Tradewinds July 2025

Volume 72

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 June meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Base Commander Paul Jurcsak, Secretary Brett Kulbis, Treasurer Pat Suenaga, COB Gary Johnson, and members Dave Atkins, George Barlett, Jim Bazemore, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Allen Clemons, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Ben McGowan, Crichton Roberts, Thom Sousa, Wade Thode, and Ken Voorhees.

Welcomed Guests – Mi-ye Bilek, Judy McGowan and Wesley Thode.

Binnacle List – Please keep the all our members and their families in your good thoughts and prayers, especially Chris Cunha, Paul Ferguson, John Hatch, and Charley Womack.

Hauʻoli Lā Hānau! Bowfin Birthdays for the month of July. Additionally, newest member Dave Bazemore.

Patrol Reports

USS Toledo (SSN 769) Arrives at New Homeport: Pearl Harbor

76th Annual Kailua Independence Day Parade

Dan’s Doing It Again!

Red, White, Blue, and Beetle Too: Bowfin SUBVET’s 1973 VW Superbeetle Drives Home Big Win

Bowfin Holland Club Members

This Month in Base History

1970 – USSVI of WWII Hawai’i Chapter participated in their 1st Kailua July 4th Parade with the American Legion.

1955 – United States Submarine Veterans of WWII Founded.

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 Jon D. Jacques	USSVI Western Region Director Peter T. Juhos
USSVI Western District 6 Commander Dave Vanderveen	USSVI Office Manager Charles F. Murray

3. Information of Interest

VA News Releases
Defense News – Early Bird

4. Still On Patrol