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AVIATIONBOATSWAIN’SMATESASSOCIATIONNEWSLETTER

VOLUME49 NOV1,2016(revisedJAN14,2017)

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PAST PRESIDENT PRESIDENT LT Brian Lewis LCDR Erick C. Stroud Work Email: brian.m.lewis@navy.mil Work Email: erick.stroud@navy.mil Home Email: blewis0110@yahoo.com Home Email: erick.stroud@yahoo.com VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY LCDR Keith W. King LCDR (RET) Doug Thornton Work Email: keith.w.king1@navy.mil Home Email: thunderdjt@gmail.com Home Email: keith.wrangler.king@gmail.com TREASURER FINANCIAL ASSISTANT ABEC (RET) Stoney Burke (DECEASED) ABHC (RET) Michelle Petersen Home Email: rjstoneyburke@gmail.com Home Email: retiredaussie@aol.com BOARD OF DIRECTOR LIFE MEMBER EMERITUS CDR (RET) Preston Jones Home Email: prestonjudy2@aol.com BOARD OF DIRECTOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR LIFE MEMBER LIFE MEMBER CAPT. (RET) Tony McFarlane LCDR (RET) Doug Thornton Home Email: tonymac@cox.net Home Email: thunderdjt@gmail.com BOARD OF DIRECTOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR 3 YEAR MEMBER 3 YEAR MEMBER LCDR Russell A. Lawrence ABH1 (AW/SW) Ashton Hemphill Work Email: russell.lawrence@navy.mil Work Email: Ashton.hemphill@cvn72.navy.mil Home Email: rlawr44@aol.com Home Email: ashneedsluv@gmail.com Home Email: klawr44@aol.com

BOARD OF DIRECTOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2 YEAR MEMBER 2 YEAR MEMBER CWO5 James Kay CWO4 (Ret) Latonya Wallace Work Email: james.kay@navy.mil Home Email: latonyawallace2@aol.com Home Email: cvn78alre@gmail.com BOARD OF DIRECTOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1 YEAR MEMBER 1 YEAR MEMBER CDR Charlie Ardinger Jr. LCDR Ivan Borja Work Email: charles.ardinger@navy.mil Work Email: ivan.borja@navy.mil Home Email: tardinger@hotmail.com Home Email: borjax08@aol.com BOARD OF DIRECTOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR AB OF THE YEAR EAST COAST AB OF THE YEAR WEST COAST ABFC (AW/SW) John E. Quillin ABFC (AW/SW) Wensel Hilaire Work Email: John.quillin@cvn78.navy.mil Work Email: wensel.hilaire@cvn71.navy.mil Home Email: Jquillin75@yahoo.com Home Email: wenselh@gmail.com

2016-2017 ABMA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHAPLAIN LCDR (RET) Doug Thornton LCDR Erick Stroud Home Email: thunderdjt@gmail.com Work Email: erick.stroud@navy.mil Home Email: erick.stroud@yahoo.com MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Donna Dodson HALL OF HONORS CURATOR Home Email: 5862dodson@twc.com ABECS Joe Bartell Work Email: joebartell@mediacom.net VENDOR COORDINATOR ABHC (RET) Michelle Petersen MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR Home Email: retiredaussie@aol.com CWO4 (Ret) Latonya Wallace Home Email: latonyawallace2@aol.com SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN CW04 (RET) Terry New Home Email: airbosn1@msn.com WEBSITE ADMIN ABECS (RET) Phillip Sprinkle FUND RAISING CHAIRMAN Home Email: pwsprinkle@yahoo.com Chuck Meador Chuck.meador@hii-nns.com 2017 PROFESSIONAL WORKING GROUP CHAIRMAN (PORTSMOUTH VA) LCDR Keith King Work Email: keith.w.king1@navy.mil Home Email: keith.wrangler.king@gmail.com

NORTH EAST COAST (LAKEHURST, N.J.) NORTH EAST COAST (TURNERSVILLE, N.J.) ABEC (Ret) Stoney Burke (DECEASED) ABFC (Ret) Joe Boyle 26 Geneva Rd. 1014 Hancock Dr. Lakehurst, N.J. 08733-3033 Turnersville, N.J. 08012 E-mail: rjstoneyburke@gmail.com E-mail: None Available Phone: Home: (732) 941-4756 Phone: (856) 227-8674 EAST FLORIDA (JACKSONVILLE, FL.) ABEC (Ret) Michael Rotes 8947 Ricardo Ln Jacksonville, FL. 32216 E-mail: rotesmj@gmail.com Phone: (904) 642-2846

