Battle of Midway presentation today at 3 p.m.
in Dealey Center Theater
Vol. 48, No. 51
SUBVETS, SUBASE honor the fallen
Perform to Serve policy
change affects Sailors
By MC3 Timothy Wilson
National Naval Medical Center
Public Affairs
BETHESDA, Md. - Under
new guidelines for a Navy
instruction released in April,
E-3 through E-6 Sailors must
submit a Perform to Serve
(PTS) application, regard-
less of career intentions, no
later than 13 months prior
to their Expiration of Active
Obligated Service (EAOS)
or Projected Rotation Date
(PRD).
The application process
will inform Sailors if they
can continue in their current
job, remain in the military
or have options for changing
their current rate.
“PTS continues to evolve
to ensure performance-based
opportunity is maintained
for our best and brightest
Sailors, while shaping the
Navy force to meet future
requirements,” according to
MILPERSMAN 1440-060.
The application for PTS is
a tool to ensure adequate
personnel levels are being
maintained.
“PTS is a force shaping
tool that the Navy uses to fill
undermanned ratings,” said
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class
Peter Real, career counselor
at the National Naval Medical
Center. “When a rating drops
below a certain [manning]
level, PTS will be used in
order to fill that up.” If a rat-
ing is overmanned and there
is no chance of advancement
for the Sailor, PTS facilitates
a conversion into another
rating.
“High-year tenure is a time
limit that is given on each
pay grade,” Real said.
For example a Sailor E-1 to
E-3 has six years to reach the
next rank of E-4. Failure to
reach the next pay grade may
cause administrative separa-
tion.
“Know your timeframe for
high-year tenure and stay
competitive,” Real said.
Since PTS quotas are lim-
See PTS on Page 7
Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918 Thursday, June 3, 2010
New Haven, CT 06511
40 Sargent Drive
Photos by MC1(SW/AW) Steven Myers
GROTON, Conn. - Above left, Joe Mehalik rings the bell in remembrance of submarines lost during the Tolling of
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rines lost prior to, during and after World War II and honors those submariners on Eternal Patrol. Above right, Mary
Harrison holds her hand over her heart during the National Anthem beginning the remembrance service at the
National Submarine Memorial East in Groton. Harrison also placed the wreath at the memorial wall of honor later
in the service. Left, Submarine Squadron 4 Command Master Chief, Todd Schultz, places a folded flag on a table
at the wall of honor during the remembrance service. Sailors, veterans, and their families attended to pay tribute,
honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
INSIDE
SUBVETS to host annual
Holland Club ceremony Groton Base Commander standards applied in earn- NBHC honored
By U.S. Submarine Veterans John Carcioppolo indicates ing their Dolphins between
Inc. Groton Base “This is huge. We are hon- 1942 and 1960 are still in by Norwich
oring 63 men who were pio-
neers and laid the ground-
place in today’s submarine
force with every submariner.
Rotary
GROTON, Conn. - U.S.
work for our submarine The submarine Dolphins are
Submarine Veterans Inc.
(SUBVETS) Groton Base force today. It’s more than the common bond and what
Page 2
will conduct a Holland Club just the 50 years. These are brings us all together.”
ceremony, June 5 at 9 a.m. men who served our coun- The ceremony, held at
to honor 63 members who try in the U.S. submarine Dealey Center Theater on
qualified in submarines in force during a time frame Naval Submarine Base New
1960 or earlier. when the Cold War was London (SUBASE), has been
The Holland Club is an just starting to get hot. But held there for seven years
exclusive group within the Holland Club is about recog- due to the large number of
SUBVETS organization that nizing the standard of sub- people who can attend. It
recognizes members who marine qualifications. Those is a special day that brings
reach the milestone of a standards are passed from together submariners from
minimum of 50 years quali- one generation of submari- the past with present day
fied in submarines. ners to the next. Those same See SUBVETS on Page 5 Operation
Lobster is back
Remembering USS Squalus
Page 5
Travelers
Championship
kicks off at
SUBASE
Page 7
INDEX
Local...................................2
Classifieds................................8
Photo by SA Michael Henderson
NEW LONDON, Conn. – Allyn Donath tosses roses into the Thames River from the piers behind the Custom House
Maritime Museum, May 23. The red roses were tied to a brick, that was wrapped in a list of names of those who
did not survive the catastrophe of USS Squalus (SS 192); a bouquet of white roses were tossed in the same fashion,
wrapped in the names of those who survived the incident. Donath is the daughter of the last living survivor of Squalus,
Carl Bryson. For more photos and a story on the exhibit, see page 4.
2 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, June 3, 2010

