iu.*'

9/ll:Ten\fears Later I t is very hard for many of us to believe

that a decade has passed since the

Twin Towers collapsed, the Pentagon

was hit and Flight 93 went down in a

Pennsylvania field. We can easily recall

where we were and friends and family

who were affected. We are still at war

because of it and have lost many alumni

in the process. The Academy went to

FPCON Bravo leading up to the

anniversary, reminding us here yet again

that we remain imsetded with that horrific

day in American history so close to us

still. It is a severe understatement to say

that our lives have changed profoundly

because of 11 September 2001.

In the space of these 10 years, we

finally captured and killed the perpetrator,

Osama Bin Laden, the al-Qaeda leader

fixjm Saudi Arabia, and have captured

and/or killed many members of al-Qaeda

and the Taliban. Rebuilding of the west

side of the Pentagon (nearly two miUion

square feet of office space sustained damage

from American Airlines FQight 77) began

almost immediately, known as the

Phoenix Project. Reconstruction was

completed by the one-year anniversary,

including with indoor memorial and a

chapel at the point of impact. The

Pentagon Memorial, a park on 1.93

adjacent acres in memory of the 184

victims, 10 of them our alumni, opened

on 11 September 2008.

The World Trade Center Complex,

the 16-acre site where thousands died

(including four of our alumni), work has

only been completed on Building 7, but

work has begun on 1 (to be the tallest

building in the United States) and 4.

The plan is for five new skyscrapers and

the National September 11 Memorial

and Museimi to fill the complex.

The field, an old strip-mining site,

scarred by Flight 93 near Shanksville, PA,

is now the National Park Service's Flight

93 National Memorial set on 2,200

acres. Phase One was dedicated this past

10 and 11 September in honor of the 40

victims who died there. The land has been

minimally touched since the investigators

left and the County Coroner back-filled

the crater.

The Navy has since named three

ships in commemoration of the locations

each of the planes came down: N E W

YORK ( L P D - 2 1 , commissioned in 2009),

ARLINGTON ( L P D - 2 4 , commissioned in

March 2011) and SONffiRSET (LPD-25,

stiU under construction). Steel from

each of the three sites was used in the

construction of these ships. N E W YORK

was in New York Harbor in honor of

the 10th anniversary of the attacks.

Members of the Class of 2002 found

themselves graduating during a time of

war vwth their classmates in younger

classes now being prepared for that

inevitability. Many midshipmen are

currently at the Academy direcdy because

of 9/11, driven to want to protect our

country and defend against terrorism

because of what they witnessed. They

were in elementary and middle school

back then, too young to be forced to

understand such an atrocity. Even worse,

some were left without a parent.

Midshipman Michael Newton '13

was one such child. His father was on

FUght 77.

His family had recendy relocated to

the DC area from California as his father,

Christopher, opened new headquarters as

CEO of Paris-based Work | Life Benefits.

It would also cut half the commute time

to Paris off, giving him more time with

his family: wife Amy, daughter Sarah (6)

and son Michael. "That day," recalled

Midshipman Newton, "my sister, mom

and 1 all drove to the airport to drop him

off. He was going back to LA to tie up

loose ends and pick up our dog. 1 hugged

him, said goodbye and went off to school.

In school, my teacher and others started

whispering amongst themselves and kids

were getting picked up to go home. I

never got picked up, so 1 already knew

something was up. 1 took the bus home

"If the attacks hadn't happened, I don't know where

I'd be. I probably would have done something entirely

different w i th my life.

—Midsf i ipman Michiael Newton '13

A memorial flag is illuminated near the spot where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on 11 September 2001. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandan W. Schuize

September-October 2011 11

and was picked up by my neighbor, so by

then I was even more confused. Then

eventually 1 was taken to another neighbors

house where my mom and sister were,

and we had a representative from

American Airlines come to deliver the

news about Flight 77.1 was 10."

The weeks after that were a blur for

him, only remembering not going to

school and relatives flocking to his family.

"I can't pull many details from about '01

to '03, really," he admitted. In the years

since, he has not worn this loss on his

sleeve and has not met anyone else

connected like he is to 9/11. Every year

on the anniversary, he and his family go

to the Pentagon.They were there when

they broke ground on die memorial and

for the dedication ceremony, they were

there for the latest addition of the arch,

and they were diere for the service on

die 10th anniversary. They will be there

next year, too.

