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⚓️⚓️⚓️MAY UPDATE: IUSS/SOSUS 70th Anniversary/Reunion 20-22 September 2024
May 10, 2024
Fellow IUSSCAA Members,
The IUSS 70th Anniversary Committee is pleased to invite you to the IUSS/SOSUS 70th Anniversary celebration weekend scheduled for 20 - 22 September 2024 with events taking place in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas. As a...
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Last Post: Jun 04, 2024
by Thomas J. Hayden...
by Thomas J. Hayden...
U.S. revives Cold War submarine spy program to counter China
This makes for an interesting read.
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-china-tech-surveillance/
Rick
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Last Post: Jun 17, 2024
by Randy Scott
by Randy Scott
Passing of another IUSS shipmate, Les Polk
I recently learned of the passing of Clarence Lester (Les) Polk on a Facebook post. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find his obituary, but believe he passed away May 5th at under hospice care at home in Florida. I briefly served with Les, but am uncertain as t...
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Last Post: Jun 16, 2024
by Randy Scott
by Randy Scott
VAN
BEEN TALKING TO "VANs' SON JAMES HE EVEN LOOKS LIKE VAN.THEY HAD A BOTTLE OF VANS"SCREECH"AT HIS BURIAL.
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Last Post: Jun 13, 2024
by WILLIAM ROGER CA...
by WILLIAM ROGER CA...
Obituary for Les Polk
Obituary for Les Polk as posted on his Facebook page by his family:
From the family of Clarence (Les) Polk:
Clarence Lester Polk (August 3, 1939 – May 5, 2024)
Clarence “Les” Polk, a courageous soul who battled prostate cancer for two decades,...
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Last Post: Jun 12, 2024
by Rick Greatting
by Rick Greatting
Memorial Services For "Van"
Memorial Event for
OTCM Robert E. VanAlstine USN(RET)
JUNE 15, 2024
Graveside service
Full Military Honors
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wildwood Cemetery
River Road, Lyons Falls, NY 13368
I'd give anything to be there, but I can only be there in spirit....
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Last Post: Jun 10, 2024
by Rick Matthews
by Rick Matthews
D-Day, June 6, 1944
June 6, 1944, the D-Day operation of World War II brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the U.S. and allies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history. The operation, given the codename OVERLORD, delivered five naval assa...
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Last Post: Jun 06, 2024
by Ben Crawford
by Ben Crawford
Passing of OT1 Tom Prince
Yet another of our IUSS shipmates has departed this earthly realm. I also learned of Tom's passing on a recent Facebook post. Sadly, I do not have any pertinent information, nor an obituary. I did not serve with him but I believe I briefly met him while I worked at T...
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Last Post: Jun 02, 2024
by John Ellis
by John Ellis
Shipmate Death
Sadly we lost another icon of IUSS OTCM VanAlstine passed on May 11th
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Last Post: May 30, 2024
by Bill Turner
by Bill Turner
Memorial Day Tribute
Memorial Day 2024 . . . Duty . . . Honor . . . Country . . .
Sadly, I possess neither the eloquence of diction, the imagination, nor the brilliance of metaphor to convey all that these words mean. The unbelievers will say they are mere words . . . a slogan . . . a...
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Last Post: May 30, 2024
by Irv (Dee) DeMatt...
by Irv (Dee) DeMatt...
Passing of ex-OT1 George Pfeiffer
Those of us who were stationed at Argentia in the late 1969s - early 1970s rememberGeorge. He spent many years at Arg and was a good shipmate and OT.
Fair Winds and Following Seas George.
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Last Post: May 23, 2024
by WILLIAM CASHMAN
by WILLIAM CASHMAN
Tom Uecker's "soft and fuzzy" leadership Style
I kept waiting for someone to take the lead on this but no one did so I'll go.
I'm betting THAT Van crossed over laughing his butt off at Tom's claim of a
"soft and Fuzzy " leadership style and the assertion that he got it from Van?????
That was a nice touch T...
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Last Post: May 20, 2024
by John Ellis
by John Ellis
MOST FAMOUS PERSON.
