I am convinced, Our Father, that your fondest feelings are reserved
for the least pretentious and most genuine of us.
I am sure that Aviation Boatswain’s Mates are some of your favorites.
Certainly Aviation Boatswain’s Mates have yet to find the virtues of
humility, or soft-spokenness or gentleness…
They do lead with their jaws….
And they always seem to be more ready to fight than to switch.
They can be singled out by their red eyes,
and by a grubbiness, which is a mark of their trade.
But their wills match their strong backs...
And their love of each other is a wondrous thing to behold.
They are the salt of the deck…
And the saltiness is honest and open…
And they are uniquely Your sons. We are grateful for them…
As you love them specially, we mark them particularly tonight.
Bless them every one…
And forever keep them from harm and hurt…
In Christ’s name, Amen.
R. W. Bedingfield, Chaplain (USN)
Prepared by Eagle Systems, Inc.
22560 Epic Drive
California, MD 20619
(301) 863-2453
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Welcome to the Tidewater area and the 38th Annual Professional Working Group Conference and Symposium! We are honored to once again host shipmates, fellow AB's, their
families and all persons associated with the business of flight deck and hangar deck operations. We are excited to have all of you here and believe we have put together a symposium that you will enjoy. I also want to challenge all AB’s, past and present, while attending the ABE, ABF, and ABH workshops to come up with not only new ideas but solutions to issues that stand before us.
The Tidewater area is home to the mighty carriers, CARL VINSON, ENTERPRISE,
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, HARRY S. TRUMAN and the
soon to be commissioned GEORGE H. W. BUSH. We also are home to the world’s largest amphibious force, BATAAN, KEARSARGE, IWO JIMA, MESA VERDA, NASSAU,
SAN ANTONIO and WASP to name a few. Even though the Navy has downsized in recent years we still have the finest shore base facilities in NAS CHAMBERS FIELD, NAS
OCEANA and NALF FENTRESS.
The national and local chapters of the ABMA wish to sincerely thank all the vendors and
personnel that have participated in all of our events within the last year as we raised
funds for this symposium. I would also like to recognize the management and staff of the
Waterside Marriot Hotel for fully supporting us through every endeavor and I request that
we show them that our great organization operates solely on pride and professionalism.
As you depart the pattern, please ensure your Chain of Command and front offices know
that the ABMA is very grateful for their support and that the camaraderie and networking
that takes place at these events is what keeps us a strong and viable organization.
Sincerely
CWO5 Timothy P. Smith
ABMA “Tidewater Chapter” President
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As long as we have gone to sea
With names like Wasp and Kennedy
Upon our decks have stood a breed
A band of brothers with “can
“can--do” creed
They toil and run upon our roofs
They talk with wands and mouse to shoot
They dress in different colors bold
But yet their story’s seldom told
They own our mighty catapults
Tractors, gear, and fuel to suit
They run the engines in our skin
To launch our toys when wars begin
They eat from boxes during chow
That’s if our flight schedules allow
They sleep in stuffy lockers full
On huffers, deuces, catwalks too
Their names have seldom made the press
For fighting fires in battle dress
Their efforts saved our Forrestal
For that and more we owe them all
And now we hear the winds of change
Of smaller ships as budgets strain
Some heard the words magnetic cats
We wonder where our future’s at
But as long as ships are sent to sea
To launch their planes for liberty
We know that you shall never see
A Sailor called the last AB
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2007/2008 ABMA SECURED FLIGHT QUARTERS
“O Eternal Lord God, who alone laid out the Heavens, and rules the raging of
the seas, who hast compassed the waters with bounds until day and night come to an end; be
pleased to receive into thy Almighty and most gracious protection the persons of us Thy servants,
and the fleet in which we serve.”
ALLISON LEE COLES-SUMMERSETT
BELOVED WIFE OF
ABH2 ISAIAH SUMMERSETT
ABMA PLANK-OWNER, LIFE MEMBER,
1979 ATLANTIC FLEET AB OF THE YEAR &
ABCM RETIRED
JERRY G. “JAKE” KOLLARIK
ABMA LIFE MEMBER &
ABECS (AW) RETIRED
DUANE A. “BJ” BJORLAND
ABF2 FELICITAS CABRAL
ABH1 JAMES H. ARDEN
FORMER ABH2 JARROD BRENT SHIVERS
KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A DETECTIVE
WITH THE CHESAPEAKE VIRGINIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ABEC PERRY F. JAMES
ABMA PLANK-OWNER, LIFE MEMBER &
ABCM RETIRED
RONALD A. “DAD” RUSSELL
ABMA LIFE MEMBER &LCDR RETIRED
THOMAS J. PETERS
ELIZABETH “BETTY” SUNDERLAND,
WIFE OF ABMA LIFE MEMBER &
ABHC RETIRED
WILLIAM R. “DH” SUNDERLAND
EARL MARVIN KILPATRICK
BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ABFC MICHELLE KILPATRICK
JO KAUFFMAN
BELOVED WIFE OF
ABMA LIFE MEMBER &
CWO3 RETIRED WAYNE KAUFFMAN
ABFCS RETIRED ED BROOKMAN
ABMA LIFE MEMBER &
CWO4 RETIRED
FRANK CAMNETAR
ABMA MEMBER & ABE1 RETIRED
KEVIN JOSEPH TRUNDLE
ABMA MEMBER &
ABFC RETIRED
CHARLES JAMES “JIM” LOWE
ABMA MEMBER & ABEC RETIRED
WILLIAM R. “BILLY RAY” HAMM
ABMA MEMBER & ABEC RETIRED
JOHNNY PARKS PRITCHETT
ABMA PLANK-OWNER, LIFE MEMBER &
CWO-3 RETIRED
JOHN W. “JACK” WALTERS
ABMA MEMBER
ABH1 DONALD HOWARD ZIEGLER, JR.
