USS MAHAN ASSOCIATION
DD 102 DD 364 DLG 11 DDG 42 DDG 72
1 July 2008
Well here we go again, time for the next edition of our association newsletter and my mind is a complete blank. I hope that you will bear with me.
Many of you probably do not know that there is a Sea Cadet group which is officially designated as The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Mahan Division.
James Keller is the head of the Mahan Division.
Here is his input.
While working as a lab instructor at the US Military Academies Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's “Mahan Hall” at West Point, I became quite intrigued about the history of the Mahan family. As a US Navy veteran I was quite familiar with Alfred Thayer Mahan but I did not realize he had a father who was a USMA graduate.
As our Sea Cadet unit was receiving training support from both the USS Mahan (DDG 72) and USMA's Mahan Hall, it seemed fitting that we formally change our name to the “Mahan Division” in honor of both Mahan's.
The following is a portion of the website for the Sea Scouts.
“The US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Mahan Division, located in Albany, NY is named in honor of two of the United States Military's most prominent officers, leaders and educators, a father and son who both made immeasurable contributions to the branch of the service they chose to dedicate their lives to. Dennis Hart Mahan, an 1824 graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, and his son, Alfred Thayer Mahan, an 1859 Graduate of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis.
The Sea Scout website is http://www.mahandivision.org
I'm sure that anyone will enjoy taking a look and finding out what these young people are up to.
Next is a message from our president, Jeff Sweet.
Greetings,
First, I want to tell you that my beloved Beverly lost her two and half year battle with breast cancer on April 2. She always looked forward to our reunions and the great people she met.
Let me say, I am anticipating our getting together in Corpus Christi, TX this September. I'm sure this will be a spectacular reunion and I'm looking forward to seeing all the Mahan family there. All you 42 sailors who made the Charleston reunion are needed to keep up the 42 growth in attendance.
All the best,
Jeff
Mahan Assn. President
I was shocked, as most everyone I have talked to, about Beverly. I know myself that I enjoyed every time we were together and I will miss her smiles and wit.
On a good note, Beverly Sweet is the only one that I know of who could not answer roll call.
Since our reunion in Charleston we have had an influx of new members. If you see anyone you know, get in touch. I'm sure that they would enjoy hearing from a few old salts.
Here is a list of the new members.
DS1 Arthur Eggers DLG 11 FTM1 Art Mehnert DLG 11
BT3 Jim Daniels DLG 11 BT3 Steve Henderson DLG 11
MR1 Donnie Jeter DDG 42 IC1 Joseph Lofty DDG 42
EN2 Bill Walker DLG 11 OSC Ron Taylor DDG 42
MM3 George Reinl DDG 42 MMC James Hutchins DDG 42
LTJG Robert Alpigini DDG 72 GSCS{SW) Clinton Dinges DDG 72
OS3 Tony Beck DDG 42 CNDCM Mike Conran DDG 72
CS3 James Karnes DLG 11 E-5 William Peeples DDG 42
IC3 Daniel Keeton DDG 72 HT3 Harvey Bane DDG 42
MS2 Tim Cain DDG 42 BT3 Frank Whiteman DDG 42
QM2 Bob Pettit DLG 11 RD 3 Louis Belaire DLG 11
MS3 Richard Swick DDG 42 YN3 Jim Wier DLG 11
BT2 Kim McAfee DDG 42 MM3 Lawrence Phillips DLG 11
MM2 Jeffrey Vandewater DLG 11 RM2 Dale Nicholas DDG 42
E-3 Daniel Medina DDG 42 EM2 Wesley Malone DDG 72
LCDR Jerry Hicks DDG 42 PSSN Ashley Griffin DDG 72
BT3 Christopher Adams DDG 42 ET2(SW) Rich Chase DDG 42
SN David Huber DDG 42 RM3 Gary Grieschen DLG 11
MM2 Steven Scott DDG 42 E-4 Adam Baccigalopi DLG 11
RM3 Paul Ramos DDG 42 DS1 Al Agent DLG 11
FC 2 Jennifer Barnes(Dibb) DDG 72 CMDCM Paul Madore DDG 72
BM3 Daniel Ryder DDG 42 STG2 Bradley Heisler DDG 72
HT2 Darryl Everett DDG 72 MM1 Jerry Colbert DLG 11
MM2 Billy Armistead DLG 11 SM Ron Craig DLG 11
E-4 Mark Kramer DLG 11 E2 Dennis Barnard DLG 11
EMC David M Parker DLG 11 EN2 Robert Callahan DDG 42
If any of you did not receive a welcome aboard e-mail from me when you joined up, please forgive the fact that it was overlooked.
If anyone in the association receives this newsletter in hard copy and have e-mail, your address is not current. Please contact the webmaster, (Dick Hallowell) at webmaster@ussmahan.org with your up-dated address.
As I have said before, if anyone has anything they would like to include in the newsletter please let me know.
It looks like my weak mind has become even weaker so I will close with a little bit of western humor.
There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman—neither works.
Never miss a good chance to just shut up.
If you are riding ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it is still there.
And last but not least remember, three square meals a day, a good horse and a fairly decent wife. What more could a man ask for.
Everyone take care and remember to say a prayer for our men and women in harms way.
See you in Corpus.
Jerry
USS Mahan Association 2008 Reunion
Corpus Christi, Texas
25-28 September, 2008
Holiday Inn Emerald Beach
1102 Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
For reservations call 1-361-883-5731 and mention the USS Mahan Reunion
$89 per night + tax
Reservations must be made by September 10 to get the group discounted rate.
ITINERARY
Wednesday 9/24
3:00 PM - Check-In
5:00 PM - Hospitality Suite Open
Thursday 9/25
9:00 AM - Board buses for guided tour of USS Lexington CV-16
10:00 AM - Tour USS Lexington CV-16
12:00 - Lunch on board USS Lexington
1:00 PM - Tour Texas State Aquarium
3:00 PM - Return to Hotel
4:00 PM - Hospitality Suite Open
Friday 9/26
8:30 AM - Board buses for King Ranch tour
10:00 - King Ranch Tour
12:00 BBQ Lunch at King Ranch Cowboy Camphouse BBQ
1:00 PM - King Ranch Museum and Saddle Shop
3:00 PM - Return to Hotel
4:00 PM - Hospitality Suite Open
Saturday 9/27
Open Day
2:00 PM - Hospitality Suite Open
3:00 PM - Board of Trustees Meeting
5:30 PM - Cocktails
6:00 PM - Annual Reunion Banquet and Business Meeting
Choice of Sliced Tenderloin of Beef or Chicken Picatta
Sunday 9/28
Farewell Breakfast
Check-out and Depart until 2009 Reunion