Binnacle List: Tom Rice

Tom at the 2010 Tolling Ceremony

Tom Rice, Seattle Base's longest qualified member, has been in the hospital. His condition recently improved enough to allow him to move to a nursing home and we are all hoping this trend continues so that he can return home soon.

Tom entered the Navy in 1934 as an E-1 and retired as an Lt Commander (O-4) in 1965. He qualified in 1935 on the USS S-23 (SS-128) and served on eight other submarines.

Please keep Tom in your thoughts and prayers. He can use your good wishes. If you would like to send him a get well card, you can reach Tom at :

        Tom Rice
C/O Anderson House
        17127 15th Ave NE, Room # 21
        Shoreline, WA 98155