Volume 56
To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives while voluntarily serving in submarine warfare in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. To further promote and keep alive the spirit and unity that existed among submarine crewmen during World War II. To promote sociability general welfare and good fellowship among our members. To pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and it’s constitution.
1. Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base
Bowfin Meeting – Bowfin Meeting – We conducted our March meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Rodney Boucher, Chris Cunha, David Danby, Dan Del Monte, Frank Diaz, Karl Dye, Paul Ferguson, Nelson Greer, Gary Johnson, Paul Jurcsak, Brett Kulbis, Crichton Roberts, Tim Seipp, Pat Suenaga, Carl Tatro, Ken Voorhees, and Joe Winzenried.
Welcomed Guests – Chief David CSP Submarine Birthday Ball Committee, Gil and Gordon Mestler Scout Troop 97, Dorothy Brown, Nancy Kreis, and Renee Ferguson.
Binnacle List – Please keep the all our members and their families in your good thoughts and prayers, especially Charlie and Linda Womack.
UPDATE – Eagle Scout Project – The project to repair the picnic tables and benches at the USS Parche Memorial Park by Boy Scout Vincent Warr has been approved by NAVFAC. Repairs have been rescheduled for sometime in May. More details to follow.
National Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade March 29th
1. Ceremony
You’re invited to the National Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony at Punchbowl Cemetery beginning at 10am. Click HERE for your invitation and to fill out the reservation form.
Please RSVP no later than March 10, 2024.
Any questions please email us at: vva858oahuhi@gmail.com.
2. Parade
Pre-parade ceremony will be 4:30pm at Kuroda Field Fort DeRussy.
Parade will form up at 5:30pm and begins 6:00pm, starting at the corner of Kalakaua Ave. and Saratoga St. Parade will travel down Kalakaua Ave. and end at Kapiolani Park.
Limited parking is available at Kapiolani Park lots 1 & 2. A parking shuttle will run from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
For more information contact Earl Hurrey (email: earl@historicprograms.org or phone: (808)-425-2908.
SUBVET member Pat Suenaga will have his truck entered in the parade and will probably have room for 3-4 riders if you don’t wish to or can’t walk. Other Vietnam Veterans will be driving and may also have space for riders. If you have question you can contact Pat at email: suenagap001@aol.com or phone: (808) 554-5722.
2024 Submarine Birthday Ball
2024 marks the 124th Anniversary of Submarine Service in Pearl Harbor. To honor our past and celebrate our future, submarine enlisted and officer birthday balls, respectively, will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
This year’s theme will be:
Ho’onakoa
To be brave, bold, and have courage.
Hauʻoli Lā Hānau! Bowfin Birthdays for the month of March.
Bowfin Holland Club Members
Base Officers & Staff
Commander | Vice Commander |
Secretary | Treasurer |
Chief of the Boat | Storekeeper |
Base Committees
USSVI Committee | Aloha Committee |
Boy Scout Troop 97 | Boat Sponsorship Program |
Binnacle List |
This Month in Base History
1982 – Relief Crew ONE accepted as an integral unit of this chapter.
1944 – Bowfin sighted a convoy of four ships screened by a couple of escorts. Bowfin fired six bow tubes, but four of the torpedoes exploded prematurely.
2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.
WE’VE MOVED – On March 4, 2024 USSVI officially moved their headquarters from Silverdale, WA to Groton, CT. Their new mailing address is:
USSVI National Office
PO Box 1063
Groton, CT 06340-1063
For packages (Fedex-UPS-DHK-etc)
USSVI National Office
100 Plaza Ct Unit 1063
Groton, CT 06340-8339
USSVI Officers & Staff
USSVI National Commander | USSVI Western Region Director |
USSVI Western District 6 Commander | USSVI Office Manager |
3. Information of Interest
VA News Releases
Defense News – Early Bird
4. Still On Patrol
Tolling of the bells for boats lost in the month of March.
5. Important Links
Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor
Plan of the Day
Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Photo Album
USSVI Bowfin Base Facebook (Like Us, Follow Us and Share with your shipmates)
Past Bowfin Base Eblasts
Friends of the Submarine Memorial Chapel Facebook (Like Us, Follow Us and Share with your shipmates)
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
American Submariner Magazine
Pearl Harbor Dolphin Store (Your one stop shop for submarine merchandise.)
6. Submarine Humor
7. Submariners Prayer
Our mailing address is:
USSVI Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor
94-219 Wehena Place
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base 