Shipmates: I have just finished reading a new book on Admiral Nimitz. The title of the book is “Admiral Nimitz, The Commander of the Pacific Ocean Theater and the author is Brayton Harris. The publisher is Palgrave MacMillan and the book price in hardcover is $26.00. I found this biography of Admiral Nimitz to be fascinating and concise. I believe Mr. Harris has captured the true spirit of the Admiral and he has well documented and researched his facts. I was amazed at the amount of information that I did not know and is contained in this book. I hope everyone has an opportunity to read this book and I highly recommend it. The publisher was kind enough to provide me with extra copies that I will have as silent auction items at our next reunion! Phyllis and I are looking forward hosting and to seeing everyone in Sacramento in September!

I regret to announce the passing of Bev Scott (Bud Scott's wife). For those who don't know Bud passed away a few years ago and was one of the Founding Fathers' of the Association. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Shipmates: On Thursday, May 29th, Joe Murphy and I had the honor of participating in the Change of Command for Captain Paul O. Monger aboard the Great Ship Nimitz in her new homeport of Everett, Washington. Captain Monger was relieved by Captain Jeffrey S. Ruth in a two hour ceremony that was held in Hanger Bay Two. Joe and I were treated as VIP’s the whole time we were aboard, including attending the reception in the Captain’s cabin. The Association had the honor to sponsor and I presented a Leadership Award to Chief Petty Officer Wilber Thomas. I also presented CPO Thomas with an Association Challenge Coin and a one year membership in the Association. Please check out the pictures of the COC at (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cvn68).

Shipmates: Joe Murphy and I have been invited to the Change of Command for the Great Ship Nimitz schedule for the 29th of March 2012 in Everret, Washington. Joe and I will arrive in Seattle on the 28th and will drive up to Everret. My understanding is that I will be presenting a leadership award during the ceremony. I will provide a recap of the event!

Shipmates, The USS Nimitz Board of Directors held a phone conference last night. Present on call were: Ed Deats, Ray Bigelow, Rich Galecki, Myrl Wallace, Jim Disney, John Wilder, and Joe Murphy. The main discussion point was the vote to have Jim Disney assume the role of Secretary Treasurer of the Association form John Wilder. Joe Murphy made the following motion : “Move that Jim Disney assume role of Secretary Treasurer of the Association, which would count as his 1st term and to then stand for re-election at the 2013 Reunion in Savannah, GA.” Motion was seconded and carried unanimously including a proxy vote from Phyllis Deats the Spouse's advocate in favor.John will work with Jim on transitioning accounts and all administrative manners as necessary. For now and until Jim and John notify us send all bills and member dues checks to John Wilder.Looking forward to seeing everyone in Sacramento this year!!

Shipmates:Fellow Association Members if you missed the Pensacola Reunion you missed another great event. Read the Winter Issue of the Nimitz’ Newsletter to see how well it went! Bill Paschall was the coordinator and did a fabulous job.Phyllis and I will be hosting the 15th Association Reunion in Sacramento, California, September 21st thru to the 24th 2012. That is a Friday to Monday with check in starting on Thursday. We have booked the Embassy Suites in Old Sacramento as they gave us the best deal and for those who have stayed at the Suites during the Vegas Reunion will remember that they have a two hour Happy Hour and a full breakfast each morning! Additionally, the hotel is right off the Sacramento River with a great view!In the next Newsletter we will be sending out an attendance and events list and ask the membership to let Phyllis and I know what you would like to do. If you are not familiar with Sacramento, it is the State Capitol of California and is known as the City of Trees. We have chosen t ...

I am sorry to say that we have lost a shipmate. Master Chief David Kinnear's passed away 1115 January 6, 2012. Our prayer's are with his wife June and family.

Phyllis and I wish all our members and their families a safe and Joyous Christmas and a Wonderful New Years' May all your dreams come true and all your troubles be little. Please keep in your prayers all our Servicemen and Women and their families who are serving their country and cannot make it home for the holidays! God Bless the USA!

Shipmates! Our 14th reunion held in Pensacola, FL was spectacular! Bill Paschall did a great job coordinating the reunion. We had the first three Commanding Officers’ of the Nimitz, Admirals Compton, Gaskill and Batzler, the current CO Captain Paul Monger and our guest speaker was world renowned writer and shipmate Stephen Coontz! Please check out the next Newsletter as we will have a number of pictures from the reunion. If you missed the reunion you missed a great time!The Association is looking for a Shipmate to step up and take on the office of Secretary/Treasurer. John Wilder agreed to a three month extension of his term as we did not have anyone to nominate in Pensacola. John has done an excellent job during his two terms and now we need to honor him with a replacement. Contact me, John or any other member of the Board to let us know if you are interested in taking the position.Our next reunion is in Sacramento, California (September 21 – September 24 2012. That is a Friday thru Monday). Phyll ...

Shipmates! Time is getting short to sign up for the reunion in Pensacola! We are less than a month away and our numbers are growing. Bill Paschall is doing a great job of organizing this reunion to make it one of the best we have ever had. We are expecting many members who had not been to a reunion in sometime and we will have new members attending.Now is the time to step up for the Association! We have Chairman Positions available on the following Committee’s: Audit, Nominating, and Membership. We will also be electing a new Treasurer/Secretary since John Wilder has termed out. We will also be looking for a new Historian as Bill Paschall is totally retiring (or so he says)! The ladies will also be electing a new Spousal Advocate for them which is a voting position on the Board of Directors. Please contact me if you are willing to help support your Association!Phyllis and I are extremely excited about attending this year’s reunion and we hope to see you all there. We wish you a safe trip to Pensaco ...