ABHC RETIRED
ROY L. DOUGHTY
ABE1 LACY R. BULLARD
ABMA LIFE MEMBER &
ABHC RETIRED
WILLIAM J. HUCKINS
ABMA LIFE MEMBER & LCDR RETIRED
DONALD EUGENE FORBES
CWO4 JAMES O. OAKS
ABMA PLANKOWNER AND
ASSOCIATE LIFE MEMBER – 001,
INSTRUMENTAL IN
CHARTERING THEABMA
CAPTAIN U.S. NAVY RETIRED
ROBERT LAWRENCE “BOB” BRACE
ABHC WILLIAM C. SCHMIDT
ABMA LIVING LEGEND, LIFE MEMBER &
PLANK-OWNER
CWO4 RETIRED
TYRONE A. ROBUCK
ABE3(AW) BRANDON LUNA
V-2 DIVISION
USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76)
ABFC SMITH R. BAKER
ABMA MEMBER & ABFC
GERALD B. WRIGHT
ABMA MEMBER & CWO3 RETIRED
BRUCE BECKER
We unite to form the AVIATION BOATSWAIN’S MATES
ASSOCIATION DEDICATED:
• To stimulate and perpetuate love of country, our Flag, and our
Navy;
• To defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of our national
government and the Constitution of the United States;
• To support, develop, encourage, foster, and stimulate Naval
Aviation Safety in the “Aircraft-on-Deck” mode (touchdown to
takeoff);
• To aid past and present Aviation Boatswain’s Mates of the United
States Navy from which our members are drawn, and their
dependents and survivors in every proper and legitimate matter;
• To present the best interests and rights of Aviation Boatswain’s
Mates to proper authority when appropriate.
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ABMA LIFE MEMBER &
LCDR(AB LDO) RETIRED
PAUL BACENET
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38th Annual
Aviation Boatswain’s Mates Association
Symposium/Professional Working Group
Hosted By
AB’s of the Tidewater Chapter
Held at the
Marriott Hotel
Norfolk, VA
PLAN OF THE WEEK
Uniform of the Day
Active Duty: Summer Whites
Retirees/Civilians: Appropriate Civilian Attire
Dress Khaki authorized in lieu of civilian attire for Chiefs and Officers
Uniform of the Day required:
Military: Opening and Closing Ceremonies and when otherwise stated.
Retirees and Civilians: Proper Civilian Attire
Proper civilian attire recommended for workshops
“The statements and views of the guest speakers and attendees
are the responsibility of the individual and are not to be construed
as those of the ABMA nor endorsed by any of its officers.”
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
0800
All Day Event
All Day Event
1200-1800
Tidewater Chapter Meeting
Vendor Staging/Set Up, Marriott Hotel
Travel Day/Open
Registration/Membership
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel)
1st Class Justin Melton
2008 Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Sea Sailor of the Year
The 2008 Sailors of the Year (SOY) were
advanced to chief petty officers during ceremony at the Navy Memorial July 17. Master
Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
(SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr hosted the ceremony.
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Shore SOY, Intelligence Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Heather
Strow; Fleet Forces Command Sea SOY, Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class (EOD) Tyrone Logan; Pacific
Fleet Sea SOY and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 1st Class (AW/SW) Justin Melton each received the
Navy Commendation Medal prior to receiving their chief's anchors. The Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year,
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class (AW) Kathleen A. Reilly, could not attend and will advance at a
later date.
Throughout the week, the Sailors of the Year and their families met with Department of Defense
and Navy leaders, visited historical sites and enjoyed special events held in their honor in the Washington area.
Prior to the pinning, Campa explained that narrowing down a field of Sailors from across the Navy
was difficult. But he added that, in the end, each of the four chosen displayed specific attributes that led to their
selections.
"In a maritime service that breeds leaders and patriots these Sailors have stood out because they
best represent the qualities we value most in our people: first line leadership, rating expertise and, above all, a
true desire to positively affect our Navy and our Sailors."
Chief of Navy Reserve, Vice Adm. John Cotton, presented each Sailor Navy Commendation medals then offered remarks regarding their meritorious advancement to chief and their new roles in the Navy.
He referred to the six-week induction they will participate in later this summer and then recalled a
conversation he had two years ago during Sailor of the Year week. At the time, as he took the Sailors of the
Year around the Pentagon they happened to run into Secretary of Defense Don Rumsfeld.
