• Bob Feller, Hall of Fame pitcher for the Cleveland Indians gives his account of his Navy days in I'm Still a Navy Man at Heart.
• The entire crew of a B-29 (12 aviators) was rescued by a US submarine after their plane was shot down in 1944, 570 miles off the coast of Japan. The entire rescue was filmed in color video but then sat in a guy's closet untWhat's Newil now. This is a story from a Denver TV station of one of those rescued aviators to whom the video was delivered. It also shows their transfer to another submarine that is likely headed back to port before the one that accomplished the rescue.

• History and Parts of  the Submarine is a link to a page with several more links related to the history and construction of submarines.  This link was contributed by a student in Ms. Sarah Hanson's history class.  Thanks to both.
• The Vietnam Wall is a link to a site that allows you to find the names of casualties of the Vietnam War.  First click on a state. When it opens, scroll down to the city and the names will appear. Then click on their names. It will show you a picture of the person, or at least their bio and medals. Then click on full profile and obtain more details of the person.

To All Hands and All Stations,

For immediate release:

I want to invite you to view and share with your shipmates and family a video sponsored by the Tin Can Sailors Association (used with permission) that appeals to everyone to help donate and support the historic museum Destroyer fleet. The one organization dedicated to the memory and history of Destroyers, TCS is leading an effort to support the long-term preservation of USS Laffey, USS The Sullivans, USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr, USS Kidd, USS Turner Joy, and others.

This video was filmed aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr (DD-850) during our May 2010 Major field day. We are honored that Tin Can Sailors utilized the efforts aboard KENNEDY as a quality example of the importance of our nations Destroyer fleet. It also gives you a excellent idea of the difficulties with these ships, current views of DD-850, and efforts during a field day.

The link is at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_BxKrR7Kl4

You are the backbone in getting out the word.

Please send the link to family, friends, your reunion group, other veteran organizations such as VFW, your companies and local businesses, and visit TCS at http://www.destroyers.org/ to donate and help our Famous Destroyers!!

Sincerely,
Rich Angelini
Asst Curator, USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr (DD-850)

Our gratitude to Mr. Fred Marks for permission to present this fascinating account.

From The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown, MD:

August 19, 2009

Robbin “Bob” Hildebrand, 72

MARCH 12, 1937 -- AUG. 10, 2009 ONTARIO, Calif. — Robbin “Bob” Hildebrand, 72, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, in Ontario, Calif. Mr. Hildebrand was born March 12, 1937, to Clyde and Virginia Hildebrand of Hagerstown. His brother Richard Hildebrand died in December 1992. He is survived by his brother, Jack Hildebrand of Hagerstown; and his adopted son, Clifton Langford of Orange County, Calif. Mr. Hildebrand served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, including five tours in Vietnam. Following his Navy service, he worked for 17 years for General Electric Jet Engine Division in California. He was a member of Elks Lodge 1419 in Ontario, Calif., where he served as treasurer. He was a member of the American Legion, the Navy League and the Fleet Reserve Association. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Ontario Elks Lodge 1419, 1150 W. 4th St., Ontario, CA 91762. Friends and family may send flowers or cards to the Elks Lodge in his name or make a donation to the Elks National Foundation Scholarship at www.elks.org. Webmaster's note: until the time of his death, Bob Hildebrand served as Vice President of the USS John Paul Jones Association.

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03-May-09