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

Commander Paul T. Jurcsak	Vice Commander Tim Sparks
Secretary Brett Kulbis	Treasurer Carl L. Tatro
Chief of the Boat Gary G. Johnson	Storekeeper George F. Barlett

Base Committees

USSVI Committee Brett Kulbis	Aloha Committee Paul T. Jurcsak
Boy Scout Troop 97 George F. Barlett	Boat Sponsorship Program Carl L. Tatro
Binnacle List Dan Del Monte

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins
American Submariner

USSVI Officers & Staff

USSVI National Commander William Andrea	USSVI Western Region Director Victor P. VanHorn
USSVI Western District 6 Commander Dave Vanderveen	USSVI Office Manager Dennis C. Nardone

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

Commander Paul T. Jurcsak	Vice Commander Tim Sparks
Secretary Brett Kulbis	Treasurer Carl L. Tatro
Chief of the Boat Gary G. Johnson	Storekeeper George F. Barlett

Base Committees

USSVI Committee Brett Kulbis	Aloha Committee Paul T. Jurcsak
Boy Scout Troop 97 George F. Barlett	Boat Sponsorship Program Carl L. Tatro
Binnacle List Dan Del Monte

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins
American Submariner

USSVI Officers & Staff

USSVI National Commander William Andrea	USSVI Western Region Director Victor P. VanHorn
USSVI Western District 6 Commander Dave Vanderveen	USSVI Office Manager Dennis C. Nardone

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

Commander Paul T. Jurcsak	Vice Commander Tim Sparks
Secretary Brett Kulbis	Treasurer Carl L. Tatro
Chief of the Boat Gary G. Johnson	Storekeeper George F. Barlett

Base Committees

USSVI Committee Brett Kulbis	Aloha Committee Paul T. Jurcsak
Boy Scout Troop 97 George F. Barlett	Boat Sponsorship Program Carl L. Tatro
Binnacle List Dan Del Monte

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins
American Submariner

USSVI Officers & Staff

USSVI National Commander William Andrea	USSVI Western Region Director Victor P. VanHorn
USSVI Western District 6 Commander Dave Vanderveen	USSVI Office Manager Dennis C. Nardone

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

Volume 60

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 July 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 George Barlett, George Barlett, Rodney Boucher, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Pat Suenaga, and Joe Winzenried.

Welcomed Guests – Ben and Judy McGowan.

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

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

Patrol Reports

75th Annual Kailua Independence Day Parade

30th Anniversary Korean And Vietnam War Memorials

71st Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice

2024 Bowfin Officer Nominations

Nominations for Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Officers is now open, and will close on August 3, 2024. Voting will be open from August 4 to 31, 2024. Results will be announced and newly elected officers will be sworn in at the September meeting. Officers to be elected are Base Commander, Vice Commander, Secretary and Treasurer. For more information on officer duties click HERE.

2024 Elections – Vote Smart Veterans

Hurricane Season

Bowfin Holland Club Members

This Month in Base History

1970 – USSVI of WWII Hawaii Chapter participated in their 1st Kailua July 4th Parade with the American Legion.

1955 – United States Submarine Veterans of WWII Founded.

Base Officers & Staff

Commander Paul T. Jurcsak	Vice Commander Tim Sparks
Secretary Brett Kulbis	Treasurer Carl L. Tatro
Chief of the Boat Gary G. Johnson	Storekeeper George F. Barlett

Base Committees

USSVI Committee Brett Kulbis	Aloha Committee Paul T. Jurcsak
Boy Scout Troop 97 George F. Barlett	Boat Sponsorship Program Carl L. Tatro
Binnacle List Dan Del Monte

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins
American Submariner

USSVI Officers & Staff

USSVI National Commander William Andrea	USSVI Western Region Director Victor P. VanHorn
USSVI Western District 6 Commander Dave Vanderveen	USSVI Office Manager Dennis C. Nardone

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

Volume 59

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 June 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 George Barlett, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, David Danby, Frank Diaz, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Pat Suenaga, Wade Thode, and Joe Winzenried.

Welcomed Guests – Allen & Edie Clemons, Dolores Brown, Mi-ye Bilek, Sandra Parker, Wesley and William Thode.

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

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

Patrol Reports

2024 Memorial Day Commemoration

D-Day 80th Anniversary

Hurricane Season

Bowfin Holland Club Members

This Month in Base History

1997 – United States Submarine Veterans Inc. Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Chartered.

1963 – Pacific Region Caucus (Milwaukie, OR), Hawaii State Commander Len Crane was voted in unanimously as Pacific Region Director.

Base Officers & Staff

Commander Paul T. Jurcsak	Vice Commander Tim Sparks
Secretary Brett Kulbis	Treasurer Carl L. Tatro
Chief of the Boat Gary G. Johnson	Storekeeper George F. Barlett

Base Committees

USSVI Committee Brett Kulbis	Aloha Committee Paul T. Jurcsak
Boy Scout Troop 97 George F. Barlett	Boat Sponsorship Program Carl L. Tatro
Binnacle List Dan Del Monte

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins
American Submariner

USSVI Officers & Staff

USSVI National Commander William Andrea	USSVI Western Region Director Victor P. VanHorn
USSVI Western District 6 Commander Dave Vanderveen	USSVI Office Manager Dennis C. Nardone

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 June.