Cotton said that Rumsfeld told the Sailors of a brief period during World War II when he was
placed in command of a ship as a lieutenant junior grade. One Sailor asked Rumsfeld what such a junior officer
was doing in command.
"Command? I didn't command anything. The chiefs ran that ship," he said.
Shortly after Cotton's remarks Strow, Logan and Melton stepped forward. Anchors were pinned to
their collars and combination covers placed on their heads.
"As chiefs you will provide a traditional brand of leadership that our Navy has come to rely on, a
brand of leadership that is grounded in 115 years of rich heritage," said Campa.
"Never again will individual accomplishments define your effectiveness. From this day forward, the
number one indicator of your success will be the success of the Sailors who look to you for leadership."
CNO Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and MCPON Jack Whittet initiated the Sailor of the Year program in
1972 to recognize outstanding Atlantic and Pacific Fleet Sailors. The next year, the program honored the top
Shore Sailor of the Year.
Sponsored by the CNO, the program annually provides recognition to the Navy's outstanding Sailors through numerous presentations, awards and meritorious advancement to the next pay grade.
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LUIS A. HERNANDEZ
COMMANDER
UNITED STATES NAVY
A native of Puerto Rico, CDR Hernandez graduated
high school in 1978. After attending the University of
Puerto Rico for 2 years, his adventurous nature led
him to a Navy recruiter’s office and in June of 1980
he was sworn into naval service. He reported to basic
training in Naval Recruit Training Center Orlando,
Florida, and upon completion of bootcamp, in September of 1980, he was detailed to his first duty station aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) ,
then deployed to the Persian Gulf in response to the
Iran-Iraq conflict. Once aboard Ike he was assigned to
the Air Department, Aviation Fuels Division also
known as the “V4 Grapes” in lieu of their purple flight
deck jerseys.
As an E-5 and upon completion of 4 years aboard Ike, he accepted orders to Rota, Spain
where he served in the capacity of Transient Line Supervisor. In 1987 he reported to Lakehurst, New Jersey for Aviation Fuels Class “C” school enroute again to CVN-69. While
serving aboard Ike, in 1988, he was notified of his selection to Chief Petty Officer and consequently in 1991 he was selected for commission under the Limited Duty Officer in Service Procurement Program.
Commissioned as an Ensign, he attended Mustang University in Pensacola, Florida with a
brief stop in Millington Tennessee for Fuels Maintenance Officer School in transit to USS
Belleau Wood, LHA3 in San Diego, California. A month after reporting, the ship executed
a change of home port to Sasebo, Japan. While on Belleau Wood he served in the capacity
of Air Bos’n and later Fuels Division Officer. Upon completion of this tour, as a Lieutenant, he reported to pre-commissioning unit Bataan as the precom Air Officer. Once LHD-5
was commissioned he transferred to USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71 as the Flight Deck
Officer. Completing a successful tour aboard TR, in September of 2000, he reported to
NAS Oceana as the station’s Aviation Fuels/Cryogenics Program Manager. While assigned
to Oceana he completed his undergraduate degree through Saint Leo University and commenced a Masters Program in Public Administration via Troy University. In parallel, he
also began working on a Master’s of Science on International Affairs sponsored by the
Naval War College as part of the JPME (Joint Professional Military Education) program,
completing both programs in the summer 2006.
In September of 2002 he reported, once again, to Commanding Officer USS Dwight D.
Eisenhower, this time as the Aircraft Handling Officer. While aboard Ike, he served as the
Assistant Air Officer, and consequently in the billet to which he was ordered, Aircraft Handling Officer. He spearheaded Air Department’s efforts in Ike’s Refueling Complex Overhaul valued at over 2.8 billion dollars. In September of 2005 he was selectively chosen to
lead the ALRE Installations Team for Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic.
Commander Hernandez’ personal awards include, the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy
Marine Corps Commendation Medal (6 awards), Navy Marine Corps Achievement
Medal, Good Conduct Medal (3 Awards), and numerous other personal and unit decorations.
