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January 15, 2014

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v.5a Class of 1964 50th Reunion Ward Book

Instructions to complete Individual Page

We are using the on-line Ward Book located on the www.west-point.org site as the place to update your Ward Book entry for the 50th Reunion.

th Reunion.

Mission:

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 Complete your page in detail.

Complete your page in detail.

 Follow instructions below.

Follow instructions below.

 Be as voluminous as you can – e.g. upload 10 pics and lots of history/stories/anecdotes. Note: This requires all "new entries". The 2010 Directory is in paper only. Do not enter "same as last time or no change" on this version.

Be as voluminous as you can – e.g. upload 10 pics and lots of history/stories/anecdotes. Note: This requires all "new entries". The 2010 Directory is in paper only. Do not enter "same as last time or no change" on this version.

 Refer to the 2010 Directory to refresh your memory/facts.

Refer to the 2010 Directory to refresh your memory/facts.

 Have Fun.

Have Fun.

Notes:

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 Westpoint.org is using our Ward Book for all classes to record "living history".

Westpoint.org is using our Ward Book for all classes to record "living history".

 Class of 1967 completed the "ward book-living history" for their last reunion.

Class of 1967 completed the "ward book-living history" for their last reunion.

Instructions to complete your individual page on line:

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1. To use the online book, you need to have a current userid and password. The userid is in the form of wp plus your Cullum number (for example wp25183).

To use the online book, you need to have a current userid and password. The userid is in the form of wp plus your Cullum number (for example wp25183).

2. If you forgot your password, access the home page at www.west-point.org and click on the "Forgot Password" link on the right of the screen for directions.

If you forgot your password, access the home page at www.west-point.org and click on the "Forgot Password" link on the right of the screen for directions.

3. If the system does not accept your userid (unlikely event), click on the "Activate My Account" link on the right of the screen for directions.

If the system does not accept your userid (unlikely event), click on the "Activate My Account" link on the right of the screen for directions.

4. With your userid/password at hand, go to the home page at www.west-point.org and click on the "Ward Book" button on the right of the screen. This will take you to the Start Page of the Ward Book. Highly recommend you print this page for reference while you are updating your information. Log in to this "Graduates Only" section by clicking the "LOG IN" button on the left of the screen.

With your userid/password at hand, go to the home page at www.west-point.org and click on the "Ward Book" button on the right of the screen. This will take you to the Start Page of the Ward Book. Highly recommend you print this page for reference while you are updating your information. Log in to this "Graduates Only" section by clicking the "LOG IN" button on the left of the screen.

5. Log In with your ID and Password.

Log In with your ID and Password.

6. On the Start Page, scroll down to the numeric list of classes and click on 1964. This will take you to links to our class list. Navigate to your name and click on it. This will take you to your personal entry. Review your page.

On the Start Page, scroll down to the numeric list of classes and click on 1964. This will take you to links to our class list. Navigate to your name and click on it. This will take you to your personal entry. Review your page.

7. To edit your page, click on the "Edit" button at the top of the screen. This will lead to a series of inputs organized by Family, Career, and Essays (histories and war stories.) You can navigate through the various inputs either by working your way down the input screens or by jumping to different inputs by clicking on items on the list located to the left of the screen.

To edit your page, click on the "Edit" button at the top of the screen. This will lead to a series of inputs organized by Family, Career, and Essays (histories and war stories.) You can navigate through the various inputs either by working your way down the input screens or by jumping to different inputs by clicking on items on the list located to the left of the screen.

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8. On this page, scroll down to the Basic Personal Information section. This section is self explanatory. Note that you need to decide what groups can access your data. At a minimum you need to choose at least "My Class". We are requesting that you choose "Public" so that your narrative information will be viewable by all readers, but your personal contact information will remain hidden. By making it "Public" you are enabling the widows, next of kin, and honorary members of the class of ’64 to read your Ward Book entry. If you would like to see what a Public page looks like go the the Ward book without logging on and take a look at Gary Cecchine’s or Mike Harlan’s page. They are coded "Public." If you are not comfortable with making the entries public at this time, choose a more restrictive category, and we can work out the issues later. When you are done with this entry click on "Commit Changes".

