April 2017 by Charles M. Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for March.

ALTAIR REUNION:  To all hands........please get on board and get your reservations ASAP!  Please let me know if you need any additional information.

FINANCES:  The beginning and ending cash-on-hand balance is $500.80. The beginning and ending Altair savings balance is $8,545.32.  No income or expenses leaving a total balance of $9,046.12.  

That's not much news!  All for now......

Please contact (cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us) for any comments, news or questions.

Best Wishes To All.........Charles

http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://aks32.blogspot.com
http://altair.smugmug.com (Altair photographs)

March 2017 by Charles M. Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your report for March.

MILITARY EXCHANGES:  Shipmate Joe Basso sent me information from "The American Legion Magazine" March 2017 with the following information:  "Any honorably discharged veteran will be allowed to shop online for discounted military exchange products starting Nov. 11, Veterans Day, under a policy change announced by the Department of Defense.  As many as 16 million veterans stand to benefit."  That is great news!  Hopefully, they will have their software running by that date!

ALTAIR SHIPMATES:  Please welcome aboard shipmate Daniel C. Helman, SK3, 1962-1964.  Shipmate Helman resides in New Kensington, PA.  WELCOME ABOARD!  (No email)

Shipmate David R. Karlen, YN2  1962-1965 was located in Tucson, AZ but did not want to be added to the Altair list.

ALTAIR PHOTOGRAPHS:  Shipmate Stephen Woody found many rolls of Kodachrome 25 film that he took from Aug. 1963 to July 1964 and had them converted over to two CDs.  The photography was beautiful after all these years.  Shipmate DIck Braun has uploaded both CDs to the Altair photo website "http://altair.smugmug.com" in the 1963-1964 gallery.  Thanks to both Shipmates Woody and Braun!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning and ending balance of cash-on-hand is $500.80; the beginning and ending savings balance is $8545.32 giving a total cash balance of $9046.12.  No income or expenses.

All for now.  Please direct any questions or comments to "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"

Best Regards To All............Charles

http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://altair.smugmug.com
http://aks32.blogspot.com

February 2017 by Charles M. Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for February.

ALTAIR REUNION:  The next Altair reunion information has been snail mailed to 128 of our non-computer shipmates with 12 returns due to bad addresses.  Hopefully, I tracked down new addresses and re-mailed with several returns I cannot track down.  We have emailed the info update for the Myrtle Beach, SC reunion October 11-15, 2017.  If any shipmate needs a repeat, please let me know and I can either email or snail mail.

SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard RM3 Donald R. Birk, 1959-1960.  Shipmate Birk resides in Columbia, PA.  We served together for 2 years and ran enjoyed the radio room.  No email.

Also please welcome aboard BM3 Wendell E. Devane, 1960-1961.  Shipmate Devane resides in Grandy, NC and has no email.

SHIPMATES PASSING:  Thanks to this info from Shipmate Bruce Davis.

    Anspach, Robert R.  SN, 1960-1961; passed in August of 1995
    Brock, Arthur S.  SK3, 1960-1961; passed 1985
    Badders, Jerry L. SA 1961; passed 2003

FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand was $827.00 with expenses of $326.20 leaving a balance $500.80.  The  beginning and ending savings balance is $8,545.32 with a total balance of $9,046.12. 

Website: Our current Altair web provider is retiring and closing his InterBax business.  We owed him for the last year plus keeping our Altair web site name which totaled $164.00.  It was $20 to keep this Altair email name with 'fastmail'.  Our new ISP (web site provider) is "GreenGeeks" and we got a bargain 3 year cost of $142.20.  Plus InterBax handled the website transfer which was great and saved lots of headaches.

If you need any additional information or have comments, please us cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All.............Charles

    http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
    http://aks32.blogspot.com
    http://altair.smugmug.com (photographs)

January 2017 by Charles M. Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for January 2017.

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $962.75 with expenses of $135.75 leaving a balance of $827.00.  Expenses consisted of postage, ink, envelops, etc. for printing and snail mailing to 135 shipmates without computers.
Altair savings account is $8,545.32 giving a total balance of $9,372.32.  Dues have been suspended UFN.  I have returned any monies received for 2017 dues.

COMPUTER:  My email service, Fastmail, has changed servers and updated their email software.  Therefore, I will be entering an entire new Altaircrew email list this month.  (They really screwed up my email lists!!)

NEW SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard Richard Conrad, EN3, 1956-58.
Shipmate Conrad resides No. Saint Cloud, MN.  WELCOME ABOARD!

SHIPMATES PASSING:  There following Shipmates have passed:

    Nimmo, Stephen B. CS3, 1963-1966; passed 1/1/2017; no email
    Prows, James H. SN, 1957; passed Feb. 2016; no email
    Rousseau, Gerard, FN, 1952; passed April 2016; no email
    Buchman, Paul N. ENS 1953-1954; passed 2010. (I have no record of him)
    (I can supply home addresses if you wish to contact the families)

That's all for now.  If you need more information or for any comments, please contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"

Best Wishes To All...........Charles

USS Altair AKS-32 2017 Reunion

Dick Stader and I, Dan Douglas, have been working on the reunion for several months and this is what we have come up with.

We are going to Myrtle Beach South Carolina. October 11th to the 15th. The hotel will honor the rate for those that wish to stay longer or arrive earlier. We went there in 2008 and stayed at the Marriott Courtyard in North Myrtle beach. We have made arraignments to go there again this year.  The price is $94 /room including breakfast. The room rate includes a private breakfast buffet for 2 people per room served daily in the Commons Room.  Breakfast includes: scrambled eggs, chef’s choice of sausage or bacon, breakfast potatoes, fresh cut fruit, yogurt and granola, breakfast breads, orange juice, milk and coffee service.

We will be arriving on Wednesday the 11th and check out on the 15th.  On Thursday October 12th, we are planning to go to the Alabama Theater. Prior to the show we will be going to the buffet dinner at Captain Bennett's Seafood & Country Buffet ($19.50 per adult including tax and gratuity). Then on to the show.

Package rate per person would be to add the restaurant charge and the ticket for the show:-- $51.50
Depending on what sort of response we get for this reunion, will decide on whether we get a bus to transport us or we may have to car pool it. Everything is very close to the hotel, so this shouldn’t be an inconvenience.

