JAMES D. WATKINS, LTJG, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LTjg James Watkins '77, USN was lost on September 11, 1980 when the A-7E Corsair II he was piloting crashed during a practice bombing mission at Naval Weapons Center China Lake, California. He was a member of Attack Squadron (VA) 195.

Jim grew up in Chula Vista, California; his father was a Naval Aviator prior to his death when Jim was 11 years old.

He had earned his wings in September 1979 and had only been in VA-195 since June.

He was survived by his mother and three brothers. Jim was the second of the four boys; the third emailed in February 2024:

Without a father during our teen years, Dan and I looked up to Jim and Bob as role models. Bob was the studious one, whom we mostly went to for help with homework, and Jim we looked up to for everything else. He also made sure nothing bad happened to us. I remember one time when Dan was bullied by some kids around the corner from us. When Jim found out he was going to make sure it stopped, so he took us over there to have a talk with the kids. The issue was resolved peacefully and Dan was never bullied again.

As siblings we got along very well with each other. Of course we had our little squabbles and disagreements like any family, but never anything serious. There was the time I pushed Jim out the bedroom window when I was mad at him, and I had to lock every door to make sure he cooled off before I let him back in. But he convinced me that the longer I waited to let him in the worse it was going to be for me, so I let him in, he gave me a couple of short punches in the arm and that was it. Actually it was all in fun. In fact, we all often played together and had a lot of fun. Jim liked to demonstrate his wrestling moves on us, despite our insistence that it wasn’t necessary.

Jim was always looking for adventure as a youngster and was not afraid to take chances. Once, a friend was showing him how to ride his motorcycle. Jim rode it down the street, but not knowing how to stop it, he jumped the curb at the end of the street and crashed into the fountain in the yard of the house there. Jim never told my mom about it, but after he returned the bike to his friend, he went over to the house to apologize to the man who lived there. The man was impressed that Jim owned up to it and offered to pay for any damage. He said he wouldn’t tell our mom. Years later, when we were celebrating Jim’s graduation from Annapolis the story came up and my mom said it’s a good thing she never knew about it or she would have had a heart attack.

That’s all I will share for now. Jim was a wonderful brother. He was well liked and admired by us as well as all our friends. I still miss him and often wonder what it would have been like to have him around all these years. May he rest in peace.

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MICHAEL F. BROWN, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Michael Brown '77, USN was lost on August 4, 1982 when the EA-3B Skywarrior he was piloting crashed in the Indian Ocean during a training flight from USS Ranger (CV 61). Five other crewmen were also killed; one man aboard survived. They were members of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 1.

A native of Dallas, Texas, he attended the Naval Academy following a year at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island. He was survived by his wife, two young sons, and two sisters.

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MICHAEL J. OHLER, CAPT, USMC

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

CAPT Michael Ohler, '77 USMC was killed in action in Lebanon on October 16, 1983 during a firefight with militia. He was a pilot who was assigned to the First Battalion, Eighth Marines as an aviation liaison.

In the Lucky Bag: He enjoys "the great outdoors and has been the foremost camping and backpacking authority in the company… A finer and more loyal friend than Mike could not be found."

A native of Huntington, New York, Michael was survived by his wife, two-year-old daughter, three-month-old son, and parents.

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STEPHEN J. BURLEY, CAPT, USMC

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

Captain Stephen Burley '77, USMC was lost on March 24, 1984 when the helicopter he was piloting crashed during a joint military exercise with South Korean marines. Twenty-eight others were also killed.

From the November 1984 issue of Shipmate:

After attending the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas, he was appointed to the Naval Academy Class of 1977 from the State of New Jersey. Upon graduation he was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Marine Corps and reported to The Basic School at Quantico, Virginia. Following his designation as a Naval Aviator on 2 November 1979, he was ordered to MAG-16, 3rd MAW, onboard MCAS (H) Tustin.