NBHC Groton Sailor chosen as

Serviceperson of the Month for May
By Lena Blanch

This newspaper is an authorized publication for personnel of the NORWICH, Conn. - Ship’s
Department of Defense and their families. Contents of The Dolphin are not Serviceman First Class (SW)
necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Charles Rogers was selected as
Department of Defense or the Department of the Navy. Serviceperson of the Month for
May 2010. The Norwich Rotary
Commanding Officer Naval Submarine Base New London honored Rogers, May 26, dur-
Capt. Marc W. Denno ing a luncheon at the Bella
Executive Officer Naval Submarine Base New London Fiore Restaurant in Norwich,
Cmdr. Daniel M. Rossler
Command Master Chief Naval Submarine Base New London
Conn.
CMDCM(SS) Ray Powell The Service Person of the
Public Affairs Officer - Christopher Zendan Month Program provides com-
Editor - Sheryl Walsh munity recognition of outstand-
Editorial Assistant - Christina Lough ing active duty enlisted person-
Public Affairs Staff - MCC(SW/AW)Evelyn Haywood, nel stationed in the Groton-New
MC1(AW) Peter Blair, SN Joshua Hirschfeld, London area. Championed by
SA Michael Henderson and MM3 Sean Phillips the Chamber of Commerce of
Eastern Connecticut in coopera-
• NEWS - The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited
and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the Naval Submarine Base New
tion with all active duty units
London. News items and photos must be received by 4 p.m. the Friday of military organizations per-
before publication. News ideas and questions can be directed to Christopher manently based in the area, the
Zendan at 694-5980. Readers can e-mail us at dolphin@ctcentral.com. Log program is actively supported
onto the Web site at www.dolphin-news.com. by local service clubs and civic
• ADDRESS - The Dolphin staff can be reached at 694-3514 or write to: organizations who celebrate
The Dolphin, Naval Submarine Base New London PAO, Box 44, Groton, CT the monthly awardees at events
06349-5044. All news releases should be sent to this address. sponsored by the clubs or orga-
• ADVERTISING - Advertisements are solicited by Shore Line nizations.
Newspapers and not the editorial staff or Public Affairs Office. Inquiries
regarding advertisements should be directed to the Display Advertising or
Petty Officer Rogers is a
Classified Advertising departments. driving force in support of the Photo by Lena Blanch
Display Advertising, Laura Carpenter at (203) 752-2704, Betsy Command’s mission and opera- NORWICH, Conn. - Ship’s Serviceman First Class (SW) Charles Rogers, Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton, is presented a
Lemkin at (203) 752-2706 and Mercy Mosher at (203) 752-2702 tional preparedness, which is plaque from Denny Hicks, Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, at the Service Person of the Month luncheon
Classified Advertising (in Conn.) (800) 922-7066 constantly displayed through
Classified Advertising (outside Conn.) (203) 789-5200 hosted by the Norwich Rotary, at Belle Fiore Restaurant in Norwich, May 26.
his leadership and exception-
al organization and manage- Auxiliary Security Force. In His volunteer work during of Commerce and the Norwich
The Dolphin is published every Thursday by Shoreline Newspapers,
rial skills. Rogers maintains this capacity, he is responsible the Burton Property cleanup Rotary for honoring him at
40 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511. Telephone (203) 752-2701.
Minimum weekly circulation 10,000. all inventories of medical and for supervising, mentoring and project included: litter pick-up, their meeting. In addition, he
dental equipment throughout leading 45 service members in shore-line cleanup, trail clear- thanked the organizations for
John Slater, General Manager two New England sites valued the security of base assets and ing, and removal of downed everything they do. Rogers also
Shore Line Newspapers at more than $6 million dol- personnel. His commitment to branches and other materials said, “Since being stationed
The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the Naval lars, and supervised the timely community service is evidence demonstrated his commitment here in the Groton area, I have
Submarine Base New London Public Affairs Office. receipt and distribution of 20
The Dolphin is published by Shoreline Newspapers, a private firm in no by the selfless amount of time to the community outside of come to really like it here in
tons of medical supplies and he contributes so the others the base. Connecticut. We didn’t know
way connected with the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy under exclu-
sive written contract with the Naval Submarine Base New London.
equipment valued at $900,000. “can have.” He volunteered to He was presented with the what to expect but its great
The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts of He is responsible for supervis- be the Command representa- following: A savings bond from being here.”
supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense ing, leading and motivating 78 tive for the Caring and Sharing The Day; a savings bond from Rogers is entitled to wear the
or Shoreline Newspapers of the products and services advertised. military and 15 civilians in all Program and led 41 personnel the Submarine Force Library following medals/ribbons: Navy
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for pur- areas of procurement, receipt to volunteer and collect food and Museum; a check from and Marine Corps Achievement
chase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national and inventory with the com- and money donations for local the Navy League of Eastern
origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other
Medal (5), Combat Action
mand. Because of Rogers, the civilian and military families in Connecticut; savings bonds in Ribbon, Joint Meritorious
non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.
clinic functions at its highest need over the holiday season. coordination with the Norwich Unit Award (Oak Leaf),
This newspaper is printed on recycled newsprint. Please help conserve our potential which supports the He personally spearheaded the Rotary and the Dime Bank, Navy Unit Commendation,
resources and recycle this paper when you are finished with it. deployment readiness of 19 fast collection of over $20,000 and Eastern Federal Bank, Chelsea Navy Meritorious Unit
attack submarines. His knowl- more than 50,000 food items Groton Bank and Liberty Bank; Commendation, Navy “E”
edge and managerial abilities that were utilized to create a gift certificate from Mallove’s