2015-2016 ABMA STAFF

ABMA REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS

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GULF COAST (PENSACOLA, FL.) SOUTH EAST COAST (MIAMI, FL.) ABCM (Ret) Jim Myatt ABHCS (AW/SW) Lester Cruz "Yogi" 2124 Sunbury Dr. 9536 Princeton Square Blvd South Apt # 805 Pensacola, FL. 32526 Jacksonville, Florida 32256 E-mail: jamesemyatt@aol.com E-mail: Work: lester.cruz@navy.mil Phone: (850) 944-5205 Home: Brickcity4444@yahoo.com Phone: 904-697-8244 MIDWEST (PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI.) MIDSOUTH (MILLINGTON, TN) ABCM (Ret) Pete Cianci ABHC (AW/SW) Rhoan Brown 11597 14th. Ave. 5720 Integrity Dr. Pleasant Prairie, WI. 53158 Millington, TN 38055-4040 E-mail: cianci4@wi.rr.com E-mail: rhoan.o.brown@navy.mil Phone: (262) 694-9145 Phone: Work (901) 874-3708 Cell (757) 479-3521 MIDNORTH (RAPID CITY, S.D,) ABCM (Ret) Randy Weiss NORTH WEST COAST (PORT ORCHARD, WA) 5700 Cleghorn Canyon Rd. LT (Ret) Mike Yaskin Rapid City, S.D. 57702-9418 9494 Gravelly Ln. SW E-mail: daddyrandy@aol.com Port Orchard, WA. 98366 Phone: (605) 673-4486 E-mail: mkyaskin@wavecable.com Phone: (360) 405-5118 SOUTH WEST COAST (SAN DIEGO, CA) ABH1 David C. Dysart EUROPEAN REGION (ROTA SPAIN) Air Dept./V-5 Div. LT James Dignan USS Makin Island (LHD-8) PSC 819 Box 7 FPO AP 96672-1601 FPO AE 09645-007 E-mail: dysartdc@lhd8.navy.mil E-mail: Work: james.dignan@eu.navy.mil Phone: Work (619) 556-4141

Cellular (619) 920-5058 Phone: COMM: 011-34-956-82-2407 DSN: 314-727-2407

FAR EAST (JAPAN) No Information Available

ABMA REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS CONTINUED

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AB’S OF THE NORTHWEST JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER BREMERTON, WASHINGTON JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA PRESIDENT PRESIDENT LT (Ret) Mike Yaskin CWO3 (Ret) Ralph Layton 9494 Gravelly Ln. SW 1331 River Rd. W. Port Orchard, WA. 98366 Green Cove Springs, Fl. 32043-8769 E-mail: yaskinm@wavecable.com E-mail: ragl8on@gmail.com Phone: (360) 405-5118 Phone: (904) 529-9200 VICE-PRESIDENT (PSNS) FAR EAST COAST CHAPTER CWO4 (Ret) Jim Mitchell JAPAN E-mail: james.f.mitchell2@navy.mil No information Available VICE-PRESIDENT (WHIDBEY) SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER LCDR Reynaldo Stanley MIAMI, FLORIDA E-mail: reynaldo.stanley@navy.mil No information Available E-mail: rjs323@gmail.com MID-SOUTH CHAPTER VICE-PRESIDENT (EVERETT) MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE LTJG Kimberlee Garcia Work Email: kimberlee.garcia@navy.mil PRESIDENT Home Email: hazlek@live.com ABHC (AW/SW) Rhoan Brown 5720 Integrity Dr. TIDEWATER CHAPTER Millington, TN 38054 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA E-mail: rhoan.o.brown@navy.mil Phone: Work: (901) 874-3708 PRESIDENT Cellular: (757) 470-3521 LCDR Keith King 9324 Capeview Ave. Norfolk, VA 23464 PAX RIVER CHAPTER E-mail: keith.w.king1@navy.mil PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND Home Email: keith.wrangler.king@gmail.com Phone: Work: (757) 534-3274 PRESIDENT Cellular: (757) 633-6384 CWO3 Manolito “Manny” Lubong NAS Patuxent River, MD N-32 E-mail: manolito.a.lubong@navy.mil Phone: Work: (301) 342-0701 Cellular: (757) 613-8976