At the time of his death, he was deployed to Okinawa with HMH-361. He was a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Jude, his son Stephen Joseph, Jr., his parents, and two brothers.

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WILLIAM A. STUVER, MAJ, USMC

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

Major William Stuver '77, USMC was lost on October 25, 1988 when the helicopter he was aboard collided with another and then crashed near Yuma, Arizona. Eight other Marines and an Air Force officer were also killed.

From the January/February 1989 issue of Shipmate:

Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Country Club Hills, he entered the Academy in July 1973. Bill was a member of 25th company and was active in the Glee Club and Protestant Chapel Choir. Upon graduation in June of 1977, he reported to The Basic School and subsequently continued on to Pensacola for flight training. On 8 June 1979 he was promoted to first lieutenant and designated a Naval Aviator.

Having reported to 2D Marine Air Wing, Maj. Stover joined HMH-362 and later HMM-263. While with 263, he made several major deployments. Following the tour with HMM-263, he served with First Battalion Fourth Marines in Twenty-nine Palms, California. Again Maj. Stover returned to 2DMAW and served with HMT-204 and was with HMM-264 at the Weapons and Tactics Course at the time of his death. He was promoted to his current rank posthumously.

He was active in the Boy Scouts and was himself an Eagle Scout. He is survived by his wife, Janice, and his children Christine and Adam.

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STEPHEN A. GARCIA, LCDR, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LCDR Stephen Garcia '77, USN was lost on August 8, 1989 when the A-6 Intruder he was piloting crashed near Whidbey Island, Washington. The bombardier/navigator, a USMC Captain, was also killed. They were both members of Attack Squadron (VA) 128.

From the October 1989 issue of Shipmate:

Steve was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and attended Las Graces High School. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New Mexico and graduated with the Class of 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. Upon graduation, he spent six months at NRD Albuquerque, New Mexico, on recruiting duty before commencing flight training at Whiting Field in Milton, Florida. On 19 October 1979 he was designated a Naval Aviator and was sent to North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, California for type training in the H-3.

From May 1980 to October 1982, he served with HC-1 Det 2 on board MIDWAY (CV-41) in Atsugi, Japan as NatOps officer. Safety officer, and Quality Assurance officer. While attached to HC-1 he made three Indian Ocean deployments and his squadron was credited with rescuing 19 people from being lost at sea. Of those at-sea rescues, he was pilot-in-command for two of them, one of which involved rescuing an A-7E pilot who ejected from his aircraft during night carrier operations. In October 1982 he reported to VT-23 in Kingsville, Texas, for jet pilot training, and on 18 October 1983 he earned his jet wings after completing advanced training at VT-22.

In January 1984 he began type training in the A-6E Intruder with the "Golden Intruders" of Attack Squadron 128 at Whidbey Island, Washington. From September 1984 to November 1987 he served with the "Milestones" of Attack Squadron 196 on board CONSTELLATION (CV-64) as Tactics officer. Line Division officer, and Aircraft Division officer. While attached to VA-196 he made a "Pineapple" cruise, two WestPac Indian Ocean cruises, and a NorPac cruise, accumulating over 350 arrested landings. In December 1987, he returned to VA-128 for a tour as an instructor pilot in the A-6E and also served as Personnel officer, Plans and Programs officer, and Crew Training officer.

Since childhood Steve had been an avid outdoorsman and was known to take leave to coincide with hunting season and take every opportunity he could to spend a few hours at the local fishing hole with family and friends. He excelled in sports, earning All-District Honorable Mention at quarterback during his senior year at Las Cruces High School.

He often referred to himself as a "scholastic slave" during his four years at Annapolis. His Classmates, especially those from the 16th company, will remember him as "Perdo" or "Hose," a Classmate and friend that always managed to find the bright and humorous side of almost any situation, and the one whose "care-packages" included joke books as well as cookies to satisfy his appetite for humor. Steve was a model husband, father and officer and will be missed by those who knew him, while at the same time happy to have had the opportunity to have known him.

