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NAVY LEAGUE
OF THE UNITED STATES
Citizens in Support of the Sea Services
Denver Council Peak News, 9 (4), September 2019
Denver Council Dinner hosting Naval Histo- Washington, D.C. His final reserve assignment was as
rian, Captain Steve Maffeo, USNR (Ret.) and an instructor, and director of part-time programs, at the
National Defense Intelligence College in Washington.
honoring our top Sea Cadets Steve tinkers with his two ‘60s muscle cars, is a recrea-
I trust everyone had an enjoyable summer. Hard to tional shooter, and is a volunteer commissioner at the
believe it is September already. I know a number of our local Boy Scout summer camp. He lives in Colorado
members enjoyed the Western Colorado Navy Week and Springs with his wife, Rhonda, a retired computer pro-
Blue Angels airshow in Grand Junction. The Denver grammer and project lead. Their son, Micah, is a mili-
Council and Lexington Division Sea Cadets played an tary intelligence officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.
integral part in making this a national record-setting
event. May “Gala” Honored Brigadier General
Our Fall Kickoff Meeting will be held on Friday, Sep- Robert Enzenauer USA (Ret.) and future Sea
tember 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport. So- Service Academy and ROTC
cial hour starts at 6PM with dinner at 7PM. Our guest Cadets/Midshipmen
speaker for the evening will be Captain Steve Maffeo,
USNR, (Ret.). His topic will be the Life and Times of The Council’s May dinner has
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the “Father of for many years focused on recog-
America’s Navy”, and I hear he may just wear his spiffy nizing the state’s appointees to the
Continental Navy uniform. Steve is a naval historian and Maritime Service Academies and
has written several books on naval and intelligence top- Navy ROTC scholarship recipi-
ics. His talk was originally presented in Spring 2018 at ents. This year, Brigadier General
the annual banquet of the Naval Academy Alumni Asso- Robert Enzenauer USA (Ret.) MD, MPH, MSS, MBA,
ciation’s Colorado Chapter. Not only does Steve cover who was formerly Colorado National Guard’s Assistant
Rear Admiral (Imperial Russian Navy) Jones’ factual Adjutant General and currently Chief of Ophthalmology
biography, but also delves a little into what made him and Professor of Ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital
who he was: upbringing, merchant service, mentorship, of Colorado in Aurora, was guest speaker. He spoke of
personality traits, collegial relationships, and legacy. his broad life experiences, including his deployment to
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on September Afghanistan, and challenged the youth in attendance to
20th, excel and persevere in their future endeavors. The
Jim Quin, Council President Council also honored NIOC Colorado’s Top Performers
of the Year (discussed in the Awards section). Council
Steve Maffeo, Captain USNR, (Ret.) President Jim Quin, then introduced Navy League Na-
tional President-Elect Bill Stevenson who presented a
Captain Steve Maffeo is for-
brief perspective on national issues.
merly the Associate Director of
the Academic Library at the Rocky Mountain Region Meeting
U.S. Air Force Academy. A
On May 25th Rocky Mountain Region President Steve
Denver native, he is a graduate
Kelly hosted the annual region meeting which was held
of CU (B.A.), DU (M.A.), and
at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport and attended by
the Joint Military Intelligence
Navy League National President-Elect Bill Stevenson
College (M.S.). He retired in
along with Council Presidents and National Directors
2008 after 31 years in the U.S.
within the region. This meeting provided an effective
Army National Guard (Signal
forum for addressing and exchanging infor-
Corps), the U.S. Navy, and the
mation of Regional and National im-
U.S. Naval Reserve.
portance.