We are planning to have an auction as we have done in the past, so please be sure to bring items that we can auction off on Friday.  The Barefoot Landing Shopping area is walking distance to the hotel (.4 of a mile) and there are a number of stores and attractions to keep you busy. Located along the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing is a shopper’s paradise with unique retail stores, a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues. With winding paths along the waterway and around the lake visitors can enjoy the breeze as they wind in and out of over 100 stores and 25 restaurants.
Read more at http://www.myrtlebeach.com/shopping/barefoot-landing/#vqvOHExPg6E2yCvi.99
For those interested, The USS North Carolina is about an hour car ride north of the hotel.

We will have our farewell dinner at the California Dreaming Restaurant that is located in
the same area as the hotel. The menu will be a choice of Beef, Chicken, Fish or a
Dinner salad for those that would prefer a vegetarian dinner. The charge is $19/ person.  There is a $25 charge per person for the hospitality room.  We will need a commitment by August 1st to hold the reservations.  The hotel reservations are made individually. When you call be sure to let them know you are with the USS Altair reunion to get the rate that was quoted.

Courtyard by Marriott Barefoot Landing
1000 Commons Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
phone 843.417-1103 fax 843.361.1729
sales@myrtlebeachcourtyard.com

We will make the reservations to the show and restaurant once we have a head count.  Payment for the show, dinner and hospitality room should be made to Dick Stader as he is the treasurer for the Altair. You will also have to decide what dinner selection you want for our farewell dinner.
Our contact information is:

Dan Douglas
535 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
203-219-7509 Cell

Richard (Dick) Stader
1511 84th street, Kenosha, WI 53143
262-220-5292 Cell or 262-914-6204 Cell

Dues suspended

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

The Altair Board has suspended the collection of dues!  If you have sent in dues, or they are on the way, I will return them to you.

Information will be forthcoming shortly about the next Altair reunion which will be held in Myrtle Beach on or about the 11th through the 15 of October. 

Please do not reply to this email.  Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for any comments or questions.

Best Regards To All............Charles

December 2016 by Charles M. Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for December 2016.

Happy New Year to All!  I hope all the shipmates and families had a great Christmas season and have a healthy 2017.  I and my computer have been a bit ill the past several weeks, but doing fine now.

FINANCIAL:  No income and no expenses in December.  The cash-on-hand is $962.75 and the savings is $8,545.32 for a total of $9,508.07.

DUES:  It's that time of the year again.  Dues are only $10 payable in cash.  Checks MUST be made out to me or the bank will not cash them anymore.
Pay to: Charles M. Brecheisen
           248 Drifting Cloud
           Holly Lake Ranch, TX  75765-6321

The Altair web site is:  www.ussaltair-aks32.org
The Altair photograph site is altair.smugmug.com  (this is a great site!!!
The Altair Blog/chat site is http://aks32.blogspot.com

Please do not reply to this email.  For info or comments us cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All..........Charles

Additional Altair musings by Tommy Lee

Subject: Re: Altair email-Altair Musings
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 17:37:38 -0500

Shipmates:

I was on the port side of the boat deck painting the overhead while underway.  Commander Woodard came by and spotted the paint on my shoes and called me to attention.  He instructed me to remove my shoes and throw them overboard, which I did without hesitation.  I would have probably jumped overboard had he ordered me to do so.  In my mind, he was the Vince Lombardi of the fleet.

I cannot imagine Commander Woodard surrendering the Altair to a bunch of rag tag pirates or the recent swift boat incident with the Iranians where the crew were taken prisoners without a fight.  I personally blame this on Obama and the cowardly administration we have today.

What has happened to the navy we were in?  We were not on a battleship or Carrier.  We were on a cargo ship with only 40 mm's and a few small arms. However, the leadership and the men under them, would have stood tall and never given in to the boarding of our ship or small boats to the likes of the Iranians or anyone else.  Not a day goes by that I do not think of my shipmates and Commander Woodard.

AS Vince Lombardi would have said, "WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON OUT THERE" 

Tommy Lee BMSN, USS Altair AKS32 1961-1964

Altair musings by Terry F Chatfield

Subject: Your Altair update email

Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 00:41:43 +0000 (UTC)

While I was the Deck YN I worked for Lt Furey and CWO Downs. Then when I was transferred to the Personnel Office I worked for Chief Guthrie. Of course we all remember XO CDR Woodward. One amusing incident about CDR Woodward - myself and another Personnelman was at the ladder leading from the main deck (inside the house) to the 2nd Deck our area of responsibility. We were discussing about painting the area, comment was made as to what color the XO wanted the area painted and from the 2nd deck came "I don't care what color you paint it as long as it comes out white" of course this was the XO.

  Terry F Chatfield,  PN1, USN(Ret).

November 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for November 2016.

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $912.75 with income of $50.00 and no expenses bringing the total to $962.75.  The beginning and ending balance of the savings account is $8545.32 bringing the overall balance of $9508.07.

SHIPMATES PASSING:  Shipmate LTJG Fred Keefer reports the following Altair Shipmates passing:

    FUREY, Francis D, LCDR 1959-1961, passed 10 April 1976
    GUTHRIE, Gordon L, YNC, 1960-1963, passed 14 April 2011
    NIENAST, Vernon W, SKC, 1960-1962, passed 19 March 2011
    WOODWARD, Lamar Lee, CDR, 1960-1962, passed 28 November 2010
    DOWNS, Charles Leslie, CW02, 1959-1961, passed 20 April 1999
    GOODSON, Raymond Thomas, CW02, 1960-1962, passed 16 February 1988
    PEARCE, Travis Dean, CT3, 1960-1961, passed 18 September 1997

NOTE:  Shipmate Pearce did not have a Altair billet number and was with RPMIO (Registered Publications Mobile Issuing Office)  The rate of CT3 is "Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class)

    Thank you Mr. Keefer for all the information!

NOTE 2:  I really remember Lt. Furey while I was a deck ape.  He was a "Mustang" and really knew his "stuff".  Tough, but fair.

NOTE 3: I also really remember the Exec. Officer, CDR Woodward.  He was well liked!

All for now.  Please us cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for any questions of information.

Best Regards To All.........Charles

October 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for October 2016.

VOTE!!