LCdr. Garcia's awards include the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation (one star), Meritorious Unit Commendation (one star). Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Ribbon, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (four stars). He is survived by his wife Bonita Christine Brown "Bonnie" Garcia, his daughter Jami Marie, and his son, Stephen Kelly, all of Oak Harbor, Washington; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben M. Garcia of Las Cruces, New Mexico; his brothers Arthur Benjamin Garcia of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Fredrick Ronald Garcia of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and his sister Joanne Garcia Skillman of Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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EUGENE T. MCCARTHY, JR., MAJ, USMCR

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

Major Eugene McCarthy, Jr. '77, USMCR was lost on February 2, 1991 when the AH-1 Cobra helicopter he was piloting crashed in Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War.

From the November 1991 edition of "Shipmate:"

Born 10 May 1955 and a lifelong native of New York he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that State. After majoring in American Political Systems he graduated with the Class of 1977. While at the Academy he was a member of the lightweight crew team.

Upon graduation he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and reported to Quantico. After graduation from The Basic School he reported to flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator. His first tour of duty was with HMA-369 at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

During the next eleven years he served with a number of commands including ANGLICO and VX-5, and made several deployments to WestPac. During his tour with ANGLICO he completed parachute training and Ranger School. In July of 1988 he joined the Drug Enforcement Administration and graduated first in his DEA class from the FBI Academy.

While serving as a special agent with the DEA he participated in Operation Snowcap, a special drag enforcement operation in Peru. With the growing crisis in the Persian Gulf, he volunteered to return to active duty.

Following a brief training period he reported to his AH-1 unit in Saudi Arabia at the start of the year.

Survivors include his parents, a brother Dennis, and a sister, Mrs. Anne O'Neil.

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JAMES E. BOYLE, LCDR, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LCDR James Boyle '77, USN was lost on December 17, 1992 when the F-16N he was piloting crashed during a training flight near Twin Falls, Idaho. He was a member of Fighter Squadron (VF) 126, which was the adversary fighter squadron for the "Top Gun" program.

James was born in Chicago, graduating Lane Tech High School in 1971 as class president. He played varsity football in both high school and at the Naval Academy.

After earning his wings in 1979, he served aboard the aircraft carriers USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Ranger (CV 61), USS Enterprise (CVN 69), and USS Midway (CVA 41), from which he flew combat mission in the Persian Gulf War. He flew 15 strike and eight direct-combat-support missions, accumulated 71 combat flight hours and was decorated three times for heroic and meritorious achievement in combat.

James was married to Jana Marie (Egge) Boyle on December 27, 1981. Together they had a daughter. In addition to his wife and daughter he was survived by his stepson, parents, two brothers, and sister.

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DAVID L. R. TRUNDY, 1LT, USMC

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

1LT David Trundy '78, USMC was lost on September 18, 1981 when the helicopter he was aboard crashed while returning from a training flight to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. CAPT Doyle Beam '74, USMC was also killed. They were members of Marine Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMA) 269.

From USNA '78:

Appointed to Naval Academy after attending the Air Force Academy Prep School, Dave was assigned to the 26th Company. He was an active member of the Officers Christian Fellowship, which is where he met his future wife, Kim Clover. He was selected as the 2nd Set Brigade Commander and received the Class of 1897 award and a Marine Corps commission upon graduation. After attending Basic School in Quantico, he reported to flight school and selected helicopter training. He received his wings on 18 July 1980 and was selected to the AH-1T Cobra, reporting aboard HMA-269 in September 1980. The accident occurred while returning from a night ordnance mission.

He is survived by his wife Kim; a daughter Beth; and his parents BGen. (USMC) and Mrs. Richard T. Trundy.

