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Prepared by Eagle Systems, Inc. 22560 Epic Drive

California, MD 20619 (301) 863-2453

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)

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Welcome to the Tidewater area and the 38th Annual Professional Working Group Confer-ence 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 op-

erations. We are excited to have all of you here and believe we have put together a sym-posium that you will enjoy. I also want to challenge all AB’s, past and present, while at-

tending the ABE, ABF, and ABH workshops to come up with not only new ideas but solu-tions 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 larg-

est amphibious force, BATAAN, KEARSARGE, IWO JIMA, MESA VERDA, NASSAU, SAN ANTONIO and WASP to name a few. Even though the Navy has downsized in re-cent 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 seaAs long as we have gone to seaAs long as we have gone to sea With names like Wasp and KennedyWith names like Wasp and KennedyWith names like Wasp and Kennedy Upon our decks have stood a breedUpon our decks have stood a breedUpon our decks have stood a breed

A band of brothers with “canA band of brothers with “canA band of brothers with “can---do” creeddo” creeddo” creed They toil and run upon our roofsThey toil and run upon our roofsThey toil and run upon our roofs

They talk with wands and mouse to shootThey talk with wands and mouse to shootThey talk with wands and mouse to shoot They dress in different colors boldThey dress in different colors boldThey dress in different colors bold

But yet their story’s seldom toldBut yet their story’s seldom toldBut yet their story’s seldom told They own our mighty catapultsThey own our mighty catapultsThey own our mighty catapults Tractors, gear, and fuel to suitTractors, gear, and fuel to suitTractors, gear, and fuel to suit

They run the engines in our skinThey run the engines in our skinThey run the engines in our skin To launch our toys when wars beginTo launch our toys when wars beginTo launch our toys when wars begin They eat from boxes during chowThey eat from boxes during chowThey eat from boxes during chow That’s if our flight schedules allowThat’s if our flight schedules allowThat’s if our flight schedules allow

They sleep in stuffy lockers fullThey sleep in stuffy lockers fullThey sleep in stuffy lockers full On huffers, deuces, catwalks tooOn huffers, deuces, catwalks tooOn huffers, deuces, catwalks too

Their names have seldom made the pressTheir names have seldom made the pressTheir names have seldom made the press For fighting fires in battle dressFor fighting fires in battle dressFor fighting fires in battle dress Their efforts saved our ForrestalTheir efforts saved our ForrestalTheir efforts saved our Forrestal

For that and more we owe them allFor that and more we owe them allFor that and more we owe them all And now we hear the winds of changeAnd now we hear the winds of changeAnd now we hear the winds of change

Of smaller ships as budgets strainOf smaller ships as budgets strainOf smaller ships as budgets strain Some heard the words magnetic catsSome heard the words magnetic catsSome heard the words magnetic cats

We wonder where our future’s atWe wonder where our future’s atWe wonder where our future’s at But as long as ships are sent to seaBut as long as ships are sent to seaBut as long as ships are sent to sea To launch their planes for libertyTo launch their planes for libertyTo launch their planes for liberty We know that you shall never seeWe know that you shall never seeWe know that you shall never see

A Sailor called the last ABA Sailor called the last ABA 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.”

ABMA PLANK-OWNER, LIFE MEMBER, 1979 ATLANTIC FLEET AB OF THE YEAR &

ABCM RETIRED JERRY G. “JAKE” KOLLARIK

ABF2 FELICITAS CABRAL

ABH1 JAMES H. ARDEN

ABEC PERRY F. JAMES

ABMA PLANK-OWNER, LIFE MEMBER &

ABCM RETIRED RONALD A. “DAD” RUSSELL

ELIZABETH “BETTY” SUNDERLAND,

WIFE OF ABMA LIFE MEMBER & ABHC RETIRED

WILLIAM R. “DH” SUNDERLAND

ABFCS RETIRED ED BROOKMAN

ABMA LIFE MEMBER & CWO4 RETIRED

FRANK CAMNETAR

ABMA MEMBER & ABFC RETIRED

CHARLES JAMES “JIM” LOWE

ABMA MEMBER & ABEC RETIRED JOHNNY PARKS PRITCHETT

ABMA MEMBER

ABH1 DONALD HOWARD ZIEGLER, JR.