"It's defined my life," Midshipman

Newton said. "If the attacks hadn't

happened, I don't know where I'd be.

I probably would have done something

entirely different vrith my life. It's shaped

the way I look at the world. People

expect me to be revengeful—I don't feel

like I have a sense of revenge towards the

people who attacked us. But that's not

how my family chose to be, so 1 decided

not to be that way either."

Asked if he believes 9/11 was the

pivotal moment that made him want to

go to the Naval Academy, he paused and

thought of many reasons."! was thinking

about this last night," he said, "trying to

pinpoint when I decided to look at the

Naval Academy. There were so many

government agencies and foundations

that came forward to help the families

after 9/11 they were awesome at helping

support us, and from that I gained an

appreciation for what the American

people had done for my family. Also,

because it happened at the Pentagon, we

got to know a lot of military people just

going to functions there, and I actually

became acquainted wdth Admiral Mullen

CRAFTERS OF QUALITY

Handcrafted USNA Special Edition!

• exclusive worldclass music movement

• each instrument is signed and dated

• available in mesquite, walnut, cherry, pecan

• officially licensed collegiate product

• solid brass feet

Please order online: www.HMCMusicBoxes.com

The Voice of the Pentagon After opening a makeshift press center at the Navy Exchange

Citgo station near the Navy Annex, Rear Admiral Craig Quigley 75

became the first official voice of the Defense Department

following the attack on the Pentagon. He assured Americans

and the world that the Pentagon had been struck a grievous

blow, but the United States military was still intact, and

command and control was firmly in place. His efforts helped

to calm our fears that day. He is very proud of the role he

played on 9/11. Here is his account of that day:

September 11,2001 was a beautiful fall day in Washington,

DC—bright blue skies, cool, dry. Gorgeous sunrise that morning

as I was driving to the Pentagon, amving about 6 a.m. Assistant

Secretary Clarke was holding her normal morning meeting in

her office when the first plane hit the World Trade Center tower.

We all turned our attention to theTV coverage of what we

unanimously believed was a tragic accident, then resumed our

meeting. When the second plane hit not long after, it was only

seconds before Assistant Secretary Clarke was summoned to

Secretary Rumsfeld's office (I was not to see her again until late

afternoon at the Citgo station). Not long after that, the plane hit

the Pentagon (directly opposite of where my office was located).

Those seated near the press corridor felt the impact; those

moving about (including me) did not. But only minutes later,

smoke began to drift down the corridor and the evacuation

alarm sounded, so 20,000 people started heading for the exits.

I put my classified in my safe, grabbed my cell phone and

12 SHIPMATE

and was able to talk to him. It was a

culmination of so many things. It fell

into place."

Another factor was his grandfather,

a line officer in the Naxy "I grew up

watching Victor)' at Sea and old black

and white Navy movies with him. I had

considered the military before 9/11

because of him, so he was sort of the

seed and 9/11 was the water."

Midshipman Newton is a history

major, has selected surface warfare, was on

the varsity ofBhore sailing team for two

years and recendy switched over to the

rock climbing club and is a member of

the National Eagje Scout Association, ct Pentagon Memorial

headed for our designated muster location near a flag pole

outside the Mall entrance. Gratefully all hands were present or

accounted for. Next order of business was trying to establish

communications with Secretary Rumsfeld via cell phone, but

that was not to be; alt cell phone networks were clobbered (it

was to be about three days before I could use my cell phone).

Blackberries and texting were just coming into use at that time,

and very few people possessed that technology (I was not one

of them!). I grabbed about 3-4 people from the DoD newsdesk

and we started walking and hitching rides around the

RADM Quigley briefs the press from a nearby gas station turned base of operations as the Pentagon burns in the background. Photo courtesy of CourtneyPlatt.com ©2001

Pentagon building, searching for a site to set up a media

center. We found it at the Navy Exchange Citgo station near the

Navy Annex, about a half-mile from the Pentagon. I walked

into the station, identified myself to the manager and said,

"I need to take over your station!' With no hesitation, she

said, "It's yours!" and we used the station—and its precious

landline telephones—for the next several hours as a base of

operations. Many news organizations—particularly visual

media—had figured out by this time (approximately

1300/1400) that the Citgo station was the best possible vantage

point for visuals of the airliner's impact point in the Pentagon,

and were gathering more by the minute right outside our door

After establishing communications with the Secretary, I

stepped out for the first of several updates to the gathered

media representatives and was able to speak with confidence

about what was going on—locally and globally. This was the

first official briefing to the Pentagon Press Corps and others,

and was broadcast live around the world. Later that afternoon.