To Honor! ⚓

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ROBERT G. WILSON, JR., 1LT, USMC

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

1LT Robert Wilson, Jr. '78, USMC was lost on March 4, 1982 when his AV-8 Harrier crashed at Bogue Field, North Carolina, an outlying field about 25 miles from Cherry Point.

From USNA '78:

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Alabama, he was graduated with the Class of 1978 and commissioned in the Marine Corps. After basic flight training at Whiting Field, Florida, he took jet training at the Naval Air Station in Kingsville, Texas, and was designated a Naval Aviator on 9 January 1981. After reporting to the Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point, he began training in the AV-8A Harrier aircraft with VMAT-203, and upon completion of this training was assigned to VMA-542, serving with Marine Aircraft Group 32 where he was assigned as the squadron training officer. He was a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Christina of Huntsville AL; his mother and stepfather; and two brothers.

Robert had been married for less than six weeks when he was killed.

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ALAN W. HAMMOND, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Alan Hammond '78, USN was lost on June 9, 1986 when his SH-60B anti-submarine helicopter crashed soon after takeoff from USS Underwood (FFG 36) during a routine training mission off the coast of Florida. The other pilot was also killed, but one crew member survived by kicking out a window as the helicopter sunk. They were members of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 35.

Following several fleet deployments, Alan was selected and then graduated from the Naval Test Pilot School. He was survived by his wife, parents, two brothers, and three sisters.

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LEE E. SUTHERLAND, MIDN, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

MIDN Lee Sutherland '78, USN was lost on December 5, 1977 when the two-seat training plane he was aboard crashed near BWI airport. The civilian instructor pilot aboard was also killed. Lee was participating in a Naval Academy program to "flight training aspirants and determine their suitability as Navy pilots".

From his roommate of 3.5 years, Glen Woods '78:

He had the broadest shoulders I have ever seen and was as strong as an ox. He was a wrestler, and you could tell by just looking at him. But he was as gentle as anyone could be. We used to wrestle in our room, and he could have snapped me like twig, but he always only let it go so far. We teamed up often against a couple of '77 guys that would burst into our room during study hour, and we would spill out into the passageways and get it on. So much fun.

He also was smart as anyone. He was an electrical engineer, and he used to get excited when he solved the toughest problems. He really got into it as he enjoyed the challenge.

He took me up to Deep Creek Lake, and we would go waterskiing in very cold water. That was the first time I ever saw anyone ski barefoot! He was good.

Lee was more of a mentor to our plebes than a hard-ass. He certainly obeyed the regs; he was not an over the wall kind of guy, but he embraced life and tried to make the best of every situation. He never met somebody he couldn't befriend. He was kind and generous, but he would have made a great warrior. His brother, Grant '76, was a Naval Aviator and Lee was very excited about going to flight school and flying jets. He would have been a great aviator.

Lee was survived by his parents, brother, and two sisters.

To Honor! ⚓

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STEVEN D. HERNING, ENS, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

ENS Steven Herning '79, USN was lost on November 21, 1979 when his TA-7C Corsair II had an engine failure at low level and crashed during simulated close air support training for troops in the field at Ft. Irwin. He was a temporary member of Air Development Squadron (VX) 5 and a special crew observer on the flight while awaiting naval aviator training.

Steven was from Las Vegas, Nevada, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery with his father, who was a Colonel in the US Air Force and who predeceased Steve by a year. He was survived by his mother.

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DEWAYNE G. COUSIN, ENS, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

ENS Dewayne Cousin '79, USN was lost on January 9, 1980 when the TA-4J Skyhawk he was aboard crashed into the Pacific Ocean southwest of San Diego, California. The other officer aboard, LCDR Gaylord Parrett '65, USN, was also killed.