News in your community have produced exceptional

Start planning for next
school year now!
Get your student’s physi-
cals and immunizations com-
pleted early and relax all
summer long.
Current immunizations
and physicals are required
for all new students entering
Connecticut schools. In addi-
their MS, DNP, or PhD in
nursing. Approved by the
Connecticut Department of
Higher Education and the
Connecticut State Board
of Nursing Examiners, the
program gives students an
opportunity to become a RN
and to progress to special-
ization in a timely manner.
The 12-month RN prepara-
accountability and manage-
ment of resources. With the
implementation of policies and
procedures he helped ensure
the highest integrity of personal
property systems, data security
and physical inventories.
Rogers’ focus on service is
never more evident that in
addition to his primary duties
at the Branch Health Clinic,
he volunteered to be a Squad
Leader for the Submarine Base
holiday food baskets for over
200 Groton families over the
Thanksgiving and Christmas
season. As Vice President of
the NBHC Groton First Class
Petty Officer Association he
organized and led his peers
in all fundraising efforts. More
than $1,200 was collected and
donated to reduce the costs
of Command events for more
junior personnel, directly
improving morale and promot-
ing esprit de corps.
Jewelers; two adult tickets to
the Mystic Aquarium; two adult
tickets to the Mystic Seaport;
four tickets for the Denison
Pequotsepos Nature Center
and a plaque and a Team
Connecticut Medallion from
the Chamber of Commerce of
Eastern Connecticut. In addi-
tion, the Norwich Rotary will
donate a book to the Otis
Library in Petty Officer Rogers’
name.
Rogers thanked the Chamber
Ribbon (2), Navy “E” Ribbon,
Good Conduct Medal (5),
National Defense Service Medal,
Armed Forces Expeditionary
Medal (2), Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal,
Humanitarian Service Medal,
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
(6), Navy Recruiting Service
Ribbon, Coast Guard Special
Operations Service Ribbon,
Saudi Arabia Liberation, Kuwait
Liberation (Kuwait), Navy
Rifleman and Navy Pistol Shot.

Stangeland honored for 42 years of

tion, updated health assess-
ments are required prior to
entering Kindergarten, 6th
grade and 10th grade in
Groton and prior to entering
tion program, which is cur-
rently being offered at the
UConn Stamford, Waterbury,
and Storrs campuses, meets
during the spring, summer

service during retirement ceremony

Kindergarten, 7th grade and
11th grade in Ledyard. Contact
(888) 628-9633 (NAVYMED)
to make an appointment.
Specify that you need a school
physical when scheduling the
appointment. Bring all immu-
nization records and the Health
Assessment Record (HAR)
form with side one completed
to expedite your visit.
The HAR can be printed at
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/
lib/sde/PDF/deps/student/
health/HAR.pdf
Current immuniza-
tion requirements are list-
ed at http://www.sde.
ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/
deps/student/health/
SchoolImmunizations.pdf.
UConn Nursing Program
offered at Avery Point University of New
The University of
Connecticut’s (UConn) School Haven hosts open house
of Nursing will be offering
its innovative Master’s Entry
into Nursing Program (MEIN)
at UConn’s Avery Point cam-
pus beginning in January
2011.This program establish-
es eligibility for the NCLEX
RN exam for Connecticut in
only one full-time calendar
year. Students receive their
Registered Nurse (RN) and
then enter the graduate pro-
grams in nursing to earn
and fall semesters.
Completion of an under-
graduate statistics and
research course is also
required for admission. A
portfolio review to establish
competency in the sciences
and other indicators of poten-
tial for success in the pro-
gram is required. Students
may also request a Credit-by-
Examination option.
The campus is locat-
ed at 1084 Shennecossett
Road in Groton. For more
information, contact the
Program Coordinator at
susan.furlong@uconn.
edu, or at (860) 918-1503
or the Admissions and
Recruitment Coordinator at
ann.salina@uconn.edu or at
(860) 486-1937.
Sit down with a Universtiy
of New Haven (UNH) rep-
resentative to speak about
programs available in New
London, June 15 from 3:30
to 6:30 p.m. at the Radisson
Inn, Ballroom A, 35 Governor
Winthrop Boulevard. Hosted
by University of New Haven.
Call (860) 701-5454 or e-
mail SECampus@newhaven.
edu for more information, or
to RSVP.
By MM3 Sean Phillips
GROTON, Conn. - “We just
had one common goal, and
that was to take care of our
military.” Many arrived at the
retirement potluck of Karen
Stangeland, Personal Property
Transportation Officer, in
Building 84 at Naval Submarine
Base New London (SUBASE)
in order to wish her well and
thank her for 42 years of hard
work, May 26.
Commander Steven
Hartzell, Site Director of
FISC Norfolk New London,
presented Stangeland with
letters of appreciation from
the Commanding Officer of
FISC in Norfolk, and from
the President of the United
States, as well as a plaque
recognizing her 42 years of
outstanding government ser-
vice. The Hanscom Air Force
Base Joint Personal Property
Shipping Office North East
came from Massachusetts
with Lieutenant Colonel
Marshall Perry, Jake Hines,
Chief of Regional Personal
Property Management Office,
and Russell Depietro, Deputy
Director of Regional Personal
Property Management Office,
who presented Stangeland
with a letter of appreciation
from the Air Force as well as
their command coin.
Stangeland applied to work at
the base in 1968. “I went to dif-
ferent interviews after I gradu-
ated high school,” she explains,
“my mom would take me for
different interviews, and I want-
ed to work for SUBASE.”
She started work as a clerk
stenographer in the purchas-
ing department, working in
various divisions of supply
until 1989 when she started to
work with Personal Property,
becoming the Transportation
Officer. Her job was to pro-
cess the moves for every ser-
vice member in southeastern
Connecticut.
Many of her co-workers had
great things to say about her.
Salvatore Granese, Quality
Control Inspector of the region- Photo by MM3 Sean Phillips
al storage office in N.J., stated GROTON, Conn. - Commander Steven Hartzell, Site Director of Fleet Industrial
“Everything I know about per- Support Center Norfolk New London, presents Karen Stangeland, Personal
sonal property, I learned from Property Transportation Officer, with a plaque of recognition during her retire-
her.” ment ceremony at Building 84, on Naval Submarine Base New London, May 26.
“She was tough, but she
Many of her co-workers went to thank her for 42 years of hard work.
was fair,” commented Robert
Benderman, of the company ment date is June 3, but she ny stating what was on the
Benderman Motor Lines, on
says that she will continue to minds of many who attended,
Stangeland’s outstanding
help the military even after “We just appreciate everything
work ethic. retirement. you’ve done for us.”
Stangeland’s official retire- Hartzell closed the ceremo-