On this page, scroll down to the Basic Personal Information section. This section is self explanatory. Note that you need to decide what groups can access your data. At a minimum you need to choose at least "My Class". We are requesting that you choose "Public" so that your narrative information will be viewable by all readers, but your personal contact information will remain hidden. By making it "Public" you are enabling the widows, next of kin, and honorary members of the class of ’64 to read your Ward Book entry. If you would like to see what a Public page looks like go the the Ward book without logging on and take a look at Gary Cecchine’s or Mike Harlan’s page. They are coded "Public." If you are not comfortable with making the entries public at this time, choose a more restrictive category, and we can work out the issues later. When you are done with this entry click on "Commit Changes".

9. As you work your way through the database, you will be able to create a new entry by clicking on the "Create New Entry" button. To edit or delete existing database entries, click on the corresponding "Edit" or "Delete" button. If you are not familiar with entering text in html, print the instruction sheet to use for your reference while entering your data. When you get to updating your "Remarks/History" try to click the "Commit Changes" button after the first couple of sentences so you can check that the entries you’ve made are being saved. Then go to 'Edit" again to continue. If you are making a long entry, it’s a good idea to periodically "Submit" or "Commit Changes" to your entry, then click on "View Info" to see what it looks like. This is the same as "Saving" your document and will keep you from losing everything if something goes wrong during the process. Then click on "Edit Info" to continue. You will probably see 3 entries for the 2003 Ward Book Essay History item. We have no idea why there are 3 identical entries. You can delete 2 of them and then enter your new entry. By leaving the older entry readers will be able to read what was entered for 2003. By creating a new entry each time you add something new, the history of each one will remain on your web page. [If you have a problem entering info in the History section, and you are using Windows 8, check to be sure you are using the Compatibility Mode by switching it off and back on.]

As you work your way through the database, you will be able to create a new entry by clicking on the "Create New Entry" button. To edit or delete existing database entries, click on the corresponding "Edit" or "Delete" button. If you are not familiar with entering text in html, print the instruction sheet to use for your reference while entering your data. When you get to updating your "Remarks/History" try to click the "Commit Changes" button after the first couple of sentences so you can check that the entries you’ve made are being saved. Then go to 'Edit" again to continue. If you are making a long entry, it’s a good idea to periodically "Submit" or "Commit Changes" to your entry, then click on "View Info" to see what it looks like. This is the same as "Saving" your document and will keep you from losing everything if something goes wrong during the process. Then click on "Edit Info" to continue. You will probably see 3 entries for the 2003 Ward Book Essay History item. We have no idea why there are 3 identical entries. You can delete 2 of them and then enter your new entry. By leaving the older entry readers will be able to read what was entered for 2003. By creating a new entry each time you add something new, the history of each one will remain on your web page. [If you have a problem entering info in the History section, and you are using Windows 8, check to be sure you are using the Compatibility Mode by switching it off and back on.]

10. NOTE: Each change is made through an iterative process. For example, if you want to add two medals to your list, you first click on "Recognitions" button in the list at the left, make your single "Create New Entry", and click on "Commit Change" for the first medal. To add a second medal, click of the "Recognitions" button, make the "Create New Entry" button, add information and click on "Commit/Change".

NOTE: Each change is made through an iterative process. For example, if you want to add two medals to your list, you first click on "Recognitions" button in the list at the left, make your single "Create New Entry", and click on "Commit Change" for the first medal. To add a second medal, click of the "Recognitions" button, make the "Create New Entry" button, add information and click on "Commit/Change".

11. At any point in the process you can view your pages by clicking on the "View Info" button.

At any point in the process you can view your pages by clicking on the "View Info" button.

12. If you have any problems with the entry and editing processes, please contact your Company Rep for help.

If you have any problems with the entry and editing processes, please contact your Company Rep for help.

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13. If your Company Rep is unable to provide the assistance you need, contact us [ Mike Harlan meh1964@gmail.com or Gary Cecchine gacecchine@mac.com ]. We are committed to helping you with the Ward Book for the 50th Reunion edition, and for as long as we are physically and mentally able to after that.

If your Company Rep is unable to provide the assistance you need, contact us [ Mike Harlan meh1964@gmail.com or Gary Cecchine gacecchine@mac.com ]. We are committed to helping you with the Ward Book for the 50th Reunion edition, and for as long as we are physically and mentally able to after that.

Dear Classmates:

My first novel – “The Deadliest Weapon” is now
published.   My goal was to write a military techno thriller in the Tom Clancy
style.  Some of the first readers of my book sensed the story sounded real.  For
the most part it is real – fiction based on historical fact.  Along with others I was
fortunate to receive great editing remarks from Jack Grubbs and Tom Anthony,
both successful authors, which helped me
improve the content and flow of the story.  Helen did a great job of editing the
book many times.  

