NEW MEMBERS

I have been doing the newsletter for about 16 years. The job of doing the newsletter was not originally done by the secretary. When I assumed the duties of secretary I some how got the job of doing the newsletter.

Board of Directors Meeting – Bill reported on the Board of Directors Meeting held Wednesday, September 8, 2004; a recommendation to reduce the annual cost for lifetime membership to $9 from $10 was rejected; a proposal to provide a Scholarship award to a high school senior was accepted and recommended for adoption at this meeting; a lottery type drawing was presented as a way to generate income for the Association and will receive further review and discussion before adoption or rejection; the 2005 reunion in Baltimore was discussed.

Attendees

John & La Verne Miller Wis. Dick & Wanda Fink Ind.

Gene & Diane Miller Wis. Lloyd Friedli ILL.

Harold & Wanda Tendick ILL. Joseph Patty ILL.

Jim & Yjonne Cole Ky. Harold & Donna Mc Ghee Az.

Leonard Trownnes Wis. Marcella Wheatley KY.

Vi Moe Wis, Jack & Edna Doyle ILL.

Dick & Helen Bowles Mich. Dick & Nancy Battershell ILL.

Larry, Bob, Andrew & Sam Hoesinga, Mo.

My father, the late William J. Lee (Lt. Cmdr. USN), served aboard the Lexington during World War ll . He always spoke with great pride about the brave young pilots and crewmembers aboard the ship...rarely about "himself." Some years after his death in 1989 at the age of 88 I found an old scrapbook containing many articles,memos and orders about his experiences aboard CV 16 and his life in the Navy at the time. It was an emotional experience to say the least...

I wish he were still here to see the wonderful tribute that you have created for those that have served with such pride aboard the Lexington. I can assure you that as his son, it is deeply appreciated.

I don't know if it is possible to contact any living veterans through your website that may have served with my father. If so, please pass this message along. I would certainly enjoy hearing from them...

Again,many thanks for your fine tribute to those that served aboard the Lexington.

A grateful son. Sincerely, Billy Lee Email address: wlee@maine.rr.com

Address: P.O. Box 1907, Ogunquit, Main , 03907.

Sponsor USS Lexington CV 16 Association

+ Award $1,000

+ Eligible to Participate Family member of USS Lexington CV 16 Association Members

+ To Win Essay; grade point average; ACT or PSAT

+ Deadline April 30

+ Notification June 30

All USS Lexington CV 16 Association members children, grandchildren or great grandchildren are eligible to participate. The applicant must be a high school senior and the scholarship will be awarded based on the 250 words or less essay, grade point average and ACT or PSAT score. To apply complete the enclosed application and submit to the address shown on the form prior to April 30,2005

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

High School Name:

Grade Point Average:

PSAT Score: O Did not take

ACT Score: O Did not take

Attach a typed essay of 250 words or less concerning the U.S. Navy of a historical nature or more topical with respect to the current U.S. Naval fleet.

Signature of Applicant: Date:

Name:

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Signature of Association Member:

Mail this form and essay to: Bill Royer

929 Eshleman Dr

Akron, PA 17501

Must be postmarked on or before April 30. 2005

Looking for Information – Walter A. O’Grady Jr. Walter was a Radioman 2^nd Class on board the USS Lexington during World War II. His daughter would very much like to talk to anyone who may have known her father who is now deceased while he was on the ship. Contact Lloyd Friedli with any information.

Looking for Information – William K. Horton. William was a torpedo man on board the ‘Lex’ and his last known address was Honolulu. Anyone having information contact Art Streitz, 1060 Shorewood Dr, Lacrosse, WI 54601; phone (608) 788-7621

Looking for Information – Van Thaxton (Buddy) Campbell. Buddy was an Aviation Chief Ordinancman when he was on board the ‘Lex’ in the 1940’s. Anyone with information contact Lloyd Friedli.

Looking for a Cruise Book – Gary Lundquist is looking for a 1956 Cruise Book. Anyone having one should contact him at 4055 Great Republic Rd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016-9685; phone (815) 332-4174

Looking For Info: A lady is looking for information about her uncle – Frederick W. Kuhn served on the Lexington during World War II. He was a graduate of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis. Anyone with information contact Lloyd Friedli.

Looking for Info: Anyone know, or have information about Leon Judson Conklin? He was on board during World War II – anyone who may have known him contact Lloyd Friedli.