NMCRS Director leaving SUBASE chapter after 12 years

By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. – As the
Navy and Marine Corps
Relief Society (NMCRS) fund
drive ends and the Society
gains funds to help Sailors
and Marines across the
globe, at Naval Submarine
Base New London (SUBASE),
the Society will have a loss
of sorts. NMCRS Groton
Director, Michele Bilodeau,
has decided to retire and
move on to the next chapter
of her life.
“I have really loved my
time with the Society,” said
Bilodeau. “Helping military
members and their families
has been very rewarding.”
Bilodeau came to the
Society in January of 1998
after serving in a variety of
managerial positions within
the social services industry.
During her time as director,
NMCRS Groton has gone com-
pletely electronic, moved the
Thrift Shop to a more acces-
sible location, expanded the
Visiting Nurse Program, and
led the way in the develop-
ment of the Society’s very
successful Quick Assist Loan
(QAL) program.
With the departure of
Bilodeau, NMCRS Groton is
looking for a new director.
NMCRS seeks a full-time (40
hours per week) experienced
director to manage opera-
tions at our Naval Submarine
Base New London office in
Groton, Conn.
Prior association with
NMCRS, as an employee or
a volunteer, will be a signifi-
cant factor in evaluating a
candidate’s qualifications for
this position.
To be considered, candi-
dates must possess the fol-
lowing: A minimum of
an AA/AS degree from an
accredited college or uni-
versity recognized by the
U.S. Dept of Education;
Experience in recruiting,
retaining, motivating, and
working with Volunteer staff
in an organization simi-
lar to NMCRS; Experience
in public speaking or as a
training facilitator; Two (2)
or more years supervisory
experience; Basic knowledge
of Microsoft Office software;
superior leadership, inter-
personal and communication
skills. In-depth knowledge of
military command structure,
pay and allowance systems,
and experience providing
financial management/coun-
seling to others are highly
desirable.
For more information about
the job opening at NMCRS,
visit their Web site at www.
nmcrs.org/employ.html. You
may also visit their office at
SUBASE, Building 83, or call
(860) 694-3285.
 Thursday, June 3, 2010 • THE DOLPHIN • 3

