Classmates, 29th Company, Marines- sad news to share about Mutley – James Buckley . His sister Sharon Buckley Polites reached out to Pilar Maria Carpenter today. He is at Sharon’s …
Marty Drake (11th Co.) Retires for the Second Time!
Marty Drake (11th Co.) retired for the second time October 2023. Captain Marty Drake, USN, a career SWO who served 28 years in uniform and commanded two ships completed 17 …
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Four Volume ‘How to Marry a Ukrainian Supermodel’ Series by John Klose (16th Co.) Added to Class Authors Page
The final three volumes of the four volume How to Marry a Ukrainian Supermodel series by John and Anzhela Klose (16th Co.) was added the Class Authors page. John and …
Throw Back Thursday – First Class Cruise, USS Inchon (LPH-12)
Kneeling – Andy Cuca (17th Co.), Rusty Cone (11th Co.), Mike Mullikin, ’80 Standing – Rodger Welch (11th Co.), Prentiss Hall (11th Co.), Mark Poston (1st Co.), Lew Wolfrum (30th …
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Election Results
Classmates – It was good to see so many of you at the 45th Reunion. As Chairman of the Nomination & Election Committee, I presented the results of the 2023 …
Robert Novak – Trustee-at-Large
Classmates — I hope this finds you well and looking forward to attending the 45th Reunion if your schedules allow; I hope to see you there — the Reunion Committee has …
Vince Balderrama – Secretary
Dear ’78 Classmates and Brothers, As a vigorous proponent for the fair opportunity for every candidate to advocate for themselves to all classmates, I am grateful for this chance to highlight some thoughts about …
Walter “Gary” Sharp – Secretary
To the great Class of ’78, I would simply like to reiterate my strong passion to serve as your next class secretary. So much has been expertly done to capture …
Christopher “Doc” Dougherty – Vice President
Dear 1978 Classmates: Our class Nomination and Election (N&E) Committee graciously afforded me another opportunity to address my classmates with respect to my qualifications to serve as your class Vice …
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Kevin Lynch – President
To my Classmates: Many classmates have asked why I am running for the office of President of the Class of ’78. My answer has been clothed in the belief that …