Volume 73
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 August 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 Jim Bazemore, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, Gary Grisham, Ben McGowan, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Thom Sousa, Wade Thode, and Joe Winzenried.
Welcomed Guests – Dolores Brown, Miya Bilek, Judy McGowan, and Will and Wes Thode.
Bravo Zulu
Rodney Boucher our 2025 Stanley K. Nichols Award Winner!
Pat Suenaga the newly elected President of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Hawaii Chapter 858.
Binnacle List – Please keep the all our members and their families in your good thoughts and prayers, especially Nancy Kreis, Paul Ferguson, Chris Cunha, Charlie Womack, and John Hatch.
Hauʻoli Lā Hānau! Bowfin Birthdays for the month of August.
Patrol Reports
Dan’s Doing It Again!
Bowfin Holland Club Members
This Month in Base History
2009 – Newsletter of the Year 2009 (Class I Winner)
Base Officers & Staff
- Commander Paul T. Jurcsak
- Vice Commander Tim Sparks
- Secretary Brett Kulbis
- Treasurer Pat Suenaga
- Chief of the Boat Gary G. Johnson
- Storekeeper George F. Barlett
2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.
News and Bulletins
American Submariner
USSVI Officers & Stafff
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 August.
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
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