Uncategorized – USS John C. Calhoun Veterans Association https://ssbn630.org Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:58:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ssbn630.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-Calhoun-630-32x32.png Uncategorized – USS John C. Calhoun Veterans Association https://ssbn630.org 32 32 Eternal Patrol Notice https://ssbn630.org/eternal-patrol-notice-51/ https://ssbn630.org/eternal-patrol-notice-51/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:58:49 +0000 https://ssbn630.org/?p=2746 It is with great sadness we report that Terrance “Terry” M. Perrone MM 8-88 Blue departed on Eternal Patrol November 4, 2025.

Terrance’s obituary can be viewed here.

Sailor rest your oar.

]]> https://ssbn630.org/eternal-patrol-notice-51/feed/ 0 Eternal Patrol Notice https://ssbn630.org/eternal-patrol-notice-35/ https://ssbn630.org/eternal-patrol-notice-35/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:09:02 +0000 https://ssbn630.org/?p=2529 It is with great sadness we report that James M. McDonald (MM 88-92 Gold Crew) has departed on Eternal Patrol September 28, 2025.

James’ obituary can be viewed here.

Sailor rest your oar.

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It is with great sadness we report that Stephen R. Frederick (MM 1980’s Blue Crew) has departed on Eternal Patrol April 13, 2025.

Stephen’s obituary can be viewed here.

Sailor rest your oar.

]]> Eternal Patrol Notice https://ssbn630.org/eternal-patrol-notice-14/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:28:28 +0000 https://ssbn630.org/?p=2239 It is with great sadness we report that Garry Neal Collins (ET Blue crew 1973-1976) has departed on Eternal Patrol January 6, 2024.

Garry’s obituary can be viewed here.

Sailor rest your oar.

]]> Silent Service Bourbon https://ssbn630.org/silent-service-bourbon/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:31:53 +0000 https://ssbn630.org/?p=2226 Below is a link for 1420 Special Reserve Bourbon – Engraved 124th Army-Navy Game – Silent Service. It is $39.99 for a 750ml bottle.

Here is the website

]]> Eternal Patrol Notice https://ssbn630.org/eternal-patrol-notice-10/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:36:56 +0000 https://ssbn630.org/?p=2114 It is with great sadness we report that Leroy Paul Werley Sr. has departed on Eternal Patrol January 27, 2023.

Leroy’s obituary can be viewed here.

Sailor rest your oar.

]]> The Prez Sez 22 Oct 2022 https://ssbn630.org/the-prez-sez-22-oct-2022/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 01:40:00 +0000 https://ssbn630.org/?p=2089
Well, some kind of Association president I am. It is with the deepest of regret that I inform you that my Linda and I will not be attending the upcoming reunion two weeks from now. I have an emergent medical condition which requires treatment 3 days per week for the next 5 weeks and getting out to Las Vegas is no longer an option. I would have postponed treatment but the nature of the affliction and the associated pathogen can grow into a major problem quickly and its been a good 3 months since I first had symptoms. Its only been a few weeks since the diagnosis and treatment started a week and a half ago so the smart thing to do is get started ASAP. Enough of this.

I spoke with Bucky Huber, our reunion host, a couple of days ago. There are about 35 shipmates signed up to attend and a total of about 78 total attendees. If you would still like to attend, Bucky says you can print off a registration form and send it in to “A Complete Reunion.” The address is on the form. They only take checks. No credit cards. You need to hurry!!! If you get to Vegas and still haven’t signed up you can do it there. About the only consequence is that you won’t have a name tag.

That’s about it. Again, I am so disappointed that I will not be able to be there. It has been a pleasure and honor to serve the Association (you) for the last 4 years as the Vice President and President. Hoist two or six for me (each day) since I am forced into temporary abstinence. AND HAVE FUN IN VEGAS, BABY!!!!!!

Rob Hughes

]]> Ship’s Store https://ssbn630.org/ships-store/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:57:48 +0000 https://ssbn630.org/?p=2064 The ship’s store will be closed for orders until after the reunion.

]]> THE PREZ SEZ https://ssbn630.org/the-prez-sez-3/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:40:25 +0000 https://ssbn630.org/?p=2023 The countdown to the reunion is rapidly ticking away. I’ve been on the phone a lot, especially trying to reach out to our West Coast members. Many have asked who else is attending. I just got a list of those who have signed up so far (as of Monday August 22). Here goes:

Carl Graham

Robert Mitchell

Thomas Holcombe

Eldean Hunt

Czelusniak, Paul

Richard Hubert

Macon Clark

David Cole

Mark Ross

Rockford Smith

Donald Rinthen

James Bettison

Brian Brusky

Paul Springmeyer

Richard Whitesides

George Shaw

Robert Hughes

Gary Heitmann

Alfred Beaty

Stephan Geiger

James Gooch

Dooley Camus

Jeffery Kollhoff

William Deihs

William Rogerson

David Hansen

Ken Wethington

William Caudill

Richard Huber

Thats it for now. I did not list wives because I do not have that info but for all of you that I know, most if not all are also attending. Besides, we need that adult supervision. At least I do. And yes, the War Department is coming with me.

I will update this list as I get the info. And remember: 2 OCTOBER IS THE CUTOFF DATE!!!

See Ya’ll in 2 months. Vegas, Baby!!!

Rob Hughes

]]> The Prez Sez https://ssbn630.org/the-prez-sez-2/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:27:48 +0000 https://ssbn630.org/?p=1995 Well, the Las Vegas reunion is now only 3 months away and things are moving. Our reunion host, Association Vice President Bucky Huber, is almost ready to post the registration form. The guest speaker arrangements are just about finalized. You can find the relevant details about the Tuscany Resort and Casino elsewhere on this site. Let’s hope the Tuscany isn’t having to snorkel at PD after this week’s rain.

Speaking of sites, our Web Master, Mark Akesson, should have our transition to another provider completed by the end of August. We all know how slow and balky the site is presently.

That’s about it. If you have any questions, suggestions, etc., now is the time to let us know. Keep an eye on our Facebook page. It is often updated faster than this site. (Mea Culpa).

Rob Hughes

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