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Monday, August 4th, 2008
0700
Tidewater Chapter Meeting
0700 – TBD
Registration continues
0700 – 0800
Board of Directors Meeting
0800 – 0940
Welcome to Tidewater: Introductions (Uniform of the Day)
- CWO5 Tim Smith, President, Tidewater Chapter
- Chairman/Co-Chairman and Committee Chairman
- Hotel Staff (CWO5 Tim Smith Intro for National President)
- ABMA President, CDR Tony Hernandez
- Board of Directors
- CNAF East/West AB’s of the Year
- Youngest and Oldest AB’s Present
- President Admin Remarks
- Vendor Acknowledgement & Personal Introductions
- Nomination and Election Procedures
15 Minute Break
1000
Flight Quarters
- President’s Call to Order
- Muster Rainbow Side-boys with Duty AB
- Welcome all VIP’s (Admiral and Incumbent CO’s)
- Parade the Colors/National Anthem
- Invocation
1030
Guest Speaker: RADM Goodwin, CNAF East
1100 – 1230
Lunch
1230 – 1245
Workshop Guidance and Leader Introduction
Admin Remarks
15 Minute Break
1300 – 1415
Detailer/Senior Enlisted Community Manager (E1-E9)
LDO/CWO Leadership Forum CAPT Freeman
Veterans Affairs (Retirees)
15 Minute Break
1430 – 1530
Convene Workshops
1500 – 1600
BOD Meeting (Include ALL Local Chapter Presidents
in attendance)
1700 – 2200
Hospitality Room Open
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
0700
0730
0800
0815
0900 – 1000
Tidewater Chapter Meeting
Registration, Membership, Event Sales (Continued)
FLIGHT QUARTERS-All Hands (Civilian Clothes Authorized)
Presidents Call to Order/Election Nominations
Guest Speaker: CAPT Mahr, PMA 251
15 Minute Break
1015 – 1115
Vendor Recognition
1115 – 1230
Vendor Exhibits/Lunch
1230 – 1330
LWO/CWO Detailer Brief (LCDR Sherman, PERS 43)
1230 – 1600
Convene Workshops
1400 – 1600
BOD Meeting
1630 – 1745
Vendor/BOD Social in Hospitality Room
1800 – 2200
Hospitality Room Open (Last Call 2145)
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
0700
0745
Tidewater Chapter Meeting
Retirees Muster in Main Lobby for VASSIC tour;
Bus departs at 1000
0845
Ladies gather in the hotel lobby for Ladies Day Out;
Bus departs at 0930
0800 – 0815
President’s Call to Order (Civilian Clothes Authorized)
- Announcements/Nominations remain open
0815 – 0900
Guest Speaker: CAPT Antonio, PMS 378
15 Minute Break
0915 – 1045
Navy College Brief
1045 – 1215
Lunch/Tour Vendor Exhibits
1215 – 1600
Convene Workshops
1230 – 1400
SABOAG Meeting (FDC configuration brief with CDR (Ret) Whalen)
1430 – 1600
BOD Meeting
1700
Hospitality Room Open (Last Call 2145)
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
0700
0700
0730
Golf Tournament muster in main lobby
Tidewater Chapter Meeting
Membership, Event Sales, Vendor Exhibits
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VICE ADMIRAL (RET.) JOHN J. MAZACH
VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SHIPBUILDING
John Mazach is vice president for Business Development at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding-Newport
News. Named to this position in 2008, he is responsible for all business development, marketing and customer relations initiatives. A retired vice admiral,
Mazach previously served as vice president for Business Development at the company's former Newport
News sector. He is based in Washington, D.C.
Prior to joining Newport News in 2002 he served as
director, Navy and Marine Corps Programs, Business
Development for Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems. He joined Northrop Grumman in 1999 as the deputy director of Field Support
Services for the Integrated Systems sector in Cecil Field, Florida. He also worked at
the sector's St. Augustine site establishing the Aircraft Product Support and Services
organization.
Mazach served 32 years in the United States Navy as a naval aviator, flying fighter
and attack aircraft from numerous aircraft carriers during his career. Prior to retiring
with the rank of vice admiral as commander, Naval Air Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet,
Mazach was director for Strategy and Policy for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, DC. He also served as commander for Carrier Group Two,
deputy director for Plans and Policy for the Commander in Chief, U.S.
European Command in Stuttgart, Germany and he commanded the USS America (CV
66) during Operation Desert Shield/Storm in 1991.
Mazach has a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and is a graduate of numerous executive level service colleges. He serves as a member of the national board
of directors for the Armed Services YMCA of the USA and is also a Trustee at the
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation as well as a member of the board of directors for
the Tailhook Association.
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, a newly-formed sector of Northrop Grumman Corporation, is made up of the former Northrop Grumman Ship Systems and Newport
News shipbuilding entities.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a $32 billion global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in
information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and
commercial customers worldwide.
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BRIAN K. ANTONIO
CAPTAIN
UNITED STATES NAVY
CAPT Antonio was commissioned in 1983 following graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy,
where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Naval Architecture. He also holds a Master of
Science and Naval Engineer’s degree from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. CAPT
Antonio is an Engineering Duty Officer and is
qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer. He is a
Level III qualified member of the Acquisition
Professional Community.
CAPT Antonio served aboard USS PETERSON (DD 969) as Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer and Damage Control Assistant. He was also an exchange officer with
the Canadian Forces at the National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada assigned to the Directorate of Ship Engineering. His Engineering Duty Officer qualifying tour was at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where he was Ship Superintendent for the
Complex Overhauls of USS NASSAU (LHA 4) and USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) and
Project Superintendent for the Baseline Advanced Industrial Management (BAIM)
Program. He was then assigned to the staff of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Maintenance
Officer as the Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Officer, Depot Maintenance Scheduling Officer and finally Depot Maintenance Budget Officer. CAPT Antonio transferred to the LPD 17 Program Office in New Orleans, LA as the Deputy Acquisition
Program Manager, before being assigned to the Program Executive Office (PEO) for
Theater Surface Combatants in Washington, DC as the Operation Cycle Director.
With the realignment of headquarters, he transitioned to Program Executive Office –
Ships as the Fleet OPCYCLE Division Director, responsible for the planning and
implementation of life cycle strategies for the Navy’s surface ships. He then served
as Ship Design Manager for the CVN 21 Aircraft Carrier Program. His most recent
assignment was Chief of Staff to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for
Ship Programs (DASN (Ships)). CAPT Antonio assumed duties as Future Aircraft
Carrier Program Manager in October 2007.
