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AG School Class pictures (Lakehurst, Chanute, Keesler) are being accepted for upload to this site.
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3/3/2026 AGCS Harry Robert Hollenbach, USN (Ret.) May 21, 1936 – January 14, 2024
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3/2/2026
AGC Robert “Bob” Paul Kaser, USN (Ret.)
August 14, 1938 –
April 20, 2005
AG1 Gordon E. Williams,
USN (Ret.)
May 15, 1938 – February 23, 2010
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2/25/2026
By LT John Berger, USN (Ret.)
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2/22/2026
XAG Thomas R. Meals
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2/20/2026
AG 'A' and 'B' Lakehurst School Classes Revisited Submitted by AGCS Vernon Gray, USN (Ret.)
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Class 6642 (409) Convened 10/28/1966 Graduated 2/24/1967
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AGB-6943 Convened 10/27/1969 Graduated 5/8/1970
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2/19/2026
Ninety Saddles For Kengtu
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2/18/2026 CNMOC HALL OF FAME
INDUCTION RDML Erin Acosta presenting the Hall of
Fame Award to
CAPT Zdenka Willis, USN (Ret.) Of Special Interest
CDR Robert C. Showalter, USN (Ret.)
October 29, 1944 - May 24, 2024
Jean Ellen Cabell O'Connor
Wife of CAPT
Neil O’Connor, USN (Ret.)
April 24, 1930
– December 29, 2025
Necrology Announcements
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2/9/2026
Frances (Pam) Baughn
Elliott
Widow of AGC Rodney K.
Elliott, USN (Ret.)
January 26, 1942 – December
26, 2025
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2/7/2026
AGCM Claude R. "Moon" Mullen Jr., USN (Ret.)
February 2, 1931 - January 28, 2026
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2/2/2026 AGCM John Sungail, USN (Ret.) May 5, 1952 - May 29, 2025 AGCS Robert "Bob" L. Murphy, USN (Ret.) February 11, 1930 - Sept. 21, 2025
Frances "Pam" L. Elliott Passed Dec. 26, 2025
Widow of AGC Rodney K. Elliott, USN (Ret.)
AGCM Paul B. Brandt (SW), USN (Ret.)
Details on Two Above Soon
A Quick Look at Fort Lauderdale
and the
Bahamas
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To Whom it may concern,
While emptying an old trunk I have discovered a photo of the Aerographer’s School - Class of 1933.
My assumption, is that someone in my ancestry is depicted and I’d like to investigate that possibility. I’ve included a snapshot of both the front and back. The back has a list identifying the navy men shown.
Would you possibly have any information as to their home towns? I think that may be helpful in my effort to discover a link to my heritage.
Please email back any information you may have. Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Gary O’Connell
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1/31/2026 AGCM Claude R. "Moon" Mullen, USN (Ret.) February 2, 1931 - January 28, 2026
Travel Via The Moon
By LT Frank Baillie, USN (Ret.) Text submitted by LCDR Dennis Ruth, USN (Ret.)
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1/30/2026
February 2026 Aerograph Now Available on: Aerograph (Restricted) webpage Members Must Have a Username and Password to Access this Restricted Webpage
Secretary/Treasurer's Report
Aerograph Editor's Column
AGC Rodney K. Elliott, USN (Ret.)
December 6, 1935 - October 22, 2025
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1/26/2026
AGCM William (Billy) H. Wilson, USNR (Ret.) June 28,1930 - September 6, 2019
AGCM Robby Sue Wilson, USNR (Ret.) March 22, 1933 - December 10, 2017
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1/22/2026
By CAPT John Lincoln, USN (Ret.)
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1/16/2026
Center for NATTC Unit Keesler's Facebook Post
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1/7/2025
Marge Cruse, Life Member #014 Widow of CDR Don Cruse, USN (Ret.) Marge will be 103 on March 8, 2026! For birthday wishes Marge's contact info is: 2405 Patriot Heights, #4315 Colorado Springs, CO 809-5144 marge.cruse@centurylink.net 719 473-6515 CDR Cruse and Marge were founding members of NWSA
Jill Kathleen Colomb Wife of CAPT Herbert P. Colomb, USN (Ret.) September 12, 1947 – April 17, 2016
XAG3 Jennifer Hambright Tanner, USN (Rel.) Wife of CWO4 Marvin Mason Tanner, USN (Ret.) April 2, 1950 – July 19, 2025
Necrology Announcements
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12/11/2025
By CAPT R. Claude "Frenchy" Corbeille, USN (Ret.)