WHILE AT POINT SUR HELPED KIM NOVAK MONE FROM CARMEL TO A NEW HOUSE IN THE HILLS ABOVE HIWAY #1,
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Last Post: May 15, 2024
by Jim Wheeler
by Jim Wheeler
OTCM Ed Smock Internet at Arlington National Cemetery tomorrow
For those in the Greater Washington DC area, a reminder that Master Chief Ed “Smokie” Smock’s internment ceremony will be conducted tomorrow morning at 11 AM at Arlington National Cemetery. Hope to see you there.
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Last Post: May 12, 2024
by John (Jack) Spen...
by John (Jack) Spen...
VA expands care to vets exposed to toxins
Read an article in AARP today about this subject. Seems there was a new law passed in 2022 to deal with exposure to toxins. Anyone in our system tried to check this out with the carbon dust we had to breath for years?
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Last Post: May 12, 2024
by John (Jack) Spen...
by John (Jack) Spen...
Mother's Day
An ode to the woman who first loved us and without whom we would be . . . well, we would not be!!
ODE to MOM
Oh, the joy, toil, and tribulations of Momdom,
Will be heard till doth come the Kingdom.
Band aids, blue jeans, doors ajar, toys astray,
Loud noise...
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Last Post: May 12, 2024
by Irv (Dee) DeMatt...
by Irv (Dee) DeMatt...
🌟🌟🌟 IUSS/SOSUS 70th Anniversary - Update and Request for assistance
🌟🌟🌟 I wanted to provide an update and ask for your help with our 20-22 September 2024 IUSS/SOSUS 70th Anniverssry celebration in Norfolk, VA.
Website - @iuss70th.org
Target number of attendees 150-200. Please visit our website to register and encourage...
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Last Post: May 10, 2024
by Jim Donovan
by Jim Donovan
Passing of OTCM Nick Vanherpen
I'm saddened to relay a report from OTCM Werner Miller that our long-time friend and shipmate, Nick Vanherpen passed away at his Florida home on 8 April.
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Last Post: May 04, 2024
by John Hollister
by John Hollister
RIP John Heizer
John Heizer, CPO ret., Passed away on May 2nd. Godspeed, John.
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Last Post: May 04, 2024
by John Hollister
by John Hollister
Wife back home
The power of prayer and good thoughts has Deb back home with us and presently doing very well. Thank you all very much.
Views: 91 Replies: 8
Last Post: May 04, 2024
by Irv (Dee) DeMatt...
by Irv (Dee) DeMatt...
PASSING OF OT FRIEND
CARY HESS A OT FRIEND OF MINE PASSED AWAY MAY FIRST.
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Last Post: May 03, 2024
by WILLIAM ROGER CA...
by WILLIAM ROGER CA...
Hatteras is in the new
Hatteras news article.
https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/obx/obx-local-leaders-urge-government-to-remove-former-navy-base-leaving-behind-pollution/
Rick
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Last Post: Apr 30, 2024
by Rick Greatting
by Rick Greatting
We lost another.
Just saw where Greg Dyer passed away recently. Terrible news.
Views: 175 Replies: 4
Last Post: Apr 30, 2024
by John vogt
by John vogt
Seeking Prayers
Hello Shipmates,
My lovely bride is currently in the ICU Battling severe kidney issues and is in need of your kind thoughts and prayers.
Thank you all,
John
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Last Post: Apr 11, 2024
by Rick Matthews
by Rick Matthews
Back on Adak Dream
Last night I dreamed I was back in the Navy and on Adak. I reported to the terminal building and was in the display room. Someone offered to give me a tour to update me after 50 years. I followed him around the room but there wasn't really anything to show me, just s...
Views: 115 Replies: 4
Last Post: Apr 03, 2024
by Scott Clausen
by Scott Clausen
Missing Aircraft (Bermuda Triangle?)
On 6/5/65 I was Communications Supervisor on San Salvador. A C-119 was reported missing while enroute to Grand Turk. I received a request via Order Wire to check our airstrip for the aircraft in question, and received a negative reply. On a clear, calm and pleasant a...
