🌴 Tradewinds November 2025 🌴

Volume 76

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 November meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Base Commander Paul Jurcsak, Base Vice Commander Tim Sparks, Secretary Brett Kulbis, Treasurer Pat Suenaga, COB Gary Johnson, and members David Bilek, Allen Clemons, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, John Hatch, Ben McGowan, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Thom Souza, Wade Thode, and Ken Voorhees.

Welcomed Guests – Nancy Kreis, Miya Bilek, Edith Clemons, Sandy Parker, Judith McGowan, Lorena Hatch, 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 November.

Patrol Reports

2025 Veterans Day Commemoration

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Monthly E-Newsletter – October 2025

🇺🇸 Happy Birthday U.S. Navy 🇺🇸

Bowfin Holland Club Members

This Month in Base History

1981 – USSV of WWII Federal Charter. Congressman Elroy Wilke the U.S. House of Representative passed resolution of National Charter and is pending the President’s signature.

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 & Staff

USSVI National Commander Jon D. Jaques
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