The CNO and MCPON have recorded their 2015 Holiday message, included below, but I thought this year I would also break out an old Holiday message from the submarine force.
I hope you enjoy it and Happy Holidays, whichever ones you are celebrating, to all my shipmates and fellow veterans (if the embedded file doesn't work, you can find the video on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/KL6uhaP_KSA).
The CNO and MCPON Holiday Message (if the embedded file doesn't work, you can find the video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/UaioGUez-F8)
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Monday, December 21, 2015
South Sound Base Decommissioning
After 14 years, South Sound Base closed with their Christmas party on Saturday, December 12 at the Poodle Dog Restaurant in Fife, WA.
Base Commander John Mansfield urged members to continue their memberships in the other northwest bases; Bremerton, Seattle, and Yakima.
You can read the final issue of South Sound Base's newsletter, the Klaxon, here. It has a great recap of all the events, charitable accomplishments, and other activities the base carried out during its existence.
Fair Winds and Following Seas to all the South Sound members and we hope to see some of you at the Seattle Base meetings.
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| South Sound Base members at the last meeting |
You can read the final issue of South Sound Base's newsletter, the Klaxon, here. It has a great recap of all the events, charitable accomplishments, and other activities the base carried out during its existence.
Fair Winds and Following Seas to all the South Sound members and we hope to see some of you at the Seattle Base meetings.
Sunday, December 13, 2015
2015 Seattle Base Holiday Luncheon
On Saturday, December 5th submarine veterans, family, and guests gathered at the Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club in Bellevue for the annual USSVI Seattle Base holiday luncheon. While the weather was dark and rainy, the club was warm and inviting.
The day started with the social hour, which gave us a chance to talk with shipmates we have not seen for a while, share our exploits from the past year, and to look at some of the submarine memorabilia on display. We then moved to the dining room for opening remarks, the annual toast (provided by Don Ulmer), and lunch.
After lunch it was time for awards. First up, Senior Vice Commander John Roberts presented the Shipmate of the Year Awards to Diane Giese and Lynda Shelton. We want to thank Diane and Lynda for all the hard work they’ve done for Seattle Base and congratulate them on the well-deserved awards.
Next was the presentation of a special award for Pat Householder. The award, which included patches from all of Pat’s boats, a special certificate, and written thanks from Seattle Base members, was for all the work Pat has done for USSVI and Seattle Base.
With the awards presented, the floor was then opened for sea stories and holiday remembrances. The microphone was passed around and we heard some old favorite stories, along with a few new tales.
We all had a good time at the event and a special thanks goes out to everyone who helped out with the luncheon. It is always good to see all of our shipmates and enjoy the holiday season with them. We didn't get photos of everyone at the event (some of you ducked out early or just avoided the camera), but I hope you enjoy the photos we did get.
Here are a few photos around the dining room during lunch.
After lunch, it was time for the awards
Finally, photos of the attendees (we are sorry if we missed getting your photo).
The day started with the social hour, which gave us a chance to talk with shipmates we have not seen for a while, share our exploits from the past year, and to look at some of the submarine memorabilia on display. We then moved to the dining room for opening remarks, the annual toast (provided by Don Ulmer), and lunch.
After lunch it was time for awards. First up, Senior Vice Commander John Roberts presented the Shipmate of the Year Awards to Diane Giese and Lynda Shelton. We want to thank Diane and Lynda for all the hard work they’ve done for Seattle Base and congratulate them on the well-deserved awards.
Next was the presentation of a special award for Pat Householder. The award, which included patches from all of Pat’s boats, a special certificate, and written thanks from Seattle Base members, was for all the work Pat has done for USSVI and Seattle Base.
With the awards presented, the floor was then opened for sea stories and holiday remembrances. The microphone was passed around and we heard some old favorite stories, along with a few new tales.
We all had a good time at the event and a special thanks goes out to everyone who helped out with the luncheon. It is always good to see all of our shipmates and enjoy the holiday season with them. We didn't get photos of everyone at the event (some of you ducked out early or just avoided the camera), but I hope you enjoy the photos we did get.
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| Looking over the memorabilia table |
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| Don Ulmer provides the kick-off toast |
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| Chef Bob stops off to talk with club members Jay and Miri Davis |
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| John Roberts presenting the Shipmate of the Year awards |
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| Shipmate of the Year winners Diane Giese and Lynda Shelton |
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| Unveiling the award for Pat Householder |
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| Pat Householder and Dick Gonzales with Pat's special recognition award |
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| Miri and Jay Davis |
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| Fran and Dick Gonzales |
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| Larry Abbott and Lynn Schueler |
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| Sue and Jerry Gerten |
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| Bill and Diane Giese |
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| Andrea Giesler |
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| Av and Schell Harmon |
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| Jim and Marilyn Harper |
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| Bob and Dani Haslan |
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| Doug Gilman |
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| Ric Hedman |
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| Pat Householder and Carolyn Davis |
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| Barbara and Karl 'Dutch' Krompholz |
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| Ron and Carol Muecke |
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| Thea Benjamin and Bob Opple |
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| Kingsly Parker |
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| Karl and Linda Peterson |
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| Kerry Ryan and Nancy Mitchell |
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| Lynn and Dave Schueler |
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| Ralph Sterley and Lois Twelves |
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| Steve and Lynda Shelton |
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| Bill and Judy Thompson |
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| Carol and Don Ulmer |
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| Keith and Judy Watson |
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