Shipmates,REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the USSVI Western Region Roundup scheduled for April 16–19, 2026 at the Sam’s Town Hotel in Las Vegas and hosted by USSVI Base 51. The preparation is well underway, and the committee is looking forward to holding this year’s event at this exciting casino. Registering is easy using our online Registration, Hotel and RV Park Booking and Payment system which makes short work of the process. Your early registration will be a great help as we continue with the planning. Register Online Today https://wrroundup.com/. As always, the goal of the Roundup is to provide a way for … Continue reading →
Military Times | September 2, 2025 The keel for the U.S. Navy’s second Columbia-class submarine was laid during an Aug. 27 ceremony in Kingstown, Rhode Island, marking the beginning of the sub’s construction. The vessel, currently designated SSBN 827, will be known as the Wisconsin, becoming the third in a line of warships that served with distinction in U.S. history. The original Wisconsin was the flagship of the Pacific fleet until 1903, while the second was an Iowa-class battleship that fought in numerous World War II Pacific battles and was resurrected twice to serve in the Korean and Persian Gulf … Continue reading →
Marking the Anniversary of the End of World War II and the Impact of U.S. Submarine Warfare September 2nd marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a moment when the largest global conflict in history came to an end and eventually brought home thousands of American service members after years of brutal combat. September 2nd marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a moment when the largest global conflict in history came to an end and eventually brought home thousands of American service members after years of brutal combat. Throughout World War … Continue reading →
Military Times | August 25, 2025 The U.S. Navy confirmed the 34th chief of naval operations during an assumption of office ceremony Monday, according to a Navy release. Adm. Daryl Caudle, who previously led U.S. Fleet Forces Command for nearly four years, replaced acting CNO Adm. James Kilby at an event at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Kilby took over for Adm. Lisa Franchetti, whom President Trump dismissed in February without a stated reason. “The Sailor will be front and center in my vision throughout my tenure as CNO — hands down, no exception,” Caudle said during the ceremony, according … Continue reading →
The Periscope is a monthly publication of the Los Angeles-Pasadena Base of USSVI. What’s InsideGeneral Meeting MinutesTolling the BoatsNew Twin-Sonar DomeU.S. Unleashes First UUVF-1 Seen Intact Off San DiegoNew USSVI Challenge CoinsNew Batfish Sailor BookDex Armstrong Chapter News Calendar Events Read full newsletter HERE.
In a concerted effort to get more students involved in the local trade industry, over 100 high school students from Honolulu Community College’s Summer CTE Academy visited the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum earlier this month to wrap up their five-week summer program. Read full story HERE. What’s Inside Collections Spotlight: Frank Joseph UngerMake the Most of the Final Days of Summer Read full Newsletter HERE.
Military Times | July 25, 2025 President Donald Trump’s nominee for the next chief of naval operations faced no major opposition during his confirmation hearing Thursday before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Adm. Daryl Caudle, who currently leads U.S. Fleet Forces Command, delivered prepared remarks and answered lawmakers’ questions. In his opening statement, Caudle described the United States at an inflection point. “Our country and its citizens are in the midst of a crucial era, defined by global competition, technological saturation, and unpredictable threats that challenge our American dream,” Caudle told lawmakers. Read full story HERE.
Stars & Stripes | July 23, 2025 The Navy plans to spend up to $250 million to extend and modernize a pier at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor to serve new ballistic missile and attack submarines coming into the fleet in the next decade. Read full story HERE.
SEAPOWER | July 16, 2025 The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, from its previous homeport of Portsmouth, Virginia, July 12, 2025. The Toledo joined Submarine Squadron 7 as their fourth Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine. “Our crew is excited to finally arrive in Pearl Harbor after completing an important maintenance period in Hampton Roads,” said Cmdr. Dustin Kraemer, commanding officer of the Toledo. “Our crew looks forward to the new chapter for Toledo and the opportunities while operating throughout the Indo-Pacific.” Capt. Corey Poorman, commander, Submarine Squadron 7, … Continue reading →
TWZ | July 15, 2025 The USS Connecticut, one of the U.S. Navy’s prized Seawolf class nuclear attack submarines, is set to finally return to service late next year. The Navy previously indicated it could rejoin the fleet this fall. Connecticut is currently at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Washington State for repairs and other work after suffering major damage, particularly to its bow, from a collision with an underwater seamount in the South China Sea in 2021. Read full story HERE.