HURRICANE DAMAGE PENSACOLA

Subject: BDA To NAS Pensacola (battle damage assessment)

Just received this from a friend of mine...looks pretty serious. Here is a summary of damages to date....I don't actually know how accurate this is....so consider this info only... Hurricane Ivan Status - (U.S. Navy)

NAS Pensacola:

CO and acting regional commander - Captain John Pruitt, USN

General BDA:

A majority of base roads are impassable. Generator power to selected buildings only Reported damage to every building on station - 90% of buildings has suffered "significant" damage. Currently no power - no water - no sewage. Sporadic gas leaks exist all over the base. Phone landlines restored on limited capability this morning Internet connectivity/Navy.mil website still down. ETR sometime this afternoon.

Base Public Affairs Office destroyed - photo lab destroyed.

Naval Air Technical Training Center is completely under water

Pensacola Naval Air Station Museum structure held up. S-3 President Bush flew aboard USS Abraham Lincoln is intact and undamaged.

Coast Guard station reported destroyed

Air Station Cemetery intact

Approximately 10% of power lines are down - conservative estimate. Runways are capable - Air Control tower structure ok -Radar is down

Personnel:

All personnel attached to the base are present and/or accounted for. No reported injuries 2900 sailors are stationed at local shelters in the community. Working with the American Red Cross to unload supplies and food.

No one allowed on base due to power lines being down - Base restricted only to Emergency and disaster relief personnel.

Florida National Guard from all over the state is inbound for relief efforts. ETA this afternoon.

NMCB 1 Seabee detachment (48 Personnel) from Gulfport left Gulfport, MS at 0200 but has not yet arrived due to road damage outside of the base. Seabee detachments also scheduled to arrive Saturday AM and Sunday AM.

OIC of Seabee detachment OIC is RADM (sel) Wayne Shear.

Media availability via conference call today at 1530 EST -

RADM(sel) Shear and Capt Pruitt

Harry White to coordinate via cell phone/land line Phone interview with NPR conducted yesterday - disconnected midway through - unclear if I/V ever aired

No I/Vs on base until the environment is safe - aiming for media availability on base tomorrow or Sunday

Imagery - Pictures taken of the base by PAO - Working with NMCI to

transmit those photos to MEDIACEN and CHINFO.

NETC/CNATRA:

POC - LT Robert Lyon, USN - CNATRA PAO - Corpus Christi

NETC personnel off line - no contact. Not allowed on base at NAS

Pensacola 361-961-3666 - DSN - 861-3666

Blue Angels

All Blue Angels operations are on hold Scheduled show this weekend in Nantucket is canceled

Every member of Blue Angels reporting damage to their homes currently working on return plan to Pensacola All shows for the next week are on hold NAS Whiting Field

Every hangar at Whiting is missing its roof.

Aircraft damage in hangars is suspected. Full BDA still ongoing.

No one other than emergency personnel are allowed on base

Two-thirds of all primary air training is held at NAS Whiting

Primary and helicopter training held at NAS Whiting completely down for approximately two weeks.

Current plan is to move training operations to Meridian, MS. No

damage at all reported at Meridian

NAVSTA Pascagoula:

POC: Stacey J. Byington - Base PAO

Phone: 228-761-2164

Commanding Officer - CDR Steven Rea, USN

USS Yorktown (CG 48) u/w as scheduled.

USS Ticonderoga (CG 47) & USS Stephen W Groves (FFG 29) still pierside. Ships are both re-manned. 100% space walkthroughs complete. No damage, structural external or internal reported.

Electrical Power to the pier and ship shore power restored All personnel present and/or accounted for. No reported injuries.

Minimal damage at NAVSTA reported.

Several small trees uprooted, tree limbs broken off, and two light poles toppled around the base. Part of the roof of MWR eatery was blown off, and minor wind damage to some base signage reported. Ingalls Shipbuilding:

PCUs - USS James E Williams (DDG 95) u/w for Hurricane avoidance.

Remainder of ships, USS Halsey (DDG 97), USS Forrest

Sherman (DDG 98) and USS San Antonio (LPD 17) report no damage. All

personnel present and/or accounted for.

Midway, now the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum. As San Diego's newest event venue, the Midway provides a magical experience which captures the beauty of the San Diego Bay, while paying tribute to our- city's rich naval heritage.

Indeed, Midway Magic-is real. No other carrier served our country for 47 years spanning victory in WWII, Korea, the Cold War, Vietnam, the era of détente and Desert Storm. More than

200,000 Americans shared in the odyssey, Setting new standards of naval air- operations that remain to this day.

The Midway is now permanently berthed at Navy Pier, which is within 5 miles of most major downtown hotels and attractions, less than a mile from the convention center and only 1.5 miles from San Diego Lindbergh Field airport. With its majestic presence and historical exhibits, the Midway offers an unparalleled event experience,

Joe and Alice Zikewich decided to make a donation of $3,500 to the Pea Coat and Brick Image Memorial Project. Joe says its been far to long to recognize these veterans buried at sea.