New office, same great service

FISCN contracting department moves into a new office
of Friday, May 21.
By Fleet and Industrial Support FISC Norfolk provides unlim- The following deadlines apply for FY10 submissions:
Center Norfolk ited contracting support to various June 1 - $100,001 to $1 million - new contract
Department of Defense (DoD) com- June 1 - Over $100,000 - Annual Rental & Maintenance
GROTON, Conn. – The Fleet mands and serves as the central (ARM)
and Industrial Support Center buying activity for Navy establish- June 14 - Over $100,000 - Delivery orders
Norfolk (FISCN) orders nearly ments in the Commander, Navy June 28 - Any amount - Exercise of Option
every supply, repair part, equip- Region Mid-Atlantic, to include Aug. 9 - $100,000 or less - ARM
ment and service needed by the the former Navy Region Northeast, Aug. 9 - $25,001 to $100,000 - Purchase/Delivery Orders
personnel at Naval Submarine Naval District Washington, Navy Aug. 23 - $25,000 or less - Purchase/Delivery Orders
Base New London (SUBASE) on Region Midwest, and certain
a daily basis. From new comput- overseas commands located pri- like a one-stop-shopping experi- include “hard to find” items
ers and printers, copiers, mooring marily in Europe, Africa, and ence for our customers; they can requiring extensive market
lines, SUBSCOL test equipment, the Middle East and Atlantic and now interface with our Supply, research and service require-
and furniture to repair parts for the Mediterranean Fleet activities. Logistics, and Contracting func- ments may vary from annual
submarines stationed at SUBASE. “The new office location pro- tions within the same general maintenance contracts to engi-
If you use a supply part it was vides a more streamlined customer area.” neering and technical services.
ordered by FISCN. The FISCN service due to its proximity to the Even though the FISCN The FISCN Groton Contracting
Contracting Department Groton rest of the Supply and Logistics Contracting Office only moved to Office is the local source of
Code 245.2, which handles the offices supporting the waterfront a new location in the same build- information and expertise for
procurement of these vital sup- customers and tenant commands ing, assistance was needed from Performance-Based Service
plies and services officially moved aboard SUBASE New London,” outside FISCN to ensure a smooth Acquisitions, Blanket Purchase
to their new office location in said Joel Dimaapi, FISCN GROTON transition. Agreements (BPA), General
Gilmore Hall onboard SUBASE as Procurement Director. “This is just “The move took a lot of plan- Services Administration (GSA)
ning, coordination, and support contracts, end-to-end Navy E-
Ride for a cure at Run & Rally from other SUBASE departments business, as well as Federal
Raise money to find a cure for Diabetes, and to promote diver- but it was all worthwhile. In the Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
sity education and topics outside the normal curriculum during the end, it was a win-win deal for and Department of Defense FAR
Montville Motorcycle Run and Rally, June 6. everybody involved, especially for Supplement (DFAR) questions.
Registration begins at 10 a.m., with take off time at 11:30 a.m., in the customers,” added Dimaapi. Additionally, the FISCN
the Montville High School Parking Lot. The run ends at Fort Shantok The FISCN Groton Contracting Contracting Department would
in Uncasville. Office is comprised of civilians like to remind all customers that
There will be a barbeque, raffles, prizes and more. Pre-registration in the Acquisition Professionals the FY10 end-of-the-fiscal-year
is $20 per person, door registration is $25 per person. The first 100 Career Field specifically war- submission of requirements is
people registered receive a Rally T-shirt. Go to www.aaalionsclub.org ranted and authorized to procure fast approaching. Please make
or www.facebook.com/montvillerally for more information. goods and services on behalf of sure that all of your require-
There is no rain date scheduled for this event, it will be held rain the government. Procurements ment packages are submitted
or shine. All are welcome, with or without a bike to the barbecue at include both supply and service on time in order to ensure that
Fort Shantok or just bring out your lawn chair and watch the bikes type requirements for various the contract is awarded prior to
ride by along the route! customers ranging from $3000 September 30, 2010.
Each registration includes one meal ticket and raffle entrance. Visit to multi-million dollar contracts. For more information with
the Web site for more details and registration information. Customers include various Navy regards to contracting, stop
Sponsored by the Eastern Connecticut Asian and American Lions and DoD activities, ashore, by the office in Building 84-2
Club, and the Montville High School Parent Advisory Group. afloat, and industrial type com- Gilmore Hall, or call (860) 694-
mands. Supply requirements 3324.
4 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, June 3, 2010

A Tribute
to Squalus
By SA Michael Henderson
NEW LONDON, Conn. -
Seventy-one years to the day
that USS Squalus (SS 192)
sank, dragging a crew of 59 to
the depths to await their fate,
seventy-one years to the day
that 33 members of that crew
were saved in a heroic effort.
On May 23, the Custom House
Maritime Museum paid tribute
to those 26 Sailors lost to the
sea, as well as the last living
survivor of the USS Squalus
tragedy, Carl Bryson.
On May 23, 1939, Squalus
sank in 243 feet of water when
the engine room flooded.
Twenty-six men in the aft sec-
tion of the ship were drowned,
while 33 others, including Carl
Bryson, a New London resident,
escaped into the forward torpe-
do compartment, and were left
with the challenge of making
their way to the surface.
Within 24 hours of the sub-
marine sinking, USS Falcon
(ASR 2), a submarine rescue
ship, arrived with the McCann
Submarine Rescue Chamber in
tow. The original diving bell
was designed by Lieutenant
Commander Charles B.
Momsen, and later revised by
Lt. Cmdr. Rockwell McCann.
The Squalus rescue marks the
first and only notable use of
the McCann Submarine Rescue
Chamber.
It took divers from Falcon
four trips to rescue 33 survivors
with the diving bell, using a
winch to lower the bell down,
clamping it to the submarine’s
hatch to allow Sailors to climb
inside. On the fourth attempt,
the winch broke. As the crew-
members trapped inside the
sunken sub became trapped
inside an even smaller cham-
ber, the only option was to
haul the diving bell to the sur-
face by hand.
The exemplary efforts of the
divers of USS Falcon’s Submarine
Rescue Salvage Unit resulted in
four Medals of Honor, (rarely
given, and even more so during
a time of peace,) and 46 Navy
Crosses for the crew’s efforts
during the rescue and salvage of
USS Squalus.
The story of USS Squalus
inspired Brian McCarthy, a man
with personal gratitude to the
last survivor of the incident,
Carl Bryson, and Tobey Leske, NEW LONDON, Conn. – Above, Tobey Leske, the Squalus exhibit curator, reads off the names of those who were lost during the tragic sinking of USS Squalus (SS 192),
the Squalus Museum Curator, each accompanied by the tolling of a bell, at a remembrance service on the piers behind the Custom House Maritime Museum, May 23. The names of the lost and the
to introduce a new exhibit to
names of the survivors were wrapped to a brick. Below right, Brian McCarthy points to a display-case housing diagrams of the diving bell used to rescue the crew of
the Custom House Maritime
Museum. The exhibit was USS Squalus, while Allyn Donath looks on,. The rescue of Squalus marks the first and only time throughout history that the diving bell was used.
adorned with relics from Carl crewmembers was read, each
Bryson’s past aboard the ship name followed by the tolling
and afterward, including a hand of a bell. On a pier overlooking
written journal, Bryson’s Navy the Thames River, the names of
cover, USS Squalus locker key, the lost were wrapped around a
and Submarine Veterans vest brick and tied to a bouquet of
and cap. Other items on display red roses, and were thrown in
were diving suits, including a the river by Bryson’s daughter.
limited edition Mark V Helium The same was done for those
Helmet, a submarine warning who were rescued from the
flag, a model of USS Squalus, disaster, but were accompanied
and a Momsen Lung breathing by white roses.
apparatus. While USS Squalus exhibit
On May 23, the Custom may be closed, the Custom House
House Maritime Museum Maritime Museum still has
hosted a final farewell to the many other exhibits on display.
crewmembers of Squalus, and The Custom House Maritime
marked the last day of the Museum is located at 150 Bank
exhibit. Poems and hymns Street, in New London, and is
were recited, and a list of the open from Thursday through

