🌴 Tradewinds February 2025 🌴

Volume 67

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 February meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Base Commander Paul Jurcsak, Vice Commander Tim Sparks, Secretary Brett Kulbis, Treasurer Carleton Tatro, COB Gary Johnson, and members David Bilek, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, Ben McGowan, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Pat Suenaga, Wade Thode, and Joe Winzenried.

Welcomed Guests – Miya Bilek, Judy McGowan, Sandra Parker, Johanna Del Monte, Thomas Schmidt, 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 February.

Patrol Reports

American Submariner Magazine (2025 First Quarter)

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Monthly E-Newsletter – January 2025

Bowfin Holland Club Members

This Month in Base History

2011 – Established Stanley K. Nicholls Award – awarded to the Base Member who, by his personal individual efforts and participation during the preceding years contributed the most to the advancement and embodiment of the USSVI Creed and Agenda, and by his dedicated service and support to the Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor and his fellow Submarine Veterans exemplifies the meaning and spirit of the word, “Shipmate.”
2011 – Base begins efforts to produce a plaque for the USS Growler, the Hawaii State Boat, to place at the Arizona Memorial.
1986 – Members encouraged to write Congress in opposition to turning Fort DeRusy land over to the State of Hawaii.

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