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Last Post: Mar 21, 2024
by Glenn Theron
by Glenn Theron
🌟IUSS 70th Anniversary Website (ticket sales etc.) is Live! 🌟
The IUSS 70th Anniversary Committee is pleased to announce the launch of our Website for ticket sales and all things related to our 20-22 September 2024 70th Anniversary Celebration in Norfolk, VA.
Please note a ticket price increase of $5 (to $65) from previously...
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Last Post: Mar 14, 2024
by Jim Donovan
by Jim Donovan
FLASH! SOSUS RED.‼️☎️
Got your attention?😉
The IUSS 70th Anniversary Committee is making great progress on our September 20-22 Reunion in Norfolk, Virginia.
Ticket prices are set at:
$55 for the 20 September Golf Tournament.
$70 for the 20 September Social and 21 September...
Views: 193 Replies: 1
Last Post: Mar 10, 2024
by Jane Wright
by Jane Wright
Jack Boxman
Does anyone know what the status of Jack Boxman is? Last I heard was that he might be living in Greensboro, NC.
If you do, please email me privately at rickgreatting@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Rick
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Last Post: Mar 09, 2024
by Rick Greatting
by Rick Greatting
Need Help Identifying Exposed Infrastructure at NAVFAC Cape Hatteras
Good morning! I think the entire message board may be interested in this topic, but also looking for input from NAVFAC Cape Hatteras alumni. The former site, located at America's first national seashore, has experienced significant erosion, leading to exposed infrast...
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Last Post: Feb 20, 2024
by Mike Barber
by Mike Barber
IUSS 65th Anniversary Keynote Address – 21 September 2019 Vice Admiral Chas Richard, U.S. Navy
I thought you might like to see big Navy's current thoughts on the IUSS - our history and todays operations.
- Jim
IUSS 65th Anniversary Keynote Address – 21 September 2019
Vice Admiral Chas Richard, U.S. Navy
Introduction and Special Recognition
&...
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Last Post: Nov 07, 2019
by Jim Wheeler
by Jim Wheeler
Useful Guidance Toward Productive Analysis
The following comments have been extracted from an essay on Dr Edward Teller and the Lawrence Livermore Radiation Laboratory which appeared on page 955 of the 23-30 Dec 04 issue of the UK science magazine NATURE.
- Ideas blossom from imagination but they must be t...
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Last Post: Aug 19, 2013
by Bruce Rule
by Bruce Rule
IUSSCAA Photo Library
I just looked at some of the photos in the photo library and noticed that none of them have any comments associated with them. I also didn't see any way of adding a comment which probably explains why none of them have comments. Update still in progress?
Views: 194 Replies: 2
Last Post: Feb 04, 2024
by Michael Hein
by Michael Hein
CHG/COR: 14 January UPDATE - 70th Anniversary Norfolk, VA 20 - 22 Sept 2024
**This is a corrected copy that corrects my mailing address in section 5.** -Jim
IUSS 70th Anniversary Norfolk, VA
20 - 22 Sept 2024
I thought I would update you on our planning committee’s progress to date. We met this past Friday.
1 - Contract was s...
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Last Post: Jan 17, 2024
by Jim Donovan
by Jim Donovan
IUSS 70th Anniversary committee members.
IUSS 70th Anniversary committee members:
Chairman - Jim Donovan
Secretaries - Jerry and Gerry McDonald
Treasurer - Christine Buswell
Webmasters - Peggy Chadwick and Greg Clarkson
Emcee - Paul Heim
Fundraising - Keith Stevenson
Golf outing - Steve...
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Last Post: Jan 14, 2024
by Jim Donovan
by Jim Donovan
Removal from list
Who do I need to contact in order to be removed from the IUSS membership list?
Thanks
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Last Post: Jan 09, 2024
by Edward Corona
by Edward Corona
Chuck Newhouse
Does anyone know an officer in our system named Chuck Newhouse (not sure of the spelling)? I made a presentation about my service, including my rating, at the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) yesterday and one of the members asked if her nephew was in...