Photos by
SA Michael Henderson

NEW LONDON, Conn. – Shown is an exhibit housing the Momsen Lung, a metal plaque with the morse
code, and lists of Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipients, given during a time of peace to the crew of
USS Falcon (ASR 2). The Momsen Lung was used during World War II by submariners as an emergency
escape breathing device, and was developed by Charles B. Momsen.

NEW LONDON, Conn. – Above, images depicting the events prior to the rescue of Squalus’s crewmembers are shown in a display case, at the Custom
House Maritime Museum USS Squalus exhibit, May 23. The exhibit also displayed post cards and a program for a “Squalus Memorial Benefit Concert,”
from July 30, 1939. Below, a display case is shown with items belonging to Carl Bryson, the last living survivor of USS Squalus (SS 192). Bryson’s items
were donated by his daughter, Allyn Donath. The exhibit held Bryson’s Navy cover and Submarine Veterans hats, a key from his locker on Squalus, a
journal detailing what happened on the boat, and various pictures to commemorate him. Below right, shown is a limited edition DESCO U.S. Navy Mark V
Helium Helmet, at the USS Squalus exhibit. Only 26 of these helmets were produced, one for each member lost during the sinking of USS Squalus
(SS 192). The salvage operation was the first practical use of helium oxygen diving.
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Remembering the fallen

Photo by SA Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – Memorial Day is accompanied by the sound of gunfire from

the 40mm Saluting Batteries at Naval Submarine Base New London’s Rock
Lake, May 31. Starting at noon, Naval Submarine Support Facility Weapons
Department Sailors fired off one round per minute, ending the ceremonious
salute at 12:20 p.m.

Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. - In honor of Memorial Day, Billye Serabian, Secretary for the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 20, places a wreath in the
water at Historic Ship Nautilus, May 29, in remembrance of those Sailors on eternal patrol. A gold star wreath was also placed in the water
in honor of all the gold star mothers across the nation. After the official wreath laying personnel in attendance were allowed to lay flowers in
the water to honor fallen members of their family.