Almost all of the
events in the story associated with the Army Security Agency (ASA) actually
happened as part of our operations in the Radio Research (RR) units I commanded
in Vietnam (RR was supposed to hide the fact from the enemy that ASA units
operated in Vietnam by disguising us as Signal Corps – the only ones fooled were
our own guys).   The Infantry patrols in the story were a combination of stories
told to me by friends who served in Special Forces and Long Range Patrols.
 Frank Lambert was nice enough to review this part of the story for
authenticity. I was never actually certain how the Viet Cong (VC) and North
Vietnam Army (NVA) personally reacted to our successes but what I read in
captured documents and what I heard from interrogations gave me a pretty good
picture of what was going on within their ranks.  Finally, Gen. Barry McCaffrey,
LTG Buster Hagenbeck, LTG Ted Stroup and Jim Price, the voice of the Detroit
Tigers were very gracious in their words of praise for the book which are
written on the back cover.

My initial motivation to write this story was
to applaud the actions of the men in ASA, whose story has never been told.  Also
to honor the sacrifices of the American fighting forces both in Vietnam and
subsequently.  The public still is not truly aware of the tremendous sacrifices
they and their families give executing the orders of their country.
 Interestingly, most of them do not think of it as a sacrifice but a call of
duty to serve.  I am eternally grateful that we have such men and women who year
after year allow us to live the wonderful lives we live.  I told their story
using a subject with which I am familiar and wrapped it in a good old fashioned
thriller that I hope all will enjoy.

To tell the story I intertwined
several themes.  The most important theme is the story itself which details the
emergence of electronic intelligence (ELINT) as an important intelligence source
supporting our combat forces. The deadly cat and mouse intelligence war within a
war between an American Captain and a VC Major weaves the threads ultimately
leading up to the TET offensive.  

Most of the American side of this saga
happened.  The bright young men who operated our intelligence gathering
equipment were out there on the front lines with our combat units.  They set up
their equipment anywhere they could get a good signal;  Special Forces Camps on
the border of Cambodia, Fire Support Bases, Infantry Base Camps, and other sites
close to the Area of Operation of the enemy. The enemy side of the story is
fiction but since it is based upon good intelligence it very well could have
happened this way.   We did have our sights on a certain VC intelligence officer
who our Division G-2 wanted to capture.  At one point I actually had an air
mobile infantry company assigned to this mission ready to pounce on him at a
moment’s notice.  Using our electronic intelligence gathering information we had
him spotted on several occasions but when we moved in to capture him the cunning
bastard was gone.  My VC Major Pham is based on this formidable adversary.  The
excellence and high morale of our ASA troops is a major part of this saga and
demonstrates not only their competence but the competence of all our military
forces.

When a story of war is told, part of that story is about those
who start wars and their influence on them.  Part of a politician’s hand in
negotiating war or peace agreements is the war card.  If it is ever to be played
it should be the last card shown.  It should be the ultimate negotiating tool
signifying that a peaceful settlement has failed.  It should not be dealt
lightly since resorting to that card results in death.  Once that card is dealt
the military should be allowed to do their job to the best of their ability
without the interference of politicians.  Over and over again during the Vietnam
conflict, politicians who may have never been in the combat line of peril were
making unintelligent rules of engagement and combat decisions they had no
training to make.    

I was part of intelligence briefings to
Westmoreland and Abrams and inevitably the conversation turned to the conduct of
the war.  Both were visibly distressed by the meddling of politicians and the
layers of difficulty they placed on the ground commanders.  I recall in one such
briefing, with only about twelve people present, the MACV Commander in a
distressed tone stated that this war could be over in six months if the
politicians would leave the conduct of the war up to those who are best
qualified to do so – the military.  Unfortunately, they almost never do.  One
would think we would learn from our mistakes, but again, we almost never do.