CHAPTER PRESIDENT CONTACT INFORMATION

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SAN DIEGO CHAPTER MOTHER CHAPTER SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY PRESIDENT PRESIDENT LCDR Ivan Borja ABEC (RET) Stoney Burke (DECEASED) 571 Kiley Rd. 26 Geneva Rd. San Diego, CA. 91910 Lakehurst, N.J. 08733-3033 E-mail: Work: ivan.borja@navy.mil E-mail: rjstoneyburke@gmail.com

Home: borjax08@aol.com Phone: Home: (732) 941-4756 Phone: Work: (619) 545-1556

Cellular: (904) 894-4314 SOUTHERNMOST CHAPTER ROTA CHAPTER KEY WEST, FLORIDA ROTA, SPAIN PRESIDENT PRESIDENT ABH1 Nhan Branch ABH2 Piotrowski, Christopher J. Training Dept., P.O. Box 9031 PSC 819 Box 7 NAS Key West, FL 33040 FPO AE 09645-007 Email: nhan.p.branch@navy.mil E-mail: Work:

christopher.piotrows@eu.navy.mil Phone: Work: (305) 293-2026 Phone: Comm: 011-34-956-82-2950 DSN: 314-727-2950 GULF COAST CHAPTER PENSACOLA, FLORIDA NAPLES, ITALY CHAPTER NAPLES, ITALY PRESIDENT ABFCS (Ret) Damian R. Lazarus CHAPTER ESTABLISHING POINT OF CONTACT 6536 Memphis Ave. Pensacola, FL. 32526 ABH1 (AW/SW) Joseph Loera E-Mail: damian.lazarus@navy.mil Fire & Emergency Services ALPO Phone: (757) 589-7108 NAVSUPPACT Naples Italy PSC 817 Box 6314 ABMA CHAPTER OF NEW ORLEANS FPPO AE 09622-0064 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA E-Mail: josephloera24@gmail.com CHAPTER ESTABLISHING POINT OF CONTACT ABH1 Joshua L. Schmeck Operations N32" 243 Intrepid Dr. Belle Chasse, LA 70037 E-mail: Work: joshua.schmeck@navy.mil Phone: (504) 678-3603 or (734) 250-0830

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Warriors around the world, retirees and friends,

It is awesome to have the opportunity to address you all once again. There is not a day that goes by in which I am not thankful to be an AB and part of one of the greatest organizations in the entire world! The holiday season is upon us and there is definitely a lot of mixed emotions in the air as a direct result of the events over the past months! This is the time to reflect on the good times that we have shared with friends, family and Shipmates as well as letting them know how awesome they are and how much we appreciate them despite the many challenges we face.

We understand that there have been several changes over the last few months and I applaud you all for handling them well. The ABMA is a private organization and we (Board of Directors and Senior Leaders) have decided to continue the course and maintain the same superior standards that you all have come to expect and appreciate. The name will not change, the Working Groups will not change and the hard work and dedication provided to all AB’s around the world will not change!

The August 2016 ABMA Working Group was a huge success in San Diego and we were able to submit agenda items that are relevant to us as AB’s and they will definitely help as we continue to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I would like to thank you all for your faithful participation in the workshops and your keen insight on safety and efficiency throughout the Aviation Enterprise. I would also like to thank the vendors that continue to support us and for going above and beyond in their quest to provide the most innovative and user-friendly gear, equipment and valuable accessories.

The Tidewater Chapter is gearing up for an Awesome ABMA Working Group in August 2017. Let’s start planning now and work towards submitting agenda items, AB of the Year packages, Regina P. Mills Leadership Award packages, Scholarship packages as well as Posthumous and Living Legend packages. Start submitting your TAD requests now to ensure proper funding is allocated for this very important event.

You all are doing a wonderful job in your many places around the world. I am very proud to be an AB and help make a positive impact at the command, throughout the Navy and even the world! Thanks and keep up the great work! ONE TEAM…ONE FIGHT!!!