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 58

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, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, Gary Grisham, Gary Johnson, Paul Jurcsak, Brett Kulbis, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Pat Suenaga, Carl Tatro, and Ken Voorhees.

Welcomed Guests – Doi Brown, Nancy Kreis, Mi-ye Bilek, and Sandra Parker.

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.

Save the Date

Saturday May 18 (7-9am): WWII, Korean & Vietnam Memorials clean-up event. Roy King’s WWII Memorial at the corner of South King Street and Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 in front of the Territorial Office Building, 465 S King Street, Honolulu HI 96813.  Please bring gloves, water, trash bags, rakes, shovels, pick-up sticks (grabbers), dawn soapy solution to brush clean the WWII monument and water to rinse.

Friday May 31 (10am-12pm)

They are also looking for volunteers to help distribute the food and setup/take down. If you can volunteer, please send your name to Sign-Up! Volunteers, please show up at 8am to the Akaka Clinic Parking Lot!

Bowfin Holland Club Members

Base Officers & Staff

Commander Paul T. Jurcsak	Vice Commander Tim Sparks
Secretary Brett Kulbis	Treasurer Carl L. Tatro
Chief of the Boat Gary G. Johnson	Storekeeper George F. Barlett

Base Committees

USSVI Committee Brett Kulbis	Aloha Committee Paul T. Jurcsak
Boy Scout Troop 97 George F. Barlett	Boat Sponsorship Program Carl L. Tatro
Binnacle List Dan Del Monte

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

USSVI National Commander William Andrea	USSVI Western Region Director Victor P. VanHorn
USSVI Western District 6 Commander Dave Vanderveen	USSVI Office Manager Dennis C. Nardone

3. Information of Interest

VA News Releases
Defense News – Early Bird

Military Retirees to Join DoD Civilian Jobs Without Delay
Pending legislation in both the House and the Senate (H.R. 939/S. 344) seeks to repeal the requirement that military retirees wait 180 days before entering civilian service in General Schedule (GS) positions within the Department of Defense (DoD) for GS-13 and below. The Fiscal Year 2021 Defense Authorization bill included a temporary 3-year pilot program for depots and industrial activities. The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) welcomed this improvement but noted that more needs to be done.

The 180-day waiting period has resulted in hiring delays for DoD officials, who are already dealing with outdated hiring processes. Members of the public can express their support or concerns about this issue by visiting the following link: https://www.votervoice.net/FRA/Campaigns/101086/Respond

SCOTUS Rules Veterans Can Use Both Post-9/11 GI Bill and MGIB Benefits
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of an Army veteran, James Rudisill, who sued the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) over his eligibility for education benefits under both the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and the Post-9/11 GI Bill. In a 7-2 decision, the court sided with Rudisill, who argued that he was entitled to benefits under both programs, as he had enrolled in them during two separate stints in the Army.

Rudisill, who was wounded in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq in 2005, had exhausted his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits but later wished to use his unused Montgomery GI Bill benefits to attend Yale Divinity School as part of his training to become an Army chaplain. When VA officials denied his claim, Rudisill sued, arguing that the VA was unfairly limiting his options. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, writing for the majority, called the VA’s denial “nonsensical” and reversed lower court rulings in favor of the VA.

The ruling could affect approximately 1.7 million veterans, leading to increased benefits payments by the VA, which currently pays more than $8 billion annually for education benefits. The ruling allows veterans greater flexibility in accessing education benefits under the two programs.

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 57

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 – George Barlett, David Bilek, Rodney Boucher, David Danby,
Dan Del Monte, Frank Diaz, Karl Dye, Nelson Greer, Gary Johnson, Paul Jurcsak, Brett Kulbis, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Tim Sparks,
Pat Suenaga, and Joe Winzenried.

Welcomed Guests – Nancy Kreis, Ozzie Osentosky, Jan McKim, and Chief Phil Moyle.

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 April.

Honoring Veterans

On March 8th SUBVET Pat Suenaga attended Malamo Ola “We Honor Veterans” Ceremony honoring COL (U.S. Army retired) Herbert Kama Yim. His family stated he was honored and touched by everyone’s attendance and honors given to him that day. Sadly he passed away peacefully a few weeks later.

2024 Vietnam Veterans Day Commemoration and Parade

On March 29th SUBVET Pat Suenaga represented Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base at the Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration and parade.

Bowfin Holland Club Members

Congratulations to our newest Holland Club inductee:

MSC(SS) Ret. William G. Maitland Jr.
Navy career: Joined the Navy in 1973 and retired in 1994
Qualified Submarines: In 1974 on USS Batfish (SSN-681)
Boats: USS Memphis (SSN 691), USS Daniel Webster (SSBN 626), USS Baltimore (SSN 704), USS Honolulu (SSN 718), and USS Los Angeles (SSN 688).