Vietnam was our first war on which the media had an instantaneous
impact.   The public was privy to every action as they watched the Vietnam War
unfold on TV.  This phenomena provided the media a major stake in the outcome of
the war.  I witnessed firsthand how the media colored their reporting of the
Vietnam War and in many cases wrote their stories to fit their agenda.  Their
biased reporting hurt the war effort.   Walter Cronkite, the dean of American
journalists, touring Vietnam after TET was given several military briefings
 detailing the outcome of TET.  What Cronkite heard was not what he reported to
the American people in his news program after he returned to the U.S.   He
reported the war was lost and we needed to get out of Vietnam.  He was wrong.
 The TET offensive was a major loss to the enemy and it was a major victory for
our military.  Dissidents joined with the media to become a formidable anti-war
coalition.  This group combined with a mixture of celebrities was enough to
convince many Americans that the war was lost.  In many ways it demoralized our
own troops when they watched the television images of demonstrators chanting
anti-war slogans.  The efforts of those dissidents did not go unnoticed by the
enemy.  We captured flyers after TET written by the NVA and VC to their field
forces imploring them to not give up;  that American celebrities were on their
side and would help them win the war.  This combined group did a grave
disservice to our country and the American Military had to battle them as much
as the enemy throughout this crisis.  How these negative efforts affected the
military is part of my story.  The negativity surrounding that war still exists
today.  In a recent article the press refers to the Vietnam War as modern
America’s most controversial war while reporting a recent gathering of Vietnam
Vets.  

I hope “The Deadliest Weapon” properly represents the dedicated
American fighting men (now men and women), who despite the cards being stacked
against them by their own, fought gallantly to defeat the VC and NVA.  And
defeat them they did.  This is my message and one that needs to be reiterated
over and over until the negativity toward that time is purged.  We should
continue to thank God for each young person who fought gallantly in Vietnam and
thank God for the dedicated men and women who continue to serve.  We are all
better off for their efforts.  I am convinced that the reason so many Vietnam
Vets have never recovered from that war is the sense of abandonment they felt
from the politicians, the dissidents, the many celebrities, and the negative
press that turned against them.  Hopefully we will not forget that!

“The
Deadliest Weapon” is on sale at
amazon.com.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale goes to support
the important work of  the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).  If you choose to
read my story and you enjoy it I would appreciate your recommendation on Amazon.
 

Best regards,

Ian Carter ‘64

Gents:  I'm really pleased to report that this past Wednesday evening at the
Annual Awards Banquet of the Mich Assoc of Broadcasters, Frontlines of Freedom,
in the Network Radio Division, was Best in Category in: Regularly Scheduled
Weekend Broadcast and Special Show Broadcast.  We got all the hardware
available.
This gives me some serious leverage to go after more stations and
sponsors.  If any of you are willing and haven't yet done so, it would help my
stats if you would 1. "like" Frontlines of Freedom on facebook, and 2. go to my
website (FrontlinesOfFreedom.com) and sign up for my free twice-monthly
e-newsletter (you don't have to read it).
Thanks,  Denny Gillem

Linda Kullman writes,

The
Class of 2014 Ring Melt Ceremony took place on Monday, the 4^th of
March at the Pease & Curren Foundry in Warwick, Rhode Island. Every year
since 2001, the gold from rings of West Point Graduates has been melted and
mixed with new gold, becoming a part of the rings for the Classes of 2002
(Bicentennial Class) through 2014 (our 50 Year Affiliation Class). Each year,
shavings from the melt of the previous year have been added to the new mix (this
year 36 rings) so that a total of 293 rings are now officially part of the 2014
melt. The Class of 2014 will have gold in their rings from as early as the Class
of 1896 all the way to the Class of 1997. Gold from six of our classmates will
be in the 2014 ring! What a representation of the Long Gray Line!

The
ceremony started promptly at 9AM and little did we realize the emotional journey
that we were about to make down the Long Gray Line. Most of the attendees were
the families, friends and classmates of the 36 graduates whose rings were
donated this year. Also present were representatives and officers of the Class
of 2014, AOG representatives who superbly organized the event, and the
management and employees of the Pease & Curren Foundry who have hosted these
ceremonies for the past 12 years.

After
introductory remarks and an overview of the Ring Donation/Melt Program, the West
Point Graduate donors’ names and biographies were announced and read by members
of the Class of 2014. After each reading, Nadia King ’91, the AOG Coordinator,
announced the name of the family member, graduate or cadet placing the ring into
the crucible. Each presenter was different; each eloquent in their own way. The
first presenter was the new West Point Commandant, BG Richard Clarke ‘84, who
presented the ring of COL Thomas Monroe, Class of 1914 (in theory, our 50th
Affiliation Class – and the first ring from ‘14). The Commandant was followed by
presenters such as a son, a grandson, two daughters, a friend, a widow, or a
graduate – time seemed to stand still and our hearts were touched as each
presenter proclaimed comments like "Airborne Sir," with a military salute; "Love
you Dad," with a kiss on the ring; "My dad was born in North Dakota and actually
walked two miles to school in deep snow." We were left with a smile and tears
from each presenter.