FINANCIAL:   Same as last month.  Beginning and ending cash-on-hand of $912.75. Savings balance $8,545.32.  No income nor expenses for a total of $9,458.07.

ARCHIVES:  The new web site for the National Archives is www.archives.com

ALTAIR RECORDS:  I still have 13 microfilm ships records that I used in tracking down Altair shipmates.  I used a printing microfilm reel reading machine and printed out the various forms from the Altair.  Each film contains MANY ships and as I recall they were all service or supply ships.  AOs, AKs,  AEs, etc.  I still have reels for 1952, 1954, 1955-1956, 1957, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969.  The reels for 1958, 1960, 1961 are missing and were never returned by the shipmates that took them at the first reunion in Branson, MO.  If you would like for me to send you a reel, please let me know and I will get it on the way.

All for now.  Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for comments or additional info.

Best Wishes To All.............Charles

Shipmate passing by Charles Brecheisen

From: James Desantis
To: cmbaltairaks32(@)fastmail.us
Subject: Gary Jenkins SKSN
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 22:29:50 -0400

Charles,

I signed onto Gary Jenkins facebook page to wish him Happy Birthday today and found out he passed away in April of this year. I do not know how he died and do not know any of his relatives. He was aboard the Altair from 1966 to 1968, assigned to #2 hold with me.

Jim DeSantis SK3 1967 to 1968


      ----------REMEMBER----------
When forwarding,PLEASE REMOVE
  ALL email addresses and use BCC!

September 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your report for September 2016.

It's October already!!!!  Don't forget to vote!!!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning and ending balance of the cash-on-hand is $912.75.  The beginning and ending balance of the savings account is $8,545.32 for a grand total of $9,458.07.  There were no expenses nor income.

BARCELONA:  The following headline came from a foxnews.com  article:  "BARCELONA CITY OFFICIALS CALL FOR REMOVAL OF OPPRESSIVE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS STATUE." The article was published on September 30, 2016  Coming home to Barcelona, I always looked forward to seeing the statue.  How depressing this is. Another P.C. hit.

All for now.  For comments or questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.com

Best Wishes to All..........Charles

2017 reunion at Myrtle Beach by Dick Stader

All Hands USS Altair AKS 32
From MMCM Dick Stader
Subj: 2017 Altair Reunion

Charles could you please send this letter out to all hands about our up coming plans for the reunion that Dan Douglas and I are trying to put together for next year 2017.

Dan Douglas and I are planing a reunion in 2017 at Myrtle Beach, S.C. For late September early October as soon as we can get all the information and plans made with Pam Brown of Gatherings Plus who we have worked with before and who we trust with doing a good job for us again.We picked Myrtle Beach because it is a good spot for a reunion with lots to do and see and because no one else seems to want to do any of the work involved with planning and setting it up and because we can't have it in everyone's back yard as some folks would it to be.We will be sending out all of the information and specifics just as soon as we get them ironed out with Pam Brown, so until then sit tight and wait for Dan and I to do our thing.  

Fair Winds and Following Seas to all our Shipmates out there.      Dick Stader

August 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for August
2016.

First of All:  Hail Houston Cougars, hail yes!
                  Hail Oklahoma Sooners, Hail NO!!!!
                  (Sorry about that!)

It's September and football season is here!  Yea!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $892.75 with $20.00 income and no expenses leaving a balance of $912.75.  The Altair savings beginning and end is $8,545.32 totaling $9,458.07.

REUNION:  We are still looking for shipmates input as to where to hold our next reunion!

If you anticipate moving or changing email addresses, ,please keep me posted as we don't want to lose contact with any shipmate.

All for now.  Please use (cmbaltairals32 [at] fastmail.us) for any questions or comments.

Best Wishes To All...........Charles

July 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

WX: It's hot here in E. TX; 101-103 day after day after day and no rain nor end in sight.

REUNION:  Reunion comments have been almost nil.  Where would you like our next reunion?
    When?  This year?  Next year?  Every two years?  Where?  Volunteers?

FINANCIAL:  No changes again this month; no income and no expenses.  Cash on hand balance $892.75 with $8,545.32 in savings totaling $9438.07.

Check out the following Altair web sites:

    http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
    http://altair.smugmug.com
    http://aks32.blogspot.com

All for now.  Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for comments
and questions.

Best Regards To All.......Charles

June 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for June 2016.

SHIPMATES:  Our email list has 258 shipmates; and, I have another approximately 130 that do not use a computer.  When I receive a email rejection, I will snail mail for 3 months to see if there is a
problem.  Sometimes, they have changed email addresses or physical addresses.  After 3 mailings, I drop them from the email list, but maintain their current address and info.

FINANCIAL:  No changes from last month.  No income nor expenses.  The beginning and ending balances are $892.75 cash on hand and $8,545.32 in savings for a total $9,438.07. 

As usual, the "dog days of August" have arrived a month early again this year. 

I hope all had a great 4th. of July celebration.  I was trapped in Dallas and could not make it home for a few days.

All for now.  If you have questions or comments, please use "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.com.

Best Regards To All.........Charles

Please visit
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org and
http://altair.smugmug.com

Family has lost most in a flood and are asking for help with shipmate pictures.

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

We received the following request for info for deceased shipmate Ronald F. Spina, SKSN 1953-1954.

"Hi my name is Jennifer Spina my grandfather Ronald F. Spina served on this ship.  I was wondering if anyone knew him or pictures of him.  We lost everything of his in a flood shortly after he
passed all I have is his lighter with the picture and name photos.  If would mean the world to me to be able to share some photos or stories with my 3 boys.  Thank You!
Sincerely, Jennifer Spina  "jaytayzay [at] gmail.com""

I am looking for any additional info that I might have about Shipmate Spina.  Please feel free to contact Ms. Spina with any info you might have.

Best Regards To All.........Charles

May 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for May 2016.

The following shipmates were reported deceased:

    Beakey, Edward M., SN, 1953-1955
         130 Grand Isle Drive, #2H, Hot Springs, AR 71913

    Willits, Vance, RM3, 1963-1965
         C/O Linda Willits FIsher, 221 Fleetwood Dr., Bloomington, IL 61701

Our condolences to the respective families.  I send sympathy cards from "The Altair Shipmate Crew" and normally get thank you notes from the families.