Bowfin News | July 12, 2025 The Los Angeles-class Flight III 688i (Improved) attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) made a significant entrance into its new homeport at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, today. This marks a new chapter for the storied vessel, which recently completed an extensive engineered overhaul and modernization, ensuring its continued operational relevance in the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet. The 688i brings quieter operation, advanced sonar, and the ability to operate under ice, making it one of the most versatile submarines in the U.S. Navy. These upgrades ensure the Toledo can conduct a wide range of missions, from … Continue reading →
On Friday, July 4, 2025, members of the Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base proudly joined the 76th Annual Kailua Independence Day Parade, upholding a beloved tradition that continues to unite generations along Kainalu Drive. For over seven decades, the Kailua Independence Day Parade has been a vibrant celebration of unity, patriotism, and community spirit. Since 1970, Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base submarine veterans have been honored participants, symbolizing dedication, service, and the enduring relationship between the military and the local community. This year’s theme, “Waves of Aloha,” beautifully embodies the ever-present spirit of kindness, unity, and welcome that defines Kailua. Just as … Continue reading →
The Periscope is a monthly publication of the Los Angeles-Pasadena Base of USSVI. What’s InsideGeneral Meeting MinutesTolling the BoatsNew Chinese SubUSS Iowa CommissionedFishermen Cath Drones“For Those Who Dived”Dex Armstrong Chapter News Calendar EventsE-Board Meeting MinutesNew Gen.Dyn./EB ContractBreaking News: Brick ProjectRed October in Seal Beach Read full newsletter HERE.
Starting last month as the new executive director of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, Andrew “Homer” Ring acknowledges the legacy of the USS Bowfin submarine and the brave men and women that she honors. Read full story HERE. What’s Inside Honoring King Kamehameha Read full Newsletter HERE.
The Origins of Flag Day Flag Day traces its roots to June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress adopted the resolution that “the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation”. However, the formal observance of Flag Day as a national holiday took more than a century to develop. The modern Flag Day celebration began with the dedicated efforts of Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19-year-old schoolteacher in Waubeka, Wisconsin. On June 14, 1885, Cigrand placed a small American flag in … Continue reading →
Bowfin | May 26, 2025 On Memorial Day Monday May 26, 2025 at 1100 hours, dozens of Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Submarine Veterans, submarine veteran wives and widows, active and retired military members, and friends of the Submarine Force participated in the annual Memorial Day commemoration at USS Parche and Submarine Memorial Park on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (formerly known as Submarine Base Pearl Harbor.) The U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II assigned a submarine lost during the war to each state of our great nation as their state submarine. The USS Growler (SS-215) was designated as the State Submarine of Hawaii. After Growler’s fourth war … Continue reading →
Established in 2011, the Stanley K. Nicholls Award is awarded to the Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base member who, by his personal individual efforts and participation during the preceding years contributed the most to the advancement and embodiment of the USSVI Creed and Agenda, and by his dedicated service and support to the Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base and his fellow Submarine Veterans exemplifies the meaning and spirit of the word, “Shipmate.” Send your nomination to Secretary Brett Kulbis bkulbis.bowfin@use.startmail.com or complete our online nomination form HERE NLT July 15, 2025.
June 6, 2025 On June 6th, 1944 Allied soldiers, in one of the most pivotal battles of World War II, invaded the French coastline in order to propel German soldiers out of Western Europe and lead the way for victory against the tyrants of that era. Overlord was the largest air, land, and sea operation undertaken before or since June 6, 1944. The landing included over 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes, and over 150,000 service men. After years of meticulous planning and seemingly endless training, for the Allied Forces, it all came down to this: The boat ramp goes down, then … Continue reading →
Smallwood Hall On 15 April 1987, Submarine Base Pearl Harbor reopened a newly renovated 17-story Bachelor Enlisted Quarters capable of housing 516 personnel. This building was dedicated on 26 February 1988 in the memory of MM3 (SS) James E. Smallwood for the sacrifice of his life while performing his duties in the service of his country. MM3(SS) James Smallwood was the duty auxiliaryman on USS Sargo in 1960 and was taking aboard oxygen from a pierside truck/trailer. The connection was in the stern room with the manifold behind the watertight door in the forward port corner of the room. Although … Continue reading →
Ahoy, from the from the Dominic “Joe” Negri clubhouse, home of the only brick and mortar building owned by USSVI. The Executive Board, and I send our well wishes to all U.S. Submarine Veterans and hope you have a fantastic month of June wherever you drop anchor. Some very significant events happened in the month of June for the U.S. Submarine service and with Boat Notes. Read Boat Notes HERE. Boat Notes Archive
The Periscope is a monthly publication of the Los Angeles-Pasadena Base of USSVI. What’s InsideGeneral Meeting MinutesTolling the BoatsNew Block V Virginia ClassSubmarine Drills in PacificNew North Korean Nuke SubDex Armstrong Chapter News Calendar EventsE-Board Meeting MinutesGen’l Dynamics Contract ModLate-Breaking News…Memorial Day Ceremony Read full newsletter HERE.
