Stars & Stripes | December 22, 2024
The USS Virginia returned to Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn., on Friday after a six-month deployment to the U.S. European Command area of operations.
Excited families and loved ones waited in anticipation on the pier. Santa was also seen waving from the ship as it was guided back into port by tugboats.
Read more HERE.
Stars & Stripes | December 19, 2024
An Australian naval officer recently became the first of his countryman to earn the U.S. Navy Submarine Warfare Device, often referred to as “dolphins.”
The Australian lieutenant commander, identified only by his first name, James, received the award during a Dec. 12 ceremony at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, according to a Navy news release Tuesday. It did not list the officer’s last name, citing Australian navy guidelines.
“It is always an honor to pin dolphins on a Sailor’s uniform and welcome them into an elite community of undersea warfighters,” Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander of Submarine Group 7, said in the release.
Read more HERE.
Military Times | December 11, 2024
Midshipman Blake Horvath shines as Navy dominates in a 31-13 victory over Cadet Bryson Daily and No. 19 Army
This was an Army-Navy game unlike any before it. The teams had combined for 19 victories this season before their annual clash, a record for the rivalry.
Of course, only one of them would be responsible for No. 20 — the biggest win of them all.
Blake Horvath outplayed Bryson Daily at quarterback, accounting for 311 yards and four touchdowns to help Navy beat No. 19 Army 31-13 on Saturday. Horvath threw for 107 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 204 yards and two TDs.
Read more HERE.
Military Times | December 11, 2024
Fourteen years after the Navy began integrating women into submarine crews, the population of enlisted women and officers in subs continues to grow steadily year-over-year — and the service projects it will name the first female submarine commanding officer by 2028.
Read more HERE.
Volume 65
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 December meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Base Commander Paul Jurcsak, Secretary Brett Kulbis, Treasurer Carleton Tatro, COB Gary Johnson, and members Dave Atkins, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Dan Del Monte, Nelson Greer, Ace Parker, Thom Sousa, Wade Thode, and Joe Winzenried.
Welcomed Guests – Dolores Brown, Miya Bilek, Sandy Parker, 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 December.
Patrol Reports
A day that will live in infamy!
2024 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
Dolphin Store Launches New Website
Bowfin Holland Club Members
This Month in Base History
2018 – USS Columbia sailor goes on shooting rampage near DD2.
Base Officers & Staff
Commander | Vice Commander |
Secretary | Treasurer |
Chief of the Boat | Storekeeper |
Base Committees
USSVI Committee | Aloha Committee |
Boy Scout Troop 97 | Boat Sponsorship Program |
Binnacle List |
2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.
News and Bulletins
American Submariner
USSVI Officers & Staff
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 December.
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
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AP | December 7, 2024
The nuclear submarine USS Arkansas was christened Saturday, almost a decade in the making since the U.S. Navy announced that a Virginia-class submarine would bear the state’s name.
Carlotta Walls LaNier, one the nine Black students who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957, launched a bottle of sparkling wine into the hull of the Virginia-class submarine at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia.
Read more HERE.
Bowfin News | November 29, 2024
You’re invited to a special presentation by the Commanding Officers of PCU Arizona (SSN 801) and PCU Utah (SSN 803). These amazing submarines are under construction and the Commanding Officers are in Pearl Harbor over the next week and will be providing these presentations in person. There is no charge to attend.
Please join us this Thursday December 5, 2024, Noon to 1:00pm
at the Arizona Memorial – Pearl Harbor National Memorial Theatre
for a historic presentation by
The Commanding Officer of the Future
CDR Chris Hornung, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer PCU USS Utah (SSN 801)
Read more HERE.
Please join us this Sunday December 8, 2024, at 10:30am
at the Arizona Memorial – Pearl Harbor National Memorial Theatre
for a historic presentation by
The Commanding Officer of the Future
CDR Tom E. Digan Jr., U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer PCU USS Arizona (SSN 803)
Read more HERE.
NOTE: Please be advised that bags are not allowed in the park and there is a $7 parking fee for those who drive and park at the park.
Bowfin Base | November 28, 2024
Today, across the nation and here in Hawai’i Nei, we celebrate Thanksgiving – a day to gather with family and friends and give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy in our lives every day. It is also a time to be thankful for the many people who contribute every day to our communities and country.
As we take this time to pause and reflect, let us remember those who are quietly celebrating while underway or forward deployed around the world. While we talk with family, they have the watch. We’ve all been there and know those mixed feelings of pride at accomplishing the mission, but also missing our loved ones while deployed during this time. For those at home, please keep these shipmates in your thoughts and prayers.
But, Thanksgiving is also a time to remember those less fortunate, and to show compassion to those in need – not only today, but every day.
“In this spirit, Thanksgiving has become a day when Americans extend a helping hand to the less fortunate. Long before there was a government welfare program, this spirit of voluntary giving was ingrained in the American character. Americans have always understood that, truly, one must give in order to receive. This should be a day of giving as well as a day of thanks.” Ronald Reagan
So today, as we give thanks for all our blessings, let us look for new ways to give generously of ourselves, too. All of our actions, no matter how small, have an impact.
From our ‘Ohana to yours, we wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving (Hau’oli La Ho’omakika’i)!
Stars & Stripes | November 26, 2024
The USS Minnesota arrived Tuesday at Naval Base Guam, the first Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to be homeported in the strategically important U.S. territory.
Read more HERE.
Stars & Stripes | November 25, 2024
The Navy has determined that leasing out land for construction and operation of a pair of biofuel and solar energy plants at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam would pose no significant environmental impact.
One 10-acre site would house a biofuel-powered generation plant. A separate 15 acres would hold a photovoltaic solar generating system. Both sites would house lithium-ion battery storage systems.
The locations would be connected to the existing distribution system operated by Hawaiian Electric Co., which provides roughly 95% of the state’s electricity.
Read more HERE.
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