The registration form for the 2026 JCCVA reunion is up on the reunion page and is ready to be downloaded. Registration forms must be in by August 7, 2026.

It is with great sadness we report that Gerald J. “Corky” Corcoran CO #14 83-86 Blue departed on Eternal Patrol December 17, 2025. Gerald’s’s obituary can be viewed here. Sailor rest your oar.

God foretold the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, through the prophet Isaiah, saying, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9.2 NIV) As the season brings light to the darkest nights, may it also bring […]

It is with great sadness we report that Robert L. Shiffman LTJG (CHOP) 71-73 Blue departed on Eternal Patrol August 17, 2023. Robert’s obituary can be viewed here. Sailor rest your oar.

It is with great sadness we report that Richard F. Logsdon MT 75-76 Blue departed on Eternal Patrol September 14, 2023. Richard’s obituary can be viewed here. Sailor rest your oar.

There is now a link on the 2026 Reunion page to make reservations for the hotel. Make them sooner rather than later before the place fills up. Our rate is $149.00 per night.

It is with great sadness we report the following shipmates have departed on Eternal Patrol. Robert J. Way 1964 IC Gold departed on Eternal Patrol on June 6, 2024.There is no obituary info for Robert. John Weaver 1973 EM departed on Eternal Patrol on August 11, 2013.There is no obituray info for John. Coyce V. […]

It is with great sadness we report the following shipmates have departed on Eternal Patrol. Ronald L. Thomson 1969-1973 EM Blue departed on Eternal Patrol on February 24, 2016.There is no obituary info for Ronald. Steve L. Toth 1976-1979 QM Blue departed on Eternal Patrol on September 1, 2009.Steve’s obituary can be viewed here. William […]

It is with great sadness we report the following shipmates have departed on Eternal Patrol. James P. Simpson 1964-1965 MM Gold departed on Eternal Patrol December 1, 2019.James’ obituary can be viewed here. Kenny Sizemore 1981-1983 IC Blue departed on Eternal Patrol unknown date.There is no obituray info for Kenny. Bradford D. Smith 1964-1967 LTJG […]

It is with great sadness we report the following shipmates have departed on Eternal Patrol. Lewis A. Ross MM departed on Eternal Patrol on January 12, 2024.There is no obituary info for Lewis. Russell A. Rutowski 1989-1991 MM Gold departed on Eternal Patrol on September 28, 2019.Russell’s obituary can be viewed here. Steven G. Salva […]