Base Officers & Staff

Commander Paul T. Jurcsak	Vice Commander Tim Sparks
Secretary Brett Kulbis	Treasurer Carl L. Tatro
Chief of the Boat Gary G. Johnson	Storekeeper George F. Barlett

Base Committees

USSVI Committee Brett Kulbis	Aloha Committee Paul T. Jurcsak
Boy Scout Troop 97 George F. Barlett	Boat Sponsorship Program Carl L. Tatro
Binnacle List Dan Del Monte

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

ICYMI – On March 4, 2024 USSVI officially moved their headquarters from Silverdale, WA to Groton, CT. Their new mailing address is:

USSVI National Office
PO Box 1063
Groton, CT 06340-1063

For packages (Fedex-UPS-DHK-etc)
USSVI National Office
100 Plaza Ct Unit 1063
Groton, CT 06340-8339

USSVI Officers & Staff

USSVI National Commander William Andrea	USSVI Western Region Director Victor P. VanHorn
USSVI Western District 6 Commander Dave Vanderveen	USSVI Office Manager Dennis C. Nardone

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 56

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 – Bowfin Meeting – We conducted our March meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – Rodney Boucher, Chris Cunha, David Danby, Dan Del Monte, Frank Diaz, Karl Dye, Paul Ferguson, Nelson Greer, Gary Johnson, Paul Jurcsak, Brett Kulbis, Crichton Roberts, Tim Seipp, Pat Suenaga, Carl Tatro, Ken Voorhees, and Joe Winzenried.

Welcomed Guests – Chief David CSP Submarine Birthday Ball Committee, Gil and Gordon Mestler Scout Troop 97, Dorothy Brown, Nancy Kreis, and Renee Ferguson.

Binnacle List – Please keep the all our members and their families in your good thoughts and prayers, especially Charlie and Linda Womack.

UPDATE – Eagle Scout Project – The project to repair the picnic tables and benches at the USS Parche Memorial Park by Boy Scout Vincent Warr has been approved by NAVFAC. Repairs have been rescheduled for sometime in May. More details to follow.

National Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade March 29th

1. Ceremony

You’re invited to the National Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony at Punchbowl Cemetery beginning at 10am. Click HERE for your invitation and to fill out the reservation form.

Please RSVP no later than March 10, 2024.
Any questions please email us at: vva858oahuhi@gmail.com.

2. Parade

Pre-parade ceremony will be 4:30pm at Kuroda Field Fort DeRussy.

Parade will form up at 5:30pm and begins 6:00pm, starting at the corner of Kalakaua Ave. and Saratoga St. Parade will travel down Kalakaua Ave. and end at Kapiolani Park.

Limited parking is available at Kapiolani Park lots 1 & 2. A parking shuttle will run from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

For more information contact Earl Hurrey (email: earl@historicprograms.org or phone: (808)-425-2908.

SUBVET member Pat Suenaga will have his truck entered in the parade and will probably have room for 3-4 riders if you don’t wish to or can’t walk. Other Vietnam Veterans will be driving and may also have space for riders. If you have question you can contact Pat at email: suenagap001@aol.com or phone: (808) 554-5722.

2024 Submarine Birthday Ball

2024 marks the 124th Anniversary of Submarine Service in Pearl Harbor. To honor our past and celebrate our future, submarine enlisted and officer birthday balls, respectively, will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

This year’s theme will be:

Ho’onakoa
To be brave, bold, and have courage.

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

Bowfin Holland Club Members

Base Officers & Staff

Commander Paul T. Jurcsak	Vice Commander Tim Sparks
Secretary Brett Kulbis	Treasurer Carl L. Tatro
Chief of the Boat Gary G. Johnson	Storekeeper George F. Barlett

Base Committees

USSVI Committee Brett Kulbis	Aloha Committee Paul T. Jurcsak
Boy Scout Troop 97 George F. Barlett	Boat Sponsorship Program Carl L. Tatro
Binnacle List Dan Del Monte

This Month in Base History

1982 – Relief Crew ONE accepted as an integral unit of this chapter.

1944 – Bowfin sighted a convoy of four ships screened by a couple of escorts. Bowfin fired six bow tubes, but four of the torpedoes exploded prematurely.

2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.

News and Bulletins

WE’VE MOVED – On March 4, 2024 USSVI officially moved their headquarters from Silverdale, WA to Groton, CT. Their new mailing address is:

USSVI National Office
PO Box 1063
Groton, CT 06340-1063

For packages (Fedex-UPS-DHK-etc)
USSVI National Office
100 Plaza Ct Unit 1063
Groton, CT 06340-8339

USSVI Officers & Staff

USSVI National Commander William Andrea	USSVI Western Region Director Victor P. VanHorn
USSVI Western District 6 Commander Dave Vanderveen	USSVI Office Manager Dennis C. Nardone

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 March.

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