Assistant Secretary Clarke came to the Citgo and briefed

reporters, then we shut down the press center around 1900

as Secretary Rumsfeld was adamant that he personally brief

the Pentagon Press Corps from the Pentagon, and did so at

approximately 2000 that night. I remember getting home around

0300 the next morning. My most powerful remembrance of that

day was the glance I took at the Pentagon just before my first

press briefing. It was burning fiercely against that bright blue

sky, with clouds of dark smoke climbing high into the sky. It is

an image that will always be with me.

September-October 2011 13

t In Memoriam In a few short hours on 11 September 2001, and in the last 10

years and two wars since, tens of thousands of Americans have

lost their lives in the name of freedom. Some were innocent

bystanders, in the wrong place at the wrong time and subjected

to the destruction that extremism and hatred create. Others

chose to lay down their lives in combat overseas, defending the

people of America by eradicating the enemies of democracy

worldwide. Among those who America has lost, numerous

carried the duty and mission of their alma mater to their dying

breath. Their lives are celebrated here.

Captain John D. Yamnicky Sr. '52, U S N (Ret.): CaptalnYamnicky was born

in Barren Run, PA. He was commissioned

with the Class of 1952 and was deployed to

command a Navy attack squadron in Korea.

CaptalnYamnicky served a total of two tours

in the region. After spending a few more

years on bases and aircraft carriers, he

became the director of the U.S. Navy Test

Pilot School in 1972. Retiring in 1979, John

became a consultant to theTest Center at Patuxent River Captain

Yamnicky was aboard Flight 77 en route to Los Angeles on

business for a military contractor, Veridian Engineering.

The Latest Technology for Existing Infrastructure

The all new ONEl Notebook from NCS reflects forward

thinking design at its best; an agile and flexible notebook

built for government users in the field that delivers the

power and performance across a full spectrum of uses.

Intel" Core™ 17,15. or i3 Processor

High-Definition 15.6" Display

Intel* vPro™, TPM, & SmartCard

Spill-Resistant Keyboard & Trackpad

PCMCIA Type II and/or ExpressCard 54 Slots

RS-232/422/485 Port

Docking Station

Robust Hardware Options Including

-Optical, Solid-state & Hard Drives,

Discrete Video Graphics Interface,

Fingerprint Reader, Camera

Notebook

For more information,

callusatl.888.RING.NCS

orvisitwww.ncst.com

ONEl is currently available on the following contracts: USArmyCHESS, US Air Force CCS BPA, DHS FirstSource, US Navy SPAWAR Workstations, Laptops, 6 Printers, 8(a) Partners of NCS

Rear Admiral Wilson "Buddy" Flagg ' 6 1 , U S N R (Ret.): Rear Admiral Flagg

was commissioned with the Class of 1961 as

a fighter pilot. He served three tours of duty

in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.

By the time his tours were complete, he

took on dual responsibilities as both a captain

for American Airlines and as an officer in the

Naval Reserve. He retired as a Rear Admiral

in 1995 and retired from American Airlines

in 1998. Over the years. Rear Admiral Flagg had set a record as

only the fifth person in history to log more than 3,000 hours in

an F-8 Crusader. Rear Admiral Flagg and his wife were aboard

Flight 77, headed for a family gathering in California.

Kevin R Connors '69: Connors was born

in Boston, MA, and attended Boston College

High School. Winning an appointment, he

was commissioned an Ensign with the

Class of 1969. After completing his tours,

he earned an MBA from Dartmouth and

entered the NewYork Financial world.

Bouncing between NewYork and Florida,

Connors made a name for himself in the

bond trading business, starting, running and

selling his companies. He held positions throughout Wall Street

and made waves in the bonds departments of JP Morgan and

Morgan Stanley. Connors was hard at work in the WorldTrade

Center on 11 September.