From the Lucky Bag:

Cuz came all the way from OK just to be part of the gang at Hassle Castle. Finding existence here relatively unstimulating he opted for jumping out of anything he could get above 10,000 ft. Upon his arrival at sea level frequently he would find it a “top down day” and roar off in his blue “B,” his only true love. Being one of the “Phi Sci Qper High” crowd, Cuz had plenty of free time to perfect his skateboarding techniques – much of his practice taking place during study hour, when he terrorized plebe mates endlessly (sometimes leaving indelible track marks on their stricken bodies). A “summertime sailor and sunshine patriot” Cuz decided to cut his 1st class cruise to only 12 days (enough is enough!). If Cuz decides he has enough time between babes and brews he might go to Navy Air for grins but the corner room is such a nice spot and Timmy’s so close we might stay here forever. Right Cuz?

Dewayne was a native of Lawton, Oklahoma and was survived by his mother, four brothers, and eight sisters.

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JOHN C. KENNEDY, III, ENS, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

ENS John Kennedy III '79, USN was lost on January 16, 1981 when the T-2C jet trainer aircraft he was piloting crashed in the Gulf of Mexico during carrier qualifications with USS Lexington.

John had enlisted in the Navy in 1972 after graduating high school in Norwalk, California. He served for several years as a communications technician before earning an appointment to the Naval Academy via the preparatory school.

From the Lucky Bag:

John is one of a rare breed of people who a very few will be lucky enough to meet at some time in their lives. His very lifestyle and attitude gives deeper meaning to the word “friend.” Coming to us from duty in Japan and affectionately known to a few as “Skipper John,” he has spent the majority of his sojourn at the Annapolis Health Spa out on the waters with his yachts. Deciding he needed more strenuous activity to pass those increasingly difficult struggles, he has spent his first class year in the ring with the computers. Known for his famous war cry of “I’ll beat that computer someday!,” John has grappled with the digital, analog, and even the hybrid computers. Having managed to complete his four years as a Systems major, John is set to head for Pensacola and one of those glistening silver birds, after the “Great Day.”

John was survived by his parents and sister, Jan. (Jan is a board member of Run To Honor.)

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ANTONIO A. ORTEGA, JR., ENS, PN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

ENS Antonio Ortega, Jr. '79, Philippine Navy was lost when the destroyer BRP Datu Kalantiaw (PS-76) of the Philippine Navy grounded during Typhoon Clara on September 21, 1981. He was one of 79 men who lost their lives; only 18 survived.

From the Lucky Bag:

Tony came to USNA from Pila, Philippines not knowing what to expect from his new way of life. Ortz however adapted to Academy life rapidly acquiring the ability to consume large amounts of food and drink. Indoctrination continued for Tony as he learned new and often used phrases from his inquisitive readings of various “educational publications.” Although two of his former roommates have gone civilian line, Tony has never been AC board bait surviving some of the toughest profs USNA has to offer. When the week was over, Ortz would commute to his favorite hideout (other than Guzman’s room), Oxon Hill terrorizing the female population there. Tony has decided not to choose McDonalds for his service selection although he had been considering it. Instead, he will return to his homeland to serve his country in the Philippine Navy. Tony will find success in whatever he chooses to do. We will all miss him.

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CAREY A. ARTHUR, LTJG, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LTjg Carey Arthur '79, USN was lost on November 17, 1981 when his S-3A Viking crashed short of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) approximately 70 miles northwest of Sicily. He was a member of Air Anti-Submarine Squadron (VS) 24.

From the March 1982 issue of Shipmate:

Carey was a lifelong resident of Wayne, New Jersey. At Wayne Hills High School he was co-captain of the wrestling team and president of the Ecology Club. He was an Eagle Scout and was active in scouting programs wherever he was stationed.

Appointed to the Naval Academy after graduation from high school, Carey was assigned to the 22nd Company. At graduation he was awarded the Frederick L. Sawyer Prize for outstanding achievement in the study of economics. He was active with the sailing team and helped return the Academy's sailboat ALLIANCE across the Atlantic after the Fastnet Races.

Carey was designated a naval flight officer in 1980 and reported for duty with Air Anti- Submarine Squadron 41 at North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego, California. Last August he was assigned to the Air Wing VS-24 at Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida, and joined the crew of NIMITZ.