CAPT Antonio has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal
(five awards) and the Navy Achievement Medal.
Thursday, August 7th, 2008 Continued
0830
Presidents Call to Order (Civilian Clothes Authorized)
Announcements/Nominations remain open
15 Minute Break
0915 – 1000
Thrift Savings Plan, (Megan Sather) FFSC, Norfolk
1000 – 1100
Leisure time (Discover Norfolk!)
1100 – 1230
Lunch/Tour Vendor Exhibits
1230 – 1600
Convene Workshops
1400 – 1600
BOD Meeting
1800 – TBD
Spirit of Norfolk Cruise
Friday, August 8th, 2008
0700
0730
0800
0800 – 0915
Tidewater Chapter Meeting
Membership, Event Sales, Vendor Exhibits
All Hands Muster/Uniform of The Day
Presidents Call to Order/Announcements
- Re-enlistments/Raffles/Prizes
Workshop Summaries/Outbrief: Workshop Coordinators
15 Minute Break
0930 – 1130
Nominations closed/Elections of 2008-2009 Officers
Recognition/Awards
Air Department Battle “E” Winners
ABMA Recruiter of the Year
New Presidents Acceptance Speech
2008 ABMA Treasurer Report
1115
Muster Color Guard with Duty AB
1130
Benediction (Chaplain)
Retire the Colors
Secure from Flight Quarters
1230 – 1600
AB Detailer Scheduled Sessions
1230 – 1430
Final BOD Meeting
AB's Believe...
Carrier Safety
+
Highway Safety
"Please Stay Drug Free
& Sober"
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Friday, August 8th, 2008 Continued
CAPTAIN RANDOLPH L. MAHR
PROGRAM MANAGER PMA-251, ALRE
UNITED STATES NAVY
Awards Banquet
1700 – 1800
1830
1900
1945
2045
2100 – 2400
No-Host Cocktails/Cruise Book Photo’s
Presidents Call to Order (Banquet Room)
Introduction of Head Table
- Guest Speaker
- 2007-2008 Officers
- Invocation/Blessing
Dinner
Guest Speaker: ADM (Ret) Mazach
Introduction of Symposium Hosts
• Tidewater Committee Chairmen
• Marriott Hotel Staff
• Past AB’s of the Year
• Introduce 2008 Naval Air Forces AB’s of the Year
- COMNAVAIRFOR East/West
• Scholarship Award Winner(s) CDR (Ret) Bob Gillen
• Youngest and Oldest ABMA Member Present
• Past Living Legends
• 2008 Living Legend
• Past Presidents
• 2007-2008 Past President Reflections
• Introduce 2008-2009 ABMA President
• Missing “AB” Eternal Flight Quarters Two Bell Ceremony
(LT Rodney Moss and ABEC (Ret) “Stoney” Burke)
Entertainment and Dancing
Saturday, August 9th, 2008
0830
1000 – 1700
Tidewater Chapter Meeting at Fleet Rec Park
All Hands Picnic
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Captain Mahr was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and graduated from East Brunswick (NJ)
High School. A 1983 graduate of the Naval
Academy he was designated a Naval Flight
Officer in October 1984.Following training in
the A-6E “Intruder” with VA-128 at NAS
Whidbey Island, WA., he was designated a
Bombardier/Navigator and was assigned to the
VA-95 “Green Lizards”. His next assignment
was to the Medium Attack Weapons School,
Pacific, as a Weapons and Tactics Instructor,
responsible for advanced training and evaluation of Pacific Fleet A-6E and EA-6B aircrews. He then volunteered for overseas
duty with the VA-115 “Eagles” on board USS Midway (CV 41), forward deployed to
Atsugi, Japan. In 1992 he reported as the Assistant Deputy Program Manager for
Test and Evaluation of the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) responsible for Navy and
Air Force testing on the F/A-18 and F-16 aircraft. He was accepted as an Aerospace
Engineering Duty Officer in 1994, and was assigned to the Naval Air Systems Command as the Class Desk Officer for JSOW where he oversaw operational test and
fleet deployment of the weapon system. He attended the Naval Postgraduate School
graduating “with distinction” receiving a Masters of Science degree in Aeronautical
Engineering (Avionics). His next assignment was at the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB as the Deputy Program Director for a joint Navy –Air
Force research program. On his next tour Captain Mahr became the first naval officer to serve as the Vice Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology. In
2004 he reported to Program Executive Officer, Tactical Aircraft Programs, as the
Chief of Staff. In May 2005 he became Program Manager (PMA-231) for the
Navy’s E-2 “Hawkeye” and C-2 “Greyhound” programs. In April 2008 he was
named Program Manager (PMA-251) for the Navy’s Aircraft Launch and Recovery
Equipment programs. Captain Mahr has received several individual decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross with combat distinguishing device, Defense
Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Joint Service
Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation
Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit and campaign awards. CAPT
Mahr was recognized with the 2008 Aviation Week Magazine Laureate Award in
the Military category for his leadership of the E-2D program.
