Volume 57
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 – We conducted our April meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – George Barlett, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, David Danby,
Dan Del Monte, Frank Diaz, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, Gary Johnson, Paul Jurcsak, Brett Kulbis, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Tim Sparks,
Pat Suenaga, and Joe Winzenried.
Welcomed Guests – Nancy Kreis, Ozzie Osentosky, Jan McKim, and Chief Phil Moyle.
Binnacle List – Please keep the all our members and their families in your good thoughts and prayers.
Hauʻoli Lā Hānau! Bowfin Birthdays for the month of April.
Honoring Veterans
On March 8th SUBVET Pat Suenaga attended Malamo Ola “We Honor Veterans” Ceremony honoring COL (U.S. Army retired) Herbert Kama Yim. His family stated he was honored and touched by everyone’s attendance and honors given to him that day. Sadly he passed away peacefully a few weeks later.
2024 Vietnam Veterans Day Commemoration and Parade
On March 29th SUBVET Pat Suenaga represented Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base at the Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration and parade.
Bowfin Holland Club Members
Congratulations to our newest Holland Club inductee:
MSC(SS) Ret. William G. Maitland Jr.
Navy career: Joined the Navy in 1973 and retired in 1994
Qualified Submarines: In 1974 on USS Batfish (SSN-681)
Boats: USS Memphis (SSN 691), USS Daniel Webster (SSBN 626), USS Baltimore (SSN 704), USS Honolulu (SSN 718), and USS Los Angeles (SSN 688).
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
2000 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Memorial Walkway) dedication of U.S. Navy Submarine Service plaque.
1981 USSVI of WWII Hawaii Chapter commemorative plaque installed at the Submarine Memorial Pearl Harbor.
1963 Pearl Harbor Submarine Birthday Ball cancelled due to loss of USS Thresher.
1963 USS Thresher memorial held. COMSUBPAC ADM Clarey, “There are few of us who didn’t have a friend or a shipmate who went down on it.”
2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.
ICYMI – 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 April.
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 