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  Loss of Classmate Art Stout
F. Arthur Stout III, 57 of Scottsdale, Arizona died January 30, 2010. He was born March, 1952 to Fred and Kathleen Stout of Odessa, Texas. Growing up, Art was an outstanding student, athlete and musician who received a Vice-Presidential appointment to the United States Naval Academy upon graduation from Odessa High School in 1970. He also attended the University of Colorado and moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University. At ASU he earned a degree in mechanical engineering while also playing varsity tennis and soccer. It was there he met the former Kim Clark of McLean, Virginia, his wife of 31 years. After graduating, Art and Kim moved to San Diego to begin their careers with the same company, San Diego Gas and Electric. They were married in 1978 and in 1979 returned to Phoenix where Art began his nearly 30 year career with Intel. Art traveled the world for Intel building their manufacturing plants in Ireland, Japan, Israel, the Philippines, China, Malaysia and in the United States including New Mexico and Arizona. In addition to building for Intel, Art had a passion for architecture. Using his talents Art built and remodeled several of his own homes in Arizona, New Mexico and California. He was happiest working on his boat, snow skiing, golfing, racing his car or just sitting on the front porch of his beach house watching the waves with friends. Upon retirement from Intel in 2008, Art spent time as a managing partner for Stout Oil, a company founded and built by his late grandfather, Fred Stout Sr.whom he admired very much. Art leaves behind his wife Kim, four sisters, Anne (Tyre), Laura (Williams), Noelle (Ince), Mary Stout; 2 nephews, 5 nieces and his much loved canine "children" Turbo and Tiffany. Per Art's wishes no services will be held, his ashes will be scattered in the sea he
loved at a future date. Kim also wishes to thank all of Art's friends, family, and colleagues for their encouragement, love and support for him during these difficult months.
Loss of Classmate Kevin Flannery
Kevin Lee Flannery of Juno Beach, FL died February 6, 2010 at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, FL. He was 57.
He was born September 16, 1952 to Verda Kringen Flannery and the late Rod Flannery. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1974, he served in the United States Navy and later as a pilot for U.S. Airways for 25 years. Mr. Flannery enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kim Busby.
Kevin is survived by his mother, Verda Flannery of Wessington Springs, SD; two sons, Bryan Flannery of Magnolia, DE and Sean Flannery of Juno Beach, FL; daughter, Erin Flannery of Dover, DE; brother, Kelly Flannery of Rapid City, SD; two sisters, Karen Weiss of Parkston, SD, Kris McMullin of Ft. Worth, TX.
Funeral services were held on February 13, 2010 at Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover. Donations may be made to the Kent County SPCA 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934
Family contact Diane Sears 302-670-3140
Loss of Classmate Scott G. Nichols
Age 57 Of St. Paul, MN Lost his battle with cancer Friday, December 18th surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence A. and Ruth C. Nichols, Scott is survived by his sister, Katharine Nichols (John) DeVinck and nieces Kris (Brett) Sharockman, Barb (Eric) Johnson and Joanne (Jerod) Krenz. Scott was a 1970 graduate of Superior Senior High School, a 1974 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and a 1984 graduate of the Hamline Law School. Scott was passionate about the outdoors and enjoyed canoeing on the Brule River, curling with his buddies and spending time with his golden retrievers. Scott was a favorite great-uncle to many grandnephews and grandnieces and he will be dearly missed by his friends and family. A private memorial celebration will be held in the spring. Memorials preferred to the Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc., in St. Paul, MN, www.smrls.org

Loss of Classmate David Stone
David Stone (Rear Admiral, Ret), the first federal security director at Los Angeles International Airport who quickly rose to become the third head of the Transportation Security Administration, has died. He was 57.
Stone had traveled from his home in India to Arlington, Va., last week to attend an awards ceremony honoring TSA employees, then died sometime during the weekend, officials said Tuesday.
The cause of death was not immediately reported. (More)

Loss of Classmate Andrew Borchardt
Retired U.S. Navy Capt. John Andrew "Andy" Borchardt, 56, of Eagle Pointe, died June 26, 2009, peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 34 years, Debra Lynn Borchardt; sons, Eric Walter Calise Borchardt and Brian Andrew Borchardt and his wife Hollie Michele Borchardt; and by too many friends and family members to ever possibly recount. (more)

News from Congressman (and classmate) Joe Sestak

House Passes Three Important Veterans Bills
Congressman Sestak Supported Measures and Will Hold a Veterans Summit in May that Will Continue to Help Focus Legislative Efforts on Our Nation's Veterans and Service Members 

WASHINGTON, DC-Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) supported three bills to improve benefits and services to veterans provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The House of Representatives passed all three bills by voice vote on March 30, 2009, and they will soon be considered by the U.S. Senate.

