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The Navy's New Dress White Uniform John Gilhuly, LT, OE Div '63-66: Are you serious?
That rig looks like something you'd get at a shop for Halloween or a costume party.
If the Navy wants a new dress uniform, they might consider going back to the pre-war 2 Dress Whites. The jumper had cuffs and a collar of the same material and color as the Dress Blue uniform. Very much a distinctive Navy uniform.
That is my opinion, and I am unanimous in it. |
Hidden in Plain Sight |
This Just In - 2012 Reunion2012 Reunion Information Now Available On The Reunion Page. More Videos Available In The Video Archive. |
Welcome AboardJohn S Haldeman, LTjg Precom - 62 New to the Crew for April: David F Barone, RM2 68-70 New to the Crew for March: James "Jim" Klarich CTO2 68-70 New to the Crew for February: Timothy Gavin, GMG3 78-78 Joseph R Pfeifer, YNSN 69-71 New to the Crew for January: Chris Galeone, FTG2 78-79 New to the Crew for December: Jeffrey Cadwalader, FT2(SS) 93-98 See all the New To The Crew entries for 2011 here |
2011 Reunion - Alaska Cruise |
USS Oklahoma City TriviaRobert Hefner Sr. was born four miles north of Lone Oak in Hunt County, Texas in 1864 from humble roots.
Self-educating himself under the stars at night with books sent to him from a cousin, Hefner was eventually able to secure his J.D. from the University of Texas in 1902.
He quickly gained the nickname “The Judge” for his fairness and honesty while practicing law. Following his time on the Oklahoma Supreme Court, Hefner became Mayor of Oklahoma City, most noted for the building of Oklahoma City’s water reservoir system - The Bluff Creek Reservoir, which was later named Lake Hefner. Hefner served his Mayorship during World War II and was pivotal in winning the military bid to place Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City - a time that brought the famous General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Chester W. Nimitz to Oklahoma City.
“Looking to do as much as he could do for our boys in the war”, the Judge helped raise, along with E.K. Gaylord and Bob Hope, $40 million in US war bonds to commission the USS Oklahoma City. Today Lake Hefner, Hefner Middle School, Hefner Road and the Lake Hefner Parkway are all reminders of his great service to the City of Oklahoma City. |
My Uncle Joe 
Almost seventy years after he was killed in action, I was able to uncover the facts that told the real story of his mission. This was more than his family was able to find during and after WWII. Click here to read the story. |
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Chief Dillon's Sub Topics
Recently, retired chief and Association secretary Paul Dillon, had the pleasure of representing the USS Oklahoma City Association at an awards ceremony being held by the USS Oklahoma City SSN723 at Subase New London. I presented the Commanding Officer Aaron Thieme with a check in the amount of $500.00 which is the Association's donation to the Boat's recreation fund. Also, I gave their Sailors of the Year $50.00 gift cards. It is our way of thanking all who serve on a ship named Oklahoma City... We are all Okcity proud. |
Reflections of the USS Oklahoma City (CL-91)
Several crew members from the USS Oklahoma City (CL-91) pose for a photo at the World War II memorial in Washington D.C. on Aug. 26. (From left to right) Ray Palumbo, Frank Zaccaro, Ralph Alfaro, Bill Crouch, and Fred Kapinos. DoD photo by Doug Moss |
Two Crews, One Name
CL91 Plankowner Ralph Alfaro was both surprised and honored when he recently visited the museum at the Portsmouth, NH Naval Shipyard. SKCS(SS) Jason Dinkel, Chief of the Boat (COB) of the USS Oklahoma City,(SSN723), presented Ralph with a plaque and a baseball hat from the Submarine. The boat is presently going through an overhaul at the shipyard. |
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Quote of the Month"As an American I am not so shocked that Obama was given The Nobel Peace Prize without any accomplishments to his Name, because America gave him the White House based on the same credentials." |
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