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.

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 […]

It is with great sadness we report that Brice P. Green (MM 1970’s) has departed on Eternal Patrol March 31, 2024. Brice’s obituary can be viewed here. Sailor rest your oar.

It is with great sadness we report that Buford Clinton “Clint” Garmon (HM 74-76 Blue Crew) has departed on Eternal Patrol November 13, 2024. Buford’s obituary can be viewed here. Sailor rest your oar.