H.R. 1377 would expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes. This bill would expand veteran eligibility to require the VA to pay for emergency treatment for a non-service connected condition if a third-party is not responsible for paying for the full cost of care. The bill clarifies that the VA only pay the difference between the amounts paid by the third-party and the VA allowable amount, and is not responsible for copayments the veteran owes to the third party.
H.R. 1171, the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, would reauthorize the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program for fiscal years 2010 through 2014. The bill was amended to authorize an additional $10 million to provide dedicated services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children. Grants would be made available to provide job training, counseling, placement services, and child care services to expedite the reintegration of veterans into the labor force. 
H.R. 1513, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the rates of basic compensation for disabled veterans and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation to their survivors and dependents, along with other benefits, in order to keep pace with the rising cost-of-living. The adjustment would become effective December 1, 2009, and would be equal to that provided on an annual basis to Social Security recipients.

"Having served as a U.S. Naval officer for 31 years and as the son of a WWII Veteran, I have no higher priority than the welfare of those who wore the cloth of this Nation and their families.  Identifying their needs and then finding the ways and means to address those needs in a comprehensive and responsible way has been among my highest priorities since assuming office," the Congressman said. "That's why I'm proud to support this important legislation today, and that's why I'm holding my Third Annual Veterans Summit on May 11 at Ridley High School. Last year's Veterans Summit drew over 300 veterans and their families. The 7th Congressional District has 54,000 Veterans-from the World War II generation of my father to those recently returning from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.  My District Office, which is open seven days a week, has handled over 1,200 Veterans cases."

The Third Annual Veterans Summit will be held Monday, May 11, 2009, from 6-9pm at Ridley High School, in Folsom. To sign up for the Summit, please visit http://www.sestak.house.gov/upcoming_events.shtml.

Loss of Classmate: Rick Jensen

Loss of a Classmate: James Dunning
Patrick McKay
Lt. Col. Patrick James McKay(USMC ret.,) 56, of Scott Depot, W.Va., formerly of Paden City, W.Va., passed away August 8, 2008, in Charleston, W.Va.

Pat was born February 2, 1952 to the late Owen Edward and Hope Postlethwait McKay.

Following graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 1974, Lt. Col. McKay spent 20 years proudly serving our country in the United States Marine Corp. He attended the Catholic Church of the Ascension in Hurricane, W.Va.

He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Paula Smith McKay; two daughters, Leann Nicole and Patricia Ann; and a granddaughter, Kaylee. He is also survived by his siblings, Owen (Sara) McKay of Princeton, Tom (Erline) McKay of Knoxville, Tenn., Eileen (Doug) Miller of New Martinsville, Cora (Scott) Bowers of Paden City, Frank (Stephanie) McKay of Paden City, Florence (Steve) Zucker of Sardis, Ohio, Mary (Tim) Yoho of Paden City and Mike McKay of Paden City; and his step-mother, Joann McKay of Belpre, Ohio.
Doug Crowder

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced on May 7 that the President has made the following nominations:

Navy Vice Adm. William D. Crowder has been nominated for reappointment to the grade of vice admiral and assignment as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information, Plans, and Strategy, N3/N5, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Crowder is currently serving as Commander, Seventh Fleet, Yokosuka, Japan.

Doug Cook

Doug has been voted in as the USNAAA-Puget Sound Chapter President for the next two years. He is still living in the Great NW and enjoying the area. Classmates are welcome to stop by and have a home brewed beer or two and do some fishing.

He has be working as a NJROTC senior instructor since retirement from the Navy in 1993. His NJROTC website is http://www.usna.com/Chapters/US/Washington/PugetSound. He is still married to Lea (going on 34 years). His son is up for E-7 and waiting for word of this promotion soon. He spent 1 ½ years at Gitmo guarding the bad guys… He currently serves in Okinawa with his wife, Angela and their 6 year old son, Torin. Life is good.