ABE1 LACY R. BULLARD

ABMA LIFE MEMBER & LCDR RETIRED DONALD EUGENE FORBES

CWO4 JAMES O. OAKS

ABHC WILLIAM C. SCHMIDT

ABMA LIVING LEGEND, LIFE MEMBER &

PLANK-OWNER CWO4 RETIRED

TYRONE A. ROBUCK

ABFC SMITH R. BAKER

ABMA MEMBER & ABFC GERALD B. WRIGHT

ABMA MEMBER & CWO3 RETIRED

BRUCE BECKER

ALLISON LEE COLES-SUMMERSETT BELOVED WIFE OF

ABH2 ISAIAH SUMMERSETT

ABMA LIFE MEMBER & ABECS (AW) RETIRED

DUANE A. “BJ” BJORLAND

FORMER ABH2 JARROD BRENT SHIVERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A DETECTIVE

WITH THE CHESAPEAKE VIRGINIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

ABMA LIFE MEMBER &LCDR RETIRED

THOMAS J. PETERS

EARL MARVIN KILPATRICK BELOVED HUSBAND OF

ABFC MICHELLE KILPATRICK

JO KAUFFMAN BELOVED WIFE OF

ABMA LIFE MEMBER & CWO3 RETIRED WAYNE KAUFFMAN

ABMA MEMBER & ABE1 RETIRED

KEVIN JOSEPH TRUNDLE

ABMA MEMBER & ABEC RETIRED WILLIAM R. “BILLY RAY” HAMM

ABMA PLANK-OWNER, LIFE MEMBER &

CWO-3 RETIRED JOHN W. “JACK” WALTERS

ABHC RETIRED

ROY L. DOUGHTY

ABMA LIFE MEMBER & ABHC RETIRED

WILLIAM J. HUCKINS

ABMA PLANKOWNER AND ASSOCIATE LIFE MEMBER – 001,

INSTRUMENTAL IN CHARTERING THEABMA

CAPTAIN U.S. NAVY RETIRED ROBERT LAWRENCE “BOB” BRACE

ABE3(AW) BRANDON LUNA

V-2 DIVISION USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76)

ABMA LIFE MEMBER &

LCDR(AB LDO) RETIRED PAUL BACENET 3

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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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 Tidewater Chapter Meeting All Day Event Vendor Staging/Set Up, Marriott Hotel All Day Event Travel Day/Open 1200-1800 Registration/Membership

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The 2008 Sailors of the Year (SOY) were advanced to chief petty officers during cere-mony at the Navy Memorial July 17. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr hosted the cere-mony.

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 med-als 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 Sail-ors through numerous presentations, awards and meritorious advancement to the next pay grade.

CONGRATULATIONS! Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel)

1st Class Justin Melton 2008 Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Sea Sailor of the Year

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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 Sep-tember of 1980, he was detailed to his first duty sta-tion 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 Lake-hurst, 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 con-sequently in 1991 he was selected for commission under the Limited Duty Officer in Ser-vice 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 Lieuten-ant, 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 com-menced 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 Han-dling Officer. He spearheaded Air Department’s efforts in Ike’s Refueling Complex Over-haul 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 decora-tions.

LUIS A. HERNANDEZ COMMANDER

UNITED STATES NAVY

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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 Tidewater Chapter Meeting 0730 Registration, Membership, Event Sales (Continued) 0800 FLIGHT QUARTERS-All Hands (Civilian Clothes Authorized) 0815 Presidents Call to Order/Election Nominations 0900 – 1000 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 Tidewater Chapter Meeting 0745 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 Golf Tournament muster in main lobby 0700 Tidewater Chapter Meeting 0730 Membership, Event Sales, Vendor Exhibits

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John Mazach is vice president for Business Develop-ment at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding-Newport News. Named to this position in 2008, he is responsi-ble for all business development, marketing and cus-tomer relations initiatives. A retired vice admiral, Mazach previously served as vice president for Busi-ness 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 Sys-

tems. 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 Op-erations 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 nu-merous 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 Cor-poration, 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 com-pany whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.

