Secretary of the Navy Richard Danzig has announced the decision to name the 42nd ship of the Arleigh Burke-class of guided missile destroyers, Momsen. The name Momsen (DDG-92) will honor retired Navy VADM. Charles Bowers "Swede" Momsen, who is best known for his leadership in the successful rescue of 33 crew members and the subsequent salvage of submarine USS Squalus after she sank in 240 feet of water in May 1939. He received a commendation from President Franklin D. Roosevelt for these actions. 

[Ed note: For more information on VADM Swede Momsen, see "Book Review" the winter 1999 issue of UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine.]

FLAG NOTES 

Congratulations to RADM Steven W. Maas, SC, USN on his promotion and appointment as commander, Navy Exchange Service Command.

CDR "Buffalo" Bob Hennegan Earns Top Navy Leadership Award

CDR Robert "Buffalo Bob" Hennegan was selected as the Navy's Pacific 2000 VADM James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award for inspirational leadership during his tenure as commanding officer of USS Buffalo (SSN-715). "I am proud and honored and humbled to win this award named after such an inspirational leader. Honestly, I'm even prouder of every member of the Buffalo crew, whose sweat and hard work and dedication formed the backbone of the submarine's success. These are the guys - and their peers that serve on the deck plates throughout the fleet - that really deserve the recognition," said Hennegan.

CHANGES OF COMMAND

COMSUBRON ONE
CAPT Richard L. Snead relieved
CAPT David M. McCall

COMSUBRON THREE
CAPT Dave Thieman relieved
CAPT Jeffrey Fowler

COMSUBGRU NINE/COMSUBPACREP
PACNORWEST/COMSUBTRAGRU
PACNORWEST
RADM Charles H. Griffiths, Jr. relieved
RADM George E. Voelker

COMSUBRON ELEVEN
CAPT Bruce E. Smith relieved
CAPT David L. Jones

USS Parche (SSN-683)
CDR Mark Gorenflo relieved
CDR Mark Myers

USS Bremerton (SSN-698)
CDR Brian K. Nutt relieved
CDR Robert L. Thomas

SUBLOGSUPCEN
LCDR William Baker relieved
CDR Joseph P. Costello

USS Georgia (SSN-729) (BLUE)
CDR Christopher S. Ratliff relieved
CDR R. Hass Moyer

USS Portsmouth (SSN-707)
CDR James R. Low relieved
CDR Patrick H. Brady

USS Los Angeles (SSN-688)
CDR C.B. Thomas relieved
CDR Mark D. Jenkins

USS Nevada (SSBN-733)(GOLD)
CDR Walter Luthiger relieved
CDR Murray R. Snyder

QUALIFIED FOR COMMAND

LT Wallace Schlauder, USS Connecticut (SSN-22)
LT Marc Hone, USS Olympia (SSN-717)
LCDR Timothy Rexrode, USS Olympia (SSN-717)
LT Everett Rhoades, USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) (GOLD)
LCDR Michael Miller, USS Maryland (SSBN-738) (BLUE)
LT Frederick Freeland, USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) (BLUE)
LCDR Leonard Dollaga, USS Rhode Island (SSBN-740) (BLUE)
LCDR Scott Fever, USS Wyoming (SSBN-742) (BLUE)
LT Jeffrey Grimes, USS San Juan (SSN-751)

Qualified Nuclear Engineer Officer

LTJG Fredrik Lindholm, USS Honolulu (SSN-718)
LT Dennis Klein, USS Chicago (SSN-721)
LTJG Craig Arendt, USS Ohio (SSBN-726)(GOLD)
LTJG Matthew Jeffrey, USS Ohio (SSBN-726) (GOLD)
LT Charles Algier, USS Alabama (SSBN-731)(BLUE)
LTJG Todd Hickman, USS Topeka (SSN-754)
LTJG Brian Taddiken, USS Jefferson City (SSN-759)