LCDR Erick Stroud

ABMA President

FROM THE ABMA PRESIDENT

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Warriors around the World, I greet you in the name of the Most High! It is that time of year to enjoy the change of seasons as well as food, fun and fellowship. We are truly blessed to serve or have served with so many wonderful and caring Shipmates. Part of our job is to watch out for one another and to provide help when needed. We know that “iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens the countenance of a friend” (Proverbs 27:17). We have several young AB’s that need us during this time of year and I applaud you for seeking out those that may not have adequate leave, transportation or funds to travel. This will set the standard and precedence of our AB faithfulness to support and help one another. We have lost a lot of great Shipmates, mentors and friends over the last year and many of us have heavy hearts while we enter into the Holidays which are normally portrayed as a happy and festive time. Let’s make them all proud to know that they are honored and appreciated for all they have accomplished during their lifetime and we will hold our heads high in admiration and esteemed honor. As we defend freedom and democracy around the world, I challenge you all to continue to lift one another up in prayer and commit a special prayer for our brothers and sisters in harm’s way and currently on watch as well as comfort and peace for the loved ones that they have left behind. Do the right thing and make the right decisions and you will get the right results!!!! Feed the faith and starve the doubt!!! "Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever." (Jude 1:24-25)

LCDR Erick C. Stroud ABMA Chaplain

AB’SDON’TLETAB’SDRINKANDDRIVE!

THE CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

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Greetings Fellow AB’s; I hope this Newsletter is finding you and your family in the very best of health and doing quite well! I must apologize for the delay in getting this newsletter out on the streets! First I must say a heart-felt “Well Done” to the AB’s of the San Diego Chapter for the superb job they did coordinating the 2016 ABMA Professional Working Group in San Diego, California! I had a great time there and everything went very smooth. The Sailors from the host commands were very professional and did an absolutely awesome job! Looking forward to another awesome event in 2018 in San Diego, California. I want to start off by congratulating our 2016 ABMA Living Legend CWO4 (Ret) Douglas L. Chaney.

I would also like to congratulate the Gulf Coast Chapter ABAM for the awesome job putting together the ABMA Spring Jam April 28, 2016 through May 1, 2016 at the Blue Angel Recreation Park in Pensacola, Florida.

Also a congratulations to the Mid-South Chapter ABMA-Millington, Tennessee for the awesome job putting together the 2nd Annual ABMA Summer Jam July 15, 2016 through July 17, 2016 at Navy Lake Recreational Area, Millington, Tennessee.

And last, but not least; Jacksonville ABMA Chapter for the awesome job putting together the ABMA Fall Jam September 29, 2016 through October 02, 2016 at the Grassy Pond Recreation Area at Lake Park, Georgia. I had a great time at all three events and they were all a big success. I know the AB’s of the Tidewater Chapter have been extremely busy getting things ready for next year’s Professional Working Group Conference in Chesapeake, Virginia. They did a superb job in 2015 and I’m sure they will do another awesome job in 2017. The 2017 ABMA Professional Working Group will be August 7, 2017 to August 11, 2017 at “Chesapeake Marriot Hotel” at 725 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake Virginia, 23320. The phone number for the hotel is (757) 523-1500. The information will be put out on the ABMA website at WWW.ABMA-USN.ORG and will be posted in the ABMA Spring Newsletter. I look forward to seeing everyone there in 2017. I would also like to congratulate CDR Charlie Ardinger as he took over command at CNATTU Norfolk, Virginia on November 3, 2016.

For all ABMA Chapters: Please forward me a list of all your officers and their contact information including address, phone number and email address whenever you have your elections. You can contact me at (619) 578-1523 or email thunderdjt@gmail.com . Also I will need a copy of your chapter’s By-Laws, if I do not already have them and if you make any changes to your By-Laws. If you’re not sure if I have the information on your chapter, please feel free to contact me. Thank you! Let’s continue to bring in the junior AB’s and get them involved. Keep your head on a swivel and stay safe! Have a very safe and enjoyable holiday season! God bless each and every one of you and may God bless America! A Fellow AB; Doug Thornton Secretary/Public Affairs Officer/Historian/ABMA BOD Life Member

FROM THE ABMA SECRETARY/PAO

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ARRIVE ALIVE-DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE

Hello all,

It is with a heavy heart that I sit here and write to you all. I am still shocked and saddened by the loss of Tim Dodson. Each year we lose another AB and with that being said, if you haven’t spoken or seen a fellow shipmate in a while, please reach out and call them. You never know when our time is up.

Now for some cheerier news. I want to personally thank all the vendors who made the working conference such a huge success. Without our vendors there would be no working conference. This year we had two new vendors; Sonoran Desert Institute and a young entrepreneur Joshua Hazelwood who designed his own illuminated director’s gloves. Remember our vendors when you are purchasing items for your command.

On the financial side of the house, we are doing good, but our scholarship fund could use a little push. So if you are looking for an end of year tax donation, please consider donating to our scholarship fund. Finally I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and a Merry Christmas.