VICE ADMIRAL (RET.) JOHN J. MAZACH VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

NORTHROP GRUMMAN SHIPBUILDING

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CAPT Antonio was commissioned in 1983 fol-lowing 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 War-fare Officer and Damage Control Assistant. He was also an exchange officer with the Canadian Forces at the National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada as-signed to the Directorate of Ship Engineering. His Engineering Duty Officer quali-fying 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 Schedul-ing Officer and finally Depot Maintenance Budget Officer. CAPT Antonio trans-ferred 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.

BRIAN K. ANTONIO CAPTAIN

UNITED STATES NAVY

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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 Tidewater Chapter Meeting 0730 Membership, Event Sales, Vendor Exhibits 0800 All Hands Muster/Uniform of The Day 0800 – 0915 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 Awards Banquet 1700 – 1800 No-Host Cocktails/Cruise Book Photo’s 1830 Presidents Call to Order (Banquet Room) Introduction of Head Table - Guest Speaker - 2007-2008 Officers - Invocation/Blessing 1900 Dinner 1945 Guest Speaker: ADM (Ret) Mazach 2045 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)

2100 – 2400 Entertainment and Dancing

Saturday, August 9th, 2008 0830 Tidewater Chapter Meeting at Fleet Rec Park 1000 – 1700 All Hands Picnic

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CAPTAIN RANDOLPH L. MAHR PROGRAM MANAGER PMA-251, ALRE

UNITED STATES NAVY

Captain Mahr was born in Elizabeth, New Jer-sey 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 evalua-

tion 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 Com-mand 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 Labora-tory 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 offi-cer 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 in-cluding 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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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 Squad-ron 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. Good-win reported to the Naval Postgraduate School where he earned a Masters of Sci-ence 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 Headquar-ters, 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 Pre-Commissioning Unit Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and became the first Commanding Officer, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in July 2003. Rear Adm. Goodwin was pro-moted 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 as-signment was Commander, Abraham Lincoln Strike Group. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meri-torious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, as well as numerous unit commendations and awards.

REAR ADMIRAL JOHN W. GOODWIN COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR FORCE ATLANTIC

UNITED STATES NAVY

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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 ATLANTIC FLEET PACIFIC FLEET