Steve commanded three reserve shore based naval and
joint-service commands in Salt Lake City, Denver, and
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Citizens in Support of the Sea Services
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USS Colorado Submarine Association mand Master Chief Bud Atkins, current Holland Club
National Chairman of the US Submarine Veterans. This
The Association’s website recently became operational. badge and display frame will remain on board for the life
The web address is: https://usscoloradosubassoc.org An- of the boat memorializing Bud and the Association.
yone who is interested in joining the Association and On Aug 13th, the association members visited the boat
helping support USS Colorado is encouraged to do so and met the COB who thanked them for the dolphins in-
through the website link. signia donated to them by Denver area submarine veter-
In July, at the U.S. Submarine Veterans (USSVI) meet- ans. These dolphins will be awarded to selected crew
ing in Arvada, American Legion Post #1 leaders present- members who distinguish themselves in their qualifica-
ed the USS Colorado Submarine Association with a do- tion process. They also toured the torpedo room, which
nation of $1,200 to further was outfitted for patrol, and spoke again with the CO who
the efforts of the Association invited them to his change of command ceremony next
in support of the boat. Asso- year when the sub returns from deployment. They then
ciation President Don Price had a quick lunch with the crew (it was Taco Tuesday),
had recently made a presen- and departed for their return to Denver after a successful
tation about USS Colorado to and busy visit.
the Post and a Boy Scout
troop supported by the Post. Legislative Affairs
The boat was recently cer- Council Legislative Affairs Representative and Region-
tified by COMSUBLANT for Post Commander Tom Yagley al Vice-President, Legislative Affairs, Brett Nelson, con-
deployment and will be leav- and Post member and SUB- ducted Navy League Seapower Presentations P1 – United
ing soon. The Association VET Randy Ackerman pre- States Navy: America’s Strength and P2 – United States
sent check to Association
was invited to a pre- Coast Guard: Always Ready, for the following congres-
President Don Price.
deployment family picnic sional Staff Members:
and awards ceremony held on Aug 12th. Association June 7, Katrina Bishop, Constituent Advocate, Con-
Members Don Price and Rick Riessen accepted the invi- gressman Joseph Neguse’s Office
tation on behalf of the Association and travelled to Con- June 11, Kaila Hood, Congressional Aide, Congress-
necticut to attend. As part of this visit, they met the new woman Diana DeGette’s Office
USS Colorado Commanding Officer (CO), Commander June 17, Molly Ford, Constituent Services Repre-
Jason Geddes, and the new sentative, Congressman Ken Buck’s Office
Submarine Squadron 4 June 18, Jeremy Eyman, Constituent Services Repre-
Commanding Officer, sentative, Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s Office
Captain Andrew Miller. June 25, Aly DeWills-Marcano, Constituent Advo-
During the boat’s picnic cate, Congressman Jason Crow’s Office
and awards ceremony, they
presented to the Chief of
the Boat (COB) Chip Al-
Commander Jason Geddes,
CMDCM (Ret.) Bud Atkins, &
ger, a “hand-me-down” Denver Council Navy League Peak Newsletter is an official publication of the
XO, LCDR Kenny Kirkwood COB badge from Com- Denver Council, serving the members and community of Colorado. This publi-
cation does not necessarily reflect the official views of the National Navy
League or Department of Defense.
National and Local Dues
Stories and artwork may be submitted via email to the editor at
Please remember to keep up with your Navy League nation- mahaffey10@aol.com or postal service PO Box 19253, Boulder, CO 80308-
al dues (and keep Sea Power magazine coming to you) and our 2253. Electronic versions available upon request.
local Council annual dues of $15 per individual or $25 per cou- Find out more on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DenverCouncil/
ple. These local dues became mandatory in January 2019 and
are a key element in supporting Council initiatives.
U.S. Navy U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Flag Merchant Marine
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OF THE UNITED STATES
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Sea Cadets Update operations in the Gulf of Alaska, International Ex-
change Program functions in Sweden, Fleet Week
Both the young Navy League Cadets of Training Ship logistics in New York, sailing and SCUBA diving
Colorado and the older Sea Cadets of Lexington Division operations in California, fire fighting and medical
experienced a variety of exciting training activities during response in Michigan, field operations in Oregon,
the summer. Details of these activities including testimo- aviation orientation in North Carolina, Merchant Ma-
nials will be presented by Cadet Commanding Officers rine operations in Texas, Leadership Orientation at
LT David Gilfillan, NSCC and LTJG Greg Hall, NSCC the Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, submarine
during the September Dinner Meeting. and aviation orientation in Georgia and League Cadet
Following is an overview of the training activities span- training assistance in Utah and Colorado.
