Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Henry S. Kudzik USS Nautilus (SS-168)

 In the book, Heroes  Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century are two more stories of ones who served at different times aboard the USS Nautilus (SS-Nautilus) Jerome S. Gross and Boots Hanson.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

NHF Co-Sponsors Successful Battle of Midway Dinner 2013

http://www.navyhistory.org/2013/06/nhf-co-sponsors-successful-battle-of-midway-dinner

In the picture on this page is Henry "Hank" S. Kudzik, who's story is in "Heroes Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century." The book was reviews by Vice Admiral, Al Konetzni, Jr. US Navy (Retired).

I received a  special letter today from Henry S. Kudzik notifying me, like every year, he will be there to help celebrate Midway's 75th Anniversary in Washington DC June 2- 6th.

75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Battle of Midway

http://www.midway.org/bom-75

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USSVI BASE AND FLEET RESERVE PICNIC

A small group of  Mountain Home, Arkansas USSVI Base and Fleet Reserve members enjoying a beautiful day relaxing and enjoying each others company on the White River below the  Rainbow Bridge at Cotter. God Bless our veterans and their families.




Thursday, May 11, 2017

War History and Photos

http://www.historynet.com/ A list of military magazines and it is filled with lots of articles and photos. Interesting site.

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Al Konetzni,JR Vice-Admiral, US NAVY (Retired)

I  received this special book review from "Big AL the Sailor's Pal." Thank you Sir.
30 March 2017


Dear Mary,


I just finished reading “Heroes Beneath the Waves”! What a wonderful tribute to our Submarine Veterans and Our Greatest Generation!!
You have collected a wonderful assortment of submarine stories that truly tell the “rest of the story.” Thank you so very much!
The importance of your book rest in the fact that those American Sailor were able to tell their “story.” Your book completes the vivid history of our Submarine Force.
Thanks so much for your most wonderful efforts. Please know that your book
has been a highlight of my association with SubVets of WWII over so many years.

Warm regards & thanks so much,
Al Konetzni, JR,
Vice Admiral, US NAVY (Retired)