Supply Officer Qualified In Submarines 

LTJG Andrew Urbanski, USS Connecticut (SSN-22)
LTJG Eric Perkins, USS Dallas (SSN-700)
LTJG Michael Guilford, USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN-705)
LTJG Rajeev Parekh, USS Albuquerque (SSN-706)
LTJG Sean Duncan, USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723)
LT Richard Otlowski, USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723)
LT William McKinley, USS Georgia (SSBN-729)(BLUE)
LTJG Adrian Dell, USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735) (GOLD)
LT William Clarke, USS Kentucky (SSBN-737) (GOLD)
LTJG Adoniram Vargas, USS Maryland (SSBN-738) (GOLD)
LTJG David Friedler, USS Albany (SSN-753)
LTJG Keith Skubisz, USS Albany (SSN-753)
LTJG Thomas Wong, USS Albany (SSN-753)
LTJG Michael Cavaliere, USS Annapolis (SSN-760)
LTJG Marc Carlin, USS Boise (SSN-764)
LT Dwight Warnock, USS Toledo (SSN-769)

Long Island Submarine Memorial
by JO2 Terry Dillon

In observance of the U.S. Submarine Centennial, a lasting monument dedicated to past, present and future U.S. submarines was unveiled on Peconic Bay in New Suffolk, Long Island, N.Y. The site marks the first sea trials 100 years ago of the submersible Holland VI, later to become the U.S. Navy's first submarine, USS Holland (SS-1).
The monument, placed and set up by the Long Island Base of U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. (SubVets), was dedicated on April 8, 2000 to mark the anniversary of the USS Holland's sea trials on April 11, 1900 as well as mark the location of the U.S. Navy's first submarine base.
According to Mr. Lenny Sinacore of the Long Island Base of SubVets, the creation of the monument was financed by donations from all over. Sinacore said that although donations came in primarily from members and their families, many other donations of considerable sum were also received from companies and corporations as well. He said the work on setting the monument and the preparation of the site around it was prepared by volunteers from SubVets.
He added, "Our own members also donated some of the materials."
The engraving on the monument reads, "Be it known by all that this monument marks the location of the first United States submarine base and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States Submarine Service which had its birthplace here on this point of land in the hamlet of New Suffolk, Long Island on 11 April 1900. This monument is a testimony to all the gallant men who have served on submarines of the United States Navy." 
The monument also has the emblems of SubVets and the Long Island Base on the back. In addition, there is a flagpole on the site that flies the Submarine Veterans flag at all times and the American flag on holidays. Sinacore said the reason the American flag is not always flying is because at present there is no one in the area to raise and lower it.
"It is planned in the future to light the monument which would make it possible to fly the American flag all the time," said Sinacore.
Submarine designer John Holland and his company, the Holland Torpedo Boat Company, sold the Holland VI to the Navy in 1900. This submersible was designed and built by its namesake using his own funds. The USS Holland had a speed of seven knots when surfaced and had an endurance of several hours submerged when running on re-chargeable storage batteries. 

For more information on the USS Holland and other U.S. submarines, please visit the Submarine Centennial's website at http://www.navy.mil, then click on the Submarine Centennial button.

New Partnerships Planned for Navy College Program 

Coming soon to wherever you are - the latest and greatest enhancement to the Navy College Program - partnerships with colleges to offer degrees through distance learning
to Sailors everywhere. Do you wonder which degree would use the credit that you have already earned for Navy training? Would you like to pursue a degree related to your Navy
job? Don't think that you're college material? Your opportunity is here!

The Navy conducted a nation-wide search for colleges that offered rating-related degrees, accepted credit for Navy training, and offered the remaining courses through distance learning so that Sailors anywhere would have the opportunity to pursue a degree. Sitting in a classroom is no longer the only option for completing college courses. Partner colleges offer courses in a variety of formats. Sailors will find courses offered on CD-ROM, videotape, and paper or over the Internet. By mid-December your local Navy College Office will have more information on your rating-related degrees or you can call the Navy College Center at DSN 922-1828 or
1-877-253-7122. By January 2001, the Navy's newest college partners can be accessed on-line through the Navy College web site www.navycollege.navy.mil.

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