ning nearly half the globe:
Training Ship Colorado League Cadets: Council Awards/Honors
One cadet completed a week-long boot camp aboard During the May Dinner Meeting the Council honored
the USS Hornet Moored Museum in Alameda, CA. Navy Information Operations Command’s 2019 Top Per-
Eight cadets completed boot camp (orientation) at
formers of the Year CTR1 (IW/SW/AW) William C. Pos-
Camp Williams near Salt Lake City, Utah, ey, USN and CTT1 (IW/SW)
The Unit hosted 16 League Cadets from around the
Katherine
country to train on important aspects of aviation in- E. Horne,
cluding parachuting and free-fall. This training cul- USN.
minated with the highlight of providing logistics sup- During
port for the Blue Angels at the Grand Junction Air the up-
Show, coming
The 2018 Annual Awards were recently announced Septem-
and ranked Training Ship Colorado 4th in the country ber Dinner Meeting the Coun-
out of 80+ League Cadet Units in the program. Con- cil will honor Sea Cadet Lexington Division’s Cadet of
gratulations to all who worked hard to achieve this the Year and Training Ship Colorado’s Navy League Ca-
national recognition.
det of the Year.
Online Resources:
Navy League National:
https://www.navyleague.org/
Denver Council Navy League:
www.navyleague-denvercouncil.org/
Lexington Division Sea Cadets: Denver Council Flickr photo albums:
Fifteen cadets spent nine days of boot camp training https://www.flickr.com/photos/131150115@N07/
at Great Lakes, IL under the guidance of Recruit albums/
Training Division Commanders. Parents who attend- Denver Council Facebook:
ed their graduation viewed 250 cadets from across https://www.facebook.com/DenverCouncil/
the nation march into Midway Hall in the best of Na-
vy tradition, USS Colorado committee:
Additionally, our cadets participated in training for https://usscoloradocommittee.org/
Coast Guard Cutter
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OF THE UNITED STATES
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In Memoriam – Robert Bruce (Bob) Brunson Denver National Council Awards
Veteran Naval Aviator and staunch Navy League sup- On June 23rd at the Navy League Annual Convention
porter Robert Bruce (Bob) Brunson of Estes Park passed awards luncheon in Norfolk, the Denver Council received
away on August 8th. He was 98. Bob was born and raised the following national recognition:
on a dairy farm near Leavenworth, KS where he graduated OUTSTANDING COUNCIL (Medium Size) from
from high school and became an Eagle Scout. Bob joined among 170 councils
the Navy in 1942, became a Naval Aviator flying Corsairs Gold Newsletter Award Winner, Gold Social Media
off the USS Enterprise with the U.S. Navy’s first night Award Winner &Bronze Website Award Winner
fighter squadron and later became a night fighter instruc- Sea Service Unit Adoptions Medium Council Award
tor and Chief Engineering Test Pilot. After completing Winner
Naval service, he earned a degree in Mechanical Engi- This level of recognition and success is a tribute to the
neering followed by an engineering career involving support efforts of our membership and Board of Directors
worldwide projects. Bob was an avid outdoors enthusiast particularly those of Florence Mackin and Dan and Chris
and maintained his love of flying and of skiing as demon- Puleio. Congratulations to all whose efforts contributed to
strated by his skydiving at age 82 and skiing into his 90’s. these prestigious accolades.
