Stars & Stripes | November 5, 2023
The military has removed 62, 466, 890 gallons of fuel from the Navy’s underground Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility as of 2 p.m. Friday, according to a news release.
Read: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2023-11-04/hawaii-removal-62-million-gallons-fuel-red-hill-11940618.html?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru&SToverlay=2002c2d9-c344-4bbb-8610-e5794efcfa7d
CNN | November 5, 2023
US Central Command said on social media Sunday that an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility. A picture posted with the announcement appeared to show the sub in the Suez Canal northeast of Cairo.
Read: https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/05/politics/us-missile-submarine-middle-east/index.html?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru&SToverlay=2002c2d9-c344-4bbb-8610-e5794efcfa7d
Bowfin Museum | November 1, 2023
In September, the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum received the Maintenance Excellence Award from the Naval History and Heritage Command for its highly successful towing and drydocking of the USS Bowfin last year.
The 80-year-old WWII submarine was towed to Honolulu Harbor and back for drydock maintenance. Before this $2.4 million project, the USS Bowfin had undergone similar drydock work only twice since her decommissioning in 1954. This comprehensive maintenance ensures the submarine is safe for public display and visits, preserving its legacy until 2040.
“We are deeply honored to receive the Maintenance Excellence Award, a testament to our dedication in preserving the legacy of the USS Bowfin and the history of our U.S. Navy’s submarine force during combat and peacetime,” said Executive Director Chuck Merkel.
The award banner will hang in the museum next to the Museum Overall Excellence Award banner received in 2021 for outstanding achievement in operations, curation/conservation, exhibitory, and U.S. Navy history education.
Become a Member of the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park HERE.
Defense News | November 1, 2023
The Chairman and Board Members of the United States Submarine Veterans Charitable Foundation (USSVCF) Academic Scholarship Program announce that the 2024-2025 Academic Year Application Period and application website is open.
The USSVCF Scholarship Procedure, and all requirements, is provided for distribution to all USSVI members and to their eligible children, grandchildren and legal dependents. Sponsors, parents, and applicants should read the procedure prior to registration of the applicant to ensure a smooth, accurate and successfully completed application.
To access the application portal, go to www.ussvcf.org click on “More” tab scroll down and click on “Scholarship Application”.
Specific questions should be submitted to the Scholarship Chairman by email or phone.
Applications must be completed on or before 19 May 2024. Awards will be announced in July, 2024 for the 2024-25 Academic Year.
Dr. Alan Fickett, Chairman, USSVCF Scholarship Program
scholarship@ussvcf.org
407-256-3638
Ken Earls
President
USSV Charitable Foundation
kenearls.ss@gmail.com
www.ussvcf.org
928-308-4488
Defense News | November 1, 2023
The U.S. Navy is beginning to integrate its industrial base with those of Australia and the United Kingdom, despite Congress not yet passing several measures to enable the trilateral submarine-building arrangement AUKUS.
Read: https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/11/01/navy-takes-early-steps-with-australian-uk-vendors-on-shared-sub-work/
Bowfin News | May 30, 2023
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is sponsoring a veterans benefits seminar & offering claims assistance on June 6th at the Ke’ehi Lagoon Memorial from 8am – 12pm.
Benefits Seminar – 8 to 9am
Claims Assistance – 9am to 12pm
Bowfin News | January 27, 2023
Shipmates, Registration is now open for the USSVI Western Region Roundup, which is scheduled for April 27-29, 2023 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sacramento. We are still working on the Plan of the Day but have already locked in the popular Submarine Movie Night for Friday night.
Our online Registration, hotel Booking and Payment system makes short work of the process Register Online Today www.wrroundup.com! As always, the goal of the Roundup is to provide a way for all Submariners to gather for their mutual benefit and enjoyment. We look forward to seeing you there.
Bowfin News | December 2, 2022
“A day which will live in infamy and will never be forgotten!”
December 6
@3:30PM – Blackened Canteen Ceremony on the USS Arizona Memorial
The annual “Blackened Canteen” ceremony centers on a single artifact — a canteen recovered after a June 1945 mid-air collision of two American bombers over Shizuoka, Japan — and the actions of a Japanese farmer who sought to promote peace and reconciliation after the bombing raid that killed 2,000 people in his city.
The Blackened Canteen ceremony began 71 years ago, now joins two nations with the hope of a world that will join together to seek peace on Earth.
@5:00PM – USS Utah Ceremony at the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island Livestream link. Open to the Public (Military Base access required).
December 7
@7:30AM – 81st Pearl Harbor Commemoration Livestream link Open to the Public at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
@1:00PM – USS Oklahoma Ceremony at the USS Oklahoma Memorial on Ford Island. Open to the Public (Military Base access required).
@4:30PM – The National Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade 2022 commemorating the 81st Anniversary of World War II beginning at 4:30 PM.
The Parade Route – begins at Fort DeRussy, proceeds down Kalakaua Avenue for 1 mile, then takes Monsarrat Avenue to the Waikiki Shell where an evening concert for participants will be held.
Preliminary Event Schedule
– 1630 Opening Ceremony – Fort DeRussy Park
– 1800 Parade Begins on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki. I’m trying to get a car for our Sterling Cale to ride and I’d like to have Legionnaires march beside him!
– 1930 Closing Ceremony
USSVI News | November 27, 2022
Shipmates,
You are invited to attend the 60th Annual USS Thresher Memorial Service that will be held on April 15, 2023 to honor the memories and SUBSAFE legacy of the 129 men lost aboard USS Thresher on April 10, 1963.
Please RSVP promptly via the following Google RSVP form no later than December 15, 2022. https://forms.gle/WvU5jw57U37WRA4o7
The number of RSVP’s received will determine the location of the event that will be held at either the Kittery or Portsmouth High Schools.
Please forward the Google RSVP form link to all those who may want to join with us.
In addition, we will be providing a link for live stream broadcast from the facility for those who are unable to attend in person.
With respect,
Kevin Galeaz, USSVI Thresher Base
Chairman, Annual USS Thresher Memorial Services
Bowfin News | November 18, 2022
Shipmates,
Please welcome our newest Bowfin member John Chilcott, former ET2(SS).
John qualified in 1989 onboard USS Omaha (SSN 692). He lives in Honolulu with his wife Susan.
John also served onboard USS Woodrow Wilson (SSBN 624).
Brett Kulbis
Secretary
Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base 