


The sun sets on the American Cemetery in Manila, honoring soldiers and sailors alike, and reminding us that the pleasure of growing old with families and friends was not to be taken for granted in our chosen and unforgiving profession - Manila, Philippines - 1983
Congressman William H. Bates, namesake of our boat, revealed in correspondence in the SSN-680.org archives.
Seemingly endless tiles of marble, some familiar, others not, remind us of a future where all of us share the honor of Eternal Patrol. - Fair winds and following seas, Chief Postulka, 1999 - Rosecrans National Military Cemetery, San Diego, CA - 2009
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