Bert CallandBert Calland

CACI Appoints Vice Admiral Albert Calland, USN (Ret.) as Executive Vice President for Security and Intelligence Integration Former Deputy Director of National Counterterrorism Center and Central Intelligence Agency, Commander of Special Operations, to Support CACI
National Security-related Business Areas
August 13, 2007: 09:25 AM EST
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CACI International Inc
announced today that it has appointed retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Albert M. "Bert" Calland III as Executive Vice President for Security and Intelligence Integration. Mr. Calland most recently served as Deputy Director for Strategic Operational Planning at the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Prior to that he was Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and served as Commander of Special Operations Central within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Mr. Calland will support CACI's continually expanding business within well-funded markets in the Intelligence Community and the growing market for information sharing at the nexus of intelligence, defense, and law enforcement capabilities that is so critical to our nation's defense.
A highly decorated veteran, Mr. Calland brings battlefield leadership and command experience at all levels. His 33-year Navy career included service as a platoon commander with the Navy's Sea, Air and Land (SEAL) special operations forces through command of the Navy Special Warfare Development Group from 1997 to 1999.
In 2000, Mr. Calland assumed command of CENTCOM's Special Operations Command. Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, he transitioned his headquarters into a forward-deployed Joint Forces Special Operations Component Command, directing more than 3,000 U.S. and Coalition Special Operations Forces in Operation Enduring Freedom. In this role, Mr. Calland
was the first U.S. military flag officer in Afghanistan.
After serving as Commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command from 2002 until 2004, Mr. Calland was assigned as the CIA's Associate Director of Central Intelligence for Military Support and was subsequently appointed the CIA's Deputy Director (the Agency's second highest position) in 2005. In 2006, Mr. Calland was assigned to NCTC, the federal government's primary
organization for integrating and analyzing intelligence on terrorism and conducting strategic operational planning across multiple agencies and organizations. At the CIA and at NCTC, Mr. Calland worked on the most difficult national security issues at the highest levels in our government.
" I look forward to joining CACI and continuing to improve our country's national security capabilities," Mr. Calland said. "CACI has an outstanding reputation and a strong commitment to its customers' missions. I'm excited about helping CACI grow its business and enhance its solutions for the vitally important intersection of intelligence, homeland security, and law
enforcement."
CACI President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Cofoni said, "Vice Admiral Albert Calland is a special operations professional of extraordinary experience and expertise. He is also an accomplished intelligence expert. He has led troops in battle and worked at the highest levels of government. He possesses an unmatched understanding of the challenges facing our nation
today and the solutions CACI can offer to help meet these challenges. CACI is especially focused on growing our information technology services for the intelligence and national security priorities of our country, and we are extremely proud to welcome him to our team."
CACI International Inc provides the IT and network solutions needed to prevail in today's new era of national security, intelligence, and e-government. From systems integration and managed network solutions to knowledge management, engineering, simulation, and information assurance, we deliver the IT applications and infrastructures our federal customers use to improve communications and collaboration, secure the integrity of information systems and networks, enhance data collection and analysis, and increase efficiency and mission effectiveness. Our solutions lead the transformation of national security and intelligence, assure homeland
security, enhance decision-making, and help government to work smarter, faster, and more responsively. CACI is a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies of 2007 and the Russell 1000 index. CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 10,400 employees working in over 120 offices in the U.S. and Europe. CACI is the IT provider for a networked world. Visit CACI on the web at http://www.caci.com.

Robert George Stengle, 55, of Carlisle, died Friday, July 20, 2007 at his residence. Robert was born March 26, 1952 in Baltimore, MD. He was a son of the late Francis and Esther Margaret Stengle.
He was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Mechanical Engineering; graduate of MIT, with a Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering; and a graduate of Loyola University, with a Master's degree in business administration.
He was employed by Stoner Associates as an engineer. He also worked for the State of PA as a budget analyst. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Carlisle, and was a member of the church choir; was a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop #186; and enjoyed hiking and camping. He was a naval history buff and served in the U. S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jennifer Ann Gibson Stengle, Carlisle; sons, Robert Stengle and Andrew Stengle, both of Carlisle; daughter, Meghan Stengle Cintron, Carlisle; sisters, Barbara Stengle, Baltimore, MD, Betty Dennis, Boston, MA, and Bernadette Dellone, Baltimore, MD; and brothers, William Stengle, NJ and Barry Stengle, TX.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3211 North Front Street, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110

 

William F. Readdy
Veteran Astronaut Readdy To Speak At Embry-Riddle

25Apr07 - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide Campus will hold commencement ceremonies for 372 students on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at 10 a.m. in the Vince Carter Gym at Mainland High School, Daytona Beach. A reception will follow the ceremony at the Student Center of the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Campus.
The commencement speaker will be William F. Readdy, former astronaut and NASA Associate Administrator for Space Flight/Operations and founding partner of Discovery Partners International. He will receive the Embry-Riddle Distinguished Speaker Award in recognition of his professional accomplishments and international stature in aviation and aerospace.

