The following 11 Eternal Patrol posts will be for shipmates that have departed on Eternal Patrol over the years that we did not have a record of on the sailing list. These shipmates were all listed on Eternal Patrol on the US Sub Vets site. We have included as much info on each shipmate as […]

It is with great sadness we report that William T. Cottle (LT 70-72 Gold Crew) has departed on Eternal Patrol April 23, 2025. William’s obituary can be viewed here. Sailor rest your oar.

It is with great sadness we report that Billy V. Watts Jr. (FTB 1980’s & 1990’s Blue Crew) has departed on Eternal Patrol September 1, 2025. Billy’s obituary can be viewed here. Sailor rest your oar.

It is with great sadness we report that Jamey Iven Murphy (RM 78-83 Gold Crew) has departed on Eternal Patrol June 21, 2025. Jamey’s obituary can be viewed here. Sailor rest your oar.

Effective 30 June Dean Hunt will be retiring as Treasurer for the association. Greg Fischer 1988-1990 ET Blue crew will be taking over as Treasurer. We would also like to thank Dean’s wife Lynn who helped Dean with the work of the Treasurer. Fair winds and following seas to Dean and Lynn & welcome aboard […]

The countdown to the next JCCVA reunion has begun. The next JCCVA Reunion will e held in Lexington, KY hosted By Don Rinthen 73-79 Blue Crew and his wife Loretta. The 2025 reunion page is up and running on the JCCVA website and will be updated as info is available. JCCVA Website https://ssbn630.org

It is with great sadness we report that Bennett L. Hooper (1970’s) has departed on Eternal Patrol January 20, 2025. At this time no arrangements have been made. We will follow up as information becomes available. Sailor rest your oar.

December 24, 2024 The animated movie A Charlie Brown Christmas, based on Charles Schulz’ Peanuts comic strip, came out in 1965. It has been a family favorite ever since. It is one of the few Christmas TV specials that gives the actual reason we celebrate Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ. If you’ve seen the […]