Battle of Midway, Piped ashore

the turning point

in the Pacific
By MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair

GROTON, Conn. - During the early months

of America’s involvement in World War Two
(WWII) the country had suffered it’s lowest
point with the attack at Pearl Harbor, Dec 7,
1941, and then a high point when the Doolittle
Raiders launched B-25 Mitchells off the decks of
the aircraft carriers USS Hornet (CV 8) and USS
Enterprise (CV 6) to strike the heart of Japan,
April 18, 1942.
The Japan high command, embarrassed by the
attack on Tokyo resolved to destroy the American
carriers once and for all, leading to the decisive
battle of Midway.
Japanese Combined Fleet Commander, Admiral
Isoroku Yamamoto, formulated a plan of attack
at the U.S. mid-Pacific base at Midway Atoll in
an effort to draw out and destroy the U.S. Pacific
Fleet’s aircraft carrier striking forces to eliminate
their threat to his fleet.
American code breakers had cracked the
Japanese coded message system, and were con-
vinced that Midway was their target for attack,
with the code word “AF” standing for Midway,
though some were not convinced. To prove
Midway was the target, the tiny base sent a mes-
sage saying their water desalination system was
broken, and shortly after that a Japanese mes-
sage was intercepted stating “AF” was suffering
water shortage. Now not only did the Americans
have positive proof Midway was the intended
target, but they also had a realistic timeline of
when the Japanese would attack.
The Japanese fleet would use a two pronged
attack, level the base defenses, and capture the
island then wait for the carriers, unfortunately
they had no idea that the American carriers were
lying in wait for them.
As the Japanese pilots were attacking Midway,
torpedo and dive bombers from Hornet and
Enterprise were flying towards the Imperial
Navies’ carriers. The Zeros that were defending
the Japanese flattops had all dropped to low alti-
tude to destroy the American torpedo bombers,
leaving no resistance for the SBD Dauntless dive
bombers. They scored two hits on the carrier
Photo courtesy Google Images
BATTLE OF MIDWAY - In this painting by David Gray,
Lieutenant Junior Grade Norman “Dusty” Kliess pulls up
his SBD Dauntless after dropping a 500-pound bomb on
the Japanese aircraft carrier Kaga at the battle of Midway,
June 4, 1942. His rear gunner Radiomen Third Class
(RM3c) John Snowden tracks a Mitsubishi Zero that was
attempting to attack them.
Akagi and four on Kaga, both were left blazing
infernos. Moments later the dive bombers from
USS Yorktown (CV 5) screamed towards the carri-
er landing three direct hits. Soryu was abandoned Photo by MCC(SW/AW) Evelyn Haywood
and later sunk by an American submarine. GROTON, Conn. – Logistics Specialist Chief Petty Officer (Aviation Warfare) Michelle Skilbred, Fleet Industrial Supply
The Hiryu, the only undamaged Japanese Center Norfolk New London, is piped ashore at the conclusion of her retirement ceremony, May 25. Commander
carrier launched two strikes on the American Steven Hartzell presented LSC(AW) Skilbred with numerous awards but none greater than his own set of “dolphins.”
carriers, severely damaging the Yorktown. At 5 He presented her with the Submarine Warfare insignia for her six years of outstanding support of the submarines
p.m. the Hiryu’s luck ran out and the final wave homeported at Naval Submarine Base New London.
of American dive bombers left her burning from
stem to stern after landing four hits.
In one day the Japanese fleet had lost four of
its five large aircraft carriers.
On June 5, Admiral Yamamoto orders the
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remaining ships to turn back and gave up on his submariners, and future sub- Sea Dragon (SSN 584). of their family members pres-
plan to take Midway. mariners from Naval Submarine Most of these men didn’t just ent will be extremely proud of
On June 7, a badly damaged Yorktown is sunk School. serve on one submarine and their qualification in submarines
by a Japanese submarine while trying to tran- Of the 63 being inducted into leave the Navy. Instead they and their service to our coun-
sit back to Pearl Harbor for repairs, ending the the Holland Club, one served served on many other subma- try in the U.S. submarine force.
Battle of Midway. during World War II and quali- rines as well. Many of these We also have some surprises in
The ordeal was not over for the naval aviators fied in 1942. The others earned men may have started out on place as part of paying tribute to
and Japanese sailors who were shot down or had their Dolphins between 1951 diesel submarines, but took their service.”
to abandon ship. Many endured up to three days and 1960. Forty-one of the 63 their submarine experience and Following the ceremony, the
floating in shark infested waters. USS Trout (SS members will be present along went on to build and serve SUBVETS Groton Base will be
202) pulled Sailors from both sides out of the with more than 200 family and on many of our nuclear sub- hosting a reception for all who
water. During the battle, USS Nautilus (SS 168) friends. Many of these men ini- marines of all classes through attend the ceremony.
fought in the middle of the Japanese fleet, dodg- tially qualified in submarines the 1960s, and in some cases For additional information
ing depth charges, and eventually following a and earned their “Dolphins” through the 1980s and 1990s. about Holland Club or SUBVETS,
destroyer that led the American forces to the last either on older diesel subma- Carcioppolo, who will be contact John Carcioppolo at
carrier as it was leaving the battle. In all, eight rines, or on early nuclear sub- inducted into the Holland Club commander@subvetsgroton.
marines like USS Triton (SSRN in 2027, said, “This is their day. org, or call (860) 514- 7064.
United States submarines were involved in the
586), USS Skipjack (SSN 585), It’s all about honoring them. The SUBVETS Groton Base Web
battle, many acting as scouts for the incoming USS Sargo (SSN 583), USS When the ceremony is done, page is located at http://sub-
planes and others rescued aviators. Scorpion (SSN 589), and USS every one to a man and all vetsgroton.org.

Save the date for

Grossman’s second annual
Operation Lobster Dinner
By Grossman’s Seafood
GROTON, Conn. - Last year,
Grossman’s Seafood, a local
seafood market in operation
since 1916, created Operation
Lobster Dinner and was able
to join forces with area resi-
dents, businesses and organi-
zations to build a community
event designed to show sup-
port and appreciation to local
military personnel and their
families. The first Operation
Lobster Dinner offered 500
complete lobster dinners free
of charge, events for children
and fundraising in support
of Work Vessels for Veterans
and local scholarship pro-
grams.
This year, Operation Lobster
Dinner is back and even big-
ger, with plans to give thanks
to military families for their
daily sacrifices with 600 lob-
ster dinners, events, and a
fundraising raffle, July 18
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m,. at
Grossman’s, located at 479
Goldstar Highway in Groton.
“It is not only our honor,
but our privilege, to come
together with local business-
es and neighbors to have this
event for the very people that
sacrifice for our freedoms,”
said General Manager Sean
Coleman and Operations
Manager Christian Porter.
“The sacrifices these men
and women provide, often
gets lost with all that is going
on in our world. What better
way to say thank you than
to share a meal, entertain
and take care of them for
change?”
A supporter of the event,
state Senator Andrew Maynard
(D-Stonington), co-chair
of the Connecticut General
Assembly’s Select Committee
on Veterans Affairs, will be
in attendance to meet with,
and offer his appreciation to,
local military families.
“This is a wonderful, com-
munity-based event to thank
our friends and neighbors
who serve so nobly for the
betterment of us all,” said
Senator Maynard. “I’m very
proud to support the orga-
nizers and volunteers who
have worked very hard to
put together this very special
day for the second year in a
row.”
Photo courtesy Grossman’s Seafood
In addition to serving 500
last year, the event gener- GROTON, Conn. - Service members and their families enjoy a lobster dinner with all of the fixings at last year’s Operation Lobster Dinner, hosted by Grossman’s
ated $5,982 for Work Vessels Seafood. This year, Grossman’s is doing it again. On July 18, they plan to feed 600 service members and their families at Operation Lobster Dinner II. For more infor-
for Veterans, an organization mation, call (860) 448-9273.
that assists returning service- addition to the color guard, fle with proceeds to benefit visit www.workvesselsfor- be a part of Operation Lobster
men and women in starting or live music and other enter- Work Vessels for Veterans. vets.org. Dinner II, contact Christian
restarting their careers when tainment, this year’s event For more information on For more information on Porter or Sean Coleman at
they return from duty. In will also feature a charity raf- Work Vessels for Veterans, how to volunteer, donate or (860) 448-9273.
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USS Helena displays

