🌴 Tradewinds January 2025 🌴

Volume 66

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 January meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Base Commander Paul Jurcsak, Secretary Brett Kulbis, Treasurer Carleton Tatro, COB Gary Johnson, and members Dave Atkins, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Allen Clemons, Dan Del Monte, Frank Diaz, Nelson Greer, Ben McGowan, Crichton Roberts, Pat Suenaga, Wade Thode, Ken Voorhees, and Joe Winzenried.

Welcomed Guests – Dolores Brown, Miya Bilek, Judy McGowan, Edie Clemons, Wesley and William Thode. We also welcomed new Associate Member Thomas Schmidt.

Binnacle List – Please keep all our members and their families in your good thoughts and prayers.

Hauʻoli Lā Hānau! Bowfin Birthdays for the month of January.

Patrol Reports

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president and Navy veteran, dies at 100

World Premier – Shikata Ga Nai (It Cannot Be Helped)

2024 Pearl Harbor Day Parade (Video)
Pat Suenaga Parade Entry

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Monthly E-Newsletter – December 2024

Western Region Roundup 2025
Email from Western Round Up Committee

Bowfin Holland Club Members

This Month in Base History

1996 – USSV of WWII Hawaii Chapter begin conducting monthly meetings at Clean Sweep Lounge, Lockwood Hall, Naval Submarine Base Pearl Harbor.
1972 – Submarine Memorial Pearl Harbor plaque inscription approved.
1920 – Lieutenant Chester W. Nimitz accepts property for Naval Submarine Base Pearl Harbor.
1919 – Submarines R-15 to R-20 arrive early in 1919 to establish the Submarine Base at Pearl Harbor.

Base Officers & Staff

Commander Paul T. Jurcsak	Vice Commander Tim Sparks
Secretary Brett Kulbis	Treasurer Carl L. Tatro
Chief of the Boat Gary G. Johnson	Storekeeper George F. Barlett

Base Committees

USSVI Committee Brett Kulbis	Aloha Committee Paul T. Jurcsak
Boy Scout Troop 97 George F. Barlett	Boat Sponsorship Program Carl L. Tatro
Binnacle List Dan Del Monte

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins
American Submariner

USSVI Officers & Staff

USSVI National Commander William Andrea	USSVI Western Region Director Victor P. VanHorn
USSVI Western District 6 Commander Dave Vanderveen	USSVI Office Manager Dennis C. Nardone

3. Information of Interest

VA News Releases
Defense News – Early Bird

4. Still On Patrol