14 SHIPMATE

Captain Charles R Buriingame III 7 1 , USNR: Captain Buriingame, or "Chic" to

those who knew him, was born in St. Paul,

MN, and dreamed of being a pilot his whole

life. After receiving a bachelor's degree with

a major in science from the Naval Academy

in 1971, Captain Budingame graduated with

honors from the Navy "Top Gun" School.

Serving aboard SARATOGA, Captain

Buriingame flew F-4 Phantoms until his

retirement in 1996. After leaving the Navy, he took a job as a pilot

for American Airiines. He was piloting American Airiines Flight 77

on 11 September.

Kenneth M. McBrayer '74: McBrayer was a Georgia native who loved the water.

He graduated from the Academy in 1974

and spent five years in the Navy as an

engineer on several ships, including the

aircraft carrier SARATOGA. He divided his time

between Manhattan, NY, and DC, where his

wife lived and went to law school. Both

loved sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. He

was at work on the 104th floor for Sandler

O'Neill + Partners in Two World Trade Center when the plane hit.

Kenneth E. Waldie '78: Waidie was born in Pittsburg, PA, attended NAPS and

received his commission with the Class of

1978. After completing his obligations,

Waldie went to work for Raytheon. Over his

17 years as an engineer at Raytheon, Waldie

stayed dedicated to his children, supporting

them in their athletic endeavors and being

widely respected as both a supportive father

and a valued member of the community.

His son, Jeff, was in the Coast Guard and was among the first in

the family to hear the news. A change in itinerary put him aboard

Flight 11 that crashed into the North Tower.

Captain Gerald R DeConto '79, U S N : Captain DeConto was born in

Sandwich, MA, and was a high school

soccer star before his appointment to the

Academy. While on the Yard, Captain

DeConto played rugby and graduated with a

bachelor's degree with a major in physics

with the Class of 1979. Rising through the

ranks, he served aboard EXCEL, FRESNO,

HEWITT, LAKE ERIE and SIMPSON, also attending

Naval War College and Naval Postgraduate School. Captain

DeConto had been promoted to director of Current Operations

and Plans and was at the Pentagon organizing a response to the

crisis in NewYork from his office in the D Ring.

Captain Robert E. Dolan Jr. '81, U S N : Captain Dolan was born in Florham

Park, NJ, and, after high school, sought an

appointment to the Naval Academy. Captain

Dolan graduated with the Class of 1981 and

was initially stationed on INCHON. Rising

through the ranks. Captain Dolan had been

on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and was the

commander of JOHN HANCOCK by age 40.

Friends and family described him as

intelligent, loyal and woridly. Captain Dolan had recently been

appointed as the head of Strategy and Concepts for the Chief of

Naval Operations. His office on the first floor of D Ring was

among those struck by Flight 77

Commander Patrick S. Dunn '85, USN: Commander Dunn was born in

Fords, NJ. He came from a Navy family—his

father served in both World War II and the

Korean War—and he decided by 14 that he

wanted to be Navy too. Commander Dunn

and his brother John both attended the

Naval Academy. Commander Dunn served

on INCHON, MONTGOMERY,THEODORE ROOSEVELT

and LA SALE. He had recently been assigned

to a position on the Chief of Naval Operations staff at the

Pentagon. His office was among those hit by Flight 77

September-October 2011 15

Lieutenant Commander Michael G. McGinty ' 8 1 , U S N : Commander

McGinty was born in Wichita Falls,TX, but

moved frequently during his youth as part

of an Air Force Family. Commander McGinty

received an appointment to the Naval

Academy and was commissioned with the

Class of 1981. He served as a nuclear

engineer until his honorable discharge in

1989. An active member of his religious

community. Commander McGinty was the chairman of his local

board of deacons and a mentor in the confirmation program. He

was working at Marsh USA as an insurance broker in the Worid

Trade Center.

