Volume 68
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 March 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 Dave Bilek, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Ben McGowan, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Thom Souza, Pat Suenaga, Wade Thode, and Joe Winzenried.
Welcomed Guests – Miya Bilek, Judy McGowan, Sandra Parker, Johanna Vacerro, Wesley and William Thode.
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 March.
Patrol Reports
2025 National Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade
Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Monthly E-Newsletter February 2025
The Periscope March 2025
Bowfin Holland Club Members
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.
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 |
2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.
News and Bulletins
American Submariner
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 