Joe Sestak
Joe Sestak Wins!Joe Sestak Wins Congressional Seat

On November 7th, former Vice Admiral Joe Sestak (Class of '74) became Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District's next Congressman. Fellow Naval Academy graduate Bill Walsh (Class of '74) aided in the effort, serving as Joe's campaign manager. Other Class of '74 grads, Chris Perrien, Mark Petersen, and John Odegaard were there on Election Day to help in the efforts. (Click on link to see entire article)

Joe Sestak Shipmate Article (Bill Walsh)

 

 

Steve Middleton
LOCAL CHARITY GIVES VAN TO WOUNDED MARINE
The Capital (Annapolis, MD)September 10, 2006 Sunday
BYLINE: WENDI WINTERS

One vehicle was the cause of Marine Sgt. Jason Wittling's woes. Another vehicle may help solve a few of his problems. At halftime during yesterday's Navy-Massachusetts football game in Annapolis, Sgt. Wittling received the gift of a $45,000 customized van from the charity Wheels for Warriors.

The new van is a big boost for the 32-year-old retired career Marine, his wife Maureen and their two children, Cody, 9, and Emily, 6. Three years ago, their daddy returned home from Iraq a quadriplegic.

On March 19, 2003, the Wisconsin native was clearing weapons caches out of a Baghdad neighborhood shortly after the city fell to U.S. forces. A member of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, he piled up 8,900 pounds of ammunition, guns and explosives and set a charge to destroy the mound. He jumped into the pas-senger side of a Humvee and its driver took off. As the Humvee rounded a corner two hundred meters from the impending blast, it rolled over.

The accident burst the C-6 vertebra in his neck. "I was knocked out for about 30 seconds," he said. "When I came to, I couldn't move anything. I knew I was paralyzed. It wasn't a shock when the doctors told me I was a quadriplegic."

He can lift his right thumb a half-inch. It's taken three years of therapy to do that small, but significant, task. That means a nerve in the C-7 is still transmitting signals. "I'm not regressing, I can do everything but transfer out of chairs," he said. "I can shave, brush my teeth, open a soda."

Severna Park resident Steve Middleton is chairman of Wheels for Warriors. A 1974 graduate of the Na-val Academy and its class president, he is a former surface warfare officer and engineer with seven years of active duty and 16 years more in the Naval Reserves.

Today, the Winona, Miss., native is a self-employed Healthy Lifestyle Coach who motivates his clients into age-defying lifestyle habits. His son Pete, now 21, is a senior at West Point, something that irks his dad - a little. That's why his cell phone loudly plays "Anchors Away."

When he dropped his son off at West Point three years ago, he met Mary Kay Salomone, a USMMA parent-mentor. She also is founder and president of Operation Support Our Troops. Mr. Middleton got involved right away, dealing with a large shipment of clothing that needed to be sent quickly to injured soldiers hospitalized in Landstuhl, Germany. When Ms. Salomone thought up Wheels for Warriors, Mr. Middleton took on responsibility as its chairman.

The easy part is getting a van equipped for a wounded soldier. This is the second one Wheels for Warri-ors has been able to acquire, reconfigure and give away. The two hardest tasks are tussling with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and finding donors.

"I'm out there begging people for money anywhere I can - anybody and everybody," Mr. Middleton said. Through his efforts, Northwest Airlines donated tickets to fly the Wittling family to D.C. The Marriott and Loews Hotels are providing deluxe rooms for their weeklong stay in the area. The Baltimore National Aquar-ium gave Maureen Wittling and the kids a VIP tour and the Orioles host the family at today's Orioles-Yankees game.

At yesterday's football game, the Wittling, Middleton and Salomone families were guests of the acad-emy's superintendent. Raymond Torreon, an Annapolis resident, is another guardian angel. He's the general manager of Ride-Away in Greenbelt, one of an 11-shop East Coast chain of mobility mavens for the handicapped. Mr. Torreon was selected by Wheels for Warriors for his understanding of a disabled veteran's needs and his ability to cut through the VA red tape. Ride-Away also "gave some discounts on the van and labor. We want to support our troops," he said.