Institute for Defense Analyses For over half a century, the Institute for Defense Analyses has been successfully pursuing its mission to bring analytic objectivity and under­standing to complex issues of national security. IDA is a not-for-profit corpo­ration that provides scientific, technical and analytical studies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Unified Commands and Defense Agencies as well as to the President's Office of Science and Technology Policy. To the right individual, IDA offers the opportunity to have a major impact on k̂ y national programs while working on fascinating technical issues.

broaden your perspective IDAL your career your future your natbn

IDA is seeking highly qualified individuals with PhD or MS degrees

Sciences & iUlath • Astronomy •Atmospheric > Biology • Chemistry • Environmental • Physics * Pure & Applied

Mathematics

Engineering • Aeronautical * Astronautical • Biomedical • Chemical • Electrical • Materials • Mechanical * Systems

other • Bioinfbrmatics • Computaitional Science • Computer Science • Economics • InfonDation Technology • Operatiqns Research • Statistics • Technology Policy

Along with competitive salaries, IDA provides excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance, paid holidays, 3 week vacations and more - all in a professional and tecnnically vibrant environment.

Applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required. IDA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website www.ida.ora for more infbmnation on our opportunities.

| | ] ) / \ Please submit applications to: http://www.ida.org/careers.php

Commander William H. Donovan Jr. ' 86 , U S N : Commander Donovan was born

in Nunda, NY, and was commissioned at the

Naval Academy with the Class of 1986.

Commander Donovan served in Patrol

Squadrons 11,31 and 1, as well as serving

aboard GEORGE WASHINGTON. Commander

Donovan had been on the Chief of Naval

Operations staff for a little over a year on

11 September He was in the Pentagon

when Flight 77 crashed and was among those missing and

presumed dead.

Lieutenant Commander Ronald J. Vauk '87 USNR: CommanderVauk was

born in Nampa, ID, and graduated from

Nampa High School. He was commissioned

with the Class of 1987 with a bachelor's

degree with a major in political science.

Following nuclear power training.

Commander Vauk served aboard GLENARD R

LIPSCOMB and OKLAHOMA CITY. He retired from

active service in 1993 in favor of the Naval

Reserve. Lieutenant Vauk worked for Johns Hopkins University

Applied Physics Laboratory while obtaining a master's in

Business from the University of Maryland. Commander Vauk

was serving the second day of his annual Reserve duty at the

Pentagon on 11 September.

Lieutenant Jonas M. Panik '97 USNR: Lieutenant Panik was born in

States College, PA, and was active in

his community and varsity sports at

Bellefonte High School. Lieutenant Panik

was commissioned as an Ensign with the

Class of 1997 with a bachelor's degree with

a major in history. Lieutenant Panik attended

Naval Intelligence Officer's Basic Course in

Virginia Beach, VA, and then was stationed

in Whidbey Island, WA, on Patrol Squadron 46. He and his wife

had recently moved back to the East Coast for a new assignment

as part of the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence

Plot. He was selected to be a Flag Intelligence Briefer Lieutenant

Panik was working in the Pentagon on 11 September

16 SHIPMATE

Lieutenant Junior Grade Darin H. Pontell '98, U S N : Lieutenant Pontell

chose the Navy after his brother, Steve, was

killed in a crash off LEXINGTON, wanting to

pick up where his big brother left off. He

was commissioned with the Class of 1998,

designated as an Intelligence Officer

Lieutenant Pontell spent time deployed to

the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf

aboard DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER while part of

Carrier Air Wing Seven, providing tactical strike data for pilots.

Lieutenant Pontell had recently been reassigned to a position

inside the Pentagon. He was nearing the end of a 12-hour shift

when Flight 77 crashed.

Alumni Killed in Action Since 9/11:

Lieutenant Colonel David S. Greene '86, USMCR: Colonel Greene was killed by small-arms fire from the ground

as he was flying an AH-1W Cobra helicopter in Anbar Province,

Iraq, 2004.

MajorWilliam R.Watkins III '89, USAP: MajorWatkins, the weapons system officer of an F-15E Strike Eagle, died when his

plane went down during a combat mission in Iraq, April 2003.

Lieutenant Colonel Mario D. Carazo '91, USMC: Colonel Carazo died while supporting combat operations in

Helmand Province, Afghanistan, July 2010. ,

Lieutenant Kylan A. Jones-Huffman '94, USN: Lieutenant Jones-Huffman died from gunshot wounds sustained

after the SUV he was in was ambushed near Hilla, Iraq,

August 2003.