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REAR ADMIRAL JOHN W. GOODWIN
COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR FORCE ATLANTIC
UNITED STATES NAVY
A native of Dublin, Georgia, Rear Admiral
Goodwin graduated from the University of South
Carolina and commissioned in May of 1975. He
was designated a Naval Aviator in February
1977
Rear Adm. Goodwin reported to Attack Squadron 66 flying the A-7E Corsair, and completed
deployments as part of Carrier Air Wing Seven
and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). He
then became a flight instructor, in the TA-4J
Skyhawk. In March 1983, he was assigned to the
USS Lexington (CVT 16) as Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer. Rear Adm. Goodwin reported to the Naval Postgraduate School where he earned a Masters of Science degree. Assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 25 flying the FA-18 Hornet, he
completed deployments as part of Carrier Air Wing Fourteen and USS Constellation
(CV 64). In June 1990, he reported to the Naval Air System Command Headquarters, Washington DC . His first command was Strike Fighter Squadron 94 in August
1992. He graduated from the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, in March
1995 with a Masters of Arts degree.
Following Naval Nuclear Propulsion training, he served as Executive Officer of
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) until April 1998. He assumed command of USS Rainier
(AOE 7) in June 1998. Rear Adm. Goodwin assumed command of the PreCommissioning Unit Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and became the first Commanding
Officer, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in July 2003. Rear Adm. Goodwin was promoted to flag rank and assumed the duties of Deputy Director - Strategy, Plans and
Policy of the U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany. His most recent assignment was Commander, Abraham Lincoln Strike Group.
His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement
Medal, as well as numerous unit commendations and awards.
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2008 Symposium Vendors List
RAYCO SUPPLY INC
HELLAN STRAINER COMPANY
SHIELD TECHNOLOGIES CORP
NORTHROP GRUMMAN NEWPORT NEWS
DESCO MFG. CO. INC
BLACKMER
ELSCO INTL
BIRSCH INDUSTRIES
NORTHROP GRUMMAN MARINE SYSTEMS
FISHER SAFETY
NAVAL AUTOMATION GROUP
EATON-CARTER GROUND FUELING
CAVALIER, INC
GAMMON TECHNICAL PRODUCTS
AMERICAN SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES
LB&B ASSOCIATES
MSC INDUSTRIAL
ESCO, INC
A special thanks goes out
to all of you who help
support our symposium
each year.
Supporting Commands/Organizations
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2008 AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATES OF THE YEAR
PACIFIC FLEET
ABOY Pacific Fleet
ABH1(AW/SW) PAUL S. YOUNG
ABH1(AW/SW) PAUL S. YOUNG
ATLANTIC FLEET
ABF1(AW/SW) CHARLES A. LOY
PREVIOUS AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATES OF THE YEAR
1976
1978
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
ABE1 Robert Whelan
ABH1 R. A. Buscher
ABCS Lew Simpson
ABF1 Charles Bennett
ABE1 Nelson Tabinga
ABEC A.L. Crutchfield
ABH1 Brian Stump
ABF1 Richard Borrego
ABE1 Jeffrey Wisler
ABE1 Paul E. Erickson
ABH1 Willie Lewis
ABH1 Norris l. Danzey
ABH1 Michael B Reid
ABE1 (AW) James D. Surgeon
ABH1 Mark C. Persutti
ABH1 (AW) Shawn T. Whalen
ABH1 (AW/SW) Derek Diggs
ABE1 (AW/SW) R. Donaldson
ABF1 (AW) Bradley H. Fudge
ABH1 (AW) William J. Claye
ABE1 (AW) Wilbert M. Wafford
ABE1 (AW) Tagipo Migao
ABE1 (AW) Anthony Hughes
ABH1 (AW) Sean Black
ABH1 (AW) Gregory A. Curl
ABE1 (AW) Dennis M. Prazeau
ABE1 (AW/SW) Jon C. Clark
ABH1 (AW/SW) Glen R. Harrison
ABF1 (AW/SW) Alvaro D. Williams
ABH1 (AW/SW) Ronnie A. Padilla
ABH1 (AW/SW) Maguel L. Brooks
ABF1 (AW/SW) Jamison R. Hunter
1977
1979
1981
1983
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1987
1989
1991
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1995
1997
1999
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2003
2005
2007
ABFC Alfred Reynolds
ABH1 Alan Lundeen
ABE1 Bert Blyth
ABE1 Jake Kollarik
ABE1 Michael Hoben
ABE1 A.A. Annunziata
ABH1 M. L. Herman
ABE1 Elwood G. Eppard
ABE1 T.A. Chorlton
ABH2 Kevin J. Phillips
ABH2 Scott J. Bailey
ABE1 Richard D. Jones
ABH1 Paul Foster
ABE1 (SW) Ronnie G Pinkston
ABH1 Daniel Dray
ABE1 Buddy Ward
ABF1 (AW/SW) Dennis Joyce
ABE1 (AW) W.D. Cunningham
ABH1 (AW) Joseph Howard
ABH1 (AW) Larry Spradlin
ABH1 James A. Wiggins
ABE1 (AW) Steven D. Keizer
ABH1 (AW/SW) Thomas Lamb
ABF1 (AW) Lawrence Warford
ABE1 (AW/SW) Jaime I. Roman
ABF1 (AW/SW) Reynaldo A. Stanley
ABF1 (AW/SW) Karl C. Thomsen
ABH1 (AW/SW) Jitindra W. Sirjoo
ABF1 (AW/SW) Eric L. Alexander
ABH1(AW/SW) Christopher L. Smith
ABF1 (AW) Jacob Muehls
ABF1 (AW/SW) Roberto Saavedra