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Last Post: Jan 07, 2024
by ed dalrymple
by ed dalrymple
The Navy is rebuilding its anti-submarine tracking system
I look forward to the day when AI can do the job of an experienced acoustic analysis but doubt that it will be in my lifetime.
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-underwater-anti-submarine-tracking-system/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mil-ebb...
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Last Post: Jan 06, 2024
by George Christian
by George Christian
New Year wish
With lots of love and respect, from our house to yours. Brenda and I wish you a Happy and safe New Year.
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Last Post: Jan 02, 2024
by John Costner
by John Costner
Happy 2024!!
Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2024! Things could be far worse for this planet, and we need to count our blessings each day!.
Our Best Wishes To All,
Rick and Joan Matthews
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Last Post: Jan 01, 2024
by John Vogt
by John Vogt
Seeking Prayers
Seeking good thoughts and prayers for my older brother and shipmate, retired BMC James (JJ) Vogt who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. He has a host of other health issues so he needs all the help he can get.
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Last Post: Dec 19, 2023
by John Ellis
by John Ellis
Tricare Prescription Copay Increases
TRICARE PHARMACY DRUG COPAY INCREASES: 01 JAN 2024
A. TRICARE Home Delivery (Up to a 90-day supply)
1. Generic formulary drugs will increase from $12 to $13.
2. Brand-name formulary drugs will increase from $34 to $38.
3. Non-formulary drugs will increase...
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Last Post: Dec 17, 2023
by Jane Wright
by Jane Wright
50 Years Sailing Together
Today marks a major milestone in the lives of Ben and Marcy as we celebrate our Golden Anniversary . . . 50 years of good fortune, travel, adventure, joy, and marital bliss (a few thorns forgotten among the roses!) From our wedding in North Miami to our present home...
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Last Post: Dec 15, 2023
by John Vogt
by John Vogt
old shipmates
Anyone out there have any contact with or know contact information for Don Krause or Bob Hart?
Views: 197 Replies: 4
Last Post: Dec 12, 2023
by John Vogt
by John Vogt
Grinch's BOLO
It has been reliably reported by questionable sources that an invasion from the north is planned later this month by an anonymous person or persons described variously as “Satana Klaus aka Jolly Saint Nix” and other aliases. He is reported to have numerou...
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Last Post: Dec 11, 2023
by Jim Wheeler
by Jim Wheeler
The Remarkable Survival of the USS CHOPPER (SS 342) from a Depth Excursion to 1000 Feet
On 11 February, 1969, the USS CHOPPER (SS 342), a Guppy 1A diesel submarine, was operating submerged with the USS HAWKINS (DD 873) off the coat of Cuba in waters with and average depth of 1800 fathoms (10,800 feet).
The linked document describes what happended to...
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Last Post: Feb 20, 2019
by Jane Wright
by Jane Wright
The annual email blast of the Cable is complete
The annual email blast of the Cable is complete
The email blast of the 2023 copy of the Cable (IUSSCAA's newsletter) is complete. You should have an email from admin.
If not, here is the text of the email that went out:
The 2023 issues of the IUSS-CAESAR Alumn...
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Last Post: Nov 29, 2023
by Ron Doke
by Ron Doke
Missing submersible
I wonder if they should have expert underwater acoustic analysts on the P8 and P3’s? They could readily tell if reported “noises” were significant or routine ocean sounds.
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Last Post: Jun 27, 2023
by Robert Schott
by Robert Schott
Jean Robinson OT1 1978-1989
My wife Jean Robinson was a Veteran OT and was always very proud of that fact. Jean passed away on 07 November 2023 at the age of 65.
As I was a STG2 Surface Sonar guy, she never gave me a break on who was better, OT's or ST's. You can only imagine how that went....
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Last Post: Nov 26, 2023
by David Annis
by David Annis
SOSUS Wall Street Journal artcle
https://pub10.bravenet.com/forum/static/post.php?usernum=774301397&frmid=32&msgid=0&cp=0
Views: 280 Replies: 2
Last Post: Nov 25, 2023
by Rick Matthews
by Rick Matthews