Lieutenant Commander Erik S. Kristensen '95, USN: Commander Kristensen was killed while conducting combat

operations when the MH-47 helicopter that he was aboard crashed

inthe vicinity of Asadabad, Afghanistan in Kumar Province on

28 June.

Major Megan M.L. McClung '95, USMC: Major McClung died when a roadside bomb blew up the truck she was riding in

Ramadi, Iraq. She was the first female Marine officer to be killed in

the conflict, December 2006.

Major Douglas A. Zembiec '95, USMC: Major Zembiec was leading a raid on insurgents with a unit of Iraqi soldiers he

trained when they were fired upon in a small alleyway in

Baghdad, May 2007

Lieutenant Michael M. McGreevy Jr. '97 USN: Lieutenant McGreevy was killed while conducting combat

operations when the MH-47 helicopter that he was aboard

crashed in the vicinity of Asadabad, Afghanistan in Kumar

Province on 28 June.

Sergeant Steve Morin Jr '97 USANG: Sergeant Morin died west of Umm Qasr, Iraq, when an improvised explosive

device detonated, overturning the Humvee he was riding in,

September 2005.

Captain Jennifer J. Harris '00, USMC: Captain Harris died when the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter she was piloting was shot

down by insurgents in Iraq after completing a successful casualty

evacuation mission, February 2007

First Lieutenant Ronald D.Winchester '01, USMC: Lieutenant Winchester was killed by a roadside bomb while

guarding convoys in Anbar Province, Iraq, September 2004.

Captain Matthew C. Freeman '02, USMC: Volunteering for a particularly dangerous mission. Captain Freeman showed

exceptional courage in leading his team through heavy fire in the

Kapisa Province of Afghanistan, August 2009.

Second Lieutenant James R Blecksmith '03, USMC: Lieutenant Blecksmith was killed by sniper fire in Fallouja, Iraq,

while clearing houses of possible insurgents, November 2004.

Lieutenant J. Brendan A. Looney '04, USN: Lieutenant Looney and 10 others were in a combat operation over the

Zabul Province in Afghanistan when their helicopter crashed,

September 2010.

First Lieutenant Travis J.L. Manion '04, USMC: Lieutenant Manion was killed by enemy sniper fire during an

ambush while conducting combat operations in the Al Anbar

Province of Iraq, April 2007

Captain Brandon A. Barrett '06, USMC: Captain Barrett was supporting combat operations in the Helmand Province of

Afghanistan when he was killed in action. May 2010.

September-October 2011 17

Alumni Operational Losses Since 9/11:

Commander William C. McCool '83, USN: Commander

McCool and six of his colleagues were killed when the Shuttle

COLUMBIA broke apart over the western United States, February 2003.

Commander Peter G. Oswald '84, USN: Commander Oswald died of injuries sustained during a military training exercise

in southern El Salvador, August 2002.

Commander Kevin A. Bianchi '85, USN: Commander

Bianchi was killed during a routine training mission with the

Heavy Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 4 in Sicily, July 2003.

Lieutenant Commander William R. Muscha '87 USN: Commander Muscha died when hisT-39 Sabreliner crashed into

the Gulf of Mexico, May 2002.

Lieutenant Commander Robert E. Clukey III '91, USN:

Commander Clukey died when his F/A-18 Hornet crashed in the

Adriatic Sea during a routine training exercise, November 2002.

Lieutenant Commander Anthony R. Domino '91,

USNR: Commander Domino died when he was on a training

flight through rain and snow in an F5ETiger 11 south of Fallon

Naval Air Station in Nevada during a 10-day training cycle with the

"Fighting Saints," April 2003.

Lieutenant Commander Christopher C.Tragna '91,

U S N : CommanderTragna died when two planes collided during

training at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, April 2002.

Lieutenant Commander Scott A. Zellem '91, USN:

Commander Zellem was one of four Navy officers who died when

their S-3B Viking crashed on the island of Kita Iwo Jima during

operations from the aircraft carrier JOHN C. STENNIS, August 2004.

WE'RE EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS OF ANY TEAM.

Our full-tiine MBA programs immerse you in a collaborative

environment that shows you how to take your military background and

leadersliip skills to the next level. Choose our two-year program or our

one-year accelerated program. Whether you're a veteran or on active

duty, yon may qualify for generous merit- and need-based assistance,

and our Veterans Club offers support diroughout the Johnson experience,

from applicant to alumnus.