FINANCIAL:  No changes from April.  The beginning and ending May balance was $9,438.07  No income or expenses.

After weeks, the sun is shining here in east Texas.  We are still cleaning up from the F-2 tornado a few weeks ago.

All for now.  Please do not reply to this email.  For any questions or commends, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All...........Charles

April 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for April 2016.

We had a F-2 tornado hit Holly Lake Ranch last week destroying much of Holly Lake Ranch.  Fortunately, I live in a separate area about 2/3 of a mile away from the main area and only suffered minor tree damage.  We were lucky as the tornado was 1-3/4 of a mile wide.

FINANCIAL:  The beginning and ending balances of the cash-on-hand, $892.75 and savings $8,545.32 remained the same.  The grand total is $9,438.07.

As previously reported, Shipmate Benjamin (BX) Wabich, RMSN, 1961-62 passed away.  He was a good friend.

That's all the info I have for last month.  We are still looking for any recommendations for the next Altair reunion site.  Please send your preference for a site to cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail or to Dan
Douglas ddouglas [at] aol.com.

Best Wishes To All...........Charles

Shipmate Passing

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

It is with deep regret that I announce that an Altair shipmate and a friend has passed.

Benjamin X. Wabich, RMSN, 1961-1962 passed away April 26, 2016 after a long illness.

I served with "BX" in the Altair radio room and we became good friends while aboard ship and ashore. He will be missed!

More information is available at:

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Benjamin-X.-Wabich-103522908

The Wabich family can be reached at:

    9580 Anchor Drive
    Algonac, MI 48001
    810-794-9505
    syntex1 [at] comcast.net

Best Regards, Charles

March 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for March.

ALTAIR SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard new shipmate Elliot Whittemore, SK2, 1963-964.
Shipmate Whittemore resides in Vernon Rockville, CT.  WELCOME ABOARD!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand was $872.75 with $20 income and no expenses leaving a balance of $892.75.  The beginning and ending Altair savings balance is $8,545.32 giving a total balance of $9438.07.

REUNION:  If you have any recommendations for our next reunion site, please contact Dan Douglas at "ddouglas [at] aol.com"

All for now.  Any comments and questions, please contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"

Best Regards To All..........Charles

February 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for February 2016.

Seasons Greetings!!  It's hard to believe that it is March already!
     Where does the time go??????????

ALTAIR SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard Shipmate Gerald Nopper, FN 1958.
    Shipmate Nopper resides in Seminole, FL.  WELCOME ABOARD!!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash on hand balance was $857.75 with income of $40 from dues and expenses of $25.00.  Expenses were $5 for Sympathy Cards and $20 for our web site; balance $872.75.  The beginning & ending balance for the Savings account is $8,545.32 giving a total balance of $9,418.07.

All for now.  For questions or comments, please us 'cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us'

Best Wishes To All............Charles

January 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for January 2016.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It's hard to believe that it is 2016!  Oh well, another year and another dollar.  But, the SS is taking away $12 of my SS monthly wage.  Yuk!

FINANCE:  The previous cash-in-hand was $447.75 with income of $290.00 in dues and $120.00 from the sale of Altair caps giving a total of $857.75.  The previous and ending balance of the Altair savings account is $8545.32 giving a total of $9,403.07. 

All for now.  For comments and questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All............Charles

Location request for 2016 reunion

To: All Hands USS Altair AKS 32
From:Dick Stader MMCM  USN Ret.
Subject: 2016 Altair Reunion
It is that time of the year to start thinking again about another Reunion again and if we are going to have one and if so when and where.  I have only gotten so far two location suggestions and those are Nashville,Tenn. and Myrtle Beach,S.C., and we are open to other suggestions for locations, and while I know everyone would like it in their backyard that just can't happen so let's get serious about this and make a decision that works for everyone. Oh yes and by the way, we also need a chairman for this Reunion,so shipmates get your thinking caps on and let's get this Reunion underway. You can contact me by e-mail at (dickandterry5@sbcglobal.net) or by phone at 262-654-9202 or respond to Charles at the Altair web site. Fair Winds And Following Seas to you all.   Dick Stader

December 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for December 2015.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning and ending cash-on-hand balance is $447.75.  The beginning and ending savings balance is $8,545.32 giving a total cash balance of $8,993.07.

SHIPMATE PASSING:  I received a telephone call from Mrs. Paul Bradarich telling of her husband passing.  I sent a card from the Altair Crew.

     Bradarich, Paul, SK2, 1965-1969
     672 Farragut Court
     Spring Hill,  FL  34609-9201

NEW SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard Ronald L. Gadberry, FN, 1957-1958;     No other info available on Shipmate Gadberry.

IT'S JANUARY AND DUES TIME!!!  $10 (TEN BUCKS) (That's cheap!!)  Cash, check or MO to:

     Charles M. Brecheisen
     248 Drifting Cloud
     Holly Lake Ranch,  TX  75765-6321

     Please make out checks to me as my bank will ONLY cash or deposit checks made out to me.

All for now.  Any comments and questions to cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All...........Charles

Newsletter revision

Greetings Altair Crew.  I missed a revision to our Altair savings.

FINANCIAL:  The current cash-on-hand is $447.75 and the saving account is $8545.32 bringing the total to $8993.07.

SHIPMATES PASSING:  I was informed of the following shipmates passing:

     Czajak, Thomas E., SN, 1953-1954 (Passed 22 May 2015)
          501 Calhoun St.
          East Syracuse, NY 13057-1825
          jczajak [at] twcny.rr.com

     Head, Thomas A., SK2 1967-1969 (Passed a few days ago)
          2649 Lafayette Avenue
          Bethelem, PA 18017-4025

     Our sincerest condolences to the respective families.  I have sent condolence cards to the families.

Best Regards To All.........Charles

November 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your 'short' monthly report for November 2015.

ALTAIR SHIPMATES:  We had 3 Shipmates pass away last month.  Please y'all, stay healthy!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning and ending cash on hand is $447.75; the beginning and ending savings is $8068.25 for a grand total of $8516.00.  There was no income or expenses.

All for now.  I hope everyone has a safe, healthy and prosperous Holiday and Christmas season going into the New Year 2016.  

