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 […]

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 the ship’s sponsor Rosalie Calhoun has departed on Eternal Patrol December 16, 2024. There will be a memorial service sometime after the holidays. May god rest her soul.

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.

The 2024 JCCVA reunion is in the books. If you weren’t able to make it everyone had a good time. The 2026 JCCVA reunion will be held in Lexington, KY around October hosted by VP Donald and Loretta Rinthen 1973-1979 Blue Crew. Details will be posted as they become available.