Museum Executive Director Chuck Merkel Wraps Up Nine Years Heading the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum The Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association’s annual meeting every May 1 commemorates the commissioning of the USS Bowfin submarine into service. This year’s meeting held extra special meaning as the evening served as a farewell to Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum (PFSM) executive director Charles “Chuck” Merkel, his last day leading the organization. Read full story HERE. What’s Inside Honoring Our Heroes on Memorial Day Make the Most of Summer Break with a Visit to the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum! Read full Newsletter HERE.
Bowfin News | May 23, 2025 As a Navy veteran living in Hawai‘i, Memorial Day carries a profound significance for me—far beyond backyard barbecues or the unofficial start of summer. Here in the islands, reminders of sacrifice are everywhere, from the solemn USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor to the rows of headstones at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Each year, ceremonies at these sites and others bring together Gold Star families, veterans, and the community to honor those who gave their lives in service, making the meaning of this day deeply personal and ever-present. Read Full Story … Continue reading →
USNI News | May 22, 2025 Reactors for Columbia, Virginia Subs ‘In Progress’, Say Navy Nuclear Officials John Grady May 22, 2025 5:04 PM The naval reactors program for the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines and updated Virginia-class attack boat are “in progress,” the senior civilian overlooking these programs in the Department of Energy told the Senate Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee this week. James McConnell, acting principal deputy administrator at National Nuclear Security Administration, wrote in prepared testimony, “Naval Reactors is advancing naval nuclear propulsion capabilities to keep the U.S. Navy on the cutting edge of warfighting capability, maintaining the assured … Continue reading →
Bowfin News | May 2025 The USS Scorpion (SSN-589) was a Skipjack-class nuclear-powered submarine that sank in 1968. The circumstances surrounding its loss remain mysterious and have been the subject of various theories and investigations. The submarine was declared missing on May 27, 1968, after failing to return to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia. The U.S. Navy had lost contact with the Scorpion on May 21, 1968, and by the night of May 22, 1968, there was significant concern about its status. The Navy waited until May 27 to officially declare the submarine missing, but by that time, the Sound … Continue reading →
Breaking Defense | May 21, 2025 The “greatest risk” for the Navy’s planned fiscal 2034 delivery of the nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Nuclear (SLCM-N) is integrating it onboard Virginia-class submarines that were never designed to carry a nuclear weapon, one of the Navy’s top officers in charge of overseeing nuclear weapons programs said. After establishing a program office for the SLCM-N last year, the Navy is just starting to “hone in” on technical concepts for integrating the at times controversial weapon with the Virginia-class, as well as ironing out the operational questions involved with adding a new mission for the sailors onboard, … Continue reading →
By Nelson Greer former EN1(SS) Maybe we were doing an anti-submarine warfare exercise with some ancient black-smoke-belching destroyer on that day in 1963. Or perhaps we were performing precision periscope practice by peering at a panoply of people surfing and sunning on the South Shore of Oahu at Sandy Beach. The men standing watch in the Forward Engine Room of the USS Remora (SS 487) had no periscope to peep through nor sonar to keep an ear on things. No rumbling diesel engines disturbed their peace as the boat was running submerged on the batteries. It was an easy engine … Continue reading →
Celebrating Armed Forces Day from a submariner’s perspective is a meaningful recognition of the unique and often unseen contributions of the submarine force within the U.S. Armed Forces. Armed Forces Day, observed annually on the third Saturday in May, honors all active duty, Guard, and Reserve members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard who defend the nation’s freedoms at home and abroad. From a submariner’s viewpoint, this day is a time to reflect on the silent, yet critical, role submarines play in national defense. Submariners operate in challenging, confined environments beneath the ocean … Continue reading →
On March 11, 2025 Howard H. Watanabe ET1(SS) Retired, embarked on his final patrol upon receipt of his Heavenly Orders from our Supreme Commander. He has shipped out to calm seas and warm breezes to join the company of his shipmates who have gone before him. He is welcomed by our loving God, safely navigating the seas of eternity. Mahalo for your service in Submarines. “Always remembered—Never forgotten” Known as “Nobber” by his shipmates, Howard was born in 1945, in a Japanese internment camp, in Idaho. He qualified submarines on USS Tiru (SS 416). He also served on USS Catfish … Continue reading →
Aloha State Daily | April 30, 2025 Charles “Chuck” Merkel remembers being handed construction drawings for renovations of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum on his first day as executive director in May 2016. Nine years later, Merkel is set to retire at the museum association’s annual dinner and meeting on May 1. He said completing the $20 million renovation he inherited on Day One was both challenging and rewarding. Read Full Story HERE.