Learn more or register for an admissions event

at johnson.cornell .edu/mil i tary.

MBA APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Round 1 applications due October 12, 2011 Round 2 applications due November 30, 2011

mm JOHNSON ySM^y/ Cornell University

18 SHIPMATE

Captain MatthewW. Bancroft '94, USMC: Captain Bancroft was killed in a refueling tanker crash in Pakistan,

January 2002.

Lieutenant Commander ScottT. Bracher '94, USN: Commander Bracher died when his S-3B Viking jet crashed while

making an approach to land at NAS Jacksonville, September 2005.

Lieutenant Joel A. Korkowski '94, USN: Lieutenant Korkowski was presumed dead after his F/A-18F Super Hornet

fighter collided with another jet southwest of Monterey, CA,

during training exercises, October 2002.

Lieutenant Commander Frank C. Wittwer '94, USN: Commander Wittwer, a pilot for Strike Fighter Squadron 97, died

when his F/A-18C Hornet went down near El Centro Naval Air

Facility in California, January 2006.

Lieutenant Terri S. Fussner '96, USN: Lieutenant Fussner died when her SH-60B Seahawk crashed into the Mediterranean

Sea off the coast of Greece during a training flight, March 2002.

Lieutenant Thomas M. Adams '97, USN: Lieutenant Adams, an exchange officer with the Royal Navy's 849 Squadron,

was killed when two Royal Navy Sea King helicopters collided

over the Persian Gulf, March 2003.

Captain Franklin R. Hooks II '97 USMC: Captain Hooks was on a routine training mission about 60 miles south of the

Azores when his F/A-18 Hornet was reported missing, June 2004.

Lieutenant Raul D. Jimenez '98, USN: Lieutenant Jimenez died as a result of injuries sustained when hisT34C plane

crashed during a training flight near Corpus Christi, January 2006.

Captain Seth R. Michaud '98, USMC: Captain Michaud died from wounds sustained from a friendly fire incident while

participating in a training exercise as part of the Combined Joint

Task Force counter-terrorism training in Djibouti, Africa, June 2003.

Lieutenant Matthew S. Shubzda '98, USN: Lieutenant Shubzda died in an F/A-18F Super Hornet collision over the Pacific

off the California coast, October 2002.

Lieutenant Christopher H. Snyder '00, USN: Lieutenant Snyder died when the SH-60B Seahawk crashed into the Pacific

just after launching from DEWERT, December 2005.

Second Lieutenant John N. Wilt '00, USMC: Lieutenant Wilt died when hisT-39 Sabreliner crashed into the Gulf of Mexico,

May 2002.

Lieutenant Brett Miller ' 0 1 , U S N : Lieutenant Miller was a

Naval Aviator who crashed off the Gulf Coast of Texas during a

training mission, October 2009.

Lieutenant Richard F Andersen '02, USN : Lieutenant Andersen died when the SH-60F helicopter he was flying in crashed

in the Nevada desert during a training exercise. May 2007

Lieutenant John J. Houston '02, USN: Lieutenant Houston was a Naval aviator who crashed off the Gulf Coast of

Texas during a training mission, October 2009.

Lieutenant Nicolas J. Juron '02, USN: Lieutenant Juron died when the SH-60B Seahawk crashed into the Pacific just after

launching from DEWERT, December 2005.

First Lieutenant Brian R.S.J. Deforge '03, USMCR: Lieutenant Deforge died during an F-18 fighter jet training exercise

in a mid-air collision while practicing dog fighting maneuvers

when they crashed over Ft. Hunter Liggett, CA, June 2006.

First Lieutenant Michael L. Licaizi '04, USMC: Lieutenant Licaizi died in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, while he was a

platoon leader in 'A" Company, 2ndTank Battalion, May 2006.

Captain Aaron D. Cox '05, USMC: Captain Cox died while on a training flight when the Super Cobra, carrying live ordnance,

crashed over the San Diego County highlands. May 2009.

Visit vvvvvv.usna.com/Rennembering911 to read A Different War—Naval Academy Alumni and thsir Survivors: Reflections Five Years After September 11th originally published in the September 2006 Shipmate. For additional information and full biographies, visit In Memoriam at www.usna.com.

September-October 2011 19