🌴 Tradewinds January 2026 🌴

Volume 78

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 January 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, Jim Bazemore, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, John Johnson, Ben McGowan, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Tom Schmidt, Thom Sousa, Wade Thode, and Joe Winzenried.

Bravo Zulu – BZ to Bowfin member Rodney Boucher for becoming a VFW Department of Hawai’i Veterans Service Officer (VFW VSO)

Welcomed Guests – Miya Bilek, Nancy Kreis, Judy McGowan, Greg Parker, Ann Gosling, and Wesley 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 January.

Patrol Reports

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨

The memorial visitation for Steve will be on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11 AM, followed by a service at 12 noon in the Oahu Cemetery Chapel located at 2162 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817. If you are able and planning to attend, please email Paul (jurcsakpt@gmail.com) copy to Brett (bkulbis.bowfin@use.startmail.com), and let us know.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Steve’s memory, to the Alzheimer’s Association. Official obituary for Steve Harold Good.

Bowfin Holland Club Members

This Month in Base History

1996 – USSV of WWII Hawaii Chapter begin conducting monthly meetings at Clean Sweep Lounge, Lockwood Hall, Naval Submarine Base Pearl Harbor.
1972 – Submarine Memorial Pearl Harbor plaque inscription approved.
1920 – Lieutenant Chester W. Nimitz accepts property for Naval Submarine Base Pearl Harbor.
1919 – Submarines R-15 to R-20 arrive early in 1919 to establish the Submarine Base at Pearl Harbor.

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