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the people who bring passion, dedication, and heart to the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum. These individuals generously give their time, energy, and expertise to preserve our maritime legacy and share it with visitors worldwide. Whether they are supporting educational programs, conducting tours, or simply offer a friendly conversation, our volunteers play a vital role in the museum’s everyday activities. Their varied backgrounds—from veterans and military families to students and history enthusiasts—provide distinct viewpoints that enhance the experience for every visitor. Interested in our volunteer opportunities? Click HERE. What’s Inside Read full … Continue reading →
Stars & Stripes | April 30, 2025 Visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i, will get an extra eyeful in coming months as crews work to restore a pair of historic quays where the doomed battleship was moored on the morning of the 1941 Japanese surprise attack. The National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center began restoration work Monday on the second of three pairs of historic quays being rehabbed in a multiyear project. Read more HERE.
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Defense News | April 22, 2025 As pressure rises on the U.S. Navy to boost its shipbuilding capacity, the Pentagon has released a call for a new type of undersea vessel called the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform, or CAMP, an unmanned system built “to maximize operational effectiveness in contested environments,” according to the solicitation released by the Defense Innovation Unit. This new class of remotely operated vessel aims to take the Navy’s capacity for undersea warfare to the next level — maneuvering in GPS-denied environments at a range greater than 1,000 nautical miles and diving to more than 200 meters underwater during … Continue reading →
Bowfin News | April 22, 2025 The Convention of States (COS) movement has long relied on grassroots leadership and the dedication of citizen volunteers to advance its mission of restoring self-governance through an Article V convention. In a significant development for both COS and the veteran community, Navy Veteran and long time COS Hawai’i leader Brett Kulbis has assumed the duties of National Veterans Coalition Director—a role that promises to elevate the voices and concerns of America’s veterans within the movement. He relieved Air Force Veteran Rodney Huckleberry. Read Full Story
Task & Purpose | April 13, 2025 Last fall, Gabriel Journey was on his way to the airport on an afternoon in Norfolk, Virginia, when he saw an apartment building catch fire. Journey, an Electronics Technician (nuclear) aboard the U.S. Navy fast-attack submarine the USS Albany, pulled over and rushed to help. After hearing that people were still in the building, he flagged down a passing police officer and then went to help evacuate others. Leaping into action, he got others to help lift him up onto a ledge to reach a higher apartment. With only limited space to stand, … Continue reading →
Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base | April 11, 2025 USSVI Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Veterans conducted their annual re-dedication of the Submarine Veterans Memorial on the Memorial Walk-Way at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. “The Submarine Veteran plaque was dedicated and placed here on April 18, 2000 and we conduct a small re-dedication ceremony every year on the anniversary of the U.S. Submarine Force,” said Base Commander Paul Jurcsak. Photo Album
Aloha, On April 18, 2025, the Ernie Pyle Legacy Foundation will host the Ernie Pyle 80th Anniversary Memorial in Honolulu at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. This ceremony is to commemorate the death of World War II Scripps-Howard feature columnist and war correspondent Ernie Pyle, who was killed in 1945. This tradition was established in 1949, the year Ernie Pyle was interred at the Punchbowl National Cemetery in Honolulu. At the time, a eulogy was written and read by Buck Buchwach, the editor of the Honolulu Advertiser. This carried on every 5 years until the 1990s. In 2015, … Continue reading →
USNI News | April 10, 2025 The lead ship in the Columbia class of nuclear submarines is facing delivery delays of up to 18 months, and “critical path challenges” continue to jeopardize carrier delivery schedules, Navy officials told Congress on Tuesday. Likewise, nuclear aircraft carriers are facing delays as production on future Ford-class hulls are taking longer than anticipated, the officials told the Senate Armed Services seapower subcommittee. For the Columbia-class submarines, set to replace the Ohio-class boats in the U.S. nuclear triad, lead ship District of Columbia (SSBN-826), is now set to deliver in 2029, which is 12 to 18 months … Continue reading →
Military Times | April 8, 2025 Iowa is equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles and a nuclear reactor plant that eliminates the need for refueling, according to a Navy release. And as a Virginia-class, the boat was built with flexible design features, including an expansive lock-in/lock-out chamber for special operations divers and a reconfigurable torpedo room. The submarine can also deliver unmanned undersea vehicles. “Make no mistake, naval warfare is evolving. Where battleships once ruled the seas, it is the silent strength of submarines that provides our Navy with an unmatched strategic advantage,” Navy Secretary John Phelan said at the commissioning ceremony. “This is … Continue reading →
Task & Purpose | April 6, 2025 The U.S. Navy welcomed a new USS Iowa into its service this weekend. The new nuclear submarine, SSN-797, was commissioned on Saturday, April 5, not in Iowa, but at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The commissioning ceremony — with cold and dreary weather, as many speakers noted — included its captain, Cmdr. Gregory Coy, and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, among others. Saturday’s event was Phelan’s first commissioning as secretary. Despite the poor weather, the speakers were cheerful and praised the crews that built the submarine and the … Continue reading →
The history of the U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer (CPO) is a story of leadership, tradition, and evolution within the Navy’s structure. Below is an overview of its key milestones: Establishment of the Rank Role and Responsibilities Evolution of the Rank Historical Contributions Traditions and Legacy The rank of Chief Petty Officer remains a cornerstone of U.S. Navy leadership, symbolizing professionalism, expertise, and dedication to service.