Respectfully,

ABHC (AW/SW) (Ret) Michelle Petersen

Financial Advisor Vendor Coordinator

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FROM THE ABMA FINANCIAL ADVISOR & VENDOR COORDINATOR

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Greetings from Jacksonville: This past June a celebration marked the reopening of the runways at NAS JAX following a 12 month overhaul to include several much needed upgrades. And coming in November the city of Jacksonville will observe Veterans Day with a bang, To kick off the Veterans Day week long ceremonies will be the sea and sky spectacular hosted by the City of Jacksonville Beach on November the 5th & 6th that will feature ship and boat displays and headline the Blue Angels. Also on November the 5th the City of Jacksonville will host a NCAA football game featuring the Midshipmen of Navy vs. Notre Dame Until next time GO NAVY Michael J. Rotes

Greetings from Pax! The Aviation Boatswain's Mate community continues to thrive here at PAX as we continue to support the fleet. TC-7 completed the major catapult overhaul and trough cover replacement evolution with the assistance of VRT Norfolk and Lakehurst engineers. The crew is also completed the MK-7 MEC Repack, Hand Reeve, Thru-Deck Sheaves, Retractable Sheaves, Anchor Damper Repack, Re-Reeve, Socket Pouring, Accumulator Nozzle End and CROV maintenance. Bravo Zulu to Airfield Support Division (AFS) on a grade of “OUTSTANDING” during the recent NAVAIR CAFSU inspection and certification of the E-28 Emergency Arresting Gear Systems, as well as the associated LENS. Bravo Zulu in recognition for a vital role in the 2016 NAVAIR ALREMP inspection. PO1 Day, PO2 FernandezLopez, PO2 Derkowski, PO1 (Sel) Santana and PO2 Stroughn displayed exceptional leadership, their efforts led their prospective Work Centers to minimal or zero discrepancies during the annual inspection resulting in TC-7 Department receiving an overall grade of "OUTSTANDING". Congratulations to PO1 (Sel) Godden, PO1 (Sel) Santana, PO2 (Sel) Montero, PO2 (Sel) Colin, PO3 (Sel) Griffith and PO2 (Sel) Picketts on their advancement. Congratulations to PO1 (Sel) Godden for recognition as 2016 NAS Patuxent River Junior Sailor of the Year 2016 and the Naval District Washington Region Junior Sailor of the Year 2016.

Congratulations to PO2 FernandezLopez for recognition as VX-23 Junior Sailor of the Quarter 3rd Quarter 2016 and Junior Sailor of the Year 2016. Congratulations to PO1 Day for recognition as VX-23 Senior Sailor of the Year 2016 and Naval Test Wing Atlantic Senior Sailor of the Year 2016.

JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER-JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

PAX RIVER CHAPTER-PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND

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Congratulations to PO1 Robinson, PO2 Costello, PO2 (Sel) Picketts, PO1 (Sel) Santana, PO3 Snowden, PO3 Hampshire, PO2 Montero and PO2 Stryker for completion of their catapult and arresting gear refresher training onboard CVN-73 and CVN-77. The Patuxent River Chapter of the ABMA is still moving strong. We recently had successful fund-raiser events and election. Chief Tran Miles is our new vice president. Pax ABMA chapter officers are as follows: President: CWO3 Manolito Lubong Vice President: CPO Tran Miles Secretary: PO1 Andrew Jilcott Treasurer: CPO (Ret) Phil Sprinkle MAA: PO1 Christian Tabora PAO: PO2 Jermaine Compton Merchandise COORD: PO3 Jason Spencer Finally, we'd like to say farewell to PO2 Stryker, PO2 Glave and PO1 Day. I want to take this opportunity to farewell Senior Chief (Ret) Steven Hook, who has served our community for 26 years and CWO4 (Ret) Rayvon Northern, who has served our community for 30 years. Ray and Steve, you both have done us proud and I wish you all the best in your transition from military to civilian life. Job well done! V/r, CWO3 Manolito "Manny" Lubong

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SECURED FLIGHT QUARTERS

2015/2016 REPORTED OBITUARIES

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER & ABE1 RETIRED ROBERT R. SCHULTZE