A
stirring “Long Gray Line” example was the ring of COL Kenneth Webber, Jr, Class
of 1948. The ring was presented by his family in his honor. COL Webber has 2
sons in the Classes of 1974 and 1979, a grandson in the Class of 2010, a
granddaughter in the Class of 2013, and another grandson in the Class of 2014.

The
rings donated this year from the Class of 1964 belonged to Dick Chilcoat
(presented by Dan Evans), Terry Covington (presented by Tom Kullman), Jeff Kleb
(presented by Bill Murdy), Steve Perryman (presented by Dan Evans) and Leon
Yourtee (presented by Roberta Yourtee). Also attending the event were Classmates
Joe Mastriani and Dan Hornbarger and wives Linda Kullman and Cynthia Evans. In
addition to Classmate comments, Roberta in her most eloquent and graceful manner
summed it all up by saying, "My favorite legacy from Leon has always been the
Class of 1964." This touching comment brought damp eyes to all. Earlier I
mentioned six rings. Last year, a ring was donated to the ring melt by Fred
Coleman.

When
all the rings were in the crucible, the staff of Pease & Curren led us to
the foundry floor to watch the melt. The liquid gold was poured into a mold and
then cooled. At the conclusion, Nadia King presented the gold bar to Cadet Jeff
Ferebee, President of the Class of 2014, who in turn presented it to a
representative of the Balfour Ring Company where it will be combined with gold
being used in the production of the rings for the Class of 2014.

From
the oldest ring in the mix, COL Percy Kessler, Class of 1896, to the youngest,
an anonymous ring from the Class of 1997,
thanks for the memories of the ghosts in gray.

Again,
the link to photos: http://usma1964.smugmug.com/ClassRings/Ring-Melt-2013/28362414_54P2j6