Best Regards To All...........Charles

Shipmate Passing

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

I was notified by Shipmate Horodeski's son of the following:

Shipmate William Horodeski, FN, 1957-1958 passed away August 2, 2015.

The Horodeski family can be reached at:

    William Horodeski Family
    28 Hampton Lane
    Willingboro, NJ 08046-1822

Our condolences to the Horodeski family. 

Best Wishes To All..........Charles

Shipmate passing

Greeting Altair Shipmates.

It is with deep regret that I report the following shipmates passing:

    Diana, Angelo M., BT3, 1959-1962; the Diana family can be reached at:
         122 Grand Place, Kearny, NJ 07032
         Shipmate Diana's Wake will be Monday, November 16, 2015

    Fenwick, Thomas, QM3, 1959-1960; the Fenwick family can be reached at:
         13 Antigua Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753
         Shipmate Fenwick's obituary is at:
         http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-fenwick&pid=176422264&fhid=10670
         You will be able to sign the Guest Book.  I did from the entire Altair Crew.

I knew both these shipmates fairly well.  It makes me realize..........................

Our sincerest condolences to both the Diana and Fenwick families.

Best Regards To All.........Charles

October 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for October 2015.

Not much news.........The Branson reunion was a 'howling' success and all had a great time.  

FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $565.93 with no income and expenses of $118.48 leaving a balance of $447.45.  Expenses were inks, stamps and mailing costs.  The beginning and ending Altair savings balance is $8,068.25 leaving a total Altair cash balance of $8,515.70.  

UP-DATE PLEA:  Each shipmate mailing always results in between 5-10 returns.  The returns are mainly for addressee unknown, recipient address rejected or account not available.  Each month I snail mail an Altair letter to each addressee hoping to get a new email address or find out why the rejection.  Every once in a while, I get a return with a new email or snail mail address.  I snail mail each rejected address 3 months in a row and if no answer, I will remove their email address from the lists.  I do not take them off any other lists and will always have their last known email and snail mail address.  So, PLEASE, if you move to a new address, or get a new email address, please let me know.  We don't want to lose any  shipmate!!

That's all folks.........please do not reply to this email.  For info and questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All...........Charles

September 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for September 2015.

ALTAIR SHIPMATES PASSING:  The following Altair Shipmates passed:

    James F. Phlegar, GM1 1960; passing date unknown
    Alfonso Pesiri, FN, 1960; passing date unknown 

FINANCIAL:  No change from last month.  The beginning and ending cash on hand balance is $565.93.  The beginning and ending savings balance is $8,068.25 with a grand total of $8,634.18.

REUNION:  See you in Branson October 11........

All for now; please do not reply to this email.  For questions or comments use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All...........Charles

August 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for August 2015.

ALTAIR CAPS:  Shipmate Joe Basso still has the great looking Altair caps for sale.  They are $10 each plus shipping.  You can contact Joe at "jomapakg032 [at] verizon.net"

SHIPMATE PASSING:  I received a letter from Mrs. George German saying that Shipmate George R. German, SN, 1961-1963, passed away May 3, 2015.  I sent the family a sympathy card.  The family can be reached at 21 Kings Gate S., Rochester, NY 14617-5412.

NEW ALTAIR SHIPMATES:  Please welcome aboard:

     Joseph F. Casale, YN3, 1960-1961.  I remember Joe playing boogie-woogie piano at the Altair Locker Room in Barcelona.
          Shipmate Casale lives in Niagara Falls, NY and can be reached at "pianoman39 [at] gmail.com"

     Merle E. Barnes, SN, 1960-1961.  Shipmate Barnes resides in Natural Bridge, NY.  No email.

     William R. Hutter, QMSN, 1955-1956.  Shipmate Hutter resides in Blue Grass, IA; email "wapsibill [at] q.com"

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $331.34 with income of $240.00 from the sale of Altair caps and $5.41 expenses for sympathy cards leaving a balance of $565.93.  The beginning and ending balance of the Altair savings account is $8,068.25 leaving a total cash value of $8,634.18.

REUNION:  Just a little more than a month until the Altair reunion in Branson, MO.  I will see y'all there!  Please contact Dan Douglas for any reunion questions at "ddouglas [at] aol.com"

All for now.....please do not reply to this email!  For comments and questions, please contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"

Best Regards To All...........Charles

New and improved photo site.

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

Our photo guru, Dick Braun, has spent the last few days revising the Altair photo album.  The album has a totally different look and feel and the picture quality is a lot better.  Congratulations Dick!  You can send congrats and comments to Dick at "dbraun [at] msbservices.com"

Please visit the album site at https://altair.smugmug.com

Best Regards To All.......Charles

Altair Ship's Bell & Plaques

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

Shipmate Dick Braun has uploaded photos of the Altair ships' bell and "Battle Efficiency Competition" plaques for 1961, 64 and 65.  

They can be viewed at the Altair photo site at  http://altair.smugmug.com

Thanks Dick!!!

Best Regards To All...........Charles

July 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for July 2015.

NEW ALTAIR SHIPMATES:  Please welcome aboard the new shipmates:

    Fallone, Arthur A., SN, 1959-1960, Chelsea, AL
    Bailey, Ernest R., SN, 1960-1961, Stephenson, VA
    Verdow, Richard L., LCDR, 1960-1962, Sterling, VA
    McCarty, Richard L., LRJG, 1960-1961, Phoenix, AZ

ALTAIR SHIPMATES PASSING:  The following shipmates passed:

    Warren, Gerald F., BT3, 1959-1960; passed 2010
         Shipmate Warren's wife would like to hear from shipmates that
         knew Gerald;  [SandyW88 [at] gmail.com]
    Spaulding, Frank H., LTJG, 1959-1960; passed 2005
    Rozyczaka, Ronald F., EM2, 1957-1960; passed 2009
    Spaits, George F., RM3, 1957-1960, passed 2013
    Lanzone, Paul, BM3, 1963-1964, passed 2015

    Our sincerest condolences to the families.

FINANCIAL:  There was no expenses nor income for July.  The beginning and ending cash-on-hand balance is $331.34.  The beginning and ending savings balance is $8068.25 for a grand total of $8399.59.

REUNION:  The reunion is getting closer!!  Need to get everyone on board!!

