 Advertising Partners...................................................................................................................57 2 Starboard quarter view looking forward, showing the Gar (SS 206) and Grampus (SS 207) fitting out on 30 March 1941. Source: http://navsource.org/ 3 Brian Steffen Vice CDR : D. W. Eggleston Events Chair : Allen “Buzz” Danielson Jr. VCDR : Randy Browning Fundraising Chair : Jim Null Secretary : George “Scram” Kokolis Liaison : D. W. Eggleston Treasurer : J. P. Watson Committee Chair : Tom O’Brien Chaplain : Bob Miller Ship’s Photographer : Jim Null Chief of the Boat : Jim “Snake” Stark Bereavement Chair : Randy Browning Webmaster : Mark Basnight Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) Chair : Don Van Borsch Storekeeper : Brian Steffen Newsletter Editor : Randy Browning Milt Berkey Michael House Tom Paige Steven Black Fernando Iglesias Larry Peay David Castro John Jeffries Tommy Richardson James L. Charbonneau Kenneth Johnson Ted R. Schneeberg Tracy R. Charbonneau Charlie Kerr James P. Scott Lonnie Franklin James N. Kirby Vince Seay Ronald Friend Arnold Kirk Leonard M. Snell Ken Fuhr John J. Krause John Solis Julian Galloway Harold R. Lane L. E. Spradlin Joseph E. Gawronski William M. Lindler Jerry Stout Joseph L. Geiger Eddie McVicker Thomas N. Thompson Glenn E. Harris Mark Morgan Jeffro M. Wagner Stoney Hilton John Nesbitt Medal of Honor Recipient, Holland Club, Plankowner, Past District Commander, Past Base Commander, Past Vice Commander, Past Junior Vice Commander, Past Secretary, Past Treasurer, Past Chaplain, Palmetto Base Hall of Fame, Palmetto Silver Star Award Judy Cline Charlie MacKenzie 4 Randy Browning Tom O’Brien Allen “Buzz” Danielson Tom Paige D. W. Eggleston L. E. Spradlin Ken Fuhr Jim “Snake” Stark Julian Galloway Brian Steffen George “Scram” Kokolis Thomas N. Thompson John Nesbitt Don Van Borsch Jim Null Jeffro M. Wagner • Call to Order at 1900 hours by Commander Brian Steffen . • Invocation was given by L. E. Spradlin . • Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commander Brian Steffen . • The Tolling of the Boats was led by Vice Commander D. W. Eggleston with Jim “Snake” Stark tolling the bell. • Member Introduction – 16 members were present. • Base Secretary’s Report – Motion to accept minutes as written was accepted. • Treasurer’s Report – $5,296.51 (Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS): $3,800.00, Float fund: $1,230.34, Operating Fund $266.17) was accepted. • COB presented the Treasurer with $76.00 for the float fund from the scrap metal drive o informed the membership that schematics of the float are available if anyone wants one o informed the membership that Jeffro Wagner donated two white Navy books to the base, the first of which will be raffled at the Christmas party. 5 o Informed the membership that he is trying to get another scrap metal drive together o informed the membership that he has e-mailed the SC Arms Collectors Association to reserve a table at the next gun show on the 2nd Saturday and Sunday in November. We need volunteers to man the table from 9-5 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. Contact the Fundraising Chair if you wish to volunteer. • Events Chair reminded the membership of the Gibbs Memorial and Lexington Veteran’s Day parade • Base Commander informed the membership that the base paid the cost of Clarence Teseniar ’s widow and her medical assistant for the cruise. • Base Commander presented Tom Paige with a certificate of appreciation for his contributions to the Kap(SS) for Kid(SS) program. • COB/Events Chair informed the membership that veterans get an extra benefit with Social Security, which can be substantial and they can provide details as necessary. • Base Commander informed the membership that National awarded the Palmetto Sub Base with the Newsletter of the Year 2011 Class III Honorable Mention. o read the letter of appreciation his church received from Rear Admiral Kalathas (Centcom) for their contributions to those deployed in Qatar. o STRONGLY warned everyone about VA claims and their “suggestion” that veterans complete their claims online. If anybody needs to submit a claim, contact him and he’ll submit one on your behalf….DO NOT do this alone and especially online. o he can get polo shirts with the base patch on them in just about every color you’d like. Let him know if you are interested • Vice Commander informed the membership that dues MUST be paid by January 1, 2012 in order to maintain your seniority • Base Commander explained the USSVI’s drive for dues is lobbying (i.e. TRICARE for Life). The group with the most money gets heard first. • Base Photographer informed the membership about the next IA deployment. 94 military members will be department at 2040 • L. E. Spradlin informed the membership that the base exchange on Fort Jackson will now be selling guns and ammo. • Junior Vice Commander informed the membership that there was no mention of Medal of Honor recipient Charles P. Murray, Jr.’s passing or of the memorial service for the 14 Jewish Rabbi chaplains who have been killed in the line of duty. We (veterans) need to keep each other informed of these events and to ensure they are kept in the public light. • Committee Chair informed the membership of the service for the 14 Jewish Rabbi chaplains who have been killed in the line of duty. The plaque will visit 27 locations across the country before being installed on Chaplain's Hill at the National cemetery in DC about a month from now. It was a beautiful ceremony. • John Nesbitt informed the membership about Post 93 of World War II veterans. 6 • Base Commander suggested we present a base flag to our current governor and the membership agreed. • Committee Chair showed his submarine model to the base membership and explained that we could us it in parades and fund raising events. Benediction was given by L. E. Spradlin. There was no Depth Charge, but $72.00 was raised for the float fund. 7 Commander : Brian Steffen (803) 897-2480 [email protected] Vice Commander : D.W. Eggleston (803) 932-9390 [email protected] Junior Vice CDR .: Randy Browning (803) 808-7065 [email protected] Secretary : George Kokolis (803) 460-5882 [email protected] Treasurer : J. P. Watson (803) 361-4193 [email protected] COB : Jim Stark (803) 957-7153 [email protected] Chaplain : Bob Miller (803) 603-0538 [email protected] Bereavement: Randy Browning (803) 808-7065 [email protected] Holland Club : D.W. Eggleston (803) 932-9390 [email protected] Storekeeper : Brian Steffen (803) 897-2480 [email protected] Newsletter : Randy Browning (803) 808-7065 [email protected] Eddie McVicker – October 16th No new members Jeffro Wagner – October 16th Mark Basnight Julian Galloway Bob Miller’s daughter Tom O’Brien “I never trust a fighting man who doesn’t smoke or drink.” Admiral William (Bull) Frederick Halsey Jr. Source : http://thinkexist.com/quotes/top/occupation/naval_officer/ 8 October 1 1800 - U.S. Schooner Experiment captures French Schooner Diana . 1844 - Naval Observatory headed by LT Matthew Fontaine Maury occupies first permanent quarters. 1874 - Supply Corps purser, LT J. Q. Barton, given leave to enter service of new Japanese Navy to organize a Pay Department and instruct Japanese about accounts. He served until 1 October 1877 when he again became a purser in the U.S. Navy. In 1878, the Emperor of Japan conferred on him the Fourth Class of Rising Sun for his service. 1880 - John Phillip Sousa becomes leader of Marine Corps Band 1928 - First class at school for enlisted Navy and Marine Corps Radio intercept operators (The "On the roof gang") 1937 - Patrol aviation transferred to Aircraft Scouting Force, a reestablished type command. With change five patrol wings were established as separate administrative command over their squadrons. 1946 - Truculent Turtle lands at Columbus, Ohio, breaking world's record for distance without refueling with flight of 11,235 miles. 1949