Spring 2008

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="057285a1erlcgo.png"> <div> <B>VP-21 & VPB-111 Veterans Association</B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="056d2c00dkelyh.png"> <div> <A HREF="id102.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Whats New"><U>Whats New?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="VP21 VPB111 VETERANS ASSOCIATION"><U>Home</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="gibraltar_straits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar"><U>Calendar</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mission"><U>Mission</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Association Officers Board Of Directors"><U>Association Officers</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="rosters.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rosters"><U>Rosters</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://vp-21.org/history" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://vp-21.org/history"><U> History</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Newsletter"><U>Newsletter</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://vp-21.org/biographies" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://vp-21.org/biographies"><U>Biographies/ Profiles</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id100.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photo Gallery"><U>Photo Gallery</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id98.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Museum"><U>Museum</U></A></div> <div> Small Stores</div> <div> <A HREF="http://pub16.bravenet.com/guestbook/show.php?usernum=1314220711" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://pub16.bravenet.com/guestbook/show"><U>GuestBook</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Reunion 2009"><U>Reunion Page</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Departed Shipmates"><U>Departed Shipmates</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://pub16.bravenet.com/forum/show.php?usernum=1314220711&cpv=1" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://pub16.bravenet.com/forum/show.php"><U>Message Board</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://pub16.bravenet.com/chat/show.php?usernum=1314220711&cpv=1http://images.bravenet.com/brpics/chatnow.gifhttp://www.bravenet.com/http://images.bravenet.com/brpics/chatbutt.gif" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://pub16.bravenet.com/chat/show.php?"><U>ScuttleBut Quarters</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links"><U>Other Links</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id122.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lost Found"><U>Lost&Found</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>VPB-111/VP-21 </I></div> <div> <I>VAGABOND NEWS</I></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.VP-21.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.VP-21.org"><U><U>www.VP-21.org</U></U></A></FONT><U>, </U>and <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.VPB-111.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.VPB-111.org"><U><U>www.VPB-111.org</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>John G. Esposito, Editor               SPRING 2008                    </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>A MESSAGE FROM THE LEFT SEAT:</B> </div> <div> 18 May 2008 was the 40th anniversary of the Memorial Garden at NAS Brunswick. It was celebrated with a rededication ceremony at the station chapel attended by about 200 people.  The commemorative address was given by Admiral Gregory Johnson, USN (Ret), the Friendship Garden was rededicated by Master Chief Bill Waite, USN (Ret), and the Memorial Garden was rededicated by Commander Peter Garvin, USN, commanding officer of VP-8 (have you noticed how young commanders are now a days?).  Admiral Johnson's address centered on the fact that in 1968, at a time when it wasn't safe in many parts of the country for a serviceman to wear his uniform in public, there were civilians in the Brunswick area who recognized the sacrifices made by our Navy personnel and honored them with a beautiful memorial garden on the air station, the only one on any military reservation in the U.S. that's totally supported by a civilian garden club. He noted that the Harpswell Garden Club has committed to maintaining the gardens even after NASB closes in 2011. Many of you will remember our 1999 reunion when the VPB-111/VP-21 squadron plaque was added to the garden. I used the occasion of the rededication service to pay homage to our shipmates who have passed on. May they rest in peace.</div> <div>  </div> <div> One of our squadron members, Jerry Owens (63-65), recently sent me some squadron duty officer logbooks from the 1961-1962 era. He's generously contributing them to our museum (we won't ask how he acquired them). Which brings up a suggestion, if any of you have any squadron artifacts in your possession, how about considering adding them to the squadron's collection.  Not if you're really using them, but if they've been packed in a box in the cellar for the past 40 years, maybe you'll consider parting with them.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Have a great Navy summer and we'll see you in Branson next spring.