1. Class Reunion: Scheduled for 16-21 May of 2014 (Friday-Wednesday). The
   reunion culminates with the "Old Grad" Parade to Thayer Monument and lunch in
   the Mess Hall on Tuesday the 20th. Some of us (all are invited) will stick
   around for Graduation activities for the Class of 2014 (our 50 Year Affiliate)
   the rest of the week. For starters, as we decided at our last reunion, we have
   arranged for a reunion coordinator to handle future reunions. The AOG is now
   providing this function. We will provide guidance and they will take care of
   everything. It is important to start this because the day is coming when we will
   no longer be able to handle these chores. If you recall at our last Class
   meeting we decided that it is also important to get the Class in one facility
   for the 50th. We will need over 200 rooms and a large ballroom to fit about 400+
   folks. For this, I have been working with the management of the Crowne Plaza in
   Suffern, NY. You may recall the old Holidome (35th and 25th(?)). The Holidome
   was gutted and reopened last year as a Crowne Plaza. You will not recognize the
   place. Some of your committee have checked it out and I have put an
   unbinding hold on the dates of our reunion. FYI – all other hotels that can
   handle our Class size are another 20-30 minutes away from West Point. Check out
   www.cpsuffernhotel.com. A number of you have asked to
   have a trip to New York City to visit the World Trade Center and the Intrepid
   Museum. We will probably schedule these for Friday or Saturday of the reunion.
   In addition to the reunion, Classmates are working on a cruise and golfing
   events before and after the reunion. 
2. 50 Year Affiliate Program with the Class of 2014. Tom Kullman has and is
   doing a superb job of planning and coordinating this effort. We have two
   upcoming events:
   • Class of 2014 official visit to the West Point Cemetery. Thursday, 3 May
     1PM. This is an event that has been going on for a number of years at the end of
     Yearling Year. John Graham '87 (our John Graham's son) has been coordinating
     this event for us. We have always tried to get a few local Classmates to be
     present. The Yearlings arrive in company groups, take a guided tour and stroll
     around the cemetery. John normally gives a talk on his father and the other
     members of '64 who are at rest in the cemetery. All Classmates are invited. If
     you can attend, please let me know (devans1964@aol.com).
   • Our next event will be the Affirmation Ceremony for the Class of 2014 on
     Sunday night, August 19th. Barry McCaffrey will represent the Class of '64
     as our guest speaker. At this event, we will present each member of the Class of
     2014 with a coin depicting our Class Crest on one side and the Class of '14
     Crest on the other. We will make these coins available to our Class – more to
     come on this in a few months. All are invited. Please let Tom Kullman (tlkullman@verizon.net) if you can make this
     event.
3. Professional Military Ethic (PME) Program with the Class of 2014. For almost
   two years, Mike Conway has been doing a superb job of planning and coordinating
   this effort. We have about a dozen Classmates who have been participating in
   this most worthwhile and rewarding program. We have just finished Year 2 of the
   program and resume in the fall semester. I have asked Mike to put together an
   After Action Report on the first two years. We will share this with the Class
   before the summer.
4. Ward Book for 50th Reunion: I just about have complete company coverage to
   work on this effort. Thanks to all the volunteers. Our game plan here is to get
   the book updated electronically by mid 2013. This will provide a great working
   tool for our reunion. Then, after the reunion, we will do another update with
   reunion photos and such and then perhaps publish as a hard copy or CD. More on
   this to come soon.
5. Jim/Marylee Adams Annual Class Picnic (Clifton, Virginia). Mark your
   calendars for the afternoon of Saturday, June 2nd. More on this to come soon.
6. Ryder Cup Golf Event and Mini-Reunion at Cordillera, Colorado: 29 July – 2
   August. Bill Annan has been planning this for two years. We stand at 123
   possible attendees and 71 golfers! If you are interested in joining us, Bill
   will be opening a final registration later this month. Contact Bill at Bill_Annan@Comcast.net.
7. The Golf Fall Brawl Warning Order is out. October 21 – 24 at Williamsburg,
   VA. Contact Howie Bachman for questions: hbachman1@comcast.net.
8. Army Football Season is around the corner. Seven home games this year! A
   number of us have season tickets and we always have a Class of '64 Tailgate
   before and after the game. Join us for a game or more. Let's see if we can get a
   crowd for the Army/Air Force Game – November 3rd. For more information, drop me
   a note.
9. By now, all of you should have received a mailing for our 50th Reunion Fund
   Drive. You should also receive a copy via e-mail from the AOG later this week.
   You will notice that the automatic reply goes to Elena Meskill at the AOG.
   Elena, Class of '99, is our Class Rep in the AOG Development Office. She is most
   dedicated to helping us and will be a big help to Dick Nowak, Seth Hudgins, Bill
   Murdy and me as we work our way through this fund drive. Please keep in mind
   that I will always be available to answer your specific questions. If you have
   not received this letter in the mail by now, please let me know. In addition, if
   you do not receive the e-mail version by the end of next week, please let me
   know. I want to thank you in advance for your interest in this most important
   Class project. I have received many encouraging notes from Classmates already;
   most indicating their hopes that our gift be a meaningful contribution to assist
   the Corps of Cadets and support the Superintendent's needs.
10. Now, a request from Tammy Flint at the AOG. Many of you know Tammy, the
    daughter of our Kim Flint. Tammy keeps tabs on all of us from the AOG data base
    and helps me update addresses and e-mails. Let's do Tammy (and me) a favor and
    visit the AOG website at www.westpointaog.org, log in (follow instructions if
    you don't have a password), and update your profile. While you are at the
    Website, check out the new "Class Notes" section. This is where George Jacunski
    posts the old "Assembly" Class Notes. And, while I'm on this subject, keep
    sending George memos/notes/pictures for posting (hork@sprintmail.com).
11. Last but not least, our good friends at West-Point.Org, are embarking on
    their semi annual fund drive. Let's not forget that they are the folks who keep
    our Class communications going. All we ask for is a modest contribution of $64
    twice a year. It's called communications "Bang for the Buck"! You should have
    received Jack Price's message this morning. Just go to http://www.west-point.org/donate and make your
    donation. '64 is already leading the way! As a bonus, let's see who can take
    Buffalo (or Beehive) Jack up on his offer: "It is Spring here in the Blue Ridge
    Mountains, and my bee hives are getting ready to swarm. The largest donation in
    the first 24 hours after the time stamp on this message will receive two pounds
    of pure Buffalo Mountain honey. Ties will be settled by time stamp. And, you'll
    only know about this if you have read to the bottom of this Email!"