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1 Volume 2010 - Issue 2 Page 1 Volume 2010 Issue 2 $ SUBMARINEROUR CREED: To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution Receive your AMERICAN SUBMARINER Electronically - More magazine, delivered an E-mail to requesting the change.

2 NEVER FORGOTTEN65 Boats and 4,000 SUBMARINER shipmatesPlease see page 31 USS Thresher SSN-593129 Shipmates on board All Hands Lost Most men lostUSS Scorpion SSN-58999 Shipmates on board All Hands Lost Last Boat lost USS Sealion SS-194 First Submarine lost in WW-II4 Men Lost (6)Turtle; first built, first lost - no loss of lifeUSS Bullhead SS-33284 Shipmates on board All Hands Lost Last Submarine lost in WW-IIPage 2 AMERICAN SubmarinerHuey HahnUSSVI National Box 122, Husser, LA 70442-0122&NBJM 4 VCIVFZ!

3 BPM DPN t 5 FMFQIPOF Contact Huey Hahn for information on quantity discounts. e 2011 Submarine Veterans calendar focuses on the world s most deadly Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) diesel submarines. Although the Navy no longer uses diesel powered submarines, many of the world's navies are either constructing or using Air Independent Propulsion non-nuclear submarines. Quiet and deadly, their shortcomings are speed and legs .Employed as guardians at the world s shipping choke points where speed and the ability to travel long distances are unimportant, the AIP boats are a very deadly and silent adversary.

4 E loss dates for all submarines sunk or destroyed are listed in addition to other historic dates in both Submarine Veteran and naval submarine calendars are + shipping. Reserve yours today by sending your check or money order made payable to USSVI to:2011 United States Submarine Veterans CalendarWorld-Class DieselsPRE-ORDER NOW!SUPPORT YOUR ORGANIZATION!All proceeds bene t USSVI operatons and projectsAll proceeds benefit USSVI operations and projectsVolume 2010 - Issue 2 Page 3 Edition 2010-2 March 15, Edition 2010-3 May 15, Edition 2010-4 October 15 Edition 2011-1 December 15.

5 Articles received after the indicated deadlines may not be considered for publishing in the next scheduled edition of the magazine. All articles are published at the sole discretion of the SUBMARINERThe Official Magazine of the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. is published quarterly by USSVI. United States Submarine Veterans Inc. is a non-profit 501 C-19 corporation in the State of Connecticut. Printing: A. J. Bart of Dallas, Texas. Mailing: Dalton Mailing ServiceNational EditorT.

6 Michael BircumshawEditorial Office AMERICAN SubmarinerPOB 892616 Temecula, CA 92589-2616 Toll Free Free Editor Michael R. HymanAssociate EditorsWilliam FernstromDavid Kauppinen - Bob Miller Gil Shaddock - Kit CarsonTreasurer Hugh Blackie BlackwellPhotographerRobert Bob BissonetteStaff ArtistTom DentonThe AMERICAN SUBMARINER is not responsible for the claims of the Advertisers, however the primary focus of this publication is for the benefit and service to USSVI members. Issues concerning Advertisers may be sent to the Editorial Staff for mediation.

7 CHANGE OF ADDRESSC hange of address is handled by your Base Membership Chairman or the USSVI Main Office in Silverdale, Washington. Call: 877-542-DIVE or Send an E-Mail to: and if you only have stamps, snail it to: AMERICAN SubmarinerPO BOX 3870 Silverdale, WA 98383-3870 If the above instructions are too complicated, then send your change of address to the Editor; but whatever you do, send it!Shipmates, Please carefully read the statements made by the National Officer and Regional Director Candidates in this issue of the magazine.

8 Your understanding of the issues, the candidates, and your VOTE will determine not only the immediate future of USSVI, but will impact on all that will follow for the next 46 years and beyond. I must take a moment to thank ETCM (SS) William (Bill) Fernstrom. He is a friend, a brother, and a tremendous Shipmate. Bill has been on board with me since I took over the AMERICAN SUBMARINER , five years ago from my good buddy, Jim Terrel. He has been the Treasurer of the Scamp Base and the Treasurer of the AMERICAN SUBMARINER and the Opportunity Drawing.

9 Being Base Treasurer of a Base that is growing every day is challenge enough, keeping up with the finances of the Boat Sponsorship Program, and the Advertisers and the expenses of the AMERICAN SUBMARINER is pretty much equivalent to a Phd in Accounting. Bill has worked diligently and professionally while under extreme stress and the duress of having lost his home in the 2007 California fires, rebuilding his home, and now undergoing chemo and radiation for one of those dreaded throat things that get in the way of getting down any Lobster or Prime Rib or yelling at the Editor for any reason at all.

10 (I m thrilled to report that he is recovering nicely) Bill is one of my heroes. He is a Mainiac (comes from Gray, Maine) and was one day amazed to discover that I belonged to the Gray (Maine) Post of the AMERICAN Legion. Don t you think that stirred up some serious discussion between us? He has always been there for the AMERICAN SUBMARINER and Bill gives special meaning to the word Shipmate . Thanks Bill, you re the best! Fraternally, Michael T Michael Bircumshaw - National Editor & Publisher.