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Bill</div> <div>  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> DONATIONS RECEIVED:</div> <div> The following persons have generously made contributions to our organization since the last issue of the newsletter:</div> <bR> <div> Wallace E. Amling - Eugene D. Dunn - Robert S. Gelles - Glenn A. Harkleroad - </div> <div> Carrie D. Huber - H. Clark Island - Donald W. Noltner - Gordon L. Peterson - </div> <div> Gerald N. Punches - Patrick M. Schnauffer - William S. Weber -Shealy O. Whigham -</div> <div> Mrs. Robert Wolen </div> <div>  </div> <div> Thanks to each of you for helping to keep our association airborne.</div> <bR> <div> Dick </div> <bR> <div> <B>PLEASE NOTE:</B> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The VPB-111/VP-21 Veterans Association charges</FONT></div> <div> no dues. Our operations are totally supported by the generous contributions of our</div> <div> membership, and by the sale of our squadron products. The Association comes under section 501(C) 19, of the Internal Revenue Code as a "Not For Profit"</div> <div> Organization. As such, contributions are legitimate tax deductions. Please make your contribution checks payable to the "VPB-111/VP-21 Veterans Association" </div> <div> and forward them to the Treasurer, Richard S. Webb, 219 Montoya Drive, Lady</div> <div> Lake, Florida, 32159-8642.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>A MESSAGE FROM THE WEBMASTER:</B></div> <div> Since the last newsletter and my call for biographies and photos, I have received a 1963 Med-cruise book from Manfred "Moosejaw" Lenz. Thanks Moosejaw! Unfortunately, I've been unable to scan and publish it to our website due to time, and several lightening related thunderstorms which have wreaked havoc with my computer system. Also, it is possible I've lost emails sent to me in the last three weeks (Last half of May and first part of June), so if you've sent anything to me during that period, would you please resend? I believe my system is now up to par, and I will scan and publish Moosejaw's Med-cruise book soon.</div> <div>  </div> <div> I am still interested in receiving biographies particularly. Biographies are the most important part of the squadron website because they supply both the brick and mortar of its foundation. My thanks again to all of you who have taken the time and effort to send me your bios. Unsurprisingly, the Biography pages are the most read section of our website. Please send me yours!</div> <div>  </div> <div> Also, for those of you with already published bios, you may add to, or edit your present biography. After all, some of these bios are many years old, and many of us have lived to extend those biographies, so an UPDATE may well be in order. Just email or send me your changes/ additions.</div> <div>  </div> <div> My best wishes to all for a pleasant summer, and my hopes in seeing as many of you as possible at the reunion in Branson next year.</div> <bR> <div> Keep 'er trimmed & level,</div> <bR> <div> Frank Balogh Jr. VP-21, 58-61 <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:Airmail7@VP-21.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Airmail7@VP-21.org"><U><U>Airmail7@VP-21.org</U></U></A></FONT>.</div> <div> 1749 Burroughs Dr.</div> <div> Dayton, OH 45406</div> <div> Email: Airmail7@VP-21.org </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>TAPS:</B></div> <div> It is with deep regret that I make mention of the passing of James H. Adcock, AD3, 50-53, deceased 12/2007.</div> <bR> <div> May he rest in peace.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>LOST MAVERICKS ROUNDED UP:</B></div> <div> No new mavericks have been rounded-up this quarter:</div> <bR> <div> <B>SICK BAY:</B>  </div> <div> No sick, lame, or lazy reported in this quarter. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>FROM THE ON-LINE COORDINATOR:</B></div> <div> As a result of a recent transmittal of the newsletter, we have received rejections from the email addresses on file from the following members' service providers.  If you wish to have your correct email address reinstated to the roster, please provide your new email address to Dan Dwyer at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:DDwyer1@Maine.RR.Com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:DDwyer1@Maine.RR.Com"><U><U>DDwyer1@Maine.RR.Com</U></U></A></FONT> ASAP.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> BURGESS     Harry</div> <div> BURNETT     M.(Miles)</div> <div> CABLE     Jimmie</div> <div> CAROLAN     B.</div> <div> DOBBS     Bill</div> <div> EDENS     Eldon</div> <div> EYBERGEN     Chris</div> <div> HARTRANFT     Dick</div> <div> HERBEIN     Richard</div> <div> HUFF     Ron</div> <div> JORGENSON     Chris</div> <div> KURANT     Bob</div> <div> LAZZARO     Carl</div> <div> McHALE     Joe</div> <div> O'MALLEY     Jim</div> <div> RUSHE     George</div> <div> STAAF     Lee</div> <bR> <div> Longer term, we have lost contact with the following members due to their email address on file having been </div> <div> repeatedly rejected over the past several months.  Please provide a current email address to Dan Dwyer at </div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:DDwyer1@Maine.RR.Com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:DDwyer1@Maine.RR.Com"><U><U>DDwyer1@Maine.RR.Com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > so that your address may be updated on the roster and contact re-established.