All for now.  Please do not reply to this email.  For comments or additional info, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Wishes To All..........Charles

Branson Reunion by Dick Stader MMCM USN Retired

"TO: ALL HANDS USS ALTAIR AKS 32
FROM: DICK STADER MMCM USN RET.
SUBJ: USS ALTAIR AKS 32 2015 REUNION

 Greetings shipmates and for those of you who are new to our organization this is my annual reminder to all Hands that the time is drawing near for our reunion and so far the response has not been great and our chairman Dan Douglas is getting concerned as the REUNION ACTIVITY PACKAGE reservation need to be in by 11 August 2015 with a 50 % deposit and final payment due by 15 September 2015. In case you forgot or missed it, we are having the reunion this year in Branson, Missouri at the Grand Plaza Hotel and the cost of the rooms per night is $90.00 plus tax and available 3 days prior to and 3 days after the reunion based on availability. Dan along with Pam Brown of Gatherings Plus,  have a real good Activity package scheduled and as always we will have an enjoyable time in Branson, so come on shipmates get on the ball and get those reservations in, and don't forget to send Dan your $25.00 per person for the hospitalilty room.       
Best regards to all.
Dick Stader"

June 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for June 2015.

I hope all has a fun and safe July fourth!  It's hard for me to believe that it is already July.....

NEW ALTAIR SHIPMATES:  Please welcome aboard the following new Altair Shipmates:

    Roger F. Poitras, SK3, 1959; resides in Danielson, CT
    Robert H. Uhler, PN3, 1952-1953.  (I am waiting on address)
    Ronald L. Kalbfleisch, SN, 1957-1959; resides in Dayton, OH
    Richard G. Hofer, FTG2, 1963-1966; resides in MT
    Robert G. Davies, LTJG, 1959-1962, resides in Belle Isle, FL
    Clarence B. Ayscue, Jr., AMH3, 1959; resides in VIrginia Beach, VA
    Jesse W. Caywood, CS3, 1959-1960; resides in Colorado Springs, CO
    Joseph F. Deslauriers, RMSN, 1959-1960; resides in Toms River, NJ
    Thomas J. Fortney, SN, 1959-1961, resides in Virginia Beach, VA
    Hebron H. Johnson, SKC, 1959-1960; resides Camden, SC

ALTAIR SHIPMATES PASSING:

    Edward Miglas, RDSN, 1959-1960; passed 2012
    Willard C. Newlin, HM1, 1959-1960; passed date unknown
    William D. Horton, RMSN, 1959-1961; passed date unknown
    Gerald T. Parnin, LTJG, 1959; passed 2014
    Donald G. Stockford, LTJG, 1959; passed 2010
    Eddy Shears, SH3, 1958-1960; passed 2007
    Max B. White, BM3, 1957; passed 2011
    James A. Vice, CS3, 1956-1957; passed 2011

KUDOS:  Our highest kudos to Bruce Davis for tracking down all this shipmate info!!!!  Bruce did find a shipmate that did NOT want to be listed with the Altair Association.  He shall remain unnamed but served on the  Altair 1959-1960.

FINANCES:  The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $311.34 with $20.00 income in dues and no expenses leaving a balance of $331.34.  The beginning and ending savings balance is $8068.25 leaving a total cash balance of $8399.59.

REUNION:  All new shipmates are sent reunion info via attached email and also via snail mail.  If anyone needs the paperwork, please contact me at cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us.

All for now.  Please do NOT reply to this email but contact me for additional info or with questions at cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Wishes To All.........Charles

May 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for May 2015.

Finally, after two months of no sun, clouds and rain, and acres of toad stools.........we have clear skies here in east Texas. Yea!

ALTAIR SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard Shipmate Layton R. Russell, RM3.  Shipmate Russell was aboard 1956-1957 and resides in Vero Beach, FL. 
WELCOME ABOARD!

ALTAIR SHIPMATES PASSING:  
    Shipmate Thomas F. Sweeney, SH3, 1956-1957 passed away in October  2004.
    Shipmate Norman B. Simpson, FN, 1957 passed away on 24 September 1998 from mesothelioma.

    Our condolences to the respective families.  

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $350.34 with $10.00 income and $49.00 in expenses for postage leaving a balance of $311.34. The beginning and ending savings balance is $8,068.25 giving an overall
balance of $8,379.59.

All for now.  Please do not reply to this email.  For comments and questions please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Wishes To All...........Charles

April 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for April

FINANCIAL:  With no income or expenses, the beginning and ending balance of cash-on-hand is $350.34.  The beginning and ending savings balance is $8,068.25 for a total cash balance of $8,418.59.

ALTAIR SHIPMATES:  Please welcome aboard James H. Prows, SN, 1957. Shipmate Prows resides in Cynthiana, KY, is mostly bedridden and would like to hear from any shipmate that remembers him.  His telephone number is 859-234-3538.

Please welcome aboard Ray L. Pfrogner, ET3, 1957-1958. Shipmate Pfrogner resides in Huntington, PA.

Please welcome aboard Wagner L. Pucay, PN3, 1957-1960.  Shipmat Pucay resides in Fresno, CA and is on dialysis.  (I remember shipmate Pucay)

    WELCOME ABOARD TO ALL!

All for now.  Please do not reply to this email.  For additional info or questions, please contact me at cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Wishes To All.........Charles

March 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Crew.  Here is your monthly report for March 2015.

ALTAIR SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard Shipmate Charles J. Omrod.  Shipmate Omrod was a FA aboard in 1957 and resides in Philadelphia, PA. WELCOME ABOARD!

ALTAIR SHIPMATE PASSING:  I was notified that Shipmate Norman McKillip passed away April 9, 2014.  Shipmate McKillip was a SK3 aboard 1961-1962. Our condolences to the McKillip family.

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $330.34 and $20.00 income and no expenses leaving a balance of $350.34.  The beginning and ending Altair savings balance is $8,068.25 bringing the total balance of $8,418.59.  

That's all the info I have from March.  Please do not reply to this email.  For any comments or questions please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Wishes To All.................Charles

February 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for February 2015.

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand was $277.59 with dues income of $90.00 and expenses of $37.25 leaving a balance of $330.34.  Expenses were costs for the Altair Internet name and the Altair email site.  The beginning and ending balance of the Altair savings account is $8068.25 with the total Altair cash of $8398.59.  