USNI News | March 31, 2025 The Navy is counting on innovations to help it build and staff submarines and ships more efficiently as demand for the capability grows, the head of the service’s nuclear propulsion program said Monday. “We’re getting better at the same time as the demand is increasing,” Adm. William Houston said. In terms of new submarine construction, he added. “We’re building more subs in tonnage than we were in the Cold War.”. Read Full Story
The Periscope is a monthly publication of the Los Angeles-Pasadena Base of USSVI. What’s InsideGeneral Meeting MinutesTolling the BoatsNew French SSN ArrivesThe Five Fastest SubsRussian Project 636.3 SubDex Armstrong Chapter News Calendar EventsE-Board Meeting Minutes New Astute-Class Sub Read full newsletter HERE.
USNI News | March 25, 2025 The Navy has been procuring Virginia-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSNs) since FY1998. The Navy’s envisaged successor to the Virginia-class design is the Next-Generation Attack Submarine, or SSN(X). The Navy’s FY2024 budget submission envisaged procuring the first SSN(X) in FY2035. The Navy’s FY2025 budget submission defers the envisaged procurement of the first SSN(X) from FY2035 to FY2040 due, the Navy states, to limitations on the Navy’s total budget. Read Full Report
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the courageous and trailblazing women who have shaped the U.S. Navy. From the first female enlistees to today’s top-ranking admirals, women have demonstrated resilience, leadership, and dedication to their country. Women’s official involvement in the Navy began on May 13, 1908, with the establishment of the Navy Nurse Corps. These women provided critical medical care, setting a precedent for future generations. During World War I, the Navy faced a clerical shortage and turned to women to fill vital roles ashore. What’s Inside Read full Newsletter HERE.
The history of the U.S. Submarine Warfare Insignia, commonly known as “Dolphins,” dates back to 1923 when Captain Ernest J. King, then Commander of Submarine Division Three, proposed creating a distinctive badge for qualified submariners. He submitted a pen-and-ink sketch depicting a shield mounted on the beam ends of a submarine, flanked by dolphins forward and abaft the conning tower. The idea was strongly endorsed by the Commander of Submarine Division Atlantic and forwarded to the Bureau of Navigation (now Naval Personnel Command) for further development. On March 20, 1924, the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation recommended adopting this … Continue reading →
USNI News | March 19, 2025 This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Navy’s Columbia (SSBN-826) class program, a program to design and build a class of 12 new ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) to replace the Navy’s current force of 14 aging Ohio-class SSBNs. Since 2013, the Navy has consistently identified the Columbia-class program as the Navy’s top priority program. The Navy procured the first Columbia-class boat in FY2021; the boat was funded with three-year incremental funding in FY2021-FY2023. The Navy procured the second Columbia-class boat in FY2024; the boat is being funded with … Continue reading →
Volume 68 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 March … Continue reading →
Vietnam Veterans of America, Oahu Chapter 858 and Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet will host The National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl), 2177 Puowaina Dr. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Friday March 28, 2025 at 10:00am R.S.V.P. by 23 March 2025POC: John J. Beirne808-221-2999 Registration begins at 9:00am Schedule of Events Master of Ceremony Thomas StirlingArrival of the Official PartyOliPosting of Colors: University of Hawaii ROTCNational Anthem: U. S. Pacific Fleet BandHawai’i State Anthem: U. S. Pacific Fleet BandInvocation: Pacific Fleet Chaplain Capt. Darren L. StennettPledge of Allegiance: JROTCIntroduction: Ms. Rona Adams President VVA Chapter 858Tom Stirling: … Continue reading →
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