He was a pillar of the Estes Park
Community and was active in many Council Officer & Executive Board Member
organizations including Honor Elections
Flight of We are currently developing a slate of candidates for
Northern Council Officer and Executive Board Member positions to
Colorado (co be voted on during the NOVEMBER meeting. These po-
-organizer), sitions are:
National Ski Patrol, the Colorado
Mountain Club, Rotary Club of Officers:
Estes Park and the Denver Council President Secretary
Navy League where he readily Executive Vice-President Treasurer
shared his vast life experiences during council dinner Executive Board:
meetings. Council Contact Photographer
Our deepest condolences to Bob’s family. Membership Recruiting Newsletter Editor
Please go to http://www.eptrail.com/ci_32314882/95- Membership Retention Council Awards
year-old-wwii-veteran-bob-brunson-open for more infor- Military Affairs Council Chaplain
mation about this remarkable man and an intriguing inter- Legislative Affairs Members-at-Large
view. Youth Programs Social Media
The Denver Council assisted Those interested in running for ANY position, particu-
“Navy Week” in Grand Junc-
larly Treasurer and Membership retention, should email
Council Contact David Fong at: dsakfongco@msn.com
tion in many ways. In particu-
lar was the back seat F/A-18
flight of Colorado Mesa Uni-
New Member
versity President, Tim Foster
Welcome new member
Dr. Richard Meehan!
Denver Navy League Photos available at Flickr.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131150115@N07/
albums
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Upcoming Events Fall Dinner
Speaking engagement by Deputy CNO, Vice Adm. John Friday, September 20, 2019
Nowell. The Rocky Mountain Navy Assn. will be hosting
the Deputy CNO/Chief of Naval Personnel, at a luncheon Your reservations may be made on line no later than
Thursday. 12 September 11:00 am at the American Le- 5:00 PM Wednesday, September 18 via our Navy
gion Post One, 5400 E. Yale Ave. Denver, 80222. Navy League RSVP site: www.blacktie-colorado.com
Leaguers interested in attending, please contact Dan Enter event code DNL920 (All one word, not case sensi-
Puleio, dpuleio@comcast.net., $10 for a hot buffet lunch. tive.)
RSVP required. Space is limited.
If you prefer to RSVP by ground mail, please print this
Rocky Mountain Navy Birthday Ball 2019 page, complete the form, and send the form to arrive NO
Saturday, October 19th at the Hotel Elegante, 2886 South LATER THAN Wednesday, September 18, with
Circle Drive, Colorado Springs 80906, 5:30PM for cocktails, check payable to NLUS Denver Council to:
6:30PM dinner/dancing.
Click on Navy Ball at https://www.navyleague- Mrs. Florence Mackin
coloradosprings.org for reservations and additional information 2137 Night Sky Lane
End Daylight Savings: Lafayette, CO 80026
November 3, 2AM (720) 291-9771
fmackin@mackinweb.net
Navy League National Anchors
Aweigh Congressional Fly-In RESERVATION REQUEST for
ALL NAVY LEAGUE MEMBERS are invited to partici- NLUS Dinner
pate in the Fourth Annual Anchors Aweigh Congressional Fly- Friday – September 20, 2019
In event on November 13th-14th, 2019. This event involves 6:00 PM Social Hour
flying into Washington, DC, on November 13 th, receiving train- 7:00 PM Dinner
ing/briefing by Navy League National leaders on Sea Service
NAME(S):______________________________
(Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S. Flagged Merchant
Marine) priorities then presenting these priorities on November GUEST(S):_____________________________
14th to members of Congress and/or their senior staffs during
face-to-face meetings on Capitol Hill. Please contact Brett Nel- # MEALS:
son at rbrett.nelson19@gmail.com for more details. Chicken Marsala____
Future Denver Council dinner dates: Veggie Tortellini w Pesto Sauce ___
Salmon w/lemon butter sauce ___
Mark your calendars
Friday ,15 November 2019 $37.50 per plate.
Friday, 17 January 2020
DIRECTIONS TO MEETING PLACE
Friday, 20 March 2020
Friday, 22 May 2020 Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport, 16475 East 40th Cir-
cle, Aurora, CO 80011
“Bravo Zulu” to our Dinner Host I-70 east to North Chambers Road, turn Right (East) on
East 40th Avenue. Turn Right (South) on the second
To the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport staff, Thank you for East 40th Circle. Hilton Garden Inn is on the Right be-
the “head and shoulders above” support you have so graciously hind Applebee’s Restaurant.
provided the Denver Council and our servicemen and women.
Gian, Keri, Henry and your staff, you define the term, “A Pillar
of the Community”.
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