He is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. Foster Arthur of Wayne, New Jersey; a brother, Raymond Lawrence Arthur of Wayne; and his maternal grandmother, Evelyn Fleming, of Raleigh, North Carolina. His paternal uncle is Capt. Charles Snowden Arthur USN (Ret.) '38.

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ROBERT D. GREER, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Robert Greer '79, USN was lost in a SH-2F helicopter mishap on May 1, 1983 while serving in Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 36. While landing aboard USS Trippe (FF-1075) the right landing gear collapsed, sending the aircraft into the Red Sea.

He was valedictorian of his high school, the Lynchburg Christian Academy in Virginia. He "was president of his senior class and a member of the honor society, soccer team and swim team. He became an Eagle Scout at age 14 and participated in many literary, forensic and science competitions during his high school career."

Robert was survived by his wife Rebecca Lynn, his parents Robert and Betsy, a sister Suzanne Byers, and brothers Andrew and Alan.

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MICHAEL E. GALLAGHER, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Michael Gallagher '79, USN, was lost on June 16, 1983 when the P-3 Orion he was aboard crashed on Kauai, Hawaii. All fourteen men aboard were killed; they were members of Patrol Squadron (VP) 1.

From the Lucky Bag:

The night before I-day 1975 Mike had a choice between Georgia Tech and Navy. He flipped a coin and has resided in Bancroft since. He has seen many parts of the world from Midway to Adak but calls Pensacola home. On the pistol range plebe summer he quickly discovered he shot better without his glasses, and shoot he did. He’s been an N-star on the varsity team ever since and it’s rumored he can knock a hair off a tick’s butt at 50 yards. He’s also proven money can buy love. In the fall of segundo year he became the proud owner of a 280-Z and the roads around Annapolis have never been the same. He has set several land speed records and once was even ‘officially’ clocked. His roommates shared his love for weekend rides on windy backroads and proved adequate ramblin’ partners. Mike took physics as his guiding light in preparation for Nuke Power but found out neither was in his future. He’s earned the respect of his classmates and is sure to go far.

From the September 1983 issue of Shipmate:

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Florida, he was a member of a Navy family, his father being a career supply corps officer now retired in Pensacola. As a midshipman, Lt. Gallagher was a member of the Academy varsity pistol team which attained national status during his membership, and upon graduation with the Class of 1979 he was assigned to temporary duty with the Navy Pistol Team to take part in the 1980 Olympic Trials. During his first class year he was the 29th Company commander.

After his assignment for the pistol team qualification, he transferred to the Naval Aviations Schools Command and VT-10, later being ordered to the Naval Air Training Unit at Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, California, for advanced navigation training.

Upon being awarded his NFO wings in 1981, he joined VP-31 at Moffett Field in California, then was assigned to VP-1 at Barbers Point, Hawaii. While attached to this squadron he qualified as navigator and as an ASW tactical coordinator, completing two deployments and several detachments to the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

He is survived by his widow Gretchen of Pensacola; his parents, Capt. (SC USN Ret.) and Mrs. Eugene M. Gallagher of Pensacola, FL; and two sisters.

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DAVID K. MCCULLOUGH, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT David McCullough '79, USN was lost on September 30, 1983 in a A-6E Intruder performing an instrument training flight over the Black Mountains of Arizona. He was a pilot with Attack Squadron (VA) 34.

From the December 1983 issue of "Shipmate:"

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Georgia, he was a native of Illinois. Upon graduation with the Class of 1979, he eventually took flight training. At the time of his death he was assigned to Attack Squadron 34, stationed at the Oceana Naval Air Station and flying the A6E Intruder aircraft.

He is survived by his widow Connie; a son, Paul; his parents, Cdr. and Mrs. Raymond McCullough, and two sisters and a brother, all of Cropsey, Illinois.

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