- ABMA PLANK-OWNER, LIFE MEMBER, LIVING LEGEND & CDR (AB LDO) RETIRED PAUL E. BARNICLE

- ABHC CHESTER E. THOMAS

- ABMA PLANK-OWNER, LIFE MEMBER, PAST PRESIDENT(77/78), LIVING LEGEND(92) & LCDR (AB LDO) RETIRED DAVID SHANNON DEESE

- ABH1 (AW/SW) DEMARCO SCOTT USS BATAAN LHD-5

- LONG TIME NAVY LAKEHURST AND GENERAL ATOMICS ENGINEER CARL CAREW

- ABMA PLANK OWNER, LIFE MEMBER AND LCDR (AB LDO) RETIRED THEODORE THOMAS “TT” TYLER

- ABHC CLYDE K. LONG

- HARRY HALL, BELOVED HUSBAND OF FORMER CAFSU AIR PAC AND FIRST ABMA SECRETARY, PLANK-OWNER & LIFE MEMBER TWANA HALL

- ABHC THADDEUS T. SARNOSKI

- ABF1 LEONARD E. BUTCHER

- ABEC CHARLES R. DEWITT

- ABFC DEWEY M. HOOD

- IC1 (AW/SW) MAICEO LEE STURDIVANT USN, V-2 DIVISION USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN-77) AT SENTARA HOSPITAL, HAMPTON, VA

- ABEC RETIRED ROLLIN GRAY

- ABEC WAYNE A. BURDEN

- ABF1 BILLY E. BROCK

- ABE3 JOHN H. COWLE

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER AND ABE2 RETIRED GREGORY L. FISKE

- ABE3 DOMINIC LEE WASHINGTON

- ABF2 JOHN R. BLASEN

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- ABHC RETIRED EDWARD GUEMES

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER & LCDR (AB LDO) RETIRED THOMAS PATRICK McKEAN

- FORMER ABH2 & USS JOHN C. STENNIS CRASH CREW MEMBER MICHAEL ROBERT McCURRY

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER & LCDR (AB LDO) RETIRED RALPH C. SOUTHALL

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER & LCDR (AB LDO) RETIRED EDWARD M. “ED” STACKS

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER, ABMA LIVING LEGEND (2012), CAFSU RETIRED & CWO2 RETIRED WILLIAM J. “BILL” MICKLOS

- ABCS THEODORE F. BROOKS

2016/2017 REPORTED OBITUARIES

- ABCM RETIRED BRYAN WILBUR “BW” WERNTZ

- ABH1 RETIRED WILLIAM B. “WILLIE” WILLIAMS

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER, PLANK OWNER & ABCM RETIRED THOMAS “MIKE” BARNES

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER & ABCS RETIRED BERNARD D. LADD, JR.

- ABH1 PATRICK K. McGARRY

- LTJG ANTHONY J. LEE

- AVIATION BOATSWAIN’S MATE AIRMAN DAVID MAURICE FAULKNER, U.S. NAVY ON BOARD USS WASP (LHD-1) ON 20 SEPTEMBER 2016 HAILED FROM RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

- ABH1 ROBERT L. HILL

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER & CWO3 RETIRED MICHAEL A. GLENN

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER CHARLOTTE TERESA RUSSELL, WIDOW OF ABMA LIFE MEMBER & ABCM RETIRED RONALD A. “RON” RUSSELL

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER, PLANK OWNER & CWO4 RETIRED GERALD “JERRY” WILSON WHITE, SR.

- ABMA LIFE MEMBER, FORMER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER & CWO4 RETIRED TIMOTHY L. DODSON

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- ABMA LIFE MEMBER, ABMA LIVING LEGEND 2008, ABMA TREASURER, ABMA MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN & ABEC RETIRED ROBERT J. "STONEY" BURKE

- LCDR DAVE TOLINE

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The Evening Prayer

I am convinced, Our Father, that your fondest feelings are reserved for the least pretentious and most genuine of us.

I am sure that Aviation Boatswain’s Mates are some of your favorites. Certainly Aviation Boatswain’s Mates have yet to find the virtues of humility, or soft-

spokenness or gentleness… They do lead with their jaws….

And they always seem to be more ready to fight than to switch. They can be singled out by their red eyes,

and by a grubbiness which is a mark of their trade. But their wills match their strong backs...

And their love of each other is a wondrous thing to behold. They are the salt of the deck…

And the saltiness is honest and open… And they are uniquely Your sons & daughters. We are grateful for them…

As you love them specially, we mark them particularly tonight. Bless them every one…

And forever keep them from harm and hurt… In Christ’s name, Amen.

R. W. Bedingfield, Chaplain (USN)

Modified by Stoney Burke July 1, 2011

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Doug Thornton ABMA Secretary 5765 Jade Moon Circle Milton, FL 32583 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED