Volume 70

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 May meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Dave Atkins, Jim Balemore, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Allen Clemons, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, Gary Johnson, Paul Jurcsak, Brett Kulbis, Ben McGowan, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Thom Sousa, Tim Sparks, Pat Suenaga, Wade Thode, Ken Voorhees, and Joe Winzenried.

Welcomed Guests – Miye Bilek, Sandra Parker, Edie Clemons, Judy McGowan, Captain Kurtis Krug, Tom Schmidt, Wes and Wil Thode.

Binnacle List – Please keep the all our members and their families in your good thoughts and prayers.

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

Patrol Reports

Chuck Merkel reflects on nine years at the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Monthly
E-Newsletter – April 2025

The Periscope May 2025

Bowfin Holland Club Members

Base Officers & Staff

Base Committees

This Month in Base History

1988 – Actor Tony Curtis affiliated with USSVI of WWII Hawaii Chapter. Tony served in WWII onboard USS Proteus (AS-19).

1985 – USS Growler officially becomes the Hawaii State Boat.

1980 – USSVI of WWII Hawaii Chapter and USSVI of WWII Relief Crew ONE begin having combined monthly meetings.

1964 – United States Submarine Veterans of WWII constituted as a legal non-profit with a license to operate and conduct business in all 50 States.

1959 – United States Submarine Veterans of WWII Hawaii State Chapter established.

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins
American Submariner

USSVI Officers & Staff

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 May.

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

Our mailing address is:
USSVI Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor
94-219 Wehena Place
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Volume 69

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 April meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Dave Atkins, George Barlett, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Allen Clemons, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Gary Grisham, Bill Hicks, Gary Johnson, Paul Jurcsak, Brett Kulbis, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Thom Sousa, Pat Suenaga, Carl Tatro, Wade Thode, and Ken Voorhees.

Welcomed Guests – Dolores Brown, Miya Bilek, Tom Schmidt, Wade & 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 April.

Patrol Reports

 🇺🇲 National Vietnam War Veterans Day 🇺🇲
(Ceremony Photos)

USSVI Western Region Round-Up March 2025

Ernie Pyle Legacy Foundation Hosts 80th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony

🙏🏻 62nd Annual Thresher Memorial 🙏🏻

Bowfin Holland Club Members

Base Officers & Staff

Base Committees

This Month in Base History

2000 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Memorial Walkway) dedication of U.S. Navy Submarine Service plaque.

1981 USSVI of WWII Hawaii Chapter commemorative plaque installed at the Submarine Memorial Pearl Harbor.

1963 Pearl Harbor Submarine Birthday Ball cancelled due to loss of USS Thresher.

1963 USS Thresher memorial held. COMSUBPAC ADM Clarey, “There are few of us who didn’t have a friend or a shipmate who went down on it.”

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins

USSVI Officers & Staff

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 April.

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

Our mailing address is:
USSVI Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor
94-219 Wehena Place
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Volume 63

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 October meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Base Commander Paul Jurcsak, Secretary Brett Kulbis, Treasurer Carl Tatro, COB Gary Johnson, and members Dave Atkins, George Barlett, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Allen Clemons, Chris Cunha, David Danby, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Paul Ferguson, Ben McGowan, Crichton Roberts, Pat Suenaga, Wade Thode, and Ken Voorhees.

It was wonderful to see Chris Cunha and Paul Ferguson.

Welcomed Guests – Miya Bilek, Renee Ferguson, Edith Clemons, Judith McGowan, and Cathy Cunha.

Binnacle List – Please keep the all our members and their families in your good thoughts and prayers.

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

Patrol Reports

19th Annual Nisei Veterans Ceremony

Navy identifies three vessels impacted by faulty shipyard weld work

Bowfin Holland Club Members

This Month in Base History

2010 – Naval Station Pearl Harbor combines with Hickam Air Force Base to become Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam (JBPHH).

1960 – Submarine Memorial Pearl Harbor dedication ceremony.

Get ready to go Over The Edge!

On October 19, Bowfin Subvet Dan Del Monte will be 1 of 96 people participating in the 15th Annual Over The Edge fundraiser for the athletes of Special Olympics Hawai’i. He will be rappelling 40 stories – that’s 400 feet – down the side of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa for this great cause!

If you would like to support Dan and the Hawai’i Special Olympics please click HERE and donate TODAY! Dan’s goal is to raise over $4,000.

Base Officers & Staff

Base Committees

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins
American Submariner

USSVI Officers & Staff

3. Information of Interest

VA News Releases
Defense News – Early Bird

FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

It is estimated that more than 25% of active-duty military families and 10% of veteran families in our area need assistance with food. The ASYMCA Marketplace helps to combat this issue in the community we serve. This program helps military families worry less about food and focus on mission readiness.

The ASYMCA Marketplace provides no-cost food assistance to active duty, guard, and reserve service members and their dependents in need of food assistance. For information on using this assistance, click HERE for more information. 

4. Still On Patrol

Tolling of the bells for boats lost in the month of October.

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

Our mailing address is:
USSVI Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor
94-219 Wehena Place
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Volume 62

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 at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Base Commander Paul Jurcsak, Vice Commander Tim Sparks, Secretary Brett Kulbis, Treasurer Carl Tatro, COB Gary Johnson, and members Dave Atkins, George Barlett, Hap Belisle, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Allen Clemons, David Danby, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Ben McGowan, Crichton Roberts, Pat Suenaga, Wade Thode, and Joe Winzenried.

Welcomed Guests – 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 Paul Ferguson, Chris Cunha, Pete Cueva, John Hatch and Charlie Womack.

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

Patrol Reports

We Will Never Forget 9/11!

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

Base Committees

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins
American Submariner

USSVI Officers & Staff

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 September.

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

Our mailing address is:
USSVI Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor
94-219 Wehena Place
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Volume 61

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 August meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Base Commander Paul Jurcsak, Vice Commander Tim Sparks, Secretary Brett Kulbis, COB Gary Johnson, and members David Bilek, Allen Clemons, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, Gary Grisham, Ben McGowan, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Pat Suenaga, Wade Thode, and Joe Winzenried.

Welcomed Guests – Dolores Brown, Miya Bilek, Nancy Kreis, Sandra Parker, Judy McGowan, and Edie Clemons.

Bravo Zulu – Pat Suenaga our 2024 Stanley K. Nichols Award Winner!

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

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

Patrol Reports

Bill Dillon the Last Surviving Crew Member of USS Sailfish

71st Anniversary Korean War Armistice Day Ceremony

30th Korean-Vietnam Memorial Anniversary

Hurricane Season

Bowfin Holland Club Members

This Month in Base History

2009 – Newsletter of the Year 2009 (Class I Winner)

Base Officers & Staff

Base Committees

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins
American Submariner

USSVI Officers & Staff

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 July.

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

Our mailing address is:
USSVI Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor
94-219 Wehena Place
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797