PREVIOUS AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATES SYMPOSIUM SITES
1972 — San Diego, CA
1974 — Mayport, FL
1975 — Alameda, CA
1976 — Norfolk, VA
1977 — San Diego, CA
1978 — Philadelphia, PA
1979 — Alameda, CA
1980 — Pensacola, FL
1981 — San Diego, CA
1982 — Norfolk, VA
1983 — San Diego, CA
1984 — Philadelphia, PA
1985 — San Diego, CA
1986 — Pensacola, FL
1987 — Norfolk, VA
1988 — San Diego, CA
1989 — Valley Forge, PA
1990 — Silverdale, WA
1991 — Jacksonville, FL
1992 — San Diego, CA
1993 — Norfolk, VA
1994 — Memphis, TN
1995 — San Diego, CA
1996 — Pensacola, FL
1997 — Silverdale, WA
1998 — Jacksonville, FL
1999 — San Diego, CA
2000 — Virginia Beach, VA
2004 — San Diego, CA
2001 — Pensacola, FL
2002 — Silverdale, WA
2003 — Patuxent River, MD
2005 — Virginia Beach, VA
2006 — Pensacola, FL
2007---- Silverdale, WA
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Born July 8th, 1972, in Middletown, Connecticut, Petty Officer Paul S. Young
enlisted in the U.S. Navy on May 23rd, 1997. After attending Recruit Training Command and Airman Apprenticeship Training in Great Lakes he reported to the USS
NIMITZ (CVN 68) September of 1997. Onboard NIMITZ, he began his qualifications
attaining the Fly Petty Officer qualification and the rank of Third Class Petty Officer.
After his successful tour onboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), Petty Officer Young
reported to Naval Air Station Key West, Florida in December 2001 where he was advanced to Second Class Petty Officer. Petty Officer Young began working as the Flight
Line supervisor and accomplished many qualifications including Airfield License Coordinator and Training Petty Officer. As a Facilitator in Navy Rights and Responsibilities
and a member of the Command Assessment Team he facilitated over 400 squadron and
command wide personnel; concurrently he led the Honor Guard Team in over 100
events.
Petty Officer Young left NAS Key West, Florida in December of 2004 and reported to USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) in March 2005. Upon arrival he was assigned to
V-1 Division as the Fly 3 Petty Officer and in March of 2006 was advanced to First
Class Petty Officer. As the junior First Class Petty Officer, he was handpicked over 11
others to lead the V-1 Division as Leading Petty Officer. Subsequently he was awarded
The Admiral Bringle Leadership Award and USS KITTY HAWK’s Air Department
Senior Sailor of the Year for his conspicuous performance and leadership ability.
Petty Officer Young attended Iowa Central Community College where he received his Associate’s degree in General Studies. He is highly involved in various organizations such as the Masonic Order, Order of Eastern Star, 32nd Degree Masonry,
Noble Mystic Orders of Shriners, and the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporate.
He is the father of 3 children and his personal decorations include the Navy and
Marine Corps Achievement Medal, (3 awards), the Navy Good Conduct award (3
awards), and various unit awards.
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AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATE ASSOCIATION
ABOY Atlantic Fleet
ABF1(AW/SW) CHARLES A. LOY
ABF1(AW/SW) Charles A. Loy was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in 1972. A “Navy
Brat,” he joined the Navy in 1990 after graduating high school in Silverdale, Washington. After
completing Recruit
Training and Airman Apprentice training at RTC SAN DIEGO, he reported to his first assignment
onboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) in January 1991 just days before OPERATION
DESERT STORM commenced.
He made a second deployment on “BIG JOHN” in 1992 to the Mediterranean Sea. In 1993,
Petty Officer Loy split toured to the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) and during
their COMPTUEX, IKE was tasked to return to Norfolk, disembark her Air Wing and play host to
the UNITED STATES ARMY’s 10th MOUNTAIN DIVISION and more than 100 of their helicopters on a mission to Haiti to provide security during the political unrest of that small Caribbean
Nation. IKE was later deployed to the Adriatic Sea in support of operations in Kosovo.
In June of 1995, Petty Officer Loy transferred to his first shore station, NAS NORFOLK
where he was assigned to the Transient Line Division in the Field Support branch where he maintained the air fields, two optical landing systems and the E-28 arresting gear.
In 1998 he reported to USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). He brought his phenomenal mechanical talent to bear in the Flight Deck Repair work center. During his time onboard, he
made two combat deployments one of which immediately followed the 9/11 terrorist attack on the
UNITED STATES. “TR” set and broke many records during that deployment including operating 159 straight days at sea and went on to be awarded the Battle “E” for 2001.