NEW ALTAIR SHIPMATES:  Please welcome aboard:

    Roger Tweed, ET3, 1959-1961.  Shipmate Tweed resides in Mundelein, IL.

    Alan R. King, RMC, 1961-1963.  Shipmate King resides in Wakefield, NH

ALTAIR SHIPMATES PASSING:  The following Altair shipmates have passed:

    Carl A. Bulgrin, DT3, 1957, Passed 19 May 2007

    Raymond E. Glatz, CWO2, 1957-1959, Passed in 2000

    Willis L. Scoggins, LT, 1957-1958, Passed 28 June 2009

    Robert E. Sullivan, FT1, 1958-1960

    Karol W. Ladka, QMSN, 1953-1955, Passed Dec. 24, 2014

Thanks and kudos to Bruce Davis for the above information!!

NOTES:  See below for information and forms for the upcoming Branson, MO reunion.

WOW, what a winter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Even for East Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All for now.  Please do NOT reply to this email.  For additional info and questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Wishes To All................Charles

January 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for January 2015.

REUNION:  All active shipmates, both by email and snail mail, have been notified of the October 2015 reunion in Branson, MO. 

ALTAIR SHIPMATE LISTS:  The current shipmate email list is 259 active Altair shipmates.  The current snail mail list has 121 shipmates.  This totals 380 ACTIVE, or current active shipmates.  A total of 94 shipmates was purged from the active lists due to "unavailable to contact" either by email or snail mail.  The "Master-Master" lists has approximately 632 shipmates.  This "M-M" list has every shipmate we have ever located, current, lost or passed, etc. with all their information that was available at that time.  If you move, or change email, please let us know so we do not lose contact with you!!!!!

SHIPMATES:  Please welcome aboard Donald L. Treaster, AM1 (1962).  Shipmate Treaster was an  Altair helicopter mechanic and resides in Jacksonville, FL.  WELCOME ABOARD!

Shipmate Alois L. Weaver, FN 1961-1962 passed away in 2006.  Our condolences to the Weaver family.

FINANCES:  The beginning January cash-on-hand balance was $259.08 with dues income of $110.00 and expenses of $91.49 leaving a balance of $277.59.  Expenses were postage, printing and envelopes.  The beginning and ending Altair savings account is $8,068.25.  The total Altair balance
is $8,345.84.

Please DO NOT reply to this email.  Any questions or info please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Wishes to All...........Charles

2015 reunion announcement!

Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is information on REUNION-2015.

The 2015 Altair reunion will be held in Branson, Missouri, October 11-15, 2015. Previously, we held a reunion in Branson and it was a tremendous success; and, I am looking forward to returning as it was a great reunion and Branson loves Veterans!

Below are two documents that you can copy from here to print; one with registration information and the other has the daily schedule of activities. The 'Activity Package' cost and registration form should be mailed  to "Gatherings Plus;" and, making your own hotel reservations at "The Grand Plaza Hotel." Addresses and telephone numbers are on the form.

Cost for the Altair Reception Room, goodies, gifts, trinkets, snacks, drinks, etc. are $25 per person.  Please mail your check to:

     Daniel Douglas

     535 Mail Street

     New Canaan,  CT  06840

Dan can be reached at ddouglas [at] aol.com; or 203-966-1851

Let's all get on this early and not wait until the last moment.  Please contact Dan for additional info or questions.

Best Regards To All.......Charles

December 2014 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for December 2014.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  Lets all have a happy, healthy and prosperous 2015!

NEW ALTAIR SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard shipmate David A. Reinhardt, SK3, 1960-1962.  Shipmate Reinhardt resides in The Villages, Florida.  WELCOME ABOARD!

ALTAIR SHIPMATE PASSING:  It was reported that Shipmate Jerry P. Thurston, MM3, 1965-1967 passed away in 1995.

FINANCES:  The beginning and ending cash-on-hand balance is $259.08.  The beginning and ending savings balance is $8,068.25.  No income and no expenses for a grand total of $8,327.33.

DUES:  Yearly dues are still only $10.  PLEASE......if you send a check, it MUST be made out to Charles M. Brecheisen as my bank will no longer cash checks made out to Altair, etc.  My address is 248 Drifting Cloud, Holly Lake Ranch, TX  75765-6321.  Thanks!! (Cash works too!!)

Please do NOT reply to this email.  For any comments or questions, please us cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All..........Charles

November 2014 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Crew.  Here is your monthly report for November 2014.

My apologies for not sending the monthly report for October.  I was a bit under the weather.

REUNION:  Congratulations to reunion chairman Richie Reiss for a successful reunion in Las Vegas.  The reunion was a success although the attendance was a little lower than previous reunions.

SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard new Shipmate John J. Evans, RM3 1963. Shipmate Evans resides in Knoxville, TN

FINANCIAL:  The beginning and ending cash-on-hand balance is $259.08.  The beginning savings balance was $7099.61 with reunion income of $968.64 leaving a balance of $8068.25.  The total Altair cash-on-hand and savings is $8327.33.  

Please to not reply to this email.  Any questions or comments please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

I hope each and all have a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday Season and a very Happy and Prosperous 2015.  

Best Regards To All..............Charles

Reunions: Las Vegas and next year by Dick Stader

To all hands USS Altair Association, Shipmates I have a few items that I want all hands to be aware of and to act upon in the very near future and that is the status of our Reunion both the one we just had in Las Vegas and the next years if and when we decide to have one. I say this because the reunion we just had in Vegas was not very well attended and putting on the reunion is a big job and if we can't seem to generate enough interest in coming to the reunion, then whats the point in going to all the time and trouble of doing it. I will say this, that this years reunion was a good one and every one that attended had a great time and we all want to have another one next year but we need your support and input to make it a success. 

