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Author Archives: Matthew Elias

Another short Samurai Dennis (33rd Co.) update from Greg Baur (33rd Co.)

Team Samurai, Dennis had mentioned that he was not getting much sleep.  It was good to hear that he is taking a short break from the action and is currently …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 16, 2023August 16, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Passing of Stephen Sterner (15th Co.)

Classmates, Sadly I must report that Stephen A. Sterner (15th Co.) passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, from a massive and sudden brain bleed due to an aneurysm. Steve …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 13, 2023August 14, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Passing of Libby Diffie, wife of Craig Diffie (10th Co.)

Elizabeth McDowell Diffie, July 25, 1957 – July 20, 2023 Elizabeth (Libby) McDowell Diffie passed peacefully at her home in Vienna, Virginia on July 20, after a nearly six-year battle …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 30, 2023July 30, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Passing of Libby Diffie

Dear ‘78 Classmates and Brothers, It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Libby Diffie, beloved wife and soulmate of our 10th Company …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 30, 2023July 31, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Last Call for Class Officer Nominations

Classmates, This is last call for nominations for the election of all Class Officers. Nominations close on July 31, 2023. If you are interested in running for a position, or you …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023Posted inUncategorized

2023 DGA Page Added Under Classmates

A ‘2023 Distinguished Graduate – Cecil Haney’ page was added under the Classmates section of the website to recognize Cecil Haney’s selection as a one of five alumni in the …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 13, 2023July 13, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Reunion Pages Updated

The most current schedule of events was added to the website and a separate page was created for the golf tournament. Thursday, October 19 0730-1600  Midshipmen Store Hours 0900-1700  Visitor …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 11, 2023July 13, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Kevin Hannan’s (13th Co.) Obituary

Classmates, Following up on my email concerning Kevin Hannan’s passing, his obituary at this link: https://www.oakridger.com/obituaries/pokr0524079 Please keep his wife, Stephanie, and his family in your prayers. Fair winds… Glen …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 10, 2023August 7, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Kevin Hannan’s (13th Co.) obituary added to the Memorial page

https://www.oakridger.com/obituaries/pokr0524079 Kevin Martin Hannan, 68, died in Oak Ridge, TN on June 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He died after a short but fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 10, 2023July 10, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Marty Drake (11th Co.) retires from CENTCOM

From LinkedIn: “Tomorrow marks my last full day as the Science Advisor/Technologist/Chief of Science & Technology in one of the most fast-paced Combatant Commands on the edge of the front …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 6, 2023July 7, 2023Posted inUncategorized

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