</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> BARBEY     Gabe</div> <div> BAYLES     Larry</div> <div> BENNER     Jake</div> <div> BETSWORTH     Brian</div> <div> BINGER     Danny</div> <div> BUTZ     Milt</div> <div> CARR     Dave</div> <div> CHAPPELL     Barry</div> <div> CONNOR     Richard</div> <div> DAVIS     William</div> <div> DEAN     Richard</div> <div> DEBODE     Don</div> <div> DENSLOW     Richard</div> <div> DETTERMAN     David</div> <div> DOUGH     Walter</div> <div> DUESING     Ms. Toni</div> <div> DUNLAP     Harry</div> <div> EGAN     Ken</div> <div> FERRIER     Bryon</div> <div> FRANKE     Marvin</div> <div> GIBBS     Mike</div> <div> GRACY     Ron</div> <div> GREEN     Jack</div> <div> GWINN     William</div> <div> HARRIS     Bill</div> <div> HEIDER     Erwin</div> <div> HIEMSTRA     Bob</div> <div> HIGHTOWER     Steve</div> <div> HYEK     Dick</div> <div> JABBUSCH     Jim</div> <div> JACOBSON     Wayne</div> <div> JENNINGS     Ernest</div> <div> JONES     Roger (Si)</div> <div> KOSTIK     Peter</div> <div> LOFT     Fredrick</div> <div> MASSEY     Warren</div> <div> MAYS     Michael</div> <div> MERRITT     Chet</div> <div> MORIN     J.P.</div> <div> NELSON     Bill</div> <div> NELSON     George</div> <div> OSGOOD     Ed</div> <div> PETTIT     Tom</div> <bR> <div> PHILLIPS     Gary</div> <div> REEF     Harold</div> <div> ROGERS     Phil</div> <div> RUNKLE     ThomasR</div> <div> SABAS     Carlos</div> <div> SCHNAUFFER     Pat</div> <div> SEIGO     Bill</div> <div> SENIOR     Sam</div> <div> SKELLEY     Willard</div> <div> STAFFORD     Norm</div> <div> STEVENS     Wesley</div> <div> SUTTON     George</div> <div> SWEET     Don</div> <div> TERP     Ken</div> <div> TERRY     David</div> <div> TILLERSON     Leonard</div> <div> THIBODEAU     Phil</div> <div> TRACY     Melvin</div> <div> TRIPPETT     Karl</div> <div> UNNEY     Bob</div> <div> VAUGHN     Harold</div> <div> WALL     F. Lynn</div> <div> WALKER     John</div> <div> WATTIER     Bob</div> <div> WINN     Perry</div> <div> WOOD     Ellis</div> <div> WOOLRIDGE     Hal</div> <div> YANKURA     George</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Dan Dwyer</div> <bR> <div> <B>FROM THE RADIO COMPARTMENT:</B></div> <div> I had many returns of the newsletter bearing the notation “Temporarily Away”.  I guess this means vacations or many of you have a summer address and a winter address.  It would be a great help if those who have dual addresses would let me know what they are and when you are in residence at each.  </div> <bR> <div> Thank you in advance</div> <bR> <div> Dale Woods</div> <div> 5480 W. Arrowhead Lakes Drive</div> <div> Glendale, AZ  85308</div> <div> 623-376-8851 (ph and fax)</div> <bR> <bR> <div> JUNE                               SPRING 2008 EDITION</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>VPB-111/VP-21 VETERANS ASSOCIATION</B></div> <bR> <div> A non-profit, fraternal, and historical association devoted to the reestablishment of contact with shipmates of the past, to strengthen the camaraderie among its members, to record and preserve the memories and incidents of the Association, to preserve the memory of departed shipmates, and to promote the comfort and welfare of its members and survivors. No dues are assessed!</div> <bR> <div> <I>Directors:</I></div> <div> <I>William Locke, Chairman, 255 Mere Point Rd., Brunswick, ME 04011</I></div> <div> <I>Dale Woods, Secretary, 5480 W. Arrowhead Lake Dr. Glendale, AZ 85306 </I></div> <div> <B>Richard S. Webb, Dir/Treasurer, 219 Montoya Dr., Lady Lake, FL  32159-8642</B></div> <div> <I>John G. Esposito, Editor/Director, 862 Central Ave., Southampton, PA  18966</I></div> <div> <I>Edward LaFontaine, Museum Director, 161 Jackson Dr., Frankfort, KY  40601</I></div> <div> <I>Fred Schuster, Dir/Historian, 2713Cabin Creek Rd., Edwardsville, IL 62025</I></div> <div> <I>Dan Dwyer, Online Coordinator, Director, #6 Sarah Liberty Lane, Scarborough, ME 04074 </I></div> <div> <I>Robert Nelson, Special Projects, 49 Woodland Drive, Tequesta FL 33469</I></div> <div> <I>Harry Dunlap, Director, 5803 Eastshore Dr., Pensacola FL 32505 </I></div> <div> <I>Ron Novay, Director/Storekeeper, 7775 LakeHardeman Rd., Saulsburry, TN 38067   </I></div> <div> <I>Frank Balogh, Web-site/Director1749 Burroughs Dr, Dayton, OH 45406</I></div> <div> <I>Garry Gross, Director, 8660 East Rosemont Court, Inverness, FL 34450</I></div> <bR> <div> The `Vagabond News' is the official publication of the Association, and is circulated quarterly in the Winter (January/March), Spring (April/June), Summer (July/September), and Fall (October/December), as a third<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > class bulk-rate mail from Southampton, PA, Post Office (Permit #61). All </FONT>costs of the publication are supported by voluntary contribution only. To ensure that materials of interest are promptly published, members should submit same prior to the publishing quarter to John G. Esposito, 862 Central Ave., Southampton, PA 18966. All inputs will be published in a timely manner.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> VPB-111/VP21 VETERANS ASSOCIATION               Nonprofit Org.</div> <div> 5480 W. Arrowhead Lakes Dr.                         U.S. Postage</div> <div> Glendale, AZ  85308                                   PAID Permit #61</div> <div> <B>Return Service Requested     Southampton, PA</B></div> <div>                                              18966</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>      </div> <div>                               </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>