Tradewinds September 2025

Volume 74

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 September meeting on the Lanai, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Base Commander Paul Jurcsak, Secretary Brett Kulbis, Treasurer Pat Suenaga, COB Gary Johnson, and members George Barlett, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Allen Clemons, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, Ben McGowan, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Wade Thode, and Joe Winzenried

Welcomed Guests – ETN2(SS) Tristan McCann, Nancy Kreis, Miya Bilek, Judy McGowan, Edie Clemons, Wes and William Thode.

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

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

Patrol Reports

We Will Never Forget 9/11!

Dan’s Doing It Again

Bowfin Holland Club Members

This Month in Base History

2014 – Location for USS Growler plaque at Arizona Memorial identified.
2008 – Newsletter of Year 2008 (Class III 2nd Place)
2007 – Newsletter of the Year 2007 (Class III Runner-Up)
1988 – POW Medal Awarded to USSVI of WWII Hawaii Chapter member Herb Conser.

Base Officers & Staff