PREVIOUS AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATES OF THE YEAR 1976 ABE1 Robert Whelan 1977 ABFC Alfred Reynolds ABH1 R. A. Buscher ABH1 Alan Lundeen 1978 ABCS Lew Simpson 1979 ABE1 Bert Blyth ABF1 Charles Bennett ABE1 Jake Kollarik 1980 ABE1 Nelson Tabinga 1981 ABE1 Michael Hoben ABEC A.L. Crutchfield ABE1 A.A. Annunziata 1982 ABH1 Brian Stump 1983 ABH1 M. L. Herman ABF1 Richard Borrego ABE1 Elwood G. Eppard 1984 ABE1 Jeffrey Wisler 1985 ABE1 T.A. Chorlton ABE1 Paul E. Erickson ABH2 Kevin J. Phillips 1986 ABH1 Willie Lewis 1987 ABH2 Scott J. Bailey ABH1 Norris l. Danzey ABE1 Richard D. Jones 1988 ABH1 Michael B Reid 1989 ABH1 Paul Foster ABE1 (AW) James D. Surgeon ABE1 (SW) Ronnie G Pinkston 1990 ABH1 Mark C. Persutti 1991 ABH1 Daniel Dray ABH1 (AW) Shawn T. Whalen ABE1 Buddy Ward 1992 ABH1 (AW/SW) Derek Diggs 1993 ABF1 (AW/SW) Dennis Joyce ABE1 (AW/SW) R. Donaldson ABE1 (AW) W.D. Cunningham 1994 ABF1 (AW) Bradley H. Fudge 1995 ABH1 (AW) Joseph Howard ABH1 (AW) William J. Claye ABH1 (AW) Larry Spradlin 1996 ABE1 (AW) Wilbert M. Wafford 1997 ABH1 James A. Wiggins ABE1 (AW) Tagipo Migao ABE1 (AW) Steven D. Keizer 1998 ABE1 (AW) Anthony Hughes 1999 ABH1 (AW/SW) Thomas Lamb ABH1 (AW) Sean Black ABF1 (AW) Lawrence Warford 2000 ABH1 (AW) Gregory A. Curl 2001 ABE1 (AW/SW) Jaime I. Roman ABE1 (AW) Dennis M. Prazeau ABF1 (AW/SW) Reynaldo A. Stanley 2002 ABE1 (AW/SW) Jon C. Clark 2003 ABF1 (AW/SW) Karl C. Thomsen ABH1 (AW/SW) Glen R. Harrison ABH1 (AW/SW) Jitindra W. Sirjoo 2004 ABF1 (AW/SW) Alvaro D. Williams 2005 ABF1 (AW/SW) Eric L. Alexander ABH1 (AW/SW) Ronnie A. Padilla ABH1(AW/SW) Christopher L. Smith 2006 ABH1 (AW/SW) Maguel L. Brooks 2007 ABF1 (AW) Jacob Muehls ABF1 (AW/SW) Jamison R. Hunter ABF1 (AW/SW) Roberto Saavedra

ABF1(AW/SW) CHARLES A. LOY ABH1(AW/SW) PAUL S. YOUNG

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 2001 — Pensacola, FL 2002 — Silverdale, WA 2003 — Patuxent River, MD 2004 — San Diego, CA 2005 — Virginia Beach, VA 2006 — Pensacola, FL 2007---- Silverdale, WA

PREVIOUS AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATES SYMPOSIUM SITES

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ABOY Pacific Fleet

ABH1(AW/SW) PAUL S. YOUNG

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 Com-mand 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 ad-vanced to Second Class Petty Officer. Petty Officer Young began working as the Flight Line supervisor and accomplished many qualifications including Airfield License Coor-dinator 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 re-ported 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 re-ceived his Associate’s degree in General Studies. He is highly involved in various or-ganizations 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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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 heli-copters 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 main-tained 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 phenome-nal 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 operat-ing 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 Special-ists 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 (CVN-65) 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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AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATE ASSOCIATION

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

Living Legends 1990 ABCM Willie Gann 1991 CDR Jack Carleton 1992 LCDR Dave Deese 1993 LCDR Harry Claar 1994 CDR Bob Gillen 1995 CWO4 Ed Hayes 1996 ABCS Odie Kennedy 1997 CWO4 Tyrone Roebuck 1998 CWO4 Robert J Archibald III 1999 CWO3 Arlie T. Sinks 2000 LCDR A.B. “Skip” Lopez 2001 CWO4 Victor “Vic” Pinion 2002 CDR Preston L. Jones 2003 LCDR Mark Short 2004 LT C. J. Heard 2005 CWO4 Robert M. Henderson 2006 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 Vice-President CDR Tony Hernandez LT Guy Jordan Treasurer Secretary ABEC (Ret) Stoney Burke Donna Dodson

ABMA Chaplain Public Affairs Officer LT Erik Stroud LCDR Doug Thornton Merchandise Coordinator Scholarship Chairman CDR (Ret) James Neary ABCM (Ret) Lanny Vines Webmaster National Vendor Coordinator ABHCS (Ret) Marco Estrada 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 One Year CDR (Ret) Preston Jones CDR Roy Harrison CAPT (Ret) Tony McFarlane CDR Mike Singleton Two Year Three Year ABCM Kely Charles ABCM Cary Boothe ABHC Chris Smith ABCM Calvin Smith

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