Petty Officer Loy left his comfort zone among the Aviation Boatswain’s Mates and reported for
school as a Physical Security Specialist in July of 2002. Upon completion of training, he reported
to NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD Police Precinct and quickly rose to the position of Field
Supervisor and Watch Commander as well as earning the designation as a Small Craft Coxswain
for the precincts patrol boats. Petty Officer Loy was hand selected to develop and implement a
comprehensive training program in which he would provide the in service training for the more
than 1600 Department of the Navy Police Officers, Master at Arms and Force Protection Specialists who service the entire Mid-Atlantic region.
In January 2006, Petty Officer Loy reported to NATTC Pensacola to attend ABF “C” School
and upon graduation in February 2006 he reported for duty onboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN65) where he immediately assumed the billet as the V-4 Division Leading Petty Officer. He has
twice deployed onboard BIG “E”. A seven month world cruise and a five month surge to the
Arabian Gulf, in which the Big “E” earned both the Battle “E” and the coveted Battenberg Cup
for 2007.
Petty Officer Loy has been married to the former Lisa K. Deiss for 16 years and have two
children, Rebecca (15) and Robert (13). His personal awards include six Navy and Marine Corps
Achievement Medals.
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Reunion Chairmen Prior To Incorporation
1971 ABCM Mike Hickman
1972 ABCM Willie Gann
1973 ABCS V. R. Christofoletti
1974 LT Cliff Forbes
Presidents
1974-1976 CDR Robert Gillen
1976-1977 CWO Robert Archibald
1977-1978 LCDR Dave Deese
1978-1979 LCDR Thomas Gregory
1979-1980 ABCM Bert Gorczyca
1980-1982 LCDR Joseph Breslin
1982-1983 ABCM James E. Tuck
1983-1984 LCDR Preston L. Jones
1984-1985 ABCM Lee Snodgrass
1985-1986 CDR Cliff Forbes
1986-1988 CDR Robert E. Parsons
1988-1989 CWO Robert M. Henderson
1989-1990 CWO C. L. Moorehead
1990-1992 ABCM Charles J. Ramsey
1992-1993 ABCM Raymond Tick
1993-1995 CDR Tony Mcfarlane
1995-1996 LT Brian Gale
1996-1997 LCDR Steve Ross
1997-1998 LT T.A. "Cracker" Chorlton 1998-1999 ABECS Wally Hamaker
1999-2000 ABCM Lanny Vines
2000-2001 CDR Mike Weeks
2001-2002 LCDR Jimmy McLaughlin
2002-2004 LCDR Roy Harrison
2004-2005 LT Doug Thornton
2005-2007 CDR Richard D. Jones
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
Living Legends
ABCM Willie Gann
1991 CDR Jack Carleton
LCDR Dave Deese
1993 LCDR Harry Claar
CDR Bob Gillen
1995 CWO4 Ed Hayes
ABCS Odie Kennedy
1997 CWO4 Tyrone Roebuck
CWO4 Robert J Archibald III
1999 CWO3 Arlie T. Sinks
LCDR A.B. “Skip” Lopez
2001 CWO4 Victor “Vic” Pinion
CDR Preston L. Jones
2003 LCDR Mark Short
LT C. J. Heard
2005 CWO4 Robert M. Henderson
CDR Robert E. Parsons
2007 ABCS Jackie E. Nix
Posthumous Legends
1995 CDR Cliff Forbes
1996 ABCM Frederick P. Terrazzano
1997 CDR Lawrence “Larry” Wiltzius
1998 CWO4 James D. Maloney
1999 CWO4 Robert V. Langmaid
2004 ABHC Donald A.“Tiny” Alexander
2006 ABH1 William Robert
“Willy” Harms
ABMA Recruiters of the Year
LCDR Doug Thornton (65)
ABH1 Harold Rodriguez (19)
CWO2 Rayvon Northern (18)
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2007-2008 Officers
President
CDR Tony Hernandez
Vice-President
LT Guy Jordan
Treasurer
ABEC (Ret) Stoney Burke
Secretary
Donna Dodson
ABMA Chaplain
LT Erik Stroud
Public Affairs Officer
LCDR Doug Thornton
Merchandise Coordinator
CDR (Ret) James Neary
Scholarship Chairman
ABCM (Ret) Lanny Vines
Webmaster
ABHCS (Ret) Marco Estrada
National Vendor Coordinator
ABCM (Ret) Mike Martin
*ABCM (Ret) Marty Chapel
* Many thanks to ABCM (Ret) Marty Chapel for helping Mike in his
time of need.
Board of Directors
Emeritus Member
CDR (Ret) Bob Gillen
Life Member
CDR (Ret) Preston Jones
CAPT (Ret) Tony McFarlane
One Year
CDR Roy Harrison
CDR Mike Singleton
Two Year
ABCM Kely Charles
ABHC Chris Smith
Three Year
ABCM Cary Boothe
ABCM Calvin Smith
AB's Believe...
Carrier Safety
+
Highway Safety
"Please Stay Drug
Free & Sober"
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