At the meeting held during the reunion the following places were suggested, Branson Mo. Norfolk Va. Savanna Ga. Nashville Tn. somewhere in the north east like New York City Maine and I think that was about it. Since we got back home I have heard from Jim Brayden  about Savanna Ga. that he is looking into and also from Pam Brown who took care of us in 2009 in Branson and since then Dan Douglas has been in contact with Pam about several places that sound interesting to Dan and myself such as Providence RI. and  or Newport RI. In any case WE NEED YOUR INPUT AND YOUR HELP WITH OUR NEXT REUNION, IF THERE IS TO BE A NEXT ONE,NOW!!!!, so come on shipmates let me know what you want to do and where and myself and the rest of the board members will make a choice based on what you tell us. E-mail me at dickandterry5@sbcglobal.net or call me at 262-654-9202 any time and if I am not home leave me a message.   

Thank You to all   Dick Stader     

September 2014 by Charles M. Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Crew. Here is your monthly report for September 2014.

 

FINANCIAL:  The beginning September cash-on-hand was $262.81 with income of $15.00 and expenses of $18.73 leaving a balance of $259.08.  The beginning and ending Altair savings account balance is $7099.61 leaving a total balance of $7358.69.  Expenses was shipping two Altair plaques to Las Vegas.

 

REUNION:  The Altair Las Vegas reunion begins October 14.  I cannot be there but hope all the attendees have a great time!

 

SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard John J. Evans, RM3, 1963.  Shipmate Evans resides in Knoxville, TN.  WELCOME ABOARD!

 

That's all for now.  Please do not reply to this email and send any comments or questions, to me at cmbaltairaks32 [at]fastmail.us

 

Best Regards To All.............Charles

 

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Charles M. Brecheisen

cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us

Email from Dave Schultz

I don't usually do this, but thought the shipmates might find this email interesting. It is from Dave Schultz at HullNumber.com and he has located several articles our "E" commendation in 1961 and our service in the Missile Crises. Email follows:

To: Dick Braun 

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US Navy - HullNumber.com Fall 2014 Newsletter 

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ALL HANDS MAIN INDEX - 1000+ New Articles Posted 

Example:  Way Back When: The Evolution of Nautical Terms 

Click on:  http://www.hullnumber.com/ALL-HANDS/way-back-when-the-evolution-of-nautical-terms 

To view ALL posted ALL HANDS Articles by category, click on: 

http://www.hullnumber.com/all-hands-index.php  

The ALL HANDS project was started in 2012.  Extracting 75 years of articles,
categorizing them, and building and refining the code to make them available
is a big job.  I foresee posting 1000 articles with each Spring and Fall
Newsletter over the next couple of years. 

Much, much, much more ALL HANDS to come! 

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1600+ Ship and Sub RIGHT SHOULDER ROCKERS for RATING Shirts 

Please consider supporting HullNumber.com by making a purchase for
yourself or as a gift for a shipmate: 

To view the NAVY RATING SHIRT with: 

Rocker = U.S.S. ALTAIR   

Rating = SIGNALMAN 

Click on: http://www.hullnumber.com/NAVY-RATING-SHIRT.php?rating=SM&hn=AKS-32 

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LINKS TO YOUR COMMAND ROSTER PAGE(S) ARE:
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http://www.HullNumber.com/AKS-32 

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God bless and protect our Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Marines as we
again face a determined and ruthless enemy.

My best wishes to you and yours for the oncoming Holiday Season, 

Dave Schultz - Web PO

August 2014 by Charles Brecheisen

Greeting Altair Shipmates.  Here is your report for August 2014.

SHIPMATE SEARCH:  There are only 260 shipmates on the email list, down from about previous 370-380. Several weeks ago I re-sent out the last batch of snail mail letters as a last attempt trying to track down non-response shipmates.  All but a few have been returned to me as unknown, etc.  There are approximately 115 shipmates without email that are snail mailed.  I will be making adjustments to my record keeping to delete non-response from my current records.  I will still maintain a "Master" list that will show everyone that has been on the shipmate list with all their info; (includes deceased shipmates).  

DECEASED SHIPMATES:  Mrs. Pauline Daily notified me that BTC Ralph E. Daily, 1953-1956 had passed away in September 2007.  We were notified that SK3 Sampson Benjamin Feyl, 1962-1965 passed away December 2009. Our condolences to the respective families.

FINANCIAL:  The beginning Cash-on-hand balance was $811.81.  I transferred $500.00 to the Altair Savings Account and bought stamps for $49 leaving a balance of $262.81.  The beginning Altair Savings Account was $6599.61 plus the addition of $500.00 leaving a balance of $7099.61.

REUNION:  The reunion is just a few shorts weeks away.  Please contact RIchie Reiss with any questions.  Richie can be contacted at 2649 Hour Glass Dr., Henderson, NV 89052 and at 702-407-0626 and at RJR940 [at] aol.com

All for now.  Please do not reply to this email.  For comments and questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All...........Charles

Reunion update by Dick Stader

To all USS Altair AKS 32 Shipmates. I along with all other board members and our reunion chairman Richie Reiss are asking all of you out there to give some serious thought to coming to this years reunion and to DO IT NOW so Richie can get all the planning finished and insure that we have a really good turn out in Vegas and enjoy the comradeship of all our shipmates as we have in past years. We really do have an excellent time at our reunion and everyone goes home with lots of good memories and perhaps even a few NEW SEA STORIES.Shipmates we need your help on this as of this date 4 Aug. we only have 22 people(not Shipmates) signed up and we need more than that to get out best deals at the hotel/casino and to make it a successful reunion and times a wasting. Remember that as chairman Richie has put in lots of time and energy to get this reunion going is doing a great job for us so lets show him that we call fill all the rooms this year and really have one of the best reunions of our reunion history. I and all the board members are counting on all of you out there to get this reunion Underway. Thanks to all Dick Stader MMCM USN Ret. PS Don't forget to bring an AUCTION Item

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July 2014 by Charles Brecheisen

Good grief.........it's AUGUST already!

NEW SHIPMATE:  Please welcome Harold R. Newman, SA, 1967-1968 aboard.   Shipmate Newman resides in Centreville, Mississippi.  WELCOME ABOARD!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand was $791.81 with dues income of $20.00 and no expenses leaving a balance of $811.81.  The beginning and ending Altair Savings balance is $6599.61 leaving a total Altair cash balance of $7411.42.  

REUNION:  PLEASE, if you plan to attend the Altair Las Vegas reunion PLEASE make your hotel reservations!  If you need any additional information, please contact Richie Reiss at rjr940 [at] aol.com or phone 702-407-0626.  

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Best Regards To All...........Charles