Update on Marge Cruse Got a note from my niece. She visited the home where Marge Cruse is and she is doing very well, Marge will be 103 soon. She and late husband CDR Don Cruse were super advocates of the NWSA.
AGC Fay Crossley, USN (Ret.)
(Below is picture of Marge on her 100th Birthday!)
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I have learned that I can get another printing of Midwest Meanderings from our local printing office. From when I get the order in, it will take ten to twelve days, so there is no guarantee that they will be available as Christmas presents. However, if you want to get one of more, please advise soonest, and I will get the order in as quickly as I can, which is pretty quick for an old guy. The second printing is completely sold out, but with sufficient interest, there will be a third printing,
CAPT R. Claude "Frenchy" Corbeille, USN (Ret.)
Freedom is Not Free
Frenchy Sends with Warm Regards
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11/11/2025
Updated
30 Oct. 2025
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11/4/2025
Center for NATTU Keesler's Facebook Post
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10/31/2025
November 2025 Aerograph Now Available on: Aerograph (Restricted) webpage Members Must Have a Username and Password to Access this Restricted Webpage
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10/19/2025
November 2025 Member and Non-Member 'B' Lists Now Available on:
Aerograph (Restricted) webpage
Members Must Have a Username and Password to Access this Restricted Webpage
Thomas Michael Miovas, Jr. January 15, 1958 – October 4, 2025 Son of AGCM Thomas M. Miovas, USN (Ret.),
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9/25/2025
AMS-NWSA 2025 Senior Scholarship Recipient Reagan Mendeke BS in Meteorology | Class of 2026 University of Oklahoma
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9/4/2025
I am a Marine (seated on right) who went to Weather & Rawinsonde School in 1983 with Frank Pupillo and Tina Arrington (on Paul's left) at Chanute AFB. I have found Frank and I would to find Tina Arrington. After Chanute, she was stationed at Diego Garcia in 1984.
Paul Mala
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8/29/2025
AGCS(AW) Bruce H. Glaes, USN (Ret.) Has Passed
Details Soon
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8/27/2025
I am a retired Marine who has written a just-published book about a little-remembered 1979 typhoon, fuel spill and fire at Camp Fuji, Japan.
The incident left 73 injured, most of them young Marines. Of that number, 54 suffered burns and 13 died. More: http://chashenry.com/fujifire/. The work details not just the origins of the incident and its impact on Marines, but also the ad hoc and altruistic Navy, Air Force and Army rescue response.
Of particular relevance to the Naval Weather Association, two chapters of Fuji Fire: Sifting Ashes of a Forgotten U. S. Marine Corps Tragedy deal with the identification and tracking of Typhoon Tip, which—as you will know—set still-standing records for size, intensity, and low sea-level air pressure. The chapters, I believe, in ways not done so in other writing about Tip, humanize the work of Sailors and Airmen the assigned to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
Thinking that the story might interest members of your association, I was wondering if you might consider reviewing Fuji Fire via your newsletter and social media platforms. If so, I would be pleased to email you a pdf review copy of the book.
Thank you for your consideration!
Gratefully, and Semper Fidelis, Chas Henry
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8/8/2025
History of Aviator Call Signs
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8/4/2025
AGC Joseph R. Gogel, USN (Ret.) September 25, 1941 to January 26, 2024
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7/29/2025
New Webpage! Selected Writings by CAPT R. Claude "Frenchy" Corbeille, USN (Ret.)
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7/13/2025
Good Morning,
I just found your website because it was mentioned on the AG Facebook page. I was looking for class photos from 2004 A-School in Keesler AFB. I then looked around and saw the Necrology page. I completely understand if this wouldn't qualify, because he did not die in the line of AG duty, but we did have a former AG die in Afghanistan.
Jonathan Gollnitz (http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97898717/jonathan-alan-gollnitz) served in the fleet and then went to A-School for AG. He was then stationed with me at Lakehurst, NJ as an AG before using the Blue to Green program to join the army. He later died from a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. I completely understand if he doesn't qualify, but wanted to mention it if he does. He was a good friend and a great shipmate.
Thank You, Aaron DeVivo
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McMurdo 1961-- Chilly Looking
Submitted by CWO4 Jim Romano, USN (Ret.)
Additional comments on the passing of
AGCM Robert Forest "Duke" DuCharme, USN (Ret.)
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A Virtual Wastebasket of Random Memories
Both Highly Recommended...
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E-mails from the Front Lines of the Cancer War
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