‘The Right Spirit’
By Lt. j.g. Garry Ferguson
USS Helena Public Affairs
KITTERY, Maine - Los
Angeles class attack subma-
rine USS Helena (SSN 725)
reached another signifi-
cant milestone on May 21
as Submarine Group Two
representative Capt. Michael
Martin presented the com-
mand with a pennant embla-
zoned with the words “The
Right Spirit.”
The pennant displays a sin-
gle gold star symbolic of an
entire year without a driv-
ing under the influence (DUI)
related incident. This award
recognizes Helena’s efforts to
prevent alcohol-related infrac-
tions that could jeopardize
the finances and lives Sailors
and innocent people on the
road.
Earlier this month, USS
Oklahoma City (SSN 723)
received the “Right Spirit”
pennant.
The first pennant was
awarded to the crew of USS
Hartford (SSN 768) in October
2009 after they passed their
1,000th DUI-free day. The
second pennant was awarded
to USS North Carolina (SSN
777) in December 2009 after
they completed 2,000 days
without a DUI incident.
The pennant is Navy blue
with gold lettering and
Photo by Yeoman Seaman Brandon V. Morris
includes a gold star for each
year the command is DUI KITTERY, Maine - (From left to right)
free. A pennant with a single Master Chief Hospital Corpsman David
silver star represents five-con- DiPietro, USS Helena (SSN 725) Chief
secutive years without a DUI of the Boat, Captain Mike Martin,
incident. Submarine Group Two representative,
Commands are authorized and Commander Paul Dinius, Helena
to fly the pennant as long as Commanding Officer, stand with the
they are DUI free.
“Right Spirit” pennant. Helena received
The Right Spirit Campaign,
initiated by the secretary of the the pennant for the command’s efforts
Navy in 1995, was designed to prevent alcohol-related infractions
to enhance fleet readiness by that could jeopardize the finances and
the reduction of alcohol abuse lives Sailors and innocent people on
and related incidents, to pro- the road.
vide a safe and productive
working environment and to
ensure quality of life while de-
glamorizing alcohol use. This
pennant was the brainchild of
Preparing to tee off at Travelers
waterfront leadership.
Submarine Group 2’s Navy
Alcohol and Drug Control
officer designed and imple-
mented the idea.
Helena, homeported in
San Diego, arrived at the
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Sept. 2, 2009, for extended
maintenance including sev-
eral system upgrades. Upon
their arrival, Sailors have
been building a relationship
with the community. Helena,
named after Helena, Mont.,
was commissioned July 11,
1987. Her motto is “Proud
and Fearless.”

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ited, it is important to stay abreast of current information
relating to your career to avoid being separated, Real said.
PTS ranks Sailors by their accomplishments.
“If you are content in getting a ‘promotable’ [evaluation]
every year and just doing your job, then that will reflect in
PTS,” Real said. “When people are selected [for orders and
promotions], this is what they look at. They want the top
performers in the Navy.”
The Career Counseling office will process the application Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
when the window opens. For service members deployed in GROTON, Conn. - Rear Admiral Michael McLaughlin, Commander Submarine Group Two (CSG2), addresses members of
a war zone, the window of 15 months stills exists to apply Travelers, the Professional Golfers Association, and the media, during the Travelers Championship press conference.
for PTS. The championship will honor the military during the entire tournament with special venues specifically for military
For additional information, service members can contact
members and their families. Tournament admission is free to all military members and their families. For more informa-
the Career Counseling office at (301) 295-5210.
For more news from National Naval Medical Center, visit tion on how to get your tickets, visit the championship web site at www.travelerschampionship.com.
www.navy.mil/local/nnmc/.
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Splash of Summer Fun

Photo by MCC(SW/AW) Evelyn Haywood

GROTON, Conn. – Children cool off from the summer heat at the opening of Balfour Beatty Communities splash park,
May 25. Balfour Beatty Communities staff served free sno-cones and hot dogs for the children and their parents as
they excitedly awaited the first splash.