The "Linen Gold" Dodge Grand Caravan, commissioned through Ride-Away, has been transformed into an elegant Braun Rampvan. Its floor was dropped 10 inches, the vehicle kneels and tilts to one side. Four buttons placed throughout the interior and two remotes control the silent power ramp and power door. A wheelchair gets held safely with a quick release/lock-down system that eliminates tedious strapping.

"Strapping down is such a hassle for quick trips around town," said Sgt. Wittling with a sly grin. "I just don't do it. On long trips I do." If they want, two more friends in wheelchairs can also ride along, it's that roomy.

The group's board chose the Wisconsin soldier not knowing his name or age. They developed a "sterile selection process" with Cmdr. Dave Julian, who heads up the Military Severely Injured Center at the Pentagon. When the sergeant learned in a conference phone call that he was going to be given the sleek new vehicle, he was stunned.

"The way my luck was running, I didn't think it would happen. I was speechless."

"Getting something like this is like getting a brand new Mustang," Sgt. Wittling mused. "Or having your legs work and getting around."

To donate or for more details about Wheels for Warriors or Operation Support Our Troops, contact Mr. Middleton at 410-544-3155 or visit the Web site www.west-point.org/family/support-our-troops

Michael C. Bachmann
Rear Admiral Bachmann is Commander of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). He is responsible for providing information technology and space systems for today’s naval and joint services. Additionally, he is the chief engineer for developing, delivering and maintaining effective, capable and integrated command, control, communications, computer, and intelligence systems. He is also responsible for engineering and assessing FORCEnet, the foundation of the Sea Power 21 vision.

William D. Mayo
Bill Mayo is a vice president of Caterpillar with responsibility for the company's North American Commercial Division (NACD). This division is accountable for Caterpillar's North American dealer development and machine marketing. Mayo was elected a company vice president in October 2005.

Prior to becoming a vice president, Mayo was regional manager for Caterpillar's Europe, Africa, Middle East marketing division, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with responsibility for developing dealers and marketing Cat machines and engines throughout Europe.

Mayo joined Caterpillar as a service trainee in 1979, and has served in various positions across the enterprise. He has a bachelor's degree in oceanography from the U.S. Naval Academy, and has completed several advanced management programs, including the Dartmouth-Tuck Executive Program in 1998.

He served as regional engine manager in Mossville, Illinois, from 1995 to 1998, when he was named general manager of the truck engine division. From 2001 to 2003, he served as product manager for large track-type tractors in the company's Track-Type Tractors Division.

Mayo has a bachelor's degree in oceanography from the U.S. Naval Academy. He has also completed several advanced management programs, including the Dartmouth-Tuck Executive Program in 1998.

Peter W. Sherland

FEDERAL WAY, Wash., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:WY) today an-nounced that Peter W. Sherland, 53, has been named vice president - Procurement and Transportation ef-fective immediately.

Sherland, who had served as vice president - Transportation and Logistics since 2002, assumed the ad-ditional responsibilities following the retirement of Robert W. Boyd, Jr., vice president - Procurement and Supply Management. Sherland continues to report to George H. Weyerhaeuser, senior vice president - Technology.

"Today's announcement is a significant step in the development of Weyerhaeuser's supply chain man-agement system," Weyerhaeuser said. "Like many companies that successfully manage their supply chain, we now have a closely linked inbound and outbound logistics organization. I am confident that under Pete's leadership, this new organization will play a critical role in Weyerhaeuser's future success."

In his new role, Sherland is responsible for purchasing all company supplies, except fiber, and for the transportation of Weyerhaeuser's products. Sherland will remain chairman of Westwood Shipping, Weyer-haeuser's shipping line that serves customers in more than 20 ports in Japan, Korea, China and North Amer-ica.

Sherland served for seven years as vice president finance and planning for the pulp, paper and packag-ing sector. He has also managed the company's pension fund investments and led the Investment Evalua-tion Department. Sherland graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1974 with a degree in physics, and received an MBA from Stanford University.

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest integrated forest products companies, was incorpo-rated in 1900. In 2005, sales were $22.6 billion. It has offices or operations in 18 countries, with customers worldwide. Weyerhaeuser is principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real estate construction, development and related activities. Ad-ditional information about Weyerhaeuser's businesses, products and practices is available at http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/ .


 

 

 
 
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